"Fun" and Games Podcast

The Xbox 360 did not do any one thing new or entirely on its own. It did herald the 7th generation of consoles. With it came HD graphics, online gaming, and a digital marketplace with a further reach than ever before. Matt & Geoff are joined by Dave Jackson, of Tales from the Backlog and A Top 3 Podcast, to look back and try to remember why their gamerscore was so important.  You can find this epi...

Side Quests is back and so is host Kyle Stephenson! He is a podcaster, PR account manager, program coordinator and just one man in a long line of adventurers! The game he is talking about today is  Rogue Legacy by Cellar Door Games! You can find this episode's host on  twitter, and listen to his podcasts here and here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early down...

Side Quests is back and so is host Derek Van Dyke. They are a streamer, podcaster and DigiDestined! The game they are talking about today is Digimon World by Bandai! You can find this episode's host on  twitter as well as check out their podcasts, Castle Bravo  and  SDGC ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss fee...

Side Quests is back and so is host Jonathan Holmes! He is a podcaster, writer, and passing assassin! The game he is talking about today is  No More Heroes III  by Grasshopper Manufacture! You can find this host on  Twitter . Also find all his writing  here and his podcasts here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an ex...

At PAX East 2024 there were a lot of games, panels, and interviews. Matt & Geoff recap their time and try to make sense of a wonderful and very exhausting weekend. 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 Twitter , Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube ! Please rate and r...

Side Quests is back and so is host John Learned! He is a writer, video producer, streamer and hero called to Boletaria! The game he is talking about today is Demon's Souls by FromSoftware and Atlus! You can find this episode's host on  twitter.  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 r...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a writer and hero of Skyloft, Jordan Mychal Lemos! The game he is talking about today is  The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword by Nintendo! You can also find him on Twitter 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...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and denizen of The Regions, Chris Coplien! The game he is talking about today is  SaGa Frontier  by Squaresoft and Sony Computer Entertainment! Check out his podcast on  Twitter and listen to the show here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more...

When a video game franchise has been going for along time, how do you keep the formula fresh but recognizable? Do you lead new fans to old titles? Is there any guarantee of success? Matt & Geoff discuss some of these shifts, sustenances, and side tracks We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  h...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and cursed undead, Shane Koski! The game he is talking about today is Dark Souls  by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco! Check out his podcast on Twitter and listen to it 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 sh...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, content creator and adventurous shopkeeper, CGDannyB! The game he is talking about today is Moonlighter by Digital Sun! You can also find him on  Twitter and check out his streams 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 c...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and hunter of monsters, Chris Figueroa! The game he is talking about today is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt  by CD Projekt Red! You can also find him on  Twitter  and 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 ...

Trying to get into a long running video game franchise can get overwhelming fast. Matt & Geoff discuss what makes a good first entry into a series when "just start from the beginning" won't cut it.   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  Twitter , Bluesky, I...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a licensed professional counselor, Certified Geek Therapist and freelance photographer, Meghan Rodriguez! The game she is talking about today is Fatal Frame III: The Tormented by Tecmo! You can find this episode's host on twitter here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusiv...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and artificial intelligence at the heart of the K Project, Jed Shaffer! The game he is talking about today is  Rez by United Game Artists & Sega! You can also find him on Bluesky and 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...

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and has decided to form a gang! The game he is talking about today is  Saints Row (2022) by Volition and Deep Silver! You can find this episode's host on  twitter  or on any of his podcasts on  CertainPOV.com . We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an...

The Sega Game Gear is a system that feels easily recalled, but not well remembered, despite a host of great games. Matt & Geoff are joined by Bill from the G&C podcast network for a retrospective on Sega's attempt to shame Game Boy owners and make battery producers rich.  You can find links to everything Bill gets up to here We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, earl...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, YouTuber and Ashen One, Ryan Epps! The game he is talking about today is Dark Souls III by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco! You can also find him on  twitter and 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 ! You can...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, professor and fun-loving child who made a deal with the Devil, Jacob from The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast! The game he is talking about today is Cuphead by Studio MDHR! You can also find him on  twitter  and check out his podcast  here! 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 Dylan From the Offshore Gamescast! He is a podcaster, writer and up-and-coming movie star! The game he is talking about today is Immortality by Sam Barlow and Half Mermaid Productions! You can also find this episode's host on  twitter  and you can listen to his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of...

This year's Music and Games Festival has come and gone! Matt couldn't make it, but Geoff was there with Sarah. They talk about this year's highlights and why they've been going for the last five years.   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 Twitter , Bluesky,...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a musician, video game composer, podcast editor and wielder of the Form Baton, Daniel Sanford aka Douibyorthst! The game he is talking about today is WarioWare: Smooth Moves by Nintendo SPD and Intelligent Systems! You can also find him on  twitter and check out his podcast here and his music here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs,...

Side Quests is back and so is host David Pietrangelo! He is a podcaster, writer and spacefaring ship pilot! The game he is talking about today is Cobalt Core by Rocket Rat Games and Brace Yourself Games! You can find all his work here  as well as follow him on twitter  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 host Jacob McCourt! He is a podcaster, youtuber, trivia host and psychic cadet in training! The game he is talking about today is  Psychonauts  by Double Fine Productions and Majesco Entertainment! You can find this episode's host on  twitter,  listen to his  podcasts , or watch him on  Twitch  and  YouTube! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus...

Analogue's Pocket handheld, along with many other FPGA and emulation devices, have been allowing gamers to portably connect with gaming's past; with or without the original cartridges. Matt & Geoff are joined by Lucas White to discuss why they enjoy their Pockets, and its place in game preservation. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter and Bluesky We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode...