Console Wars

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Console Wars is a Hardcore Gaming Podcast (HGP) that aims to answer the one question plaguing the minds of gamers worldwide: which console reigns supreme? Each episode, Matty and John butt heads about new releases, classic franchises, and the latest gaming news to determine which Multinational Corporation sits upon the throne. Who will win the Console Wars? To quote Fallout: “War just keeps on going. Always.”

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Wonder or Blunder?

Nov 27 2023 52 mins

We're back! After 6 months we bring you 5 minutes of Starfield chat, half an hour of Mario Wonder and a bit of Spider-Man 2. Thanks for listening and see you soon!

Tears of the Kompetition

May 28 2023 58 mins

We spend an hour talking about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It's not bad!

RE:RE4

Apr 08 2023 64 mins

Resident Evil 4 remake is here. We have played it. We have completed it. We have debated furiously about it. All for YOU. Find out how it compares to the iconic original, and MORE.

Emergency Pod: A Holiday Bloodbath

Feb 02 2023 70 mins

The sands have shifted. John and Matty return with an emergency pod to dissect the state of the Console Wars. We discuss the Xbox Developer Direct and the leaked console sales from the US. Is it over for Xbox? We also predict the metascores for 2023's BIG games.

A Switch Up

Apr 16 2022 78 mins

After 3 months in the gaming wilderness we've returned with some sizzling takes on Elden Ring, MLB the Show 22, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Luigi's Mansion 3, and the new Playstation Plus announcement. Timestamps:3m / Elden Ring & MLB21m / Kirby & Luigi's Mansion50m / Playstation Plus

Legendary Halo Infinite Edition

Jan 20 2022 57 mins

John defects to the dark side and describes his experience as a new Series X owner. We then talk about whether Halo Infinite is any good. Disclaimer: This was recorded before Microsoft ruined gaming.

Thank You for Your Service: Our Top 5 PS4/XB1 games

Dec 10 2021 71 mins

We reflect on the 8th generation and pick our top 5 games of the PS4/XB1. There will be tears. Thank you for listening, thank you games, and see you in 2022!

Mario Dread, Sony Dead

Nov 15 2021 62 mins

We talk Metroid Dread, Super Mario 3D World and the new Xbox Killer App™ Forza Horizon 5. We also discuss the rumour that Microsoft is planning a surprise release of Halo Infinite Multiplayer. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

Mom issues vs. Dad issues

Oct 21 2021 70 mins

We have Returnaled.Timestamps:01:15–32:53 / Returnal33:07–47:10 / Hades47:30–56:50 / Ghost of Tsushima and Psychonauts 256:59– 1:06:22 / New Pokemon Snap, Hellblade and Yakuza 0

Legendary Halo Memorial Edition

Oct 14 2021 58 mins

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