"Fun" and Games Podcast

While so many video games start out exclusive to a particular console or platform. Whether they stay there or not depends on so many factors. Matt & Geoff discuss brand loyalty, technological limitations, and studio acquisitions.

Side Quests is back and so is host Insane Ian! He is a comedy musician, nerdcore rapper, YouTuber, podcaster, streamer and wielder of the Vampire Killer whip! The game he is talking about today is Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse by Konami! You can also find this episode's host on  twitter  and find everything else he does  here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, streamer, and hunter of evil doppelgängers, Jeremy Signor! The game he is talking about today is Metroid Prime 2: Echoes by Retro Studios and Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on  twitter, find his streams here, and his podcast here!

Side Quests is back and so is host Hans Martin Jr! He is a podcaster, movie critic, and hero in the half shell! The game he is talking about today is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (SNES) by Konami! You can find this episode's host on  twitter  or on his podcast  The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy !

The Castlevania series has loomed large in gaming since its debut in 1986. But with no sure future for new games in the franchise, Matt & Geoff reflect on the many highs and lows of the continuing fight against the night and the new games and series taking up the torch.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is content creator, podcaster, streamer, and newly reborn Grey Warden, Bret aka JimTasty! The game he is talking about today is Dragon Age: Origins by BioWare and EA! 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, indie game developer and savior of Station Square, Charlotte Landale! The game she is talking about today is Sonic Adventure by Sega.  You can find this episode's host on  twitter  or check out her podcast  here !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is full time dad, part time Sith, DM and treasure hunter in the world of Filgaia, Joe Mastropiero! The game he is talking about today is Wild Arms by Media. Vision. You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!

When one year ends, endless Top 10 lists and looks-back loom.  Matt & Geoff discuss the compulsion to make Game of the Year lists, and what they can mean for both the community and the individual.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, content creator, and newbie superhero learning the ropes, Alec Bobko! The game he is talking about today is Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales by Insomniac Games! You can also find this episode's host on  twitter  and find all his work  here !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, writer, director, producer, editor, and apocalypse survivor out for revenge, Andy aka Blackamura! The game he is talking about today is The Last Of Us Part II by Naughty Dog! You can also find this episode's host on  twitter and find all his work here !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is scientist, researcher, gardener, podcaster, and teenage martial artist out for revenge, Jessie deHaan. The game they are talking about today is Shenmue by Sega! You can find this episode's host on  twitter or listen to their podcast  here!

Matt & Geoff reflect on 2021. They discuss highs and lows of the year, favorite games, experiences and what they're looking forward to in 2022!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, editor and kick ass frontman, Moises Taveras! The game he is talking about today is Rock Band by Harmonix! 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, comic creator and street brawler out to save the city, Destinee Cleveland from Burn Out Brighter! The game she is talking about today is Streets Of Rage 2 by Sega.  You can find this episode's host on  twitter or check out her podcast here !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is host, writer, streamer and the newest member of Fortuna Entertainment, Cam Hawkins! The game he is talking about today is Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore by Atlus and Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on  twitter and find his stream here ! 

With the recent release of the trailer for the film "Sonic the Hedgehog 2", Matt & Geoff revisit the first film and discuss what worked in the arduous process of first bringing the blue blur to the big screen. WARNING: Contains spoilers for "Sonic the Hedgehog" (2020).

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, and vanquisher of the Heartless, Brieana Garcia! The game she is talking about today is Kingdom Hearts by Square! You can find this episode's host on  twitter  and check out her  podcast !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is journalist, writer, editor and lone robot survivor, Lucas White! The game he is talking about today is Void Terrarium by Nippon Ichi Software! You can also find this episode's host on  twitter  and find his writing  here ! 

Side Quests is back and so is host Leon Barillaro! They are a professional DM, game designer, writer, editor and ace photographer! The game they are talking about today is Pokémon Snap by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on  twitter  and everything else they are working on  here !

Jeron Moore, Lead producer at Apogee Entertainment, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss being part of the legacy of "The Original Indie Publisher", what makes a good game trailer, and the joy of the group process of bringing ideas to life. You can check out Apogee Entertainment on their  website  or on  Twitter

Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! He is a podcaster, DJ, streamer, producer and an explorer of the world above! The game he is talking about today is Eastward by Pixpil and Chucklefish.  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 YouTuber, streamer, cosplayer and Umbra Witch, Michela! The game she is talking about today is Bayonetta by PlatinumGames! You can find this episode's host on  twitter , check out her YouTube and watch her stream here !

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and Robot Master thrasher! The game he is talking about today is Mega Man 3 by Capcom! You can find this episode's host on  twitter  or on any of his podcasts on  CertainPOV.com .

Matt & Geoff are joined by composer Joel Corelitz to discuss his work on the recently released game  Eastward , his history with video games and music, and the joy of approaching each new creative project a little differently. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter and his website!