Idle Game Chat: The Video Game Podcast
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Idle Game Chat is a weekly podcast dedicated to the biggest entertainment industry in the world, Video Games.We give our impressions on the Video Games you can play today and react to the biggest news stories from across the gaming landscape.No topic is too big or too small. The gaming scene is brimming with a plethora of subject matter that we love to sink our teeth into.Strong opinions guaranteed. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/idlegamechatDimp Disclaimer: We are going to miss things, we are going to get things wrong, we will mispronounce things and we may cause offence. This is our standard Dimp Digital disclaimer. Sit back, relax and enjoy.
Episodes
- Crimson Desert is the BIGGEST GAME of 2026! | Idle Game Chat
Crimson Desert is the most talked about Game of 2026. It’s insane scope, coupled with deep combat and incredible graphics surely make it a candidate as one of the highest scoring games of the year. Well, that is not the case, so we sent Ad…
- Pokémon Pokopia, the BIGGEST SURPRISE of 2026?
Cozy Game has caught fire and blindsided both Adkins and Apps. Where does Pokémon Pokopia rank in the Cozy Game list and does it have potential to be one of the best Pokémon games in the franchise? Paper loves an obscure indie game and not…
- Resident Evil Requiem! Capcom’s BEST or an absolute BUST?
Resident Evil Requiem has arrived! The 9 th mainline entry into the Resident Evil franchise dropped to critical acclaim. Apps and Adkins tip toed their way through Requiem and report back on their findings. Is it the perfect blend of Resid…
- Skate Story, the game you MISSED in 2025!
A whopping 8 games make the grade on this edition of Idle Game Chat. Skate Story was the surprise closer of 2025. Bolstered by its Day 1 inclusion on PlayStation Plus Extra, it seemingly came out of nowhere and landed immediate critical ac…
- Expedition 33 DOMINATES The Game Awards, but is it all it’s cracked up to be?
Normal service resume for Idle Game Chat as we have another edition, jam packed with gaming impressions! On the docket this time we have the record setting “indie” darling, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 . It picked up 9 awards at The Game Aw…
- Fantasy Gaming Draft 2026 | Idle Game Chat New Year Special
We kick of 2026 with our Fantasy Gaming League draft! This year it is the Comedy Brothers, Paper and Adkins, going head-to-head to see who comes out on top! Will Paper get a hattrick of wins back-to-back or will Adkins make history and be…
- Gaming's Greatest Quiz 2025, FGL 2025 Results Show and Year-in-Review 2025 | Idle Game Chat Festive Special 2025
Here we are then, the Festive Special of Idle Game Chat! In our final show of the year, we have a jam-packed episode with a bit of a twist. Gaming’s Greatest Quiz is the rebrand of our traditional annual quiz. To complement the name change…
- Idle Impressions: Pokémon, Donuts, F1 & Death Stranding
In this episode of Idle Game Chat , we dive into our full impressions of some wildly different worlds. From the sprawling adventures of Pokémon Scarlet and the intriguing change of Pokémon Legends: Z‑A , to the quirky charm of Donut County…
- Shadows, Serpents, and Sneaking Legends | Idle Game Chat
Another packed episode of Idle Game Chat is here, and this week we’re diving headfirst into a lineup that blends myth, stealth, and full-on action. We kick things off with Ghost of Tsushima: Legends , then unravel the chilling mystery of G…
- Snakes, Ninjas, Japanese Assassin’s, a tale from the Borderlands + MORE | Idle Game Chat
Hosts: Your Essex mates at Dimp Digital Episode : We've finished 'em all! Our complete verdict on Borderlands 4, plus deep dives into Snake Eater's remake, our F1 management shame, Ninja Gaiden and Assassin's Creed Shadows! Here's the full…
- The Nintendo Switch 2 Chat | Idle Game Chat
Three months in, is the Nintendo Switch 2 living up to the hype? We're cracking open the console's biggest talking points and giving you our proper, no-nonsense verdict. THE BIG DEBATE: We're nattering about all the stuff that matters: 💷…
- Kojima Back To His Best?! | Idle Game Chat
We've gone proper massive this week! Join us for: 🔫 Battlefield 6 Beta - Does it capture that classic all-out-war chaos? 🧳 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Kojima's latest mind-bender ⏰ Schedule I - Nerds first drug dealing sim! 🕵️♀️…
- Idle Game Chat: Doom, Fish, Mouthwash & Our 2024 GOTY
We’re back with another round of Idle Game Chat, and this week things get... weird. We’ve got thoughts on all sorts — from the medieval madness of Doom: The Dark Ages to the emotional punches of Valiant Hearts: Coming Home. We also take a…
- Expedition 33 to Naughty Dog Classics: Clair Obscur, Metroid Prime Remastered & TLOU2/Uncharted 4 Deep Dive!
🎙️ Episode Summary: Join us on Idle Game Chat as we dissect four iconic titles spanning debut titles, remastered brilliance, and AAA storytelling! This week, we’re debating: 🔸 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Does this atmospheric turn base…
- Delay News! GTA VI Gone! | Idle Game Chat | May 2025
GTA VI will not be making 2025! That's the big news of the month, but we prefer to talk about games, so after Apps brushes over the industries biggest delay, we have some idle chat about lots of video games, including: - Monster Hunter Wil…
- Games are going to cost HOW MUCH?! | Idle Game Chat | April 2025
We used some AI Slop for the description, here is what it came up with: Welcome to Idle Game Chat, your monthly deep dive into the realm of video games where we blend past classics with tomorrow’s innovations. In this episode, we begin by…
- Bloober Team hit a home run with Silent Hill 2 | Idle Game Chat | March 2025
Packed show this month! Mr. Apps, Mr. Adkins, Mr. Biff and Mr. Adcock share their opinions on games both new and old. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro, FGL Update, Games of March 2025 00:12:10 Yakuza Kiwami 2 00:32:00 Shadow Warrior 00:43:32 Nin…
- We FINALLY know what the Nintendo Switch 2 is (kinda) | February 2025
Another biggie this month. Times SHOULD naturally reduce as we have got through Adkins' backlog, but as usual, take your time and digest this throughout the entire month! Here is what there is to look forward to: A discussion about the hig…
- Idle Game Chat | January 2025
Here we go then, the January 2025 edition of Idle Game Chat has arrived. Coming in at almost 7 hours, this is a big one! I encourage you all to take your time in consuming this, we won’t be back until February so there is no rush to get th…
- The 2024 Gaming Quiz
It’s that time of year again. 12 months, 36 questions, 1 winner. Who will show their knowledge is unparalleled and win the world’s best gaming quiz? Mr. Adcock, Mr. Parky & Mr. Adkins battle it out in the ultimate game of wits. Play al…
- FGL 2024 - Results Show
Another season comes to a close, new champions crowned, new records set and new rivalries will spark up. Mr. Apps, Mr. Paper & Mr. Logan take you through the highs and lows of the FGL 2024! Enjoy.
- December 2024
Here we go, Idle Game Chat evolves once again! This time it is a shift to a monthly format. Consider this a soft launch (it was put together at relatively short notice) and to give you a flavour of what is to come. We have a nice juicy epi…
- Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie In the very near future... When Polly returns home after a few years abroad, to look for her missing mother, she quickly realizes that her hometown has drastically changed. A megacorporation named MK is using i…
- Mafia Definitive Edition
Part one of the Mafia crime saga - 1930s, Lost Heaven, IL Re-made from the ground up, rise through the ranks of the Mafia during the Prohibition era of organized crime. After a run-in with the mob, cab driver Tommy Angelo is thrust into a…
- Astro Bot | Idle Game Chat
Astro's PS5 mothership has been attacked by his galactic enemies. It's up to you to find your scattered crew and save your marooned ship. So jump on your Dual Speeder and start searching. There are more than 50 planets for you to explore –…
- Persona 3 Reload - Episode Aigis -The Answer-
After unravelling the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fighting epic battles through Tartarus, and all the unforgettable events of Persona 3 Reload, the S.E.E.S. members find themselves trapped in a never-ending March 31st. Journey through the…
- Star Wars Outlaws
DISCOVER A GALAXY OF OPPORTUNITY Explore distinct locations with bustling cities and cantinas. Race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on your speeder. Each location brings new adventures, unique challenges, and enticing rewards if you’re…
- Persona 3 Reload
Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a…
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
FALL FROM GRACE The Land of Shadow. A place obscured by the Erdtree. Where the goddess Marika first set foot. A land purged in an unsung battle. Set ablaze by Messmer’s flame. It was to this land that Miquella departed. Divesting himself o…
- Thank Goodness You're Here!
After arriving early for a big meeting with the mayor of a bizarre Northern English town, a traveling salesman takes the time to explore and meet the locals, who are all very eager to give him a series of increasingly odd jobs… “Thank Good…
- Mortal Kombat 1
IT’S IN OUR BLOOD Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities! KAMEO FIGHTERS Kameos are a un…
- Diablo IV
Diablo® IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beau…
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II - Another Xbox Dud?
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the hor…
- Dave the Diver
What is Dave the Diver? A relaxing mix of deep-sea exploration during the day and restaurant management at night. Join Dave, a professional diver, as he catches unique and delicious fish during the day and serves hungry patrons at a seasid…
- Twin Mirror
A profound narrative adventure Sam Higgs was done with Basswood, West Virginia, but it seems it wasn’t done with him. When the former investigative journalist returns to his hometown to say a final farewell to his best friend, it soon beco…
- Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Enter a mythological Persia-inspired world in the grip of a corrupting curse. Boasting a striking, stylish new aesthetic, this thrilling action-adventure introduces a brand new Prince. As sword-wielding prodigy Sargon you'll combine acroba…
- DREDGE
Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat w…
- Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Enter the #1 Psychological Horror Experience! Welcome to a terrifying world of poetry and romance! Write poems for your crush and erase any mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now’s your chance to discover why DDLC is one…
- The Hex
In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video game universe, a storm is raging. The barkeep gets a patchy phone call. It's hard to tell what the caller is saying, but this much is clear: someone in The Six Pint Inn is planning…
- The Devil In Me
WELCOME TO THE DARK PICTURES A series of stand-alone branching cinematic horror games from the studio behind Until Dawn. Easy to pick-up and play in short sessions, alone or with friends. The Devil in Me is the fourth game in the series an…
- Jusant
Jusant is a brand-new action-puzzle climbing game and a meditative journey to the top of a tall tower. Challenge yourself at your own pace, explore different paths, and unravel the secrets from a bygone civilization. Experience climbing li…
- Pony Island
Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. The devil detests having his puzzles solved and poor programming exposed; you will…
- Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Dragon's Dogma is a 2012 action role-playing hack and slash video game by Capcom. First released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, an enhanced version subtitled Dark Arisen was later released for the same consoles in 2013, with ports releasi…
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and…
- Helldivers 2
Fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in this frenetic third-person co-operative team shooter. Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy. Join…
- God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla
What is God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla? After the events of Ragnarök, Kratos sees a path for himself he never thought possible. Master thyself. To uncover the mysteries within, Kratos must delve into Valhalla facing challenges of mind and b…
- Shadow of Rose - Resident Evil Village
"16 years after the events of Resident Evil Village... Rosemary Winters, Ethan's beloved daughter, has grown up and is now struggling with terrifying powers. In search of a way to break free from her curse, Rose enters the consciousness of…
- Game of the Year 2023
In this electrifying episode, we dive headfirst into the thrilling world of gaming as we unveil the Game of the Year 2023. From epic sagas to heart-pounding adventures, our panel of experts dissects the contenders, debates the merits, and…
- Metroid Prime Remastered
Metroid Prime Remastered | Idle Game Chat STEP BACK INTO THE SUIT Become the bounty hunter Samus Aran once again in Metroid Prime Remastered. The critically-acclaimed, first-person adventure has been revamped for Nintendo Switch THE CLASSI…
- Planet of Lana | Idle Game Chat
A planet that used to be a place of undisturbed balance between human, nature, and animal has now become something else entirely. The disharmony that had been in the making for hundreds of years has finally arrived in the form of a faceles…