Quick Play

By Quick Play

Short talks about video games. New episodes go up on Wednesday mornings.

(Previously known as 11 & a Half Minutes to Talk About Video Games.)... more

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The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.

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July 17, 2025no more game purchases this year!
just after this next one
•••
Mark talks about a big(ish) commitment to not spend any more money on games this year and how he's strategizing games to play.

Let us know: Have you stopped all game purchases for a time?

Video Game Expenses Tracking Template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uM23EnSIb8ycBIJiKxxI2dDewTCOR2gVmU6UPU8Ay9k/edit?usp=sharing

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Games mentioned:
F1 23
Mario Kart World
Donkey Kong Bananza
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Snowrunner
Marvel Midnight Suns
Super Mario Strikers
Chibi-Robo
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Arcade Paradise
Lego Bricktales
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders

What we’re playing:
Pikmin 4
...more
11min
July 09, 2025elden ring nails melancholy
a game of the decade (so far) conversation
•••
Mark and Elizabeth Coats Bowen talk about the big deal Elden Ring, its unique world and approach to story, and all the weird guys.

Let us know: Is Elden Ring the game of the decade?

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Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social
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Listen online: Quick Play
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Find more Biza on the internet:
Twitter: @ElizabethCoats1

Games mentioned:
Elden Ring
Dark Souls (series)
Bloodborne
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Red Dead Redemption II
The Last of Us
South of Midnight
Metroid Prime
Metroid
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

What we’re playing:
Star Wars Outlaws
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
...more
22min
July 02, 2025have movies or games been better this century?
also, mark is movie-illiterate
•••
Mark and Elizabeth Coats Bowen talk about the recent NY Times Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century list, the leaps forward that video games have made in the 21st century, and how movies and games compare.

Let us know: have movies or games been better this century?

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Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social
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Find more Biza on the internet:
Twitter: @ElizabethCoats1

Games mentioned:
Spacewar!
Pong
Minecraft
Grand Theft Auto V
Red Dead Redemption II
Uncharted
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Halo (series)
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Fortnite

What we’re playing:
Star Wars Outlaws
Pikmin 4
...more
28min
June 25, 2025my top 10 songs from mario kart world's soundtrack
baby park (2025 club mix)
•••
Mark talks about his top picks from the phenomenal Mario Kart soundtrack.

Let us know: What are your top picks from the Mario Kart World soundtrack?

Quick Play's Mario Kart World picks playlist: listen

Full Mario Kart World soundtrack: listen to a lot more

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Games mentioned:
Mario Kart World
New Super Mario Bros. U
Super Mario Sunshine
Mario Kart 8
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Land
Mario Kart DS
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Super Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong
Mario Kart Wii
Super Mario Galaxy

What we’re playing:
Super Mario Odyssey
...more
17min
June 18, 2025ranking the 30 courses of mario kart world
the 30 best and worst of world
•••
Mark and Sarah Erickson talk about their thoughts on mario kart world after a week, how it compares to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and rank all 30 tracks from worst to best. (And sorry for all the chair and table noises.)

Let us know: What are your top 4 courses from Mario Kart World?

Add your own ranking: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Stmev9efBwOMQiPrfdKww8m3o4CoNbL1k-gWMKrej9Q/edit?usp=sharing

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Find more Sarah on the internet:
Substack: @swizer

Games mentioned:
Mario Kart World
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Forza Horizon (series)
F-Zero
Mario Kart 64
Mario Kart DS
Mario Kart 7
Super Mario Kart
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Kart Tour
Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Country (series)
...more
47min
June 11, 2025Big(ish) Discourse: our switch 2 impressions
while we play mario kart world
•••
Mark and Jake Martin and Landry Smith and Billie Cox talk about their first impressions with the Switch 2, their launch day stories, their hopes for the console, and what they think of Mario Kart World.

Let us know: What’s your first impression of the Switch 2?

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Find more Jake on the internet:
Podcast: BitCast
Youtube: BitBloggist
Instagram: @BitBloggist

Find more Landry on the internet:
Podcast (games): BitCast
Podcast (movies): Blast to the Past
Letterboxd: @isolate_connect
GG|: @isolate_connect

Find more Billie on the internet:
Twitter: @nolisgvi
Instagram: @nolisgvi
Join his Discord: https://discord.gg/qtDwTb2pkn
Join his Pokemon League Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ktt8SsQS

Games mentioned:
Mario Kart World
Crash Team Racing
Katamari Damacy REROLL
Street Fighter 6
Cyberpunk 2077
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Fortnite
Mario (series)
Legend of Zelda (series)
What we’re playing:
Baldur's Gate 3
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble
Mario Kart World
...more
54min
June 04, 2025video games as a stabilizing force
trying to be consistent
•••
Mark talks about what the podcast is about.

Let us know: What is stabilizing for you?

Recommended Listening: The Era of Volatility from Rebuilders

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What we’re playing:
...more
15min
May 28, 2025switch 2: the first 5 things we'll do
like after we turn it to dark theme
•••
Mark and Billie Cox talk about the five things they're most excited about for Switch 2, the first games they're playing, and the features they'll hoping to get the most out of.

Let us know: What are you doing first with the Switch 2?

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Find more Billie on the internet:
Twitter: @nolisgvi
Instagram: @nolisgvi
Join his Discord: https://discord.gg/qtDwTb2pkn
Join his Pokemon League Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ktt8SsQS

Games mentioned:
Mario Kart World
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (series)
SSX (series)
DragXDrive
Rocket League
Ninjala
ARMS
Super Mario 3D World
Split Fiction
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
Pokemon Legends Arceus
Pokemon Legends Z-A
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
1-2 Switch
Nintendoland
Astro's Playroom
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario World
Wii Sports
Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Country (series)
F-Zero GX
SoulCalibur II
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Super Mario Strikers
Chibi-Robo
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Cyberpunk 2077
Pikmin 4
Game Builder Garage
Super Mario Maker 2
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Kirby Air Riders
Digimon (series)
Super Mario Odyssey

What we’re playing:
...more
32min
May 22, 2025taking a break
what do you even do when you don't play games?
•••
Mark and Billie Cox talk about Billie's lull in playing video games, what he's drawn to in the meantime, and how we get into these lulls.

Let us know: Do you take extended breaks from video games?

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Listen online: Quick Play
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If you enjoy this podcast: subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing it with others goes a long way to helping it grow. Thanks for listening!

Find more Billie on the internet:
Twitter: @nolisgvi
Instagram: @nolisgvi
Join his Discord: https://discord.gg/qtDwTb2pkn
Join his Pokemon League Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ktt8SsQS

Games mentioned:
Fortnite
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Jackbox Party Pack
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Like a Dragon: Infinte Wealth
Pokemon Legends Z-A
Pokemon Legends Arceus
Elden Ring
Dark Souls (series)

What we’re playing:
Like a Dragon: Infinte Wealth
New Star GP
...more
15min
May 14, 2025xenoblade chronicles 3 & the meaning of life
a game of the decade (so far) conversation ••• Mark and Josh Broccolo of the Backlog Breakdown talk about the weighty story of Xenoblade Chronicles X, and chat a lil about other beefy JRPGs.Let us know: Is Xenolade Chronicles 3 the game of the decade?

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Find more Josh on the internet:
Linktree: /thebacklogbreakdown
Twitter: @bbdowncast
Instagram: @thebacklogbreakdown
Josh on Twitter: @Broccolope
Games mentioned:
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Xenosaga (series)
Xenogears (series)
Xenoblade Chronicles
Final Fantasy (series)
The Last Story
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Grand Theft Auto VI
Hollow Knight Silksong
Shin Megami Tensei V
Persona 3
Deltarune
Undertale
Mother
Hollow Knight

What we’re playing:
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD
New Star GP
...more
28min

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How many episodes does Quick Play have?

The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.

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