"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and Keyblade Master, Sarah! The game she is talking about today is Kingdom Hearts III by Square Enix!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter , read her work here and check out her podcast !

Matt & Geoff are joined by Rebekah Valentine of the upcoming video game cooking podcast "The Cozywood Kitchenette" to discuss cooking in video games. What purpose does food serve, where do we find more "authentic" cooking experiences, and what are the virtual meals we wish we could savor? You can find Rebekah on twitter and Cozywood Kitchenette here

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is actuary, lovable nerd and member of the Crimson Raiders, Sam Perez! The game she is talking about today is Borderlands 2 by 2K Games and Gearbox Software!   You can also find this episode's host on twitter!

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and member of the Hisomu ninja clan! The game he is talking about today is Mark of the Ninja by Klei Entertainment!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter  or on any of his podcasts on  CertainPOV.com .   

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is TikToker, historian, author, podcaster and vault dwelling survivor, John Lestrange! The game he is talking about today is Fallout 4 by Bethesda.   You can find this episode's host on  twitter or on his podcast !

The evolution of digital game distribution has lowered the bar of entry for  games publishing; for both PC and console gaming . But are we buying the game, or just permission to play? What happens when a digital storefront buys the farm, rights change hands or support simply ceases? Matt & Geoff discuss games lost and what the future might look like.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is community manager, podcaster, dungeon master, and newly appointed professor of Garreg Mach Monastery, Caleb Ference! The game he is talking about today is Fire Emblem: Three Houses by Intelligent Systems, Koei Tecmo and Nintendo!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter,  listen to his  podcast, or watch his YouTube series !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, filmmaker, podcaster, YouTuber, movie critic, and a brick building force user, Steven Angulo! The game he is talking about today is Lego Star Wars by Traveller's Tales. You can find this episode's host on  twitter  or on his podcast  The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is community manager, podcaster, journalist and post apocalyptic delivery man, Diogo Freire! The game he is talking about today is Death Stranding by Kojima Productions!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter and check out his other work here!

Fighting games have been a staple of the Arcade and Online Multiplayer landscape almost since their inception; providing tense matchups with friends and strangers alike. Matt & Geoff are joined by fellow CPoV member Hans Martin Jr, the Real Movie Critic, to discuss the joys, challenges, and evolution of the Fighting Game Genre.    You can find Hans on his  Twitter  or on his podcast  The Real Movi...

Side Quests is back and so is host Adam Bankhurst! He is a podcaster, streamer, writer and was foretold to return and defeat Calamity Ganon! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by Nintendo!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter,  listen to his  podcast , or watch him on  Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and member of the Scions, Jeff Meier! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy XIV: Online by Square Enix!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter,  listen to his  podcast, or read his writing !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, singer, streamer, voice actor and slayer of colossi, Leo Wiggins! The game he is talking about today is Shadow of the Colossus by Team ICO!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter, listen to his podcasts, or watch him stream !

Victoria Tran, Communications Director of Kitfox Games, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the company's wide genre spread, having fun while keeping people excited about upcoming titles and Matt's burning need for Boyfriend Dungeon. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, and highly skilled assassin, Samuel Tolbert! The game he is talking about today is Dishonored 2 by Arkane Studios.   You can find this episode's host on  twitter, read his writing or listen to his podcast !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, director, podcaster, Youtuber and apocalypse survivor, Ash Blodgett! The game she is talking about today is The Last Of Us by Naughty Dog!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter , see her work at on YouTube and check out her podcast Let's Rewatch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, BioWare super fan and the Herald of Andraste, Iza aka Grumpy Krogan! The game they are talking about today is Dragon Age: Inquisition by BioWare and EA!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter or follow them on Twitch !

We can't guarantee we'll finish a game playthrough in a short amount of time. All sorts of factors can lead to a break from a long game. And when we get back to that game after a week, a month, a year, how does the game help us ease back into the play experience? Matt & Geoff discuss.  

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and man on a mission, Ian R. Buck! The game he is talking about today is Gone Home by The Fullbright Company!   You can find this episode's host on twitter or listen to his podcast here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, burlesque performer/producer, and overseer of virtual worlds, Viktor Devonne! The game he is talking about today is The Sims by EA.   You can find this episode's host on  twitter or check out all his other projects here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, Youtuber and hero of the Mushroom Kingdom, Zero Score! The game he is talking about today is Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo.   You can find this episode's host on  twitter,  listen to his  podcast , watch his Youtube channel or watch him on Twitch!

Musician, friend of the network and all-around gaming nerd Greg Steiner join Matt & Geoff to discuss sports video games. The oldest video games were sports approximations and, as games technology has evolved, sports games are often at the forefront to create a more "real" experience. But they're also at the forefront of some questionable business practices. Where can we capture the thrill of the g...

Side Quests is back and for this episode we welcome back one half of the "Fun" and Games Podcast duo, actor, voice over artist, and Prince of All Cosmos, Geoff Moonen. The game he is chatting about today is Katamari Damacy by Keita Takahash and Namco! You can find this episode's host on  twitter  or on his  website !

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is senior staff writer/podcaster for gamesindustry.biz, creator/host of The Cozywood Kitchenette, and good-willed traveler, Rebekah Valentine! The game she is talking about today is Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean by Monolith Soft, Tri-Crescendo and Namco!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter , see her work at gamesindustry.biz a...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is Public Relations Coordinator at Evolve PR, and Arisen, Wout aka The Hashtagonist! The game he is talking about today is Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen  by Capcom!   You can find this episode's host on  twitter  and and his work with Evolve PR  here!