Video Game Podtimism (Video Game Podtimism)

Hey Podtimists,

Welcome to 2024! We've got really good news. These video games? They're still good in the new year. David has been feasting on some familiar suspects and Chase is taking this slower time of year to play some classics.

Then we dig into the game Tinykin which was suggested to us by listener Patrick. Thanks for suggesting this game Patrick! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:00) - What David has been playing

(4:13) - Octopath Traveller 2

(4:40) - Nier Replicant

(6:07) - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

(10:46) - Baldur's Gate 3

(12:01) - Dead Space Remake

(13:56) - What Chase has been playing

(14:08) - Born of Bread

(25:50) - Pokemon Unbound

(40:36) - The Elder Srolls V: Skyrim

(58:48) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:00:18) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:03:09) - Good Games! Featuring Tinykin

(1:26:14) - Outro --- Games mentioned:

Octopath Traveler 2

Nier Replicant

Phoenix Wright

Baldur's Gate 3

Dead Space Remake

Born of Bread

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Pokemon Unbound

Tinykin

Hey Podtimists, Let's talk about some video games. 

This week David is adrift after having beaten Elden Ring and Chase is playing the latest Bryce Bucher game, which is quite good. 

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here. 

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Games mentioned: 

Elden Ring 

The Forgotten City

NBA 2k22

Nickelodean All-Star Brawl

Monster Train

Divinity Original Sin 2

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Fire Emblem: Three Hopes

Neon White

Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia Lost Kingdoms

Hey Podtimists,

Does watching shows like Friends freak you out in a weird way? Not sure if it's just me, but sitting there watching it feels like what I imagine pressing the fast forward button on life feels like. Sorta like that movie Click, which was weirdly emotional by the end of it. Tbh not a bad flick at all.

Anyway, we talked about Super Thunder Blade on this one.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Elden Ring

Spiderman

Resident Evil 7

Madden 2022

My Time at Sandrock

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Super Thunder Blade

Hey Podtimists,

Somehow, a summer cold has returned. So you know what that means it's another Dayquil episode. Time to lock in and talk about Metal Gear Solid and also Honkai Star Rail??

Also we dove into the wonderful visual novel Arcade Spirits which was suggested to us by listener Jonathan. Thank you Jonathan! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:04) - What David has been playing

(3:24) - Dave the Diver

(4:53) - Star Wars: Jedi Survivor

(13:11) - Cocoon

(14:07) - What Chase has been playing

(14:11) - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

(23:12) - Metal Gear Solid V

(37:05) - Honkai Star Rail

(59:00) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:36) - David's Podtimisitic thing of the week

(1:07:24) - Interlude

(1:09:20) - Good Games! Featuring Arcade Spirits

(1:30:56) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Dave the Diver

Cacoon

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker

Metal Gear Solid V

Honkai Star Rail

Arcade Spirits

Hey Podtimists,

This week David concludes his Astrobot journey while Chase starts his Zelda journey. Also Chase tries to play 50 games and really only plays about 25 of them.

Then we kicked off spooky season with Scooby Doo Night of 100 Frights. This game was suggested to us by listener TK. Thanks TK! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:20) - What David has been playing

(3:35) - Astrobot

(15:29) - Kingdom Hearts 2

(19:26) - What Chase has been playing

(19:45) - The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom

(36:46) - UFO 50

(48:52) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(53:37) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(56:42) - Good Games! Featuring Scooby Doo! Night of 100 Frights

(1:18:42) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Astrobot

Kingdom Hearts 2

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

UFO 50

Scooby Doo Night of 100 Frights

Hey Podtimists,

It's celebration time! We're finally in the triple digits of podcast episodes and we wanted to take a moment to speak about the video games that have meant the most to us over the course of our ENTIRE DANG LIVES.

A huge thanks to everyone who sent in their most meaningful games, it was great hearing from all the Podtimismts.

Also a huge thanks to all the listeners who have checked out the show in the last 100 episodes. Your support means the world to us.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

Hey Podtimists,

Hope you're doing great and staying safe.

This week we talk about the many many games Chase is playing and the very focused playlist of video games David is playing.

Then we talk Good Games with a companion game to last week's Waverace. This week it's time to MOVE YOUR BODY.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games Mentioned:

Rocket League

The Witcher 3

Pokemon Emerald

Advance Wars

Doom Eternal

Persona 5

Illbleed

Chrono Trigger

1080 Snowboarding

Hey Podtimists,
Hope you're doing great and staying safe.
This week David and Chase talk about the games their playing at the moment, including David's new found love and Chase's predictable game pass game. Then we walk through a big ol' discussion about difficulty in games, why its there, the history of difficulty and what that means for modern game design. --- We use the song '5 min call' from Chill Out Records as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here!

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Games mentioned:

Demon Souls

Rocket League

Bloodborne

Persona 5

Viva Pinata

Dragon Quest 11

Undermine

Hey Podtimists,

Hope you're doing great and staying safe.

This week we welcome in the new year with our fresh new games from the holidays. Then Chase and David walk through Good Games with an appearance by a game we're now going to call a Nier-like.
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We use the song '5 min call' from Chill Out Records as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here: https://youtu.be/Pi15uaLENj8?t=1680

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Games Mentioned:

Astros Playroom

Spiderman Miles Morales

Demon Souls

Yakuza Like a Dragon

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War

Dicey Dungeons

Nier Automata

The Way of the Samurai

This week it's finally spooky story time! Chase visits an old friend and David gets to know his elders.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:00) - What is this episode?

(3:04) - Chase's Spooky Story

(19:25) - David's Spooky Story

(32:35) - Okay, we'll talk a little bit about video games :)

(36:26) - Outro

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Hey everybody!

This week David plays a triple G (not starring Guy Fieri unfortunately) and Chase continues his Kingdom Hearts journey. 

Then we talk all about the bizarre and also delightful Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Gun Grave G.O.R.E 

Dark Souls Remastered

Stray

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

The Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye

Kingdom Hearts 2

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

Against the Storm

Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon

Hey Podtimists,

Hope you're doing great and staying safe.

Games we're playing that we talk about: Hades (of course), Mass Effect(duh) and Rise of the Slime (woah?!).

We also dive into good games to talk about a very cool science fiction game about hunting dinosaurs and something called the Chronoscepter (which is a very cool name). 

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games Mentioned:

Rocket League

Hades

Returnal

Mass Effect 2

Rise of the Slime

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter

Twas the week before GOTY and all through the house

All gamers were gaming, even your spouse

From RoboQuest, Seperate Ways, and Lethal Company

To Lego Drive, Nier Replicant and DK64.

Sorry those last lines didn't ryhme but I couldn't find anything that went with DK64. We'll get em next time.

This week DK64 was suggested to us by listener Mack. Thank you Mack! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:42) - What David has been playing

(3:46) - Nier Replicant

(7:26) - Lego 2K Drive

(18:11) - Lethal Company

(30:26) - What Chase has been playing

(30:34) - Roboquest

(40:20) - Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways

(57:28) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:13) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:03:52) - Good Games! Featuring DK64

(1:40:25) - Outro --- Games mentioned:

Nier Replicant

Lego 2K Drive

Lethal Company

Roboquest

Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways

Donkey Kong 64

Hey Podtimists,

Where were you when you heard Hoobastank was going on tour and that they'd be performing at the Borders Books in Fresno, California? It's a moment that hit us all, and one we'll not soon forget.

This week we want to thank Dan for suggesting Subnautica. Thank you Dan!

We also want to thank both Dave C and Hill for suggesting the Pokemon Trading Card Game. This game owns and Chase is shocked it took him this long to play it. Thanks to you both!

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Timestamps:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (02:18) - What David has been playing
• (02:23) - The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
• (05:19) - Nintendo Switch Sports
• (09:19) - Mario Party Superstars
• (12:55) - Horizon Forbidden West
• (23:08) - What Chase has been playing
• (23:20) - Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
• (33:13) - Subnautica
• (53: 38) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (55:18) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (57:10) - Good Games! Featuring Pokémon Trading Card Game
• (1:28:56) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

Nintendo Switch Sports

Mario Party Superstars

Horizon Forbidden West

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

Subnautica

Pokemon Trading Card Game for Game Boy Color

Hey everybody! Welcome to the post-spooky season gaming era. This week we... are still talking about spooky games. David continues his Scorn journey and Chase plays the throwback horror game SIGNALIS and loves what it's doing.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Scorn

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

SIGNALIS

Marvel Snap

Hot Wheels Turbo Racing

Hey Podtimists,

Hope you're doing great and staying safe.

This week talk about another hot new-new: Resident Evil 8 and also the game that's captured David's heart and soul (it's still Hades).

Then we talk about the Hulk's very cool feet in a Good Games segment.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games Mentioned:

Hades

Returnal

Stellaris

Resident Evil 8

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

Hey Podtimists,

This week we talk about the many games that are bombarding our holiday season. We also for some reason talk at length about Caesar dressing which does unfortunately inspire the phrase 'Thiccquid Snake', so there's that.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Kill It With Fire

Snowrunner

Halo Infinite

Forza Horizon 5

GTA: San Andreas

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

Dyson Sphere Program

Timberborn

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond

Snowboard Kids 2

Hey Podtimists,

We thought games were actually finished coming out after Zelda but it looks like there's still a lot more? Wow, you learn something new everyday. In this one we got a remake of System Shock, Diablo 4, Mass Effect Andromeda (woah) and of course a few more words about Zelda.

Then we took a look at the Square Enix game Musashi Samurai Legend. This one was suggested to us by Joe P. Thanks Joe!

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Timestamps:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (02:04) - What Chase has been playing
• (03:10) - System Shock
• (18:11) - Diablo 4
• (32:02) - Mass Effect Andromeda
• (48:04) - What David has been playing
• (48:06) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• (52:56) - Metal Gear Solid 3
• (56:27) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (57:47) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (59:56) - Good Games! Featuring Musashi Samurai Legend
• (1:21:07) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

System Shock

Diablo 4

Mass Effect Andromeda

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Metal Gear Solid 3

Musashi Samurai Legend

Hey Podtimists,

We've got two ships passing in the night. One is the new (and very good) Zelda game and the other is our 150th episode. We have have very special segments for both. Enjoy!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Games mentioned:

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker

Trucks

Hey everybody!

Welcome to the new year, we've got some video games to get you intro the 2023 spirit! (Tbh it's mostly just Kingdom Hearts)

We also run through a strange 2002 action game that we both liked??

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

The Outer Wilds

Cyberpunk 2077

Dark Souls Remastered

Kingdom Hearts 1

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

Kingdom Hearts 2

The Planet Crafter

The Mark of Kri

Hey Podtimists,

This week David falls further down the 1000xRESIST pipeline and Chase plays a real Video Gamey game.

Then we took a deeper look at 2017's UIRPG, Kingsway. This was suggested to us by listener Jackie, thanks Jackie!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:13) - What David has been playing

(3:38) - Gwent

(15:10) - 1000xRESIST

(28:31) - Cyberpunk 2077

(34:03) - What Chase has been playing

(34:18) - R.E.P.O

(43:14) - Assassin's Creed Shadows

(1:09:49) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:10:38) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:14:09) - Good Games! Featuring Kingsway

(1:28:58) - The Manga Minute

(1:30:22) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Gwent

1000xRESIST

R.E.P.O.

Assassin's Creed Shadows

Kingsway

Howdy Podtimists,

Welcome to the rootin'est AND tootin'est video game podcast to come out today. This week David has finally found some Blighttown relief, Chase beat Season and we took a trip to the end of the Edo period.

We also dove into the Wild West in the form of Sunset Riders, a game that was suggested to us by Andy. Thank you Andy!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Metroid Prime Remastered

Minecraft Dungeons

Dark Souls Remastered

Season: A Letter to the Future

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Sunset Riders

Hey Podtimists,

This week David bathes in the luxurious feeling of beating a video game. What a treat.

Also Chase brings just a single game but ends up talking about it for like 20 minutes.

Finally, we took a deeper look at the MS-DOS video game Secret Agent. This game was suggested to us from listener toooldforfandom. Thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:25) - What David has been playing

(4:32) - Spiderman 2 (WITH SPOILERS!!)

(18:36) - Hi-Fi Rush

(23:02) - Super Mario Wonder

(24:19) - What Chase has been playing

(24:28) - A little dance around Persona 3 Reload

(28:09) - Helldivers 2

(46:37) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:00) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(53:34) - Good Games! Featuring Secret Agent

(1:18:32) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Spiderman 2

Hi-Fi Rush

Super Mario Wonder

Helldivers 2

Dune

Hey Podtimists,

Hope you're doing great and staying safe.

This week David and Chase talk about the games their playing right now, including David's new found love and Chase's walk down memory lane. 

Then we go over a very good game in Good Games, one of the best games in-fact. Hope you like it!

Also this is the poety episode, so SLAM IT! if you'd be so kind.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Demon souls

Bloodborne

Rocket League

Dark Souls 3

Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones

Fire Emblem The Broken Blade

Megaman Battle Network

Super Metroid

Hey Podtimists, This week we talk about a few video games, but mostly Octopath Traveler 2. It’s a good video game and you should play it. This game was suggested to us by listener Jared. Thanks Jared! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro (2:00) - What's this podcast though? (3:46) - What David has been playing (4:18) - Baldur's Gate 3 (9:26) - What Chase has been playing (9:41) - Super Mario RPG (21:59) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (24:02) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (25:53) - Good Games! Featuring Octopath Traveler 2 (1:21:35) - Outro --- Games mentioned:

Baldur's Gate 3

Super Mario RPG

Octopath Traveler 2

Hey Podtimists,

This week David flexed on Chase in a way that history will remember for years to come.

Chase played a noir game, and it's good!

We also talked about the amazing Need for Speed Underground. This game was suggested to us by listener Drew. Thank you Drew! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:35) - What David has been playing

(3:41) - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

(22:34) - What Chase has been playing

(22:49) - V Rising

(34:19) - Nobody Wants to Die

(47:20) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(52:22) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(54:49) - Good Games! Featuring Need for Speed Underground

(1:28:58) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

V Rising

Nobody Wants to Die

Need for Speed Underground

Hey Podtimists,

Wow it's time to REALLY talk about video games huh? We got a lot of em this week, and we're gonna chat.

We also try to figure out if that little purple dragon fella is actually a good video game.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Transistor

Blasphemous

Pocket Mini Golf

Roller Coaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition

The Messenger

Wildermyth

Dreamscaper

Humankind

Garden Story

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Spryo the Dragon

Hey Podtimists,

This week, it's Kingdom Hearts all the way down. Kinda. Don't worry it'll all make sense.

Also we talk about one of the scariest point and click games that we fell in love with (but not while actually playing it).

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Kingdom Hearts 3

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Blasphemous

Death's Gambit

Unsighted

Clock Tower

Hey Podtimists,

Hope you're doing great and staying safe.

This week we run down what they're playing recently, including another very on-brand pick from Chase.

Then we present our very special Valentine's day extravaganza! Aka some countdown lists n stuff.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Games mentioned:

Rocket League

Luigi's Mansion 3

Persona 5

Bloodborne

Death Stranding

Halo 5

Vault of the Void

Hey Podtimists,

This week David finishes his journey of P and continues of Inscryption playthrough. Then Chase talks about all the fun games that totally aren't just spreadsheets.

We also took a deeper look at Master of Orion 2, a very crunchy 4X game that was suggested to us by listener Karlf. Thanks Karlf! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:07) - What David has been playing (3:17) - Lies of P (10:24) - Inscryption (14:21) - Trombone Champ (15:32) - What Chase has been playing (15:37) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (17:06) - Tactics Ogre Reborn (28:54) - Endless Space 2 (45:37) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (49:30) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (54:18) - Good Games! Featuring Master of Orion 2 (1:19:15) - Outro --- Games mentioned:

Lies of P

Inscrpytion

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Tactics Ogre Reborn

Trombone Champ

Endless Space 2

Master of Orion 2

Hey Podtimists,

This week we've got everything: David beating games, Chase playing a surrealist stealth game, lawyers, and cards. It's a great time, come join us.

Also we took a deeper look at the game Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom which was suggested to us by listener Brady. Thank you Brady! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:35) - What David has been playing

(2:44) - Horizon Forbidden West (lots of spoilers!)

(18:55) - Nobody Saves the World

(23:00) - Lies of P

(28:16) - What Chase has been playing

(28:33) - No Sun to Worship

(47:47) - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

(57:40) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(59:16) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:02) - Good Games! Featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom

(1:31:10) - Outro ---

Games mentioned:

Horizon Forbidden West

Nobody Saves the World

Lies of P

No Sun to Worship

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom

Hey Podtimists,

This week we're celebrating our actual 200th episode with 4 Good Games segments back-to-back-to-back-to-back! The games were suggested by listeners Mack, Rufus, Mallory, and Aaron. Thank you all for the suggestions!

Also thank you everyone who's checkout VGP in the last 200 episodes. It's been such a joy to make the show for this long and we're eternally grateful to everyone who has been along for the ride. --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:32) - A little reflection??

(7:18) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(11:05) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(14:51) - Good Games! Featuring Temple Run

(38:57) - Good Games! Featuring Sneak King

(56:21) - Good Games! Featuring Chex Quest

(1:13:02) - Good Games! Featuring Intelligent Qube

(1:30:02) - Outro ---

Games mentioned:

Temple Run

Sneak King

Chex Quest

Intelligent Cube

1000xRESIST

Hey Podtimists,

This week David embraces his identity as the shadow who died twice. Then Chase opens a book?? Just kidding it's a book in a video game. Who woulda guessed.

Then we took a deeper look at Son of a Witch, which was suggested to us by listener Thuy. Thanks Thuy! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:59) - What David has been playing

(2:06) - Astrobot

(7:02) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice

(15:24) - Kingdom Hearts 2

(18:06) - What Chase has been playing

(18:12) - Satisfactory 1.0

(21:17) - The Plucky Squire

(31:16) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(34:08) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(38:14) - Good Games! Featuring Son of a Witch

(1:09:02) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Astrobot

Sekiro Shadows Die Twice

Kingdom Hearts 2

Satisfactory

The Plucky Squire

Son of a Witch

Hey Podtimists,

After a rejuvenating vacation we're back and better than ever. David played a BUNCH of video games. It's zombies and poker baby.

Chase also rediscovered his love for arcade games in Japan. There's a lot of good games in arcades! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:52) - Hey, what is this show?

(5:19) - What David has been playing

(5:26) - Resident Evil 4

(13:04) - Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways

(17:07) - Minit

(23:29) - Dave the Diver

(32:21) - Diablo 4

(41:01) - Balatro

(46:04) - Chase went to Japan

(48:13) - Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

(50:49) - The arcade games chase played

(51:09) - Armored Warriors

(52:38) - Initial D: The Arcade

(59:07) - The House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn

(1:04:36) - Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Overboost

(1:13:35) - Digital AND physical card games??

(1:23:57) - Anime??

(1:29:14) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:30:04) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:32:34) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways

Minit

Dave the Diver

Balatro

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Armored Warriors

Initial D: The Arcade

Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Overboost

Fate Grand Order

Hey Podtimists,

So if Guy Fieri was turned into a heartless we his Nobody's name would be Yugx. If you get turned into a heartless and then recruited into Organization 13 then you have to add an X into your name, hence Ugxs.

Anyway, video games. We talk about some of those! 

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Kingdom Hearts 1

Metroid Prime Remastered

Dark Souls Remastered

The Legend of Dragoon

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door

Gungrave

Hey everybody!

This week David tries to avoid talking about Hades again and Chase tries to avoid talking about one of the best JRPGs to come out this year. As it turns out, we both failed.

We also took a look at one of the more bizarre open world games to come out in the last year. It's a wild ride!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Marvel Snap

Hades

The Last Spell

Roadwarden

Chained Echoes

Biomutant

Hey Podtimists,

Hope you're doing great and staying safe.

This week talk about that hot fresh new-new: Returnal for the PS5 and David talks about his fall deeper into the Hades rabbit hole.

Then we figure out our top 5 video game jumps (excluding Mario of course).

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games Mentioned:

Rocket League

Hades

Slay the Spire

Super Mario Party

New Pokemon Snap

Returnal

Hey Podtimists,

This week we have, well, the hots for Kreacher. That, and of course, talking about video games.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Halo 5

Into the Breach

Forza Horizon 5

Halo Infinite (multiplayer)

Satisfactory

Blast Corps

Hey Podtimists,

Welcome to the groovy zone. Today David talks about life after Zelda and how that's led him back home to Kingdom Hearts. Then Chase talks about Mirrors Edge and Dynasty Warriors 9?

Then we walk through Tobal No. 1, a fighting game suggested to us by Ponk. Thanks for your suggestion Ponk!

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Timestamps:

• (0:00) - Intro + Gatefest
• (3:11) - What David has been playing
• (3:18) - The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom lol
• (6:25) - Kingdom Hearts
• (11:44) - Mario Kart 8
• (12:30) - What Chase has been playing
• (13:29) - Dynasty Warriors 9
• (30:41) - Mirrors Edge
• (50:33) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (52:29) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (55:39) - Good Games! Featuring Tobal No 1
• (1:06:56) - Who's the most groovy with it?
• (1:07:05) - Chuji
• (1:07:48) - Epon
• (1:08:35) - Fei
• (1:09:08) - Gren
• (1:09:50) - Hom
• (1:10:31) - Ill Goga
• (1:11:14) - Mary
• (1:11:49) - Mufu
• (1:12:19) - Nork The Msyterious
• (1:13:08) - Oliem
• (1:13:40) - Emperor Udan
• (1:14:46) - More Tobal No 1
• (1:18:03) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

Kingdom Hearts

Mario Kart 8

Mirrors Edge

Dynasty Warriors 9

Tobal No. 1

Hey Podtimists,

This week David opted to run Chase through the ringer and make him chose the best video game progression systems. Also David got an Xbox, so lets talk about Gamepass eh??

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Psychonauts 2

Risk of Rain 2

Boyfriend Dungeon

Pandemic, The Video Game

Monster Train

Curse of the Dead Gods

Lake

Hey Podtimists,

Let's talk about a good video game. Silent Hill is that good video game. There's some other stuff in this episode too but that one really takes the cake.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Kingdom Hearts 3

Assassin's Creed: Odyssey

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Tales of Arise

Metroid Dread

Silent Hill

Hey Podtimists,

This week we learn a lesson in details. It helps to check WHICH version of a game you play, even if both of those versions are quite good.

This week's game was suggested to us by listener Joe P. Thanks Joe! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:39) - What Chase has been playing

(4:37) - Jet Lancer

(14:56) - Cobalt Core

(28:58) - Knuckle Sandwich

(40:47) - What David has been playing

(41:28) - Octopath Traveler 2

(41:58) - Nier Replicant

(42:47) - Baldur's Gate 3

(47:51) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:22) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:38) - Good Games! Featuring Summon Night 1 & 2

(1:21:14) - Outro --- Games mentioned:

Jet Lancer

Cobalt Core

Knuckle Sandwich

Octopath Traveler 2

Nier Replicant

Baldur's Gate 3

Summon Night 1

Summon Night 2

Hey Podtimists,

This episode we got an old Sucker Punch game, some racing games, and (as always) Toby Keith's Big Dog Daddy.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠

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Games mentioned:

Devil May Cry 5

Dark Souls Remastered

Metroid Fusion

Gran Turismo 6

Project Cars 2

Assetto Corsa

The Evil Within 2

Rocket, Robot on Wheels

Toby Keith's Big Dog Daddy

Hey Podtimists,

This week we continue our series covering the Metal Gear Solid games with 2004's Metal Gear Solid 3. This was a real joy to record and we had a blast talking about what is considered one of the best games of all time. We hope you enjoy!

Also thank you to all the folks who sent in questions for the episode. We appreciate ya'll.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(9:55) - Quick Stats

(16:33) - David's experience with the game then and now

(20:39) - Chase's experience with the game then and now

(38:45) - SPOILERS AHEAD

(39:37) - Operation Virtuous Mission

(56:26) - Operation Snake Eater

(2:22:44) - Thematic Stuff!

(2:32:30) - Favorite Camo? - ii94

(2:34:39) - Who does this game work for? - Novachild

(2:36:24) - What about the manual?? - AJ

(2:40:31) - Hardware and remakes - Matt

(2:45:25) - Porting back other mechanics - Cameron

(2:48:22) - Does the main character shuffle still work? - FullMetalSteve

(2:50:48) - Remake discussion - AJ and Doogragdaba

(3:00:20) - Snakes? - TK

(3:02:02) - Chase and David as Cobras - Ponk

(3:06:28) - What do we explode into? - David

(3:07:31) - Outro

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Games Mentioned:

Metal Gear Solid 3

Hey Podtimists,

This episode is about video games. Fresh ones, Old Ones, and of course Snake. You know, the one from phones.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Hades

Metroid Dread

It Takes Two

Gran Turismo 7

Horizon Forbidden West

Elden Ring

Pixel Puzzle Makeout League

UFC 4

Snake

Hey Podtimists,

Welcome to another Dayquil episode. Chase is just a little sick but is still here talking about these games. David played a cat game and Chase played the best early access game in the world (okay a little hyperbolic but come on).

Then we dove into the wonderful experience that was Butterfly Soup. This game was suggested to us by listener Novachild. Thanks for your suggestion!

Also chase mentioned a youtube video about n64 recompilation, so here's a link to that video. --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:11) - What David has been playing

(2:25) - Mario Party Superstars

(3:29) - Hades

(4:47) - Dave the Diver

(7:01) - Little Kitty, Big City

(16:05) - What Chase has been playing

(16:29) - Animal Well

(23:04) - Hades 2

(44:33) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(52:24) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(57:28) - Good Games! Featuring Butterfly Soup

(1:23:00) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Hades

Dave the Diver

Little Kitty, Big City

Animal Well

Hades 2

Butterfly Soup

Hey Podtimists,

This week we're covering Kingdom Heart 2, and we were graciously joined Press START's Tori and Noah. This game is so damn good and we couldn't keep that all to ourselves.

We love this game so please enjoy us gushing about it for about 2 hours.

Checkout Press START on social here &

Check out their podcast here!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:43) - Some info about this game

(7:19) - Our histories with the series

(21:46) - My Sanctuary

(26:40) - Twilight Town

(39:23) - Nobodies

(44:10) - The Disney stuff

(53:21) - The combat

(59:24) - The big ol' fight in Hollow Bastion

(1:03:14) - The actual lore of Organization 13

(1:05:25) - The World that Never Was

(1:27:13) - How was the wait for KH3?

(1:32:44) - The end of the game

(1:41:36) - Themes of the games

(1:53:00) - Outro---

Games mentioned:

Kingdom Hearts 2

Hey Podtimists,

Welcome back to VGP in 2022! We're stoked to be back, and we've brought some games with us! We talk about the weird mish-mash of titles that the post-GOTY season has led us too, and also about the wonderful little game called Cattails.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Metroid Dread

Ghost of Tsushima

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Megaman Legends

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Cattails

Hey Podtimists,

Hope you're doing great and staying safe.

This week we celebrate our 50th episode with a true challenge to our spirit of Podtimism. Will we be able to find the fun in Farming Simulator 19? Find out this week, on DRAGON BALL....err uhm...Video Game Podtimism!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games Mentioned:

Rocket League

Detroit: Become Human

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Spiderman Miles Morales

Subnautica Below Zero

Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones

Advance Wars

Persona 5

Littlewood

Farming Simulator

Hey Podtimists,

This week we talk about video games, and guess what? There's a lot of really good ones out right now! Resident Evil 4 specifically has really captured our hearts, minds, AND souls.

We also talked at length about Lego Bionicle. That game was suggested to us by listener Matt Horton. Thanks Matt! (Matt also has a really great YouTube channel that you should check out. You can find it here!)

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠⁠

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Games mentioned:

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Mario Kart: Super Citcuit

Cuphead

Soccer Story

Boneraising Minions

Terra Nil

Tchia

Resident Evil 4 Remake

Lego Bionicle

Hey everybody!

This week we find the magic in a "bad" Pokémon game and we figure out what surprises an egg can hold. It turns out there's a lot!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

God of War Ragnarök

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

Pokemon Scarlet / Violet

Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg

Billy Bob's Huntin' N Fishin'

The Adventures of Bayou Billy

Billy The Wizard Rocket Broomstick Racing

Rescue Heroes Billy Blazes

Hey Podtimists,

This week David was on a tear with good video games. He even finished one! Also Chase played the wonderful Thronefall and finished Infinite Wealth. There's so many good games!

We also took a deeper look at the (very good) game Blood Will Tell.

Thronefall was suggested to us by listener Straw and Blood Will Tell was suggested to us by listener vortextk. Thank you both for you suggestions! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:22) - What David has been playing

(2:51) - Inscryption (and spoilers!!)

(10:17) - Madden NFL 24

(21:31) - Resident Evil 2

(32:22) - Spiderman 2

(38:38) - What Chase has been playing

(39:54) - Thronefall

(51:59) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

(55:47) - Lil preview of Persona 3 Reload

(59:05) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:00:34) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:03:07) - Good Games! Featuring Blood Will Tell

(1:29:00) - Outro --- Games mentioned:

Inscrpytion

Madden NFL 24

Resident Evil 2

Spiderman 2

Thronefall

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Blood Will Tell

Hey Podtimists,

This week David is on a Resident Evil roll! He both finished 3 and started 4. That's a lotta zombies! Chase also finished Persona 3 Reload and started Dragon's Dogma 2. That's NOT a lotta zombies.

We also took a deeper look into 2014's Hatoful Boyfriend. This was suggested to us anonymously, so thank you whoever you are for suggesting this game! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:19) - What David has been playing

(3:31) - Resident Evil 3

(9:04) - Resident Evil 4

(14:15) - Infinite Guitars

(20:46) - NBA2k24

(28:40) - Super Mario Wonder

(30:49) - What Chase has been playing

(30:56) - Persona 3 Reload

(50:38) - Dragons Dogma 2

(1:12:05) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:15:18) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:17:09) - Good Games! Featuring Hatoful Boyfriend

(1:37:21) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Resident Evil 3

Resident Evil 4

Infinite Guitars

NBA2k24

Super Mario Wonder

Persona 3 Reload

Dragon's Dogma 2

Hatoful Boyfriend

Hey Podtimists,

Arrr mateys, this week be filled with boats and ocean and the like. Chase played a game about Shapez and David continues on his shinobi journey.

Darrr, har har harrrr. We also took a deeper dive on the Quintet game Robotrek. This one was suggested to us by listener Guardian. Thanks Guardian! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:21) - What Chase has been playing

(1:35) - Steamworld Heist 2

(17:05) - Shapez 2

(33:12) - What David has been playing

(33:31) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice

(43:38) - Balatro

(46:51) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(50:34) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:01) - Good Games! Featuring Robotrek

(1:17:44) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Steamworld Heist 2

Shapez 2

Balatro

Sekiro Shadows Die Twice

Robotrek

Hey Podtimists,

It's time we sat down and finally talked about Blinx. We know you've had some questions and we thought it'd be best to just get everything out on the table.

Also we talked about how dang good Hardspace: Shipbreaker is.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Switch Sports

Elden Ring

Need for Speed Underground

Megaman Legends 2

Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Blinx the Timesweeper

Hey Podtimists,

This week we ask the age old question, Why Not Yangus? The answer may surprise you...

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Switch Sports

Elden Ring

Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Gas Station Simulator

Dragon Quest VIII

Light Crusader

Hey Podtimists,

Hope you're doing great and staying safe.

This week we run down what they're playing recently, including David's favorite SNAX based video game.

Then we talk Good Games featuring Hideo Kojima's most famous game.

We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Games mentioned:

Rocket League

Persona 5

Nioh

Bugsnax

Death Stranding

Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones

Super Mario 3D World

Boktai

Hey Podtimists,

This week we discover a new day. Also David plays more Metaphor and Chase becomes Ryu Hayabusa.

We also took a deeper look at the wild PS2 game, Seven Samurai 20XX. This game was suggested to us by listener Soisoisoisoisoi, thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:59) - What David has been playing

(4:59) - Metaphor Refantazio

(15:57) - Cat Quest 2

(16:27) - UFO 50

(18:27) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

(22:06) - What Chase has been playing

(22:35) - Ninja Gaiden Black 2

(40:13) - Arco

(49:38) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:47) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:41) - Good Games! Featuring Seven Samurai 20XX

(1:15:38) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Metaphor Refantazio

UFO 50

Cat Quest 2

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Ninja Gaiden Black 2

Arco

Seven Samurai 20XX

Hey Podtimists,

Welcome back to video games. We got a lovely bunch to talk about this time. First David passes on the torch of Mario Kart to the next generation and feels some things about art. Then, Chase plays almost all of Metal Gear Solid 3 and talks about Mizzurna Falls (which of course is a fan translated 1999 PS1 game).

Finally, Garen of Legend suggested that we talk about Gauntlet Dark Legacy, so we did that! Thanks Garen!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Games mentioned:

Mario Kart 8

Shadow of the Colossus

Dark Souls 3

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Star Wars Jedi Survivor

Metal Gear Solid 3

Mizzurna Falls

Gauntlet Dark Legacy

Hey Podtimists,

This week we talk thick soups, MMOs, and how fun heists can be when things go wrong.

Also we dove into the amazing Silent Hill 3 during Good Games.

During that segment we mentioned a video from youtuber tangomushi that we think you should check out. It's called Silent Hill 3: Exploring Womanhood through Horror and you can find a link to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BNYDvjAZ5c

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(0:00) - Intro

(2:47) - What David has been playing

(2:54) - Guitar Hero (Arcade)

(6:52) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

(9:15) - Baldur's Gate 3

(13:03) - What Chase has been playing

(14:30) - Final Fantasy 14

(26:52) - Wargroove 2

(33:57) - Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

(45:00) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(47:09) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:06) - Good Games! Featuring Silent Hill 3

(1:25:13) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Guitar Hero

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

Baldur's Gate 3

Final Fantasy 14

Wargroove 2

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

Silent Hill 3

Hey Podtimists,

Let's cut to the chase, it's time to talk about Pursuit Force and how it's kind of a bad game? It's time to be a little uncharacteristic this go 'round.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games Mentioned:

Hades

Fallout 4

Fallout: New Vegas

Doom (2016)

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

Starcraft 1

The Last Spell

Pursuit Force

Hey Podtimists,

We know, we know. There's plenty of very cool new video games that are out right now. Elden Ring? Horizon Zero Dawn? Pixel Puzzle Makeout League? But we're here to talk about one game and one game only, Metal Gear Solid 1.

Thanks so much to the folks who sent in questions and thanks for listening. We had a blast making this episode and hope you enjoy listening!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Literally only Metal Gear Solid 1. That's the only game we talked about.

Nier Automata.

Hey Podtimists, 

Hope you're doing great and staying safe. This week we talk about the spookiest collection of games Chase is playing and David's temporary vacation from video games. Then we talk Good Games about a very ~ VIBEY ~ Jurassic Park video game.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Games mentioned:

Overwatch

Persona 5

Loop Hero

Advance Wars 2

Monster Hunter Rise

The Tenants

Jurassic Park

Hey Podtimists, As it turns out Kirby is 31 years old which makes him a Millennial. Uhhhh, yeah, that just happened! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Anyway, today we talked about the best Kingdom Hearts rhythm game, Armored Core 6 and the spooky Blasphemous 2. We also talk about Kirby Pinball Land and bananas story that listener Rob K sent in to us about that game. Thanks for your suggestion Rob! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:15) - What David has been playing (3:20) - Horizon Forbidden West (7:46) - Chicory A Colorful Tale (11:32) - PGA Tour 2K23 (15:33) - Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memories (18:49) - What Chase has been playing (18:55) - Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (34:54) - Blasphemous 2 (46:01) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (48:09) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (51:27) - Good Games! Featuring Kirby Pinball Land (1:17:30) - Outro ---

Games mentioned:

Horizon Forbidden West

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

PGA Tour 2K23

Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memories

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon

Blasphemous 2

Kirby Pinball Land

Hey Podtimists,

This week, it's time to talk about the cousin of video games: Live Action Role Playing.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Super Smash Brothers Ultimate

Metal Gear Solid 2

Metal Gear Solid 5

F1 2022

Metal Gear Solid 1

Katamari Damaci

Hey Podtimists,

It's time we finally talked about Metal Gear Solid 2. This game owns. 

Also thanks to those listeners who sent in questions, we appreciate you!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

Thanks to @ajfillari for contributing their voice to this episode.

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Games mentioned:

Literally only Metal Gear Solid 2. That's the only game we talked about.

Nier Automata again

Hey Podtimists,

Cool news time! We're now a part of The Worst Garbage podcast network! We're both hugely excited about this and are stoked to join such an excellent group of folks making podcasts. We go over what that means in the first few minutes, but fear not we're still talkin' podtimisticly about video games.

If you want to come hang out we've got a shared home on the TWG discord. Come hang out!

This week Chase has a small pile of good indie games and David finally closes the book on Tears of the Kingdom.

Then we go over one of the stranger games in Square's catalog. It's THE BOUNCER.

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Timestamps:

• (00:00) - Intro & A Cool Announcement
• (05:49) - What David has been playing
• (5:56) - The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
• (11:50) - What Chase has been playing
• (12:26) - The Banished Vault
• (24:07) - Mars First Logistics
• (33:01) - Gravity Citcuit
• (40:57) - Baldur's Gate 3
• (53:29) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (54:36) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (57:08) - Good Games! Featuring The Bouncer
• (1:22:58) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

The Banished Vault

Mars First Logistics

Gravity Circuit

Baldur's Gate 3

The Bouncer

Yo, this episode has so many Pokémon in it. First Chase played three Pokémon ROM hacks and talks about which ones he liked the most. Then we run down what makes Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness so novel. That game was suggested to us by Jackson, thank you Jackson!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠

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Games mentioned:

Metroid Prime Remastered

Dark Souls Remastered

Kingdom Hearts 1

Cyberpunk 2077

Resident Evil 4 Demo

Pokémon Reborn

Pokémon Unbound

Pokémon Emerald Rogue

Devil May Cry 5

Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness

Hey Podtimists,

This week David learns to love the calendar and Chase cleans up the afterlife. Chase also plays Ys: The Oath of Felghana, a game suggested to us by listener TK.

Finally, we took a deeper look at the beloved 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors. It was a wild ride for both of us. 999 was suggested to us by listener Jackson.

Thanks for both TK and Jackson for suggesting games! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:54) - What David has been playing

(4:04) - Mario Kart 8

(5:52) - Metaphor Refantazio

(16:09) - What Chase has been playing

(16:47) - Crypt Custodian

(25:02) - Ys: The Oath in Felghana

(38:59) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(40:37) - The Manga Minute

(45:54) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(48:03) - Good Games! Featuring 999

(1:05:38) - Spoilers for 999!

(1:15:34) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Metaphor Refantazio

Mario Kart 8

Crypt Custodian

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors

Hey everybody!

This week we talked about a strange lineup of games. Some new, some old and some that need to be more forceful with their criticisms of capitalism. It's fun!

Also thanks to listener Zeno for suggesting Magi Nation. It was a good game!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Doom 3

Cyberpunk 2077

Need for Speed: Unbound

God of War Ragnarok

Dark Souls

Magi Nation

Hey Podtimists,

We're back and video gamier than ever! This week we catch up on the mountain games that Chase and David are playing. David has taken a turn back into the Buttrock life, and Chase gets down with some Chore-core.

Then we go over the astoundingly good Silent Hill 2. It's a good video game. 

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CW: we do make mention of it explicitly in the Silent Hill 2 section, but just a heads up that when we go into the story explanation of Silent Hill there are some heavy topics covered. These include suicidal ideation, references to sexual assault, domestic abuse and generalized violence towards women. If any of that sounds like too much then skip on over it. We've included chapter markers to clearly note where that stuff is. Thanks!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

The Procession to Calvary

Soul Caliber 6

Escape Academy

Hot Wheels Unleashed

Gears of War 5

Project Wingman

Halo 2

Potion Permit

Banjo Kazooie

Dome Keeper

Silent Hill 2

Hey Podtimists,

We're talking about three things this week: goin' fast, catching pokes, and the weird time and circumstance that led to the bizarre Xbox 360 launch title, Kameo.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Forza Horizon 5

Halo 5

GTA San Andreas

Satisfactory

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond

Kameo : Elements of Power

Hey Podtimists,

This week David indulges in a little Playstation treat with the PS Portal.

Meanwhile, Chase dips his toe into a new EA Sports game. Will it try to sell him a battle pass? Only time will tell.

Finally, we checked out the highly loved The World Ends With You. This one was suggested to us by listener Jackson. Thank you Jackson! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:08) - What David has been playing

(2:14) - The Playstation Portal

(13:23) - Animal Well

(15:13) - Jak X Combat Racing

(22:49) - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

(25:52) - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

(28:44) - What Chase has been playing

(28:56) - Zenless Zone Zero

(29:32) - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

(34:53) - Satisfactory (Neverafter)

(36:33) - NHL 24

(53:59) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:15) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(58:31) - Good Games! Featuring The World Ends With You

(1:32:00) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Playstation Portal

Animal Well

Jak X Combat Racing

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Star Wars Jedi Survivor

Zenless Zone Zero

Satisfactory

NHL 24

The World Ends With You

Hey Podtimists,

It's spooky month, so we're gonna get things started at the natural starting point, scary dinosaur based video games.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Doom Eternal

Ikenfell

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order

Eastward

Cruis'n Blast

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Deathloop

Dino Crisis

Hey Podtimists,

This week on episode 102 we talk about The Wonderful 101. The best laid plans of mice and men, amirite?

Also David has finally played Elden Ring.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Elden Ring

Parasite Eve

Parasite Eve 2

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

Dark Souls 1

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

The Wonderful 101

Hey Podtimists,

Spooky season is over and you know what that means? Airplanes I guess. Let's talk about Crimson Skies and also some cool games that we've been playing recently.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Disco Elysium

Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

Mario 64

Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars

Crimson Skies

Hey Podtimists,

This Chase plays one single game, and it's a good one! Also David continues to tip-toe (in his Jordans) into the wide world of Apple Arcade.

We also took a deeper look at the supremely bizarre Little Big Adventure 2. This game was suggested to us by listener Dirst and Ponk. Thank you both! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:46) - What Chase has been playing

(5:31) - Dynasty Warriors: Origins

(40:48) - What David has been playing

(41:26) - Cat Quest 2

(41:57) - Metaphor Refantazio

(44:07) - Sonic Dream Team

(47:48) - NBA 2K Arcade Edition

(54:05) - Death and Taxes

(57:34) - Chase & David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:03:08) - The Manga Minute(s)

(1:09:07) - Good Games! Featuring Little Big Adventure 2

(1:28:28) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Dynasty Warriors Origins

Cat Quest 2

Metaphor Refantazio

Sonic Dream Team

NBA 2K Arcade Edition

Death and Taxes

Little Big Adventure 2

Hey Podtimists,

Warning - this episode was recorded on a sunny Sunday afternoon and as such contains: good vibes, cool dudes, Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins, and other video games.

Also we talked about Kinetica which was suggested to us by listener TK. Thanks TK!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Games mentioned:

Resident Evil 4 Remake

Dredge

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!

Soccer Story

Dark Souls Remastered

Kinetica

Hey Podtimists,

Did you know that the Black Eyed Peas have a member named Taboo? And also that his nicknames are: Bobby Green Toes & Jim Louis Angryfoot??

There's more Zelda in this one and also a cool game called Sunmoner 2. That game was suggested to us by listener Lozzlescotch. Thanks for the suggestion!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Timestamps:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (02:28) - What David has been playing
• (02:39) - Dark Souls 3
• (09:38) - A little MGS3 Teaser
• (11:25) - What Chase has been playing
• (11:30) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• (31:04) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (33:51) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (37:04) - Good Games! Featuring Summoner 2
• (1:04:04) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Dark Souls 3

MGS3

Summoner 2

Hey Podtimists,

This week all scary stuff has been banished by the power of November. Ah just kidding Alan Wake 2 is here.

Also we played Sudeki for the Good Games section of the show. This game was suggested to us by listener Lozzlescotch. Thanks Lozzlescotch!

--- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:10) - There's still so many good games??

(3:19) - What David has been playing

(3:30) - Forza Motorsport

(3:52) - Nier Replicant

(4:52) - Baldur's Gate 3

(7:33) - Lil Mario Party

(8:14) - What Chase has been playing

(8:23) - Earthbound preview

(9:58) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder

(10:23) - Marvel's Spider-Man 2

(30:57) - Alan Wake 2

(50:19) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:30) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(54:03) - Good Games! Featuring Sudeki

(1:24:71) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Forza Motorsport

Nier Replicant

Baldur's Gate 3

Mario Party

Earthbound??

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Alan Wake 2

Sudeki

Hey Podtimists,

This week David talks about his birthday excapades into video games and his lil treat he bought himself.

Chase also talks about the funniest game he has played in some time, and also Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Thanks to Rufus for suggesting Men In Black: The Series!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Mario Kart 8

Super Smash Brothers Ultimate

Jak 2

Gears 5

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Trombone Champ

Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Men in Black: The Series

Hey everybody!

This week it's game of the year. You know the drill so we'll spare you the details. But thank you all so very much for making this year so great for Podtimism. It is humbling and thrilling to have everyone along for such a special episode. You're the best!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠

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Hey careful, this is where we mention our games of the year. So if you don't want to get spoiled, don't read past here. 

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:13) - 2024 Vibe Check

(9:48) - David's #10

(15:18) - Chase's #10

(21:49) - David's #9

(28:40) - Chase's #9

(35:13) - David's #8

(38:49) - Chase's #8

(47:07) - David's #7

(50:28) - Chase's #7

(57:26) - David's #6

(1:00:46) - Chase's #6

(1:09:09) - David's #5

(1:15:04) - Chase's #5

(1:28:01) - David's #4

(1:31:51) - Chase's #4

(1:39:57) - David's #3

(1:43:54) - Chase's #3

(2:01:33) - David's #2

(2:09:13) - Chase's #2

(2:16:59) - Chase's GOTOYs

(2:21:14) - David's Honorable Mentions

(2:26:15) - Chase's Honorable Mentions

(2:29:12) - David's Game of the Year

(2:37:00) - Chase's Game of the Year

(2:46:52) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Pacific Drive

Mouthwashing

Shogun Showdown

UFO 50

Metaphor Refantazio

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth

Persona 3 Reload

Shapez 2

Balatro

1000xRESIST

Resident Evil 8

Resident Evil 4 Remake

Inscryption

Spiderman 2

Astrobot

Hauntii

Butterfly Soup

Lies of P

Hey Podtimists,

This week we've got some big questions to answer:

1) Is Fatal Labyrinth good? (yes)

2) Did David have another spooky encounter with a sports game? (yes)

3) Which member of the Microsoft suite of products would make the best romance partner? (Clippy)

Also thanks AJ for suggesting Fatal Labyrinth! 

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

My Time at Sandrock

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

Hades

Mario Golf 64

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Sonic the Hedgehog

Madden 22

Fatal Labyrinth

Hey Podtimists,

We forgot it was October already! Quick quick quick, play some scary music and talk about a scary video game! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:26) - What David has been playing

(2:29) - Baldur's Gate 3

(7:49) - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

(15:23) - Forza Motorsport

(34:18) - NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

(37:23) - What Chase has been playing

(37:40) - The Callisto Protocol

(51:43) - Astrea: Six Sided Oracles

(1:00:22) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:44) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:05:22) - Good Games! Featuring Galerians

(1:29:55) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Baldur's Gate 3

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Forza Motorsport

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

The Callisto Protocol

Astrea: Six Sided Oracles

Galerians

Hey Podtimists,

This week David caught up with Final Fantasy 16 and Chase goes diving with Dave.

We also finally talked about Tomba, we've been dancing around it for months but we finally did it.

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Timestamps:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (02:11) - What David has been playing
• (02:15) - The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
• (05:52) - Final Fantasy 16 demo
• (13:06) - What Chase has been playing
• (13:38) - Megaman X2
• (28:18) - Dave the Diver
• (43: 51) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (46:42) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
• (50:00) - Good Games! Featuring Tomba!
• (1:14:02) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

Final Fantasy 16

Megaman X2

Dave the Diver

Tomba! Tombi!

Hey Podtimists,

This week David learns the source of his love of hot wheels and Chase discovers two sources of romance.

We also took a deeper look at the strange RTS, Impossible Creatures. This was suggested to us by Tubby Custard. Thanks Tubby Custard! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:30) - What David has been playing

(3:38) - Hot Wheels Unleashed 2

(7:31) - Metaphor Refantazio

(13:08) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

(18:57) - What Chase has been playing

(19:17) - Nine Sols

(29:55) - Romancing Saga 2

(37:08) - Dynasty Warriors Origins

(47:35) - The Manga Minute

(49:35) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:05) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(54:02) - Good Games! Featuring Impossible Creatures

(1:10:12) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2

Metaphor Refantazio

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Nine Sols

Romancing Saga 2

Dynasty Warriors Origins

Impossible Creatures

Hey Podtimists,

This week we hung out in person and had some Topo Chicos. Live a little, y'know?

Also we took a deeper look at one of the stranger mainline entries in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil 6. This game was suggested to us by listener Dom. Thanks Dom! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:21) - What David has been playing

(2:37) - Resident Evil Village

(8:30) - Hauntii

(13:46) - Vampire Survivors

(19:00) - What Chase has been playing

(19:26) - Silent Hill 2 Remake

(38:55) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(42:35) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(44:53) - Good Games! Featuring Resident Evil 6

(1:08:56) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Resident Evil Village

Hauntii

Vampire Survivors

Silent Hill 2 Remake

Resident Evil 6

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase ventures into the great unknown that is VR and comes back to talk about Red Matter 2 while David continues his journey to rid Baldur's Gate of the evil it harbors.

Then we ran down the legendary Sonic Adventure 2. Is it still good? Only time will tell. This was suggested to us by Drew. Thanks Drew!

Here are the links we mentioned during Chase's Podtimistic thing:

Call for a Cease-Fire: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/call-congress-support-ceasefire/ 

Contribute Towards Aid: https://www.map.org.uk/

--- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:37) - What Chase has been playing

(3:05) - Warioware Move It!

(13:16) - Red Matter 2

(36:08) - What David has been playing

(36:12) - Baldur's Gate 3

(37:04) - Nier Replicant

(37:38) - Mario Kart and Party???

(41:20) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(42:19) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(44:55) - Good Games! Featuring Sonic Adventure 2

(1:31:40) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Warioware Move It!

Red Matter 2

Nier Replicant

Baldur's Gate 3

Mario Party

Sonic Adventure 2

Hey Podtimists,

This week David continues his Nier Replicant journey and Chase fails to play a number of video games while he's sick.

This week's game was suggested to us by listener TK. Thank you TK!

In the episode we mentioned an article written by Kyle Labriola that you can check out here: https://cohost.org/kylelabriola/post/3714317-regarding-cozy-games --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:37) - What David has been playing

(3:44) - Baldur's Gate 3

(7:18) - Mario Kart 8

(12:42) - Nier Replicant

(16:33) - The games Chase failed to play

(16:49) - Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

(20:06) - Elden Ring

(22:07) - What Chase has actually been playing

(22:10) - Octopath Traveler 2

(33:02) - Coral Island

(58:11) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(59:11) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:35) - Good Games! Featuring Break Arts 2

(1:28:37) - Outro --- Games mentioned:

Baldur's Gate 3

Mario Kart 8

Nier Replicant

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Elden Ring

Octopath Traveler 2

Coral Island

Break Arts 2

Hey Podtimists,

This week we talk about the very many VR games that have suddenly come upon Chase's plate and also David's recent entry into the Gamepass library.

Then we run down the okayest launch title from the Nintendo Wii.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Xcom-2

Dream Daddy

Forza Horizon 4

The Last Spell

The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword

RagnaRock

Half Life: Alyx

Red Steel

Hey Podtimists,

This week we talk about the wonders of playing video games at a bachelor party and the fresh new Switch Sports. We also came up with what musical would take place in Spocco Square. It stars Josh Gad.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Elden Ring

Metroid Dread

Rogue Legacy 2

The Iron Oath

Super Smash Brothers

Assetto Corsa

Switch Sports

Hey Podtimists,

Knock knock. Who's there? It's video games, and we're talking about 'em. This week David does some gushing about Ghost of Tsushima and it's use of color, and Chase plays a brand new high speed racing RPG from 1999. 

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Ghost of Tsushima

Metroid Dread

First Class Trouble

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Persona 5 Strikers

Metal Gear Solid 1

Racing Lagoon

Crazy Taxi

Hey Good Time Hat Enthusiasts,

It's time to talk about the next entry in the Kingdom Hearts series, this time it's Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories! This time we were joined by AJ Fillari and it was a total joy to be able to talk in depth about this very good video game.

Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. We appreciate you!

Enjoy!

--- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:06) - Our histories with Kingdom Hearts

(2:14) - AJ's History

(9:42) - Chase's history

(12:10) - David's history

(13:31) - Some hot stats

(17:01) - What is the video game though?

(25:50) - Comparisons between the different versions

(31:30) - Why cards??

(35:25) - Sora's story (SPOILERS)

(1:18:17) - Riku's story (Also SPOILERS)

(1:47:07) - Themes!

(2:02:35) - Questions!

(2:02:52) - Eric B || What if this was your first KH game?

(2:04:39) - The Rufus Question Zone

(2:04:44) - Is this a good deckbuilding roguelike??

(2:06:13) - Were you lost in KH2 if you didn't play this one?

(2:09:23) - What worked and didn't about the GBA adaptation?

(2:10:53) - Did you notice Axel as the best boy?

(2:12:05) - What did we think of Riku's story?

(2:12:43) - Is this a proto-roguelike??

(2:15:08) - Thematic connections to the other games

(2:17:14) - TK || Why does this crossover stuff work?

(2:22:43) - FullMetalSteve || how about that intro cutscene??

(2:24:01) - FullMetalSteve || impressions of Org13

(2:29:46) - Wrapping Up ---

Games mentioned:

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

Hey Podtimists,

This week David plays the hottest animal crossing game of 2013 and Chase learns about going insane on a derelict long haul cargo space ship.

Then we take a deeper look at a game that is decidedly NOT pokemon: Yo-kai Watch. This game was suggested to us by listener Joe P. Thanks Joe! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:25) - What David has been playing

(4:53) - Animal Crossing New Leaf

(13:01) - Metaphor Refantazio

(21:03) - Mario Party Jamboree

(31:57) - Hauntii

(37:28) - What Chase has been playing

(37:36) - Mouthwashing

(45:37) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(47:51) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(50:25) - Good Games! Featuring Yo-Kai Watch

(1:12:42) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Animal Crossing New Leaf

Metaphor Refantazio

Mario Party Jamboree

Hauntii

Mouthwashing

Yo-Kai Watch

Hey Podtimists,

This week Chase and David go over the very good game they're both playing right now. Somehow this is the first time that's happened?!

Then, it's Good Games time! With a very special Konami game to round out our recent Konami trilogy.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games Mentioned:

Hades

The Witness

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Disco Elysium

Mass Effect 3

Zone of the Enders

Hey Podtimists, This week we wrote some short stories about both Ansem and Pikachu going to Harvest Festivals. Our lawyers tell us that this is technically not fan-fiction so please do not go on the internet and tell everyone we wrote fan-fiction because we didn't, technically. Enjoy!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

We also used the songs, Forbidden Resurrection, Ancient Basement, and Lucid Nightmare off of Tim Kulig's collection of very spooky songs on the album Petrifications. Go give him a look, the music is proper scary.

Hey Podtimists,

This week we've got nothing but emotional space. David has sunk deeper into Baldur's Gate 3 and also finished Chicory! Meanwhile, Chase has played the indie title El Paso, Elsewhere. He also dove back into Cyberpunk 2077 to get a feel for what Cyberpunk 2.0 is like.

We also talked at length about the joyful LocoRoco. That game was suggested to us by listener Ponk. Thank you Ponk! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:12) - What David has been playing

(2:18) - Baldur's Gate 3

(11:27) - Chicory: A Colorful Tale

(15:24) - What Chase has been playing

(15:34) - Lies of P

(18:59) - El Paso, Elsewhere

(29:25) - Cyberpunk 2077

(46:28) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(49:39) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(52:48) - Good Games! Featuring LocoRoco

(1:24:48) - Outro ---

Games mentioned:

Baldur's Gate 3

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Lies of P

El Paso, Elsewhere

Cyberpunk 2077

LocoRoco

Hey Podtimists,

Let's talk about a how big machines are cool and how unpacking jeans make us feel.

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here.

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Games mentioned:

Disco Elysium

Kingdom Hearts 3

Halo 5

Cell to Singularity

Animal Crossing

Unpacking

Mechwarrior 5

Hey Podtimists,

Somehow this is episode 199, woah. That's so many episodes. To celebrate the almost 200th episode we played some video games. Video games like: Balatro, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Front Mission and Abiotic Factor!

We also took a deeper look at the very strange 2010 game Alpha Protocol. This game was suggested to us by listener Sergio. Thanks Sergio! --- Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:03) - What David has been playing

(2:15) - Dave the Diver

(7:54) - Balatro

(12:21) - Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon

(15:59) - Resistance: Retribution

(25:43) - What Chase has been playing

(25:54) - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

(36:32) - Kingdom Hearts 2 again??

(38:05) - Front Mission 5: Scars of the War

(48:01) - Abiotic Factor

(58:07) - Chase's podtimistic thing of the week

(1:04:53) - David's podtimistic thing of the week

(1:10:21) - Good Games! Featuring Alpha Protocol

(1:37:51) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Dave the Diver

Balatro

Resistance Retribution

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Kingdom Hearts 2

Front Missions 5: Scars of the War

Abiotic Factor

Alpha Protocol