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Midlife SideQuest

Midlife SideQuest is the over the hill gaming podcast. Every week host John Wahl brings you his gaming impressions, the latest industry news, and tales of a Gen X geek, brought to you in just 15 minutes to fit your busy life.

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15:25

137: Summer Game Fest 2025

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/06/12

This week on the show I’m picking my five favorite games from the Summer Game Fest! Plus Father’s Day is this weekend and the Switch 2 is a hit!

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15:37

136: Switch 2 Launch Day

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/06/05

On today’s episode, the Nintendo Switch 2 is available NOW! I’ve got everything you need to know about what to buy. Plus news from Sony’s State of Play, and more!Take Steps Fundraising Link: https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/participants/81549?referrer=mf%3A81549%3Afundraise-share-you

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13:42

135: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/05/29

On this week’s episode I’m playing the critically acclaimed French RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Oui oui! Plus the Switch 2 is in the wild, and more!

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15:55

134: South of Midnight

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/05/22

On this week’s episode, I’m playing the stunning SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT! Plus the Switch 2 prepares for launch, and I review a lawnmower!!

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13:01

133: Escape The City

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/05/15

This week I’m playing the outdoor escape room game, Escape The City! Will I escape the streets of Minneapolis? Spoiler alert: I do. Plus the latest news and dad jokes!

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12:54

132: Thunderbolts*

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/05/08

This week I’m checking out the latest MCU film Thunderbolts! Is this a return to glory for Marvel? Plus Xbox is the latest to hike prices and its Mental Health Awareness Month!

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14:22

131: Blue Prince

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/05/01

This week I’m checking out one of the hottest games of the year, Blue Prince! Plus Hollywood continues to go all in on gaming adaptations and this week is World AS Day!

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15:00

130: Lushfoil Photography Sim

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/04/24

On today’s episode I’m playing shutterbug with Lushfoil Photography Sim! Plus the Oblivion remake is real, and Sam plays Schedule 1!

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14:41

129: Politics and Gaming

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/04/17

On this episode of the show I’m talking about the recent collision of politics and video games! Plus A Minecraft Movie is a massive hit and the secret history of the high five.

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14:53

128: Katamari Damacy Rolling Live

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/04/10

This week on the show I’m playing an ALL NEW Katamari game available on Apple Arcade! Plus the gaming room gets a redo, the latest tariff drama, and positive vibes!

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15:39

127: Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/04/03

On this week’s show I’m breaking down all of the news from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! The release date, the prices, the games, the prices!! Plus Doom: The Dark Ages previews are out and Wisconsin doesn’t suck this week!

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16:56

126: Switch 2 Direct Predictions

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/03/27

This week I’m making some last minute guesses before next week’s big Nintendo Direct! Plus Game Informer returns and I play Stunt Race FX!!

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15:22

125: Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/03/18

On this week’s episode, I’m going hands on with the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows! After years of asking, the series is finally going to Japan. Plus Day of the Devs and AI Aloy!

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15:21

124: Avowed

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/03/13

On this week’s show I’m checking out the Xbox RPG Avowed! Plus the cozy farm sim Sugardew Island, and Ubisoft investors break out the pitchforks!

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13:03

123: PDP Riffmaster Wireless Guitar

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/03/06

This week I’m rocking your socks off with the new Riffmaster Wireless Guitar! Plus Acclaim rises from the dead, and another wonderful symptom of getting old.

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16:56

122: Captain America: Brave New World

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/02/27

This week I’m checking out the latest MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford! Plus Xbox goes all in on AI with Muse, and Ludocene is a dating app for your games!

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13:46

121: Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/02/20

This week I’m playing the charming and silly Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip! Plus Nintendo rolls back some cost saving programs, and a gross violation of public bathroom etiquette!

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16:20

120: Spirit Swap

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/02/13

This week is all about puzzle games! I’m checking out the cool new indie title Spirit Swap! Plus I’m jumping back in time to try out Dr. Mario! Plus highlights from the PlayStation State of Play.

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13:50

119: The Roottrees Are Dead

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/02/06

On this episode I’m talking about the mystery puzzler, The Roottrees Are Dead! Plus my internet goes out, but that doesn’t stop me from finding more dad jokes!

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14:06

118: The Japan of Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/01/30

This week I’m thinking about all of the amazing places in Japan I wanna visit when Assassins Creed Shadows comes out! Plus more gaming news and positive vibes!

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