Pop Culture Gamers

This week’s episode is a mix of retro discoveries, modern handhelds, tech mishaps, and some seriously big industry talking points. We dive into restoring classic hardware like the Amiga A1200, revisiting the Xbox 360 and PS3, and putting new devices like the ROG Ally and Retroid Pocket 5 through their paces. There’s also a fair bit of real‑world tech chaos, from smart doorbells to smartwatch failures and unexpected phone upgrades.
We get into the major gaming news shaking things up right now — Sony’s move toward an all‑digital future, the backlash from physical‑media fans, and the wider implications for the industry. Plus, the latest on Microsoft’s Project Helix hybrid console, the upcoming “Platinum‑style” achievement system, and the huge shift of OG Xbox and Xbox 360 titles heading to PC with achievements on the way.
In gaming, we cover everything from surreal storytelling in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to the refreshed Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, indie puzzlers, achievement chasers, and a wide spread of titles across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC.
On the TV and movie front, we talk Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, the return of Ted Lasso, a standout run of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and a surprisingly fun nostalgia hit with Masters of the Universe — plus a varied mix of films and series keeping us entertained this week.
We round things off with listener questions, including thoughts on Sony’s digital‑only direction and favourite films watched this year.

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.
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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.