Co-op Chronicles

What makes a great villain? Is it the chaos they cause, the fear they strike, or the way they live rent-free in our heads long after the credits roll? Episode 68 of Co-op Chronicles is all about gaming’s greatest villains, from spiky-shelled kidnappers to tragic fallen heroes, unhinged maniacs, and the nightmare fuel that made us throw controllers.

Here’s who we’re talking about this week:
 🐢 Bowser – The Mushroom Kingdom’s ori...

We’ve all had that one game that stole our weekends, wrecked our sleep schedules, and maybe even cost us a few friendships. Episode 67 of Co-op Chronicles is all about the most addictive games ever — the ones that hooked us so hard, we couldn’t walk away even if we wanted to.

From all-night raid grinds in World of Warcraft and browser chaos in RuneScape, to the sweaty lobbies of Apex Legends and the endless creativity of Minecraft, ...

🔥 Buckle up this week, we’re dropping the spiciest gaming hot takes that are guaranteed to get us roasted online. And we’re not doing it alone, joining us is Vic from Games y Mas, ready to dive headfirst into the chaos.

We’re talking:
 🎮 Elden Ring is overrated — fun, or just hype-fueled punishment?
🗡️ Breath of the Wild is actually mid — freedom doesn’t equal fun.
🚗 GTA V has overstayed its welcome — where’s GTA V...

Some gamers are clutch. Some gamers are chaos.
 And then there are the red flags.

In this episode of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee break down the in-game habits and player archetypes that instantly tell you what kind of match you’re in for. From Loot Goblins to Rage Quitters, AFK Mysteries to All-Chat Warriors, we’re calling out the behaviors that can ruin a run, wreck a raid, and make you seriously consider ...

Some games were hard… and some just straight-up hated you.

In this rage-fueled episode of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee dive headfirst into the most brutally unfair games of all time. From Battletoads' infamous Turbo Tunnel to the betrayal of The Lion King and the psychological warfare that is Ghosts ‘n Goblins, we’re revisiting the games that broke our spirits, our controllers, and occasionally our friendsh...

Gaming déjà vu got you questioning reality? In this episode of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee dive into the shadowy world of copycat games. From shameless Genshin clones to the endless parade of Battle Royales, we're breaking down the trends, tropes, and straight-up thefts that have taken over your favorite genres.

We’ll explore the games that started it all—and the ones that just hit copy + paste. What makes...

They say Room 873 never existed. But what if the real horror is that it did?

In this chilling new episode of Co-op Chronicles, we dive headfirst into the eerie legend of Room 873 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel an infamous room allegedly sealed off after a grisly family murder. Was it an act of corporate cover-up? A haunting too terrifying to ignore? Or just an urban legend with a brick-and-mortar twist?

From ...

What do Bloodborne, Elden Ring, Fortnite, and Diablo all have in common? They’ve changed the way we experience games after launch.

In this deep-dive episode, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee explore the wild world of gaming add-ons, from legendary DLCs that gave us unforgettable stories to loot systems that sparked international lawsuits. We’re unpacking it all—what worked, what flopped, and how modern gamers are navigating...

Ever spent hours on a game just to find out one day it’s gone? Like… gone gone. No servers, no reinstall, no refund, just poof. Welcome to the new age of gaming where digital doesn’t always mean forever.

In this episode, we’re talking about the #StopKillingGames movement and why so many players are furious about publishers shutting down games we paid for. From The Crew being bricked to Back 4 Blood getting dropped with no plan B, we...

Some stories are just that, stories.
But every now and then, someone lives through something terrifying, and the details stick. The fear, the confusion, the "I still can’t explain it" moments.

In this episode, each of us brings a real-life paranormal story to the table, accounts of people who came face-to-face with something unexplainable… and made it out the other side. These aren’t campfire tales or horror movies. Th...

🎲 Wild betrayals. 🎮 Digital chaos. 🃏 And a controversial board game that’s dividing the internet?

In this explosive new episode of Co-op Chronicles, your hosts Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee face off in the ultimate game night debate: Video games vs board games, which one actually brings more fun?

From Mario Party meltdowns to Catan trades gone wrong, Hades grinds to Twilight Imperium marathons, we cover it all, including:

• 🎮 ...

What if your favorite horror game wasn’t just fiction?

In this chilling episode of Co-op Chronicles, your hosts Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee peel back the curtain on the real-life crimes, conspiracies, and tragedies that inspired some of gaming’s most disturbing titles. From the CIA’s mind control experiments that shaped Outlast, to Until Dawn’s cannibalistic echoes of the Donner Party, and the serial killer inspirations behind D...

Robert Wone was found stabbed to death in a locked D.C. townhouse. No signs of a break-in. No defensive wounds. And three roommates with matching stories that felt rehearsed. Nearly 20 years later, the case remains unsolved—and the questions remain haunting.

In Episode 56 of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee dive deep into one of the most chilling unsolved mysteries in modern crime history. From the forensics to the ...

Bungie is no stranger to controversy, but this time, the internet isn’t just mad about balance patches or shaders. The upcoming Marathon reboot is under fire after fans noticed suspicious similarities between Bungie’s teaser art and the work of digital artist Antireal.

From AI art theft accusations to a disastrous livestream apology, this scandal is raising serious questions about ethics in game development, the role of AI, and how ...

Ready to laugh, cringe, and debate your favorite (or least favorite) games? In this chaotic episode of Co-op Chronicles, we dive into real and brutally honest user reviews that absolutely torch beloved games. Can our hosts guess what game is being roasted, just from the salt?

Featuring reviews on Apex Legends, Stardew Valley, Bloodborne, Cyberpunk 2077, Graveyard Keeper, Red Dead Redemption 2, Final Fantasy, and more! It’s part triv...

In this chilling Dynamic Duo episode, Blacklabel and PintsizedGeisha dive deep into one of the most unsettling unsolved murder cases of our time: The Setagaya Murders.

On December 30th, 2000, an entire family was brutally murdered in their Tokyo home. But this was no quick escape—the killer stayed overnight. He ate their food, browsed the internet, used their toilet (and didn’t flush), and left behind fingerprints, DNA, and even the...

We’re gamers, we’re passionate… but we’re also human and that means there are some iconic games we’ve somehow never played. This episode, we’re making some hilarious (and maybe painful) confessions about the legendary titles still sitting in our digital backlog.

From The Witcher 3, Bloodborne, and Persona 5… to chill, artsy comfort games like Gris and Spiritfarer—we’re breaking down why we skipped them, which ones we only watched, a...

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, we explore how gaming isn’t just entertainment... it’s survival, therapy, and emotional healing.

From comfort games and flow states, to grief processing and anxiety relief, we discuss:

✅ Games that saved us
✅ Online communities as lifelines
✅ Healthy escapism vs. burnout
✅ Mental health representation in gaming
✅ Why joy, fun, and little wins matter

50 episodes strong and we’re leveling up!
In this milestone episode of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, PintsizedGeisha, and Azzilee dive deep into one of gaming’s greatest rivalries: the Console Wars.

From the rise of Xbox Live and Halo LAN parties, to PlayStation's cinematic dominance with Uncharted and Bloodborne, we're covering every battle, blunder, comeback, and meme that fueled two decades of gamer loyalty.

We’ll br...