Here it is, the one you have been waiting for, the Xmas episode of Cranky Gamers UK, were Toz, Rikki, and Steve all review 2014's best games, and give thoughts and views on most of the stuff that was released this year.

We also include festive messages from the community, and questions to wrap up the new year.

We each give our "Game of the Year, and you maybe in for a big surprise in our choice.

Also listen out for a chance to win a copy of Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox one.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the Cranky Gamers Listeners for taking time to listen tou our show.

We will return on January 11th, 2015, join us for a strat to the new year.

Thanks for listening.....Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_XMAS_2014.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:59am UTC

Were one more show away from the big Xmas end of year special.So this week, were closing out the year with some more chat on the games were playing this festive period.

Toz plays and finishes Tomb Raider Temple of Osiris, and Steve gives in and buys the first expansion DLC for Destiny.

But big news this week, is Rikki gets his hands on a WiiU, that was his sons birthday gift, However Rikki gets his hands on some Mario Kart 8, Super Mario world U, and a few other top games on the system.

Also guys this week don't forget to get in all your Xmas questions and messages to take part in the Xmas special next week.

All in All, another cracking episode of Cranky Gamers UK.

...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_284.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:21am UTC

Big congratulations this week as one of our hosts, welcomes a new edition to the family with the birth of a Daughter, On the show side of things, we approach Xmas with some great chat on all the games we have been playing this week.

Toz has an absolute "Telltale week, as he plays Walking Dead, Tales from Borderlands , and The Game of Thrones, And gives his views on why all play differently.

Steve also gets to grips with a Telltale game, with him completing the first series of Walking Dead.

Rikki joins us to tell us he has been playing more PES 2015, and not much else with his new daughter.

What we do have on the show, is some news on the simply amazing PlayStation event this week held in Las Vegas, showing an amazing amount of top titles heading our way next year.

All in All, another cracking episode of Cranky Gamers UK.

...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_283.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 11:05pm UTC

As we roll on towards Christmas, the guys talk about all the fall releases, including the Steam Sales, 3DS games, and of course the soon arrival of the Wii U.

Games discussed this week include, Rikki's ongoing problems with the Assassins Creed bugs on the PC, Steve tells us no such problems on the Xbox version.Toz plays some very different games this week, on the 3DS.also in the news this week, is a report saying the young should not watch 3D at all.

A packed mailbag this week, brings some good discussions, and with the usual show content, another cracking episode of Cranky Gamers UK.

...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_282.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:05am UTC

As we continue playing the games in this crazy season, I bring you more in-depth views on the superb Dragon Age Inquisition and also talk about my first foray in to the thing that is GTA online.

Steve brings us news on his Marathon game time with the new Assassins Creed, but has views on how the in game App is needed for some chest opening..or is it?.

Rikki we think has finally moved away from FIFA, and tells us his views on the latest version of PES2015.

Other games in the show include, more binding of Issac, Hatsune Miku 2 and a few others.

Also some news on what Xbox gave us as a 1 Year Anniversary gift, and of course community questions wrap us this latest episode.And one more thing, its time to start thinking of the Xmas show and messages and audio clips.

...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_281.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 11:57pm UTC

Another big episode as the best time for gaming gets into full swing, were we cover all the new titles out this week.

Toz gets to grips with the new Batman 3 Lego, also has some news on a great little Indie title,"Nowhere to run", and lets all you RPG fans know that we finally have a contender for a Skyrim contender, with the superb new episode in the Dragon Age franchise, with Inquisition.

Steve brings us news on the other big title out this week with the much anticipated Assassins Creed.

Rikki tells us he may actually go back to the once best football game around, and tells us about his thoughts and maybe purchase of the new PES15.

All these games, along with all the usual community questions, News, and charts, all adds up to another monster episode of Cranky Gamers UK.

...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_280.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 2:00am UTC

Even a major power cut in the town doesn't put paid to this weeks episode of Cranky Gamers, were we bring you all the latest news and views on the biggest games out this week.

Included in this weeks show, is the massive next big release, Call of Duty Advanced Warfare, Sunset Overdrive, The Crew Beta, and a very surprising hit in the PS Plus game, "The Binding of Issac"

All this and all the usual regular stuff, brings you a cracking CGUK.

...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_279.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 2:20am UTC

We bring you another record breaking recording as the crazy period heats up, in this episode we talk about so much, Wii U Xmas present, Steve talks about the new Xbox one release this week, Sunset Overdrive.Toz tells us about the PS4's 2.0 Update and the few problems it had, and the stunning new feature Play/Share, were Rikki and i tell us abut the seamless sharing of a game we don't own.

Here are the Time Checks...

Charts: 0.58.52

Q+A:    1.17.28

WWBP: 2.17.13

All this and much, much more in Episode 277 of Cranky Gamers UK...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_278.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:10am UTC

We bring you what is a record breaker episode for CGUK, cracking out at over 3hr's 15mins,makes this one of the longest shows to date, but it goes to show , we are entering the usual crazy period in the gaming calendar, the Autumn.

We have the next stages of Mordor, Toz also brings news on a game finally using the Xbox one's Kinect, in Fantasia, and even a play on the PC with one of the biggest releases this year in Sid Mayers Civilization , Beyond Earth..

Steve brings us news on the frightening game,Evil Within:, Rikki Tells us about his Indie game exploits.

All this and much, much more in Episode 277 of Cranky Gamers UK...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_277.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:32am UTC

Wow, what an episode, Major technical problems nearly made it a no show this week, but we struggled on to hopefully bring you a cracking episode, with all the new games this week in our discussions.

Included in it is, our thoughts on Alien, and the major talk about the game everyone is talking about this week Shadows of Mordor.

Also In the show is chat about Minecraft finally arriving on Vita, with a small glitch, Toz,Steve and Rikki hopefully scrape together too bring you a somewhat strange episode of Cranky Gamers...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_276.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 3:47pm UTC

Its a change in schedule for Cranky Gamers this week, as we bring you a Saturday night recording of the show, however we still bring you all your gaming news and reviews.

Included this week is the rikkis excitement talking about the much talked about "Shadow of Mordor", Toz talks about a game that may slip under your radar, "Sherlock Ho;mes on the PS4.

Also This weeks games include, Forza, Spelunky, rainbow moon

We also have 2 of the biggest controversial stories in the news this week, and with the community mailbag, a jam packed episode...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_275.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 11:25pm UTC

Just the two hosts this week, as Steve takes a weekend off, but a cracking show nonetheless.

We have news on games this week ranging from, Destiny, Sherlock Holmes,Fifa, And Chariot on Xbox One.

We have news on a big change of venue for next years EGX, also some good community questions this week.We also bring you this months offering on PS Plus, all in all another jam packed show...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_274.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:22pm UTC

OK, its a EGX special this week on the cranky gamers, with both Rikki and Steve heading off for 2 days at EGX, covering everything from a mind blowing experience with the new Oculus, and many game play sessions to talk about.

Toz talks about how disappointing Destiny "End game" is getting, also finally talks a bit about the new Forza Horizon 2

All in all a different and great show this week...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_273.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 11:40am UTC

A bit of a busy weekend for us Cranky Gamers, as the start of the show sees two of, and joined later by Steve.We have all this weeks gaming chat, as we discuss Destiny's end game, and "Does it have enough legs"?. Rikki, tells us how he hammered the Fifa 15 demo this week.

Talking of demo's, toz and steve discuss the much anticipated Forza Horizon 2 arrives, tozol also has some news on the game to.

We have interesting chats about 2 hosts hardware problems and how they were dealt with.

The usual community feedback, with Questions, and Room 101 all add up to another jam packed episode of Cranky Gamers...Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_272.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:30pm UTC

Well its the big release this week,Destiny, all 3 of us give our opinions of why there have been such negative reviews, and what the future holds, and our thoughts and play of the game.

Rikki can not contain his excitement as he talks of his time with teh Fifa 15 Demo, calling it a 10-10 game already.

A great Community 101/Desert Island section this week, and a good mailbag, wraps all together nicely in a great episode of Cranky Gamers UK.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_271.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:08pm UTC

As we prepare for a massive release this week, in Destiny, We ask, Has the interest died down for its release.?

We also talk about the phenomenon of a game that is.. "Minecraft, which finally saw its release on the next gen machines, we also try to ask about just what is "Next" in that game.

Games also talked about this week include, Metro Redux, Velocity 2K, Dont starve Vita..to name a few.

All this and a great mailbag, and many talking points, brings you another jam packed episode of CGUK.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_270.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:24pm UTC

Finally my PlayStation account is returned, we bring you how that unfolded this week, also on the show Rikki brings us his week with his new Alienware in his case.Steve tells us about his trip to see Lee Evans as well as an air show.Gaming wise we go in deep to end game of Diablo, Steve tells us his first play f it, and Rikki finally bows down and gives in to.

We all speak about the brand new Pinball Table of the game Walking dead.

All this and a great community post bag, brings you a cracking episode of CGUK.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_269.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:51pm UTC

All 3 hosts are back this week, to bring you another crammed show, we follow up with news on Toz's banned PSN account, and whats heppening with that.

Steve and Toz bring some great views on the latest Xbox One release, "The Golf Club", Rikki finally takes delivery of his dream machine, his new "Alienware" top notch gaming Laptop.

Some great community feedback, in this weeks Q+A section, and the 101/Desert Island Games, brings you another cracking Episode of Cranky Gamers UK

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_268.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:40pm UTC

In a fantastic episode full of controversy and opinions, with a shocking PSN account ban for Tozol from Sony, this show is just full of good stuff.

Rikki brings us some gaming highlights, and we bring you all the news from Gamescom.

All that and a great community mailbag, hopefully there's something for everyone in this jam packed, Cranky Gamers UK.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_267.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:35pm UTC

In this very lean period for gaming, we still manage to bring you a jam packed show full of all subjects, and most of all our gaming this week.

Were we discuss such brilliant gamesas "The Last of Us remastered, Titanfall, and the much talked and played game this week, "rogue Legacy.

Also in the show section, we tell you, its not taking Google to try and mess up Twitch, also another Xbox piece of hardware, so all in all plenty to keep you listening to this weeks show.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_266.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:32pm UTC

A great show this week, as we discuss the biggest talking points in gaming this week, as well as the games that's around.

Such news as the great controversial EA subscription announcement for the Xbox one, as well as the PS4's Playstation Now Beta.

Also Games this week, are the newly released HD version of "The Last of Us on the PS4.

All that and a good mailbag, and news sections, brings you another cracking episode of CGUK.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_265.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:56pm UTC

A shorter episode this week, as the summer gets in full swing, and games get on the light side.

However we have a full show as we talk about the superb Destint beta that is and has been taking place this week for both consoles.

I get the chance to talk about "whats the difference " between PS4 and Xbox one versions.

Steve talks about the problems Xbox had when Bungie decided to stress test the system, opening it up to all, and offering everyone a free emblem, but more interesting opening the yet unseen "Moon" story mode for a few hours.

rikki brings us his thoughts on the emotinal "Valient Hearts" on the PC, as well as interesting "intereactive game for teh family to play.

Still a great show this week.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_264.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 11:41am UTC

Steve is back this week, albeit laid up, as he joins Toz and Rikki, on another cracking show, were we talk about the biggest thing to arrive in the gaming world this week, the Destiny Beta.

Both Toz and Rikki has had a full look at it, although Toz's fun was cut short by a error on his part.

Steve brings his opinions on Sniper Elite, and surprise us all with his views.

With community envolvement in 101/Desert island choices, and questions.

With news of Microsoft's massive job cuts, bring you a great episode.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_263.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:18pm UTC

Due to family commitments for Steve, its only 2 of us this week, as Toz and Rikki bring you a great packed show, with some brilliant discussions points, and better still we have some different diverse games, ranging from Crimsonland, Guacamelle, to Hatsune Miku.

We do have a good chat how Rikki gets to play and enjoy Sniper 3, we both talk about the much alighned "Shovel Knight, and have some interesting views.

The best stuff this week, comes from a cracking 101/Desert Island section this week.

Another great jam packed episode.

 

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_262.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:39pm UTC

Another great show this week with such diverse game play tastes, ranging from Sniper elite 3, to Hatsune Miku, and classics such as Football Manger.We even have some Wii U stuff this week.

 

Tozol, Steve, and Rikki are here to bring, news on Crytek UK and the troubles there having.

And a great tip from Rikki on How to make your PS4 controller work wirlessly with your PS3.

 

All this and usual News, community questions, and the new popular, room 101/Desert Island games.

All in all we bring you another great episode of Cranky Gamers UK.

 

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_261.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:30pm UTC

Well a jam packed show with loads of games to talk about, and plenty of different formats, with PC, Xbox one, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, all catered for this week, as the guys chat about a lot of different games.

We have some great community questions to, which lead to some great chat about digital prices, and how we play our Piles of shame.

All this and the usual, News, and questions, brings you another great episode of Cranky Gamers UK.

 

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_260.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:39pm UTC

The guys bring you a cracking jam packed CGUK this week, with some views on games such as, Moto GP, Destiny, And a must have £4 game on the Xbox one, called "Sixty Second Shooter"

All this and some great discussions on everything from Mobile gaming to Xbox updates.

The news, and community questions, brings you another great show.

 

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_259.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:15pm UTC

The guys bring you a cracking jam packed CGUK this week, with some views on games such as, Moto GP, Destiny, And a must have £4 game on the Xbox one, called "Sixty Second Shooter"

All this and some great discussions on everything from Mobile gaming to Xbox updates.

The news, and community questions, brings you another great show.

 

Enjoy!

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Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:08pm UTC

The guys bring you a cracking jam packed CGUK this week, with some views on games such as, Moto GP, Destiny, And a must have £4 game on the Xbox one, called "Sixty Second Shooter"

All this and some great discussions on everything from Mobile gaming to Xbox updates.

The news, and community questions, brings you another great show.

 

Enjoy!

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Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:08pm UTC

So E3 is behind us, and we bring you the round up of our thoughts, and also some cracking chat on games this week.

I bring you news on the biggest thing around right now, Destiny's Alpha, also chat on the new game announced at E3 Entwined, and also get to play Transistor.

Steve tells us how he thinks the reviews are wrong, were Murder Souls Suspect is concerned.

Whilst rikki tells us that Flappy Has returned, but hang on to your hats, this time its good.

All in all a good show this week.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_258.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:02pm UTC

So here is the second of our E3 shows, as we bring you the Sony keynote.

We give all our views and thoughts on the show.

This is also for the first time availabel as a video show on the Cranky Gamers UK YouTube channel,Here http://youtu.be/j5prdPhqD6E

Join us again at the weekend for the regular Cranky Gamers UK Show.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_E3_Sony_Show.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 8:21am UTC

So here is the first of our E3 shows, as we bring you the Microsoft keynote.

We give all our views and thoughts on the show.

This is also for teh first time availabel as a video show on the Cranky Gamers UK YouTube channel,Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3icdINRsJ0

Tune in later this week for the Sony Keynote.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_E3_MS_Show.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 9:47am UTC

So we are a week away from the biggest most important E3 for a while, so we bring you some great coverage of all that's happening this week in gaming.

Rikki returns from his cruise, to talk about what exactly is happening to Fifa, Steve, tells us about his experience with the much talked about Watchdogs.

Toz brings us the debate on Borderlands 2 on Vita, and asks is it really as bad as its been reviewed.

All this and the regular news stories, games of a generation, and your community feedback in questions and answers, as well as the popular Twitter question of the week.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_257.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:50pm UTC

As Rikki heads off on a cruise with his family, Toz and Steve bring you another great Episode of CGUK, with news on Wolfienstein this week, also some real diverse games to speak of, including some crazy Japanese Music game, and also we ask, "just what are Microsoft doing with Powerstar Golf"

With all the latest gaming news, and yet even more chat on the Kinectless Xbox one, and also on the quality so far of Next Generation games...we bring you another cracking Jam packed episode of Cranky Gamers UK...

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_256.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 11:32am UTC

Wooo hang on to your hats for an explosive discussion on the massive news from MIcrosoft this week about dropping Kinect from Xbox one.

Great views and opinions from teh guys, and you the community.

Also have all the usual CGUK stuff, from our week, to the games we have been playing.

All that and the usual Questions and Twitter this week, brings you a great exciting Cranky Gamers UK

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_255.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:23pm UTC

OK,Bit of an emergency this week sees only Toz and Steve to bring you a great show.

Were we cover some top games, were I get to grips with the must talked about Metal Gear solid, and what I say may surprise you.

Steve gets to grips finally on Call of `duty Next Gen on his xbox one, I share my fist thoughts on PlayStation 4's "Sharfactory.

Games this week also include, Child of light, Fifa, Bound by Flame, Mario golf, and also  couple of mobile gems.

A jam packed show this week,

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_254.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:14pm UTC

OK,Another Jam packed episode of CGUK, with a great list of games and news this week, including, Trails, Mario Golf, Stick it to the Man, and much more.

We bring you news of wether Nintendo are really planning a new console at E3.

All that and the usual community Questions and Twitter its a great show again this week.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_253.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:30pm UTC

OK, ack to normality this week guys, as I tell you about my step up to the upper class, and the guys tell us about all there gaming this week.

We bring you news on games such as, Dark souls 2, Lego Hobbit, Diablo 3, Kinect Sports, And much much more.

In the news this week we tell you about Xbox one finally arriving in Japan, also the story of one of our community and the hurrendous In App purchase fiasco.

Also one of the community wins a set of Kontrol Freeks, in this weeks Twitter question of the week.

All this for your enjoyment in a jam packed show.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_252.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 8:52pm UTC

OK, A very different show this week, when major gremlins get in and break the original recording, and sending it to podcast Heaven for evermore, however we soldier on and manage to record some kind of episode, sadly missing one of the crew, but neither the less, bringing you a good show.

We bring you news on Rikki taking the plunge into next gen, which way has he gone, tune in to fne out.

Toz tells us about finishing diable 3 again, and asks us, has sony taken a bold move in bringing a big MMORPG to console, this and much more...

Also thanks to Limexb360 we have a set of Kontrol Freaks to win for Xbox one.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_251.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 4:49pm UTC

OK, here we have finally a bit of a landmark episode as we bring you the 250th show, which includes the first look at Kinect 2.0 actually playing a game, when Steve gets to play the new Kinext Sports rivals.

toz, has a monster session on Diablo 3 expansion, and also tells you if yet another Lego Game Hobbit hits the store this week is worth your money.

Rikki plays a load of games, including Dark Souls 2, even an ISO game this week.

Bringing alltogether a cracking jam packed Cranky Gamers UK

Enjoy!

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Direct download: CRANKY_GAMERS_UK_EPISODE_250.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:01pm UTC

So this weeks show is about animals....Giant Ants, crazy goats, giraffes, what?!, yup we bring you all the crazy gaming this week.

Rikki tells us about some crazy Goat, and I tell you about a blast I had dispatching hundreds of giant Ants.

Steve tells us how he's about to get to level 50 on Titanfall.

That and news of the One guide arriving on UK Xbox ones, althought not all good news on that score.

We even bring you news of ET, may well be found this time...load's more gaming news stories and community feedback, and news of a Prize giveaway thanks to Limexb360, so listen out for news on how to enter that next week with our Twitter question of the week.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_249.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 2:13pm UTC

As Summer time hits the UK, we bring you a jam packed show this week, with usual hosts, talking about all the top games on all formats.

This week we include toz & Steve's foray into Titanfall, Rikki brings us news on a great new PC title on steam called, Platformines, also in the show Toz & Rikki bring us a game they both finished on the PlayStation Vita and PS4, Steamworld, listen to the ups and downs of our experience with a great Cheap title.

All that and much more this week...enjoy!

 

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_248.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:22pm UTC

OK CGUK hosts battle through tropical storms, dog attacks, and electronic gremlins to bring you the show this week.

The intrepid gamers, fight to bring you news of the much awaited "Morpheus" sonys new VR Headset. Also news on how all 3 of the hosts have gone on with Titanfall this week.

News of yet more updates from Microsoft, Rikki tells us about a great little game on the Vita.Toz brings you news from last week on how Godus has received a big new update.

Games in this weeks show include, Yoshies island, Titanfall, Dead Nation, and much more.

 

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_247.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 3:38pm UTC

Well this could have been a missed show if Skype had anything to do with it, but no, your CGUK hosts soldier on to bring you a cracking episode.

Steve tells us about his ups and downs with titanfall this week, Rikki, finally takes a step towards next Gen, you may be very suprised with what he chooses.

Tozol plays a gem of a Nintendo classic again with the new Yoshies Island.

All this plus usual , news, charts, and of couese you the community's feedback.

All in all a great Show, that's lucky to be alive

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_246.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 3:42pm UTC

Wow, Back to the good old days of 3 hour plus shows, but this jam packed episode has everything this week.

From my xbox one return, to the games I enjoy on it.

Rikki returns from his trip wartorn Russia, to bring us his gaming this week, Steve also explains to the problems we were having on Party chat on the xbox this week.

On the Playstation front, we bring news on Jack Tretton leaving the fold.

All this and great feedback from you the community again, and a contest tied into the latest video review on our YouTube channel with some awsome PS 4 light bar decals up for grabs, don't forget to check out the review on the site.

A jam packed episode this week....

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_245.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 3:06pm UTC

Wow, hang on to your hats guys for what could be one of THE best CGUK shows for a long time...why??

Toz gets an Xbox one, and there is extensive talk on his first 48 hour experience.

Also in this cracking episode we bring you news on South Park "Stick of Truth", has it been worth all the delays.

Steve tells us on how he thought he had been conned in his search for a family puppy, but all well in the end, he tells us about he turned into an Xbox support agent for the night.

He also tells us how he is getting on with the new release this week of Thief on Xbox one.

With coverage on Forza, Ryse, Rayman, and Dead Rising, all the news, views and community Twitter answers, brings us a cracking Episode.

Also keep a look out for 2 Videos tied into this weeks show, on Cranky Gamers UK YouTube Channel.

Enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_244.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am UTC

So, I raise out of my sick bed to bring us another exciting episode of CGUK, on the show this week we have news on Final Fantasy Beta, and the end of Titanfall.

Toz finally bows to community pressure to try "Miami Hotline" and we have news on that, also the Final Fantasy Beta, and slight problems with that.

Rikki Tells us about his work trip to Moscow next week, Steve also tells us his final time on Titan fall, Plus news on whats in the full game.

And the rumour of the Virtual Headset on the PS4, is it coming.

News on Irrational games closure and what there plans are.

All this and much more in another jam packed show.

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_243.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 4:30pm UTC

So, everyone has been talking, and playing the "biggest" game on the planet right now..."Flappy Birds"..oops I mean "Titanfall", and CGUK has some great stuff in this weeks show all about the much anticipated game, and the open Beta that has arrived this weekend.

Also this week, Rikki is back on the show, as is Steve, so we have some cracking stuff, from the arrival, finally of the much anticipated adapter for the xbox one headsets, to lego movie, to pc woes...

Also Toz finishes 2 games this week, and chats about the old nostalgic game..Tempest, and its new foray into modern gaming on the Vita, under a different ,new name.

The twitter question this week, was, "Best ingame/music audio....some great answers from the community.

Tune in for this and much much more in a jam packed episode of Cranky Gamers UK.

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_242.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:06pm UTC

Another week,another great episode of CGUK, Toz & Steve bring some great gaming chat, included this week, getting better at Hearthstone,is Tomb Raider worth that purchase again?, And is Toz really a big "Wuss", well tune in to hear ...

This week, Toz is scared out of his chair with the superb atmospheric PS4 title this week, "Outlast", even Mrs Toz gets a word in, Steve is moving way ahead and even more addicted to the brilliant Hearthstone, and gives us some great tips for the card creation side of things.

We cover and ask , "is Tomb Raider Definitive edition" worth buying ..again?. Other stuff covered this week is news on the firmwares of both Next Gen consoles, and what they bring, The ever growing, very popular now, "Twitter" Question of the week asks....Just what would we do without consoles....

This and lots more for another exciting episode of CGUK...Enjoy!


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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_241.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:43pm UTC

Wow, probably the most difficult show to produce in all our history, but we have a jam packed show this week, Toz and Steve have a lot of stuff to get through this week,with some great new gaming titles this week, and much more...

Sadly due to a family bereavement the new third chair Rikki32 has to miss this weeks show, and our condolences go out to him and his family.

Meanwhile the Steve and Tozol go on with a real packed show this week, we have many new titles to talk about, Bravery default, Tomb Raider Definitive edition, Mario party Island Tour, are just a few of many titles this week.

We also have some news on whats happening to Nintendo, after there big meeting last week, also in the news In App purchase developers will have to soon toe the line as the OFC get tough.

All this and much much more, in this weeks show.

Don't forget next weeks Q+A, send them to crankytoz@gmail.com

Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_240.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 9:17pm UTC

One of the most jam packed shows of recent times, We welcome a brand new 3rd chair Rikki32, who brings us plenty of PC gaming this week, Toz & Steve discuss the much talked about Hearthstone, and with much much more....

Joining us this week is a brand new third chair, Rikki32, with his choice of gaming taking place on the PC, making a refreshing change for CGUK.

Toz & Steve bring us the much talked about Hearthstone , Blizzard's attempt at the "card Game" Market, is it for the die hard's  or new players, tune in to find out.

A brand new section on the show come for the 1st time, which proves to be an immense success, "Twitter Question of the Week"

Which is, "Best gaming moment of the last generation"....come join us for the answers from the community, and  all the usual gaming news and chat on this weeks CGUK.

Don't forget next weeks Q+A, send them to crankytoz@gmail.com

Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_239.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:06pm UTC

This weeks CGUK, brings us some ranting, and some different games this week, including some PC game play as well with the much talked about DOTA 2 getting some airing.Steve asks will the Xbox One be MS last console..this and much more...

With the lack of next gen games coming out anytime soon, we try and cover something different this week, even including some PC game play, as Toz try's the much talked about DOTA 2, tune in to listen to his first foray into a very different "free to Play genre.

Steve asks us will the Xbox One be Microsoft's last console, and we also discus a new feature were trying to bring to the show, with a Twitter integration of a question of the week, using the Hash tag #cguk to join in the Q+A section of teh show, also the guys are going to try a "live" Q+A Session on next weeks show.

So tune in to get all the details for you guys to join in the CGUK show.


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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_238.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 11:55am UTC

The 2nd show of 2014 brings the New hosts of Toz and Steve for another episode of CGUK, with some great content this week, The non arrival of Twitch still on Xbox one, The arrival of the cloud gaming from Sony, and Pizza, yes Pizza why???, tune in..to find out....

We have a First top 5 chart of the year, with some interesting results, also this week, A community top 10 of last Generation.
Find out how you guys can contribute to a new section on the show, or even put yourself forward to be the new Third chair.

Games on the show this wee, are Assassins creed, Max curse of the Brotherhood, And I tell you about the new PS plus offering on the PS4 this week, the very but cleverly frustrating Don't Starve.

All in all, another great show..enjoy!

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Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_237.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 12:51pm UTC

Happy New year, and welcome to the first CGUK of 2014, we start the year with a big important announcement in the show, that will bring changes to CGUK.

The show is a quick refresher of what me and Steve have done over the festive period and all the fun and tribulations we have been up to over the festive period.

The games we received, and played, and even completed, are also in there, Steve tells us about his ongoing pains, and I tell you about an "Only Fools and Horses" moment that happened over Xmas.

Games we cover this week are, Fifa 14, Knack, NFS rivals, and a few more as well, we have a community Top Ten of the generation, also we announce the winner of the Broken Sword competition, so tune in and enjoy our first show of 2014.

Don't forget next weeks Q+A, send them to crankytoz@gmail.com

Direct download: Cranky_Gamers_UK_Episode_236.mp3
Category:Podcasts -- posted at: 1:45pm UTC