Video Game Podtimism

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...

Hey Podtimists, This week all scary stuff has been banished by the power of November. Ah just kidding Alan Wake 2 is here. Also we played Sudeki for the Good Games section of the show. This game was suggested to us by listener Lozzlescotch. Thanks Lozzlescotch! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:10) - There's still so many good games?? (3:19) - What David has been playing (3:30) - Forza Motorsp...

This week it's finally spooky story time! David explores the funk of a hidden swamp and Chase finds out who Byte really is. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:08) - Chase's spooky story (24:27) - David's spooky story (42:09) - Just kidding we still talked about video games :) (42:26) - Super Mario Bros Wonder (57:51) - Baldur's Gate 3 (1:02:16) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Super Mar...

Hey Podtimists, This week we talk thick soups, MMOs, and how fun heists can be when things go wrong. Also we dove into the amazing Silent Hill 3 during Good Games. During that segment we mentioned a video from youtuber tangomushi that we think you should check out. It's called Silent Hill 3: Exploring Womanhood through Horror and you can find a link to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Hey Podtimists, We forgot it was October already! Quick quick quick, play some scary music and talk about a scary video game! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:26) - What David has been playing (2:29) - Baldur's Gate 3 (7:49) - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (15:23) - Forza Motorsport (34:18) - NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... (37:23) - What Chase has been playing (37:40) - The Callisto Proto...

Hey Podtimists, This week we've got nothing but emotional space. David has sunk deeper into Baldur's Gate 3 and also finished Chicory! Meanwhile, Chase has played the indie title El Paso, Elsewhere. He also dove back into Cyberpunk 2077 to get a feel for what Cyberpunk 2.0 is like. We also talked at length about the joyful LocoRoco. That game was suggested to us by listener Ponk. Thank you...

Hey Podtimists, Welcome to episode 169 (nice). In this one we got a touching game about cooking, a fantasy RPG (you know the one), and MORTAL KOMBAT. It's a fun time, join us won't you? We also played Metal Arms Glitch in the System which was suggested to us by listener Zeno. Thank you Zeno! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:19) - What David has been playing (1:39) - Metroid Dread (6:15) -...

Hey Podtimists, This is it! It's finally time to talk about Kingdom Hearts 1. This is a game that's incredibly special to both of us so we're so stoked to be able to talk about how amazing of an experience it was to revisit it. Thanks so much to everyone who sent in questions. Enjoy! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:40) - Okay, the actual intro (6:32) - How this is gonna work (8:58) -...

Hey Podtimists, It's finally time for the event of the late summer. It's the beginning of Gate Fest 2023. David hasn't dipped completely into the game yet but we do over some first impressions and what his vibe checks are on all the characters. Chase speaks a little more to Starfield and also to another hot 2023 release: Kirby and the Crystal Shards. Finally, we dive into Quest for Cam...

Hey Podtimists, This week David is on vacation! That's not a cute metaphor or anything, he's literally spent the week in New Orleans. Our friends from Asynchronous AJ and Kim were kind enough to come hang out and talk about video games. So that's what we did! (A lot of it is Starfield). Then AJ and Chase talked about AJ's favorite Nintendo 64 Bomberman game and it's absolute ba...

Hey Podtimists, As it turns out Kirby is 31 years old which makes him a Millennial. Uhhhh, yeah, that just happened! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Anyway, today we talked about the best Kingdom Hearts rhythm game, Armored Core 6 and the spooky Blasphemous 2. We also talk about Kirby Pinball Land and bananas story that listener Rob K sent in to us about that game. Thanks for your suggestion Rob! --- Timestamps: (0:0...

Hey Podtimists, This week, we celebrate the homecoming of Bruce the cat. This of course means we talked about Horizon Forbidden West, a Golf Game, Dragon Quest Builders 1 and Slay the Spire. Welcome Bruce. We also played through a top down fantasy game NOT named Baldur's Gate. That one was suggested to us by listener Dakota. Thanks Dakota! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:09) - What David has...