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Welcome to episode 301This episode we discuss our recent 24hour livestream, discussing all the games we've played, first up is the For The King 2, the sequel to For The King, featuring very similar gameplay with some improvements. On the night we played through the first tutorial chapter and, unlike the previous game, we succeeded. We discuss the changes to the combat and how best to enjoy the gameWe then look at peak, a co-op mountain climbing game. On the night we got joined by a special guest, Zaber daughter joined the us in trying to conquer the mountain. Ram has some frustrations over the 'ironman' style reset and lack of checkpoints through the game, but did overall enjoy itNext was the three player co-op Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, we have no idea what's going on, but the game features annoying robots, shouty people, a confusing story and brightly coloured mechs. After which both Ram and Zaber took a brief breakSkazz then took a solo game in TUNIC, A cute isometric game where you guide a little fox around a fantasy world, Skazz discuss his issue with both sleep deprivation and hand issue that slowed his progress in the gameAt this point on the night both Zaber and Ram had returned, so we moved onto Forewarned, the Egyptian themed survival horror game in the style of Phasmaphobia, where we descend into tombs to try and raid them without being killed by angry mummies. This is a revist for Ram and Skazz, but a first time for Zaber. We find that whilst the games has expanded its maps and enemy types, a lot of the interface still feels in early accessFinally, for the last game of the night, Ram once again takes us on a flight in a F22 traveling to ScotlandNotesWorks best with friends, For The King 2A more frustrating co-op game in PeakShouty people in Deamon X Machina: Titanic ScionNot quite the magic power used in Daemon X, but close enough, VimtoA cute fox takes on the world in TUNICA revisit to a previous games night game ForewarnedAnd the traditional end of live stream crash in Microsoft Flight simulator 2020We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 22nd October 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 300, our first in-person podcast in over 6 years!We've made it to Episode 300, we kick off looking back over the last 13 and a bit years of podcasting, discussing the early days, before livestreaming round the table and the few months of gaps we had between episodesSkazz then begins the game talk with the very recently released (as in the same day) Control: Resonant, the sequel to a favorite game for both of us, Control, set 7 years later you play as Jesse Faden brother Dylan, as he tries to locate her after the Hiss has escaped the bureau. Skazz give us a summery of the back story of the previous game before discuss his first impressions so far and the difference between the first one. We also have a conversation about related game FBC Firebreak and how it is now coming to end of lifeWe discuss our upcoming 24hour live stream and what we may look to replay. As is now tradition, Ram plan to end the stream with flight. previous years have had mixed successes. We also discuss surviving through sleep deprivation and playing game in a dazeRam then talks about his game this week, a combined Lovecraftian, papers please, FNAF cross game Static Dread The Lighthouse, Ram has been put in charge of navigating ships and helping them find their way home. But is stuck in a lighthouse which he has to manage not just the systems but keep the lights inside on banish otherworldly horrors. In addition everyday new rule and procedures are provided which dictate how he has to direct the ships. Its a very neat horror gameWe also discuss Call of Cthulhu and D&D Podcast plus Skazz reveals a secret over FBC FirebreakNotesBeat people up with a magic pieces of Rebar in CONTROL ResonantNow coming to its end of life: FBC: FirebreakYou can check out our games days of FBC: Firebreak hereMan a lighthouse and survive Lovecraftian horror in Static Dread: The Lighthouse (Steam)An devastating event that took out large parts of the telegraph system in 1859, the Carrington eventWe look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 8th Octorber 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or TwitchPlus check out our 24 hour steam on the 3rd of Octorber 2026, here on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 299 We welcome Skazz back to Youtube after having his account restored, and with much rejoicing as we'll be able to upload a number of videos We discuss the early days of YouTube, when most creators were using basic webcams to make content, and how much its changed now along with some of our pet peeves around filming habits. We then discuss our preferred audio gear choices with both of us have a shared love for Rode Ram then discusses Kona 2 Brume, the follow up to a Kona, which he played a few years ago. We talk about the changes in this most action focused sequel and the move from supernatural to a more sci-fi theme. Plus as far as we are aware the only game with a controllable dog-sled. We also talk about going to replay The Long Dark and our ongoing playthrough of RV There Yet, plus discussion of future Game Days options and our forthcoming 24hr livestream, and a surprise plan for episode 300 Notes Dog sledding action in Kona II: Brume on Steam Both Skazz and Ram preferred brands of microphones, Rode Get eaten by wolves in The Long Dark We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 24th August 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 298A bit of a different podcast this week, as Skazz reveals how he has got caught up in a recent ban waveIt took a while to figure out what happened, but we think we've worked out what caused the problem. But will some time to hopefully resolveWe discuss the broader implication and how a ban can and has affected people livelihoods and the knock on effects of such a ban on other YoutubersWe discuss alternative streaming platforms and discuss the plans for the future We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 10th August 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on Twitch or kick

Welcome to Episode 297This episode, we discuss AI's impact on the world, the parts we dislike, like generative AI, and some of its genuine benefits. We share encounters with AI in the wild, including a cold-calling AI bot tricked into giving a curry recipe, and people using AI to write books while claiming the work as their own. We also talk about how replacing entry-level jobs with AI may well cause a serious skills and experience gap down the line.We also discuss The Asylum's mockbuster films, Ram's plans to replay Deus Ex: Human Revolution next year (since it's set in 2027) and how it compares to the real world, some sad but fascinating plane incidents, and a local wildfire.NotesThe future is here, channel 4 did an AI presenter in 2025Maker of the finest knockoff films, The AsylumNot often seen in UK, a wildfire in SouthwoldThe danger of over confidence with the Dunning-Kruger effectA British airway pilot that got sucked out of a window BA Flight 5390Not done in a 747, but a test pilot completed a barrel roll in a 707 Not a FedEx flight, but UPS Flight 6 showing the dangers of Li-Ion Battery'sIn rams view the most disturbing plane crash, Helios Airways Flight 522We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 13th August 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 296 Ram has been playing Contraband Police, inhabiting the role of a border control agent in the 1980s and having to run a checkpoint. its a very Ram game involving checking details on passports, inspecting cargo and searching for contraband. A surprisingly deep game not just with the core mechanics, but also featuring a story, car chases, base upgrading and ok gun combat. Ram get's to live out the power fantasy of telling people there papers are not in order and to please leave. We also discuss: Jockey Wheel mishaps, territorial (real) rams and preferring sheep for conversational purposes. Notes Don't let people in unless their papers are in order with Contraband Police We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 30th July 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 295We kick off discussing why are bit behind in our upload due to the recent brutal UK heatwave and how's its affected both of us with some thermal-throttling. We talk about our methods of survival including trying to sleep outside (resulting in a hammock purchase) and looking at AirCon options. Ram also discusses helping his aging greyhound handle the heatSkazz then takes us through the rough time Sony has been having, mostly of there own creation, firstly, with the removal of films not just from the online stores, but the digital purchases from peoples own library's in the UK. Secondly, with their announcement of dropping physical PlayStation discs from 2028 and the backlash this has caused, and finally the closure of the PS3 and Vita stores, although this does seem somewhat fair.We end up having a big discussion over end of physical discs and how we, admittedly coming form a more PC background, do not think it a big of a deal as its being made out to be. due to the nature of how games discs work anyway your less reliant on physical media then you think. This lead onto the importance of digital preservation and the importance of the Stop Killing Games movement Ram then discusses Planet Crafter, a very chill, low-stakes terraforming survival game which he's been sinking a lot of time in over the heat wave. He discusses the mechanics and simple crafting, but how the latter part is starting to drag a little. NotesCome to the British Museum soon (Hopefully we'll give it back) the Bayeux TapestryA fascinating place, pity the tour was so rushed at the Dover Castle WW2 Tunnels Sony are removing digital purchased in the UKThe end of physical media for SonyHow Fallout 1 + 2 code was nearly lost if not for the intervention of one programmerStop killing games - trying to keep games runningThe ESA have some bizarre views on Minecraft servers Goodbye to the PS3/PS Vita storesA chill survival game in (The) Plant CrafterWe look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 16th July 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 294After a brief diversion into Ram's cookbook bookshelf issues, we move onto more pressing topics.We discuss the government's proposal to ban social media for under-16s. While we generally agree social media — despite having some benefits — is overall not a great thing, not just for kids but for society as a whole, we talk about why a ban like this could not realistically be enforced. We also get into our own childhood experiences of the early internet, plus a brief detour into internet fame in the modern day and what it even means to be a household name in the age of mass media. Ultimately, we talk about how more effort should go into parents understanding the dangers of the internet and how to actually parent their kids around it.Skazz then talks through the demo for the new Star Fox remaster on Switch 2 — the changes they made for the better, the new features, the nostalgia it triggered in him, and how it might introduce a whole new generation to on-rails shooters.We also discuss; Ram's dog jealousy over his Timberborn plushy, oversized Italian cookbooks, and why the '90s was a boring decade.NotesThe most deadliest cookbook, The Silver SpoonThe governments plan to ban social media for under 16sFame in the modern day, Oliver Tree died and we unaware of himOn a similar note, the sad passing of Warhammer artist John BlancheThe return of the classic games series Star FoxWe look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 2nd July 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 293 We talk about the new 11th edition of Warhammer 40k that is due out soon, which Ram somehow nearly missed. We discuss the hobby and how different people choose to partake, sometimes not even playing the game. This follows onto reviewing over hobbies such as Lego for audits. We also talk about our time with Lego Mindstorms, the robotics kit from Lego. Skazz then discuss both Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, he discusses purchasing them for the switch 2 and how he feels the game have been overlay padded out with unneeded content. He also discuss changes that have been made to the story We also discuss, our new bins - or lack there of, vegan dogs and a modern day version of Logo Notes More plastic crack coming our way with Warhammer 40k 11th edition Here are some memory's of programming in Logo and the robot turtle that went with it Build robots with Lego Mindstorms FF7 Remake and Rebirth has made it to the switch two We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 18th June 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 292Ram has turns 40 this week, and we marked the occasion with a birthday sheep.We kick things off discussing Ram's birthday celebrations, including a trip to the cinema to see The Sheep Detectives (Hugh Jackman as a shepherd, and including the likes Patrick Stewart and Bryan Cranston as sheep). Follow up with a Chinese takeaway. We end discussing our choice of various take aways and lament the lost to fire of the local Indian. We also discuss ram's trip to the recent Pig & Poultry FairSkazz looks at some recent tech with the new steam controller, discussing the changed and steam deck compatibility We also discuss the minions summering Cthulhu, buying a tractor for commuting and confusing McDonald's workers with real cowsNotesOur woolly friends solve a murder in The Sheep DetectivesThe crossover we never expected to seeThe minions summon CthulhuThe latest in Pig Technology at the Pig and Poultry fairThe new Steam controller https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontrollerWe look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 4th June 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to episode 291 We kick off with some discussion of our approaching 300th episode milestone and the upcoming teddy bear warsWe talk about the good and bad of gaming community's and how they can become echo chambers with people regurgitating opinions rather then forming their own and how people should not be afraid to enjoy what they want to enjoy, even if it goes against the mainstream. We talk about midnight launchers and discovering games yourself in the shopsRam then talks about his early impressions of Atomic Heart (2023). Set in an alternate-timeline Soviet Union with what feels like some it has been very heavy influenced by Bioshock Infinite. Some fun gameplay but also some awful characters NotesThe nanny state stopping people launchers themselves out of a trebuchet Explore a world where robots have gone mad in an alternate USSR in Atomic HeartWe look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 21st May 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 290 Only 6 minutes late this week, practically a record for us! We get into gaming first by discussing RV there yet, a physic based puzzle game where you have to get your RV back from your camping trip by navigating across a large physics-based map full of rock slides and chaos, its like a crossover of Mudrunner and a Top Gear road trip. We talk about the clever damage system, the fun winching and physic mechanics, but agree it best played with friends Onto a more disappointing game, Ram has been playing Layers of Fear. It was mean to be a psychological horror but delivers nothing but relentless cheap jump scares and a paper-thin gameplay loop, with you walking from room to room and puzzle so simple they don't deserve to be call that Skazz has been getting back into VR and the new Meta Quest 3. He talk about the new features like the colour pass through with mild mixed reality, the excellent pancake lenses and how the wireless PC streaming works brilliantly We also discuss defeating werewolves with chocolate, stolen game collections, the slimmer Gabe Newell and Gaussian splatting Notes Gabe Newell is looking better then ever before Gather your mate and road trip in an easily destroyed motorhome in RV There yet? Disappointing psychological horror game Layers of Fear Get back into VR with meta's new headset Corridors take on the new tech of Gaussian Splats We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 7th May 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 289 We kick off reflecting on ageing and the unsettling reality of how quickly life passes discussing "life calendars", prostate exams and what day of the week we are on We then move onto Ram creating Nicktopia 15 in Timberborn, He discusses some of the major changes since he last played, including bad water mechanics, automation, logic gates, zip lines, and the new dedicated warehouse system. In a historic first for his colony, not a single beaver died due to his mismanagement. instead he has happy, dancing, zip-lining beavers enjoying statues, mudpools, and debate chambers. We also look at real-life beavers in the UK, and good news, they are being reintroduced this year almost perfectly timed with Timberborn's 1.0 release. Notes Have fun with wet beavers in Timberborn And they are coming back to the uk! We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on April 23rd 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 288 Despite discussing it last episode, Ram has not been playing Timberborn, instead he saving it for the Easter weekend so he can dedicate some time to it Ram then shows his enthusiasms over the Project Hail Mary film, Having been a big fan of both the book and Audio book, he's reviews and discusses the plot of the film and compares it to the novel (Lots of spoilers!). Along with discussing Ryan Gosling's performance and how they had to truncate the plot for the film to focus on the relationship between Grace and the Rocky. He also shows off his helmet and talks about some other merch he'll be getting. Keeping to a space theme, Ram then talk about the game Tin Can, a small survival game where you maintain a broken escape pod's systems until you get rescued, Although only briefly played, Ram is looking to try it in VR mode. Finally we move onto the our latest Games Day game R.E.P.O, a co-op roguelike survival horror game we are apparently debt collectors retrieving random valuables from hazardous locations and avoiding monsters, some of which have interesting mechanics, plus we find out who is the "king of the losers" Notes Although changed, a worthy Book to Film adaption in Project Hail Mary You can also check out the Book and the excellent Audiobook Can you keep your escape pod running? Find out in Tin Can Repossess items from odd place and odd monsters in R.E.P.O. We look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on April 9th 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

Welcome to Episode 287Poor Skazzz is running on no caffeine and suffering for itRam is very much looking forward to Timberborn hitting version 1.0 which is being released the same days as the podcats, Ram has high hopes as think to some changed he should be able to create an accident gulag, he also talks about picking up an adorable Iron Tooth plushieMoving onto what we've been playing, whilst waiting for Timberborn, Ram has been having fun in Ship Graveyard Simulator 2. Hes talks about the mechanics — buying ships, methodically dismantling them with hammers, circular saws and blowtorches, sorting scrap at the recycling yard, and upgrading your tools. He compares it to Hardspace: Shipbreaker which he played last year, and give his thoughts on which one is better out of the twoSkazz then takes us into a big nostalgic deep-dive. After failing to find his old Warcraft games on Battle.net, he ended up down a rabbit hole of disappointing WoW private servers before rediscovered his love of Final Fantasy XI by playing on the Horizon XI private server. He recalls the emotions as he booted it up on his Steam Deck and hearing the music again for the first time since 2003. We then discuss FFXI's unique mechanics such as job changing instead of starting new characters, the brutal level-down-on-death system and the way the game encouraged forced group play.We also dicuss VR treadmills and Ram cosplaying as a beaver costumeNotesDilbert suffers the horror of no CaffeineV1 is finally out for TimberbornGet your own cuddly Iron Tooth More cute beavers in the Timerborn lore trailerWack big things with hammers in Ship Graveyard Simulator 2In Ram's opinion the better game, Hardspace: ShipbreakerYou can still play online on official servers with Final Fantasy XIOr check out a free FFXI private server with Horizon XIGet into the Timber born spirit in your own Beaver costumeWe look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on March 26th 2026, at 18:30 GMT either on YouTube or Twitch