Pop Culture Gamers

This week on Pop Culture Gamers we’re diving into a huge mix of gaming news, tech updates, movie releases, and all the latest from the world of pop culture. We cover major Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC stories, including new hardware leaks, controller upgrades, DRM changes, Game Pass additions, PS Plus updates, and industry‑shifting legislation.We break down the biggest new game releases across all platforms, from RPGs and racers to sci‑fi adventures, indies, remasters, and early access titles. Plus, we look at subscription drops on Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Prime Gaming — what’s worth playing, what’s new, and what’s surprising.In our gaming week chat, expect deep dives into new controllers, sci‑fi narrative games, classic RPG revivals, expansions, and some retro‑inspired action.On the movie and TV side, we explore upcoming cinema releases, chart‑toppers, documentaries, restorations, and a stunning 4K Hammer Films release. There’s also a packed watchlist of indie films, streaming picks, and binge‑worthy TV.We finish with listener questions, gaming habits, and a look at the titles we’ve spent the most time with this year. If you love gaming, movies, tech, retro nostalgia, and weekly pop‑culture breakdowns — you’re in the right place.#PopCultureGamers #GamingPodcast #GameNews #XboxNews #PlayStationNews #Switch2 #PCGaming #GamePass #PSPlus #PrimeGaming #NewGameReleases #RetroGaming #4KRestoration #MovieNews #TechNews #PodcastUK #GamingCommunity #VideoGamePodcast #FilmTalk

In this episode of Pop Culture Gamers, Haydn, Steve, and Paul share what they’ve been playing and watching across gaming, film, and TV. Haydn discusses time spent with Tempest Rising and gives his thoughts on the final season of For All Mankind, as well as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, praising its visuals and game accuracy while noting it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the first film.Steve covers Starfield: Shattered Space, including ongoing updates and DLC, alongside revisiting classics such as Life onMars and Ben Hur. Paul rounds things off with a packed gaming lineup featuring Darksiders 3, Resident Evil 5 & 6, Persona 5 Royal, Rise of the Ronin, Cyberpunk 2077, and the much‑anticipated Crimson Desert, plus TV and filmpicks including The Apprentice and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. It’s another filled episode of gaming chat and pop culture discussion from the Pop Culture Gamers crew.

Strap in for another packed episode as Haydn, Steve and Paul dive deep into a week full of gaming, movies, TV and pure pop‑culture chaos.This week, Haydn shares his adventures in Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown, a strategy game where you command the USS Voyager through the Delta Quadrant — complete with branching storylines, resource management, and even the possibility of mutiny if you forget the crew’s creature comforts . Paul’s been hands‑on with a Spectrum retro release, Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy XIII, Assassin’s Creed Unity (4K/60 patch), Resident Evil Requiem, and Darksiders 3, adding yet more titles to his ever‑growing gaming pile .In Movies, TV and Streaming, the team reviews Project Hail Mary, How to Make a Killing, Hamnet, SISU: Road to Revenge, and more — including Haydn’s glowing praise for the pacing and emotional punch of Project Hail Mary .Plus: gaming news, charts, new releases, listener questions, and the usual banter that keeps the Pop Culture Gamers community coming back every week.Whether you’re here for retro hardware, modern RPGs, sci‑fi strategy, or the latest film and TV recommendations, this episode has something for every geek‑at‑heart.

Join us for a fast‑paced episode of the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast, packed with the latest in gaming and pop culture. We dive into Nobody Wants to Die, Taito Arcade 1 on Evercade, and Gamerscore hunts with Dino Escape and Little Cat: The Lost Key. We also break down Oblivion Remastered, Elder Scrolls Online, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Stalker 2, Atomfall, Rage, Elex 2, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage.  On the Movies, TV and Streaming, we chat about Predator: Badlands, Ballerina, the new Muppets Show, Marvel’s Wonder Man, Seat Pea, and all the drama coming in Traitors USA Season 4.If you love gaming news, retro hits, big RPGs, survival titles, and the latest pop‑culture drops, this episode has it all.

What is the verdict on Academy, is it good, is it terrible? Would you like to be one of thirteen people left with individuality? How about living in a post neuclear wasteland or living on an alien world?Come and join Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) who are back together again and this time they are talking TV and movies including Star Trek Star Fleet Academy, Pluribus, Fallout, Girl Taken and Avatar: Fire and Ash. All this and of course, your listener questions.Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast. Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamerFacebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: [email protected] Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers

Pop Culture Gamers is back. In this first show for over six months Haydn (Herjuk) is joined by Ian from Gaming Generations and our new Co-Host Paul from the Year of Shame Podcast. We may have a new host but don't worry, due to scheduling issues, Steve (Stevoo7) wasn't able to join us for this show but he will be back soon.In this show, we welcome Paul and find out about his gaming history. Haydn, Ian and Paul discuss games they have been playing recently and we have more detours and random discussions. Enjoy the show!

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) is joined by a special guest and there is plenty of discussion about games, pop culture, movies and of course some dad jokes! All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast. Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamerFacebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: [email protected] Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers

Houston, we have a problem with the audio this show, but with the exception of a lot of reverb on Haydn's voice we still bring you the latest news and reviews, this time covering Assassin's Creed Shadows, Severance, Captain America: Brave New World, Hans Zimmer: Diamon in the Desert and Bridget Jones: About a Boy. All this plus our usual chat, news and listener questions.

It has been a long year, but we’re back. This month Haydn) @Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Final Fantasy Rebirth, Destiny 2’s latest season and what is to come, the Martian Chronicles, a classic TV show and Alien Romulus.  All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

It’s the end of the year and @herjuk and @stevoo7 are joined by @Tricky_86 to look back on their best games, TV shows, movies, vinyl records and tech for 2024. Wishing all our listeners/viewers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

In this special episode of the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast we morn the passing of legendary podcaster, Toz from the Cranky Gamers Podcast, one of the longest running podcasts in the UK, as Haydn and Steve are joined by fellow CGUK alumini Rikki and Tricky.

Due to a few technical glitches our recording of the show this week was not successful. But here is what we have managed to pull together. Plus there are two bonuses, included at the end. At the end of the show we have two original songs for you, one Be Loyal and True and the other is Pop Culture Gamers - the single! Normal shows will return in a few weeks, we just need to get over the technical glitches. Thanks for watching and we will see you soon! Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast. Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamer Facebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: [email protected]

Thumb Soldiers evolved from a desire for greater control, more variety, improved performance and a better connection to the games we all love to play. Improve your control, aim with more accuracy, control your vehicle around an Apex or just get a rise in gaming. These accessories are aimed at making you a better player. Check out our interview with David, the developer of Thumb Soldiers. For more detail and to buy Thumb Soldiers visit https://thumbsoldiers.com/ DON'T FORGET - Use our discount code PCG10**Discount does not include Black Friday Deals Check out our unboxing a look at Thumb Soldiers at https://youtu.be/a6Ysv274Ofg

We have a really special podcast this week as Haydn and Steve are joined by Jamie Anderson, Managing Director of Anderson Entertainment and son of the legendary Gerry Anderson, creator of many of our childhood shows including Thunderbirds, Space 1999, UFO Joe 90, Captain Scarlet, Terrahawks and many more. In this show Jamie talks about his dad, Anderson Entertainment and what may be in store in the future! Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamer Facebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: [email protected] Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) is host and Steve (@Stevoo7) is coughing but they are still discussing all things gaming, movies, TV and technology. This week up for discussion are Classic Sport Driving, Dead Cells, Spider-Man 2, Cyberpunk 2077 and the Phantom Liberty DLC, Destiny 2 and Dead Space Remake. In movies and TV there is chat about Loki Season 2, Gen V, Invasion, Saw X and Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss the return of two favourites, Forza Motorsport and Assassin’s Creed with the latest game, Mirage. There is also discussion on The Quarry, Cyberpunk and more. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Full Void, Starfield, Redshift, retro gaming, Oppenheimer, Strange new Worlds, Dial of Destiny and more. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

Dive into the thrilling world of gaming with our latest podcast episode, where we sit down with the brilliant minds behind OutOfTheBit Ltd to discuss their highly anticipated release, "Full Void." This coming on the Xbox, Switch and Evercade consoles, and is available now on Steam. Join us as we embark on a journey through the creative process that make Full Void a modern day retro style classic. Get ready for an inside look at the innovative ideas that brought Full Void to life, straight from the experts at OutOfTheBit Ltd. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to retro style games, this episode promises insights and a sneak peek into the Full Void creative process. You can also check out our 100% Walkthrough video of Full Void here: https://youtu.be/0ZIcYhiACZE

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Retro gaming using the Evercade handheld consoles, Achievement Hunting with various games from Desert Water Games, the Quarry, Bioshock Infinite and Diablo IV, as well as The Full Monty - the series, Cactus Jack, Asteroid City, Foundation, Jaws 2, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Speed and The Flash movie. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions. If you like what we talked about  this week you can buy items from our Amazon affiliate links and watch our unboxing videos as follows: Evercade EXP See the unboxing of the limited-edition console: https://youtu.be/EZx86z73oww Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/44XdhyR Evercade VS Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/44L9zZ0 The Quarry (PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X) Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OcIJlc Cactus Jack Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KicaRL Speed Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/43DjmyM Invasion of the Body Snatchers Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Qi2cDN

It is the one we have been waiting for, the big Starfield reveal with an indepth look at the game and all the latest announcements live from Xbox. See our reactions to the announcements and some chat about what we have seen.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discussing the latest gaming and movie news, a variety of games including Vampire Survivor, Star Trek Resurgence and a whole lot more. All this plus the usual charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss a cool portable monitor and other hardware, a variety of UHDs, Dead Station, Slipstream, Horizon Chase Turbo, Lightfall, Last call BBS, FIFA 2023, Forza Horizon 5 New DLC with a Rally Adventure Playground and PGA Road to the Masters. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions. AMAZON Associates Links to products mentioned in the show: ARZOPA Portable Monitor - https://amzn.to/3A2IG51 Tablet Stand LZZ - https://amzn.to/3L7xlab Anker USB C Plug, 735 Charger (Nano II 65W), ideal for Steam Deck - https://amzn.to/40eT18y Bose Headphones - https://amzn.to/3AdelAS Star Trek VII: Generations 4K UHD - https://amzn.to/41ulTuq Star Trek VIII: First Contact 4K UHD - https://amzn.to/3UFk9fP Indianna Jones Blu-Ray Collection 1 – 3 https://amzn.to/3UGHHkg Superman II (Theatrical & Donner Cut) - https://amzn.to/41ddXyb Horizon Chase Turbo (Switch/PS4) - https://amzn.to/3GVELuA Game Pass 3-month membership - https://amzn.to/3UPZLJ5 Marvel’s Spider-Man (PS4) - https://amzn.to/3MRhPAx FIFA 2023 (PS5) - https://amzn.to/3A8fycD FIFA 2023 (Xbox) - https://amzn.to/40ofoZf Forza Horizon 5 - https://amzn.to/3oeQPAv Xbox Store Credit - https://amzn.to/3UQmyEg PGA Tour – Road to the Masters - https://amzn.to/3GTEuZ7

Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) are back after a long break with a bit of catching up and discussion on all things gaming and movies, with some hardware too, including retro gaming on the Anbernic RG353V, Hogwarts Legacy, Destiny 2, games from Desert Water Games,  Picard Season 3, Quantumainia and the Lord of the Rings 4K Trilogy. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

In this special edition of the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss their top ten jump scares in movies.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Fifa 2023, Dirt 5, the original Quantum Leap show and Halloween Ends. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) have a catch up following an extended break and discuss the new Steam Deck as well as Star Trek the Motion Picture – Director’s Cut Complete Adventure on 4K. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions. Check out these YouTube videos mentioned on the show: Steam Deck Unboxing: https://youtu.be/BLKGZfQgR5M Steam Deck Quick Tips: https://youtu.be/YtPefDSwh_M Steam Deck Synching your Xbox Controller with the Steam Deck: https://youtu.be/M04kDLqmEGI Star Trek: The Motion Picture Complete Adventure Review: https://youtu.be/BDG4cg3AM7s

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Stray, Sniper Elite 5, Destiny 2, For All Mankind, Prey and Trying. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Death Stranding, Fractured Minds, Actual Sunlight, Breeders and Thor: Love and Thunder. All this plus the usual news, charts and new releases. If you would like to support Haydn for the Children’s Society’s Gaming Challenge: 24 hours in July then please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pcggamingchallenge2022

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss The Dark Pictures games, Sniper Elite 4, an indie game called Fractured Minds, The Quarry, Star Trek Strange New Worlds, The Boys, The Orville, For all Mankind, Resident Evil Racoon City, the Midwich Cuckoos and Don’t Breathe 2. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions. Please donate to help Haydn raise money for the Children’s Society Gaming Challenge: 24 hours in July at https://www.facebook.com/donate/1072858586947075/

Live reactions to the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 including:  Redfall Hollow Knight Silksong High on Life League of Legends A Plague Talke: Requiem Forza Motor Sport Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Overwatch 2 Ara History Untold The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Fallout 76: The Pitt Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Ark 2 Scorn Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Minecraft Legends Lightyear Frontier Gunfire Reborn The Last Case of Benedict Fox As Dusk Falls Naraka: Bladepoint Pentiment Grounded Ereban: Shadow Legacy Diablo IV Sea of Thieves Season Seven Ravenlok Cocoon Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Persona Series on Xbox - P3P, P4G and P5R Starfield

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss a few bits of new tech including solar panels and robot vacuum cleaners as well as the normal gaming talk and chat about movies and TV including Everything Everywhere All at Once, Top Gun Maverick, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Dr Sleep and the staircase. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Beat Saber, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and Bodyguard All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, the Pedestrian, Life is Strange: True Colours, Donnie Darko, Malignant, Force 10 from Navarone, Martin and more. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Beat Saber one the Quest 2, Destiny 2, A Memoir Blue, The Batman and Peacemaker All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Unpacking, the Procession to Calvery, Spider-Man – No Way Home, the Godfather trilogy in 4K, Picard Season 2 and the new Uncharted movie. All this plus more including the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss the Oculus Quest 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Grand Turismo, Inventing Anna and Picard Season 2. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Uncharted Legacy of Theives on the PS5, Hitman 3 on Xcloud, the Hunt, the Call, Archive 81 and the Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Microsoft Flight Simulator, Aliens Fireteam, Destiny 2 and Space Warlord Organ Training Simulator (on gamepass). In movies and TV they discuss the new Cobra Kai Season 4, the Book of Boba Fett and the King’s Man.  All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

It's the end of the year show and Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) give their roundup of the best movies, blu rays and streaming shows for 2021! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all and we will see you in 2022!

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, completing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s main campaign, Destiny 2’s new 30th Anniversary Content, Ghostbusters Afterlife, Last Night in Soho, The Eternals and seeing the original Martix movie on the silver screen for the first time in 22 years! All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

A little later than normal due to some recording difficulties but this week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss getting deeper back into Assassins Creed Odyssey and play the amazing Forza Horizon 5. In movies, TV and Streaming they discuss Dead Pixels, the Arrow 4K release of Pitch Black the the Rocky IV Ultimate Directors Cut. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Assassins Creed in 2021, Marvel Avengers, Alan Wake Episode 1, Karate Kid 1 and 2, Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K (remastered) and Halloween Kills. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) have a good catch up after so long away with discussion about some changes to the show, Bond, Destiny, Battlestar Galactica, What If.. and more.  All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss twelve minutes, Destiny, Tomb Raider, Microsoft Flight Sim 2020, Jolt and What if…?.  All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Destiny 2, Fifa 2021, Microsoft Flight Sim, Hotas controllers, the Cornetto Trilogy and Fear Street. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions and poll.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) is on his own and discusses all things Marvel with Marvel's Avengers the game, Lucy, Black Widow and some catch up and theories on the new Loki show – there are plenty of spoilers BUT also plenty of time and warnings to skip to 33:38 to avoid the spoilers as well. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions. MISS THE LOKI SPOILERS WHEN PROMPTED BY JUMPING TO 33:38!

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Assassin’s Creed Origin, Destiny 2, The Tomorrow War and Those Who Wish Me Dead. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Assassin’s Creed Origin, Solasta: Crown of the Magister, Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, Parks and Recreation, Book of Saw and Breeders. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) discuss reaching the centre of the galaxy in Elite Dangerous, Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Loki and Awake. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss the Xbox and Bethesda Game Studio E3 Announcement 2021.