Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast

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What cozy stories and cherished memories are kept on the game shelf? Ryan and James explore some of their favorites, from Amiibo-chasing to hardware heartbreaks. James fights the inevitability of becoming hollow as he tackles a devious Dark Souls quiz.

Games Discussed

• Chrono Cross
• Dark Souls
• Phoenix Wright
• Super Smash Brothers
• Fire Emblem Shadows of Valentia
• Breath of the Wild
• Star Wars Episode One Podracer
• Shadows of the Empire
• Star Wars Battlefront (1 + 2)
• The Force Unleashed
• Lego Indiana Jones / Kung Fu Panda
• Spyro Reignited Trilogy
• Sly Cooper trilogy
• Skylanders
• Lego Dimensions
• Disney Infinity

Links Mentioned

Fox Amiibo Places 3rd in Smash Tournament Article

Special Thanks To

• Cover Art - @Falah
• Logo - @Psyonyx
• Music - Robotic Park by Kyon

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Remasters, Remakes, Reboots, and Reimaginings... oh my! 

Ryan and James sit down and discuss The Four Horsemen of "RE" type titles; What defines each of them, personal favorites, and teeter on the line of rebranding into a Resident Evil podcast. James has a very normal and calm reaction to Shigeru Miyamoto helping announce the shadow-dropped Star Fox 2026 Direct, and puts his detective skills to the test in a rapid-fire quiz of determining what "RE" title is being described from the back of the box.

Games Discussed

• Final Fantasy V
• Pragmata
• The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD
• Halo The Master Chief Collection
• Resident Evil (2002)
• Resident Evil 2-4 Remakes
• Final Fantasy VII Remake
• The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening (2019)
• Ratchet and Clank (2016)
• Mortal Kombat (2009)
• Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
• Star Fox Zero
• Super Castlevania IV
• Super Mario All-Stars
• Star Fox (2026)
• The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door (2024)
• Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
• Miitopia (2021)

Links Mentioned

The Star Fox Scale - @CottrelloVision

Special Thanks To

• Cover Art - @Falah
• Logo - @Psyonyx
• Music - Robotic Park by Kyon

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What actually makes a "comfort game" a comfort game?

This week around the campfire, Ryan and James talk about the games they can replay endlessly - from Metroid Prime and Resident Evil 4 to Pokémon, Fire Emblem, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and even weird modded randomizers. Along the way, they dive into nostalgia, replayability, developer intent, childhood memories, and why some games just feel like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket after a long day. 

Also: James desperately tries to convince Ryan to finally play Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

Games Discussed

• Xenoblade Chronicles
• Resident Evil 4
• Skyrim
• Metroid Prime — main deep-dive, GameCube/Wii/Switch versions
• The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
• Halo CE
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Pikmin
• Pokémon
• Spider-Man 2 (2001)
• Red Faction: Guerrilla
• Marvel vs. Capcom 2
• Dark Souls
• Fire Emblem: Blazing Blade
• Fire Emblem: Shadows of Valentia

Special Thanks To

• Cover Art - @Falah
• Logo - @Psyonyx
• Music - Robotic Park by Kyon

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I see em' up ahead - Let's rock and roll!

Ryan and James look back throughout the vast depths of the Lylat system and reminisce of the Star Fox catalog! Talks of personal favorites, developer history, and looking to the future, capped off with an exciting quiz that will test your knowledge of Corneria - Star Fox 64's explosive intro level.

Hop in your Arwing and fly on over to the campfire for this new episode of galactic proportions!

Games Discussed

Star Fox (SNES), Star Fox 2 (NSO Online), Star Fox 64 (N64), Star Fox Adventures (GC), Star Fox Assault (GC), Star Fox Command (DS), Star Fox Zero (Wii U)

Special Thanks To

• Cover Art - @Falah
• Logo - @Psyonyx
• Music - Robotic Park by Kyon

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