The Crowned Heathens Podcast

The Heathens revisit their most frustrating games. They try to talk about new and different games this time around. Matt still struggles with difficult games, Marissa antagonizes Sacco, and Sacco messes up a common phrase. Games we talk about this week: Cuphead, Dark Souls, Elden Ring, The Binding of Isaac, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch, Halo Combat Evolved, Clair Obscur, TIS-100, Rema...

Another video game awards episode. This time there is a twist though. Marissa formats the episode like a game to test Matt and Sacco's memory. How do you think they did? Matt pisses off Marissa, Marissa is a gracious host, and Sacco second guesses himself. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube ....

The Heathens are back! Come join us for a not-so-chill discussion and catch-up after our long break. Matt gets distracted, Marissa finds a lock, and Sacco has Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube . Also, check out our Discord . Want us to talk about your question for about 45 m...

Big blanket spoiler warning on this whole episode. This week the Heathens discuss their favourite video game endings. Matt fumbles the segue, Marissa likes RPGs, and Sacco likes Halo. Games we talk about this week: Life is Strange, Portal, Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy XV, Halo 3, Halo Reach, Bioshock Infinite, Batman Arkham City, Call of Duty Black Ops 1, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Last of Us, I...

If you got stranded on a deserted island what video games would you bring with you. That's the import question, who cares about what you'll bring to survive. Join the Heathens in talking about what games they think they can play over and over again! Matt gets his segue stolen, Marissa doesn't want to share how long she's played BG3, and Sacco is sick. Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy 9...

Ohhhhhhhhhh CANADA! This week the Heathens look at the game studios that call Canada home. Matt doesn't give Canada any credit, Marissa corrects the Matts, and Sacco pisses off Marissa. Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age The Veilguard, Far Cry, Baldur’s Gate 3, A Little to the Left, Tunic, Boyfriend Dungeon, Pupperazi, Balatro, Outlast, South of Midnight, Celeste, Towerfall Acension, Earth...

The final/major bosses in video games gets all the love. Sometimes a game has awesome mini bosses that stay with you. This week we discuss our favourite mini bosses from our favourite games. Matt has a decent segue, Marissa likes Dragon Age, and Sacco disappoints/excites? Games we talk about this week: Animal Crossing, Dragon Age The Veilguard, Halo, Bioshock, Link’s Awakening, Minecraft,  Clair O...

With 2025 coming to an end the Heathens discuss their predictions for the 2025 Video Game Awards. Matt gets shown up, Marissa nails the segue, and Sacco forgets what games he's playing. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube . Also, check out our Discord . Want us to talk about your question for...

Sometimes you come across a game that you don't hate but you don't like either. This week the Heathens talk about those games. Matt has mixed feelings, Marissa recommends a Zelda game, and Sacco has some hot takes. Games we talk about this week: Halo, The Legend of Zelda, SpeedRunners, Sports Friends, Doom, Assassin’s Creed, Battlefield, Mass Effect, Clair Obscur, Stonks 9800, Plate Up!, and Tiny...

Matt must have been hungry when he suggested this topic. This week the Heathens discuss their favourite cooking based video games. Matt bails on his segue, Marissa gets annoyed with Sacco, and Sacco stretches the rules. Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XV, Minecraft, Cooking Simulator, Cooking Mama, I Am Bread, Breathe of the Wild, Venba, Cookie Clicker, Plate Up!, Coffee Talk, Dragon...

Video games have been around for so long and the Heathens have been playing games for long enough that they have some opinions on vintage games games, yikes! Matt is disappointed with Square, Marissa defines vintage, and Sacco has games that don't count. Games we talk about this week: Rampage World Tour, Windows 3D Pinball, Arkanoid, Super Mario Bros 3, Road Rash, Twisted Metal, 007 Golden Eye, Ar...

Because one of us is obsessed with a certain puzzle game, this week the Heathens are discussing their favourite puzzle video games. A lot of games have puzzle elements but few games are full on puzzle games. Matt doesn't understand math, Marissa loves puzzles, and Sacco has some deep cuts. Games we talk about this week: Portal, Tetris Effect Connected, Blue Prince, The Witness, FEZ, Superliminal,...

In honor of some banger rogue-likes that have some out recently, this week the Heathens will talk about their favourite rogue-likes or lites or whatever. Also apologies for the audio quality there seemed to be an issue with Marissa's mic. Games we talk about this week: Cult of the Lamb, Hades, Faster Than Light, Balatro, The Binding Isaac, Blue Prince, Passant, Turnip Boy Robs A Bank, Dave the Div...

Happy pride month everyone!! This week we discuss our favourite LGBTQ+ characters, voice actors, and video games. Matt still hasn't played games, Marissa has some recommendations, and Sacco is an ally. Games we talk about this week: Dream Daddy Simulator, Boyfriend Dungeon, The Last of Us, Unpacking, Celeste, Life is Strange, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Rainbow Six Siege. Like our...

The conclusion of our time-based podcast this one is a play on words. This week the Heathens discuss teh best video games with presents/gifts in them. Get it? Present, presents? Anyways... Matt dropped the ball, Marissa gets angry at Matt, and Sacco actually did his homework this time. Games we talk about this week: Kingdom Hearts 2, Old School RuneScape, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age Origins, Overwa...

In a spiritual successor to last weeks podcast we talk about games from the past. Past as in games where the setting is in the past. Whether that's in the real world or a fantasy world. Also Plants vs Zombies! Matt doesn't understand the topic, Marissa gets frustrated, and Sacco understood perfectly fine. Games we talk about this week: Chrono-Trigger, Civilization V, Age of Mythology, Red Dead Red...

Welcome to the future as the Heathens discuss their favourite games that take place in the future. Whether that means distant or not so distant. Matt is over-tired, Marissa wants to escape, and Sacco doesn't read good. Games we talk about this week: Horizon Zero Dawn, Alien Isolation, Halo, No Man’s Sky, Detroit: Become Human, Destiny, Portal 2, The Last of Us, Ratchet and Clank, and Final Fantasy...

After some confusion on the topic (I know, what else is new) the heathens final talk about some of the multi-stage boss fights they have overcome over the years. Matt isn't a fan, Marissa likes to play chess, and Sacco is a sad leafs fan. Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XVI, Halo Infinite, Cuphead, Kingdom Hearts 2, Call of Duty Black Ops 3, The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess, Fina...

After a bit of a break due to some traveling heathens, the podcast is back. This week is a chill catch-up type of podcast. Matt is sick, Marissa started another Baldur's Gate play through, and Sacco is a social butterfly Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XVI, The Last of Us Part 2, Katamari Damacy Rolling Live!, College Football 25, Baldur’s Gate 3, Mario Kart World, and Rainbow Six Sie...

In a similar note to a previous topic this week the Heathens discuss their favourite video game character design. Matt likes steam punk, Marissa is surprised, and Sacco brings the shock factor Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Final Fantasy XVI, Katamari Damacy, Fable, Alice Madness Returns, Bioshock Infinite, Halo Infinite, The Witcher 3, Spider-Man, Stardew Valley, and Av...

Happy late Mario day!!! Due to Sacco's mistake and Matt's obliviousness here is a platforming podcast a week late. Matt gets flustered, Marissa reigns the others in, and Sacco has news. Games we talk about this week: Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Maker, Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped, Donkey Kong Country, Celeste, Towerfall Ascension, Happy Wheels, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic CD, Sonic...

The rare occasion where the Heathens talk about video game news has come again! This week the heathens discuss all things Pokemon after Nintendo's short but packed announcement. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube . Also, check out our Discord . Want us to talk about your question for about 45...

Better late then never but here is our valentine's day special. It's the Heathens favourite romances in video games. Matt is bad at segues, Marissa is excited, and Sacco is still sick. Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate, Stardew Valley, The Witcher 3, Life is Strange, Hades, Boyfriend Dungeon, High on Life, Pokémon Crystal, Rainbow Six Siege, Avowed, The Dark Queen of Morthol...

Outfits. That's it that the topic and description! Enjoy some banter as the Heathens discuss their favourite outfits in video games. Matt is disappointment in himself, Marissa has some great choices, and Sacco has some surprises. Games we talk about this week: Red Dead Redemption 2, Final Fantasy 15, Mirror’s Edge, Baldur’s Gate 3, Star Wars, Rainbow Six Siege, Halo, The Witcher 3, Batman: Arkham...

There have been some good and some and video game movie adaptations over the years, but some video games deserve the chance to wow us or disappoint us. This week we discuss which video games need a movie/Netflix series. Matt is sick, Marissa is smart, and Sacco was prepared. Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty Zombies, Halo, Bioshock, Portal, League of Legends, Apex: Legends, Among Us, The...