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Aches and Games

Aches and Games

By: Giles Nicholson James Hopes
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 A relaxed catch-up between two *slightly older* British friends, talking about life, gaming (and basically whatever other nonsense comes to mind). We're currently playing on Xbox, PlayStation 5 plus a bit of PC and Nintendo Switch action. Our regular catch-up episodes drop every first Friday of the month. Special episodes on big topics or news drop "as and when" (also on this feed).Giles Nicholson, James Hopes Science Fiction
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  • May 25 / Blue Prince

    May 25 / Blue Prince
    May 1 2025

    Hi everyone!

    In May's episode of "Aches & Games monthly" we talk about the intriguing Blue Prince plus everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus a quick run through some new and upcoming releases that have caught our eye.


    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intros

    1:49 What we've been up to

    20:55 Blue Prince

    32:39 What else we've been playing

    52:47 New Games that have caught our eye

    57:08 Next Month's GOTM is...

    61:28 Wrapping up


    As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials@achesandgames, our Facebook page or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com. And please check out the website at www.achesandgames.co.uk where you'll also find some great written reviews of the games we play.

    Cheers!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Our Nintendo-based gaming memories - an A&G special episode

    Our Nintendo-based gaming memories - an A&G special episode
    Apr 17 2025

    Hi everyone

    In our latest **special episode** of Aches & Gameswe reminisce while sharing our Nintendo-based gaming memories - from the NES and Game Boy all the way up to the Switch while also looking ahead to the Switch 2.


    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:08 The early home consoles (NES, SNES and N64)

    10:32 Downs ups and downs (Gamecube, Wii and the Wii U)

    22:06 Gaming on the go (Gameboy, GBA, the DS & 3DS)

    29:11 Two become one (the many Nintendo Switch years)

    36:02 Evolution not revolution (will we be buying Switch 2)


    As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials@achesandgames, our Facebook page or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com.

    And please check out the website at www.achesandgames.co.uk where you'll alsofind some great written reviews of the games we play.

    Cheers!
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    44 mins
  • April 25 / Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

    April 25 / Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
    Apr 3 2025

    Hi everyone!

    In April's "Aches & Games monthly" we talk:

    Lost Records: Bloom & Rage plus everything else that we’ve been playing, watching and getting up to since last month. Plus we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and some new and notable games hitting Game Pass and PS+ this month.


    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intros

    1:53 What we've been up to

    20:06 Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

    28:08 What else we've been playing

    43:29 News Bytes / New Games / Next Month's GOTM is...

    53:29 Nintendo Switch 2 - instant reactions

    66:07 Wrapping up


    As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials@achesandgames, our Facebook page or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com. And please check out the website at www.achesandgames.co.uk where you'll also find some great written reviews of the games we play.


    Cheers!
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    1 hr and 10 mins

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