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 ..read more

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 by @BigShimmeryWall ..read more

In which Paul channels his inner ballerina and Tom just about fits his PS5 in his living room. Games discussed Super Bomberman R Online (Starts 00:38) Astro's Playroom (Starts 24:36) 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 ..read more

In which Tom enjoys some traditional family activities like obliterating mummies, while Paul finds himself Planking Like The Best of Them. Games discussed Ring Fit Adventure (Starts 01:01) Strange Brigade (Starts 30:26) VA-11 Hall-A (Starts 49:50) Assassin’s Creed 4 / Liberation (Starts 59:20) 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 ..read more

In which audio recorded almost a year ago finally sees the light of day. That’s right, we’re back whether you like it or not. In this episode: the pros and cons of camping, plus the long and storied career of The Undertaker. Oh, and a bit of games talk. Games discussed: Attack of the Friday Monsters Wide Ocean Big Jacket WWE SuperCard 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 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Al ..read more

In which we unleash an episode recorded well before we all got told to stay in and play games for the foreseeable future. That was the gist of the latest guidelines, right? Two flawed games give plenty to talk about but also plenty to enjoy. It’s almost as if we’re gluttons for punishment. Tom especially so, which Paul delights in pointing out. 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 To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast manually to your favouri ..read more

In which Paul gets to grips with a deeply flawed game from two decades ago which Tom remembered being much better than it was. Meanwhile, Tom gets to sample one of the most lauded games in recent memory. It almost doesn’t seem fair. Be sure to stick around to the end for perhaps the most eloquent ever description of the flaws in a boss battle. Get in touch with the show via Twitter (@catchuppod) or send us an email: hello@playingcatchup.co.uk http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PlayingCatchup033.mp3 Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by @BigShimmeryWall To subscribe via iTu ..read more

In which Paul is 100% sure he’s played the first game on Tom’s list, until Tom starts talking about it. There’s also Wii Ware weirdness, trilogy-ending twists, Ridge Racer reprises and H2O-based happenings. Oh, and we open on the Playdate, which was fresh news when we recorded this 12 years ago. Games discussed: Stories Untold lilt line Zero Time Dilemma Ridge Racer 7 Ridge Racers Ridge Racer 3D The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human Get in touch with the show via Twitter (@catchuppod) or send us an email: hello@playingcatchup.co.uk Also: watch Tom play mediocre games badly on Twitch. http ..read more

In which Paul gets a little less sneaky than he was expecting and Tom tackles his fear of disappointment head-on. Two huge games. Two wary podcast hosts. You won’t believe what happened next. Games discussed: Metal Gear Solid The Last Guardian Get in touch with the show via Twitter (@catchuppod) or send us an email: hello@playingcatchup.co.uk Also: watch Tom play mediocre games badly on Twitch. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PlayingCatchup031.mp3 Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by @BigShimmeryWall To subscribe via iTunes click here. Alternatively, add the podcast ..read more

In which Paul gets physical with some PlayStation Move ‘classics’ from the PS3 days and Tom gets social with a new type of co-operative puzzle game. Games discussed: PlayStation Move Heroes The Shoot Sports Champions Medieval Moves Time Crisis: Razing Storm Tick Tock: A Tale for Two Tetris 99 Cleopatra Fortune Papers, Please Get in touch with the show via Twitter (@catchuppod) or send us an email: hello@playingcatchup.co.uk Also: watch Tom play mediocre games badly on Twitch. http://playingcatchup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PlayingCatchup030.mp3 Intro / outro music by 5of6 Artwork by ..read more