Party XP

Jeff is back on this episode of Party XP and he's ready to rank again! This time, Lakan and Jeff put their minds together and rank all the anime parts of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, then rank their favorite JoJos. Will they have different viewpoints on series and characters? Will this finally be what breaks up the podcast? Find out: SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https...

On this episode, Lakan and Buffa are back one more time to recap New York Comic-Con 2023! The guys discuss their individual days, what they did, general convention gripes, the "convention culture", and brag about their new famous friends. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl...

On this episode of Party XP, Lakan and Buffa discuss their love for retro game hunting and their expansive collections. The guys recall particular game hunts they've gone on together, some highlights within their collection, the game collection community, and more.

In this episode of Party XP, Lakan and Buffa return to discuss "Toys to Life," a name given to games like Skylanders, Disney Infinity, and Nintendo Amiibo. The guys discuss their lifespans, how they flooded the market, why Nintendo's attempt specifically lasted longer, some experiences hunting them down, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl....

On this episode of Party XP, Lakan and Buffa discuss the popular original Xbox title Jet Set Radio Future. The guys discuss how the game holds up both graphically and musically, its distinct art direction, camera issues with older titles, and more. The guys also discuss the different sensibilities between Western and Eastern audiences and how a game like JSRF might not be for everyone.

On this episode of Party XP, Lakan introduces a new friend to the show, Buffa. Lakan makes Buffa watch A Goofy Movie, a film that Disney superfan Buffa somehow hasn't seen. Will he enjoy it? Or will this 30-year journey come to a crashing end? There's only one way to find out. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Party...

The summer's almost over but the OG guys are still red-hot! In this episode of Party XP, Lakan gives Jeff the roguelike survival title "Vampire Survivors." They discuss the beginnings of the game, like how it became an overnight sensation on Twitch and popular among streamers, then get a chance to dive into the game. They discuss their favorite characters, favorite items, and survivi...

The guys venture back to Hell in the latest episode of Party XP. Jeff finally gives Lakan the pleasure of playing Doom Eternal, Bethesda's 2020 sequel to the 2016 reboot they won't shut up about. The guys talk about their time with Eternal and discuss some of their favorite aspects of the game.

In this episode, Jeff returns to the pod alongside Lakan to rank the top 5 best and worst controllers. The pair go through their gaming history talking about the favorite and least favorite controllers they've used. The guys also go head-to-head on a few controllers and deliver some controversial takes.

In this episode, Lakan welcomes back Jonathan, and the guys discuss the advent of live service games. Specifically, they touch on the dark sides of these games, including "vaulting" content, microtransactions, sunsetting, what qualifies as "content" for games, and if skins qualify as content. Destiny 2 lovers, this one's for you. Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1627915473 Subscribe on Yout...

In this episode of Party XP, Jonathan gives Lakan the 2008 remake of the classic action-platformer Prince of Persia. Lakan enters with a deep love of the PS2-era Prince of Persia games -- will it extend to the latest game in the series as well? The guys also discuss their love of third-person action games and similar titles to The Prince.

Lakan is back for another week, this time with a new friend. In this episode, we'll meet Jonathan, learn more about his gaming habits, and explore the roguelike deck-building game, Dicey Dungeons. The guys discuss the game and how it stacks up to others in the genre. Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1627915473 Subscribe on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-Youtube Follow us on Instag...

In spite of the world being against them, the guys deliver Part 2 of Party XP's 1 Year Anniversary Extravaganza! Lakan and Jeff rank their top 5 favorite games of all time and discuss what they love about each game on their list. Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1627915473 Subscribe on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-Youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp...

It's officially been one year of Party XP! In part 1 of our anniversary extravaganza, we look back on some of our favorite moments from the show. We talk about being true to yourself, anime waifu figures, representation in media, and farting on someone's balls. Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1627915473 Subscribe on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-Youtube Follow us on Instagram: h...

In this episode of Party XP, Jeff returns to talk fatherhood, family life, and what he's managed to play since becoming a dad. Lakan and Jeff then discuss how their gaming habits have evolved since their childhood. Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1627915473 Subscribe on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-Youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/ Follo...

In this weeks episode, Lakan is once again joined by guest Jeff F. The duo discuss the first guest topic of the show; the 2022 Netflix series "The Sandman" created by Neil Gaiman. The Sandman was originally a dark fantasy/superhero/supernatural horror comic which is now brought to life for the streaming audience. How different is the show from the original comic run? Does every piece of...

Back to the regular schedule with this episode! This week, Lakan sits down with another long time friend, also Jeff F, filling in for regular co-host Jeff K! The duo discuss Andor; one of the newer Disney+ productions within the Star Wars universe. They go over the style, writing, and themes of the show, which didn't seem to get as much attention as The Mandalorian or Obi-Wan Kenobi(at least i...

Hello again! We have another bonus episode! 2 days in a row! Since we talked about Lakan's PAX East 2023 experience yesterday, we thought it would be a good time to have another extra episode about our general/broader convention experiences. We go over some of our convention prep, habits, and essentially make a short survival guide to conventions for everyone from first-timers to battle-harden...

After a super eventful weekend of meeting Youtubers, trying some hands-on demos, and waiting in line aggressively; Lakan's awoken from his lobster roll and clam chowder induced coma to recap an eventful weekend up in Boston for PAX East 2023. The duo discuss upcoming titles, Lakan's personal favorites, and discuss the overall PAX experience. List of PAX games covered: Animal Well, Another...

In this IN-PERSON episode of Party XP, Jeff & Lakan finish off the John Wick trilogy with John Wick 3: Parabellum, just in time for the release of John Wick 4. The guys recap the film from start to finish, discuss the themes behind each film, and predict what John Wick 4 will entail. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify - Subscribe to Par...

This week, Jeff recommends Kingdoms of Amalur, one of his all-time favorite games. The guys discuss the game's tumultuous development and post-launch, its place in gaming history, and how awesome it is to be a complete machine of utter annihilation.  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Listen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473 Subscribe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTube Follow us on...

The boys continue their John Wick lovefest with a review of John Wick 2. Jeff and Lakan discuss the film, its status compared to the original, and somehow make a connection to South Park: The Stick of Truth. Get more Party XP: https://linktr.ee/partyxppod

On this episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan discuss Neon White, the critically-acclaimed action/shooter/platformer developed by Angel Matrix and published by Annapurna Interactive. The guys chat about the game's unique place in gaming, other platformers, and being an unstoppable God of destruction in video games.  For more Party XP, visit https://linktr.ee/partyxppod

On another very special episode of Party XP, Lakan and Jeff discuss Hades, the critically-acclaimed rogue-lite dungeon-crawler RPG. They discuss a bit about the game's history, what made it so great,  how it compares to other games in its many genres, and how Jeff managed to clear a run before Lakan, even though Lakan was among the first in their friend group to own the game. For more Party X...

On this episode of Party XP, Jeff gives Lakan the 2013 neo-noir hack-and-slash action title Killer is Dead. The friends discuss their thoughts on the game, how gaming has changed over nearly a decade, cult of personality game directors like Suda51 and Hideo Kojima, and more.