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It's review time! This week, Jeff and Lakan review the half-horror, half-gas station management sim "Goo Deer," developed and published by VML Studios. The guys chat about their experiences with the game, outline their likes and dislikes, and create their wishlists for the game's future. They also check in with the developer's next game. Buy Goo Deer on Steam: https://store.s...

It's con season, Party People! This week, Lakan recaps his New York Comic-Con experience, between all the vendors, signings, tables, announcements and more! We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming, including a game and a movie review, so stay tuned!

The guys head back to the dojo on the latest episode of Party XP! This week, Lakan and Jeff check out Dojo Masters, the indie 8-bit fighting game that pays homage to not just games like Karate Master, but to martial arts in general. The guys talk about their favorite martial arts in the game, what the game offers, and how it fits into the greater world of the fighting game community. SUPPORT THE S...

This week, Lakan is traveling, so it's a solo Jeff cartoon. He's none too happy about his inability to play games, thanks to mounting responsibilities like work, childcare, and everything that comes with them. He does have one salvation — trading cards — but even the thrill of opening packs is starting to lessen his desire to play games and compete in fighting games at a high level. If you're read...

At long last, the guys talk about one of Jeff's favorite games in recent memory! This week, Lakan dives into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, the Hades-like roguelite isometric action brawler. The guys talk about their experiences with the game, their favorite characters and builds, how it stacks up to other games like Hades and Dead Cells, and the game's new content update t...

Like everyone else, the guys are phoning it in for the last weeks of summer. This week, Jeff and Lakan have a lazy Monday conversation about a bunch of topics, like games they're playing current gaming news, Marvel Tokon, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-...

This week, the guys check out GameNative, the program that allows gamers to play their PC games right on their Android device. Jeff and Lakan discuss what they've played on GameNative and live test a few games on the platform while recording. Can Jeff get Ultimate Marvel vsm Capcom 3 to work on his phone? There's only one way to find out!

This week, we have another great indie game review. Lakan sat down with Wardrum, the indie turn-based rhythm roguelite that puts the "Crypt of the Necrodancer" formula on its head. Lakan plays the game and gives his honest thoughts about gameplay, story, and of course, the music. Wardrum is available now on Steam for $19.99: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2680670/Wardrum/ SUPPORT THE...

Lakan is on the move! This week, Lakan and his friend Jack head to Too Many Games in Philadelphia, PA to experience all the games. The guys recap their convention experience and found two killer indie games: Brave Escape, a 2 player co-op platformer, and Dojo Master, a simplified 2 button fighting game that is very fun and accessible. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://t...

This week, the guys celebrate a first — an indie game dev approached them about reviewing their game! Jeff and Lakan review Particulitix, a retro-inspired roguelike action shooter, complete with tons of shoot-em-up action and a booming soundtrack to match. The guys give their review of the game, and are then joined by Workshop Geek himself for a brief chat about the game, his inspirations, and pla...

The guys had their hands full this week, when they went through EVERY SINGLE GAME from Summer Games Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, Sony State of Play, and Nintendo Direct and gave their thoughts. Sometimes, those thoughts were well-thought-out, other times, they were bursts of insanity brought on by exhaustion and a child's upcoming bedtime. What game(s) from the weekend piqued your interest the m...

This week, we have another twofer for the people! Jeff gives Lakan the indie survivorlike Grind Survivors, while Lakan gives Jeff the cute Snake-esque title SNKRX. The guys recap their experiences with their games, give some pretty honest feedback, and realize a lot about themselves and the games they recommended to the other. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.c...

Happy 4th Anniversary, Party People! To celebrate this latest milestone, Jeff and Lakan try to make a Mount Rushmore (four picks, get it?) of their favorite all-time gaming soundtracks. The guys spend a lot of time discussing their OLIs and honorable mentions, then manage to put four games on their mountains. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spot...

This week, the guys fill out their grid.fun video games grids! The guys reveal some of their all-time favorites, like their favorite games, characters, underrated gems, and more. Fill out your own grid and share it with us! About Me: Video Games | grids.fun SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https:...

On this week's episode, the guys do their annual tradition of recapping the Triple I Initiative. This year's event was chock full of great new indie games and DLC, and the guys break down their favorites among the bunch. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Appl...

On this week's episode of Party XP, Lakan and his friend Jack head to PAX East! They walked the floor, grabbed a ton of merch, and previewed some awesome games. Lakan speaks with some game devs to learn more about their upcoming titles. Once he's home, Lakan and Jeff meet up to recap the event and preview some more games. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyur...

We have a twofer for the people this week! On this episode, Jeff and Lakan give each other a fighting game to dive into. Jeff is tasked with playing Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, while Lakan takes on the fan patch Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite and Beyond. The guys chat about their respective experiences with each game, how they approached learning it, and what they hope to get from the game moving...

On this episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan examine the upcoming slate of games for 2026 and make some bold predictions for the year's releases. Will Grand Theft Auto VI release this year? What about Marvel's Wolverine? Will we get a new Darkstalkers or Capcom vs. SNK game? The guys call their shots and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP...

Lakan is fired up about State of Play and wants YOU to know how he feels about this latest slate of games! In this episode, Lakan rides solo and discusses the recent Sony State of Play, all the games announced, and his thoughts on everything coming down the pipeline. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcas...

This week, Lakan and Jeff get comfy and cozy with Lil Gator Game, the "Breath of the Wild"-esque 3D adventure platformer from developed by MegaWobble and published by Playtonic Games. The guys chat about the game, how they completed the short adventure, and reflect on their own memories of playing with friends. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/Par...

In this Very Special Episode of Party XP, Jeff goes off on Roblox, the "children's" game where children aren't the target audience — they're the product. Jeff discusses Roblox CEO David Baszucki's insane plans to introduce dating onto the platform, his insistence that children are safe on Roblox despite numerous news stories stating otherwise, and briefly highlights some...

Let's go gambling! Now that the festivities are over, the guys return to their normal programming and dive in to CloverPit, the slot machine/gambling roguelike. Jeff and Lakan discuss the game, the routes they took to secure victory, the game's unique aesthetics and gameplay, and what lies for players underneath the surface.

Happy New Year, Party People! This week, Jeff and Lakan recap the year that was and look forward to all the happenings of 2026. They go through their favorite games, movies, shows, and more from 2025, and discuss their favorite episodes from the year. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tiny...

Happy Holidays, Party People! Jeff and Lakan have a two-fer for the people. First, they recap the 2025 Game Awards and determine who won this year's contest. Then, Jeff F joins the guys for our holiday gift guide, perfect for the techie or gamer in your life! SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts:...

The guys are back to normalcy with an annual tradition – handicapping The Game Awards! Lakan and Jeff walk through each category and give their favorites plus who they think will win. We'll see who wins soon enough when The Game Awards air on Dec. 11!