"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and bestselling crime fiction author, Phil Morgan! The game he is talking about today is  Alan Wake by Remedy Entertainment and Microsoft Game Studios. You can find this episode's host's podcast on  twitter  and you can also listen to it  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular ep...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is college professor, video essayist, streamer and the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Lucis, ProfNoctis. The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy XV  by Square Enix. You can find this episode's host on  twitter.  Also you can find all his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regula...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is editor, writer, podcaster and fortune hunter, Giovanni Colantonio! The game he is talking about today is  Pitfall! by David Crane and Activision. You can find this episode's host on  twitter! You can find his writing here  and his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus episodes, early downloads of regular episodes,...

The Gameboy Advance was released in 2001; the SP in 2003. Some consider these collectively to be the greatest handheld console of all time. So many classic titles are only now starting to see release on modern consoles, but the nostalgia never wavered. Eric from The Unloackables Podcast joins Matt & Geoff in indulging themselves in remembering when Nintendo finally turned the light on for the game...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and hero stranded on Koholint Island, Chris Osborne! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993) by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host's podcast on  twitter  and you can also listen to it  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus episodes, early downloads of regular epis...

Side Quests is back and so is host Eric Gess! He is a podcaster and thieving member of Tantalus! The game he is talking about today is  Final Fantasy IX  by SquareSoft! 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 rss feed and more. Click  here...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and explorer of the Dark World, Keith Gasper! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host's podcast on twitter and you can also listen to it here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusi...

Matt & Geoff are joined by Sarah Moonen and Jill Grodt to discuss the many great experiences and games from PAX West 2024. 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 review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Sp...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and member of Raynor's Raiders, Will Borger. The game he is talking about today is  StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty by Blizzard Entertainment. You can find this episode's host on  Twitter and 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 so is host Curly Bright! She is a burlesque performer and animal mascot companion! The game she is talking about today is Indigo Park: Chapter 1 by UniqueGeese!  You can find this episode's host on  twitter  and all 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 ...

Playing a video game means repeating actions and trying again. But sometimes, you end up doing a boring repetitive task over and over again. Whether to acquire resources, or to overcome a poorly balanced challenge, Fun can slow to a Grind. Matt & Geoff discuss their thoughts on grinding and its place in gaming's history and present. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus conte...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and last son of Krypton, Sic Jake! The game he is talking about today is Superman (1987) by Kotobuki Systems and Kemco. You can find this episode's host on  twitter.  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. C...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is party game designer, writer and member of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, Sam Greszes. The game he is talking about today is Splatoon 3  by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on  Twitter.   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 narrator, showrunner, podcaster, film critic and ASTRA Corporation pilot, Matthew Krol. The game he is talking about today is Returnal  by Housemarque & Sony Interactive Entertainment. You can find this episode's host on  twitter. You can listen to his podcast here and watch his YouTube channels here and here.   We have a Patreon! Gain access to episo...

We're always proud to talk about the "good" games in our history, but what about the bad ones? Are they worth remembering? Some of our favorite games are inspired by commercial failures. Matt & Geoff discuss the value of the games that have been reduced to memes and jokes by memory.  We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclus...

Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Proctor! He is a game director, writer, and steam powered prospector! The game he is talking about today is SteamWorld Dig by Image & Form! You can also find this episode's host on  twitter as well as check out his upcoming game,  All Systems Dance! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an e...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, narrative consultant, video essayist and superhero trying to save the world, Jake Steinberg. The game he is talking about today is Justice League Heroes  by Snowblind Studios & Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. You can find this episode's host on  twitter.  Also you can find all his work  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode s...

Side Quests is back and so is host Doug Lief! He is a podcaster and young boy adventuring in Slumberland! The game he is talking about today is Little Nemo: The Dream Master by Capcom. You can also find this episode's host on  twitter  and listen to 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...

One of the best ways to find out about upcoming games is watching a showcase that compiles trailers and info for exciting new titles. Six One Indie has been championing a "Zero Barrier" approach to getting promising indie titles in front of a greater audience. Matt & Geoff are joined by Mike Towndrow and Kyle Stephenson to discuss what goes into a Six One Indie Showcase, and the importance of givi...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, content creator, producer, writer and Orcadian warrior, Corey Dirrig. The game he is talking about today is Senua's Saga: Hellblade II by Ninja Theory and Xbox Game Studios. You can find this episode's host on  twitter. Also you can find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, pr marketing manager and explorer of the ruined desert planet of Midden, Jurge Cruz-Alvarez! The game he is talking about today is  Sable by Shedworks and Raw Fury. You can find this episode's host on  twitter. Also you can find popagena  here  as well as his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content...

Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer and true ruler of Vermund! The game they are talking about today is Dragon's Dogma II by Capcom.  You can find this episode's host on  twitter  and you can find everything they work on  here ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular epi...

Plenty of video games can be said to be best enjoyed as fresh experiences, with as little "spoiled" as possible. If so, how do you go about recommending a title if you're worried everything you say ruins a discovery? Matt & Geoff discuss tailoring how you review a game, and when spoiled details can still feel fresh. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloa...

Side Quests is back and so is host Taylor Hicklen! He is a community manager, graphic designer, web designer, producer, writer, and reasonable young space merchant! The game he is talking about today is Star Ocean: The Divine Force by tri-Ace and Square Enix! You can also find Taylor's work here and here! We also have Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so you should check it out. Clic...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, video essayists, streamer and snarky bird in a backpack, Jiggylookback! The game he is talking about today is Banjo Tooie by Rare and Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on  twitter. You can also find his YouTube channel here as well as his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downl...