Hey Podtimists,

This week we're covering Kingdom Heart 2, and we were graciously joined Press START's Tori and Noah. This game is so damn good and we couldn't keep that all to ourselves.

We love this game so please enjoy us gushing about it for about 2 hours.

Checkout Press START on social here &

Check out their podcast here!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(4:43) - Some info about this game

(7:19) - Our histories with the series

(21:46) - My Sanctuary

(26:40) - Twilight Town

(39:23) - Nobodies

(44:10) - The Disney stuff

(53:21) - The combat

(59:24) - The big ol' fight in Hollow Bastion

(1:03:14) - The actual lore of Organization 13

(1:05:25) - The World that Never Was

(1:27:13) - How was the wait for KH3?

(1:32:44) - The end of the game

(1:41:36) - Themes of the games

(1:53:00) - Outro---

Games mentioned:

Kingdom Hearts 2

Hey Podtimists,

This week David's Refantazio turns into a Defantazio as he completes his first Atlus game. Then Chase attempts to play two pokemon games, with mixed success.

We also took a deeper look at the delightful Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast. This was suggested to us by listener, Wilk. Thank you Wilk!

(0:00) - Intro

(3:19) - What David has been playing

(3:29) - Metaphor Refantazio

(12:42) - Cyberpunk 2077

(20:38) - Dragonball Sparking Zero

(23:11) - What Chase has been playing

(24:13) - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

(37:28) - Pokemon Eternal X

(45:54) - Pokemon White Volt 2 Redux

(56:52) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(59:34) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:01:39) - Good Games! Featuring Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast

(1:21:28) - Outro

(1:24:05) - The Manga Minute

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Games mentioned:

Metaphor Refantazio

Cyberpunk 2077

Dragonball Sparking Zero

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Pokemon Eternal X

Pokemon White Volt 2 Redux

Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast

Hey Podtimists,

This week we discover a new day. Also David plays more Metaphor and Chase becomes Ryu Hayabusa.

We also took a deeper look at the wild PS2 game, Seven Samurai 20XX. This game was suggested to us by listener Soisoisoisoisoi, thanks for your suggestion!

(0:00) - Intro

(3:59) - What David has been playing

(4:59) - Metaphor Refantazio

(15:57) - Cat Quest 2

(16:27) - UFO 50

(18:27) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

(22:06) - What Chase has been playing

(22:35) - Ninja Gaiden Black 2

(40:13) - Arco

(49:38) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:47) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:41) - Good Games! Featuring Seven Samurai 20XX

(1:15:38) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Metaphor Refantazio

UFO 50

Cat Quest 2

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Ninja Gaiden Black 2

Arco

Seven Samurai 20XX

Hey Podtimists,

This Chase plays one single game, and it's a good one! Also David continues to tip-toe (in his Jordans) into the wide world of Apple Arcade.

We also took a deeper look at the supremely bizarre Little Big Adventure 2. This game was suggested to us by listener Dirst and Ponk. Thank you both!

(0:00) - Intro

(4:46) - What Chase has been playing

(5:31) - Dynasty Warriors: Origins

(40:48) - What David has been playing

(41:26) - Cat Quest 2

(41:57) - Metaphor Refantazio

(44:07) - Sonic Dream Team

(47:48) - NBA 2K Arcade Edition

(54:05) - Death and Taxes

(57:34) - Chase & David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:03:08) - The Manga Minute(s)

(1:09:07) - Good Games! Featuring Little Big Adventure 2

(1:28:28) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Dynasty Warriors Origins

Cat Quest 2

Metaphor Refantazio

Sonic Dream Team

NBA 2K Arcade Edition

Death and Taxes

Little Big Adventure 2

Hey Podtimists,

This week David has been radicalized by Moonlight and Chase loses his grasp on reality after hearing about Warped Kart Racers.

We also took a deeper look at the classic 2003 hit, Ford Truck Mania. This was suggested to us by listener Pepsiman. Thank you Pepsiman!

(0:00) - Intro

(3:18) - What David has been playing

(6:32) - UFO 50

(15:47) - Some Apple Arcade Games

(16:44) - Warped Kart Racers

(25:59) - Cat Quest 2

(32:22) - What Chase has been playing

(32:28) - Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered

(38:46) - Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven

(50:00) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:37) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(53:14) - Good Games! Featuring Ford Truck Mania

(1:12:47) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

UFO 50

Warped Kart Racers

Cat Quest 2

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered

Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven

Ford Truck Mania

Hey Podtimists,

This week David fills the Overwatch hole in his heart and Chase plays a Survivor-like. Not the one with Jeff Probst, although he gets brought up too.

Then we took a deeper look at the truly hidden gem, Supraland. This game was suggested to us by listener, Abbie. Thank you Abbie!

(0:00) - Intro

(3:29) - There's a game jam in TWG!

(6:07) - What David has been playing

(6:13) - Metaphor Refantazio

(6:42) - Marvel Rivals

(21:48) - Pokemon Black

(25:50) - The Manga Minute

(27:03) - More Pokemon Black

(31:43) - What Chase has been playing

(31:56) - Yakuza Like a Dragon

(44:08) - Deep Rock Galactic Survivor

(54:53) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(57:31) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(1:02:13) - Good Games! Featuring Supraland

(1:20:34) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Metaphor Refantazio

Marvel Rivals

Pokemon Black

The Manga Minute

More Pokemon Black

What Chase has been playing

Yakuza Like a Dragon

Deep Rock Galactic Survivor

Supraland

Hey Podtimists,

Welcome to 2025, shockingly we still got video games.

This week David downloads a video game and Chase revisits an old favorite.

We also took a deeper look at the wonderful puzzle game Meteos. This was suggested to us by Jordan. Thanks Jordan!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:16) - A gamer's Christmas

(6:05) - What David has been playing

(7:02) - Balatro

(7:19) - 1000xRESIST (downloaded)

(10:04) - Metaphor Refantazio

(17:31) - What Chase has been playing

(17:54) - Starfox 64

(31:34) - Frostpunk 2

(43:24) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(44:19) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(48:03) - Good Games! Featuring Meteos

(1:08:36) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Metaphor Refantazio

Balatro

1000xRESIST

Starfox 64

Frostpunk 2

Meteos

Hey everybody!

This week it's game of the year. You know the drill so we'll spare you the details. But thank you all so very much for making this year so great for Podtimism. It is humbling and thrilling to have everyone along for such a special episode. You're the best!

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We use the song '5 Min Call' by LAKEY INSPIRED as our intro and outro.⁠⁠ Give it a listen here.⁠⁠

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Hey careful, this is where we mention our games of the year. So if you don't want to get spoiled, don't read past here. 

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(3:13) - 2024 Vibe Check

(9:48) - David's #10

(15:18) - Chase's #10

(21:49) - David's #9

(28:40) - Chase's #9

(35:13) - David's #8

(38:49) - Chase's #8

(47:07) - David's #7

(50:28) - Chase's #7

(57:26) - David's #6

(1:00:46) - Chase's #6

(1:09:09) - David's #5

(1:15:04) - Chase's #5

(1:28:01) - David's #4

(1:31:51) - Chase's #4

(1:39:57) - David's #3

(1:43:54) - Chase's #3

(2:01:33) - David's #2

(2:09:13) - Chase's #2

(2:16:59) - Chase's GOTOYs

(2:21:14) - David's Honorable Mentions

(2:26:15) - Chase's Honorable Mentions

(2:29:12) - David's Game of the Year

(2:37:00) - Chase's Game of the Year

(2:46:52) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Pacific Drive

Mouthwashing

Shogun Showdown

UFO 50

Metaphor Refantazio

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth

Persona 3 Reload

Shapez 2

Balatro

1000xRESIST

Resident Evil 8

Resident Evil 4 Remake

Inscryption

Spiderman 2

Astrobot

Hauntii

Butterfly Soup

Lies of P

Hey Podtimists,

This week David learns the source of his love of hot wheels and Chase discovers two sources of romance.

We also took a deeper look at the strange RTS, Impossible Creatures. This was suggested to us by Tubby Custard. Thanks Tubby Custard!

(0:00) - Intro

(3:30) - What David has been playing

(3:38) - Hot Wheels Unleashed 2

(7:31) - Metaphor Refantazio

(13:08) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

(18:57) - What Chase has been playing

(19:17) - Nine Sols

(29:55) - Romancing Saga 2

(37:08) - Dynasty Warriors Origins

(47:35) - The Manga Minute

(49:35) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(51:05) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(54:02) - Good Games! Featuring Impossible Creatures

(1:10:12) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2

Metaphor Refantazio

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Nine Sols

Romancing Saga 2

Dynasty Warriors Origins

Impossible Creatures

Hey Podtimists,

This week David goes on an adventure and Thomas More narrates it all. Then Chase goes back in time to see what it was like to live like an ancient Monke (thank you to Cameron for suggesting this one).

Finally we took a deeper look at the 3D adventure game Blue Fire. This was suggested to us by listeners Benny Blue and Rob.i. Thanks to both of you!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:59) - What David has been playing

(3:01) - Metaphor Refantazio

(24:40) - What Chase has been playing

(24:55) - Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

(38:19) - Luma Island

(47:34) - Manga Minute

(50:16) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week

(52:30) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week

(55:26) - Good Games! Featuring Blue Fire

(1:19:45) - Outro

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Games mentioned:

Metaphor Refantazio

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

Luma Island

Blue Fire