It's one of the biggest games of the whole generation today on The First Hour, as Ant and Sav brave the open world of Elden Ring! There'll be scary boss monsters. There'll be confusing lore and characters. There'll be a LOT of deaths.
This week the boys are playing Pokémon Legends Arceus on The First Hour, but they've found something strange outside Gary's Cash and Gary (no, not a misprint) - a strange thermometer/phone device.
A game that did the impossible - it made The Phantom Menace fun. Since it's inception, Lego Star Wars turned the film-to-game strategy on its head, and began a franchise of some of the most revered faily friendly titles to date.
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.
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.
Your favourite marsupial is back! Yes, really! The first new Crash Bandicoot game in two decades is the star on this week's First Hour, as Ant and Sav get their hands on Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
This is the story of how 1 man went from selling baked beans, to creating fantastical, elaborate worlds. Love him or hate him, Peter Molyneux created a robust franchise with Fable, one with highs, lows, and a turbulant development process to boot.
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.
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.
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.
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 beginnings, in one of the most renowned David vs Goliath stories in video game history.
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.
From laying siege to impenetrable fortresses, to taking mankind's first steps into new worlds, Age of Empires has allowed players to delve into history for decades. We recount how one of the most iconic entries into the strategy genre came to be.
For the final episode of the series Ant and Sav dig into their mailbag 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?
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.
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.
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 beginnings, in one of the most renowned David vs Goliath stories in video game history.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
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.
As a figuremark title in gaming, Half-Life set a new benchmark in the world of FPS games. From Valve,s unrelenting perfectionism, to blackmail attempts from international hackers, the tale of one of gamings most adorned titles has it all.
We're going on a trip through history on this week's First Hour with the Mafia Trilogy! Suited and booted, Ant and Sav adventure into 1920's New York, but will their accents pass them off as real members of the Mafia? Probably not...
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.
As a figuremark title in gaming, Half-Life set a new benchmark in the world of FPS games. From Valve,s unrelenting perfectionism, to blackmail attempts from international hackers, the tale of one of gamings most adorned titles has it all.
A game that did the impossible - it made The Phantom Menace fun. Since it's inception, Lego Star Wars turned the film-to-game strategy on its head, and began a franchise of some of the most revered faily friendly titles to date.
For the final episode of the series Ant and Sav dig into their mailbag 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?
For the very first episode of Let's Go Viral, Ant knocks on the door of actress and comedian, Lulu Popplewell! Watch as the two embark on a whirlwind of Tiktok genres, all in the hope of being the next viral sensation.
On today's episode we are joined by Alex Jordan. Alex is a VO artist and actor well known for lending his voice to characters such as Mr Hands in Cyberpunk, Jiyan in Wuthering Waves, Rook in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
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.
On today's episode we are joined by Aoife Wilson. Aoife is a prominent figure in the gaming industry, well known for her multifaceted contributions as a writer, presenter, producer and content creator.
on today's episode we are joined by Devora Wilde. Devora is well known for her voice acting talents, lending her voice to various triple A titles, such as the Total War Franchise, Baldur's Gate 3 & Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
What manner of all crazy and Wonderful things will Ant and Sav discover on this weeks 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!
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.
There is no gaming mascot more engrained in pop-culture than Namco's golden child, Pac Man. On this episode we'll be covering how this yellow disc took over the world, and became the figurehead for a golden age of arcade gaming.
Edinburgh Fringe Joke of the Year winner Ken Cheng is today's contestant on Let's Go Viral! Ant unearths some secrets from Ken's childhood as they play a game of poker and attempt to make a viral TikTok video.
Star Lord and Rocket Racoon are here to bring you a very special episode of The First Hour, as they play the new Guardians of the Galaxy game! Prepare to venture into space, fight action-packed battles and fly about in intense air combat!
This week the boys are playing Pokémon Legends Arceus on The First Hour, but they've found something strange outside Gary's Cash and Gary (no, not a misprint) - a strange thermometer/phone device.
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?
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.
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!
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
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: Counter Strike
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.
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.