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Lakan's riding solo this week as Jeff digs himself out of the move to his new place. Our valiant solo host talks recent VTuber drama, the Dallas Mavericks' offseason, and gives a brief update on the past month. We'll be back to our regularly-scheduled programming next week, so stay tuned! SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Sub...

The guys are on the horse girl gacha game! Jeff and Lakan begin a discussion on Umamusume, the hit mobile horse racing game that has taken the Internet by storm. The guys begin with a short discussion on the property and discuss gacha games. They'll be back with Part 2 soon, so stay tuned! SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe...

This week, Lakan gives Jeff the 2020 first-person action platformer Ghostrunner to play. The guys discuss the game, touch on its overarching story and themes, and chat about the game's high skill ceiling and floor, and how the pitfalls of daily life affect the way we interact with games that require more skill than others. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/P...

On this week's episode of Party XP, Jeff brings Lakan back into the world of Dragon Ball with Dragon Ball Daima, the latest entry into the legendary anime series. Lakan recounts his minute experience with the series since his younger days and discusses his likes and dislikes with the new saga. Jeff gets emotional because Dragon Ball is like his favorite thing ever and talks about how much Daim...

The guys from Party XP are back in person and recapping the big gaming events from the past weekend! Jeff and Lakan break down the big announcements from Sony's State of Play, Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase, and The Game Awards' Summer Game Fest. They go through all the announcements, pick some of their favorite titles, and chat about what certain announcements mean for the gaming wor...

Happy 3rd Anniversary Party People! To celebrate, Jeff and Lakan are ranking their favorite 3s in video games and movies! What are some of your favorite thirds? Let us know in the comments or on Instagram and BlueSky! 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-Apple-Podcasts...

Lakan is back from a whirlwind trip to PAX East — and he's got plenty of indie games to share! He and Jeff chat about the weekend and highlight some of the best indie titles showcased at the event, from comfy cozy puzzle games to brutal Boomer shooters and everything else in between

It's been a busy few weeks for the boys, so they're taking this week to catch up and talk about what's been going on in their lives! Jeff and Lakan get together to chat about the ongoing NBA and NHL Playoffs, the NFL Draft, and what they've been playing recently. This one's a really chill episode that's perfect for relaxing outside or taking a nice drive. Enjoy, Party People! SUPPORT THE SHOW: - S...

This week, Jeff and Lakan watch and recap John Wick 4, the latest film in the legendary action movie franchise. The guys recap the film, make some observations on recurring themes and other noticeable artistic decisions throughout the movie, and give their thoughts on the future of the franchise. And yes, Jeff still brings up farting on someone's balls and other South Park idioms.

The guys are back with another spur-of-the-moment recording! The 2025 Triple I Initiative was this week, and Jeff and Lakan sat down to chat about some of the best independent video games coming out in 2025 and beyond. The guys recap the event and discuss their favorite upcoming games showcased there. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Su...

In this episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan recap the exciting Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and discuss all the announcements, from Switch 2 specs to games and accessories and more! They also talk about what they're most looking forward to. * Note: this was recorded right after the Direct and, outside of the short clip in the beginning, does not discuss any recent news.

This week, Jeff and Lakan take a trip back to the glory days of the N64 with the retro-inspired platformer Kero Quest 64. The guys dig into the game's short demo, discuss the gameplay and levels, and organize a wishlist for the full release. Kero Quest 64 demo is available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411900/Kero_Quest_64/

Jeff's on his own this week on Party XP and wants to talk the future of the podcast. Nobody's going anywhere but Jeff wants to do more for the Party People out there! Let us know what you all want to see from us throughout 2025 and beyond. We'll be back with both hosts and our regular schedule in two weeks!

The guys are looking ahead in the latest episode of Party XP! Jeff and Lakan discuss the 2025 video game release slate and pick out their favorites. Games like Capcom Fighting Collection 2, The First Berserker: Khazan, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater Delta, Doom: Dark Ages, and more. The guys also predict whether we'll see Grand Theft Auto VI and Hollow Knight Silksong this year or if we'll...

It's finally here, Party People — we're talking Balatro. This week, Lakan gives Jeff the instant classic poker roguelike that set the gaming world ablaze in 2024. Will Jeff fall in love with it or will it be another disappointing roguelike to add to the pile? Spoilers - it's the first.

The guys head to Zaun for this edition of Party XP, where Lakan gives Jeff the hit Netflix show "Arcane" to watch. The guys are then joined by Jeff F, where they discuss some overarching themes of the show, the relationships between characters, their favorite moments, and the future of League of Legends animation.

Happy 2025, Party People! This week, Jeff and Lakan recap the year that was and look forward towards 2025. The guys discuss their favorite episodes from 2024, what else they enjoyed in pop culture throughout the year, and highlight some upcoming games, movies, and shows that are on their radar.

On this week's episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan reconvene to dicuss The 2024 Game Awards. The guys discuss all the new game announcements, winners, and news from the event. Lakan also follows up on his VTuber Award picks while Jeff cackles in the shadows as he buys Lakan's figure to pay off their wager.

This week, Lakan rides solo as Jeff tends to his sick toddler., and he's got a lot of thoughts. With his solo time, Lakan gives the listeners an update on his foray into emulation devices as well as makes his picks for the VTuber Awards. We'll be back to normal in two weeks, so stay tuned!

Happy Thanksgiving, Party People! Jeff and Lakan are here to give their predictions for the upcoming Game Awards. The guys break down each category and give their picks plus who they think will win. We'll be back after the event to recap and see who won, so stay tuned!

Happy Holidays, Party People! This week, Jeff and Lakan are joined by Jeff F as they offer some tips and websites for shopping this holiday season. The guys review some Black Friday sales, discuss sites with great deals, and offer some insight into their wishlists.

On this episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan examine the idea of "spiritual successors" — games that follow in the footsteps of beloved classics that were unable to use the original IP. The guys touch on the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to these games and offer some recommendations. They also try to nail down exactly what makes for a successful spiritual successor and what causes certain games...

On this episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan take a trip across the Atlantic to review the 2013 zombie action comedy "Cockneys vs. Zombies." The guys recap the film, discuss their favorite parts, and compare it to that "other" British zombie comedy flick.

Come on, you know it was coming. On this week's Party XP, Jeff and Lakan celebrate the funny sex number by talking about adult games and how they've evolved over 20-plus years. The guys touch on their experience with horny games and offer some amusing anecdotes about playing them. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP o...

This week, it's Jeff's turn to ride solo on Party XP! Lakan is out traveling, so Jeff takes the reins and guides a short show by himself. He takes on the topic of recent and ongoing gaming layoffs, not just those from the gaming companies themselves, but from gaming journalism outlets as well. Jeff also wonders aloud if doing more games journalism on the show would be something of interest...