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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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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)

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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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01:27:34

Ep. 229: The Hot Topic Technology Tree (Feat. Blue Fire)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2024/12/08

Hey Podtimists,This week David goes on an adventure and Thomas More narrates it all. Then Chase goes back in time to see what it was like to live like an ancient Monke (thank you to Cameron for suggesting this one). Finally we took a deeper look at the 3D adventure game Blue Fire. This was suggested to us by listeners Benny Blue and Rob.i. Thanks to both of you! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:59) - What David has been playing (3:01) - Metaphor Refantazio (24:40) - What Chase has been

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01:24:12

Ep. 228: All I Got Was the Must (Feat. 999)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2024/12/01

Hey Podtimists,This week David learns to love the calendar and Chase cleans up the afterlife. Chase also plays Ys: The Oath of Felghana, a game suggested to us by listener TK. Finally, we took a deeper look at the beloved 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors. It was a wild ride for both of us. 999 was suggested to us by listener Jackson. Thanks for both TK and Jackson for suggesting games! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:54) - What David has been playing (4:04) - Mario Kart 8 (5:52) -

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01:04:20

Ep. 227: The Hog Brought Us Together (Feat. Goblin...

Video Game Podtimism ·

2024/11/24

Hey Podtimists, This week David continues his Fantazio journey and Chase takes a trip to space. We also took a deeper look at 2014's Goblin Sword. This game was suggested to us by Benny Blue, thanks Benny Blue! (Hey I know the manga minute went over 1 minute, we'll get em next time) --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:31) - What David has been playing (2:36) - Metaphor Refantazio (4:28) - Octopath Traveller 2 (13:25) - Cursed to Golf (16:53) - What Chase has been playing (17:16) - Factorio: Space

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01:16:55

Ep. 226: The Brain Worms Demand Pokemon Cards (Feat....

Video Game Podtimism ·

2024/11/17

Hey Podtimists, Tough couple of days huh? Well we're here and hopefully able to provide a few moments of respite from the otherwise brutal times we are currently in. This week we took a deeper look at a game called Nuclear Blaze. This was suggested to us by listener Sergio. Thanks Segio! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:59) - What David has been playing (4:09) - Metaphor Refantazio (10:59) - Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (12:33) - Wolfenstein The Old Blood (14:16) - Mario Wonder (20:04) - What Chase has

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01:08:38

Ep. 225: The Co-op Marathon

Video Game Podtimism ·

2024/11/10

Hey Podtimists, This week we change up the formula and do another Oops All Good Games episode! This week we've got 5 co-op games that have been suggested to us over the years that we played in person. Thanks to all Lou, Jwithy, Rob i, Stephen B, and Zhesbe for suggesting these games! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:47) - Anticipation (16:18) - Raskulls (26:04) - Fuzion Frenzy (38:44) - Snake Rattle & Roll (49:27) - River City Girls 2 (1:04:33) - Outro --- Games

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01:18:23

Ep. 224: Pinkie Maxing (Feat. Yo-Kai Watch)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2024/11/03

Hey Podtimists,This week David plays the hottest animal crossing game of 2013 and Chase learns about going insane on a derelict long haul cargo space ship. Then we take a deeper look at a game that is decidedly NOT pokemon: Yo-kai Watch. This game was suggested to us by listener Joe P. Thanks Joe! --- Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - What David has been playing (4:53) - Animal Crossing New Leaf (13:01) - Metaphor Refantazio (21:03) - Mario Party Jamboree (31:57) - Hauntii (37:28) - What Chase

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