Special: PAX West 2025

Special: PAX West 2025

Author: Matt Storm and Gen Moonen September 12, 2025 Duration: 1:47:15

Geoff & Sarah Moonen discuss thier experience at PAX West 2025. The games they played, the cool gaming devices they saw, and the amazing people they had the opportunity to meet and connect with.

Sarah's Top 5 Games of PAX

  1. RollerGirl
  2. Bubsy 4D
  3. Bytebond
  4. Fresh Tracks
  5. Unsent

Geoff's Top 5 Games of PAX

  1. The Secret of Weepstone
  2. No Stone Unturned
  3. Blocks for Babies
  4. Fallen Tear: Ascension 
  5. Black Jacket

-Interview Timestamps Below

49:53 - Fresh Tracks (Buffalo Buffal) 

55:30 - Secret of Weepstone (Talesworth Game Studio & DreadXP)

1:01:06 - Starseeker Astroneer Expeditions (System Era Software & Devolver Digital)

1:06:33 - Embroideryvania (No Sequels Cooperative)

1:12:06 - No Stone Unturned (Wise Monkey Entertainment)

1:17:06 - David Brevik, President of Skystone Games

1:23:51 - Oink Games

1:30:40 - Letter Lost (FlatNine Games)

1:36:03 - Bubsy 4D (Fabraz & Atari)

1:42:07 - RollerGirl (Pushing Vertices)

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The "Fun" and Games Podcast is a conversation between hosts Matt Storm and Gen Moonen, built on a shared enthusiasm for play in all its forms. This isn't just a recap of the latest releases; it's a deeper dive into why games captivate us. Listeners will hear discussions that trace the evolution of gaming as an artistic medium, exploring how interactive experiences tell stories, build worlds, and connect people. The hosts frequently bring on guests from inside the industry and beyond, offering a wide range of perspectives on what makes games special. The dynamic between Matt and Gen drives the podcast, making each episode feel like a thoughtful chat between friends who happen to be deeply knowledgeable. Additionally, Matt Storm produces a companion minisode series called Side Quests, where each short episode features a different host passionately explaining a single game they love and the personal reasons behind that affection. It’s a show for anyone who has ever gotten lost in a game and wanted to understand the magic behind that feeling.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

"Fun" and Games Podcast
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 8:04
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Side Quests Episode 408: Landstalker with Florian Kraner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:41
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Episode 199: No Sequels Cooperative [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:39
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Duration: 8:54
Side Quests is back and this episode's host is YouTube Partner, podcaster, streamer and member of the Strategic Homeland Division, baundiesel! The game he is talking about today is Tom Clancy's The Division by Massive En…
Side Quests Episode 405: Brotato with Jake aka Zulgeek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:53
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Episode 198: Viva la PS Vita [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:21
First released in 2011, the PlayStation Vita was Sony's second dedicated handheld. It's lifespan was spent existing simultaneously as a portable companion to both the PlayStation 3 and 4, direct competition to the Ninten…