"fun" And Games Podcast

Musician, friend of the network and all-around gaming nerd Greg Steiner join Matt & Geoff to discuss sports video games. The oldest video games were sports approximations and, as games technology has evolved, sports games are often at the forefront to create a more "real" experience. But they're also at the forefront of some questionable business practices. Where can we capture the thrill of the game, without draining developers and consumers in the process? Check out Greg's band, Love is a Fist.

Side Quests is back and for this episode we welcome back one half of the "Fun" and Games Podcast duo, actor, voice over artist, and Prince of All Cosmos, Geoff Moonen. The game he is chatting about today is Katamari Damacy by Keita Takahash and Namco! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his website!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is senior staff writer/podcaster for gamesindustry.biz, creator/host of The Cozywood Kitchenette, and good-willed traveler, Rebekah Valentine! The game she is talking about today is Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean by Monolith Soft, Tri-Crescendo and Namco!   You can find this episode's host on twitter, see her work at gamesindustry.biz and check out her upcoming podcast The Cozywood Kitchenette!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is Public Relations Coordinator at Evolve PR, and Arisen, Wout aka The Hashtagonist! The game he is talking about today is Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen by Capcom!   You can find this episode's host on twitter and and his work with Evolve PR here!

Photographer and friend of the network Rob Starobin join Matt & Geoff to discuss in-game photography. As the visuals of AAA games evolve we find ourselves with beautiful sights and varying methods for capturing and sharing them. How does taking photos in a physical space differ from the digital?   You can view Rob's photography at: https://www.instagram.com/robstarobin/

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is Editor In Chief of Prima Games, Editorial Director for Greenlit and ReKTGlobal, a streamer, writer and the Champion of Kirkwall, Liana Ruppert! The game she is talking about today is The is Dragon Age 2 by BioWare and EA!   You can find this episode's host on twitter, see her work at Prima Games and watch her on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is burlesque performer, graphic designer, streamer and member of the Blades, America Online At Aol Dot Com! The game she is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind by Bethesda!   You can find this episode's host on twitter or watch her on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, writer and spirit of the forest, Adam Bankhurst! The game he is talking about today is Ori and the Blind Forest by Moon Studios and Microsoft Studios!   You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on Twitch!

Now that most gaming platforms are connected to the internet by default, it's easier for upcoming titles to run betas, server stress tests, and allow other forms of early access. What responsibility, if any, does the general gaming public have to developers (and each other) when the curtain is lifted before the release date? Matt & Geoff discuss.

Side Quests is back and so is host Hans Martin Jr! He is a podcaster, movie critic, and he's gonna take you for a ride! The game he is talking about today is Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes by Capcom. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, indie game enthusiast and fluent Simlish speaker, WirelessRiot! The game she is talking about today is The Sims 4 by EA!   You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can see her stream on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, writer, producer and maverick hunter Scott White! The game he is talking about today is Mega Man X by Capcom.   You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on Twitch!

Nowadays there's so many ways to replay old and new favorite retro video games on modern tech. However, not every remaster, port, remake or update is made equal. Matt & Geoff discuss some of the pitfalls and triumphs in how these modern revisits play out.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer and man of action, Derek Van Dyke! The game he is talking about today is Yakuza 0 by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega!   You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and Big Sister, Mae Catt! The game she is talking about today is BioShock 2 by 2K Games!   You can also find this episode's host on twitter!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is Senior PR Specialist, video game nerd and traveler, Bryden Keks! The game he is talking about today is Journey by thatgamecompany!   You can find this episode's host on twitter and and his work with Evolve PR here!

Grant Kirkhope, composer for some of Rare's most notable titles as well as recent great soundtracks like Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss his history with gaming, the evolution of video game music, and the surreal experience of artistic longevity. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is filmmaker, comic artist, one half of Team Manticore and explorer of the wasteland, Robert Silver! The game he is talking about today is the original Fallout by Interplay Entertainment! You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find his art and creations here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, comic artist, one half of Team Manticore and explorer of Wonderland, Rowyn Golde! The game she is talking about today is Alice: Madness Returns by American McGee!   You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find her art and creations here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, youtuber and hero of Pop Star, Jacob McCourt! The game he is talking about today is Kirby Super Star by HAL Laboratory!   You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on YouTube!