81: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
On this episode John checks out Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Plus the fate of the PSVR2, an update on the One Heartland fundraiser, and more! GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/294d97e2
15m Mar 21, 2024
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80: A Little to the Left
On this week’s episode John is playing the cozy puzzle game, A Little to the Left! Plus positive vibes to the host of the PlayStation Daily Podcast and he kicks off a new fundraising campaign to benefit One Heartland! Visit the GoFundMe page here: https://gofund.me/43946626
15m Mar 14, 2024
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79: Balatro
On this week’s episode John is playing the wildly addictive card game Balatro, which is an early front runner for Game of the Year! Plus the joys of changing medical insurance and wishing everyone a Happy Ramadan!
15m Mar 07, 2024
15m
78: Mario vs Donkey Kong
In this week’s brand new episode, John checks out the Switch remake of the GBA classic, Mario vs Donkey Kong! Plus he’s starting to like… old people stuff! All that and more Positive Vibes and Polling at Threads!
14m Feb 29, 2024
14m
77: Tomb Raider Remastered I-III
On this week’s episode it’s all about the 90’s! John checks out the new collection of the original Tomb Raider trilogy, plus he goes to see Madonna and positive vibes to the creator of X-Men ‘97!
16m Feb 22, 2024
16m
76: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
On this episode, John plays the newest iteration of Prince of Persia, plus experiences a memorable Japanese dinner, and Positive Vibes to a pair of podcasting new parents!
16m Feb 15, 2024
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75: Silent Hill: The Short Message
On this episode, John checks out the shadow dropped Silent Hill: The Short Message! Plus his thoughts on the reaction to the recent Xbox rumors and positive vibes!
16m Feb 08, 2024
16m
74: Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Controller
On this episode John checks out the Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Smart Controller, and it’s maybe the best controller he’s ever used! Plus his thoughts on the PlayStation State of Play and more Positive Vibes!
14m Feb 01, 2024
14m
73: Palworld
On this week’s episode John checks out the hottest game in the world right now, Palworld! Plus his eyesight is going to crap and Positive Vibes to Machine Games!
15m Jan 25, 2024
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72: Xbox Developer Direct ‘24
On this episode, John breaks down all the games shown at this week’s Xbox Developer Direct including Avowed and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle!
16m Jan 19, 2024
16m
71: Blue Dragon
On this episode John jumps back in time to 2007 and the Xbox RPG Blue Dragon! How does this classic hold up today? Plus I await my midlife CRISIS and more Positive Vibes!
13m Jan 18, 2024
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70: 2024 Predictions
On this episode John picks 6 gaming predictions for the upcoming year! Will they come true? Are they bonkers? Plus positive vibes to the makers of Retro Bowl + and more!
14m Jan 11, 2024
14m
69: Game of the Year: Day Five
It’s the last day of game of the year week and we’ve got John’s top two picks for 2023! What’ll it be?
16m Jan 05, 2024
16m
68: Game of the Year: Day Four
We’re continuing our Game of the Year week with the picks for #4 and #3! It’s coming down to the wire! Plus my favorite film of the year!
14m Jan 04, 2024
14m
67: Game of the Year: Day Three
It’s day three and we’re talking about John’s picks for the #6 and #5 games of the year! And this week features two of the biggest games of the year! Plus more Positive Vibes.
14m Jan 03, 2024
14m
66: Game of the Year: Day Two
Game of the Year week continues with John’s picks for #8 and #7, as well as his favorite restaurant of the year and more Positive Vibes for his favorite developers of the year.
14m Jan 02, 2024
14m
65: Game of the Year: Day One
It’s Game of the Year week! And we’re kicking things off with John’s  picks for #10 and #9, as well as his favorite album of the year and Positive Vibes!
14m Jan 01, 2024
14m
64: 2024 Preview
On the final episode of the year, John looks ahead to his most anticipated games of 2024 including Hellblade 2! Plus Positive Vibes and more.
16m Dec 21, 2023
16m
63: Alan Wake 2
On this week’s episode John is checking out Alan Wake 2, giving his thoughts on the death of E3 (again), and sending more positive vibes!
15m Dec 14, 2023
15m
62: Best Holiday Games
Happy Holidays! This week John talks about his favorite holiday themed video games, gives his thoughts on the GTA6 trailer, and more!
15m Dec 07, 2023
15m
61: Coral Island
On this week’s new episode John is playing the farming and life sim, Coral Island! Plus he hikes up a bluff and sends out some Positive Vibes to the Threads community!
16m Nov 30, 2023
16m
60: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
On this week’s episode John checks out Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, gives his 2 cents on the latest entries from the MCU, and Positive Vibes!
14m Nov 16, 2023
14m
59: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
On this episode John plays Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for the PS5, gives his thoughts on the Samsung Q80C QLED TV, plus Positive Vibes to Tamoor Hussain.
16m Nov 09, 2023
16m
58: The 7th Guest VR
On this week’s episode John straps on his Quest to play The 7th Guest VR, plus Positive Vibes and more!
16m Nov 02, 2023
16m
57: Super Mario Bros Wonder
On this week’s episode of SideQuest I’m playing the fantastic Super Mario Bros Wonder! Plus a sad Halloween milestone and Positive Vibes to Mike Minotti.
16m Oct 26, 2023
16m
56: Forza Motorsport
This week, John is playing the new Xbox racer, Forza Motorsport! Plus he sits with the old farts at a punk rock concert, and positive vibes to Mitch Dyer!
13m Oct 19, 2023
13m
55: Assassin’s Creed Mirage
On this week’s episode, Ubisoft goes back to basics with Assassins Creed Mirage, John checks out the new Turtle Beach React-R Xbox controller, and positive vibes for Alex Van Aken!
16m Oct 12, 2023
16m
54: El Paso, Elsewhere
This week, John checks out the noir shooter El Paso, Elsewhere! Plus some recommendations for Halloween games and Positive Vibes going out to Gamer Cat Cafe.
15m Oct 05, 2023
15m
53: The Making of Karateka
On this week’s episode, John checks out The Making of Karateka, discusses the retirement of Jim Ryan, and more positive vibes!
14m Sep 28, 2023
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52: Party Animals
On this episode John checks out the new game, Party Animals, breaks down the Xbox leaks as quickly as possible, and more positive vibes!
13m Sep 21, 2023
13m
51: The Master’s Pupil
On this week’s episode, John plays a video game that takes place inside the mind of Claude Monet, The Master’s Pupil. Plus more positive vibes and a PSA about vaccines.
14m Sep 14, 2023
14m
50: Starfield
On this special 50th episode of the show, I share my thoughts on the opening hours of Starfield, plus I give away $50 to one lucky listener!
16m Sep 07, 2023
16m
49: Top Game Pass Picks
On this week’s episode John shares his top picks for new Game Pass subscribers, gets a special message from a member of Delta Squad, and sends the kids back to school.
15m Aug 31, 2023
15m
48: Bramble: The Mountain King
On this episode, John checks out the very interesting indie game, Bramble: The Mountain King. Plus he discusses the latest… leaks, and Positive Vibes to Joseph Moran!
15m Aug 24, 2023
15m
47: Oxenfree II
On this week’s episode John plays the newly released Oxenfree II! He also goes to see Ed Sheeran and sends some positive vibes to the folks at Bethesda Game Studios!
13m Aug 17, 2023
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46: Venba
On this week’s episode, John plays the indie cooking game Venba, tries CBD gummies, and sends some positive vibes to Marty Estes… because cheesecake.
13m Aug 10, 2023
13m
45: Starcade Retro Arcade
On this episode John checks out the local retro arcade, checks out some summer concerts, and sends some vibes to Dapper Tux!
13m Aug 03, 2023
13m
44: Pikmin 4
On this episode John plays the new Switch title Pikmin 4, checks out the new Netflix animated film Nimona, and sends some Positive Vibes to the one and only Major Nelson.
12m Jul 27, 2023
12m
43: Antstream Arcade
On this episode John checks out the new retro streaming service, Antstream Arcade. Plus more positive vibes and he’s psyched for the new Bachelor series!
14m Jul 20, 2023
14m
42: Final Fantasy XVI
On this week’s episode John plays Final Fantasy XVI, crowns Threads as the new king of social media, and some positive vibes for Digital Eclipse.
14m Jul 13, 2023
14m
41: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
On this episode John talks about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and sends positive vibes to Victor Lucas!
15m Jul 06, 2023
15m
40: Tears of the Kingdom
On this week’s episode, John finishes Tears of the Kingdom, reaches another parenting milestone, and another Pride Month Positive Vibe!!
15m Jun 29, 2023
15m
39: Nintendo Direct Impressions
On this weeks episode John talks about the great new Nintendo Direct and all the announced Mario games, plus a belated Happy Fathers Day and more Positive Vibes!
16m Jun 22, 2023
16m
38: Xbox Games Showcase
On this bonus episode, John breaks down all of the big games from the Xbox Games Showcase including Fable, Starfield, and South of Midnight!
14m Jun 12, 2023
14m
37: Summer Game Fest
On this episode, John talks about his favorite moments from Summer Game Fest 2023, from a Spider-Man 2 release date to Nicholas Cage!
17m Jun 09, 2023
17m
36: Planet of Lana
On this week’s episode, John plays the new indie game Planet of Lana. Plus more middle aged woes and positive vibes for Gold Karat.
14m Jun 08, 2023
14m
35: The Case of the Golden Idol
On this episode John plays the new Switch port of The Case of the Golden Idol, feels really old after some yard work, and gives some vibes to Rainbow Arcade.
15m Jun 01, 2023
15m
34: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
On this episode John gives his thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, this week’s PlayStation Showcase, plus he gets a new kitty cat!
15m May 25, 2023
15m
33: PlayStation Showcase Predictions
On this episode, John goes off script to bring you his PlayStation Showcase predictions and more positive vibes!
17m May 18, 2023
17m
32: Star War Jedi Survivor
On this week’s episode John plays Star Wars Jedi Survivor, plus a home renovation project and more positive vibes!
12m May 11, 2023
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