Swapping Joysticks

Hosted by Ben Austwick & Ed Nightingale

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May 2026

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Swapping Joysticks is your home for LGBTQIA+ gaming content presented by Twitch streamer Ben Austwick (BiggusBennus) and games journalist Ed Nightingale (ed_nights).

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May 25, 2026Episode 1921 hr 25 min

Forza Horizon 6 and Kylie Minogue

We've both been hooked by how incredible Forza Horizon 6 is. Ed, a non-racing game fan, and Ben who does dabble in them are loving this latest installment. Plus, we've both watched the latest Kylie doc and have mixed views. We also chat about games we're still playing 10 years later and ones we really ought to go back and finish. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:17:00 - Kylie Minogue documentary 00:27:20 - Forza Horizon 6 00:52:05 - SAROS 00:56:12 - What games we ought to go back and finish 01:12:20 - Are you still playing the same type of games now? 01:15:40 - Outro #ForzaHorizon6 ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

May 11, 2026Episode 1911 hr 17 min

Mixtape, Star Fox, Satisfactory and difficult games

In between challenging SAROS runs, Ed's played and completed Mixtape in one sitting and he's got a lot to say about it (and all the topics surrounding it). He's also get very strong opinions about the new Star Fox designs and Ben's been in a Satisfactory shaped hole that's swallowed every second of his time. We also chat about game difficulty and which games respect your time. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:29 - Mixtape 00:32:13 - Satisfactory 00:46:47 - Star Fox 00:56:12 - Game difficulty Q of the Week 01:15:40 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

May 4, 2026Episode 1901 hr 5 min

SAROS and the hottest new games in May 2026

There's only one game we've been playing this week and it's a good one - SAROS. Ed's even had a chance encounter with Rahul Kohli himself and has obviously whizzed past Ben in the game. We also chat about games where the sequels are better than the original, as well as looking ahead at games coming out this May. Your weekly dose of gaming news, views and inane chatter. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:13:41 - SAROS 00:42:55 - Sequels better than the original 00:57:29 - Games coming out this month 01:04:14 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

April 28, 2026Episode 1891 hr 30 min

SAROS early impressions, Pragmata, and FFXIV's Evercold

Your weekly dose of gaming news, views and inane chatter. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Final Fantasy XIV - EverCold announcement 00:31:42 - SAROS very early impressions 01:05:01 - Pragmata 01:21:10 - What you've been playing 01:27:27 - Outro Thank you to PlayStation for the SAROS code. #SAROS ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

April 20, 2026Episode 1881 hr 9 min

Pragmata, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream & BAFTA Games Awards winners

We've both started new games this week - Ed's a couple of hours into Pragmata, and Ben's had a few cursed hours of playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. We also chat through some surprising BAFTA Games Awards winners and this week's discussion is all about physical v digital games. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:09 - BAFTA Games Awards Winners 00:17:58 - Pragmata 00:26:00 - FC Pro 2 update 00:28:20 - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 00:43:10 - Pikmin 1 00:45:03 - Digital v Physical games 01:06:07 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

April 13, 2026Episode 1871 hr 24 min

CURE - A Hospital Simulator, Returnal, BAFTA Games Awards predictions - Swapping Joysticks

Ed’s become a bit of a platinum hunter - he’s picked up Mass Effect 2, 3, and is close to finishing Returnal. Ben’s fully leaning into his weird management sim phase and is now hooked on CURE - A Hospital Simulator. We also have a go at predicting next week’s BAFTA Games Awards and judge your top 9 games of all time. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:15:15 - BAFTA Games Awards 00:35:42 - Mass Effect 2 & 3 00:40:28 - Returnal 00:44:47 - FC Pro 2 update 00:47:00 - CURE - A Hospital Simulator 00:53:43 - Judging your top 9 games 01:22:20 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

April 3, 2026Episode 1861 hr 8 min

The Division Resurgence, Mass Effect 2 & 3, Forza Horizon 5

Ed's finished Mass Effect 2 and has the platinum! He's now playing through Plus we chat about what's coming out in April and what you've been playing this month. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:30 - Dreamhack and gaming cons 00:38:50 - Mass Effect 2 & 3 00:45:24 - Forza Horizon (series chat) 00:57:44 - The Division Resurgence 01:05:28 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

March 27, 2026Episode 1851 hr 17 min

Games out in April 2026 and more Pokémon Pokopia & Resident Evil Requiem

Similar mix of games as last time, but with some actual endings this time round. Ben has rolled credits on Pokémon Pokopia, while Ed has some strong opinions about it. He’s also finished Resident Evil Requiem and, because he feels like it, has started playing through Mass Effect 2. Plus we chat about what's coming out in April and what you've been playing this month. 00:00:00 - Intro & chit-chat 00:15:15 - Resident Evil Requiem 00:20:40 - Pokémon Pokopia 00:34:07 - Mass Effect 2 00:45:07 - What you've been playing 00:51:25 - Xbox Partner Showcase 01:03:05 - Games coming out in April 2026 01:25:45 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

March 13, 2026Episode 1841 hr 27 min

Pokémon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem & Minishoot' Adventures - Swapping Joysticks

Pokémon Pokopia has grabbed Ben by the Pokéballs and will not let go. Also, Ed's been attached to Resident Evil Requiem and Minishoot' Adventures when he wanted a palette cleanser. After last week's gaming drought, we've made up for it now. Also - a chat about Reading and chicken restaurants. Plus we chat about what you've been playing. 00:00:00 - Intro & chit-chat 00:32:15 - Resident Evil Requiem 00:46:38 - Pokémon Pokopia 01:07:00 - Minishoot' Adventures 01:13:25 - What you've been playing 01:25:45 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social

February 27, 2026Episode 1831 hr 15 min

Steam Next Fest demos, FC Pro 2 & games coming out in March - Swapping Joysticks

We've not been playing a ton of games this week in anticipation of the Marathon Server Slam and Resident Evil Requiem, so let's talk about what's coming up in March! Plus this week's gaming news and what you've been playing. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:12:15 - Ed catch-up (Nioh 3 & Resident Evil 3) 00:13:13 - FC Pro 2 00:21:17 - Denshattack!, The Eternal Game of Goldman, Sledding Game & People of Note 00:38:55 - What you've been playing 00:55:40 - Games coming out in March 01:14:00 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social