Idle Game Chat: The Video Game Podcast

In this episode of Idle Game Chat, we dive into our full impressions of some wildly different worlds. From the sprawling adventures of Pokémon Scarlet and the intriguing change of Pokémon Legends: Z‑A, to the quirky charm of Donut County, we share what stuck with us long after playing. We also hit the track with F1 23 and F1 25, breaking down how the series continues to evolve, before stepping into the mysterious cinematic journey of Death Stranding 2. It’s a mix of racing, rolling, catching, and connecting — all through our honest, in‑depth takes.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Pokémon Scarlet

00:53:00 Pokémon Legends: Z-A

01:48:32 Donut County

02:00:10 F1 23

02:18:18 Death Standing 2: On the Beach

03:23:44 F1 25

Another packed episode of Idle Game Chat is here, and this week we’re diving headfirst into a lineup that blends myth, stealth, and full-on action. We kick things off with Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, then unravel the chilling mystery of Ghost of Yōtei before stepping into feudal Japan once more with Claws of Awaji, the latest Assassin’s Creed Shadows expansion. We also take a long look at the enigmatic Hell Is Us, reflect on a newbies experience of Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, and close with a fresh take on a classic franchise through Gears of War: Reloaded.

Stealth, steel, spirits, and nostalgia—get ready for another episode packed with sharp insights and questionable banter.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:58 Ghost of Tsushima: Legends

01:04:10 Ghost of Yōtei

01:59:49 Claws of Awaji - Assassin's Creed Shadows Expansion

02:18:29 Hell Is Us

03:01:18 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Minor Spoilers)

03:37:58 Gears of War: Reloaded

Hosts: Your Essex mates at Dimp Digital

Episode: We've finished 'em all! Our complete verdict on Borderlands 4, plus deep dives into Snake Eater's remake, our F1 management shame, Ninja Gaiden and Assassin's Creed Shadows!

Here's the full breakdown:

🔫 Borderlands 4

We've completed the campaign, tried the endgame, and messed with the new Vault Hunters. Is it a worthy successor or did it drop the ball? Our no-BS verdict on the story, loot, and whether it's worth your time now it's out.

🔍 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Does this legendary remake have us saluting or sulking? We break down the jungle gameplay, the graphics, and the pressure of remaking a classic.

⚔️ Ninja Gaiden 2 & 3: Razor's Edge

We've suffered through every brutal minute. Our thoughts on which one holds up better, which is just plain unfair, and whether they're still essential action games.

🏎️ F1 Manager 2024

Another season in the bin. We've seen a full championship through and we're here to report on whether this year's game fixes the series' problems or if it's the same old story.

🗡️ Assassin's Creed Shadows

Feudal Japan from start to finish. Our take on the dual protagonists, the new mechanics, and whether Ubisoft has delivered a return to form.

[00:00:00] - Intro

[00:00:26] - Housekeeping

[00:01:03] - Community notes

[00:01:53] - Transition

[00:02:09] - Metal Gear Solid Delta

[01:00:06] - Ninja Gaiden double feature

[01:28:18] - Assassin’s Creed Shadows

[02:19:11] - F1 Manager 2024

[03:09:41] - Borderlands 4

[03:58:54] - Outro

[03:59:25] - Sign-off

[04:00:09] - End