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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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Ep. 197: Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
Hey Good Time Hat Enthusiasts,
It's time to talk about the next entry in the Kingdom Hearts series, this time it's Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories! This time we were joined by AJ Fillari and it was a total joy to be able to talk in depth about this very good video game.
Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. We appreciate you!
Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro
(2:06) - Our histories with Kingdom Hearts
(2:14) - AJ's History
(9:42) - Chase's history
(12:10) - David's history
(13:31) - Some hot stats
(17:01) - What is the video game though?
(25:50) - Comparisons between the different versions
(31:30) - Why cards??
(35:25) - Sora's story (SPOILERS)
(1:18:17) - Riku's story (Also SPOILERS)
(1:47:07) - Themes!
(2:02:35) - Questions!
(2:02:52) - Eric B || What if this was your first KH game?
(2:04:39) - The Rufus Question Zone
(2:04:44) - Is this a good deckbuilding roguelike??
(2:06:13) - Were you lost in KH2 if you didn't play this one?
(2:09:23) - What worked and didn't about the GBA adaptation?
(2:10:53) - Did you notice Axel as the best boy?
(2:12:05) - What did we think of Riku's story?
(2:12:43) - Is this a proto-roguelike??
(2:15:08) - Thematic connections to the other games
(2:17:14) - TK || Why does this crossover stuff work?
(2:22:43) - FullMetalSteve || how about that intro cutscene??
(2:24:01) - FullMetalSteve || impressions of Org13
(2:29:46) - Wrapping Up
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Games mentioned:
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories -
Ep. 196: Hip Hip Hooree (Feat. Legend of Mana)
Hey Podtimists,
This David has time for one game and one game only. Can you guess what it is? I'll give you a hint, it's got Leon Kennedy, zombies, and is Resident Evil 4.
Then Chase talks about a very charming new farming game and the most video game ass video game he's played in awhile.
Finally, we took a deeper look at Square's Legend of Mana. This game was suggested to us by listener Creed, thank you for this suggestion Scott Stapp!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro
(3:18) - Programming Note!
(4:54) - What David has been playing
(4:55) - Resident Evil 4
(10:21) - What Chase has been playing
(10:26) - Some video games
(13:16) - Lightyear Frontier
(28:26) - Dead Island 2
(49:23) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
(51:05) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
(54:14) - Good Games! Featuring Legend of Mana
(1:28:08) - Outro
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Games mentioned:
Resident Evil 4
Lightyear Frontier
Dead Island 2
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Ep. 195: Hold Your Ghouls Close (Feat. Titan Souls)
Hey Podtimists,
This week David continues his Resident Evil 4 journey and ends his NK24 journey. Somehow an unchecked email is the reason why. It's nuts.
Then, Chase dives into the wild world of the handheld console called the Playdate. There are so absolute killer games on that thing.
Finally, we took a deeper look at the 2015 game Titan Souls. This one was suggested to us by listener Donnie W. Thanks Donnie!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro
(3:20) - What David has been playing
(3:25) - Hi-Fi Rush
(3:56) - Resident Evil 4
(8:38) - NBA 2k24
(14:48) - Super Mario Wonder
(15:43) - Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
(23:47) - What Chase has been playing
(23:51) - The Playdate! What is this thing?
(33:39) - Under the Castle
(39:56) - Block Buster
(43:44) - Resonant Tale
(50:28) - Mars After Midnight
(1:03:54) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
(1:06:00) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
(1:08:20) - Good Games! Featuring Titan Souls
(1:28:25) - Outro
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Games mentioned:
Hi-Fi Rush
Resident Evil 4
NBA NK24
Super Mario Wonder
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
Under the Castle
Block Buster
Resonant Tale
Mars After Midnight
Titan Souls
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Ep. 194: The Benquino Honeypot (Feat. Hatoful Boyfriend)
Hey Podtimists,
This week David is on a Resident Evil roll! He both finished 3 and started 4. That's a lotta zombies! Chase also finished Persona 3 Reload and started Dragon's Dogma 2. That's NOT a lotta zombies.
We also took a deeper look into 2014's Hatoful Boyfriend. This was suggested to us anonymously, so thank you whoever you are for suggesting this game!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro
(3:19) - What David has been playing
(3:31) - Resident Evil 3
(9:04) - Resident Evil 4
(14:15) - Infinite Guitars
(20:46) - NBA2k24
(28:40) - Super Mario Wonder
(30:49) - What Chase has been playing
(30:56) - Persona 3 Reload
(50:38) - Dragons Dogma 2
(1:12:05) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
(1:15:18) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
(1:17:09) - Good Games! Featuring Hatoful Boyfriend
(1:37:21) - Outro
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Games mentioned:
Resident Evil 3
Resident Evil 4
Infinite Guitars
NBA2k24
Super Mario Wonder
Persona 3 Reload
Dragon's Dogma 2
Hatoful Boyfriend -
Ep. 193: The Dawn of Scratch (Feat. Sly Cooper)
Hey Podtimists,
This week David dips his toe into a sport he has literally never seen and then also finished Resident Evil 2. Next, Chase talks about just a single game for like 20 minutes. It's Unicorn Overlord, what do you expect?
Finally, we took a deeper look at the absolute classic Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. This game was suggested to us by listener Mack. Thank you Mack!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro
(2:08) - What David has been playing
(2:38) - F12023
(15:07) - Resident Evil 2
(21:35) - Scott Pilgrin Vs The World
(28:51) - What Chase has been playing
(29:01) - Another Persona 3 Reload tease
(30:04) - Unicorn Overlord
(51:41) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
(54:32) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
(57:38) - Good Games! Featuring Sly Cooper
(1:29:22) - Outro
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Games mentioned:
F12023
Resident Evil 2
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World
Persona 3 Reload
Unicorn Overlord
Sly Cooper -
Ep. 192: Waloncini Ego Death (Feat. Wendy Every Witch Way)
Hey can I get uhhhh, one large Warchulada with extra Waloncini sauce? No, hold the meatballs this time, I just want the Waloncinis on it. Thanks.
Also hey thanks to listeners TK, Cameron and Rob.i for suggesting Psuedoregalia, Enderal: Forgotten Stories and Wendy Every Witch Way! They were all great games.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro
(5:34) - What David has been playing
(5:55) - Resident Evil 2
(16:30) - What Chase has been playing
(17:58) - Pseudoregalia
(34:22) - Enderal: Forgotten Stories
(57:42) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week
(1:07:06) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week
(1:11:41) - Good Games! Featuring Wendy Every Witch Way
(1:33:07) - Outro
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Games mentioned:
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This show is so good. As soon as you start listening you’ll have a smile on your face. The production levels are through the roof, the bits are always funny and the slow build up of VGP lore pays off in ways you may not expect. Thanks Chase and David for all of the positivity you bring to the video game space with these hilarious retrospectives! Keep doing what you do!
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The Video Game Podcast is one of my favorite podcasts. David and Chase are happy for Thunder as a show. The best games come from childhood. It seems that they have become good friends in life. It was so nice to hear these two friends talk about their passions. I recommend listening to this program.