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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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13:45

168: Big Hops

Midlife SideQuest ·

2026/01/29

On this weeks show I’m checking out the 3D platformer, Big Hops! Plus the PS6 may be a long way off and Samantha takes charge during the zombie apocalypse!

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13:32

167: Apartment No 129

Midlife SideQuest ·

2026/01/22

It’s spooky time!! This week I’m checking out the indie horror game, Apartment No. 129. Plus Nintendo continues its world dominance and more!

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14:39

166: Raft

Midlife SideQuest ·

2026/01/15

On this week’s episode I’m playing a game that ended up being one of my favorite co-op games… ever? Plus layoffs hit the games industry just a few weeks into the year, and I give an update to the unrest in Minneapolis.

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16:16

165: 2026 Preview

Midlife SideQuest ·

2026/01/09

On today’s show I take a look at the calendar for 2026 and pick my five most anticipated games! Plus I review my 2025 predictions and choose some new ones for this year.

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15:33

164: Game of the Year 2025 Pt.2

Midlife SideQuest ·

2026/01/02

It’s part two of the Midlife SideQuest Game of the Year 2025 special! Today I’m counting down my top 5! Which game will take the crown? It might surprise you!

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17:01

163: Game of the Year 2025 Pt.1

Midlife SideQuest ·

2026/01/01

It’s Game of the Year time! On today’s special episode I’m counting down from #10 to #6. Plus my daughter Sam joins me to help with the countdown! Happy New Year!!

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15:55

162: Ghost of Yotei

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/12/18

It’s the final episode of 2025 and this week I’m playing Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei! Plus gaming hardware sales are in the gutter and Netflix has your family game night covered!

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14:33

161: Baby Steps

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/12/11

On this week’s show I’m checking out the ridiculous and challenging Baby Steps! Plus the future of WB Games is as uncertain as a second season of a Netflix original series, and I’m back in Fortnite!

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14:50

160: Ball x Pit

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/12/04

This week on the program I’m playing the super fun Ball x Pit! Plus the latest news on the controversy surrounding horror game Horses, and some alternative options for your holiday donation bucks!

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15:27

159: Rad Stuff of 2025

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/11/20

On this week’s program, I run down my favorite things of 2025! Including the Xbox Ice Breaker controller and Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race KD3! Plus we get our first look at the Legend of Zelda film and a special Black Friday giveaway!

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14:23

158: Keeper

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/11/13

On this week’s show I’m talking about Double Fine’s Keeper, the newly announced Steam Machine, and more!

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16:12

157: Yooka-Replaylee

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/11/06

On today’s episode, I’m checking out Yooka-Replaylee from Playtonic! Plus the state of Xbox is… not great, and John vs The Vending Machine!

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16:06

156: Spirits of the Stanley Hotel Part Two

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/10/30

In the conclusion to our special two part episode, I explore the halls of the Stanley Hotel and experience something unusual during my first night’s stay.

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14:01

155: Spirits of the Stanley Hotel Part One

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/10/23

On part one of a special two part Halloween episode, I share my experience at the legendary Stanley Hotel. Part one talks about the history of the hotel, its inspiration for an iconic horror novel, and my arrival at the hotel.

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17:13

154: Silent Hill F

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/10/16

Halloween episodes continue this week with my impressions of Silent Hill F! Plus reviews are out for the ROG Xbox Ally X and a special guest talks about Cloverpit!

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15:21

153: Phasmophobia

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/10/09

On this week’s spooky episode, I’m playing the multiplayer ghost hunting game, Phasmophobia! Plus the news on a cancelled Assassin’s Creed project and more!

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16:11

152: Luto

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/10/02

This week I’m kicking off a month of Halloween episodes with a playthrough of Luto! Plus big changes for Xbox Game Pass and more!!

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15:35

151: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/09/25

On today’s show I’m playing the Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land! Plus new from yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play and more!!

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15:07

150: Indiana Jones and The Order of Giants

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/09/18

It’s the 150th episode!! This week I’m talking about the recent Nintendo Direct, new Indiana Jones DLC, plus a fun announcement about upcoming shows!

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13:30

149: Gears of War: Reloaded

Midlife SideQuest ·

2025/09/11

On today’s show I’m playing Gears of War Reloaded as it makes its PlayStation debut! Plus Nintendo files a new patent and a great charity bundle you should jump on!

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