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On this week's episode of Party XP, Lakan and his friend Jack head to PAX East! They walked the floor, grabbed a ton of merch, and previewed some awesome games. Lakan speaks with some game devs to learn more about their upcoming titles. Once he's home, Lakan and Jeff meet up to recap the event and preview some more games.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

We have a twofer for the people this week! On this episode, Jeff and Lakan give each other a fighting game to dive into. Jeff is tasked with playing Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, while Lakan takes on the fan patch Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite and Beyond. The guys chat about their respective experiences with each game, how they approached learning it, and what they hope to get from the game moving forward.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

On this episode of Party XP, Jeff and Lakan examine the upcoming slate of games for 2026 and make some bold predictions for the year's releases. Will Grand Theft Auto VI release this year? What about Marvel's Wolverine? Will we get a new Darkstalkers or Capcom vs. SNK game? The guys call their shots and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

Lakan is fired up about State of Play and wants YOU to know how he feels about this latest slate of games! In this episode, Lakan rides solo and discusses the recent Sony State of Play, all the games announced, and his thoughts on everything coming down the pipeline. SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

This week, Lakan and Jeff get comfy and cozy with Lil Gator Game, the "Breath of the Wild"-esque 3D adventure platformer from developed by MegaWobble and published by Playtonic Games. The guys chat about the game, how they completed the short adventure, and reflect on their own memories of playing with friends. SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

In this Very Special Episode of Party XP, Jeff goes off on Roblox, the "children's" game where children aren't the target audience — they're the product. Jeff discusses Roblox CEO David Baszucki's insane plans to introduce dating onto the platform, his insistence that children are safe on Roblox despite numerous news stories stating otherwise, and briefly highlights some terribly disturbing news stories from the world of Roblox.Stop letting your kids play Roblox.

Let's go gambling! Now that the festivities are over, the guys return to their normal programming and dive in to CloverPit, the slot machine/gambling roguelike. Jeff and Lakan discuss the game, the routes they took to secure victory, the game's unique aesthetics and gameplay, and what lies for players underneath the surface.

Happy New Year, Party People! This week, Jeff and Lakan recap the year that was and look forward to all the happenings of 2026. They go through their favorite games, movies, shows, and more from 2025, and discuss their favorite episodes from the year. SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

Happy Holidays, Party People! Jeff and Lakan have a two-fer for the people. First, they recap the 2025 Game Awards and determine who won this year's contest. Then, Jeff F joins the guys for our holiday gift guide, perfect for the techie or gamer in your life!SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

The guys are back to normalcy with an annual tradition – handicapping The Game Awards! Lakan and Jeff walk through each category and give their favorites plus who they think will win. We'll see who wins soon enough when The Game Awards air on Dec. 11!

We have officially made it to Episode 100, Party People! To celebrate the milestone, Jeff and Lakan have opened up the proverbial phonelines and asked you all to give us questions to answer on the show. Here's to 100 more episodes and beyond!SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

In this week's episode, Jeff and Lakan discuss Katanaut, the Acclaim-published 2D action platformer roguelike from solo developer VoidMaw. The guys chat about the game, its unique body horror aesthetic, and how it compares to other games in the genre like Dead Cells and Hades. SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

Jeff is riding solo this week and naturally takes the show away from its normal good-natured shenanigans and gets real. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's recent decisions, including investments into AI military startup Helsing and running ICE recruitment ads, have forced Jeff to reconsider the show's use of Spotify as its primary platform, while acknowledging that there's a reason Spotify has been the home base for the show's entire run - it's where most of you listen to it. If you're considering switching as well, check out some of the links below to find us elsewhere:SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe to the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

The guys have had a hell of a September and October, so it's time for another Just Chatting episode! This week, Jeff and Lakan plop down on the couch for an NFL Sunday and chat about sports, life, games, and whatever else comes to mind. Sundays are a lazy river - you just let the water take you wherever! SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe fo the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

Lakan and Jon are back to chat about a beloved indie classic - the Stanley Parable. This time, it's Lakan who's diving into a game he's had sitting in his Steam library for years but never booted up. The guys discuss games being meta, what is a game, learning how to play within a game's systems, and how they approach games due to our knowledge base of playing other games. TheEndIsNeverTheEndTheEndIsNeverTheEndTheEndIsNeverTheEndTheEndIsNeverTheEndTheEndIsNeverTheEndTheEndIsNeverTheEndSUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe fo the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

Jeff returns to Party XP and immediately gets another roguelike to play. This week, Jeff plays Empty Shell, the top-down isometric shooter roguelike that's set on an abandoned island home to empty laboratories and frightening experiments come to life. The guys chat about their winning runs, the game's overarching motifs, the secrets they uncovered along the way, and how it stacks up to the countless other roguelikes that have appeared on the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe fo the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

Jon makes his triumphant return to Party XP! This week, he and Lakan climb the summit with their tiny ballast friend in the cozy 2023 puzzle platform game, Jusant. The guys chat about the themes and beats of the game, video games as art, and dive into how their experience with video games changed as they got older. Grab your shell, take a deep breath, and let's get artsy fartsy in this episode!

The guys are back with more horse girl gacha goodness! Jeff and Lakan recap their experience with the Umamusume mobile game and discuss the game's various modes and where they've found success. Lakan also brings in his ringer, Jenelle, who has been playing Umamusume's Japanese version for numerous years. If you're interested in the future of Umamusume, this episode is a must-listen!SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe fo the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

Lakan's riding solo this week as Jeff digs himself out of the move to his new place. Our valiant solo host talks recent VTuber drama, the Dallas Mavericks' offseason, and gives a brief update on the past month. We'll be back to our regularly-scheduled programming next week, so stay tuned!SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe fo the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social

The guys are on the horse girl gacha game! Jeff and Lakan begin a discussion on Umamusume, the hit mobile horse racing game that has taken the Internet by storm. The guys begin with a short discussion on the property and discuss gacha games. They'll be back with Part 2 soon, so stay tuned!SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Subscribe to Party XP on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Spotify- Subscribe to Party XP on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-on-Apple-Podcasts- Subscribe to Party XP on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/PartyXP-On-Google-Podcasts- Find PartyXP on Your Favorite Podcast Network: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/party-xpListen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1627915473Subscribe to Party XP Universe on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-on-YouTubeSubscribe fo the Party XP Podcast on YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/Party-XP-Podcast-On-YouTubeFollow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/partyxp_podcast/Follow us on BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/partyxp.bsky.social