Strap in for another packed episode as Haydn, Steve and Paul dive deep into a week full of gaming, movies, TV and pure pop‑culture chaos.

This week, Haydn shares his adventures in Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown, a strategy game where you command the USS Voyager through the Delta Quadrant — complete with branching storylines, resource management, and even the possibility of mutiny if you forget the crew’s creature comforts . Paul’s been hands‑on with a Spectrum retro release, Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy XIII, Assassin’s Creed Unity (4K/60 patch), Resident Evil Requiem, and Darksiders 3, adding yet more titles to his ever‑growing gaming pile .

In Movies, TV and Streaming, the team reviews Project Hail Mary, How to Make a Killing, Hamnet, SISU: Road to Revenge, and more — including Haydn’s glowing praise for the pacing and emotional punch of Project Hail Mary .

Plus: gaming news, charts, new releases, listener questions, and the usual banter that keeps the Pop Culture Gamers community coming back every week.

Whether you’re here for retro hardware, modern RPGs, sci‑fi strategy, or the latest film and TV recommendations, this episode has something for every geek‑at‑heart.

Join us for a fast‑paced episode of the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast, packed with the latest in gaming and pop culture. We dive into Nobody Wants to Die, Taito Arcade 1 on Evercade, and Gamerscore hunts with Dino Escape and Little Cat: The Lost Key. We also break down Oblivion Remastered, Elder Scrolls Online, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Stalker 2, Atomfall, Rage, Elex 2, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage.

On the Movies, TV and Streaming, we chat about Predator: Badlands, Ballerina, the new Muppets Show, Marvel’s Wonder Man, Seat Pea, and all the drama coming in Traitors USA Season 4.

If you love gaming news, retro hits, big RPGs, survival titles, and the latest pop‑culture drops, this episode has it all.

What is the verdict on Academy, is it good, is it terrible? Would you like to be one of thirteen people left with individuality? How about living in a post neuclear wasteland or living on an alien world?Come and join Haydn (@Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) who are back together again and this time they are talking TV and movies including Star Trek Star Fleet Academy, Pluribus, Fallout, Girl Taken and Avatar: Fire and Ash. All this and of course, your listener questions.Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast. Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamerFacebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: podcast@popculturegamers.co.uk Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers

Pop Culture Gamers is back. In this first show for over six months Haydn (Herjuk) is joined by Ian from Gaming Generations and our new Co-Host Paul from the Year of Shame Podcast. We may have a new host but don't worry, due to scheduling issues, Steve (Stevoo7) wasn't able to join us for this show but he will be back soon.

In this show, we welcome Paul and find out about his gaming history. Haydn, Ian and Paul discuss games they have been playing recently and we have more detours and random discussions. Enjoy the show!

This week Haydn (@Herjuk) is joined by a special guest and there is plenty of discussion about games, pop culture, movies and of course some dad jokes! All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.Find out more on the Pop Culture Gamers Podcast available from https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and our podcast. Twitter: @PopCultureGamer at https://twitter.com/PopCultureGamerFacebook: www.facebook.com/popculturegamers Email: podcast@popculturegamers.co.uk Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popculturegamers

Houston, we have a problem with the audio this show, but with the exception of a lot of reverb on Haydn's voice we still bring you the latest news and reviews, this time covering Assassin's Creed Shadows, Severance, Captain America: Brave New World, Hans Zimmer: Diamon in the Desert and Bridget Jones: About a Boy. All this plus our usual chat, news and listener questions.

It has been a long year, but we’re back. This month Haydn) @Herjuk) and Steve (@Stevoo7) discuss Final Fantasy Rebirth, Destiny 2’s latest season and what is to come, the Martian Chronicles, a classic TV show and Alien Romulus. All this plus the usual news, charts, new releases and of course, your listener questions.

It’s the end of the year and @herjuk and @stevoo7 are joined by @Tricky_86 to look back on their best games, TV shows, movies, vinyl records and tech for 2024. Wishing all our listeners/viewers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.