Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat

Matt got a Q2 Steam Deck, so buckle up for some blabbing about why it's AWESOME, kinda weird, and a huge step toward a new future for PC games. Colette reveals why Ghostwire: Tokyo keeps her hooked, despite not caring about the storyline, and a peek at the Southern charm of Norco . Colette's playing: Ghostwire: Tokyo & Norco Matt's playing: Everything on THE  S T E A M  D E C K Email us with what...

If BONKING puppies in the face with a giant hammer is wrong, then we don't want to be right! Cutter, Hammer, Ice, Bombs, ... Sleep? This week we stack rank Kirby's Forgotten Land copy abilities from worst-to-best, but end up mostly talking about Korean pop music for some reason. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord communit...

When you really think about it, Kirby is just a puppy murdering simulator. This week we discuss the legacy of the Mana series, Chrono Cross and Radical Dreamers , what's up with Norco , some positive developments in the Activision Blizzard situation, and who the "metaverse" is really for. Also, have you heard of STAR WARS? Colette's playing: Ghostwire: Tokyo & Kirby and the Forgotten Land Matt's p...

Colette is tending to urgent home repair matters this week, so miniature artist, streamer, and Souls-enthusiast Sky Burkson joins Matt to talk about the hidden difficulty slider in Elden Ring, and why "git gud" misses the point of what makes Soulsborne  games great. We also reveal the incredibly hot take that Kirby is...pretty fun. Also, WHY DON'T THEY MAKE JRPGs LIKE THE GOOD OLD DAYS???!!!1? Sky...

This week we pluck some stories from the news, discuss what you're playing, get Ghosty in Tokyo, and Matt gets a free* trip to Istanbul. Colette's playing: Tunic & Ghostwire: Tokyo Matt's playing: Triangle Strategy Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette...

This week we accidentally look at some NSFW mousepads on Etsy, notice that Elden Ring sure is popular, Triangulate some Strategy, and discuss what your Stardew Valley spouse says about you. Matt's playing: Triangle Strategy Colette's playing: Stardew Valley Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://discord.gg...

On this 50th anniversary episode of Chat, we solve all the world's problems in about 20 minutes, which leaves plenty of extra time to talk about The Elden Scrolls V: SkyRing. Colette's playing: Elden Ring Matt's playing: Into the Breach & more Monster Hunter Rise Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://disc...

It's finally time to reveal our #1 most favorite game of all time. Also, dat Kirby demoooooo! Plus: Have you heard of this "Elden Ring" thing? Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://twitter.com/colettebennett https://www.twitch.tv/hellococobee...

The Internet is littered with amazingly talented creators who just couldn't make it work. We discuss this and other online sadness, as well as our SECOND-FAVORITE video games of ALL TIME? Don't forget to share yours! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colet...

It's time to reveal our #3 most favorite game of all time! Will it be Shaq Fu? Probably! Relevant links from today's episode: Hot Pepper Gaming feat. Austin Creed [SPOILER] Relevant Video Re: Matt's #3 Game Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: https:...

The list continues! We reveal our 4th personal favorite games of all time to YOU (and each other), and discuss why they deeply matter. Also, we are SHOOK by Nintendo's Direct this week, so we run through all the announcements and react to each one. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://discord.gg/5xz84B9R...

We're off this week while Colette's PC is on the mend! But we're very excited to hear more of YOUR favorite games of all time, so please keep sharing them in the Discord and by email. See you next week! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://tw...

Welcome to the first episode in a very special series, where we discuss the 5 most important video games we've ever played, and why. Colette and Matt do not know what the other has picked, and reveal #5 on their lists. We discuss the criteria for our choices, the weight of nostalgia, and what the word "best" and "favorite" mean in this context. We want to hear YOUR picks! What's your 5th favorite...

On this very special episode, we are thrilled to share that we have acquired video game publisher Square Enix for $800 billion and will only be making '90s RPGs from now on. Colette's playing: Littlewood Matt's playing: Inscryption Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and sub...

With the new year in full swing, we look into the FUTURE and discuss what changes, trends, tech, and design we'd like to see more (and less!) of in 2022. From VR to #MeToo, it's a rousing conversation, and we'd love to hear your take as well, so please get in touch below! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  htt...

This week we planned to talk about a topic and then completely didn't even talk about it! Because that's what professional podcasters DO. Instead, we get real about our favorite ARGs (Alternate Reality Games), feeding squirrels in VR, ethical free-to-play business models, and the only digital currency that matters: Poop Gems. Colette's playing: Cook Out and Puzzle Quest 3 Matt's playing: Civilizat...

We're taking the week off to enjoy some cozy holiday family time, but we'd love to know: What are your gaming New Year's resolutions? Are you looking to expand your video game diet? Or stop playing everything to focus on one deep experience? Let us know by email: HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Or join our Discord community:  https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: https://twit...

We acknowledge that we cannot critically and editorially declare The Chat's official game of the year. We just haven't played enough new releases in 2021. But we have honed in on the 2021 games that brought us the most fun and interest this year. We also share your favorites, and look forward to playing more of this year's games in 2022. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the s...

We have the power to record and save everything in our lives with the slab of plastic in our pocket. But ... should we? Miniature artist and video game enthusiast Sky Burkson returns as our guest to discuss the philosophical implications of social media, the transitory nature of art, and most importantly: leveling up your dodgeball skills. Also, remember when animals at the L.A. Zoo made their E3...

Colette is recovering from a cold this week, but we called in some backup. Streamer and miniaturist Sky Burkson joins us as a guest co-host in her absence to talk about the explosion of miniature craft online, all things Metroidvania, when games overstay their welcome by 25%, and what we're currently enjoying on the Personal Computer. Sky's playing: Lunch Lady, Blasphemous and Pony Island Matt's p...

We've got the week off for family business, but we're excited for the next few episodes of the pod.  In the meantime, what are your plans for the holidays? Will you have time to enjoy the back catalog, or will it just be too busy. Get in touch below and we'll Chat with you next week. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord com...

Video games aren't just a whole lot of fun. They're also bonding experiences, therapy, community, and more. This week, we discuss games and game-related things we are thankful for. We hope you've had a fantastic Thanksgiving, and we'll talk with you next week! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show!  HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community:  https://discord...

This week we discuss the ongoing misconduct investigations at Activision Blizzard, whether the industry has reached a tipping point toward meaningful change, and representation in games.  Also, why Animal Crossing should just become a live service game already, VR discomfort, the chef's kiss difficulty curve of Metroid Dread, and why holding a naked Switch is a crime. Colette's playing: Resident E...

This week we're joined by Antony Stevens, writer and designer at Cloudhead Games, a Canadian VR studio best known for Colette's favorite obsession: Pistol Whip. It's a VR experience that transcends multiple genres, often referred to as a "first-person shooter, action, rhythm game." It's like if SUPERHOT , Beat Saber , John Wick , and The Matrix had a baby. We chat with Antony about how Cloudhead w...

This week we discuss our biggest regrets in life. Not the jobs we missed or the bucket lists we scrapped, but of course: the video games we never finished. Games are an enormous time and emotional commitment! But grind, difficulty spikes, and plot disappointments can lead to piles of unfinished quests, even when we love what we're playing. We also discuss your unfinished games and why you left the...