"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and so is host Josh Covel! He is a podcaster, streamer and member of the Kong Family! The game he is talking about today is Donkey Kong 64 by Rare and Nintendo. You can also find this host's podcast on  twitter  as well as 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...

A concert of video game music can remind why you love a game, or even pique new interest in different corners of a franchise. Matt, Geoff, & Sarah had the chance to enjoy the Sonic Symphony concert in NYC last month. They discuss their experience; each bringing wildly varying history with the Sonic franchise, music, and Sonic music.  We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus cont...

Side Quests is back and so is host Matt Sowinski! He is a podcaster, writer and yakuza desperately trying to do the right thing! The game he is talking about today is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out his podcast here and his writing here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, ear...

Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and was raised within the Oboro Clan! The game he is talking about today is Shinobi (2002) by Overworks and Sega. You can also find his podcast on  Twitter  and you can listen to it  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 and member of the elite task force S.T.A.R.S., Frank Dolce aka Nomad! The game he is talking about today is Resident Evil (1996) by Capcom. 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 rs...

During the fourth Console Generation, Sega released the Genesis, the CD, the 32X and the Nomad. Ambitious gaming devices full of fun but often forgotten titles. Matt & Geoff are joined by G to the Next Level to discuss the games, fond memories, highs, lows, and wild corners of Sega's 16-bit era. Check out this episode's guest on Twitch and YouTube ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout...

Side Quests is back and so is host Chris Coplien! He is a streamer, podcaster and Warrior of Light! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy Renaissance by Renaissance Games. Check out his podcast on  Twitter  and listen to the show  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 writer, podcaster and member of the Galactic Federation 07th Platoon, Edward Varnell! The game he is talking about today is Metroid: Other M by Team Ninja and Nintendo! 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 episode...

Side Quests is back and so is host Paul Mattingly! He is a podcaster, improviser and won't stop making comments during the movie! The game he is talking about today is RiffTrax: The Game by Wide Right Interactive. You can find this episode's host on  twitter  or on his podcast  here ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclu...

An ending is when we stop telling the story. If a game's main narrative continues after rolling credits the first time, then when is a game "finished"? Matt & Geoff discuss what qualifies as an ending, and what it means to reach an end with a game.   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 editor, writer and young boy with a big ship, Andrew McMahon! The game he is talking about today is FAR: Changing Tides by Okomotive and Frontier Foundry! 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 exclusiv...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and demigod, Will Adeshina! The game he is talking about today is Asura's Wrath by CyberConnect2 and Capcom! 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 ! Y...

Side Quests is back and so is host Bret Eagleston! He is a podcaster, musician and competitive little bean! The game he is talking about today is  Fall Guys by Mediatonic, Devolver Digital and Epic Games. You can find this episode's host on  twitter , his streams on GeeklyInc and his podcast Let's Retwatch! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of reg...

Botany Manor is a fun and relaxing First-Person Puzzle game about growing fantastic plants. Matt & Geoff are joined by Laure De Mey , Creative Director for the title, and founder of developer Balloon Studios to discuss going about making a game you want to exist and allowing a game experience the space to grow every step of the way. You can find out more about Botany Manor on  Steam , Twitter , an...

Side Quests is back and so is host Matter of Michael! He is a podcaster, video game collector, author and anonymous letter writer! The game he is talking about today is Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to) by Popcannibal. You can also find this episode's host on  twitter as well as find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of...

Side Quests is back and so is host Aaron Klaassen! He is a podcaster and thief of the Frozen Flame! The game he is talking about today is  Chrono Cross by Squaresoft. You can also find this episode's host on  Twitter as well as listen to his podcasts SuperPod Saga and Retro Rehab ! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusiv...

Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Jackson! He is a podcaster and rectangular grid of squares, which must be filled in to create a picture! The game he is talking about today is Picross 3D by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo. You can also find this episode's host on  Twitter  as well as listen to his podcasts  A Top 3 Podcast  and  Tales from the Backlog! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode...

Star Racer is a fast-paced "retro-influenced combat racer". Matt & Geoff are joined by the title's Director, Brennan Anderson to chat about letting your influences show through, keeping your goals in line, and fostering a great community while creating a very fun game. You can find Star Racer on Steam and Whatnot games on Twitter We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content,...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, business owner and Hearthian space explorer, Larry Berger! The game he is talking about today is Outer Wilds by Mobius Digital and Annapurna Interactive! You can also find this episode's host on  twitter  as well as check out his podcat  here.   We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcast fan and recently deceased Viking, soccr! The game he is talking about today is Jotun by Thunder Lotus Games! You can also find him on Bluesky 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  Twitter ,  Bluesky,...

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and defender of Wood Oak City! The game he is talking about today is Streets of Rage 4 by Dotemu, Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games! You can find this episode's host on  twitter  or on any of his podcasts on  CertainPOV.com . We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular...

When you can go "anywhere" in a video game, how does the game show you where to go if it does at all? Inspired by the recent release of Dragon's Dogma 2, Matt & Geoff are joined by Jesse Vitelli and Asa Greenriver to discuss sign posting in video games. You can find this episode's guests on Twitter: Jesse and Asa We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads...

300 EPISODES?! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! For this huge milestone Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Kenneth Shepard and Geoff Moonen to steal hearts in the name of justice while chatting about Persona 5 Royal by Atlus and Sega. You can find Matt  here and Kenneth and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Kenneth's work here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, e...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a journalist, host, producer and former British Secret Service agent, Jason Fanelli! The game he is talking about today is Titanic: Adventure Out of Time by CyberFlix! You can also find him on Twitter here and find his work here! 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 so is host Ngachacha! He is a father, husband, middle-aged gamer, podcaster and a hero given power from the Ouroboros Stone! The game he is talking about today is  Xenoblade Chronicles 3 by Monolith Soft and Nintendo. You can also find this episode's host on twitter  here and check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, ea...