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2012 will go down in gaming history for many things, but few would have predicted that one particular FPS title would go on to become one of the biggest esports in the scene. Arise, CSGO. Join Stumpy as he tells us all about it and all of the other big gaming stories of the year!

Join GINX as we find out how your favourite esports titles came to be. From the initial creative spark through to the polished games which fill arenas around the world; this is Origins.

It's LEGO. But it's also Fortnite. But it's also Minecraft. But it's also LEGO. Confused? Trying being Ant for a day. As for Sav - well he's just trying not to lose his mind watching this week's episode of the First Hour, as the boys jump into LEGO Fortnite.

Louka, Rob and George dive in to another run of the tactical RPG, For the King II.

Mahin is back playing Nintendo Switch Online Retro Games.

It's a double bill for our Halloween episode of The First Hour, but the guys cannot decide what to wear. So they decide to dig out the old costumes from episodes past, with predictably chaotic results. Ant and Sav then jump into The Casting of Frank Stone and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Matt continues his play through of Is This Game Trying To Kill Me?

On today's episode we are joined by Luke Hebblethwaite. Luke is Head of BAFTA games, which hosts the annual BAFTA Game Awards, a ceremony honoring outstanding creative achievement in the video game industry.

The lads wrap up their hot and sweaty summer with a sporty episode. Hopping onto 3 different games - EA SPORTS FC 24 - UEFA EURO 2024, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and TopSpin 2K25 - the lads set out to break some records, compete against each other, and ultimately attempt not to injure themselves.

In the spirit of the Olympics, the team jump into Mario & Sonic's Olympic games!

George and Rob jump back in to House of Golf 2 to see what the game has to offer now it has officially launched.

George and Rob will be showing off their golf skills in House of Golf 2.

Shut Up & Play! is a gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No staff member was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).

Louka and Rob test out their broom skills in Quidditch Champions.

Ash becomes Mayor of Go Go Town, and attempts to breath life back into this rundown town.

Louka and Rob test out their broom skills in Quidditch Champions.

Louka gives sports facilities a second life in the relaxing story-driven simulator, Sports Renovations.

In an industry where technological advancements are make-or-break for a company, Nintendo took a risk and dared to be different, presenting the world the Nintendo Wii. In this episode, we track the development of the console, and how its tie-in game "Wii Sports" gave it the means to become one of the most successful consoles of all time.Ê.

The Millennium. A time for new ideas, better games... a fresh start. So what better way to learn all about it than to join Stumpy as he delves into everything from the launch of the PlayStation 2 to the birth of esports as we know it?

Initially set to be Sega's secret weapon in the war against Nintendo, Sonic is a title that drastically altered the home console market in the 1990s. Find out how the meteoric rise of this franchise would alter the gaming landscape forever.Ê.

What manner of all crazy and WONDERful things will Ant and Sav discover on this week's brand new episode of First Hour? Stampeding elephants? Living green pipes? Some actual gaming skill? You better tune in to Super Mario Bros. Wonder to find out how the boys get on with Nintendo's amazing new exclusive.

Mahin checks out some new cards in Magic The Gathering.

Matt plays through the hospital management game, Galacticare.

It's LEGO. But it's also Fortnite. But it's also Minecraft. But it's also LEGO. Confused? Trying being Ant for a day. As for Sav - well he's just trying not to lose his mind watching this week's episode of the First Hour, as the boys jump into LEGO Fortnite.

Mahin gets stuck in to the classic platform game Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

On today's episode we are joined by Ben Starr. Ben is an actor who recently voiced Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI.

Here are 10 of our favourite compelling SuperVillain portrayals - ranked in some kind of order.

Matt jumps in to the zany animated dungeon crawler #BLUD.

Join GINX as we find out how your favourite esports titles came to be. From the initial creative spark through to the polished games which fill arenas around the world; this is Origins.

Follow collector Jay Bartlett across North America as he hopes to build the ultimate action figure auction in the name of charity.

It's a whole new world this week on The First Hour, specifically a Palworld. Ant and Sav venture into the wilderness to hunt and capture some pals of their own (if they can figure out how the controls work), all whilst avoiding a certain other video game franchise it bears a striking resemblance to.

Yarr! It's time for a seafaring pirate adventure, all while being part of a Japanese crime syndicate... it's Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii!

Mahin jumps into Mario Kart 8 & Super Smash Bros with the viewers.

In a galaxy far, far away, Ant and Sav left their gaming talent millennia ago. But they'll give Star Wars: Outlaws a good go anyway on this episode of The First Hour!

Join us as we dig back into history, exploring how your favourite esports titles came to be. From the initial creative spark through to the polished games which fill arenas around the world, this is Origins.

Mahin gets stuck in to the classic platform game Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

Mahin gets busy opening packs in Pokemon TCG Online.

The Millennium. A time for new ideas, better games... a fresh start. So what better way to learn all about it than to join Stumpy as he delves into everything from the launch of the PlayStation 2 to the birth of esports as we know it?

Follow collector Jay Bartlett across North America as he hopes to build the ultimate action figure auction in the name of charity.

This week's First Hour takes the boys into the world of Sifu, a tough-as-nails action game based on the martial arts movies of John Woo and Jackie Chan. Just how will Ant and Sav get on against waves of expert kung fu foes? Will they even finish a level?! And why exactly is Ant getting older at an alarming rate?

Smash a block, place a block - two simple functions that created one of the most popular games of all time. Minecraft became the brainchild of one man, who's ambition and game sense created something that swept the world and became a cultural phenomenon.

While those naughty folks at EA were figuring out how to best monetise their games, Nintendo were busy releasing not only one of the best consoles of all time, but some of the best games too. As always, Stumpy's on hand to be your trusty guide as he takes you through 2017 in this episode of The Archive.

In an era when mascots could make or break gaming franchises, Spyro the Dragon soared above and beyond his competitors, becoming a treasured icon for a generation of gamers.Ê.

We're once again celebrating the amazing world of indie games on The First Hour, with a double bill of two brilliant titles. Join the guys as they take a slightly strange trip across the American Northwest in Pacific Drive, before climbing up a building seemingly from a late 90's cartoon in Pizza Tower.

Mahin gets stuck in to the classic platform game Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

Mahin gets stuck in to the classic platform game Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

The lads wrap up their hot and sweaty summer with a sporty episode. Hopping onto 3 different games - EA SPORTS FC 24 - UEFA EURO 2024, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and TopSpin 2K25 - the lads set out to break some records, compete against each other, and ultimately attempt not to injure themselves.

Mahin gets busy opening packs in Pokemon TCG Online.

On today's episode we are joined by Perri Karyal. Perri is a Twitch Streamer who has a Master's in Psychology. She recently beat Elden Ring using her mind.

Adam Savage is counting down the best and worst from esports and gaming in the GINX Esports TV Top 10.

Here are 10 of the best League of Legends champions for new players to pick up - ranked in some kind of order.

Alex and James check out the new open-world survival game Once Human.

Join GINX as we find out how your favourite esports titles came to be. From the initial creative spark through to the polished games which fill arenas around the world; this is Origins.

Follow collector Jay Bartlett across North America as he hopes to build the ultimate action figure auction in the name of charity.

It's a trip to the theater on this week's First Hour, as Ant and Sav join Princess Peach in her first mainline game in almost 20 years - Showtime. There's lots of different plays to watch, but can the guys summon their inner princess and save the day? I wouldn't get your hopes up.

The lads journey back to the 15th Century on this episode of The First Hour, as they jump into the smash hit Kingdom Come: Deliverance II!

Mahin is back playing Nintendo Switch Online Retro Games.