The Crowned Heathens Podcast

Part 2 of our centennial episode from last week. We join the Crowned Heathens in choosing the best/most recommended game from our first 100 episodes. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube .  Want us to talk about your question for about 45 minutes? Send us a message on any social channel with yo...

The big 100. To celebrate our 100th episode we decided to do something fun and create a massive bracket of almost all the games we mentioned in the last 100 episodes. This milestone bracket was bigger than any of us thought it would be. Apparently, we talk about a lot of games. This is going to be part one and we will also be uploading a video to go with the podcast on our YouTube channel. Like ou...

We have another instalment of the Crowned Heathens Video Game Quiz. Have Sacco and Matt learned anything new about video games? Will they ever learn anything new about video games? Probably not is the answer to both but stayed tuned to find out! Matt doesn't do the intro, Marissa is the quizmaster, and Sacco screams. Games we talk about this week: Grand Theft Auto, Gran Turismo, Super Mario, Donke...

It's that time of year again. The Video Game Awards 2022 just wrapped up and as is a tradition we need to discuss the year that was in video games. Even though it was a bit of a slower year for major releases, there were still some very good games that came out in 2022. Matt calls us out, Marissa did half of her homework from last year, and Sacco didn't do anything. Games we talk about this week:...

Matt shaved his beard and now only has a mustache. That's not the topic of the podcast the topic for the Heathens this week is what makes a video game good. But Matt has a mustache so that is the most important thing in this podcast and he curls it! Matt has a mustache, Marissa acknowledges Matt's mustache, and Sacco didn't shave his beard into a mustache. Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, S...

For some people video games are just a fun pastime, for others, it's an opportunity to challenge themselves. For this group of people, their favourite video games don't always provide the challenge they need. Cue the topic of this week's podcast, self-inflicted challenges. The Heathens take a community suggestion and discuss their favourite fan-made challenges for their favourite video games. Matt...

The video game industry is constantly evolving, but what will it look like in 20 years? This is the topic that our heathens attempt to answer. Obviously, they get very distracted and derailed. Matt struggles to get his ideas out, Marissa yells about socks, and Sacco gets distracted by cars. Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Dragon Age, Life is Strange, Destiny, Call of Duty, NHL, FIFA, Kingd...

To be a gamer or not to be a gamer is... not the question, actually. Being a fan or participating in gaming gives people a sense of belonging or identity. This week the Heathens talk about what makes a gamer a gamer. Matt gets confused by time travel, Marissa tries to keep the Heathens on topic, and Sacco is doing his best. Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Call of Duty, Sta...

Well, this episode went differently than usual. In this surprising installment of the Crowned Heathens podcast, Sacco gets very heated and Matt and Marissa agree for once. Anyways the topic is whether or not you think video game development is heading downhill. The Heathens have opinions, that's for sure Matt is innocent for once, Marissa disagrees with Sacco, and Sacco is upset. Games we talk abo...

In an earlier podcast, we've already discussed which video game console we prefer. This week we look at whether we'd like to play on a console or PC for the rest of our lives. We knew this one would get heated especially because we recorded in the same room for the first time in several months. Matt likes different things, Marissa disagrees with Matt, and someone gave Sacco coffee. Games we talk a...

Art, entertainment or both? The heathens weigh in on this very controversial topic. The heathens get heated but not at each other which is a nice change of pace. Matt thinks everything is art, Marissa has two degrees, and Sacco has counter-points. Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Horizon, Dragon Age, The Last of Us, Pong, Tetris, Memoir Blue, three fourths home,...

Stardew Valley is a peaceful little farming simulator, or so we thought. There is so much to this game that we had to dedicate a whole episode to it. There might be more of these "all about" series coming in the future as we look at some of the more complex games we've played. Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook , Instagra...

It's fantasy sports season so what better topic than doing a video game fantasy draft? You can only play these for the rest of your life, the stakes are high. Things are said and games are stolen. Will the heathens remain friends after this episode? What games are on your fantasy team? Matt's a thief, Marissa is happy with her draft and Sacco ruined days. Games we talk about this week: Halo, Final...

Some video games are one play and done but sometimes you find a gem. These gems deserve multiple playthroughs and are well worth the time. This week we talk about all the games that we have replayed and also why we replay certain games. Matt only plays happy games, Marissa watches Grey's Anatomy, and Sacco tries to explain Halo. Games we talk about this week: Halo, Crash Bandicoot, Kingdom Hearts,...

Here is part 2 of our video game genres podcast from last week. We finish the last few categories we have left and find out the website we were using doesn't know how to count. Matt is Matthew, Marissa is Mattie, and Sacco is also Matthew. Games we talk about this week: Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, Age of Empires, Age of Mythology, Civilization, Scythe, Worms, Halo Wars, Xcom, League of Legends,...

This week we take a not-so-quick look at all the different genres of video games. There is more than we thought so this would be a two-parter. The heathens also go through their favourites from each genre. Matt went to a concert, Marissa did not, and Sacco also did not. Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us, Little Big Planet, Super Mario, Crash Bandicoot, Cuphead, Apex Legends, Call of Du...

Apparently, almost any game can be a puzzle game. This week the Heathens find that out and discuss their favourite games that have a puzzle in them. They also argue about what counts as a puzzle game. Matt is Google, Marissa defines genres, and Sacco is confused. Games we talk about this week: Portal, Peggle, Mavis Beacon Typing, The Legend of Zelda, Celeste, Towerfall Ascension, Tomb Raider, Mari...

There are more games available now than ever before. From AAA blockbusters to small, cozy indie games there is something for everyone. Because there are so many games for us, every gamer will inevitably have a long list of games they would like to play. This week we look at our TBP (To Be Played) list. Matt has two lists, Marissa and Sacco attack Matt's lists. Games we talk about this week: Final...

Video games allow us to "connect" with people from all over the world. But that doesn't mean it is easier to interact with those people. Arguments could be made that video games can hurt or improve your social skills. This week we take a look at whether or not video games help people develop social skills. Matt gets rejected, Marissa has social anxiety, and Sacco does not. Games we talk about this...

Video Games now contain a wide variety of content. Some games are happy-go-lucky and some are terrifyingly disturbing. There is a system in place to inform the consumer about a video game's content, but can it be better? That is the question we ask ourselves this week. Matt writes an email, Marissa doesn't want to play the Last of Us Part 2 again, and Sacco reads a German article. ** Spoilers: The...

I mean it's smash or pass. There isn't much to say about it. Play along with the Heathens and see which Heathen is most like you! Matt is conflicted, Marissa might start watching Dragon Ball Z, and Sacco is misunderstood. Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Super Smash Bros, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Halo, Tomb Raider, God of War, Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Mortal Komba...

The sound effects are strong with this one. Developers put a lot of work into writing the quotes we hear throughout the games we play. This week's podcast is dedicated to our favourite video game quotes of all time. Some quotes from video games have transcended video games and have penetrated pop culture. Matt loses his voice, Marissa has technical difficulties, and Sacco goes brap brap. ** Spoile...

Online interactions in video games are the only aspects of video games that are not rated. Some of the most random moments and people you encounter while gaming online. This week the Heathens talk about their favourite people and moments in online video games. Matt doesn't want to know when Sacco is playing F1, Marissa is accused of cheating, and Sacco is a shit disturber. Games we talk about this...

The Heathens bring the chaos this week. Unlike every other week... We can't help but judge things at first glance and with video games you can watch a trailer and know instantly that you'll love or hate that game. This week we look at the games that we thought we would hate but ended up liking or even loving. Matt brought some weird energy, Marissa fights any recommendations and Sacco wakes up too...

On this week's instalment of the Crowned Heathens Podcast, we talk about what our Pokemon types would be. We then discuss and make whatever adjustments need to be made. We then also add in some Pokemon opinion questions. Matt gets worked up about a reversible micro USB cable, Marissa has to explain words to the other Heathens, and Sacco didn't understand the assignment. Games we talk about this we...