The Coping Cast is here! After months of teasing and trying to get it off the ground, we’re kicking things off with an interview with the one and only Tim de Man. Tim was a joy to talk to and it was great to get his thoughts on content creation, video game music, and Nintendo’s copyright policies. You can check out Hyrule Highlands II at this link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7yxyowtrijrfQ5kvVIYKMv?si=yxXtCqK3Qhqk4xr7YZxY8g Check out Tim’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/demantim Is there anyone you’d like to hear Duncan interview? Get in touch and let us know via our social channels: www.instagram.com/Game_Coping www.facebook.com/GameCoping www.twitter.com/GameCoping [email protected] Subscribe to us on YouTube to catch an all new video essay, coming soon! www.youtube.com/GameCoping

Do your eyes deceive you? They do not – it’s PodCoping Episode 48! In this special make-up episode of PodCoping, Duncan and Olly will cover the biggest gaming news of April AND May, sharing five stories from each month to make sure you’re clued into what’s been going on in the world of gaming. We’ve got news on Nintendo’s fall from grace, we’ve got news about more potential studio acquisitions, we’ve even got news on the ENERGY CRISIS! See below for time stamps on each topic, and remember you can visit any of the links in the description to share your thoughts on this month’s stories and make your voice heard. We ask that if you enjoy this episode, please do rate the podcast here and subscribe to our YouTube channel for a chance to be featured in our Random Subscriber Shoutout! Intro = (00:00:00) Muse Coping = Our Entertainment Recommendations Of The Last Two Months (00:05:18) News Coping Intro = The Biggest News Stories Of The Last Two Months (00:21:26) Olly’s PSAs = Important Stories That Didn’t Make The Cut (00:22:26) Marvel’s Avengers Video Game No Longer Has A Roadmap = (00:28:22) PlayStation’s Gamer Dictionary Released Online = (00:35:48) British Gas Slams Consoles, Blames Them For Rising Energy Bills = (00:43:10) Half Of PlayStation Releases To End Up On PC = (00:51:37) Nintendo Contractors Reportedly Face Hostile Work Environment = (00:57:28) EA Looking to Sell or Merge With Another Company = (01:10:37) PlayStation CEO Sends Out Tone Deaf Abortion/Cat Birthday Memo = (01:25:00) Disney Speedstorm Will Be Free To Play On Current Gen Consoles = (01:30:15) PlayStation State of Play Rundown = (01:33:21) RANDOM SUBSCRIBER SHOUTOUT = ??? (01:44:55) Subscribe to the Muse Coping playlist on Spotify to keep up with our musical whims: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cAmkOH…MjRIu26I_45X0X0g Want to support us with some meagre pennies? Visit our store! shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/gamecoping Follow Duncan on Twitter... www.twitter.com/HeirOfNumenor Tell us your thoughts, correct our mistakes, and share your favourite stories for the month… www.facebook.com/GameCoping www.twitter.com/GameCoping www.instagram.com/game_coping [email protected]

The summer drought is officially over and new games are being announced and released seemingly every day – thankfully, Duncan and Olly are here once again to give you a rundown of the biggest stories in gaming this month. Give this episode a listen for news about remasters, studio acquisitions, console firmware updates, and more! And remember, find us at any of the links down below to have your say and get a special mention on the show… Intro = (00:00:00) Intro: The Sequel = (00:42:00) Muse Coping = Our Entertainment Recommendations of the Month (00:07:04) News Coping Intro = The Biggest Gaming News of the Month (00:41:25) PS5 and Xbox Firmware Updates = (00:41:45) An (Unofficial) LoTR: Conquest Remaster Is In The Works = (00:49:42) Latest Nintendo Direct Breakdown = (01:01:52) New Price Tier For Nintendo Online On The Way = (01:09:30) GTA V And GTA Online Upgrades Delayed For PS5= (01:17:17) Scalpers’ PS5 Profit Margin Is Slowly Closing = (01:21:41) Insomniac Officially Announce Two HUGE Projects = (01:29:48) Playstation Confirms Earlier Rumours, Acquires Bluepoint Games = (01:39:57) RANDOM SUBSCRIBER SHOUTOUT = ??? (01:45:18) Subscribe to the Muse Coping playlist to hear our music picks before anyone else: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cAmkOH…MjRIu26I_45X0X0g Show the Game Coping colours – visit our store! shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/gamecoping Follow Olly and Duncan on Twitter... www.twitter.com/OliverJSpencer www.twitter.com/HeirOfNumenor Get in touch, request topics, suggest music, and generally have your say... www.facebook.com/GameCoping www.twitter.com/GameCoping www.instagram.com/game_coping [email protected]

Duncan and Olly once again dive into the biggest gaming news of the month. August left us reeling with yet more news of toxic studio culture, shockingly low stats for Marvel’s Avengers, and some more unfortunate game delays so be sure to listen to find out all about it! As always, let us know what you think about this month’s stories – and the podcast itself – by messaging us at any of the links below! Intro = 00:00:13 Muse Coping = Our Entertainment Recommendations of the Month 00:06:30 News Coping Intro = The Biggest Gaming News of the Month 00:23:52 Skyrim Set to Release on ANOTHER Generation of Console = 00:24:13 Next-Gen Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher Updates Not Arriving Any Time Soon = 00:29:30 Rockstar Allegedly Working on 3 GTA Remasters = 00:43:20 Yes, Spider-Man IS Still Coming to Marvel’s Avengers = 00:51:30 Niantic Backtrack on Pokemon Go Changes After Backlash = 01:01:00 Video Game Charts Still Dominated by Old Games = 01:07:52 Halo Infinite Will be Missing Fan Favourite Modes on Release = 01:13:20 Blizzard Will No Longer Name Characters After Staff Members = 01:22:22 Horizon Forbidden West Gets New Release Date = 01:32:28 Ubisoft Investigated by Labour Organisation = 01:37:57 Activision Bans 100k Cheaters From Warzone = 01:45:24 RANDOM SUBSCRIBER SHOUTOUT = ??? 01:51:50 Check out the wonderful charity we got to fundraise for, the BDD Foundation: https://bddfoundation.org/ Subscribe to the Muse Coping playlist to listen along with us to our favourite music: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cAmkOH…MjRIu26I_45X0X0g Want to support us by picking up some Game Coping merch? Visit our store! shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/gamecoping Follow Olly and Duncan on Twitter... www.twitter.com/OliverJSpencer www.twitter.com/HeirOfNumenor Get in touch, tell us your opinions, and keep up to date on all our projects here... www.facebook.com/GameCoping www.twitter.com/GameCoping www.instagram.com/game_coping [email protected]

Another month, another round of exciting gaming news stories - good thing Duncan and Olly are here to bring you the highlights! This month we discuss PS5's record breaking sales, Ubisoft's bro culture woes, and yet another high profile game delay, so don't miss it! Give the show a listen and let us know what you think at any of the links down below. Duncan’s Favourite Colour = 00:00:00 Intro = 00:00:16 Muse Coping = Our Entertainment Recommendations of the Month 00:04:40 News Coping Intro = The Biggest Gaming News of the Month 00:18:32 Are We Getting A Switch Pro? No! = 00:19:04 Dead Space Remake Confirmed By EA = 00:34:30 Game Coping’s Monthly Stadia Check-In = 00:38:55 Assassin’s Creed Will Return… As A Live Service Game? = 00:48:30 Ubisoft’s Toxic Studio Culture = 01:01:10 Horizon: Forbidden West Delayed… Maybe = 01:15:00 PS5 Hits 10 Million Units Sold In Record Time = 01:27:14 Are These AAA Studios Working On A New FPS? = 01:29:44 RANDOM SUBSCRIBER SHOUTOUT = ??? 01:39:45 Listen to this month’s music picks on the Muse Coping Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cAmkOH…MjRIu26I_45X0X0g Want to support us? Buy some merch! shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/gamecoping Follow Olly and Duncan on Twitter... www.twitter.com/OliverJSpencer www.twitter.com/HeirOfNumenor Tell us what YOU think about these stories, and find out what other projects we’re up to... www.facebook.com/GameCoping www.twitter.com/GameCoping www.instagram.com/game_coping [email protected]

Another year, another batch of E3 news – thankfully, Duncan and Olly are here to share their thoughts about all the announcements, game trailers, and more we saw at this year’s all-digital event! Plus we’ll cover some of the OTHER big news stories from this month including Insomniac’s upcoming multiplayer game, Sony’s digital game monopoly, and more. As always, be sure to let us know what you think about this month’s stories – and the podcast itself – by messaging us at any of the links below! Intro = 00:00:37 Muse Coping = Our Entertainment Recommendations of the Month 00:04:00 News Coping Intro = The Biggest Gaming News of the Month 00:15:13 Insomniac Is Hiring For A Multiplayer Game = 00:15:41 Nintendo Wins E3?? (Our E3 Thoughts And Discussion) = 00:25:12 Sony Facing Lawsuit Over PS Store Digital Game Monopoly = 00:47:20 Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut Pricing Controversy = 00:54:26 Rockstar Killing GTA Online On Original Platforms = 01:05:05 Marvel’s Avengers Players Get Their IP Addresses Leaked = 01:10:05 God of War 2 (Ragnarok) Delayed Until 2022 = 01:17:30 Sony Acquires New 1st Party Studios = 01:24:42 Hellblade 2 Latest Updates = 01:30:40 RANDOM SUBSCRIBER SHOUTOUT = ??? 01:34:10 Subscribe to the Muse Coping playlist to hear what music we’re listening to: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cAmkOH…MjRIu26I_45X0X0g Want to share your Game Coping love with the world? Visit our store! shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/gamecoping Follow Olly and Duncan on Twitter... www.twitter.com/OliverJSpencer www.twitter.com/HeirOfNumenor Tell us what YOU think about these stories, and find out what other projects we’re up to... www.facebook.com/GameCoping www.twitter.com/GameCoping www.instagram.com/game_coping

It's time for another month of podcasting goodness with Duncan and Olly. This time around we discuss shocking console sales figures, a few important game announcements, the state of Google Stadia, and more - give it a listen and be sure to let us know your thoughts on the biggest gaming news of the month! Intro = 00:00:00 Muse Coping = Our Entertainment Recommendations of the Month 00:04:52 News Coping Intro = The Biggest Gaming News of the Month 00:21:14 Player Beats GTA V Without Dying = 00:21:34 PlayStation Enters Partnership With Discord = 00:29:23 Dying Light 2 New Details and Release Date = 00:36:52 Google Stadia “Alive and Well”... Maybe = 00:44:00 TLoU2 Gets a Next-Gen Upgrade = 00:52:30 59% of Women Hide Their Gender While Gaming Online = 00:58:10 PS5 Outsells Xbox by More Than Double in Q1 of 2021 = 01:11:48 Microsoft and Bethesda to Share the Stage at E3 2021 = 01:17:43 Xbox Has Never Turned a Profit on Console Sales = 01:25:52 Far Cry 6 Map Size Details = 01:33:15 RANDOM SUBSCRIBER SHOUTOUT = ??? 01:42:03 BONUS SEGMENT = The Great Subway Rant 01:43:50 Want to hear us talk more about our favourite games? Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/gamecoping Be sure to check out the Muse Coping playlist for our monthly music picks: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cAmkOH…MjRIu26I_45X0X0g Like the sound of some custom Game Coping merch? Visit our store! shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/gamecoping Follow Olly and Duncan on Twitter... www.twitter.com/OliverJSpencer www.twitter.com/HeirOfNumenorhttps://www.youtube.com/gamecoping

It's time for another month of gaming news with Duncan and Olly. This time around we discuss console exclusives, online gaming fees, games studio departures, and more - give it a listen and be sure to let us know your thoughts on the biggest gaming news of the month! Intro = (00:00:19) Muse Coping = Our Entertainment Recommendations For The Month (00:03:55) Olly's Quote of the Month = Practice Some Self-Compassion With Welcome to Night Vale (00:22:14) News Coping Intro = The Biggest Gaming News of the Month (00:23:30) PlayStation Store Closures = (00:24:05) Anthem Director Leaves Bioware = (00:30:17) Changes to Xbox Live Fees = (00:35:35) Nintendo Switch Pro Rumours = (00:39:18) Bethesda Games May Be Exclusives Going Forward (00:46:34) Modder Paid A Life-Changing Amount of Money by Rockstar Games = (00:55:20) Supermassive Games Backed by Existing Publisher = (01:00:30) New Sony First Party Studio Unveiled = (01:06:40) RANDOM SUBSCRIBER SHOUTOUT = ??? (01:13:46) Be sure to check out the Muse Coping playlist for our monthly music picks: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cAmkOH…MjRIu26I_45X0X0g Are you into video essays and podcasts? Check out our Youtube channel! www.youtube.com/GameCoping Fancy a Game Coping Mug? Visit our store! shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/gamecoping Follow Olly and Duncan on Twitter... www.twitter.com/OliverJSpencer www.twitter.com/HeirOfNumenor Tell us what YOU think about these stories... www.facebook.com/GameCoping www.twitter.com/GameCoping www.instagram.com/game_coping [email protected]

Join Duncan and Olly this month as they discuss the Play at Home scheme, Dying Light's development woes, Warner Brothers' dodgy game mechanic patents, and more! As usual, you can find your timestamps (as well as all the links to our social media) down below! Intro = (00:00:37) Muse Coping = Our Entertainment Recommendations For The Month (00:03:45) Olly's Quote of the Month = Some Quiet Solace in Stormy Times, Courtesy of Anne Lamott (00:21:19) News Coping =The Biggest Gaming News of the Month (00:23:15) RANDOM SUBSCRIBER SHOUTOUT = ??? (01:26:51) Listen along to our song picks with the Muse Coping Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cAmkOH…MjRIu26I_45X0X0g We have a YouTube channel chock full of insights and essays: www.youtube.com/GameCoping See everything we do from articles to videos, to these podcasts... www.gamecoping.com Support us by buying merch! shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/gamecoping Follow Olly and Duncan on Twitter... although Olly is on hiatus www.twitter.com/OliverJSpencer www.twitter.com/HeirOfNumenor Tell us what YOU think about all this news stuff... www.facebook.com/GameCoping www.twitter.com/GameCoping www.instagram.com/game_coping [email protected]

It's time for our year in review for 2020! Join us as we reminisce over this dumpster fire of a year and share with you our personal highlights, including our favourite music, TV shows, and movies and - of course - our top 10 games of 2020. Intro = (00:00:00) Our Favourite Moments = We Chat About Some of Our Favourite Memes and Personal Highlights of 2020 (00:04:45) Muse Coping = Entertainment Recommendations for the Month (00:24:00) Our Games of the Year = Our Personal Top 10 GOTY Lists for 2020 (00:47:17) Subscriber Shoutout = A Huge Thank You to ??? (02:16:50) Check out all our past music recommendations on the Muse Coping playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3cAmkOH…MjRIu26I_45X0X0g Do you like videos about games? Check out the link below! www.youtube.com/GameCoping See everything we do from articles to videos, to these podcasts... www.gamecoping.com Can we interest you in some merch? shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/gamecoping Follow Olly and Duncan on Twitter... www.twitter.com/OliverJSpencer www.twitter.com/HeirOfNumenor Send us YOUR thoughts on social media... www.facebook.com/GameCoping www.twitter.com/GameCoping www.instagram.com/game_coping [email protected]