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Have you ever played?

by MattFondude

Hi, we are Matt and James, Two lifelong friends who started a podcast to reminisce on gaming memories, discuss entertainment news, and everything in between!

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Episodes

  1. Marvel Rivals The Thing is...

    Matt and James talk about the new characters in Marvel Rivals. They also saw Captain America: Brave New World...

  2. Marvel Rivals Discussion with Matt and James

    Matt and James talk a lot about Marvel Rivals. Butt.

  3. The Game Awards 2024 Watch-along with Matt and James

    Matt and James watch and react to the 2024 game awards.

  4. MapleStory Worlds has so much potential

    Matt and James talk about MapleStory Worlds. They somehow go on a tangent about EVOLVE and bad monetization in gaming. Subnautica 2 will hopefully have multiplayer.

  5. Scalpers bought all the 30th anniversary PS5s

    Matt and James talk about trying to buy any 30th-anniversar Sony products. Scalpers bought every last piece of hardware like the Grinch on Christmas day. Sony had a very underwhelming State of Play and overall just left a bad taste in their mouths.

  6. The Minecraft movie looks worse than Concord

    Matt and James talk about the terrible Minecraft movie trailer. Also, they discuss Concord being a hot dookie and how it got canceled after 8 years of dev time.

  7. Deadlock and Concord have some fugly characters

    Matt and James catch up after a brief hiatus. They discuss their experiences with "Deadlock," a secret Valve game that has now been revealed to the public. The game is described as a third-person shooter with MOBA elements, combining aspects of Dota and Overwatch but with its own unique…

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  8. Don’t worry, Dragon Age: The Veilguard will contain Hot Sausage!

    In this episode of the "Have You Ever Played" podcast, Matt and James explore the challenges of porting AAA games to mobile platforms, using Resident Evil 7 as a prime example. They discuss the difficulties developers face when adapting console games to touch controls, which often result in…

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  9. Nintendo broke into my house after I posted this

    Matt and James talk about more stuff idk, listen to it!

  10. Going into debt during the Steam Summer Sale

    Going into debt during the Steam Summer Sale can be tempting with all the exciting news and releases in the gaming world. War Thunder's developer, Gaijin Entertainment, recently issued a heartfelt apology for accidentally using an image of the Challenger disaster in their artwork—because nothing...

  11. I paid to join Tom Ska’s mailing list

    Join Matt and Ryan as we dive into the latest in gaming and pop culture. We share first impressions of "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree," touching on its performance issues and challenging gameplay. We explore the buzz around the controversial NFT game "Banana" on Steam and why you might want…

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  12. Summer Games Fest & Xbox Showcase 2024: Full Discussion of Announcements

    Matt and James talk a bit about #fixTf2 and then cover all the announcements at the Summer Games Fest and Xbox showcase including Black Myth: Wukong, Space Marine 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Ball Sparkling! Zero, Delta Force Hawk Ops, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Mecha Break, Blumhouse…

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  13. I MUST CONSUME SLOP CONTENT

    Matt and James talk about Kingdom Hearts coming to Steam on June 13th and the exciting release of House of the Dragon Season 2 on June 15th. They’ll also chat about the latest Dota patch, Nintendo’s plans to open a store in San Francisco’s Union Square, the upcoming Smiling Friends Season 2, Apex...

  14. Confirm you are over 18 to listen to Gregorian chants

    Matt and James talk about Marvel Rivals, Invincible Season 2, Apex Leaks, Mass Effect, Project Loki, Top Ten Monks.

  15. Babe wake up! New Dota 2 lore just dropped!

    Matt messed up the mic this week and he sounds like a fish in a bowl! James has made a triumphant return and has finished Borderlands 3. He lets Matt know about the wonderful world of DOTA 2 LORE. Meanwhile, Apex is burning and on fire!

  16. Live and die by the urine meter Feat. Polkabird

    Matt and Ryan talk about classic school memories like what movies they watched and how they annoyed teachers. Matt plays Wii in the middle of class and makes a teacher retire out of shame. What wacky tales will they spin on the cast?!

  17. Is Apex Legends safe?

    Matt and James talk about Apex Legends and how big streamers got hacked live during a tournament. They also answer more dumb AI-generated Video Game questions. Matt praises Overwatch 2 for once!

  18. I swiped right on Shadow the Hedgehog

    Matt and James use the power of AI to generate the worst video game-related questions of all time. Tinder dates with fictional characters and complaining about Spike's dumb hair in Overwatch 2. James also talks about his citizenship status in bug shooty game Helldivers 2.

  19. HELLDIVERS 2 another flavor of the month?

    Matt and James talk about HELLDIVERS™ 2.

  20. Apple Vision Pro is the new PSPgo

    Matt and James discuss the potential black mirror future hellscape that is around the corner thanks to the Apple Vision Pro! They also babble about Apex Legends and Overwatch 2 and compare absurd microtransaction pricing. Featuring an extended viewer question segment where they talk about the…

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  21. Harley Quinn has entered Palworld

    Matt and James talk about the hit Pokemon-like ark survival type beat Palworld. They also talk about the not-so-stellar reviews of the new S Squad Game. The chat divulges into a talk about burger toppings and mayo fry dipping...

  22. Nexon should buy Apex Legends with Karma Koin

    Matt and James talk about their daily games that they secretly hate playing. Matt is playing Maplestory during the RNG and VAC pet scandals. James is playing Apex Legends hoping for a sub 1% chance to be Cloud from FF7.

  23. Dota 2 BANNED me this Christmas!

    James and Matt talk about their favorite Christmas video game stories.

  24. Overwatch 2: does Ana need to be BANNED?

    Matt and James discuss the potential pros and cons of hero bans coming to Overwatch 2. James also tells a tale of being 2 mmr away from being a master in Dota 2 only for the internet to destroy him.

  25. Hello Kitty will sweep the Game Awards 2023

    Matt and James discuss their picks for the upcoming 2023 Game Awards. They hope that Hello Kitty will sweep this year but maybe Baulders Gate 3 will pick up some pity awards...

  26. Installing DONGS made my Skyrim crash!

    Matt and James talk about some of their favorite mods in gaming. Also the current state of Overwatch 2 and having to grind for skins but at least they might have a better battlepass soon!

  27. This episode is for the Mighty Guy & Poptropica fans

    Matt and James discuss the state of "games as a service" games. They also reminisce about classic flash games that got them kicked out of the computer lab in their younger years. Classics like Poptropica and Mighty Guy!

  28. Cozy farm games are stressing us out!

    Matt and James discuss how strange it is seeing Blizzard / Activision games on Steam. Also, they get stressed out playing games with strict time limits, including cozy farming games sweeping the nation.

  29. Cyberpunk 2077: I missed every iconic weapon

    Matt and James talk about Cyberpunk 2077 some more. Matt rants about being bad at video games. He misses lots of fun items in his playthrough.

  30. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty does it live up to the hype?

    Matt and James talk about Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. They go over a lot of the changes added in the 2.0 patch of the game. Does it finally live up to the hype?

  31. Will the Cyberpunk 2077 DLC actually finish the game?

    Matt and James talk about Risk of Rain 2 and the pros and cons of modding. They are both very excited about the Cyberpunk DLC!

  32. Willy Wonka Rated-R is gonna be the next Logan

    Matt and James talk about movies for some reason. Then we talk about Disco Eylsium and Dota 2!

  33. Did we discover a launcher worse then Epic Games?!

    Matt and James talk about Dark and Darker which is apparently out. Also they reminiscence amount remenant from the ashes.

  34. Sans is a Remanent from the Ashes of Night City

    Matt and Jame's discuss Cyperpunk 2077, Diablo 4, FF14, Undertale, and Remanent from the Ashes! This a gamerific game-filled week of gaming.

  35. Remnant II vs Rag Doll Kung Fu

    Matt and James discuss the newly released Remnant II and then for some unknown reason Rag Doll Kung Fu.

  36. Welcome to the Borderlands 3 of podcasts...

    Matt and James discuss the age-old question of "What is truly cringe". Matt also now thinks FF14 is actually fun and not evil!

  37. The James Episode

    In this episode, James is the host featuring the classic co-host MattFondude. Matt talks about mattress issues and FFXIV, while James pines for the days of transformers licensed games.

  38. The spooky cursed episode

    Matt and James try to avoid the curse of the shoddy episode while dodging NDA agreements! They discuss the infinite treadmill of Kingdom Hearts lore.

  39. Elephant Mario enters the Spiderverse

    Matt and James recap all the stuff they have been up to the past couple of weeks. They ponder about Mario wonder and chat about their feelings on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

  40. Diablo IV: Is It Worth the Price?

    “This week Matt and James talk all things Diablo IV! Let's find out if the game is worth the rather steep price of admission.

  41. Metal gear solid 3 Delta Vs Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

    Matt and James talk about Metal gear solid 3 Delta and what games they have been playing recently. A viewer question asks about a childhood movie tie-in games leading to a discussion about the strange PS2 game: Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

  42. Bang my mic like a drum

    Matt and James talk about God of War 2018 and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. III.

  43. Stories from the bus: How to survive quicksand Feat. Polkabird

    Matt and Ryan talk about their childhood dangers and the importance of riding the bus. Some video game stuff was also brought up. CONTENT WARNING: GAMER ENERGY

  44. MASSIVE Dota 2 updates and the next big trend in gaming!

    Matt and James talk about the new changes to Dota 2. They also discuss what they think the next best thing in gaming will be.

  45. I yearn for the days of yelling at strangers in a multiplayer lobby

    Matt and James long for the days of multiplayer games with open mic lobbies and children yelling at them

  46. This episode begins the filler arc

    Matt and James forgot how to make a podcast this week. They talk about Overwatch 2 and how they no longer like My Hero Academia!

  47. Why Dota 2 is the Worst Game Ever Made

    Matt and James share their experiences playing Dota 2, a game that’s supposed to be fun. They discuss their recent attempts at playing the game and how it went wrong despite James knowing what he was doing. It’s not like they’re experts or anything, but they’re pretty sure they could have done...

  48. Diablo 4 more like Diablo SNORE!

    Join Matt and James as they take you on a journey through the world of games as service games that slap a 2 on the end of them. Matt shares his epic journey through Megaman X, while James takes you on a wild ride through Diablo 4. Get ready for some serious gaming talk and laughs along the way……

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  49. The world would be a better place without League of Legends...

    Matt and James are back with another episode of “Have You Ever Played?” In this episode, they discuss their recent gaming experiences. Matt has been playing the Megaman Zero collection, while James has been continuing his journey through Slay the Spire. But that’s not all! Bing Chat AI joins the...

  50. Bing Chat uses AI to make a better podcast

    Matt and James use Bing Chat to automate their lives and talk about videogames for them.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hi, we are Matt and James, Two lifelong friends who started a podcast to reminisce on gaming memories, discuss entertainment news, and everything in between!

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