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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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Side Quests Episode 396: 1000xRESIST with Jenny Windom
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is marketer, producer, community manager, podcaster, content creator and Watcher, Jenny Windom! The game she is talking about today is 1000xRESIST by Sunset Visitor and Fellow Traveller. You can also find her work here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews…
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Very often, a video game will try to challenge your awareness, knowledge, or pattern recognition. These can be puzzle sections, or even entire puzzle games. But what defines a puzzle, and when is it fun instead of frustrating? Matt & Geoff discuss how they see puzzles in games. When is a puzzling diversion something you want or enjoy if the game is…
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Side Quests Episode 395: Chex Quest with Michael Fell
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is creative director, director, actor, improvisor and soldier battling against the 'Flemoids', Michael Fell! The game he is talking about today is Chex Quest by Digital Café and General Mills. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, e…
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Side Quests Episode 394: Inscryption with Adam Gumbert
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Side Quests is back and so is host Adam Gumbert! He is a podcaster and internet content creator who specializes in collectible card games! The game he is talking about today is Inscryption by Daniel Mullins Games and Devolver Digital. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early…
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Side Quests Episode 393: Harvest Moon with Danomak
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Side Quests is back and so is host Danomak! He is a writer, streamer, YouTuber and young man maintaining the farm he inherited from his grandfather! The game he is talking about today is Harvest Moon by Amccus and Natsume Inc. You can also find his YouTube channel here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early down…
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Matt & Geoff welcome back Mighty Yell's Dave Proctor to discuss the recently-released Missile Command Delta, a bold reimagining of Atari's arcade classic, developed by Mighty Yell and 13AM games. You can find this episode's guest on Bluesky We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an …
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Side Quests Episode 392: Shadow the Hedgehog with Violet Ferlito
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, performer and leader of an invading alien force, Violet Ferlito! The game they are talking about today is Shadow the Hedgehog by Sega. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! …
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Side Quests Episode 391: Venba with Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision
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Side Quests is back and so is host Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision! He is a podcaster and talented cook restoring lost recipes! The game he is talking about today is Venba by Visai Games. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss f…
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Side Quests Episode 390: Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride with Dave Jackson
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Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Jackson! He is a podcaster and legendary hero! The game he is talking about today is Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride by Square Enix. You can also hear him on his podcast, Tales from the Backlog! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes…
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Nintendo released the successor to the Switch on June 5th this year. A month later, Matt & Geoff share their thoughts on the Switch 2, its launch, and the software lineup. Is the Switch 2 a must buy yet? What can we glean from looking at other console launches, especially Nintendo's? Why might this launch feel different than other Nintendo consoles…
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Side Quests Episode 389: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Sarah Storm
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcast producer, editor, actor, musician and Paintress, Sarah Storm! The game she is talking about today is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive. You can also find her on LinkedIn here and her website here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bon…
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Side Quests Episode 388: Islands & Trains with Christopher Leech
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Side Quests is back and so is host Christopher Leech! He is a Lecturer of Psychology, streamer, podcaster, content creator and tiny railway diorama creator! The game he is talking about today is Islands & Trains by Akos Makovics and Future Friends Games. You can also find everything he does right here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shou…
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Side Quests Episode 387: Darkest Dungeon with R. Alex Murray
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is actor, comedian, musician and recruiter of adventurers, R. Alex Murray! The game he is talking about today is Darkest Dungeon by Red Hook Studios. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an excl…
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Episode 193: You are on the Funnest Route
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On this episode Matt & Geoff are joined by Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books to discuss video game maps. Physical pack-in maps, HUD mini maps, and all the little points of interest. A map can help you know where to go next in your quest, what you could find along the way, or dream about where your journey may take you. Maps in video games have bee…
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Side Quests Episode 386: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon with Case Aiken
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Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and member of the Belmont clan! The game he is talking about today is Castlevania: Circle of the Moon by Konami. You can also find this host's podcasts on CertainPOV.com. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of r…
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Side Quests Episode 385: Nightshade (1992) with Jeremy Aber
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is professor and vigilante crime fighter, Jeremy Aber! The game he is talking about today is Nightshade (1992) by Beam Software and Ultra Games. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! Y…
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Side Quests Episode 384: Mischief Makers with Matter of Michael
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Side Quests is back and so is host Matter of Michael! He is a podcaster, video game collector, author and robotic maid! The game he is talking about today is Mischief Makers by Treasure and Enix. You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, a…
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Episode 192: Two Screens, Three Dimensions
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Released in 2011, the Nintendo 3DS was the last dedicated handheld put out by Nintendo. Sporting two screens, glasses-free 3D, and a host of other hardware features; it also boasted a games library full of memories. Even if more than a few of those games are locked behind a defunct eShop. Matt & Geoff are joined by Jared from Play Along Podcast to …
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Side Quests Episode 383: Graveyard Keeper with Ashton Ruby
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, producer and a young man stuck in an unfamiliar world, Ashton Ruby! The game he is talking about today is Graveyard Keeper by Lazy Bear Games and tinyBuild. You can also find his work here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early …
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Side Quests Episode 382: Monster Prom with CGDannyB
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Side Quests is back and so is host CGDannyB! He is a podcaster, streamer, content creator and student at Spooky High! The game he is talking about today is Monster Prom by Beautiful Glitch and Those Awesome Guys. You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of re…
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Side Quests Episode 381: Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside with Allie_Bo_Balli
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, actor, singer and explorer of the Land of Darkness, Allie_Bo_Balli! The game she is talking about today is Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside by Humongous Entertainment. You can also find her work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, revi…
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Matt & Geoff had the opportunity to preview Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake at PAX East this year, and share their impressions. However, they were not able to share anything until after an embargo date. This continues into a discussion about why a game might set a press embargo, and when discussions matter for a game's reputation. We have a Patreo…
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Side Quests Episode 380: Imadoki no Vampire: Bloody Bride with IdolismJ
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is video essayist, writer and vampiric prince, IdolismJ! The game he is talking about today is Imadoki no Vampire: Bloody Bride by Jorudan, Opus, Avit and Atlus. You can also find his work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episo…
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Side Quests Episode 379: Sonic Adventure 2 with Colin Cromien
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is indie tabletop designer and ultimate life form, Colin Cromien! The game he is talking about today is Sonic Adventure 2 by Sonic Team and Sega. You can also find his work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusiv…
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Side Quests Episode 378: Toontown Rewritten with Cassidy Sledge
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is singer, actor and Cog fighting Toon, Cassidy Sledge! The game she is talking about today is Toontown Rewritten which is a fan revival of Towntown Online which was originally by Disney's Virtual Reality Studio and Schell Games. You can also find her work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode s…
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