The rugby match happening in the park has the sounds of loud, grunting men. But also Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue. There's such a fine line Where do the sports boys end, and the gay bar begin?

There were too many great games and experiences to list them all, but Sarah and I played plenty of games at PAX West this year!

Silksong's release highlights structural weaknesses in the modern release cycle. Art needs time to mature in the open air, but there's a lot of jar salesman demanding we buy lids without holes on day 1

It's so great that so many of you have wanted to share great games you love! Delighted to talk about another great game with such excellent folk! Thank you @djstormageddon.com for wanting to put a little optimism into the gaming space!

The Final Fantasy Tactics remaster is shaping up to be a great way to access and enjoy a true classic. The QoL improvements may not convert a tactics non believer, but they'll make someone's first (or fortieth) time through Ivalice all the more immersive and fun

Sarah's game of show is Rollergirl from Pushing Verticies. The game's rocking pop-punk soundtrack literally influences the world around you in this slice of life, narrative adventure. Experience being an early 00s teenager in all the best ways store.steampowered.com/app/2828540/...

Geoff's game of show is The Secret of Weepstone, a dice-rolling dungeon crawler from Talesworth Game Studio. Enter an abandoned castle with a party of townsfolk, a promise of treasure, and a scant hope for survival. Try to survive, and wonder what lurks behind every cross-hatched corner

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and hero who was granted time-based abilities, @alexjkane.itch.io! The game he is talking about today is Quantum Break by @remedygames.com and Microsoft Studios! funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Every PAX I try to streamline my workload for when we get back to NYC. You know, not too much audio to edit. Then we talked for 40 minutes at @dreadxp.bsky.social about The Secret of Weepstone. I have to edit that down to 5-7 minutes. Really like the demo though

Matt & Geoff are joined by @tylermire.bsky.social, Producer and Composer of the recently released Quartet, from @somethingclassic.bsky.social to chat about their new game! funandgames.libsyn.com/episode-197-...

It begins!

So excited that this is out and more folks can play it! I'm a few hours in and loving it. Hope to finish my review of it once I'm back from PAX West There's also some coverage from @funandgamespod.bsky.social this Friday

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is producer, community manager, podcaster & Watcher, @kimchica.bsky.social from @geeksandgrounds.bsky.social! The game she is talking about today is 1000xRESIST by @sunsetvisitor.studio & @fellowtraveller.games. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Dedicated people are making all kinds of fantastic game experiences. Nightmare Kart's cabinet experience is the best kind of over the top Got to play it at Magfest and Wonderville's anniversary party. I was terrible every race and looking forward to playing it again!

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. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Last weekend I was at GenCon Today, I'm on a train to a MCR show. I go where it's easy to see who's going too

Side Quests is back & so is host @adamgumby.bsky.social from @respawnaimfire.bsky.social! He is a podcaster & content creator who specializes in card games! The game he is talking about today is Inscryption by @dmullinsgames.bsky.social & @devolverdigital.com. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Yessssss!

Play the game, spread the word, support the dev and Red Door Shelter. Play banned games. Hiding away stories like these does not actually protect anyone

Side Quests is back and so is host @danomak.tv! 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. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Matt & Geoff welcome back Mighty Yell's @positivelaser.bsky.social to discuss the recently-released Missile Command Delta, a bold reimagining of Atari's arcade classic, developed by @mightyyell.bsky.social and @13amgames.com. funandgames.libsyn.com/episode-195-...

Side Quests is back and so is host Chris from @1h1d.bsky.social! He is a podcaster and talented cook restoring lost recipes! The game he is talking about today is Venba by @visaigames.bsky.social. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Um Lammy Sabbath

Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Jackson from @tftblpod.bsky.social! 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. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

✨ MY BOOK IS OUT NOW ✨ "Mastering Community Management" is finally here! 😭 Learn what goes into community management for video games from pre- to post-production. ❤️ Get my step-by-step strategy for creating meaningful online spaces! Shares appreciated. AHH!! Buy: www.victoriatran.com/book

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. funandgames.libsyn.com/episode-194-...

Side Quests is back & this episode's host is producer, editor, actor, musician & Paintress, @iamsarahstorm.bsky.social! The game she is talking about today is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (@expedition33.bsky.social) by Sandfall Interactive & Kepler Interactive funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Resident Evil 6 is filled with bespoke details unique to their different stages. My favorite is this mahjong table that looks like it was left in a hurry. It was, but not due to zombies. One person got Four Concealed Triplets (one of the most valuable hands) and everyone else quit.

The “Last, Best, & Final Offer” still didn’t contain the AI protections that worried many members the most. But instead of accepting what is LEGALLY considered “the actual final offer”, the committee chose to push back anyway & demand those protections be added. It’s because of that, we have them.

It was a blast being part of this year's Draft.

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 @redhookstudios.bsky.social. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Happy Dashcon Two Day

Side Quests is back and so is host @caseaiken.bsky.social! 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. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

important life hack for video games

Side Quests is back and so is host @matterofmichael.bsky.social! 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. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

The recording and production of this episode with Jared from @playalong.bsky.social is responsible for all of the Picross I have played in the last month. We can only cover so much ground in 90 minutes. So check it out and let us know your favorite games and features and which ones we missed!

How do you feel about Billionaires? #trailertuesday A rhythm game where you can dance to your own beat; because the revolution will not be choreographed.

NEW EPISODE! Space Channel 5! One half of the @funandgamespod.bsky.social, @geoffmakesnoise.bsky.social, joins us to get funky and celebrate 25 years of defense through dance in Space Channel 5!

No one wants their work to be exploited or their livelihood rendered obsolete. Especially for shortsighted reasons It is work. And it is work we want to do. If a VO is a millionaire, odds are it ain't from working the booth

Side Quests is back and so is host @cgdannyb.bsky.social! He is a podcaster, streamer, content creator and student at Spooky High! The game he is talking about today is @monsterprom.bsky.social by Beautiful Glitch and Those Awesome Guys. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Join the free tier of our Patreon to vote and let us know why we should apparently do an entire episode about the PlayStation Vita.

Matt & Geoff had the opportunity to preview Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake at PAX East this year, and share their impressions. This continues into a discussion about why a game might set a press embargo, and when discussions matter for a game's reputation. funandgames.libsyn.com/episode-191-...

Regretfully there's no "in pant pocket" photo comparison guide.

This is a perfect description of what I do when @sarahmoonen.bsky.social and I play games. Or do anything really

Happy pride! Keep being queer and surviving. We always have, and we will continue to do so!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is video essayist, writer and vampiric prince, @idolismj.yase.world! The game he is talking about today is Imadoki no Vampire: Bloody Bride by Jorudan, Opus, Avit and Atlus. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is indie tabletop designer and ultimate life form, @ccromien.itch.io! The game he is talking about today is Sonic Adventure 2 by Sonic Team and Sega. funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...

he's so wise

Every time I tell myself we'll keep the running time lower, but we keep having too good of a time!