"Fun" and Games Podcast

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!

Francesca Carletto-Leon, Game designer, educator, and community manager, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the development of Contigo's StarCrossed, melding narrative with gameplay, and the impact of games big and small. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here Learn more about Code Coven here

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, Tik Toker and battle royale combatant, Nate Brandt. The game they are talking about today is Fortnite by Epic Games and People Can Fly! You can find this episode's host on twitter or listen to them on The Video Game Robot Show!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, producer and adventurous investigator, Abu Zafar. The game he is talking about today is Night in the Woods by Infinite Fall! You can find this episode's host on twitter or listen to his podcasts on the Lore Party Podcast Network!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer and Kremling ass kicker, Xeno The game he is talking about today is Donkey Kong Country by RARE! You can find this episode's host on twitter or see him stream on Twitch!

Katey, one of the Community Managers at Harmonix, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the many ways the music and gaming community can intersect and a shared love of both rhythm games, and Kingdom Hearts. You can find Katey on Twitter here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, actor and Spartan, Case Aiken! The game he is talking about today is Halo: Combat Evolved by Bungie! 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 podcaster, movie critic, and defender of earth realm, Hans Martin Jr! The game he is talking about today is Mortal Kombat II by the now defunct Midway Games and created by Ed Boon & John Tobias. 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 podcaster, musician, and painting adventurer, Bret Eagleston! The game he is talking about today is The Unfinished Swan by Giant Sparrow! You can find this episode's host on twitter or his podcast Let's Retwatch!

Manny Perez, one of the fantastic Community Managers at Bethesda, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss his history with gaming, the joys and challenges of fostering communities in the industry, and the managing of memes.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, crafter and sky pirate, MJ Bradley-Lestrange. The game she is chatting about today is Sega's (more specifically Overworks') Skies of Arcadia. You can find this episode's host on twitter or all of her podcasts at CertainPOV.com.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is one half of the "Fun" and Games duo, actor, voice over artist, and luchador Geoff Moonen. The game he is chatting about today is DrinkBox Studios' Guacamelee! 2. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his website!

Welcome to the premiere and pilot episode of "Fun" and Games' new short form series Side Quests! In this new series a different host will deep dive on a game they love and why they love it on each episode. This episode's host is one half of the "Fun" and Games duo, podcaster extraordinaire, and interim director, Matt aka Stormageddon. The game he is chatting about today is Remedy Games' Control You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out the majority of his podcasts here!

So many classic games start with a "Name Entry" screen. Whether it's just the file name, the main character, the whole party or beyond; Seeing the names we choose weaved into the game is part of the fun. Matt & Geoff discuss what place custom names have in games today and some of their favorites from the past.

Matt and Geoff are both big fans of the Netflix Castlevania series. In this episode they discuss why it works as a video game adaptation, what they enjoy about it, and what they hope for its future. Spoiler warnings for the first three seasons.

In the latter half of the 20th century, no matter the medium, if you wanted to set your fiction in a distinctly "Future" time, setting it in the 21st century did the trick. But now, we're twenty years into this so-called future and we're past when a lot of our favorite games are set. Matt & Geoff see what they got right, if anything.

It's probably been at least twenty years since video games were seen only as violent and gory. But it's amazing how many different games, genres and experiences can be had and shared without any violent or aggressive action. Matt and Geoff discuss why they work and some of their favorites

James Johnston, director and designer of the upcoming "Pixel Puzzle Makeout League" (PC/Switch), joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the game, the process, being an indie developer, and his history with gaming. Find out more about PPML at picross.love

Video games can tell a wide variety of narratives and immerse us in deep experiences. Let's not ruin this with a lot of talk, all right? Matt and Geoff discuss the silent protagonist; and how they allow us to connect with a game's world without saying a word.

Not every great game is built from scratch. Mods on an existing game can create a whole new property, or even game experience. Matt & Geoff discuss some notable mods that became their own thing, and the benefits of publicly accessible game engines and dev tools.

What separates a fan creator from a professional? Probably profit. Matt and Geoff discuss some of the fan creators that have gone on to various professional careers in games.

Welcome to 2020! Well, it's been three weeks and an episode since the year started, but Matt and Geoff are here to share their gaming resolutions for the year.