- EP 304 | Gaming Gripes, Fresh Scores & a Visit to Vice City
This Week on Pure Dead Gaming
Craig and Jess with you this week. This week we'll be sharing our thoughts on a variety of games we've been playing, we'll also be breaking down the latest OpenCritic scores, looking at upcoming releases. Our Get in the Bin section makes an appearance and we'll be taking a nostalgic trip back to 2002 as we rewatch the original Grand Theft Auto: Vice City trailer to see if it still hits as hard as it did all those years ago.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 16:18 What we’ve been playing
- 38:28 Get in the Bin
- 42:06 Latest Scores & New Releases
- 1:20:35 News
- 1:23:36: Trailer REWatch
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We'll be discussing Rockstar's latest comments on what comes after Grand Theft Auto VI, and why the studio believes fans won't be facing another decade-long wait for its next major release. We'll also be running through the biggest games arriving over the next week and what we have been playing.
And stepping away from gaming for a moment, we'll also be diving into Pinocchio Unstrung, the latest entry in the ever-expanding world of twisted childhood horror adaptations, to see whether this dark reimagining of the classic tale is a surprisingly good horror film or simply another gimmick built around a familiar name.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 22:30 Latest Games
- 39:30 Latest Scores & New Releases
- 59:47 Movie Review:Pinocchio Unstrung
- 1:10:15 News
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Andy is now at the stage where he opens his dashboard, sees a game installed, and has absolutely no memory of where it came from.
Meanwhile, Craig spends the week bouncing between one of the year's best surprises in Silver Pines and one of the most disturbing gaming experiences imaginable in Hellraiser. Throw in Castlevania, Star Wars racing, narrative time loops, FIFA frustrations and an October release calendar that looks genuinely irresponsible, and you've got another packed week in gaming.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 45:14 Latest Games
- 50:40 Out Next Week
- 1:05:11 Get in the BIn
- 1:09:34 News
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We chat through the games we’ve played, revisit an old trailer and look ahead to what’s dropping next week. We also discuss GTA 6’s map and dynamic weather system.
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Timestamps
- 00:00:00 Intro
- 4:25 Games Played
- 48:18 Latest Games
- 59:24 Trailer Rewatch
- 1:01:30 Out Next Week
- 1:05:47GTA 6 Map & Dynamic Weather
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From the humble beginnings of dodgy mic setups and midnight editing… to the big 300.
We’ve survived console wars, game delays. We’ve laughed, we’ve argued, we’ve reviewed games that probably didn’t deserve it and somehow, we’re still here and not going anywhere.
As is typical for us, nothing special is in store for this episode so expect the usual what we’ve been playing, new releases and news.
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Timestamps
- 00:00:00 Intro
- 17:15 Games Played
- 45:04 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 56:20 Score Challenge
- 1:01:30 Out Next Week
- 1:11:01 News
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Welcome back to the Pure Dead Gaming podcast. The gaming season’s properly kicked off, and what better way to start than with Marvel’s Wolverine finally slashing its way onto PS5. We’ll discuss first impressions plus we’ve also got a wave of high‑scoring new titles lighting up the charts from Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter to Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, it’s been a surprisingly strong week for fresh launches.
There’s plenty of news to dig into too leaks, reveals, and a few eyebrow‑raising updates from the industry. And yes, Andy is back, which means one thing: the long‑promised Greasy Strangler review is finally happening. Brace yourselves!
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Timestamps
- 00:00:00 Intro
- 15:05 Games Played
- 40:59 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 45:49 Out Next Week
- 1:02:40 News
- 1:16:10 Movie Review: The Greasy Strangler 2016
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Episode 298 is here — and it’s another packed one.
We’ve had two Nintendo Directs in the space of a week.
Meanwhile, The Blood of Dawnwalker continues to impress — that gothic RPG vibe is hitting hard, and we’ll dig into how its combat and story are shaping up after a few more hours with it.
There’s plenty else on the release front too plus some fresh Forza Horizon 6 updates.
And yes — no Andy again this week, he’s still under the weather, but we’re holding down the fort and keeping the mics warm till he’s back.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 8:48 Games Played
- 34:54 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 44:35 Out Next Week
- 59:54 News
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This week, Craig dives into The Blood of Dawnwalker, NHL 27, and Crimson Moon and we break down everything from Sony’s September State of Play,
We chat about the standout trailers, the surprise reveals, and the studios that were missing in action. Plus, the usual new releases and news.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 8:05 Games Played
- 46:10 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 57:10 Score Challenge
- 58:05 Out Next Week
- 1:03:20 News
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Gamescom’s Opening Night Live kicked things off with a flurry of reveals this week and then Rockstar dropped the mic with a full extended look at GTA VI. We break down the trailers and the chaos. Plus, Andy’s back from the dead, and we dive into the week’s releases plus new score challenge.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 12:32 Games Played
- 38:19 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 48:36 Score Challenge
- 55:25 Out Next Week
- 1:02:48 Opening Night Live
- 1:18:35 GTA 6 Trailer
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Usual content to get through this week: Games we’ve been playing, latest releases, score challenge, what's coming out next week and all the news.
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Timestamps
- 00:00:00 Intro
- 10:11 Games Played
- 36:48 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 46:50 Out Next Week
- 1:04:45 News
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 21:10 Games Played
- 47:20 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 55:33 Out Next Week
- 1:07:00 News
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 16:04 Games Played
- 22:21 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 28:48 Out Next Week
- 48:25 News
- 57:25 Movie Review: Water Park Shark 2026
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 18:50 Games Played
- 37:22 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 53:53 Score Challenge
- 55:38.16 Out Next Week
- 1:05:45 News
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Another packed week ahead — from Mbappé fronting the FC 27 cover to Sony finally winding down PS3’s digital store We’ll also touch on the inFAMOUS 2 online shutdown and the latest batch of 80‑plus scoring games lighting up OpenCritic.
Then we’ll look forward to what’s coming next week — plus a heartfelt movie segment revisiting Home Alone 2 in memory of Brenda Fricker.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 14:30 Games Played
- 30:30 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 38:26 Out Next Week
- 55:09 News
- 1:11:40 Movie Review: Home Alone 2
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No Andy this week, but Craig’s been busy diving into The Crimson Maid — a haunting indie that’s left him both impressed and slightly unnerved. He also ran into some frustrating save‑file issues with Caribou Trail, proving that even the most rugged pioneers aren’t safe from technical hiccups.
Meanwhile, Denshattack continues its streak as another unexpected hit, and in the news, Obsidian vows to make Fallout their next big focus after shelving Avowed 2. Plus, there’s talk of Bully 2… kinda — a spiritual successor that’s stirring up nostalgia and chaos in equal measure.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 10:18 Games Played
- 34:40 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 41:50 Out Next Week
- 47:53 News
- 58:31 Movie Review: Jurassic Park 1993
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It’s been a turbulent week in the industry — Xbox faces layoffs and a major restructuring that’s got everyone talking, while PlayStation has gone unusually quiet after its big digital pivot. The crew dives into what these shifts might mean for the future of both platforms.
Over on the movie front, the team revisits Mike Bassett: England Manager — a cult classic that still hits differently in today’s football climate. And Craig? He’s buzzing about Pro Bowling 2026, so much so that he might even break his solo streak and play co‑op.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 20:36 Games Played
- 42:02 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 45:22 Out Next Week
- 1:02:30 News
- 1:13:35 Movie Review: Mike Basset England Manager
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In the news, it’s not been a good week for Xbox, with ongoing turbulence behind the scenes, and retailers are warning of console shortages ahead of GTA 6’s November launch — so if you’re planning an upgrade, now’s the time to act.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 20:05 Games Played
- 39:40 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 44:54 Out Next Week
- 53:53 News
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We have one Pure DeadbeapunK. One Pure Dead Grumpy Gamer Ben, One Pure Dead SanboneSolo and a recently excavated and reanimated Pure Dead Couchy to gather their metal resources and murder their own Podcast. We cover all the month’s exciting showcase, doom and gloom, layoff rumours, Halo’s Split-screen woes and our last fanboy of the month.
We talk one last stroll through the history of Xbox before dragging PDX behind the shed and doing the best impression of Old Yeller you’ll see this side of the Erne.
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This week we dive into the latest GTA 6 buzz — from the newly revealed cover art to pre‑orders finally going live.
We also tackle another wave of studio closures, as more developers face uncertain futures amid industry cutbacks.
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- 00:00:00 Intro
- 19:20 Games Played
- 34:12 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 47:45 Score Challenge
- 49:30 Out Next Week
- 53:45 News
- 1:07:10 Movie Review: Final Score 2018
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This week we cover the chaos behind the scenes at Xbox, as reports suggest Microsoft planned to close or sell Ninja Theory before announcing its new game, Senua. We also look at Don’t Nod’s financial warning. On the brighter side, Nintendo’s eShop finally gets a speed boost, and EA Sports FC 26 kicks off a free trial week on Switch to celebrate the World Cup.
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- 15:18 Games Played
- 34:38 Latest Opencritic Scores
- 39:28 Score Challenge
- 40:37 Out Next Week
- 45:50 News
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