Janet Garcia and Isaiah Smith talk Games and Not Games every week. The Games section includes topics like what we've been playing, co-op adventures, opinions on the industry etc. and the Not Games section includes lighthearted conversations and debates, events we attend together, movies, shows, and more.
Janet and Isaiah talk about their journey trying to secure a preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2. Then they talk about their time playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, what they like about it, what they wish was better, and their overall thoughts on the game so far (GAMES). Then they talk about one of the hottest movies in theaters right now, Sinners. Starting with spoiler-free discussions before going into full spoilers, they talk about why they think this movie is killing it in the box office, who they think it's for, if it's “too scary”, and ultimately if they think you should go see it (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up03:21 Games / Switch 2 Preorder Experience42:27 Clair Obscur Expedition 3301:16:09 Not Games / Sinners - Spoiler-free Discussion01:26:03 Sinners - Spoiler Discussion01:52:28 Poll of the Show02:05:37 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah talk about all the latest info about the Nintendo Switch 2. They go over the price, launch window games, if its still a “must buy”, and even some of Janet's hands-on experience. They then talk about the latest boat games they've been playing (strange coincidence) and Janet's time with a pixel art city builder (GAMES). Then they talk about their unofficial sports filled week, getting their LA Galaxy MLS replica rings, going to their season ticket holder open practice session, and checking out their first NHL game with the LA Kings (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up01:27 Games / Switch 2 Thoughts41:53 What we've been playing01:00:37 Not Games / Unofficial Sports Week01:31:52 Poll of the Show01:36:59 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah talk about what they've been playing. Isaiah recently finished Alan Wake II, Janet shares her thoughts on South of Midnight, and they both go over their time so far with the latest gaming craze Blue Prince and try to answer if this is a “dumb friendly” puzzle game (GAMES). Then they take turns having some fun doing blind rankings that the other has prepared for them (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up07:44 Games / What we've been playing7:56 Alan Wake II28:58 South of Midnight43:51 Blue Prince01:02:22 Not Games / Blind Rankings01:03:45 Places (Janet)01:16:43 Isaiah's Albums (Isaiah)01:28:24 Fun Things To Do (Isaiah)01:36:38 Breakfast Cereal (Janet)01:52:25 Poll of the Show02:13:42 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah talk about their various attempts at making the best dual gamer setup for them, what worked, what didn't, and what their current setup is now (GAMES). Then they talk about how they use the app You Need A Budget (or “YNAB”) to better manage their money, pay off their debt, and save for the future (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up05:26 Games / Our Dual Gamer Setup46:31 Not Games / How We Budget Our Money (with YNAB)01:42:43 Poll of the Show01:47:29 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah take a drive up to San Francisco to go to the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC), attend the Game Developer Awards, take a look at some Xbox indie games, and attend some amazing talks put on by industry friends and veterans (GAMES). Then they talk about doing their first race of the year with the 2025 L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 10k, how prepared they were, and what their next running goals are (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up02:20 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule (Update)08:21 GDC 202501:10:43 Not Games / LA Chinatown Firecracker 10k01:55:32 Poll of the Show02:03:45 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah continue with part 4 of the “GANG Gaming Time Capsule”, coming together to choose games for the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, PSVR, and Xbox One (GAMES). Then they reach into their mailbag and talk about their relationship with distance running, how they got into it, what their goals are, and tips and tricks they recommend for people looking to try the hobby (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up02:12 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule Pt 401:58:14 Not Games / Distance Running02:50:57 Poll of the Show02:56:00 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah continue with part 3 of the “GANG Gaming Time Capsule”, coming together to choose games for the Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PSP, and Xbox 360 (GAMES). Then they talk about Janet's time watching Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, what she liked about the show, what she didn't, if it lives up to the hype that Isaiah set for it. They finish the discussion by going over what the next anime for Janet to watch should be (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:18 Catching Up07:53 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule Pt 301:30:25 Not Games / Frieren: Beyond Journey's End02:03:35 Spoilercast Discussions02:39:06 What's Janet's next anime?02:51:27 Poll of the Show03:07:32 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah continue with part 2 of the “GANG Gaming Time Capsule”, coming together to choose games for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Gameboy Advance, and original Xbox (GAMES). Then they go over their first time attending a Lakers' game, what it's like sitting in the suites, and being there for Luka Dončić's first time in purple and gold. Lastly, they talk about what seeing soccer at “Goalchella” is like and how they spent their time at the Coachella Valley Invitation pre-season soccer event (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:45 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule Pt 201:12:40 Not Games / Our First Lakers Game01:35:27 Goalchella02:02:32 Poll of the Show02:07:58 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah come together to decide what video games they'd put into the “GANG Gaming Time Capsule” (GAMES). Then they go over the things the other does that makes them have to ask…”Why, Bro?” (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up09:04 Games / GANG Gaming Time Capsule (Pt 1)01:11:12 Not Games / Asking each other… “Why Bro?”02:09:11 Poll of the Show02:18:44 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah talk about what they've been playing so far this year, the games they've already beaten, and how they're hoping to tackle games this year (GAMES). Then they go over time strategies they use as full-time freelancers, what routines are easier than others, and how their work life balance has changed (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:35 Games / What we've been playing00:48 Hollow Knight23:59 Lonely Mountain Snow Riders32:41 Symphonia40:32 Kill a Million Rats47:23 LOK58:54 Not Games / Setting “Office Hours” as Freelancers01:52:04 Poll of the Show02:01:32 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah talk about Isaiah's first BANANAGRAMS win (according to him), keeping score of board game winners in the house, and what announcements at the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 are they excited for and eager to play (GAMES). Then they go over the recent winter break changes to their apartment layout, which changes are a big improvement, and which changes they are already regretting (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up06:10 Games / Nintendo Switch 2 Official Reveal40:04 Games over break01:18:15 Not Games / TIkTok Goodbyes01:39:44 Birthday Celebrations02:17:05 Poll of the Show02:18:49 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesBlueSky: @GamesAndNotGames.comTikTok, Instagram, Threads: @GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotFollow the hosts:Janet: @gameonysus.bsky.socialIsaiah: @isaiahsmith.dev
Janet and Isaiah talk about the official reveal trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2, what they're excited for, and what they want to see from Nintendo at launch. They also go over some of the games they've been playing over the holiday break (GAMES). Then they go over their history with TikTok as it (seemingly) is getting shut down in the United States. Finally, with Janet's birthday having recently passed, they go over what were birthdays like for them growing up as well as how they like to celebrate things now that they're older (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://gamesandnotgames.com/pollTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up06:10 Games / Nintendo Switch 2 Official Reveal40:04 Games over break01:18:15 Not Games / TIkTok Goodbyes01:39:44 Birthday Celebrations02:17:05 Poll of the Show02:18:49 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah say goodbye to 2024 with some final Game and Not Game shout outs! Then Janet and Isaiah say hello to 2025 with their New Year's Resolutions!Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up02:26 Our 2024 Shout Outs01:10:08 Our 2025 New Year's Resolutions01:44:16 Poll of the Show (SKIPPED)01:45:04 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah go over the first annual GANG of the Year awards. For each of the 7 "Games and not games" categories, Janet and Isaiah talk about their top choices, discuss what wins each category, and ultimately pit the 7 winners against each other to decide what walks away with the honor of being 2024's GANG of the Year!Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Opening Ceremonies04:48 Video Game of the Year01:50:55 Board Game of the Year02:26:29 Movie of the Year02:57:17 Show of the Year03:29:02 Album of the Year04:00:05 Experience of the Year04:18:00 Food of the Year04:34:45 GANG of the Year04:49:32 Poll of the Show04:49:50 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah go over the TGA winners, see which of their predictions were correct, and chat about this year's announcements and trailers. They also go over their PlayStation Wrap-Up and reflect on their gaming throughout the year (GAMES). Then they go over their Apple Music Replay, chat about Isaiah having wisdom teeth surgery, and how Trello has made a return and is helping them plan their lives (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up02:26 Games / The Game Awards Check-In31:23 PlayStation Wrap-Up 202401:04:09 Not Games / Apple Music Replay 202401:30:24 Isaiah's Wisdom Teeth Surgery01:38:19 Bringing Tello back01:59:32 Poll of the Show02:03:43 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah go over what they've been playing. Isaiah talks about the collection of games he's started and beaten since the last episode while Janet gets into her time with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle as well as Infinity Nikki (GAMES). Then they go over attending the MLS Cup Finals and watching the LA Galaxy win it all and become the 2024 MLS Champions (NOT GAMES). Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up01:46 Games / What we've been playing01:13:04 Not Games / LA Galaxy wins the MLS Cup02:01:32 Poll of the Show02:04:09 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah go over what they've been playing as well as their Thanksgiving day fun (GAMES). Then they go over their new Thanksgiving Day approach to food, chat about modern day Black Friday shopping, and ask the question “How early is too early to decorate for Christmas?” (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up02:35 Games / Grunn23:09 The Case of the Golden Idol31:37 1000xRESIST51:24 Gaming on Thanksgiving01:14:24 Not Games / Thanksgiving Retrospective01:39:35 How early is too early for Christmas decorations?01:50:29 Poll of the Show01:52:14 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about platinuming LEGO Horizon Adventures and Isaiah finishing Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Then they get into their predictions for The Game Awards (GAMES). Janet and Isaiah then get into their thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine (spoiler free & spoilers) (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Catching Up07:08 Games / Gaming Updates - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes15:25 Gaming Updates - LEGO Horizon Adventures24:11 The Game Awards - Our Picks & Predictions01:20:12 Not Games / Deadpool & Wolverine - Spoiler-Free Thoughts01:23:28 Spoilers Begin01:40:27 Future MCU Interest01:45:47 Poll of the Show01:49:41 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about Lorelei and the Laser Eyes as well as Lego Horizon Adventures (GAMES). Then they discuss attending their first Clipper's game at the brand new Intuit Dome and review the experience. Lastly, they talk about exercise (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Finding a game that grabs you02:53 Games / Lorelei and the Laser Eyes31:44 LEGO Horizon Adventures52:15 Not Games / LA Clippers Game @ The Intuit Dome01:31:56 Back to Exercising - 2025 Beta01:56:35 Poll of the Show01:58:48 OutroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGamesTwitch.tv/GamesAndNotGamesTwitter/X: @GamesAndNotTikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:Janet: @GameonysusIsaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah preview Crimson Desert and talk about finally hate finishing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (GAMES). Then they talk about how they listen to music while unpacking some of the Grammy's nominations (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about the new Pokemon TCG and our platinum history (GAMES). Then we get into our workspaces and do a draft for the most iconic trios (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about playing another edition of the at-home escape room game: Exit. We also talk about our backlog for the rest of 2024 (GAMES). Then we get into our social media habits, unpack Bluesky blowing up, and get into community questions (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah finally get back to playing Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion and play Pokemon FireRed to raise money for the American Heart Association (GAMES). They also talking about their histories with scary movies and watch Scream for the first time (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom playing Metaphor: ReFantazio and doing their first game jam together (GAMES). Then they talk about becoming LA Galaxy season ticket holders for the 2025 season (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotTry our jam game: http://lnk.smaaws.com/inboxzeroSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about platinuming Astro Bot, beating Starfield, and starting The Legend of of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (GAMES). Then they talk about catching up on media with Little Fockers, Attack on Titan, and Demon Slayer. They also get into what they plan to catch up on next (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about their trip to Janet's hometown: Chicago. This includes a trip to the eXchange, headquarters beercade, and more (GAMES). Continuing on the trip chat, they talk food, museums, tourist spots, and Janet's neighborhoods (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk the games they played at PAX West 2024 (GAMES). Then they talk about what they got into around Seattle outside of the convention (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Isaiah and Janet take the Amtrak Starlight train from LA to Seattle. They talk about the games they played to pass the time (GAMES). Then they break down the experience of being on the train. It was Isaiah's first time on a train like this. Hear about the highs and lows of 36 hours in a tiny room together (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about their latest Lorcana game. Then they get into conventions pre Pax West 2024, discussing why they love them and sharing some tips (GAMES). Isaiah is new to freelance life and already feels like time has warped. They get into the challenges and freedoms of freelance (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNot/status/1828136912248619431Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
The show starts with Isaiah talking about getting laid off from his tech job (email him with freelance and part time opportunities HERE). Then Janet and Isaiah talk about their video game marathon memories (GAMES). Lastly, Janet and Isaiah talk about their relationship with stuff. Do they have too much? Not enough? And where do they put it (NOT GAMES)?Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about playing Lorcana, a Disney trading card game, for the first time together. They also get into how Fields of Mistria has become their new obsession (GAMES). Then, some reader mail leads them to talk about how they split chores, finances, and cooking (NOT GAMES).Poll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNotSend your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah do a FF7 Rebirth Check-in and shout out their favorite mini games. Then they play a game together! It's video game character "guess who" (GAMES). Then they talk about the snacks and chain restaurants they grew up on (NOT GAMES).Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesPoll of the Show:https://x.com/GamesAndNot/status/1820574818091278597Follow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about putting the glass case on the 3D printer and starting Delicious in Dungeon. Then they talk about what it means to feel sweet in a video game, how they rate games, and how they categorize them to decide what to play (GAMES). Finally, they talk about the things (apps, products, services, and more) they converted each other to and what they still hope to convince each other of (NOT GAMES).Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
Janet and Isaiah talk about EA Sports FC 25 based on Janet's Hands-Off Preview. Then they go back and forth, drafting games, to make up their most anticipated games of 2024 list (GAMES). Next Janet and Isaiah talk about reading Start Finishing by Charlie Gilkey, a self-help book that has Janet finally taking on Inbox 0 and focussing on writing for Pen to Pixels while Isaiah gets back into Bullet Journaling and (maybe finally) putting that glass case on his 3D Printer (NOT GAMES).Send your questions and topics to the email address Inbox@GamesAndNotGames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
It's episode 1! We start off introducing the show concept and ourselves. Then Janet and Isaiah talk about Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth and platinuming Overcooked: All You Can Eat (GAMES). And their first time at Anime Expo and the revamp of their studio space (NOT GAMES).Hit us up with questions and topics at inbox@gamesandnotgames.comFor more Games And Not Games:- YouTube.com/@GamesAndNotGames- Twitch.tv/GamesAndNotGames- Twitter: @GamesAndNot- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky: @GamesAndNotGamesFollow the hosts:- Janet: @Gameonysus- Isaiah: @IsaiahByDayah
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