Quick Play

brand synergy! ••• Mark and Parker Deal talk about Nintendo's own animation studio (Nintendo Pictures), Nintendo's ventures into feature films, and if it's marketing all the way down. Let us know: What is the future of Nintendo Pictures? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPla...

games media vs. the medium of games ••• Mark talks about his own experience consuming more media about games than playing games themselves, other reasons people are in a similar situation, and how this trajectory is more common than we think. Let us know: Why do you consume games media? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quick...

little games, big impacts ••• Mark and Jake Martin talk about what makes minigames special, how they're implemented into games, and where they've all gone. Let us know: Why do you like minigames? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen online: Quick Play RSS: Quick Play...

ask your doctor if JRPG is right for you ••• Mark and Wesley Rea talk about why people love JRPGs, the ideal JRPGs for a newbie (like Mark) to try out, and what REALLY counts as a JRPG Let us know: What is the best gateway into JRPGs? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen onl...

In this Big Discourse, Mark and Jordan Leithart and Landry Smith and Parker Deal and Nate McKeever determine the greatest video game genre of all time through the power of a sweet 16 bracket. Let us know: What is the greatest game genre? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen...

Mark gives three announcements on what's coming up for Quick Play. Submit your Top 10 games: https://forms.gle/xcsnMuzzSXoEmLCC6 More info on the Play Well Network: https://playwellnetwork.com/ Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen online: Quick Play RSS: Quick Play Email...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Nate McKeever talk about Hi-Fi Rush's unique mix of elements, the impact of its shadow-dropped release, and as the "game of the decade (so far)" series wraps up, they look back on the state of video games in the 2020s overall. Let us know: Is Hi-Fi Rush the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlay...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Jordan Leithart talk about the rise of friendslop this decade, how Lethal Company's imitators enhance the experience for everyone, and also a lil bit about Elden Ring. Let us know: Is Lethal Company the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplayp...

happy birthday, oracle of meles ••• Mark and Jordan Leithart talk about Jordan's year-old game, Oracle of Meles, it's life now, how Jordan thinks about it now, what goes into maintaining a Steam page, and just the satisfaction of having made something. Referenced links: Backlog Breakdown episode w/ Jordan Faros trailer Oracle of Meles (Steam) Let us know: What's something you made that...

harder, better, faster, stronger ••• Mark and Kurt Weisheit discuss the ongoing trend of sequels being improvements but failing to have the same impact of their predecessors, how expectations of sequels have evolved over the years, and if we're part of the problem. Let us know: What does a sequel need to do to be successful? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @Q...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Kurt Weisheit talk about the rich themes of Hollow Knight Silksong, the hurdle of its challenge, and how it lets the player feel a connection to the designers. Let us know: Is Hollow Knight Silksong the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.b...

the only game-of-the-year list to include lonely mountains ••• Mark gives some stats on his video game consumption for the year, runs down the top 10 games he played this year, and gives some considerations for how we relate over video games. Let us know: What is your game of the year for 2025? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky...

37 minutes talking about brands   •••   Mark runs down the current landscape of video game subscription services, shouts out a few that you may already be paying for, and reckons with the future of cloud streaming along the way. Let us know: What is the best gaming subscription service? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quick...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Jon Harrison talk about the intentional focus of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the place of AA games, and the future of the franchise. Let us know: Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ Instagram: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ GG|: ⁠@QuickPlay⁠ Bluesky: ⁠@quickplaypod.bsky.social⁠ Th...

the greatest b movie you can play ••• Mark and Mark Kozlowski talk about the Resident Evil 4 Remake, what makes it compelling, and having it make an introduction to horror. Let us know: Is Resident Evil 4 Remake the game of the decade? Twitter: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ Instagram: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ GG|: ⁠@QuickPlay⁠ Bluesky: ⁠@quickplaypod.bsky.social⁠ Threads: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ Listen online: ⁠Quick Play⁠ RSS:...

Billie Cox, friend and frequent guest on Quick Play, passed away on November 9th, 2025. I’ve put together a handful of clips of past episodes with Billie in order to honor and remember him.  quickplaypod@gmail.com John 3: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%203&version=NIV   All episodes with Billie: Ep 4: our not-E3 highlights (6.22.2022) Audio: https://spotifycreators-web.app.l...

how to be a video game sherpa ••• Mark Erickson and Mark Kozlowski talk about the games they would recommend to usher someone into the wonderful world of video games, different approaches to that strategy, and what they take into account for making game recommendations. Let us know: What game would you suggest to get someone into games? Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPl...

they taught me i like podcasts   •••   Mark and Jon Harrison talk about Jon's latest book, how he got so many famous people to talk about video games, and the place that games have in people's lives. Let us know: What is a life lesson you have learned from a video game? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.b...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Jake Martin talk about the behemoth Baldur's Gate 3, the massive volume of player choice the game provides for, and how all of those choices end in violence anyway. Let us know: Is Baldur's Gate 3 the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickpla...

how are there too many games, yet so few? ••• Mark and Jake Martin talk about current feelings about playing games, how instability in the industry has contributed to our own uncertainty, and other theories about the malaise. Let us know: are video games cooked? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threa...

competitive community   •••   Mark and Memphis Davila and Billie Cox talk about what goes into putting on and participating in a tournament, what draws them to competitive games, and the state of competitive Pokemon. Let us know: What games do you play competitively? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Alex Castellanos talk about the Trails series, the impact of getting to know characters, and the impact of a long-term story. Let us know: Is Trails From Zero the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen...

galaxy brain takes on mario ••• Mark talks about his ranking of the mainline Mario games, reconsiders his opinions on Galaxy, and wonders if Mario games are hitting like they used to. Let us know: What's your favorite Mario game? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen onli...

a big deal about deals   •••   Mark and Alex Castellanos talk about how pricing of games impact our reception of a game, if that should be a factor in review scoring, and the place of reviews overall. Let us know: should price be considered in game reviews? Clip used with permission from the Backlog Breakdown: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown   Listen to the Brohang by supporting them on Patr...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Dalton Fuller talk about how Destiny 2 checks all the right boxes, all the different shapes it's been in, and how Destiny always comes through eventually. Let us know: Is Destiny 2 (somehow) the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky....