Swapping Joysticks
Ben Austwick & Ed Nightingale
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Mixtape, Star Fox, Satisfactory and difficult games
In between challenging SAROS runs, Ed's played and completed Mixtape in one sitting and he's got a lot to say about it (and all the topics surrounding it). He's also get very strong opinions about…
SAROS and the hottest new games in May 2026
There's only one game we've been playing this week and it's a good one - SAROS. Ed's even had a chance encounter with Rahul Kohli himself and has obviously whizzed past Ben in the game. We also chat…
SAROS early impressions, Pragmata, and FFXIV's Evercold
Your weekly dose of gaming news, views and inane chatter. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Final Fantasy XIV - EverCold announcement 00:31:42 - SAROS very early impressions 01:05:01 - Pragmata 01:21:10 -…
Pragmata, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream & BAFTA Games Awards winners
We've both started new games this week - Ed's a couple of hours into Pragmata, and Ben's had a few cursed hours of playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. We also chat through some surprising BAFTA…
CURE - A Hospital Simulator, Returnal, BAFTA Games Awards predictions - Swapping Joysticks
Ed’s become a bit of a platinum hunter - he’s picked up Mass Effect 2, 3, and is close to finishing Returnal. Ben’s fully leaning into his weird management sim phase and is now hooked on CURE - A…
The Division Resurgence, Mass Effect 2 & 3, Forza Horizon 5
Ed's finished Mass Effect 2 and has the platinum! He's now playing through Plus we chat about what's coming out in April and what you've been playing this month. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:30 -…
Games out in April 2026 and more Pokémon Pokopia & Resident Evil Requiem
Similar mix of games as last time, but with some actual endings this time round. Ben has rolled credits on Pokémon Pokopia, while Ed has some strong opinions about it. He’s also finished Resident…
Pokémon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem & Minishoot' Adventures - Swapping Joysticks
Pokémon Pokopia has grabbed Ben by the Pokéballs and will not let go. Also, Ed's been attached to Resident Evil Requiem and Minishoot' Adventures when he wanted a palette cleanser. After last week's…
Steam Next Fest demos, FC Pro 2 & games coming out in March - Swapping Joysticks
We've not been playing a ton of games this week in anticipation of the Marathon Server Slam and Resident Evil Requiem, so let's talk about what's coming up in March! Plus this week's gaming news and…
Nioh 3, Resident Evil 3 & a Steam Next Fest preview - Swapping Joysticks
This time it's Ben's turn to play some Nioh 3 and unsurprisingly he's having a lot more trouble with it. Ed's been playing Resident Evil 3 Remake in anticipation of Requiem, and they also chat about…
Reviewing Sony PlayStation's blockbuster State of Play - Swapping Joysticks
We're back and hopefully better than ever! We chat about what we've been up to the past 6 months and chat about everything revealed at last night's PlayStation State of Play. 00:00:00 - Intro and…
We're back! Let's chat Metroid Prime 4, Dispatch and much more - – Swapping Joysticks Live
We're back and it's time to explain everything to those who haven't been watching the Twitch streams. ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼…
Death Stranding 2, Lies of P: Overture DLC, The Alters, Fast Fusion – Swapping Joysticks
It’s been a little while since our last regular episode, but we’re back and there’s plenty to catch up on. We’ve both been fully immersed in Death Stranding 2, and we’re loving every minute of it. Ed…
Switch 2 Review: Nintendo Finally Got It Right – Swapping Joysticks
We've had the Switch 2 in our hands for a week, so what do we think? Is the hardware up to scratch? Is Mario Kart World's open world a waste of time? Why would anyone play the Welcome Tour? Tune in…
Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Already Game of the Year Material? - Swapping Joysticks
We're back to regular episodes, and this week we're chatting about just how impressive Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is. Ben's only just reached Act 2, so no spoilers here - just a relaxed look at what…
30 Hours with Death Stranding 2 – Our Exclusive Kojima Productions Deep Dive! - Swapping Joysticks
We're back and we’ve got something special. Ed just returned from Japan, where he spent 30 hours playing Death Stranding 2. We've got exclusive details and fresh impressions you won’t hear anywhere…
GDC Special - Phantom Blade Zero, Sunderfolk, Clair Obscur & more! - Swapping Joysticks
Ed is back from San Francisco with plenty to share about his time at GDC! From the games he played to the developers he interviewed, there's a lot to cover. Plus, he'll be sharing his thoughts on the…
Elden Ring Nightreign with Doms Roundtable - Swapping Joysticks
We’re back with a special episode featuring Elden Ring expert (and gaming aficionado) Doms Roundtable! Both Ed and Dom attended an exclusive Nightreign preview event recently, and they’re here to…
Xbox Developer Direct 2025, Returnal, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
We're recording this live following the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 and we go through all the games mentioned there. Also, Ed's been playing Returnal, Metroid Other M, Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon, and Ben…
All aboard the Nintendo Switch 2 hype train!
It's time for an emergency podcast that's luckily at the same time we do our normal podcast and of course there is only one thing to talk about - the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2! We delve into…
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Swapping Joysticks has published 191 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Games, Leisure.
Swapping Joysticks is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 22m.
