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PODCAST

Playing Catch-up

Tom Bailey, Paul Thomas

Two know-nothings with too many old, unplayed videogames. Each episode we set each other gaming "homework" in an attempt to slowly work through our piles of shame.

games & hobbies video games

All Episodes

01:00:31

15: PlayStation VR special – Part 1

Playing Catch-up ·

2016/10/27

In which Tom and Paul, giddy with excitement from the PSVR launch, recount tales of shifting violently from VR indifference to steadfast support following game-changing debut experiences. Having both picked up the PlayStation VR headset on launch, they compare notes on the hardware itself and how it compares to PC-based virtual reality headsets before mulling over a couple of leading lights from the launch line-up: Thumper and Tumble VR. Oh, and why smashing into things with your head is probably

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14: Interview – Jonathan Burroughs of Variable State

Playing Catch-up ·

2016/10/20

In which the co-director of lauded first-person thriller Virginia joins Tom for a chat about forming his studio Variable State, signing with publisher 505 Games and developing a debut game that has raised eyebrows across the board. Read more about Virginia (and sample the excellent soundtrack) at Virginia.game The game and accompanying soundtrack are available to download on Steam and PS4. The game is also available on Xbox

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13: Playing Catch-up Shorts – Resident Evil 7:...

Playing Catch-up ·

2016/10/12

In which your hosts discuss Resident Evil 7’s ‘teaser demo’ (by way of Project Zero, P.T. and Silent Hill 3) and the prospect of experiencing Capcom’s new direction for the series in the brave new world of VR. Or, you know, trying it for 30 seconds before flinging the sweat-soaked headset to the other side of the room. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PlayingCatchupShorts002.mp3 Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by @BigShimmeryWall To subscribe via iTunes click

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12: Playing Catch-up Shorts – Broken Age coda & Earth...

Playing Catch-up ·

2016/10/06

In which your hosts start putting out some bite-size morsels in-between the main episodes to try and maintain some semblance of consistency. Having spoken about his experience playing through Broken Age in last week’s episode, a presumably sleep deprived Paul reports back having consumed 20 episodes of the accompanying documentary series in a week. Meanwhile, Tom takes on giant ants and spiders in EDF 4.1, a game which confidently straddles the thin line between breathtaking and

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01:26:07

11: They all stink of fish / Broken Age & Gravity Rush

Playing Catch-up ·

2016/09/29

In which our heroes point and click and jump and kick; pay tribute to Schafer, make Hekseville safer. Dialogue is repeated, some foes are defeated; dodgy outfits acquired, cute robots rewired. No more rhymes now, I mean it. Anybody want a peanut? (With apologies to Fezzik.) Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by @BigShimmeryWall http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/PlayingCatchup011.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast manually to your favourite

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01:16:00

10: Sexy Trojan Horse / The Talos Principle & 50...

Playing Catch-up ·

2016/08/10

In which the ever-revolving door of Playing Catch-up co-hosts thrusts Paul Thomas into the spotlight as he sets his sights high and pursues the impossible dream of a six-episode streak. Join your hosts on a rollercoaster journey as they run the gamut of emotions, experiencing fear and sadness over the insignificance of human existence only to forget all that and embrace the unbridled joy of chasing after a diamond-encrusted skull. Intro music by 5of6 Artwork by

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9: Her Story Special with special guest Sam Barlow

Playing Catch-up ·

2015/08/03

In which listeners skip straight to 15:08 to hear an in-depth interview with Her Story creator Sam Barlow covering important subjects such as the right time to introduce a child to Street Fighter II. SPOILER ALERT: The final half-hour section of this podcast contains spoilers for Her Story but there are plenty of warnings in the pre-amble. Everything beforehand, including the entirety of the interview, is spoiler-free. Huge thanks to Sam for taking the time to talk to us. Read more about Her Story

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8: The Telltale Formula / The Walking Dead & Back to...

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2015/07/16

In which yet another new co-host joins the fray as two Toms nonchalantly pump out a new episode as if there’s still an audience out there after a five-month hiatus. It’s something of a Telltale Games special as The Walking Dead: Season One and Back to the Future: The Game get the old once-over. Intro music by 5of6. See Tom Stevens’ YouTube videos here. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PlayingCatchup008.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast

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7: Curly muffins / Thomas Was Alone & Oddworld:...

Playing Catch-up ·

2015/02/10

In which Chris lands the decisive blow in the age-old debate of ‘Is games art?’, drawing devastating parallels between the Call of Duty series and the oeuvre of JMW Turner. Plus free codes for everyone (six people)! Intro music by 5of6. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PlayingCatchup007.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast manually to your favourite podcast app using this URL. The post 7: Curly muffins / Thomas Was Alone & Oddworld:

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6: I’m doing hand gestures / Brothers: A Tale of Two...

Playing Catch-up ·

2014/10/20

In which a new co-host arrives hell-bent on making the most of the spotlight and causing controversy by telling you why Ico was rubbish (even though it wasn’t). Oh, and the games we were actually supposed to talk about. Intro music by 5of6. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PlayingCatchup006.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast manually to your favourite podcast app using this URL. The post 6: I’m doing hand gestures / Brothers: A Tale of Two

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5: Suddenly you’ve got no arm / Soul Sacrifice &...

Playing Catch-up ·

2014/05/21

In which our heroes muse on how they gave games longer to impress them back when they were time-rich and cash-poor as if that’s an original observation and risk the wrath of niche game enthusiasts and PlayStation Vita fans in general. Intro music by 5of6. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/PlayingCatchup005.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast manually to your favourite podcast app using this URL. The post 5: Suddenly you’ve got no arm / Soul

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4: The repair grenade / Condemned & Red Faction:...

Playing Catch-up ·

2014/04/03

In which mysterious forces use powers of evil to change one man’s Y-axis preferences overnight and a single redeeming feature saves an otherwise generic action game from the brink of tedium. Intro music by 5of6. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/PlayingCatchup004.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast manually to your favourite podcast app using this URL. The post 4: The repair grenade / Condemned & Red Faction: Armageddon appeared first on

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3: I do like to look down and see my feet / Dear...

Playing Catch-up ·

2014/03/13

In which Britain’s manliest men reveal which games they were too scared to finish, decide that Dear Esther is definitely either a game or not a game and admire the relish with which Dark Souls mocks all who enter. Bonus: a laugh to haunt your dreams. Intro music by 5of6. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PlayingCatchup003.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast manually to your favourite podcast app using this URL. The post 3: I do like to look

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2: That’s probably why they’ve got blowholes /...

Playing Catch-up ·

2014/03/04

In which Tom displays a stunning misunderstanding of Ecco the Dolphin’s respiratory system and Tim explains why Crackdown would have been better if its opening two hours had been dull. Plus a bit of chat about Bastion and Cave Story+. Intro music by 5of6. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PlayingCatchup002.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast manually to your favourite podcast app using this URL. The post 2: That’s probably why they’ve got

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1: What’s Pumbaa in The Lion King? / Nier & Mark of...

Playing Catch-up ·

2014/02/23

Two know-nothings play old video games. Special animal themed opening episode as Tim power-slides a warthog in Nier and Tom curses invincible dogs in Mark of the Ninja. Intro music by 5of6. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/PlayingCatchup001.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast manually to your favourite podcast app using this URL. The post 1: What’s Pumbaa in The Lion King? / Nier & Mark of the Ninja appeared first on .

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