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.

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June 25, 2026 15 mins
On today’s program I’m jumping back into Assassin’s Creed Shadows one more time for the final update! Plus news on the release of GTA6 and more thoughts on the recent Xbox news. 
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On this week’s show I’m playing the newest James Bond game, 007 First Light! Plus the hard truth about Xbox and an update on PrideQuest!
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June 11, 2026 16 mins
On this week’s show I’m breaking down the best reveals from Summer Game Fest including Resident Evil Veronica, Final Fantasy 7 Revelations, and Orbitals! Plus I reveal the next prizes for donors to Midlife PrideQuest!
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June 4, 2026 15 mins
This week I’m cruising the streets of Tokyo in Forza Horizon 6! Plus the news from Sony’s State of Play showcase and the launch of Midlife PRIDEquest!! 
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May 28, 2026 14 mins
On this special episode, I’m playing Dungeons & Dragons for the very first time! Plus new Witcher 3 content and a feel good story and kind neighbors.
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May 21, 2026 14 mins
On this weeks show I’m checking out the musical coming of age tale, Mixtape! Plus a new State of Play is on the way and we play Mystery Dev!
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May 14, 2026 15 mins
On this week’s program I’m checking out the new sci-fi adventure Aphelion! Plus the Switch 2 gets a price hike, and more! 
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April 30, 2026 15 mins
In this week’s show I’m checking out the 2D cyberpunk adventure, Replaced! Plus Sony stays silent on their new DRM update and the dangers of doing drugs!
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April 23, 2026 13 mins
This week I’m checking the dystopian typing battle royale (yes really), Final Sentence! Plus more Pokemon Pokopia and Build a Rocket Boy goes off the deep end!
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April 16, 2026 15 mins
On today’s new episode I’m checking out the film adaption of the video game The Exit 8! Plus Game Pass might be getting a price cut and my kids gaming tastes are changing! 
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April 9, 2026 14 mins
After a week off the show is back and I’m playing Pokemon Pokopia! Plus news about State of Decay 3 and Minneapolis gets its own superhero.
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March 26, 2026 15 mins
This week I’m talking about what I want and what I expect from the next Xbox and the PS6. Plus more layoffs shake the industry. 
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On today’s program I’m playing the new Star Trek Voyager strategy game! Plus Nvidia uses AI to make your games hotter, and more!
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March 12, 2026 14 mins
On today’s episode I’m returning to Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem! Plus Xbox teases their next console and new dad jokes!
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March 5, 2026 12 mins
On this week’s show I’m fulfilling my lifelong fantasy of stocking shelves and working a cash register in TCG Card Shop Simulator! Plus Sony rewinds its PC policy and more!
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February 26, 2026 15 mins
On this week’s program, I’m playing the completely zany Romeo is a Dead Man from Suda 51! Plus the latest from the Xbox leadership change and more!
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February 20, 2026 18 mins
It’s a special Friday episode of Midlife SideQuest! Breaking news! Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox. What does that mean for the future of Xbox? Who is in charge now? Let’s discuss!
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February 19, 2026 15 mins
This week I’m talking about the 40th anniversary of one of my favorite series of all time, The Legend of Zelda! Plus the latest headlines and more!
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February 12, 2026 15 mins
This week I’m checking out the thrilling climbing adventure Cairn!  Plus a preview of the upcoming PlayStation State of Play. 
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February 5, 2026 15 mins
This week I’m checking out a new metroidvania game, Memories in Orbit! Plus Sony wants to make AI podcasts and it’s a big anniversary!
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