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37 minutes talking about brands   •••   Mark runs down the current landscape of video game subscription services, shouts out a few that you may already be paying for, and reckons with the future of cloud streaming along the way. Let us know: What is the best gaming subscription service? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quick...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Jon Harrison talk about the intentional focus of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the place of AA games, and the future of the franchise. Let us know: Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ Instagram: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ GG|: ⁠@QuickPlay⁠ Bluesky: ⁠@quickplaypod.bsky.social⁠ Th...

the greatest b movie you can play ••• Mark and Mark Kozlowski talk about the Resident Evil 4 Remake, what makes it compelling, and having it make an introduction to horror. Let us know: Is Resident Evil 4 Remake the game of the decade? Twitter: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ Instagram: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ GG|: ⁠@QuickPlay⁠ Bluesky: ⁠@quickplaypod.bsky.social⁠ Threads: ⁠@QuickPlayPod⁠ Listen online: ⁠Quick Play⁠ RSS:...

Billie Cox, friend and frequent guest on Quick Play, passed away on November 9th, 2025. I’ve put together a handful of clips of past episodes with Billie in order to honor and remember him.  quickplaypod@gmail.com John 3: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%203&version=NIV   All episodes with Billie: Ep 4: our not-E3 highlights (6.22.2022) Audio: https://spotifycreators-web.app.l...

how to be a video game sherpa ••• Mark Erickson and Mark Kozlowski talk about the games they would recommend to usher someone into the wonderful world of video games, different approaches to that strategy, and what they take into account for making game recommendations. Let us know: What game would you suggest to get someone into games? Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPl...

they taught me i like podcasts   •••   Mark and Jon Harrison talk about Jon's latest book, how he got so many famous people to talk about video games, and the place that games have in people's lives. Let us know: What is a life lesson you have learned from a video game? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.b...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Jake Martin talk about the behemoth Baldur's Gate 3, the massive volume of player choice the game provides for, and how all of those choices end in violence anyway. Let us know: Is Baldur's Gate 3 the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickpla...

how are there too many games, yet so few? ••• Mark and Jake Martin talk about current feelings about playing games, how instability in the industry has contributed to our own uncertainty, and other theories about the malaise. Let us know: are video games cooked? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threa...

competitive community   •••   Mark and Memphis Davila and Billie Cox talk about what goes into putting on and participating in a tournament, what draws them to competitive games, and the state of competitive Pokemon. Let us know: What games do you play competitively? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Alex Castellanos talk about the Trails series, the impact of getting to know characters, and the impact of a long-term story. Let us know: Is Trails From Zero the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen...

galaxy brain takes on mario ••• Mark talks about his ranking of the mainline Mario games, reconsiders his opinions on Galaxy, and wonders if Mario games are hitting like they used to. Let us know: What's your favorite Mario game? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen onli...

a big deal about deals   •••   Mark and Alex Castellanos talk about how pricing of games impact our reception of a game, if that should be a factor in review scoring, and the place of reviews overall. Let us know: should price be considered in game reviews? Clip used with permission from the Backlog Breakdown: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown   Listen to the Brohang by supporting them on Patr...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Dalton Fuller talk about how Destiny 2 checks all the right boxes, all the different shapes it's been in, and how Destiny always comes through eventually. Let us know: Is Destiny 2 (somehow) the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky....

the big money question   •••   Mark and Dalton Fuller talk about video game budgets, the allure of buying full-price games, and when it's both easy and hard to spend on games. Let us know: How much do you spend on video games each year? Video Game Expense Tracking Template: get trackin Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @qu...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Nick Porch talk about the macabre indie darling Death's Door, very large frogs, and covid. Let us know: Is Death's Door the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen online: Quick Play RSS: Quick Play Ema...

beautiful vista, friendly people, surrounded by imminent death ••• Mark and Nick Porch pitch the top video game locales to make a new life in. Let us know: What’s the best video game place to live? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen online: Quick Play RSS: Quick Play Email...

For an upcoming big discourse, I need a lot of beloved games. So gimme your top 10 favorite games plz Submit your games: https://forms.gle/GEj5uEbaYQ7CpjH58 Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen online: Quick Play RSS: Quick Play Email us: quickplaypod@gmail.com   If you enjo...

ports ports ports ports ports ports ports, EVERYBODY! ••• Mark and Parker Deal talk about fan reactions to the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, the current line-up of third party titles for the Switch 2, and if this is indicative of the Switch 2's future. Let us know: Does the Switch 2 have a remasters problem? Our switch 2 bingo cards so far: link Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @Q...

just after this next one ••• Mark talks about a big(ish) commitment to not spend any more money on games this year and how he's strategizing games to play. Let us know: Have you stopped all game purchases for a time? Video Game Expenses Tracking Template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uM23EnSIb8ycBIJiKxxI2dDewTCOR2gVmU6UPU8Ay9k/edit?usp=sharing Follow us on the proper socials: Twitte...

a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Elizabeth Coats Bowen talk about the big deal Elden Ring, its unique world and approach to story, and all the weird guys. Let us know: Is Elden Ring the game of the decade? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen online: Q...

also, mark is movie-illiterate ••• Mark and Elizabeth Coats Bowen talk about the recent NY Times Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century list, the leaps forward that video games have made in the 21st century, and how movies and games compare. Let us know: have movies or games been better this century? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Blues...

baby park (2025 club mix) ••• Mark talks about his top picks from the phenomenal Mario Kart soundtrack. Let us know: What are your top picks from the Mario Kart World soundtrack? Quick Play's Mario Kart World picks playlist: listen Full Mario Kart World soundtrack: listen to a lot more Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @qu...

the 30 best and worst of world ••• Mark and Sarah Erickson talk about their thoughts on mario kart world after a week, how it compares to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and rank all 30 tracks from worst to best. (And sorry for all the chair and table noises.) Let us know: What are your top 4 courses from Mario Kart World? Add your own ranking: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Stmev9efBwOMQiPrfdKww8m3...

while we play mario kart world ••• Mark and Jake Martin and Landry Smith and Billie Cox talk about their first impressions with the Switch 2, their launch day stories, their hopes for the console, and what they think of Mario Kart World. Let us know: What’s your first impression of the Switch 2? Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesk...

trying to be consistent ••• Mark talks about what the podcast is about. Let us know: What is stabilizing for you? Recommended Listening: The Era of Volatility from Rebuilders Follow us on the proper socials: Twitter: @QuickPlayPod Instagram: @QuickPlayPod GG|: @QuickPlay Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social Threads: @QuickPlayPod Listen online: Quick Play RSS: Quick Play Email us: quickplaypod@gmail...