Idle Game Chat: The Video Game Podcast

We kick of 2026 with our Fantasy Gaming League draft!This year it is the Comedy Brothers, Paper and Adkins, going head-to-head to see who comes out on top!Will Paper get a hattrick of wins back-to-back or will Adkins make history and be the first person to land the Grand Slam?

Here we are then, the Festive Special of Idle Game Chat!In our final show of the year, we have a jam-packed episode with a bit of a twist.Gaming’s Greatest Quiz is the rebrand of our traditional annual quiz. To complement the name change we have also shifted format. All questions are multiple choice and competitors are scored on accuracy and also time. 12 months, 36 questions, 6 competitors, buckle up! Feel free to play along at home and you can find the quiz by heading over to Kahoot.it and searching for “Gaming’s Greatest Quiz 2025”.The Fantasy Gaming League is over and we are joined by the winner, Paper, to analyse where he got it right and where Hall got it wrong. We also tip our cap to Grand Prix winner Adkins who will be stepping up to challenge for a historic Grand Slam…We close things out with our traditional Year-In-Review with Logan. Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation are all put under the spotlight, accompanied by the usual unrelated waffle.It’s been a great year and we happy that you joined us on the ride. Sit back, relax and enjoy!Patreon.com/DimpDigitalTimestamps:00:00:00 Gaming's Greatest Quiz 202501:05:55 FGL 2025 Results Show02:10:18 Year-In-Review 2025

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 Scarlet00:53:00 Pokémon Legends: Z-A01:48:32 Donut County02:00:10 F1 2302:18:18 Death Standing 2: On the Beach03:23:44 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.Timestamps00:00:00 Intro00:01:58 Ghost of Tsushima: Legends01:04:10 Ghost of Yōtei01:59:49 Claws of Awaji - Assassin's Creed Shadows Expansion02:18:29 Hell Is Us03:01:18 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Minor Spoilers)03:37:58 Gears of War: Reloaded

Hosts: Your Essex mates at Dimp DigitalEpisode: 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 4We'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 EaterDoes 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 EdgeWe'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 2024Another 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 ShadowsFeudal 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