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One Life Left

Pickaxe
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo
Video Games
Steam
Xbox
Sony
Game Development
Star Wars Outlaws
GTA 6
Nintendo Switch
Game Pass
Mario Kart World
Microsoft
Metal Gear Solid
Grand Theft Auto 6
Shopify
Kickstarter
Video Game Development
Gamescom
Roblox

One Life Left is a radio show about videogames, only not really. We love games but we take them precisely as seriously as they deserve. 99% nonsense and 1% heart-stopping brilliance, they are all supposed to be fun and so are we. We have news, reviews and special guests, sure, but we also play game-related music and we have stupid game-related features like inappropriately dark-hearted poetry, gam... more

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Latest Episodes

This week we're effing bee, part of the global hype machine, remastering AND remaking and most definitely nuanced.

We discuss Selfridges London going all in on GTA6, the Steam approval problematically slow process, the White House "borrowing" Zelda ... more

This week we have holibobs reports, Zelda's midnight Argos bash, Valve admitting visibility problems on Steam, AI in game development, AAA games mistreating early access, GTA6 plans, a vanity projects update and a transparent handheld?! I just can't ... more

You know the situation: you've just shopped your friends/colleagues to your bosses and have been gifted with a glorious free hour all to yourselves but don't know how to spend it? Well, worry no more because listening to the podcast edition of the lo... more

You know the old adage: Wait ages for one Super Special Guest and then two arrive at once! Well, dear listeners, today we do indeed have TWO SSGs! We're joined in this episode by Matthew and Luke from Gilded Rune Games telling us all about life as a ... more

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Recent Guests

Dominik Diamond
Guest (commentator/appearance)
Known for GamesMaster
Episode: sniffly - #623
Charles Bott
On-air contributor
One Life Left team member
Episode: swear finger - #621
Luke Caspar Pearson
Author and co-author of Videogame Architecture and Videogame Atlas
U+P architecture studio; Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL
Episode: rare kind of hero - #620
Mike Wing
Indie game developer
Eat Pant Games / indie developer
Episode: OLL's Out... - #618
Kieron Gillen
Comics writer and commentator
Independent
Episode: OLL's Out... - #618
James Parker
Guest from Ground Shatter, developer of 2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces
Ground Shatter
Episode: Pints in High Places - #613
Jonathan Crowther
Observer crossword contributor
The Observer
Episode: It's a Dialogue - #607
Mike Diver
Author, Bon Vivur
Bon Vivur
Episode: Fake Spring - #604
Daan Last
Guest from New to Narrative, developer
New to Narrative
Episode: The Method - #603

Hosts

Steve Curran
Host of the show, long-running presence with varied affiliations across indie and radio.
Simon Byron
Co-host with a strong presence in headlines, news reading, and industry commentary.
Ste Curran
Third host, known for banter, guest coordination, and insights into indie/game culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Loosen up.

    This isn’t quite the quality of pickaxe collection. Loosen up and have a little preshow shake up. I have a lot of hope because the content and discussion is spot on. Echos too sound is a little off at time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    YellowHastur
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • A dim light

    Best radio show about video games that is very professional and even has its own discord server.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dogt9991
    Germany6 years ago
  • What’s happened to Ann?

    Love the show and I’m not a gamer but what’s happened to Ann?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bevenboy
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • 7/10

    7/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samusdown
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Been listening to this since it started and it’s the highlight of my week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tris2468
    United Kingdom7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Regular features and banter keep it engaging episode after episode.
A warm, witty UK gaming show with great guests and chemistry.
High regard for coverage of indie dev and publishing alongside industry news.
A welcoming, community-driven atmosphere that makes it easy to listen regularly.
Hosts are praised for being insightful yet entertaining, with strong show identity.

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rare kind of hero - #620
Q: What inspired your approach to analyzing video game environments for your books?
We treat games as spatial artifacts—using camera mods, taking thousands of screenshots, and then rebuilding the models to understand how space is constructed and how players experience it, often revealing connections that developers themselves might not have intended.
Pints in High Places - #613
Q: How did the shadow drop come together for 2 Fights in 2 Tight Spaces, and what were the key risks and benefits discussed?
James explained that the shadow drop was a deliberate move to leverage PC Gaming Show momentum, with early access and online multiplayer as core features, trading traditional marketing beats for real-time audience feedback and post-launch evolution.
Are They Gamers? - #592
Q: Is It true to say that once you've made a game free on Steam, you cannot then revert it to paid?
No, you can change your game from free to paid or vice versa; the process is outlined in Steam's guidelines.
Are They Gamers? - #592
Q: Is auteurship less prevalent in modern gaming?
There are more auteurs trying to get their stories out there than ever before, but their visibility within AAA gaming might be limited.
Just a Joke - #583
Q: What's your go-to move when it comes to meeting new people at a games conference?
It's really nice to tell someone their game is brilliant, which can lead to a conversation or friendship. Most people appreciate that feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions About One Life Left

What is One Life Left about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A humorous, music-tinged gaming show that blends lively banter with thoughtful takes on industry trends, ownership, and platform economics. Regular segments cover news, reviews, listener letters, and quirky features, often anchored by a warm, conversational trio of hosts who bring British wit, nostalgia, and a healthy dose of skepticism toward hype. Notable is the show's mix of long-running running gags, in-depth discussion of digital vs physical ownership, and a penchant for special guests who illuminate indie development, publishing, and game culture in fresh ways. The format feels approachable for both hardcore gamers and casual fans, with a strong sense of community fostered through letters, listener input, and sponsor reads that sit co... more

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2. Charles Bott
3. Luke Caspar Pearson
4. Mike Wing
5. Kieron Gillen
6. James Parker
7. Jonathan Crowther
8. Mike Diver

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