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Feb 27, 2026

After the Wii, but before the Switch, Nintendo released the Wii U. Not just a touchpad controller for the Wii, but a console with its own library and its own identity. However poor sales, and the fact that many of its titles have been ported to Switch, leave the Wii U in the dust of obscurity.

Matt & Gen are joined by...


Feb 23, 2026

Side Quests is back and so is host Eric Gess! He is a podcaster and Guardian! The game he is talking about today is Destiny by Bungie!

You can also find all his work here!

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Feb 20, 2026

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer and pink puff split in four, Kay aka MoondustCappuccino! The game she is talking about today is Kirby & the Amazing Mirror by HAL Laboratory, Flagship, Dimps and Nintendo.

You can also find her streams here!

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Feb 16, 2026

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and mercenary Choom just trying to make it in Night City, Jim Fetters! The game he is talking about today is Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt Red!

You can also find his writing here and his podcast here!

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Feb 13, 2026

When traversing a 3D world in games, it's as important to enjoy your character's movement as it is to just enjoy your character.

Matt & Geoff are joined by Chris Wade, director of the recently released froggy platformer, Big Hops, to discuss when to heed or ignore your influences, creating meaningful interactions, and...