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- Predicting Kinda Funny’s Top 100 Games of All Time
Kinda Funny ( @KindaFunnyGames ) is ranking their Top 100 Games of All Time next week, so Jordan and Samson decided to try and predict the final Top 10. How many do you think we’ll actually get right?
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What’s a Riftbound regional like when you’re there for the side events instead of the main tournament?
Samson just got back from the Los Angeles Riftbound Regional Qualifier, and he’s joining Jordan to unpack the weekend: playing Rengar, trying Team Sealed Trios and 2v2, meeting Jimmy Wong and Custa, earning prize tickets, and making friends along the way.
We also talk about how Riftbound compares with Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering, what it’s like attending an event solo, and why enjoying a card game doesn’t have to mean chasing the meta or winning every match.
💬 Would you travel to a regional just to play side events? Tell us below.
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00:00 Welcome to How We Play
07:22 Why Samson got into Riftbound
13:24 From Vancouver regionals to a creator pass
15:20 Riftbound vs. Pokémon and Magic
16:20 How Riftbound works
20:45 The Rengar deck and the cost of playing
25:32 Going to a regional for side events
28:09 Metal cards and the Best Of system
31:59 Tickets, demand, and getting into RQLA
34:46 Arriving in LA and exploring the event
38:59 Meeting Jimmy Wong, Custa, and the community
43:59 Sealed events and Super Nexus Night
50:31 How on-demand events work
52:04 Team Sealed Trios: the weekend favorite
58:20 Trying 2v2
1:00:46 Cashing in prize tickets
1:05:01 Comparing RQLA with Pokémon events and PAX
1:08:50 Enjoying card games without the grind
1:10:27 Going solo and making friends
1:16:16 Long lines and event growing pains
1:18:09 The upcoming LA vlog
1:19:05 Burnout, casual hobbies, and final thoughts
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Disclosure: Riot provided Samson with a creator pass and complimentary event entries. Travel was not covered.
#Riftbound #RiftboundTCG #GrowUpLevelUp1 hr 24 min - These Are the Games of Our Lives... FEAT. Heroic Headgear!
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Pokémon XP 2026 was a huge celebration of 30 years of Pokémon, and in a lot of ways, it absolutely delivered.
Samson is back from San Francisco to tell Jordan all about Pokémon XP and the Pokémon World Championships 2026. The weird ticketing process, Pokémon Center chaos, Championship Sunday, side events, and of course, the infamous Pin Rally.
Twelve pins! Massive lines! Closed stations! Rumours of the fire marshal getting involved! Somehow, we still got the full set.
Despite the chaos, the weekend was an amazing reminder of what makes Pokémon special. Friends from around the world, generations of fans coming together, and a whole lot of Pokémon.
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We're talking all about GTA VI and the new information we can learn from the recent reveal trailer!
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The GTA 6 leaks and rumors are getting wilder by the day—so we’re breaking them down from A to Z.
On this episode of Sunset Selects, SirDrJM is joined by @BlasterGoblin to explore the reported GTA VI details, including the map, open-world activities, police system, vehicles, RPG mechanics, enterable locations, fuel and damage systems, Lucia and Jason, and some of the strangest footage circulating online.
Which rumored feature do you most want to see in GTA 6? Drop your letter, and your prediction, in the comments.
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Note: This discussion covers alleged leaks, rumors, and speculation. Unannounced details may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate.
#GTA6 #GTAVI #GrandTheftAuto61 hr 44 min - If You Love Indie Games, Don’t Sleep on Big Walk + Duskfade
Big Walk "review" and Duskfade impressions for indie game fans who want something worth playing after work.
In this episode of Grow Up Level Up, we share our latest Big Walk impressions, talk about finishing the game and why it lands around a 9/10 despite still having plenty left to discover, and break down what makes its co-op puzzle-solving feel so special.
We also dive into our Duskfade impressions, why it’s caught our attention, and share more indie game recommendations for those precious gaming hours after work.
Plus, Samson gives an update on his upcoming travels, where he’ll be over the next couple of weeks, and what’s coming up for Grow Up Level Up while he’s on the move.
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Big Walk is one of the most interesting co-op puzzle games to drop recently, and we put it to the test. In this episode, we dive deep into Big Walk’s gameplay, puzzle design, proximity chat, and whether it’s actually worth your time.
Featuring @KozibearLive and @samhallofgames we break down our Big Walk experiences, favorite moments, and the co-op teamwork that makes or breaks each run.
We talk about how Big Walk handles cooperative gameplay, how it compares to games like Untitled Goose Game and Peak, and why playing with a big group of friends can turn this into pure multiplayer chaos. From clever puzzle mechanics and physics syncing to frustrating jumping and navigation, we go through our roses, thorns, and buds for the game.
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#BigWalk #GamingPodcast #CoOpGames #IndieGames #gamereview1 hr 16 min - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is Peak MCU
Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivers one of the most exciting, emotional, and visually sharp Spider-Man experiences in the MCU so far. In this spoiler-free review, Samson and Jordan break down the movie’s strongest moments, from the incredible action choreography and suit design to the character development, friendships, and audience reactions that make this film feel bigger than expected.
We also talk about Destin Daniel Cretton’s direction, why the theater experience matters for a movie like this, and how Brand New Day compares to past Spider-Man and Marvel films. Later in the episode, we dig into spoilers and discuss Jean Grey, X-Men implications, Florence Pugh’s MCU role, Hulk’s future, and the evolving dynamics between Spider-Man and the people around him.
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In this episode of Grow Up Level Up, we talk about the games, trends, and moments that have us excited right now, from Mina the Hollower and Rhythm Heaven Groove to Riftbound, Marvel Tokon, Duskfade, and Rayman Legends Retold. We also get into accessibility, nostalgia, multiplayer fun, and why some games just hit differently depending on the mood.
00:00 Intro
02:01 Updates
05:01 What We’ve Played
10:00 Rhythm Heaven
19:49 RuneDice
24:59 Montreal Trip
29:56 Upcoming Games
35:07 Streaming Plans
39:48 Community Q&A
49:53 Shoutouts
01:00:01 Wrap-Up
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About Grow Up Level Up
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A podcast network about how we stay connected to play, creativity, and curiosity as adults. From video games to movies, music, and more—we explore how entertainment fits into real life. Featuring…
series like How We Play and Sunset Selects.