"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, video game lover and human-turned-Pokémon explorer, Yorki! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky  by Chunsoft, 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 episodes, an exclusive rss f...

Matt & Gen are joined by Sarah Moonen to discuss this year's PAX East. The panels attended, the games played, and what it felt like it says about the state of gaming  Interviews after the main discussion. Alpine Trainer - 0:59:20 Crystalmancers - 1:04:28 We Were Here Tomorrow - 1:11;29 Backyard Baseball - 1:18:50 Super Cucumber - 1:29:51 Gnaw - 1:43:28 MARVEL MaXimum Collection - 1:49:42 Black in...

Side Quests is back and so is host Ashton Ruby! He is a podcaster, editor, producer, streamer and someone who just inherited their deceased grandfather's farm! The game he is talking about today is Stardew Valley by ConcernedApe. You can also find his work  here , here and 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 so is host Roger Reichardt! He is a podcaster, writer and talkative joker card! The game he is talking about today is Balatro by LocalThunk and Playstack. 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 ! You can find the show on  Blue...

Side Quests is back and so is host Adam Gumbert! He is a writer, podcaster and washed up superhero! The game he is talking about today is Dispatch by AdHoc Studio. You can also check out his podcasts here and 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,...

After rolling credits on a game, what do you do if you want to spend more time with the title? Rather than wait for a sequel. you can pay for DLC that keeps the good times rolling! Or does it? Matt & Gen discuss paid DLC. When is it worth the price, if ever? Does it encourage you to keep playing the game any more than just starting a new file? What does the current game marketplace feel like when...

Side Quests is back and so is host David Pietrangelo! He is a podcaster, writer and down on his luck fisherman! The game he is talking about today is Dredge by Black Salt Games and Team17! 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, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the sho...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, video essayist and Weaver exploring the Enclave, Jordan aka Cognitive Clips! The game he is talking about today is Eternal Strands  by Yellow Brick 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 feed and more! Click  here ! Y...

Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer, writer and demon determined to eat the moon! The game they are talking about today is Skate Story by Sam Eng & Devolver Digital.  You can find everything they work on  here ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusi...

Kess Entertainment has been producing, amongst their many gaming, toy, and puzzle endeavors, board game adaptations of video game and anime series since 2022. Working with companies such as Capcom, Toei, Sega, and Square Enix requires license negotiation and constant communication to keep the games both fun and faithful to the source material. Matt & Gen are joined by Alex Kessler, founder of Kess...

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and Ninpo wielding ninja! The game he is talking about today is  Shinobi: Art of Vengeance  by Lizardcube and Sega. You can also find this host's podcasts on  CertainPOV.com . We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, game master, game designer and driver just trying to survive the Outer Zone, Matthew! The game he is talking about today is Pacific Drive by Ironwood Studios and Kepler Interactive! You can also find his work here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive...

Side Quests is back and so is host Bill Barber! He is a podcaster and the Pipo Monkeys' leader! The game he is talking about today is Ape Escape 3  by Sony Computer Entertainment! You can also check out all 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 find the show on ...

After the Wii, but before the Switch, Nintendo released the Wii U. Not just a touchpad controller for the Wii, but a console with its own library and its own identity. However poor sales, and the fact that many of its titles have been ported to Switch, leave the Wii U in the dust of obscurity. Matt & Gen are joined by Jacob McCourt for a console retrospective on Nintendo's lowest selling non-porta...

Side Quests is back and so is host Eric Gess! He is a podcaster and Guardian! The game he is talking about today is  Destiny  by Bungie! 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, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the show on  Bluesky,   Instagram  and  YouTube ! Please rat...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer and pink puff split in four, Kay aka MoondustCappuccino! The game she is talking about today is Kirby & the Amazing Mirror by HAL Laboratory, Flagship, Dimps and Nintendo. You can also find her 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...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and mercenary Choom just trying to make it in Night City, Jim Fetters! The game he is talking about today is Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt Red! You can also find his writing here and 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 mor...

When traversing a 3D world in games, it's as important to enjoy your character's movement as it is to just enjoy your character. Matt & Geoff are joined by Chris Wade, director of the recently released froggy platformer, Big Hops, to discuss when to heed or ignore your influences, creating meaningful interactions, and finding the joy in going on a journey. You can find Chris on  Bluesky and YouTub...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and Cold War force commander, Martynas "JcDent" Klimas! The game he is talking about today is  Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War  by On Target Simulations and Matrix 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 feed and...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and undead early 20th century gunslinger, Jesse Fresco! The game he is talking about today is  Blood by Monolith Productions and GT Interactive! 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 find the...

Side Quests is back and so is host Matt Sowinski! He is a podcaster, writer and lil creature that lives in shadows! The game he is talking about today is SCHiM by Ewoud van der Werf, Nils Slijkerman and Extra Nice. You can also check out his podcast  here  and his writing  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive r...

Very few games get perfect scores. So why would anyone play a game that wasn't the best? Is there any reason to play something that's considered only "okay"? Well, yes. Matt & Geoff discuss the middle of the road titles, the mediocre releases, and the overshadowed experiences. They explore why a review score never tells the full story, and finding joy in the flaws when you're trying to roll credit...

Side Quests is back and so is host Ben from Dragoon Effect! He is a podcaster and wise cracking demon hunter! The game he is talking about today is DmC: Devil May Cry by Ninja Theory and Capcom. 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 ! You can find the...

Side Quests is back and so is host Darren Hupke! He is a writer, podcaster, publisher and all-star pro skater! The game he is talking about today is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 by Neversoft and Activision. 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, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can...

Side Quests is back and so is host Keith Gasper! He is a podcaster and R.P.D. officer on his first day of duty! The game he is talking about today is Resident Evil 2 (1998) 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 more! Click  here ! You can find the show o...