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The first episode of the New VideoGamer Podcast is here featuring a brand-new team of gamers ready to make a fool of themselves. Featuring Lewis White, Amaar Chowdhury and special guest Callum Self, this pilot episode discusses review score regrets, impartiality of delicious takeaways and everything else recorded on a random Wednesday afternoon. Don't forget to go to www.videogamer.com for the latest news, reviews, interviews and more.

Rich returns to the podcast, after his paternity leave, and he's been playing Monster Hunter Rise and Crisis Core. Josh is still on his Gears of War obsession, and has been back to the M&S café. ► www.videogamer.com for all your news, reviews, videos and features on video games! Follow us on all your favourite social networks! ► Twitter➜ twitter.com/VideoGamerCom ► Facebook➜ www.facebook.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► Instagram➜ www.instagram.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► YouTube ➜ www.youtube.com/VideoGamerTV/ VideoGamer Podcast theme composed by Adam Cook Additional music provided by Andy B and Colm Ahern

Josh has gone back to Gears of War, after reading Cliff Bleszinski’s book. Matt has been playing Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and Tinykin. Meanwhile, a new Sony shooter has leaked. ► www.videogamer.com for all your news, reviews, videos and features on video games! Follow us on all your favourite social networks! ► Twitter➜ twitter.com/VideoGamerCom ► Facebook➜ www.facebook.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► Instagram➜ www.instagram.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► YouTube ➜ www.youtube.com/VideoGamerTV/ VideoGamer Podcast theme composed by Adam Cook Additional music provided by Andy B and Colm Ahern

The year is new! Josh has played Signalis, and really enjoyed it. Matt is catching up with God of War Ragnarök. Meanwhile, companies are teasing upcoming announcements ► www.videogamer.com for all your news, reviews, videos and features on video games! Follow us on all your favourite social networks! ► Twitter➜ twitter.com/VideoGamerCom ► Facebook➜ www.facebook.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► Instagram➜ www.instagram.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► YouTube ➜ www.youtube.com/VideoGamerTV/ VideoGamer Podcast theme composed by Adam Cook Additional music provided by Andy B and Colm Ahern

Josh has been playing Need for Speed Unbound. Matt has finished Pokémon Violet. Meanwhile, a new Assassin’s Creed has leaked. ► www.videogamer.com for all your news, reviews, videos and features on video games! Follow us on all your favourite social networks! ► Twitter➜ twitter.com/VideoGamerCom ► Facebook➜ www.facebook.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► Instagram➜ www.instagram.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► YouTube ➜ www.youtube.com/VideoGamerTV/ VideoGamer Podcast theme composed by Adam Cook Additional music provided by Andy B and Colm Ahern

Josh has been playing The Case of the Golden Idol and Modern Warfare II. Matt has played Evil West. Meanwhile, The Game Awards happened, and a host of announcements await dissection. ► www.videogamer.com for all your news, reviews, videos and features on video games! Follow us on all your favourite social networks! ► Twitter➜ twitter.com/VideoGamerCom ► Facebook➜ www.facebook.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► Instagram➜ www.instagram.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► YouTube ➜ www.youtube.com/VideoGamerTV/ VideoGamer Podcast theme composed by Adam Cook Additional music provided by Andy B and Colm Ahern

Josh has played The Callisto Protocol. Matt has been playing Pokémon Violet. Meanwhile, Microsoft has said that, as of next year, Xbox Series X/S games will cost $70 at retail. ► www.videogamer.com for all your news, reviews, videos and features on video games! Follow us on all your favourite social networks! ► Twitter➜ twitter.com/VideoGamerCom ► Facebook➜ www.facebook.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► Instagram➜ www.instagram.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► YouTube ➜ www.youtube.com/VideoGamerTV/ VideoGamer Podcast theme composed by Adam Cook Additional music provided by Andy B and Colm Ahern

Josh has been replaying Resident Evil 3. Rich is playing something that he can’t talk about. Meanwhile, a new Starship Troopers shooter is on the way. ► www.videogamer.com for all your news, reviews, videos and features on video games! Follow us on all your favourite social networks! ► Twitter➜ twitter.com/VideoGamerCom ► Facebook➜ www.facebook.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► Instagram➜ www.instagram.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► YouTube ➜ www.youtube.com/VideoGamerTV/ VideoGamer Podcast theme composed by Adam Cook Additional music provided by Andy B and Colm Ahern

Josh has been playing Marvel’s Midnight Suns and Thirsty Suitors. Rich has been playing Gungrave G.O.R.E. Meanwhile, a Ninja Gaiden reboot could be in the works at Team Ninja. ► www.videogamer.com for all your news, reviews, videos and features on video games! Follow us on all your favourite social networks! ► Twitter➜ twitter.com/VideoGamerCom ► Facebook➜ www.facebook.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► Instagram➜ www.instagram.com/VideoGamerCom/ ► YouTube ➜ www.youtube.com/VideoGamerTV/ VideoGamer Podcast theme composed by Adam Cook Additional music provided by Andy B and Colm Ahern