"Fun" and Games Podcast
Geoff 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
Final Fantasy Tactics is back after almost thirty years with The Ivalice Chronicles, an enhanced release of one of the cornerstones of the Strategy RPG genre.
Matt & Geoff are joined by Game Informer's Eric Van Allen to discuss their time with Final Fantasy Tactics and SRPGs in general. What makes an RPG a Tactical RPG? Does Final Fantasy Tactics still have a place in modern gaming? When is it a good idea to throw rocks at your fri...
Side Quests is back and so is host Insane Ian! He is a comedy musician, nerdcore rapper, YouTuber and defector from the International Contract Agency! The game he is talking about today is Hitman World of Assassination by IO Interactive!
You can also find everything else he does here!
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Side Quests is back and so is host Phil Morgan. He is a podcaster and newly turned vampire! The game he is talking about today is Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain by Silicon Knights and Crystal Dynamics!
You can also listen to his podcast here!
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Side Quests is back and so is host Derek Van Dyke. They are a streamer, podcaster and mecha pilot ready for action! The game they are talking about today is Super Robot Wars 30 by Bandai Namco Entertainment!
You can also find their podcast here!
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Spaces for creators, fans, and community around games don't spring up out of nowhere. And if they're not maintained they can burn out or spin wildly out of control. Community management can be crucial in keeping everyone having fun before and after a game's launch
Matt & Geoff are joined by Victoria Tran, author of the recent book Mastering Community Management, to discuss the jump from posts and newsletters to a published book. Th...
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is professor, computer scientist and notorious outlaw, Niema Moshiri! The game he is talking about today is Mad Dog McCree by American Laser Games!
You can also find everything he does here!
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Side Quests is back and so is host Aaron Klaassen! He is a podcaster and Geohound! The game he is talking about today is Grandia II by Game Arts.
You can also check out his podcast here!
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, writer, actor and singer living in the city of Cloudbank, Scout Munroe aka NeonSaline! The game they are talking about today is Transistor by Supergiant Games!
You can also find their work here!
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Originally released in 2008, OFF, the surreal and influential RPG, has been given a brand new commercial release. Published by Fangamer on Switch and Steam, this is the first time the title has been available on any home console, and the first time many gamers are hearing about the game.
Matt & Geoff are joined by Ryan Alyea of Fangamer to discuss the origins of the updated release, Fangamer's mission in publishing physical games, ...
Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and genetic scientist! The game he is talking about today is Hulk by Radical Entertainment and Universal Interactive.
You can also find this host's podcasts on CertainPOV.com.
Side Quests is back and so is host Marcus Stewart! He is a podcaster, editor, writer, streamer and grandmaster sorcerer! The game he is talking about today is Mortal Kombat Trilogy by Avalanche Software, Leland Interactive Media, Point of View and Midway.
You can also find his work here!
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game developer and treasure hunter, Florian Kraner! The game he is talking about today is Landstalker by Climax Entertainment and Sega!
You can also find his game here!
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Matt and Geoff are joined by Joanna Antigone Nastos of No Sequels Cooperative to discuss their upcoming titles, including Embroideryvania, and the concept of BYONG (Bring Your Own Non-Gamer).
No Sequels Cooperative is about making fun and unique games that are great local co-op for gamers and non-gamers alike. Many of us have tried to get someone in our lives into video games, only to for them to bounce off of overwhelming factors ...
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is YouTube Partner, podcaster, streamer and member of the Strategic Homeland Division, baundiesel! The game he is talking about today is Tom Clancy's The Division by Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft!
You can also find his work here!
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Side Quests is back and so is host Ben from Dragoon Effect! He is a podcaster and warrior searching for the Black Monster! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Dragoon by Sony Computer Entertainment.
You can also find his podcast here.
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is geeky guy and weapon wielding potato, Jake aka Zulgeek! The game he is talking about today is Brotato by Thomas Gervraud and Blobfish!
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...First released in 2011, the PlayStation Vita was Sony's second dedicated handheld. It's lifespan was spent existing simultaneously as a portable companion to both the PlayStation 3 and 4, direct competition to the Nintendo 3DS, and a gaming device in conversation with mobile gaming at the time
Too many fronts may have driven the Vita low through market attrition, but it was not without quality titles and unique experiences.
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is games critic, streamer, content creator and maintenance worker, AndresPlays! The game he is talking about today is Harold Halibut by Slow Bros!
You can also find his work here!
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and hot-blooded kiseru-wielding ninja, Gerry Thomas! The game he is talking about today is Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon by Konami!
You can also check out his podcast here!
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, streamer, podcaster and Sleeper, Tofr! The game they are talking about today is Citizen Sleeper by Jump Over the Age and Fellow Traveller!
You can also check out all their work here!
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