Gaming chat

Gaming chat for every kind of player

Gaming chat is where players talk about what they're playing, what they're stuck on and what they can't wait for. PC, console, mobile, retro or tabletop, every kind of gamer is welcome. You don't need to be good at anything. You just need to have an opinion on something you've played.

What you'll find in the room

Some nights the room is full of people reacting to a new release or a big announcement. Other nights it's slower: people swapping recommendations, arguing about the best game of the last decade or asking for help with a boss fight. Regulars include long-time players with decades of history and people who only picked up a controller last year.

Finding teammates

Plenty of people use the room to find others to play with. If that's you, say what you play, which platform you're on, your usual time zone and roughly how competitive you are. Something like "UK, Xbox, play most evenings, casual but like to win" saves a lot of back-and-forth. When you find someone, swap gamertags in a private chat rather than posting them in the open room.

Keeping debates friendly

• Console arguments are fine. Personal insults aren't.
• Use spoiler warnings for recent story games.
• Don't post links to cheats, hacks or anything that breaks a game's rules.
• Ask before sharing your stream or channel, and don't spam it.

Watch out for gaming scams

Gaming chat attracts some familiar scams: people offering free in-game currency, cheap accounts or item trades that need your login details. Never share your password or two-factor codes with anyone, and be wary of links you didn't ask for. Real players don't need your login to team up with you.

Beyond the games

Gaming is often just the starting point. Lots of people who meet here end up talking about everything else too, and plenty of long friendships started with a shared complaint about a difficult level. If you enjoy collaborative storytelling, try Roleplay Chat, and if you'd like to talk about game soundtracks, Music Chat will happily oblige.

Questions the room gets asked a lot

Is it OK to talk about older games? Absolutely. Retro chat is some of the most popular in the room.

Can I ask for help with a level? Yes. Say which game and where you're stuck, and someone has usually been there.

Do I need to be competitive? Not at all. Casual and cosy players are just as welcome as ranked grinders.