Video Game Podtimism

Hey Podtimists, This week we're covering Kingdom Heart 2, and we were graciously joined Press START's Tori and Noah. This game is so damn good and we couldn't keep that all to ourselves. We love this game so please enjoy us gushing about it for about 2 hours. Checkout Press START on social here & Check out their podcast here! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:43) - Some info about...

Hey Podtimists, This week David's Refantazio turns into a Defantazio as he completes his first Atlus game. Then Chase attempts to play two pokemon games, with mixed success. We also took a deeper look at the delightful Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast. This was suggested to us by listener, Wilk. Thank you Wilk! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - What David has been playing (3:29) - Metaphor Refanta...

Hey Podtimists, This week we discover a new day. Also David plays more Metaphor and Chase becomes Ryu Hayabusa. We also took a deeper look at the wild PS2 game, Seven Samurai 20XX. This game was suggested to us by listener Soisoisoisoisoi, thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:59) - What David has been playing (4:59) - Metaphor Refantazio (15:57) - Cat Quest 2 (16:27) - UFO...

Hey Podtimists, This Chase plays one single game, and it's a good one! Also David continues to tip-toe (in his Jordans) into the wide world of Apple Arcade. We also took a deeper look at the supremely bizarre Little Big Adventure 2. This game was suggested to us by listener Dirst and Ponk. Thank you both! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:46) - What Chase has been playing (5:31) - Dynasty Warriors...

Hey Podtimists, This week David has been radicalized by Moonlight and Chase loses his grasp on reality after hearing about Warped Kart Racers. We also took a deeper look at the classic 2003 hit, Ford Truck Mania. This was suggested to us by listener Pepsiman. Thank you Pepsiman! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:18) - What David has been playing (6:32) - UFO 50 (15:47) - Some Apple Arcade Games (1...

Hey Podtimists, This week David fills the Overwatch hole in his heart and Chase plays a Survivor-like. Not the one with Jeff Probst, although he gets brought up too. Then we took a deeper look at the truly hidden gem, Supraland. This game was suggested to us by listener, Abbie. Thank you Abbie! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:29) - There's a game jam in TWG! (6:07) - What David has been playing...

Hey Podtimists, Welcome to 2025, shockingly we still got video games. This week David downloads a video game and Chase revisits an old favorite. We also took a deeper look at the wonderful puzzle game Meteos. This was suggested to us by Jordan. Thanks Jordan! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:16) - A gamer's Christmas (6:05) - What David has been playing (7:02) - Balatro (7:19) - 1000xRESIST (down...

Hey everybody! This week it's game of the year. You know the drill so we'll spare you the details. But thank you all so very much for making this year so great for Podtimism. It is humbling and thrilling to have everyone along for such a special episode. You're the best! --- We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. ⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠ --- Hey careful, this is...

Hey Podtimists, This week David learns the source of his love of hot wheels and Chase discovers two sources of romance. We also took a deeper look at the strange RTS, Impossible Creatures. This was suggested to us by Tubby Custard. Thanks Tubby Custard! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:30) - What David has been playing (3:38) - Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 (7:31) - Metaphor Refantazio (13:08) - Indiana...

Hey Podtimists, This week David goes on an adventure and Thomas More narrates it all. Then Chase goes back in time to see what it was like to live like an ancient Monke (thank you to Cameron for suggesting this one). Finally we took a deeper look at the 3D adventure game Blue Fire. This was suggested to us by listeners Benny Blue and Rob.i. Thanks to both of you! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:...

Hey Podtimists, This week David learns to love the calendar and Chase cleans up the afterlife. Chase also plays Ys: The Oath of Felghana, a game suggested to us by listener TK. Finally, we took a deeper look at the beloved 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors. It was a wild ride for both of us. 999 was suggested to us by listener Jackson. Thanks for both TK and Jackson for suggesting games! -...

Hey Podtimists, This week David continues his Fantazio journey and Chase takes a trip to space. We also took a deeper look at 2014's Goblin Sword. This game was suggested to us by Benny Blue, thanks Benny Blue! (Hey I know the manga minute went over 1 minute, we'll get em next time) --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:31) - What David has been playing (2:36) - Metaphor Refantazio (4:28) - Octopath T...

Hey Podtimists, Tough couple of days huh? Well we're here and hopefully able to provide a few moments of respite from the otherwise brutal times we are currently in. This week we took a deeper look at a game called Nuclear Blaze. This was suggested to us by listener Sergio. Thanks Segio! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:59) - What David has been playing (4:09) - Metaphor Refantazio (10:59) - Call...

Hey Podtimists, This week we change up the formula and do another Oops All Good Games episode! This week we've got 5 co-op games that have been suggested to us over the years that we played in person. Thanks to all Lou, Jwithy, Rob i, Stephen B, and Zhesbe for suggesting these games! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:47) - Anticipation (16:18) - Raskulls (26:04) - Fuzion Frenzy (38:44) - Snake Rat...

Hey Podtimists, This week David plays the hottest animal crossing game of 2013 and Chase learns about going insane on a derelict long haul cargo space ship. Then we take a deeper look at a game that is decidedly NOT pokemon: Yo-kai Watch. This game was suggested to us by listener Joe P. Thanks Joe! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - What David has been playing (4:53) - Animal Crossing New Lea...

This week it's finally spooky story time! Chase visits an old friend and David gets to know his elders. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:00) - What is this episode? (3:04) - Chase's Spooky Story (19:25) - David's Spooky Story (32:35) - Okay, we'll talk a little bit about video games :) (36:26) - Outro ---

Hey Podtimists, This week we creep closer to a complete spooky game takeover. We got ghosts, ghouls, Mickie Mouse and the physical manifestation of James Sunderland's unwillingness to go therapy. Also we took a deeper look Silent Hill 4, the most Tommy Wiseau of all the Silent Hill games. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:09) - What David has been playing (3:14) - Hauntii (10:13) - Luigi's Mansion...

Hey Podtimists, This week we hung out in person and had some Topo Chicos. Live a little, y'know? Also we took a deeper look at one of the stranger mainline entries in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil 6. This game was suggested to us by listener Dom. Thanks Dom! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:21) - What David has been playing (2:37) - Resident Evil Village (8:30) - Hauntii (13:46) - Vampi...

Hey Podtimists, This week David concludes his Astrobot journey while Chase starts his Zelda journey. Also Chase tries to play 50 games and really only plays about 25 of them. Then we kicked off spooky season with Scooby Doo Night of 100 Frights. This game was suggested to us by listener TK. Thanks TK! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - What David has been playing (3:35) - Astrobot (15:29) - K...

Hey Podtimists, This week David embraces his identity as the shadow who died twice. Then Chase opens a book?? Just kidding it's a book in a video game. Who woulda guessed. Then we took a deeper look at Son of a Witch, which was suggested to us by listener Thuy. Thanks Thuy! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:59) - What David has been playing (2:06) - Astrobot (7:02) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (...

Hey Podtimists, This week David tries to fight his dad and Chase tries to fight the Tyranid scourge. Then we finally Do the Dew. Dewey's Adventure was suggested to us by listener Jared. Thanks Jared! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - What David has been playing (3:27) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (13:01) - Kingdom Hearts 2 (16:15) - What Chase has been playing (16:29) - Warhammer 40k Space...

Hey Podtimists, This week David has a small mountain of games to talk about, including the new and wonderful Astrobot. Chase also played Astrobot but he also played Baten Kaitos. Finally, we took a deeper look at Digimon World 3. This one was suggested to us by listener MLL. Thanks MLL! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:24) - Some cool news! (2:46) - What David has been playing (2:56) - Hyper Lite...

Hey Podtimists, Arrr mateys, this week be filled with boats and ocean and the like. Chase played a game about Shapez and David continues on his shinobi journey. Darrr, har har harrrr. We also took a deeper dive on the Quintet game Robotrek. This one was suggested to us by listener Guardian. Thanks Guardian! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:21) - What Chase has been playing (1:35) - Steamworld Hei...

Hey Podtimists, This week David pulls a fast one and plays a fighting game, while Chase brought a single survival crafting game that takes place in the sky. After that we took a look at ID Software's Rage, which is a truly strange game. This game was suggested to us by Connor. Thank you Connor! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:04) - What David has been playing (3:15) - Balatro (4:14) - Sekiro...

Hey Podtimists, This week David went to an arcade and it was a good time?? Shouts out to The Game Nest in Las Vegas. Then Chase builds a new factory and faces the facts that FF13 might not be all that bad. Finally, we took a deeper look at 2016's Hyper Light Drifter. This game was suggested to us by listener Robert. Thanks Robert! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:11) - What is this show?? (4:...