"Fun" and Games Podcast
Gen Moonen and Matt Storm chat about their love of games, the evolution of gaming as an artistic medium as well as sometimes bring on guests from within or even outside the industry to chat about gaming. Matt Storm also produces the minisode series called Side Quests. Every episode is a different host talking about a game they love and why they love it!
Episodes
Video games often include boss encounters. Whether to mark the end of a stage, test a player's competence, or make a large narrative beat; there's no shortage of memorable confrontations and climactic showdowns. They can be the source of a game's most memorable moments, and most unforgivable frustrations.
Matt & Gen discuss what makes for a fun boss encounter, what sticks in our minds after the conflict ends, and how far is too...
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is composer and FBI Special Agent, Alpha Chrome Yayo! The game he is talking about today is Deadly Premonitionby Access Games, Gevo Entertainment and Ignition Entertainment.
You can also check out his work here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click&...
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, podcaster and Prince of Ivalice, Bret Griffen aka Enigma9011! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy Tactics Advanceby Square and Nintendo.
You can also check out his podcast here and his streams here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed ...
Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer, writer and future music supervisor! The game they are talking about today is Mixtape by Beethoven & Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive.
You can find everything they work on here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular epi...
Matt & Gen are joined by Sarah Moonen to discuss their time at PAX West. Amongst the titles on display were new surprises, and old favorites with new demos. There were a few exciting updates from bigger studios, and scores of great indies.
Matt's Top 3 Games
Gen's Top 3 Games
Sarah's Top 3 Games
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and Non-Essential Systems Maintenance Chief, Zeb Fedewa! The game he is talking about today is Subnautica by Unknown Worlds Entertainment.
You can also find his work here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here...
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and treasure hunter who's in over his head, Jon Haig! The game he is talking about today is Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception by Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment.
You can also check out his podcast here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusi...
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and Warrior of Light, Ben Haslar! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy by Square.
You can also check out his podcast here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here!
You can find the show on Bluesky,&n...
Matt & Gen are joined by voice actor Sean Chiplock to discuss his recent role as Bubsy in Bubsy 4D, the joys of engaging in fandom for both fan and creator, and the ways actors connect to their roles. There's also several deviations in the chat, including nearly ten minutes about Picross.
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Cli...
Side Quests is back and so is host Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision! He is a podcaster and vampire-turned-wraith! The game he is talking about today is Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive.
You can also check out his podcast here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here!
Side Quests is back and so is host Scout Munroe aka NeonSaline! They are a streamer, writer, actor and Errorist! The game they are talking about today is Remember Me by Don't Nod and Capcom.
You can also find their work here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here!
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and Covenant Elite commander, Lewbop from The Rookie Run! The game he is talking about today is Halo 2 by Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios.
You can also check out his podcast here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click&nb...
Published by Devolver Digital and featuring music by Blood Cultures and John Fio, Skate Story is a surreal adventure game about skateboarding through the underworld to save your soul.
Matt & Gen are joined by Sam Eng, the Developer of Skate Story, to discuss making a skateboarding game where falling actually hurt you, the balancing act of evoking the look of a skate video with a playable camera system, and the relationship skat...
Side Quests is back and so is host Alex from Low Five Gaming! He is a podcaster, creative director, strategist and falling tetromino! The game he is talking about today is Tetris on the Game Boy by Nintendo.
You can also find his podcast here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click ...
Side Quests is back and so is host Josh Covel! He is a podcaster, streamer and member of the US Army's Able Company! The game he is talking about today is Company Of Heroes by Relic Entertainment, THQ and Sega.
You can also find his work here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here!
Side Quests is back and so is host Keith Lehtinen! He is a podcaster and leader of a group of heroes for hire! The game he is talking about today is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix.
You can also find this episode's host on his podcasts We Have Issues and Jukebox Vertigo!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episo...
Released in 2004 as a cautious "Third Pillar" gaming device for Nintendo, The Nintendo DS would go on to outsell the Game Boy Advance. In fact, it became Nintendo's most successful console of any kind until the Switch. Its dual-screen setup allowed for unique display options. The lower touch-enabled screen opened up new control and play possibilities. And it's backwards compatibility with the GBA meant every new DS owner could alre...
Side Quests is back and so is host Eric Gess! He is a podcaster and denizen of the realm of Ardania! The game he is talking about today is Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim by Cyberlore Studios and Hasbro Interactive.
You can also find all his work here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here!
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is associate producer, tour marketing manager and scuba diver exploring the Manaurai sea, Shelby Reilly! The game she is talking about today is Endless Ocean by Arika and Nintendo.
You can also find her on Instagram here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here!
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game writer, narrative designer, poet and skateboarding legend, Dustin Triplett! The game he is talking about today is Skate 3 by EA Black Box and Electronic Arts.
You can also check out his work here!
We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click&nb...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.