Video Game Podtimism

Video Game Podtimism
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep. 273: Games of the Year 2025!

    Hey Podtimists, This week it's game of the year again!! You know what this is so we'll spare you the details but a quick thank you to everyone who has made this year what it was. We both deeply appreciate you checking in from week to week and allowing us to continue talking about these freaking video games. Enjoy this episode and we'll see you in the new year! --- (0:00) - Intro (2:01) - How do we do GOTY? (3:38) - Was there a theme to 2025? (7:22) - Chase's #10 (16:14) - David's #10 (23:54) - Chase's #9 (29:10) - David's #9 (37:27) - Chase's #8 (42:20) - David's #8 (50:06) - Chase's #7 (57:56) - David's #7 (1:01:59) - Chase's #6 (1:09:37) - David's #6 (1:14:27) - Chase's #5 (1:20:56) - David's #5 (1:25:09) - Chase's #4 (1:33:33) - David's #4 (1:40:37) - Chase's #3 (1:46:50) - David's #3 (1:55:24) - Chase's #2 (2:03:20) - David's #2 (2:13:46) - David's Honorable Mentions (2:17:35) - Chase's Honorable Mentions (2:20:41) - Chase's GOTOYs (2:27:09) - Chase's Game of the Year (2:35:00) - David's Game of the Year (2:50:49) - Outro --- Careful, the games mentioned list spoils what we talked about, so if you don't want any spoilers then don't keep scrolling! Games mentioned: Silent Hill f Donkey Kong Bananza Ball X Pit Ambrosia Sky Monster Train 2 Blue Prince Hades 2 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake Many Nights a Whisper Silksong Mario Kart World Cat Quest 2 & 3 1000xRESIST Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Clair Obscure Expedition 33 Ninja Gaiden Black 2 Gris

    2h 56m

  2. DEC 14

    Ep. 272: God Bless The Peas (Feat. Ehrgeiz)

    Hey Podtimists, This week Chase plays 3 whole games! Wow that's more than normal. We also took a deeper look at the strange PS1 fighting game Ehrgeiz which was suggested to us by listener Matt. Thanks Matt! --- (0:00) - Intro (4:43) - What David has been playing (5:06) - David's standard rotation (8:38) - What Chase has been playing (8:56) - Trails in the Sky SC (25:13) - Whisper of the House (40:10) - Octopath Traveler 0 (52:21) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (53:23) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (55:23) - Good Games! Featuring Ehrgeiz (1:12:17) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Silksong Ball x Pit Trails in the Sky SC Whisper of the House Octopath Traveler 0 Ehrgeiz

    1h 17m
  3. Ep. 271: An Accidental 2005 Kia Sorento

    DEC 7

    Ep. 271: An Accidental 2005 Kia Sorento

    Hey Podtimists, This week we suffer through a total of ZERO technical difficulties so we've got a full blown episode for you. David takes a trip into the pit and Chase goes to space. We also took a deeper look at 2009's The Saboteur. This game was suggested to us by listener Evan. Thanks Evan! --- (0:00) - Intro (4:28) - What David has been playing (4:34) - A little mystery (7:18) - Ball X Pit (19:37) - Pokemon Sun and Moon (20:43) - Donkey Kong Bananza (23:10) - Silksong (24:16) - What Chase has been playing (24:21) - Cross Blitz (34:07) - Astroneer (45:48) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (49:02) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (52:32) - Good Games! Featuring The Saboteur (1:15:09) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Silksong Ball x Pit Pokemon Sun and Moon Donkey Kong Bananza Cross Blitz Astroneer The Saboteur

    1h 17m

  4. NOV 30

    Ep. 270: We Had it Coming

    Hey Podtimists, This week we have cursed ourselves. The monkey's paw curled last week when we said we would not have technical difficulties. We didn't in that episode, but we did in this one. Anyway, we hope you enjoy a tiny little episode that Chase put together to hold you over until next week. Take care! --- Games mentioned: Demonschool Trails in the Sky Pokemon Odyssey

    18 min
  5. Ep. 269: It's All Coming Up Peas (Feat. Samurai Warriors)

    NOV 23

    Ep. 269: It's All Coming Up Peas (Feat. Samurai Warriors)

    Hey Podtimists, This week David proposes a mystery and Chase attempts to solve it despite the answer being right in front of him the whole time. Also Chase plays the newest game about Zelda and what she's been up to. Then we take a deeper look ANOTHER Warriors spinoff called Samurai Warriors. This game was suggested to us by listener Rob i. Thanks Rob i! --- (0:00) - Intro (5:59) - What David has been playing (6:08) - Silksong (9:54) - What Chase has been playing (10:07) - Core Keeper (27:13) - The Reveal (30:20) - Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment (47:14) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (51:32) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (54:25) - Good Games! Featuring Samurai Warriors (1:19:57) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Silksong Core Keeper Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Samurai Warriors

    1h 25m
  6. Ep. 268: How's Your Brid Level? (Feat. Azure Dreams)

    NOV 16 · BONUS

    Ep. 268: How's Your Brid Level? (Feat. Azure Dreams)

    Hey Podtimists, This week we try to get our Brid level up. It ain't easy man! David and Chase also struggle to NOT make the easiest joke they can see. Also not easy. We also took a deeper look at the weirdly ahead of it's time Azure Dreams. It's a pretty good game! --- (0:00) - Intro (2:23) - What David has been playing (2:28) - Silksong (4:54) - GOTY Talk (10:06) - What Chase has been playing (10:16) - Ambrosia Sky Part 1 (24:05) - Ball X Pit (35:07) - The Outer Worlds 2 (54:48) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (56:55) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (1:04:33) - Good Games! Featuring Azure Dreams (1:20:07) - Outro (1:20:17) - Just Kidding THIS is the outro --- Games mentioned: Silksong Ambrosia Sky Part 1 Ball X Pit The Outer Worlds 2 Azure Dreams

    1h 26m
  7. Ep. 267: Rackula (Feat. Elemental Gimmick Gear)

    NOV 9

    Ep. 267: Rackula (Feat. Elemental Gimmick Gear)

    Hey Podtimists, This week we have entered our 4th era of podchambers and with it another era of technical difficulties. The audio sounds great but you WILL hear David and Chase experiencing dropped discord calls. We make a bit out of it, it's fun. We also talked about the Dreamcast game Elemental Gimmick Gear or EGG. This was suggested to us by listener Samuel Sparks. Thanks Samuel! --- (0:00) - Intro (2:50) - What David has been playing (2:55) - Castlevania Symphony of the Night (9:29) - Alan Wake 2 (13:31) - Silksong (24:20) - What Chase has been playing (24:30) - Pokemon Legends Z-A (44:38) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week (47:27) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week (48:27) - Good Games! Featuring Elemental Gimmick Gear (1:01:29) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Castlevania Symphony of the Night Alan Wake 2 Silksong Pokemon Legends Z-A Elemental Gimmick Gear

    1h 5m

  8. NOV 2

    Ep. 266: The First 3D Podcast (Feat. Stephen Hilger)

    Hey Podtimists, This week David is STILL chilling on a beach (good for him) so we roped Into the Aether's own Stephen Hilger to come hang out and talk about the Triple D of video games. Thanks so much for coming on Stephen! --- (0:00) - Intro (6:48) - Dino Crisis (37:47) - Darkstalkers (1:18:20) - D2 (1:48:01) - Outro --- Games mentioned: Dino Crisis Darkstalkers D2

    1h 51m
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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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  • Creator
    Video Game Podtimism
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    275
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Video Game Podtimism
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    Video Game Podtimism

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