Big blanket spoiler warning on this whole episode. This week the Heathens discuss their favourite video game endings. Matt fumbles the segue, Marissa likes RPGs, and Sacco likes Halo.

Games we talk about this week: Life is Strange, Portal, Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy XV, Halo 3, Halo Reach, Bioshock Infinite, Batman Arkham City, Call of Duty Black Ops 1, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Last of Us, I am bread, Dragon Age Veilguard, Split Fiction, and Ball x Pit.

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If you got stranded on a deserted island what video games would you bring with you. That's the import question, who cares about what you'll bring to survive. Join the Heathens in talking about what games they think they can play over and over again! Matt gets his segue stolen, Marissa doesn't want to share how long she's played BG3, and Sacco is sick.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy 9, Age of Mythology, Baldur’s Gate 3, Tetris Effect Connected, Diablo 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, Call of Duty Zombies, Rock Band, Hades, The Outer Worlds 2, Ball x Pit, Final Sentence, and Split Fiction.

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Happy pride month everyone!! This week we discuss our favourite LGBTQ+ characters, voice actors, and video games. Matt still hasn't played games, Marissa has some recommendations, and Sacco is an ally.

Games we talk about this week: Dream Daddy Simulator, Boyfriend Dungeon, The Last of Us, Unpacking, Celeste, Life is Strange, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Rainbow Six Siege.

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Chaos chaos chaos, that's the theme of this week's episode. Without Marissa to keep control Matt and Sacco are all over the place. Marissa was on a trip and left Matt and Sacco alone so they decided to do a podcast of the random assortment of games they've played together over the years. Matt quit NHL, Marissa is missing, and Sacco just couldn't get into Need For Speed.

Games we talk about this week: FIFA, NHL, F1, Pro Evolution Soccer, Trials Fusion, Saints Row, GTA, Motorstorm Apocalypse, Forza Horizon, Burnout, Need For Speed, Midnight Club, and Gran Turismo.

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Video Games were a huge part of our childhoods. Most video games just come and go but sometimes you come across a series that stays with you and grows with you as you grew up. This week we talk about those video game series that just seem to be timeless. We also go off on a Legend of Zelda timeline. Matt is bald, Marissa has hair, and Sacco is bald

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, The Witcher, Pokémon, Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Age, Halo, Final Fantasy, Minecraft, F1, NHL, Redfall, Magic the Gathering, Apex Legends, No Mans Sky, and Stardew Valley.

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Video game collectibles can range from a small pin to a 2-foot by 3-foot pink gun. It's the way you can extend your love for your favourite video games behind just the game itself. This week the Heathens talk about their favourite pieces of video game memorabilia. Matt doesn't want DLC, Marissa isn't a poser, and Sacco made a mistake.

https://ttinventory.com/ - the merch Marissa mentioned

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Sailor Moon, The Last of Us, The Witcher, Skyrim, Dragon Age, Borderlands, Halo, Kingdom Hearts, Cult of the Lamb, Redfall, and Magic the Gathering.

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Everyone experiences a game that just checks all the boxes but when they launch that game it's just not the vibe. This week the Heathens talk about the games that they should have loved but just couldn't get themselves to like them. Matt struggles with his segue, Marissa just can't play Skyrim, and Sacco climbed up a mountain.

Games we talk about this week: Skyrim, Cuphead, Dark Souls, Burnout, Forza Horizon, Lake, Young Souls, Final Fantasy, Astroneer, Mortal Kombat, Tropico 5, Hitman, Brutal Legend, Borderlands, Fallout, Broken Age, Cult of the Lamb, Coffee Talk, FTL, F1, NHL, Magic the Gathering, and Stardew Valley

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This week's podcast topic is brought to us by request from c.a.suave on IG. This is technically a repeat, but luckily Matt and Sacco have shit memories, so this will feel brand new. Video game soundtracks are a very underrated part of a video game. A good soundtrack is expected but a great soundtrack is unforgettable. The soundtrack sets the mood and can enhance the emotions of the game. Matt plays menus, Marissa would rather not have a menu, and Sacco likes Halo.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Hades, Crash Bandicoot, Halo, Magic The Gathering, Call of Duty, The Last of Us, Dragon Age, The Witcher, Pokémon, HiFi Rush, Tetris, God of War, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Sonic, Bioshock, Cuphead, F1, FTL, and Redfall.

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Ahhh nostalgia, looking into the past and remembering how happy you were to play your favourite video game on the weekends or after school as a kid is something that we can all share. It's a wonderful feeling and this week we look back at some of the games that sparked joy in our little hearts with our special guest Emma. Matt gets confused, Marissa is traumatized, and Sacco was unhinged.

Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Red Dead Redemption, The Sims, Pokémon, Pajama Sam, Freddy Fish, Sorry, Monopoly, Caterpillar Construction Zone, Crash Bandicoot, Cabellas’s Big Game Hunter, Duck Hunt, Asteroids, Guitar Hero, Need For Speed, Mario Kart, Sonic, Worms, Grand Theft Auto, Kirby, NHL Hitz, Wheel of Fortune, Pilot Wings, Samurai Shodown, Barbie Explorer, The Legend of Zelda, Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, MTG Arena, No Mans Sky, Final Fantasy, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and F1

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This is going to be a short episode tee hee. Get it? Because Halo has no story. Anyways, the Heathens talk about what they know about the Halo storyline and Sacco tries to give the cliff notes at the end. Matt doesn't learn anything, Marissa likes to shoot aliens, and Sacco tries his best.

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Here is part 2 of the zombies storyline which we thought would fit into a one-hour podcast, how silly of us. Matt struggles to follow the story, Marissa explains a multiple universe-spanning mess, and Sacco fixes his audio issues.

We thought we could talk about the story of side game mode in one hour, how naive of us. This week and next, we will try to summarize the complicated time travelling storyline of the Treyarch zombies mode. Matt knows nothing about the storyline, Marissa is the expert, and Sacco has audio issues.

The Sims is a game that Marissa holds very dear to her heart. When we did our video game bracket recently, the Sims won, much to the disdain of some. You can't deny the cultural impact that the Sims has had over the years. So this week we talk all about The Sims, from its history to our personal connections. Badeesh!

Games we talk about this week: The Sims.

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The conclusion of our time-based podcast this one is a play on words. This week the Heathens discuss teh best video games with presents/gifts in them. Get it? Present, presents? Anyways... Matt dropped the ball, Marissa gets angry at Matt, and Sacco actually did his homework this time.

Games we talk about this week: Kingdom Hearts 2, Old School RuneScape, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age Origins, Overwatch, Destiny, Fable, Super Smash Bros, Animal Crossing, Borderlands 2, Bioshock, Pokémon Go, Hades, Dragon Age The Veilguard, Balatro, Diablo IV, College Football 25, Doodle Jump, and Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

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Game Pass makes you feel Bonita. This week we talk about a lot of games because we talk about some of the games we played on Xbox Game Pass. Matt can't read, Marissa drinks coffee, and Sacco doesn't feel ugly because he didn't buy a game.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Vallheim, Boyfriend Dungeon, Hades, It Takes Two, No Man’s Sky, Tetris Effect: Connected, Townscaper, Stardew Valley, Unpacking, Ori and the Will of the Whisps, Nobody Saves the World, Young Souls, A Memoir Blue, Journey, Lake, Dreamscaper, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Dragon Age, Unravelled 2, Untitled Goose Game, Astroneer, Human Fall Flat, Star Wars Jedi the Fallen Order, Sea of Thieves, Hello Neighbour, 12 Minutes, Goat Simulator, Golf With Your Friends, Fe, One Step From Eden, Superliminal, Escape Academy, Hi-Fi Rush, Forza Horizon, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit, Magic the Gathering Arena, Final Fantasy, The Sims, F1 Manager, Pokémon, F1, The Binding The Isaac, Age of Empires, and Destiny.

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Between the deafening silences and jokes that don't land we talk about video games. Specifically this week we talk about what aspects are a must-have for each of us. As every other week, there are parts of video games that we all agree are important but also some that differ vastly. Matt doesn't want to lose, Marissa needs a challenge, and Sacco has friends.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Cuphead, Final Fantasy, The Witcher, God of War, Dragon Age, Hades, No Man’s Sky, Magic The Gathering, Celeste, Horizon, Middle Earth, F1, NHL, Apex Legends, The Last of Us, Insanequarium, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Age of Empires, Pokémon, and The Legend of Zelda.

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We have a special guest Megan this week in a very odd Sacco-less episode. Megan has been mentioned many times before on the podcast but this is her first appearance. The trio talks about growing up and if they thought video games would still be part of their lives. Matt is amazed by voices, Marissa got locked in a freezer, and Sacco might be losing his position.

Games we talk about this week: The Sims, Life is Strange, Pocahontas, 101 Dalmations, The Walking Dead, Apex Legends, Pokémon, Call of Duty, Dragon Age, Rock Band, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Fortnite, Valorant, Overwatch, The Legend of Zelda, Dead by Daylight, Final Fantasy, Magic the Gathering, Tetris, Plague Tale, Minecraft Dungeons, and Mario Party.

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With Matt finally finishing The Last of Us Part 2 we can record our thoughts and review the series. Last week we talked about the first game so if you missed that episode go back and listen to it to see how our opinions (Matt's opinion) have changed. Matt struggled, Marissa didn't have fun, Sacco is a fan of the show.

Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us Part 2.

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We recorded this episode a while ago but wanted to wait until Matt finished the second one to post it. So blame Matt for why this sat unpublished for so long. Anyways here are the Heathens thoughts about the critically acclaimed "The Last of Us". Matt admits he sucks at video games, Marissa is good at video games, and Sacco is along for the ride.

Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us.

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Straight from the vault recorded at an unknown time, the Heathens talk about their longest video game sessions. Excusing breaks to quickly grab food or bathroom breaks we reminisce entire days dedicated to a single session of video games. Matt likes pizza, Marissa wanted a nickname, and Sacco sells himself short.

Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, F1, Pokémon, Apex Legends, Halo, and Fortnite.

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*** TW: Sexual Assault ***

Video games like to play with the character's morality as you make choices throughout the game. These can range from very moral (Marissa) to very immoral (Matt) and somewhere in-between (Sacco). This week the Heathens discuss some of the most immoral or moral characters that they've come across in video games. Matt is bad at video games, Marissa argues against Dragon Age, Sacco doesn't understand.

Games we talk about in this episode: The Witcher, Animal Crossing, Dragon Age, Diablo, Vampyr, Bioshock, Alice Madness Returns, Infamous, Pac-Man, The Last of Us, Payday, The Legend of Zelda, Batman, Mario, Halo, Pokémon, F1, HiFi Rush, NHL, and Magic the Gathering.

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There are so many characters to talk about over the course of video game history. The Heathens have talked about their favourite video game characters before we talk about the worst video game characters that we've come across. Matt fails at French, Marissa is learning French, and Sacco is not French.

Games we talk about in this episode: Stardew valley, Pokémon, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Inside, Crash Bandicoot, Call of Duty, The Sims, Bioshock, HiFi Rush, three fourths home, Age of Empires, and F1.

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This week we dive deep into Minecraft. We talk about the plot,  the mechanics, what we like about the game, what we don't like about the game and whether or not we'd recommend it to other people. Matt gets way too specific, Marissa wants to interact with things, and Sacco enjoys Minecraft.

Games we talk about in this episode: Minecraft.

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2023 is shaping up to be a big year for video game releases. Quite a few games don't yet have release dates yet and could be delayed but it should be a good year for gamers. Join the heathens as they discuss the games they are looking forward to in 2023. Matt makes questionable choices, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco is a realist.

Games we talk about this episode: Call of Duty, Stadia, The Legend of Zelda, Forza Motorsport, Marvel’s Ultimate Alliance, Final Fantasy, Silent Hill, Redfall, Starfield, Skate Story, Skate Bird, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Micah the Witches Mountain, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Arkham Series, Guardians of the Galaxy, Lord of the Ring: Gollum, Star Wars, Diablo, Horizon, Spider-Man, Pokémon, Plague Tale, Rainbow Six: Siege, NHL, F1, and Elden Ring.

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In a spiritual successor to last weeks podcast we talk about games from the past. Past as in games where the setting is in the past. Whether that's in the real world or a fantasy world. Also Plants vs Zombies! Matt doesn't understand the topic, Marissa gets frustrated, and Sacco understood perfectly fine.

Games we talk about this week: Chrono-Trigger, Civilization V, Age of Mythology, Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, A Plague Tale Requiem, Bioshock, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, Call of Duty Zombies, Final Fantasy XVI, Balatro, PGA 2K23, Diablo IV, and Clair Obscura: Expedition 33.

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Silly, serious, tough, and vulnerable, are all words we can use to describe our favourite video game characters. Everyone will have a character that they fall in love with over the course of their journey. Matt lost his voice, Marissa brings up Dragon Age, and Sacco asks a stupid question.

Games we talk about in this episode: Final Fantasy, Dragon age, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, The Witcher, Crash Bandicoot, Call of Duty, NHL, Kingdom Hearts, Elden Ring, and Pokémon.

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**** Matt's audio was having issues this week ****

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! For our first podcast recording of 2023 we did another New Year's Resolutions podcast. We look at the year that was and look forward to the year that is. See which resolutions we achieved last year and which ones we didn't make an attempt at. Matt has technical difficulties, Marissa wants a challenge, and Sacco showed up.

Games we talk about this episode: Final Fantasy, Occult, The Evil Within, Yu-Gi-Oh!, The Legend of Zelda, Stardew Valley, three fourths home, F1, Memoir Blue, Horizon, NHL, The Witcher, Dragon Age, Elden Ring, Knights of the Old Republic, Vampyr, and Pokémon.

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Part 2 of our centennial episode from last week. We join the Crowned Heathens in choosing the best/most recommended game from our first 100 episodes.

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The big 100. To celebrate our 100th episode we decided to do something fun and create a massive bracket of almost all the games we mentioned in the last 100 episodes. This milestone bracket was bigger than any of us thought it would be. Apparently, we talk about a lot of games. This is going to be part one and we will also be uploading a video to go with the podcast on our YouTube channel.

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We have another instalment of the Crowned Heathens Video Game Quiz. Have Sacco and Matt learned anything new about video games? Will they ever learn anything new about video games? Probably not is the answer to both but stayed tuned to find out! Matt doesn't do the intro, Marissa is the quizmaster, and Sacco screams.

Games we talk about this week: Grand Theft Auto, Gran Turismo, Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Call of Duty, Pokémon, Sonic the Hedgehog, Resident Evil, Civilization, God of War, Pac-Man, FIFA, Castlevania, F1, Horizon Forbidden West, NHL, and Coffee Talk.

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It's that time of year again. The Video Game Awards 2022 just wrapped up and as is a tradition we need to discuss the year that was in video games. Even though it was a bit of a slower year for major releases, there were still some very good games that came out in 2022. Matt calls us out, Marissa did half of her homework from last year, and Sacco didn't do anything.

Games we talk about this week: Hades, It Takes Two, Deathloop, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Nightingale, Horizon, Among Us, The Last of Us, Starfield, Forespoken, Call of Duty, Splatoon, Stray, Gran Turismo, Mario and Rabids, Kirby, Nintendo Switch Sports, Elden Ring, Pokémon, God of War, Plague Tale, Tunic, Bayonetta, Moss Book 2, Destiny, No Man’s Sky, Fortnite, Genshin Impact, Marvel Snap, Sifu, Cult of the Lamb, Dusk Falls, Memoir Bleu, Xenoblade, Scorn, and Immortality.

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Matt shaved his beard and now only has a mustache. That's not the topic of the podcast the topic for the Heathens this week is what makes a video game good. But Matt has a mustache so that is the most important thing in this podcast and he curls it! Matt has a mustache, Marissa acknowledges Matt's mustache, and Sacco didn't shave his beard into a mustache.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Super Mario, The Last of Us, NHL, Battlefield 2042, Cities Skyline, F1, Tetris, The Legend of Zelda, Fable, Halo, Tomb Raider, Cuphead, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, and Coffee Talk.

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For some people video games are just a fun pastime, for others, it's an opportunity to challenge themselves. For this group of people, their favourite video games don't always provide the challenge they need. Cue the topic of this week's podcast, self-inflicted challenges. The Heathens take a community suggestion and discuss their favourite fan-made challenges for their favourite video games. Matt learns the definition of asphyxiation, Marissa makes fun of Sacco and Matt about asphyxiation, and Sacco doesn't know how to spell asphyxiation.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Call of Duty, Age of Mythology, Civilization, The Sims, Grand Theft Auto, Midnight Club, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Halo, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Cities Skyline, Resident Evil, Kingdom Hearts, Fable, Guitar Hero, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, F1, and Horizon.

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The video game industry is constantly evolving, but what will it look like in 20 years? This is the topic that our heathens attempt to answer. Obviously, they get very distracted and derailed. Matt struggles to get his ideas out, Marissa yells about socks, and Sacco gets distracted by cars.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Dragon Age, Life is Strange, Destiny, Call of Duty, NHL, FIFA, Kingdom Hearts, Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077, Uncharted, Borderlands, Tetris 99, God of War, Horizon, and F1.

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To be a gamer or not to be a gamer is... not the question, actually. Being a fan or participating in gaming gives people a sense of belonging or identity. This week the Heathens talk about what makes a gamer a gamer. Matt gets confused by time travel, Marissa tries to keep the Heathens on topic, and Sacco is doing his best.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Call of Duty, Stardew Valley, Genshin Impact, Undertale, Fortnite, Valorant, Final Fantasy, Halo, F1 22, and Horizon: Forbidden West. 

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Welcome to the future as the Heathens discuss their favourite games that take place in the future. Whether that means distant or not so distant. Matt is over-tired, Marissa wants to escape, and Sacco doesn't read good.

Games we talk about this week: Horizon Zero Dawn, Alien Isolation, Halo, No Man’s Sky, Detroit: Become Human, Destiny, Portal 2, The Last of Us, Ratchet and Clank, and Final Fantasy XVI,

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Well, this episode went differently than usual. In this surprising installment of the Crowned Heathens podcast, Sacco gets very heated and Matt and Marissa agree for once. Anyways the topic is whether or not you think video game development is heading downhill. The Heathens have opinions, that's for sure Matt is innocent for once, Marissa disagrees with Sacco, and Sacco is upset.

Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, Pokémon, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Fable, Plague Tale: Requiem, Final Fantasy, Cyberpunk 2077, Halo, F1 22, The Legend of Zelda, and The Last of Us.

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In an earlier podcast, we've already discussed which video game console we prefer. This week we look at whether we'd like to play on a console or PC for the rest of our lives. We knew this one would get heated especially because we recorded in the same room for the first time in several months. Matt likes different things, Marissa disagrees with Matt, and someone gave Sacco coffee.

Games we talk about this week: Civilizations, Civilizations Revolution, Gran Turismo, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Magic The Gathering: Arena, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda.

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Art, entertainment or both? The heathens weigh in on this very controversial topic. The heathens get heated but not at each other which is a nice change of pace. Matt thinks everything is art, Marissa has two degrees, and Sacco has counter-points.

Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Horizon, Dragon Age, The Last of Us, Pong, Tetris, Memoir Blue, three fourths home, Breathe of The Wild, Pokémon, Halo, Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, The Stanley Parable, Superliminal, The Death Of Edith Finch, Journey, and Papers Please.

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Stardew Valley is a peaceful little farming simulator, or so we thought. There is so much to this game that we had to dedicate a whole episode to it. There might be more of these "all about" series coming in the future as we look at some of the more complex games we've played.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley.

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It's fantasy sports season so what better topic than doing a video game fantasy draft? You can only play these for the rest of your life, the stakes are high. Things are said and games are stolen. Will the heathens remain friends after this episode? What games are on your fantasy team? Matt's a thief, Marissa is happy with her draft and Sacco ruined days.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Call of Duty, Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, Cuphead, Super Mario, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Witcher, Fable, God of War, Grand Theft Auto, Terraria, Maple Story, Assassin's Creed, Tetris, Spider-Man, Hades, F1, Borderlands, The Sims, Peggle, Crash Bandicoot, Magic The Gathering: Arena, Lego Games, RuneScape, Cuphead, Rockband, The Lord of the Rings, Portal, Age of Empires, Arkham Series, Civilization, Life of Strange, Ratchet and Clank, Horizon, No Man’s Sky, Tomb Raider, Uncharted, Apex Legends, Forza, Gran Turismo, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Chrono Trigger, Bioshock, Shredders, three fourths home, Journey, Memoir Blue, Worms, Insane Aquarium, Untitled Goose Game, Fat Princess, Undertale, The Evil Within, NHL, and Wolfenstein.

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Some video games are one play and done but sometimes you find a gem. These gems deserve multiple playthroughs and are well worth the time. This week we talk about all the games that we have replayed and also why we replay certain games. Matt only plays happy games, Marissa watches Grey's Anatomy, and Sacco tries to explain Halo.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Crash Bandicoot, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Infamous, The Last of Us, Super Mario, Pac-Man, Tetris Effect: Connected, Age of Mythology, God of War, Deadpool, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Horizon Zero Dawn, Undertale, Magic the Gather: Arena, and Stardew Valley.

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Here is part 2 of our video game genres podcast from last week. We finish the last few categories we have left and find out the website we were using doesn't know how to count. Matt is Matthew, Marissa is Mattie, and Sacco is also Matthew.

Games we talk about this week: Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, Age of Empires, Age of Mythology, Civilization, Scythe, Worms, Halo Wars, Xcom, League of Legends, DOTA, Heroes of the Storm, Diablo, Overwatch, Star Fox, StarCraft, World of Warcraft, Magic the Gathering: Arena, Plants vs Zombies, Bloons, BloonsTD, Star Wars Tactics, Final Fantasy Tactics, Total Wars, Madden, FIFA, NHL, MLB The Show, F1, Mario Kart, Need For Speed, Forza Horizon, WWE, UFC, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Wii Sports, Steep, Fallout Shelter, Cookie Clicker, Angry Birds, Mario Party, Jackbox Party Pack, The Last of Us Part 2, Three Fourths Home, Memoir Blue, Journey, Mavis Beacon’s Typing, Jumpstart, Clue Finders, Reader Rabbit, The Oregon Trail, and Big Brain Academy.

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This week we take a not-so-quick look at all the different genres of video games. There is more than we thought so this would be a two-parter. The heathens also go through their favourites from each genre. Matt went to a concert, Marissa did not, and Sacco also did not.

Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us, Little Big Planet, Super Mario, Crash Bandicoot, Cuphead, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Halo, Uncharted, Super Smash Bros, Virtua Fighter, Street Fighter, Mortal Combat, Teken, Scott Pilgran vs The Wolrd, Multiversus, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, 7 Days to Die, Haunted Chocolatier, Fortnite, Tetris 99, No Mans Sky, Back 4 Blood, The Evil Within, Alien Isolation, Deadspace, Occult, Metroid, Castlevania, Ori, Hollow Knight, Guacamele, Telltale Games, Zork, The Witcher 3, RuneScape, World of Warcraft, Hades, Binding of Isaac, Final Fantasy, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, Pokémon, Chronotrigger, Persona, F1, Euro Truck Simulator, Microsoft Flight Simulator, The Sims, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Rockband, Crypt Of The Necrodancer, Beatsaber, Undertale, and Nobody Saves The World.

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Apparently, almost any game can be a puzzle game. This week the Heathens find that out and discuss their favourite games that have a puzzle in them. They also argue about what counts as a puzzle game. Matt is Google, Marissa defines genres, and Sacco is confused.

Games we talk about this week: Portal, Peggle, Mavis Beacon Typing, The Legend of Zelda, Celeste, Towerfall Ascension, Tomb Raider, Mario Party, Tetris, Dr. Mario, Pokémon Cafe, Zuma, Yoshi, Bejewelled, Candy Crush, Cut The Rope, Bloons, Unblockme, Untitled Goose Game, It Takes Two, A Way Out, Unrivalled, Superliminal, Fez, Overcooked, Unpacking, 12 Minutes, Inside, Limbo, Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, Undertale, The Last of Us, Magic The Gathering : Arena, The Witcher, F1 22, Stardew Valley, and Age of Mythology.

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There are more games available now than ever before. From AAA blockbusters to small, cozy indie games there is something for everyone. Because there are so many games for us, every gamer will inevitably have a long list of games they would like to play. This week we look at our TBP (To Be Played) list. Matt has two lists, Marissa and Sacco attack Matt's lists.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Star Wars: KOTR, Spiderman, Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding, Pokemon, Coffee Talk, Doom, Halo, Boyfriend Dungeon, Elden Ring, Stray, Cyberpunk 2077, Hades, Cult of the Lamb, I Am Fish, I Am Bread, Surgeon Simulator, Undertale, Cuphead, Super Meat Boy, Celeste, Tetris, Super Mario Kart, Bloodbourne, F1 22, Magic The Gathering: Arena, Stardew Valley, Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, and Occult.

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After some confusion on the topic (I know, what else is new) the heathens final talk about some of the multi-stage boss fights they have overcome over the years. Matt isn't a fan, Marissa likes to play chess, and Sacco is a sad leafs fan.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XVI, Halo Infinite, Cuphead, Kingdom Hearts 2, Call of Duty Black Ops 3, The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess, Final Fantasy IX, and Hades.

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Video games allow us to "connect" with people from all over the world. But that doesn't mean it is easier to interact with those people. Arguments could be made that video games can hurt or improve your social skills. This week we take a look at whether or not video games help people develop social skills. Matt gets rejected, Marissa has social anxiety, and Sacco does not.

Games we talk about this week: World of Warcraft, Runescape, Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, Apex Legends, The Witcher, F1 22, Skatebird, The Last of Us Part 2, and Magic The Gathering: Arena.

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Video Games now contain a wide variety of content. Some games are happy-go-lucky and some are terrifyingly disturbing. There is a system in place to inform the consumer about a video game's content, but can it be better? That is the question we ask ourselves this week. Matt writes an email, Marissa doesn't want to play the Last of Us Part 2 again, and Sacco reads a German article.

** Spoilers: The Last of Us Part 2 **
Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us Part 2, FIFA, Kingdom Hearts, Lake, NHL, Grand Theft Auto, Outlast, Call of Duty, Magic the Gathering: Arena, Cuphead, Pokémon, and F1.

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I mean it's smash or pass. There isn't much to say about it. Play along with the Heathens and see which Heathen is most like you! Matt is conflicted, Marissa might start watching Dragon Ball Z, and Sacco is misunderstood.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Super Smash Bros, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Halo, Tomb Raider, God of War, Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Mortal Kombat, Ghost Recon, The Last of Us, Pokemon, F1 2021, Magic the Gathering: Arena, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.

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