Unskippable Dialogue - Gaming Podcast
Episodes
058 - Slay the Princess – The Indie Horror Masterpiece You Can’t Trust
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unskippable Dialogue – the Irish gaming podcast, Pearse and Conor dive into Slay the Princess, the critically acclaimed...
057 - Sorry We're Closed - Love, Demons & Corner Shops
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue – your favourite Irish gaming podcast – Pearse and co‑host dive deep into Sorry ...
056 - Cyberpunk 2077: The Most Cyber Disaster of All Time (Until It Wasn’t)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unskippable Dialogue, your favourite Irish gaming podcast with more dry humour than a Bethesda bug log, Conor takes on Cy...
055 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Game the Internet Invented vs the One We Got
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse finally sits down with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a game that spent seven years in development, one ...
054 - The Skippies 2025: Our Extremely Serious Take on The Game Awards
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Game Awards 2025 are done, dusted, and already being argued about online, so naturally, Unskippable Dialogue decided to do our own version. W...
053 - Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion: Beta Ray Bill, Baldness & Beat-’Em-Ups!
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for another instalment of your favourite Irish gaming podcast! In this episode, Conor and the Tokken lads trade in pizza for Power Cosmic a...
052 - Dispatch – The Superhero Telltale Successor We Didn’t See Coming
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue, the Irish gaming podcast for gamers who prefer their heroics with a dash of chaos and a hint of...
051 - Donkey Kong Bananza: Bananas, Boss Fights & Big Monkey Energy
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse and Conor go full banana-mad as we review Donkey Kong Bananza, the brand-new Switch 2 adventure from Nintend...
050: Legends Z-A, Mega Starmie, and the Return of Kalos
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse dives Pokéball-first into the neon-lit alleyways of Lumiose City as we unpack the chaos and glory of Pokém...
049 - SIFU (2022) - A Lesson in Vengeance and Mastery
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue, Conor takes Pearse through Sifu. Slow Clap’s brutal, stylish martial arts brawler that turns every...
048 – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review (PS5)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dive web-first into Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on the PS5 – from symbiote suit smackdowns to soaring with the new Web Wings. We...
047 - Metro 2033 Redux Review — Life’s Better Underground (Apparently)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue, Conor takes us deep below the ruins of Moscow to review Metro 2033 Redux on PS5 — t...
046 – Nintendo Direct & Sony State of Play: Could’ve Been an Email
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our cold opens are colder than Pearse’s studio heater, but we’re back with a jam-packed episode about two streams that probably should’ve stayed...
045 - Pokémon ROM Hacks Reviewed: Rocket Red, Radical Red & Why Fans Do It Better
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Conor takes Pokémon to task and then shows it some love by exploring the fascinating world of Pokémon R...
044 - RoboCop: Rogue City PS5 Review – Unskippable AA Gem
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on our Irish gaming podcast, we deliver a RoboCop: Rogue City review on PS5, blending nostalgic ’80s action with modern polish. On our vid...
043 - House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii, 2009)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pearse dives into Sega’s grindhouse rail-shooter House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii, 2009): development by Headstrong Games, how it plays in...
042 - Baldur’s Gate 3 Review – Conor’s Chaotic Journey Through Larian’s Masterpiece
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unskippable Dialogue, Conor reviews Baldur’s Gate 3, the award-winning RPG from Larian Studiosthat has captivated ...
041 - The Witch, the Plush & the Forest: Bayonetta Origins Reviewed
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue, the Irish gaming podcast that can’t be hexed or skipped, Pearse trades stilettos for storyboo...
040 - Metaphor: ReFantazio Review – Atlus Goes Full Fantasy with This JRPG Masterpiece
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Conor dives deep into Metaphor: ReFantazio, the brand-new high-fantasy JRPG from the legendary team behin...
039 - Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – A Heroine Rises on Switch and Switch 2
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unskippable Dialogue, Ireland’s top gaming podcast (and your favourite source of unfiltered gaming chat), Pearse gives a ful...
038 - Clair Obscur: Final Frenchtasy Reviewing : Expedition 33
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unskippable Dialogue, we dive headfirst into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the stylish, surreal, turn-based RPG that’s t...
037 - Switch 2, Capcom Chaos & Kojima's Wild Ride – Summer Games Fest 2025 Recap
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Unskippable Dialogue, your favourite Irish gaming podcast duo, Pearse and Conor, unpack the biggest reveals, controversies...
Ghost Trick Play-along
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Playalong on Unskippable Dialogue — your weekly rewind into one of the most invent...
036 - Stray
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Unskippable Dialogue, hosts Pearse McCann and Conor King revisit Stray, the cyberpunk cat-simulator t...
035 - News & Updates ft. Diego
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 35 of Unskippable Dialogue, with your guest host, Diego, a Postdoctoral Researcher in Human-Computer Interaction.In today’s rundo...
034 - PS5 Revision
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 034 unveils the gaming sphere's hot topics: CD Projekt's efforts to revitalise Cyberpunk 2077, the formation of a game devs union in Poland, j...
033 - Layoffs
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we navigate a spectrum of hot gaming and broader tech industry topics. We kickstart with a look into Naughty Dog and Epic Games' work...
032 - Unskippable Updates: Tokyo Game Show Reveals & Sony's Ransomware Saga
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Unskippable Dialogue, your essential gaming podcast for the latest in the gaming world. Today, we dive deep into some of...
Episode 031 - Nintendo Direct / State of Play September 2023
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 30 - FFXVI [Part Three]
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our third playthrough episode of Final Fantasy XVI. As a warning, this episode is pretty spoiler-filled for the final acts of FFXVI!---You can follow ...
Episode 29 - FFXVI [Part Two]
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our second playthrough episode of Final Fantasy XVI. As a warning this episode is pretty spoiler-filled for the first acts of FFXVI!---You can follow...
Episode 28 - FFXVI [Part One]
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first playthrough episode of Final Fantasy XVI. Our apologies for the audio on this episode. We'll be back to in-person recordings next week....
Episode 27 - Metroid Prime Remastered & Triangle Strategy
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the upcoming episode of Unskippable Dialogue, join hosts Conor King and Pearse McCann as they dive into the world of gaming with their incisive rev...
Episode 26 - Nintendo Direct
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Welcome to the latest episode of Unskippable Dialogue, where we dive headfirst into the world of gaming! In this episode, we're unpacking all the ann...
Episode 25 - Resident Evil 4 (2023) & Final Fantasy Crisis Core Remake
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Conor and Pearse, your charismatic hosts of Unskippable Dialogue, as they delve into the captivating worlds of two epic gaming remakes on this we...
Episode 24 - Summer Games Fest & Microsoft Showcase 2023
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unskippable Dialogue, the ultimate podcast for every game enthusiast! Join us as we delve into the fascinating gaming world, unpacking the ...
Episode 23 - News of the Week
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this week's Unskippable Dialogue. This week we're chatting about some upcoming games in June 2023.Some of the anticipated releases thi...
Episode 22 - News of the Week
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Unskippable Dialogue, join Conor King and Pearse McCann, as they delve deep (but not too deep) into the gaming news of the week. The duo ...
Episode 21 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet [Part Two]
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unskippable Dialogue - Episode 21: Pokémon Violet and Scarlet - Wrapping Up, Hopes, Predictions, and DLC? (Part 2)Welcome back to Unskippable Dialogu...
Episode 20 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet [Part One]
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Unskippable Dialogue, your go-to podcast for all things gaming. In this milestone 20th episode, we're venturing into the vibrant world...
Episode 019 - Bayonetta 3 (2022) & Superhot (2016)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting about Bayonetta 3 & Superhot.----You can follow Unskippable Dialogue onDiscord - https://discord.com/invite/jcFYfYanfNFac...
Episode 018 - Nintendo Direct (September 2022)
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're reacting to all of the games announced and shown off during Nintendo Direct (13.09.2023). Games announced are below.Fire Emblem ...
Episode 017 - TMNT: Shredders Revenge & Hitman Trilogy
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting about TMNT Shredders Revenge and Hitman Trilogy! Thanks for all the support we've recently passed over 1,200 listens, we're w...
Episode 016 - Pokemon Sword & Dishonored
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're playing through Pokemon Sword on Switch and Dishonored on PS4.You can follow Unskippable Dialogue onDiscord - https://discord.com/invi...
Episode 015 - Kirby and The Forgotten Land + Counter Spy
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a brand new episode after a bit of a break. This week we're chatting about Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Counter Spy.You can follow...
Episode 014 - Unpacking & Cuphead
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for season 2 of Unskippable Dialogue and we're chatting about BAFTA's Game of the year, Unpacking and Studio MDHR's Cuphead.You can follow ...
Episode 013 - No More Heroes 3 & Coffee Talk
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're visiting Santa Destroy for the last time as we play through No More Heroes 3, and serving folk coffee and tea in Coffee Talk.---You ca...
Episode 012 - Guacamelee & Resident Evil 2 (2019)
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Conor's chatting about Guacamelee is a hybrid 2D Metroidvania style action platform and brawler and Pearse is chatting about ...
Episode 011 - Darkest Dungeon & Resident Evil 3 Remake
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're going dark and exploring the Darkest Dungeon then a trip to the collapsing ruins of Racoon City as we play through Resident Evil 3.You...
Episode 010 - Hotline Miami & Goodbye to the 3DS eShop
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're chatting about Hotline Miami, and saying goodbye to the 3DS eShop.-----You can follow Unskippable Dialogue onDiscord - https://discord.com/invit...
Episode 009 - Pokémon Legends: Arceus & Furi
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting about @Kimpetras brand new album Sl*t Pop and a bit of her back catalogue. Much like Kim's Coconuts, this pod is delicious, a...
Episode 008 - Spiderman Remastered & Guardians of the Galaxy
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are live with episode 8 of Unskippable Dialogue. Thanks to everyone that's listened to our show, so far we broke 300 listens this week, and we're v...
Episode 007 - Devil May Cry V & Super Mario World
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're as contemporary as ever as Pearse plays through DMCV special edition on PS5 and Conor dips back into Super Mario World on SNES.---You ...
Episode 006 - Banjo Kazooie and Bayonetta 1&2
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Banjo-Kazooie & Bayonetta 2In this week’s episode of Unskippable Dialogue, Conor & Pearse dive into Rare’s classic collectathon and Platin...
Episode 005 - Paper Mario and Metroid Dread
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paper Mario 64 & Metroid Dread On this week’s installment of Unskippable Dialogue, Conor & Pearse take a look at two of Nintendo’s ic...
Episode 004 - Pearse's Top 5
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat about some of Pearse's favourites. Including some gameboy classics like Mario & The Six Golden Coins, Pokemon Get 1 & 2, Pho...
Episode 003 - Conor Crashes on his top 5
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the recent Crash Bandicoot remakes, Sonic Mania, a little bit more on No More Heroes 2 & 3, and Conor lets us know about h...
Episode 002 - No More Mass Effects while Ratchetting our Clanks in Yakuza controlled areas
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Ratchett and Clank on the PS5, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, No More Heroes (2007), touch on Yakuza Like a Dragon and Judgeme...
EP 001 - The One that started it all
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our inaugural episode of Unskippable Dialogue, this is our first foray into our brand new audio adventure, gibbering on games, media, and ...