Midlife SideQuest

Midlife SideQuest

Midlife SideQuest is the over the hill gaming podcast. Every week host John Wahl brings you his gaming impressions, the latest industry news, and tales of a Gen X geek, brought to you in just 15 minutes to fit your busy life.

Episodes

136: Switch 2 Launch Day

June 5, 2025 • 15 mins
On today’s episode, the Nintendo Switch 2 is available NOW! I’ve got everything you need to know about what to buy. Plus news from Sony’s State of Play, and more!

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135: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

May 29, 2025 • 13 mins
On this week’s episode I’m playing the critically acclaimed French RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Oui oui! Plus the Switch 2 is in the wild, and more! 
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134: South of Midnight

May 22, 2025 • 15 mins
On this week’s episode, I’m playing the stunning SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT! Plus the Switch 2 prepares for launch, and I review a lawnmower!!
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133: Escape The City

May 15, 2025 • 13 mins
This week I’m playing the outdoor escape room game, Escape The City! Will I escape the streets of Minneapolis? Spoiler alert: I do. Plus the latest news and dad jokes! 
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132: Thunderbolts*

May 8, 2025 • 12 mins
This week I’m checking out the latest MCU film Thunderbolts! Is this a return to glory for Marvel? Plus Xbox is the latest to hike prices and its Mental Health Awareness Month! 
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131: Blue Prince

May 1, 2025 • 14 mins
This week I’m checking out one of the hottest games of the year, Blue Prince! Plus Hollywood continues to go all in on gaming adaptations and this week is World AS Day!
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130: Lushfoil Photography Sim

April 24, 2025 • 15 mins
On today’s episode I’m playing shutterbug with Lushfoil Photography Sim! Plus the Oblivion remake is real, and Sam plays Schedule 1! 
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129: Politics and Gaming

April 17, 2025 • 14 mins
On this episode of the show I’m talking about the recent collision of politics and video games! Plus A Minecraft Movie is a massive hit and the secret history of the high five.
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128: Katamari Damacy Rolling Live

April 10, 2025 • 14 mins
This week on the show I’m playing an ALL NEW Katamari game available on Apple Arcade! Plus the gaming room gets a redo, the latest tariff drama, and positive vibes!
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127: Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed

April 3, 2025 • 15 mins
On this week’s show I’m breaking down all of the news from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! The release date, the prices, the games, the prices!! Plus Doom: The Dark Ages previews are out and Wisconsin doesn’t suck this week!
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126: Switch 2 Direct Predictions

March 27, 2025 • 16 mins
This week I’m making some last minute guesses before next week’s big Nintendo Direct! Plus Game Informer returns and I play Stunt Race FX!!
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125: Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

March 18, 2025 • 15 mins
On this week’s episode, I’m going hands on with the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows! After years of asking, the series is finally going to Japan. Plus Day of the Devs and AI Aloy!
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124: Avowed

March 13, 2025 • 15 mins
On this week’s show I’m checking out the Xbox RPG Avowed! Plus the cozy farm sim Sugardew Island, and Ubisoft investors break out the pitchforks! 
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123: PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar

March 6, 2025 • 13 mins
This week I’m rocking your socks off with the new Riffmaster Wireless Guitar! Plus Acclaim rises from the dead, and another wonderful symptom of getting old.
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122: Captain America: Brave New World

February 27, 2025 • 16 mins
This week I’m checking out the latest MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford! Plus Xbox goes all in on AI with Muse, and Ludocene is a dating app for your games! 
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121: Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip

February 20, 2025 • 13 mins
This week I’m playing the charming and silly Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip! Plus Nintendo rolls back some cost saving programs, and a gross violation of public bathroom etiquette! 
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120: Spirit Swap

February 13, 2025 • 16 mins
This week is all about puzzle games! I’m checking out the cool new indie title Spirit Swap! Plus I’m jumping back in time to try out Dr. Mario! Plus highlights from the PlayStation State of Play.
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119: The Roottrees Are Dead

February 6, 2025 • 13 mins
On this episode I’m talking about the mystery puzzler, The Roottrees Are Dead! Plus my internet goes out, but that doesn’t stop me from finding more dad jokes! 
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118: The Japan of Assassin’s Creed Shadows

January 30, 2025 • 14 mins
This week I’m thinking about all of the amazing places in Japan I wanna visit when Assassins Creed Shadows comes out! Plus more gaming news and positive vibes!
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117: Eternal Strands

January 27, 2025 • 14 mins
This week I’m sharing my impressions of the action RPG Eternal Strands from Yellow Brick Games. Plus Gamertag Radio turns 20 and I’m baking bread!!
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