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Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast

by Ryan & James

Co-op Campfire is a gaming podcast where friends gather to celebrate video games — the ones we’re playing, the ones we love, and the ones that stick with us! Each episode blends thoughtful discussion, playful segments, and shared curiosity as we explore everything from new releases and hidden gems to game design, replaying classics, and fun challenges listeners can join in on. Co-op Campfire is about celebrating games as experiences. Pull up a log, pass the controller, and enjoy the conversation! https://linktr.ee/coopcampfirepodcast

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Episodes

  1. Climbing the Mountain for Comfortably Overwhelming Games

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 RPG systems, difficulty spikes, story pacing, oh my! Sometimes games have so much to offer through varied, intricate design, gameplay, and more... but what happens when these aspects can actually be barriers to enjoy the experience? Ryan and James...

  2. The Great Fire Emblem Blazing Blade Quiz

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Together, we ride! Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave has been out for about a week, and we decide to celebrate at the campfire with a quiz of one of our favorite Fire Emblem titles, The Blazing Blade. Is Ryan's tactician prowess up to the task? Will he be...

  3. What's the "Identity" of the Switch 2?

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 The Switch 1 is dead send tweet Okay, well, maybe jumping the gun a bit. But as the Switch 2 has continued to announce and release some killer apps, Ryan and James ponder the developing identity of the Switch 2, and what does that mean for the...

  4. Remembering the Nintendo Switch (1)

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 The Switch 2 leapt into the gaming scene a little over a year ago, and approaching its 10th anniversary, we thought it might be a good time to Switch it up to remember the Switch 1's legacy. Please, take a listen. *Snap!* Oh... just us? Even after…

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  5. Overcoming "Tutorial Hell" (feat. Monster Hunter Rise)

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Ryan had more to say about those intimidating "Let Them Cook" type of games (see episode 9)! So, we're talking about the intimidating amount of tutorials in Monster Hunter: Rise featuring specially sent in feedback from Ryan's best friend / monster...

  6. Let Them Cook: Why Persona, Dark Souls & Majora's Mask Are Worth the Grind

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Y'know, we all like to play games, right? At the end of the day, it's for one reason: To have FUN! But for some games, it takes a bit to get the ball rolling in that regard. So much so that you may find yourself dropping the game if it takes too…

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  7. Star Fox (Switch 2) Review

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Star Fox is back! Ryan and James settle into their Arwings and fly in to discuss the triumphant return of the Star Fox squad with the 2026 Switch 2 Remake! Games Discussed Star Fox (2026), Persona 3: Reload, Mario Kart Wii Links Mentioned The Story...

  8. The Games of Summer Break

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Welcome to the dog days of summer! Kick back, cool off, or take a dip in the pool! At the campfire, though, Ryan and James reminisce on some of their favorite summer break games! Ryan is also desperate to enjoy his summer vacation, but must face a...

  9. Gaming Stories - Father's Day Edition

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 With Father's Day right around the corner, Ryan and James sit down and reflect on some of their fondest gaming memories shared with their dads. Ryan is thrust into a surprise shift as a tour guide for Timber's Island, assisting James on a…

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  10. Summer Games Fest 2026

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Ryan and James gush about the exciting announcements from this year's Summer Games Fest and surrounding directs in a surprise bonus episode! What were the games that evoked the most hype? What trailers were the most intriguing, or that won us over?...

  11. Memories from the Game Shelf

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 What cozy stories and cherished memories are kept on the game shelf? Ryan and James explore some of their favorites, from Amiibo-chasing to hardware heartbreaks. James fights the inevitability of becoming hollow as he tackles a devious Dark Souls...

  12. The Wacky World of Remasters, Remakes, Reboots, & Reimaginings

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 Remasters, Remakes, Reboots, and Reimaginings... oh my! Ryan and James sit down and discuss The Four Horsemen of "RE" type titles; What defines each of them, personal favorites, and teeter on the line of rebranding into a Resident Evil podcast.…

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  13. The Joy of Comfort Games

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 What actually makes a "comfort game" a comfort game? This week around the campfire, Ryan and James talk about the games they can replay endlessly - from Metroid Prime and Resident Evil 4 to Pokémon, Fire Emblem, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and even weird...

  14. A Look Back at the Star Fox Series

    Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 I see em' up ahead - Let's rock and roll! Ryan and James look back throughout the vast depths of the Lylat system and reminisce of the Star Fox catalog! Talks of personal favorites, developer history, and looking to the future, capped off with an...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Co-op Campfire is a gaming podcast where friends gather to celebrate video games — the ones we’re playing, the ones we love, and the ones that stick with us!

Each episode blends thoughtful discussion, playful segments, and shared curiosity as we explore everything from new releases and hidden gems to game design, replaying classics, and fun challenges listeners can join in on.

Co-op Campfire is about celebrating games as experiences. Pull up a log, pass the controller, and enjoy the conversation!

https://linktr.ee/coopcampfirepodcast

HOSTED BY

Ryan & James

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast have?

Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast about?

Co-op Campfire is a gaming podcast where friends gather to celebrate video games — the ones we’re playing, the ones we love, and the ones that stick with us! Each episode blends thoughtful discussion, playful segments, and shared curiosity as we explore everything from new releases and hidden gems...

How often does Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast release new episodes?

Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast?

Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast is created and hosted by Ryan & James.
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