Hang Out and Play

Happy Friday friends! Hang out and play some open world adventure games with us! Today we're playing Skrim and Breath of the Wild with varying levels of success. We also talk about all the fictional worlds we wish we could visit in real life and laugh... a lot. It's a fun one, hope you enjoy!

Games in this episode:

The Elder scrolls V: Skyrim | Steam store link

"Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Skyrim Special Edition also brings the full power of mods to the PC and consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Mods, there are no limits to what you can experience."

The legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Nintendo eshop link

"STEP INTO A WORLD OF ADVENTURE

Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration, and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning Open-Air Adventure. Now on Nintendo Switch, your journey is freer and more open than ever. Take your system anywhere, and adventure as Link any way you like."

Happy Friday friends! Hang out and play The Sims 4 with us! It's one of our very favorite games that has brought us a lot of hours of comfort and joy over the years so we're excited to finally be playing it with you all. This week we're talking careers and whether or not they have to be a key part of your identity. It's something that's been on our minds a lot lately and we only had time to just barely scratch the surface, but we hope you find it interesting! Let us know your thoughts on our socials.

About this weeks game:
The Sims 4 | Origin Store Link

"Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress. Determine how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments, and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives and see what happens when you play out realistic or fantastical scenarios. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in an extraordinary game where the possibilities are endless."

Happy Friday friends! Hang out and play Overcooked 2 with us! This is a fun episode because we got to record together in person, and it's very silly and chaotic. In between our panicked screaming, we talk about games we miss from our childhood. Hope you enjoy!

All about today's game:
Overcooked! 2 | Link to Switch EShop

"Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons … it’s time to save the world (again!)
Out of the frying pan, into the fire...

You’ve saved the world from the Ever Peckish. Now a new threat has arisen and it’s time to get back in the kitchen to stave off the hunger of The Unbread!

ONLINE/LOCAL MULTIPLAYER MADNESS - You’ll knead to work together (or against each other) to get the highest score in chaotic local and online multiplayer. Team up with up to 3 other chefs taking a Joy-Con™ controller each or use wireless play across four Nintendo Switch™ consoles.

FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS - Journey across a brand new overworld map by land, sea and air. Get cooking in new themes ranging from sushi restaurants, magic schools, mines and even alien planets!

WHET YOUR APPETITE! - Travel the land cooking up a range of new recipes that are sure to cater to any tastes, including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas.

ROMAINE CALM! - Travel through teleporters, across moving platforms and save time by throwing ingredients across dynamic kitchens that shift and evolve. Some kitchens even whisk your chefs away to new locations."

Hi friends, happy Friday! We're back and we're playing a new game! Today is all about Subnautica. We're pretty early into this one, so enjoy us panicking through the ocean and our confusion. Don't be surprised if we play this again in a future episode because we've been loving it so far!

We decided to gush about our pets today, so be sure to listen all the way through so you can learn about Walter, Rosie, Penelope, Periwinkle, and Pippin. If you follow us on our socials, you might get to see some pretty cute pictures, too. We're like, real obsessed with our pets, okay?

Game featured in this Episode:
Subnautica: Switch EShop Link

"Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril.

Subnautica is an underwater adventure game set on an alien ocean planet. A massive, open world full of wonder and peril awaits you!

Dive Into a Vast Underwater World

You have crash-landed on an alien ocean world, and the only way to go is down. Subnautica's oceans range from sun drenched shallow coral reefs to treacherous deep-sea trenches, lava fields, and bio-luminescent underwater rivers. Manage your oxygen supply as you explore kelp forests, plateaus, reefs, and winding cave systems. The water teems with life: Some of it helpful, much of it harmful."

Hi friends! This is a special episode because it's our very first episode with a guest! Welcome our good friend, Abe. Baker extraordinaire and lover of all things spooky. We went with chaos for this episode, so three games are featured in this one. Hang out and play Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, and Stardew Valley with us!

We gush over friendship and talk about astrology, space, the ocean, and the likelihood that we would be killed by wildlife. It's a fun one. Enjoy!

Games in this episode:

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA05933_00-KINGDOMHEART1525

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences available for the first time on the PlayStation® 4. The HD collection features:
• KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories
• KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD Remastered cinematics)
• KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX
• KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Final MIX
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded (HD Remastered cinematics)
Key Features
• Celebrate 15 years of KINGDOM HEARTS with this essential collection - Remember and relive 6 adventures from KINGDOM HEARTS Dark Seeker Saga before the release of highly anticipated KINGDOM HEARTS III.
• Experience the magic of KINGDOM HEARTS - If you are new to the franchise, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX is the perfect opportunity to start wielding your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.

Final Fantasy VII Remake
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA07211_00-FFVIIREMAKE00000

Final Fantasy VII Remake is a 2020 action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. It is the first in a planned series of games remaking the 1997 PlayStation game Final Fantasy VII. Set in the dystopian cyberpunk metropolis of Midgar, players control mercenary Cloud Strife.

Stardew Valley
https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/Stardew_Valley/

Stardew Valley is a simulation role-playing video game developed by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone. It was released for Microsoft Windows in February 2016, and later for macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, iOS, and Android.

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

Happy Friday friends! Hang out and play Pokemon Snap (and My Time At Portia) with us! Today we're talking all about perfectionism and creative projects. We're tired, goofy, and ready to go. Hope you enjoy!

Pokemon Snap:
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/new-pokemon-snap-switch/

Explore lush scenery on unknown islands to snap photos of Pokémon in their natural habitats
Seek out and take in-game photographs of Pokémon in their native environments in the New Pokémon Snap™ game, only for the Nintendo Switch™ system! Snap photos from the NEO-ONE as you you encounter and research lively wild Pokémon. You might see unexpected expressions or behaviors—Pokémon patrolling their territory, playing, or lurking in out-of-the-way spots.

Investigate the mysterious Illumina phenomenon

Travel to the islands that make up the Lental region. In this region, some of the Pokémon and vegetation will appear to have a special glow. Research these Pokémon alongside Professor Mirror as you explore dense jungles, vast deserts, and more! Your observations of Pokémon thriving in the wild may help unravel the truth behind the Illumina phenomenon. The Pokémon pictures you take will be used to build your very own Pokémon Photodex!

Save, edit, and share your favorite Pokémon photos

Save photos to your personal in-game album to edit and adjust them. When you complete a course, you can adjust the brightness, blur, zoom and other aspects of your photo in Re-Snap mode. Then, add stickers, frames, and filters to add a personal touch. Share your favorite photos with family and friends in-game*. You can also see what kinds of photos everyone else is taking. See something you like? Award a Sweet! medal.

This new game brings the gameplay of the 1999 Pokémon Snap game for the Nintendo 64™ system to life on the Nintendo Switch system with unknown islands to discover and different Pokémon to see!

My Time At Portia:
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/my-time-at-portia-switch/

Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia!
Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!

Armed with your Pa's old handbook and workbench, you must gather, mine and craft your way to being crowned the number one workshop in Portia. Help the locals rebuild the town and uncover the secrets locked deep away beneath it. Be prepared though…it won't be easy!

The town of Portia is full of friendly new faces for you to meet. Make friends, complete requests, exchange gifts, go on dates and let romance blossom!

BUILD YOUR WORKSHOP: Gather resources and craft marvellous machines as you work through daily commissions and villager requests.

RUN YOUR OWN FARM: Grow crops and raise animals.

GET CREATIVE: With craftable furniture, decorations and workshop upgrades.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Meet and make friends with a vibrant cast of unforgettable faces.

EXPLORE AND BATTLE: Delve deep into the ancient ruins and dungeons of Portia.

AND THERE’S MORE: Explore new lands, attend in-game festivals, ride horses and llamas, cook, play mini-games and go fishing. How will spend you time in Portia?

Happy 10th episode!

This one is special because we're now both fully vaccinated and were able to record together in person! Hang out and play Super Mario 3D world with us! We're talking about pandemic life this episode, how it affected us, and what we're looking forward to now that we're vaccinated.


About Super Mario 3D World

https://supermario3dworld.nintendo.com/

"Power up, team up, one up to save the Sprixie Kingdom!

Pounce and climb through dozens of colorful courses! Multiply the fun by teaming up with or competing against friends locally* or online** to reach each stage’s goal. Work together to explore and uncover collectibles, or compete for the crown by earning the highest score, making for a friendly frenzy! Mario (and his friends) can use a variety of power-ups like the Super Bell, which grants catlike abilities like climbing and scratching. Power up to complete stages and take the crown!

Explore a seamless feline world in the new Bowser’s Fury adventure

Free-roaming Super Mario gameplay makes a return in this brand-new adventure. Bowser has become gargantuan and lost all control! Explore Lake Lapcat and its islands, complete objectives to collect Cat Shines, and team up with Bowser Jr. to bring his big, bad dad back to normal. Just watch out for Bowser’s island-wide attacks.

New and improved features pounce in

The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury game features the same lively co-op gameplay, creative levels and power-ups as the original game, but with added improvements. In the Super Mario 3D World part of the game, characters move faster and the dash powers up more quickly. Both adventures support the newly added Snapshot Mode—pause the action to get the perfect shot, apply filters, and decorate with stamps!"

Hi friends - we're back! Hang out and play Choices That Matter: And The Sun Went Out. We try out a style of game we've never played before and catch each other up on our lives after a week long break. Then, we dive into the tragedy that is online dating. We share our past experiences and Sam fills us all in on her current dating app conundrum. 

This weeks game:
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/choices-that-matter-and-the-sun-went-out-switch/

"Uncover conspiracies. Discover ancient religions. Travel the globe.
And The Sun Went Out

What if the sun inexplicably vanished only to return hours later? Investigate with your AI companion, Moti. Uncover conspiracies. Discover ancient religions. Travel the globe.

Find out who is murdering scientists and what this has to do with the random disappearances of the sun. This is your journey, and only your choices can expose the truth.

Approximately 600,000 words and 2,400 choices in total!

See how many other players visited the same place as you, each time you conclude a story arc.

CHOICES THAT MATTER is a collection of epic text adventure games similar to the classic Choose Your Path Adventure books. Our interactive stories are some of the most complex in the this category. No one player can discover the entire story in a single play through!"

Happy Friday, friends! Hang out and play Gris with us. This week we're trying out a game we've never played before and I'm gonna be honest - we struggled. We talk about Sam's visit with her family, the housing market, and our dream homes. Enjoy!

About Gris: 
Gris is a platform-adventure game by Spanish developer Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital. The game was released for Nintendo Switch, macOS, and Microsoft Windows in December 2018, for iOS in August 2019, for PlayStation 4 in November 2019, and for Android in April 2020.

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/gris-switch/

Hi friends! Hang out and play My Time at Portia with us! We talk about what we were like in middle/high school, complain a lot about math, and discover that Arlo is a trash character.