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On this week's episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan reconvene to dicuss The 2024 Game Awards. The guys discuss all the new game announcements, winners, and news from the event. Lakan also follows up on his VTuber Award picks while Jeff cackles in the shadows as he buys Lakan's figure to pay off their wager.

This week, Lakan rides solo as Jeff tends to his sick toddler., and he's got a lot of thoughts. With his solo time, Lakan gives the listeners an update on his foray into emulation devices as well as makes his picks for the VTuber Awards. We'll be back to normal in two weeks, so stay tuned!

Happy Thanksgiving, Party People! Jeff and Lakan are here to give their predictions for the upcoming Game Awards. The guys break down each category and give their picks plus who they think will win. We'll be back after the event to recap and see who won, so stay tuned!

Happy Holidays, Party People! This week, Jeff and Lakan are joined by Jeff F as they offer some tips and websites for shopping this holiday season. The guys review some Black Friday sales, discuss sites with great deals, and offer some insight into their wishlists.

On this episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan examine the idea of "spiritual successors" — games that follow in the footsteps of beloved classics that were unable to use the original IP. The guys touch on the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to these games and offer some recommendations. They also try to nail down exactly what makes for a successful spiritual successor and what causes certain games...

On this episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan take a trip across the Atlantic to review the 2013 zombie action comedy "Cockneys vs. Zombies." The guys recap the film, discuss their favorite parts, and compare it to that "other" British zombie comedy flick.

Come on, you know it was coming. On this week's Party XP, Jeff and Lakan celebrate the funny sex number by talking about adult games and how they've evolved over 20-plus years. The guys touch on their experience with horny games and offer some amusing anecdotes about playing them. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP o...

This week, it's Jeff's turn to ride solo on Party XP! Lakan is out traveling, so Jeff takes the reins and guides a short show by himself. He takes on the topic of recent and ongoing gaming layoffs, not just those from the gaming companies themselves, but from gaming journalism outlets as well. Jeff also wonders aloud if doing more games journalism on the show would be something of interest...

On this week's episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan discuss playing online multiplayer games and the challenges that come with them. The guys talk about games like Valorant, Apex Legends, Street Fighter, League of Legends, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering, Counter-Strike, and more, and highlight their journies playing these popular games online. They also touch on aspects that make for successful...

This week, Jeff and Lakan discuss the half-Metroidvania, half-retro platformer Pseudoregalia. Jeff takes control of a questionably thick anthropomorphic goat woman and attempts to break out of her very monotone prison. How did he enjoy his journey through the five chambers? The guys also discuss similar games in the genre and their wishlists for a Pseudoregalia 2.

Welcome back to Roguelike XP - but this time the shoe is on the other foot! Jeff gives Lakan a roguelike for once and it's the PokeRogue, a Pokemon fangame that combines classic Pokemon battling and roguelite elements. Can Lakan overcome his years away from Pokemon and claim a victory on Floor 200? Or will he give up before getting that far?

Lakan's going it alone again this week, and he's got a lot on his mind! He talks about upcoming events like anime nyc, upcoming weddings, nycc, and how he entertains himself while travelling.

On this week's episode of Party XP, The guys first chat a little bit about their Steam Sale haul then discuss another side of video games - ports, emulation, piracy, and preservation. Jeff and Lakan comment on the current state of gaming emulation, how companies like Nintendo react, right or wrong, to emulation, and the fine line between game piracy and preservation. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscr...

The boys are headed to deep space on the latest episode of Party XP! This week, Jeff takes up the role as the "sole survivor" in Risk of Rain 2, the popular action shooter roguelike. The guys discuss the differences between the first and second titles, their joint playthrough, and how the game differs when you're all alone versus playing with friends. Be sure to stick around at the e...

Jeff gives Lakan a glimpse into his world on the latest Party XP! New Dad Jeff gives Lakan the megahit children's show Bluey, where the guys discuss their own childhoods, kid's shows today vs. 30 years ago, and how the show resonates with parents vs. non-parents. Get your tissues ready, Party People! 😭

Jeff and Lakan return to Bon's Burgers on the latest episode of Party XP, where they revisit the YouTube analog horror series "The Walten Files." The guys refresh themselves on the previous 3 parts, watch part 4 and its related hidden videos, and discuss where they think the series is heading.

Party XP is officially 2 years old! To celebrate, the guys rank their favorite all-time consoles. They'll reminisce about buying the systems, discuss their favorite games on said systems, and settle once and for all which ones are their favorites. Not a fan? Make your own list and send it to us online. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify...

On this episode of Party XP, Lakan gives Jeff the 2014 platforming classic Shovel Knight. The guys discuss retro platformers, Shovel Knight's place among them, and how the main game and its three DLC campaigns compare to one another.

Happy Kirby Day, Party People! This week, Jeff returns alongside Lakan to discuss their favorite pink puffball - Kirby - in celebration of his own very special day. The guys discuss their favorite Kirby games and how they first discovered the series.

Lakan's back going solo dolo on this edition of Party XP! He recaps the Triple I Initiative and gives thoughts on his favorite games. Jeff already left his thoughts on Twitter/X, now it's time to hear what Lakan has to say about Slay the Spire 2, Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm, Kill Knight, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, Death Must Die, Wizard of Legend 2, 33 immortals, Hades with 32 pla...

Hello everyone, Lakan here! In this solo episode, I cover some topics I've wanted to talk about and just chat. Some current games I'm playing, my thoughts on the current "lack of games" in the gaming industry, and more. We're trying to figure out a name for these solo episodes so let us know if you have any ideas! SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://...

Back again with another PAX East recap! Lakan shipped up to Boston to check out the Penny Arcade Expo and looked for some upcoming titles, indie gems, and to consume his body weight in clam chowder. The guys talk about some of this year's finds, some of which have already released, while others are looking to release later this year. While many are saying this is a slow year for the gaming ind...

Amidst the Helldivers 2 mania, Jeff and Lakan throw it back to the original co-op shooters — Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2. The guys discuss the games' histories and how they impacted cooperative shooters in the future. They reminisce on playing the games together during simpler times and talk about attempts to reboot the games like Evolve and Back 4 Blood, which were released to middling resu...

What's up dudes? This episode of Party XP features Jeff and a returning Andrew drafting wrestling games! The guys discuss their love of pro wrestling, games from the far past, games from the recent past, and more recent titles, along with games that are wrestling adjacent. They select their favorite titles — but will one much-beloved wrestling title make their lists? The episode also features...

On this week's episode of Party XP, Jeff recommends the classic Game Boy Advance platformer Wario Land 4. Lakan dives in and gets to experience Wario in all his greedy, foul glory. The guys discuss the game, Wario's place in platforming history, and the recent wave of indie developers making games that call back to long-forgotten franchises. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spo...