30 Something Gamers

How did Nintendo’s Switch 2 become the fastest-selling console in company history despite a sparse launch lineup? In Episode 75 of 30 Something Gamers, Tom and Dan break down the massive hardware adoption, look at the physical release library, and discuss whether the newly released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is the true system-seller the console needed.
Plus, we talk about playing games on the toilet as dad gamers, electric ocarina accessories with microphone input, quality-of-life upgrades for the Water Temple, and whether Zelda has any shot at beating GTA 6 for Game of the Year.
In This Episode:
Switch 2 Launch & Sales Shock: Why 84% of early adopters migrated from the original Switch and what the physical game library looks like so far.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake: Deep-diving into the lush graphics, creepy porcelain-doll character models, explorable Hyrule Castle Town, and quality-of-life fixes.

Electric Ocarina Accessories: The hilarious real-world peripheral that interacts with the Switch 2 microphone.

Majora's Mask Hopes & Dad Gaming: Why retro collecting and playing classics with our kids is the ultimate excuse for hardware upgrades.

Goty Showdown: Can Zelda stand a chance against Grand Theft Auto VI?

Hit play, grab your coffee, and join the UK gaming banter!
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Get ready to sharpen your blades! In Episode 74 of 30 Something Gamers, Tom and Dan dive into the ultimate tier list of iconic video game swords and the most satisfying swordplay mechanics in gaming history. From the rhythmic parry systems of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Onimusha to the massive scale of Chivalry II and Cloud’s legendary Buster Sword in Final Fantasy VII, we break down what makes slicing and dicing feel so good.
Plus, Tom continues his quest for forgotten retro gems on real hardware, revisiting GameCube classics like Luigi's Mansion and the mind-bending psychological horror of Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem. Stay tuned for retro platformer nostalgia with Sega's Rystar, hilarious local multiplayer gems like Nidhogg, and a breakdown of bizarre gaming urban legends.
In This Episode:
Iconic Video Game Swords: Debating Cloud's Buster Sword (Final Fantasy VII), Arthas's Frostmourne (World of Warcraft), Raziel's Soul Reaver, and the Soulcalibur series.

Best Swordplay Mechanics: Why Sekiro, Ghost of Tsushima, Chivalry II, Devil May Cry 5, and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance set the gold standard for melee combat.

GameCube Retro Gems: Deep-diving into Eternal Darkness's insanity meters and Luigi's Mansion's surprisingly dark easter eggs.

Sega Mega Drive Classics: Reliving the 16-bit era with the underrated platformer Rystar.

Local Multiplayer Highlights: Why Nidhogg remains the ultimate quick-fire couch co-op fencing duel.

Whether you're a fan of Souls-like combat, classic JRPGs, or retro console collecting, hit play and join the conversation!
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What games truly terrified you as a kid—and which indie titles are still making grown adults check the shadows today? In this episode of 30 Something Gamers, the crew takes a deep dive into the psychological horror, indie scares, and downright bizarre enemy types that have haunted us over the years, from Resident Evil's ever-mutating creature roster to terrifying first-person indie gems.
Plus, we review the latest Resident Evil movie adaptation, breakdown the terrifying mechanics of Visage, Outlast 2, The Mortuary Assistant, and The Exit 8, and discover the retail-nightmare simulator that is Hell Mart!
In This Episode:
Resident Evil Movie & Franchise Deep Dive: Why the creature designs are so chaotic, and our take on the latest video game-to-film adaptations.

Visage & Outlast 2: Exploring why psychological horror without weapons creates the ultimate feeling of dread and vulnerability.

The Mortuary Assistant: Surviving a night shift at the morgue while trying to figure out which body is possessed by a demon.

Hell Mart & The Exit 8: Indie horror highlights featuring retail customer service nightmares and endless creepy underground corridors.

Retro Gaming Banter: The unique challenges of playing horror games on stream while trying not to jump out of your skin.

Whether you're looking for hidden-gem horror recommendations for spooky season or just here for the UK gaming banter, hit play and join the conversation!
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Get ready for Halloween as the 30 Something Gamers crew dives into the gaming moments that terrified them as kids! From early jump scares to unsettling retro atmospheres, the hosts break down what makes spooky season gaming so memorable.
Plus, Dan shares his deep-dive impressions on high-speed pod racing, the cosmic horror fishing game Dredge, and surviving in Valheim. To top it off, test your gaming memory in a hilarious round of Retro Trivia featuring iconic "Mission Failed" sound effects from GoldenEye 007, GTA V, Guitar Hero III, The Simpsons: Hit & Run, and Command & Conquer: Red Alert!
In This Episode:
Halloween Nostalgia: Reliving the most terrifying video game moments and scares from childhood.

Pod Racing Highs: High-speed arcade racing thrills, rogue-like mechanics, and vehicle customization.

Cosmic Horror Fishing: Diving into Dredge, Lovecraftian ocean monsters, and cozy-spooky gameplay loops.

Mission Failed Sound Effects Trivia: Guessing iconic game over and failure stings across N64, PS2, and PC classics.

Whether you're looking for spooky season game recommendations, retro trivia, or high-speed racing nostalgia, hit play and join the conversation!
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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as the crew dives into the chaotic world of the best family game night video games of all time! From the accidental international marketing disasters of Nintendo’s naming conventions to grandma getting dangerously competitive on Wii Sports boxing, this episode covers the ultimate multiplayer titles that brought families and friends together (or drove them to utter madness).
Plus, we break down the hardware that defined couch co-op, from the four-controller madness of the PlayStation 1's Crash Bash and the plastic instrument glory of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, to the phone-melting party antics of Jackbox and the iconic trivia buzzers of the Buzz! series.
In This Episode:
The Wii Sports Phenomenon: Looking back at how a tech demo for the Wii got parents, grandparents, and non-gamers off the couch and throwing digital punches.

Plastic Rock Royalty: Reliving the peak era of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, full band setups, and trying to master the drums on Christmas Day.

Couch Co-Op Chaos: Why Mario Kart and Crash Bash are the ultimate friendships-destroying, high-stakes party games.

Party Game Deep Dives: Navigating the hilarious, unhinged moments of playing Jackbox Games and testing your trivia mettle with the classic Buzz! controller stack.

Motion Controls & Tech: A look back at the highs and lows of the Xbox Kinect and early motion gaming.

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your next family games night or just here for the retro hardware nostalgia, hit play and join the conversation!
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