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"Fun" and Games Podcast

Matt Storm and Gen Moonen

Gen Moonen and Matt Storm chat about their love of games, the evolution of gaming as an artistic medium as well as sometimes bring on guests from within or even outside the industry to chat about gaming.

Matt Storm also produces the minisode series called Side Quests. Every episode is a different host talking about a game they love and why they love it!

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Monday · 10 min
Side Quests Episode 475: Halo 2 with Lewbop from The Rookie Run
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and Covenant Elite commander, Lewbop from The Rookie Run! The game he is talking about today is Halo 2 by Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
#219
Friday · 45 min
Episode 219: Skate Story
Published by Devolver Digital and featuring music by Blood Cultures and John Fio, Skate Story is a surreal adventure game about skateboarding through the underworld to save your soul. Matt & Gen are joined by Sam Eng, the Developer of Skate Story, to discuss making a skateboarding game where falling actually hurt you, the balancing act of evoking the look of a skate video with a playable camera system, and the relationship skate games have had with their soundtracks We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
August 24 · 6 min
Side Quests Episode 474: Tetris (GB) with Alex from Low Five Gaming
Side Quests is back and so is host Alex from Low Five Gaming! He is a podcaster, creative director, strategist and falling tetromino! The game he is talking about today is Tetris on the Game Boy by Nintendo. You can also find his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
August 21 · 15 min
Side Quests Episode 473: Company Of Heroes with Josh Covel
Side Quests is back and so is host Josh Covel! He is a podcaster, streamer and member of the US Army's Able Company! The game he is talking about today is Company Of Heroes by Relic Entertainment, THQ and Sega. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
August 17 · 8 min
Side Quests Episode 472: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy with Keith Lehtinen
Side Quests is back and so is host Keith Lehtinen! He is a podcaster and leader of a group of heroes for hire! The game he is talking about today is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix. You can also find this episode's host on his podcasts We Have Issues and Jukebox Vertigo! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
#218
August 14 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 218: Two Much Game for One Screen
Released in 2004 as a cautious "Third Pillar" gaming device for Nintendo, The Nintendo DS would go on to outsell the Game Boy Advance. In fact, it became Nintendo's most successful console of any kind until the Switch. Its dual-screen setup allowed for unique display options. The lower touch-enabled screen opened up new control and play possibilities. And it's backwards compatibility with the GBA meant every new DS owner could already have a robust collection that was only going to get better. Matt & Gen are joined by Yorki to discuss the impact of Nintendo's first folding game device since the Game & Watch. They share some of their favorite DS games, compare entry points to classic Nintendo series, and try to not make the whole discussion about RPGs. You can vote for our next console retrospective here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
August 10 · 15 min
Side Quests Episode 471: Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim with Eric Gess
Side Quests is back and so is host Eric Gess! He is a podcaster and denizen of the realm of Ardania! The game he is talking about today is Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim by Cyberlore Studios and Hasbro Interactive. You can also find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
August 7 · 6 min
Side Quests Episode 470: Endless Ocean with Shelby Reilly
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is associate producer, tour marketing manager and scuba diver exploring the Manaurai sea, Shelby Reilly! The game she is talking about today is Endless Ocean by Arika and Nintendo. You can also find her on Instagram here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
August 3 · 14 min
Side Quests Episode 469: Skate 3 with Dustin Triplett
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game writer, narrative designer, poet and skateboarding legend, Dustin Triplett! The game he is talking about today is Skate 3 by EA Black Box and Electronic Arts. You can also check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken
#217
July 31 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 217: A DRM to Kill
James Bond has been in the pop culture sphere longer than video games. He's gone through many creators, portrayers, and mediums. It can be difficult to feel like you're playing as the secret agent. Whether it's a first-person shooter, a driving game, or a text adventure, it's a tricky needle to thread. His latest foray in games is IO Interactive's 007 FIrst Light. Matt & Gen are joined by Josh from Still Loading Podcast to discuss the history of 007 in games, what defines a Bond game vs other spy games, and how well First Light represents MI6's most famous agent We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
July 27 · 12 min
Side Quests Episode 468: UFO 50 with Mark Kleeb
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is arcade bar owner and retro game lover, Mark Kleeb! The game he is talking about today is UFO 50 by Mossmouth. You can also check out Wonderville here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
July 24 · 13 min
Side Quests Episode 467: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage with Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and aspiring filmmaker from Velvet Cove, Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played! The game he is talking about today is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage by Don't Nod. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
July 20 · 11 min
Side Quests Episode 466: The Pale Beyond with Erik aka Dovetail
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and First Mate, Erik aka Dovetail! The game he is talking about today is The Pale Beyond by Saltstone Studios and Fellow Traveller. You can also his podcast here and his writing here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
#216
July 17 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 216: Jake Kaufman
Jake Kaufman has been composing soundtracks professionally for video games (and television) for over twenty-five years. His work can be found in such series as Shantae, Contra, and TMNT. Most recently, you can enjoy his work in Yacht Club's Mina the Hollower (Available Now). He joins Matt & Gen to discuss creating a new soundscape for Yacht Club after twelve years of Shovel Knight, keeping a wide net of influences, and always staying a fan of your peers. You can check out Jake's work on his Bandcamp. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
July 13 · 15 min
Side Quests Episode 465: Tyranny with Damien Razdan
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game writer, narrative designer and the Fatebinder, Damien Razdan! The game he is talking about today is Tyranny by Obsidian Entertainment and Paradox Interactive. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
July 10 · 12 min
Side Quests Episode 464: Treasures of the Deep with Jesse Fresco
Side Quests is back and so is host Jesse Fresco! He is a writer and member of the Undersea Mercenary Agency! The game he is talking about today is Treasures of the Deep by Black Ops Entertainment and Namco. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
July 6 · 8 min
Side Quests Episode 463: Terminator 2D: No Fate with Ben from Dragoon Effect
Side Quests is back and so is host Ben from Dragoon Effect! He is a podcaster and member of the human Resistance! The game he is talking about today is Terminator 2D: No Fate by Bitmap Bureau and Reef Entertainment. You can also find his podcast here. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
July 3 · 57 min
Episode 215: LIVE at Wonderville
Wonderville is an independent bar and event space with over 30 free-to-play custom arcade cabinets built by gamemakers in the Greater NYC area and beyond. Physical games and physical spaces to play them matter more than ever, and Wonderville is a rotating gallery of fun and fanciful experiences. They partner with gaming conventions, museums, universities, and more to get these games in front of anyone who wants to see new and exciting corners of what gaming can be. Matt & Gen visit Wonderville to interview Mark Kleback and Stephanie Gross, the co-founders and co-owners of Wonderville. They discuss what spaces like this mean for them, bringing games and events to life, and some of the practical aspects of being in charge of 80+ one of a kind physical arcade cabinets. Check out Wonderville, their calendar of events, and their list of currently active cabinets on their Website. You can watch many of their events from anywhere in the world on Twitch. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
June 29 · 13 min
Side Quests Episode 462: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap with Andre from Fine Time
Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and adventurer battling his way through Mecha Dragon's lair! The game he is talking about today is Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap by Westone and Sega. You can also find his podcasts here or here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen
June 26 · 19 min
Side Quests Episode 461: Resident Evil 4 (2005) with Gooey Fame
Side Quests is back and so is host Gooey Fame! They are a podcaster, YouTuber and U.S. government agent trying to rescue the President's daughter! The game they are talking about today is Resident Evil 4 (2005) by Capcom! You can also check out their YouTube page here and their podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

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