Super Hopped-Up

Catch the spirit. This week, we celebrate the return of Ska, Warped Tour, and all the Best Bands of our youth. There's news from the Stellaris front, discussions on best BG3 builds, Norris admits he cried at the end of The Boy and the Heron, and the gang gets in touch with both their feminine and masculine sides. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

Norris bought a Switch 2; let's see how much shame he feels. This week we talk on the Summer Games Fest, Mario Kart World, what the fuck is happening with Stellaris, Doom: The Dark Ages, Crypt Custodian. Gaaaames. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

Cracking a Prohibition Bud and burning down a kid ciggy during recess. This week the gang talks about tactical laser tag, fighting mimes, and, of course, Baldur's Gate 3. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

We're hanging out in our cool new mansion this month, as we discuss Blue Prince! A puzzle-roguelike about a weird house and not at all about radical politics. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

The hockeyheads are in this week, so we take a break from vidya to solve an age-long question: which team in the NHL is the saddest? Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan Music by David Beebe

Buy local. Norris is back from Japan and has Some Important Teachings for everyone. We also discuss some Blue Prince, the new J'RPG Clair Obscur, and talk on the recent Baldur's Gate 3 patch. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

This week we discuss forcing your kids to cheer for bad hockey teams. Also: Matt is back on the Tactics, Mike is back on the Nuzlocke, and Norris is just chillin' with South of Midnight. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

The game that destroyed Norris' sleep schedule. It might be good folks! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Steph Fan, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

This week, Norris needed to record an ep when nobody was available, so he press-ganged his wife in front of a microphone. We discuss: Split Fiction! Eephus! Star Wars! And a whole bunch more! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, with Special Guest Kattia W Music by David Beebe

I'm just ruminating on some business ideas, it's a valid question. This week: Dave is Avowed's Shock Wizard,  Norris drinks a canned cocktail, and we ruminate how we got here as a species. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

Classic Triple at Classic Double prices. This week the gang talks about the Nintendo Switch 2 news, which is all going out the windows anyways with tariff stuff. Also some talk on R.E.P.O., Rogue Trader, and that hot new console: the Nintendo DS. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

The gang's humours are all out of balance this week, as we discuss drink gremlins VS drink trolls, and also talk about our game of the month: Do No Harm. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

We're getting Ghibli-fied this week as we talk about the most important things to podcasters: aspartame, video games, Cinema, and warhammer. Get on the bus, toot toot! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

We open up some Split Fiction, some Avowed, some Star of Providence this week. Also, we apologize that the last 20 minutes of the pod is *entirely* about Warhammer. But boys will be boys. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

The Feelin' Fine Train keeps chugging along, toot toot! This week the gang gets into Avowed, talks some Silent Hill 2, and about whether it's prudent to buy a gun. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

This week the gang is talking about what's truly making them depressed: the Vancouver Canucks. Oh, and we're talking a game of the month this week! We're talking Tactical Breach Wizards, a game where you play as a tier-1 operator in a pointy hat. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

It's been a while since the fellas met, so we're talking a lot of games. But also! Take a trip to Matt's Movie Corner, as we discuss the festering pile of movies that is this year's Oscar nominees! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

2025: Shaping up to be a great year! And to celebrate how fantastic 2025 is most certainly going to be, we're doing a Game Draft! What's a Game Draft? Come find out! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

We choppin' and rockin' this week with a neat little roguelite fix-em-up! That's right we're discussing out January GotM, Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

We're dialed up, we're jacked in, the niceties are out of the way. Let's figure out 2024's Game of the Year! *dramatic electronic music starts playing* Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

It's the most acrimonious time of the year, as the full gang determines their ten favourite games of 2024! It's a two-part process, and this week we go through our individual top ten lists. Generally a feel-good time! Tune in next week as we take our individual top ten lists and carve it down in true barbaric fashion. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

This week we reach for the last vestige of the damned: the mailbag. Before that though we talk some EVO, we talk about arcade life, and we just kinda vibe. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

It's Skibidi podcast time, as we realize we have to record two episodes in one night and just get weird with it. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

Listen: If someone tells you something isn't anti-septic you tell them to go to hell. This week the gang is all stuck together in a small cargo space ship as we discuss Mouthwashing, our game of the month! We also do a bit of talk on Satisfactory, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Silent Hill 2, and Wild Bastards. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

Hey we made it! Congrats y'all! I'm sure this new year is gonna be juuuuust fiiiiiine. This week the gang talks vidya, with some Satisfactory, some Indiana Jones, some Harold Halibut, and some UFO 50. Ringin' it in! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

We did it! Goodbye 2024, don't let the door hit your ass on the way out! This week we discuss some vidya we've been playing. Mike and Steph might be lost to the Pokémon TCG, Dave has such sights to see on his new Steam Deck, and Norris' hot tip for playing the new Indiana Jones game is to treat like Indy is a frothing psychopath. Then in the latter half we end the year with A Game! Watch Mike torture the kids as we learn whether or not they know anything about Pokémon, Hockey, or the most confusing topic of all: Mike himself. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

No, I will not explain. This week we give a debrief on The Game Awards, 2024's celebration of a industry that's Feelin' Fine! We discuss the announcements and the awards, in hopes of deciding if the entire ordeal is stupid, or just pointless. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

Look at the big round number! Very regular! I'm not sure what happened but the energy is good this episode. Norris has beat FF7 Rebirth, Indiana Jones is back punching nazis, and we're all just feeling the vibe, you know?  Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe

This week we're making planet's useful and building rockets in Factorio! Our game of the month! When a peak STEM game gets its talons on the most STEM members of the pod, you know it's gonna be magic. Also Norris is in Liar's Prison because he broke a promise to Matt and didn't play Factorio. He promises he'll get to it. We'll see. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe

I'm nominated in my heart. This week the gang discusses the truly legitimate and serious thing that is The Game Awards. We decide which categories are the least woke, what Game Direction means, and bet real money dollars on some nominees! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

I busted my ass for years at the Mako factory to bring my kids here, and now they're freaked out because some guy with a gun for an arm just showed up! This week we spend an unreasonable amount of time talking about FF7 Rebirth, which depending on your sickness I'm either happy for you or sorry that happened. ALso discussed: Factorio, Cocoon, Tunic, UFO 50 Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe

Opinions differ! This week the gang discusses good and bad drinks, hot Factorio tips for beginners, and what games are best in UFO 50. The answer is most of them, honestly. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe

This week we're making content! Spooky content! As we discuss October's GotM, Content Warning. Also, get prepped for November's Game of the Month, Factorio! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe

Rise up brothers. But not like that. This week the gang talks about the internet ruining our brains, brown liquor, and CRPGs. We also visit Matt's Movie Corner as he discusses some of his recent horror movie favourites. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

Super excited to announce our next sponsor. This week the gang discusses interesting new drinks, hot poker strategies, Factorio, and UFO 50. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe

This week, the dos hombres talk about how the chins in Silent Hill 2 are making us angry, but the chins in Dragon Age Veilguard are making us *very* excited. Also we talk about the thing you all want to hear about: Canadian provincial politics! Also, some Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

It's Game of the Month time! As we dig into 1000xResist, the most book-ass game we've all enjoyed. Also, Matt is the king of BattleTech, and Norris is still a child. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

I have already forgotten what we talked about this week, but I'm pretty sure it involved bad drinks and shit-talking the DC Universe. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

Don't laugh, it's a serious malady. This week we give you all the hot draft tips for your NHL fantasy teams! Also some pokemon and search action games. And some NFL fantasy tips. We're kind of losing the plot as of late, honestly. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

We grew up on these corners together, Glub. This week Dave contemplates a xenos exterminatus, Norris asks for football picks, and Jack picks up smuggling. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

Brought to you by the watermelon council. This week we thank Europe by talking on the most Austrian game of the year: Dungeons of Hinterberg! Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

Only occasional tube steak. This week: Matt has been bad, Norris needs gambling tips, and Steph & Mike are doing the hard stuff. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Matt Emery, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

This week, Norris learns some new information regarding taxes, everyone discusses the pros and cons of going to your 20 year high school reunion, and Norris defends buying a big TV. We also talk about some video games, but like eventually. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

This week Norris doesn't get to go to heaven, Jack's sicko mode continues unabated, Mike is still mad about FF7 Rebirth, and Dave fears Matt's power level. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

This week the gang talks about improving your fridge life. Also Norris explains life in a typical British village, Matt loves submarines, Dave loves multi-classing, and Jack is lost to us all forever. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, David Beebe, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe

The gang goes sweaty this week as we dissect our game of the month, Call of Duty's Warzone! We also get into some of the history of battle royales, the difficulty in getting into a multiplayer game late in its lifecycle, and pour one out for the true king of CoD modes: DMZ. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Jack Shirai, Steph Fan, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

This week, Norris test's the limit of his caffeine resistance, Mike is on his brat summer thanks to Pokémon psychosis, and Dave's favourite new word is "widget". Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Mike Parker Music by David Beebe

This week the gang squares up against Big Berry, Dave decides if it's time to be a Kingmaker, Norris realizes Paper Mario has hands, Matt is detailing the important political details coming out of the r/huffing community, and Jack just wants to get Dark and Darker with it. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, David Beebe, Matt Emery, Jack Shirai Music by David Beebe

Today, David learns what a calendar does. Also: Norris gets sweaty, Steph gets addicted to Balatro, and Mike is gonna be a baseball guy. All this and more on the hardest-hitting news podcast in town. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

Nothing else can explain what happened to that burrito. It's the perfect crime. This week's a good one. We get the bits out for like an hour, then talk about video games at the end. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Jack Shirai, David Beebe Music by David Beebe

This week the crew gets cozy in a big ol' English villa, drinking tea and growing plants and such. We're playing Botany Manor, come on in! We also talk a bit about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, some Stellaris, and we go chill out in Matt's Movie Corner to round out the night. Also, come chill with us at our discord: bit.ly/hoppedupdiscord Hosts: Chris Norris, Steph Fan, Mike Parker, Matt Emery Music by David Beebe