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The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! June 13, 2025: Friday the 13th: The Game: THE PODCASTHappy Birthday Jason! Make sure to leave the cookies out next to the axe on the table. We discus more Switch 2 impressions, Resident Evil 9, Directive 8020, Summer Game Fest, Roadcraft and more!! VIDEO. GAMES. Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Tom, Jonny With Special Guest: No one! SIDEQUESTING PATREON EXECUTIVES: Punkdefied SIDEQUESTING PATREON PRODUCERS: Stefan Swandlund, Zero the Prototype, Exageneus, Jeff Grubb Topics: Switch 2 sa...2025-06-191h 29

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! September 11, 2024: Go Pro or No Pro, Ya Know?This week, the SideQuesting crew chats PS5 Pro and TONS of games they’ve been playing! Wheeeee! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Tom, Jonny With Special Guest: No one! NEWS: PS5 Pro officially revealed Concord is grounded WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING Shadow of the Ninja Reborn (review) Fields of Mistria Shogun Showdown (review) Demon’s Mirror (review) Antstream Arcade on PS5 (review...2024-09-161h 29

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE September 03, 2024: SideQuesting's PAX West 2024 Team Choice AwardsOur favorite games from PAX West 2024! PAX West 2024 has come and gone, but the games we played sure left us with a lot of memories! Here are our TOP games of the incredible show — we hope you may find some in here that you like as well! Watch the video above or check out the game trailers below, and congrats to the winners! Music Intro: Professor Kliq – Bust This Bust That Music Outro: N.I.M. – Choice Comments? Questions? Email us at: podcast @ sidequesting.com Feltopia “The cut...2024-09-1450 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! April 23, 2024: SideQuesting Inc and FriendsEmbracer splits, Atari grows, Minishoot Adventures rocks, and Buckshot Roulette is a streamer’s dream! This week, the team discusses… GAMES! WHOA! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Tom With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Embracer splits Atari brings back Infogrames Fallout season 2 official WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Minishoot Adventures (review) Dave the Diver Stardew Valley Buckshot Roulette (review) 2024-04-2945 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! March 15, 2024: Grinding for Arya StarkIt’s the week before #PAXEast and all through the podcast, not a creature was stirring… except for a few folks on a show. We chat about the PS5 Pro leaks, LlamaSoft, Unicorn Overlord, and more! RIP Akira Toriyama!! Code for Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter story provided by the publisher. Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Tom With Special Guest: No One NEWS...2024-03-201h 17

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! February 13, 2024: Time to RELAXBOXXbox has big news coming up, IGN is hosting a mini-E3, and we’re playing Tomb Raider Remastered! Join us LIVE! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Tom With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Xbos state of the business podcast IGN coming in with a mini-E3 WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Sonic Superstars Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (review) SnackQuesting: N...2024-02-2230 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! January 1st, 2024: SIDEQUESTING’S GAME OF THE YEAR 2023 SUPER SHOWIt’s time to present the only Game of the Year awards that matter: SIDEQUESTING’S PERSONAL FAVORITES! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: NONE WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: THE BEST GAMES OF 2023 SnackQuesting: Nothing! Music Intro: Professor Kliq – Bust This Bust That Music Outro: N.I.M. – Choice Comments? Questions? Email...2024-01-032h 09

The SideQuestSideQuesting’s Office Christmas Party 2023You can’t spell “SHIRT SCAM” without CHRISTMAS Team SideQuesting and friends got together this week to have a great, fun, wild time goofing around and playing games. Watch the full, wonderful chaos unfold! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Jonny With Special Guest: EVERYONE SnackQuesting: EVERYTHING! Music Intro: Professor Kliq – Bust This Bust That Music Outro: N.I.M. – Choice Comme...2024-01-033h 57

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! August 21, 2023: It’s-a Not Me Anymore, Mario!This week: VAMPIRES SURVIVING! Charles Martinet SILENCED! Alan, WAKING UP LATER! All this and MORE on THE SIDEQUEST LIVE! Wahoo! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Charles Martinet retiring as the voice of Nintendo Alan Wake 2 delayed SEGA finalizes purchase of Rovio July’s sales data has a few surprises WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: ...2023-08-261h 00

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! August 14, 2023: A Meaty Episode about BEEFThis week: We talk Baldur’s Gate 3 drama, the “leaked” PS5 Slim, Zelda, Disney’s Illusion Island, and MORE! WE AIM TO PLEASE! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Baldur’s Gate 3 social media drama Assassin’s Creed Mirage release moving up a week South Park Snow Day announced TMNT: The Last Ronin revealed PS5 Slim leaks...2023-08-191h 08

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! August 4, 2023: It’s not the graphics, it’s the AMOUNT of graphicsThis week: SWITCH 2! Baldur’s Gate 3! The Expanse! Remnant 2! And just friends hanging out on a Friday night! ENJOY! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Switch 2 rumors again Baldur’s Gate 3 posts HUGE numbers EVO is here, and it’s fun WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Baldur’s Gate 3 (review) Dave the Diver Remnant 2 Lisa: D...2023-08-121h 28

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! July 30, 2023: It’s Crime O’Clock SomewhereThis week, we talk VIDEO GAMES! Xbox hardware’s down, PlayStation hardware is up, and Final Fantasy XIV is coming up on dawn! SWEET! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 2 announced Xbox hardware is down Final Fantasy XIV coming to Xbox PlayStation 5 hardware is up WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Dea...2023-08-0559 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! July 23, 2023: Barbie is XboxistentialWe kick off the second half of Summer with chats about video games, the Xbox Activision THING that doesn’t die, Barbie, Japan, and more! Check check check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Xbox and PlayStation finally sign a ten year agreement Assassin’s Creed is getting a haptic suit The Wii/Gamecube Dolp...2023-07-2739 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! July 14, 2023: I’ll take one Pretty Cure, pleaseJoin Team SQ as we discuss the big #XBox acquisition of #activision, as well as WHATEVER ELSE! Check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Major Nelson leaving after 20+ years Xbox finally wins the FTC game Limited Run Gaming stuff! Karateka looks great WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Gimmick (review) Kingdom Eighties swag Magic the...2023-07-241h 11

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! July 07, 2023: Threads & SkeetsTONIGHT the team chats about the HOTTEST video games and gaming news, and something something something #threads or #bluesky or whatever? Nah. Check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Hard times for Yuji Naka Street Fighter 6 surpasses 2 million in sales Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag being remade? Gollum sinks Daedalic PS5 Slim revealed i...2023-07-111h 48

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! June 28, 2023: It’s a Wonderful Fight ForeverFinal Fantasy XVI! AEW Fight Forever! Kingdom Eighties! And the Microsoft/Activision/Sony party continues! The team covers a wild week of gaming news and reviews! Check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Switch 2 (lite prediction) The Activision/Microsoft/Sony FTC stuff is the gift that keeps on giving WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Final Fantas...2023-06-301h 38

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! June 23, 2023: Princess Toadstool’s ???The team chats about the latest heat-death of E3, the Nintendo Direct, Amid Evil VR, TENTS & TREES, and more! Check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Jonny With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Super Mario RPG remake announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the new 2D Mario game Nintendo Direct E3 is dead again? Or not? WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING...2023-06-301h 15

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! June 15, 2023: Hot Cheese on My LegDali was out at Summer Game Fest and checked out all kinds of neat stuff! Join us as we talk Final Fantasy XVI, Xbox, Prince of Persia, Tears of the Kingdom and MORE! And Jonny reviews Warhammer 40k: Boltgun! YEAH BABY! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Summer Game Fest recap Embracer rest...2023-06-172h 06

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! June 9, 2023: Summer? Game. FEST! and stuffJoin us as we talk a little about the #SummerGameFest reveals, #FinalFantasyVIIRebirth, and open up some #Pokemon cards! YEAH BABY! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Summer Game Fest recap Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sonic Superstars Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Street Fighter 6 Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Ki...2023-06-101h 15

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! May 29, 2023: The PlayStation Showcase AftermathThis week we talk about that HUGE (maybe?) PlayStation Showcase Check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: PlayStation Showcase recap Dolphin emulator removed from Steam WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom SnackQuesting: Nothing! Music Intro: Professor Kliq – Bust This Bust That Music Outro: N.I.M. – Choi...2023-06-0356 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! May 19, 2023: This Zelda Game is GoodWe talk Xbox, PlayStation Showcase, and of course Tears of the Kingdom! Check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Mortal Kombat 1 reboot debuts in first gore-filled trailer Xbox + Activision continues Switch sales numbers Zelda sales numbers PlayStation Showcase happening next week WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Gun Jam (review...2023-05-241h 41

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! May 10th, 2023: Tears of the Mushroom KingdomJ.J. went to Super Nintendo World and makes Dali very very jealous! Join us as he describes his adventures, as well as his review of the interactive FMV game Mia and the Dragon Princess, and so much more! Oh, and #TearsOfTheKingdom chat, too! Check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Silksong gets delayed ...2023-05-1344 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! May 3, 2023: XBOX Needs a WWe’re getting ready for #TEARSOFTHEKINGDOM and chatting about Xbox, Redfall, and all of the big gaming news of the week — won’t you join us this week? Check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Is Redfall a flop? Xbox is facing a slide WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Doom Eternal Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword ...2023-05-0658 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! April 26, 2023: It’s Time to ReapThe team gets together for a wonderful episode discussing Xbox & Activision, Nintendo at Gamescom, Disney Speedstorm, Zelda, Honkai Star Rail, and more! Check it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Xbox/Activision merger denied by the UK Xbox console says are in a bad place Nintendo will be at Gamescom WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING:2023-04-271h 44

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! April 19, 2023: The J.J. Show! (with Dali)This week, we have A LOT of games to talk about! From the Mario Movie to Alone in the Dark, it’s a big fun episode! Let’s get it! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: The Super Mario Bros Movie is raking in the dough LEGO reveals some sweet Sonic sets The Playdate sells ov...2023-04-231h 28

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! April 13, 2023: Tears of the Final Fantasy XVI KingdomThis week the team chats about the new Tears of the Kingdom trailer, Final Fantasy XVI, Suicide Squad, and more! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No One NEWS: Nintendo reveals Ganon’s return in the final, amazing Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer Final Fantasy XVI drops a huge gameplay video Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League...2023-04-191h 36

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! April 6th, 2023: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!It’s our 14th Birthday! Join us as we talk video games, eat cake, and do things! We discuss Steam Deck sales numbers, the Super Mario Bros Movie, Meg’s Monster, Peppa Pig, and more! Happy Birthday! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: RoboJJ NEWS: The Super Mario Bros Movie is making BANK E3 2023 *IS* dead again The Steam D...2023-04-111h 19

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! March 29, 2023: PAX East Part 2 and moreWe finish our terrific PAX East 2023 conversation, and chat about Aliens: Dark Descent, Demonschool, World of Horror, Blackout Protocol, and more! Are we excited about Tears of the Kingdom after this new trailer? Oh, and is E3 2023 dead (again)? Listen and find out! PAX EAST!! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: Hotel Staff NEWS: Is E3 2023 dead again? I...2023-04-051h 57

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! from PAX East 2023 - Day 1 - March 23, 2023 t's PAX East 2023! The team gets together LIVE to chat games, parties, panels and more! Join us as we discuss Pacific Drive, Trinity Fusion, Wrestle Quest, Cult of the Lamb's DLC, Anger Foot, and a whole lot more! PAX EAST!! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: Hotel Staff WHAT WE’RE ENJOYIN...2023-03-2439 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! March 16, 2023: ZachapaloozaIt’s time for video games! We talk Xbox at E3, PAX East, and more! It’s VIDEO GAME MARCH MADNESS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACH! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Xbox won’t have a spot on the E3 2023 show floor More XBox/Activision news Happy Birthday Zach — and Happy Birthday Steam Deck! WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING...2023-03-171h 23

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE March 8, 2023: Starry Fields DelayedStarfield delayed! Xbox + Sony again, and more! It’s wild times! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Starfield delayed to September Xbox Summer Showcase dated for June 11 Xbox and Sony is getting nasty BREAKING PAX EAST NEWS (AGAIN) WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Meg’s Monster (Swag unboxing) Soul Hackers 2 Dead Cells x Castlevania DLC...2023-03-1153 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! March 1st, 2023: Babe, You’re Disturbing My SnorlaxJoin us as we discuss NINTENDO skipping E3, Elden Ring DLC, Final Fantasy XVI previews, and MORE! Worst kept secret EVER! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: BREAKING PAX EAST NEWS Elden Ring officially getting DLC TGS 2023 will be big Nintendo officially skipping E3 2023 Pokémon Sleep still exists?! Mortal Kombat 12 confirmed, coming this year Fina...2023-03-041h 53

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! February 22, 2023: Atomic Heart Shaped BoxIt’s the VIDEO GAMES crew keeping you warm on this strange icy week! We discuss Xbox + Nintendo, Atomic Heart, and so much more! Let’s FFFFFFFF Goooo! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Xbox Finalizes Deals with Nintendo and Nvidia (but not Sony) Sony State of Play is on the Way Nintendo will be at PAX Ea...2023-02-261h 56

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! February 15, 2023: Did you eat any cake?This week, thankfully, things are a little slower news-wise… But we’ve been playing games, and you’ll hear all about them! Happy post-Valentine’s Day! Zoinks! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Multiversus drops 99% of players on Steam Roblox loses a billion with a B WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Valheim Yolked (Review) Sna...2023-02-1849 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! February 8, 2023: Various ItemsJoin us as we talk about the big Nintendo Direct, Tears of The Kingdom, Pikmin 4, Baten Kaitos, and more news! What a team! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Nintendo Direct WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: Rhythm Sprout (review) Pizza Tower Curse Crackers (review) Colossal Cave (review) SteamWorld Build demo SnackQuesting: Nothing! ...2023-02-151h 40

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! January 31, 2023: CHECK THE SOURCEIs E3 2023 going to happen? Is the PSVR2 in trouble? Is HALO getting rebooted? The team gets together to find out! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Sony cutting PSVR2 output? Xbox prices going up E3 may be losing the Big 3 Amazon is buying Tomb Raider — maybe? Halo getting rebooted? Rumbleverse shutting down JEDI Survivor delayed WHA...2023-02-081h 56

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE January 25, 2023: SideQuest_DirectJoin us as we talk all of the gaming news, including #Xbox, #HiFiRush, #PAXEast, and more! Oh, and Clippy is a Terminator — CONFIRMED! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Microsoft layoffs: Xbox Edition Layoffs in Media & Journalism Xbox revenues are down The Day Before is having issues Xbox Developer_Direct thoughts and news WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING...2023-02-011h 53

The SideQuestThe SideQuest December 19, 2022: GOTY OF THE YEAR 2022!The team discusses their favorite games of 2022, and selects SideQuesting’s top game of the year! Let’s gooooooooty! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: No news, just games! WHAT WE’RE ENJOYING: WRC Generations (Review) High on Life Lunistice (Review) –GOTY of the Year 2022!– SnackQuesting: Nothing Music Intro: Professor...2022-12-212h 00

The SideQuestDecember 08, 2022: The SideQuesting Game Awards 2022 Drink-a-Long!The most magical livestream party is back again! The annual Game Awards co-stream is HERE! Join us, watch us, and have a blast! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Erron Kelly, Jonny, Rexly With Special Guest: JEFF KEIGHLEY NEWS: THE GAME AWARDS SnackQuesting: Bourbon..? Food? FOUR LOKO! Music Intro: Professor Kliq – Bust This Bust That Music Outro: N.I.M. – Ch...2022-12-173h 34

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! October 10, 2022: Your Average HomeJoin us before the world ends, on a very special episode of your FAVORITE video game podcast! Tonight we discuss gamer chairs, Atari Mania, Steam Decks, and other things! Cheers! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Here is the Super Mario Bros Movie trailer Phil Spencer teases the Xbox streaming stick Stadia is dead WHAT...2022-10-171h 52

The SideQuestSideQuesting’s Summer Game Fest 2022 Drink-a-long!W-W-W-World Premiere! It’s time for gaming’s Summer Kickoff! Join the team and watch-a-long (or drink-a -long, office hours be damned) as we discuss the world premieres, news, and more… LIVE! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: Geoff Keighley? SnackQuesting: Nothing this week! Music Intro: Professor Kliq – Bust This Bust That Music Outro: N.I.M. – Choice 2022-06-112h 54

Your Friendly Neighborhood GamersInterviewing Eric Gess, Host of The Unlockables and The Sidequesting PodcastAndrew and Dylan are joined by the host of the Unlockables podcast and the Sidequesting podcast, Eric Gess! Listen to hear about Eric's gaming history, why he started podcasting, and what he has in store for the future!Keep up with Eric's shows herehttps://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share 2022-05-091h 03

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! April 8, 2022: Murderous LEGO Minifig Repo ManWe talk about games! LEGO partners with Epic! We return to Monkey Island! A new Tomb Raider game is in development! AND MORE! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, JJ, Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: SteamDeck shipments have been increased SideQuesting turns 13 Holy shit, a new Monkey Island game has been officially announced There’s a new Tomb Raider in development Oh no, now LEGO an...2022-04-091h 09

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE March 31, 2022: Is This The News?Is it? Is it the big news everyone is talking about? Find out as Team SideQuesting covers PlayStation Plus tiers, E3 2022, Breath of the Wild 2, and so much more! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, JJ, Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Morbius! Morbius? Sony finally reveals its Gamepass competitor E3 2022 is dead Nintendo delays Breath of the Wild 2 to Spring 2023 WHAT WE’RE ENJOYIN...2022-04-041h 15

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE March 24, 2022: Creaming in AgonyThe SideQuesting team chats about Ghostbustin’, Witchin’, Elden Ringin’, and comics! It’s a fun, chill night for everyone, including you. Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, JJ, Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Mario 64 strategy guide pulled by Nintendo Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League delayed to 2023 Illfonic reveals Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed co-op game The next game in the Witcher saga is announced WHAT WE...2022-03-301h 12

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! February 17th, 2022: An Ode to Street PassIt’s PODCAST TIME! The team chats about Nintendo shutting down the eShops for the Wii U & 3DS, some more thoughts on Dying Light 2, whatever the Meta Horizon World is supposed to be, and gaming magazines of yore! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, JJ, Zach, Taylor, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Nintendo’s Direct Nintendo closing the eShop for Wii U and 3DS WHAT WE’RE PLAY...2022-02-192h 12

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! December 30, 2021: GOTY of the YEARThe team deliberates on the BEST GAME of 2021! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, JJ, Sam, Taylor, Zach With Special Guest: Time’s Person of the Year SideQuesting’s GOTY 2021: Guardians of the Galaxy Sam 5. Mario Golf Super Rush 4. Super Mario 3D World & Bowser’s Fury 3. Metroid Dread 2. Halo Infinite 1. Forza 5 Taylor 6. Metroid Dread 5. Cruelty Squad 4. Halo Infinite 3. Psychonauts 2 2. Outer Wilds + DLC 1. FFXIV Endwalker JJ 5. Metroid...2021-12-311h 55

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE December 21, 2021: HOLIDAY SPECIAL EXPLOSIONJoin Team SideQuesting as they get ready for the holidays by talking about what games they’re playing and by GIVING AWAY GAMES and an NFT thing! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, JJ, Sam, Rexly With Special Guest: Time’s Person of the Year NEWS: Windjammers 2 release date Final Fantasy VI delayed somehow Analogue Pocket is popular FFVII Remake Upgrade on PS5 FFVII Remake on Epic Games Store...2021-12-231h 42

Gaming Together: A Cooperative PodcastEpisode 29: Halo Infinite Beta with The SideQuesting Podcast- PuddlegateWelcome to episode 29 of the Gaming Together Podcast! In this episode join Phillip and Nave as they finish the fight with a new guest Eric! This week we discuss challenges, battle passes, bad remakes and a few other nightmares.Support us on Patreon: Gaming Together is creating A Podcast, and Gaming Videos | PatreonErics Pod:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sidequesting-podcast/id1543786149SCP Foundation:https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/To get in touch with your feedback, comments or questions please DM...2021-11-191h 38

The SideQuesting Podcast#37: To Halo Infinite...And Beyond!Its the 20th anniversary of Xbox and the surprise launch of Halo Infinite! We're taking a trip down memory line to see how Microsoft and Xbox have changed gaming.Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out. https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEboG4LnUBIGiW1yk7WGBCoZ0trgyAbFollow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theonetruecireFollow Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Redrival26 2021-11-1935 min

The SideQuesting PodcastTime to Go, Bobby.The Activision Blizzard scandal has somehow gotten worse and in the center of it all is Bobby Kotick. Time to resign.2021-11-1914 min

Main Quest PodcastSide Quest - Hades (w/ Eric of The Sidequesting Podcast)There was no escape....from doing this episode! Today I'm joined by one half of my friends over at the Sidequesting Podcast to talk about what ended up being my game of the year last year, Hades! Where did Supergiant come from, what inspired them, and how was Hades conceived? We talk about what the team went through to get the final version out when the pandemic hit, and of course, go through the game itself, and even some big d**k chad advice on how to make your way out of hell without too many issues. ...2021-11-182h 14

The SideQuesting Podcast#37: Gaming Pet PeevesEric and Tom are back! And this week they are bringing the rants with some of their personal gaming pet peeves. Also featured are a ton of listener responses to the question, what are your personal gaming pet peeves!Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out. https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEboG4LnUBIGiW1yk7WGBCoZ0trgyAbFollow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theonetruecire 2021-11-121h 13

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! November 10, 2021: Ask Me About SportsSteam Deck delayed! Forza does well! Unity makes a purchase! Join team SideQuesting as they discuss this and so much more! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! Hosts: Dali, JJ, Zach, Taylor With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Steam Deck Delayed Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Delayed More games delayed Netflix games launch Game Awards reveals coming Unity buys WETA digital assets Forza Horizon 5 smashes records Jump Force getting sunsetted WHAT WE’RE PLAYING: Forza Horizon...2021-11-111h 49

The SideQuesting Podcast#36: Catching UpTom has returned! And he totally wasn't trapped in Eric's basement or anything....The guys take some time catching up on what they have been playing, watching and doing in life.Thankyo u to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out. https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEboG4LnUBIGiW1yk7WGBCoZ0trgyAbFollow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theonetruecireFollow Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.co...2021-11-0459 min

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE November 1, 2021: House of DANKSubscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! Hosts: Dali, JJ, Zach, Taylor With Special Guest: No one NEWS: More game delays Get your Meta Quest 2 Sony’s State of Play recap Sega + Microsoft, sitting in a tree The Great Roblox Panic Nintendo’s Online Expansion Pack sets a new record WHAT WE’RE PLAYING: Guardians of the Galaxy Mario Party Superstars Final Fantasy XIV Final Fantasy XI Undernauts Fortnite Dragon Quest 11 DUSK Pikmin Bloom Dying Light (Switch) SNACKQUESTING: N...2021-11-031h 37

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! October 26, 2021: A VERY HAUNTED PODCASTIt’s Spooky Season and the team is together to talk about GAMES! We arrive in costume to discuss the Nintendo Switch Online’s fails, PlayStation games going to PC, and a whole heck of a lot of delays. Join us! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! Hosts: Dali, JJ, Zach, Taylor With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Nintendo Online Expansion Pack is a bust God of War comes to PC Pikmin Bloom announced Blizzcon 2022 postponed Delay...2021-10-291h 16

The SideQuesting Podcast#35: Make Love Not Advance WarsAdvance Wars Re-boot Camp has been delayed to the increasingly busy Spring 2022. But that's not going to stop Eric from talking about the series! In this episode we're doing an introductory dive into Advance Wars including history, gameplay, characters, units PVP and more! And of course it wouldn't be a SideQuesting episode without the return of Pokedex Please!Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out. https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.y...2021-10-2758 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#34: Artificial Gaming PreservativesEric has a couple of tiny mistakes to clean up at the start of this episode of the SideQuesting Podcast, leading off with brief updates on Metroid Dread and Sora launching in Smash Bros. Then, Rockstar is pulling down their GTA trilogy on Steam to prepare for the imminent launch of their remastered/remade trilogy. Is this setting a dangerous precedent in gaming? Eric rambles and wonders what the future of gaming preservation looks like in a landscape where collector fever and companies looking to cash in on nostalgia are making access to old games harder than ever.2021-10-2047 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#33: How Samus Got Her Groove BackMetroid Dread is here! Eric has been using all of his spare time to explore Samus' new adventure from Mercury Steam and Nintendo. Is Dread a worthy conclusion to the Metroid saga, and does it live up to some of the crowning achievements in its genre, Super Metroid and Hollow Knight? Plus, the return of everyone's favorite disturbing Pocket Monsters segment, PokeDex Please!Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out. https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by...2021-10-1355 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#32: Super Sakurai Bros.And with that, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is complete! In this episode, Eric breaks down the FINAL 'Mr. Sakurai Presents' which includes the announcement of the last character being added to the game. After 6 years and being the number one requested character on the Smash Bros ballet, Sora from Kingdom Hearts finally joins the fight. Eric also takes some time to reflect on how the Smash announcements over the years have brought us together (and torn us apart), as well as the incredible accomplishment that Sakurai and his team have achieved in making a game that defies expectations. Now...2021-10-0747 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#31: PlayStation't What Ninten...Does?On this episode of the SideQuesting Podcast, Eric reflects on a big milestone for the show. Then he dives into all of the big announcements from the recent PlayStation Showcase and Nintendo Direct. Finally, Eric get emotional talking about the journey to a major milestone and those who helped the show along the way.Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEboG4LnUBIGiW1yk7WGBCoZ0trgyAbFollow Eric...2021-09-281h 06

The SideQuesting PodcastBonus Stage: Eric on the List Off Podcast!Eric had the incredible opportunity to guest on last week's episode of List Off Podcast with Brian and Ryan! This is a small clip of some of the awesome discussions that were had about the top 5 video game sequels! If you like what you hear, be sure to go follow, rate and review List Off wherever podcasts are available!List Off with Brian and Ryan: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P0dWsXoorVIzEhc91Um5R?si=vpkNP8J5RS6gUgDCJJG_bg&dl_branch=1 2021-09-2430 min

List OffTop 5 Video Game Sequels w/ Eric from The SideQuesting PodcastSend us a textFor this episode List Off welcomes Eric, of the Sidequesting Podcast, onto the show to discuss the top 5 video game sequels. Not all games are lucky enough to get more than one entry, and many of the ones that do end up suffering from the dreaded “Sequelitis” (the tendency of a well-received work to spawn many inferior sequels). Well, you will find no “sequelitis” here as Brian, Ryan, and Eric prove once and for all that ‘sequel’ does not mean ‘secondary’! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it!Soc...2021-09-201h 55

The SideQuesting Podcast#30: Tom's Top 5 Games of All TimeTom is back in control on this week's episode of the SideQuesting Podcast, and he's celebrating the 30th main line episode the only way he knows how. In an effort to get to know the hosts a little better, Tom dives into his personal Top 5 Games of All Time. Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEboG4LnUBIGiW1yk7WGBCoZ0trgyAbFollow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/t...2021-09-1451 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#29: Boss Fight BanterFlying solo this week, Eric reminisces about a couple of his favorite boss fights. Having completed Death's Door on Xbox over the past weekend, the one sided conversation asks what makes a boss fight memorable? What is the anatomy of a good boss fight? When are boss fights utilized correctly? When are boss fights a detriment to the game or story being told? The show wraps up with some listener responses to the question, "What are some of the most memorable boss fights of all time?"Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music...2021-09-091h 02

The SideQuesting Podcast#28: Activision Blizzard and the Need For ChangeLife is busy but Tom and Eric find some time to record this weekend! It has been a few weeks since the lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard and a lot has happened. The guys break down what exactly is happening at one of the industry's biggest companies, how to process it, what can we do about it, and issues in the gaming industry in general. They then switch gears to talk about the recent Pokemon Presents which gave us more information on Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Eric and Tom then round out the episode with everyone's favorite...2021-08-231h 21

Main Quest PodcastSide Quest - RPG Discussion (w/ Tom and Eric of The Sidequesting Podcast)On today's bonus Side Quest episode, I'm switching up the format and having a relaxed, loose fit discussion of RPG's with my good friends Tom and Eric from the Sidequesting Podcast! We cast a wide net as we discuss our love for the genre, toss in a bit of history, and how it has literally infected the industry in everything we play from fighting games to modern adventure games. Please rate and review the show where ever you get your podcasts! Find The Sidequesting Podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Twitter Instagram 2021-08-191h 32

The SideQuestThe SideQuest LIVE! August 09, 2021: Better Never Than LateThe team gets together to chat about Halo Infinite, No Man’s Sky, and retired men playing naked volleyball? What? You’d better watch to find out. Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! Hosts: Dali, Taylor, Zach, JJ, Sam With Special Guest: No one NEWS: Amico gets delayed ID@Xbox happening Tuesday No Many’s Sky 5th Anniversary Diablo Immortal delayed Steamdeck hands-on across the industry WHAT WE’RE PLAYING: Halo Infinite Retired Men’s Nude Beach Vol...2021-08-101h 41

The SideQuesting Podcast#27: Throwing HandsTom is solo hosting this week's episode and he is ready to 1v1 ALL challengers. Tom is a long time fighting game fan and in this episode he talks about his history with the genre, why it means so much to him, his favorite fighting games, how to get good (along with some great life encouragement!), and shedding more light on an under-appreciated genre of video games.Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper...2021-08-0241 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#26: Pokémon Unite and Other SidequestsWelcome to the Sidequesting Podcast Episode 26! This week, Eric and Tom have a largely unscripted episode that immediately gets dominated by the recent release of Pokémon United, featuring a brief sidequest to the topics of a Nintendo/Smash MOBA and upcoming Persona news!Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEboG4LnUBIGiW1yk7WGBCoZ0trgyAb 2021-07-2655 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#25: Too Much Hype (And Other PSAs)Episode #25 of the SideQuesting Podcast is here! One quarter of the way to 100 and we couldn't have made it without all of you. This week, Eric breaks down how too much hype in the industry is warping our attitudes and expectations of every gaming related announcement, as well as discusses how toxic fandom seems to be getting worse. He concludes the episode by finishing his thoughts on the state of the industry from the previous episodes.Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out...2021-07-1956 min

The SideQuesting PodcastFiller Arc S1E4: "Symbol of Peace"Welcome to episode 4 of Filler Arc. Eric and Tom continue their journey through the end of season one of My Hero Academia. When the League of Villains attacks, Class 1-A must overcome their fears and fight for their lives. Will All Might arrive in time to save the day? Or is it up to Eraser Head, Thirteen and their students to survive against all odds?Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https...2021-07-121h 08

The SideQuesting Podcast#24: State of the Industry 2021E3 has come and gone, and we’ve had a few weeks to digest everything we’ve seen. But where do we stand, and where do we go from here? Eric tries to ramble his way through this latest episode and give us a snapshot of where the industry stands and where we’re headed going into the future. Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEboG4LnUBIG...2021-07-061h 06

The SideQuesting Podcast#23: The SideQuesting Grab Bag 1Eric and Tom didn't really come with a plan this week, so they embrace the randomness and decide to see where it takes them. Discussions include but aren't limited to; the announcement of the Final Fantasy IX animated series, why translating stories from games to shows/movies is difficult, the differences between games and shows/movies that affect the way stories are told, Final Fantasy 7 and what its remake means for older franchises looking for new life, and the unique and sometimes insane game development styles of Tetsuya Nomura and Hideo Kojima. You wanted a real sidequest? YOU GOT A...2021-06-281h 14

The SideQuesting Podcast#22: E3 2021 RecapA week has passed since all of the major announcements of E3 2021. Eric and Tom discuss some of their favorite games and announcements to come out of the conference as well as making a pact to once and for all stop Chaos. Did E3 live up to the hype? Is the future brighter for the beleaguered game conference?Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEboG4LnUBIGiW1...2021-06-211h 58

The SideQuesting Podcast#21: Eric Goes to E3 2017Eric takes a trip down memory lane in this week's episode! With E3 2021 nearly upon us, Eric recounts the time he and his friends took a week trip to Los Angeles to attend E3 2017, the first E3 open to the public in a long time. Then he takes some messages from listeners to see what their hopes are for E3 2021 as well as what their favorite memories are from E3s past.Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com...2021-06-061h 25

The SideQuesting Podcast#20: Great Mechanics in Video GamesHappy 20th Episode! Eric discusses his experience with the PS5, and Tom and Eric contemplate what the drastic game play changes in Overwatch 2 as well as the departure of Game Director Jeff Kaplan mean for Blizzard's team-based shooter. The guys then dive into their topic of the week, discussing some of their favorite mechanics in video games.Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https...2021-06-011h 24

The SideQuesting Podcast#19: Keith of The Main Quest PodcastOn this episode of The SideQuesting Podcast, Keith from the Main Quest Podcast stops by the show to talk in-depth about his retro gaming review show and the process he goes through in making his podcast! Keith and Eric also touch on a few other gaming related topics such as the changing gaming industry, re-reviewing old games without nostalgia glasses, and much more!Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c...2021-05-171h 15

The SideQuesting Podcast#18: The Definitive RPG GuideTom and Eric take an episode to discuss one of their favorite genres of games, the RPG. This episode is an in-depth look at what makes and RPG and RPG, as well as some defining characteristics of JRPGs vs. Western RPGS! And as always there are plenty of tangents along the way.Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new intro! Be sure to check them out.https://www.youtube.com/c/HyperPotions/videosFriends by Hyper Potions: https://www.youtube...2021-05-1057 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#17: Interview with Mark Marchan (SnowyTheStrong) and Arrow Sanctuary!Mark Marchan (SnowyTheStrong), founder of Arrow Sanctuary joins the podcast! Mark talks to us about the founding and mission of Arrow Sanctuary, how his love of video games has helped raise awareness for this cause, and where you can find Arrow Sanctuary to help them provide rescue and rehabilitation services for at-risk equine and livestock!Arrow Sanctuary: Find out how you can help support and help rehabilitate at-risk livestock all over the country!https://arrowsanctuary.org/Thank you to our friends at Hyper Potions for letting us use their music in our new...2021-05-0340 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#16: Totally Accurate Top 50 Games of All Time?!?! (No.)A last minute change of plans had Eric and Tom scrambling for a topic this week, until Eric stumbled upon a dubious article siting the top 50 video games of all time as determined by Metacritic. This will probably end poorly.2021-04-262h 00

The SideQuesting PodcastFiller Arc S1E3: "Rivals"Welcome to episode 3 of Filler Arc and THE RETURN OF TOM. Eric and Tom analyze some of the biggest episodes of season 1 this week, taking a look at episodes 7-9! Deku and Bakugo are set to square off in the Hero/Villain training excersise under the supervision of All Might. Who will emerge victorious, and what lasting effects will the outcome have on each character?2021-04-191h 30

The SideQuesting Podcast#15: To Remake Or Not To RemakeOn this episode of the SideQuesting Podcast, Eric takes a few minutes to talk about the recent Sony news regarding a Last of Us remake. When is it okay for games to be remade? Does this seem like a cash grab tactic? Will we live in a future where we won't be able to experience games the way they were originally released? All these questions will not be answered and more on this episode!2021-04-1332 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#14: Monster Hunter Rise is Here!In today's episode of the SideQuesting Podcast, Eric is diving into Capcom's latest hit in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Rise! Released on 3/26/21, he takes you through the laundry list of changes from World to Rise, weapon tweaks, and why now is the best time ever to get into Monster Hunter.2021-04-051h 04

The SideQuesting Podcast#13: We Can Do BetterThis was a harder episode to record. If you don't listen, that is fine. I just had to get my thoughts out in the world. Much love, and thanks for all the support so far.2021-03-2328 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#12: Doors and Game DesignEric is flying solo once again in this week's episode, and we've got a heck of a topic. That's right, we're talking about DOORS, the literal thing that prevents people and animals from coming into your house. It came to light this week that doors are, in fact, REALLY hard to design in a video game. This kicks off an interesting topic that focuses on game design as a whole, and how not even something as simple as a door can be overlooked when developing a game.2021-03-1548 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#11: Final Fantasy IX: Overlooked ExcellenceEric is flying solo again in this week's episode, and he's decided to talk about one of his favorite games of all time. Final Fantasy IX is often overlooked for being sandwiched between the era of 7/8 and 10. Eric talks about some of the important themes and story elements of the game and why Final Fantasy IX deserves to be acknowledged alongside the great Final Fantasy titles.2021-03-0850 min

The SideQuesting PodcastFiller Arc S1E2: "Hero Academia"Welcome to episode 2 of Filler Arc! Tom and Eric continue their journey into season 1 of My Hero Academia, analyzing episodes 4 through 6! Deku prepares to take the U.A. entrance exam but has never used his new Quirk passed on to him from All Might. Can he discover how to use his new abilities in time to pass the exam?2021-03-021h 38

The SideQuesting Podcast#10: Direct Us, Nintendo!It finally happened. In this episode, Eric and Tom react to all of the announcements that were made during last week's Nintendo Direct. Oh and Blizzconline is happening too apparently. 2021-02-221h 21

The SideQuesting Podcast#9: PerspectiveEric is flying solo in this episode of the podcast. After a brief introduction the discussion turns to the way people tend to treat each other in the gaming community and how we all have a place in this culture that we share.2021-02-1548 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#8: The Aftermath of GameStocks, Borderlands the MovieTom and Eric discuss the utter madness and fallout of the GameStop stock saga and question whether or not everything we know is a lie. Then its on to big news about the Borderlands movie and what the future could hold for movie studios trying to make some of the most well known games for the big screen.2021-02-091h 15

The SideQuesting PodcastFiller Arc S1E1: "The Successor"Welcome to Filler Arc! In these special episodes of The SideQuesting Podcast, Tom and Eric will be doing an in-depth dive on their favorite anime series. This season will be featuring the hit Shonen anime My Hero Academia!2021-01-301h 15

The SideQuesting Podcast#7: Cyber Update! Mini-Pod featuring Blizzard Kart RacersEric and Tom discuss recent developments in the Cyberpunk 2077 story all while sidequesting hard about topics such as a Blizzard Kart Racer, side games from the main series that force you to play them and more! 2021-01-2539 min

The SideQuesting Podcast#6: Pika-Cast! The 25th Anniversary of Pokémon! Pokédex Entries, Nostalgia and More!Eric and Tom break down all the incredible announcements from Pokémon’s 25th anniversary celebration. Plus they discus their nostalgia for the series including ridiculous Pokédex entries, newfound love for trading cards, their first games and more!2021-01-181h 20

The SideQuesting Podcast#5: 60 FREE DRAWS! Monster Hunter Rise, NINTENDO DIRECT IMMINENT?On this episode of the SideQuesting Podcast, Eric and Tom discuss the insanity that is mobile game ad giveaways on Youtube. Then the guys dive into the big event of the week, the demo for MONSTER HUNTER RISE! Plus, someone leaked a supposed lineup for an imminent Nintendo direct. What are the odds that it is real? Eric and Tom discuss, and pick the announcements they would most like to see.2021-01-121h 32

The SideQuesting Podcast#4: Cyberpunk 2077: What Really Went Wrong? Featuring; Review Score Rant, 2020 Round Up and NEW SHOWS!Happy New Year! We hope 2021 is the best year yet for everyone! In this episode, Eric and Tom FINALLY get around to discussing what happened to Cyberpunk 2077. They then talk about the nature of game reviews and how they need to be fixed to reflect a changing industry. Finally, the guys reminisce over the games they played and things they did in 2020, their hopes for the coming year and NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS!! 2021-01-041h 33

The SideQuesting Podcast#3: Mike Stranczek from Rematch; "Do It All Again" EP, Writing Music During a Global Pandemic, League of Legends and Favorite GamesMike Stranczek from the band Rematch stops by the show to discuss their EP "Do It All Again" that they released back in February 2020 just before the pandemic started, the challenges of writing music with a band during Covid-19 and the band's future plans once things are back to normal. Eric and Mike then discuss the rise of League of Legends as an e-sport, the future of Riot, as well as one of the most ridiculous lighting rounds you've probably ever heard.2020-12-211h 12

The SideQuesting Podcast#2: The Game Awards 2020 and the Smash Bros. SidequestIn this episode of the SideQuesting podcast, Tom and Eric discuss all of the awards and premieres during the Game Awards. Then they get sidetracked on a Sidequest about Smash Bros. after the insane reveal of SPOILER as the next fighter for Ultimate!2020-12-141h 23

The SideQuesting Podcast#1: QUEST START, New Consoles, Game of the YearWelcome to the first episode! Our hosts Eric and Tom introduce themselves and then dive into the most pressing topics of the day, including the New Next Gen Consoles and a discussion about The Game Awards and Game of the Year!Be sure to tune in for new episodes weekly!2020-12-071h 25