Geoff Moonen and Matt Storm chat about their love of games, the evolution of gaming as an artistic medium as well as sometimes bring on guests from within or even outside the industry to chat about gaming. Matt Storm also produces the minisode series called Side Quests. Every episode is a different host talking about a game they love and why they love it!
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Retro Hangover is a podcast in which your hosts, Shane Selterre and Chris Coplien, spotlight a different piece of video game history (be it a specific title, console, company, or person) each episode. They provide a brief background, discuss their personal experiences, as well as their favorites aspects of the item in question. Oh, and there's beer.
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Nintendo released the successor to the Switch on June 5th this year. A month later, Matt & Geoff share their thoughts on the Switch 2, its launch, and the software lineup. Is the Switch 2 a must buy yet? What can we glean from looking at other console launches, especially Nintendo's? Why might this launch feel different than other Nintendo consoles…
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King of Games '99 - Round 1, Match 1: EverQuest vs. Donkey Kong 64
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It's time for another King of Games! This time it's all about 1999. The field has now been expanded to a whopping 24 games, and this is where it all begins. 16 games face off to match up against the top 8 games that get a bye! For our first match up, we have the MMO that re-wrote the book on the online experience, EverQuest, matching up against Nin…
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Side Quests Episode 389: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Sarah Storm
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcast producer, editor, actor, musician and Paintress, Sarah Storm! The game she is talking about today is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive. You can also find her on LinkedIn here and her website here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bon…
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Killer7: In the Name of Harmon (ft. Dre & Adam)
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Dre of Fine Time and Adam of the Good, the Bad, and the Backlog join Chris to discuss over a half a dozen murderers. But, like, it's OK because they're stylish and cool. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Adam Backlog Bio: One half of the Good, the Bad, and the Backlog podcast. The blunder from down under, who’s going to make you chunder. I…
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Side Quests Episode 388: Islands & Trains with Christopher Leech
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Side Quests is back and so is host Christopher Leech! He is a Lecturer of Psychology, streamer, podcaster, content creator and tiny railway diorama creator! The game he is talking about today is Islands & Trains by Akos Makovics and Future Friends Games. You can also find everything he does right here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shou…
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Side Quests Episode 387: Darkest Dungeon with R. Alex Murray
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is actor, comedian, musician and recruiter of adventurers, R. Alex Murray! The game he is talking about today is Darkest Dungeon by Red Hook Studios. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an excl…
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It's not always about the fisticuffs or the ol' shooty bang-bang; sometimes problems can be solved with needlessly obtuse puzzles or a novel's worth of text, y'know? Different strokes, is what we're saying. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlik…
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Episode 193: You are on the Funnest Route
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On this episode Matt & Geoff are joined by Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books to discuss video game maps. Physical pack-in maps, HUD mini maps, and all the little points of interest. A map can help you know where to go next in your quest, what you could find along the way, or dream about where your journey may take you. Maps in video games have bee…
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Side Quests Episode 386: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon with Case Aiken
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Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and member of the Belmont clan! The game he is talking about today is Castlevania: Circle of the Moon by Konami. You can also find this host's podcasts on CertainPOV.com. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of r…
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Long-time Patron Dischimera and our first Discord Hi-Score Challenge king Soha join Chris for another installment of Growing Up Gaming, this time chatting about their experiences as Gamer Kidz (tm) in Brazil! ---------- Original Patreon Air Date: November 17th, 2022 ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either W…
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Side Quests Episode 385: Nightshade (1992) with Jeremy Aber
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is professor and vigilante crime fighter, Jeremy Aber! The game he is talking about today is Nightshade (1992) by Beam Software and Ultra Games. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! Y…
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Side Quests Episode 384: Mischief Makers with Matter of Michael
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Side Quests is back and so is host Matter of Michael! He is a podcaster, video game collector, author and robotic maid! The game he is talking about today is Mischief Makers by Treasure and Enix. You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, a…
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Top 5 Gruesome Video Game Deaths | The Flight
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We guess it's Spooptober in June, 'cause we're talking about the most violent ways characters bite the big one in games. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentioned in this episode: Shoutout to Our Patrons! Retro Hangov…
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Episode 192: Two Screens, Three Dimensions
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Released in 2011, the Nintendo 3DS was the last dedicated handheld put out by Nintendo. Sporting two screens, glasses-free 3D, and a host of other hardware features; it also boasted a games library full of memories. Even if more than a few of those games are locked behind a defunct eShop. Matt & Geoff are joined by Jared from Play Along Podcast to …
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Side Quests Episode 383: Graveyard Keeper with Ashton Ruby
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor, producer and a young man stuck in an unfamiliar world, Ashton Ruby! The game he is talking about today is Graveyard Keeper by Lazy Bear Games and tinyBuild. You can also find his work here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early …
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Space Channel 5: Ulala's Swingin' QTE Show (ft. Geoff Moonen)
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One half of the "Fun" and Games Podcast, Geoff Moonen, joins us to get funky and celebrate 25 years of defense through dance in Space Channel 5! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: Geoff Moonen Bio: Co-host and co-producer of the "Fun" & Games podcast, as well as a voice actor and musician. My professional life is often spent in headphones t…
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Side Quests Episode 382: Monster Prom with CGDannyB
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Side Quests is back and so is host CGDannyB! He is a podcaster, streamer, content creator and student at Spooky High! The game he is talking about today is Monster Prom by Beautiful Glitch and Those Awesome Guys. You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of re…
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Side Quests Episode 381: Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside with Allie_Bo_Balli
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, actor, singer and explorer of the Land of Darkness, Allie_Bo_Balli! The game she is talking about today is Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside by Humongous Entertainment. You can also find her work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, revi…
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Top 5 Games We Should Have Liked (But Didn't) | The Flight
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Ever have one of those games that, on paper, should be right up your alley only to fire it up and find out you'd rather toss it in the dumpster? Yeah, us too. Several, in fact. ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentione…
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Matt & Geoff had the opportunity to preview Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake at PAX East this year, and share their impressions. However, they were not able to share anything until after an embargo date. This continues into a discussion about why a game might set a press embargo, and when discussions matter for a game's reputation. We have a Patreo…
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Side Quests Episode 380: Imadoki no Vampire: Bloody Bride with IdolismJ
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is video essayist, writer and vampiric prince, IdolismJ! The game he is talking about today is Imadoki no Vampire: Bloody Bride by Jorudan, Opus, Avit and Atlus. You can also find his work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episo…
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Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls - A Coloring Book for Masochists (ft. St1ka)
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"That's no ordinary rabbit. That's the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on!" Friend of the show St1ka joins the party to discuss the stateside pseudo-Renaissance that the Wizardry series got in Labyrinth of Lost Souls! ---------- Today's Guest Information Name: St1ka . Bio: A retro gaming youtuber from Portugal. I may or …
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Side Quests Episode 379: Sonic Adventure 2 with Colin Cromien
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is indie tabletop designer and ultimate life form, Colin Cromien! The game he is talking about today is Sonic Adventure 2 by Sonic Team and Sega. You can also find his work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusiv…
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Side Quests Episode 378: Toontown Rewritten with Cassidy Sledge
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is singer, actor and Cog fighting Toon, Cassidy Sledge! The game she is talking about today is Toontown Rewritten which is a fan revival of Towntown Online which was originally by Disney's Virtual Reality Studio and Schell Games. You can also find her work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode s…
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Top 5 Final Fantasy Characters | The Flight
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Y'know, in retrospect, one of us really ought to have included Tonberry in our list because who doesn't love a cute lil' guy who will absolutely murder you with a chef's knife? ---------- Music Attributions Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. ---------- Mentione…
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Matt & Geoff are joined by Sarah Moonen to discuss the games they played, panels they attended, and experiences they enjoyed at PAX East 2025 Interview Timestamps Nocturne (Studio Pracy) - 1:03:53 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree (Starvania Studio) - 1:08:56 White Knuckle (Dark Machine Games) - 1:15:29 Desktop Survivors '98 (Brandon Hesslau) - 1:22:54 G…
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Side Quests Episode 377: Um Jammer Lammy with Darren Hupke
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, publisher and left-handed guitarist leader of a rock band MilkCan, Darren Hupke! The game he is talking about today is Um Jammer Lammy by NanaOn-Sha and Sony Computer Entertainment. You can also find all his work here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podca…
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Sonic R: Speculative Rodent Sex (ft. Keith Gasper)
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A racing game starring the Blue Blur and his buddies seems like a no-brainer slam dunk, right? Right? Keith Gasper of the Main Quest podcast joins the show once again, possibly by accident, to discuss a racing game that somehow simultaneously handles like jet ski and moves at the speed of secondhand moped. ---------- Today's Guest Information Name:…
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Side Quests Episode 376: Broken Lens with webmeister Bud
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, DJ, voice actor, photographer, podcaster and little robot with a sight problem, webmeister Bud! The game he is talking about today is Broken Lens by Team RUN. You can also find his Twitch channel here and his podcasts here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus …
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Side Quests Episode 375: Tecmo Bowl with Matt aka Stormageddon
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Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer, writer and quarterback! The game they are talking about today is Tecmo Bowl by Tecmo. You can find everything they work on here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episod…
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