Geoff 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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Side Quests 400th Episode Special: Shantae and the Pirate's Curse with Matt aka Stormageddon, Geoff Moonen and Thrak
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WE'VE MADE IT TO 400 EPISODES?! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! For this incredible milestone Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Geoff Moonen and Thrak to team up and vanquish the Pirate Master while discussing Shantae and the Pirate's Curse by WayForward. You can also find all of Thrak's work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus p…
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Side Quests Episode 404: Harold Halibut with AndresPlays
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is games critic, streamer, content creator and maintenance worker, AndresPlays! The game he is talking about today is Harold Halibut by Slow Bros! 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 fee…
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Side Quests Episode 403: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon with Gerry Thomas
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and hot-blooded kiseru-wielding ninja, Gerry Thomas! The game he is talking about today is Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon by Konami! You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an …
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Side Quests Episode 402: Citizen Sleeper with Tofr
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, streamer, podcaster and Sleeper, Tofr! The game they are talking about today is Citizen Sleeper by Jump Over the Age and Fellow Traveller! You can also check out all their work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episod…
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Geoff & Sarah Moonen discuss thier experience at PAX West 2025. The games they played, the cool gaming devices they saw, and the amazing people they had the opportunity to meet and connect with. Sarah's Top 5 Games of PAX RollerGirl Bubsy 4D Bytebond Fresh Tracks Unsent Geoff's Top 5 Games of PAX The Secret of Weepstone No Stone Unturned Blocks for…
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Side Quests Episode 401: Cookie Clicker with Alexander Kozina aka Kozibear
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game designer, podcaster, community manager, streamer and clickable cookie, Alexander Kozina aka Kozibear! The game he is talking about today is Cookie Clicker by Julien Thiennot! You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, ear…
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Side Quests Episode 399: Quantum Break with Alex James Kane
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and hero who was granted time-based abilities, Alex James Kane! The game he is talking about today is Quantum Break by Remedy Entertainment and Microsoft Studios! You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of re…
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Matt & Geoff are joined by Tyler Mire, Producer and Composer of the recently released Quartet, from Something Classic Games. Something Classic makes throwback RPGs that feel like how we remember them, but can be finished by people with busy schedules. Tyler discusses the process of planning out Quartet, composing the soundtrack, and keeping a class…
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Side Quests Episode 398: The First Berserker: Khazan with Dwarven Lion
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, content creator and former hero of Pell Los Empire, Dwarven Lion! The game he is talking about today is The First Berserker: Khazan by Neople and Nexon! You can also find his streams here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regula…
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Side Quests Episode 397: Boyfriend Dungeon with Claire After All
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, podcaster and dateable weapon, Claire After All! The game she is talking about today is Boyfriend Dungeon by Kitfox Games. You can also find her podcast here and her streams here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episode…
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Side Quests Episode 396: 1000xRESIST with Jenny Windom
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is marketer, producer, community manager, podcaster, content creator and Watcher, Jenny Windom! The game she is talking about today is 1000xRESIST by Sunset Visitor and Fellow Traveller. You can also find her work here and here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews…
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Very often, a video game will try to challenge your awareness, knowledge, or pattern recognition. These can be puzzle sections, or even entire puzzle games. But what defines a puzzle, and when is it fun instead of frustrating? Matt & Geoff discuss how they see puzzles in games. When is a puzzling diversion something you want or enjoy if the game is…
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Side Quests Episode 395: Chex Quest with Michael Fell
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is creative director, director, actor, improvisor and soldier battling against the 'Flemoids', Michael Fell! The game he is talking about today is Chex Quest by Digital Café and General Mills. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, e…
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Side Quests Episode 394: Inscryption with Adam Gumbert
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Side Quests is back and so is host Adam Gumbert! He is a podcaster and internet content creator who specializes in collectible card games! The game he is talking about today is Inscryption by Daniel Mullins Games and Devolver Digital. You can also check out his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early…
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Side Quests Episode 393: Harvest Moon with Danomak
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Side Quests is back and so is host Danomak! He is a writer, streamer, YouTuber and young man maintaining the farm he inherited from his grandfather! The game he is talking about today is Harvest Moon by Amccus and Natsume Inc. You can also find his YouTube channel here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early down…
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Matt & Geoff welcome back Mighty Yell's Dave Proctor to discuss the recently-released Missile Command Delta, a bold reimagining of Atari's arcade classic, developed by Mighty Yell and 13AM games. You can find this episode's guest on Bluesky We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an …
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Side Quests Episode 392: Shadow the Hedgehog with Violet Ferlito
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, performer and leader of an invading alien force, Violet Ferlito! The game they are talking about today is Shadow the Hedgehog by Sega. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! …
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Side Quests Episode 391: Venba with Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision
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Side Quests is back and so is host Chris from 1 Hour 1 Decision! He is a podcaster and talented cook restoring lost recipes! The game he is talking about today is Venba by Visai Games. 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 f…
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Side Quests Episode 390: Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride with Dave Jackson
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Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Jackson! He is a podcaster and legendary hero! The game he is talking about today is Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride by Square Enix. You can also hear him on his podcast, Tales from the Backlog! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes…
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Nintendo released the successor to the Switch on June 5th this year. A month later, Matt & Geoff share their thoughts on the Switch 2, its launch, and the software lineup. Is the Switch 2 a must buy yet? What can we glean from looking at other console launches, especially Nintendo's? Why might this launch feel different than other Nintendo consoles…
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Side Quests Episode 389: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Sarah Storm
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcast producer, editor, actor, musician and Paintress, Sarah Storm! The game she is talking about today is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive. You can also find her on LinkedIn here and her website here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bon…
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Side Quests Episode 388: Islands & Trains with Christopher Leech
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Side Quests is back and so is host Christopher Leech! He is a Lecturer of Psychology, streamer, podcaster, content creator and tiny railway diorama creator! The game he is talking about today is Islands & Trains by Akos Makovics and Future Friends Games. You can also find everything he does right here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shou…
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Side Quests Episode 387: Darkest Dungeon with R. Alex Murray
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is actor, comedian, musician and recruiter of adventurers, R. Alex Murray! The game he is talking about today is Darkest Dungeon by Red Hook Studios. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of regular episodes, an excl…
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Episode 193: You are on the Funnest Route
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On this episode Matt & Geoff are joined by Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books to discuss video game maps. Physical pack-in maps, HUD mini maps, and all the little points of interest. A map can help you know where to go next in your quest, what you could find along the way, or dream about where your journey may take you. Maps in video games have bee…
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Side Quests Episode 386: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon with Case Aiken
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Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and member of the Belmont clan! The game he is talking about today is Castlevania: Circle of the Moon by Konami. You can also find this host's podcasts on CertainPOV.com. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus podcasts, reviews, early downloads of r…
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