The Joy of Comfort Games

The Wacky World of Remasters, Remakes, Reboots, & Reimaginings

Remasters, Remakes, Reboots, and Reimaginings... oh my!  Ryan and James sit down at the campfire for the third episode and discuss The Four Horsemen of "RE" type titles; What defines each of them, personal favorites, and teeter on the line of rebranding into a Resident Evil podcast. James has a very normal and calm reaction to Shigeru Miyamoto helping announce the shadow-dropped Star Fox 2026 Direct, and puts his detective skills to the test in a rapid-fire quiz of determining what "RE" title is being described from the back of the box. Games Discussed Final Fantasy V Pragmata The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD Halo The Master Chief Collection Resident Evil (2002) Resident Evil 2-4 Remakes Final Fantasy VII Remake The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening (2019) Ratchet and Clank (2016) Mortal Kombat (2009) Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Star Fox Zero Super Castlevania IV Super Mario All-Stars Star Fox (2026) The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door (2024) Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Miitopia (2021) Sources * The Star Fox Scale - @CottrelloVision [https://x.com/CottrelloVision/status/2052596626003272082] Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611512/fan_mail/new] Special Thanks To * Cover Art - @Falah [https://www.fiverr.com/falahzaidan511] * Logo - @Psyonyx [https://www.fiverr.com/psyonyx] * Music - Robotic Park by Kyon [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/kyon]  Wanna Reach Out? * Send us a BlueSky message @coopcampfire.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/coopcampfire.bsky.social] * Send Us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611512/fan_mail/new] * Linktree [https://linktr.ee/coopcampfirepodcast]

The Joy of Comfort Games

What actually makes a "comfort game" a comfort game? This week around the campfire, Ryan and James talk about the games they can replay endlessly - from Metroid Prime and Resident Evil 4 to Pokémon, Fire Emblem, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and even weird modded randomizers. Along the way, they dive into nostalgia, replayability, developer intent, childhood memories, and why some games just feel like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket after a long day.  Also: James desperately tries to convince Ryan to finally play Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.  Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611512/fan_mail/new] Special Thanks To * Cover Art - @Falah [https://www.fiverr.com/falahzaidan511] * Logo - @Psyonyx [https://www.fiverr.com/psyonyx] * Music - Robotic Park by Kyon [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/kyon]  Wanna Reach Out? * Send us a BlueSky message @coopcampfire.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/coopcampfire.bsky.social] * Send Us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611512/fan_mail/new] * Linktree [https://linktr.ee/coopcampfirepodcast]

A Look Back at the Star Fox Series

I see em' up ahead - Let's rock and roll! Ryan and James look back throughout the vast depths of the Lylat system and reminisce of the Star Fox catalog! Talks of personal favorites, developer history, and looking to the future, capped off with an exciting quiz that will test your knowledge of Corneria - Star Fox 64's explosive intro level. Hop in your Arwing and fly on over to the campfire for this new episode of galactic proportions! Send us Fan Mail! We'd love to hear from you <3 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611512/fan_mail/new] Special Thanks To * Cover Art - @Falah [https://www.fiverr.com/falahzaidan511] * Logo - @Psyonyx [https://www.fiverr.com/psyonyx] * Music - Robotic Park by Kyon [https://www.premiumbeat.com/artist/kyon]  Wanna Reach Out? * Send us a BlueSky message @coopcampfire.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/coopcampfire.bsky.social] * Send Us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611512/fan_mail/new] * Linktree [https://linktr.ee/coopcampfirepodcast]