Video Game Podtimism

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 SPOILERS(34:36) - Silksong(53:52) - What Chase has been playing(54:06) - Discounty(59:10) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:00:48) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:03:49) - Good Games! Featuring Crash Team Racing(1:30:17) - Outro---Games mentioned: DiscountyHelldiversThe Legend of Zelda Majora's MaskClair Obscur Expedition 33SilksongCrash Team Racing

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: SilksongCore KeeperHyrule Warriors Age of ImprisonmentSamurai Warriors

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: SilksongAmbrosia Sky Part 1Ball X PitThe Outer Worlds 2Azure Dreams

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 CrisisDarkstalkersD2

Hey Podtimists,This week we talk about getting married, if FLUDD has bones, and Silksong. Also Chase played Super Mario Galaxy 2. So that’s neat.---Games mentioned: SilksongAlan Wake 2Trails in the Sky 1st ChapterSuper Mario Galaxy 2HellnightDark Messiah

Hey Podtimists,This week David has made it to two places: Act 2 of Silksong and to the starting line of Sonic Racing Crossworlds. Chase also has somehow made it to the credits of Hades 2. We also took a deeper look at the surrealist 2015 game, Hylics. This game was suggested to us by listener Abbie. Thanks Abbie!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:50) - What David has been playing(4:54) - Silksong(21:12) - Sonic Racing Crossworlds(26:01) - Donkey Kong Bananza(28:07) - What Chase has been playing(28:09) - Hades II(41:35) - Silent Hill f(59:01) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:00:26) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:02:01) - Scary Games! Featuring Hylics(1:24:05) - Outro---Games mentioned: SilksongSilent Hill fDonkey Kong BananzaHades IISonic Racing CrossworldsHylics

Hey Podtimists,This week David is working on a certain judge in his silksong journey and Chase plays yet another sequel to an all timer game.We also took a deeper look at Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly. This was suggested to us by listener Gabriel. Thanks Gabriel!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:33) - The state of games(4:56) - What David has been playing(4:59) - Cult of the Lamb(12:54) - Silksong(21:11) - What Chase has been playing(21:19) - Hades II(33:42) - Resident Evil 2 & 3(44:00) - Sonic Racing Crossworlds(56:00) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(59:35) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:03:49) - Scary Games! Featuring Fatal Frame 2(1:22:45) - Outro---Games mentioned: Cult of the LambSilksongHades IIResident Evil 2 & 3Sonic Racing CrossworldsFatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly

Hey Podtimists,This week David continues to the sing the song of his soul (it's Silk) and Chase gives a couple of new RPGs a look.We also continue our racing game marathon with San Francisco Rush Extreme Racing. This was suggested to us by listener Unicycles. Thanks Unicycles!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(3:44) - What David has been playing(3:54) - Silksong(16:47) - Octopath Traveller 2(21:02) - Cult of the Lamb(22:31) - What Chase has been playing(22:39) - Hades 2(28:24) - DeltaRune(42:43) - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter(59:13) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:01:29) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:03:46) - Good Games! Featuring San Francisco Rush Extreme Racing(1:22:58) - Outro---Games mentioned: SilksongOctopath Traveler 2Cult of the LambHades 2DeltaruneTrails in the Sky 1st ChapterSan Francisco Rush Extreme Racing

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 playing(26:45) - Silksong(35:06) - Schedule 1(47:52) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(50:26) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(55:52) - Good Games! Featuring Crash Tag Team Racing(1:14:37) - Outro---Games mentioned: Nubby's Number FactoryClair Obscur Expedition 33SilksongSchedule 1Crash Tag Team Racing

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) - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom(1:11:52) - Grimstone(1:16:28) - Octopath Traveler 1(1:25:55) - Gris(1:35:54) - Ridge Racer(1:45:17) - Clair Obscur Expedition 33(1:57:28) - Donkey Kong Bananza(2:08:43) - Outro---Games mentioned:The Legend of Zelda The Wind WakerPeakDragon Quest XI Echoes of an Elusive AgeMonster Boy and the Cursed KingdomGrimstoneOctopath Traveler 1GridRidge RacerClair Obscur Expedition 33Donkey Kong Bananza

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

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 has been playing(28:19) - Pokemon Scarlet + DLC(42:05) - Cash Cleaner Simulator(57:25) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(59:13) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:03:03) - Good Games! Featuring God Hand(1:27:27) - Outro---Games mentioned: To A TMonster Train 2Mario Kart WorldPokemon ScarletPokemon Teal MaskCash Cleaner SimulatorGod Hand

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 of the week(50:30) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(52:23) - Good Games! Featuring Dragonball Fusions(1:14:00) - Outro---Games mentioned: Mario Kart WorldPokemon ScarletCauldronDragon Ball Fusions

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 World of Assassination(1:11:47) - Mina the Hollower(1:16:08) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:19:01) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:21:36) - Good Games! Featuring Actraiser Renaissance(1:40:01) - Outro---Games mentioned:Mario Kart WorldSoul Caliber 2Pokemon ScarletHitman World of AssassinationMina the HollowerActraiser Renaissance

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 travel buddy?(1:41:34) - Mack | Motion sickness?(1:41:60) - Matt | How Matt is this game?(1:43:17) - AJ | Big Takeaways(1:48:41) - Dirst | Dad gear(1:50:01) - Tozac | Rep Recap(1:53:55) - David | When to introduce the kid to the pod(1:56:53) - Outro---Games mentioned:The Outer WildsThe Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye

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 week(45:55) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(50:23) - Good Games! Featuring Rondo of Swords(1:13:15) - Outro---Games mentioned:Indiana Jones and the Great CircleThe SlormancerSuper MariomonRondo of Swords

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 Podtimistic thing of the week(50:23) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(52:05) - Good Games! Featuring Fear Effect(1:16:12) - Outro---Games mentioned: The Legend of Zelda Majora's MaskBallionaireMullet Mad JackIndiana Jones and the Great CircleFear Effect

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 lil announcement(6:09) - What David has been playing(6:15) - Cat Quest 3(8:49) - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle(15:08) - The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask(28:13) - What Chase has been playing(28:37) - Civilization 7(48:18) - Starvaders(58:02) - Fortnite Star Wars(1:01:24) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:02:11) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:04:41) - Good Games! Featuring Death Jr(1:27:39) - Outro---Games mentioned:BBCat Quest 3Indiana Jones and the Great CircleThe Legend of Zelda Majora's MaskCivilization 7StarvadersFortnite Star WarsDeath Jr

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 Outside(44:19) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(48:34) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(50:45) - Good Games! Featuring Ribbit King(1:08:36) - Outro---Games mentioned:Indiana Jones and the Great CircleClair Obscur: Expedition 33Look OutsideRibbit King

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 Reload(53:07) - Indiana Jones The Great Circle(56:34) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:01:52) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:09:34) - Good Games! Featuring(1:32:07) - Outro---Games mentioned:Robocop Rogue CityLegend of Heroes: Trails in the SkyLuminesPersona 3 ReloadIndiana Jones and the Great CircleLooney Tunes Space Race