"Fun" and Games Podcast (Matt Storm and Geoff Moonen)

Side Quests is back and so is host Keith Lehtinen! He is a podcaster and coffee shop barista looking for friendship! The game he is talking about today is Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly by Toge Productions!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as listen to his podcasts We Have Issues and Jukebox Vertigo!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and vanquisher of Baldour, Andre from Fine Time! The game he is talking about today is Alisia Dragoon by Game Arts and Sega!

You can also find his podcast on twitter and you can listen to it here!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, content creator and adventurous shopkeeper, CGDannyB! The game he is talking about today is Moonlighter by Digital Sun!

You can also find him on Twitter and check out his streams here!

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Side Quests is back and so is host Leon Barillaro! They are a professional DM, game designer, writer, editor and ace photographer! The game they are talking about today is Pokémon Snap by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo!

You can find this episode's host on twitter and everything else they are working on here!

Whether it's 80+ hour weeks, 14+ hour days or worse demanded of a development team's time and energy, it feels like crunch time has been a part of video game development since its inception. But, does it help? Why do we allow it? What choices can we make as informed consumers? Matt & Geoff get no closer than usual to concrete answers, but the questions need asking.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, and highly skilled assassin, Samuel Tolbert! The game he is talking about today is Dishonored 2 by Arkane Studios.

You can find this episode's host on twitter, read his writing or listen to his podcast!

As part of Cyberpunk week Lore Party Podcast's Conner Howard joins Matt & Geoff in discussing the philosophy, aesthetics and trappings of cyberpunk in games. 

For Cyberpunk week, CPoV is raising money for Trans Lifeline

You can find Conner on Twitter 

Matt & Geoff are joined by Saturday Morning Confidential's Matty Limerick to discuss the Pokémon games, their personal history with the franchise and where they hope to see the main games and spinoffs to go in the future.

This episode is part of CertainPOV’s crossover event celebrating Pokémon's 25th anniversary!

Side Quests is back and so is host and series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! He is a podcaster, DJ, streamer, producer and disc spinning live mixer! The game he is talking about today is FUSER by Harmonix. 

You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find everything he works on here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and wielder of a phase-shifted hard light energy sword, DiscoCola from Underplayed! The game he is talking about today is Hyper Light Drifer by Heart Machine.

You can also listen to his podcast here.

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Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and combatant against the Burning Legion! The game he is talking about today is Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos by Blizzard!

You can find this episode's host on twitter or on any of his podcasts on CertainPOV.com.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is content creator, podcaster, writer, community manager, and talented Jedi Padawan, Mike Fatum! The game he is talking about today is Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy by Raven Software and LucasArts!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all that he does right here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, streamer, podcaster, Managing Editor for Uppercut and member of Avalanche, Jessica Howard! The game she is talking about today is Final Fantasy VII by Square Enix!

You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can check out everything she's working on here.

Matt & Geoff introduce themselves and offer a brief look into their Video Gaming history. Matt & Geoff briefly touch on their strong feelings for the medium of video games and their hopes to provide perspective on the medium as it stands alone and in comparison to other modern digital media. 

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, community manager, community marketing specialist and Godwoken, Ray Apollo! The game he is talking about today is Divinity: Original Sin II by Larian Studios!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find him streaming here! 

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, content creator, and newbie superhero learning the ropes, Alec Bobko! The game he is talking about today is Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales by Insomniac Games!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all his work here!

Sometimes, a game tells a different kind of story than you'd expect from its gameplay, and vice versa. On today's episode, Matt & Geoff discuss when and how games can cross genres, in both gameplay and story, and tell unexpected tales.

You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out her podcast here!

When you've played a favorite game so much you know every beat and location, there's fanmade randomizers breathing new life into familiar quests and adventures. Matt & Geoff are joined by RPG University's Scott White to discuss the appeal and possibilities when you're not tied to the same old thing.

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Side Quests is back and so is host Viktor Devonne! He is a podcaster, burlesque performer/producer, and denizen of Springfield! The game he is talking about today is The Simpsons: Hit & Run by Radical Entertainment!

You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out all his other projects 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!

Eric Bailey, director and developer of the indie platformer Octobug, joins Matt & Geoff to talk about the ups and downs of game development, and how we bring ourselves into the things we make.

You can find this episode's guest on Twitter

You can find Octobug on Itch.io

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a father, husband, middle-aged gamer and being on the hunt for the Shadowlord and Grimoire Noir, Ngachacha! The game he is talking about today is Nier Replicant Ver.1.22474487139... by Square Enix!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter here!

The difficulty level of a game impacts your experience. But when does it inhibit it as well? Case Aiken joins Matt & Geoff in discussing what can get locked behind the higher difficulties in games new and old.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer and yakuza with a heart of gold, Nick Fakhoury! The game he is talking about today is Yakuza: Like a Dragon by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA!

You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his work here!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, host, video editor, musician and superpowered denizen of Paragon City, Alex Van Aken! The game he is talking about today is City Of Heroes by Cryptic Studios and NCSoft. 

You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out his work here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is scientist, researcher, gardener, podcaster, and teenage martial artist out for revenge, Jessie deHaan. The game they are talking about today is Shenmue by Sega!

You can find this episode's host on twitter or listen to their podcast here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is burlesque performer and producer, podcaster and kidnapped student trying to survive, Raina Sinclair! The game she is talking about today is Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony by Spike Chunsoft!

You can find this episode's host on twitter, check out her burlesque troupe and check out her podcast!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and denizen of Auldrant, Bill Barber! The game he is talking about today is Tales of the Abyss by Namco Tales Studio and Namco Bandai Games.

You can also listen to his podcasts here!

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Just because a game ends with a cliffhanger or unanswered questions, it doesn't mean a sequel is guaranteed. 

Matt & Geoff discuss the series that probably won't get the continuation they were hinting towards, surprise entires after a long hiatus, and trying to gauge interest in an uncertain industry.

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When it's time to give out awards for achievements in gaming, how do you decide? How much of the industry do you try to cover?  How will you cope with not nominating someone else's favorite?

Matt & Geoff are joined by Mike Towndrow and Kyle Stephenson of Six One Indie to discuss the upcoming Indie Game Awards, giving developers their moment, and the evolving landscape of superlatives in the gaming industry.

Find out more about the Indie Game Awards Here 

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and explorer of the Dark World, Keith Gasper! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by Nintendo.

You can find this episode's host's podcast on twitter and you can also listen to it here!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, YouTuber and Palace explorer, Deej! The game he is talking about today is Echo by Ultra Ultra!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter, check out his YouTube channel here as well as his podcasts, Happy Created Inc. and Fiery Biscuits!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and someone implanted with a parasitic tadpole, Adam Gumbert! The game he is talking about today is Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios!

You can also find him on twitter and check out his podcast here!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is filmmaker, visual effects artist, UE4 experimenter and indignant son of the underworld, Thomas Wilson! The game he is talking about today is Hades by Supergiant Games!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!

The Gameboy Advance was released in 2001; the SP in 2003. Some consider these collectively to be the greatest handheld console of all time. So many classic titles are only now starting to see release on modern consoles, but the nostalgia never wavered.

Eric from The Unloackables Podcast joins Matt & Geoff in indulging themselves in remembering when Nintendo finally turned the light on for the gamer on the go.

You can find this episode's guest and The Unlockables Podcast on Twitter 

Enjoyed this console retrospective? We're voting for the next week on the next console we cover! You can join our Patreon at the free tier or above to participate in the poll! 

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Video games have had various recorded voice clips programmed in since its inception. Whether to draw in players at the arcade, or a selling point of cinematic realism once CD/DVD storage took over. Matt & Geoff discuss the awesome, the awful and the awesomely awful they've experienced in voiceover for games.

Side Quests is back and so is host Matt Sowinski! He is a podcaster and aspiring writer coping with grief! The game he is talking about today is Lost Words: Beyond the Page by Sketchbook Games.

You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out his podcast here and his writing here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, and reporter for the National Inquisitor, Jonathan Holmes! The game he is talking about today is Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders by Lucasfilm Games!

You can find this host on Twitter. Also find all his writing here and his podcast here!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, actor and Spartan, Case Aiken! The game he is talking about today is Halo: Combat Evolved by Bungie!

You can find this episode's host on twitter or on any of his podcasts on CertainPOV.com. 

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and robot with amnesia, Brogan Chattin! The game he is talking about today is Cave Story by Studio Pixel and Nicalis!

You can also find this host on Twitter and find his podcast here!

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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 writer, streamer, podcaster, YouTuber and legendary Maverick Hunter lost to time, Danomak! The game he is talking about today is Mega Man Zero by Inti Creates and Capcom!

You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his channel here!

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Side Quests is back and so is host Luke Lewis! He is a podcaster, editor and a diligent unpacker and organizer! The game he is talking about today is Unpacking by Witch Beam and Humble Bundle.

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Side Quests is back and so is host Caleb Ference! He is a community manager, podcaster, dungeon master and is looking to understand a game developer named Coda! The game he is talking about today is The Beginner's Guide by Everything Unlimited Ltd.

You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch his YouTube series!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, producer and wielder of the Last Gitaroo, Seth Sturgill! The game he is talking about today is Gitaroo Man by iNiS and Koei!

You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his work here!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer and Harmonixer, Marrgyew! The game he is talking about today is Shadow Hearts by Sacnoth and Midway Games!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his streams here!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and young boy searching for his friends, Eric Gess! The game he is talking about today is Kingdom Hearts II by Square Enix!

You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his work here!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is a licensed professional counselor, Certified Geek Therapist and freelance photographer, Meghan Rodriguez! The game she is talking about today is Fatal Frame III: The Tormented by Tecmo!

You can find this episode's host on twitter here!

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With the recent release of the trailer for the film "Sonic the Hedgehog 2", Matt & Geoff revisit the first film and discuss what worked in the arduous process of first bringing the blue blur to the big screen. WARNING: Contains spoilers for "Sonic the Hedgehog" (2020).

Since its founding in 2009, KickStarter.com has received nearly $1 billion in pledges towards successful gaming projects, both tabletop and video games. It's been a great tool in circumventing conventional avenues of development/publishing. But a successful campaign does not make a successful game. Matt & Geoff discuss how some projects go right, go wrong, or go way off the beaten path.

Future Proof, a "transmedia mega project" encompassing live events, film, and interactive media, is releasing their first video game; PSweet. Matt & Geoff are joined by several members of the company's creative staff to discuss the world of Future Proof and adapting its dense, collaborative history into a digital title.

You can find out more about PSweet here and Future Proof here

The Google Stadia was announced this March and it's gotten Matt & Geoff thinking about streaming and digital distribution. What does it mean for preserving games and gaming? Where is the industry headed? Stream this episode from your favorite platform, irony optional.

Whether through dialogue trees, pacifistic action, or emphasis on exploring the environment; video games continue to explore social and non-violent ways to overcome obstacles and reach the credits.  Matt & Geoff discuss what social mechanics add to a game. How does it enrich a play experience? Does it encourage us to invest ourselves more into the narrative? Are we replacing one high score with another?

Another year has come and gone! Matt & Geoff share their top ten games of 2023, other highlights, and they're looking forward to playing in 2024.

Side Quests is back and so is host Derek Van Dyke. He is a streamer, podcaster and giant robot pilot! The game he is talking about today is Dynasty Warriors: Gundam by Omega Force and Bandai Namco!

You can find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his podcasts, Castle Bravo and SDGC!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Matt and Geoff are joined by Jesse Vitelli and Lucas White from Prima Games to talk about writing strategy guides, both in print and online. What are the realities of having helpful info the day of release, and do you always have to love the game you're guiding?

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, video game collector, writer and one of the l'Cie, Matter of Michael! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy XIII-2 by Square Enix!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his podcat here and his book here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is Director of Programming, editor, podcaster, producer and determined mountain climber, Eryn Levine! The game she is talking about today is Celeste by Extremely OK Games!

You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out her podcast!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster and explorer of black holes, Flora Merigold! The game she is talking about today is If Found... by Dreamfeel and Annapurna Interactive!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter here as well as find her writing here and podcast here!

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Matt & Geoff talk about some highs, lows, and favorites of superheroes in video games. Whether they come from Marvel, DC, an independent publisher or an original IP created for the game, Video games and superpowers just seem to go hand in hand. Even if they don't often seem to in execution.

Side Quests is back and so is host Ash Blodgett! She is a writer, director, podcaster, Youtuber and the new Dragonborn! The game she is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim by Bethesda!

You can find this episode's host on twitter, see her work at on YouTube and check out her podcast Let's Rewatch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, Junior Campaign Executive and Nora tribe outcast, Joseph Moran aka Mr Bad Bit! The game he is talking about today is Horizon Zero Dawn by Guerrilla Games!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here!

Side Quests is back and so is host Zero Score! He is a podcaster, streamer, Youtuber and the hero of Termina! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask by Nintendo.

You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, watch his Youtube channel or watch him on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, librarian, and gear pilot, ScoopJoey! The game he is talking about today is Xenogears by Squaresoft!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find all his streams here!

Fighting games have been a staple of the Arcade and Online Multiplayer landscape almost since their inception; providing tense matchups with friends and strangers alike. Matt & Geoff are joined by fellow CPoV member Hans Martin Jr, the Real Movie Critic, to discuss the joys, challenges, and evolution of the Fighting Game Genre.

You can find Hans on his Twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy

Matt & Geoff are joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, Author and Research Director at Take This to discuss the anxieties that can be found when starting and exploring Open World and Sandbox games.

You can find this episode's guest on Twitter and her Website.

If you pay full price for the latest AAA title, how much time do you expect out a playthrough? What about an older indie darling on sale? Matt & Geoff discuss how we find value from what we play vs how much we paid for it.

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Sheltering in place, working from home, quarantine; we all had a wild shift in how we could spend our time over the last year. Gaming is no exception to that. Matt & Geoff discuss the changes in how they've gamed and some of the games they've played since March 2020.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, and mortal enemy of the Reapers, Dylan from the Offshore Gamescast! The game he is talking about today is Mass Effect 3 by BioWare and EA!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and you can listen to his podcast here!

Matt & Geoff are joined by Rebekah Valentine of the upcoming video game cooking podcast "The Cozywood Kitchenette" to discuss cooking in video games. What purpose does food serve, where do we find more "authentic" cooking experiences, and what are the virtual meals we wish we could savor?

You can find Rebekah on twitter and Cozywood Kitchenette here

Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer and troubled writer battling the darkness from within! The game they are talking about today is Alan Wake II by Remedy Entertainment and Epic Games. 

You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find everything they work on here!

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Manny Perez, one of the fantastic Community Managers at Bethesda, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss his history with gaming, the joys and challenges of fostering communities in the industry, and the managing of memes.

Side Quests is back and so is host Josh Silverman! He is a podcaster, producer, PR Account Coordinator and defender against the Reaper threat! The game he is talking about today is Mass Effect by BioWare and EA!

You can find this episode's host on twitter and on his very own Mass Effect podcast right here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, producer, streamer and doctor on the run from the British and French police, Michael Farris! The game he is talking about today is The Last Express by Smoking Car Productions and Broderbund!

You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his work here!

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The joys and conveniences of modern gaming have been wrought through release after release, and iteration after iteration, over several generations of consoles. What once stood as the pinnacle of a genre is now an unplayable mess.

But we loved it so! Do we have to hate it now?

No, but that doesn't mean we all have to be subjected to it. Matt & Geoff discuss.

You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out all of his work here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, critic and brave knight returning to Hallownest, Chris Diggins! The game he is talking about today is Hollow Knight by Team Cherry.

You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast Mostly Nitpicking!

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Not every game is chosen to have a sequel, but video game franchises aren't made by one game alone. It's the second release that can really establish an identity for what defines the future of the series. Or it can veer off wildly and (maybe) come back around later. Matt & Geoff discuss some of their favorite second games in franchises. They also run into difficulty with defining a "second" game in long-running franchises that don't seem to keep track of their numbered releases.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is actor, podcaster, video producer and badass space marine, Kieran Bennett! The game he is talking about today is TimeSplitters 2 by Free Radical Design and Eidos Interactive!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!

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!

Not every great game is built from scratch. Mods on an existing game can create a whole new property, or even game experience. Matt & Geoff discuss some notable mods that became their own thing, and the benefits of publicly accessible game engines and dev tools.

Video games can tell a wide variety of narratives and immerse us in deep experiences. Let's not ruin this with a lot of talk, all right? Matt and Geoff discuss the silent protagonist; and how they allow us to connect with a game's world without saying a word.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and steam-driven robot, Aaron Klaassen! The game he is talking about today is SteamWorld Heist by Image & Form!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, composer, dancer, choreographer and hero looking adventure, Nicole from Books That Burn. The game they are talking about today is Neverwinter Nights (2002) by BioWare and Infogrames!

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Our first ever live episode recording! Matt & Geoff discuss the community aspect of video game collections. Whether it's keeping up with throwback consoles and compilations, procuring and preserving original hardware, or keeping everything digital only; A key part of preserving gaming history is gamers and their collections.

The original PlayStation helped bring disc-based and 3D gaming to the masses. So many frontiers at once made for more than a few memorable games and experiences. Matt & Geoff are joined by fellow gaming podcaster Bill Barber to discuss the games, memories, and legacy of Sony's first video game console

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Here is the newest console retrospective poll!

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Francesca Carletto-Leon, Game designer, educator, and community manager, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the development of Contigo's StarCrossed, melding narrative with gameplay, and the impact of games big and small.

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Matt & Geoff are joined once again by actor Yuri Lowenthal to discuss some current and upcoming projects, including He-Man & the Masters of the Universe and Spider-Man 2. 

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, content creator and defender against the Shadows of the TV World, Alex Inigo! The game they are talking about today is Persona 4 Golden by Atlus. 

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Matt & Geoff are joined by Bill and Amanda Gardner from The Deep End Games to discuss their recent release, the Monster-Dating Reality-TV Metroidvania; Romancelvania.

You can find this episode's guest on Twitter here & here. You can find Romancelvania here

 We've also launched our brand new Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so if you want to check it out just click here!

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is comedy musician, nerdcore rapper, YouTuber, podcaster, streamer and newly joined member of JUNKER, Insane Ian! The game he is talking about today is Snatcher by Konami and Hideo Kojima!

You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is researcher, podcaster and pro wrestler, Jay Munford! The game she is talking about today is King of Colosseum II by Spike Chunsoft!

You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out her podcasts Game Crimes and S.H.U!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and bounty hunter, Travis Colenutt! The game he is talking about today is Metroid Fusion by Nintendo!

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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!

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Welcome to 2020! Well, it's been three weeks and an episode since the year started, but Matt and Geoff are here to share their gaming resolutions for the year.