"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Jackson! He is a podcaster and legendary hero! The game he is talking about today is Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride  by Square Enix. You can also hear him on his podcast,  Tales from the Backlog! 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 !...

Nintendo released the successor to the Switch on June 5th this year. A month later, Matt & Geoff share their thoughts on the Switch 2, its launch, and the software lineup.  Is the Switch 2 a must buy yet? What can we glean from looking at other console launches, especially Nintendo's? Why might this launch feel different than other Nintendo consoles? We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcast producer, editor, actor, musician and Paintress, Sarah Storm! The game she is talking about today is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive. You can also find her on LinkedIn here and her website here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular e...

Side Quests is back and so is host Christopher Leech! He is a Lecturer of Psychology, streamer, podcaster, content creator and tiny railway diorama creator! The game he is talking about today is Islands & Trains by Akos Makovics and Future Friends Games. You can also find everything he does right  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is actor, comedian, musician and recruiter of adventurers, R. Alex Murray! The game he is talking about today is Darkest Dungeon by Red Hook Studios. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can fin...

On this episode Matt & Geoff are joined by Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books to discuss video game maps. Physical pack-in maps, HUD mini maps, and all the little points of interest. A map can help you know where to go next in your quest, what you could find along the way, or dream about where your journey may take you. Maps in video games have been doing this since games were more than one screen...

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and member of the Belmont clan! The game he is talking about today is  Castlevania: Circle of the Moon by Konami. You can also find this host's podcasts on  CertainPOV.com . We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is professor and vigilante crime fighter, Jeremy Aber! The game he is talking about today is Nightshade (1992)  by Beam Software and Ultra Games. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find the show on  Bluesky,   Instagram  ...

Side Quests is back and so is host Matter of Michael! He is a podcaster, video game collector, author and robotic maid! The game he is talking about today is Mischief Makers by Treasure and Enix. You can also find all his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You...

Released in 2011, the Nintendo 3DS was the last dedicated handheld put out by Nintendo. Sporting two screens, glasses-free 3D, and a host of other hardware features; it also boasted a games library full of memories. Even if more than a few of those games are locked behind a defunct eShop. Matt & Geoff are joined by Jared from Play Along Podcast to discuss Streetpass, the first 3D Pokémon, and how...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, producer and a young man stuck in an unfamiliar world, Ashton Ruby! The game he is talking about today is  Graveyard Keeper by Lazy Bear Games and tinyBuild. You can also find his work  here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss...

Side Quests is back and so is host CGDannyB! He is a podcaster, streamer, content creator and student at Spooky High! The game he is talking about today is Monster Prom by Beautiful Glitch and Those Awesome Guys. You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Cl...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, actor, singer and explorer of the Land of Darkness, Allie_Bo_Balli! The game she is talking about today is  Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside  by Humongous Entertainment. You can also find her work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exc...

Matt & Geoff had the opportunity to preview Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake at PAX East this year, and share their impressions. However, they were not able to share anything until after an embargo date. This continues into a discussion about why a game might set a press embargo, and when discussions matter for a game's reputation. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus conten...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is video essayist, writer and vampiric prince, IdolismJ! The game he is talking about today is I madoki no Vampire: Bloody Bride by Jorudan, Opus, Avit and Atlus. You can also find his work  here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is indie tabletop designer and ultimate life form, Colin Cromien! The game he is talking about today is  Sonic Adventure 2 by Sonic Team and Sega. You can also find his work  here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You can find...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is singer, actor and Cog fighting Toon, Cassidy Sledge! The game she is talking about today is Toontown Rewritten which is a fan revival of  Towntown Online which was originally by Disney's Virtual Reality Studio and Schell Games. You can also find her work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downlo...

Matt & Geoff are joined by Sarah Moonen to discuss the games they played, panels they attended, and experiences they enjoyed at PAX East 2025 Interview Timestamps Nocturne (Studio Pracy) - 1:03:53 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree (Starvania Studio) - 1:08:56 White Knuckle (Dark Machine Games) - 1:15:29 Desktop Survivors '98 (Brandon Hesslau) - 1:22:54 GIGASWORD (Studio Hybrid) - 1:28:00 Tanuki Pon's Su...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, publisher and left-handed guitarist leader of a rock band MilkCan, Darren Hupke! The game he is talking about today is Um Jammer Lammy  by NanaOn-Sha and Sony Computer Entertainment. You can also find all his work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, DJ, voice actor, photographer, podcaster and little robot with a sight problem, webmeister Bud! The game he is talking about today is Broken Lens by Team RUN. You can also find his Twitch channel here and his podcasts here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular epis...

Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer, writer and quarterback! The game they are talking about today is Tecmo Bowl by Tecmo.  You can find everything they work on here ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here...

Sega's time as a console manufacturer ended in the early 00s with the Dreamcast. The console had great potential, wild ideas, and a short lifespan.  Matt & Geoff are joined by Joseph Mastropiero to remember the Dreamcast, share some favorite games, and ponder the fervent love for this little white box that continues to this day You can check out this episode's guest on Dice Training Enjoyed this c...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, producer, video essayist and man in a haunted foggy town, Mario Rivera! The game he is talking about today is Silent Hill 2 (2024) by Bloober Team and Konami. You can also find his YouTube channel  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive r...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is video essayists and Crown Prince of the Orakian kingdom of Landen, Coury Carlson! The game he is talking about today is Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom by Sega. You can also find his YouTube channel  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed an...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and humble hero of Primus Star, Benjamin Gray! The game he is talking about today is  Bomberman Hero by Hudson Soft and Nintendo. You can also find his podcast  here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click  here ! You ca...