IGN UK Podcast

It's movie week on the IGN UK Podcast as Cardy, Matt, and Mat convene to talk about all the new films they've been watching. Of course, we've got the big hitter in Deadpool & Wolverine, scary weather with Twisters, coming of age drama in I Saw the TV Glow, and Korean thriller Sleep. There's also a movie-based Endless Search game to play, as well as your feedback. Don't worry, we'll talk about some games next week. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published: 26 July 2024

Cardy, Dale, and Jesse are here to build their own dream sci-fi games. To do that, they'll take turns at drafting aspects of other already existing sci-fi games, such as combat, location, characters, and combining them to create their own Frankenstein creations. Plus, as if that wasn't already too much fun, there's a tense round of the Endless search as well. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

Join Dale, Emma, and Jesse for some galactic Star Wars Outlaws chat about the upcoming open-world Star Wars game coming this August. The trio also talk about the heartwarming Apple TV show, Trying, which just released its fourth season, as well as the brand new Gladiator 2 trailer. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are taking advantage of it being exactly the halfway point of the year to talk about some of their highlights of 2024 so far, as well as the games and movies they're most looking forward to in the remaining six months. Before that, though, they each have a new thing to bring the table in the form of Zenless Zone Zero, Kinds of Kindness, and Longlegs respectively. Do they like them? You'll just have to listen to find out. Be sure to send us your thoughts about all the new games, films, and TV shows to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

Cardy, Matt, and Emma have all been playing Elden Ring's new DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, and give an update on their (mostly spoiler-free) journeys so far, including all of the new weapons, places, and fingers they've seen so far. They've also been watching the new season of The Bear with a range of thoughts shared on the opening episodes of the restaurant drama. And finally, Emma has been getting to grips with M. Bison in the latest Street Fighter update. Plus, there's a new Spotify-based Endless Search game to play. Be sure to send us your thoughts about all the new games, films, and TV shows to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

Dale, Mat and Emma are here and so is a ton of brand new TV for us to watch. We share our thoughts on the first episode of House of the Dragon, Season 4 of The Boys and Dale has mixed emotions about Star Wars: The Acolyte. We've also seen (and talk about) the new Glen Powell Netflix movie, Hit Man, and we play another lovely, fan-submitted round of One Star Wars. Be sure to send us your thoughts about all the new TV to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

It's back! Well it's not, but the last week captured a little of what made E3s of old so special, thanks to tons of new announcements and fresh gameplay for games we're already excited about. Now the dust has settled, Matt, Jesse, and Alex look back at the games that really stood out and take on the challenge of picking a single game from the hundreds shown to crown the Best Game of Not-E3 (or BeGoNE3 for short). Of course, we want to hear what got you excited too, so send in your top picks to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024

Cardy, Dale, and Alex are here to preview this week's selection of summer showcases, including a delve into what to expect from Summer Game Fest, Xbox, Ubisoft, and Nintendo. Then there are a handful of film, TV, and game recommendations from Cardy's Big Week Off, ranging from French resistance cinema and Vietnam war thrillers to open-world cat games. Send in your food nonsense to [email protected] (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2024

Dale, Matt P. and Emma chat about everything shown and announced in the May 30th PlayStation State of Play, including an Alien VR game, Monster Hunter: Wilds and the biggest new announcement of all; the return of Astro Bot! Dale has also seen the Stranger Things live theatre show, Stranger Things: The First Shadow and needs to rave about its amazing production. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including a hideous pasta pudding concoction. Send in your food nonsense to [email protected] (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2024

Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here this week to talk about cursed meals they've eaten. Before all of that, though, there are thoughts on the madness that is Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, why Hellblade 2 isn't quite working for them, the intriguing concept behind sci-fi survival game The Alters, and another of Cardy's foreign film recommendations in the shape of Hirokazu Kore-eda's Monster. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including multiple unseasoned ground beef recipes. Send in your food nonsense to [email protected] (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

Matt and Jesse recently visited Ubisoft Quebec to check out Assassin’s Creed Shadows for an IGN exclusive, and now they’re on the podcast chatting about everything from samurai to seasons to dynamic weather. Emma’s also getting involved with her thoughts on recent indie hit Animal Well, which has been gradually melting her mind with its fantastic puzzle designs. As ever, there’s also the regular dose of madness thanks to your feedback, including a horrifying account of chickens being roasted in a machine that is categorically incapable of roasting meat. Send in your food nonsense to [email protected] (or questions and thoughts about games, TV, and films – we should probably stay on topic at least 60% of the time). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2024

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse have conveyed for a bumper chat session. They'll discuss the joys of both Hades 2 and Animal Well, before delving into the horrors of Microsoft's closures of both Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Then, there's a little The Fall Guy discussion before using Ryan Gosling's latest as a jumping off point to share their favourite movie stunts. Do you microwave your bacon? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2024

Cardy, Emma, and Mat are here to talk about a right ol' mixture of games, movies, and TV shows this week. We tell you why Another Crab's Treasure is seabed-based souls-like you should give a bash. How Challengers and Love Lies Bleeding are two of the sweatiest films you could wish to see. And there's even time to talk about some twenty-year-old TV shows in the shape of Dexter and The Wire. Oh, and some surprise musical treats... What's the best thing to put gravy on? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2024

Cardy and Matt are here in a rare two-hander this week as they discuss their time with the new action RPG Stellar Blade, the early access version of No Rest for the Wicked, and Netflix dark comedy, Baby Reindeer. Plus, as always there's time to talk about various uses of gravy. What's the best thing to put gravy on? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2024

Cardy, Mat, and Emma are here to share their picks for some of the best games you can finish in 5 hours or less this week. A mix of well-known indies and hidden gems, maybe you'll find something new to play this weekend. Before that, though, there's time for some more thoughts about Alex Garland's Civil War and flower-puzzle game Botany Manor. Plus, a nail-biter of an Endless Search. What's the best thing to put gravy on? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2024

Matt has been reviewing the Fallout TV show, and he’s so happy about how it's turned out that he could explode. Rather than going nuclear, he’s on this week’s IGN UK podcast to tell you all about how good it is. He’s joined by Emma, who’s played a little of Ubisoft’s surprise roguelike The Rogue Prince of Persia, and Mat J, who’s back from his pilgrimage to Wrestlemania. There’s also another round of the Endless Search, and your feedback. Tell us what your favourite sauce is. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2024

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to discuss the battle of the blades as early impressions of both Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Stellar Blade are shared. Then it's time to take a trip to entertainment corner as Late Night with the Devil, 3 Body Problem, and Masters of the Air have been absorbed by eyeballs this week. Plus, there's also space for a little bit of Endless Search action. Tell us what your favourite sauce is. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2024

Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here to talk about a right ol' mixture of stuff this week. We've got new games like Princess Peach: Showtime and old ones like the original Metal Gear Solid trilogy. Then there are brand-new films such as Civil War and Drive-Away Dolls, and a bunch of thrillers from between 1975 and 1981. Oh, and a new X-Men TV show that is kind of an old X-Men TV show. Tell us what your favourite sauce is. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024

Cardy, Dale, and Matt are back again to talk about video games. Who would've thought? This week the line-up includes both Dragon's Dogma 2 and Alone in the Dark, as well as a venture into the world of movies with a look at the first trailer for Alien: Romulus. There's also too much chat about what constitutes a sauce. What's your favourite sauce? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2024

Cardy, Dale, and Matt have all been playing a bit of Rise of the Ronin. Do they like it? Listen to find out. After that, it's time to delve into a right ol' mix of new and old films including Ricky Stanicky, American Fiction, Poor Things, The Godfather Part 3, and Nope. Plus, the return of the Endless Search. What's your favourite memory of 2014? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2024

Cardy, Dale, and Mat are here to try and create the best list of games, movies, TV shows, and much more from 2014. That's 10 years ago. Mad, innit. Memories resurface and hearts are broken as they compete to grab hold of their number one choices in each of the following categories: Game - RPG Game - Shooter/Action Game - Puzzle/Adventure Film - Action/Thriller Film - Sci-Fi/Horror Film - Drama/Comedy TV Season Music - Album Wildcard (Anything) What's your favourite memory of 2014? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2024

Dale, Mat J and Emma discuss Shogun, the hot new TV show that everyone needs to see. Mat has also been playing the Unicorn Overlord demo and has some thoughts. The gang then discuss video game trailers that change the game based on the incredible trailer for Kingmakers, as well as having fun playing a Final Fantasy-themed Endless Search (yes, it still exists). What's a trailer you thought changed the game? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2024

Cardy, Matt, and Dale have all finished Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and had a bloody good time playing it, too. Find out why, as well as why Dune: Part Two is a fantastic sequel and film you should see ON THE BIGGEST SCREEN POSSIBLE. Plus, there's also time to try and explain how the new poker-based roguelike Balatro is taking over lives. What's the scariest kids TV show? What's the best KitKat? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2024

Cardy, Mat, and Jesse delve into the whole Xbox exclusivity situation and how it can teach us all to just calm down. Then, we've got plenty of games and TV shows to talk about including Persona 3 Reload, Tomb Raider, Helldivers 2, Mr and Mrs Smith, and much more. That's all before the show descends into a game of "remember this thing from the '90s?". Listen or the Demon Headmaster will come for you. What's the scariest kids TV show? What's the best KitKat? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2024

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse have been blowing loads up aliens up in Helldivers 2 and having a bloody laugh doing it, too. There's also a big delve into the first couple of chapters of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and whether it lives up to the high standards of Remake. Plus, there's also plenty of time to look back at Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, chat about True Detective: Night Country, natter about The Iron Claw, and break huge chocolate biscuit news. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2024

Cardy and Jesse have played Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and both equally share their disappointment. Dale has been on a WWE adventure which resulted in a strange plane story, and all three boys have some strong thoughts on Sony's recent State of Play, especially that mad 9 minutes of Death Stranding 2 On the Beach. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2024

みなさん、こんにちは! Mat, Jen and Jesse are confused about exactly what Pal Fluid is in this week's episode, along with a brief but detailed chat on the possibilities of RTX Remix. Got a favourite minigame? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2024

Cardy, Emma, and Jesse are ready to be excited about the promising-looking Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. They discuss that, as well as other highlights from the Xbox Developer Direct including Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Avowed. Cardy's also had the chance to play a few hours of Foamstars which is surprisingly fun. But that isn't all, there's also time to talk about two very different, but two very good films in the shape of The Zone of Interest and The Holdovers. What are you most excited about watching or playing in 2024? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2024

It's time to look ahead and get excited about all of the new games, films, and TV shows coming in 2024. Cardy, Matt, and Dale are here to go through an extensive list of the things we're scheduled to watch and play over the next 12 months. From Star Wars Outlaws and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to Dune: Part Two and True Detective: Night Country, there's plenty to delve into. What are you most excited about watching or playing in 2024? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2024

Christmas has come late. A new IGN UK Podcast episode has arrived as Cardy, Dale, and Mat have a big ol' catch-up and chat about all the games, movies, and TV shows that were enjoyed (and some not so much) over the festive break. We've got everything from God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla to Cobalt Core. Big blockbuster hits like Godzilla Minus One to French new wave noir. A bit of something for everyone innit. What are you most excited about watching or playing in 2024? Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2024

Emma, Dale and Mat J are here for our final IGN UK alternative awards, TV shows! We're not interested in what the best show, best performance or any of that prestigious jazz is, it's time to learn who wins the coolest robot or the Netflix docu-series you didn't want but is actually great award! Ask us anything you'd like or let us know what your TV shows of the year were. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2023

Alex, Jen, and Matt have collected their gongs for the second episode of the IGN UK alternative awards. This week it's all about games, and there's not a single one for Baldur's Gate 3 (although that didn't stop Matt from bringing it up). There's no regard here for the best gameplay or most impressive mechanics - instead tune in to learn what the year's best sound effect was, the game with the best use of bad graphics, and the open world that lasted longer than Alex's holiday in France. Ask us anything you'd like or let us know what your favourite games of the year were. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2023

Cardy, Dale, and Jesse are ready to give out the IGN UK alternative movie awards for 2023. We don't care what the best film was or who did the best bit of acting. It's time to learn who the biggest dumbass in a movie was this year, or what the most egregious 80s needle drop was. Ask us anything you'd like or let us know what your favourite films of the year were. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2023

Cardy, Matt P, and Mat J are here to get excited about our first look at GTA 6. After throwing story theories and hopes around they move onto the big reveals from this year's Game Awards, including Hideo Kojima's mysterious OD collaboration with Jordan Peele, Arkane's team-up with Marvel for Blade, and Hello Games' ambitious follow-up to No Man's Sky, Light No Fire. Then in traditional IGN UK podcast fashion it all descends into chaos as crisps chat and rants about Deal or No Deal take over. Ask us anything you'd like. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2023

Cardy, Dale, and Emma are here to go through some of the Game Awards categories and pick out what they think will win this year. With incredible games like Baldur's Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Alan Wake 2 to choose from it proves to be not easy at all. There's still time for a bit of nonsense too, though, with Jackass and Rock Band nostalgia taking hold at various points. Ask us anything you'd like. Get in touch at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2023

Dale has been playing with his new PlayStation Portal so he's found time to tell Cardy and Jesse all about it. Following that we've got thoughts on two new Netflix shows - Scott Pilgrim Takes Off and Squid Game: The Challenge. There's also time for some Saltburn and Bluey chat, too. Oh, and a fun AMA section. Good times. Is toffee or fudge better? Get in touch at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2023

Ridley Scott's Napoleon has arrived and Cardy went to Paris to see it. Is it good? Listen to find out. Joining him are Mat and Emma to discuss all other things TV and film as Loki, Invincible, What We Do in the Shadows and The Killer are all on the menu. All of that plus a couple of documentary recommendations if you're looking for a good helping of tonal whiplash. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? What direction should the MCU take? Get in touch at [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2023

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has arrived and Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to discuss what may well make it the worst-ever COD campaign. On the brighter side, Thirsty Suitors is a fun Persona/Tony Hawk mashup wrapped in a Scott Pilgrim story that you may want to check out. There's also time for some quick reactions and wild speculation about what we might see from GTA 6 and the newly announced Legend of Zelda live-action movie. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at [email protected]

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2023

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Robocop: Rogue City, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Jusant.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2023

Alan Wake 2, Five Nights at Freddy's, MGS Delta: Snake Eater, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2023

Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Fall of the House of Usher, Doctor Who.

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2023

Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Halloween Horror Films, and David Beckham.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2023

Assassin's Creed Mirage, Gen V, Cocoon, No One Will Save You, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2023

Resident Evil 4 DLC, Mortal Kombat 1 and The Great Debate.

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2023

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Alan Wake 2

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2023

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways, Baby Steps, and ABBA.

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2023

More Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3, plus Armored Core 6 and Counter-Strike 2.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2023

Starfield, One Piece, The Plucky Squire, Thank Goodness You're Here, Harold Halibut, and Helskate.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2023

Starfield, Black Myth: Wukong, Alan Wake 2, Stalker 2, Space Marine 2, and much, much more.

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2023

Our favourite Xbox 360 games and memories.

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2023