A bittersweet episode this week as James and Matt are joined for the first – and last – time by PocketGamer.Biz editor and all-round excellent human Danielle Partis. In addition to bidding Danielle a fond farewell, the trio cover the impending loss of the PsVita and PSP digital store, along …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 543 – Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier, Clan N
After last week’s LaunchPad #3 event, James returns to catch up with Matthew on the *checks notes* TWO exclusive Final Fantasy VII games on their way to mobile. They also cover the prospective specs of the new Switch Pro, the latest game from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, and check …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 542 – Nintendo Direct, Splatoon 3
This week we take a look at the cascade of new announcements which tumbled from Nintendo’s surprise Direct livestream, including remastered Zeldas, another Splatoon, and another excuse for Mario to pick up his golf clubs. There’s also a mobile release date for Project Cars GO, and news of Warhammer 40,000: …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 541 – Apex Legends, The Captain is Dead
This week James and Matthew examine the latest nail in Stadia’s coffin, and the imminent arrival of Apex Legends on Switch – and hopefully mobile. New releases include The Captain is Dead, Crimson Company, Infinity Kingdom, and more. Download episode 541: (right click to save-as, left click to play) …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 540 – Nuts: A Surveillance Mystery, Dragon Quest Tact
James and Matthew go nuts this week – Nuts: A Surveillance Mystery that is – having spent a large chunk of it staring at VHS tapes looking for squirrels. They also take a peek at the the DICE Awards shortlist for Best Mobile Game, and investigate new releases including Dragon …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 539 – Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon, Bowser’s Fury
This week James and Matthew try to imagine what the Bond franchise would look like on mobile, and which mobile studio might make the best Star Wars game. They also cower before the might of super saiyan Bowser. New releases include Dadish 2, Questkeep, Cookie Run: Kingdom, and Oceanhorn: Chronos …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 537 – Favourite Mobile Games of 2020
As promised at the end of last year, James and Matthew are back to chat about the horror that was 2020, and the small gaming-shaped glimmers of light and joy that appeared through the overwhelming fog of awful. They also look ahead to the most anticipated mobile games of 2021. …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 535 – League of Legends: Wild Rift, XCOM 2 Collection
It’s the morning after The Games Awards 2020. James is well-rested having ignored the entire thing, while Matthew is running on fumes after a late night infusion of 5 hours pure, uncut hype. There’s a Just Cause mobile game on the horizon, new characters in Smash Bros. and Fortnite, and …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 534 – The Complex, WWE Undefeated
Galactus has been vanquished from Fortnite, and you’ll be pleased to hear our heroes James and Matthew had precisely nothing to do with it. In other news, we finally get some info about how the Apple Arcade games are faring in the wild. New releases include sci-fi FMV thriller The …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 533 – The Pathless, Fruit Ninja 2
Normal service is resumed, with James and Matt back after weeks of digital conferences, online streaming initiatives, and other things that don’t involve playing games. Happily there’s plenty of news to catch up on, including a new Tomb Raider game, the final chapter in the Apple vs Epic saga, and …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 528 – World’s End Club, Unfinished Swan
In the last podcast before PGCD Helsinki, Ric and James announce the official launch of PUBG on mobile (sort of)! They also cover Discovery coming to Star Trek: Fleet Command, and the upcoming Pac-Man Geo AR game. New releases include World’s End Club, Unfinished Swan, Crux: A Climbing Game, Murderous …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 518 – Death Come True, Crying Suns
Dann is back with James this week to cover the exciting new features in Apple’s upcoming iOS 14. They also introduce Pocket Gamer LaunchPad, our brand new upcoming consumer show, and a recently revealed Pokemon MOBA. New releases include FMV game Death Come True, sci-fi strategy Crying Suns, room exploration …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 517 – Slay the Spire, Little Orpheus
Ric joins James this week to find out whether catching Pokemon really can improve dental hygiene. They also cover the latest anti-loot box lawsuit to hit Apple, and the arrival of the GameClub subscription service on Android. New releases include Slay the Spire, Endurance, Shadow Frog, Ruinverse, and Little Orpheus. …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 507 – Knighthood, Crossy Road Castle
Ric joins James this week to check up on the progress of Plants vs Zombies 3 and Dead by Daylight: Mobile, both of which are currently prepping for launch sometime this year. They also cover the new Pascal’s Wager content update, and the continuing toll the coronavirus is taking on …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 506 – Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, Summer Catchers
Pocket Gamer newshound Cameron joins James to explain what the heck is going on with the new Kingdom Hearts mobile game (and Kingdom Hearts in general). The pair also tell you how to get involved in the pre-release of War Of The Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, and take a …
Read More »Pocket Gamer Podcast: Episode 505 – Shadowgun War Games, Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower
James and Matthew are back to bring you news of Gwent’s imminent arrival on Android, and the release date for the mobile port of clever colour-swap puzzler Hue. There’s also a new Warhammer Quest game on the way, plus a touchscreen port of popular board game Scythe. New releases include …
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