Matt’s game of show is GNAW by Redstart Interactive! It’s a jaw chomping, city exploring metroidvania. This playable Saturday morning cartoon has incredible art and feels excellent to play. The writing and humor makes me feel like I’m playing one of the cartoons I grew up with come to life.

Gen's game of show is Crystalmancers from Vania Games! A block-smashing, line-clearing roguelike RPG adventure where the blocks don't drop and the foes don't play nice. Your arsenal starts with classic tetrominoes, but your heroes must alter the pieces as they puzzle through an ancient dungeon!

Sarah’s game of show for PAX East 2026 is Super Cucumber from @cubicorngames.com! This 2D action platformer is full of heart, hand drawn animations, and clever level designs. The aura mechanic puts a unique spin on the platforming which feels seamless from the moment you pick it up.

PAX East 2026 has come and gone. Matt, Sarah and Gen had an absolute blast! We are so excited to share our highlights from it in an upcoming episode but for right now it is time for us to share our picks for Game of the Show!

This is such an honor! It was so nice meeting you all, and getting to talk as much as we did over the whole show!

Had the pleasure to jump on a Side Quest and chat a little about Dispatch. One of my favorites from 2025, listen to hear why.

The one and only @adamgumby.bsky.social is back on Side Quests! This time he is talking about Dispatch by @adhocstudio.com. Go listen!!

Hello, I'm Sarah, a freelance writer and video game consultant, and I'm looking for work! Get in touch! 💌 thwaitesannsarah [at] gmail [dot] com 🖱️https://muckrack.com/sarah-thwaites-1 RTs Appreciated ⭐

Side Quests is back and so is host @adamgumby.bsky.social! He is a writer, podcaster and washed up superhero! The game he is talking about today is Dispatch by @adhocstudio.com. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Our latest preview from #PAXEast2026 - Order Automatica www.gamerheadspodcast.com/post/order-a...

My latest preview is on the site. I got to check out #OrderAutomatica at #PAXEast, if you like deck builders, be sure to check this one out!

This was my most active PAX ever, and you can hear all about the myriad games @dollblood.garden and I tried. Plus: caffeine tips and Boston Irish River Pharaohs. Check out my PAX East 2026 audio log now on your podcast app of choice! open.spotify.com/episode/7z5i... linktr.ee/derbycityderek

Finally got some @yaniir.bsky.social jewelry and I feel so damn powerful.

PAX East 2026 merch and swag haul!

PAX East 2026 merch and swag haul!

Finally got some @yaniir.bsky.social jewelry and I feel so damn powerful.

Referring to all of the people in my life as friends of the show and the show is my life

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Another PAX East in the books. I love the coverage that @funandgamespod.bsky.social puts together every year and the games we get to play but as always this event is about the awesome people. You all make this worth it. You bring me so much joy. Love you. See you next time.

PAX East 2026 Day 4! The Final Day. Please say hi if you see us! @djstormageddon.com @sarahmoonen.bsky.social @gnoisegenerator.bsky.social

PAX East 2026 Day 3 is over. One more time for good measure tomorrow.

So delightful to meet @maisielynnie.bsky.social in person! Thank you for chatting. You are fab!

mom suffered hemorrhagic shock after major internal bleeding and is now in sub-intensive care, but doctors are having a hard time treating the clot in her heart with the ongoing risk of internal bleeding. still no word on discharge. any shares appreciated ❤️ www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...

Going live with @robzacny.bsky.social, @patrickklepek.bsky.social, and @cado.bsky.social live from Rob’s house!!!! twitch.tv/remapradio

PAX East 2026 Day 3! It’s go time! If you see us say hi. @djstormageddon.com @sarahmoonen.bsky.social @gnoisegenerator.bsky.social

New episode!!!!

PAX East 2026 Day 2 is done and dusted. Let’s take it from the top tomorrow.

New episode!!!!

Episode 105: ORIGINS II w/ @djstormageddon.com Listen along as we hear about Matt’s video game origin story. When did he start playing games? What are some of those early memories? Like, subscribe, tell a friend! Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️

PAX East 2026 Day 2! Let’s rock! If you see us say hi. @djstormageddon.com @sarahmoonen.bsky.social @gnoisegenerator.bsky.social

Matt & Gen discuss paid DLC. Does it encourage you to keep playing the game any more than just starting a new file? What does the current game marketplace feel like when these paid extensions are advertised or released at the same time as the base title? funandgames.libsyn.com/episode-209-...

PAX East 2026 Day 1 in the books. What a blast. Let’s do it again tomorrow!

PAX East 2026 Day 1 in the books. What a blast. Let’s do it again tomorrow!

Locked in. @adamgumby.bsky.social @djstormageddon.com @claireafterall.bsky.social @aspecificegg.bsky.social

Are there two companions more diametrically opposed than Fenris and Anders? Fenris, traumatized by mages. Anders, devoted to a mage revolution. In this episode we delve into the companion quests for both of our broody boys.

PAX East 2026 Day 1! Let’s go! If you see us say hi. @djstormageddon.com @gnoisegenerator.bsky.social @gnoisegenerator.bsky.social

Day 0 was a great success. #PAXEast2026

Went and gave Winter Getaway the new newsletter treatment! I included a bit about the guest ( @djstormageddon.com ), a mini interview, described the vibes of the episode, and included some bonus tracks at the end. Check it out ⤵️ scabshack.lol/posts/chills...

I'm back with another short piece over on @superpodnetwork.com! This time I'm talking about my favorite 2D platformer, Wario Land 4.

Replaying Star Wars: Bounty Hunter on the Nintendo Switch 2 and I’m having a blast. This port is so well done. The game is as goofy and shooty as I remember and I’m loving it.

Replaying Star Wars: Bounty Hunter on the Nintendo Switch 2 and I’m having a blast. This port is so well done. The game is as goofy and shooty as I remember and I’m loving it.

Not sure who to contact about this, but I think every F-Zero GX super fan should be legally required to check out Screamer when it releases on Thursday.

You are not your job. Not your title. Not your company. You are still you!!! Skills, creativity, care, all of it. There is something on the other side of this. Even if you can’t see it yet. 💜 Some of us are already starting to find our way there. You will too.

The same corporate BS machine that grinds people down is the same one that will drop them when it’s convenient. Fuck them. Don’t build your identity on something that fragile. If you’re feeling lost right now, that makes sense. This stuff hurts. It’s okay to not be okay for a bit. Trust me.

Hey babes so like, the industry will have you thinking your worth is tied to your job. It’s not. Especially in an industry that will cut thousands of people overnight. Layoffs are meant to mess with your confidence, stability and sense of self. You didn't lose your value. The system failed you.