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) - ...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 198
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) - So...
Apr 21, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 197
Hey Podtimists, This David has time for one game and one game only. Can you guess what it is? I'll give you a hint, it's got Leon Kennedy, zombies, and is Resident Evil 4. Then Chase talks about a very charming new farming game and the most video game ass video game he's played in awhile. Finally, we took a deeper look at Square's Legend of Mana. This game was suggested to us by listener Creed, thank you for this suggestion Scott Stapp! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:18) - Programming Note! (...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 196
Hey Podtimists, This week David continues his Resident Evil 4 journey and ends his NK24 journey. Somehow an unchecked email is the reason why. It's nuts. Then, Chase dives into the wild world of the handheld console called the Playdate. There are so absolute killer games on that thing. Finally, we took a deeper look at the 2015 game Titan Souls. This one was suggested to us by listener Donnie W. Thanks Donnie! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - What David has been playing (3:25) - Hi-Fi Rus...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 195
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...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 194
Hey Podtimists, This week David dips his toe into a sport he has literally never seen and then also finished Resident Evil 2. Next, Chase talks about just a single game for like 20 minutes. It's Unicorn Overlord, what do you expect? Finally, we took a deeper look at the absolute classic Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. This game was suggested to us by listener Mack. Thank you Mack! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:08) - What David has been playing (2:38) - F12023 (15:07) - Resident Evil 2...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 193
Hey can I get uhhhh, one large Warchulada with extra Waloncini sauce? No, hold the meatballs this time, I just want the Waloncinis on it. Thanks. Also hey thanks to listeners TK, Cameron and Rob.i for suggesting Psuedoregalia, Enderal: Forgotten Stories and Wendy Every Witch Way! They were all great games. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:34) - What David has been playing (5:55) - Resident Evil 2 (16:30) - What Chase has been playing (17:58) - Pseudoregalia (34:22) - Enderal: Forgotten Stories ...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 192
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 W...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 191
Hey Podtimists, This week David continues his post Lies of P life with some other very good video games and Chase plays two of the best indie games to come out this year thus far. Then we took a look at the RC Car racing game Re-Volt. This game was suggested to us by listener Abbie. Thank you Abbie! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:40) - What David has been playing (1:46) - Spiderman 2 (8:27) - Resident Evil 2 Remake (15:16) - The Legend of Dragoon (22:23) - What Chase has been playing (22:27) ...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 190
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...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 189
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 D...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 188
Hey Podtimists, This week David embarks on a deck building journey that Chase absolutely loves and then Chase talks about cool Ichiban Kasuga is. We also took a deep dive on Ogre Battle 64, a game that was suggested to us by listener Dave C. Thanks Dave! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:13) - What David has been playing (5:20) - Lies of P (9:15) - Inscryption (14:30) - What Chase has been playing (14:36) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (39:30) - Enshrouded (53:29) - Chase's Podtimistic thing o...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 187
Hey Podtimists, This week AJ is back and better than ever to join us for a rousing discussion of video games and Al Pacino. We talked about a bunch of games but the main thing we covered is a game called Home Safety Hotline. It was suggested to us by AJ. Thanks for suggesting that game and also for coming on the show! Thanks AJ! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:32) - What David has been playing (3:40) - Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (10:36) - Lies of P (16:47) - Nobody Saves the World (17:36) - Trombo...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 186
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 ...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 185
Hey Podtimists, It's video game time. And you know what we've got? Well, David has finally concluded his journey with Baldur's Gate 3 and Chase is going full blown Metroidvania. What does that mean? Well you'll just have to listen to find out. Also, we took a trip into the world of Patapon. That game was suggested to us by listener Ponk. Thank you Ponk! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:44) - What David has been playing (2:58) - Horizon Forbidden West (7:30) - Baldur's Gate 3 (21:36) - Open Worl...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 210
Hey Podtimists, We're fully into January which means there are simply no rules to what we're playing (not there really ever were, but still). Chase takes a journey through The Making of Karateka, which promptly shatters his brain. And David drifts into 2004 with Need for Speed Underground 2. Then, we took a deep dive into Diddy Kong Racing. This game was suggested to us by listener Bryan. Thanks Bryan! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:36) - What Chase has been playing (1:45) - Valkyria Chronicl...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 183
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 Wrigh...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 182
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! --- We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro. Give it a listen here. --- 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. ---...
Dec 24, 2023•3 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 181
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 Compan...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 180
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 ...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 179
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 Pod...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 178
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) - G...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 177
Hey Podtimists, This week we were lucky enough to have Tori and Noah from Press START on to talk about video games. We go their recent journey through Final Fantasy 10 ( which culminated in a very good episode that you should listen to ), Noah's dip back into Slay the Spire and also what games kicked our collective asses as kids. Then we ran down one of the stranger ideas to come out of the folks behind Resident Evil. It's Onimusha! You find more episodes of Press START here , and you should! It...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 176
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/ C...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 175
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 be...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 174
This week it's finally spooky story time! David explores the funk of a hidden swamp and Chase finds out who Byte really is. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:08) - Chase's spooky story (24:27) - David's spooky story (42:09) - Just kidding we still talked about video games :) (42:26) - Super Mario Bros Wonder (57:51) - Baldur's Gate 3 (1:02:16) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Super Mario Bros Wonder Baldur's Gate 3...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 173
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 --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:47) - What David has been playing (2:54) - Guitar Hero (Ar...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 172
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) - Da...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 171
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) ...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 170
Hey Podtimists, Welcome to episode 169 (nice). In this one we got a touching game about cooking, a fantasy RPG (you know the one), and MORTAL KOMBAT. It's a fun time, join us won't you? We also played Metal Arms Glitch in the System which was suggested to us by listener Zeno. Thank you Zeno! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:19) - What David has been playing (1:39) - Metroid Dread (6:15) - Venba (9:55) - Baldur's Gate 3 (18:02) - What Chase has been playing (18:16) - Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubi...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 169
