Hang Out and Play

Happy Friday! Hang out and play some games while we catch up with each other? Sam shares her excitement for the Superbowl (RIP to her optimism), how her phone got stolen, and Karly recaps the time her building caught fire. Plus we struggle with our games, as per usual. Yay! Games in this episode: Cloudpunk | Steam link From the steam store: "A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package." Garden Story  | Steam link From the steam store: "Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape."

We're back at it with another co-op attempt! Spoiler alert: we struggled..... a lot. Game in this episode: It Takes Two | Steam Link From the Steam store: "Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021."

Happy Friday! Hang out and play some co-op chaos with us because we're trying a brand new game today! If you need some friends to keep you company in the background while you game, this is the episode for you. We talk about the new TLOU series a bit, but mostly we just giggle a lot while we repeatedly die. It's fun! Game in this episode: It Takes Two | Steam Link From the Steam store:  "Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021."

We're back babyyy! We've missed you and it's been way too long, so we're easing back in with a lil catch up. Hang out and play with us while we look back on 2022 and share what we're looking forward to in the new year while diving into some games that we've been loving recently.  Games in this episode: Coral Island | Steam link From the steam store: "Coral Island is a vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim games. Be who you want and experience enchanting island living at your own pace—live off the land, nurture animals, build relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and make the world around you a more vital and harmonious place." A Plague Tale Innocence | Steam link From the steam store: "Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history."

We're fully obsessed so hang out and play some Disney Dreamlight Valley with us! We update you on our progress with the game so far and check in with each other on how we're doing with therapy. Game in this episodeDisney Dreamlight Valley | Official websiteFrom the official website:"Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new.  Once an idyllic land, Dreamlight Valley was a place where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony—until the Forgetting. Night Thorns grew across the land and severed the wonderful memories tied to this magical place. With nowhere else to go, the hopeless inhabitants of Dreamlight Valley retreated behind locked doors in the Dream Castle.Now it’s up to you to discover the stories of this world and bring the magic back to Dreamlight Valley!Starting on September 6, 2022, Disney Dreamlight Valley will be available in Early Access for players who purchase a Founder's Pack or have an Xbox Game Pass membership ahead of the game's free-to-play launch in 2023."

Happy Friday everyone! We've got a brand new game today, so hang out and play Dreamlight Valley with us! This was our very first time opening and playing the game so it's the perfect episode to throw on in the background while you're gaming or just need some company! Hopefully you enjoy listening while we stumble our way through this new cozy life sim.Spoiler - The anti-capitalism did not in fact leave our bodies.Game in this episodeDisney Dreamlight Valley | Official websiteFrom the official website:"Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new.  Once an idyllic land, Dreamlight Valley was a place where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony—until the Forgetting. Night Thorns grew across the land and severed the wonderful memories tied to this magical place. With nowhere else to go, the hopeless inhabitants of Dreamlight Valley retreated behind locked doors in the Dream Castle.Now it’s up to you to discover the stories of this world and bring the magic back to Dreamlight Valley!Starting on September 6, 2022, Disney Dreamlight Valley will be available in Early Access for players who purchase a Founder's Pack or have an Xbox Game Pass membership ahead of the game's free-to-play launch in 2023."

Today we're throwing it back to an old classic of ours, so hang out and play some Stardew Valley with us! We unexpectedly got a little heavy this episode while talking about love and missed experiences, but we think it's an interesting conversation and hope you enjoy.Game in this episode: Stardew Valley | Steam linkFrom the Steam storefront:"You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won't be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town's most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!"

Hi everyone! I forced Sam to go on a tour of all my recent builds, so hang out and play some Minecraft with us! We talk about our recent week, Sam's new piercing, and definitely did not repeatedly fall down waterfalls.Game in this episode:Minecraft | Official siteFrom the xbox Game Store:"Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures. Build anything you can imagine with unlimited resources in Creative mode, or go on grand expeditions in Survival, journeying across mysterious lands and into the depths of your own infinite worlds. Will you hide from monsters or craft tools, armor and weapons to fight back? No need to go alone! Share the adventure with friends in split-screen multiplayer and online."

Hi everyone! It's been a while but we're finally back, so hang out and play Fall Guys with us! We catch you up on what we've been up to and what we've been playing since the last episode while we fail at this silly game multiple times.Game in this episode:Fall Guys | Nintendo eshop linkFrom the Nintendo eshop:"Fall Guys is a free, cross-platform, massively multiplayer, party royale game where you and your fellow contestants compete through escalating rounds of absurd obstacle course chaos until one lucky victor remains!"

Happy Friday friends! Hang out and play Spiritfarer and Moonlighter with us while we talk about something REAL exciting - the animal crossing direct! We're both so hyped for this new 2.0 update and dlc so obviously we had to yell about it with each other. Let us know which new features you're most excited for!!Games in this episodeSpiritfarer | Switch eshop linkFrom Nintendo eshop:"Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying.**Now includes the free Beverly Update!** The Beverly Update is Spiritfarer's second big content update. It introduces the new Spirit character Beverly and adds new buildings for your boat, new collectible items, and a plethora of Quality of Life improvements!You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends."Moonlighter | Switch eshop linkFrom Nintendo eshop:"Every adventure has to pay off.During a long-passed archaeological excavation, a set of Gates were discovered. People quickly realized that these ancient passages lead to different realms and dimensions – providing brave and reckless adventurers with treasures beyond measure. Rynoka, a small commercial village, was founded near the excavation site providing refuge and a place for adventurers to sell their hard-earned riches.Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements following the everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that dreams of becoming a hero."

It's spooky season, so hang out and play Limbo with us! As a heads up, there are a few spoilery moments of us working out the puzzles together so just be aware if you haven't played yet. It's not too much of the episode, though. We also talk about Halloween and what we would do if the purge was real. Because we all have thought about it.Game in this episodeLimbo | Nintendo eshop link"Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBOLIMBO is an award-winning indie adventure, critically acclaimed for its captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals. Its dark, misty spaces and haunting narrative will stay with you forever."

We were in the mood for cozy, comfort games so hang out and play Animal Crossing and Spiritfarer with us! We talk about the latest Nintendo Direct and a few games we're looking forward to. Somehow this is already our 25th episode. Thank you so much to everyone who has been listening from the beginning or just now tuning in! We love making this little podcast and hope you have fun with us.Games in this episodeAnimal Crossing New Horizons | Nintendo eshop linkVia Nintendo:"Escape to Your Personal Island ParadiseEscape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you**, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want."Spiritfarer | Nintendo eshop linkVia Nintendo:"Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying.**Now includes the free Beverly Update!** The Beverly Update is Spiritfarer's second big content update. It introduces the new Spirit character Beverly and adds new buildings for your boat, new collectible items, and a plethora of Quality of Life improvements!You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends."

Hi friends! You made it to Friday - hang out and play Ary and the Secret of Seasons and Assassin's Creed with us! We're talking bucket lists today - what's something on yours?Games in this episode:Ary and the Secret of Seasons | Switch eshop link"Journey across the magnificent world of Valdi!Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an award-winning adventure game following a young girl named Aryelle, or Ary, as she journeys across the great world of Valdi. By becoming the Guardian of Winter, Ary gains the ability to manipulate the seasons around her. Ary will learn to control the seasons and use them to defeat enemies, overcome obstacles, and solve complex puzzles on her adventure across Valdi.Long ago, the world of Valdi was threatened by an evil mage. After a great struggle, he was defeated by the Legendary Warrior and sealed inside the Vault, imprisoned for all eternity. To ensure the mage's imprisonment, four great sages swore to keep watch and protect the Vault. They formed the original Guardians of Seasons, a secretive organization now steeped in history and legend.After a mysterious force throws the seasons of Valdi into disarray, Ary decides to assist the Guardians of Seasons and sets out to find the source of the mayhem. Using her wits and courage, Ary will have to overcome monstrous enemies, secret plots, and stuffy traditions to save Valdi and bring balance to the world once more."Assassins Creed: Origins | Playstation store link"ASSASSIN’S CREED® ORIGINS IS A NEW BEGINNINGAncient Egypt, a land of majesty and intrigue, is disappearing in a ruthless fight for power. Unveil dark secrets and forgotten myths as you go back to the one founding moment: The Origins of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.A COUNTRY TO DISCOVERSail down the Nile, uncover the mysteries of the pyramids, or fight your way against dangerous ancient factions and wild beasts as you explore this gigantic and unpredictable land.A NEW STORY EVERY TIME YOU PLAYEngage in multiple quests and gripping stories as you cross paths with strong and memorable characters, from the wealthiest high-born to the most desperate outcasts.EMBRACE ACTION-RPGExperience a completely new way to fight. Loot and use dozens of weapons with different characteristics and rarities. Explore deep progression mechanics and challenge your skills against unique and powerful bosses."

Hi friends! Happy Friday - hang out and play Islanders and Assassins Creed: Origins with us! These are two games we haven't played on the pod so far and we had a lot of fun. Today's episode we talk about therapy and how everything... just kind of sucks right now. I'm sure you can relate, so we hope you enjoy the episode and we hope you're doing well. Please be gentle with yourself because life is hard for everyone right now and you're doing your best.Games in this episodeIslanders | Nintendo eshop link"ISLANDERS is a relaxing, minimalist strategy game about building cities on colourful islands.With simple and intuitive building mechanics, you have the freedom to create your own cities on the rugged cliffs of the game’s islands in half an hour or less. Explore these procedurally generated Islands from lush green grasslands to dry deserts and snowy mountainscapes and expand your settlements from sprawling villages to vast cities."Assassins Creed: Origins | Playstation store link"ASSASSIN’S CREED® ORIGINS IS A NEW BEGINNINGAncient Egypt, a land of majesty and intrigue, is disappearing in a ruthless fight for power. Unveil dark secrets and forgotten myths as you go back to the one founding moment: The Origins of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.A COUNTRY TO DISCOVERSail down the Nile, uncover the mysteries of the pyramids, or fight your way against dangerous ancient factions and wild beasts as you explore this gigantic and unpredictable land.A NEW STORY EVERY TIME YOU PLAYEngage in multiple quests and gripping stories as you cross paths with strong and memorable characters, from the wealthiest high-born to the most desperate outcasts.EMBRACE ACTION-RPGExperience a completely new way to fight. Loot and use dozens of weapons with different characteristics and rarities. Explore deep progression mechanics and challenge your skills against unique and powerful bosses."

Happy Friday, friends! We're back again with Lexi and we're talking unpopular opinions this time. Hang out and play... a bunch of random games with us! We're a little all over the place with this one, but the chaos is part of our charm. Hope you enjoy!Games in this episode:Katamari Damacy REROLL | Switch eshop link"Nintendo Switch is ready to roll... Are you?The stop-at-nothing pushing prince is back and ready to reroll! When the King of All Cosmos accidentally destroys all the stars in the sky, he orders you, his pint-sized princely son, to put the twinkle back in the heavens above. Join the King and Prince of Cosmos on their wacky adventure to restore the stars at home or on the go – now in full HD!The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!Players can use the Joy-Cons­­™ to control the katamari using the gyro controls to turn and shake the Joy-Cons to perform the Prince Dash when in Tabletop mode. Players can also play on multiplayer mode with a friend by using the two Joy-Cons on the Nintendo Switch."Minecraft | Minecraft website"Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures.Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs."Crash Bandicoot |Nintendo eshop"Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy game collection. Now you can experience Crash Bandicoot like never before. Spin, jump, wump and repeat as you take on the epic challenges and adventures through the three games that started it all, Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped. Relive all your favorite Crash moments in their fully-remastered graphical glory and get ready to put some UMPH in your WUMP!"

Happy Friday, friends!After weeks of tech issues and all kinds of setbacks, we're finally here with a new episode for y'all! It's a fun guest episode, too. Lexi is back! Hang out and play Katamari Damacy Reroll and Animal Crossing with us!The 3 of us have been best friends for over 10 years, so we decided to play our version of the Newlywed Game and see how well we really know each other. Games in this episode:Katamari Damacy REROLL | Switch eshop link"Nintendo Switch is ready to roll... Are you?The stop-at-nothing pushing prince is back and ready to reroll! When the King of All Cosmos accidentally destroys all the stars in the sky, he orders you, his pint-sized princely son, to put the twinkle back in the heavens above. Join the King and Prince of Cosmos on their wacky adventure to restore the stars at home or on the go – now in full HD!The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!Players can use the Joy-Cons­­™ to control the katamari using the gyro controls to turn and shake the Joy-Cons to perform the Prince Dash when in Tabletop mode. Players can also play on multiplayer mode with a friend by using the two Joy-Cons on the Nintendo Switch."Animal Crossing New Horizons | Switch eshop link"Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you**, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want."

Happy Friday friends! Sam's gaming PC arrived, so hang out and play Final Fantasy with us! We explore this MMO and talk about Sam's new gaming setup and our brand new d&d game we're about to start. We're sleepy in this one, and boy you can hear it. But we had a lot of fun recording it and we hope you enjoy!Game in this episode:Final Fantasy XIV | Final Fantasy XIV website"Set in the fantastical realm of Eorzea, Final Fantasy XIV is a sprawling online adventure where hundreds of players set out to conquer a vast world teeming with fierce monsters, powerful magic, and alluring myths.In this massively mulitplayer online RPG, you’ll share your experience with countless other players who populate the world, either passing them a wave as you scoot by on your own errands, or teaming up to conquer dungeons or fell powerful enemies together.As you quest, you’ll shape your character’s skills, appearance, and history, take on job roles and classes, pick up powerful weapons and armor, and help the denizens of Eorzea bring peace to the continent."

Happy Friday friends, it's another guest episode! Lexi is back and we're playing Toontown, but not just any Toontown, Toontown: Corporate Clash! Hang out and play this nostalgic, yet absolutely infuriating gem of a game with us while we talk about our experiences moving to Florida.Game in this episode:Toontown: Corporate Clash | Toontown site"Toontown: Corporate Clash is a completely free-to-play massively multiplayer online game designed to be a reimagined experience of Disney's Toontown Online.Suitable for players of all ages, ANYONE can have fun joining in the battle against the evil robot "Cogs".Create a new Toon, grab a few Gags and dive right into the never-ending battle to save Toontown from the Cogs! What are you waiting for?"

Happy Friday - hang out and play some open world adventure games with us! This episode we play Dragon Age: Inquisition and Breath of the Wild. Sam gives us some life updates, and we play a few rounds of would you rather. Enjoy!Games in this episodeDragon Age: Inquisition | Playstation store link"Welcome to Dragon AgeEnter Thedas, a vibrant world of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities. The Dragon Age is a time of warring nations, savage combat, and secret magics. Now, the fate of this world teeters on a knife's edge.Thedas needs a new hero; one they'll never see coming. Forge a courageous fellowship to challenge the gathering storm. Friendship, drama, and romance abound as you bring striking individuals together into an extraordinary team. Become the hero and light the beacon of hope in their darkest moments."The legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Nintendo eshop link"STEP INTO A WORLD OF ADVENTUREForget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration, and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning Open-Air Adventure. Now on Nintendo Switch, your journey is freer and more open than ever. Take your system anywhere, and adventure as Link any way you like."

Hi friends! Surprise, it's another guest episode. We're joined by our best friend (and Sam's roomate) Lexi. Hang out and play the Sims 4 with us! We talk all about how we became friends with each other 11 years ago, hint, it involves a truly awful pop punk band. Listen to find out who.*Please note, there is some brief mention of rape culture/rape culture denial around 32 minutes in.  It's not too intense, we don't go very far into it and only lasts a couple minutes, but just a heads up that it's there.About this weeks game:The Sims 4 | Origin Store Link"Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress. Determine how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments, and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives and see what happens when you play out realistic or fantastical scenarios. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in an extraordinary game where the possibilities are endless."