GAME OF THE YEAR 2025

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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 us www.casualsweatspod.com [https://open.acast.com/networks/60075bc4795a1c638da14835/shows/5fc7ba80b935011e5ca3c974/episodes/www.casualsweatspod.com] casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Get some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats [https://bit.ly/casualsweats] and use code sidequest ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Creative Houses

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! 1. NES Super Mario Bros power-up 2. GTA 5 "wasted" sound 3. Sonic rings 4. Zelda secret 5. Minecraft eating 6. Sims speaking Simlish 7. Diablo gold drop 8. Game Boy Pokemon healing sound 9. Metal Gear solid "alert" sound 10. Left 4 Dead witch 11. Age of Empires 12. Among Us 13. Skyrim 14. Game Boy Tetris line clear 15. Roblox "oof" 16. DOOM plasma rifle 17. Yoshi's Island baby Mario 18. Halo shield recharge 19. Last of Us clicker 20. Pac-Man eating dots 21. Mortal Kombat 22. Warcraft murlocks 23. Fallout 3 V.A.T.S. 24. Duck Hunt dog laugh 25. Star Fox 64 26. Crash Bandicoot Aku Aku 27. League of Legends 28. Final Fantasy victory fanfare 29. Banjo Kazooie Jiggy fanfare 30. Red Alert 2 31. Rayman 32. Breath of the Wild cooking 33. Counter-Strike grenade throw 34. Untitled Goose Game 35. Dark Souls 2 parry 36. Mario Kart item box 37. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater special move 38. Game Boy Kirby's Dream Land inhale 39. Street Fighter 2 character select 40. Super Mario World Yoshi jump Talk at us www.casualsweatspod.com [https://open.acast.com/networks/60075bc4795a1c638da14835/shows/5fc7ba80b935011e5ca3c974/episodes/www.casualsweatspod.com] casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Get some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats [https://bit.ly/casualsweats] and use code sidequest ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

I'll Play My Own Damn Video Games

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 us www.casualsweatspod.com [https://open.acast.com/networks/60075bc4795a1c638da14835/shows/5fc7ba80b935011e5ca3c974/episodes/www.casualsweatspod.com] casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Get some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats [https://bit.ly/casualsweats] and use code sidequest ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

GAME OF THE YEAR 2025

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 us www.casualsweatspod.com [https://open.acast.com/networks/60075bc4795a1c638da14835/shows/5fc7ba80b935011e5ca3c974/episodes/www.casualsweatspod.com] casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Get some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats [https://bit.ly/casualsweats] and use code sidequest ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Josh is Sexy Now...?

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 us www.casualsweatspod.com [https://open.acast.com/networks/60075bc4795a1c638da14835/shows/5fc7ba80b935011e5ca3c974/episodes/www.casualsweatspod.com] casualsweatspod@gmail.com tag @joban_gh in an Instagram story Get some tattoo care products so you can shine like the absolute gem you are. https://bit.ly/casualsweats [https://bit.ly/casualsweats] and use code sidequest ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.