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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.

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All Episodes

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57: Most Anticipated Games of 2026

Playing Catch-up ·

2026/01/08

In which Paul and Tom rummage through the games likely to make it to their grubby little mitts in the coming year.They select three each that they're particularly looking forward to, before making a mockery of the format and namechecking a bunch more at the end. Games discussed in the main section: Earth Must Die by Size Five Games Mina the Hollower by Yacht Club Games The Incident at Galley House by William Rous & Evil Trout Inc. Romeo Is A Dead Man by Grasshopper Manufacture Saros by

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56: Games of the Year 2025

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/12/28

In which your hosts each pick their top five favourite games of the past 12 months. Games discussed (in alphabetical, not ranked, order): Absolum by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games & Supamonks Blue Prince by Dogubomb Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive Promise Mascot Agency by Kaizen Game Works Sektori by Kimmo Lahtinen Silver Bullet by 1CC Games Sonic Racing: Crossworlds by Sonic Team Time Flies by Playables Wheel World by Messhof Check out our Twitch channel at

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55: Sonic's All Grown Up Now

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/09/23

In which the boys briefly cover the recent Nintendo Direct before Tom learns just what a Boost Era Sonic game is and Paul makes the most of a three-month Apple Arcade trial.Games discussed: Sonic Dream Team puffies. Katamri Damacy Rolling LIVE Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

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54: SINOGO vs Simogo

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/08/20

In which your hosts tackle creeping horror on a doomed oil rig, shed light on a sequel done right, and just about navigate talking about two games from VERY similar sounding developers.Games discussed: Still Wakes the Deep Everybody's Gone to the Rapture (a little bit) Anodyne 2: Return to Dust Roto Force Opus: The Day We Found Earth Device 6 Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork

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53: Distinctive and squelchy

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2025/07/24

In which Tom plays through a couple of games Paul enjoyed experiencing back in 2024. But did he get on with them? Or will this be the recommendation-based betrayal that ends the podcast once and for all?Games discussed: Thank Goodness You're Here! Tinykin Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

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52: Playdate Season 2 Weeks 4 & 5

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/07/08

In which your hosts explore four more games from the Playdate's second season. There's one clear standout, but plenty more to enjoy along the way.Games discussed: Chance's Lucky Escape Shadowgate PD CatchaDiablos Tiny Turnip Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

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51: Playdate Season 2 Week 3

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/06/26

In which Paul and Tom continue to explore the latest season of games for Panic's quirky handheld console Playdate. They're delighted to find a couple of great new releases (and update on one from Week 2 that they're less enamoured with).Games discussed: The Whiteout Otto's Galactic Groove!! Long Puppy Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

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50: Playdate Season 2 Weeks 1 & 2

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2025/06/18

In which your hosts celebrate the big five-oh by playing with Panic's tiny yellow handheld. Season 2 of the Playdate is here, so Paul and Tom dig through Week 1's games before turning their attention to (half of) Week 2.Games discussed: Blippo+ Fulcrum Defender Dig! Dig! Dino! Wheelsprung Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

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49: Summer Game Showcases

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2025/06/12

In which we watched the PlayStation State of Play, Summer Geoff Fest, Day of the Devs and the Future Games Show so you don't have to (although you probably did).Also, it's not even summer yet, but let's not get bogged down in that. We each pick our personal top three games from across the shows and sprinkle in a few honourable mentions too. Games discussed: Cairn Lumines Arise Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Stranger Than Heaven Romeo is a Dead Man Big Walk Sword of the Sea Escape Academy

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48: PlayStation Plus Round-Up

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/06/06

In which your hosts celebrate the launch of Nintendo's new console by talking about PlayStation Plus. Paul's been making the most of his two-week Premium trial, so let's dig in and find out what took his fancy, what was not so hot, and which Platinum trophy flex Tom has taken as a personal slight.(Switch 2 launch thoughts coming in due course!) Games discussed: Coffee Talk VA-11 Hall-A Sackboy: A Big Adventure Space Ace TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Rise of the Kasai Check out our Twitch channel at

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47: Samurai Warriors 5 / Musou May

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/05/23

In which Paul explores the wonderful world of Musou games, with a particular focus on Samurai Warriors 5.Whether you're a newcomer to the series or a grizzled Musou veteran, there's plenty here to get your teeth into. Visit Chris Gildart's YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@chrisgildart Check out our Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

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46: Four-Game Trilogy

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2025/05/14

In which your hosts briefly discuss the latest news around little-known up-and-comer GTA VI, before getting into the meat of the episode with some Balatro chat.A year on from release, does the poker-themed deckbuilder live up to the hype it garnered at launch, or is it merely an excellent videogame? Next up, we turn to charming puzzle adventure TOEM before Paul goes full gumshoe with some more obscure detective games. Games discussed: GTA VI Balatro TOEM Makoto Wakaido's Case Files Trilogy

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45: Ribbit Ribbit and Whatnot

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/05/07

In which Paul returns to the DS to play a franchise sequel that wasn't released outside of Japan, before both hosts cast off their cardigans and get down with the kids to check out a hella cool videogame.Games discussed: Chibi Robo: Clean Sweep Life is Strange The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit Check out the Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

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44: I'll Just Pummel You

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/04/23

In which Tom and Paul discuss Nintendo showing off (some) new details on Switch 2's flagship title, and the exciting new season of games coming to Panic's hipster handheld Playdate.Later, we circle back around to Blue Prince and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, before Paul tells us why Nintendo was right to bring out a sequel to a little-known franchise nearly three decades on. (We lost the second half of Paul's original audio, so the last 20 mins or so are sourced from our lower quality backup

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43: Two Princes / Blue Prince & Prince of Persia: The...

Playing Catch-up ·

2025/04/17

In which Paul reveals which game convinced him to pick up PS5 a few years into its lifecycle, along with thoughts on a few of the titles he's been playing on Sony's behemoth. Next up, Tom ponders why the latest hotness is getting a lukewarm reception in some circles, before Paul plays us out with an ode to Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Games discussed: Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Snowrunner The Pathless Yakuza Series Blue Prince Fez Animal Well Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Check out

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42: Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Extravaganza

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2025/04/08

In which Tom and Paul return triumphantly to reflect on the latest Nintendo Direct which focused on the Switch 2.The show offered up an exciting twist on an old favourite, a head-scratching new way to control games, and a low-key confirmation of the impending arrival of one of the most anticipated games for years. Lots to dig into, so join us for the latest instalment of the podcast that has taken 11 years to reach 42 episodes. Cheers! Games discussed: Mario Kart World Mario Kart Tour Nintendo

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41: Playdate Special #2

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2024/03/06

In which Weeks 2 and 3 of Playdate's Season 1 are experienced and discussed.Games covered: Crankin's Time Travel Adventure Boogie Loops Lost Your Marbles Pick Pack Pup Check out the Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Twitter (@catchuppod) or send us an email: hello@playingcatchup.co.uk Learn more about the Playdate at the official website. Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by @BigShimmeryWall

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40: Playdate Special #1

Playing Catch-up ·

2024/01/23

In which Tom and Paul finally receive their Playdate consoles and immediately get to cranking.Check out the Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Twitter (@catchuppod) or send us an email: hello@playingcatchup.co.uk Learn more about the Playdate at the official website. Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by @BigShimmeryWall

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39: The Molyneux Effect / Erica

Playing Catch-up ·

2022/03/01

In which Tom and Paul tackle an FMV game in the hope it can possibly live up to the heady heights of Night Trap. Check out the Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Twitter (@catchuppod) or send us an email: hello@playingcatchup.co.uk Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by @BigShimmeryWall

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38: Kids Aren’t Gonna Like This / New Super Lucky’s...

Playing Catch-up ·

2022/01/17

In which three games fail to fully impress your intrepid hosts. Is that not selling this episode to you? Hmm. You won't believe what happens next! (It's the end theme. The end theme happens next.) Games discussed Balan Wonderworld (00:20) New Super Lucky's Tale (00:54) Death Come True (09:52) Check out the Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Twitter (@catchuppod) or send us an email: hello@playingcatchup.co.uk Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork

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