Co-op Campfire

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 It's finally time for the highly requested Emulation Episode on this week's Co-op Campfire! Ryan and James sit down to discuss all things emulation - their journey over the years dabbling and tinkering, as well as shouting out the excellent support that has developed in the space over the years! Also, no context, but HUGE shout out t...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Halloween draws ever near, as spooky season continues to haunt us...  What better way to fend off the ghouls and chills by reaching into the mailbag? Ryan and James tackle the first Fan Mail exclusive episode of Co-op Campfire, with questions from campers tackling favorite spooky gaming traditions, family memories at the game store and beyond,...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 RPG systems, difficulty spikes, story pacing, oh my! Sometimes games have so much to offer through varied, intricate design, gameplay, and more... but what happens when these aspects can actually be barriers to enjoy the experience? Ryan and James explore some examples of games that problem solve some of some common hurdles to climb in gaming,...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Together, we ride! Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave has been out for about a week, and we decide to celebrate at the campfire with a quiz of one of our favorite Fire Emblem titles, The Blazing Blade. Is Ryan's tactician prowess up to the task? Will he be able glean anything from "James the Wise's" cryptic hints? Join us for...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 The Switch 1 is dead send tweet Okay, well, maybe jumping the gun a bit. But as the Switch 2 has continued to announce and release some killer apps, Ryan and James ponder the developing identity of the Switch 2, and what does that mean for the remainder of the Switch 1's time? Is the Switch 2 more than the long-fabled "Switch Pro&quo...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 The Switch 2 leapt into the gaming scene a little over a year ago, and approaching its 10th anniversary, we thought it might be a good time to Switch it up to remember the Switch 1's legacy. Please, take a listen. *Snap!* Oh... just us? Even after all of those Directs? On the latest episode, Ryan and James look back throughout the eras of...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Ryan had more to say about those intimidating "Let Them Cook" type of games (see episode 9)! So, we're talking about the intimidating amount of tutorials in Monster Hunter: Rise featuring specially sent in feedback from Ryan's best friend / monster slaying buddy! You'll get to hear a new player's experience with t...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Y'know, we all like to play games, right? At the end of the day, it's for one reason: To have FUN! But for some games, it takes a bit to get the ball rolling in that regard. So much so that you may find yourself dropping the game if it takes too long, is too hard, or frankly, some character keeps rubbing ya the wrong way! This week,...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Star Fox is back! Ryan and James settle into their Arwings and fly in to discuss the triumphant return of the Star Fox squad with the 2026 Switch 2 Remake! Games Discussed Star Fox (2026), Persona 3: Reload, Mario Kart Wii Links Mentioned The Story Lost in Translation in Starfox 64’s Route 24 (aka. the Miyamoto Route) Special Thanks To Cover A...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Welcome to the dog days of summer! Kick back, cool off, or take a dip in the pool! At the campfire, though, Ryan and James reminisce on some of their favorite summer break games! Ryan is also desperate to enjoy his summer vacation, but must face a daunting Super Mario Sunshine quiz to make it home. Games Discussed Donkey Kong Bananza Final Fan...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 With Father's Day right around the corner, Ryan and James sit down and reflect on some of their fondest gaming memories shared with their dads. Ryan is thrust into a surprise shift as a tour guide for Timber's Island, assisting James on a walkthrough of Diddy Kong Racing. IG: @ella787 's Olimar Colossalcon cosplay https://www.in...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Ryan and James gush about the exciting announcements from this year's Summer Games Fest and surrounding directs in a surprise bonus episode! What were the games that evoked the most hype? What trailers were the most intriguing, or that won us over? We'd love to hear yours, too! Games Discussed Crossfire Mr. Records Apple Crumble Magi...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 What cozy stories and cherished memories are kept on the game shelf? Ryan and James explore some of their favorites, from Amiibo-chasing to hardware heartbreaks. James fights the inevitability of becoming hollow as he tackles a devious Dark Souls quiz. Links Mentioned Fox Amiibo Places 3rd in Smash Tournament Article Special Thanks To Cover Ar...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Remasters, Remakes, Reboots, and Reimaginings... oh my!  Ryan and James sit down at the campfire for the third episode and discuss The Four Horsemen of "RE" type titles; What defines each of them, personal favorites, and teeter on the line of rebranding into a Resident Evil podcast. James has a very normal and calm reaction to Shiger...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 What actually makes a "comfort game" a comfort game? This week around the campfire, Ryan and James talk about the games they can replay endlessly - from Metroid Prime and Resident Evil 4 to Pokémon , Fire Emblem , Marvel vs. Capcom 2 , and even weird modded randomizers. Along the way, they dive into nostalgia, replayability, develope...

Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 I see em' up ahead - Let's rock and roll! Ryan and James look back throughout the vast depths of the Lylat system and reminisce of the Star Fox catalog! Talks of personal favorites, developer history, and looking to the future, capped off with an exciting quiz that will test your knowledge of Corneria - Star Fox 64's explosive i...