Hot Wheels Unleashed:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1271700/HOT_WHEELS_UNLEASHED/

Developer - Milestone

https://milestone.it/

Black Mesa:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/

Developer - Crowbar Collective

https://www.crowbarcollective.com/

Developer Spotlight: Milestone

https://milestone.it/

PlayStation Physical Disc Production Ending in January 2028:

https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/

Resetting Xbox:

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/06/resetting-xbox/

Xbox Layoffs:

https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-layoffs-july-2026-id-software

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Heat Wave & World Cup

00:05:00 - Our Favourite Physical editions of games

00:15:00 - Black Mesa

00:18:06 - Hot Wheels Unleashed

00:27:40 - Introducing Games to Children

00:32:10 - Developer Spotlight - Milestone

00:41:44 - Playstation Physical Disc Production Ending in January 2028

01:32:25 - Resetting Xbox / Xbox Layoffs

01:44:50 - We pitch our dream E3 showcases

02:07:59 - Thank you to the developers

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/double-life-videogames-podcast/id1827002760

RSS Feed:

https://media.rss.com/double-life/feed.xml

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleLifeVideo

Bluesky:

https://bsky.app/profile/doublelife.video

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/doublelife_video/

Double Life is a weekly show celebrating videogames and the people who make them. Join me, Terry Jeffs and my co-host Adam Varey as we discuss the games we are playing - retro titles, indie projects, big budget releases, and everything in between. Our mission is to place a spotlight on the incredibly talented individuals behind these works of art - the unsung heroes of the industry of interactive entertainment.

Final Fantasy IV:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1173800/FINAL_FANTASY_IV/

Developer - Square Enix

https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/home

Final Fantasy XVI:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2515020/FINAL_FANTASY_XVI/

Developer - Square Enix

https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/home

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Breath-of-the-Wild-1173609.html?srsltid=AfmBOoprYC0WuwppaAI5WMa1zCKg2NzZpSXhqjBS-zeDmv2huCRQD4jg

Developer - Nintendo

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/

Developer Spotlight: Ninja Theory

https://ninjatheory.com/

Xbox Studio Closures (Eurogamer)

https://www.eurogamer.net/compulsion-double-fine-ninja-theory-xbox-studio-closures-report

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Heatwaves and Holidays

00:08:08 - Losing a Nintendo Switch

00:17:35 - Favourite Football Games

00:32:38 - Final Fantasy IV

00:38:55 - Final Fantasy XVI

00:54:53 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

01:18:50 - GTA VI Pre-Order

01:36:27 -Developer Spotlight (Ninja Theory)

01:46:00 - Xbox Studio Closures Incoming

01:57:00 - Thank you to the developers

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/double-life-videogames-podcast/id1827002760

RSS Feed:

https://media.rss.com/double-life/feed.xml

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleLifeVideo

Bluesky:

https://bsky.app/profile/doublelife.video

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/doublelife_video/

Double Life is a weekly show celebrating videogames and the people who make them. Join me, Terry Jeffs and my co-host Adam Varey as we discuss the games we are playing - retro titles, indie projects, big budget releases, and everything in between. Our mission is to place a spotlight on the incredibly talented individuals behind these works of art - the unsung heroes of the industry of interactive entertainment.

Norwich Games Festival:

https://norwichgamesfestival.co.uk/

Crapshoot:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3926630/Crapshoot/

Developer - Gnarled Hand Interactive

007 First Light:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3768760/007_First_Light/

Developer - IO Interactive

https://ioi.dk/

Chapters:

00:02:00 - Arsenal Parade

00:04:55 - 007 First Light

00:26:50 - Norwich Games Festival 2026

00:28:55 - Crapshoot

00:32:00 -Playstation State of Play (June 2026)

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/double-life-videogames-podcast/id1827002760

RSS Feed:

https://media.rss.com/double-life/feed.xml

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleLifeVideo

Bluesky:

https://bsky.app/profile/doublelife.video

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/doublelife_video/

Double Life is a weekly show celebrating videogames and the people who make them. Join me, Terry Jeffs and my co-host Adam Varey as we discuss the games we are playing - retro titles, indie projects, big budget releases, and everything in between. Our mission is to place a spotlight on the incredibly talented individuals behind these works of art - the unsung heroes of the industry of interactive entertainment.

007 First Light:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3768760/007_First_Light/

Developer - IO Interactive

https://ioi.dk/

Final Fantasy IV:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1173800/FINAL_FANTASY_IV/

Developer - Square Enix

https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_GB/home

Double Fine PsychOdyssey:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3245600/Double_Fine_PsychOdyssey/

Developer - Double Fine

https://www.doublefine.com/

Chapters:

00:00:00 - UK March Heatwave

00:03:00 - Arsenal Lift the Premier League Trophy

00:12:56 - 007 First Light

00:51:00 - Double Fine PsychOdyssey

00:59:40 -Final Fantasy IV

01:07:26 - Games news

01:21:00 - Plans to play this week

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/double-life-videogames-podcast/id1827002760

RSS Feed:

https://media.rss.com/double-life/feed.xml

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleLifeVideo

Bluesky:

https://bsky.app/profile/doublelife.video

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/doublelife_video/

Double Life is a weekly show celebrating videogames and the people who make them. Join me, Terry Jeffs and my co-host Adam Varey as we discuss the games we are playing - retro titles, indie projects, big budget releases, and everything in between. Our mission is to place a spotlight on the incredibly talented individuals behind these works of art - the unsung heroes of the industry of interactive entertainment.

Mixtape:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2582320/Mixtape/

Developer - Beethoven and Dinosaur

https://mixtape.game/

Forza Horizon 6:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2483190/Forza_Horizon_6/

Developer - Playground Games

https://playground-games.com/

Final Fantasy XVI:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2515020/FINAL_FANTASY_XVI/

Developer - Square Enix

https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/home

Chapters:

00:05:00 - Forza Horizon 6

00:25:25 - Mixtape

00:43:00 - Final Fantasy XVI

00:55:47 - Games we plan on playing this week

01:01:40 -A thank you to the developers / Outro

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/double-life-videogames-podcast/id1827002760

RSS Feed:

https://media.rss.com/double-life/feed.xml

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleLifeVideo

Bluesky:

https://bsky.app/profile/doublelife.video

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/doublelife_video/

Double Life is a weekly show celebrating videogames and the people who make them. Join me, Terry Jeffs and my co-host Adam Varey as we discuss the games we are playing - retro titles, indie projects, big budget releases, and everything in between. Our mission is to place a spotlight on the incredibly talented individuals behind these works of art - the unsung heroes of the industry of interactive entertainment.

Alan Wake:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/108710/Alan_Wake/

Developer - Remedy Entertainment

https://www.remedygames.com/

Black Mesa:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/

Developer - Crowbar Collective

https://www.crowbarcollective.com/

Horsey Game:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3602570/Horsey_Game/

Developer - Captain Games

https://captaingames.itch.io/

flOw:

https://store.playstation.com/en-sk/product/EP9000-CUSA00180_00-FLOWPLAYSTATION4/

Developer - That Game Company

https://thatgamecompany.com/

Chapters:

00:00:50 - UK Theme Parks

00:12:25 - Alan Wake Remastered

00:30:27 - Black Mesa

00:41:00 - Horsey Game

00:45:45 - flOw

00:55:00 - Upcoming game releases

00:59:43 - A thank you to the developers

01:00:28 - Outro

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/double-life-videogames-podcast/id1827002760

RSS Feed:

https://media.rss.com/double-life/feed.xml

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleLifeVideo

Bluesky:

https://bsky.app/profile/doublelife.video

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/doublelife_video/

Double Life is a weekly show celebrating videogames and the people who make them. Join me, Terry Jeffs and my co-host Adam Varey as we discuss the games we are playing - retro titles, indie projects, big budget releases, and everything in between. Our mission is to place a spotlight on the incredibly talented individuals behind these works of art - the unsung heroes of the industry of interactive entertainment.

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/12150/Max_Payne_2_The_Fall_of_Max_Payne/

Developer - Remedy Entertainment

https://www.remedygames.com/

Emily is Away:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/417860/Emily_is_Away/

Developer - Kyle Seeley

http://kyleseeley.com/

Assassins Creed: Black Flag Resynced:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3751950/Assassins_Creed_Black_Flag_Resynced/

Developer - Ubisoft (Worldwide Studios)

Developer - Kraken Express

Debug Games Festival 2026

https://www.teamdebug.com/festival

Task Time:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2182680/Task_Time/

Developer: ReadGraves

Calcium Crusader 64:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4651560/The_Calcium_Crusader_64/

Nutmeg!:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590560/NUTMEG_A_Nostalgic_Deckbuilding_Football_Manager/

Breath Bound:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3916340/Breath_Bound/

Lots of Bugs:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4305260/Lots_of_Bugs/

Checkpoint Z:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4508880/CHECKPOINT_Z/

Super 56:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1659150/SUPER_56/

Nine Rounds Rapid:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259390/NINE_ROUNDS_RAPID/

Everything is Crab:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3526710/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite/

Chapters:

00:02:44 - Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

00:20:27 - Emily is Away

00:32:40 - Assassins Creed: Black Flag Resynced Trailer

00:40:00 - Windrose

00:42:30 - Debug Games Festival 2026

00:49:07 - Task Time

00:53:20 - Calcium Crusader 64

00:54:40 - Nutmeg!

00:57:42 - Breath Bound

00:59:53 - Lots of Bugs

01:01:55 - Checkpoint Z

01:03:13 - Super 56

01:07:35 - Nine Rounds Rapid

01:10:00 - Everything is Crab

01:15:00 - A thank you to the developers

01:16:15 - Outro

Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/586200/Street_Fighter_30th_Anniversary_Collection/

Developer - Digital Eclipse

https://www.digitaleclipse.com/

Windrose:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/Windrose/

Developer - Kraken Express

Portal 2:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/620/Portal_2/

Developer - Valve

https://www.valvesoftware.com/en/

Celeste:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/Celeste/

Developer - Maddy Makes Games

https://www.mattmakesgames.com/

BAFTA Game Awards:

https://www.bafta.org/awards/games/

Chapters

00:01:13 - Twin Peaks & tv shows

00:07:45 - Adam’s TV was destroyed by a dragon

00:13:45 - Street Fighter Movie

00:15:33 - Street Fighter II

00:24:50 - Windrose

00:50:10 - Portal 2

00:54:00 - Celeste

01:07:00 - 2026 BAFTA Game Award Winners

01:17:20 - 007 First Light

01:26:10 - Debug Games Festival 2026

01:27:12 - A thank you to the developers

01:27:48 - Outro

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/double-life-videogames-podcast/id1827002760

RSS Feed:

https://media.rss.com/double-life/feed.xml

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleLifeVideo

Bluesky:

https://bsky.app/profile/doublelife.video

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/doublelife_video/

Double Life is a weekly show celebrating videogames and the people who make them. Join me, Terry Jeffs and my co-host Adam Varey as we discuss the games we are playing - retro titles, indie projects, big budget releases, and everything in between. Our mission is to place a spotlight on the incredibly talented individuals behind these works of art - the unsung heroes of the industry of interactive entertainment.