Just Good Game Show

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By: Scott Tailford

Featuring Just Good Game News, JGGS is a community-driven explosion of all things great about gaming. The overlooked gems, positive news stories you need to know, money-saving deals, upcoming bangers and best of all: As many fan-submitted talking points as possible! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HBO's Hotline Miami TV Show
Yesterday at 10:00 AM

Yes, The Last of Us 3 has been officially teased by Neil Druckmann, but *we have the Mario Galaxy movie to talk about*, thank you.

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Story Vs. Gameplay
03/28/2026

Crimson Desert's insane success despite a terribly handled intro proves we all value great gameplay no matter what (even if it IS cobbled together from every successful title of the last decade). 

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Bowser Jr. Has 10 Points Of Articulation
03/21/2026

It might be Crimson Desert week but we're talking Super Mario Galaxy movie merch, tales from dealing with Bad Management, Binary "Big Bo" Domain and MUCH more!

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Donald Glover's Woolly World
03/14/2026

Really enjoyed this week's show!! An awesome mix of community questions and recommendations, one of my all-time favourites is on sale, and... wait, Yoshi is voiced by WHO??

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The Golden Age Of Video Games
03/07/2026

A BURSTING community question section this week, alongside God of War and Fallout news, recommendations for Sheep, Dog & Wolf, and a LOT of love for Capcom and Resident Evil.

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Choosing To Be Optimistic
02/28/2026

WHAT A WEEK!!! Resident Evil 9 is almost upon us, Asha Sharma's Xbox era has begun, I've finished Cairn, and Romeo is a Dead Man continues to be 2026's coolest game. Enjoy!

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The Most Innovative Shooter I've Played In Years
02/21/2026

A sumptuous BEVY of games and stories to cover, plus all your questions and recommendations for the week! Also I hit 10k subscribers on the Youtube channel between this and last week, which feels rather insane, but endless thanks to every last one of you for joining me for over half a year now. Enjoy!

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Vice City With Grandma
02/14/2026

February continues to bring it on the game front, with everything from Cairn to Pragmata, multiple Yakuza games to Mindseye discussed on the pod, plus a Game Spotlight on Romeo is a Deadman. Enjoy!!

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Midnight Launches, Star Wars & Xalavier Nelson Jr.!
02/07/2026

A genuine honour to interview one of my favourite indie developers, Xalavier Nelson Jr., head of Strange Scaffold, creator of El Paso, Elsewhere and I Am Your Beast, alongside rounding up the week's news, overlooked gems and more!

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Physical Game Empire
01/31/2026

January is OVER!! Let's celebrate with your community questions, Star Wars Jedi 3 rumours and much more!

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Which Video Games Are Essential Culture?
01/24/2026

In a month of recovery, we have a TON to discuss and celebrate!! The stealth boss fight that is leaving a sleeping toddler's room, SINGING about Cel Damage on PS2, talking Marathon's success and a ton more, plus your questions. Thanks to everyone for listening and taking part as always!


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Recording A Podcast Vs. Toddler Chickenpox
01/20/2026

FINALLY we have episode 22!! Apologies for being so late - my schedule was thrown aside by a small, very agitated toddler, then I left the free feed version of this in drafts like a Buffoon. Also a huge thanks to everyone who sent in their questions - I love doing increasingly longer pods, and I welcome as many talking points as possible!

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The Top 5 Video Game Protagonists
01/10/2026

A mega ultra deluxe turbo edition of the JGGS to kick off the new year, and the new way I'm recording everything! SO much to talk about across the regular sections, with some really awesome questions at the beginning!

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Reviewing 2025: Switch 2 Launch, GTA 6 Trailer 2, Xbox Falls Off & More!
01/03/2026

Time for one last show before 2026 kicks in proper, featuring a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year, plus a few predictions and a rundown of my honourable mentions for 2025 too.


Hope you're all doing well, thank you so much for everything, and all the best for 2026!!

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The Just Good Game Awards 2025 Are HERE!!
12/27/2025

The best gameplay, character, soundtrack & more! Alongside the community's best games and topics are a bunch of my own custom awards for 2025. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Telekinetic Arcade Racer
12/20/2025

As yet another season bug takes hold for the second half of the show, we still have a ton of announcements to celebrate, alongside your questions! A huge thank you for supporting the JGGS for 20 episodes now, and please look forward to the Just Good Game Awards, coming in two halves across the next two weeks!

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One Sick Individual
12/13/2025

The VGAs will be out by the time you listen to this, so I couldn't resist talking about some of the leaks, as well as fighting off all manner of Nose Bung to deliver the rest of the show. We have a ton to celebrate, so please enjoy!

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The Brainslop Generation
12/06/2025

The podcasts are getting longer and the vibes are getting cosier! Sip a mulled wine and enjoy the latest JGGS, complete with Hideo Kojima's Thoughts on Life, the return of Splinter Cell, which categories the VGAs are missing, and MUCH more!

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PlayStation 2 Launch Stories
11/29/2025

Being asked about Christmas PS2 stories took me BACK. New Tomb Raider details, Cyberpunk 2 on the horizon, the best Metal Gear Solid music and much more!

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70% Of People Are Doing It Right
11/22/2025

As snow batters my window and multiple heaters are on, it's episode 16 of the Just Good Game Show!! I talk God of War sequels, single player game supremacy, Fallout: New Vegas and MUCH more!


Cheers everyone, and if you're yet to vote in the JGGAs, please do so here: https://forms.gle/6PGE5zBbak2XxrYd8

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It's Rosalina's World, We Just Live In It
11/15/2025

The nights are cutting in and the podcasts are getting longer! It's cosy season around these parts as I react to the Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, talk mental health and finding calm in the day, before recommending a handful of overlooked gems like Evil West. Also... #bigcoatmoment

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Modern Gaming Is Fantastic, Actually
11/08/2025

Another bumper week of awesome stories and leaks, ranging from Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled's sequel to Saints Row '77, to me FREAKING OUT over Def Jam: Fight For New York in the overlooked section.


Apologies for certain parts of the audio being a bit blown out - I must've knocked something during recording, then didn't realise until I came to render at the end.

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A Laid-Back Wood-Whittling Ian McKellan
11/01/2025

What does Crash Bandicoot on Netflix, a stoned Ian McKellan and marriage proposals have in common? The Just Good Game Show!


(Also apologies for Bung Voice during this - I refused to accept not being able to record for more days with this daft bonus cold I've acquired!)

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Local Man Despises PS Portal
10/25/2025

A slightly ramshackle recording on my part, with the podcast consisting of three separate recording sessions, but it's a fantastic week for both games and gaming news!

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Kaleidoscopic Llama Shooter
10/18/2025

As colder mornings settle in and PS6 release dates appear from nowhere, we celebrate everything from Suda51 to TRON, the return of Sly Cooper and how Silent Hill f is one of 2025's most visceral games.

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A Corner Of NICE In A Room On Fire
10/11/2025

In what has been the worst week for Xbox since their DRM walk-back 12 years ago, Scott answers community questions, praises the hell out of Ghost of Yotei (like three times tbh), shouts out some PHENOMENAL overlooked gems, and more!

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Drowning In Video Games
10/04/2025

A CHONKEH episode thanks to awesome community questions, some prototypical last-minute news and a Big Gush over Sonic Racing: Crossworlds!

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Recording A Podcast While Your Baby Sleeps
09/27/2025

Scott celebrates everything from Robert Pattinson in Hideo Kojima's latest game (probably), to the next Mafia game leaking WAY early. Also, keep your voice down, Little Man is sleeping...

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Arcade Racing Fans REJOICE!
09/20/2025

Scott delves into all the breaking news around Wreckreation, the overhauled Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, Wolfenstein 3 and more!

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When Everyone Had Goatees
09/13/2025

Scott reminisces on gaming's attitude era, sings about Star Wars Outlaws and tries to remain optimistic about the latest Marathon leaks.

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Is Mafia: The Old Country A Huge Disappointment?? (SPOILERS)
09/07/2025

Audio taken from the video version of this topic, available on the Scott Tailford Youtube channel.

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The Future Of Cinema Is Video Games
09/06/2025

From Call of Duty movies to celebrating Alpha Protocol(??!), episode 5 of the JGGS is here!

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THE MOST FEELGOOD GAMING NEWS OF 2025
08/30/2025

Atari with yet ANOTHER win for gaming history. Scott tackles a bunch of news items, this week's overlooked games, a Mafia: The Old Country tip and much more!

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Geoff Keighley Has Become Too Powerful
08/23/2025

Our first live podcast!! Huge thank you to everyone who took part across the first two hours of this for the community section of the show, then we have other breaking news, weekly deals and everything else!



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The Next Era Of Gaming Is Almost Here
08/16/2025

Community talking points, weekly game spotlights, overlooked gems, awesome deals and more - Just Good Game Show episode 2 is here!

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A Month Of Ninjas
08/09/2025

WE'RE FINALLY HERE!!! Episode 1 of the JGGS comprises your questions from Discord, all the topics from episode 0 like the week's overlooked games, essential deals, breaking news, plus member shout-outs and more. Exclusive RSS feeds are available on Patreon if you'd like early access (patreon.com/tailford)

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Scott Tailford's Just Good Game Show!! || Episode 0
07/26/2025

Greetings one and all!! I'm Scott Tailford, former Head of Gaming at WhatCulture, and this is my new solo venture. The JGGS will be a mix of community discussions, breaking news, the most fun rumours and leaks, gaming trivia and even a tip or trick for whatever popular game is doing the rounds that week. This is episode 0, very much a proof of concept for what's to come, so hopefully you enjoy! Head over to www.patreon.com/tailford for more!


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