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"Fun" and Games Podcast

Matt Storm and Geoff Moonenfunandgames.libsyn.com
Geoff Moonen and Matt Storm chat about their love of games, the evolution of gaming as an artistic medium as well as sometimes bring on guests from within or even outside the industry to chat about gaming. Matt Storm also produces the minisode series called Side Quests. Every episode is a different host talking about a game they love and why they love it!
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Episodes

Episode 89: Choose Your Character

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...

Oct 16, 202057 min

Side Quests Episode 33: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with Adam Bankhurst

Side Quests is back and so is host Adam Bankhurst! He is a podcaster, streamer, writer and was foretold to return and defeat Calamity Ganon! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast , or watch him on Twitch!...

Oct 12, 202016 min

Side Quests Episode 32: Final Fantasy XIV: Online with Jeff Meier

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and member of the Scions, Jeff Meier! The game he is talking about today is Final Fantasy XIV: Online by Square Enix! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or read his writing !...

Oct 09, 202010 min

Side Quests Episode 31: Shadow of the Colossus with Leo Wiggins

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, singer, streamer, voice actor and slayer of colossi, Leo Wiggins! The game he is talking about today is Shadow of the Colossus by Team ICO! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcasts, or watch him stream !

Oct 05, 202017 min

Episode 88: Feat. Victoria Tran

Victoria Tran, Communications Director of Kitfox Games, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the company's wide genre spread, having fun while keeping people excited about upcoming titles and Matt's burning need for Boyfriend Dungeon. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here

Oct 02, 202046 min

Side Quests Episode 30: Dishonored 2 with Samuel Tolbert

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 !

Sep 28, 20209 min

Side Quests Episode 29: The Last of Us with Ash Blodgett

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, director, podcaster, Youtuber and apocalypse survivor, Ash Blodgett! The game she is talking about today is The Last Of Us by Naughty Dog! You can find this episode's host on twitter , see her work at on YouTube and check out her podcast Let's Rewatch!

Sep 25, 20207 min

Side Quests Episode 28: Dragon Age: Inquisition Iza aka Grumpy Krogan

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, BioWare super fan and the Herald of Andraste, Iza aka Grumpy Krogan! The game they are talking about today is Dragon Age: Inquisition by BioWare and EA! You can find this episode's host on twitter or follow them on Twitch !

Sep 21, 202012 min

Episode 87: How Do I Work This?

We can't guarantee we'll finish a game playthrough in a short amount of time. All sorts of factors can lead to a break from a long game. And when we get back to that game after a week, a month, a year, how does the game help us ease back into the play experience? Matt & Geoff discuss.

Sep 18, 202055 min

Side Quests Episode 27: Gone Home with Ian R. Buck

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and man on a mission, Ian R. Buck! The game he is talking about today is Gone Home by The Fullbright Company! You can find this episode's host on twitter or listen to his podcast here!

Sep 14, 202011 min

Side Quests Episode 26: The Sims with Viktor Devonne

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, burlesque performer/producer, and overseer of virtual worlds, Viktor Devonne! The game he is talking about today is The Sims by EA. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out all his other projects here!

Sep 11, 202014 min

Side Quests Episode 25: Super Mario Galaxy with Zero Score

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, Youtuber and hero of the Mushroom Kingdom, Zero Score! The game he is talking about today is Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast , watch his Youtube channel or watch him on Twitch!...

Sep 07, 202011 min

Episode 86: The Evolving Lineup

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

Sep 04, 20201 hr 4 min

Side Quests Episode 24: Katamari Damacy with Geoff Moonen

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

Aug 31, 202014 min

Side Quests Episode 23: Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean with Rebekah Valentine

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

Aug 28, 202013 min

Episode 85: Finding Views

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

Aug 21, 202058 min

Side Quests Episode 21: Dragon Age 2 with Liana Ruppert

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

Aug 17, 202010 min

Side Quests Episode 19: Ori and the Blind Forest with Adam Bankhurst

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

Aug 10, 202011 min

Episode 84: We Built This Beta on Feedback Polls

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

Aug 07, 202052 min

Side Quests Episode 17: The Sims 4 with WirelessRiot

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

Jul 31, 202010 min

Side Quests Episode 16: Mega Man X with Scott White

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

Jul 27, 202011 min

Episode 83: Remake Demake

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

Jul 24, 202051 min

Side Quests Episode 15: Yakuza 0 with Derek Van Dyke

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

Jul 20, 202010 min

Side Quests Episode 14: BioShock 2 with Mae Catt

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

Jul 17, 202020 min

Side Quests Episode 13: Journey with Bryden Keks

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

Jul 13, 202014 min

Episode 82: Feat. Grant Kirkhope

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

Jul 10, 202048 min

Side Quests Episode 12: Fallout with Robert Silver

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!

Jul 06, 20209 min
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