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PODCAST

Swapping Joysticks

Ben Austwick & Ed Nightingale

Swapping Joysticks is your home for LGBTQIA+ gaming content presented by Twitch streamer Ben Austwick (BiggusBennus) and games journalist Ed Nightingale (ed_nights).

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All Episodes

01:10:46

Are Spider-Man 2 and Cities Skylines 2 GOTY material?...

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2023/11/07

Ep 110: We've both been playing some fantastic games this week. Ed has been stuck into a Marvel's Spider-Man 2 web and can't put the game down, while Ben is trying his hardest to save it for a YouTube let's play. Meanwhile, Ben has found himself in marathon gaming sessions with Cities Skylines 2. With recommended settings found on Reddit, he's having no issues with performance and can fully enjoy this incredible sequel. Ben has also played a bit of Super Mario Wonder and, as expected, it's pretty

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01:31:27

Let’s talk about Final Fantasy XIV Fanfest! -...

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2023/10/30

Ep 109: After a weeklong break, we're back and we're chatting all about the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival in London. We talk about what we got up to, what was announced, and all the incredible people we were lucky enough to meet. We've also both just started Spider-Man 2, Ed's finished Alan Wake Remastered, and Ben's put down Cocoon for good. Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news, including the Xbox Partner Showcase! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:31 -

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01:36:36

Avoid Lords of the Fallen and play Cocoon instead -...

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2023/10/16

Ep 108: Ed wrote the Eurogamer Lords of the Fallen review and extensively shares his reasoning behind the score, as well as diving into what went right for it, and what didn't. We also compare it to the superior Lies of P, Elden Ring and Dark Souls. Ed's also in love with Cocoon and hopes Ben perseveres with it. Plus, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news, including the Activision Blizzard King deal! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:40 - Lords of the Fallen (plus

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01:08:00

In conversation with Devora Wilde & Jennifer English...

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2023/10/02

Ep 107: Devora Wilde and Jennifer English, the voice actors behind Baldur's Gate 3's Lae'Zel and Shadowheart join us for an extra special chat about voice acting, representation in games, working through lockdown, and even a bit of Kylie. ▼ Devora Wilde's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Devora_Wilde ● Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devorawilde/ ▼ Jennifer English's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jenniferjenglish ● Follow on Instagram -

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01:15:19

We played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and it’s...

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2023/09/25

Ep 106: Ed's able to talk about his hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and has a lot to say about it. We've also both played Lies of P and Party Animals, and have been frustrated by them in different ways. We also discuss the latest Kick / Ice Poseidon drama. Plus, we chat about the latest in gaming and streaming news! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:34 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hands-on! 00:21:57 - Lies of P 00:33:39 - Party Animals 00:49:45 - Gaming and streaming news 00:50:27 - Kick / Ice

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01:33:16

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is a cash-grabbing...

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2023/09/18

Ep 105: We've been playing a bunch of games this week - Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, Marvel SNAP, Animal Crossing Pocket Camp, Baldur's Gate 3, Party Animals, F Zero 99...and we've also had a Nintendo Direct AND a Playstation Showcase. What a week! Also, we chat about what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:00 - Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis 00:16:43 - Marvel Snap 00:21:58 - Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp 00:31:03 - F Zero 99 00:40:39 - Party

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01:05:30

Starfield is NOT a good exploration game - Swapping...

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2023/09/12

Ep 104: Ben's finished Starfield and has found it tough to enjoy when it comes to exploration. The main mission and city exploration are a different story, however. Also, Ed's finished Sea of Stars, and has had his previous doubts about the game quashed. He's also been getting terrified in Pikmin too! Also, what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:24 - Pikmin 00:15:38 - Starfield 00:37:54 - Sea of Stars 00:43:18 - What you've been playing 00:48:10

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25:29

Difficulty in games - Inbox - 8 Sep 2023

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2023/09/08

It's a big topic for a bite-sized podcast but let's chat difficulty in video games. Seems impossible to squeeze into 30 minutes but we'll try! Join us for Inbox, our weekly Q&A podcast where we discuss a different topic each week and answer your Qs from the Discord.

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01:44:52

We’re loving Starfield, Armored Core 6 & Sea of Stars...

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2023/09/04

Ep 103: We wanted this to be a little shorter, but were unsuccessful. Turn out there's a lot to talk about when you've just started playing 3 new games. We chat a lot about Starfield, Sea of Stars, and Armored Core 6. Also, what you've been playing, and the latest in gaming and streaming news! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:10 - Starfield 00:48:30 - Sea of Stars 01:00:08 - Armored Core 6 01:14:43 - What you've been playing 01:18:30 - News section 01:41:56 - Outro

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34:18

Inbox: Let’s talk about gaming cons

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2023/09/01

It's a new format for Inbox and we're talking all about cons! Our favourite ones, tips for new con goers, and our worst experiences with con food!

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02:31:20

Gamescom 2023 Special Episode - Swapping Joysticks -...

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2023/08/31

Ep 102: It’s our bumper Gamescom special! Ben and Ed spent last week in Cologne for Gamescom and got to try out a bunch of games, and chat to some incredible people in the industry. Check out the list below to see all the games we discuss, plus our eventful trips there and back, and checking out the Cologne nightlife! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:18 - Gamescom 00:16:43 - Black Myth: Wukong 00:36:50 - The Plucky Squire 00:51:28 - Lords of the Fallen 01:01:37 - Lies of Pi 01:09:42 - Thank Goodness You're

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01:44:55

Getting bored with Tears of the Kingdom and Barbie -...

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2023/08/21

Ep 101: It's Ed's birthday week and we've been to the theatre as well as the cinema seeing Cabaret and Barbie, respectively. One was amazing, the other more mixed. You can probably guess who enjoyed it more. Ben explains why he's finally deleted Marvel Snap from his phone, and what his new obsession is, and Ed's finally getting back into TotK, despite having a very grumpy 24hrs thanks to one shrine. We also discuss games coming out in the next couple of months, and preview Gamescom, which we're both

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01:43:53

Episode 100: Red, White & Royal Blue, Pikmin 4, and...

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2023/08/15

Ep 100: It's a very special milestone and we've got a bumper show for you. We've seen Oppenheimer and Red, White & Royal Blue, and have some strong opinions on both. We've also been playing some video games! Ed's been playing Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Baldur's Gate 3, and Stray Gods, while Ben's been obsessed with Pikmin 4. All this, plus what you've been playing, some very special Swapping Joysticks questions, and the latest gaming news. Now available in video form on

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01:29:58

Baldur’s Gate 3 and the Gran Turismo movie - Swapping...

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2023/08/08

Ep 99: Like everyone else, we're both knee deep into Baldur's Gate 3 and have some very early impressions on this D&D masterpiece. We've also seen the new Gran Turismo movie and been to a Final Fantasy themed drag night. Quite the different evenings... All this plus the games you've been playing and the latest in gaming news.

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01:02:48

Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2023 debrief - Swapping...

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2023/08/03

Ep 98: It's a very special podcast as Ed is freshly back from Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023 in Las Vegas and has had a fantastic time. Find out what he got up to, how the festival was, the people there, and also his thoughts on Vegas as a host city. What we've been playing and the latest gaming news will be back next week!

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01:03:05

Our first Divinity: Original Sin 2 date night -...

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2023/07/24

Ep 97: We're a little tender after a night out partying, but we still manage discuss No Man's Sky, Diablo IV, and Divinity: Original Sin 2! Also, Ed reveals he's going to Las Vegas next week for FFXIV Fanfest and we get attacked by a moth! All this plus the games you've been playing, the latest in gaming news, and a whole dollop of everything else.

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31:05

Inbox: Which thirsty tweets were too filthy for Ben...

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2023/07/21

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: The last few years have seen us finally get openly queer characters in mainstream games. Which historical gaming characters do you think would be LGBTQ+ if their games were released today? Did you see a cream pie at the theatre on Tuesday evening, Ed? Which thirsty tweets were too filthy for Ben Starr to read? Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox or on our Discord (https://discord.gg/biggusbennus) and

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01:18:30

Dave The Diver obsession and TwitchCon debrief -...

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2023/07/17

Ep 96: We've been to TwitchCon Paris and Develop: Brighton and it's time for a debrief. We chat about everything that went down there and what we've been playing over the past two weeks. Ed's got the FFXVI platinum and is now hate-playing through Diablo IV, while Ben is obsessed with his diving/sushi management indie game, Dave The Diver. All this plus the games you've been playing, the latest in gaming news, and a whole dollop of musicals, Pride, and everything else.

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24:26

Inbox: Will Final Fantasy XVI be remembered as one of...

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2023/07/10

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: Some pundits might say games in recent years have gotten more graphically violent - Callisto Protocol with its DLC of 52 additional death animations, the recently released Outlast Trials where you nail a naked man to a cross and then proceed to saw off his legs in real time . Do you see that as more gratuitous violence or do they have a value in pushing against societal comfort zones? Will Final Fantasy 16 be

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01:38:20

Chatting thirst and trophy hunting with FFXVI’s Ben...

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2023/07/07

Ep 95: In this extra-special episode of Swapping Joysticks, we have an in-depth chat with Ben Starr, voice of Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield. Join us as we dive into the world of voice acting and unravel the secrets behind bringing Clive to life. Also, prepare yourself for platinum trophy hunting, thirsty tweets, and a Final Fantasy Quiz! ▼ Ben Starr's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/The_Ben_Starr ● Follow on Instagram - http://twitter.com/The_Ben_Starr ▼ Other Ben's links

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