The Crowned Heathens Podcast

June is Pride month, so this week is a special Pride-inspired episode of our podcast. We discuss some of our favourite inclusive games with LGBTQ2S+ characters and from inclusive developers. We want the Crowned Heathens community to be a welcoming and comfortable space for people to hang out and talk about video games no matter who they are. Happy Pride month and just be the best you that you can...

We've all owned more than one console over the years. For each of those console, there are definitely games that we loved but this week we are only (or at least we'll try to) talk about our favourites from each of these consoles. We are going to go way back with this episode and maybe you share our love for some of these video games. Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Nintendo Land, Sonic 3D...

6 months ago the Heathens created some video game goals for themselves and this week we check in and see how they are doing. Challenges are pointless if you aren't held accountable and the heathens shame each other if they are behind. Friendly motivation at its finest. Matt is in his surfer phase, Marissa forgot who said what, and Sacco has made very little progress. Games we talk about this week:...

Chaos chaos chaos, that's the theme of this week's episode. Without Marissa to keep control Matt and Sacco are all over the place. Marissa was on a trip and left Matt and Sacco alone so they decided to do a podcast of the random assortment of games they've played together over the years. Matt quit NHL, Marissa is missing, and Sacco just couldn't get into Need For Speed. Games we talk about this we...

Video Games were a huge part of our childhoods. Most video games just come and go but sometimes you come across a series that stays with you and grows with you as you grew up. This week we talk about those video game series that just seem to be timeless. We also go off on a Legend of Zelda timeline. Matt is bald, Marissa has hair, and Sacco is bald Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zeld...

Video game collectibles can range from a small pin to a 2-foot by 3-foot pink gun. It's the way you can extend your love for your favourite video games behind just the game itself. This week the Heathens talk about their favourite pieces of video game memorabilia. Matt doesn't want DLC, Marissa isn't a poser, and Sacco made a mistake. https://ttinventory.com/ - the merch Marissa mentioned Games we...

Everyone experiences a game that just checks all the boxes but when they launch that game it's just not the vibe. This week the Heathens talk about the games that they should have loved but just couldn't get themselves to like them. Matt struggles with his segue, Marissa just can't play Skyrim, and Sacco climbed up a mountain. Games we talk about this week: Skyrim, Cuphead, Dark Souls, Burnout, Fo...

This week's podcast topic is brought to us by request from c.a.suave on IG. This is technically a repeat, but luckily Matt and Sacco have shit memories, so this will feel brand new. Video game soundtracks are a very underrated part of a video game. A good soundtrack is expected but a great soundtrack is unforgettable. The soundtrack sets the mood and can enhance the emotions of the game. Matt play...

Ahhh nostalgia, looking into the past and remembering how happy you were to play your favourite video game on the weekends or after school as a kid is something that we can all share. It's a wonderful feeling and this week we look back at some of the games that sparked joy in our little hearts with our special guest Emma. Matt gets confused, Marissa is traumatized, and Sacco was unhinged. Games we...

This is going to be a short episode tee hee. Get it? Because Halo has no story. Anyways, the Heathens talk about what they know about the Halo storyline and Sacco tries to give the cliff notes at the end. Matt doesn't learn anything, Marissa likes to shoot aliens, and Sacco tries his best. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . And make sure yo...

Here is part 2 of the zombies storyline which we thought would fit into a one-hour podcast, how silly of us. Matt struggles to follow the story, Marissa explains a multiple universe-spanning mess, and Sacco fixes his audio issues.

We thought we could talk about the story of side game mode in one hour, how naive of us. This week and next, we will try to summarize the complicated time travelling storyline of the Treyarch zombies mode. Matt knows nothing about the storyline, Marissa is the expert, and Sacco has audio issues.

The Sims is a game that Marissa holds very dear to her heart. When we did our video game bracket recently, the Sims won, much to the disdain of some. You can't deny the cultural impact that the Sims has had over the years. So this week we talk all about The Sims, from its history to our personal connections. Badeesh! Games we talk about this week: The Sims. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heat...

Game Pass makes you feel Bonita. This week we talk about a lot of games because we talk about some of the games we played on Xbox Game Pass. Matt can't read, Marissa drinks coffee, and Sacco doesn't feel ugly because he didn't buy a game. Games we talk about this week: Halo, Vallheim, Boyfriend Dungeon, Hades, It Takes Two, No Man’s Sky, Tetris Effect: Connected, Townscaper, Stardew Valley, Unpack...

Between the deafening silences and jokes that don't land we talk about video games. Specifically this week we talk about what aspects are a must-have for each of us. As every other week, there are parts of video games that we all agree are important but also some that differ vastly. Matt doesn't want to lose, Marissa needs a challenge, and Sacco has friends. Games we talk about this week: Stardew...

We have a special guest Megan this week in a very odd Sacco-less episode. Megan has been mentioned many times before on the podcast but this is her first appearance. The trio talks about growing up and if they thought video games would still be part of their lives. Matt is amazed by voices, Marissa got locked in a freezer, and Sacco might be losing his position. Games we talk about this week: The...

With Matt finally finishing The Last of Us Part 2 we can record our thoughts and review the series. Last week we talked about the first game so if you missed that episode go back and listen to it to see how our opinions (Matt's opinion) have changed. Matt struggled, Marissa didn't have fun, Sacco is a fan of the show. Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us Part 2. Like our content? Find mor...

We recorded this episode a while ago but wanted to wait until Matt finished the second one to post it. So blame Matt for why this sat unpublished for so long. Anyways here are the Heathens thoughts about the critically acclaimed "The Last of Us". Matt admits he sucks at video games, Marissa is good at video games, and Sacco is along for the ride. Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us. Like...

Straight from the vault recorded at an unknown time, the Heathens talk about their longest video game sessions. Excusing breaks to quickly grab food or bathroom breaks we reminisce entire days dedicated to a single session of video games. Matt likes pizza, Marissa wanted a nickname, and Sacco sells himself short. Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Magic the...

*** TW: Sexual Assault *** Video games like to play with the character's morality as you make choices throughout the game. These can range from very moral (Marissa) to very immoral (Matt) and somewhere in-between (Sacco). This week the Heathens discuss some of the most immoral or moral characters that they've come across in video games. Matt is bad at video games, Marissa argues against Dragon Age...

There are so many characters to talk about over the course of video game history. The Heathens have talked about their favourite video game characters before we talk about the worst video game characters that we've come across. Matt fails at French, Marissa is learning French, and Sacco is not French. Games we talk about in this episode: Stardew valley, Pokémon, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Minecra...

This week we dive deep into Minecraft. We talk about the plot,  the mechanics, what we like about the game, what we don't like about the game and whether or not we'd recommend it to other people. Matt gets way too specific, Marissa wants to interact with things, and Sacco enjoys Minecraft. Games we talk about in this episode: Minecraft. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Faceb...

2023 is shaping up to be a big year for video game releases. Quite a few games don't yet have release dates yet and could be delayed but it should be a good year for gamers. Join the heathens as they discuss the games they are looking forward to in 2023. Matt makes questionable choices, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco is a realist. Games we talk about this episode: Call of Duty, Stadia, The Leg...

Silly, serious, tough, and vulnerable, are all words we can use to describe our favourite video game characters. Everyone will have a character that they fall in love with over the course of their journey. Matt lost his voice, Marissa brings up Dragon Age, and Sacco asks a stupid question. Games we talk about in this episode: Final Fantasy, Dragon age, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, The Witcher...

**** Matt's audio was having issues this week **** HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! For our first podcast recording of 2023 we did another New Year's Resolutions podcast. We look at the year that was and look forward to the year that is. See which resolutions we achieved last year and which ones we didn't make an attempt at. Matt has technical difficulties, Marissa wants a challenge, and Sacco showed up...