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Focus on Gaming

Join Martin, Duncan and Tom, 3 gaming dads, every Wednesday to discuss all things gaming, from modern to retro. News, reviews, interviews and opinions! Do you like Xbox, PlayStation, Sinclair Spectrum, VR, SNES and every other gaming device? Then this podcast is for you! Interviews with people from all around the gaming world!Get in touch on our socials! Like and Subscribe. Find all our links at www.FocusOnGaming.co.ukSupport us on Patreon!

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All Episodes

01:14:16

Xbox is Dead, Long Live Steam Machine? Xbox 360 is...

Focus on Gaming ·

2025/11/27

Xbox has hit the 20-year mark and has certainly shifted its role in the gaming world over the past few years, whether intentionally or not. Now, with Valve making another push into the living room instead of the desk, the question is whether Xbox is evolving or fading away.We discuss Steam hardware, and where each major hardware player sits in the console hierarchy, and if the coming years will bring a 2, 3, or 4-player race. All this unfolds as Xbox marks 20 years since the Xbox 360, arguably its

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01:03:42

The Biggest Shift in the Gaming Landscape in...

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2025/11/19

Valve has unveiled three new pieces of hardware that could mark the beginning of their takeover of gamers’ living rooms worldwide.With the specs of the tiny PC, the Steam Machine, both PlayStation and Xbox must be hoping Valve can’t keep the price down. Hear our thoughts on this potentially massive shift in the gaming landscape. The Steam Frame standalone VR headset and the updated Steam Controller (now with real sticks and buttons!) were also revealed, bringing fresh tech and new ways to play your

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01:14:21

Evercade's Sean Cleaver - Episode 116

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2025/11/07

This week’s episode features Sean Cleaver from Blaze Entertainment, creators of Evercade, the world’s only physical retro gaming platform. Evercade includes handhelds, consoles, and tabletop arcade machines, along with a growing collection of over 650 games on physical cartridge collections!We discuss Sean’s passion for gaming, the challenges of licensing retro games, the future of retro hardware, and why retro gaming continues to be so popular today. Also, don't forget you shouldn't blow on the

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01:17:38

Wipeout is 30 Years Old! - Episode 115

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2025/10/29

The legendary futuristic racer that gave us amazing high speed graphics, banging tunes, and fantastic gameplay turned 30 recently. We discuss why this game became the hit that it was, different versions, and the music that you could pop the disc into a cd player and listen to! Nostalgic heaven!Martin has bought a handheld....has he gone for a pc, switch, or something else? Listen to find out! We also talk about PowerWash Simulator 2, meeting celebrities, and how much Martin likes Spice Girls. Find

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00:50:53

ROG Xbox Ally X - Don't Worry About the Price or...

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2025/10/23

Duncan reviews his new ROG Xbox Ally X, and the hardware is fine, if a little chunky. Though he cannot understand why people are moaning about the price, when it's Windows that everybody should be moaning about, find out about his issues with the infant software that is Windows/Xbox Full Screen Experience.To compare to the Steam Deck, Duncan gives some advice on installing Decky Loader and other reasons the SteamOS UI is miles ahead. Tom has been playing Silent Hill 2 on PS+ and gives his review on

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01:09:39

Top Ten Games of the 90s - No, not that one. Episode 113

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2025/10/16

Martin challenges Duncan and Tom to think of the top 10 video games of the 90s according to Metacritic, on PC, DC, N64, and PS1....with 5 lives only, will they guess them? You'd be surprised what ISN'T in there!Does anyone know games on Xbox that do not require a Y button? Martin needs to know, as apparently UFC 5 is NOT one of those games, unless you're role-playing a punching-with-their-left-hand-only character. Tom reviews Silent Hill f, and has mixed feelings, but ultimately, would he recommend

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00:32:53

$30 IS GREAT VALUE - So definitely unsubscribe to...

Focus on Gaming ·

2025/10/13

Yep, Microsoft has been tone deaf, and given their customers more value, and they actually have, with Fortnite, Ubisoft, streaming and more added, but at a massive hike in price......we discuss that the issue is not the value of the subscription, but the amount that people want to pay in this subscription-heavy modern times. There are other tiers to subscribe to, and we compare PS Plus' value now that it is the MUCH cheaper option. EA Has been bought out by, well, let's say 'mildly disliked'

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00:44:11

DON'T BUY THE ROG XBOX ALLY! ᴮᵘʸ ᵗʰᵉ ᴿᵒᴳ ˣᵇᵒˣ ᴬˡˡʸ ˣ...

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2025/10/01

The prices and pre-orders have now arrived for the new Asus/Xbox handheld, and the leaks were pretty much on the button - but should you buy one of the 2 available models? Duncan has ordered one of them, and advises why you shouldn't buy one of them.Wanted to play the Virtual Boy on your Switch (2)? well now you can get the original-ish experience with a new add on for the Switch and Switch 2 coming in early 2026. We also talk about Nintendo's patent war on gameplay mechanics that's basically for a

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01:02:27

Nintendo Brings Us a New Mario Movie and Expensive...

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2025/09/24

Which Mario game takes centre stage in the next movie? And why does Martin believe a bundle of 15 and 18-year-old games is worth £100? Tune in to find out!Duncan is still diving into Dragon Age but has stumbled across Deep Rock Galactic Survivor on Game Pass. Plus, Wobbly Life has joined the subscription service, offering a kid-friendly GTA experience! Other news and discussions round out another fantastic episode. Check out all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk, and don't forget to like

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00:07:44

Bitesize - Meta Connect 2025 - New Ray-Bans with a...

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2025/09/19

Bitesize - Meta Connect 2025 - Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with Display, and neural band controller.Tom talks about the new glasses revealed by Mark Zuckerberg, and if they're enough to crack into everyday usage. Support us on Patreon!

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01:07:53

Grant Sinclair Interview : Gamercard, Sinclair...

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2025/09/17

This week's episode features Grant Sinclair, the developer/inventor of the Gamercard and nephew of Sir Clive Sinclair. We dive into the Gamercard, share stories about his family and the development of the Spectrum, discuss the IRIS eTrike®, and more. The Gamercard is a high-quality retro handheld with fantastic built-in games, a slim design, excellent features, and great adaptability. Learn more at www.GrantSinclair.com, and don’t forget to check out all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk. Like

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01:01:33

Is Silksong Any Good, and who is Gears of War...

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2025/09/10

Well you won't find out from us, as Martin forgot it was coming out 🤦Duncan tried it, but doesn't have the patience to 'git gud'.We chat about games we've been playing, what is next for Playdead seeing as Inside is 9 years old now! Duncan has a suggestion for Martin as he's finished Inside and Limbo Gears of War Reloaded, it's another version of a remaster of a game, who is it for? Is it just for the PlayStation users? Or is 10-ish years an appropriate time to keep remaking/remastering a game

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00:00:50

Bitesize - Best Wishes to Billy of The Game Chasers

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2025/08/31

Bitesize - Quick message to Billy (The Game Chasers) who is battling a brain tumour, from the Focus on Gaming Team .Support us on Patreon!

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00:01:21

Bitesize - Hollow Knight Silksong Release Date!

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2025/08/28

Bitesize - Hollow Knight release date! No, really! www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk Support us on Patreon!

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00:54:33

NEW HARDWARE AT GAMESCOM! - Episode 107

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2025/08/27

Yeah, how's that for a clickbait-y headline? Well, there was! And we're not talking about the half-the-info-we-wanted Xbox ROG Ally show. Listen in to hear what Tom spotted at Gamescom. Duncan has been using Game Pass to its full this week, including Herdling, a great relaxing herding game, The Rogue Prince of Persia, some f2p bonuses in the likes of War Thunder and Enlisted, and others. Some more Gamescom games to watch out for, and more, enjoy episode 107! Find all our episodes at

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01:04:51

Sega Megadrive Retro Recall - Episode 106

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2025/08/20

What made the Sega Megadrive so great? The games, the mascot, not being 'for kids'? Was Sonic trying to beat Mario, or was it just an entirely new game to be successful?We chat about the tech, the games, the waiting two f'ing years after Japan for it, as we approach Sega's 35yr anniversary in PAL regions! Martin has been playing Limbo, and finds out there is a spiritual sequel to this classic puzzle platformer. Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like and subscribe! #sega

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00:03:22

Bitesize - Gamescom 2025 Schedule

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2025/08/17

Bitesize - Duncan goes through the Gamescom 2025 Schedule. Look out for some big names like Call of Duty revealing BO7! Hollow Knight Silksong, Outer Worlds 2, and more actually on the floor of the show!Support us on Patreon!

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01:10:24

BEST DEVELOPERS EVER! Well, in our opinion........

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2025/08/14

Who is the best developer ever? The criteria is very subjective, is it consistency, greatest games ever? Even if they have only one? Is it an indie, or multinational corporation? Do you agree with Martin and Duncan's choices? What do you think deserves the #1 spot? Also, Duncan has some therapy by going on a rant about Assassin's Creed Mirage, which has now released to Game Pass. He feels better now. Sorry about the late release, though the new release day will be Wednesday from now on!!! #gaming

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01:05:25

Commodore is Back...but with what? Episode 104

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2025/08/06

Yes, the brand is back, and in the hands of someone who actually wants to do something with the iconic name! What would you like to return, C64, Amiga A1200, and what games? If not the Commodore hardware, which platform would you reinvent?We discuss some new games (coming) out like Grounded 2 and the Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection. Also some movies of games that have released, seeing as the Mortal Kombat 2 movie is out soon too! Find all our episodes at www.FocusOnGaming.co.uk and like, subscribe

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01:16:41

Digitized Sprites - Should they Have Gone Away?...

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2025/07/28

We chat about our current gaming, from Duck Detective-ing, to good ol' Tetris. Then delve into the news of Valve and Sony developing hardware for us to enjoy....in 2 years. Which of the big companies do you think should team up, would Sony/Valve be a good fit, or will Xbox and Asus be a winning match this year? Finally, prepare for a trip down memory lane as we celebrate the ground-breaking era of digitized sprites. From the revolutionary Pit-Fighter to the legendary Mortal Kombat series, and even

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