Video Game Podtimism

Hey Podtimists, Somehow this is episode 199, woah. That's so many episodes. To celebrate the almost 200th episode we played some video games. Video games like: Balatro, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Front Mission and Abiotic Factor! We also took a deeper look at the very strange 2010 game Alpha Protocol. This game was suggested to us by listener Sergio. Thanks Sergio! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro...

Hey Podtimists, After a rejuvenating vacation we're back and better than ever. David played a BUNCH of video games. It's zombies and poker baby. Chase also rediscovered his love for arcade games in Japan. There's a lot of good games in arcades! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:52) - Hey, what is this show? (5:19) - What David has been playing (5:26) - Resident Evil 4 (13:04) - Residen...

Hey Good Time Hat Enthusiasts, It's time to talk about the next entry in the Kingdom Hearts series, this time it's Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories! This time we were joined by AJ Fillari and it was a total joy to be able to talk in depth about this very good video game. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. We appreciate you! Enjoy! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:06) - Our histori...

Hey Podtimists, This David has time for one game and one game only. Can you guess what it is? I'll give you a hint, it's got Leon Kennedy, zombies, and is Resident Evil 4. Then Chase talks about a very charming new farming game and the most video game ass video game he's played in awhile. Finally, we took a deeper look at Square's Legend of Mana. This game was suggested to us by li...

Hey Podtimists, This week David continues his Resident Evil 4 journey and ends his NK24 journey. Somehow an unchecked email is the reason why. It's nuts. Then, Chase dives into the wild world of the handheld console called the Playdate. There are so absolute killer games on that thing. Finally, we took a deeper look at the 2015 game Titan Souls. This one was suggested to us by listener Donnie...

Hey Podtimists, This week David is on a Resident Evil roll! He both finished 3 and started 4. That's a lotta zombies! Chase also finished Persona 3 Reload and started Dragon's Dogma 2. That's NOT a lotta zombies. We also took a deeper look into 2014's Hatoful Boyfriend. This was suggested to us anonymously, so thank you whoever you are for suggesting this game! --- Timestamps: (0:0...

Hey Podtimists, This week David dips his toe into a sport he has literally never seen and then also finished Resident Evil 2. Next, Chase talks about just a single game for like 20 minutes. It's Unicorn Overlord, what do you expect? Finally, we took a deeper look at the absolute classic Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. This game was suggested to us by listener Mack. Thank you Mack! --- T...

Hey can I get uhhhh, one large Warchulada with extra Waloncini sauce? No, hold the meatballs this time, I just want the Waloncinis on it. Thanks. Also hey thanks to listeners TK, Cameron and Rob.i for suggesting Psuedoregalia, Enderal: Forgotten Stories and Wendy Every Witch Way! They were all great games. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:34) - What David has been playing (5:55) - Resident Evil 2...

Hey Podtimists, This week David bathes in the luxurious feeling of beating a video game. What a treat. Also Chase brings just a single game but ends up talking about it for like 20 minutes. Finally, we took a deeper look at the MS-DOS video game Secret Agent. This game was suggested to us from listener toooldforfandom. Thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - What David...

Hey Podtimists, This week David continues his post Lies of P life with some other very good video games and Chase plays two of the best indie games to come out this year thus far. Then we took a look at the RC Car racing game Re-Volt. This game was suggested to us by listener Abbie. Thank you Abbie! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:40) - What David has been playing (1:46) - Spiderman 2 (8:27) - R...

Hey Podtimists, This week David was on a tear with good video games. He even finished one! Also Chase played the wonderful Thronefall and finished Infinite Wealth. There's so many good games! We also took a deeper look at the (very good) game Blood Will Tell. Thronefall was suggested to us by listener Straw and Blood Will Tell was suggested to us by listener vortextk. Thank you both for you su...

Hey Podtimists, This week David finishes his journey of P and continues of Inscryption playthrough. Then Chase talks about all the fun games that totally aren't just spreadsheets. We also took a deeper look at Master of Orion 2, a very crunchy 4X game that was suggested to us by listener Karlf. Thanks Karlf! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:07) - What David has been playing (3:17) - Lies of P...

Hey Podtimists, This week David embarks on a deck building journey that Chase absolutely loves and then Chase talks about cool Ichiban Kasuga is. We also took a deep dive on Ogre Battle 64, a game that was suggested to us by listener Dave C. Thanks Dave! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:13) - What David has been playing (5:20) - Lies of P (9:15) - Inscryption (14:30) - What Chase has been playing...

Hey Podtimists, This week AJ is back and better than ever to join us for a rousing discussion of video games and Al Pacino. We talked about a bunch of games but the main thing we covered is a game called Home Safety Hotline. It was suggested to us by AJ. Thanks for suggesting that game and also for coming on the show! Thanks AJ! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:32) - What David has been playing (...

Hey Podtimists, This week we've got everything: David beating games, Chase playing a surrealist stealth game, lawyers, and cards. It's a great time, come join us. Also we took a deeper look at the game Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom which was suggested to us by listener Brady. Thank you Brady! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:35) - What David has been playing (2:44) - Horizon Forbidden...

Hey Podtimists, It's video game time. And you know what we've got? Well, David has finally concluded his journey with Baldur's Gate 3 and Chase is going full blown Metroidvania. What does that mean? Well you'll just have to listen to find out. Also, we took a trip into the world of Patapon. That game was suggested to us by listener Ponk. Thank you Ponk! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:44) - What...

Hey Podtimists, We're fully into January which means there are simply no rules to what we're playing (not there really ever were, but still). Chase takes a journey through The Making of Karateka, which promptly shatters his brain. And David drifts into 2004 with Need for Speed Underground 2. Then, we took a deep dive into Diddy Kong Racing. This game was suggested to us by listener Bryan....

Hey Podtimists, Welcome to 2024! We've got really good news. These video games? They're still good in the new year. David has been feasting on some familiar suspects and Chase is taking this slower time of year to play some classics. Then we dig into the game Tinykin which was suggested to us by listener Patrick. Thanks for suggesting this game Patrick! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:00...

Hey everybody! This week it's game of the year. You know the drill so we'll spare you the details. But thank you all so very much for making this year so great for Podtimism. It is humbling and thrilling to have everyone along for such a special episode. You're the best! --- We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. ⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠ --- Hey...

Twas the week before GOTY and all through the house All gamers were gaming, even your spouse From RoboQuest, Seperate Ways, and Lethal Company To Lego Drive, Nier Replicant and DK64. Sorry those last lines didn't ryhme but I couldn't find anything that went with DK64. We'll get em next time. This week DK64 was suggested to us by listener Mack. Thank you Mack! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - I...

Hey Podtimists, This week David continues his Nier Replicant journey and Chase fails to play a number of video games while he's sick. This week's game was suggested to us by listener TK. Thank you TK! In the episode we mentioned an article written by Kyle Labriola that you can check out here: https://cohost.org/kylelabriola/post/3714317-regarding-cozy-games --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (...

Hey Podtimists, This week we learn a lesson in details. It helps to check WHICH version of a game you play, even if both of those versions are quite good. This week's game was suggested to us by listener Joe P. Thanks Joe! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:39) - What Chase has been playing (4:37) - Jet Lancer (14:56) - Cobalt Core (28:58) - Knuckle Sandwich (40:47) - What David has been playin...

Hey Podtimists, This week we talk about a few video games, but mostly Octopath Traveler 2. It’s a good video game and you should play it. This game was suggested to us by listener Jared. Thanks Jared! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:00) - What's this podcast though? (3:46) - What David has been playing (4:18) - Baldur's Gate 3 (9:26) - What Chase has been playing (9:41) - Super Mario RPG...

Hey Podtimists, This week we were lucky enough to have Tori and Noah from Press START on to talk about video games. We go their recent journey through Final Fantasy 10 ( which culminated in a very good episode that you should listen to ), Noah's dip back into Slay the Spire and also what games kicked our collective asses as kids. Then we ran down one of the stranger ideas to come out of the fo...

Hey Podtimists, This week Chase ventures into the great unknown that is VR and comes back to talk about Red Matter 2 while David continues his journey to rid Baldur's Gate of the evil it harbors. Then we ran down the legendary Sonic Adventure 2. Is it still good? Only time will tell. This was suggested to us by Drew. Thanks Drew! Here are the links we mentioned during Chase's Podtimistic t...