"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is journalist, writer and ghost hunting plumber, Jesse Vitelli! The game he is talking about today is Luigi's Mansion by Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his writing here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and Commander of the underground resistance, Atma! The game she is talking about today is XCOM 2 by Firaxis Games and 2K! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and her podcast/writing here!

As part of Cyberpunk week Lore Party Podcast's Conner Howard joins Matt & Geoff in discussing the philosophy, aesthetics and trappings of cyberpunk in games. For Cyberpunk week, CPoV is raising money for Trans Lifeline You can find Conner on Twitter

Side Quests is back and so is host Ash Blodgett! She is a writer, director, podcaster, Youtuber and the new Dragonborn! The game she is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim by Bethesda! You can find this episode's host on twitter, see her work at on YouTube and check out her podcast Let's Rewatch!

Side Quests is back and so is host and series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! He is a podcaster, DJ, streamer, producer and painting diving powerhouse plumber! The game he is talking about today is Super Mario 64 by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find everything he works on here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, reviewer and newly recruited elite agent of support and motivation, Justin! The game he is talking about today is Elite Beat Agents by iNiS and Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and his podcast/reviews here!

Eric Bailey, director and developer of the indie platformer Octobug, joins Matt & Geoff to talk about the ups and downs of game development, and how we bring ourselves into the things we make. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter You can find Octobug on Itch.io

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and willing test subject, Katie Lesperance! The game she is talking about today is Portal 2 by Valve! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out her podcast here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, comedian, musician and starship captain, Brock Wilbur! The game he is talking about today is Star Trek 25th Anniversary by Interplay Entertainment! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and everything else he does here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and Keyblade Master, Sarah! The game she is talking about today is Kingdom Hearts III by Square Enix! You can find this episode's host on twitter, read her work here and check out her podcast!

Matt & Geoff are joined by Rebekah Valentine of the upcoming video game cooking podcast "The Cozywood Kitchenette" to discuss cooking in video games. What purpose does food serve, where do we find more "authentic" cooking experiences, and what are the virtual meals we wish we could savor? You can find Rebekah on twitter and Cozywood Kitchenette here

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is actuary, lovable nerd and member of the Crimson Raiders, Sam Perez! The game she is talking about today is Borderlands 2 by 2K Games and Gearbox Software! You can also find this episode's host on twitter!

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and member of the Hisomu ninja clan! The game he is talking about today is Mark of the Ninja by Klei Entertainment! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on any of his podcasts on CertainPOV.com.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is TikToker, historian, author, podcaster and vault dwelling survivor, John Lestrange! The game he is talking about today is Fallout 4 by Bethesda. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast!

The evolution of digital game distribution has lowered the bar of entry for games publishing; for both PC and console gaming . But are we buying the game, or just permission to play? What happens when a digital storefront buys the farm, rights change hands or support simply ceases? Matt & Geoff discuss games lost and what the future might look like.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is community manager, podcaster, dungeon master, and newly appointed professor of Garreg Mach Monastery, Caleb Ference! The game he is talking about today is Fire Emblem: Three Houses by Intelligent Systems, Koei Tecmo and Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch his YouTube series!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, filmmaker, podcaster, YouTuber, movie critic, and a brick building force user, Steven Angulo! The game he is talking about today is Lego Star Wars by Traveller's Tales. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is community manager, podcaster, journalist and post apocalyptic delivery man, Diogo Freire! The game he is talking about today is Death Stranding by Kojima Productions! You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out his other work here!

Fighting games have been a staple of the Arcade and Online Multiplayer landscape almost since their inception; providing tense matchups with friends and strangers alike. Matt & Geoff are joined by fellow CPoV member Hans Martin Jr, the Real Movie Critic, to discuss the joys, challenges, and evolution of the Fighting Game Genre. You can find Hans on his Twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy

Side Quests is back and so is host Adam Bankhurst! He is a podcaster, streamer, writer and was foretold to return and defeat Calamity Ganon! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and member of the Scions, Jeff Meier! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy XIV: Online by Square Enix! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or read his writing!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, singer, streamer, voice actor and slayer of colossi, Leo Wiggins! The game he is talking about today is Shadow of the Colossus by Team ICO! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcasts, or watch him stream!

Victoria Tran, Communications Director of Kitfox Games, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the company's wide genre spread, having fun while keeping people excited about upcoming titles and Matt's burning need for Boyfriend Dungeon. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, and highly skilled assassin, Samuel Tolbert! The game he is talking about today is Dishonored 2 by Arkane Studios. You can find this episode's host on twitter, read his writing or listen to his podcast!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, director, podcaster, Youtuber and apocalypse survivor, Ash Blodgett! The game she is talking about today is The Last Of Us by Naughty Dog! You can find this episode's host on twitter, see her work at on YouTube and check out her podcast Let's Rewatch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, BioWare super fan and the Herald of Andraste, Iza aka Grumpy Krogan! The game they are talking about today is Dragon Age: Inquisition by BioWare and EA! You can find this episode's host on twitter or follow them on Twitch!

We can't guarantee we'll finish a game playthrough in a short amount of time. All sorts of factors can lead to a break from a long game. And when we get back to that game after a week, a month, a year, how does the game help us ease back into the play experience? Matt & Geoff discuss.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and man on a mission, Ian R. Buck! The game he is talking about today is Gone Home by The Fullbright Company! You can find this episode's host on twitter or listen to his podcast here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, burlesque performer/producer, and overseer of virtual worlds, Viktor Devonne! The game he is talking about today is The Sims by EA. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out all his other projects here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, Youtuber and hero of the Mushroom Kingdom, Zero Score! The game he is talking about today is Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, watch his Youtube channel or watch him on Twitch!

Musician, friend of the network and all-around gaming nerd Greg Steiner join Matt & Geoff to discuss sports video games. The oldest video games were sports approximations and, as games technology has evolved, sports games are often at the forefront to create a more "real" experience. But they're also at the forefront of some questionable business practices. Where can we capture the thrill of the game, without draining developers and consumers in the process? Check out Greg's band, Love is a Fist.

Side Quests is back and for this episode we welcome back one half of the "Fun" and Games Podcast duo, actor, voice over artist, and Prince of All Cosmos, Geoff Moonen. The game he is chatting about today is Katamari Damacy by Keita Takahash and Namco! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his website!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is senior staff writer/podcaster for gamesindustry.biz, creator/host of The Cozywood Kitchenette, and good-willed traveler, Rebekah Valentine! The game she is talking about today is Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean by Monolith Soft, Tri-Crescendo and Namco! You can find this episode's host on twitter, see her work at gamesindustry.biz and check out her upcoming podcast The Cozywood Kitchenette!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is Public Relations Coordinator at Evolve PR, and Arisen, Wout aka The Hashtagonist! The game he is talking about today is Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen by Capcom! You can find this episode's host on twitter and and his work with Evolve PR here!

Photographer and friend of the network Rob Starobin join Matt & Geoff to discuss in-game photography. As the visuals of AAA games evolve we find ourselves with beautiful sights and varying methods for capturing and sharing them. How does taking photos in a physical space differ from the digital? You can view Rob's photography at: https://www.instagram.com/robstarobin/

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is Editor In Chief of Prima Games, Editorial Director for Greenlit and ReKTGlobal, a streamer, writer and the Champion of Kirkwall, Liana Ruppert! The game she is talking about today is The is Dragon Age 2 by BioWare and EA! You can find this episode's host on twitter, see her work at Prima Games and watch her on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is burlesque performer, graphic designer, streamer and member of the Blades, America Online At Aol Dot Com! The game she is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind by Bethesda! You can find this episode's host on twitter or watch her on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, writer and spirit of the forest, Adam Bankhurst! The game he is talking about today is Ori and the Blind Forest by Moon Studios and Microsoft Studios! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on Twitch!

Now that most gaming platforms are connected to the internet by default, it's easier for upcoming titles to run betas, server stress tests, and allow other forms of early access. What responsibility, if any, does the general gaming public have to developers (and each other) when the curtain is lifted before the release date? Matt & Geoff discuss.

Side Quests is back and so is host Hans Martin Jr! He is a podcaster, movie critic, and he's gonna take you for a ride! The game he is talking about today is Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes by Capcom. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, indie game enthusiast and fluent Simlish speaker, WirelessRiot! The game she is talking about today is The Sims 4 by EA! You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can see her stream on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, writer, producer and maverick hunter Scott White! The game he is talking about today is Mega Man X by Capcom. You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on Twitch!

Nowadays there's so many ways to replay old and new favorite retro video games on modern tech. However, not every remaster, port, remake or update is made equal. Matt & Geoff discuss some of the pitfalls and triumphs in how these modern revisits play out.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer and man of action, Derek Van Dyke! The game he is talking about today is Yakuza 0 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and Big Sister, Mae Catt! The game she is talking about today is BioShock 2 by 2K Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is Senior PR Specialist, video game nerd and traveler, Bryden Keks! The game he is talking about today is Journey by thatgamecompany! You can find this episode's host on twitter and and his work with Evolve PR here!

Grant Kirkhope, composer for some of Rare's most notable titles as well as recent great soundtracks like Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss his history with gaming, the evolution of video game music, and the surreal experience of artistic longevity. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is filmmaker, comic artist, one half of Team Manticore and explorer of the wasteland, Robert Silver! The game he is talking about today is the original Fallout by Interplay Entertainment! You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find his art and creations here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, comic artist, one half of Team Manticore and explorer of Wonderland, Rowyn Golde! The game she is talking about today is Alice: Madness Returns by American McGee! You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find her art and creations here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, youtuber and hero of Pop Star, Jacob McCourt! The game he is talking about today is Kirby Super Star by HAL Laboratory! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on YouTube!