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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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01:17:36

Ep. 261: The Virtual Boys Are Back In Town (Feat....

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/09/21

Hey Podtimists,This week David finishes his Clair Obscur journey (yes there are spoilers abound in there so use the chapter markers) and Chase rolls a specific set of credits on Silksong.We also made good on our promise and played Crash Tag Team Racing. This one was ACTUALLY suggested by listener Cameron. Thanks Cameron!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:26) - What David is playing(3:36) - Nubby's Number Factory(11:01) - SPOILERS Clair Obscur Expedition 33 SPOILERS(26:26) - What Chase has been

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01:37:11

Ep. 260: Completely Plowned (Feat. Crash Team Racing)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/09/14

Hey Podtimists,This week we make a return to both talking about hot new games and also to playing older okay games! We of course are playing Silksong and also talked about Crash Team Racing. CTR was kind of suggested to us by listener Cameron. You'll see what we mean. Thanks for sort of suggesting this one Cameron!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(5:22) - What David has been playing(7:02) - The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask(15:18) - Helldivers(21:01) - SPOILERS Clair Obscur Expedition 33

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02:14:35

Ep. 259: We Are So Back

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2025/09/07

Hey Podtimists,Yes the rumors are true, we're back! Thanks so much for everyone being super supportive of Chase's summer paternity leave, ya'll are the best.This week we recap what games we've played over the last TWO MONTHS. Shocker, it's a lot of video games. We're so glad to be back so let's get this show on the road!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(8:18) - Animation Throwdown(16:20) - The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker(41:40) - Peak(48:29) - Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age(1:06:52) -

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00:02:56

Ep. ???: It's Baby Time, BRB

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/07/13

Hey Podtimists!Just dropping this episode in the feed to say that Chase has welcomed his baby into the world! We'll be taking a bit of a summer break to let him introduce her to Mario, slowly but surely. In the meantime feel free to checkout our discord here and give a shot to some of the other shows on the network. We'll be back soon!Games Mentioned:Mario

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00:47:01

BONUS: Video Game Dadtimism

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/07/13

Hey Podtimists,Just dropping in a little treat to your feed made by our friends over The Legend of Podcast: Trails through Trails. They've compiled a list of both some good dads and bad dads from video games and they're talking about em baby. Also Chase was recently on their season 1 wrap up so give that a listen as wellSee you all soon!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:35) - Welcome to Video Game Dadtimism!(3:58) - Bad Dad #1 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33(6:13) - Bad Dad #2 - The Last of Us

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01:37:15

Ep. 258: These Apes Do Be Escaping

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/07/06

Hey Podtimists,This week Chase has started paternity leave from work but he has NOT started his paternity leave from video games. So obviously he played a bunch of games that resemble a job. We also took a deeper look into the PS1 classic, Ape Escape. This was suggested to us by listener Pokechan. Thank you for your suggestion!—-Games mentioned:Supermarket SimulatorTCG Shop SimulatorDeath Stranding 2Monster Train 2Ape Escape

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01:30:16

Ep. 257: The Chihuahua of Video Games (Feat. God Hand)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/06/29

Hey Podtimists,This week we still don't quite have a new baby in the world, but we do have video games. David checks out trains that have monsters on them and Chase cleans some cash.We also took a deeper look at the cult classic, God Hand. This was suggested to us by listener Ponk on behalf of listener Clover. Thank you both!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:58) - The Manga Minute(4:07) - What David has been playing(4:12) - To A T(10:09) - Monster Train 2(23:30) - Mario Kart World(28:11) - What Chase

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01:20:31

Ep. 256: Did You Mean Reguldo? (Feat. Dragon Ball...

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/06/22

Hey Podtimists,This week we continue to appraise the Switch 2 and it's best racing game. Chase keeps fighting to be the very best and also gets hook on Cauldron.We also took a deeper look at Dragon Ball Fusions. This game was suggested to us by listener Rob K. Thanks Rob!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:40) - What David has been playing(1:54) - Mario Kart World(11:38) - What Chase has been playing(11:53) - Pokemon Scarlet(34:36) - The Manga Minute(37:41) - Cauldron(44:25) - Chase's Podtimistic thing

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01:43:45

Ep. 255: Typomaxxing (Feat. Actraiser Renaissance)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/06/15

Hey Podtimists,This week we pay our dues every podcast must pay this week and talk about the Switch 2 and the games we've played on it so far. Some of them are good!We also took a deeper look at Actraiser Renaissance, the remaster of the SNES classic. This game was suggested to us by listener Patrick M. Thanks Patrick!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(0:57) - Switch 2 first impressions(25:18) - Switch 2 games(25:21) - Mario Kart World(46:15) - Soul Caliber 2(50:58) - Pokemon Scarlet(1:03:32) - Hitman

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01:36:07

Ep. 254: Gamer New Years Eve (Feat. Brendon Bigley)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/06/08

Hey Podtimists,This week we change up the formula AGAIN. We talk about the games we're playing sure but we're also momentarily joined by Into the Aether's own, Brendon Bigley.Then we do a mid year check-in on how we're feeling about the games we've played this year and which ones are feeling like GOTY contenders and which one's are certified NOTY.---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:53) - Brendon's hunt for Fantasy Life(4:14) - Switch 2 Status(11:52) - How's Fantasy Life(24:04) - What else Chase has been

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01:58:33

Ep. 253: The Outer Wilds

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/06/01

Hey Podtimists,This week we change up our format entirely and cover The Outer Wilds and it's DLC, Echoes of the Eye.This game was suggested to us by Pokechon, thanks Pokechon!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:31) - What are we doing this episode?(3:51) - The Outer Wilds non-spoiler thoughts(40:15) - The Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye non-spoiler thoughts(57:39) - Spoilers for Echoes of the Eye(1:09:48) - Spoilers for The Outer Wilds(1:39:28) - Listener Questions(1:39:32) - Weavil | Who is your

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01:21:52

Ep. 252: The Mud Man (Feat. Rondo of Swords)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/05/25

Hey Podtimists,This week David concludes his Indiana Jones journey and Chase plays a pokemon game where you catch mario stuff. It's really good.We also took a deeper look at the NDS game, Rondo of Swords. This game was suggested to us by Domino. Thanks Domino!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:22) - What David has been playing(3:27) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle(9:05) - What Chase has been playing(9:34) - The Slormancer(21:20) - Super Mariomon(41:02) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the

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01:24:27

Ep. 251: A Sizable Tope (Feat. Fear Effect)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/05/18

Hey Podtimists,This week David continues to play maybe one of the best video games ever and Chase plays with balloons.We also took a deeper dive on the 4 disc extravaganza Fear Effect. This was suggested to us by listener, Sam. Thanks Sam!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:44) - What David has been playing(4:54) - The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask(14:50) - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle(19:08) - What Chase has been playing(19:18) - Ballionaire(30:11) - Mullet Mad Jack(43:14) - Chase's

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01:32:48

Ep. 250: Are You a David? (Feat. Death Jr)

Video Game Podtimism ·

2025/05/11

Hey Podtimists,This week we've got a fun lil announcement this week! The result of which will be that we'll be taking a summer break towards the end of June. We'll communicate more as time goes on but trust it's for GREAT reasons!On this episode David revisits a classic and Chase sees if that there Civ 7 is any good.We also took a deeper look at the PSP hack n slash, Death Jr (are you getting the theme yet??). This was suggested to us by Jared, thank you Jared!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(0:41) - A

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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)

Video Game Podtimism ·

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...

Video Game Podtimism ·

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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