Casual Sweats

We're sidequesting in dark alleys, handing out gateway games, this week. We also visited XBOX to see what crazy things they're up to, we review some celebrity podcasts, and took a look at some old issues of EGM, Game Informer, and Nintendo Power!Talk at uswww.casualsweatspod.comcasualsweatspod@gmail.comtag @joban_gh in an Instagram storyCheck out our Extra Life fundraiser page here: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/casualsweatsGet some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats and use code sidequest

We're sidequesting in the past, this week! Before that, though, we're talking about Stop Making Sense (the Talking Heads concert film), the FAA's strategy to hire gamers, and your opportunity to be in a PlayStation game!Talk at uswww.casualsweatspod.comcasualsweatspod@gmail.comtag @joban_gh in an Instagram storyCheck out our Extra Life fundraiser page here: https://dd.extra-life.org/participants/casualsweatsGet some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats and use code sidequest

We're sidequesting in nightmare territory, this week. Before we get there, though, we're taking a look at Bungie's odd request to game reviewers, DLSS5's graphical "improvements", The Last of Us season 3 news, and mini-games! Also, stick around to the end to find out what Grimace is. It's worth it.Talk at uswww.casualsweatspod.comcasualsweatspod@gmail.comtag @joban_gh in an Instagram storyGet some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats and use code sidequest

This week we're sidequesting into potential NFL careers as kickers. Also covered, does Nintendo hate penises, what if Nathan Drake started podcasting at you, and Stardew Valley still has some secrets...Talk at uswww.casualsweatspod.comcasualsweatspod@gmail.comtag @joban_gh in an Instagram storyGet some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats and use code sidequest

This week we're sidequesting in the burned out, wasteland rubble of the Metaverse. We also talked about what's make Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sad, a new Luigi Lego set, Ubisoft's "innovative" new corporate structure, and we drafted our 2026 Metacritic lineup. And Rob is definitely not a hostage, ok? Why do you keep asking if he's a hostage? HE'S FINE!Answers to sound effect quiz, if you're interested. No cheating!NES Super Mario Bros power-upGTA 5 "wasted" soundSonic ringsZelda secretMinecraft eatingSims speaking SimlishDiablo gold dropGame Boy Pokemon healing soundMetal Gear solid "alert" soundLeft 4 Dead witchAge of EmpiresAmong UsSkyrimGame Boy Tetris line clearRoblox "oof"DOOM plasma rifleYoshi's Island baby MarioHalo shield rechargeLast of Us clickerPac-Man eating dotsMortal KombatWarcraft murlocksFallout 3 V.A.T.S.Duck Hunt dog laughStar Fox 64Crash Bandicoot Aku AkuLeague of LegendsFinal Fantasy victory fanfareBanjo Kazooie Jiggy fanfareRed Alert 2RaymanBreath of the Wild cookingCounter-Strike grenade throwUntitled Goose GameDark Souls 2 parryMario Kart item boxTony Hawk's Pro Skater special moveGame Boy Kirby's Dream Land inhaleStreet Fighter 2 character selectSuper Mario World Yoshi jumpTalk at uswww.casualsweatspod.comcasualsweatspod@gmail.comtag @joban_gh in an Instagram storyGet some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats and use code sidequest

Our sidequest this week brought us to PlayStation HQ, where they told us they want to play our games for us. We said no thanks. Also discussed: resolutions, Steam Awards winners, new PS5 colors, and non-holiday holiday movies and video games. The Empire Strikes Back is a holiday movie. I don't know why, it just is.Talk at uswww.casualsweatspod.comcasualsweatspod@gmail.comtag @joban_gh in an Instagram storyGet some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats and use code sidequest

It's what you've been waiting for, the Game of the Year extravaganza! We discussed and ranked our favorite games of the year, awarded them various awards, and determined the absolute best of the best. To be nominated is an honor.Talk at uswww.casualsweatspod.comcasualsweatspod@gmail.comtag @joban_gh in an Instagram storyGet some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats and use code sidequest

This week we ventured over to Geoff Keighley's neck of the woods to see what The Game Awards thought of 2025's best games. We also talked about a new Star Wars racing game that was announced, humanity's weird death drive and why people like roller coasters, and announced our Game of the Year Categories.Talk at uswww.casualsweatspod.comcasualsweatspod@gmail.comtag @joban_gh in an Instagram storyGet some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats and use code sidequest