"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and wielder of a phase-shifted hard light energy sword, DiscoCola from Underplayed! The game he is talking about today is Hyper Light Drifer by Heart Machine. You can also 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 more! Clic...

Side Quests is back and so is host Chris Diggins! He is a podcaster, writer, critic, professional GM, Tenth Sol and mastermind of the Eternal Cauldron Project! The game he is talking about today is  Nine Sols by Red Candle Games. You can find this episode's host on his podcast  Mostly Nitpicking ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episo...

The original PlayStation helped bring disc-based and 3D gaming to the masses. So many frontiers at once made for more than a few memorable games and experiences. Matt & Geoff are joined by fellow gaming podcaster Bill Barber to discuss the games, memories, and legacy of Sony's first video game console You can find Bill's podcasts on the SuperPod Network Here is the newest console retrospective pol...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, podcaster, and lil blob exploring a labyrinth, Beau (Bo_Po) from Underplayed! The game he is talking about today is ANIMAL WELL by Billy Basso and Bigmode. You can also watch his streams here 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...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, social media manager and frog archaeologist, Courty_Yikes! The game she is talking about today is  Lore of the Frog by Bacho and GuardHouse. You can also find 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  here ! You ca...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, and adventurer tasked by a witch to explore the labyrinth beneath her mansion, James Galizio! The game they are talking about today is Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society by Nippon Ichi Software. You can also read their work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an e...

Another year has come and gone. 2024 had its fair share of highs, lows, and a lot of Indie games. Matt & Geoff share their top ten games of 2024. They also look back on the year, what they played, and a little bit of what they hope to catch up on before more great games come out in 2025! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an ex...

WE'VE MADE IT TO 350 EPISODES?! HELL YEAH! For this huge milestone Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Sarah Moonen and Geoff Moonen to fulfill their destiny as Solstice Warriors while discussing Sea of Stars by Sabotage Studio. Spoilers start at 38:09 Spoilers end at 55:14 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 this episode's host is writer, editor and amnesiac aboard a Republic capital ship, Bradly Shankar! The game he is talking about today is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by BioWare and LucasArts. You can also read 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! Cli...

Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Jackson! He is a podcaster and surgeon, also known as the Haruspex! The game he is talking about today is Pathologic 2 by Ice-Pick Lodge and tinyBuild. You can also listen to his podcasts,  A Top 3 Podcast  and  Tales from the Backlog! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss f...

Geoff and Sarah attended PAX Unplugged 2024! They managed to find board games based on video games, a video game being developed alongside a board game, and a lot of puzzles. Stick around after the recap for our full interviews  35:50 - Galaxy Fighters 59:02 - Potion Slingers We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and denizen of Auldrant, Bill Barber! The game he is talking about today is  Tales of the Abyss by Namco Tales Studio and Namco Bandai Games. You can also listen to his podcasts  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 ca...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is video game nerd and child living in a small house on a hill, Tony G aka The Wolfman! The game he is talking about today is The Binding of Isaac by Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl. 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 so is host Doug Lief! He is a podcaster and guest of the Stauf mansion! The game he is talking about today is The 7th Guest  by Trilobyte and Virgin Interactive Entertainment. You can also 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 more! Click here ! You can...

When it's time to give out awards for achievements in gaming, how do you decide? How much of the industry do you try to cover?  How will you cope with not nominating someone else's favorite? Matt & Geoff are joined by Mike Towndrow and Kyle Stephenson of Six One Indie to discuss the upcoming Indie Game Awards, giving developers their moment, and the evolving landscape of superlatives in the gaming...

Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and determined to investigate the Stormwall! The game he is talking about today is Ys Book I & II by Alfa System & Hudson Soft. 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...

From text boxes to banter amongst your NPC party members, a great way to find out what's happening in-game is to keep your ears open and ask around. Matt & Geoff discuss where and how these ambient conversations can fill out the worldbuilding in a game and make you feel more a part of it. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an e...

Side Quests is back and so is host Jacob from the Pre-Order Bonus Podcast! He is a podcaster, professor and a little robot on a big adventure! The game he is talking about today is  Haiku the Robot  by Mister Morris Games! 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 mor...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, copy editor, writer and lost little cat, Stephanie Klimov! The game she is talking about today is Stray by BlueTwelve Studio & Annapurna Interactive! You can also check out her work  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 ...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, editor and coach, Morgan Truder! The game he is talking about today is  Football Manager 2022 by Sports Interactive and Sega. You can also 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 exclusive rss feed and more. Click  here ! You can fi...

Most folks want a seamless gaming experience, without long, obvious, loading time. How do developers hide their load time, make the most of a necessary loading zone, or at least assure you that your system hasn't frozen in the process? Matt & Geoff discuss how they notice time passing in their pastime. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular...

Side Quests is back and so is host Jared Moss! He is a graphic designer, podcaster and transplant in the Alola region! The game he is talking about today is  Pokémon Sun by Game Freak and Nintendo! 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...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and high school student, Pat Klein! The game he is talking about today is  A Space for The Unbound by Mojiken Studio, Toge Productions and Chorus Worldwide. You can find this episode's host on  twitter! You can find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exc...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer and wielder of the Chaos Breaker, Thrak! The game he is talking about today is Shining Force by Climax Entertainment, Sonic! Software Planning and Sega. You can find this episode's host on  twitter! You can find his streaming here  and his podcast  here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early dow...

"Yars Rising" is a 2D Action Platformer developed by WayForward that's wrapped around a modern take on Atari's "Yars Revenge".  Matt & Geoff are joined by James Montagna, Director of "Yars Rising", to chat about giving a forty-two year old game the full WayForward treatment. Yar's Rising is available on Steam , Epic , Switch , Playstation , and Xbox platforms. You can find this episode's guest her...