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Jonathan Dunn & Chris Dow chat about all things video games!

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June 1, 2026Episode 2757 min

Around the World in 80 Games - Italy (Episode 27)

May rumbles to a close. Videogames have been played.Jonathan makes numbers go up in Vampire Crawlers, Nubby’s Number Factory and Saros, Housemarque’s spiritual sequel to Returnal. Chris returns to the meticulous Blue Prince, balancing the sublime with the ridiculous by also playing through Restore Your Island.Travelling to Italy, the boys pick up oddball titles Last Day of June, and Ball Bulét: a dour narrative game set to the music of Steven Wilson, and a student project from students of the Accademia Italiana Videogiochi respectively. -HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky

May 2, 2026Episode 261 hr 18 min

Around the World in 80 Games - China (Episode 26)

A day late, but no one’s really keeping notes are they?Jonathan plays (and completes) about 37 full games this month, including, but not limited to, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, almost the entire mainline Resident Evil series, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Chris lets the side down by talking entirely too long about retro titles The Last Ninja and Al Unser Jr’s Road To The Top, and Sonic Racing Crossworlds.Then it’s off to China to pick through some of its more notable videogame offerings with special focus for Black Myth Wukong, Eastward, and I Am Alive.-HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan -BlueskyChris - Bluesky

April 1, 2026

Around the World in 80 Games - Belgium (Episode 25)

APRIL FOOLS! We’ve only gone and bloody tricked you into listening to another episode of the O3C Podcast. You wally. You fool!This month, we chat about BIG GAMES like Resident Evil Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia; small games like Strange Horticulture; Belgian games like Is This Seat Taken? and Guns, Gore and Cannoli; oh, and Chris shares some big news.-HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky

March 1, 2026Episode 2456 min

Around the World in 80 Games - Australia (Episode 24)

Hey! You!Got any plans to fill the next 56 minutes and 27 seconds?Listening to the latest episode of the O3C Games Podcast you say?Because you’ve heard that Chris and Jonathan are going to talk about the recent PlayStation ‘State of Play’ as well as Nintendo’s February Partner Direct?And that Jonathan has some thoughts on the shadow dropped Rayman 30th Anniversary Package? And that Chris has been playing the weird combo of Skyrim (in its Switch 2 edition) and Easy Come, Easy Golf?Well, I hope you enjoy it, that sounds fa…What, there’s more?The boys are talking about the games of Australia and reviewing both Cult of the Lamb and LA Noire?I hope you’ve got a refreshing beverage and snack to accompany your listening because that sounds positively delightful!-HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky

February 1, 2026Episode 231 hr 16 min

Around the World in 80 Games - Slovakia (Episode 23)

It’s February! But this episode is mainly about January! And January is rubbish!Join Jonathan and Chris to catch up on all the games they’ve tootled through over the Christmas break and beyond including: some absolutely bang average titles like Metroid Prime 4 and Little Nightmares III; a whole bunch of bits (and / or bobs) on Switch 2 and Steam; as well as an extended (and very timely I’m sure you’ll all agree) look at some games of the PSVR2.Then it’s off to Slovakia to chow down on some regional hits, The House of Da Vinci VR, and Felvidek.Na zdravie!-HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky

January 1, 20261 hr 22 min

BONUS LEVEL - 2025 END OF YEAR SPECIAL feat. Kip Henderson

HEAVY IS THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE PAPER CROWNIt’s the end of the year! Whilst we may charitably say the socio-political year has been a wee bit mixed, what a rollicking year it’s been for videogames, eh?Attempting to round up and present some of the year’s best, Jonathan and Chris graciously take time out of their busy holiday schedules (read: gorging on chocolate with friends and family) to chat GAMES. Specifically GAMES OF 2025.The Playdate also celebrated the launch of its second curated season earlier this year, and joining us to reflect is creator of Playdate showcase Taria & Como, Kip Henderson.-HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky

December 1, 2025Episode 221 hr 18 min

Around the World in 80 Games - Portugal (Episode 22)

It’s the 22nd stop of our round the world tour, and we’re in PORTUGAL.Portugese videogame offerings were a wee bit slim, but that doesn’t stop Jonathan and Chris giving Quest of Dungeons and Dakar 18 a good old go anyway.But what else have the boys played this month? Any more late Game of the Year contenders? You be the judge by listening in to reviews of Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Lumines Arise, Two Point Museum and Demonschool.-HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky

November 6, 2025Episode 211 hr 29 min

Around the World in 80 Games - USA (Episode 21)

HOWDY PARTNERWe’re a few days late, but who’s counting, eh?The United States of America. It’s a biggun. Fancy hearing about every single game that’s ever been developed in the US of A?In search of the most American game, the boys find themselves at opposite gaming poles with Jonathan picking through a modern entry in the Call of Duty franchise, whilst Chris attempts to best ‘America’s Greatest Killer of Time (tm)’, the Viacom published and oft forgotten puzzle game Zoop.Ensuring you get your money’s worth from this whopper of an episode, there’s also thoughts on Hades 2, Sonic Eraser, The Simpsons Hit and Run, Jetpack Joyride, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, 9th Sentinel Sisters, The Exit 8, and Baby Steps.WOOF-HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky

October 1, 2025Episode 201 hr 19 min

Around the World in 80 Games - Ukraine (Episode 20)

20 episodes and however many months later, we've hit the midway point in our journey around the world. We're in Ukraine, baby! Representing Ukraine are The Sinking City, and Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter. Two unlikely bedfellows for sure, but you don't listen to this show to hear us talk about the hits do you? Oh, you do? Well we also cover Silksong, Clair Obscur, and a bunch of retro nonsense too, so everyone should feel equally happy and placated. TOODLES-HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky

September 1, 20251 hr 30 min

BONUS LEVEL - SWITCH 2 (belated) LAUNCH SPECIAL

Right.The dust has settled. We’ve spent a good chunk of time with Nintendo’s new hybrid console and we have thoughts. Lots of thoughts.How many games has Jonathan already managed to power through? How many games is Chris already hoarding on his shelves?Expect tired voices offering opinions, reviews, and feelings on everything hardware, software, past, present and future in this EXTRA SPECIAL rubber baby buggy bumper of an episode.The Switch 2, everyone! The future is NOW!-HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky