"Fun" and Games Podcast

In anticipation of Sonic Frontier's release, G to the Next Level and Greg Sewart join Matt & Geoff in a Sonic the Hedgehog series retrospective.

Side Quests is back and so is host Luke Lewis! He is a podcaster, editor and a diligent unpacker and organizer! The game he is talking about today is Unpacking by Witch Beam and Humble Bundle. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is composer, and curious youth in a world of monsters, Brian Metolius! The game he is talking about today is Undertale by Toby Fox! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all that he does right here!

Sometimes a video game doesn't catch us when it's first released. Sometimes, more than a graphical upgrade, a home console or PC game is re-released on a portable console. This episode, Matt & Geoff talk about the games that caught their attention only after they had the chance to take the game anywhere, and what difference that could make.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is artist, streamer, and former Imperial knight, linkhs! The game they are talking about today is Tales of Vesperia by Namco Tales Studio and Bandai Namco. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out all their work here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is content creator, podcaster, writer, community manager, and talented Jedi Padawan, Mike Fatum! The game he is talking about today is Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy by Raven Software and LucasArts! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all that he does right here!

Now that we can all be the digital tromboners we've always dreamed of being Matt & Geoff, along with special guest Kam Konek, chat with Trombone Champ creator Dan V about rhythm games, taking silliness very seriously, and what to do when you actually go viral.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is interior designer, video game nerd, and beneficiary looking for answers, Scoop Jessica! The game she is talking about today is Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem by Silicon Knights! You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's hosts are ttrpg players, Dungeon Masters, streamers and proud members of the Horde, Katie DeMatteis and Ben MartinMooney! The game they are talking about today is World of Warcraft by Blizzard Entertainment! You can also find this episode's hosts on twitter here as well as here and find their channel here!

Side Quests is back and so is host Rorenado! He is an technical support analyst, researcher, freelance writer, video game preservation enthusiast and post-apocalyptic survivor! The game he is talking about today is Impact Winter by Mojo Bones. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and check out his blog here!

Matt and Geoff are joined by Jesse Vitelli and Lucas White from Prima Games to talk about writing strategy guides, both in print and online. What are the realities of having helpful info the day of release, and do you always have to love the game you're guiding?

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, streamer, and vanquisher of the Milbots, TroytlePower! The game he is talking about today is Metal Arms: Glitch in the System by Swingin' Ape Studios and Sierra Entertainment! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all that he does right here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, professional game master, and member of the Knights of Radiata, Kaedhen Bharathae-Lane! The game he is talking about today is Radiata Stories by tri-Ace and Square Enix! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Matt had a chance to dive into the Overwatch 2 early access PvP before it launches on Oct 4th and wanted to talk about so they brought in writer and podcaster, Kenneth Shepard to discuss first impressions, thoughts and hopes for the full release.

Matt had a very busy weekend at PAX West this year! Geoff briefly asks about his experience, the panels he saw and the games he played. The rest of this episode is all the great conversations Matt had with folks on the Convention floor. 22:02 - Limited Run 32:18 - River City Girls 2 48:19 - Finji 68:20 - Demon School 82:39 - Whitethorn Games 94:10 - Yacht Club Games 109:18 - Battery Staple 130:18 - Prime Matter 137:17 - It's a Wrap! 147:58 - Larian Studios (w/Scott White of RPG University, Josh Silverman of Massively Affected & Matthew Finnerman of SDGC) 167:42 - Sherwood Extreme

Matt & Geoff take a look at Shovel Knight Dig, developed by Nitrome and published by Yacht Club Games, released September 23, 2022 for Steam, Nintendo Switch and Apple Arcade.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, community manager, editor and Master Sword wielder, Jonah Gomez! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker by Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is community manager, graphic designer, web designer, producer, and King of Iron Fist Tournament competitor, Taylor Hicklen! The game he is talking about today is Tekken Tag Tournament 2 by Bandai Namco! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all his work here!

"Fun" & Games was at Flame Con 2022! Today's episode is the audio from the panel "Leather Daddies & Goth Girlfriends: Horror Representation Beyond Queer-Coded Villains" where Matt & Geoff join Rachel Quirky and WallE in breaking down where Queer identity sits in horror in the past, present and future.

Side Quests is back and so is host CommanderNici! She is a podcast lover, YouTuber and little kitty in a big world! The game she is talking about today is Stray by BlueTwelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check her out on YouTube!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, librarian, and gear pilot, ScoopJoey! The game he is talking about today is Xenogears by Squaresoft! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all his streams here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and suddenly self-aware AI, David Pietrangelo! The game he is talking about today is Thomas Was Alone by Mike Bithell! You can listen to his podcasts here and here as well as follow him on twitter here!

Sometimes, a video game will have minigames. This episode, Matt & Geoff discuss the compilations, disguised tech demos, sports titles and other assorted video games that are comprised almost entirely of minigames.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is nerd rapper, lockpick and Nora tribe legend, Sulfur! The game he is talking about today is Horizon Forbidden West by Guerrilla Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his music here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and private detective, Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision! The game he is talking about today is Sam and Max Hit The Road by Lucasarts! You can listen to his podcast here and follow the show's twitter here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a father, husband, middle-aged gamer and being on the hunt for the Shadowlord and Grimoire Noir, Ngachacha! The game he is talking about today is Nier Replicant Ver.1.22474487139... by Square Enix! You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!

Matt & Geoff discuss minigames. Primarily those found in larger RPGs, but no genre is immune to a short shift in gameplay or perspective for a nebulous amount of gain. When are they fun? When are they frustrating? When are they a whole game unto themselves?

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, video game collector, writer and one of the l'Cie, Matter of Michael! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy XIII-2 by Square Enix! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his podcat here and his book here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and unbeatable lawyer, Alessandro Crolla! The game he is talking about today is Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations by Capcom! You can listen to his podcast here and follow the show's twitter here!

Side Quests is back and so is host Katie Lesperance! She is a podcaster and wandering shinobi! The game she is talking about today is Sekiro : Shadows Die Twice by FromSoftware and Activision! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out her podcasts Cutscenes and Left Behind Game Club!

Matt & Geoff take a look at the mainline Legend of Zelda series. They discuss their favorite titles, some of the odd and interesting forms the games have taken, and their hopes for future releases.

Side Quests is back and so is host Carriage Return. They are a podcaster, burlesque performer, Twitch streamer, and Captain of the Red Wings! The game they are talking about today is Final Fantasy IV by Square! You can find this episode's host on twitter, watch them on Twitch or listen to them here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, musician, writer and YoRHa combat android, Mayor Howard Vander! The game he is talking about today is NieR:Automata by PlatinumGames and Square Enix! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and you can find all his work here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and mortal enemy of the Reapers, Dylan from the Offshore Gamescast! The game he is talking about today is Mass Effect 3 by BioWare and EA! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and you can listen to his podcast here!

Despite how recognizable the character is, Godzilla hasn't had many successful video game adaptations. Derek & Charlotte from the Castle Bravo Podcast join Matt & Geoff to discuss why that may be, their favorite Godzilla games, and where they'd like to see the great Kaiju go in the future. You can find this episodes guests on Twitter HERE and HERE

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and shadowrunner, Dave Jackson! The game he is talking about today is Shadowrun: Dragonfall by Harebrained Schemes! 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!

Side Quests is back and so is host Conner Howard. He is a podcaster, producer, voice actor, narrator, streamer and young photojournalist! The game he is talking about today is Beyond Good & Evil by Ubisoft! You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out all of his work here!

Side Quests is back and so is host Derek Van Dyke. He is a streamer, podcaster and giant robot pilot! The game he is talking about today is Dynasty Warriors: Gundam by Omega Force and Bandai Namco! You can find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his podcasts, Castle Bravo and SDGC!

Matt & Geoff are joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, Author and Research Director at Take This to discuss the anxieties that can be found when starting and exploring Open World and Sandbox games. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter and her Website.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, creator and fighting tournament competitor, John Warren! The game he is talking about today is Virtua Fighter 2 by Sega! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his work here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and coffee shop barista in a fantasy world, Keith Lehtinen! The game he is talking about today is Coffee Talk by Toge Productions! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as listen to his podcasts We Have Issues and Jukebox Vertigo!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, videographer, producer, editor, and superhero in over his head, Colin Parker! The game he is talking about today is Marvel's Spider-Man by Insomniac Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and you can check out all his work here!

Marketing Director of Big Blue Bubble, Michael Hammond, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss their upcoming "Rock'n Roguelite Deckbuilder" Power Chord, and the joy of discovery in exploring games new and old.

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and a man trying to decipher his dreams and visions! The game he is talking about today is Outland by Housemarque and Ubisoft! 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 tattoo artist, TTRPG creator, board game creator, and man just trying to survive in the post-apocalypse, Chris Pickett! The game he is talking about today is Caves of Qud by Freehold Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and check out his website here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is comic, clown, burlesque performer/producer, and ass kicker on a mission to get their boyfriend back, Shirley Blazen! The game they are talking about today is River City Girls by WayForward and Arc System Works. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out all their other projects here!

Not every video game character is balanced. Or serious. Or dignified. Matt & Geoff discuss the joke character. Why do we play them? Is it gameplay, story, or design that makes them so foolish? And do they have any hope?

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, and hero out to defeat the King of Shadows, Robin from Books That Burn. The game they are talking about today is Neverwinter Nights 2 by Obsidian Entertainment and Atari Interactive! You can follow their podcast on twitter or listen it here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, composer, dancer, choreographer and hero looking adventure, Nicole from Books That Burn. The game they are talking about today is Neverwinter Nights (2002) by BioWare and Infogrames! You can follow their podcast on twitter or listen it here!

Side Quests is back and so is host Marvelous Iggy! He is a podcaster, streamer and out to put an end to Shadaloo! The game he is talking about today is Street Fighter V by Capcom and Dimps. You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast or watch him on Twitch and Youtube!