Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2... Infinity Ward's Tour De Force and one of the most iconic shooters of all-time. But it wasn't the only top-class title of 2009, and Stumpy's here to tell you all about them!
Shoot, kill, loot, repeat - the mantra of loot-shooter games everywhere. We dive into the title that kickstarted the genre and has amassed legions of fans as one of the most unique series in gaming history.
We're looking at Steamworld games - and how a Swedish indie developer went from making powerpoint, to becoming an industry leader.
We're looking at Football manager - and the unlikely road it took to become the genre we know today.
We're looking at Steamworld games - and how a Swedish indie developer went from making powerpoint, to becoming an industry leader.
Watch Top 10 new format and fulfil your compulsive need to rank everything into top 10s.
Watch Top 10 new format and fulfil your compulsive need to rank everything into top 10s.
It's Monday Mixer! And this week the team are playing a game that has been highly requested!
We love cats. We love magic. But does magic like cats, and do cats like magic? Anthony Richardson knocks on Pete Heat's door to find the answer, as the two embark on a magical adventure to make a viral TikTok video. The problem is that they only have 22 minutes to do it!
The team are back playing one of the most frustrating games ever! Ultimate Chicken Horse.
While those naughty folks at EA were figuring out how to best monetise their games, Nintendo were busy releasing not only one of the best consoles of all time, but some of the best games too. As always, Stumpy's on hand to be your trusty guide as he takes you through 2017 in this episode of The Archive.
In today's Technically Speaking we meet with Audioscenic to discover they're new beamforming technology, implemented in the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro.
In today's Technically Speaking we run the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro through an array of games and tests to determine if you need this tech.
We're looking at one of the best strategy games ever made - and why it's still worth playing 2 decades on.
We're looking at Football manager - and the unlikely road it took to become the genre we know today.
The team are back for another Monday Mixer, who will be taking on the forfeit this week?
Join Anthony Richardson as he turns up at contestants' doorsteps with only one thing on his mind: to make a viral TikTok video! See if he can unearth hidden skills and talents, or if he just gets in the way and makes a mess of things. Whoever gets the most views across the series is the winner, but beware, contestants. As soon as he knocks on your door, the clock starts ticking!
On today's episode we are joined by Anna Hollinrake. Anna is an award winning illustrator, game dev and the Creative Director of a new studio, Electric Saint.
It's time to get his hands dirty, as Willis carves out an underground empire in Steamworld Build - a charming little city builder game.
Today, Willis is diving into Cities Skylines 2, and learning just what it takes to build a functioning road network.
We're looking at Football manager - and the unlikely road it took to become the genre we know today.
We're looking at Steamworld games - and how a Swedish indie developer went from making powerpoint, to becoming an industry leader.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
The Millennium. A time for new ideas, better games... a fresh start. So what better way to learn all about it than to join Stumpy as he delves into everything from the launch of the PlayStation 2 to the birth of esports as we know it?
We're looking at one of the best strategy games ever made - and why it's still worth playing 2 decades on.
We're looking at Football manager - and the unlikely road it took to become the genre we know today.
On today's episode we are joined by Inel Tomlinson, Inel is an Actor, Comedian, Voice-Over Artist, Presenter and a Variety Streamer on Twitch.
Your daily dose of the latest and greatest gaming news - it's GINX News! Every day join the GINX crew for everything you need to know in the world of video games and esports, as well as the latest in the wider world of gaming culture.
Today, Willis is diving into Cities Skylines 2, and learning just what it takes to build a functioning road network.
In today's Technically Speaking, we take a look at the XRocker Carbon-Tek Media Unit.
In today's Technically Speaking, we review the GameSir X3 Mobile Gaming controller.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
Your daily dose of the latest and greatest gaming news - it's GINX News! Every day join the GINX crew for everything you need to know in the world of video games and esports, as well as the latest in the wider world of gaming culture.
Hope you like VR, 'cos Cole's about to talk about it for 12 minutes!
In the very first episode of The Bad Esports Caster, Anthony Richardson takes a look back at his time hosting the 2017 League of Legends Worlds. From CGI dragons to in-game traffic cones, there's no-one more qualified to cast the best MOBA game of all-time.
Today, Anthony Richardson casts 2019's Fortnite World Cup! Does it matter that he thinks FPS is for sunscreen? Probably, but that won't stop him from trying.
We're looking at one of the best strategy games ever made - and why it's still worth playing 2 decades on.
We're looking at Steamworld games - and how a Swedish indie developer went from making powerpoint, to becoming an industry leader.
On today's episode we are joined by Ben Starr. Ben is an actor who recently voiced Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
2012 will go down in gaming history for many things, but few would have predicted that one particular FPS title would go on to become one of the biggest esports in the scene. Arise, CSGO. Join Stumpy as he tells us all about it and all of the other big gaming stories of the year!
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
Vice City, Metroid Prime, Sony's Spider-Man... 2002 was a banner year for some of the best franchises in gaming, and the list doesn't end there. Stumpy Goblin is on hand once again to guide you through the year and all of its biggest and best gaming stories.
The gun toting ladies' man Duke Nukem exploded onto gamer's screens in the early 90s, and after a stint of popularity, he became the centrefold for one of the most controversial development sagas in video games history. Buckle in - it's going to be a bumpy ride.
We're looking at Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader - and how this is somehow the very first RPG in the franchise's 30-year history.
We're looking at Steamworld games - and how a Swedish indie developer went from making powerpoint, to becoming an industry leader.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Watch Top 10 new format and fulfil your compulsive need to rank everything into top 10s.
Here are 10 of the best League of Legends champions for new players to pick up - ranked in some kind of order.
Join Ash has he plays one of his favourite games Pokemon TCG.
Have you ever eaten crisps in public and wondered how to clean your fingers? Special Effects wiz Alfie Dwyer has asked the question for years, and Anthony Richardson is here to help him find the answer!
It's Monday Mixer! This week the team are taking on Fortnite's racing game Rocket Racing.
1992 was the year of the SNES, with Street Fighter II, Super Mario Kart and Zelda: A Link To The Past all changing the face of what could be done on home consoles. But a less remembered advancement was the dawn of 3D gaming, with three particular titles pushing the envelope to shape what gaming is today.
In today's Technically Speaking we test out the Roccat Vulcan II Max in all of it's vibrant RGB glory.
In today's Technically Speaking we test out the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Headset.
We're looking at Steamworld games - and how a Swedish indie developer went from making powerpoint to becoming an industry leader.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Louka, George & Rob explore, fight and survive in the new survival action-RPG, Enshrouded.
Join Anthony Richardson as he turns up at contestants' doorsteps with only one thing on his mind: to make a viral TikTok video! See if he can unearth hidden skills and talents, or if he just gets in the way and makes a mess of things. Whoever gets the most views across the series is the winner, but beware, contestants. As soon as he knocks on your door, the clock starts ticking!
On today's episode we are joined by Hollie Bennett. Hollie is Head of Influencers and Engagement at Frontier.
Today, Willis is diving into Cities Skylines 2, and learning just what it takes to build a functioning road network.
It's time to get his hands dirty, as Willis carves out an underground empire in Steamworld Build - a charming little city builder game.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
While those naughty folks at EA were figuring out how to best monetise their games, Nintendo were busy releasing not only one of the best consoles of all time, but some of the best games too. As always, Stumpy's on hand to be your trusty guide as he takes you through 2017 in this episode of The Archive.
We're looking at Football manager - and the unlikely road it took to become the genre we know today.
We're looking at Steamworld games - and how a Swedish indie developer went from making powerpoint to becoming an industry leader.
On today's episode we are joined by Kieran Franklyn, also known as Chocolate Kieran. Kieran is a Twitch Ambassador, YouTube Partner and Community Game Dev.
Your daily dose of the latest and greatest gaming news - it's GINX News! Every day join the GINX crew for everything you need to know in the world of video games and esports, as well as the latest in the wider world of gaming culture.
In a land of eternal rain and misery, Willis is very at home. He's playing Against the Storm, and trying to safeguard his villagers from a very wet and miserable existence.
In today's Technically Speaking we build and unbox Secretlabs new chair in collaboration with Diablo IV.
In today's Technically Speaking we test Roccat's new mouse, to see how versatile it really is.
Join us as we dig back into history, exploring how your favourite esports titles came to be.
We're looking at Steamworld games - and how a Swedish indie developer went from making powerpoint to becoming an industry leader.
We're looking at Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader - and how this is somehow the very first RPG in the franchise's 30-year history.
He set the meta, countered his own creation, and reinvented the game time and time again; Faker has been nothing short of a revolution in League of Legends. We take a look at just how the reign of the Unkillable Demon King began.
From early dreams of esports stardom, N0tail has persevered through thick and thin to claim his rightful place at the top. We look through the trials and tribulations undergone by the young Dane during his career.
Your daily dose of the latest and greatest gaming news - it's GINX News! Every day join the GINX crew for everything you need to know in the world of video games and esports, as well as the latest in the wider world of gaming culture.
Ditch the action, grab a shovel, and dig through Cole's favourite farm sim games.
2019's FIFA World Cup... The perfect setting for Anthony Richardson to hone his already infamous football commentating skills. Join him as he casts an epic final between MoAuba and Msdossary!
Will the worst esports caster in world history (aka Anthony Richardson) ever figure out how to say Dragonball FighterZ? There's only one way to find out! Join him as he casts 2018's EVO Fighting Championship in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
In the grim dark future of the 41st millennium, Willis is making a name for himself as a Rogue Trader.
We're looking at Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader - and how this is somehow the very first RPG in the franchise's 30-year history.
On today's episode we are joined by Perri Karyal. Perri is a Twitch Streamer who has a Master's in Psychology. She recently beat Elden Ring using her mind.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
In the very first episode of The Archive, Stumpy is going back, way back, to before he was born. The year is 1985 and video games are in trouble. The industry is crumbling and investors are fleeing, but there's still hope. Nintendo are making their way to the West and bringing a plucky Italian to help them on their way.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
2012 will go down in gaming history for many things, but few would have predicted that one particular FPS title would go on to become one of the biggest esports in the scene. Arise, CSGO. Join Stumpy as he tells us all about it and all of the other big gaming stories of the year!
As a figure mark title in gaming, Half-Life set a new benchmark in the world of FPS games. From Valve's unrelenting perfectionism to blackmail attempts from international hackers, the tale of one of gaming most adorned titles has it all.
We're looking at one of the best strategy games ever made - and why it's still worth playing 2 decades on.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Here are 10 of the best League of Legends champions for new players to pick up - ranked in some kind of order.
Watch Top 10 new format and fulfil your compulsive need to rank everything into top 10s.
It's Monday Mixer! And this week the team are playing a game that can get rather frustrating, Ultimate Chicken Horse.
This episode's for you foodies! Ant knocks on comedian Matt Highton's door to help him create the perfect Scooby Doo sandwich. The only problem is that they have a load of ingredients, and only 22 minutes to make it.
Matt and Ash are grabbing their headsets and trying out a few VR games.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2... Infinity Ward's Tour De Force and one of the most iconic shooters of all-time. But it wasn't the only top-class title of 2009, and Stumpy's here to tell you all about them!
In today's Technically Speaking we test out 2 Shure Microphones to see how good the MV7 really is compared to the industry titan SM7B.
In today's Technically Speaking we check out CRKD's Nitro Deck, an exciting portable grip controller for the Nintendo switch.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
It's Monday Mixer! This time Rob and Louka take on George in Rocket League.
Join Anthony Richardson as he turns up at contestants' doorsteps with only one thing on his mind: to make a viral TikTok video! See if he can unearth hidden skills and talents, or if he just gets in the way and makes a mess of things. Whoever gets the most views across the series is the winner, but beware, contestants. As soon as he knocks on your door, the clock starts ticking!
On today's episode we are joined by Inel Tomlinson, Inel is an Actor, Comedian, Voice-Over Artist, Presenter and a Variety Streamer on Twitch.
In today's Technically Speaking we build and stress test the Secretlabs Magnus Pro XL Sit-Stand Desk, to see what it can handle.
In today's Technically Speaking we test out the Urbanista Seoul mobile gaming earphones to see if they give a competitive edge.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
1992 was the year of the SNES, with Street Fighter II, Super Mario Kart and Zelda: A Link To The Past all changing the face of what could be done on home consoles. But a less remembered advancement was the dawn of 3D gaming, with three particular titles pushing the envelope to shape what gaming is today.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
Ginx original documentaries that explore the stories and secrets from all your favourite games.
On today's episode we are joined by Rob Pearson. Rob is the Co-founder and Director of a multi-award winning Creative Agency, We Are Reach.
Your daily dose of the latest and greatest gaming news - it's GINX News! Every day join the GINX crew for everything you need to know in the world of video games and esports, as well as the latest in the wider world of gaming culture.
It's time to get his hands dirty, as Willis carves out an underground empire in Steamworld Build - a charming little city builder game.
In today's Technically Speaking we build and stress test the Secretlabs Magnus Pro XL Sit-Stand Desk, to see what it can handle.
In today's Technically Speaking we test out the Urbanista Seoul mobile gaming earphones to see if they give a competitive edge.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
Your daily dose of the latest and greatest gaming news - it's GINX News! Every day join the GINX crew for everything you need to know in the world of video games and esports, as well as the latest in the wider world of gaming culture.
Watch Top 10 new format and fulfil your compulsive need to rank everything into top 10s.
You may already know that the RLCS Season 5 Grand Final between NRG vs Dignitas had arguably the greatest ending in esports history... so who better to cast it than The Bad Esports Caster, Anthony Richardson? He likes football. He likes cars. What could go wrong?
It's the 2018 Rainbow Six Grand Final. Evil Geniuses and Penta are about to go head-to-head for the greatest prize in the game, and fans need the best caster in the world to cast it. So why do we have Anthony Richardson in our ears? Your guess is as good as ours.
The Warhammer journey continues - this time Willis gets his hand on the full release to see just how it's improved from the Beta.
We're looking at one of the best strategy games ever made - and why it's still worth playing 2 decades on.
A look into the lives and stories of those who have or continue to be a part of the gaming and esports industry, by looking back at the games that shaped their futures.
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).
2005 was supposed to be Microsoft's year. The Xbox 360 was a brand new console that would bring gamers together and change the future of home entertainment. Why, then, did Microsoft lose ground in the console wars to Sony and Nintendo? Stumpy knows why, so take a seat as he he sifts through The Archive!
Gameplay-focused show featuring members of the NPCS. Expect laughter, fun and tears. No member of the staff was hurt in the making of this show (we swear!).