Party XP

In this week's episode, Jeff and Lakan discuss Katanaut, the Acclaim-published 2D action platformer roguelike from solo developer VoidMaw. The guys chat about the game, its unique body horror aesthetic, and how it compares to other games in the genre like Dead Cells and Hades. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP o...

Jeff is riding solo this week and naturally takes the show away from its normal good-natured shenanigans and gets real. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's recent decisions, including investments into AI military startup Helsing and running ICE recruitment ads, have forced Jeff to reconsider the show's use of Spotify as its primary platform, while acknowledging that there's a reason Spotify has be...

The guys have had a hell of a September and October, so it's time for another Just Chatting episode! This week, Jeff and Lakan plop down on the couch for an NFL Sunday and chat about sports, life, games, and whatever else comes to mind. Sundays are a lazy river - you just let the water take you wherever! SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spoti...

Lakan and Jon are back to chat about a beloved indie classic - the Stanley Parable. This time, it's Lakan who's diving into a game he's had sitting in his Steam library for years but never booted up. The guys discuss games being meta, what is a game, learning how to play within a game's systems, and how they approach games due to our knowledge base of playing other games. TheEndIsNeverTheEndTheEnd...

Jeff returns to Party XP and immediately gets another roguelike to play. This week, Jeff plays Empty Shell, the top-down isometric shooter roguelike that's set on an abandoned island home to empty laboratories and frightening experiments come to life. The guys chat about their winning runs, the game's overarching motifs, the secrets they uncovered along the way, and how it stacks up to the...

Jon makes his triumphant return to Party XP! This week, he and Lakan climb the summit with their tiny ballast friend in the cozy 2023 puzzle platform game, Jusant. The guys chat about the themes and beats of the game, video games as art, and dive into how their experience with video games changed as they got older. Grab your shell, take a deep breath, and let's get artsy fartsy in this episode...

The guys are back with more horse girl gacha goodness! Jeff and Lakan recap their experience with the Umamusume mobile game and discuss the game's various modes and where they've found success. Lakan also brings in his ringer, Jenelle, who has been playing Umamusume's Japanese version for numerous years. If you're interested in the future of Umamusume, this episode is a must-listen...

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.