Teens Talk Video Games

What makes Super Mario Party so legendary? What type of animation is Cuphead? What is unique about its soundtrack? Two teens (one with Autism and one with Type 1 Diabetes) discuss the latest and greatest in video games and review these two amazing choices. Let us know what you think of these video games! 

In this podcast, Gabe and Kalan (two teens with Autism and Type 1 Diabetes) review Mario Golf Super Rush and Jackbox Party Games. Hosted by Kerris Dillon and cohosted by Mike Dillon, the two teens take listeners through each game, what they would rate the game, as well as what could be added to make the game better. Take golfing to an all new level with Mario Golf Super Rush! Buy a game that the whole family can enjoy with Jackbox Party Games! 

Gabe and Kalan review Celeste (a video game meant to help children with anxiety) as well as a family game known as Trivial Pursuit. The Dillon family pokes fun at each other through the review of these two games and talks about how much they enjoy gaming together. Join us for 30 minutes of review and laughs. 

On June 15th, Nintendo presented trailers and new game content for the rest of 2021 (and part of 2022). This podcast discusses Gabe and Kalan's thoughts and expectations on the games presented. The games and DLCs discussed were Smash Brothers: Kazuya, Emotional Supernatural Tales, Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy, Worms Rumble, Two Point Campus, Super Monkey Ball, Mario Party Superstars, Metroid (Dread), Just Dance (2022),  the Ultimate Dragon Ball Z Experience, Mario Golf, Monster Hunter Stories, Wario Ware, Danganronpa Decadence, Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, Doom Eternal, Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and Breath of the Wild 2 (information). 

Have you ever wanted to be a pop star? A mage? A horse? A chef? Or, maybe even a thief? Well, in the world of MiiTopia you can do just that! In the beginning, you have a crew of characters to design and the character's relationships help determine your strength as a group. Visit an Inn where your team can rest and prepare themselves for the next level. The music alone on this game is worth the wait! Beating bosses is still the same and if you get tired, you can go fishing. 

The second game reviewed is Minecraft. Nothing better than a 2D boxed world with the ability for ultimate creativity. This sandbox game allows its users to create anything their imagination is capable of. Minecraft earned an award in 2020 for the most sold game that existed. Both Gabe and Kalan stated that if they had to pick between the two games, they would pick Minecraft because "it is a legend". 

Do you like exploring? Building? Problem-solving? Fighting? If you do, you'll love the video game Terraria! This action-adventure video game has something for everyone! Gabe and Kalan (a teen with Autism and a teen with Type 1 Diabetes) review the game's stages, explorations, building achievements, as well as their favorite activity (destroying bosses). Listen and find out what you could love about Terraria!

Ever played hangman? Well, now you can take hangman off his noose and use him to destroy your enemies! Kalan and Gabe explain how such a simple character and stages could be so fun! Guns, knives, and snakes fall from the sky and players use these to provoke and get rid of their enemies. Join us for 40 minutes of game review and find out if the money parents shell out for each video game is truly worth it!

Two teens review award-winning video games, Hades, by Supergiant Games and Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora (published by Nintendo). Find out what goes on in the mind of teens as they play video games that challenge them to problem solve, think before they blink, and learn about stories and legends one would never expect to find in a video game!