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like after we turn it to dark theme ••• Mark and Billie Cox talk about the five things they're most excited about for Switch 2, the first games they're playing, and the features they'll hoping to get the most out of. Let us know: What are you doing first with the Switch 2? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickpl...

what do you even do when you don't play games? ••• Mark and Billie Cox talk about Billie's lull in playing video games, what he's drawn to in the meantime, and how we get into these lulls. Let us know: Do you take extended breaks from video games? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads:...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Josh Broccolo of the Backlog Breakdown talk about the weighty story of Xenoblade Chronicles X, and chat a lil about other beefy JRPGs. Let us know : Is Xenolade Chronicles 3 the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @Quic...

apples and organges or apples and old apples? ••• Mark and Josh Broccolo talk about how to compare and contrast the quality of retro games and modern games, and all the complex nuances that necessitates. Let us know: Which are better: retro games or modern games? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Thre...

long live the 5-star rating scale ••• Mark talks about how he has switched to a 5-star rating scale when thinking through a game review and why you should too. Let us know: What is your rating scale? 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 Ema...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation •••  Mark and Landry Smith talk about The Last of Us Part 2, its unique narrative within the landscape of video games, and its approach to realistic consequences. Let us know: Is The Last of Us Part II the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social...

wii u games were better ••• Mark and Landry Smith talk about the legacy of the Nintendo Switch (1) and give their hottest takes on the likes of Pokemon, the Switch lifecycle, its predecessors, and NSO. Let us know: What is your hottest Switch take? Recommended listening: The Hottest Take - Jeans at Home (language warning) Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPla...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Nate McKeever talk about the indie roguelite hit Hades, what makes it special, and how it became a catalyst to loop players into the genre. Let us know: Is Hades the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Lis...

and really just trying to make sense of it all ••• Mark and Sarah Erickson (and technically our daughter) talk about April's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, what they're excited about, and what would sell them on a $450 console. Let us know: What is your favorite announcement from the Switch 2 Direct? Things I didn't know while recording that I found out later: In Mario Kart World, the next...

get weird. a little weird. but like, not too weird? ••• In this part 2 of 2 episodes, Mark and Nate McKeever talk more about Nintendo's innovation, how they got in a situation where games are left behind, and their hopes in this realm for the Switch 2. Let us know: Is there a “stranded” Nintendo game you wish could come back? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @...

don't get stuck in the past ••• In this part 1 of 2 episodes, Mark and Nate McKeever talk about how hardware innovation can end up stranding games, Nintendo's particular woes with this, and what the future of hardware innovation could look like. Let us know: Is there a “stranded” Nintendo game you wish could come back? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @Qui...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Matt Intemann talk about a grab-bag of beloved indies from the decade and how indies have often taken the spotlight this decade. Let us know: Are indie games on the whole the true games of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @Q...

looking through, looking past, looking down ••• Mark and Matt Intemann talk about different camera perspectives in video games, how that impacts what we expect from a game, and shout out a few examples of unique camera uses. Let us know: What’s your favorite camera perspective in video games? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky:...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Parker Deal talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it's inherent relation to Breath of the Wild, and how conversations on such a good game gets defined by its shortcomings. They then scale down the conversation to talk about the lil city sim Islanders. Let us know: Is Tears of the Kingdom the game of the decade? Follow us o...

we're playing the long game ••• Mark and Parker Deal draft each of their own bingo cards for what they expect from the first two years of the Switch 2. Let us know: What's on your Switch 2 bingo card? Make your own here Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen online: Qu...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Billie Cox talk about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the way it builds community, and then a little too much about South Park: The Fractured But Whole. Let us know: Is Animal Crossing: New Horizons the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bs...

We're halfway through the 2020s, so we're introducing a new, ongoing series within the podcast: the game of the decade (so far). Subscribe to stay up to date. 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 us: quickplaypod@gmail.com   I...

but also did you see the new donkey kong? ••• Mark and Billie Cox talk about the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, the leaks leading up to it, and how this measures up as a step forward for Nintendo. Let us know: What do you think of the Switch 2 reveal? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @Quic...

and a little bit of wide batman ••• Mark and Henry Overos talk about the hit live-service game Marvel Rivals, which instead sends them down a (deliberately planned) rabbit hole about how they each got into comics, some of their favorite books and writers, and what new readers should know. Let us know: What is your favorite Marvel comics series? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayP...

leaving a window open for a little draft ••• Mark and Landry Smith and Matthew Pilkington and Dalton Fuller and Jake Martin and Billie Cox and Jake Traugott draft their four 2025 games for Fantasy Critic. Let us know: What is the #1 draft pick for 2025? Follow our Fantasy Critic league: the "see rock city" regional conference Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instag...

what's the next game of the year? ••• Mark and Landry Smith and Dalton Fuller and Billie Cox and Jake Traugott talk about the 2025 games they picked for Fantasy Critic, the ones they're most excited for, and consider what 2025 holds. Let us know: What is the 2025 game you most believe in? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Blues...

Mark takes a look back at the games of Q4 2024, along the results of Metacritic Golf to see how we perceived games matches up to their ultimate review scores. Let us know: What’s been your favorite game from Q4 of 2024? Metacritic Kart Q1 2025 (submit scores by Jan 15): start your engines Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @qui...

In this special Big Discourse to celebrate 100 episodes, Mark and bunch of folks answer questions at random from past episodes. Let us know: What question would you ask someone to talk about video games? 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...

Mark and bunch of folks talk about greatest buttons to button. Because everyone loves buttons. Let us know: What is the greatest button to button? 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 us: quickplaypod@gmail.com   If you enjoy this pod...

Mark and Skylar Hinnant talk about Skylar's work at Bethesda Softworks in QA, some misconceptions around QA testing, and why it's important. Let us know: What do you want to know about QA testing? 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...