"Fun" and Games Podcast

Side Quests is back and so is host Josh Covel! He is a podcaster, streamer and member of the US Army's Able Company! The game he is talking about today is Company Of Heroes by Relic Entertainment, THQ and Sega. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Keith Lehtinen! He is a podcaster and leader of a group of heroes for hire! The game he is talking about today is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix. You can also find this episode's host on his podcasts We Have Issues and Jukebox Vertigo! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Released in 2004 as a cautious "Third Pillar" gaming device for Nintendo, The Nintendo DS would go on to outsell the Game Boy Advance. In fact, it became Nintendo's most successful console of any kind until the Switch. Its dual-screen setup allowed for unique display options. The lower touch-enabled screen opened up new control and play possibilities. And it's backwards compatibility with the GBA meant every new DS owner could already have a robust collection that was only going to get better. Matt & Gen are joined by Yorki to discuss the impact of Nintendo's first folding game device since the Game & Watch. They share some of their favorite DS games, compare entry points to classic Nintendo series, and try to not make the whole discussion about RPGs. You can vote for our next console retrospective here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Eric Gess! He is a podcaster and denizen of the realm of Ardania! The game he is talking about today is Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim by Cyberlore Studios and Hasbro Interactive. You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is associate producer, tour marketing manager and scuba diver exploring the Manaurai sea, Shelby Reilly! The game she is talking about today is Endless Ocean by Arika and Nintendo. You can also find her on Instagram here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game writer, narrative designer, poet and skateboarding legend, Dustin Triplett! The game he is talking about today is Skate 3 by EA Black Box and Electronic Arts. You can also check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken

James Bond has been in the pop culture sphere longer than video games. He's gone through many creators, portrayers, and mediums. It can be difficult to feel like you're playing as the secret agent. Whether it's a first-person shooter, a driving game, or a text adventure, it's a tricky needle to thread. His latest foray in games is IO Interactive's 007 FIrst Light.  Matt & Gen are joined by Josh from Still Loading Podcast to discuss the history of 007 in games, what defines a Bond game vs other spy games, and how well First Light represents MI6's most famous agent We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is arcade bar owner and retro game lover, Mark Kleeb! The game he is talking about today is UFO 50 by Mossmouth. You can also check out Wonderville here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and aspiring filmmaker from Velvet Cove, Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played! The game he is talking about today is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage by Don't Nod. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and First Mate, Erik aka Dovetail! The game he is talking about today is The Pale Beyond by Saltstone Studios and Fellow Traveller. You can also his podcast here and his writing here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Jake Kaufman has been composing soundtracks professionally for video games (and television) for over twenty-five years. His work can be found in such series as Shantae, Contra, and TMNT. Most recently, you can enjoy his work in Yacht Club's Mina the Hollower (Available Now).  He joins Matt & Gen to discuss creating a new soundscape for Yacht Club after twelve years of Shovel Knight, keeping a wide net of influences, and always staying a fan of your peers. You can check out Jake's work on his Bandcamp. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game writer, narrative designer and the Fatebinder, Damien Razdan! The game he is talking about today is Tyranny by Obsidian Entertainment and Paradox Interactive. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Jesse Fresco! He is a writer and member of the Undersea Mercenary Agency! The game he is talking about today is Treasures of the Deep by Black Ops Entertainment and Namco. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Ben from Dragoon Effect! He is a podcaster and member of the human Resistance! The game he is talking about today is Terminator 2D: No Fate by Bitmap Bureau and Reef Entertainment. You can also find his podcast here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Wonderville is an independent bar and event space with over 30 free-to-play custom arcade cabinets built by gamemakers in the Greater NYC area and beyond. Physical games and physical spaces to play them matter more than ever, and Wonderville is a rotating gallery of fun and fanciful experiences. They partner with gaming conventions, museums, universities, and more to get these games in front of anyone who wants to see new and exciting corners of what gaming can be. Matt & Gen visit Wonderville to interview Mark Kleback and Stephanie Gross, the co-founders and co-owners of Wonderville. They discuss what spaces like this mean for them, bringing games and events to life, and some of the practical aspects of being in charge of 80+ one of a kind physical arcade cabinets. Check out Wonderville, their calendar of events, and their list of currently active cabinets on their Website. You can watch many of their events from anywhere in the world on Twitch. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and adventurer battling his way through Mecha Dragon's lair! The game he is talking about today is Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap by Westone and Sega. You can also find his podcasts here or here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Gooey Fame! They are a podcaster, YouTuber and U.S. government agent trying to rescue the President's daughter! The game they are talking about today is Resident Evil 4 (2005) by Capcom! You can also check out their YouTube page here and their podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and villager, Deven McClure! The game she is talking about today is Animal Crossing: Wild World by Nintendo. You can also find her work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Exploring genre in Indie video games leads down many paths; some strange and unpredictable, and others odd yet familiar. For roguelikes, titles like Balatro, Raccoin, and Cursed Words, has found the genre's "once again" nature in parlor and tabletop games. Matt & Gen are joined by CGDannyB and Jill Grodt to discuss the agility of indie development, how limiting genre labels can be, but how the loop of a roguelike can bring any of us to a new experience Be sure to check out The Indie Informer, The Indie Council, and Playlog Podcast! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen  

Side Quests is back and so is host Steven Beaumont! He is a podcaster and the Tarnished! The game he is talking about today is Elden Ring by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment! You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, web developer and Hero of Kvatch, Jake Robinson! The game he is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion by Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, video producer and trainer trying to restore all the Shadow Pokémon, Kevin! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness by Genius Sonority, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Good Story Guild has been producing award-winning audio dramas since 2023. Now they're gearing up to release their first game, Cat Secretary. In the game, your fluffy little clerical cat resets the router, fills the coffee maker, and solves the deeper conspiracies destroying their company. All with full voice acting and a dedicated meow button Matt & Gen are joined by Rachel Music, Good Story Guild's Co-Founder and Head of Audio, to discuss a cute title and concept becoming a full game experience, how indie gamemaking differs from indie filmmaking, and just how many sounds we expect in games once you dig into it. Rachel also demonstrates a bit of the voiceover recording process by directing a live recording session with Gen! Check out the demo and wishlist Cat Secretary on Steam We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Jared Moss! He is a graphic designer, podcaster and Ditto just trying his best! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Pokopia by Game Freak, Omega Force and Nintendo! You can also find his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host CGDannyB! He is a podcaster, streamer, content creator and leading his party from the town of Dormont to the House of Change! The game he is talking about today is In Stars and Time by insertdisc5 and Armor Games Studios. You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Ngachacha! He is a father, husband, middle-aged gamer, podcaster and agent of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance! The game he is talking about today is Resident Evil 5 by Capcom. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Microsoft first entered the home console space nearly twenty-five years ago in a big way. Core online experience big. PC crossover big. 525 cubic inches and 8.5 lbs big.   Matt & Gen are joined by Adam Gumbert from Respawn Aim Fire and The Tier List: A Video Game Podcast, for a console retrospective about the First Xbox. Not Xbox One; the First Original Xbox. Its unique identity, exclusive games, and first big steps into gaming paradigms we're still feeling today. Enjoyed this console retrospective? Click here to vote on our next one! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Jacob from the Pre-Order Bonus Podcast! He is a podcaster, streamer, professor and small crow who works as a reaper! The game he is talking about today is Death's Door by Acid Nerve and Devolver Digital! You can also check out his podcast here and his streaming here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Joshua Rosen! He is a software engineer, indie game developer and someone exploring a CIA archive! The game he is talking about today is A Hand With Many Fingers by Colestia. You can also check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is playtester, game designer and denizen of the medieval land of Calradia, Harper Stone! The game she is talking about today is Mount & Blade: Warband by TaleWorlds Entertainment, Paradox Interactive and Ravenscourt. You can also find her work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Wayforward Technologies recently re-released one of their more unique experiences. Originally released on GBA in 2005, Sigma Star Saga is a space opera combining top down exploration with shmup random battles. Now, you can try the colorful role-player space shooter for yourself with Sigma Star Saga DX! Matt & Gen are joined by Adam Tierney, WayForward's Chief Business Officer, to discuss the importance in keeping older games accessible, the complications that come up with a game's rights, and reminiscing about the game that would become Adam's first directorial credit We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

WE'VE MADE IT TO 450 EPISODES?! UNBELIEVEABLE! For this epic milestone Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Gen Moonen and Gerry Thomas to get equipped and defeat the evil Dr. Cossack while discussing Mega Man 4 by Capcom. You can also check out Gerry's podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host soccr! He is a podcast fan and Poultry Prepper! The game he is talking about today is Arctic Eggs by The Water Museum and Critical Reflex. You can also find him on Bluesky here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Rick Firestone! He is a podcaster and trainee working to become a senior Bracer! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC by Nihon Falcom. You can also check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Minishoot' Adventures, from SoulGame Studio, is a fun exploration game with Twin-Stick Shooter controls, an adjustable experience, and loads of personality. Matt & Gen are joined by Séverin Larose, one of the two main folks behind the title, to discuss the game's inspirations, matching the intensity of shooters with the joy of discovery, and when to let your inner child decide what's fun. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

We have a special bonus episode for y'all today! The audio from Matt's panel from PAX East 2026! If you want to watch the video version click here! Welcome to Game-Pardy! A video game question and answer quiz show with a familiar format to a beloved game show. Come see as your game master Adam Gumbert tests a panel of gaming creators knowledge on everything video games. They'll be quizzed across the gaming spectrum from in game musical acts to video game business owners and much more! But it's not only the panelists who get in on the fun the PAX East audience will also compete to become the ultimate Game-Pardy! Champion! Panelists: Adam Gumbert (he/him) [Host, Respawn Aim Fire and The Tier List] Jacob McCourt (he/him) [Host, Crossplay Conversations] Claire Haupt (she/her/any) [Co-Host and Editor, Date with Us: A Dating Sim Podcast] Matt Storm (they/them) [Host, Editor, and Producer at "Fun" & Games and Reignite] Emily Merritt (she/her) [Host and Writer for No Small Games] We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer and Warlord of the Aurora kingdom, Matt Caulder! The game they are talking about today is Pokémon Conquest by Tecmo Koei, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. You can also find their work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, video game lover and human-turned-Pokémon explorer, Yorki! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky by Chunsoft, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen  

Matt & Gen are joined by Sarah Moonen to discuss this year's PAX East. The panels attended, the games played, and what it felt like it says about the state of gaming  Interviews after the main discussion. Alpine Trainer - 0:59:20 Crystalmancers - 1:04:28 We Were Here Tomorrow - 1:11;29 Backyard Baseball - 1:18:50 Super Cucumber - 1:29:51 Gnaw - 1:43:28 MARVEL MaXimum Collection - 1:49:42 Black in Gaming - 1:58:45 We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen  

Side Quests is back and so is host Ashton Ruby! He is a podcaster, editor, producer, streamer and someone who just inherited their deceased grandfather's farm! The game he is talking about today is Stardew Valley by ConcernedApe. You can also find his work here, here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Roger Reichardt! He is a podcaster, writer and talkative joker card! The game he is talking about today is Balatro by LocalThunk and Playstack. You can also check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Adam Gumbert! He is a writer, podcaster and washed up superhero! The game he is talking about today is Dispatch by AdHoc Studio. You can also check out his podcasts here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

After rolling credits on a game, what do you do if you want to spend more time with the title? Rather than wait for a sequel. you can pay for DLC that keeps the good times rolling! Or does it? Matt & Gen discuss paid DLC. When is it worth the price, if ever? Does it encourage you to keep playing the game any more than just starting a new file? What does the current game marketplace feel like when these paid extensions are advertised or released at the same time as the base title? We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host David Pietrangelo! He is a podcaster, writer and down on his luck fisherman! The game he is talking about today is Dredge by Black Salt Games and Team17! You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, video essayist and Weaver exploring the Enclave, Jordan aka Cognitive Clips! The game he is talking about today is Eternal Strands by Yellow Brick Games. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer, writer and demon determined to eat the moon! The game they are talking about today is Skate Story by Sam Eng & Devolver Digital.  You can find everything they work on here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Kess Entertainment has been producing, amongst their many gaming, toy, and puzzle endeavors, board game adaptations of video game and anime series since 2022. Working with companies such as Capcom, Toei, Sega, and Square Enix requires license negotiation and constant communication to keep the games both fun and faithful to the source material. Matt & Gen are joined by Alex Kessler, founder of Kess Entertainment, to discuss threading the needle of making a great board game experience, managing permissions and usage with the rights holder, and keeping the final product to an affordable price point  Keep up to date with Kess on their Instagram Check out Kess' Kickstarter for One Piece: Dawn of Liberation Here  We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen  

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and Ninpo wielding ninja! The game he is talking about today is Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by Lizardcube and Sega. You can also find this host's podcasts on CertainPOV.com. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, game master, game designer and driver just trying to survive the Outer Zone, Matthew! The game he is talking about today is Pacific Drive by Ironwood Studios and Kepler Interactive! You can also find his work here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Side Quests is back and so is host Bill Barber! He is a podcaster and the Pipo Monkeys' leader! The game he is talking about today is Ape Escape 3 by Sony Computer Entertainment! You can also check out all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen