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Aches and Games

Written by: Giles Nicholson James Hopes
  • Summary

  • A relaxed, monthly check-in 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. New episodes drop every first Friday of the month.
    Giles Nicholson, James Hopes
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Episodes
  • Episode 6 - Variety is the spice of life? (May 2024)
    May 2 2024

    Join us for this month's episode including James' muddy ending, Giles' conflicted feelings on his time at Hogwarts and where we discuss what "counts" as a game. Plus all the usual (and unusual) nonsense about life, and gaming on Xbox, PlayStation 5, Switch and PC Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:59 What we've been up to 19:32 What we've been playing 53:58 This month's news bites 66:26 What "counts" as a game? 77:53 Wrapping up As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials @achesandgames, our Facebook page or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com.


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 5 - Ratchet, Clank & the "perfect" length for games (April 2024)
    Apr 4 2024
    Join us for April's episode where we contrast our Easter breaks, compare thoughts on #RatchetandClank and discuss what's the "perfect" length for games. Plus all the usual (and unusual) nonsense about life, and gaming on Xbox, Playstation 5, Switch and PC Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:04 What we've been up to 17:01 Ratchet & Clank thoughts plus what we've been playing 44:29 This month's news bites 52:35 The "perfect" game length 63:27 Wrapping up As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials @achesandgames, our Facebook page or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 4 - Remasters, bears (?) & b*llsed-up backs
    Mar 1 2024
    In March's episode we discuss the recent rushing river of remakes & remasters and indulge our fondness for other forms of alliteration. Plus the usual catch ups on what we've been doing and playing during the past month. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:40 February ramblings 17:01 What we've been playing 32:23 This month's news bites 41:13 Remakes and remasters 56:14 Wrapping up As always, we'd love to hear from you via our socials @achesandgames, or by emailing achesandgamespod@gmail.com.
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    58 mins

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