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"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests Episode 422: The Secret of Monkey Island with Dave ProctorSide Quests is back and so is host Dave Proctor! He is a game director, writer, and aspiring pirate! The game he is talking about today is The Secret of Monkey Island by Lucasfilm Games! You can also check out all of Mighty Yell's 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...
2025-12-2209 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 203: Sega Saturn, Shiro!The Sega Saturn holds a strange place in gaming history. It sold fewer units in the US than both the Genesis and the Dreamcast. It's mostly remembered for all the "obvious" ways it failed. Yet, it's the best-selling Sega home console in Japan, with a library of games that rivals the entire Genesis ecosystem (including CD and 32X)! Matt & Geoff are joined by Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover (and the Patreon-exlclusive Saturn retrospective podcast, Io Saturnalia) to discuss the Sega Saturn's complicated legacy, the ups and downs of the console's construction, and many of the great titles...
2025-12-191h 08
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests Episode 421: Signs of the Sojourner with John from Gaming In The WildSide Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, video essayist and caravan shopkeep, John from Gaming In The Wild! The game he is talking about today is Signs of the Sojourner by Echodog Games. You can also find his work here! You can listen to John's full interview with Dyala Kattan here! John is also currently doing a Patreon drive! New patrons get a free game code for 1000xRESIST, Citizen Sleeper, Ultros, or In Other Waters. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content...
2025-12-1509 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastSpecial: PAX Unplugged 2025Another PAX Unplugged has come and gone. Filled with puzzles, Magic™, and gaming with friends. Matt & Geoff talk about the games they played, the interviews and previews they took part in, and what's different about "just wandering the floor" when the focus is on multiplayer 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! Rat...
2025-12-0547 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 202: Tactical MenuingFinal Fantasy Tactics is back after almost thirty years with The Ivalice Chronicles, an enhanced release of one of the cornerstones of the Strategy RPG genre. Matt & Geoff are joined by Game Informer's Eric Van Allen to discuss their time with Final Fantasy Tactics and SRPGs in general. What makes an RPG a Tactical RPG? Does Final Fantasy Tactics still have a place in modern gaming? When is it a good idea to throw rocks at your friends? You can find this episode's guest on Bluesky We have a Patreon! Gain access to...
2025-11-211h 18
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 201: Mastering Community ManagementSpaces for creators, fans, and community around games don't spring up out of nowhere. And if they're not maintained they can burn out or spin wildly out of control. Community management can be crucial in keeping everyone having fun before and after a game's launch Matt & Geoff are joined by Victoria Tran, author of the recent book Mastering Community Management, to discuss the jump from posts and newsletters to a published book. The internet is a mercurial stage to stake your claim and Victoria shares insight and experiences in staying sane while enjoying chaos. You c...
2025-11-0754 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 200: OFFOriginally released in 2008, OFF, the surreal and influential RPG, has been given a brand new commercial release. Published by Fangamer on Switch and Steam, this is the first time the title has been available on any home console, and the first time many gamers are hearing about the game. Matt & Geoff are joined by Ryan Alyea of Fangamer to discuss the origins of the updated release, Fangamer's mission in publishing physical games, and the bridging the gap between audiences for an indie game. Find out more about OFF at Offtherpg.com. You can preorder a...
2025-10-2455 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastSpecial: PAX West 2025Geoff & Sarah Moonen discuss thier experience at PAX West 2025. The games they played, the cool gaming devices they saw, and the amazing people they had the opportunity to meet and connect with. Sarah's Top 5 Games of PAX RollerGirl Bubsy 4D Bytebond Fresh Tracks Unsent Geoff's Top 5 Games of PAX The Secret of Weepstone No Stone Unturned Blocks for Babies Fallen Tear: Ascension Black Jacket -Interview Timestamps Below 49:53 - Fresh Tracks (Buffalo Buffal) 55:30 - Secret of Weepstone (Talesworth Game Studio & DreadXP) 1:01:06 - Starseeker Astroneer Expeditions (System Era Software & De...
2025-09-121h 47
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests 400th Episode Special: Shantae and the Pirate's Curse with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and ThrakWE'VE MADE IT TO 400 EPISODES?! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! For this incredible milestone Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Geoff Moonen and Thrak to team up and vanquish the Pirate Master while discussing Shantae and the Pirate's Curse by WayForward. You can also find all of Thrak's work here! 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! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple...
2025-09-0549 min
SUPER GHOSTRETRO TRIVIA TIME! Aaron Vs. Gerry (ft. Geoff)[Original air date: 09/09/2024] In this special episode of Retro Rehab, Gerry and Aaron are pitted against each other in a battle to the death in retro video game trivia. The host of the gameshow - none other than Geoff Moonen of Fun and Games Podcast - blasts the bros with some skill testing questions even the most hardened of enthusiasts will find challenging!How many can you get right? Enough to win a used Cyber Truck? We will see!Ask us anything or just leave a comment! Comment on Bluesky
2025-06-231h 44
Retro HangoverSpace Channel 5: Ulala's Swingin' QTE Show (ft. Geoff Moonen)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 InformationName: 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 talking in, around, and about games Instagram: @GeoffMakesNoise on Instagram Website: Geoff's Website ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under...
2025-06-152h 04
"Fun" and Games PodcastSpecial: PAX East 2025Matt & 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 GIGASWORD (Studio Hybrid) - 1:28:00 Tanuki Pon's Summer (Denkiworks) - 1:34:04 Perfect Tides: Station to Station (Three Bees) - 1:41:32 Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson (Ritual Studios) - 1:48:36 Gex Trilogy (Limited Run) - 1:55:31
2025-05-232h 10
Tales from the Backlog158: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (with Geoff Moonen - "Fun" and Games)In my ongoing first-time playthrough of the Metal Gear Solid series, we've arrived at the canonical end of Solid Snake's story, while seeing series creator Hideo Kojima at his most self-indulgent (yet) and most creative. Metal Gear Solid is a series of multitudes, and 2008's Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is no different. Listen in to find out what we thought!
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2025-03-262h 49
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests 350th Episode Special: Sea of Stars with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Sarah MoonenWE'VE MADE IT TO 350 EPISODES?! HELL YEAH! For this huge milestone Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Sarah Moonen and Geoff Moonen to fulfill their destiny as Solstice Warriors while discussing Sea of Stars by Sabotage Studio. Spoilers start at 38:09 Spoilers end at 55:14 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...
2025-01-131h 01
"Fun" and Games PodcastSpecial: PAX West 2024Matt & Geoff are joined by Sarah Moonen and Jill Grodt to discuss the many great experiences and games from PAX West 2024. 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 Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Interview Timestamps All Systems Dance (Mighty Yell...
2024-09-132h 26
Big Game HungerGeoff Moonen makes magical girls burn outFirst-time returning guest Geoff Moonen rejoins the show to make "My Magical World Never Went Away," based on the prompts: hyper realistic Magical Girls fist-fighting Geoff and Jenna run with a fairly generous understanding of the phrase "hyper realistic," as applying to the magical girl portion and NOT the physics or fist-fighting. Their game undercuts modern dark-retellings of Magical Girl stories and opts for a more relatable story about recovering from burnout and realizing that your past mistakes don't need to define your magical future. Your magical world never went away.... it's right here! Learn...
2024-09-0253 min
Still Loading PodcastStill Loading #321: Animal Well w/ Geoff MoonenWhat is this? A game that actually isn't retro? Well it's about damn time. I'm joined by voice actor, audio engineer and podcaster Geoff Moonen to talk about Animal Well a insanely creative and fun indie game that came out on May 9th this year. Similarly like Tunic, this game is all about secrets and explores how to give players enough bread crumbs to piece together the secrets without making it too obvious or too obtuse. Geoff and I have a wonderful conversation all about how this game guides us players along, how it reveals it's various levels of...
2024-08-052h 10
Retro RehabEP 10 - RETRO TRIVIA TIME! Aaron Vs. Gerry | Feat. Geoff Moonen (Fun and Games Podcast)In this special episode of Retro Rehab, Gerry and Aaron are pitted against each other in a battle to the death in retro video game trivia. The host of the gameshow - none other than Geoff Moonen of Fun and Games Podcast - blasts the bros with some skill testing questions even the most hardened of enthusiasts will find challenging!
How many can you get right? Enough to win a used Cyber Truck? We will see!
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2024-07-291h 44
SUPER GHOSTEp. 95 - Best Handheld Consoles (ft. Gerry, Geoff, and Barry) | Neo Geo Pocket Color, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, Game Boy and moreCALLING ALL POCKET-SIZED ADVENTURERS! This week Aaron is joined by Gerry of “Super Ghost Radio”, Geoff of “”Fun” and Games Podcast”, and newcomer Barry of “NintendoFuse Podcast” as they dive into the best handheld consoles. Join us as we crown the kings of on-the-go-gaming!…………………………….Geoff: https://www.superpodsaga.com/guests/geoff/Gerry: https://www.superpodsaga.com/guests/gerry/Barry: https://www.superpodsaga.com/guests/barry-carenza/More SuperPod Saga: https://www.superpodsaga.com/…………………………….Support the show on Patreon for only $2 or $4 a month and get some cool goodies!https://www.patreon.com/superpodsaga...
2024-05-202h 03
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests 300th Episode Special: Persona 5 Royal with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Kenneth Shepard300 EPISODES?! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! For this huge milestone Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Kenneth Shepard and Geoff Moonen to steal hearts in the name of justice while chatting about Persona 5 Royal by Atlus and Sega. You can find Matt here and Kenneth and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Kenneth's 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 Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and YouTub...
2024-04-221h 21Big Game HungerGeoff Moonen makes Invasive Species Watch out, Spider-man! Voice actor Geoff Moonen joins Jenna to make a Central Park-roaming bird game with incredible transversal mechanics, thanks to the prompts: Owls moody Triple A action-adventure Invasive Species is inspired by famous New York birds like the iconic Flaco, who escaped Central Park Zoo to become a free bird, to Mandarin Patinkin the Hot Duck. This is the new Uncharted game you've been looking for. Also enjoy Jenna learning in real time that Geoff knows an insane amount of birds! Follow Geoff Moonen on Twitter here, and be sure to listen to...
2023-12-1156 min
SUPER GHOSTEp. 65 - Games That Were Worth the Wait (ft. Matt and Geoff) | Chrono Trigger, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Starfield, Resident Evil 4 Remake and moreWaiting sucks. It really sucks. Luckily, patience pays off! The SuperPod duo are joined by Matt and Geoff of ""Fun" and Games Podcast" as they discuss their favorite games that were worth the agonizing, painful, brutal wait. Just like slow-cooker chili. ******* Matt and Geoff's info: https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ Check out all of our other episodes, follow us on social media, check out our Patreon, and more: https://www.superpodsaga.com/ Are you a coffee fan? Click the link below and use one-time code "SUPERPODSAGA" at checkout to get 20% off of your order! https://www...
2023-11-231h 47
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests 250th Episode Special: Super Mario World with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Brian SheaWelcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! It's our 250th episode special! For this milestone episode Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Brian Shea and Geoff Moonen to adventure through Dinosaur Land while chatting about Super Mario World by Nintendo. You can find Matt here and Brian and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Brian's 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 Tw...
2023-09-041h 01Tales from the Backlog85: The Three Versions of Metroid 2 (with Case Aiken, Matt Storm & Geoff Moonen)The black sheep in the Metroid series, Metroid 2: Return of Samus, was originally developed and published by Nintendo for Game Boy in 1991, and has since seen two well-known remakes- the fan remake AM2R, developed by Milton Guasti and released for PC in 2016, as well as MercurySteam and Nintendo's official remake, Metroid: Samus Returns, released in 2017 for the 3DS. This episode is a compare and contrast episode, featuring all three games. Joining me for this episode are three Metroid aficionados- Matt aka Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite, Screen Snark podcasts), Geoff Moonen ("Fun" and Games) and Case Aiken (Men...
2023-08-233h 05
The Gamerheads PodcastA Conversation with Geoff Moonen and GOTY DiscussionSend us a textWhat happens when a voice actor, musician, and co-creator of the Fun and Games podcast walks into a studio? We get an electrifying conversation with our special guest, Geoff Moonen! Known for his work in the immersive theatre production, Future Proof, and a video game collection that makes every gamer green with envy, Geoff is here to spill the beans on his fascinating journey. Gaming enthusiasts, we've got a treat for you! The crew discusses their current GOTY and possible contenders that are still yet to be released.The ca...
2023-06-301h 28The Gamerheads PodcastA Conversation with Geoff Moonen and GOTY DiscussionSend us a textWhat happens when a voice actor, musician, and co-creator of the Fun and Games podcast walks into a studio? We get an electrifying conversation with our special guest, Geoff Moonen! Known for his work in the immersive theatre production, Future Proof, and a video game collection that makes every gamer green with envy, Geoff is here to spill the beans on his fascinating journey. Gaming enthusiasts, we've got a treat for you! The crew discusses their current GOTY and possible contenders that are still yet to be released.The ca...
2023-06-301h 28
Men of SteelEpisode 112 - The Villain with Geoff MoonenBack in the day (we won't say how far back), Case was a playwright with a fledgling theater company called JustASK Productions and he would write plays about nerd stuff. Here's a monologue he did about the death of Superman, as read by Geoff Moonen, with a discussion about the New York Theatre Scene of the Aughts. BONUS: Stay tuned for the WORST DRESS REHEARSAL STORY EVER! You might think you have a worse one, but you are wrong.
2023-04-271h 18Men of SteelEpisode 112 - The Villain with Geoff MoonenBack in the day (we won't say how far back), Case was a playwright with a fledgling theater company called JustASK Productions and he would write plays about nerd stuff. Here's a monologue he did about the death of Superman, as read by Geoff Moonen, with a discussion about the New York Theatre Scene of the Aughts. BONUS: Stay tuned for the WORST DRESS REHEARSAL STORY EVER! You might think you have a worse one, but you are wrong.
2023-04-271h 18
The Champion's Path: A Pokemon PodcastJourney 8: GEOFF MOONEN, Pokemon ActorOn this journey down The Champion Path Matty sits down with one of the hosts of Fun and Games with Matt and Geoff at Certain Pov, an actor, a voice actor the charismatic Geoff Moonen. They talk the long term investment that is pokemon games, Geoffs concept for a non conventional Gym, and What games are worth skipping. Find it all on this journey down The Champions Path!
2023-04-251h 25
Saturday Morning ConfidentialThe Champions Path: A Pokemon Podcast with Geoff MoonenOn this journey down The Champion Path Matty sits down with one of the hosts of Fun and Games with Matt and Geoff at Certain Pov, an actor, a voice actor the charismatic Geoff Moonen. They talk the long term investment that is pokemon games, Geoffs concept for a non conventional Gym, and What games are worth skipping. Find it all on this journey down The Champions Path!
2023-04-141h 25
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests 200th Episode Special: with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and SulfurWelcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! It's our 200th episode special! For this milestone episode Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Sulfur and Geoff Moonen to kick Foot Clan butt while chatting about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge by Tribute Games and DotEmu! You can find Matt, Sulfur and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Sulfur's music here! We've also launched our brand new Patreon! We have some really cool stuff planned so if you want to check it out just click here! You can also fi...
2023-01-0950 min
The Great Game Debate PodcastThe Great Game Debate Podcast Episode 49: Kirby Is A Blue Mage With Geoff Moonen!!!The Crystal Beckons and it’s time to party up to defend the realm from evil. But who do you take with you on your fated quest? Only the best classes are worthy and that’s what we’re here to decide today on the Great Game Debate Podcast as Geoff Moonen of The Fun and Games Podcast joins the panel for a Final Fantasy Jobs debate, pitting Blue Mage against the Monk job. Will monster magic win out in the end, or will the way of the fist pummel the competition? Tune in to find out (and don’t forget...
2022-09-271h 26
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests 150th Episode Special: Metroid Dread with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Alex LavelleWelcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! It's our 150th episode special! For this milestone episode Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Alex Lavelle and Geoff Moonen to explore ZDR while chatting about Metroid Dread by MercurySteam and Nintendo! You can find Matt, Alex and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Alex's podcast here!
2022-04-1857 min
The Burn Out Brighter PodcastThe Art of Voice Acting (ft. Geoff Moonen!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #116This week, Geoff from Fun and Games joins us to talk voice acting, Activision Blizzard, and lots more. CHECK IT.
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Matt: www.twitter.com/burnout_matt | www.youtube.com/burnoutbrighter | www.anchor.fm/burnoutbrighter | www.facebook.com/burnoutbrighter7 | cohost of The Playstation Drive over at www.youtube.com/youmecapri
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Darren : www.twitter.com/burnout_darren
2021-11-241h 29
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests 100th Episode Special: Chrono Trigger with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Chrono KatieWelcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! It's our 100th episode special! For this milestone episode Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Chrono Katie and Geoff Moonen to adventure through time and space while chatting about Chrono Trigger by Square Enix! You can find Matt, Katie and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out everything Chrono Katie does right here!
2021-08-2752 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests Episode 67: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night with Geoff MoonenSide Quests is back and for this episode we welcome back one half of the "Fun" and Games Podcast duo, actor, voice over artist, and son of Dracula, Geoff Moonen. The game he is chatting about today is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night by Konami! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his website!
2021-03-2221 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests 50th Episode Special: Shovel Knight: Shovel Of Hope with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Nate BrandtWelcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! We're kicking off 2021 with our 50th episode special! Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Nate Brandt and Geoff Moonen in shovelry to celebrate by talking about Shovel Knight: Shovel Of Hope by Yacht Club Games! You can find Matt, Nate and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Nathan's podcast network Some Good Shows here!
2021-01-0140 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 86: The Evolving LineupMusician, friend of the network and all-around gaming nerd Greg Steiner join Matt & Geoff to discuss sports video games. The oldest video games were sports approximations and, as games technology has evolved, sports games are often at the forefront to create a more "real" experience. But they're also at the forefront of some questionable business practices. Where can we capture the thrill of the game, without draining developers and consumers in the process? Check out Greg's band, Love is a Fist.
2020-09-041h 04
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests Episode 24: Katamari Damacy with Geoff MoonenSide Quests is back and for this episode we welcome back one half of the "Fun" and Games Podcast duo, actor, voice over artist, and Prince of All Cosmos, Geoff Moonen. The game he is chatting about today is Katamari Damacy by Keita Takahash and Namco! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his website!
2020-08-3114 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 85: Finding ViewsPhotographer and friend of the network Rob Starobin join Matt & Geoff to discuss in-game photography. As the visuals of AAA games evolve we find ourselves with beautiful sights and varying methods for capturing and sharing them. How does taking photos in a physical space differ from the digital? You can view Rob's photography at: https://www.instagram.com/robstarobin/
2020-08-2157 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 84: We Built This Beta on Feedback PollsNow that most gaming platforms are connected to the internet by default, it's easier for upcoming titles to run betas, server stress tests, and allow other forms of early access. What responsibility, if any, does the general gaming public have to developers (and each other) when the curtain is lifted before the release date? Matt & Geoff discuss.
2020-08-0752 min
Saturday Morning ConfidentialIsolation Cast Ep 9:She-Ra and The Princesses of Power Round Table with Mj Bradley-Lestrange, Geoff Moonen, Rachel Quirky Schenk, and Matt StormThis week I found joy in a binge viewing of Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power so i'm joined by Princesses of Power and Friends from The Certain POV Media Network Mj Bradley-Lestrange, Geoff Moonen, Rachel 'Quirky' Schenk, and Matt Storm aka Stormageddon
2020-08-032h 01
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 83: Remake DemakeNowadays there's so many ways to replay old and new favorite retro video games on modern tech. However, not every remaster, port, remake or update is made equal. Matt & Geoff discuss some of the pitfalls and triumphs in how these modern revisits play out.
2020-07-2450 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 82: Feat. Grant KirkhopeGrant Kirkhope, composer for some of Rare's most notable titles as well as recent great soundtracks like Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss his history with gaming, the evolution of video game music, and the surreal experience of artistic longevity. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here
2020-07-1047 min
ReigniteEpisode 3.01: Prologue: Earth - Call Me Dadmiral w/ Geoff MoonenIt's a new season and Matt won't let us sing-- instead Geoff Moonen of "Fun" & Games joins us to discuss his experience playing Mass Effect 3 on the Wii U. Despite committing a war crime, Shepard is still on hand to discuss the Reaper threat at Earth's front door. Special thanks to David Boyle for our amazing logo and to Dan Bull for the song MASS EFFECT RAP, which we use as our theme.
2020-07-091h 14
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 81: Feat. Francesca Carletto-LeonFrancesca Carletto-Leon, Game designer, educator, and community manager, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the development of Contigo's StarCrossed, melding narrative with gameplay, and the impact of games big and small. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here Learn more about Code Coven here
2020-06-2658 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 80: Feat. Harmonix's "KFam" KateyKatey, one of the Community Managers at Harmonix, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the many ways the music and gaming community can intersect and a shared love of both rhythm games, and Kingdom Hearts. You can find Katey on Twitter here!
2020-06-1245 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 79: Feat. Bethesda's Manny PerezManny Perez, one of the fantastic Community Managers at Bethesda, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss his history with gaming, the joys and challenges of fostering communities in the industry, and the managing of memes.
2020-05-2954 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastSide Quests Episode 2: Gucamelee! 2 with Geoff MoonenSide Quests is back and this episode's host is one half of the "Fun" and Games duo, actor, voice over artist, and luchador Geoff Moonen. The game he is chatting about today is DrinkBox Studios' Guacamelee! 2. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his website!
2020-05-2217 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 78: You Just Activated My Rename CardSo many classic games start with a "Name Entry" screen. Whether it's just the file name, the main character, the whole party or beyond; Seeing the names we choose weaved into the game is part of the fun. Matt & Geoff discuss what place custom names have in games today and some of their favorites from the past.
2020-05-1545 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 77: Netflix & Night CreaturesMatt and Geoff are both big fans of the Netflix Castlevania series. In this episode they discuss why it works as a video game adaptation, what they enjoy about it, and what they hope for its future. Spoiler warnings for the first three seasons.
2020-05-0152 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 76: The Distant Future, the Year 2000In the latter half of the 20th century, no matter the medium, if you wanted to set your fiction in a distinctly "Future" time, setting it in the 21st century did the trick. But now, we're twenty years into this so-called future and we're past when a lot of our favorite games are set. Matt & Geoff see what they got right, if anything.
2020-04-1751 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 75: Technical PacifismIt's probably been at least twenty years since video games were seen only as violent and gory. But it's amazing how many different games, genres and experiences can be had and shared without any violent or aggressive action. Matt and Geoff discuss why they work and some of their favorites
2020-04-0354 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 74: Feat. Rude Ghost's James JohnstonJames Johnston, director and designer of the upcoming "Pixel Puzzle Makeout League" (PC/Switch), joins Matt & Geoff to discuss the game, the process, being an indie developer, and his history with gaming. Find out more about PPML at picross.love
2020-03-2056 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 73: ...Video games can tell a wide variety of narratives and immerse us in deep experiences. Let's not ruin this with a lot of talk, all right? Matt and Geoff discuss the silent protagonist; and how they allow us to connect with a game's world without saying a word.
2020-03-0650 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 72: Aftermarket to MarketNot every great game is built from scratch. Mods on an existing game can create a whole new property, or even game experience. Matt & Geoff discuss some notable mods that became their own thing, and the benefits of publicly accessible game engines and dev tools.
2020-02-2143 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 71: Going ProWhat separates a fan creator from a professional? Probably profit. Matt and Geoff discuss some of the fan creators that have gone on to various professional careers in games.
2020-02-0743 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 70: Looking AheadWelcome to 2020! Well, it's been three weeks and an episode since the year started, but Matt and Geoff are here to share their gaming resolutions for the year.
2020-01-2444 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 69: MagFest 2020Special Guest Host: Case Aiken! Geoff & Case discuss their experiences at this year's MagFest in National Harbor, MD.
2020-01-1048 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 68: Retrospective DeluxeWith both 2019 and the 2010s coming to a close, Matt and Geoff look back on a few trends in gaming they noticed over the last decade. They also try to narrow down their choices for Game of the Year and Game of the Decade.
2019-12-271h 14"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 67: The Ending Can WaitVideo Games would be much shorter if there wasn't so much... stuff to do. Side quests can provide a diversion in tone, a deeper understanding of a game's world, an upgrade to the main play experience and so much more. Matt and Geoff share their thoughts on side quests and some of their favorite diversions from the main storyline.
2019-12-131h 02"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 66: Press F to Give ThanksHappy Holiday Shopping Season! Matt & Geoff share some of what they're thankful for in the medium of gaming. Whether little items, big experiences, great memories or just what they love about the community, there's a lot. Neither were able to mention every last thing, but Thank YOU for listening. First part of the episode is our quick Pokémon Sword review. Found 3:46 - 19:29
2019-11-2947 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 65: To Be, or Not 2.B.A. MasterPokémon was first released in February 1996. Since then, It has become a series, a franchise, and a trans-media phenomenon. With the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield today (as of episode release) Matt & Geoff discuss the main series' staying power and some of their favorites from over twenty years of catching and battling.
2019-11-151h 00"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 64: Take ControlA big part of immersion in video games that can often be taken for granted is the controls. Not just a matter of the physical buttons and joysticks (or lack thereof) but the immediacy and feedback we receive when we use them. As we look to future innovations in player/controller relations, Matt & Geoff talk about some of their favorite control tweaks; some ubiquitous, some obscure.
2019-11-0151 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 63: 'Cross the StreamsChances are, at some point, you've had to watch someone else play video games. Usually because you're waiting for your turn. However, thanks to streaming platforms, there's so many ways to voluntarily watch a game being played. Why do we choose to enjoy playing vicariously? Matt & Geoff share their thoughts and favorite watching experiences.
2019-10-1848 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 61: Sharing: LIVE from AVGC 2019Our first ever live episode recording! Matt & Geoff discuss the community aspect of video game collections. Whether it's keeping up with throwback consoles and compilations, procuring and preserving original hardware, or keeping everything digital only; A key part of preserving gaming history is gamers and their collections.
2019-09-2049 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 60: Set the PatternNot every game is chosen to have a sequel, but video game franchises aren't made by one game alone. It's the second release that can really establish an identity for what defines the future of the series. Or it can veer off wildly and (maybe) come back around later. Matt & Geoff discuss some of their favorite second games in franchises. They also run into difficulty with defining a "second" game in long-running franchises that don't seem to keep track of their numbered releases.
2019-09-061h 00"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 59: Icons, Idols, and IdentityPutting a recognizable and marketable face on your company can do wonders. Game consoles, developers and franchises have had countless mascots help build brand identity and sell product. Sometimes they're catch on and sometimes they're Bubsy. Matt & Geoff discuss some of their memories of the faces that have selling us video games since the early days of Pac-Man.
2019-08-2349 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 58: All Your Memes Are Belong to UsMemes are the ideas, phrases and images we imitate, duplicate, and propagate. Gaming culture is teeming with such memes. Matt & Geoff discuss what defines a meme and some of their favorites.
2019-08-0937 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 57: Filling the Map"Metroidvania" is a clumsy term, but it's the best we've got. A term based on two of its biggest examples, free-roaming exploration-based Action-adventure games are a mouthful, but a lot of fun. With plenty of shining examples past, present, and future. Matt & Geoff share their thoughts on one of their favorite types of game.
2019-07-2648 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 56: It's ALWAYS CrystalsThe Final Fantasy Series has been going strong since its debut in 1987. From mainline sequels, spin-offs, and even unrelated series branded as Final Fantasy to sell them better, It seems there's often something new. And with all the re-releases there's often something old as well. Matt & Geoff discuss their highs and lows as fans of the franchise.
2019-07-121h 01"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 55: Let's Get PhysicalThere are more ways than ever to bring small, obscure or forgotten games into your home. Between limited print runs, aftermarket releases, and tiny scale models of consoles, your options seem pretty varied. But what gets forgotten? How do we properly value these releases? Matt & Geoff spend the first eleven minutes talking about E3, then discuss.
2019-06-2853 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 54: What? Detective Pikachu is EvolvingHistorically, Video Game Movie adaptations have not performed well. The recently released "Detective Pikachu" doesn't exactly break that streak, but Matt & Geoff both liked it. They discuss why they felt it worked as an adaptation and where we can go from here. WARNING: Contains spoilers.
2019-06-1446 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 53: Hard FAQsWhen you get stuck in a game, where do you find your answers? Matt & Geoff reminisce about some of their favorite physical strategy guides and discuss why they can no longer function in today's gaming landscape, and the potential reach of their legacy.
2019-05-3158 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 52: Best Buy DateDo you need to play every game on release date? Are there benefits to waiting for an update or remaster? What games always stay fresh for you? Matt & Geoff discuss and try to figure out which games are worth waiting for.
2019-05-1752 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 51: Old Man Yells at Data CloudThe Google Stadia was announced this March and it's gotten Matt & Geoff thinking about streaming and digital distribution. What does it mean for preserving games and gaming? Where is the industry headed? Stream this episode from your favorite platform, irony optional.
2019-05-0344 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 50: Thank You for the MusicAn unintentionally double-length episode! Matt & Geoff talk some of their favorite video game soundtracks and the evolution of music in games as well as music influenced by video games.
2019-04-191h 30"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 48: Not the SameWhen an old game gets remade, rather than simply ported, there's going to be drastic changes. Whether those changes are in gameplay, difficulty, tone or any number of other ways. Sometimes the changes are an improvement And sometimes you may lose what made the game worth remaking in the first place. Matt & Geoff discuss the intangible difficulty in keeping that essence as you modernize classic experiences.
2019-03-2248 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 47: When Games Talk BackVideo games have had various recorded voice clips programmed in since its inception. Whether to draw in players at the arcade, or a selling point of cinematic realism once CD/DVD storage took over. Matt & Geoff discuss the awesome, the awful and the awesomely awful they've experienced in voiceover for games.
2019-03-0855 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 46: The KickStarting LineSince its founding in 2009, KickStarter.com has received nearly $1 billion in pledges towards successful gaming projects, both tabletop and video games. It's been a great tool in circumventing conventional avenues of development/publishing. But a successful campaign does not make a successful game. Matt & Geoff discuss how some projects go right, go wrong, or go way off the beaten path.
2019-02-2242 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 45: Kingdom ComeMore than five years after it was first announced, Kingdom Hearts III has finally been released and fans the world over can wrap up a trilogy nearly two decades in the making. Kingdom Hearts isn't the only series that has kept us waiting beyond console generations for its next release. Matt & Geoff discuss how long is too long, and what allows a series to take its time and still go gold while garnering gamer goodwill.
2019-02-0845 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 44: 2018 in ReviewMatt & Geoff discuss their last year of gaming; what games, new and old, they played and what they're looking forward to for 2019.
2019-01-2556 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 43: MagFest 2019The seventeenth Music and Games Festival has come and gone, and "F"&G was there! Four days of gaming, nerd music, esoteric panels, and gaming. Matt & Geoff are joined by Case, Ben & Addy from several of our fellow CPoV shows to share their experiences. Stay tuned after the main discussion for several interviews Matt conducted at the festival.
2019-01-111h 14"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 42: Insert CoinA big part of the DNA of modern video games come from the countless arcades, random arcade cabinets in pizza parlors, and pinball machines on the boardwalk. Matt & Geoff discuss some of their formative arcade experiences and where they see the arcade's influence in today's gaming experiences.
2018-12-2850 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 41: Hip to Double DipFrom one console generation to the next, there is nostalgia for old experiences. When franchises put out new releases there is mourning for what is left behind. From this mindset we get nostalgia fueled re-releases, MMO "Classic" rollbacks, and Ultimate edition after Complete Collection. But what gets muddled when we cross generations so completely? Matt & Geoff have bought Mega Man X several times.
2018-12-1446 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 40: Mute AllContent Warning: Sexual Assault; Explicit Language (More than usual) Online gaming has allowed us to play and engage with total strangers the world over. And many of us use this marvel of network technology to impugn matters of identity and claim matriarchal relations upon said strangers. And frankly, many of us have no reason to be dicks online, so why are we? When do we learn it, and can we un-learn it? Matt & Geoff are trying their best here, but are working to do better.
2018-11-3042 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 39: Under PressureWhether it's 80+ hour weeks, 14+ hour days or worse demanded of a development team's time and energy, it feels like crunch time has been a part of video game development since its inception. But, does it help? Why do we allow it? What choices can we make as informed consumers? Matt & Geoff get no closer than usual to concrete answers, but the questions need asking.
2018-11-1644 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 38: Make YourselfPerhaps the greatest expression of creativity a player can have within a video game is customizing their character. Their look, moveset, voice, and so much more. Whether it's making a version of yourself, or your favorite characters from other games, video game character creation has given us all untold hours of fun from fiddling with faders. Matt & Geoff discuss some of their favorites.
2018-11-0246 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 37: Super Fighting PodcastWith the recent release of the first numbered Mega Man title in nearly a decade, Case Aiken join Matt & Geoff in talking about their experiences with the mainline Mega Man series (and a little bit of Mega Man X).
2018-10-1942 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 36: Rose Colored PixelsThe joys and conveniences of modern gaming have been wrought through release after release, and iteration after iteration, over several generations of consoles. What once stood as the pinnacle of a genre is now an unplayable mess. But we loved it so! Do we have to hate it now? No, but that doesn't mean we all have to be subjected to it. Matt & Geoff discuss.
2018-10-0555 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 35: A video Game Con 2018Matt gets Geoff's report from A Video Game Con 2018. Started in 2015, A Video Game Con has been a celebration of gaming both retro and modern. They host vendors, free play console and arcade games, tournaments, musical performances, and panels about a wide range of topics in the industry and hobby. For the most part, Geoff bought a lot of video games.
2018-09-2135 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 34: You Can't Take the Cloud from MeThe landscape of video game developers, publishers and rights holders changes drastically from month to month, let alone decade to decade. What can be done to preserve so many of the titles that have been released over the last 40 years? Matt & Geoff discuss what could be lost, and how the digital release movement has skewed our idea of what we're really paying for on a digital marketplace.
2018-09-0744 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 33: A Pale ImitationWhen old consoles become obsolete, how do we go back to playing the classics? Emulation! Everyone does it, from consumers to publishers re-releasing old titles. Matt & Geoff discuss their experiences with emulation and where they feel it falls, legally and morally speaking.
2018-08-2435 min"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 32: Stick It In Your PocketMatt & Geoff discuss their love of portable games. From Game Boys to Mobile phones, there's a lot of game you can fit in your pocket (Actual Results may vary, based on size of pocket).
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