It’s been a little while since our last regular episode, but we’re back and there’s plenty to catch up on. We’ve both been fully immersed in Death Stranding 2, and we’re loving every minute of it. Ed has also wrapped up the Lies of P DLC, Overture, and has been enjoying Fast Fusion on the Switch 2. Meanwhile, Ben’s found his next cosy obsession in Fantasy Life i, and he’s also really into The Alters. Lots of games, lots of thoughts - let’s dive in. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:50 - Death Stranding 2 00:20:10 - Maestro VR 00:25:32 - Lies of P: Overture DLC & the 'Soulslike' genre 00:39:55 - The Alters 00:52:10 - Fantasy Life i 00:57:10 - Fast Fusion 01:01:24 - What you've been playing 01:09:40 - News: Mario Kart World's update & other news 01:15:30 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

We've had the Switch 2 in our hands for a week, so what do we think? Is the hardware up to scratch? Is Mario Kart World's open world a waste of time? Why would anyone play the Welcome Tour? Tune in and find out! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:15 - Initial console impressions & Welcome Tour 00:37:54 - Mario Kart World 00:53:17 - Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 01:02:43 - What you think   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

We're back to regular episodes, and this week we're chatting about just how impressive Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is. Ben's only just reached Act 2, so no spoilers here - just a relaxed look at what makes the game stand out so far. We also talk about South of Midnight, the chaos of Grandma, No!, and the stylish Neon-Noir vibes of The Precinct. Plus, a quick round-up of what you've been playing and a few headlines from the week. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:13 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:39:27 - Grandma, No! 00:43:56 - The Precinct 00:56:05 - South of Midnight 01:03:16 - What you've been playing 01:14:30 - Gaming news (speedrun) 01:20:00 - Twitter **** of the Week 01:21:40 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com    ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus   ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

We're back and we’ve got something special. Ed just returned from Japan, where he spent 30 hours playing Death Stranding 2. We've got exclusive details and fresh impressions you won’t hear anywhere else. He also got time with the Switch 2, but let’s be honest - you’re here for Kojima. 00:00:00 - Intro & catch up 00:10:44 - Death Stranding 2 hands-on impressions 00:44:36 - Switch 2 hands-on impressions 01:27:07 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com   ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus  ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

Ed is back from San Francisco with plenty to share about his time at GDC! From the games he played to the developers he interviewed, there's a lot to cover. Plus, he'll be sharing his thoughts on the city itself - the bars, the clubs, and of course, all the gaming. Tune in for the full rundown!  Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing!   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus   ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

We’re back with a special episode featuring Elden Ring expert (and gaming aficionado) Doms Roundtable! Both Ed and Dom attended an exclusive Nightreign preview event recently, and they’re here to share everything they learned. Plus, we dive into the art of creating in-depth video guides for challenging games, chat about Final Fantasy 7, and discuss the most exciting upcoming releases of the year!   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com    ▼ Dom's links ▼ ● Follow on YouTube - http://youtube.com/domsroundtable ● Follow on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/domsroundtable ● Follow on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/domsroundtable.bsky.social   ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus   ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

We're recording this live following the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 and we go through all the games mentioned there. Also, Ed's been playing Returnal, Metroid Other M, Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon, and Ben discusses Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:44 - Ninja Gaiden 4 00:13:36 - South of Midnight 00:19:02 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:26:30 - DOOM The Dark Ages 00:41:40 - Metroid: Other M 00:48:09 - Returnal 00:51:15 - Yakuza 7 Like a Dragon, The Man Who Erased His Name, Infinite Wealth 01:13:17 - What you've been playing 01:24:28 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

It's time for an emergency podcast that's luckily at the same time we do our normal podcast and of course there is only one thing to talk about - the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2! We delve into that trailer, what we'd like to see, what we expect, and a whole lot more. Plus, we talk about what you thought of the trailer! No chapters, it's Switch 2 from start to finish   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights 

It's the big one - our Game of the Year 2024 podcast! Find out what we thought of all the games we played this year, a final top 10 ranking, and also your top 10 games voted by YOU!   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

In this very special episode we're joined by PlayStation Access's Rosie Caddick, The Gamer's Meg Pelliccio and Eurogamer's Victoria Kennedy to chat about their favourite 3 games of 2024. If you don't have a list of games you must play/finish by the end of this episode I'll be stunned. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:30 - Meg Pelluccio's top games of 2024 00:41:23 - Rosie Caddick's top games of 2024 01:22:49 - Victoria Kennedy's top games of 2024 01:55:53 - Honourable mentions 02:24:19 - What we're looking forward to in 2025 02:35:43 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Meg's links ▼ ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/megpelliccio.bsky.social ● Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/megpelliccio ▼ Rosie's links ▼ ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/rosiecaddick.bsky.social ● Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Rosie_Caddick ▼ Victoria's links ▼ ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lilchopshopgal.bsky.social ● Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/LilChopShopGal ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

We're joined by gaming industry journalist Issy Van Der Velde for the first in our special episodes over the next couple of weeks. We chat about what we've been playing, including Dragon Age The Veilguard, F1 Manager 24, and a whole movie section. We also chat with Issy about his top games of 2024 and what he'll be playing over the festive break. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:15 - Wicked Movie00:18:21 - The Game Awards 00:43:00 - Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Movie 00:53:05 - Hot Frosty 00:59:24 - F1 Manager 24 01:03:37 - Dragon Age The Veilguard 01:19:32 - What you've been playing 01:36:38 - Issy's favourite games of 2024 02:09:25 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Issy's links ▼ ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/veedztweets.bsky.social ● Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/veedztweets  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social 

Ed can finally talk about Fantasian Neo Dimension, the game he reviewed, and Ben's actually finished Dragon's Dogma 2. We also chat about Infinity Nikki and gacha games, and we finish with a PS1 quiz for its 30th anniversary. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! Ben's CALM fundraiser: https://tiltify.com/@biggusbennus/biggus-bennus-jingle-jam-2024  00:00:00 - Intro 00:23:43 - Fantasian Neo Dimenson 00:48:28 - Infinity Nikki & gacha games 01:05:05 - Dragon's Dogma II 01:30:45 - What You've Been Playing 01:39:34 - The PlayStation 1 30th Anniversary Quiz 01:51:48 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com   ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus   ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights 

Ed's been playing a game for a review so can't talk about that, but Ben's been getting lost in No Man's Sky (literally) and Dragon's Dogma 2 on the PS5 Pro. There's also a return to Musical Corner. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:14:39 - PS5 Pro update 00:17:15 - No Man's Sky 00:30:33 - Dragon's Dogma II 00:46:53 - What You've Been Playing 00:54:55 - The News Quiz: Music Edition 01:16:41 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights  

We've got a PS5 Pro and played a bunch of PS4, PS5 & PS5 Pro enhanced games to test out its capabilities. Ed's also finally got time to chat about Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Ben does a nice DanTDM name drop. And, as always - The News Quiz! Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - PS5 Pro 00:29:27 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 00:42:47 - What you've been playing 01:05:10 - Weekly Gaming Quiz! 01:16:41 - Outro #PS5Pro #EchoesofWisdom  ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights 

We're sadly back from Japan and in the spirit of an aunt who's just walked the Inca Trail, we've got a lot of stuff to show and tell. We chat about our time at the Godzilla hotel, Super Nintendo World at Universal, a traditional ryokan, Ben's embarrassing toilet moment, and a whoooole lot more. Let us know in the comments if you've been, or if you have any questions! ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights 

Recorded just after Ben completed the first two episodes of Life is Strange: Double Exposure and minutes after the Xbox Partner Preview, this podcast is certified fresh! ...if people still use that phrase. Also, it's the return of musical corner, as Ben and Ed went to see MJ the musical last night. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:45 - MJ the Musical 00:25:51 - Xbox Partner Preview 00:42:12 - Life is Strange Double Exposure 01:05:25 - What you've been playing 01:11:24 - Weekly Gaming Quiz! 01:18:05 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights 

Ed's 5* review of Metaphor: ReFantazio is out on Eurogamer, but what does he REALLY think about it? We have an in depth discussion as I've also played it for more than a dozen hours. We also chat about Lord of the Rings Online and have a brand new feature, THE NEWS QUIZ! Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:48 - Peter Kay Live at The O2 00:21:03 - Metaphor: ReFantazio 00:54:44 - What you've been playing 01:10:39 - News Quiz! **NEW** 01:24:03 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights 

Ed's been playing a game for review this week so can't talk about it just yet! However, both Ben & Ed have been hooked to their phones playing Balatro at every opportunity and Ben's also hooked on TCG Card Shop Simulator. They also played the incredible Synapse. Plus, we talk bout what you’ve been playing, which seems to be a lot of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:15:26 - Balatro on mobile 00:25:47 - TCG Card Shop Simulator 00:37:02 - Synapse 00:41:42 - What you've been playing 00:54:24 - Top Zelda games of all time 01:01:37 - News including Tokyo Game Show 01:15:00 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus  ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights

Recorded the day after the PlayStation State of Play, we chat about everything revealed there. We've also finished The Plucky Squire and Ben's finally got bored of Elder Scrolls Castles. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:58 - PlayStation State of Play 00:46:29 - Ghost of Yōtei 00:53:53 - The Plucky Squire 01:01:55 - Elder Scrolls Castles & Marvel Snap 01:17:07 - Black Myth Wukong 01:21:21 - What you've been playing 01:30:36 - Outro   ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com  ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus    ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights 

Another week off between episodes (we won't make a habit of this) and we're back with the long-promised FFXIV Dawntrail review. We also have a long discussion about the incredible Astro Bot and the PS5 Pro. Plus, we talk about what you’ve been playing! 00:00:00 - Intro &  @FinalFantasyUnion  Pub Quiz 00:14:14 - FFXIV Dawntrail 00:50:03 - ASTRO BOT 01:03:58 - PS5 Pro 01:32:33 - What you've been playing 01:52:54 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_night