"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and so is host Jesse Fresco! He is a writer and member of the Undersea Mercenary Agency! The game he is talking about today is Treasures of the Deep by Black Ops Entertainment and Namco. 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...

Side Quests is back and so is host Ben from Dragoon Effect! He is a podcaster and member of the human Resistance! The game he is talking about today is  Terminator 2D: No Fate by Bitmap Bureau and Reef Entertainment. 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 he...

Wonderville is an independent bar and event space with over 30 free-to-play custom arcade cabinets built by gamemakers in the Greater NYC area and beyond. Physical games and physical spaces to play them matter more than ever, and Wonderville is a rotating gallery of fun and fanciful experiences. They partner with gaming conventions, museums, universities, and more to get these games in front of an...

Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and adventurer battling his way through Mecha Dragon's lair! The game he is talking about today is  Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap by Westone and Sega. You can also find his podcasts here or here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss fe...

Side Quests is back and so is host Gooey Fame! They are a podcaster, YouTuber and U.S. government agent trying to rescue the President's daughter! The game they are talking about today is Resident Evil 4 (2005 ) by Capcom! You can also check out their YouTube page   here   and their podcast   here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular epis...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and villager, Deven McClure! The game she is talking about today is Animal Crossing: Wild World by Nintendo. You can also find her 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 show on  Bluesky,   Instagram  and ...

Exploring genre in Indie video games leads down many paths; some strange and unpredictable, and others odd yet familiar. For roguelikes, titles like  Balatro, Raccoin, and Cursed Words , has found the genre's "once again" nature in parlor and tabletop games. Matt & Gen are joined by CGDannyB and Jill Grodt to discuss the agility of indie development, how limiting genre labels can be, but how the l...

Side Quests is back and so is host Steven Beaumont! He is a podcaster and the Tarnished! The game he is talking about today is Elden Ring by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco 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 and more! Click  here ! You can find the show...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, web developer and Hero of Kvatch, Jake Robinson! The game he is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion  by Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games. 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...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, video producer and trainer trying to restore all the Shadow Pokémon, Kevin! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness  by Genius Sonority, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. You can also find his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episod...

Good Story Guild has been producing award-winning audio dramas since 2023. Now they're gearing up to release their first game, Cat Secretary . In the game, your fluffy little clerical cat resets the router, fills the coffee maker, and solves the deeper conspiracies destroying their company. All with full voice acting and a dedicated meow button Matt & Gen are joined by Rachel Music, Good Story Gui...

Side Quests is back and so is host Jared Moss! He is a graphic designer, podcaster and Ditto just trying his best! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Pokopia by Game Freak, Omega Force and 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 ! Y...

Side Quests is back and so is host CGDannyB! He is a podcaster, streamer, content creator and leading his party from the town of Dormont to the House of Change! The game he is talking about today is In Stars and Time by insertdisc5 and Armor Games Studios. 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,...

Side Quests is back and so is host Ngachacha! He is a father, husband, middle-aged gamer, podcaster and agent of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance! The game he is talking about today is Resident Evil 5 by Capcom. 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 m...

Microsoft first entered the home console space nearly twenty-five years ago in a big way. Core online experience big. PC crossover big. 525 cubic inches and 8.5 lbs big.   Matt & Gen are joined by Adam Gumbert from Respawn Aim Fire and The Tier List: A Video Game Podcast , for a console retrospective about the First Xbox. Not Xbox One; the First Original Xbox. Its unique identity, exclusive games,...

Side Quests is back and so is host Jacob from the Pre-Order Bonus Podcast! He is a podcaster, streamer, professor and small crow who works as a reaper! The game he is talking about today is Death's Door  by Acid Nerve and Devolver Digital! You can also check out his podcast  here and his streaming here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular...

Side Quests is back and so is host Joshua Rosen! He is a software engineer, indie game developer and someone exploring a CIA archive! The game he is talking about today is A Hand With Many Fingers by Colestia. 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 !...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is playtester, game designer and denizen of the medieval land of Calradia, Harper Stone! The game she is talking about today is Mount & Blade: Warband by TaleWorlds Entertainment, Paradox Interactive and Ravenscourt. You can also find her work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes,...

Wayforward Technologies recently re-released one of their more unique experiences. Originally released on GBA in 2005, Sigma Star Saga is a space opera combining top down exploration with shmup random battles. Now, you can try the colorful role-player space shooter for yourself with Sigma Star Saga DX ! Matt & Gen are joined by Adam Tierney, WayForward 's Chief Business Officer, to discuss the imp...

WE'VE MADE IT TO 450 EPISODES?! UNBELIEVEABLE! For this epic milestone Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Gen Moonen and Gerry Thomas to get equipped and defeat the evil Dr. Cossack while discussing Mega Man 4 by Capcom. You can also check out Gerry's podcast 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 so is host soccr! He is a podcast fan and Poultry Prepper! The game he is talking about today is  Arctic Eggs by The Water Museum and Critical Reflex. You can also find him on Bluesky  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...

Side Quests is back and so is host Rick Firestone! He is a podcaster and trainee working to become a senior Bracer! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC by Nihon Falcom. 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...

Minishoot' Adventures, from SoulGame Studio , is a fun exploration game with Twin-Stick Shooter controls, an adjustable experience, and loads of personality. Matt & Gen are joined by Séverin Larose, one of the two main folks behind the title, to discuss the game's inspirations, matching the intensity of shooters with the joy of discovery, and when to let your inner child decide what's fun. We have...

We have a special bonus episode for y'all today! The audio from Matt's panel from PAX East 2026! If you want to watch the video version click here! Welcome to Game-Pardy! A video game question and answer quiz show with a familiar format to a beloved game show. Come see as your game master Adam Gumbert tests a panel of gaming creators knowledge on everything video games. They'll be quizzed across t...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer and Warlord of the Aurora kingdom, Matt Caulder! The game they are talking about today is Pokémon Conquest  by Tecmo Koei, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. 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! Cli...