Video Game Podtimism

Hey Podtimists,This week we change up our format entirely and cover The Outer Wilds and it's DLC, Echoes of the Eye.This game was suggested to us by Pokechon, thanks Pokechon!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:31) - What are we doing this episode?(3:51) - The Outer Wilds non-spoiler thoughts(40:15) - The Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye non-spoiler thoughts(57:39) - Spoilers for Echoes of the Eye(1:09:48) - Spoilers for The Outer Wilds(1:39:28) - Listener Questions(1:39:32) - Weavil | Who is your travel buddy?(1:41:34) - Mack | Motion sickness?(1:41:60) - Matt | How Matt is this game?(1:43:17) - AJ | Big Takeaways(1:48:41) - Dirst | Dad gear(1:50:01) - Tozac | Rep Recap(1:53:55) - David | When to introduce the kid to the pod(1:56:53) - Outro---Games mentioned:The Outer WildsThe Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye

Hey Podtimists,This week David concludes his Indiana Jones journey and Chase plays a pokemon game where you catch mario stuff. It's really good.We also took a deeper look at the NDS game, Rondo of Swords. This game was suggested to us by Domino. Thanks Domino!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:22) - What David has been playing(3:27) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle(9:05) - What Chase has been playing(9:34) - The Slormancer(21:20) - Super Mariomon(41:02) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(45:55) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(50:23) - Good Games! Featuring Rondo of Swords(1:13:15) - Outro---Games mentioned:Indiana Jones and the Great CircleThe SlormancerSuper MariomonRondo of Swords

Hey Podtimists,This week David continues to play maybe one of the best video games ever and Chase plays with balloons.We also took a deeper dive on the 4 disc extravaganza Fear Effect. This was suggested to us by listener, Sam. Thanks Sam!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:44) - What David has been playing(4:54) - The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask(14:50) - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle(19:08) - What Chase has been playing(19:18) - Ballionaire(30:11) - Mullet Mad Jack(43:14) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(50:23) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(52:05) - Good Games! Featuring Fear Effect(1:16:12) - Outro---Games mentioned: The Legend of Zelda Majora's MaskBallionaireMullet Mad JackIndiana Jones and the Great CircleFear Effect

Hey Podtimists,This week we've got a fun lil announcement this week! The result of which will be that we'll be taking a summer break towards the end of June. We'll communicate more as time goes on but trust it's for GREAT reasons!On this episode David revisits a classic and Chase sees if that there Civ 7 is any good.We also took a deeper look at the PSP hack n slash, Death Jr (are you getting the theme yet??). This was suggested to us by Jared, thank you Jared!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(0:41) - A lil announcement(6:09) - What David has been playing(6:15) - Cat Quest 3(8:49) - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle(15:08) - The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask(28:13) - What Chase has been playing(28:37) - Civilization 7(48:18) - Starvaders(58:02) - Fortnite Star Wars(1:01:24) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:02:11) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:04:41) - Good Games! Featuring Death Jr(1:27:39) - Outro---Games mentioned:BBCat Quest 3Indiana Jones and the Great CircleThe Legend of Zelda Majora's MaskCivilization 7StarvadersFortnite Star WarsDeath Jr

Hey Podtimists,This week David continues his Indiana Jones journey in the jungle and Chase goes to the bad version of France.We also took a deeper look at the bizarre and delightful Ribbit King. This was suggested to us by listener Russel. Thank you Russel!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:46) - Did manage to get a Switch 2?(8:46) - What David has been playing(8:53) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle(15:51) - What Chase has been playing(16:08) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33(33:59) - Look Outside(44:19) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(48:34) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(50:45) - Good Games! Featuring Ribbit King(1:08:36) - Outro---Games mentioned:Indiana Jones and the Great CircleClair Obscur: Expedition 33Look OutsideRibbit King

Hey Podtimists,This week Chase plays games about the future, one good and one bad. Then David finally gets confirmation that he's on the right track with Persona 3.We also took a deeper look at the kart racer, Looney Tunes Space Race. This was suggested to us by The Lesser Weavil. Thanks for the suggestion!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(2:57) - What Chase has been playing(5:33) - Robocop Rogue City(22:37) - Trails in the Sky(39:58) - What David has been playing(40:04) - Lumines(45:09) - Persona 3 Reload(53:07) - Indiana Jones The Great Circle(56:34) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:01:52) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:09:34) - Good Games! Featuring(1:32:07) - Outro---Games mentioned:Robocop Rogue CityLegend of Heroes: Trails in the SkyLuminesPersona 3 ReloadIndiana Jones and the Great CircleLooney Tunes Space Race

Hey Podtimists,This week David makes a meal out of appetizers and plays a whole bunch of games. Then Chase talks about that hot new-new called Blue Prince. Is it good? The internet seems to be undecided!We also took a look at one of the most brutal games of all time, Kuru Kuru Kururin. This was suggested to us by listeners Guardian and also Sam. Thanks to you both!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:50) - What David has been playing(7:51) - Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace(14:51) - Persona 3 Reload(19:37) - Cat Quest 3(20:56) - Harvest Moon Back to Nature(27:04) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle(30:06) - What Chase has been playing(30:30) - Witching Stone(34:38) - Blue Prince(48:08) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(51:06) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(53:01) - Good Games! Featuring Kuru Kuru Kururin(1:11:50) - Outro---Games mentioned:Cat Quest 3Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace Persona 3 ReloadHarvest Moon Back to NatureIndiana Jones and the Great CircleWitching StoneBlue PrinceKuru Kuru Kururin

Hey Podtimists,This week David goes to Oakland and plays a video game, then Chase plays Nubby's Number Factory and learns what it's like to log on to CoolMathGames.com.We also took a deeper look at the legendary Gran Turismo 2. That game was suggested to us my listener MLL, thanks MLL!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:58) - What David has been playing(6:22) - Cat Quest 3(6:46) - Hero Realms(10:20) - We can talk about the Switch 2 as a little treat(31:51) - What Chase has been playing(31:58) - Nubby's Number Factory(39:14) - Dark Deity 2(50:33) - JK David wants to talk about Hollow Knight(53:10) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(55:17) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(57:11) - Good Games! Featuring Gran Turismo 2(1:21:46) - Outro---Games mentioned:Cat Quest 3Hero RealmsNubby's Number FactoryDark Deity 2Hollow KnightGran Turismo 2

Hey Podtimists,This week David somehow beat 1000xRESIST?? Also we engage in some brief spoilers for that game so if you want to skip that, pop on over 41 minute mark.We also took a deeper look at Command and Conquer Renegade, a game suggested to us by listener DC. Thanks DC!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(2:11) - What is this show again??(3:35) - What David has been playing(3:41) - The First Berserker Khazan(10:45) - The Manga Minute(13:34) - Hollow Knight(24:05) - 1000xRESIST (without spoilers)(29:14) - Spoilers for 1000xRESIST!!(40:45) - What Chase has been playing(40:56) - Fortnite(1:01:16) - Bayonetta(1:12:18) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:13:38) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:16:33) - Good Games! Featuring Command and Conquer Renegade(1:36:55) - Outro---Games mentioned:1000xRESISTThe First Berserker KhazanHollow Knight1000xRESISTFortniteBayonettaCommand and Conquer Renegade

Hey Podtimists,This week David falls further down the 1000xRESIST pipeline and Chase plays a real Video Gamey game.Then we took a deeper look at 2017's UIRPG, Kingsway. This was suggested to us by listener Jackie, thanks Jackie!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:13) - What David has been playing(3:38) - Gwent(15:10) - 1000xRESIST(28:31) - Cyberpunk 2077(34:03) - What Chase has been playing(34:18) - R.E.P.O(43:14) - Assassin's Creed Shadows(1:09:49) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:10:38) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:14:09) - Good Games! Featuring Kingsway(1:28:58) - The Manga Minute(1:30:22) - Outro---Games mentioned:Gwent1000xRESISTR.E.P.O.Assassin's Creed ShadowsKingsway

Hey Podtimists,This week David plays Chase's favorite game of 2024 and Chase checks out Pyre. Is it a good game?? Yeah probably.We also took a deeper look at the GBA game Pokemon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire. This was suggested to us by listener Matt. Thanks Matt!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:52) - What David has been playing(4:41) - 1000xRESIST(9:47) - Super Smash Brothers Ultimate(21:38) - What Chase has been playing(21:49) - Pyre(38:04) - Split Fiction(52:54) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(54:24) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(56:21) - Good Games! Featuring Pokemon Pinball Ruby and Sapphire(1:12:20) - Outro(1:14:41) - Just kidding, it's the Manga Minute---Games mentioned:1000xRESISTSuper Smash Brothers UltimatePyreSplit FictionPokemon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire

Hey Podtimists,This week David takes a trip to visit Housemarque and their many games. Then Chase attempts to give another go at the Monster Hunter series.Then we took a deeper look at the much maligned (for no good reason) DMC. This was suggested to us by listener TK. Thanks TK!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:41) - What David has been playing(4:48) - Resogun(8:01) - Returnal(16:14) - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii(26:33) - Persona 3 Reload(30:33) - What Chase has been playing(30:44) - Little Rocket Lab(41:02) - Monster Hunter Wilds(1:02:19) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:03:58) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:10:14) - Good Games! Featuring DMC: Devil May Cry(1:38:57) - Outro---Games mentioned:ResogunReturnalLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiLittle Rocket LabMonster Hunter WildsDMC: Devil May Cry

Hey Podtimists,This week David continues on his Persona 3 journey and Chase becomes a musical pirate.We also took a deeper look at X-Blades which was suggested to us by listener(s) Sebdotmp4 and Sebastian (if those are different people). Thanks for the game suggestion!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:22) - What David has been playing(3:27) - Persona 3 Reloaded(10:02) - Pokemon Black(16:04) - UFO 50(20:51) - Cat Quest 3(26:03) - What Chase has been playing(26:14) - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii(42:40) - Pokemon Volt White 2 Redux(52:34) - Some Steam Nextfest games(54:57) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(57:50) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:00:46) - Good Games! Featuring X-Blades(1:15:57) - Outro---Games mentioned:Persona 3 ReloadPokemon BlackUFO 50Cat Quest 3Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiPokemon Volt White 2 ReduxSteam NextfestX-Blades

Hey Podtimists,This week David discovers the fun of doing a great kick and Chase reflects on The Elder Scrolls.We also took a deeper look at The Exit 8, a game suggested to us by listener Sam. Thank you Sam!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(2:15) - What David has been playing(2:19) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle(5:19) - UFC 5(10:32) - Ninja Gaiden Black 2(13:47) - Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle Earth(20:33) - What Chase has been playing(20:54) - Avowed(43:04) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2(57:54) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(58:34) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:01:36) - Good Games! Featuring The Exit 8(1:23:34) - Outro---Games mentioned:Ninja Gaiden Black 2Indiana Jones and the Great CircleUFC 5Lord of the Rings Journey's in Middle EarthAvowedKingdom Come Deliverance 2The Exit 8

Hey Podtimists,This week we've got a cousin to the Dayquil episode: It's the Mucinex cut. David talks about Ninja Gaiden and Chase plays some games that just feel good.Then we took a deeper look at the well regarded Farcry 2. This game was suggested to us by MangyLatestLarge. Thanks for the suggestion!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:23) - What David has been playing(3:28) - Ninja Gaiden Black 2(7:55) - Cyberpunk 2077(10:43) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle(12:52) - Persona 3 Reloaded(17:19) - What Chase has been playing(17:34) - Reality Break(27:27) - Warriors Abyss(40:14) - Ender Magnolia Bloom in the Mist(52:07) - The Manga Minute(55:48) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(58:18) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:03:30) - Good Games! Featuring Farcry 2(1:26:38) - Outro---Games mentioned:Ninja Gaiden Black 2Cyberpunk 2077Indiana Jones and the Great CirclePersona 3 ReloadedReality BreakWarriors AbyssEnder Magnolia Bloom in the MistFarcry 2

Hey Podtimists,This week we're covering Kingdom Heart 2, and we were graciously joined Press START's Tori and Noah. This game is so damn good and we couldn't keep that all to ourselves. We love this game so please enjoy us gushing about it for about 2 hours.Checkout Press START on social here &Check out their podcast here!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:43) - Some info about this game(7:19) - Our histories with the series(21:46) - My Sanctuary(26:40) - Twilight Town(39:23) - Nobodies(44:10) - The Disney stuff(53:21) - The combat(59:24) - The big ol' fight in Hollow Bastion(1:03:14) - The actual lore of Organization 13(1:05:25) - The World that Never Was(1:27:13) - How was the wait for KH3?(1:32:44) - The end of the game(1:41:36) - Themes of the games(1:53:00) - Outro---Games mentioned:Kingdom Hearts 2

Hey Podtimists, This week David's Refantazio turns into a Defantazio as he completes his first Atlus game. Then Chase attempts to play two pokemon games, with mixed success. We also took a deeper look at the delightful Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast. This was suggested to us by listener, Wilk. Thank you Wilk! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - What David has been playing (3:29) - Metaphor Refantazio (12:42) - Cyberpunk 2077 (20:38) - Dragonball Sparking Zero (23:11) - What Chase has been playing (24:13) - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (37:28) - Pokemon Eternal X (45:54) - Pokemon White Volt 2 Redux (56:52) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (59:34) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (1:01:39) - Good Games! Featuring Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (1:21:28) - Outro (1:24:05) - The Manga Minute --- Games mentioned: Metaphor Refantazio Cyberpunk 2077 Dragonball Sparking Zero Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Pokemon Eternal X Pokemon White Volt 2 Redux Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast

Hey Podtimists, This week we discover a new day. Also David plays more Metaphor and Chase becomes Ryu Hayabusa. We also took a deeper look at the wild PS2 game, Seven Samurai 20XX. This game was suggested to us by listener Soisoisoisoisoi, thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:59) - What David has been playing (4:59) - Metaphor Refantazio (15:57) - Cat Quest 2 (16:27) - UFO 50 (18:27) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (22:06) - What Chase has been playing (22:35) - Ninja Gaiden Black 2 (40:13) - Arco (49:38) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (51:47) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (55:41) - Good Games! Featuring Seven Samurai 20XX (1:15:38) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Metaphor Refantazio UFO 50 Cat Quest 2 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Ninja Gaiden Black 2 Arco Seven Samurai 20XX

Hey Podtimists, This Chase plays one single game, and it's a good one! Also David continues to tip-toe (in his Jordans) into the wide world of Apple Arcade. We also took a deeper look at the supremely bizarre Little Big Adventure 2. This game was suggested to us by listener Dirst and Ponk. Thank you both! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:46) - What Chase has been playing (5:31) - Dynasty Warriors: Origins (40:48) - What David has been playing (41:26) - Cat Quest 2 (41:57) - Metaphor Refantazio (44:07) - Sonic Dream Team (47:48) - NBA 2K Arcade Edition (54:05) - Death and Taxes (57:34) - Chase & David's Podtimistic thing of the week (1:03:08) - The Manga Minute(s) (1:09:07) - Good Games! Featuring Little Big Adventure 2 (1:28:28) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Dynasty Warriors Origins Cat Quest 2 Metaphor Refantazio Sonic Dream Team NBA 2K Arcade Edition Death and Taxes Little Big Adventure 2

Hey Podtimists, This week David has been radicalized by Moonlight and Chase loses his grasp on reality after hearing about Warped Kart Racers. We also took a deeper look at the classic 2003 hit, Ford Truck Mania. This was suggested to us by listener Pepsiman. Thank you Pepsiman! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:18) - What David has been playing (6:32) - UFO 50 (15:47) - Some Apple Arcade Games (16:44) - Warped Kart Racers (25:59) - Cat Quest 2 (32:22) - What Chase has been playing (32:28) - Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered (38:46) - Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven (50:00) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (51:37) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (53:14) - Good Games! Featuring Ford Truck Mania (1:12:47) - Outro --- Games mentioned: UFO 50 Warped Kart Racers Cat Quest 2 Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven Ford Truck Mania

Hey Podtimists, This week David fills the Overwatch hole in his heart and Chase plays a Survivor-like. Not the one with Jeff Probst, although he gets brought up too. Then we took a deeper look at the truly hidden gem, Supraland. This game was suggested to us by listener, Abbie. Thank you Abbie! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:29) - There's a game jam in TWG! (6:07) - What David has been playing (6:13) - Metaphor Refantazio (6:42) - Marvel Rivals (21:48) - Pokemon Black (25:50) - The Manga Minute (27:03) - More Pokemon Black (31:43) - What Chase has been playing (31:56) - Yakuza Like a Dragon (44:08) - Deep Rock Galactic Survivor (54:53) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (57:31) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (1:02:13) - Good Games! Featuring Supraland (1:20:34) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Metaphor Refantazio Marvel Rivals Pokemon Black The Manga Minute More Pokemon Black What Chase has been playing Yakuza Like a Dragon Deep Rock Galactic Survivor Supraland

Hey Podtimists, Welcome to 2025, shockingly we still got video games. This week David downloads a video game and Chase revisits an old favorite. We also took a deeper look at the wonderful puzzle game Meteos. This was suggested to us by Jordan. Thanks Jordan! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:16) - A gamer's Christmas (6:05) - What David has been playing (7:02) - Balatro (7:19) - 1000xRESIST (downloaded) (10:04) - Metaphor Refantazio (17:31) - What Chase has been playing (17:54) - Starfox 64 (31:34) - Frostpunk 2 (43:24) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (44:19) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (48:03) - Good Games! Featuring Meteos (1:08:36) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Metaphor Refantazio Balatro 1000xRESIST Starfox 64 Frostpunk 2 Meteos

Hey everybody! This week it's game of the year. You know the drill so we'll spare you the details. But thank you all so very much for making this year so great for Podtimism. It is humbling and thrilling to have everyone along for such a special episode. You're the best! --- We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠ --- Hey careful, this is where we mention our games of the year. So if you don't want to get spoiled, don't read past here.  --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:13) - 2024 Vibe Check (9:48) - David's #10 (15:18) - Chase's #10 (21:49) - David's #9 (28:40) - Chase's #9 (35:13) - David's #8 (38:49) - Chase's #8 (47:07) - David's #7 (50:28) - Chase's #7 (57:26) - David's #6 (1:00:46) - Chase's #6 (1:09:09) - David's #5 (1:15:04) - Chase's #5 (1:28:01) - David's #4 (1:31:51) - Chase's #4 (1:39:57) - David's #3 (1:43:54) - Chase's #3 (2:01:33) - David's #2 (2:09:13) - Chase's #2 (2:16:59) - Chase's GOTOYs (2:21:14) - David's Honorable Mentions (2:26:15) - Chase's Honorable Mentions (2:29:12) - David's Game of the Year (2:37:00) - Chase's Game of the Year (2:46:52) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Pacific Drive Mouthwashing Shogun Showdown UFO 50 Metaphor Refantazio Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Persona 3 Reload Shapez 2 Balatro 1000xRESIST Resident Evil 8 Resident Evil 4 Remake Inscryption Spiderman 2 Astrobot Hauntii Butterfly Soup Lies of P

Hey Podtimists, This week David learns the source of his love of hot wheels and Chase discovers two sources of romance. We also took a deeper look at the strange RTS, Impossible Creatures. This was suggested to us by Tubby Custard. Thanks Tubby Custard! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:30) - What David has been playing (3:38) - Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 (7:31) - Metaphor Refantazio (13:08) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (18:57) - What Chase has been playing (19:17) - Nine Sols (29:55) - Romancing Saga 2 (37:08) - Dynasty Warriors Origins (47:35) - The Manga Minute (49:35) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (51:05) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (54:02) - Good Games! Featuring Impossible Creatures (1:10:12) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Metaphor Refantazio Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Nine Sols Romancing Saga 2 Dynasty Warriors Origins Impossible Creatures

Hey Podtimists, This week David goes on an adventure and Thomas More narrates it all. Then Chase goes back in time to see what it was like to live like an ancient Monke (thank you to Cameron for suggesting this one). Finally we took a deeper look at the 3D adventure game Blue Fire. This was suggested to us by listeners Benny Blue and Rob.i. Thanks to both of you! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:59) - What David has been playing (3:01) - Metaphor Refantazio (24:40) - What Chase has been playing (24:55) - Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey (38:19) - Luma Island (47:34) - Manga Minute (50:16) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (52:30) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (55:26) - Good Games! Featuring Blue Fire (1:19:45) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Metaphor Refantazio Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Luma Island Blue Fire

Hey Podtimists, This week David learns to love the calendar and Chase cleans up the afterlife. Chase also plays Ys: The Oath of Felghana, a game suggested to us by listener TK. Finally, we took a deeper look at the beloved 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors. It was a wild ride for both of us. 999 was suggested to us by listener Jackson. Thanks for both TK and Jackson for suggesting games! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:54) - What David has been playing (4:04) - Mario Kart 8 (5:52) - Metaphor Refantazio (16:09) - What Chase has been playing (16:47) - Crypt Custodian (25:02) - Ys: The Oath in Felghana (38:59) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (40:37) - The Manga Minute (45:54) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (48:03) - Good Games! Featuring 999 (1:05:38) - Spoilers for 999! (1:15:34) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Metaphor Refantazio Mario Kart 8 Crypt Custodian Ys: The Oath in Felghana 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors

Hey Podtimists, This week David continues his Fantazio journey and Chase takes a trip to space. We also took a deeper look at 2014's Goblin Sword. This game was suggested to us by Benny Blue, thanks Benny Blue! (Hey I know the manga minute went over 1 minute, we'll get em next time) --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:31) - What David has been playing (2:36) - Metaphor Refantazio (4:28) - Octopath Traveller 2 (13:25) - Cursed to Golf (16:53) - What Chase has been playing (17:16) - Factorio: Space Age (27:41) - Diceomancer (35:04) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (38:33) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (41:05) - Good Games! Featuring Goblin Sword (55:03) - The Manga Minute (58:10) - David's Manga Minute (59:16) - More Goblin Sword (1:00:37) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Metaphor Refantazio Octopath Traveler 2 Cursed to Golf Factorio Space Age Diceomancer Goblin Sword

Hey Podtimists, Tough couple of days huh? Well we're here and hopefully able to provide a few moments of respite from the otherwise brutal times we are currently in. This week we took a deeper look at a game called Nuclear Blaze. This was suggested to us by listener Sergio. Thanks Segio! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:59) - What David has been playing (4:09) - Metaphor Refantazio (10:59) - Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (12:33) - Wolfenstein The Old Blood (14:16) - Mario Wonder (20:04) - What Chase has been playing (20:08) - Mario & Luigi Brothership (34:00) - Pokemon TCG Pocket (48:39) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (52:35) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (56:10) - Good Games! Featuring Nuclear Blaze (1:12:52) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Metaphor Refantazio Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Wolfenstein The Old Blood Mario Wonder Mario & Luigi Brothership Pokemon TCG Pocket Nuclear Blaze

Hey Podtimists, This week we change up the formula and do another Oops All Good Games episode! This week we've got 5 co-op games that have been suggested to us over the years that we played in person. Thanks to all Lou, Jwithy, Rob i, Stephen B, and Zhesbe for suggesting these games! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:47) - Anticipation (16:18) - Raskulls (26:04) - Fuzion Frenzy (38:44) - Snake Rattle & Roll (49:27) - River City Girls 2 (1:04:33) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Anticipation Raskulls Fuzion Frenzy Snake Rattle & Roll River City Girls 2

Hey Podtimists, This week David plays the hottest animal crossing game of 2013 and Chase learns about going insane on a derelict long haul cargo space ship. Then we take a deeper look at a game that is decidedly NOT pokemon: Yo-kai Watch. This game was suggested to us by listener Joe P. Thanks Joe! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - What David has been playing (4:53) - Animal Crossing New Leaf (13:01) - Metaphor Refantazio (21:03) - Mario Party Jamboree (31:57) - Hauntii (37:28) - What Chase has been playing (37:36) - Mouthwashing (45:37) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (47:51) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (50:25) - Good Games! Featuring Yo-Kai Watch (1:12:42) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Animal Crossing New Leaf Metaphor Refantazio Mario Party Jamboree Hauntii Mouthwashing Yo-Kai Watch

This week it's finally spooky story time! Chase visits an old friend and David gets to know his elders. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:00) - What is this episode? (3:04) - Chase's Spooky Story (19:25) - David's Spooky Story (32:35) - Okay, we'll talk a little bit about video games :) (36:26) - Outro ---

Hey Podtimists, This week we creep closer to a complete spooky game takeover. We got ghosts, ghouls, Mickie Mouse and the physical manifestation of James Sunderland's unwillingness to go therapy. Also we took a deeper look Silent Hill 4, the most Tommy Wiseau of all the Silent Hill games. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:09) - What David has been playing (3:14) - Hauntii (10:13) - Luigi's Mansion (14:11) - Resident Evil Village (35:51) - Kingdom Hearts 2 (36:58) - What Chase has been playing (37:07) - Silent Hill 2 Remake (41:59) - Dragon Ball Sparking Zero (51:18) - Bloomtown: A Different Story (58:05) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (1:01:20) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (1:03:06) - Good Games! Featuring Silent Hill 4 (1:30:43) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Resident Evil Village Hauntii Luigi's Mansion Kingdom Hearts 2 Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Silent Hill 2 Silent Hill 4 Bloomtown: A Different Story

Hey Podtimists, This week we hung out in person and had some Topo Chicos. Live a little, y'know? Also we took a deeper look at one of the stranger mainline entries in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil 6. This game was suggested to us by listener Dom. Thanks Dom! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:21) - What David has been playing (2:37) - Resident Evil Village (8:30) - Hauntii (13:46) - Vampire Survivors (19:00) - What Chase has been playing (19:26) - Silent Hill 2 Remake (38:55) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (42:35) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (44:53) - Good Games! Featuring Resident Evil 6 (1:08:56) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Resident Evil Village Hauntii Vampire Survivors Silent Hill 2 Remake Resident Evil 6

Hey Podtimists, This week David concludes his Astrobot journey while Chase starts his Zelda journey. Also Chase tries to play 50 games and really only plays about 25 of them. Then we kicked off spooky season with Scooby Doo Night of 100 Frights. This game was suggested to us by listener TK. Thanks TK! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - What David has been playing (3:35) - Astrobot (15:29) - Kingdom Hearts 2 (19:26) - What Chase has been playing (19:45) - The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom (36:46) - UFO 50 (48:52) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (53:37) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (56:42) - Good Games! Featuring Scooby Doo! Night of 100 Frights (1:18:42) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Astrobot Kingdom Hearts 2 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom UFO 50 Scooby Doo Night of 100 Frights

Hey Podtimists, This week David embraces his identity as the shadow who died twice. Then Chase opens a book?? Just kidding it's a book in a video game. Who woulda guessed. Then we took a deeper look at Son of a Witch, which was suggested to us by listener Thuy. Thanks Thuy! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:59) - What David has been playing (2:06) - Astrobot (7:02) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (15:24) - Kingdom Hearts 2 (18:06) - What Chase has been playing (18:12) - Satisfactory 1.0 (21:17) - The Plucky Squire (31:16) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (34:08) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (38:14) - Good Games! Featuring Son of a Witch (1:09:02) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Astrobot Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Kingdom Hearts 2 Satisfactory The Plucky Squire Son of a Witch

Hey Podtimists, This week David tries to fight his dad and Chase tries to fight the Tyranid scourge. Then we finally Do the Dew. Dewey's Adventure was suggested to us by listener Jared. Thanks Jared! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - What David has been playing (3:27) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (13:01) - Kingdom Hearts 2 (16:15) - What Chase has been playing (16:29) - Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 (32:23) - Shogun Showdown (41:37) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (42:43) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (45:49) - Good Games! Featuring Dewey's Adventure (1:16:42) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Kingdom Hearts 2 Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 Shogun Showdown Dewey's Adventure

Hey Podtimists, This week David has a small mountain of games to talk about, including the new and wonderful Astrobot. Chase also played Astrobot but he also played Baten Kaitos. Finally, we took a deeper look at Digimon World 3. This one was suggested to us by listener MLL. Thanks MLL! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:24) - Some cool news! (2:46) - What David has been playing (2:56) - Hyper Lite Drifter (3:37) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (8:07) - Mario Wonder (9:41) - Lumines (13:59) - Astrobot (34:00) - What Chase has been playing (34:30) - Baten Kaitos (52:04) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (55:29) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (57:57) - Good Games! Featuring Digimon World 3 (1:23:08) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Hyper Lite Drifter Mario Wonder Lumines Astrobot Baten Kaitos Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Digimon World 3

Hey Podtimists, Arrr mateys, this week be filled with boats and ocean and the like. Chase played a game about Shapez and David continues on his shinobi journey. Darrr, har har harrrr. We also took a deeper dive on the Quintet game Robotrek. This one was suggested to us by listener Guardian. Thanks Guardian! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:21) - What Chase has been playing (1:35) - Steamworld Heist 2 (17:05) - Shapez 2 (33:12) - What David has been playing (33:31) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (43:38) - Balatro (46:51) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (50:34) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (55:01) - Good Games! Featuring Robotrek (1:17:44) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Steamworld Heist 2 Shapez 2 Balatro Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Robotrek

Hey Podtimists, This week David pulls a fast one and plays a fighting game, while Chase brought a single survival crafting game that takes place in the sky. After that we took a look at ID Software's Rage, which is a truly strange game. This game was suggested to us by Connor. Thank you Connor! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:04) - What David has been playing (3:15) - Balatro (4:14) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (10:39) - Guilty Gear Strive (18:57) - The Dragonball Z Corner (20:06) - What Chase has been playing (20:27) - Forever Skies (33:14) - Signalis (35:05) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (38:38) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (42:10) - Good Games! Featuring Rage (1:15:24) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Balatro Guilty Gear Strive Dragonball Z Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Forever Skies Signalis Rage

Hey Podtimists, This week David went to an arcade and it was a good time?? Shouts out to The Game Nest in Las Vegas. Then Chase builds a new factory and faces the facts that FF13 might not be all that bad. Finally, we took a deeper look at 2016's Hyper Light Drifter. This game was suggested to us by listener Robert. Thanks Robert! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:11) - What is this show?? (4:05) - What David has been playing (4:32) - The Game Nest (7:10) - Luigi's Mansion The Arcade Game (8:41) - Bishi Bashi (10:42) - Taiko: Drum Master (11:53) - An Unnamed Rhythm Game (13:18) - Wacca (15:42) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (26:21) - What Chase has been playing (26:23) - Techtonica (38:26) - Final Fantasy XIII (52:25) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (54:47) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (58:08) - Good Games! Featuring Hyper Light Drifter (1:34:50) - Outro --- Games mentioned: The Game Nest Luigi's Mansion Bishi Bashi Taiko Drum Master Wacca Techtonica Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Final Fantasy XIII Hyper Light Drifter

Hey Podtimists, This week David is adrift after beating Shadow of the Erdtree and so he returned to his roots. Meanwhile Chase started a theme park AND a farm. Coincidence? We also talked about the chaotic but amazing Sonic Riders. This game was suggested to us by listener Giovanni. Thank you Giovanni! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:56) - What David has been playing (6:11) - Sekiro Shadows Die Twice (10:33) - What Chase has been playing (12:52) - Parkitect (22:00) - Fields of Mistria (35:33) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (40:55) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (44:52) - Good Games! Featuring Sonic Riders (1:07:09) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Parkitect Fields of Mistria Sonic Riders Final Fantasy XIII

Hey Podtimists, This week David flexed on Chase in a way that history will remember for years to come. Chase played a noir game, and it's good! We also talked about the amazing Need for Speed Underground. This game was suggested to us by listener Drew. Thank you Drew! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:35) - What David has been playing (3:41) - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (22:34) - What Chase has been playing (22:49) - V Rising (34:19) - Nobody Wants to Die (47:20) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (52:22) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (54:49) - Good Games! Featuring Need for Speed Underground (1:28:58) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree V Rising Nobody Wants to Die Need for Speed Underground

Hey Podtimists, This week David continues to get Erdtree-d and Chase somehow becomes MORE Kingdom Hearts pilled. We also talked about the wonderful game Gravity Rush. This game was suggested to us by listener Ponk. Thank you Ponk! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:15) - What David has been playing (3:16) - Elden Ring (9:09) - What Chase has been playing (9:50) - Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance (11:18) - Kingdom Hearts 3 (23:01) - Mother 3 (25:21) - Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (37:41) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (39:48) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (43:20) - Good Games! Featuring Gravity Rush (1:10:39) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Elden Ring Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance Kingdom Hearts 3 Mother 3 Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Gravity Rush

Hey Podtimists, This week we're covering Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and are joined by the wonderful Brendon Bigley. This game is about having friends, having a job, and maybe being sad?? It's really great. Thanks to all the listeners who sent in questions about the game and thanks to Brendon for coming on! Enjoy! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (6:08) - 358 DAYS Over Two! And some relevant information (14:36) - Brendon's history with the series (23:03) - David's history with 358/2 (30:30) - Chase's history with 358/2 (36:26) - The story of 358/2 Days | Spoilers (36:50) - Dearly Beloved | Spoilers (37:48) - Setup of the story | Spoilers (42:29) - Roxas asks questions and makes a friend | Spoilers (51:48) - Axel works remote and a new friend appears | Spoilers (1:04:01) - Axel doesn't return to the office?? | Spoilers (1:05:03) - Xion goes through it | Spoilers (1:21:37) - Xion figures out who she is | Spoilers (1:26:00) - Roxas gets weaker?? | Spoilers (1:34:12) - It's Peter Pan Time | Spoilers (1:40:50) - Xion and Roxas | Spoilers (1:49:48) - Final moments of the game | Spoilers (1:58:58) - Themes! (2:07:15) - Listener Questions! (2:07:19) - Why isn't it called 179 Days? | Rob (2:07:51) - What would you do with another week? | AJ (2:08:35) - Multiplayer favs? | Baylaurels (2:11:28) - Best and worst worlds and bosses? | Baylaurels (2:13:36) - Remaster changes | Baylaurels (2:18:30) - Feelings on the cutscene version | Mack (2:25:49) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Hey Podtimists, This week we have 3 games total but still managed to talk about them for 84 minutes. David's game is Elden Ring and Chase's game is Mother 3. Woah, what a duo. We also took a deeper look at Terranigma, the wonderful ARPG for SNES. This was suggested to us by listener Toooldforfandom. Thank you for your suggestion! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:47) - What David has been playing (6:10) - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (9:42) - Sleeping Tricks (13:44) - What Chase has been playing (13:55) - Mother 3 (41:45) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (47:42) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (50:33) - Good Games! Featuring Terranigma (1:02:50) - Spoilers for Terranigma (1:19:22) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Mother 3 Terranigma

Hey Podtimists, This week David indulges in a little Playstation treat with the PS Portal. Meanwhile, Chase dips his toe into a new EA Sports game. Will it try to sell him a battle pass? Only time will tell. Finally, we checked out the highly loved The World Ends With You. This one was suggested to us by listener Jackson. Thank you Jackson! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:08) - What David has been playing (2:14) - The Playstation Portal (13:23) - Animal Well (15:13) - Jak X Combat Racing (22:49) - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (25:52) - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (28:44) - What Chase has been playing (28:56) - Zenless Zone Zero (29:32) - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (34:53) - Satisfactory (Neverafter) (36:33) - NHL 24 (53:59) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (55:15) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (58:31) - Good Games! Featuring The World Ends With You (1:32:00) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Playstation Portal Animal Well Jak X Combat Racing Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Star Wars Jedi Survivor Zenless Zone Zero Satisfactory NHL 24 The World Ends With You

Hey Podtimists, This week David is somewhere chilling on a beach so we were instead joined by the wonderful Noah Hertz from the Press START podcast. This week he has played two supremely confusing (but also good) video games. Chase on the other hand is just soaking in the Hoyoverse. We also took a deeper look at Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles, which promptly kicked out whole ass. The game is both good and incredibly hard! Thanks to Noah for coming on! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:14) - What's Press START? (3:45) - Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (16:19) - Zenless Zone Zero (34:04) - What Noah has been playing (34:11) - Death Stranding (50:42) - Final Fantasy Tactics (1:01:09) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (1:03:18) - Noah's Podtimistic thing of the week (1:05:19) - Good Games! Featuring Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles (1:31:15) - Outro --- Games Mentioned: Luigi's Mansion 2 Zenless Zone Zero Death Stranding Final Fantasy Tactics Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles

Hey Podtimists, I play Pot of Greed which allows me to draw two Limbs of Frasodia the Forbidden One from my deck! This also activates my Scrambled Eggs Gambit which in turn transforms by neutral land deck into a Seattle power card! Weep as my power only increases! Ahem. This week we talked about Elden Ring, Still Wakes the Deep and Metal Gear Acid. Thanks to listener Sam for suggesting Metal Gear Acid! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:43) - What Chase has been playing (3:58) - Still Wakes the Deep (24:15) - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (47:26) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (48:43) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (51:50) - Good Games! Featuring Metal Gear Acid (1:20:59) - Outro --- Games Mentioned: Still Wakes the Deep Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Metal Gear Acid

Hey Podtimists, Somehow, a summer cold has returned. So you know what that means it's another Dayquil episode. Time to lock in and talk about Metal Gear Solid and also Honkai Star Rail?? Also we dove into the wonderful visual novel Arcade Spirits which was suggested to us by listener Jonathan. Thank you Jonathan! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:04) - What David has been playing (3:24) - Dave the Diver (4:53) - Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (13:11) - Cocoon (14:07) - What Chase has been playing (14:11) - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (23:12) - Metal Gear Solid V (37:05) - Honkai Star Rail (59:00) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (1:02:36) - David's Podtimisitic thing of the week (1:07:24) - Interlude (1:09:20) - Good Games! Featuring Arcade Spirits (1:30:56) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Dave the Diver Cacoon Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Metal Gear Solid V Honkai Star Rail Arcade Spirits

Hey Podtimists, This week we continue our series covering the Metal Gear Solid games with 2004's Metal Gear Solid 3. This was a real joy to record and we had a blast talking about what is considered one of the best games of all time. We hope you enjoy! Also thank you to all the folks who sent in questions for the episode. We appreciate ya'll. --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (9:55) - Quick Stats (16:33) - David's experience with the game then and now (20:39) - Chase's experience with the game then and now (38:45) - SPOILERS AHEAD (39:37) - Operation Virtuous Mission (56:26) - Operation Snake Eater (2:22:44) - Thematic Stuff! (2:32:30) - Favorite Camo? - ii94 (2:34:39) - Who does this game work for? - Novachild (2:36:24) - What about the manual?? - AJ (2:40:31) - Hardware and remakes - Matt (2:45:25) - Porting back other mechanics - Cameron (2:48:22) - Does the main character shuffle still work? - FullMetalSteve (2:50:48) - Remake discussion - AJ and Doogragdaba (3:00:20) - Snakes? - TK (3:02:02) - Chase and David as Cobras - Ponk (3:06:28) - What do we explode into? - David (3:07:31) - Outro --- Games Mentioned: Metal Gear Solid 3

Hey Podtimists, This week David checks out if this whole Star Wars deal is all it's cracked up to be. Then Chase plays a neat romhack of one of Gamecube's most beloved titles. Finally, we took a deeper look at the Pangaea Software classic: Nanosaur. This game was suggested to us by listener Murray. Thanks Murray! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:24) - What David has been playing (2:35) - Little Kitty Big City (5:44) - Hades (6:49) - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (19:06) - What Chase has been playing (19:29) - Super Mario Sunburn (29:46) - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (42:42) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (44:39) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (47:46) - Good Games! Featuring Nanosaur (1:13:40) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Hades Little Kitty Big City Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Super Mario Sunburn Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Nanosaur