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The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game BracketThe big 100. To celebrate our 100th episode we decided to do something fun and create a massive bracket of almost all the games we mentioned in the last 100 episodes. This milestone bracket was bigger than any of us thought it would be. Apparently, we talk about a lot of games. This is going to be part one and we will also be uploading a video to go with the podcast on our YouTube channel.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube.
2022-12-281h 28The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Trivia: Part 3We have another instalment of the Crowned Heathens Video Game Quiz. Have Sacco and Matt learned anything new about video games? Will they ever learn anything new about video games? Probably not is the answer to both but stayed tuned to find out! Matt doesn't do the intro, Marissa is the quizmaster, and Sacco screams.Games we talk about this week: Grand Theft Auto, Gran Turismo, Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Call of Duty, Pokémon, Sonic the Hedgehog, Resident Evil, Civilization, God of War, Pac-Man, FIFA, Castlevania, F1, Horizon Forbidden West, NHL, and Coffee Talk. L...
2022-12-2155 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Awards 2022It's that time of year again. The Video Game Awards 2022 just wrapped up and as is a tradition we need to discuss the year that was in video games. Even though it was a bit of a slower year for major releases, there were still some very good games that came out in 2022. Matt calls us out, Marissa did half of her homework from last year, and Sacco didn't do anything.Games we talk about this week: Hades, It Takes Two, Deathloop, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Nightingale, Horizon, Among Us, The Last of Us, Starfield, Forespoken, Call...
2022-12-141h 23The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Make A Good Video Game Good?Matt shaved his beard and now only has a mustache. That's not the topic of the podcast the topic for the Heathens this week is what makes a video game good. But Matt has a mustache so that is the most important thing in this podcast and he curls it! Matt has a mustache, Marissa acknowledges Matt's mustache, and Sacco didn't shave his beard into a mustache.Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Super Mario, The Last of Us, NHL, Battlefield 2042, Cities Skyline, F1, Tetris, The Legend of Zelda, Fable, Halo, Tomb Raider, Cuphead, Stardew V...
2022-12-071h 02The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are Your Favourite Video Game Challenges?For some people video games are just a fun pastime, for others, it's an opportunity to challenge themselves. For this group of people, their favourite video games don't always provide the challenge they need. Cue the topic of this week's podcast, self-inflicted challenges. The Heathens take a community suggestion and discuss their favourite fan-made challenges for their favourite video games. Matt learns the definition of asphyxiation, Marissa makes fun of Sacco and Matt about asphyxiation, and Sacco doesn't know how to spell asphyxiation.Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Call of Duty, Age of Mythology, C...
2022-11-301h 07The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Do You Think Video Games Will Look Like In 20 Years?The video game industry is constantly evolving, but what will it look like in 20 years? This is the topic that our heathens attempt to answer. Obviously, they get very distracted and derailed. Matt struggles to get his ideas out, Marissa yells about socks, and Sacco gets distracted by cars.Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Dragon Age, Life is Strange, Destiny, Call of Duty, NHL, FIFA, Kingdom Hearts, Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077, Uncharted, Borderlands, Tetris 99, God of War, Horizon, and F1.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And m...
2022-11-2358 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Makes A Gamer A Gamer?To be a gamer or not to be a gamer is... not the question, actually. Being a fan or participating in gaming gives people a sense of belonging or identity. This week the Heathens talk about what makes a gamer a gamer. Matt gets confused by time travel, Marissa tries to keep the Heathens on topic, and Sacco is doing his best.Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Call of Duty, Stardew Valley, Genshin Impact, Undertale, Fortnite, Valorant, Final Fantasy, Halo, F1 22, and Horizon: Forbidden West. Like our content? Find more Cr...
2022-11-1655 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastIs Video Game Development Going Downhill?Well, this episode went differently than usual. In this surprising installment of the Crowned Heathens podcast, Sacco gets very heated and Matt and Marissa agree for once. Anyways the topic is whether or not you think video game development is heading downhill. The Heathens have opinions, that's for sure Matt is innocent for once, Marissa disagrees with Sacco, and Sacco is upset.Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, Pokémon, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Fable, Plague Tale: Requiem, Final Fantasy, Cyberpunk 2077, Halo, F1 22, The Legend of Zelda, and The Last of Us. L...
2022-11-0959 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWould Rather Play Video Games On PC Or Console?In an earlier podcast, we've already discussed which video game console we prefer. This week we look at whether we'd like to play on a console or PC for the rest of our lives. We knew this one would get heated especially because we recorded in the same room for the first time in several months. Matt likes different things, Marissa disagrees with Matt, and someone gave Sacco coffee.Games we talk about this week: Civilizations, Civilizations Revolution, Gran Turismo, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Magic The Gathering: Arena, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda. Like...
2022-11-0251 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastAre Video Games Art, Entertainment Or Both?Art, entertainment or both? The heathens weigh in on this very controversial topic. The heathens get heated but not at each other which is a nice change of pace. Matt thinks everything is art, Marissa has two degrees, and Sacco has counter-points.Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Horizon, Dragon Age, The Last of Us, Pong, Tetris, Memoir Blue, three fourths home, Breathe of The Wild, Pokémon, Halo, Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, The Stanley Parable, Superliminal, The Death Of Edith Finch, Journey, and Papers Please. Like our content? Find m...
2022-10-1959 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastAll About Stardew ValleyStardew Valley is a peaceful little farming simulator, or so we thought. There is so much to this game that we had to dedicate a whole episode to it. There might be more of these "all about" series coming in the future as we look at some of the more complex games we've played.Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube. Want us to talk about your q...
2022-10-121h 24The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game DraftIt's fantasy sports season so what better topic than doing a video game fantasy draft? You can only play these for the rest of your life, the stakes are high. Things are said and games are stolen. Will the heathens remain friends after this episode? What games are on your fantasy team? Matt's a thief, Marissa is happy with her draft and Sacco ruined days.Games we talk about this week: Halo, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Call of Duty, Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, Cuphead, Super Mario, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog, The W...
2022-10-041h 08The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhy Do You Replay Video Games?Some video games are one play and done but sometimes you find a gem. These gems deserve multiple playthroughs and are well worth the time. This week we talk about all the games that we have replayed and also why we replay certain games. Matt only plays happy games, Marissa watches Grey's Anatomy, and Sacco tries to explain Halo.Games we talk about this week: Halo, Crash Bandicoot, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Infamous, The Last of Us, Super Mario, Pac-Man, Tetris Effect: Connected, Age of Mythology, God of War, Deadpool, The Legend of...
2022-09-281h 00The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Genres Part 2Here is part 2 of our video game genres podcast from last week. We finish the last few categories we have left and find out the website we were using doesn't know how to count. Matt is Matthew, Marissa is Mattie, and Sacco is also Matthew.Games we talk about this week: Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, Age of Empires, Age of Mythology, Civilization, Scythe, Worms, Halo Wars, Xcom, League of Legends, DOTA, Heroes of the Storm, Diablo, Overwatch, Star Fox, StarCraft, World of Warcraft, Magic the Gathering: Arena, Plants vs Zombies, Bloons, BloonsTD, Star Wars Tactics, Final...
2022-09-211h 06The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Genres Part 1This week we take a not-so-quick look at all the different genres of video games. There is more than we thought so this would be a two-parter. The heathens also go through their favourites from each genre. Matt went to a concert, Marissa did not, and Sacco also did not.Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us, Little Big Planet, Super Mario, Crash Bandicoot, Cuphead, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Halo, Uncharted, Super Smash Bros, Virtua Fighter, Street Fighter, Mortal Combat, Teken, Scott Pilgran vs The Wolrd, Multiversus, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, 7 Days to Die...
2022-09-1456 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Is Your Favourite Puzzle Game?Apparently, almost any game can be a puzzle game. This week the Heathens find that out and discuss their favourite games that have a puzzle in them. They also argue about what counts as a puzzle game. Matt is Google, Marissa defines genres, and Sacco is confused.Games we talk about this week: Portal, Peggle, Mavis Beacon Typing, The Legend of Zelda, Celeste, Towerfall Ascension, Tomb Raider, Mario Party, Tetris, Dr. Mario, Pokémon Cafe, Zuma, Yoshi, Bejewelled, Candy Crush, Cut The Rope, Bloons, Unblockme, Untitled Goose Game, It Takes Two, A Way Out, Unrivalled, Superliminal, F...
2022-09-071h 07The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Is Your Video Game To Be Played List?There are more games available now than ever before. From AAA blockbusters to small, cozy indie games there is something for everyone. Because there are so many games for us, every gamer will inevitably have a long list of games they would like to play. This week we look at our TBP (To Be Played) list. Matt has two lists, Marissa and Sacco attack Matt's lists.Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Star Wars: KOTR, Spiderman, Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding, Pokemon, Coffee Talk, Doom, Halo, Boyfriend Dungeon, Elden Ring, Stray, Cyberpunk 2077...
2022-08-311h 04The Crowned Heathens PodcastDo Video Games Make You More Or Less Introverted?Video games allow us to "connect" with people from all over the world. But that doesn't mean it is easier to interact with those people. Arguments could be made that video games can hurt or improve your social skills. This week we take a look at whether or not video games help people develop social skills. Matt gets rejected, Marissa has social anxiety, and Sacco does not.Games we talk about this week: World of Warcraft, Runescape, Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, Apex Legends, The Witcher, F1 22, Skatebird, The Last of Us Part 2, and Magic The Gathering...
2022-08-241h 01The Crowned Heathens PodcastShould Video Game Age Restrictions Be Stricter?Video Games now contain a wide variety of content. Some games are happy-go-lucky and some are terrifyingly disturbing. There is a system in place to inform the consumer about a video game's content, but can it be better? That is the question we ask ourselves this week. Matt writes an email, Marissa doesn't want to play the Last of Us Part 2 again, and Sacco reads a German article.** Spoilers: The Last of Us Part 2 **Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us Part 2, FIFA, Kingdom Hearts, Lake, NHL, Grand Theft Auto, Outlast, Call of...
2022-08-171h 02The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Characters Smash or PassI mean it's smash or pass. There isn't much to say about it. Play along with the Heathens and see which Heathen is most like you! Matt is conflicted, Marissa might start watching Dragon Ball Z, and Sacco is misunderstood.Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Super Smash Bros, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Halo, Tomb Raider, God of War, Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Mortal Kombat, Ghost Recon, The Last of Us, Pokemon, F1 2021, Magic the Gathering: Arena, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram...
2022-08-1057 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastBest Quotes From Video GamesThe sound effects are strong with this one. Developers put a lot of work into writing the quotes we hear throughout the games we play. This week's podcast is dedicated to our favourite video game quotes of all time. Some quotes from video games have transcended video games and have penetrated pop culture. Matt loses his voice, Marissa has technical difficulties, and Sacco goes brap brap.** Spoilers: Bioshock, Superliminal **Games we talk about this week: Pokemon, Bioshock, The Legend of Zelda, Halo, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, NHL, Call of Duty, Zombies, Final Fantasy, Borderlands, Portal, Superliminal...
2022-08-031h 02The Crowned Heathens PodcastFavourite Online Video Game InteractionsOnline interactions in video games are the only aspects of video games that are not rated. Some of the most random moments and people you encounter while gaming online. This week the Heathens talk about their favourite people and moments in online video games. Matt doesn't want to know when Sacco is playing F1, Marissa is accused of cheating, and Sacco is a shit disturber.Games we talk about this week: Tetris, NHL, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Overwatch, and Halo.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And...
2022-07-2759 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Games You Thought You Would Hate But Ended Up LovingThe Heathens bring the chaos this week. Unlike every other week... We can't help but judge things at first glance and with video games you can watch a trailer and know instantly that you'll love or hate that game. This week we look at the games that we thought we would hate but ended up liking or even loving. Matt brought some weird energy, Marissa fights any recommendations and Sacco wakes up too early to watch F1Games we talk about this week: Tetris 99, Pacman 99, Legend of Zelda, The Witcher, F1, Knights of the Old Republic, God...
2022-07-201h 01The Crowned Heathens PodcastYour Pokemon Types and Bonus Pokemon Trivia!On this week's instalment of the Crowned Heathens Podcast, we talk about what our Pokemon types would be. We then discuss and make whatever adjustments need to be made. We then also add in some Pokemon opinion questions. Matt gets worked up about a reversible micro USB cable, Marissa has to explain words to the other Heathens, and Sacco didn't understand the assignment.Games we talk about this week: Pokemon.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube.
2022-07-131h 00The Crowned Heathens PodcastThis Video Game Is A 10 But ...The Crowned Heathens but specifically Sacco get distracted by social media. In the distraction, they find a fun trend and try it out on the podcast with video games instead of people. Matt attacks Sacco, Marissa feels called out, and Sacco leaches off Marissa and Matt's Twitter likes.Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Pokemon, Minecraft, F1, Apex Legends, Halo, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Yu Gi Oh!, Fortnite, Call of Duty, The Witcher, Until Dawn, Bioshock, God of War, The Legend of Zelda, The Last of Us, Cuphead, The Sims, Animal Crossing, Kingdom Hearts, Red Dead...
2022-07-0658 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Trivia Part 2Here is part 2 of our video game trivia from a few weeks ago. Matt and Sacco go head-to-head with Marissa serving as quiz master again! Who will win this time? Will Sacco take a second victory or will Matt pull off an upset?Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube. Want us to talk about your question for about 45 minutes? Send us a message on any social channel with your question and we just might do that.
2022-06-2952 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastListener Submitted Video Game Questions Part 2As promised here is part 2 of the user/listener-submitted questions. This week the heathens head to Matt's basement instead of Sacco's garage. Here is the link to the video game character quiz. Play along with the heathens and see if you agree with them. Matt goes for the throat, Marissa wants to be a virtual barista, and Sacco wants to throw Matt off a cliff. Games we talk about this week: Halo, God of War, Gears of War, League of Legends, World of Warcraft, Mass Effect, Overwatch, Red Dead Redemption, Metal Gear Solid, Okami, ToeJam & Earl, A B...
2022-06-2253 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastListener Submitted Video Game QuestionsWe sent out a request to our listeners on the social medias and we got a lot of responses so this is part 1 of the submitted questions. Also, enjoy the chaos that ensues when the Crowned Heathens are in the same room (or garage) for the first time in almost a year. Matt wants the big clompers back, Marissa went deep into the Dole-infused alternate dimension, and Sacco doesn't understand the questions.**Spoilers** Kingdom HeartsGames we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, Halo, NHL, F1, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Cuphead, Super Smash...
2022-06-1557 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastHow Have Video Games Made You Worse?Previously on the Crowned Heathens Podcast, we've talked about how we feel video games have made us better. This week we look at the opposite. The heathens take a look at the negative aspects of gaming and how it has affected their lives for the worse. Matt is ashamed of Fortnite, Marissa doesn't respect tomorrow, and Sacco is boring.Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Pokemon Go!, Minecraft, F1, Apex Legends, Hades, Halo, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Yu Gi Oh!, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook...
2022-06-081h 02The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Quiz: Hardcore Difficulty Part OneWe're back with another video game quiz this week. This time Sacco and Matt try to spice things up a bit by making a bet on who will do better this time around! Let's be real here they both fail as usual but one of them does manage to fail less spectacularly than the other one. Matt wants Homer The Odyssey to be an answer, Marissa feels bad for Matt and Sacco, and Sacco gets an Apple question wrong! I know! Crazy!Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make...
2022-06-011h 00The Crowned Heathens PodcastBest Video Game Fast Travel SystemsVideo game environments have been getting bigger and bigger as technology advances. But with these larger environments come longer travel times which brought on the need for a fast travel system. We talk about our favourite and least favourite fast travel mechanics in video games this week. Matt is upset by loading screens, Marissa likes flaming birds, and Sacco is disappointed in the lack of fanfare. Games we talk about this week: Dragon Quest, Super Mario Bros, Pokemon, Halo Infinite, Skyrim, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Spider-man (PS4), GTA, Final Fantasy XV, GTA San Andreas, Super Mario World, The L...
2022-05-2557 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastFunniest Innapropriate Jokes in Video GamesThis week we celebrate our 69th (Nice!) with a bit of an inappropriate episode. We discuss all the hidden naughty jokes in our favourite video games. We'll also take a look at the spicy content (ex. sex scenes) in these games as well. It's going to be a doozy. Matt doesn't think sex is funny, Marissa is disappointed in The Legend of Zelda, and Sacco is a big nerd. Games we talk about this week: GTA, Jade Empire, Fable, The Legend of Zelda, Dragon Age, Halo, God of War, Saints Row, Pokemon, Agony, Outlast, Leisure Suite Larry, C...
2022-05-181h 02The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are The Best Video Games To Play In An Airport?Video games are among the best time killers out there. An airport is a place that requires a lot of waiting. So video games serve a great service in keeping you entertained while you're on your flight or waiting by your terminal. The heathens get distracted and it slowly becomes a Pokemon podcast. Matt wants to catch 'em all, Marissa loves her Poke Walker, and Sacco didn't play Nintendo games as a child.Games we talk about this week: Pokemon Go, Minecraft, Breathe of the Wild, RISK, Pokemon, Solitaire, Google no internet game, Tetris, Brick Breaker, Mystery...
2022-05-1153 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are Some Immersive Video Games?The right kind of video game can teleport you to another reality. These games are always going to hold a special place in our hearts. This week we look at the games that have sucked us in for hours on end. Matt has a mushroom farm, Marissa pins stuff for her Sims on Pinterest, and Sacco likes playing the lute. Games we talk about this week: NHL, Stardew Valley, The Sims, The Witcher 3, Fable, The Legend of Zelda: Breathe of the Wild, Red Dead Redemption, Dragon Age, F1, Forza Horizon, Spiderman, Final Fantasy, Unpacking, and God of War...
2022-05-0454 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Makes A Video Game An I-Always-Play-It Game?You'll play a lot of video games but everyone has those games that are constant. These games keep you coming back playthrough after playthrough. This week we talk about what draws us to our favourite games. Matt thinks life is too short, Marissa tries to keep everyone on track, and Sacco stopped playing Halo?!?Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, Halo, The Sims, Minecraft, Kingdom Hearts, F1, NHL, Call of Duty, The Witcher 3, Dark Souls, Cuphead, and Tetris.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram...
2022-04-2758 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are Your Favourite Video Game Enemies? A major element in video games is the conflicts you face along the way. Different enemy types are a big part of those conflicts. This week we take a look at our most memorable video game enemies. Matt like playing peek-a-boo, Marissa talks nonsense, and Sacco has an unhealthy obsession with unicorns.Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Final Fantasy, Halo, Bioshock, Sonic The Hedgehog, Diablo 3, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Stardew Valley, The Witcher, and The Binding of Isaac.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. A...
2022-04-2059 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWho Are Your Favourite Playable Video Game Characters There are countless classic characters out there in the history of video games. Some characters are simple and some are very complicated with long-winded backstories. This week we discuss some of our favourite playable characters specifically. Matt accidentally convinces Marissa not to play a game, Marissa wants to have to train to become great, and Sacco is a simple man with simple tastes.Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Peggle, Halo, Kingdom Hearts, God of War, The Legend of Zelda, Mario Party, Nintendogs, The Witcher, Hades, and Scott Pilgrim vs The World.
2022-04-1352 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastDo You Achievement/Trophy Hunt In Video Games?The introduction game achievements and trophies literally changed the ... game lol. Anyways this week we talk about whether we go hunting for these achievements/trophies and also mention are favourites from our favourite games. Matt doesn't like difficulties, Marissa calls out Matt and Sacco for not paying attention, and Sacco loves achievement hunting. Games we talk about this week: God of War, Minecraft, Fable, Kingdon Hearts, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Cuphead, It Takes Two, 12 Minutes, The Stanley Parable, The Deadpool Game, Portal, Halo, Rocket League, Forza Motorsport, Dragon Age, Red Dead Redemption, A Way Out, and...
2022-04-0655 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Video Game Difficulty Do You Play On?Everybody enjoys media in their way. Some people enjoy pushing themselves and others want to move at a slow and calm pace. Video games are no different. This week we discuss the difficulty of various video games as well as the levels of difficulty within them. Matt likes to play it safe, Marissa likes to torture herself, and Sacco lands somewhere in the middle. Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, Halo, The Witcher, Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Cuphead, Destiny, Diablo, World of Warcraft, Assasin's Creed, Dragons Age, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, Middle Earth: Shadow o...
2022-03-3055 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastRating Two-Player Co-op Video Games** There was weird feedback in Matt's audio for the first bit of this podcast **With Sacco out due to illness, Marissa and Mat do a special 2-person episode. This week they talk about the games that they've played together as well as give them a quick ranking. Matt forgets his own rankings multiple times, Marissa has to remind him and Sacco is not here.Games we talk about this week: Halo, Zombies, It Takes Two, A Way Out, Life is Strange, Dragon Age Inquisition, Apex Legends, Overcooked, Detroit: Become Human, Minecraft. Death's Door, Stardew Valley...
2022-03-2334 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastUnpopular Video Game OpinionsThe Crowned Heathens decide to stir the pot a little this week as they give their personal hot takes. They also quickly go over a BuzzFeed article full of hot takes and give their opinions on each. Matt tries to start a fight, Marissa isn't real and Sacco just wants a playdate. Games we talk about this week: Tetris, Forza Horizon, Final Fantasy, The Sims, GTA, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Candy Crush, Hexic HD, Bejeweled, Battlefront II, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Hades, Towerfall Ascension, Runescape, Diablo, Doki Doki Literature Club, three fourths home, and Le...
2022-03-1654 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastHave Video Games Improved You In Any Way?Video games not only entertain but can also be used as tools to hone new skills. This week we explore if we have improved in anyways from the video games that we play. From reflexes to emotional maturity we look at all aspects of life. Matt talks about mowing his fake lawn instead of his real one, Marissa calls Matt and Sacco out about their lack of communication, and Sacco explains "twitch" games.Games we talk about this week: Apex Legends, NHL, It Takes Two, Call of Duty, A Way Out, Halo, Portal, Stardew Valley, The Sims...
2022-03-0959 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game CrushesVideo games bring the player in by making connections through the stories that they tell. The characters in these stories play a major role in that. Sometimes you as the player might build a special connection with a particular character. This week we explore the characters that touched our hearts (and hopefully leave them in our chests). Marissa explains the topic to Sacco, and Matt and Sacco both express their love for Ryan Reynolds and Waluigi.Games we talk about this week: The Witcher 3, Wario, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Crash Bandicoot, Legend of Zelda, Tekken 3, X-men, Final...
2022-03-021h 03The Crowned Heathens PodcastRPG Classes in Video GamesRole-Playing games give the player many choices. The first choice that will shape your entire playthrough is what class you are choosing? This week we discuss our go-to RPG class and argue about which one is the best. Matt gets stressed out, Marissa picks her party based on personality and Sacco tries to prove Halo has a story.Games we talk about this week: Bioshock, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Halo, The Witcher, Apex Legends, Chrono Trigger, Death's Door, Red Dead Redemption, Halo Wars 2, Stardew Valley, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.Like our content? Find more Crowned...
2022-02-231h 01The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Games and EducationVideo games can help us develop and improve our real-world skills. You can also learn a lot about our society from video games from world culture to ancient history. Throughout education video games have been slowly making their way into the curriculum. This week we talk about the past, present, and future of video games in education. Matt plays the stock market in Animal Crossing, Marissa trapped people with Big Brain Academy, and Sacco forgets how to word. Games we talk about this week: Assasin's Creed, three fourths home, What Remains of Edith Finch, Second Life, Mavis...
2022-02-1647 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Company Acquisitions And NewsWe had a topic for this week's podcast but instead, in typical Crowned Heathens fashion, we got side-tracked. Enjoy us talk about an exciting few weeks in gaming as Microsoft and Sony go head to head with some large acquisitions. Matt has too many games to play, Marissa gets misled, and Sacco is confused.Games we talk about this week: Halo, Destiny, Call of Duty, Diablo, World of Warcraft, 11 Minutes, Pokemon, Apex Legends, and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And...
2022-02-0257 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat is your favourite Pokemon?Some of the hardest decisions we ever had to make as kids were tied to video games. None were as important as which starter you chose in your brand new Pokemon game. This week we run through all of the generations/regions and pick our favourite. Matt likes ghosts, Marissa loves ice, and Sacco is a fan of psychics. Games we talk about this week: Pokemon, Apex, Halo, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us...
2022-01-261h 01The Crowned Heathens PodcastWho is Your Mario Video Game Main?You can tell a lot about a person depending on what they choose in certain situations. Video games can reveal a lot about someone's personality, especially what kind of character they like to pick the most. This week we talk about the various Mario games and the characters within them. Matt likes the colour green, Marissa loves a star, and Sacco is a shit disturber. Games we talk about this week: Super Smash Bros, Mario Party, Mario Kart, Apex Legends, Red Dead Redemption, Stardew Valley Halo Wars 2, and F1 2020.Like our content? Find more Crowned He...
2022-01-1957 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastNew Year's Video Game ResolutionsThe Crowned Heathens Podcast turns 1 year old!!!! On this special birthday episode, we give each other and ourselves gaming resolutions. We make some confessions about our favourite series. Matt talks about his hand-drawn farm, Marissa talks about swimming in a river and Sacco talks about his untouched steam library.Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Mass Effect, Borderlands, Fable, The Evil Within 2, Resident Evil Village, Halo Wars 2, Age of Empires 2, Brutal Legend, Bioshock, Apex Legends, The Last of Us Part 2, Legend of Zelda: Breathe of the Wild, Tetris 99, Yu-Gi-Oh Legacy of the Duelist...
2022-01-1254 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastFavourite Snowy Video GamesAfter our holiday break, we are back and more chaotic than ever. Grab a hot chocolate and a warm blanket because we are talking about wonderful winter. We take a look at the best wintery and more specifically our favourite snowy scenes. Matt talks about Dairy Queen Blizzards, we find out Marissa likes looking at stew but not eating it, and Sacco admits he's watched Power Puff Girls and maybe read Lord of the Flies.Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Dragon Age: inquisition, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Red Dead Redemption 2...
2022-01-0553 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastMost Anticipated Video Games From The Game Awards 2021In a follow-up to last week's episode, we discussed some of the announcements and trailers that were released at this year's video game awards. We look at the reveals that we just can't wait to get our hands from new stories to old favourites. Matt hates oxford commas, Marissa teaches us grammar, and Sacco is excited about a TV show.Games we talk about this week: Tunic, Star Wars Eclipse, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Among Us VR, Beatsaber, Tiny Tina's Wonderland, Lord of the Rings Gollem, The Last of Us Part 2, Cuphead DLC, Dune...
2021-12-221h 00The Crowned Heathens PodcastThe 2021 Video Game AwardsWith 2021 coming to an end we take a look back at the video games that came out this year and finally talk about some gaming news. Matt, Marissa, and Sacco review the winners from this year's video game awards. Like last week this podcast was live-streamed and Matt played a fun game with the chat while we were recording. So, if you haven't yet be sure to check out our Twitch channel Monday nights while we record our next podcast episode.Games we talk about this week: It Takes Two, Halo, Assasin's Creed Valhalla, God of...
2021-12-151h 01The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Quiz Part 2 (Live Streamed)This week we try something new and old at the same time. We had a lot of fun doing the last video game knowledge quiz so we decided to do another one except this time we live-streamed it on Twitch. Marissa hosts a competition between Matt and Sacco to see who knows more about video game trivia and history.Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda, GTA, Cuphead, Fight Night, NHL, Madden NFL, Pong, Sonic the Hedgehog, Crazy Taxi, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Donkey Kong, Doom, Wolfenstein, Animal Crossing...
2021-12-0856 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastBest Animal Sidekick You've Come Across In A Video Game?Everyone loves a good sidekick and nothing can beat a trusty animal companion. From birds to horses and even giant chickens, we take a look at all the animal companions that we've encountered in video games over the years. In a surprising turn of events, Marissa tries to break the rules, less surprisingly Matt and Sacco both break the rules. Matt and Marissa bond over the lack of Yoshi in their lives and Sacco is confused about Nebraska. Games we talk about this week: Portal, D&D, Pokemon, Super Mario World, Legend of Zelda, The Witcher...
2021-12-0154 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Is Your Safe Space Video Game? With Special Guest Perry!Everyone has that place that they can go and just be in peace and gamers have that same thing but with video games. Gaming can be a stressful hobby if you let it. This week with help from our guest Perry, we reveal the games we go to first for comfort and relaxation. Matt talks about his code for help, Marissa reveals she just wants the world to burn and Sacco makes some puns.Games we talk about this week: Street Fighter, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Space Pinball, Tetris Effect: Connected, Peggle, Minecraft, Steep, Golf with...
2021-11-2450 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are Your Favourite Sandbox Video Games? (With Giancarlo)Sometimes you just have to let the creative juices flow and video games can be a perfect place to do that. With our special guest Giancarlo (aka Gianca) we explore some of favourite sandbox games and modes from video games of past and present. Matt debates the importance of sewage, Marissa talks about a Sims Facebook group she's a part of and Sacco does a public call out to the F1 league he competes in. Games we talk about this week: Fortnite, Zelda, NHL, Minecraft, The Sims, Red Dead Redemption, The Witcher, Super Mario Maker, Halo, PG...
2021-11-171h 00The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are Your Favourite And Least Favourite Mini Games in Video Games?The game within a game or more commonly known as "mini-game" can make a good game great or a great game good. Mini-games can be as simple as fishing and a card game or a literal game within a game. This week we talk about some of our favourite and least favourite mini-games from our gaming pasts. Matt breaks the rules, Marissa talks about Shakespeare and Sacco feels hurt and rejected. Games we talk about this week: The Witcher, Final Fantasy, Fable, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Skyrim, Bioshock, Uncharted, Crash Bandicoot, Wolfenstein, A Way Out, A Series...
2021-11-1052 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat is Your Favourite Video Game Concept Art?Character and level design is such an important part of a game. Both can heavily influence the mood and feel of a video game. But some of our favourite games could have turned out very different than the final product that we know and love. We take a look at some concept art and in turn a brief look into the development of some of the most iconic titles. Matt talks about being 50 leagues under the sun (for some reason), Marissa uses big words and confuses Sacco, and Sacco, well, is confused. Games we talk about this...
2021-11-0355 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are The Shortest Games You've Beaten?Just because a game is short doesn't mean it won't be memorable. Some of our favourite games can be beaten in under 3 or 4 hours. Join us as we take a deep dive and admire these brief but wonderful video games. Matt really likes games that are exactly 3 hours long, Marissa loves a good story and also walks and Sacco finds another excuse to talk about Peggle.Games we talk about this week: Limbo, Inside, Little Nightmares, Three Fourths Home, Peggle, Portal, The Order 1886, Firewatch, Gone Home, The Evil Within, 12 Minutes, Journey, Papers Please, Flower, Grow Home, A...
2021-10-2756 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Is Your Favourite Weapon From A Video Game? There are thousands of weapons that we've used over our gaming careers. Sometimes it's hard to pick your favourites but that's exactly what we do this week. We scour the depths of our video game memories to find the coolest weapons we can remember. Matt talks about being a pacifist but also cutting off his fingers, Marissa talks about Halo (It's ok Sacco also talks about Halo, everything is still right with the universe) and Sacco talks about writing on the side of mountains with lasers.Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Super Smash Bros, K...
2021-10-2050 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Is Your Guilty Pleasure Video Game?Everyone has that game that they keep close to them but don't tell anyone about unless you're Sacco. This week we discuss our guilty pleasure video games and examine why Sacco has no shame. Marissa talks about her on-again-off-again relationship with The Sims, Matt confesses that he didn't know how to look up cutscenes on Youtube, and Sacco is willing to pay too much money for a statue of Bjorn the Unicorn. Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, The Sims, Peggle, Yu-Gi-Oh, NHL, F1, Minecraft, No Man's Sky, Insaniquarium, Animal Crossing, Chrono Trigger, Fortnite, Apex...
2021-10-1354 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Video Games Are You Bad At?Even though we play a lot of video games and talk about them weekly, we aren't always good at them. So we talk about the games that we don't think we are very good at and in a strange turn of events we actually complement each other. I know we didn't understand it either. Matt talks about how he plays every game on easy, Marissa talks about not having high-speed internet for much of her life and how good she is at Tetris (She's very good at Tetris), and Sacco humbly brags about Call of Duty.Games...
2021-10-0657 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Game Rage Quits W/ Andrew Bruno*** Spoliers : Final Fantasy ***This week we are joined by a special guest and someone specially equipped to talk about our topic this week, rage quits. Andrew Bruno joins us to express our frustrations towards our favourite pastime. Matt doesn't like Cuphead (but also secretly likes it), Marissa can't play NHL anymore, Bruno hates (and I mean hates) EA and Sacco bites controllers. I know. We told him it's weird. Games we talk about this week: Cuphead, Final Fantasy, Legend of Zelda 2, F1 2020, Apex Legends, Madden, NHL, FIFA, Pokemon, Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and Spider-Man 2018.L...
2021-09-291h 01The Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Games You Were Forced To PlayYour friends can be an amazing source for new games to try out. They know what you like and don't like and just want to share a nice gaming moment in their life. So maybe stop fighting them on it **cough cough** Marissa. This week we talk about the games that we've forced each other to play or games that other people forced us to play. Sacco brags about his platinum trophies, Matt talks about Star Wars and Marissa explains how she used Halloween against Matt.Games we talk about this week: Detroit: Become Human, Dragon Age...
2021-09-2255 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat is Your Most Anticipated Video Games?One can never have too many games to play. So why not talk about some games that aren't even out yet? This week we dive into the games that we are most excited about! Some of them are coming later in 2021 and some don't even have a release window yet let alone a date. Sacco likes Halo, Marissa likes Dragon Age and Matt likes Final Fantasy. Luckily all of these series have new games that are in development. There are also some surprising additions to that list and some interesting discussion about kicking chickens?Games we talk...
2021-09-1554 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastThe Best and Worst Video Game Adaptations**Spoilers** Tomb RaiderWhen done well video games adapted to other forms of media can enhance the game you possibly just spent 70 hours completing. But when done wrong they can leave a sour taste in your mouth and taint your memory of that game. This week the Heathens discuss the movies, books, and TV shows they've experienced that were based on or tied to video games. We learn something shocking about Marissa this week. Games we talk about this week: Halo, Final Fantasy, The Witcher 3, The Evil Within, Cuphead, Dragon Age, Need for Speed, Borderlands...
2021-09-0853 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are Your Nostalgic Video Games?Every gamer has some game or games that just send them back in time. This week we discuss our go-to games for that nostalgia goodness. In this flashback episode, we cover games from the NES and Sega Saturn days all the way up to the PS4 era. Marissa and Matt have a small disagreement and Sacco gets distracted, so typical Crowned Heathens Energy in this one.Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Fable, Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Age, The Witcher, Chrono Trigger, Sonic 3D Blast (Sega Saturn), Jade Empire, Insanaquarium and Burnout Revenge.Like...
2021-09-0155 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWho's Your Favourite Video Game Villain?**Spoilers** Fable 1 and 2, The Evil Within, The Witcher, Spiderman (released in 2000), PortalThe evil, the creepy, and the intriguing: the heathens discuss it all in the most recent podcast. From top-tier villains like GLaDOS and Andrew Ryan to more obscure enemies like Fnord (Peggle 2, anyone?), Matt, Marissa, and Sacco explore the most evil bosses you encounter in video games. Games we talk about this week: Portal, Fable, Halo, Final Fantasy, Skyrim, The Witcher 3, Hades, Peggle and The Evil Within.Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And m...
2021-08-251h 00The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat's Your Fave Car Game (Recorded in Sacco's Car)Sacco, Matt, and Marissa are back in the same city – for now, at least. We took the opportunity to record a podcast in the shared space of Sacco's Jeep while discussing our favourite car and racing games. Join in on the car-related fun in the latest episode. Marissa shares what she loved most about car games growing up (hint: it wasn't the cars). Sacco deeply discusses his new forced interest in F1 2019. And, lastly, Matt discusses the obscure games he grew up playing.Expect us to talk about F1 2019, Burnout 1 & 2, Burnout Revenge, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, an...
2021-08-1838 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Video Game Hardware or Software Can You Not Live Without (W/ Chris from 1H1D)This week we drag Chris from the 1H1D Podcast along with us as we discuss our must have video game hardware or software feature. We get derailed... often and we some how have a full discussion about main menus but what else do you epect from the heathens.
Games we mentioned this week: Crash Bandicoot, Splinter Cell, Dragon Age, The Witcher 3, GTA V, God of War, Detroit: Become Human, Hitman, Uncharted, The Last of Us, Prince of Persia, Sam and Max Hit the Road and F1 2020.
2021-08-111h 01The Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat is Your Strategy for Helping New Players Learn a Video Game?Video games are more fun when enjoyed with others. It can also be difficult to get started playing a new game. This week we discuss how you can help your friends get good. ;) But seriously we have some tips that we were given or that we have given our friends to help them on their journey to becoming a better gamer.
The games we talk about this week are: Fortnite, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Halo, Insaniquarium, Battlefield, Dragon Age: Inquisition, The Witcher 3, Portal, Peggle.
2021-08-0451 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastActivision Blizzard LawsuitIn this week's episode, we take on a more serious topic. The legal action taken against Activision Blizzard by the state of California has sparked many conversations about sexism and discrimination in video games. Change is long overdue and we talk about what we've seen and heard in various games and how we should go about changing the gaming world for the better.
2021-07-2849 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat is Your Favourite Battle Royale Video Game?Ever wonder how battle royale games took over the video game industry? Marissa did and she did research, unlike some people **cough** Matt and Sacco. In this week's episode, we talk about the battle royale games that we've played and what we liked and disliked about each game and the genre as a whole. Maybe like us you should just give them a chance **wink**.
The games we talk about this week are: Fortnite, Apex Legends, PUBG, Darwin Project, Call of Duty Warzone.
2021-07-2148 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat is Your Funniest Moment in a Video Game?**Spoilers: Fable** This week we take a deep dive down memory lane and tell our funniest memories involving video games. Not stories about funny games but stories about us being stupid or just having a grand ol' time while playing video games. Sacco talks hockey, Matt brings up music and Marissa mentions RPGs.
The games we talk about this week are: Rockband, NHL 3-on-3 Arcade, Fable, Towerfall Ascension, Jackbox, Tetris Effect: Connected, Overcooked, Sea of Thieves, and Call of Duty Zombies.
2021-07-1445 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat's Your Favourite Soundtrack in a Video GameWhat game had the best soundtrack that just stuck with you? This week we explore just that. Matt digs deep and pulls Chrono Trigger out of nowhere and Sacco talks about Halo... again. Surprising lack of Dragon Age from Marissa this week. Also no spoilers this week! YAY!
We talk about Cuphead, Chrono Trigger, Legend of Zelda (Series), Halo, Call of Duty Zombies, Final Fantasy XV, Bioshock, Bioshock Infinite, NHL 19 and 20, Burnout Revenge, Last of Us, Sea of Thieves, Assasins Creed: Black Flag, Red Dead Redemption 2, Portal.
2021-07-0744 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Was Your Most Frustrating Mission in a Video Game?**Spoilers: Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XV, The Last of Us** Escort missions. Am I right? In this week's episode, we talk about the missions in some of our favourite video games that just pissed us off. We cover all sorts of missions but I think we can all agree that escort missions are the worst!
We talk about Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy IX, Breath of the Wild, The Witcher 3, Age of Mythology, Fable, Assassin's Creed, The Last of Us, Call of Duty Black Ops 3, Spider-Man (PS4).
We also drop some interesting...
2021-07-0146 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are Your Biggest E3 Wins & Disappointments?It's not summer without E3. And this summer, we're breaking down our biggest takeaways from E3, including who we think "won" and what game announcements left us wanting more.
2021-06-231h 03The Crowned Heathens PodcastQuiz Time: Let's Test Our Video Game Knowledge!Put your video game knowledge to the test alongside the three heathens with this special episode of the Crowned Heathens Podcast. Matt, Marissa, and Sacco take two online video game quizzes to settle – once and for all – who knows the most about video games. You can follow along with them or take the quizzes on your own (links below). Expect us to chat about a wide variety of games, consoles, and other video game cultural icons. At the end of the podcast, we discuss the game we're currently playing. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathe...
2021-06-1653 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWho Won The Console War?Fight! We're talking about – or, rather, arguing over – who won the console war. From the nostalgia consoles of our childhoods to the newest generation consoles, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco dive into it all. And, this includes a discussion about exclusives, controllers, hardware, and user interfaces. Marissa starts the great debate with who she thinks lost the console war (big shoutout to her parents for trying their best). From there, we have a brief moment of peace in the video game console debate in which the three heathens discuss the true winner of the war. From there...
2021-06-0958 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWho Is Your Fave Female Protagonist In A Video Game?Queens, badasses, and other heroines unite. We're discussing our fave woman characters in video games – specifically, our fave protagonists. We start by discussing some recent numbers released by Sony about an increase in female ownership of PS4 and PS5s. From there, after several interruptions from Matt, Marissa finally asks the question of this week's podcast: who is your fave female protagonist in a video game? Matt starts us off by talking about Celeste, a video game that discusses Madeline's journey to the top of a mountain. From there, Sacco jumps into the world of Mirror's Edge, dis...
2021-06-0254 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are Your Favourite Twist Endings?**Spoilers: Bioshock, Halo CE, Halo 3, Infamous, Jade Empire, Little Nightmares, Doki Doki Literature Club**
The ending of a video game will stick with you long after you're done playing. This week, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss their favourite twist endings.
You can expect us to chat about the following games:
- Halo: Combat Evolved
- Halo 3
- Doki Doki Literature Club
- Jade Empire
- Bioshock
- Infamous
- Little Nightmares
2021-05-2650 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWho Is Your Favourite Non-Playable Character (NPC)?NPCs can turn a great game into your favourite. This week, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss their top NPCs. Listen and see if some of your faves made the list.
2021-05-1953 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Are The Crowned Heathens Gaming Favourites?**Spoilers: Dragon Age II** Why answer one question when you can answer twenty? The Crowned Heathens take on a Get-To-Know-The-Gamer Quiz in this week's episode. And, we discuss our fave consoles, games, gaming genres, and even starter Pokémon. So, buckle up. We're about to answer a lot of not-stupid questions. The three heathens start with their least favourite games, and quickly move onto their favourite franchise, stand-alone game, and gaming genre. From there, it's a deep dive into our top RPGs, FPSs, "casual" games, and more. Near the end, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco dive into the wo...
2021-05-1253 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat If Two Video Games You Played Became One Game?Take the two games you played most recently. Imagine they became one game. What does that game look like? In this week's episode of The Crowned Heathens podcast, Marissa, Matt, and Sacco describe the games that might be if two franchises combined. Sacco starts with a description of an NHL game with a surprise twist: guns. Both Marissa and Matt suggest new ways this game could work, focusing on Nuketwon featuring Ovechkin. Matt twists it up by revealing (or admitting) that he's been playing Fortnite and Tetris a lot lately. Marissa finishes it off by discussing what m...
2021-05-0532 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhich Call of Duty is the best Call of Duty?We're here to answer an age-old gamer debate: which Call of Duty game is the best Call of Duty game? And, we're taking it ALL into consideration, breaking down our quest to find the best COD game into missions. First, we debate the best COD Zombies (or Special Ops) that we've played. Then, the three heathens move onto the best multiplayer experience and the most fulfilling campaign. And, it's just not a COD podcast if we don't talk about poor game launches and glitches. After over a decade there are 17 to 20 Call of Duty games (de...
2021-04-2848 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Is Your Fave Indie Game?A good indie game takes a special place in a gamer's heart. This week, we dive into our favourite indie titles that we've ever played. From the well-known (ahem, Minecraft) to the deep cuts, this episode explores our faves from the indie world. Sacco opens up with his favourite indie games, organizing them from least popular to most. Marissa shares some of their joint experiences on Minecraft before bringing up her all-time fave indie number: Three Fourths Home. She goes on to share some of her other faves before Matt takes on his own list of indie f...
2021-04-2145 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastHow Often Do You Use Gaming Walkthroughs & Guides?Matt, Sacco, and Marissa take on the discussion of walkthroughs and video games, including a debate on semantics – because, why not? We start the conversation by discussing how often we turn to video game guides and walkthroughs. Whether for collectibles or to help get through games taken out from the library, all three heathens have specifics about when they rely on the help of Google to complete a part of a game. We take a brief interlude to discuss the differences (or rather, non-existent differences) between a video game walkthrough and a video game guide. Once...
2021-04-1448 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastThe Best Personal Multiplayer Group Gaming ExperiencesLooking for Nick's Instagram account? Find it right here. Oh, and make sure you listen to the end as always for some bloopers.
2021-04-0747 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhich Video Game Power Or Ability Do You Wish You Had?**Spoilers: The Witcher 3 & Infamous** Eat a mushroom and grow twelve feet? Or drink a perk-a-cola and instantly become the life of every party? From supernatural tricks to mushroom and drink-induced talents, this week's topic is simple: which video game ability would you like to have in real life? And, as with all simple questions, the answers create arguments. The show opens hot with Matt already discussing the benefits of the Super Mario Bros. mushroom. The group quickly discusses the logistics of this question and discusses whether or not powers would be best used to serve humanity or t...
2021-03-3135 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat's The Most Disappointing Video Game Ending?**Spoilers: Far Cry 5, Life Is Strange, Vampyr, Bioshock, Fable 2, Fable, Arkham City, Arkham Knight, Mirror's Edge** Matt, Sacco, and Marissa host their first-ever guest: Frankie Vorvis. The show opens with an introduction to the first-ever guest heathen. The heathens introduce their guest and ask her a few questions, including what the first game she remembers playing is, as well as what her fave gaming franchise. Then, the three heathens move into the topic of the week: what is the most disappointing ending to a video game you've ever played? Marissa brings up Life Is Strange an...
2021-03-2447 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhich Video Game World Would You Most Want To Live In?**Spoilers: Portal 2** If you could live in any video game universe, which would you choose? Better yet, which would you actually be able to survive in? Marissa, Matt, and Sacco dive into the worlds they'd most like – and most hate – to be stuck in – and we have lots to argue about. Video game worlds are generally beautifully crafted and fun to explore. But, are they liveable for a modern gamer to be plopped inside of without immediately dying? We also push the boundaries of the question itself: does it matter, for example, if we're the hero of the wor...
2021-03-1752 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Is The Best Local Or Multiplayer Experience**Episode Contains Spoilers: Telltale Games**Looking for recommendations for multiplayer and local gaming experience? This week, the three heathens dive into the co-op, local, and other multiplayer gaming experiences. From Mario Party, Rockband, and Mario Kart to some deeper takes like Grow Home, Unravel 2, and others, we discuss a variety of great games to play with others – with some tangents about customer service voices, game manuals, and more. Here, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss the games that made them rage at friends, games that required co-operation, and games that allow you to...
2021-03-1050 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhen Do Microtransactions Go Too Far?**Episode Contains Spoilers for Dragon Age: Origins** Microtransaction and service games have changed the gaming industry – and not necessarily for the better. In this week's episode, we discuss the impact these have had on the gaming community, specifically in reference to the latest news from BioWare that Dragon Age 4 will be a single-player RPG.Here, Marissa deep dives into EA's original plan to turn Dragon Age 4 into a multiplayer service game and how that would have impacted the dragon age community. This leads to a discussion on when microtransactions and service games can be beneficial an...
2021-03-0344 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastMost Frustrating Video Game To Date**Episode Contains Spoilers: Kingdom Hearts** Let's rage about the most infuriating, want-to-smash-a-controller-in-frustration games that we've played to date – plus a couple thoughts from these heathens on the latest Nintendo Direct.From games that made us replay cutscenes to difficulty-settings that were hard to get used to, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss how video games have frustrated them over the years. Matt talks about being frustrated during several video games, while Marissa laments on how she's more likely to be disappointed with the results in a challenging game than frustrated. Sacco shocks all by focusing his frustration on an...
2021-02-2456 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastWhat Video Game Genre Do You Play The Least**Episode Contains Spoilers: Vampyr; Amnesia: The Dark Descent; P.T.; Until Dawn** In this week’s episode, we’re discussing the video game genres we don’t play a lot – and we’re gonna tell you why.Matt confesses the reason that he stopped playing sporting games, including FIFA and NHL. Sacco joins in to provide insight into where sports games have gone and why. Marissa joins in to add insight about a genre that she wishes she could play.Expect us to talk about NHL, FIFA, Tony Hawk, Rockband...
2021-02-1747 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastVideo Games We Couldn’t Finish – Even Though We Tried**Episode Contains Spoilers: The Last of Us** It's a spicier question this week as we discuss the games we just couldn't finish no matter how hard we tried, including The Last of Us, Skyrim, and Cuphead.Marissa and Matt confess to having never finished some extremely popular games, including the Elder Scrolls: Skyrim and The Last of Us. Sacco tells the story of letting a game die in his Steam library. All three also recount the times they couldn't finish video games due to crazy or heartbreaking technical difficulties.Expect us to talk about The L...
2021-02-1043 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastMost Emotional Moment In A Video Game**Episode Contains Spoilers: Halo Reach (2010), Final Fantasy X (2001), Detroit: Become Human (2018)** Join Matt, Marissa, and Sacco in this week's episode as they recount the most emotional moments they've experienced in a video game. Sacco discusses his journeys in Halo Reach. Matt relives his heartbreak while playing the Final Fantasy series. And Marissa surprises everyone by not talking about Dragon Age, instead choosing to discuss pivotal moments in Detroit: Become Human. From scorned love and mismatched intentions to emotional death scenes, all three discuss how deeply video games can affect us. We close it out with...
2021-02-0343 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastBest Video Game Relationships**Episode Contains Spoilers: Halo 4 (2012), The Legend of Zelda (Varies); Dragon Age: Origin (2009); Portal (2007); Portal 2 (2011); Kingdom Hearts (2002); Jade Empire (2005)**In this week's episode, we discuss the video game relationships that have stuck with us through time. From The Legend of Zelda and Halo 4 to Dragon Age, Portal, Kingdom Hearts, and Borderlands, we explore the relationships between video game characters. Matt discusses the relationships you make with your helper companion throughout the Zelda series, from Midna to Navi. Sacco brings up a fully AI character in Cortana, and how much she means to the Halo games. Marissa takes this...
2021-01-2745 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastThe Games That Made Us Gamers**Episode contains spoilers for Jade Empire (2005), Bioshock (2007), and Final Fantasy IX (2000)** Remember picking up that one game you just couldn't stop playing? The one you stayed up until 5 in the morning to finish, the one you thought about all day and all night, the one you re-played over and over again? In this episode, Marissa, Matt, and Sacco discuss the precise moment they found That Game: that is, the game that made them gamers. It may have been the game that opened up the gaming world, might have been the most addicting story, or maybe ju...
2021-01-2040 minThe Crowned Heathens PodcastThe 2020 Video Game AwardsOn this epsiode we discuss the Video Game Awards nominees for 2020. We talk about the big winners, the honorable mentions and the games we're looking forward to in 2021 and beyond.
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