# 498: Off The Hook

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Podcast: [The Computer Game Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-computer-game-show-1025458)
Published: 2026-04-22T04:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thecomputergameshow.podbean.com/e/498-off-the-hook/
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## Resource

James is taking a well-deserved week off, so this week we’re joined by Jon Denton! A huge GTA Online leak has boosted Take-Two stock, Stop Killing Games makes its case to the European Parliament, PS5 sales spiked ahead of the global price-rise, and we look through the BAFTA Awards 2026 results. Also: skills we want, adjectives, podcast investments, deep video game knowledge, and more! Games Discussed: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Crimson Desert, Pragmata, Marathon, Dead As Disco SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

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