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Video Game Podtimism

Video Game Podtimism

Video Game Podtimism is the optimist"s video game variety show. David and Chase are here to give you a double-dose of that oh-so cheerful appreciation for all things video games.

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All Episodes

01:12:51

Ep. 249: A Bad Case of the Ennuis (Feat. Ribbit King)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/05/04

Hey Podtimists,This week David continues his Indiana Jones journey in the jungle and Chase goes to the bad version of France.We also took a deeper look at the bizarre and delightful Ribbit King. This was suggested to us by listener Russel. Thank you Russel!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:46) - Did manage to get a Switch 2?(8:46) - What David has been playing(8:53) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle(15:51) - What Chase has been playing(16:08) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33(33:59) - Look

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01:34:55

Ep. 248: Not a Fudd Head (Feat. Looney Tunes Space Race)

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2025/04/27

Hey Podtimists,This week Chase plays games about the future, one good and one bad. Then David finally gets confirmation that he's on the right track with Persona 3.We also took a deeper look at the kart racer, Looney Tunes Space Race. This was suggested to us by The Lesser Weavil. Thanks for the suggestion!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(2:57) - What Chase has been playing(5:33) - Robocop Rogue City(22:37) - Trails in the Sky(39:58) - What David has been playing(40:04) - Lumines(45:09) - Persona 3

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01:17:27

Ep. 247: Wu Prince (Feat. Kuru Kuru Kururin)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/04/20

Hey Podtimists,This week David makes a meal out of appetizers and plays a whole bunch of games. Then Chase talks about that hot new-new called Blue Prince. Is it good? The internet seems to be undecided!We also took a look at one of the most brutal games of all time, Kuru Kuru Kururin. This was suggested to us by listeners Guardian and also Sam. Thanks to you both!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:50) - What David has been playing(7:51) - Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace(14:51) - Persona 3

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01:27:47

Ep. 246: Business Casual Butt (Feat. Gran Turismo 2)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/04/13

Hey Podtimists,This week David goes to Oakland and plays a video game, then Chase plays Nubby's Number Factory and learns what it's like to log on to CoolMathGames.com.We also took a deeper look at the legendary Gran Turismo 2. That game was suggested to us my listener MLL, thanks MLL!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:58) - What David has been playing(6:22) - Cat Quest 3(6:46) - Hero Realms(10:20) - We can talk about the Switch 2 as a little treat(31:51) - What Chase has been playing(31:58) -

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01:41:43

Ep. 245: The Emotion Sphere (Feat. Command and...

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2025/04/06

Hey Podtimists,This week David somehow beat 1000xRESIST?? Also we engage in some brief spoilers for that game so if you want to skip that, pop on over 41 minute mark.We also took a deeper look at Command and Conquer Renegade, a game suggested to us by listener DC. Thanks DC!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(2:11) - What is this show again??(3:35) - What David has been playing(3:41) - The First Berserker Khazan(10:45) - The Manga Minute(13:34) - Hollow Knight(24:05) - 1000xRESIST (without spoilers)(29:14)

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01:35:32

Ep. 244: The Bozo List (Feat. Kingsway)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/03/30

Hey Podtimists,This week David falls further down the 1000xRESIST pipeline and Chase plays a real Video Gamey game.Then we took a deeper look at 2017's UIRPG, Kingsway. This was suggested to us by listener Jackie, thanks Jackie!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:13) - What David has been playing(3:38) - Gwent(15:10) - 1000xRESIST(28:31) - Cyberpunk 2077(34:03) - What Chase has been playing(34:18) - R.E.P.O(43:14) - Assassin's Creed Shadows(1:09:49) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:10:38) -

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01:17:37

Ep. 243: Recreational Forgetting (Feat. Pokemon...

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/03/23

Hey Podtimists,This week David plays Chase's favorite game of 2024 and Chase checks out Pyre. Is it a good game?? Yeah probably.We also took a deeper look at the GBA game Pokemon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire. This was suggested to us by listener Matt. Thanks Matt!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:52) - What David has been playing(4:41) - 1000xRESIST(9:47) - Super Smash Brothers Ultimate(21:38) - What Chase has been playing(21:49) - Pyre(38:04) - Split Fiction(52:54) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the

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01:43:07

Ep. 242: Throwing It Back in the Hotel California...

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2025/03/16

Hey Podtimists,This week David takes a trip to visit Housemarque and their many games. Then Chase attempts to give another go at the Monster Hunter series.Then we took a deeper look at the much maligned (for no good reason) DMC. This was suggested to us by listener TK. Thanks TK!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:41) - What David has been playing(4:48) - Resogun(8:01) - Returnal(16:14) - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii(26:33) - Persona 3 Reload(30:33) - What Chase has been playing(30:44) - Little

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01:20:12

Ep. 241: A Wagon of a Heart (Feat. X-Blades)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/03/09

Hey Podtimists,This week David continues on his Persona 3 journey and Chase becomes a musical pirate.We also took a deeper look at X-Blades which was suggested to us by listener(s) Sebdotmp4 and Sebastian (if those are different people). Thanks for the game suggestion!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:22) - What David has been playing(3:27) - Persona 3 Reloaded(10:02) - Pokemon Black(16:04) - UFO 50(20:51) - Cat Quest 3(26:03) - What Chase has been playing(26:14) - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in

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01:26:32

Ep. 240: The Lovers Month (Feat. The Exit 8)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/03/02

Hey Podtimists,This week David discovers the fun of doing a great kick and Chase reflects on The Elder Scrolls.We also took a deeper look at The Exit 8, a game suggested to us by listener Sam. Thank you Sam!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(2:15) - What David has been playing(2:19) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle(5:19) - UFC 5(10:32) - Ninja Gaiden Black 2(13:47) - Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle Earth(20:33) - What Chase has been playing(20:54) - Avowed(43:04) - Kingdom Come Deliverance

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01:29:36

Ep. 239: Go Out Buns Glazing (Feat. Farcry 2)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/02/23

Hey Podtimists,This week we've got a cousin to the Dayquil episode: It's the Mucinex cut. David talks about Ninja Gaiden and Chase plays some games that just feel good.Then we took a deeper look at the well regarded Farcry 2. This game was suggested to us by MangyLatestLarge. Thanks for the suggestion!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:23) - What David has been playing(3:28) - Ninja Gaiden Black 2(7:55) - Cyberpunk 2077(10:43) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle(12:52) - Persona 3

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01:59:36

Ep. 238: Kindom Hearts 2 (Feat. Tori and Noah)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/02/16

Hey Podtimists,This week we're covering Kingdom Heart 2, and we were graciously joined Press START's Tori and Noah. This game is so damn good and we couldn't keep that all to ourselves. We love this game so please enjoy us gushing about it for about 2 hours.Checkout Press START on social here &Check out their podcast here!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:43) - Some info about this game(7:19) - Our histories with the series(21:46) - My Sanctuary(26:40) - Twilight Town(39:23) -

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01:26:17

Ep. 237: Who’s in My Bird Spot? (Feat. Outrun 2006:...

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/02/09

Hey Podtimists,This week David's Refantazio turns into a Defantazio as he completes his first Atlus game. Then Chase attempts to play two pokemon games, with mixed success. We also took a deeper look at the delightful Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast. This was suggested to us by listener, Wilk. Thank you Wilk! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - What David has been playing (3:29) - Metaphor Refantazio (12:42) - Cyberpunk 2077 (20:38) - Dragonball Sparking Zero (23:11) - What Chase has been

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01:18:35

Ep. 236: Happy Thwurmsday (Feat. Seven Samurai 20XX)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/02/02

Hey Podtimists, This week we discover a new day. Also David plays more Metaphor and Chase becomes Ryu Hayabusa. We also took a deeper look at the wild PS2 game, Seven Samurai 20XX. This game was suggested to us by listener Soisoisoisoisoi, thanks for your suggestion! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:59) - What David has been playing (4:59) - Metaphor Refantazio (15:57) - Cat Quest 2 (16:27) - UFO 50 (18:27) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (22:06) - What Chase has been playing (22:35) - Ninja

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01:32:04

Ep. 235: Cao Cao with the Oily Stache (Feat. Little...

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/01/26

Hey Podtimists,This Chase plays one single game, and it's a good one! Also David continues to tip-toe (in his Jordans) into the wide world of Apple Arcade. We also took a deeper look at the supremely bizarre Little Big Adventure 2. This game was suggested to us by listener Dirst and Ponk. Thank you both! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:46) - What Chase has been playing (5:31) - Dynasty Warriors: Origins (40:48) - What David has been playing (41:26) - Cat Quest 2 (41:57) - Metaphor

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01:16:22

Ep. 234: I'm a Bobby Hill Main (Feat. Ford Truck Mania)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/01/19

Hey Podtimists, This week David has been radicalized by Moonlight and Chase loses his grasp on reality after hearing about Warped Kart Racers. We also took a deeper look at the classic 2003 hit, Ford Truck Mania. This was suggested to us by listener Pepsiman. Thank you Pepsiman! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:18) - What David has been playing (6:32) - UFO 50 (15:47) - Some Apple Arcade Games (16:44) - Warped Kart Racers (25:59) - Cat Quest 2 (32:22) - What Chase has been playing (32:28) - Need

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01:25:35

Ep. 233: No, I Am Burpacus! (Feat. Supraland)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/01/12

Hey Podtimists,This week David fills the Overwatch hole in his heart and Chase plays a Survivor-like. Not the one with Jeff Probst, although he gets brought up too. Then we took a deeper look at the truly hidden gem, Supraland. This game was suggested to us by listener, Abbie. Thank you Abbie! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:29) - There's a game jam in TWG! (6:07) - What David has been playing (6:13) - Metaphor Refantazio (6:42) - Marvel Rivals (21:48) - Pokemon Black (25:50) - The Manga

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01:12:38

Ep. 232: References to Beef (Feat. Meteos)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/01/05

Hey Podtimists, Welcome to 2025, shockingly we still got video games. This week David downloads a video game and Chase revisits an old favorite. We also took a deeper look at the wonderful puzzle game Meteos. This was suggested to us by Jordan. Thanks Jordan! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:16) - A gamer's Christmas (6:05) - What David has been playing (7:02) - Balatro (7:19) - 1000xRESIST (downloaded) (10:04) - Metaphor Refantazio (17:31) - What Chase has been playing (17:54) - Starfox 64 (31:34)

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02:54:21

Ep. 231: Games of the Year 2024!

Video Game Podtimism ·

2024/12/22

Hey everybody! This week it's game of the year. You know the drill so we'll spare you the details. But thank you all so very much for making this year so great for Podtimism. It is humbling and thrilling to have everyone along for such a special episode. You're the best! --- We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠ --- Hey careful, this is where we mention our games of the year. So if you don't want to get spoiled, don't read past

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01:16:04

Ep. 230: What That Zaku Do? (Feat. Impossible Creatures)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2024/12/15

Hey Podtimists, This week David learns the source of his love of hot wheels and Chase discovers two sources of romance. We also took a deeper look at the strange RTS, Impossible Creatures. This was suggested to us by Tubby Custard. Thanks Tubby Custard! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:30) - What David has been playing (3:38) - Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 (7:31) - Metaphor Refantazio (13:08) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (18:57) - What Chase has been playing (19:17) - Nine Sols (29:55) -

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