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Mike looks quizzically at the camera, next to a pokemon silhouette and a big yellow question mark. the background is a badly drawn replica of the "who's that pokemon?" background.

Mike looks quizzically at the camera, next to a pokemon silhouette and a big yellow question mark. the background is a badly drawn replica of the "who's that pokemon?" background.

It's time for: HARD MODE Who's That Pokemon?

With well over 1000 Pokémon now in existence, how many do Jane and Mike know? Ellen pulled together a small selection of the non-150-original pokes in order to test their knowledge...

Will you do any better?? Join in here: youtu.be/QronVWIAUjs

1 day ago 73 5 2 0
Ellen smiles wearing a Stitch oodie, snuggling under an orange blanket, and holding a Switch 2.

A Ditto sits on top of one of the sofa's back cushions, and Pikachu is wedged between the two back cushions.

Ellen smiles wearing a Stitch oodie, snuggling under an orange blanket, and holding a Switch 2. A Ditto sits on top of one of the sofa's back cushions, and Pikachu is wedged between the two back cushions.

Ellen was zonked out on painkillers for a week, so all she could do was curl up and play Pokémon Pokopia.

Turns out, it's the *perfect* game for when you're zonked out on painkillers for a week.

New video on Oxtra here: youtu.be/-1-R9dpDA7M

1 week ago 154 8 4 2
Mike and andy smile as mario from the super mario galaxy movie bursts out between them towards the camera, slightly obscuring their faces

Mike and andy smile as mario from the super mario galaxy movie bursts out between them towards the camera, slightly obscuring their faces

Did you see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie over the weekend? Do you agree with Mike and Andy's review??

Here if you missed it last week: youtu.be/RhwTphgiAFA?...

2 weeks ago 77 5 4 1
Text reads "Highguard is dead, here's why", next to an image of Scarlet from Highguard shedding a tear in front of a gravestone with the game's name on it.

Text reads "Highguard is dead, here's why", next to an image of Scarlet from Highguard shedding a tear in front of a gravestone with the game's name on it.

Highguard? More Like Bye-guard. Another live service hero shooter has come and gone. But why did this one not survive?

Ellen tried the game out before it was shut down, to find out why... Watch here: youtu.be/wcy6QR8UQNM

1 month ago 82 13 1 2
Text reads "we react to virtual boy". Jane is laughing behind the virtual boy headset, with switch 2 controllers in her hands

Text reads "we react to virtual boy". Jane is laughing behind the virtual boy headset, with switch 2 controllers in her hands

Ellen got a Virtual Boy and now she's making everyone try it.

Will they see red only literally, or also figuratively? Will their spines recover? The only way to find out is by clicking this link: youtu.be/V3EbADEkF0I

1 month ago 116 10 7 0
The three gen 10 starters in a line. A bird grass type with angry eyebrows, a dog fire type with a happy face, and a lizard water type with half-closed eyes. They are all adorable.

The three gen 10 starters in a line. A bird grass type with angry eyebrows, a dog fire type with a happy face, and a lizard water type with half-closed eyes. They are all adorable.

Can Mike Jane and Andy correctly guess the names of the new starter Pokémon? And which of these sweet babies will they each choose?

Find out in our latest video: youtu.be/FianfTZ9Os0

1 month ago 79 10 1 1
Ellen looks with excited interest at a ranked list with various images of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider on it. Some are classic, some are from films and cartoons, and one has no skin! Yay!

Ellen looks with excited interest at a ranked list with various images of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider on it. Some are classic, some are from films and cartoons, and one has no skin! Yay!

Ellen made the team sit down for over two hours and rank every Lara Croft she could find.

Some of the designs are....interesting youtu.be/94HL9-6IT9Y

1 month ago 139 14 8 6
Text reads "Return to Silent Hill Sucks", next to an image of James  from the film, wearing a crappy fake beard.

Text reads "Return to Silent Hill Sucks", next to an image of James from the film, wearing a crappy fake beard.

We saw Return to Silent Hill. Turns out it was really really bad.

youtu.be/iOUzZDjE4ng

2 months ago 98 5 7 0
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Text reads "let's talk about outside xtra", next to a picture of Ellen smiling.

Text reads "let's talk about outside xtra", next to a picture of Ellen smiling.

Outside Xtra is changing...!

Find out how: youtu.be/WdAJkss78wQ?...

2 months ago 132 9 9 1
A Ditto transformed into a human, takes a selfie with Charmander and Bulbasaur, using the in-game camera of Pokemon Pokopia. The Ditto's mouth is curved downwards and they look quietly horrified.

A Ditto transformed into a human, takes a selfie with Charmander and Bulbasaur, using the in-game camera of Pokemon Pokopia. The Ditto's mouth is curved downwards and they look quietly horrified.

Ellen's played some Pokémon Pokopia - turns out this cute cosy game is actually super dark. Yay!!!

Find out Ellen's thoughts in our new video: Pokémon Pokopia is a Dystopian Nightmare and I Love It youtu.be/iPe2UNYEsRM

2 months ago 94 6 1 1
Ellen smiles with her hand giving a peace sign in front of Nintendo's Frankfurt office.

Ellen smiles with her hand giving a peace sign in front of Nintendo's Frankfurt office.

Ellen poses with another peace sign, next to a large model of Mario in his Elephant Form from Super Mario Bros Wonder

Ellen poses with another peace sign, next to a large model of Mario in his Elephant Form from Super Mario Bros Wonder

Ellen poses looking excitedly shocked, with her hand in front of her mouth, in front of the Nintendo Frankfurt office, with Grace from Resident Evil Requiem. Grace might be superimposed but we will never tell.

Ellen poses looking excitedly shocked, with her hand in front of her mouth, in front of the Nintendo Frankfurt office, with Grace from Resident Evil Requiem. Grace might be superimposed but we will never tell.

Ellen looks back over her shoulder towards the camera with a scared look on her face. On the TV screen in front of her, a monster from Resident Evil Requiem eats a corpse. Delightful.

Ellen looks back over her shoulder towards the camera with a scared look on her face. On the TV screen in front of her, a monster from Resident Evil Requiem eats a corpse. Delightful.

We visited Nintendo's offices to try out some Switch 2 games coming out early this year.

To find out what Ellen thought (whether you already have a Switch 2 or are thinking of getting one), check out our new video: youtu.be/U8wDyy9i0Wo

2 months ago 119 8 3 0
Text ready "7 Harrowing Game Overs", with an image of Hinako from Silent Hill f covered in the red dots, as she is killed by the game's fatal Red Spider Lilies.

Text ready "7 Harrowing Game Overs", with an image of Hinako from Silent Hill f covered in the red dots, as she is killed by the game's fatal Red Spider Lilies.

Game overs already suck, but these are extra horrible...!

Check out our latest video: 7 Harrowing Game Over Screens We'll Never Unsee youtu.be/27jCSgXfThU

2 months ago 65 9 0 0
Text reads "7 times the computer was a killstealing bastard", next to an annoyed looking Alistair from Dragon Age Origins, splattered with flecks of blood

Text reads "7 times the computer was a killstealing bastard", next to an annoyed looking Alistair from Dragon Age Origins, splattered with flecks of blood

Err, excuse us, WE were about to get the last hit on that boss!!

Here are 7 times the computer was a killstealing bastard, dammit youtu.be/Ha3LJAjsQ2E

2 months ago 66 8 0 0
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We Apply for the Fallout Reality TV Show: youtu.be/t6AKYMBzx1M

2 months ago 85 6 2 0
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We Apply for the Fallout Reality TV Show: youtu.be/t6AKYMBzx1M

2 months ago 54 3 0 0
text reads "7 Choices that actually mattered", next to a picture of Barnum from Fable 2 stroking his chin in consideration and squinting at the camera. His goggles sit on top of his head - one lens is green and the other purple, a cute touch.

text reads "7 Choices that actually mattered", next to a picture of Barnum from Fable 2 stroking his chin in consideration and squinting at the camera. His goggles sit on top of his head - one lens is green and the other purple, a cute touch.

Choose wisely...watch our new video!

7 Games Where Your Choices Actually Mattered youtu.be/wTr3G9EiBuA

3 months ago 67 8 1 0
Text reads "7 Ways you were punished for playing on easy", next to a shocked open-mouthed Sim. Behind them is a horrendously scary and rusty robot looking angrily at them, with its arms raised.

Text reads "7 Ways you were punished for playing on easy", next to a shocked open-mouthed Sim. Behind them is a horrendously scary and rusty robot looking angrily at them, with its arms raised.

NEW VIDEO! Wanna play on easy? Sure! Just don't do it on these games... youtu.be/6Jin-91JA6o

3 months ago 65 9 1 0
Ellen is looking intensely at the camera, with dramatic blue lighting and smoke (read: harmless water vapour) filling the room around her. She is holding her hands like little crabby pincers, snip snip!

Ellen is looking intensely at the camera, with dramatic blue lighting and smoke (read: harmless water vapour) filling the room around her. She is holding her hands like little crabby pincers, snip snip!

Ellen has learned some important lessons from her time whimpering and crouch-walking through horror games, and she's in a spookily-lit room to tell you all about it.

Watch here ➡️ youtu.be/fNlO1kWkhFs?...

3 months ago 163 16 4 2
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Andy, Ellen Jane and Mike all look Christmassy on Day 12 of the Xmas Tournament of Champions

Andy, Ellen Jane and Mike all look Christmassy on Day 12 of the Xmas Tournament of Champions

It's HERE! Day 12 of the Xmas Tournament of Champions! Who will be highest in a Mario Kart World Knockout Tour? Who will win the crown?? Find out on Outside Xtra! youtu.be/hMbgvoEsb4w

3 months ago 68 4 1 0
Jane and Ellen look cheery on Day 10 of the xmas challenges

Jane and Ellen look cheery on Day 10 of the xmas challenges

Wrapping up boxes of presents?? Well, in today's Xmas Tournament of Champions, Jane and Ellen attempt to open as many as possible in Ghost of Yotei! On Outside Xtra, now! youtu.be/cpm_XI4-L7k

3 months ago 72 5 1 0
Ellen and Mike look jolly on Day 8 of the Tournament of Champions

Ellen and Mike look jolly on Day 8 of the Tournament of Champions

Co-op goes competitive in today's Xmas Challenge, as Ellen and Mike face off in Split Fiction on Outside Xtra! youtu.be/tiOgBtsFg4Y

4 months ago 70 7 0 0
Andy and Ellen look concerned and competitive on Day 6 of the challenge.

Andy and Ellen look concerned and competitive on Day 6 of the challenge.

Ho ho ho! the Tournament of Champions continues with Andy & Ellen facing off in a spooky game game of Phasmophobia Jenga on Outside Xtra! youtu.be/sfmLr3aFB4U

4 months ago 61 6 0 0

Over £23k!!! Thank you so much!

4 months ago 65 1 5 0

Let’s raise money and cause chaos!

4 months ago 85 4 2 0
Text reads: 7 Times you were punished for doing nothing. Image shows Jill Valentine from Resident Evil 3 Nemesis pulling herself out of a hole.

Text reads: 7 Times you were punished for doing nothing. Image shows Jill Valentine from Resident Evil 3 Nemesis pulling herself out of a hole.

Oh no. Here are 7 Times Doing Nothing Was the Worst Option youtu.be/QVWs8sJZonI

4 months ago 60 3 0 1
7 Funny Consequences for Playing a Low Intelligence Character
7 Funny Consequences for Playing a Low Intelligence Character Worried you didn't put enough stats into intelligence? Don't worry, some options you get are hilarious. Here are some hilarious consequences of playing a low intelligence character!…

Built a low intelligence character? Don't worry, some games reward you with some hilarious results...

*burps loudly*

Watch here now! youtu.be/paBAhN9k1gA

4 months ago 76 8 1 3
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Text reads: "7 Perfect Games You Can Finish in One Night" next to an image of Indika, the nun from the video game of the same name.

Text reads: "7 Perfect Games You Can Finish in One Night" next to an image of Indika, the nun from the video game of the same name.

Don't have time to sink into a super long game? Have someone you want to introduce to video games but not scare them off with something that's 100hrs?? We've got you:

7 Best Bite-Sized Games You Can Finish in One Night youtu.be/5rfsI6S0D_o

4 months ago 85 11 1 3
Title reads: "7 Cheating Soulsborne Bosses Who Brought A Friend", with a blue eldritch-looking alien monster with glowing jellyfish-like head and blue glowing eyes. there are two smaller monsters of the same kind in the corner.

Title reads: "7 Cheating Soulsborne Bosses Who Brought A Friend", with a blue eldritch-looking alien monster with glowing jellyfish-like head and blue glowing eyes. there are two smaller monsters of the same kind in the corner.

Hey! That's cheating! In our newest video, we look at the Soulsborne bosses who could only beat you by bringing a friend (or several!).

Watch here: youtu.be/uQuZLYsw3yg

5 months ago 57 5 0 0
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new video! 7 NPCS With Unexpectedly Tragic Backstories:
youtu.be/6IpgGWf_Zno

5 months ago 62 6 0 0
A death screen says “you don’t get to die yet” as Jane laughs in the Observation Chamber, and Ellen points angrily at the camera.

A death screen says “you don’t get to die yet” as Jane laughs in the Observation Chamber, and Ellen points angrily at the camera.

Ellen points angrily at the camera.

Ellen points angrily at the camera.

Poppy Playtime turned Ellen’s Fear Academy to Ellen’s Rage Academy…!🫵 #hallowstream

5 months ago 122 9 4 1