Barry Keoghan is a “big gamer” and loves Pokémon

NewsGaming News Barry Keoghan is a “big gamer” and loves Pokémon, ‘The Simpsons Hit & Run’ He’s not a fan of you working out in ‘Grand Theft Auto’ gyms though By Ali Shutler 11th March 2026 Barry Keoghan in the 'Peaky Blinders' film. CREDIT: Netflix Barry Keoghan has revealed he’s a “big gamer” and loves playing Pokémon. READ MORE: ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ review: Tommy Shelby is back in business Keoghan stars in Peaky Blinder: The Immortal Man as Tommy Shelby’s wayward son Duke. While doing press for the film, he visited Kiss FM where talk turned to video games. “I have this PSP and I have The Simpsons: Hit & Run on it,” said Keoghan. “I love Pokémon as well. I love FireRed. I’m a big gamer.” Advertisement Host Tyler West then asked “If you were immortal and dropped years into the future, what’s the one thing you hope is invented or has come out, because for me it’s Grand Theft Auto 6.” Keoghan agreed with West before asking if there was “a leak or something?” “It’s getting too real,” he continued. “You’re able to get your man to the gym in Grand Theft Auto, but people [who are doing that] aren’t going to the gym. ‘I’m going to bulk my guy up.’ Bro, you should get to the gym.” View this post on Instagram However some video game fans are questioning Keoghan’s gaming credentials because The Simpsons: Hit & Run was never officially released on the PSP, though it can be played on a hacked version of the console. “and owns The Simpsons: Hit & Run on PSP” https://t.co/fV86Oa6iER pic.twitter.com/GIJPK6X1os — neneh cherrysis evangelion (@foolyoldaccount) March 10, 2026 Recommended Last month, rumours about a remake of The Simpsons Hit & Run started circulating once more after original developers Radical Entertainment returned as New Radical Games after shutting down in 2013. The studio says it “specialises in remastering classic games” and their new website features a lot of The Simpsons Hit & Run artwork. Meanwhile Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen were made available for Nintendo Switch owners last month to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the long-running franchise. Fans are also speculating that Ruby & Sapphire will also be added to the eShop after dataminers found references to the classic games in the re-released FireRed & LeafGreen. In other news, Epic Games has announced a price hike for Fortnite in-game currency V-bucks that will help them “pay the bills” – but fans aren’t happy. Related TopicsBarry KeoghanPokémonThe Simpsons: Hit & Run You May Also Like Advertisement TRENDING Every BTS song ranked in order of greatness Mandy, Indiana’s speaker-blowing noise-punk is here to galvanise The Kooks to play The Great Escape 20th anniversary show presented by NME Christian Bale’s Frankenstein was inspired by Sid Vicious and Richey Edwards: “I’m a massive Manics fan” The biggest video game concerts you can’t miss in 2026 Advertisement More Stories Film News Barry Keoghan is a “big gamer” and loves Pokémon, ‘The Simpsons Hit & Run’ Music News Man/Woman/Chainsaw announce 2026 UK and European tour Film News Harvey Weinstein gives first interview in six years, says prison life is “hell” Music News Fashion designer wins 16-year trademark dispute with Katy Perry Gaming News ‘Fortnite’ just got more expensive and players are furious Film News Bon Jovi is getting a blockbuster biopic