System Link is a weekly podcast that's a collaboration between Burly Bird Media and The Xbox Guide. Covering the latest from the games industry across all formats and featuring a gameplay stream to round off the show each week. Available live on Twitch and YouTube on Wednesdays at 9PM UK time.
System Link - ARC Raiders, Rematch, and Jump Space
24 SEPTEMBER 2025
We discuss the upcoming ARC Raiders server slam, Rematch finally launching Season 1, and share our impressions (and play) some Jump Space! STREAMED LIVE: 24/09/25
System Link - Jump Space, The Finals: Season 8, and Hollow Knight: Silksong
10 SEPTEMBER 2025
Made with Restream. Livestream on 30+ platforms at once via https://restream.io We discuss the launch of The Finals Season 8, early access details for Jump Space, and play some Helldivers 2 during the show. STREAMED LIVE: 10/09/25
System Link - 007: First Light, Helldivers 2, and Judas
03 SEPTEMBER 2025
Made with Restream. Livestream on 30+ platforms at once via https://restream.io We discuss the recent gameplay reveal for 007: First Light, confirmation of the villain mechanic in Judas, and play some Helldivers 2 during the show. STREAMED LIVE: 03/09/25
System Link - Gamescom 2025 Highlights
20 AUGUST 2025
We discuss the various announcements from Opening Night Live and the rest of Gamescom 2025, including Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Star Trek: Infection, and the Halo ODST X Helldivers 2 collaboration. STREAMED LIVE: 20/08/25
System Link - Battlefield 6, Mafia: The Old Country, and Rare's 40th Anniversary
06 AUGUST 2025
We discuss the recent gameplay reveal for Battlefield 6, share hopes and dreams for Mafia: The Old Country, and share our memories of classic Rare games. STREAMED LIVE: 06/08/25
System Link - The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered, Perfect Dark, and Ghost of Yotei
09 JULY 2025
Made with Restream. Livestream on 30+ platforms at once via https://restream.io We discuss the surprise update to The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered, the ongoing fallout from Microsoft's latest round of cuts, and our excitement for Ghost of Yotei. STREAMED LIVE: 09/07/25
System Link - Everwild, Perfect Dark, Donkey Kong Bananza, and FBC: Firebreak
02 JULY 2025
We discuss the cancellation of Everwild and Perfect Dark, confirmation of Donkey Kong Banaza's dev team, and FBC: Firebreak's reception. STREAMED LIVE: 02/07/25
System Link - Death Stranding 2, Mindseye, and Rematch
25 JUNE 2025
Made with Restream. Livestream on 30+ platforms at once via https://restream.io We discuss Death Stranding 2's positive reception, layoffs at Mindseye dev Build a Rocket Boy, and Rematch's success. STREAMED LIVE: 25/06/25
System Link - Rematch, Marathon's delay, and Donkey Kong Bananza
18 JUNE 2025
Made with Restream. Livestream on 30+ platforms at once via https://restream.io We discuss Rematch's launch and cross play delay, Marathon's indefinite rethink, and the recent Donkey Kong Bananza direct. STREAMED LIVE: 18/06/25
System Link - Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Switch 2, and PlayStation State of Play
04 JUNE 2025
We discuss the the big three as sort of E3 season is upon us. STREAMED LIVE: 04/06/25
System Link - Oblivion shadow drop, Indiana Jones PS5, and Remedy's success
30 APRIL 2025
We discuss the Oblivion shadow drop, Indiana Jones dominating sales on PS5, and Remedy's continued success. STREAMED LIVE: 30/04/25
System Link - Assassin's Creed: Shadows, PS5 Pricing, and Marathon impressions
16 APRIL 2025
We discuss Assassin's Creed: Shadows sales, the second price increase to PS5, and our thoughts on the recent Marathon gameplay reveal. STREAMED LIVE: 16/04/25
System Link - South of Midnight, Marathon, and Xbox Games Showcase 2025
09 APRIL 2025
We discuss South of Midnight and Atomfall, speculate on what's ahead for Bungie's Marathon, and lock in our hopes and dreams for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. STREAMED LIVE: 09/04/25
System Link - Switch 2 game announcements, hardware specs, and GameCube jolliness
07 APRIL 2025
We discuss all the reveals from the Switch 2 Direct, including game announcements, the hardware specs, and that GameCube jolliness. STREAMED LIVE: 02/04/25
System Link - Battlefield Next, No Rest for the Wicked, and Split Fiction
30 MARCH 2025
We discuss the next Battlefield, Moon Studios going independent, and Split Fiction's sales milestone. STREAMED LIVE: 12/03/25
System Link - Fable, Split Fiction, and Splitgate 2
09 MARCH 2025
This week, we discuss the Fable delay, Split Fiction's critical acclaim, and our hands on time with Splitgate 2. STREAMED LIVE: 05/03/25
System Link - Rainbow Six Siege X, Avowed, and the Console Market
21 FEBRUARY 2025
This week, we discuss Rainbow Six Siege X, the recent release of Avowed, and the current state of the console market. STREAMED LIVE: 19/02/25
System Link - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, South of Midnight, and State of Play
18 FEBRUARY 2025
This week, we discuss Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, the latest round of previews for South of Midnight, and this month's State of Play. STREAMED LIVE: 12/02/25
System Link - Battlefield 6, GTA VI, and Apex Legends
08 FEBRUARY 2025
This week, we discuss Battlefield 6, rumours of GTA VI's pricing, and the potential future for Apex Legends. STREAMED LIVE: 05/02/25
System Link - Switch 2, PlayStation live service, and Xbox Developer Direct
26 JANUARY 2025
This week, we discuss the recent Switch 2 reveal, the state of PlayStation's pivot away from live service, and Xbox's upcoming developer direct. STREAMED LIVE: 22/01/25
System Link - Xbox ports, Oblivion remake, and Black Ops sales
16 JANUARY 2025
This week, we discuss the various rumoured Xbox ports, the possibility of an Oblivion remake, and Black Ops 6's barnstorming sales success. STREAMED LIVE: 15/01/25
System Link - COD budgets, Xbox Prime, and Switch 2 leaks
11 JANUARY 2025
This week, we discuss various Xbox rumours around next gen, reported budgets for recent COD titles, and the state of Switch 2. STREAMED LIVE: 08/01/25
System Link - The Game Awards 2024, Xbox Exclusives, and Sales Data
31 DECEMBER 2024
This week, we discuss The Game Awards 2024, the state of Xbox exclusives, and look at some recent software sales data. STREAMED LIVE: 18/12/24
System Link - Sony's new handheld, xDefiant, and Indiana Jones
08 DECEMBER 2024
This week, we cover Sony's new handheld, xDefiant's closure, and Indiana Jones. STREAMED LIVE: 04/12/24
System Link - Flight Sim 2024, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, PS Portal, and The Game Awards 2024
03 DECEMBER 2024
This week, we discuss Flight Sim 2024 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2, PS Portal, and look ahead to the Game Awards. STREAMED LIVE: 20/11/24
System Link - Indiana Jones, South of Midnight, and PS5 Pro
16 NOVEMBER 2024
This week, we cover the recent Indiana Jones previews, South of Midnight's documentary, and our impressions of the PS5 Pro. STREAMED LIVE: 13/11/24
System Link - Switch 2, Black Ops 6, and Alan Wake 2
09 NOVEMBER 2024
This week, we discuss our hopes and dreams for Switch 2, unpack the first week of Black Ops 6, and celebrate Alan Wake 2 nearly turning a profit. STREAMED LIVE: 06/11/24
System Link - Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and Concord
02 NOVEMBER 2024
This week, we cover the critical response to Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Life is Strange: Double Exposure, as well as unpack the fallout from Concord and Firewalk's closure. Also, we play some Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Zombies! STREAMED LIVE: 30/10/24
System Link - Sea of Thieves, Prince of Persia, and Digital vs. Physical
26 OCTOBER 2024
This week, we discuss the Sea of Thieves update rollback, the uncertain future for Prince of Persia, and dig in to the digital vs. physical games data. STREAMED LIVE: 23/10/24
System Link - Black Ops 6, Splinter Cell, and FragPunk
22 OCTOBER 2024
This week, we cover the addition of Black Ops 6 to Cloud, rumours circling the Splinter Cell remake, and play some FragPunk Closed Beta. STREAMED LIVE: 16/10/24
System Link - Alien Isolation 2, Shattered Space, and Halo Next
21 OCTOBER 2024
This week, we discuss the return of Alien Isolation, the response to Shattered Space, and the future of Halo.
System Link - PS5 Pro Pre-orders, Starfield: Shattered Space, and Hi-Fi Rush 2
16 OCTOBER 2024
This week, we discuss the state of PS5 Pro pre-orders, the tepid response to Shattered Space, and the hopes of more Hi-Fi Rush in the future.
System Link - PS5 Pro, State of Play, and Battlefield
29 SEPTEMBER 2024
This week, we cover a variety of quick fire headlines, and deep dive into the PS5 Pro reveal, the recent State of Play, and the future of Battlefield. Plus we hop on for a couple rounds of Rocket League.
System Link - Black Ops 6 Beta, Concord, and Space Marine 2
04 SEPTEMBER 2024
In a bizarre week of ups and downs for videogame news, our latest episode of System Link features impressions from the Black Ops 6 Beta, Concord's strange journey, and we'll also be playing some Space Marine 2.
System Link - Concord's reception, Black Myth: Wukong breaking records, plus Star Wars: Outlaws
28 AUGUST 2024
In tonight's System Link, we discuss the mixed reception to Concord, Black Myth: Wukong's barnstorming success, Avowed being locked to 30fps on console, and the verdicts for Star Wars: Outlaws.
System Link - Gamescom 2024 special, plus Valorant on Xbox
22 AUGUST 2024
In our latest episode of System Link, we unpack all of the announcements from Gamescom 2024 that caught our attention (there's a lot!), plus dive back in for some more squad synergy in Valorant on Xbox.
System Link - Tango Gameworks, Call of Duty marketing, and Gamescom plus Valorant
14 AUGUST 2024
Our 10th episode of System Link! This week we're covering the miraculous resurrection of Tango Gameworks, dicussing speculation around potential Call of Duty marketing restrictions, and looking ahead to Gamescom. We'll also be playing some Valorant!
System Link - Apex Legends Season 22, the THQ Showcase, and Level Zero: Extraction plus Valorant
07 AUGUST 2024
Tonight on System Link we're sharing our thoughts on the many changes coming to Apex Legends Season 22, discussing highlights from the recent THQ Showcase, and giving Level Zero: Extraction a shout out. Plus, Mike and Jonathan will be playing some Valorant on Xbox.
System Link - Remembering Xbox 360, MS financials, Concord Beta, and PSVR2 plus Valorant
31 JULY 2024
System Link returns with a brand new episode! We celebrate our memories of the Xbox 360 era, discuss MS' recent financial report, go over our impressions of the Concord beta, and discuss the recent PSVR2 price cut and sales boom. Plus, Jonathan and Mike will be playing some Valorant on Xbox in the second half of the show.
System Link - Xbox & Amazon, Nintendo Direct Highlights, Beyond Good and Evil, and The Finals
05 JULY 2024
In this latest episode of System Link, we discuss the Xbox and Amazon streaming partnership, share our highlights from the recent Nintendo Direct, compare Concord and FragPunk, celebrate the joys of Beyond Good and Evil, and try to play The Finals!
System Link - Unpacking the Xbox Showcase, Still Wakes the Deep, and Rocket League
16 JUNE 2024
In this weeks episode of System Link, we deep dive into the recent Xbox Games Showcase and highlight some of our favourite reveals, as well as give a shout out to Still Wakes The Deep. There's also some jolly Rocket League to wrap things up.
System Link - Bets and Dreams for the Xbox Showcase, Destiny 2, Hypercharge: Unboxed and The Finals
09 JUNE 2024
In our latest System Link, we discuss our Bets and Dreams for the Xbox Showcase, give Destiny 2 the credit it's due for a barnstorming expansion, give a shout out to indie success Hypercharge: Unboxed, and dive into some more intense FPS action with The Finals.
System Link - xDefiant, Hellblade 2, COD on Game Pass, and Macabre plus 33 Immortals
02 JUNE 2024
In a brand new episode of System Link, we discuss our impressions of xDefiant and Hellblade 2, unpack the addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Game Pass, give a shout out to Kickstarter sensation Macabre, and play the 33 Immortals beta live on stream!
System Link - Assassin's Creed Shadows, PS5 sales, Square Enix multi-plat, and Xbox Showcase
26 MAY 2024
In our latest episode of System Link, we react to the Assassin's Creed Shadows reveal trailer, discuss the state of PS5 sales and their first party strategy, the likelihood of Square Enix pushing further into multi-platform releases, and look ahead to the Xbox Showcase.
System Link - Xbox Studio closures, Hellblade 2, Helldivers 2 on Steam, and Another Crab's Treasure
09 MAY 2024
In this week's episode of System Link, we discuss the callous nature of the Xbox studio closures, Hellblade 2's marketing strategy, the nonsense surrounding the PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 on Steam, and celebrate the joy of Another Crab's Treasure.
System Link - ID @ Xbox, Fallout, Moon Samurai, and The Finals
04 MAY 2024
Thanks for checking out the first episode of System Link, our weekly live podcast and gameplay stream featuring reactions and discussion around the latest gaming news. In this first episode, Mike (from The Xbox Guide) and I discuss the highlights from the recent ID @ Xbox showcase, big up both the Fallout TV series on Prime and Moon Samurai on Kickstarter, and play a few rounds of The Finals.