
"Fun" and Games Podcast
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Episode 180: Load-Bearing Wait
Most folks want a seamless gaming experience, without long, obvious, loading time. How do developers hide their load time, make the most of a necessary loading zone, or at least assure you that your system hasn't frozen in the process? Matt & Geoff discuss how they notice time passing in their pastime. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 340: Pokémon Sun with Jared Moss
Side Quests is back and so is host Jared Moss! He is a graphic designer, podcaster and transplant in the Alola region! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Sun by Game Freak and Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 339: A Space for The Unbound with Pat Klein
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and high school student, Pat Klein! The game he is talking about today is A Space for The Unbound by Mojiken Studio, Toge Productions and Chorus Worldwide. You can find this episode's host on twitter! You can find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 338: Shining Force with Thrak
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer and wielder of the Chaos Breaker, Thrak! The game he is talking about today is Shining Force by Climax Entertainment, Sonic! Software Planning and Sega. You can find this episode's host on twitter! You can find his streaming here and his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 179: Yars Rising
"Yars Rising" is a 2D Action Platformer developed by WayForward that's wrapped around a modern take on Atari's "Yars Revenge". Matt & Geoff are joined by James Montagna, Director of "Yars Rising", to chat about giving a forty-two year old game the full WayForward treatment. Yar's Rising is available on Steam, Epic, Switch, Playstation, and Xbox platforms. You can find this episode's guest here We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 337: Civilization IV with Daniel Sanford aka Douibyorthst
Side Quests is back and so is host Daniel Sanford aka Douibyorthst! He is a musician, video game composer, podcast producer and builder of empires! The game he is talking about today is Civilization IV by Firaxis Games and 2K! You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out his podcast here as well as his music here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 336: Return of the Obra Dinn with Joshua Rosen
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is software engineer, indie game developer and Chief Inspector, Joshua Rosen! The game he is talking about today is Return of the Obra Dinn by Lucas Pope. You can find this episode's host's work right here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 178: Embers Slowly Dying
Just because a game ends with a cliffhanger or unanswered questions, it doesn't mean a sequel is guaranteed. Matt & Geoff discuss the series that probably won't get the continuation they were hinting towards, surprise entires after a long hiatus, and trying to gauge interest in an uncertain industry. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 335: Alan Wake with Phil Morgan
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and bestselling crime fiction author, Phil Morgan! The game he is talking about today is Alan Wake by Remedy Entertainment and Microsoft Game Studios. You can find this episode's host's podcast on twitter and you can also listen to it here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 334: Final Fantasy XV with ProfNoctis
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is college professor, video essayist, streamer and the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Lucis, ProfNoctis. The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy XV by Square Enix. You can find this episode's host on twitter. Also you can find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 333: Pitfall with Giovanni Colantonio
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is editor, writer, podcaster and fortune hunter, Giovanni Colantonio! The game he is talking about today is Pitfall! by David Crane and Activision. You can find this episode's host on twitter! You can find his writing here and his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus episodes, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 177: The Advanced Way to Play
The Gameboy Advance was released in 2001; the SP in 2003. Some consider these collectively to be the greatest handheld console of all time. So many classic titles are only now starting to see release on modern consoles, but the nostalgia never wavered. Eric from The Unloackables Podcast joins Matt & Geoff in indulging themselves in remembering when Nintendo finally turned the light on for the gamer on the go. You can find this episode's guest and The Unlockables Podcast on Twitter Enjoyed this console retrospective? We're voting for the next week on the next console we cover! You can join our Patreon at the free tier or above to participate in the poll! Members of our Patreon gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 332: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993) with Chris Osborne
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and hero stranded on Koholint Island, Chris Osborne! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993) by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host's podcast on twitter and you can also listen to it here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus episodes, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 331: Final Fantasy IX with Eric Gess
Side Quests is back and so is host Eric Gess! He is a podcaster and thieving member of Tantalus! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy IX by SquareSoft! You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 330: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past with Keith Gasper
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and explorer of the Dark World, Keith Gasper! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host's podcast on twitter and you can also listen to it here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Special: PAX West 2024
Matt & Geoff are joined by Sarah Moonen and Jill Grodt to discuss the many great experiences and games from PAX West 2024. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Interview Timestamps All Systems Dance (Mighty Yell) - 1:25:20 Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut (Black Tabby Games) - 1:32:21 Love Eternal (brlka & Ysbryd) - 1:39:21 Spray Paint Simulator (North Star Video Games & Whitethorn Games) - 1:45:50 Toge Productions - 1:52:00 Pick Me Pick Me (Optillusion) - 1:58:31 Rugrats Adventures in Gameland (The MIX Games) - 2:04:38 oneway.exe (Disordered Media) - 2:10:40 The Behemoth - 2:17:26

Side Quests Episode 329: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty with Will Borger
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and member of Raynor's Raiders, Will Borger. The game he is talking about today is StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty by Blizzard Entertainment. You can find this episode's host on Twitter and you can also find his work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 328: Indigo Park: Chapter 1 with Curly Bright
Side Quests is back and so is host Curly Bright! She is a burlesque performer and animal mascot companion! The game she is talking about today is Indigo Park: Chapter 1 by UniqueGeese! You can find this episode's host on twitter and all her work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 176: Grinding to a Halt
Playing a video game means repeating actions and trying again. But sometimes, you end up doing a boring repetitive task over and over again. Whether to acquire resources, or to overcome a poorly balanced challenge, Fun can slow to a Grind. Matt & Geoff discuss their thoughts on grinding and its place in gaming's history and present. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 327: Superman (1987) with Sic Jake
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and last son of Krypton, Sic Jake! The game he is talking about today is Superman (1987) by Kotobuki Systems and Kemco. You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 326: Splatoon 3 with Sam Greszes
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is party game designer, writer and member of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, Sam Greszes. The game he is talking about today is Splatoon 3 by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on Twitter. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 325: Returnal with Matthew Krol
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is narrator, showrunner, podcaster, film critic and ASTRA Corporation pilot, Matthew Krol. The game he is talking about today is Returnal by Housemarque & Sony Interactive Entertainment. You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can listen to his podcast here and watch his YouTube channels here and here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 175: Loving the Ugly Games
We're always proud to talk about the "good" games in our history, but what about the bad ones? Are they worth remembering? Some of our favorite games are inspired by commercial failures. Matt & Geoff discuss the value of the games that have been reduced to memes and jokes by memory. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 324: SteamWorld Dig with Dave Proctor
Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Proctor! He is a game director, writer, and steam powered prospector! The game he is talking about today is SteamWorld Dig by Image & Form! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his upcoming game, All Systems Dance! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 323: Justice League Heroes with Jake Steinberg
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, narrative consultant, video essayist and superhero trying to save the world, Jake Steinberg. The game he is talking about today is Justice League Heroes by Snowblind Studios & Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. You can find this episode's host on twitter. Also you can find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 322: Little Nemo: The Dream Master with Doug Lief
Side Quests is back and so is host Doug Lief! He is a podcaster and young boy adventuring in Slumberland! The game he is talking about today is Little Nemo: The Dream Master by Capcom. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 174: Curating the "Coming Soon"
One of the best ways to find out about upcoming games is watching a showcase that compiles trailers and info for exciting new titles. Six One Indie has been championing a "Zero Barrier" approach to getting promising indie titles in front of a greater audience. Matt & Geoff are joined by Mike Towndrow and Kyle Stephenson to discuss what goes into a Six One Indie Showcase, and the importance of giving everyone a chance. You can find Six One Indie on their website, and their Twitter We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 321: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with Corey Dirrig
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, content creator, producer, writer and Orcadian warrior, Corey Dirrig. The game he is talking about today is Senua's Saga: Hellblade II by Ninja Theory and Xbox Game Studios. You can find this episode's host on twitter. Also you can find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 320: Sable with Jurge Cruz-Alvarez
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, pr marketing manager and explorer of the ruined desert planet of Midden, Jurge Cruz-Alvarez! The game he is talking about today is Sable by Shedworks and Raw Fury. You can find this episode's host on twitter. Also you can find popagena here as well as his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 319: Dragon's Dogma II with Matt aka Stormageddon
Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer and true ruler of Vermund! The game they are talking about today is Dragon's Dogma II by Capcom. You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find everything they work on here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 173: I've Said Too Much Already
Plenty of video games can be said to be best enjoyed as fresh experiences, with as little "spoiled" as possible. If so, how do you go about recommending a title if you're worried everything you say ruins a discovery? Matt & Geoff discuss tailoring how you review a game, and when spoiled details can still feel fresh. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 318: Star Ocean: The Divine Force with Taylor Hicklen
Side Quests is back and so is host Taylor Hicklen! He is a community manager, graphic designer, web designer, producer, writer, and reasonable young space merchant! The game he is talking about today is Star Ocean: The Divine Force by tri-Ace and Square Enix! You can also find Taylor's work here and here! We also have Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so you should check it out. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 317: Banjo Tooie with Jiggylookback
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, video essayists, streamer and snarky bird in a backpack, Jiggylookback! The game he is talking about today is Banjo Tooie by Rare and Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his YouTube channel here as well as his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 316: Donkey Kong 64 with Josh Covel
Side Quests is back and so is host Josh Covel! He is a podcaster, streamer and member of the Kong Family! The game he is talking about today is Donkey Kong 64 by Rare and Nintendo. You can also find this host's podcast on twitter as well as check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!
Episode 172: Sonic. Symphonic. Iconic.
A concert of video game music can remind why you love a game, or even pique new interest in different corners of a franchise. Matt, Geoff, & Sarah had the chance to enjoy the Sonic Symphony concert in NYC last month. They discuss their experience; each bringing wildly varying history with the Sonic franchise, music, and Sonic music. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 315: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth with Matt Sowinski
Side Quests is back and so is host Matt Sowinski! He is a podcaster, writer and yakuza desperately trying to do the right thing! The game he is talking about today is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out his podcast here and his writing here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 314: Shinobi (2002) with Andre from Fine Time
Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and was raised within the Oboro Clan! The game he is talking about today is Shinobi (2002) by Overworks and Sega. You can also find his podcast on Twitter and you can listen to it here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 313: Resident Evil (1996) with Frank Dolce aka Nomad
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and member of the elite task force S.T.A.R.S., Frank Dolce aka Nomad! The game he is talking about today is Resident Evil (1996) by Capcom. You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 171: Sega Sais Quoi
During the fourth Console Generation, Sega released the Genesis, the CD, the 32X and the Nomad. Ambitious gaming devices full of fun but often forgotten titles. Matt & Geoff are joined by G to the Next Level to discuss the games, fond memories, highs, lows, and wild corners of Sega's 16-bit era. Check out this episode's guest on Twitch and YouTube! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 312: Final Fantasy Renaissance with Chris Coplien
Side Quests is back and so is host Chris Coplien! He is a streamer, podcaster and Warrior of Light! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy Renaissance by Renaissance Games. Check out his podcast on Twitter and listen to the show here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 311: Metroid: Other M with Edward Varnell
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and member of the Galactic Federation 07th Platoon, Edward Varnell! The game he is talking about today is Metroid: Other M by Team Ninja and Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 310: RiffTrax: The Game with Paul Mattingly
Side Quests is back and so is host Paul Mattingly! He is a podcaster, improviser and won't stop making comments during the movie! The game he is talking about today is RiffTrax: The Game by Wide Right Interactive. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 170: When is it "Game Over"?
An ending is when we stop telling the story. If a game's main narrative continues after rolling credits the first time, then when is a game "finished"? Matt & Geoff discuss what qualifies as an ending, and what it means to reach an end with a game. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 309: FAR: Changing Tides with Andrew McMahon
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is editor, writer and young boy with a big ship, Andrew McMahon! The game he is talking about today is FAR: Changing Tides by Okomotive and Frontier Foundry! You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 308: Asura's Wrath with Will Adeshina
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and demigod, Will Adeshina! The game he is talking about today is Asura's Wrath by CyberConnect2 and Capcom! You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 307: Fall Guys with Bret Eagleston
Side Quests is back and so is host Bret Eagleston! He is a podcaster, musician and competitive little bean! The game he is talking about today is Fall Guys by Mediatonic, Devolver Digital and Epic Games. You can find this episode's host on twitter, his streams on GeeklyInc and his podcast Let's Retwatch! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Episode 169: Botany Manor
Botany Manor is a fun and relaxing First-Person Puzzle game about growing fantastic plants. Matt & Geoff are joined by Laure De Mey, Creative Director for the title, and founder of developer Balloon Studios to discuss going about making a game you want to exist and allowing a game experience the space to grow every step of the way. You can find out more about Botany Manor on Steam, Twitter, and Linktree We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 306: Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) with Matter of Michael
Side Quests is back and so is host Matter of Michael! He is a podcaster, video game collector, author and anonymous letter writer! The game he is talking about today is Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) by Popcannibal. You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 305: Chrono Cross with Aaron Klaassen
Side Quests is back and so is host Aaron Klaassen! He is a podcaster and thief of the Frozen Flame! The game he is talking about today is Chrono Cross by Squaresoft. You can also find this episode's host on Twitter as well as listen to his podcasts SuperPod Saga and Retro Rehab! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Side Quests Episode 304: Picross 3D with Dave Jackson
Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Jackson! He is a podcaster and rectangular grid of squares, which must be filled in to create a picture! The game he is talking about today is Picross 3D by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo. You can also find this episode's host on Twitter as well as listen to his podcasts A Top 3 Podcast and Tales from the Backlog! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more. Click here! You can find the show on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!