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1992 was the year of the SNES, with Street Fighter II, Super Mario Kart and Zelda: A Link To The Past all changing the face of what could be done on home consoles. But a less remembered advancement was the dawn of 3D gaming, with three particular titles pushing the envelope to shape what gaming is today.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2... Infinity Ward's Tour De Force and one of the most iconic shooters of all-time. But it wasn't the only top-class title of 2009, and Stumpy's here to tell you all about them!

Skyrim, Dark Souls, Minecraft... 2011 was responsible for some huge titles, but it will also forever be associated with the Sony hack. In today's Archive, Stumpy's back again to walk you through a very tumultuous year.

A lot of tanks, a lot of people and a lot of fun. This Origins episode takes us to the beginning of World of Tanks, the epic online multiplayer game featuring authentic tanks. Yes tanks.

On this week's First Hour the guys jump into a collection of some of the best platformers ever to grace gaming, in Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Watch Ant and Sav get nostalgic over Super Mario 64, Sunshine and Galaxy, as they remember a time when they had a lot more free time and a lot less back pain.

Ash and Alex jump into some Fortnite, to check out Fortnitemares and everything it has to offer.

Ash and Alex jump into some Fortnite, to check out Fortnitemares and everything it has to offer.

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Inédit. Dan and Aoife tinker around The Evil Within, the horror game of the day on Videogame Nation. After much comparing to Resident Evil 5, John explores the creative madness of Japanese developer Shinji Mikami.

Spaceships. Basketballs. Robot dogs. Ant and Sav take on Game of the Year frontrunner and PlayStation's best original IP for years, Astro Bot.

Matt jumps into the action role-playing game Kingdom Come Deliverance.

On today's episode we are joined by Anna Hollinrake. Anna is an award winning illustrator, game dev and the Creative Director of a new studio, Electric Saint.

Enter the Top 10 world, where everything is ranked into lists of 10 items, precisely.

Matt jumps in to the action-platform game Pepper Grinder.

Spinning onto our screens in the 90s, Crash became a mainstay for kids all around the world. It's fiendish traps, extravagant level design and quirky humour became an instant classic, born from an unlikely origins story.

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

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.

The boys jump head-first into one of the biggest games of the year on this episode of The First Hour - it's Split Fiction!

Louka dives in to a brand new sandbox business simulation game, The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon.

Ant and Sav go back to the iconic town to take on the remake of Silent Hill 2. As they search for their wife (which doesn't sound strange at all).

Now synonymous with blockbuster titles, Rockstar North started their journey from very humble sources. We track their progress from indie Scottish developer - into one of the titans of the industry as they shocked the world time and again with the GTA series.

Whether it's on Train, Overpass or Mirage, the connector acts as a link between key areas of the map. James is here to connect you with the various aspects that make CS:GO the esport that it is today. He goes in-depth with long-form interviews with the key figures in the CS:GO competitive world.

Mahin is back with another card time, this time Magic The Gathering.

Ash is back with his favourite game, Slay the Spire.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2... Infinity Ward's Tour De Force and one of the most iconic shooters of all-time. But it wasn't the only top-class title of 2009, and Stumpy's here to tell you all about them!

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

Its an indie double bill on this weeks First Hour as the boys sink their teeth into two of the year's biggest hits from little devs - Tunic and Rogue Legacy 2!

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.

Ever wondered what gaming was like the year you were born? Or reminisced about simpler times when games spoke to you more? Well Alex "Stumpy" Knight is here to guide you through The Archive. Every week he'll take a look at a different year in gaming, and probably upset a fair few people along the way!

Battlefield is the new topic, the genre-defining action blockbuster made from moments that blur the line between game and glory.

For the final episode of the series, Ant and Sav dig into their mail bag and play the game requested by the fans more than any other - FIFA 21! But who will win in the battle for ultimate FIFA supremacy?

Ash and Alex try out the player vs player competitive arena combat game, Star Wars: Hunters.

Matt checks out the new action-adventure game Star Wars Outlaws.

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It's a Zelda game, actually starring Zelda - as Ant and Sav take on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. It's time to learn boxes, clone beds and figure out basic jumping puzzles with the boys - if they can manage any of that.

Ash is back with his favourite game, Slay the Spire.

On today's episode we are joined by Hollie Bennett. Hollie is Head of Influencers and Engagement at Frontier.

Here are 5 of our favourite - and 5 of our most hated - Film, TV and Game remakes - ranked in some kind of order.

Louka and Rob continue playing through the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.

A game that did the impossible - it made The Phantom Menace fun. Since its inception, Lego Star Wars turned the film-to-game strategy on its head and began a franchise of some of the most revered family friendly titles to date.

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

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.

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 not, one, but two games, Shotgun Cop Man & Moroi.

Iron Sav and The Sulk take centre stage in The First Hour house, as they get to grips with one of the biggest games of the year so far, Marvel Rivals!

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.

James catches up with another member of the casting community, JustHarry, to discuss his upbringing, family life and how be came to love CS:GO as a latecomer to the scene.

Louka dives in to a brand new sandbox business simulation game, The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon.

Mahin is back with another card time, this time Magic The Gathering.

Vice City, Metroid Prime, Sony's Spider-Man... 2002 was a banner year for some of the best franchises in gaming, and the list doesn't end there. Stumpy Goblin is on hand once again to guide you through the year and all of its biggest and best gaming stories.

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 football game 15 years since its predecessor, and the only game of virtual soccer involving banana skins, electric fences and launching the ball into space - Mario Strikers Battle League Football is on this week's First Hour!

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.

2007 may have been the year that introduced us to the iPhone, but while the mobile game market was about to get a jolt to the head, devs of more traditional games were working their magic to bring us some of the greatest titles of a generation. Join Stumpy in this episode of The Archive to find out more!

As one of the most profitable video game franchises, The Sims is a fond title for millions around the globe. Yet this lucrative franchise came from very humble beginings, in one of the most renowned David vs Goliath stories in video game history.Ê.

On this week's First Hour, Ant and Sav dive into one of the biggest next-gen games of the year: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart! How will they fare with jumping through inter-dimensional portals in fantastic worlds? And will Ant be sick at any point while doing it? Answer: most probably.

Louka and Rob check out the fun, family friendly, relaxing game House of Golf 2.

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

Minecraft is the game of the day as John takes on Mojang's indie blockbuster, whilst Dan visits London-based developer, State of Play to check out Lumino City.

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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.

Mahin is back with another card time, this time Magic The Gathering.

On today's episode we are joined by Inel Tomlinson, Inel is an Actor, Comedian, Voice-Over Artist, Presenter and a Variety Streamer on Twitch.

Enter the Top 10 world, where everything is ranked into lists of 10 items, precisely.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

James continues his catch-up with JustHarry to discuss his rise to fame in casting admist the busy Dreamhack Masters schedule. You don't want to miss the legendary story of Abu Dhabi and his Medal of Honor tournament success!

Mahin continues his playthrough of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

Louka dives in to a brand new sandbox business simulation game, The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon.

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!

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

The boys are going on holiday, and they're taking YOU with them. They've got tonnes of stuff planned, from scuba diving and mountain biking to white water rafting and even zorbing. There's just one problem: the weather is horrendous. But Ant and Sav are not to be deterred; instead, they're bringing the holiday home by playing four games based on summer activities. You do NOT want to miss this seas

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.

There's been a falling out over the Queen's biscuit at First Hour towers this week, and the boys aren't talking to each other. So they've decided to play the co-op title It Takes Two.

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

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!).

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It's the game that Sav had always dreamt of, and now finally it's here. But will Indiana Jones and the Great Circle live up to the archaeologist's legacy? Or will the game end up in the Temple of Doom?

Louka dives in to a brand new sandbox business simulation game, The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon.

On today's episode we are joined by Kieran Franklyn also known as Chocolate Kieran. Kieran is a Twitch Ambassador, YouTube Partner and Community Game Dev.

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

Ash and Alex check out the new 3v3 tactical shooter, Spectre Divide.

What happens when you take an indie studio with a couple of games to their name, and parade them in front of millions of gamers with the most ambitious video game concept ever conceived? You get a darn interesting Origins story - that's what.

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 nice juicy dose of nostalgia on The First Hour, as the boys swan dive headfirst into the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Collection. How will Ant and Sav get on in the adventures of Lara Croft? Can they face off against the dangerous environments and foes? And will they even get a grip of the control scheme?

Iron Sav and The Sulk take centre stage in The First Hour house, as they get to grips with one of the biggest games of the year so far, Marvel Rivals!

Matt plays through the hospital management game, Galacticare.

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!

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.

James meets up with the legendary ESL observer Rushly to discuss the unique job role that a CS:GO observer does to keep the esports broadcast entertaining. Rushly provides insights on how he started with observing, what exactly the role entails and an insider view into esports production.

Mahin jumps into not, one, but two games, Shotgun Cop Man & Moroi.

Mahin continues his playthrough of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

In the very first episode of The Archive, Stumpy is going back, way back, to before he was born. The year is 1985 and video games are in trouble. The industry is crumbling and investors are fleeing, but there's still hope. Nintendo are making their way to the West and bringing a plucky Italian to help them on their way.

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.

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.

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.

On this week's First Hour classic Metroid action returns after a 16-year hiatus with Metroid Dread on the Nintendo Switch! Watch as Ant and Sav take on fearsome alien creatures, terrifying hunter robots, and a large complex map they're guaranteed to get lost in, and find out whether they've got what it takes to best this tough-as-nails platformer! (Answer: they probably don't...).

Ash is back continuing his playthrough of Slay the Spire.

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

Ant and Sav go back to the iconic town to take on the remake of Silent Hill 2. As they search for their wife (which doesn't sound strange at all).

Mahin continues his playthrough of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

On today's episode we are joined by Rob Pearson. Rob is the Co-founder and Director of a multi-award winning Creative Agency, We Are Reach.

Enter the Top 10 world, where everything is ranked into lists of 10 items, precisely.

Louka and Rob jump into the emotional open-world adventure game, Farewell North.

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.

Spaceships. Basketballs. Robot dogs. Ant and Sav take on Game of the Year frontrunner and PlayStation's best original IP for years, Astro Bot.

Ant and Sav go back to the iconic town to take on the remake of Silent Hill 2. As they search for their wife (which doesn't sound strange at all).

He set the meta, countered his own creation, and reinvented the game time and time again; Faker has been nothing short of a revolution in League of Legends. We take a look at just how the reign of the Unkillable Demon King began.

From early dreams of esports stardom, N0tail has persevered through thick and thin to claim his rightful place at the top. We look through the trials and tribulations undergone by the young Dane during his career.

It's a Zelda game, actually starring Zelda - as Ant and Sav take on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. It's time to learn boxes, clone beds and figure out basic jumping puzzles with the boys - if they can manage any of that.

Shoot, kill, loot, repeat - the mantra of loot-shooter games everywhere. We dive into the title that kickstarted the genre and has amassed legions of fans as one of the most unique series in gaming history.

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

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.

James crosses the pond to catch up with the coach of 100 Thieves CSGO, Chet Singh, to discuss his early career and how he transitioned from an Analyst to a coach. He reveals the secret magic behind successful NA rosters such as Optic and NRG, and gives an update into how the 100 Thieves team is settling into their new surroundings.

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

Mahin jumps into not, one, but two games, Shotgun Cop Man & Moroi.

2005 was supposed to be Microsoft's year. The Xbox 360 was a brand new console that would bring gamers together and change the future of home entertainment. Why, then, did Microsoft lose ground in the console wars to Sony and Nintendo? Stumpy knows why, so take a seat as he he sifts through The Archive!

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