• Episode 180: Load-Bearing Wait
    Nov 8 2024

    Most folks want a seamless gaming experience, without long, obvious, loading time. How do developers hide their load time, make the most of a necessary loading zone, or at least assure you that your system hasn't frozen in the process? Matt & Geoff discuss how they notice time passing in their pastime.

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    55 mins
  • Side Quests Episode 340: Pokémon Sun with Jared Moss
    Nov 4 2024

    Side Quests is back and so is host Jared Moss! He is a graphic designer, podcaster and transplant in the Alola region! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Sun by Game Freak and Nintendo!

    You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his podcast here!

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    13 mins
  • Side Quests Episode 339: A Space for The Unbound with Pat Klein
    Nov 1 2024

    Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and high school student, Pat Klein! The game he is talking about today is A Space for The Unbound by Mojiken Studio, Toge Productions and Chorus Worldwide.

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    12 mins
  • Side Quests Episode 338: Shining Force with Thrak
    Oct 28 2024

    Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer and wielder of the Chaos Breaker, Thrak! The game he is talking about today is Shining Force by Climax Entertainment, Sonic! Software Planning and Sega.

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    7 mins
  • Episode 179: Yars Rising
    Oct 25 2024

    "Yars Rising" is a 2D Action Platformer developed by WayForward that's wrapped around a modern take on Atari's "Yars Revenge".

    Matt & Geoff are joined by James Montagna, Director of "Yars Rising", to chat about giving a forty-two year old game the full WayForward treatment.

    Yar's Rising is available on Steam, Epic, Switch, Playstation, and Xbox platforms.

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    57 mins
  • Side Quests Episode 337: Civilization IV with Daniel Sanford aka Douibyorthst
    Oct 18 2024

    Side Quests is back and so is host Daniel Sanford aka Douibyorthst! He is a musician, video game composer, podcast producer and builder of empires! The game he is talking about today is Civilization IV by Firaxis Games and 2K!

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    8 mins
  • Side Quests Episode 336: Return of the Obra Dinn with Joshua Rosen
    Oct 14 2024

    Side Quests is back and this episode's host is software engineer, indie game developer and Chief Inspector, Joshua Rosen! The game he is talking about today is Return of the Obra Dinn by Lucas Pope.

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    12 mins
  • Episode 178: Embers Slowly Dying
    Oct 11 2024

    Just because a game ends with a cliffhanger or unanswered questions, it doesn't mean a sequel is guaranteed.

    Matt & Geoff discuss the series that probably won't get the continuation they were hinting towards, surprise entires after a long hiatus, and trying to gauge interest in an uncertain industry.

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    48 mins