"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and skateboarding legend, Dylan J. Schlender from Reels Of Justice! The game he is talking about today is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (N64) by Neversoft and Activision. You can also check out his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more!...

Video games often include boss encounters. Whether to mark the end of a stage, test a player's competence, or make a large narrative beat; there's no shortage of memorable confrontations and climactic showdowns. They can be the source of a game's most memorable moments, and most unforgivable frustrations. Matt & Gen discuss what makes for a fun boss encounter, what sticks in our minds after the co...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is composer and FBI Special Agent, Alpha Chrome Yayo! The game he is talking about today is Deadly Premonition   by Access Games, Gevo Entertainment and Ignition Entertainment. You can also check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Cli...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, podcaster and Prince of Ivalice, Bret Griffen aka Enigma9011! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy Tactics Advance   by Square and Nintendo. You can also check out his podcast here and his streams here ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss f...

Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer, writer and future music supervisor! The game they are talking about today  is Mixtape by Beethoven & Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive.  You can find everything they work on  here ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an...

Matt & Gen are joined by Sarah Moonen to discuss their time at PAX West. Amongst the titles on display were new surprises, and old favorites with new demos. There were a few exciting updates from bigger studios, and scores of great indies. Matt's Top 3 Games Wrestle Story Mouseward Thank You Bus Driver Gen's Top 3 Games Rebounder Dungeon Lurker The Box is Alive Sarah's Top 3 Games Abyssal Merge La...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and Non-Essential Systems Maintenance Chief, Zeb Fedewa! The game he is talking about today is Subnautica  by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. You can also find his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can f...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and treasure hunter who's in over his head, Jon Haig! The game he is talking about today is  Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception  by Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment. You can also check out his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and Warrior of Light, Ben Haslar! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy  by Square. You can also check out his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the show on  Bluesky,   Instagram  and...

Matt & Gen are joined by voice actor Sean Chiplock to discuss his recent role as Bubsy in Bubsy 4D , the joys of engaging in fandom for both fan and creator, and the ways actors connect to their roles. There's also several deviations in the chat, including nearly ten minutes about Picross. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an...

Side Quests is back and so is host Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision! He is a podcaster and vampire-turned-wraith! The game he is talking about today is Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive. You can also check out his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! C...

Side Quests is back and so is host Scout Munroe aka NeonSaline! They are a streamer, writer, actor and Errorist! The game they are talking about today is  Remember Me by Don't Nod and Capcom. You can also find their work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the sho...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and Covenant Elite commander, Lewbop from The Rookie Run! The game he is talking about today is  Halo 2  by Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios. You can also check out his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You ca...

Published by Devolver Digital and featuring music by Blood Cultures and John Fio, Skate Story is a surreal adventure game about skateboarding through the underworld to save your soul. Matt & Gen are joined by Sam Eng, the Developer of Skate Story, to discuss making a skateboarding game where falling actually hurt you, the balancing act of evoking the look of a skate video with a playable camera sy...

Side Quests is back and so is host Alex from Low Five Gaming! He is a podcaster, creative director, strategist and falling tetromino! The game he is talking about today is Tetris on the Game Boy by Nintendo. You can also find his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You...

Side Quests is back and so is host Josh Covel! He is a podcaster, streamer and member of the US Army's Able Company! The game he is talking about today is Company Of Heroes by Relic Entertainment, THQ and Sega. You can also find his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You...

Side Quests is back and so is host Keith Lehtinen! He is a podcaster and leader of a group of heroes for hire! The game he is talking about today is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix. You can also find this episode's host on his podcasts  We Have Issues  and  Jukebox Vertigo! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of re...

Released in 2004 as a cautious "Third Pillar" gaming device for Nintendo, The Nintendo DS would go on to outsell the Game Boy Advance. In fact, it became Nintendo's most successful console of any kind until the Switch. Its dual-screen setup allowed for unique display options. The lower touch-enabled screen opened up new control and play possibilities. And it's backwards compatibility with the GBA...

Side Quests is back and so is host Eric Gess! He is a podcaster and denizen of the realm of Ardania! The game he is talking about today is Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim  by Cyberlore Studios and Hasbro Interactive. You can also find all his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is associate producer, tour marketing manager and scuba diver exploring the Manaurai sea, Shelby Reilly! The game she is talking about today is Endless Ocean by Arika and Nintendo. You can also find her on Instagram here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and mo...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game writer, narrative designer, poet and skateboarding legend, Dustin Triplett! The game he is talking about today is Skate 3  by EA Black Box and Electronic Arts. You can also check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here...

James Bond has been in the pop culture sphere longer than video games. He's gone through many creators, portrayers, and mediums. It can be difficult to feel like you're playing as the secret agent. Whether it's a first-person shooter, a driving game, or a text adventure, it's a tricky needle to thread. His latest foray in games is IO Interactive's  007 FIrst Light .  Matt & Gen are joined by Josh...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is arcade bar owner and retro game lover, Mark Kleeb! The game he is talking about today is UFO 50  by Mossmouth. You can also check out Wonderville here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the show on  Bluesky,   Instagram  a...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and aspiring filmmaker from Velvet Cove, Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played! The game he is talking about today is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  by Don't Nod. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Cl...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and First Mate, Erik aka Dovetail! The game he is talking about today is  The Pale Beyond  by Saltstone Studios and Fellow Traveller. You can also his podcast here and his writing here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here...