Good Games Cast

Zac, Justin and James are discussing the latest framerate deficient titles in the Pokemon series, Scarlet and Violet. Then James finally reaches a breaking point with Nintendo and goes on a rant about the latest developments in Nintendo's dysfunctional relationship with the Smash community. Finally, we discuss the best games of the year and create a 100% definitive, objective and factually correct list of the top 5 games of 2022

On this year's annual Halloween episode, Justin, Zac and James discuss the spooky games we've been playing lately. Then we revisit the top 5 best horror games of all time

100 episodes baby! Quantity over quality! In our 100th episode spectacular, James, Zac and Justin talk about the notable games announced in the recent Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play. Then we name the best game from every console generation! As a bonus after the show, stick around and play Guess the Game with us!

We're back after a couple months break and we've got an extra long episode to make up for it. We're talking about the wildly popular new platform fighter from WB, MultiVersus. Then we talk about games we don't "get". These might be games we feel are overrated or games that are popular, but just didn't click with us for whatever reason. Apologies for the poor lighting in this one - it'll be fixed next episode

James, Zac and Justin have been playing the biggest, baddest and longest board game in town: Twilight Imperium 4th edition. This was Zac's first time playing, Justin has played many times and this is one of James' all-time favorite board games, so we have a wide array of perspectives discussing this game. Then we break down all of the news and announcements from Summer Games Fest

Zac, James and Justin are inhaling enemies and stealing their powers on this episode as we review Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Then for May the fourth, we naturally have to discuss Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and why we think it's one of the all-time great comedies

Zac, James and Justin are going back to a galaxy far, far away to review LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Then we channel The Force as we give our Top 5 favorite Star Wars games. Only one game appeared on all three of our lists - tune in to find out which one it is!

It's just Jess and James on this episode - meeting the requirement to play and review It Takes Two, Hazelight's excellent genre-bending co-op game from last year. Then we talk about our top 5 favorite co-op games of all time. Grab a partner and give us a listen!

Join Zac, James and special guest TN Guignol as we discuss one of the most anticipated games of the year, Elden Ring. It's a massive game with a lot to talk about - there's not even time for our normal top 5 shenanigans - so get comfortable and enjoy this jam-packed episode

Join Zac and James as we dip our feet into the world of board game reviews by dusting off a copy of the Super Mario Bros. board game from 1988. Did we find a classic gem? Or did we play a cheaply made cash grab with questionable design and even more questionable art from a supposedly legitimate licensed use of Nintendo IP? Also stick around after the episode for our thoughts on The Book of Boba Fett

Zac, Justin, James and very special guest Big Game Leroy get together to discuss the adaptation of the Pokemon formula into the open world genre in Game Freak's latest offering, Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Then we discuss the future of the Pokemon series and Zac and Leroy give their list of top 5 favorite Pokemon

Join James and new host Zac as we talk about how Marvel Strike Force has weaponized Zac's love of comics and superheroes against him. Then we discuss which are the best 5 superhero games of all time. Apologies for the technical difficulties in this episode - we'll hopefully be back to our normal (albeit kinda bad) level of quality next episode

Come join Leo, James and Justin as we discuss one of the year's most inventive games - Inscryption. Then we're recapping 2021 in our annual game of the year debate. Which game will come out on top? It's also Leo's final episode as a regular host :( Come bid him farewell by giving this episode a listen!

It's that time of the year again... Turbo Time! On this episode, we're taking a break from talking about games to discuss this podcast's favorite Christmas movie and Arnold Schwarzenegger's smash holiday classic: Jingle All the Way! Then we debate where this movie ranks in the top 5 all-time best Christmas movies and settle the classic argument of whether Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie

We've got a full house on this episode! Leo, Justin, James and Jess explore the human condition through the eyes of androids in Quantic Dream's latest game - Detroit: Become Human. Then we debate which are the 5 best "choices matter" games of all time

Leo, Jess and James are partying with Mario in Mario Party Superstars, the latest entry in the long-running party game series. Then we debate which are the best minigames in Superstars and in the series in general

Leo, James and Justin are keeping it spooky after Halloween and talking about the eighth mainline installment in the Resident Evil series: Village. Then we discuss which are the best games in the series and give some spooky recommendations for keeping Halloween season going

James, Justin and special guest Matt are talking about Samus' first 2D adventure in nearly 20 years: Metroid Dread. Then we discuss the best 5 Metroidvania games of all time (again)

Leo, Justin and James are building their decks and heading out to the battlefield to discuss James' favorite game of the year so far, Trials of Fire. Then we debate which five roguelikes are the best of all-time

Leo, James and Justin enter the world of dating games and discuss the nostalgia for early social media present in Emily is Away (2021). Then we discuss which are the best short games of all-time. Plus Leo is excited for Wheel of Time!