Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game writer, narrative designer, poet and skateboarding legend, Dustin Triplett! The game he is talking about today is Skate 3 by EA Black Box and Electronic Arts.

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James Bond has been in the pop culture sphere longer than video games. He's gone through many creators, portrayers, and mediums. It can be difficult to feel like you're playing as the secret agent. Whether it's a first-person shooter, a driving game, or a text adventure, it's a tricky needle to thread. His latest foray in games is IO Interactive's 007 FIrst Light.

Matt & Gen are joined by Josh from Still Loading Podcast to discuss the history of 007 in games, what defines a Bond game vs other spy games, and how well First Light represents MI6's most famous agent

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is arcade bar owner and retro game lover, Mark Kleeb! The game he is talking about today is UFO 50 by Mossmouth.

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and aspiring filmmaker from Velvet Cove, Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played! The game he is talking about today is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage by Don't Nod.

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and First Mate, Erik aka Dovetail! The game he is talking about today is The Pale Beyond by Saltstone Studios and Fellow Traveller.

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Jake Kaufman has been composing soundtracks professionally for video games (and television) for over twenty-five years. His work can be found in such series as Shantae, Contra, and TMNT. Most recently, you can enjoy his work in Yacht Club's Mina the Hollower (Available Now).

He joins Matt & Gen to discuss creating a new soundscape for Yacht Club after twelve years of Shovel Knight, keeping a wide net of influences, and always staying a fan of your peers.

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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game writer, narrative designer and the Fatebinder, Damien Razdan! The game he is talking about today is Tyranny by Obsidian Entertainment and Paradox Interactive.

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Side Quests is back and so is host Jesse Fresco! He is a writer and member of the Undersea Mercenary Agency! The game he is talking about today is Treasures of the Deep by Black Ops Entertainment and Namco.

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Side Quests is back and so is host Ben from Dragoon Effect! He is a podcaster and member of the human Resistance! The game he is talking about today is Terminator 2D: No Fate by Bitmap Bureau and Reef Entertainment.

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Wonderville is an independent bar and event space with over 30 free-to-play custom arcade cabinets built by gamemakers in the Greater NYC area and beyond. Physical games and physical spaces to play them matter more than ever, and Wonderville is a rotating gallery of fun and fanciful experiences. They partner with gaming conventions, museums, universities, and more to get these games in front of anyone who wants to see new and exciting corners of what gaming can be.

Matt & Gen visit Wonderville to interview Mark Kleback and Stephanie Gross, the co-founders and co-owners of Wonderville. They discuss what spaces like this mean for them, bringing games and events to life, and some of the practical aspects of being in charge of 80+ one of a kind physical arcade cabinets.

Check out Wonderville, their calendar of events, and their list of currently active cabinets on their Website. You can watch many of their events from anywhere in the world on Twitch.

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Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and adventurer battling his way through Mecha Dragon's lair! The game he is talking about today is Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap by Westone and Sega.

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