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Swapping Joysticks
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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Episodes
Episodes
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Ep 85: It's an audio-only podcast this week as Ben and Ed have been to a party. Hear how we popped our D&D cherry in the filthiest way possible, plus Ben's thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West and Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster!
Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Ep 84: I can't guarantee that we're joined by the real Ed Nightingale as Twitter has ripped verification away from the poor man, but whoever he is, he has some very strong opinions on Disney Illusion Island. We also chat about Slay the Spire, Octopath Traveler 2 (again), and Breath of the Wild!
Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Ep 83: We've been to see the Mario Movie and have some strong opinions on it (and cinema in general). We also chat about the Zelda trailer, which was released a few hours ago, Resident Evil 4, and Octopath Traveler 2.
Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Ep 82: We went to WASD Live at the weekend and tried a bunch of games including System Shock, Dead Island 2, Viewfinder, and many more. Ben also took part in a not-very-PG Jackbox panel and Ed hugged a giant yellow willy. We also chat about what we've been playing this week: Octopath Traveler 2, Resident Evil 4, Zelda Breath of the Wild and FFXIV Stormblood!
Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Ep 81: We've both played the same game for once this week - Resident Evil 4 Remake! Hear what we think of the game (Ben had a less stressful time playing on easy), plus Celeste, Octopath Traveler II, Golf With Your Friends, and Breath of the Wild!
Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!
▼ My links ▼
● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus
● Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1
● Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus
● Join my Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus
▼ Ed's links ▼
● Follow Ed on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights
● Follow Ed on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Ep 80: We've been playing a bunch of games this week - Moss and Tetris Effect on PS VR2, Tchia, Octopath Traveler II, Blossom Tales, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3!
Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!
▼ My links ▼
● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus
● Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1
● Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus
● Join my Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus
▼ Ed's links ▼
● Follow Ed on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights
● Follow Ed on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Ep 79: Ben's got some good personal news and Ed's been the one playing all the games as usual. Join us as we chat about the Castlevania DLC for Dead Cells, Metroid Fusion, and MARVEL SNAP!
Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!
▼ My links ▼
● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus
● Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1
● Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus
● Join my Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus
▼ Ed's links ▼
● Follow Ed on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights
● Follow Ed on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Ep 78: We managed to get Eurovision tickets, somehow, and Ben was interviewed on national radio. Ed's also been playing Legend of Dragoon on PS5 and Ben's actually finished Destiny 2 Lightfall on Legendary difficulty!
Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!
▼ My links ▼
● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus
● Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1
● Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus
● Join my Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus
▼ Ed's links ▼
● Follow Ed on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights
● Follow Ed on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Ep 77: Ed was lucky enough to play Final Fantasy 16 recently, so we discuss his thoughts and Yoshi-P's comments on the term 'JRPG'. He's also learned a very rude Swedish word!
Meanwhile, Ben's started Destiny 2 Lightfall on Legendary difficulty and has been playing fairground games all evening. Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:17:19 - Final Fantasy 16 impressions & accessibility
00:38:20 - Destiny 2 Lightfall
00:46:54 - What you've been playing
00:56:24 - Gaming and streaming news
▼ My links ▼
● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus
● Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1
● Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus
● Join my Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus
▼ Ed's links ▼
● Follow Ed on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights
● Follow Ed on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Ep 76: We've spent the last few hours playing around with the PlayStation VR2 and have a lot to say about it. It's a remarkable upgrade compared to the original PSVR and some of the launch titles are incredibly impressive.
We chat about Horizon Call of the Mountain, Gran Turismo 7, Resident Evil Village, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge, and Kayak VR - Mirage.
Plus, all the latest gaming news & views, as well as what you've been playing!
▼ My links ▼
● Follow me on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus
● Follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1
● Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus
● Join my Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus
▼ Ed's links ▼
● Follow Ed on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights
● Follow Ed on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights