"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
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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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James Bond has been in the pop culture sphere longer than video games. He's gone through many creators, portrayers, and mediums. It can be difficult to feel like you're playing as the secret agent. Whether it's a first-person shooter, a driving game, or a text adventure, it's a tricky needle to thread. His latest foray in games is IO Interactive's 007 FIrst Light.
Matt & Gen are joined by Josh from Still Loading Podc...
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is arcade bar owner and retro game lover, Mark Kleeb! The game he is talking about today is UFO 50 by Mossmouth.
You can also check out Wonderville here!
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and aspiring filmmaker from Velvet Cove, Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played! The game he is talking about today is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage by Don't Nod.
You can also check out his podcast here!
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and First Mate, Erik aka Dovetail! The game he is talking about today is The Pale Beyond by Saltstone Studios and Fellow Traveller.
You can also his podcast here and his writing here!
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Jake Kaufman has been composing soundtracks professionally for video games (and television) for over twenty-five years. His work can be found in such series as Shantae, Contra, and TMNT. Most recently, you can enjoy his work in Yacht Club's Mina the Hollower (Available Now).
He joins Matt & Gen to discuss creating a new soundscape for Yacht Club after twelve years of Shovel Knight, keeping a wide net of influences, and al...
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game writer, narrative designer and the Fatebinder, Damien Razdan! The game he is talking about today is Tyranny by Obsidian Entertainment and Paradox Interactive.
You can also find his work here!
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Side Quests is back and so is host Jesse Fresco! He is a writer and member of the Undersea Mercenary Agency! The game he is talking about today is Treasures of the Deep by Black Ops Entertainment and Namco.
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 member of the human Resistance! The game he is talking about today is Terminator 2D: No Fate by Bitmap Bureau and Reef Entertainment.
You can also find his podcast here.
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Wonderville is an independent bar and event space with over 30 free-to-play custom arcade cabinets built by gamemakers in the Greater NYC area and beyond. Physical games and physical spaces to play them matter more than ever, and Wonderville is a rotating gallery of fun and fanciful experiences. They partner with gaming conventions, museums, universities, and more to get these games in front of anyone who wants to see new and excit...
Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and adventurer battling his way through Mecha Dragon's lair! The game he is talking about today is Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap by Westone and Sega.
You can also find his podcasts here or here!
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Side Quests is back and so is host Gooey Fame! They are a podcaster, YouTuber and U.S. government agent trying to rescue the President's daughter! The game they are talking about today is Resident Evil 4 (2005) by Capcom!
You can also check out their YouTube page here and their pod...
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and villager, Deven McClure! The game she is talking about today is Animal Crossing: Wild World by Nintendo.
You can also find her work here!
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Exploring genre in Indie video games leads down many paths; some strange and unpredictable, and others odd yet familiar. For roguelikes, titles like Balatro, Raccoin, and Cursed Words, has found the genre's "once again" nature in parlor and tabletop games.
Matt & Gen are joined by CGDannyB and Jill Grodt to discuss the agility of indie development, how limiting genre labels can be, but how the loop of a roguelike can bring...
Side Quests is back and so is host Steven Beaumont! He is a podcaster and the Tarnished! The game he is talking about today is Elden Ring by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment!
You can also check out his podcast here!
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, web developer and Hero of Kvatch, Jake Robinson! The game he is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion by Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games.
You can also find his work here!
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