The Crowned Heathens Podcast

Most Frustrating Video Games | Cuphead, Halo, Overwatch

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:31:41 -0600

The Heathens revisit their most frustrating games. They try to talk about new and different games this time around. Matt still struggles with difficult games, Marissa antagonizes Sacco, and Sacco messes up a common phrase.

Games we talk about this week: Cuphead, Dark Souls, Elden Ring, The Binding of Isaac, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch, Halo Combat Evolved, Clair Obscur, TIS-100, Rematch, Call of Duty, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Zoo Tycoon, and Roller Coaster Tycoon.

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Video Game Awards 2025

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:16:34 -0600

Another video game awards episode. This time there is a twist though. Marissa formats the episode like a game to test Matt and Sacco's memory. How do you think they did? Matt pisses off Marissa, Marissa is a gracious host, and Sacco second guesses himself.

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2026 Catch-up | Unfair Flips, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:52:44 -0600

The Heathens are back! Come join us for a not-so-chill discussion and catch-up after our long break. Matt gets distracted, Marissa finds a lock, and Sacco has Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.

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Our Favourite Video Game Endings | Portal, Baldur's Gate 3, Halo Reach

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:21:04 -0700

Big blanket spoiler warning on this whole episode. This week the Heathens discuss their favourite video game endings. Matt fumbles the segue, Marissa likes RPGs, and Sacco likes Halo.

Games we talk about this week: Life is Strange, Portal, Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy XV, Halo 3, Halo Reach, Bioshock Infinite, Batman Arkham City, Call of Duty Black Ops 1, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Last of Us, I am bread, Dragon Age Veilguard, Split Fiction, and Ball x Pit.

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Deserted Island Video Game Scenario | Tetris, Hades, Age of Mythology

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:08:05 -0700

If you got stranded on a deserted island what video games would you bring with you. That's the import question, who cares about what you'll bring to survive. Join the Heathens in talking about what games they think they can play over and over again! Matt gets his segue stolen, Marissa doesn't want to share how long she's played BG3, and Sacco is sick.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy 9, Age of Mythology, Baldur’s Gate 3, Tetris Effect Connected, Diablo 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, Call of Duty Zombies, Rock Band, Hades, The Outer Worlds 2, Ball x Pit, Final Sentence, and Split Fiction.

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Canadian Game Studios | Tunic, A Little To The Left, Balatro

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:30:56 -0600

Ohhhhhhhhhh CANADA! This week the Heathens look at the game studios that call Canada home. Matt doesn't give Canada any credit, Marissa corrects the Matts, and Sacco pisses off Marissa.

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age The Veilguard, Far Cry, Baldur’s Gate 3, A Little to the Left, Tunic, Boyfriend Dungeon, Pupperazi, Balatro, Outlast, South of Midnight, Celeste, Towerfall Acension, Earth Blade, Starwhal, Dead by Daylight, TCG Card Shop Simulator, Final Sentence, and Final Sentence.

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Your Favourite Video Game Mini Bosses | Minecraft, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Animal Crossing

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:20:00 -0600

The final/major bosses in video games gets all the love. Sometimes a game has awesome mini bosses that stay with you. This week we discuss our favourite mini bosses from our favourite games. Matt has a decent segue, Marissa likes Dragon Age, and Sacco disappoints/excites?

Games we talk about this week: Animal Crossing, Dragon Age The Veilguard, Halo, Bioshock, Link’s Awakening, Minecraft, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Final Fantasy XVI, Call of Duty Zombies, Doom: The Dark Ages, TCG Card Shop Simulator, and Hades 2.

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Our Predictions For The Video Game Awards

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:23:49 -0600

With 2025 coming to an end the Heathens discuss their predictions for the 2025 Video Game Awards. Matt gets shown up, Marissa nails the segue, and Sacco forgets what games he's playing.

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Video Games We're Indeifferent to | Halo, Doom, Battlefield

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:41:30 -0600

Sometimes you come across a game that you don't hate but you don't like either. This week the Heathens talk about those games. Matt has mixed feelings, Marissa recommends a Zelda game, and Sacco has some hot takes.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, The Legend of Zelda, SpeedRunners, Sports Friends, Doom, Assassin’s Creed, Battlefield, Mass Effect, Clair Obscur, Stonks 9800, Plate Up!, and Tiny Bookshop.

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Our Favourite Cooking Games | Venba, Plate Up!, Cookie Clicker

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:43:09 -0600

Matt must have been hungry when he suggested this topic. This week the Heathens discuss their favourite cooking based video games. Matt bails on his segue, Marissa gets annoyed with Sacco, and Sacco stretches the rules.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XV, Minecraft, Cooking Simulator, Cooking Mama, I Am Bread, Breathe of the Wild, Venba, Cookie Clicker, Plate Up!, Coffee Talk, Dragon Age The Veilguard, Balatro, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, The Alters, and Tiny Bookshop.

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Favourite Vintage Video Games | Army Men 3D, Windows 3D Pinball, 007 Golden Eye

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:29:47 -0600

Video games have been around for so long and the Heathens have been playing games for long enough that they have some opinions on vintage games games, yikes! Matt is disappointed with Square, Marissa defines vintage, and Sacco has games that don't count.

Games we talk about this week: Rampage World Tour, Windows 3D Pinball, Arkanoid, Super Mario Bros 3, Road Rash, Twisted Metal, 007 Golden Eye, Army Men 3D, The Legend of Zelda A Link To The Past, Sonic 3D Blast, NFL Blitz 2000, Chrono Trigger, Pokémon, Tetris, The Alters, Balatro, Blue Prince, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4.

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Favourite Puzzle Video Games | Portal, Blue Prince, FEZ

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:38:30 -0600

Because one of us is obsessed with a certain puzzle game, this week the Heathens are discussing their favourite puzzle video games. A lot of games have puzzle elements but few games are full on puzzle games. Matt doesn't understand math, Marissa loves puzzles, and Sacco has some deep cuts.

Games we talk about this week: Portal, Tetris Effect Connected, Blue Prince, The Witness, FEZ, Superliminal, Superhot, Unpacking, A little to the left, 2048, Piko Park, Escape Room Academy, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and The Alters.

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Favourite Rogue-Like | Senua’s Saga Hellblade II, Balatro, Blue Prince

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:57:47 -0600

In honor of some banger rogue-likes that have some out recently, this week the Heathens will talk about their favourite rogue-likes or lites or whatever. Also apologies for the audio quality there seemed to be an issue with Marissa's mic.

Games we talk about this week: Cult of the Lamb, Hades, Faster Than Light, Balatro, The Binding Isaac, Blue Prince, Passant, Turnip Boy Robs A Bank, Dave the Diver, Ballionaire, Boyfriend Dungeon, Dragon Age The Veilguard, Senua’s Saga Hellblade II, Rematch, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Blue Prince, and House Flipper.

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Pride Month Special | Unpacking, Celeste, Dream Daddy Simulator

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:37:05 -0600

Happy pride month everyone!! This week we discuss our favourite LGBTQ+ characters, voice actors, and video games. Matt still hasn't played games, Marissa has some recommendations, and Sacco is an ally.

Games we talk about this week: Dream Daddy Simulator, Boyfriend Dungeon, The Last of Us, Unpacking, Celeste, Life is Strange, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Rainbow Six Siege.

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Video Games With Presents | Fable, Animal Crossing, Destiny

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:08:30 -0600

The conclusion of our time-based podcast this one is a play on words. This week the Heathens discuss teh best video games with presents/gifts in them. Get it? Present, presents? Anyways... Matt dropped the ball, Marissa gets angry at Matt, and Sacco actually did his homework this time.

Games we talk about this week: Kingdom Hearts 2, Old School RuneScape, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age Origins, Overwatch, Destiny, Fable, Super Smash Bros, Animal Crossing, Borderlands 2, Bioshock, Pokémon Go, Hades, Dragon Age The Veilguard, Balatro, Diablo IV, College Football 25, Doodle Jump, and Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

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Past Set Video Games | Bioshock, Civilization V, Chrono-Trigger

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:13:31 -0600

In a spiritual successor to last weeks podcast we talk about games from the past. Past as in games where the setting is in the past. Whether that's in the real world or a fantasy world. Also Plants vs Zombies! Matt doesn't understand the topic, Marissa gets frustrated, and Sacco understood perfectly fine.

Games we talk about this week: Chrono-Trigger, Civilization V, Age of Mythology, Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, A Plague Tale Requiem, Bioshock, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, Call of Duty Zombies, Final Fantasy XVI, Balatro, PGA 2K23, Diablo IV, and Clair Obscura: Expedition 33.

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Futuristic Video Games | Destiny, Horizon Zero Dawn, Portal 2

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 07 May 2025 10:05:23 -0600

Welcome to the future as the Heathens discuss their favourite games that take place in the future. Whether that means distant or not so distant. Matt is over-tired, Marissa wants to escape, and Sacco doesn't read good.

Games we talk about this week: Horizon Zero Dawn, Alien Isolation, Halo, No Man’s Sky, Detroit: Become Human, Destiny, Portal 2, The Last of Us, Ratchet and Clank, and Final Fantasy XVI,

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Memorable Multi-Stage Boss Fights | Cuphead, Hades, Halo Infinite

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:38:41 -0600

After some confusion on the topic (I know, what else is new) the heathens final talk about some of the multi-stage boss fights they have overcome over the years. Matt isn't a fan, Marissa likes to play chess, and Sacco is a sad leafs fan.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XVI, Halo Infinite, Cuphead, Kingdom Hearts 2, Call of Duty Black Ops 3, The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess, Final Fantasy IX, and Hades.

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Catching Up With The Heathens | Katamari, The Last of Us, Mario Kart World

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0600

After a bit of a break due to some traveling heathens, the podcast is back. This week is a chill catch-up type of podcast. Matt is sick, Marissa started another Baldur's Gate play through, and Sacco is a social butterfly

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy XVI, The Last of Us Part 2, Katamari Damacy Rolling Live!, College Football 25, Baldur’s Gate 3, Mario Kart World, and Rainbow Six Siege.

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Best Video Game Character Design | Katamari Damacy, Alice Madness Returns, Fable

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:51:15 -0600

In a similar note to a previous topic this week the Heathens discuss their favourite video game character design. Matt likes steam punk, Marissa is surprised, and Sacco brings the shock factor

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Final Fantasy XVI, Katamari Damacy, Fable, Alice Madness Returns, Bioshock Infinite, Halo Infinite, The Witcher 3, Spider-Man, Stardew Valley, and Avowed.

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Best Plaformer Video Game | Frogger, Spyro The Dragon, Donkey Kong

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:49:12 -0600

Happy late Mario day!!! Due to Sacco's mistake and Matt's obliviousness here is a platforming podcast a week late. Matt gets flustered, Marissa reigns the others in, and Sacco has news.

Games we talk about this week: Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Maker, Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped, Donkey Kong Country, Celeste, Towerfall Ascension, Happy Wheels, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic CD, Sonic Advance 3, Spyro the Dragon, Skylanders, Ratchet and Clank, Astro’s Playroom, Cuphead, Dragon Age Inquisition, Frogger, Google Chrome Dinosaur Game, Dragon Age The Veilguard, Avowed, Baldur’s Gate 3, Rainbow Six Siege, Katamari Damacy, and Roller Coaster Tycoon.

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Pokemon Day Special!

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600

The rare occasion where the Heathens talk about video game news has come again! This week the heathens discuss all things Pokemon after Nintendo's short but packed announcement.

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Best Video Game Romances | Dragon Age, The Witcher, Baldur's Gate

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:27:21 -0700

Better late then never but here is our valentine's day special. It's the Heathens favourite romances in video games. Matt is bad at segues, Marissa is excited, and Sacco is still sick.

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate, Stardew Valley, The Witcher 3, Life is Strange, Hades, Boyfriend Dungeon, High on Life, Pokémon Crystal, Rainbow Six Siege, Avowed, The Dark Queen of Mortholme, and Going Under.

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Best Video Game Outfits | Baldur's Gate, Halo, Rainbow Six Siege

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:28:14 -0700

Outfits. That's it that the topic and description! Enjoy some banter as the Heathens discuss their favourite outfits in video games. Matt is disappointment in himself, Marissa has some great choices, and Sacco has some surprises.

Games we talk about this week: Red Dead Redemption 2, Final Fantasy 15, Mirror’s Edge, Baldur’s Gate 3, Star Wars, Rainbow Six Siege, Halo, The Witcher 3, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Breathe of the Wild, Yugioh: Legacy of the Duelist, Apex Legends, Dragon Age 2, Cool Boarders, Diablo 3, God of War, Final Fantasy 16, The Dark Queen Mortholme, Minecraft, and F1.

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What Video Game Would Make A Good Movie | Final Fantasy, Among Us, Halo

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:48:57 -0700

There have been some good and some and video game movie adaptations over the years, but some video games deserve the chance to wow us or disappoint us. This week we discuss which video games need a movie/Netflix series. Matt is sick, Marissa is smart, and Sacco was prepared.

Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty Zombies, Halo, Bioshock, Portal, League of Legends, Apex: Legends, Among Us, The Legend of Zelda, The Order 1886, The Evil Within, Doki Doki Literature Club, Final Fantasy, Rainbow Six: Siege, Stardew Valley, and Baldur’s Gate.

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Worst Video Game Betrayals | Portal, Call of Duty, Dragon Age

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:09:01 -0700

Plot twists often involve some sort of betrayal and video game betrayals can stick with you. This week the Heathens talk about the times that their trust was used against them. Matt hates cut scenes, Marissa gets fooled 3 times so shame on her?, and Sacco is never ready to be betrayed.

Games we talk about this week: Bioshock, Dragon Age, Portal 2, Kingdom Hearts, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, Jade Empire, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Age of Mythology, Stardew Valley, Call of Duty, A Way Out, Hades, Final Fantasy XVI, and Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Episode 200: Video Game Bracket From The Last 100 Episodes

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:03:34 -0700

Another 200 episodes in the books. The Heathens look back at all the video games they talked about in the last 100 episodes and do another bracket to decide a winner. Matt has an internal struggle, Marissa needs 7-10 business days, and Sacco is a liar.

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Heathens Unleashed | Until Dawn, Halo, The Witcher

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:06:33 -0700

No topic this week as the Heathens are unleashed! Various news and tidbits. Matt likes movies, Marissa thinks books are important, and Sacco nerds out.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Mario Kart, Call of Duty, Until Dawn, Ghost of Tsushima, Helldivers, Horizon Zero Dawn, Tetris, Sonic, The Witcher, Supermarket Simulator, Super Mario Strikers, Final Fantasy, and Pokemon.

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2025 Video Game Resolutions | Helldivers 2, Fable, Hollow Knight

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:53:11 -0700

New year same us but with new resolutions! This week we go over our resolutions from last year, crown a winner for 2024, and pick our resolutions for 2025! Matt paid to win, Marissa wants people to care, and Sacco got lucky.

Games we talk about this week: Spider-Man 2, Life is Strange, Stray, Final Fantasy, God of War, Apex Legends, Dragon Age, Helldivers 2, Supermarket Simulator, Power Wash Simulator, The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, Call of Duty, Dream Daddy, Fable, Rainbow Six Siege, and Hollow Knight.

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2024 Video Game Year In Review

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:56:23 -0700

With 2025 right around the corner, the Heathens look back at the year of 2024 and talk about their video game journey. Matt wants to play more games, Marissa got a PC, and Sacco played a lot of sports games.

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All About Dragon Age Part 4: Inquisition

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:03:21 -0700

Join us as we continue on our journey through Thedas. This week we recap the events of the third installment of the Dragon Age Series, Dragon Age Inquisition. Matt forgets important details, Marissa reminds us about fun tidbits, and Sacco listens.

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Video Game Awards 2024

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:10:51 -0700

Another year of podcasts in the bag as we talk about the Video Game Awards for 2024! There are winners, there are losers but there will be more of the Crowned Heathens. Matt changes it up, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco likes the drama.

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All About Dragon Age Part 3: Dragon Age 2

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:03:19 -0700

Join us as we continue on our journey through Thedas. This week we recap the events of the second installment of the Dragon Age Series, Dragon Age 2. Matt forgets literary terms, Marissa hints, and Sacco listens.

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All About Dragon Age Part 2: Origins

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:25:19 -0700

Join us as we continue on our journey through Thedas. This week we recap the events of the first installment of the Dragon Age Series, Origins. Matt is a silly goose, Marissa shares her knowledge, and Sacco makes a joke about idioms.

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All About Dragon Age Part 1: Introduction

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:20:14 -0700

Travel with the Heathens to the fantastical world of Thedas as we take a deep dive into the Dragon Age story so far. Marissa is super excited for this one so if you have any questions or comments please let us know in the discord and we'll try to include them in the next episode! Matt learns some shit, Marissa is pumped, and Sacco also learns some shit.

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Untethered Video Game Trivia

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:50:39 -0700

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Heathens are pulling from the backup podcasts and this week it's video game trivia from some of our favourite games. Matt is confident, Marissa hosts, and Sacco still hasn't finished his previous punishment.

Games we talk about this week: God of War, Apex Legends, Stardew Valley, and Call of Duty.

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Change My Mind Video Game Edition | Dragon Age, Dark Souls, Cuphead

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:58:51 -0700

It's time for some arguments. The Heathens have some divided opinions on video games and this week they try to change each other's minds. Matt attacks Marissa, Marissa attacks Matt, and Sacco has opinions.

Games we talk about this week: Apex Legends, Dark Souls, Baldur’s Gate, Hades, Elden Ring, Astro’s Playground, Breathe of the Wild, Cuphead, Call of Duty, and Dragon Age.

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Spooky Video Games For Halloween | Limbo, Alien: Isolation, Diablo

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:35:24 -0600

Happy Halloooooooowweeeeeeenn! A spooky week here with the Heathens. We talk about our favourite scary/spooky/tense games just in time for Halloween. Matt brings up Kingdom Hearts somehow, Marissa peaces out, and Sacco doesn't finish games.

Games we talk about this week: Kingdom Hearts, Alien Isolation, The Evil Within, Resident Evil, Halo 3 ODST, Little Nightmares, Limbo, Inside, Until Dawn, The Quiet Place, Slender: The Eight Pages, P.T., Luigi’s Haunted Mansion, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossings, Detroit: Become Human, Alice Madness Returns, Dragon Age, Diablo, Cult of the Lamb, Baldur’s Gate 3, The Witcher 3, and Call of Duty.

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Video Blind Ranking | Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:05:41 -0600

This was a fun one to make! This week the Heathens do a blind ranking video game challenge. The only rule is that both members have to agree on the final ranking. Matt forgets how to speak, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco tries to usurp.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Celeste, COD: WaW, It Takes Two, Apex Legends, Halo 2, Peggle, Baldur's Gate 3, Three-Fourths Home, Tetris Effect: Connected, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Hades, Life Is Strange, No Man's Sky, Cuphead, Rock Band, Vampyr, Halo 1, Dragon Age: Inquisition, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, Pokemon Crystal, Halo: Reach, Detroit: Become Human, The Last of Us: Part 2, The Evil Within, GTA V, and Discord Quiz Game.

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Another Special Crowned Heathens Quiz Episode

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:52:31 -0600

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving fellow Canadians! When push comes to shove the Heathens do a quiz. So here it is with a brand new format! Matt and Sacco compete to see who knows the least about video games /s. Matt gets uno reversed, Marissa is the host, and Sacco makes a bad pun.

Games we talk about this week: Bioshock, Portal, and Super Mario Bros.

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Our Favourite Arcade Games | Daytona USA, Virtua Fighter, Dragon's Lair

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:47:45 -0600

After a long rant about Sony's business practices the Heathens discuss their favourite and hidden gems Gamepass games. From indie games to AAA games Gamepass has a lot to choose from. Matt starts the rant, Marissa steals one of Matt's games, and Sacco hates game previews.

Games we talk about this week: Cuphead, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, WaveRunner, Daytona USA, Mario Kart, The House of the Dead, Dragon’s Lair, Space Invaders, Street Fighter, Virtua Fighter, Marvel vs Capcom, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Piano Keys, Kingdom Hearts, Minecraft, Frost Punk, Stardew Valley, Baldur’s Gate, and Halo.

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Our Favourite Gamepass Games | Celeste, Undertale, Deathloop

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:37:54 -0600

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Spider-Man, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Horizon Forbidden West, Frostpunk 2, Age of Mythology, Minecraft, Celeste, Final Fantasy, No Man's Sky, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Deathloop, Death’s Door, Tunic, Hades, Unpacking, Unravel 2, Coffee Talk, Undertale, Cities Skylines, Halo, and Baldur’s Gate.

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What Video Game Sequels Do We Want | Midnight Club, Cult of the Lamb, Portal

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:42:39 -0600

When video games are great, you always want more! That's what the Heathens discuss this week: what video games deserve or want a sequel for? Matt has no concept of time, Marissa has cool plot ideas, and Sacco has cold takes.

Games we talk about this week: It Takes Two, A Way Out, Portal, The Order 1886, Midnight Club, Vampyr, Life is Strange, Spider-Man, Cult of the Lamb, Stardew Valley, Mirror’s Edge, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Jade Empire, Horizon Forbidden West, Frostpunk 2, Burnout, Age of Mythology, Red Dead Redemption, and Baldur’s Gate.

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Favourite Video Game Accessories | Mario Kart, Duck Hunt, DJ Hero

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0600

After another misunderstanding about the topic, we have another chaotic podcast. Sometimes it's just one of those days where you have to discuss your favourite video game accessories. You can let us know if we missed one of your favourite accessories at one of our social links below! Matt doesn't think he's good enough for some games, Marissa steals one of Matt's accessories, and Sacco doesn't like rules.

Games we talk about this week: EA Sports Active, Stardew Valley, Nintendo Labo, Mario Kart, Duck Hunt, Just Dance, Star Wars Kinect, Links Crossbow Training, Wii Fit, Shawn White Snowboarding, Tony Hawk Ride, DJ Hero, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Matchbox Caterpillar Construction Zone, Pokémon, Horizon, Cities Skylines, Age of Mythology, Red Dead Redemption, and Baldur’s Gate.

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Your Favourite Video Game Characters | Tomb Raider, Uncharted, Crash Bandicoot

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:35:26 -0600

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Games we talk about this week: Legend of Zelda, Halo, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, F1, Uncharted, Tomb Raider, Crash Bandicoot, Baldur’s Gate, Red Dead Redemption, Kingdom Hearts, Spider-Man, and Portal.

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Our Favourite Video Game Item/Collectible | Diablo, Fable, Stardew Valley

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:30:03 -0600

After some confusion on what the topic actually meant, the Heathens their favourite item they found in a video game. Ranging from hidden collectibles to cool equipment, there are a lot of really cool in-game things that you can collect. Matt forgets how Pokémon works, Marissa likes horses, and Sacco always finds the unicorns.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Red Dead Redemption, Legend of Zelda, Halo, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age, NHL, Final Fantasy, Fable, Trials, Kingdom Hearts, Diablo, Call of Duty, Horizon, Life is Strange, Baldur's Gate, and Cities Skylines 2.

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Game Time: Guess The Achievement

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:23:39 -0600

This was a new game that might be a re-occurrence because it was pretty fun. The Heathens are given the name of an achievement and have to guess the video game it comes from and the description of said achievement/trophy. Matt is a trickster, Marissa wants to punch Sacco, and Sacco doesn't want to be punched.

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, F1, Vampyr, Life is Strange, Spider-Man, Halo, Potion Craft, Stardew Valley, Astro’s Playroom, Overcooked, NHL, Fable, Minecraft, Saints Row, Stray, Peggle, Crash Bandicoot, Bioshock, Baldur’s Gate, Call of Duty, Steep, and Midnight Club.

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What Fandom Needs A Video Game | Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Percy Jackson, Stranger Things

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0600

For full disclosure, this podcast should have come out last week but shit happens! Enjoy! The Heathens looks at some franchises that either need a video game or a new video game. Matt is sick, Marissa can rhyme, and Sacco has some bad ideas.

Games we talk about this week: Mario Party, Jumanji, Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Pride and Prejudice, Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, The Darwin Project, The Wheel of Time, The Witcher, Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Beetlejuice, Multiversus, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Kingdom Hearts, and Vampyr.

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What Is Your Favourite Turn-Based Game | Xcom, Pokémon, Mario Party

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:38:09 -0600

Every genre gets its turn on this podcast and this time it's turn-based games. The Heathens talk about their favourite turn-based games, which is an underrated game genre. Matt struggles with segues, Marissa wants to fight, and Sacco gets attacked.

Games we talk about this week: Baldur’s Gate, Minecraft, Dragon Age, Last of Us, Worms, Chess, Magic The Gathering: Arena, Pokémon, Civilization, Xcom, Final Fantasy, The Lord of the Rings: Third Age, Gladius, Mario Party, Chrono-Trigger, Life is Strange, Cities Skylines, and Red Dead Redemption.

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Our Latest Achievements/Trophies | Overcooked, Midnight Club, Elden Ring

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Go forth and achieve/trophy or something like that. Anyway, enough of that here are the latest trophies and achievements we got in our most recent video game adventures. Matt does stuff, Marissa yells at Matt probably, and Sacco showed up.

Games we talk about this week: Minecraft, Life is Strange, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Final Fantasy, Jusant, Elden Ring, Madden, NHL, A Little to The Left, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, EA FC, Overcooked 2, Vampyr, Baldur’s Gate, Planet Coaster, Spider-Man, Astro’s Playroom, Xdefiant, Call of Duty, Midnight Club, Peggle, Middle Earth, Rugby, and Elden Ring.

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Which Video Games Don't Need A Sequel | Guitar Hero, Portal, Overwatch

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:16:47 -0600

The Heathens were kind of split on what the topic actually was but they tried it anyways. Some games have amazing endings and some games just aren't great but they both don't need a sequel. Matt didn't understand the assignment, Marissa fights Matt, and Sacco did understand the assignment.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, God of War, The Witcher, Assassin’s Creed, Call of Duty, Bioshock, Portal, Overwatch, The Force Unleashed, Detroit: Become Human, Fable, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Guitar Hero, Rockband, NHL Madden, F1, The Legend of Zelda, The Last of Us, Vampyr, and Life is Strange.

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What Video Game Genres You Just Can't Stand | Goat Simulator, Life is Strange, Gran Turismo

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:03:46 -0600

This one kind of got out of hand. We tried to talk about video game genres that we just can't stand/didn't like playing and it got heated! Matt stirs the pot, Marissa wants to hit Matt with the pot, and Sacco gets mad at EA.

Games we talk about this week: Life is Strange, Bladurs Gate, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Detroit: Become Human, FC 24, NHL 24, Madden, Powerwash Simulator, Gran Turnismo, Forza Motorsport, Stardew Valley, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Cities Skylines, F1, three fourths home, Burly Men At Sea, Goat Simulator, Microsoft Flight Simulator, League of Legends, DOTA, Diablo, RuneScape, Destiny, Age of Empires, Sports Friends, Wii Sports, Mario Party, Mario Kart, and Rooms.

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Favourite Snacks To Munch On While Gaming | A Little to the Left, Vampyr

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:02:08 -0600

After a week off due to illness, the Heathens are back and as chaotic as ever. Sometimes when you play video games for hours on end you need something to eat and drink. This week we discuss our go to bevs and snacks while gaming. Matt helps Marissa, Marissa gets interrupted, and Sacco is unhinged.

Games we talk about this week: NHL, Madden, FIFA, F1, Baldur’s Gate, A Little To The Left, and Vampyr.

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A Re-Introduction To The Heathens

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:04:09 -0600

We are back!!!! Welcome back to your weekly dose of chaos featuring Matt, Marissa, and Sacco. This week we are doing a quick re-intorduction about the Heathens. A nice way to ease back in. Matt has a preferred name, Marissa wants t-shirts, and Sacco has a lot of friends.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, Halo, Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate, P.T., Power Wash Simulator, Helldivers, Kingdom Hearts, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Call of Duty, Hades, Elden Ring, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Minecraft, Apex Legends, Stardew Valley, Life is Strange, FC 24, Puyo Puyo Tetris, NHL, F1, Astro’s Playroom, Planet Coaster, and Madden.

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Top And Bottom 3 Games From The Past 4 Years | Hades, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Cyberpunk 2077

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 15 May 2024 10:35:42 -0600

On the eve of the Heathens taking a short break, we thought it would be a good idea to look back at the past 4 years and give a short list of recommends and do not recommends. We will continue posting podcasts starting June 26 and will continue to stream and monitor the discord in the meantime. Matt is chaotic, Marissa agrees with Matt, and Sacco has some interesting games.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, Hot Wheels Unleashed, A Plague Tale Requiem, Deathloop, Overwatch, Call of Duty, Young Souls, Lake, Cult of the Lamb, Hell Divers, Hades, Star Wars Squadrons, Vallheim, 12 Minutes, Spider-Man 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Baldurs Gate 3, Death’s Door, Minecraft Dungeons, Stray, and Ghost of Tsushima.

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Best Scenery In Video Games | Bioshock, Tomb Raider, Cyberpunk 2077

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 May 2024 10:33:19 -0600

With the advance of technology comes an advancement in what developers can build for us to explore and adventure through. The heathens look back at their favourite video games and discuss the environments and sceneries that they fell in love with. Matt interrupts everyone, Marissa stands up for herself, and Sacco has trouble speaking.

Games we talk about this week: Ghost of Tsushima, The Witcher, No Man’s Sky, A Plague Tale, Horizon, The Last of Us, Cyberpunk 2077, Bioshock, Final Fantasy, Baldur’s Gate 3, Diablo, Arkham Asylum, Tomb Raider, Spider-Man, and Pokémon.

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The Hardest Video Game Boss Fights | Destiny, FTL, Cuphead

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 01 May 2024 11:13:07 -0600

Sometimes the topics are straightforward, like this one and still Matt gets confused/pedantic. This week the heathens talk about the video game boss fights that gave them the most trouble. Matt tries to clarify the topic, Marissa loves a good challenge, and Sacco plays nerdy games.

Games we talk about this week: God of War, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Halo, Cuphead, Elden Ring, Chrono Trigger, Destiny, Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate, Cult of the Lamb, FTL, The Witcher, and Ghost of Tsushima.

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Chicken Noodle Soup Of Video Games? | Minecraft, Kingdom Hearts, Jade Empire

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:54:25 -0600

Matt is sick and couldn't think of a topic so Sacco came to the rescue? What is your chicken noodle soup video game aka what games do you play when you're sick or feeling down? Also in a rare occasion, we talk about some news! Matt is coughy, Marissa has a different opinion, and Sacco talks about ads.

Games we talk about this week: Big Brain Academy, Pokémon, Cities Skylines, Minecraft, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Fable, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, The Legend of Zelda, God of War, Spider-Man, Age of Mythology, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Ghost of Tsushima, Hell Divers 2, Diablo, Call of Duty, and Baldur’s Gate.

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Favourite Feature In Video Games | Diablo, Ghost of Tsushima, Ratchet and Clank

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:59:05 -0600

After a bit of chaotic clarification on what the topic actually is the Heathens discuss what their favourite features are from the video games of their past. Matt finally segues, Marissa gets interrupted, and Sacco knows how to spell segue.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, NHL, Grand Theft Auto, Burnout, FIFA, Minecraft, Baldur’s Gate, Spider-Man, Ratchet and Clank, Horizon, F1, Diablo, Ghost of Tsushima, and Cities Skylines.

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Most Memorable Boss Fights In Video Games | Baldur's Gate, Spider-Man (2000), Fable

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:06:01 -0600

Not every game has boss fights but if a game does have boos fights then it needs a super clever, well-planned boss fight. This week we look back at our vast history of video games and discuss our most memorable boss fights. Matt struggles with segways, Marissa is obsessed with Baldur's Gate, and Sacco feels attacked.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Baldur’s Gate 3, Halo, God of War, The Legend of Zelda, Cuphead, The Witcher 3, Spider-Man, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Fable, Cities Skylines, Age of Mythology, Helldivers 2, and Apex Legends.

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Spring Gaming | Dirt Rally, Life is Strange, Sonic The Hedgehog

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:38:55 -0600

This one got surprisingly heated for a podcast about springtime. But anyway, here we are at the precipice of Spring and we are talking about the games that have that Springy vibe. Matt only draws Batman, Marissa gets heated, and Sacco feels attacked.

Games we talk about this week: Monster Jam, Dirt Rally, Sonic The Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Japanese Rural Life Simulator, Viva Piñata, Life of Strange, Tetris Effect Connected, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Halo, Spider-Man, Age of Mythology, Grand Theft Auto.

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All About Apex: Legends

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:26:52 -0600

This is a game that we know quite a bit about because we play it all the time! We take a deep dive into the history and details of Apex: Legends. Matt doesn't listen, Marissa made a lot of notes, and Sacco remembered something Marissa didn't.

Games we talk about this week: Apex Legends.

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20 Questions Video Game Edition | Borderlands, Pokémon, Stardew Valley

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:54:10 -0600

Well, this was more chaotic than we thought it would be. This week we decided to play another game and tackle 20 questions but with video games, characters and objects. Again if this was an enjoyable experience please let us know in the discord and we'll do this again! Matt came prepared, Marissa gets stumped, and Sacco asks fun questions.

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, Halo, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, The Witcher, Final Fantasy, Cuphead, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Borderlands, Super Mario, Kingdom Hearts, Portal, Stardew Valley, Call of Duty.

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What Is Your Golden Age Of Video Games | Wii Sports, Midnight Club, Animal Crossing

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:03:47 -0600

Many of us have grown up through various console generations each of which offered a very different gaming experience to the last. This week we take a trip down memory lane and revisit our video game golden ages. Matt has a stroke of genius, Marissa lives in the present, and Sacco wasn't in a Nintendo family.

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, Wii Sports, Call of Duty, NHL, Crash Bandicoot, Spider-Man, Midnight Club, Harry Potter, Animal Crossing, Madden, and Apex Legends.

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Video Game Jeopardy | Baldur's Gate, Ratchet and Clank, Portal

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:47:55 -0700

Welcome to the Crowned Heathens Jeopardy special. In a twist to the usual trivia podcasts that we all love so much, we decided to try a new format this week. We had a blast with this one and hope you do too! Matt struggles to segue, Marissa is our gracious host, and Sacco tries his best.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Halo, Apex Legends, The Legend of Zelda, Portal, Fable, The Witcher, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Sea of Thieves, Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate, F1, Call of Duty, Spider-Man, Ratchet and Clank, and Yu-Gi-Oh!.

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What Makes A Video Game DLC Good? | EA FC, The Sims, Zoo Tycoon

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:02:47 -0700

The Heathens are sick this week so be warned. But anyway, DLCs are crazy these days. There are a lot of different types of DLC from microtransactions to huge expansion packs. What makes a DLC worth it? Matt is a pirate, Marissa is sick, and Sacco is more sick.

Games we talk about this week: FIFA, EA FC, The Sims, Zoo Tycoon, Age of Mythology, Destiny, Infamous, Kingdom Hearts, The Last of Us, Dragon Age, Spider-Man, The Witcher, Final Fantasy, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Star Wars Battlefront, Halo, Pokémon, and Madden.

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Linear or Non-Linear RPGs | Minecraft, The Witcher, Grand Theft Auto

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:37:38 -0700

In this episode, we spend the first half deciding what the topic actually is. Anyways, we talk about all the different types of RPGs and what we like and don't like. Matt has a type, Marissa gets annoyed, and Sacco has sugar.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Fable, Lord of the Rings: The Third Age, Dragon Age, God of War, The Last of Us, Horizon, Kingdom Hearts, Plague Tale, Bioshock, Elden Ring, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, The Legend of Zelda, Grand Theft Auto, The Witcher, Spider-Man, and Apex Legends.

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Must Have Customization For RPG Video Games | Kingdom Hearts, The Legend of Zelda, Cyberpunk 2077

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:49:26 -0700

We all want to express ourselves in our unique ways, especially in video games. When you get the option to customize your character we all have things that we need to be able to change to feel satisfied with our options. This week the Heathens talk about their must-have customizations. Matt struggles, Marissa chose violence, and Sacco self-deprecates.

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Pokémon, NHL, Cyberpunk 2077, Stardew Valley, The Witcher, Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, The Legend of Zelda, Diablo, Madden, Fable, Horizon, Kingdom Hearts, andHi-Fi Rush.

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Great Video Games We Porbably Won't Play Again | The Last of Us, Cuphead, Star Wars

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:44:36 -0700

Lots of spoilers for the games listed below!!

The Heathens have played a lot of video games and some are great adventures. But some adventures are great only once. This week Matt, Marissa, and Sacco talk about the games that they liked and would recommend but would never play again. Matt tries to segue, Marissa has some string opinions, and Sacco is a bit loopy.

Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us, Kingdom Hearts 3, Superliminal, Portal, Fortnite, Firewatch, Life is Strange, The Walking Dead, Pokémon, three fourths home, Overwatch, Call of Duty, Cuphead, Deadpool, Star Wars: Force Unleashed, God of War, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, Apex Legends, F1, Madden, Minecraft, Cyberpunk 2077, and Turnip Boy.

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Trivia Night With The Heathens | Tetris, Fortnite, Skyrim

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:07:28 -0700

TRIVIA!!!! We're back and with a twist because we pissed off Marissa. Our favourite type of podcast is a good old trivia night with the Heathens. There might be some different rules for trivia nights going forward. Matt struggles, Marissa is upset, and Sacco also struggles.

Games we talk about this week: Sonic, Tetris, Grand Theft Auto, The Legend of Zelda, Dota, Starfield, Overwatch, Super Mario, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Final Fantasy, Just Dance, FIFA, Fortnite, Animal Crossing, Nintendogs, The Sims, Among Us, Roblox, Total Annihilation, Skyrim, Haunted House, Pokémon, God of War, and Spider-Man.

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What Are Your Video Game Brags? | Watch_Dogs, Battlefield, Deathloop

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:13:46 -0700

Everyone has something that they've done in a video game that they are proud of, even Matt. This week the Heathens discuss their proudest video game achievements. It's always nice to pump yourself up every once and a while. Matt likes having friends, Marissa is good at video games, and Sacco talks about biting controllers.

Games we talk about this week: Apex Legends, Magic the Gathering, Call of Duty, NHL, Pokémon, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Tetris, Dragon Age, Battlefield, Deathloop, Sly Cooper, Middle Earth, Party Animals, Starlink, Watch_Dogs, The Evil Within, F1, The Witcher, Power Wash Simulator, Minecraft, Madden, Cyberpunk 2077, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.

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Describe A Video Game In One Sentence | Mario Kart, Boyfriend Dungeon, Runescape

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:32 -0700

For the record, we don't hate each other. In this episode of the Crowned Heathens podcast, the Heathens have some fun. Taking inspiration from the Bookjar Pod (available everywhere you listen to podcasts) given one sentence the others have to guess what video game is being described. Matt was prepared for once, Marissa had some great sentences, and Sacco made everyone uncomfortable.

Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us, God of War, Rockband, Unpacking, Resident Evil, Stardew Valley, Tetris, Overcooked, Borderlands, Overwatch, Super Mario, The Witcher, Mario Kart, Sonic, F1, Halo, Dragon Age, Magic the Gathering, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Party Animals, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Pokémon Go, Candy Crush, Fruit Ninja, Cut the Rope, The Sims, Animal Crossing, Ratchet and Clank, Pac-Man, Crash Banbicoot, Final Fantasy, Rural Japanese Life Simulator, Peggle, Sid Myer’s Civilization, Pokémon, Sudoku, Big Brain Academy, 2048, Spider-Man, three fourths home, Venba, No Man’s Sky, Starfield, Faster Than Light, Sea of Thieves, Minesweeper, Bioshock, Solitaire, Kingdom Hearts, Snake, Angry Birds, Tunic, It Takes Two, Cuphead, Hades, Deathloop, Stanley Parable, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon, Boyfriend Dungeon, Doki Doki Literature Club, Knights of the Republic, Skyrim, Baldur’s Gate, Runcescape, Fortnite, Rocket League, Mario Party, Stray, Portal, Cyberpunk 2077, Power Wash Simulator, Madden, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater.

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What Happens When A Cozy Gamer Plays A Sweaty Game? W/ Taylor from The Queens of Fantasy

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:41:17 -0700

SPECIAL GUEST ALERT!!! In this crossover of the Marissa Podcast Universe, we have Taylor from the Queens of Fantasy podcast! We talk about Taylor's video game history and the standard guest questions we ask everyone on our podcast. We also talk about what would happen if a cozy gamer played a sweaty game. Matt discovers things about himself, Marissa has a lot of podcasts, and Sacco hoards stuff on his spaceship.

Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Starfield, Skyrim, Overwatch, Pokémon, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Fortnite, GTA, Cult of the Lamb, Apex Legends, The Legend of Zelda, Cyberpunk 2077, The Sims, Final Fantasy, Call of Duty, God of War, It Takes Two, The Witcher, Red Dead Redemption, Madden, F1, Baldur’s Gate, Power wash Simulator, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, and Vampyr.

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Our New Year's Video Game Goals | Spider-Man, F1, Apex Legends

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:41:08 -0700

Now we look to the future and what 2024 might hold for our gaming trio. In this week's episode, the Heathens try to make goals/challenges for themselves and each other. Matt gets offended, Marissa gets shamed, and Sacco skates by unscathed.

Games we talk about this week: Borderlands, Dragon Age, The Witcher, God of War, Final Fantasy, Baldur’s Gate, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Apex Legends, Life is Strange, Cyberpunk 2077.

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2023 Year in Review | Bioshock, A Plague's Tale, Deathloop

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:21:33 -0700

Taking a look back at the games we played in 2023. Some of us played a lot of video games and some of us wanted to play more video games in 2024. We talk about the games we loved, the games we didn't and all the games we played the most on each system. Matt plays the Switch, Marissa plays the Xbox, and Sacco plays Playstation.

Games we talk about this week: Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Mario Kart, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2, The Sims, Final Fantasy, Jackbox, Call of Duty, NHL, Madden NFL, F1, Bioshock, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Tetris, Tunic, Coffee Talk, Party Animals, Golf With Your Friends, No Man’s Sky, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Deathloop, The Last of Us, Occult, FTL, Civilization, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Occult, Magic The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Age of Mythology, Borderlands, Cult of the Lamb, Minecraft Dungeons, Plague Tale Requiem, Stray, The Witcher, Potion Craft, Apex Legends, and Power Wash Simulator.

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Video Game Characters You Could Beat In A Fight | Little Big Planet, Minecraft, Life is Strange

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:15:59 -0700

So this was a weird one and took a turn fast. I don't even know where to start with this one. The Heathens talk about what video game characters they could beat in a fight. Anyway, listen for yourself and try not to judge. Matt would beat up a child, Marissa is the voice of reason, Sacco would beat up a baby.

Games we talk about this week: Venba, Super Meat Boy, Little Big Planet, The Binding of Isaac, The Witcher, Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Age, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Life is Strange, The Last of Us, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Wii, Minecraft, Crash Bandicoot, Portal, Doki Doki Literature Club, Halo, and Donkey Kong.

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The Game Awards Recapped and Discussed | Baldur's Gate 3, Lies of P, Blade

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:21:25 -0700

It's that time of year again and according to Matt, this is part 1 of the end-of-year podcasts. It's The Game Awards podcast time!!! We go over the winners, the nominees and the announcements. Matt is scared and horny, Marissa swooned, and Sacco played a game and didn't tell anyone about it.

Games we talk about this week: Harmonium, Exodus, Jurassic Park Survival, The Casting of The Frank Stone, OD, Senu Saga Hellblade 2, Light No Fire, Skull and Bones, Sea of Thieves, Final Fantasy, Baldurs Gate 3, The Big Walk, Blade, Untitled Goose Game, Crazy Taxi, The Last of Us, Forza Motorsport, Pikman 4, Cyberpunk 2077, and Lies of P.

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Question Time! Video Game Questions We've Wanted To Ask Each Other | Final Fantasy, Call of Duty, Until Dawn

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0700

So... Some people didn't do their homework this week but it's all good because in classic Crowned Heathens fashion they winged it and hoped for the best. This week the Heathens ask each other interesting video game questions to learn more about each other. Matt didn't have any questions planned, Marissa was prepared, and Sacco was also not prepared.

Games we talk about this week: Gubbins, The Witcher, Apex Legends, Magic The Gathering Arena, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Call of Duty, Overcooked, Tekken, Street Fighter, Dance Dance Revolution, Piano Tiles, Pop the Lock, Cuphead, Halo, The Last of Us, Madden, Pokémon Go, F1, Until Dawn, Resident Evil, The Evil Within, Kingdom Hearts, The Legend of Zelda, Peggle, Crash Bandicoot, God of War, Elden Ring, and Unpacking.

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Nope! Video Game Characters You Don't Want To Meet | The Witcher, Apex Legends, Portal

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:49:57 -0700

Again in a surprise to nobody, the Heathens get derailed multiple times. The loose theme of this week's podcast is out of all the video games you've played, which characters would you not want to meet? From Geralt to Waluigi there is a range of characters mentioned, do you agree with the Heathens? Matt chooses violence, Marissa gets annoyed, and Sacco has trauma.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Mario, Bioshock, The Last of Us, Portal, The Witcher, God of War, Call of Duty, Borderlands, Apex Legends, Sonic The Hedgehog, Animal Crossing, Infamous, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Party Animals, and Magic The Gathering.

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Video Games You Did Not Finish | Watch Dogs, God of War, Grand Theft Auto

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:01:51 -0700

Just because a video game is good doesn't mean everyone will like it. Sometimes you just don't click with a game even though on paper it should be a game that you love. This week the Heathens talk about their video game DNFs for a variety of reasons. Matt needs more stories, Marissa thought Matt was her friend, and Sacco can play the ukulele.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Undertale, Call Of Duty, Cuphead, Dragon Age, Pokémon, Hi-Fi Rush, The Legend of Zelda, The Witcher, Watch Dogs, Age of Empires, Grand Theft Auto, Lake, God of War, Mass Effect, Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls Online, Madden, Rocket League, and Magic The Gathering.

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Video Games You'd Want To Play For The First Time Again | Spider-Man, Halo, The Last Of Us

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:31:18 -0700

You can never get that first experience of playing a phenomenal game again. But what if you could? If you could go back and play your favourite game for the first time again and get all the emotions and shock and awe back, would you? That is the question the Heathens try to answer this week. Matt forgets the topic, Marissa reminds Matt of the topic, and Sacco doesn't forget the topic.

Games we talk about this week: Vampyr, Halo, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Final Fantasy, Peggle, The Last Of Us, three fourths home, The Witcher, The Legend of Zelda, God of War, Hades, Call Of Duty, Portal, Bioshock, Cult of the Lamb, Minecraft, It Takes Two, Spider-Man, Crash Bandicoot, No Man’s Sky, Untitled Goose Game, Pokémon, Apex Legends, Magic The Gathering, and Dungeons and Dragons.

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Worst Video Game Launches

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:53:36 -0700

A delayed game is eventually good, a rushed game is bad forever.
- Shigeru Miyamoto.Sep 12, 2022

This week we look back at some of the worst launches in video game history. From broken games to broken promises there are a few reasons why a game would have a rough launch. Matt just wants Sacco to lose, Marissa makes a game out of it, and Sacco doesn't understand the rules.

Games we talk about this week: Assassin’s Creed, Mass Effect, Cyberpunk, Call Of Duty, No Man’s Sky, NHL, Pokémon, Halo, Sim City, Cities Skylines, Anthem, The Last of Us, Battlefield, Fallout, Fortnite, Arkham Knight, Middle Earth Shadow of War, and Legend of Zelda.

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Seeequeeels! What Sequels Are Better Than The Original Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:28:35 -0600

Matt loves Halloween and therefore partied too much and therefore lost his voice. With a voiceless Matt, the Heathens discuss which sequels outshone their predecessor. It's hard for a sequel to live up to the hype when the game that came before it was so good. Matt struggles, Marissa keeps everything moving, and Sacco plays the weird game.

Games we talk about this week: Portal, The Legend of Zelda, Star Wars Battlefront, Halo, The Witcher, Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, God of War, Super Mario Bros, Super Smash Bros, Unravel, Batman Arkham, Exit the Gungeon, Pokémon, Cuphead, and Ridiculous Fishing EX.

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Don't Make A Deal With The Devil: All About Cuphead!

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:48:13 -0600

Cuphead is either a game you love or hate. The art style is as unique as it gets the gameplay is very retro but very addicting (for some). It is a game that prides itself on being difficult and it sure is difficult. This week the Heathens (featuring a very sick Sacco) talk all about Cuphead. Matt doesn't like being taunted, Marissa is good at the game, and Sacco is a soundboard.

Games we talk about this week: Cuphead

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Revisiting Our Favourite Indie Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:48:30 -0600

It's been a while and we played a bunch of games since the last we talked about our favourite indie games. Why not revisit that topic right now? The Heathens talk about their favourite indie games they've played since the last time we talked about indie games. Matt struggles with words, Marissa doesn't understand Sacco's struggles, and Sacco gets heated about PlayStation.

Games we talk about this week: Pico Park, Super Mario Galaxy, three fourths home, Hades, The Binding of Isaac, Tunic, The Legend of Zelda, Cult of the Lamb, Japanese Rural Life Adventure, Shovel Knight Dig, Potion Craft, Stardew Valley, F1 23, Madden NFL 24, NHL 23, Grounded, Apex Legends, and Taiko Pop Tap.

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Video Game Trivia Power Hour!!

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:55:12 -0600

Back by popular (mostly by Matt and Sacco), it's video game trivia time again! The stakes are high tensions are higher and Matt and Sacco face off to see who knows more about video games history and fun facts. Matt is doing his best, Marissa is the gamemaster, and Sacco chokes.

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Get Off The Hype Train! Video Games That Were Overhyped

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:19:51 -0600

Hype trains are a true force of nature. They can make or break a video game. This week we explore some of the games that broke because there was no stopping the hype train. Matt panics about the topic, Marissa has another podcast, and Sacco might play Cyberpunk.

Games we talk about this week: Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, Star Wars Battlefront, Battlefield 2042, The Legend of Zelda, Spore, No Man’s Sky, Anthem, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Dragon Age, Starfield, Halo, Madden NFL 24, NHL 23, The Order 1886, Final Fantasy, Forespoken, Tunic, Minecraft Dungeons, F1, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Potion Craft.

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Chaos, This Week's Topic is Chaos

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:47:21 -0600

Marissa was mad at the other Heathens so she threw their last-minute topic out the window. Instead, she will be dropping some video game questions on Matt and Sacco. Anyway, we're all still friends (I think). Matt fucked up, Marissa chose violence, Sacco also fucked up.

Games we talk about this week: Kingdom Hearts, Deathloop, NHL 3 on 3, Call of Duty, It Takes Two, Apex Legends, Virtua Fighter, Magic The Gathering Arena, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Halo, Dragon Age, Knack, The Witcher 3, Coffee Talk, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Elden Ring, F1, Stray, Final Fantasy, and Starfield.

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Spaaaaaaaaccccceeeee! Our Favourite Space Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:19:00 -0600

Oh my god space! Spaaaaaaaaaaaace! Space! Space! Space! Anyways the Heathens talk about their favourite space games. We might argue about what counts as a space game but we all remained friends and that's what matters! Matt steals ideas, Marissa gets mad at Matt for stealing her ideas, and Sacco keeps crashing his spaceship.

Games we talk about this week: Starfield, No Man’s Sky, Starwars Squadron, Halo, Starwars Battlefront 2, It Takes Two, Destiny, Red Faction, Mass Effect, Bloodborne, Elden Ring, Dragon Age, FLOCK!, FTL, Cult of the Lamb, F1, NHL, Deathloop, and Stray.

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Welcome To Rapture! All About Bioshock

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Would you kindly take a listen to this awesome podcast? Bioshock was a masterpiece when it was released in 2007. A first-person shooter thriller with some horror elements. From the crazy environment to the crazier people that inhabit this underwater world, Bioshock is an unforgettable experience and is definitely worth a playthrough of two. Matt does listen to anybody, Marissa is shocked! Bioshocked!, and Sacco doesn't what year anything came out in!

Games we talk about this week: Bioshock.

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Gaming On The Go! Our Favourite Mobile Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:48:53 -0600

Mobile gamers are gamers too! Anyway from the original iPhone to today mobile gaming has gotten significantly better and also worse at the same time. The Heathens talk about the games currently installed on their phones and the games they've played in the past. Matt actually talks about the news, Marissa doesn't like the same games Sacco does, and Sacco loves Bluetooth gaming!

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon Go, Pokémon, Doodle Jump, Cut The Rope, Tap Tap Revenge, Fruit Ninja, Unblock Me, Pop the Lock, Angry Birds, Flappy Bird, Sodoku, Spider Solitaire, Elevate, Big Brain Academy, Snake vs Block, Fill, 2048, Contexto, Sonic Dash+, Temple Run, Mario Run, Bridge Constructor, Paper.io, Jet Pack Joyride, Crossy Roads, Robotek, Cash Inc, Swipe Out, Scott Pilgram, Starfield, Skyrim, No Man’s Sky, Baldur’s Gate 3, Stray, Super Mario, Bioshock, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, Celeste, 007 Goldeneye, The Legend of Zelda, Cult of the Lamb, The Witcher, Minecraft, F1, and NHL.

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Unique And Cool Video Game Mechanics

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:38:43 -0600

From portals to mind-breaking perspective puzzles video game developers have pushed the boundaries of how to play video games. Some games have fun game mechanics that add sound effects or change the physics of the game worlds, others change the game's difficulty to make the game harder for those looking for an extra challenge. This week the Heathens talk about their favourite video game mechanics. Matt doesn't like difficult games, Marissa likes choices, and Sacco brings up Halo.

Games we talk about this week: Infamous, The Last of Us, Call of Duty, Super Mario, Fez, Superliminal, View Finder, Portal, Middle Earth Shadow of War, Hades, Halo, Pokémon, Katamari, Burnout, and Fable.

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Cute, Adorable, And Helpful? Your Favourite Video Game Animals!

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:28:55 -0600

Animals in video games can vary from terrifying monsters to cute adorable kittens. They can be main characters or just part of the environment. This week the Heathens talk about their favourite video game animals. Matt doesn't listen, Marissa gets mad at Matt, and Sacco gets mad at a list.

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, Hades, Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Dragon Age, Fable, Portal, Final Fantasy, Red Dead Redemption, The Witcher, Crash Bandicoot, Ratchet and Clank, Sonic, Cult of the Lamb, Untitled Goose Game, Peggle, Monster Hunter, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, and Animal Crossing.

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Simulating Podcast Title... Our Favourite Simulation Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:46:45 -0600

Are we in a simulation right now?!? Jokes but here are the Heathen's favourite simulation games. Maybe some of your favourite simulation games get mentioned maybe they didn't hit us up on social media either way! Matt gets attacked, Marissa does the attacking, Sacco is a bystander.

Games we talk about this week: Goat Simulator, untitled goose game, The Sims, Surgeon Simulator, Second Life, Flight Simulator, Stardew Valley, Cityscapes, Cities Skylines, Unpacking, Coffee Talk, Animal Crossing, Cult of the Lamb, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon, Papers Please!, The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Rugby, NHL, F1, Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport, F1 Manager, Dreamlight Valley, and Second Life.

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It's A Party!!! What's Your Favourite Video Game Party?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:13:08 -0600

So not a party party but a group of characters. The Heathens discuss, argue, and insult each other over their favourite video game parties. From Pokemon to Dragon Age they analyze and critique each other's groups. Matt hates Beedrill, Marissa doesn't like Vivienne, and Sacco feels attacked.

Games we talk about this week: Mario Party, Pokémon, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts.

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Craziest Lore In Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Beyond the main plot of our favourite games are some crazy tidbits of lore. Even Pokémon is not safe from some twisted details. This week the Heathens go through their favourite games and explore some of the weirdest lore that they can find. Matt sucks at segues, Marissa understands multi-dimensional storylines, and Sacco talks about black-market grunts.

Games we talk about this week: Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario, Overwatch, Kingdom Hearts, Call of Duty Zombies, Halo, Pokémon, magic The Witcher, and Final Fantasy.

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Best Video Game Food, Yuuuuummmmm!

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0600

This week's episode got unexpectedly heated. Anyways, video games especially RPGs have some of the best-looking food you'll ever see. This week the Heathens talk about their favourite food from the video games they've played. Aside from the hot start, we get a variety of food from different video games. Also, a new philosophical debate: was the cake real? Matt doesn't want to see meat, Marissa calls Matt out, Sacco is there.

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, Minecraft, Red Dead Redemption, Cooking Mama, The Sims, Overcooked, Final Fantasy, Portal, Pokémon, and Monster Hunter.

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Summer Funtime!! Water Levels or Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:21:27 -0600

We are in the height of Summer! When you think of Summer what do you think of? Fun water activities obviously. This week the Heathens discuss their favourite and least favourite water levels in video games. Matt has rich friends, Marissa doesn't like things programmed to get her, and Sacco played a weird game.

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, The Last of Us, The Witcher, Bramble: The Mountain King, Sea of Thieves, Assassin’s Creed, Bioshock, Wave Runner, Crash Bandicoot, Super Mario, Sonic, Kingdom Hearts, Finding Nemo The Game, Blue Memoir, and Pokémon

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Eh, What Are Your Favourite Canadian Developers And Video Games?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0600

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!! For a special Canada Day podcast the Heathens shout out to our favourite games developed by Canadian studios. Hopefully, you'll learn some new facts about Canadian game studios. Matt doesn't do any research, Marissa's favourite game studio is close to home, and Sacco watches the news as a family.

Games we talk about this week: Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Tom Clancey’s, Watch Dog, Dragon Age, Tomb Raider, Halo, Minecraft, Age of Empires, Call of Duty, Boyfriend Dungeon, Deus Ex, Thief, Spider-Man, NHL, Rugby, Simpsons Hit and Run, Dragon Age, and The Legend of Zelda.

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LGBTQ2S+ Inclusive Developers And Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:08:55 -0600

June is Pride month, so this week is a special Pride-inspired episode of our podcast. We discuss some of our favourite inclusive games with LGBTQ2S+ characters and from inclusive developers. We want the Crowned Heathens community to be a welcoming and comfortable space for people to hang out and talk about video games no matter who they are. Happy Pride month and just be the best you that you can be!!!

Marissa's link: https://gaymingmag.com/2020/09/can-you-be-gay-in-hades/

**Spoilers**: Life is Strange
Games we talk about this week: Tell Me Why, Horizon, Stardew Valley, Boyfriend Dungeon, Dragon Age, The Last of Us, Life is Strange, Celeste, Towerfall Ascension, Hades, Fallout, Outer Worlds, Super Mario, Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, Cityscapes, and Magic The Gathering.

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What Is Your Favourite Video Game From Each Of The Consoles You've Owned?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0600

We've all owned more than one console over the years. For each of those console, there are definitely games that we loved but this week we are only (or at least we'll try to) talk about our favourites from each of these consoles. We are going to go way back with this episode and maybe you share our love for some of these video games.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Nintendo Land, Sonic 3D Blast, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros 3, 3DO Sampler, Dragon’s Lair, Spider-Man (PS1), Final Fantasy, Chronotriger, Crash Bandicoot, Super Mario Land, Tetris, Kingdom Hearts, Rachel and Clank, Midnight Club, Star Wars, Battlefront, Jade Empire, Fable, Halo, Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Sonic Advance 3, The Last of Us, Dragon Age, Portal, Guitar Hero, Nintendogs, Golf With Your Friends, It Takes Two, Call of Duty, God of War, Horizon, Stardew Valley, No Man’s Sky, and Animal Crossing.

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Our 6 Month Video Game Touchpoint Meeting

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0600

6 months ago the Heathens created some video game goals for themselves and this week we check in and see how they are doing. Challenges are pointless if you aren't held accountable and the heathens shame each other if they are behind. Friendly motivation at its finest. Matt is in his surfer phase, Marissa forgot who said what, and Sacco has made very little progress.

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, The Sims, Dragon Age, Pokémon, KOTOR, Coffee Talk, three fourths home, Cult of the Lamb, Final Fantasy, Vampyr, Elden Ring, Plague Tale, Tunic, Gran Turismo, Stray, Immortality, The Last of Us, Pokémon Go, The Sims, Borderlands, Civilization, The Binding of Isaac, Magic the Gathering, Cityscapes, Limbo, and Cities Skyline.

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Video Games Matt and Sacco Played Together Sans Marissa

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Chaos chaos chaos, that's the theme of this week's episode. Without Marissa to keep control Matt and Sacco are all over the place. Marissa was on a trip and left Matt and Sacco alone so they decided to do a podcast of the random assortment of games they've played together over the years. Matt quit NHL, Marissa is missing, and Sacco just couldn't get into Need For Speed.

Games we talk about this week: FIFA, NHL, F1, Pro Evolution Soccer, Trials Fusion, Saints Row, GTA, Motorstorm Apocalypse, Forza Horizon, Burnout, Need For Speed, Midnight Club, and Gran Turismo.

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Video Games From Your Childhood You Still Like To This Day

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 31 May 2023 07:17:35 -0600

Video Games were a huge part of our childhoods. Most video games just come and go but sometimes you come across a series that stays with you and grows with you as you grew up. This week we talk about those video game series that just seem to be timeless. We also go off on a Legend of Zelda timeline. Matt is bald, Marissa has hair, and Sacco is bald

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, The Witcher, Pokémon, Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Age, Halo, Final Fantasy, Minecraft, F1, NHL, Redfall, Magic the Gathering, Apex Legends, No Mans Sky, and Stardew Valley.

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Video Game Collectibles IRL

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 24 May 2023 07:48:34 -0600

Video game collectibles can range from a small pin to a 2-foot by 3-foot pink gun. It's the way you can extend your love for your favourite video games behind just the game itself. This week the Heathens talk about their favourite pieces of video game memorabilia. Matt doesn't want DLC, Marissa isn't a poser, and Sacco made a mistake.

https://ttinventory.com/ - the merch Marissa mentioned

Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Sailor Moon, The Last of Us, The Witcher, Skyrim, Dragon Age, Borderlands, Halo, Kingdom Hearts, Cult of the Lamb, Redfall, and Magic the Gathering.

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Video Games You Thought You'd Love But Just Didn't Meet The Vibes

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 17 May 2023 07:39:48 -0600

Everyone experiences a game that just checks all the boxes but when they launch that game it's just not the vibe. This week the Heathens talk about the games that they should have loved but just couldn't get themselves to like them. Matt struggles with his segue, Marissa just can't play Skyrim, and Sacco climbed up a mountain.

Games we talk about this week: Skyrim, Cuphead, Dark Souls, Burnout, Forza Horizon, Lake, Young Souls, Final Fantasy, Astroneer, Mortal Kombat, Tropico 5, Hitman, Brutal Legend, Borderlands, Fallout, Broken Age, Cult of the Lamb, Coffee Talk, FTL, F1, NHL, Magic the Gathering, and Stardew Valley

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Unforgettable Video Game Soundtracks

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 10 May 2023 06:00:00 -0600

This week's podcast topic is brought to us by request from c.a.suave on IG. This is technically a repeat, but luckily Matt and Sacco have shit memories, so this will feel brand new. Video game soundtracks are a very underrated part of a video game. A good soundtrack is expected but a great soundtrack is unforgettable. The soundtrack sets the mood and can enhance the emotions of the game. Matt plays menus, Marissa would rather not have a menu, and Sacco likes Halo.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Hades, Crash Bandicoot, Halo, Magic The Gathering, Call of Duty, The Last of Us, Dragon Age, The Witcher, Pokémon, HiFi Rush, Tetris, God of War, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Sonic, Bioshock, Cuphead, F1, FTL, and Redfall.

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What Is Your Favourite Game From Your Childhood? W/ Emma

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Ahhh nostalgia, looking into the past and remembering how happy you were to play your favourite video game on the weekends or after school as a kid is something that we can all share. It's a wonderful feeling and this week we look back at some of the games that sparked joy in our little hearts with our special guest Emma. Matt gets confused, Marissa is traumatized, and Sacco was unhinged.

Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Red Dead Redemption, The Sims, Pokémon, Pajama Sam, Freddy Fish, Sorry, Monopoly, Caterpillar Construction Zone, Crash Bandicoot, Cabellas’s Big Game Hunter, Duck Hunt, Asteroids, Guitar Hero, Need For Speed, Mario Kart, Sonic, Worms, Grand Theft Auto, Kirby, NHL Hitz, Wheel of Fortune, Pilot Wings, Samurai Shodown, Barbie Explorer, The Legend of Zelda, Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, MTG Arena, No Mans Sky, Final Fantasy, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and F1

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Everything You Need To Know About Halo | The Game With No Story

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0600

This is going to be a short episode tee hee. Get it? Because Halo has no story. Anyways, the Heathens talk about what they know about the Halo storyline and Sacco tries to give the cliff notes at the end. Matt doesn't learn anything, Marissa likes to shoot aliens, and Sacco tries his best.

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All About Call of Duty Zombies Part 2 | The Unhinged Zombies Storyline Continues

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:04:00 -0600

Here is part 2 of the zombies storyline which we thought would fit into a one-hour podcast, how silly of us. Matt struggles to follow the story, Marissa explains a multiple universe-spanning mess, and Sacco fixes his audio issues.

All About Call of Duty Zombies | Learn About the Unhinged Zombies Storyline From The Heathens

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0600

We thought we could talk about the story of side game mode in one hour, how naive of us. This week and next, we will try to summarize the complicated time travelling storyline of the Treyarch zombies mode. Matt knows nothing about the storyline, Marissa is the expert, and Sacco has audio issues.

All About The Sims | The Heathens Discuss the History, Storylines, Gameplay & Thoughts On The Sims Franchise

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0600

The Sims is a game that Marissa holds very dear to her heart. When we did our video game bracket recently, the Sims won, much to the disdain of some. You can't deny the cultural impact that the Sims has had over the years. So this week we talk all about The Sims, from its history to our personal connections. Badeesh!

Games we talk about this week: The Sims.

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What Are Some Video Games You Played Because of Game Pass?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:07:30 -0600

Game Pass makes you feel Bonita. This week we talk about a lot of games because we talk about some of the games we played on Xbox Game Pass. Matt can't read, Marissa drinks coffee, and Sacco doesn't feel ugly because he didn't buy a game.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Vallheim, Boyfriend Dungeon, Hades, It Takes Two, No Man’s Sky, Tetris Effect: Connected, Townscaper, Stardew Valley, Unpacking, Ori and the Will of the Whisps, Nobody Saves the World, Young Souls, A Memoir Blue, Journey, Lake, Dreamscaper, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Dragon Age, Unravelled 2, Untitled Goose Game, Astroneer, Human Fall Flat, Star Wars Jedi the Fallen Order, Sea of Thieves, Hello Neighbour, 12 Minutes, Goat Simulator, Golf With Your Friends, Fe, One Step From Eden, Superliminal, Escape Academy, Hi-Fi Rush, Forza Horizon, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit, Magic the Gathering Arena, Final Fantasy, The Sims, F1 Manager, Pokémon, F1, The Binding The Isaac, Age of Empires, and Destiny.

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What Is The Most Important Aspect of a Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:10:45 -0600

Between the deafening silences and jokes that don't land we talk about video games. Specifically this week we talk about what aspects are a must-have for each of us. As every other week, there are parts of video games that we all agree are important but also some that differ vastly. Matt doesn't want to lose, Marissa needs a challenge, and Sacco has friends.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Cuphead, Final Fantasy, The Witcher, God of War, Dragon Age, Hades, No Man’s Sky, Magic The Gathering, Celeste, Horizon, Middle Earth, F1, NHL, Apex Legends, The Last of Us, Insanequarium, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Age of Empires, Pokémon, and The Legend of Zelda.

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When You Were Younger Did You Think You'd Still Be Playing Video Games as an Adult? (W/ Megan)

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:24:39 -0600

We have a special guest Megan this week in a very odd Sacco-less episode. Megan has been mentioned many times before on the podcast but this is her first appearance. The trio talks about growing up and if they thought video games would still be part of their lives. Matt is amazed by voices, Marissa got locked in a freezer, and Sacco might be losing his position.

Games we talk about this week: The Sims, Life is Strange, Pocahontas, 101 Dalmations, The Walking Dead, Apex Legends, Pokémon, Call of Duty, Dragon Age, Rock Band, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Fortnite, Valorant, Overwatch, The Legend of Zelda, Dead by Daylight, Final Fantasy, Magic the Gathering, Tetris, Plague Tale, Minecraft Dungeons, and Mario Party.

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The Last of Us: Part 2 Video Game Review

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:48:59 -0700

With Matt finally finishing The Last of Us Part 2 we can record our thoughts and review the series. Last week we talked about the first game so if you missed that episode go back and listen to it to see how our opinions (Matt's opinion) have changed. Matt struggled, Marissa didn't have fun, Sacco is a fan of the show.

Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us Part 2.

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The Last of Us: Part 1 Video Game Review

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700

We recorded this episode a while ago but wanted to wait until Matt finished the second one to post it. So blame Matt for why this sat unpublished for so long. Anyways here are the Heathens thoughts about the critically acclaimed "The Last of Us". Matt admits he sucks at video games, Marissa is good at video games, and Sacco is along for the ride.

Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us.

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What Is Your Longest Video Game Session?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:20:00 -0700

Straight from the vault recorded at an unknown time, the Heathens talk about their longest video game sessions. Excusing breaks to quickly grab food or bathroom breaks we reminisce entire days dedicated to a single session of video games. Matt likes pizza, Marissa wanted a nickname, and Sacco sells himself short.

Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, F1, Pokémon, Apex Legends, Halo, and Fortnite.

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Moral and Immoral Video Game Characters

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:26:14 -0700

*** TW: Sexual Assault ***

Video games like to play with the character's morality as you make choices throughout the game. These can range from very moral (Marissa) to very immoral (Matt) and somewhere in-between (Sacco). This week the Heathens discuss some of the most immoral or moral characters that they've come across in video games. Matt is bad at video games, Marissa argues against Dragon Age, Sacco doesn't understand.

Games we talk about in this episode: The Witcher, Animal Crossing, Dragon Age, Diablo, Vampyr, Bioshock, Alice Madness Returns, Infamous, Pac-Man, The Last of Us, Payday, The Legend of Zelda, Batman, Mario, Halo, Pokémon, F1, HiFi Rush, NHL, and Magic the Gathering.

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Worst Video Game Characters

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700

There are so many characters to talk about over the course of video game history. The Heathens have talked about their favourite video game characters before we talk about the worst video game characters that we've come across. Matt fails at French, Marissa is learning French, and Sacco is not French.

Games we talk about in this episode: Stardew valley, Pokémon, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Inside, Crash Bandicoot, Call of Duty, The Sims, Bioshock, HiFi Rush, three fourths home, Age of Empires, and F1.

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All About Minecraft

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:59:06 -0700

This week we dive deep into Minecraft. We talk about the plot, the mechanics, what we like about the game, what we don't like about the game and whether or not we'd recommend it to other people. Matt gets way too specific, Marissa wants to interact with things, and Sacco enjoys Minecraft.

Games we talk about in this episode: Minecraft.

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Most Anticipated Video Games of 2023

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:43:54 -0700

2023 is shaping up to be a big year for video game releases. Quite a few games don't yet have release dates yet and could be delayed but it should be a good year for gamers. Join the heathens as they discuss the games they are looking forward to in 2023. Matt makes questionable choices, Marissa is disappointed, and Sacco is a realist.

Games we talk about this episode: Call of Duty, Stadia, The Legend of Zelda, Forza Motorsport, Marvel’s Ultimate Alliance, Final Fantasy, Silent Hill, Redfall, Starfield, Skate Story, Skate Bird, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Micah the Witches Mountain, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Arkham Series, Guardians of the Galaxy, Lord of the Ring: Gollum, Star Wars, Diablo, Horizon, Spider-Man, Pokémon, Plague Tale, Rainbow Six: Siege, NHL, F1, and Elden Ring.

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What Is Your Favourite Playable Character In Video Games?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Silly, serious, tough, and vulnerable, are all words we can use to describe our favourite video game characters. Everyone will have a character that they fall in love with over the course of their journey. Matt lost his voice, Marissa brings up Dragon Age, and Sacco asks a stupid question.

Games we talk about in this episode: Final Fantasy, Dragon age, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, The Witcher, Crash Bandicoot, Call of Duty, NHL, Kingdom Hearts, Elden Ring, and Pokémon.

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New Years Resolutions

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700

**** Matt's audio was having issues this week ****

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! For our first podcast recording of 2023 we did another New Year's Resolutions podcast. We look at the year that was and look forward to the year that is. See which resolutions we achieved last year and which ones we didn't make an attempt at. Matt has technical difficulties, Marissa wants a challenge, and Sacco showed up.

Games we talk about this episode: Final Fantasy, Occult, The Evil Within, Yu-Gi-Oh!, The Legend of Zelda, Stardew Valley, three fourths home, F1, Memoir Blue, Horizon, NHL, The Witcher, Dragon Age, Elden Ring, Knights of the Old Republic, Vampyr, and Pokémon.

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Video Game Bracket Part 2

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Part 2 of our centennial episode from last week. We join the Crowned Heathens in choosing the best/most recommended game from our first 100 episodes.

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Video Game Bracket

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 02:27:00 -0700

The big 100. To celebrate our 100th episode we decided to do something fun and create a massive bracket of almost all the games we mentioned in the last 100 episodes. This milestone bracket was bigger than any of us thought it would be. Apparently, we talk about a lot of games. This is going to be part one and we will also be uploading a video to go with the podcast on our YouTube channel.

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Video Game Trivia: Part 3

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700

We have another instalment of the Crowned Heathens Video Game Quiz. Have Sacco and Matt learned anything new about video games? Will they ever learn anything new about video games? Probably not is the answer to both but stayed tuned to find out! Matt doesn't do the intro, Marissa is the quizmaster, and Sacco screams.

Games we talk about this week: Grand Theft Auto, Gran Turismo, Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Call of Duty, Pokémon, Sonic the Hedgehog, Resident Evil, Civilization, God of War, Pac-Man, FIFA, Castlevania, F1, Horizon Forbidden West, NHL, and Coffee Talk.

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Video Game Awards 2022

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700

It's that time of year again. The Video Game Awards 2022 just wrapped up and as is a tradition we need to discuss the year that was in video games. Even though it was a bit of a slower year for major releases, there were still some very good games that came out in 2022. Matt calls us out, Marissa did half of her homework from last year, and Sacco didn't do anything.

Games we talk about this week: Hades, It Takes Two, Deathloop, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Nightingale, Horizon, Among Us, The Last of Us, Starfield, Forespoken, Call of Duty, Splatoon, Stray, Gran Turismo, Mario and Rabids, Kirby, Nintendo Switch Sports, Elden Ring, Pokémon, God of War, Plague Tale, Tunic, Bayonetta, Moss Book 2, Destiny, No Man’s Sky, Fortnite, Genshin Impact, Marvel Snap, Sifu, Cult of the Lamb, Dusk Falls, Memoir Bleu, Xenoblade, Scorn, and Immortality.

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What Make A Good Video Game Good?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Matt shaved his beard and now only has a mustache. That's not the topic of the podcast the topic for the Heathens this week is what makes a video game good. But Matt has a mustache so that is the most important thing in this podcast and he curls it! Matt has a mustache, Marissa acknowledges Matt's mustache, and Sacco didn't shave his beard into a mustache.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Super Mario, The Last of Us, NHL, Battlefield 2042, Cities Skyline, F1, Tetris, The Legend of Zelda, Fable, Halo, Tomb Raider, Cuphead, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, and Coffee Talk.

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What Are Your Favourite Video Game Challenges?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700

For some people video games are just a fun pastime, for others, it's an opportunity to challenge themselves. For this group of people, their favourite video games don't always provide the challenge they need. Cue the topic of this week's podcast, self-inflicted challenges. The Heathens take a community suggestion and discuss their favourite fan-made challenges for their favourite video games. Matt learns the definition of asphyxiation, Marissa makes fun of Sacco and Matt about asphyxiation, and Sacco doesn't know how to spell asphyxiation.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Call of Duty, Age of Mythology, Civilization, The Sims, Grand Theft Auto, Midnight Club, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Halo, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Cities Skyline, Resident Evil, Kingdom Hearts, Fable, Guitar Hero, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, F1, and Horizon.

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What Do You Think Video Games Will Look Like In 20 Years?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700

The video game industry is constantly evolving, but what will it look like in 20 years? This is the topic that our heathens attempt to answer. Obviously, they get very distracted and derailed. Matt struggles to get his ideas out, Marissa yells about socks, and Sacco gets distracted by cars.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Dragon Age, Life is Strange, Destiny, Call of Duty, NHL, FIFA, Kingdom Hearts, Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077, Uncharted, Borderlands, Tetris 99, God of War, Horizon, and F1.

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What Makes A Gamer A Gamer?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700

To be a gamer or not to be a gamer is... not the question, actually. Being a fan or participating in gaming gives people a sense of belonging or identity. This week the Heathens talk about what makes a gamer a gamer. Matt gets confused by time travel, Marissa tries to keep the Heathens on topic, and Sacco is doing his best.

Games we talk about this week: Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Call of Duty, Stardew Valley, Genshin Impact, Undertale, Fortnite, Valorant, Final Fantasy, Halo, F1 22, and Horizon: Forbidden West.

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Is Video Game Development Going Downhill?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700

Well, this episode went differently than usual. In this surprising installment of the Crowned Heathens podcast, Sacco gets very heated and Matt and Marissa agree for once. Anyways the topic is whether or not you think video game development is heading downhill. The Heathens have opinions, that's for sure Matt is innocent for once, Marissa disagrees with Sacco, and Sacco is upset.

Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, Pokémon, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Fable, Plague Tale: Requiem, Final Fantasy, Cyberpunk 2077, Halo, F1 22, The Legend of Zelda, and The Last of Us.

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Would Rather Play Video Games On PC Or Console?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600

In an earlier podcast, we've already discussed which video game console we prefer. This week we look at whether we'd like to play on a console or PC for the rest of our lives. We knew this one would get heated especially because we recorded in the same room for the first time in several months. Matt likes different things, Marissa disagrees with Matt, and someone gave Sacco coffee.

Games we talk about this week: Civilizations, Civilizations Revolution, Gran Turismo, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Magic The Gathering: Arena, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda.

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Are Video Games Art, Entertainment Or Both?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Art, entertainment or both? The heathens weigh in on this very controversial topic. The heathens get heated but not at each other which is a nice change of pace. Matt thinks everything is art, Marissa has two degrees, and Sacco has counter-points.

Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Horizon, Dragon Age, The Last of Us, Pong, Tetris, Memoir Blue, three fourths home, Breathe of The Wild, Pokémon, Halo, Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, The Stanley Parable, Superliminal, The Death Of Edith Finch, Journey, and Papers Please.

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All About Stardew Valley

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Stardew Valley is a peaceful little farming simulator, or so we thought. There is so much to this game that we had to dedicate a whole episode to it. There might be more of these "all about" series coming in the future as we look at some of the more complex games we've played.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley.

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Video Game Draft

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0600

It's fantasy sports season so what better topic than doing a video game fantasy draft? You can only play these for the rest of your life, the stakes are high. Things are said and games are stolen. Will the heathens remain friends after this episode? What games are on your fantasy team? Matt's a thief, Marissa is happy with her draft and Sacco ruined days.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Call of Duty, Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, Cuphead, Super Mario, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Witcher, Fable, God of War, Grand Theft Auto, Terraria, Maple Story, Assassin's Creed, Tetris, Spider-Man, Hades, F1, Borderlands, The Sims, Peggle, Crash Bandicoot, Magic The Gathering: Arena, Lego Games, RuneScape, Cuphead, Rockband, The Lord of the Rings, Portal, Age of Empires, Arkham Series, Civilization, Life of Strange, Ratchet and Clank, Horizon, No Man’s Sky, Tomb Raider, Uncharted, Apex Legends, Forza, Gran Turismo, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Chrono Trigger, Bioshock, Shredders, three fourths home, Journey, Memoir Blue, Worms, Insane Aquarium, Untitled Goose Game, Fat Princess, Undertale, The Evil Within, NHL, and Wolfenstein.

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Why Do You Replay Video Games?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Some video games are one play and done but sometimes you find a gem. These gems deserve multiple playthroughs and are well worth the time. This week we talk about all the games that we have replayed and also why we replay certain games. Matt only plays happy games, Marissa watches Grey's Anatomy, and Sacco tries to explain Halo.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Crash Bandicoot, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Infamous, The Last of Us, Super Mario, Pac-Man, Tetris Effect: Connected, Age of Mythology, God of War, Deadpool, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Horizon Zero Dawn, Undertale, Magic the Gather: Arena, and Stardew Valley.

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Video Game Genres Part 2

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:03:00 -0600

Here is part 2 of our video game genres podcast from last week. We finish the last few categories we have left and find out the website we were using doesn't know how to count. Matt is Matthew, Marissa is Mattie, and Sacco is also Matthew.

Games we talk about this week: Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, Age of Empires, Age of Mythology, Civilization, Scythe, Worms, Halo Wars, Xcom, League of Legends, DOTA, Heroes of the Storm, Diablo, Overwatch, Star Fox, StarCraft, World of Warcraft, Magic the Gathering: Arena, Plants vs Zombies, Bloons, BloonsTD, Star Wars Tactics, Final Fantasy Tactics, Total Wars, Madden, FIFA, NHL, MLB The Show, F1, Mario Kart, Need For Speed, Forza Horizon, WWE, UFC, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Wii Sports, Steep, Fallout Shelter, Cookie Clicker, Angry Birds, Mario Party, Jackbox Party Pack, The Last of Us Part 2, Three Fourths Home, Memoir Blue, Journey, Mavis Beacon’s Typing, Jumpstart, Clue Finders, Reader Rabbit, The Oregon Trail, and Big Brain Academy.

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Video Game Genres Part 1

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600

This week we take a not-so-quick look at all the different genres of video games. There is more than we thought so this would be a two-parter. The heathens also go through their favourites from each genre. Matt went to a concert, Marissa did not, and Sacco also did not.

Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us, Little Big Planet, Super Mario, Crash Bandicoot, Cuphead, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Halo, Uncharted, Super Smash Bros, Virtua Fighter, Street Fighter, Mortal Combat, Teken, Scott Pilgran vs The Wolrd, Multiversus, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, 7 Days to Die, Haunted Chocolatier, Fortnite, Tetris 99, No Mans Sky, Back 4 Blood, The Evil Within, Alien Isolation, Deadspace, Occult, Metroid, Castlevania, Ori, Hollow Knight, Guacamele, Telltale Games, Zork, The Witcher 3, RuneScape, World of Warcraft, Hades, Binding of Isaac, Final Fantasy, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, Pokémon, Chronotrigger, Persona, F1, Euro Truck Simulator, Microsoft Flight Simulator, The Sims, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Rockband, Crypt Of The Necrodancer, Beatsaber, Undertale, and Nobody Saves The World.

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What Is Your Favourite Puzzle Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Apparently, almost any game can be a puzzle game. This week the Heathens find that out and discuss their favourite games that have a puzzle in them. They also argue about what counts as a puzzle game. Matt is Google, Marissa defines genres, and Sacco is confused.

Games we talk about this week: Portal, Peggle, Mavis Beacon Typing, The Legend of Zelda, Celeste, Towerfall Ascension, Tomb Raider, Mario Party, Tetris, Dr. Mario, Pokémon Cafe, Zuma, Yoshi, Bejewelled, Candy Crush, Cut The Rope, Bloons, Unblockme, Untitled Goose Game, It Takes Two, A Way Out, Unrivalled, Superliminal, Fez, Overcooked, Unpacking, 12 Minutes, Inside, Limbo, Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, Undertale, The Last of Us, Magic The Gathering : Arena, The Witcher, F1 22, Stardew Valley, and Age of Mythology.

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What Is Your Video Game To Be Played List?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600

There are more games available now than ever before. From AAA blockbusters to small, cozy indie games there is something for everyone. Because there are so many games for us, every gamer will inevitably have a long list of games they would like to play. This week we look at our TBP (To Be Played) list. Matt has two lists, Marissa and Sacco attack Matt's lists.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Star Wars: KOTR, Spiderman, Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding, Pokemon, Coffee Talk, Doom, Halo, Boyfriend Dungeon, Elden Ring, Stray, Cyberpunk 2077, Hades, Cult of the Lamb, I Am Fish, I Am Bread, Surgeon Simulator, Undertale, Cuphead, Super Meat Boy, Celeste, Tetris, Super Mario Kart, Bloodbourne, F1 22, Magic The Gathering: Arena, Stardew Valley, Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, and Occult.

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Do Video Games Make You More Or Less Introverted?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600

Video games allow us to "connect" with people from all over the world. But that doesn't mean it is easier to interact with those people. Arguments could be made that video games can hurt or improve your social skills. This week we take a look at whether or not video games help people develop social skills. Matt gets rejected, Marissa has social anxiety, and Sacco does not.

Games we talk about this week: World of Warcraft, Runescape, Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, Apex Legends, The Witcher, F1 22, Skatebird, The Last of Us Part 2, and Magic The Gathering: Arena.

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Should Video Game Age Restrictions Be Stricter?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:27:00 -0600

Video Games now contain a wide variety of content. Some games are happy-go-lucky and some are terrifyingly disturbing. There is a system in place to inform the consumer about a video game's content, but can it be better? That is the question we ask ourselves this week. Matt writes an email, Marissa doesn't want to play the Last of Us Part 2 again, and Sacco reads a German article.

** Spoilers: The Last of Us Part 2 **
Games we talk about this week: The Last of Us Part 2, FIFA, Kingdom Hearts, Lake, NHL, Grand Theft Auto, Outlast, Call of Duty, Magic the Gathering: Arena, Cuphead, Pokémon, and F1.

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Video Game Characters Smash or Pass

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600

I mean it's smash or pass. There isn't much to say about it. Play along with the Heathens and see which Heathen is most like you! Matt is conflicted, Marissa might start watching Dragon Ball Z, and Sacco is misunderstood.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Super Smash Bros, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Halo, Tomb Raider, God of War, Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Mortal Kombat, Ghost Recon, The Last of Us, Pokemon, F1 2021, Magic the Gathering: Arena, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.

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Best Quotes From Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 02:15:00 -0600

The sound effects are strong with this one. Developers put a lot of work into writing the quotes we hear throughout the games we play. This week's podcast is dedicated to our favourite video game quotes of all time. Some quotes from video games have transcended video games and have penetrated pop culture. Matt loses his voice, Marissa has technical difficulties, and Sacco goes brap brap.

** Spoilers: Bioshock, Superliminal **
Games we talk about this week: Pokemon, Bioshock, The Legend of Zelda, Halo, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, NHL, Call of Duty, Zombies, Final Fantasy, Borderlands, Portal, Superliminal, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Super Mario, Magic The Gathering: Arena, and Cuphead.

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Favourite Online Video Game Interactions

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:09:00 -0600

Online interactions in video games are the only aspects of video games that are not rated. Some of the most random moments and people you encounter while gaming online. This week the Heathens talk about their favourite people and moments in online video games. Matt doesn't want to know when Sacco is playing F1, Marissa is accused of cheating, and Sacco is a shit disturber.

Games we talk about this week: Tetris, NHL, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Overwatch, and Halo.

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Video Games You Thought You Would Hate But Ended Up Loving

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:08:00 -0600

The Heathens bring the chaos this week. Unlike every other week... We can't help but judge things at first glance and with video games you can watch a trailer and know instantly that you'll love or hate that game. This week we look at the games that we thought we would hate but ended up liking or even loving. Matt brought some weird energy, Marissa fights any recommendations and Sacco wakes up too early to watch F1

Games we talk about this week: Tetris 99, Pacman 99, Legend of Zelda, The Witcher, F1, Knights of the Old Republic, God of War, Hades, Stardew Valley, Apex Legends, Cuphead, Fortnite, Call of Duty Zombie, and Rocket League.

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Your Pokemon Types and Bonus Pokemon Trivia!

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 02:10:00 -0600

On this week's instalment of the Crowned Heathens Podcast, we talk about what our Pokemon types would be. We then discuss and make whatever adjustments need to be made. We then also add in some Pokemon opinion questions. Matt gets worked up about a reversible micro USB cable, Marissa has to explain words to the other Heathens, and Sacco didn't understand the assignment.

Games we talk about this week: Pokemon.

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This Video Game Is A 10 But ...

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 02:18:00 -0600

The Crowned Heathens but specifically Sacco get distracted by social media. In the distraction, they find a fun trend and try it out on the podcast with video games instead of people. Matt attacks Sacco, Marissa feels called out, and Sacco leaches off Marissa and Matt's Twitter likes.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Pokemon, Minecraft, F1, Apex Legends, Halo, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Yu Gi Oh!, Fortnite, Call of Duty, The Witcher, Until Dawn, Bioshock, God of War, The Legend of Zelda, The Last of Us, Cuphead, The Sims, Animal Crossing, Kingdom Hearts, Red Dead Redemption, Starwars Battlefront 2, Boyfriend Dungeon, Fortnite, Destiny, Rockband, Jade Empire, Castlevania, Final Fantasy, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Cities Skylines, and Sonic the Hedgehog.

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Video Game Trivia Part 2

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:19:00 -0600

Here is part 2 of our video game trivia from a few weeks ago. Matt and Sacco go head-to-head with Marissa serving as quiz master again! Who will win this time? Will Sacco take a second victory or will Matt pull off an upset?

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Listener Submitted Video Game Questions Part 2

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:10:00 -0600

As promised here is part 2 of the user/listener-submitted questions. This week the heathens head to Matt's basement instead of Sacco's garage. Here is the link to the video game character quiz. Play along with the heathens and see if you agree with them. Matt goes for the throat, Marissa wants to be a virtual barista, and Sacco wants to throw Matt off a cliff.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, God of War, Gears of War, League of Legends, World of Warcraft, Mass Effect, Overwatch, Red Dead Redemption, Metal Gear Solid, Okami, ToeJam & Earl, A Boy and His Blob, Portal, System Shock, Super Mario, Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, Pokemon, and Animal Crossing

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Listener Submitted Video Game Questions

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 02:15:00 -0600

We sent out a request to our listeners on the social medias and we got a lot of responses so this is part 1 of the submitted questions. Also, enjoy the chaos that ensues when the Crowned Heathens are in the same room (or garage) for the first time in almost a year. Matt wants the big clompers back, Marissa went deep into the Dole-infused alternate dimension, and Sacco doesn't understand the questions.

**Spoilers** Kingdom Hearts
Games we talk about this week: The Legend of Zelda, Halo, NHL, F1, Dragon Age, Kingdom Hearts, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Cuphead, Super Smash Bros, Super Monkey Ball, Animal Crossing, The Sims, Pokemon, God of War, Minecraft, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto, Mortal Kombat, Age of Empires, The Witcher,

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How Have Video Games Made You Worse?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:15:00 -0600

Previously on the Crowned Heathens Podcast, we've talked about how we feel video games have made us better. This week we look at the opposite. The heathens take a look at the negative aspects of gaming and how it has affected their lives for the worse. Matt is ashamed of Fortnite, Marissa doesn't respect tomorrow, and Sacco is boring.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Pokemon Go!, Minecraft, F1, Apex Legends, Hades, Halo, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Yu Gi Oh!, Fortnite, Call of Duty,

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Video Game Quiz: Hardcore Difficulty Part One

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:15:00 -0600

We're back with another video game quiz this week. This time Sacco and Matt try to spice things up a bit by making a bet on who will do better this time around! Let's be real here they both fail as usual but one of them does manage to fail less spectacularly than the other one. Matt wants Homer The Odyssey to be an answer, Marissa feels bad for Matt and Sacco, and Sacco gets an Apple question wrong! I know! Crazy!

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Best Video Game Fast Travel Systems

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 25 May 2022 02:06:00 -0600

Video game environments have been getting bigger and bigger as technology advances. But with these larger environments come longer travel times which brought on the need for a fast travel system. We talk about our favourite and least favourite fast travel mechanics in video games this week. Matt is upset by loading screens, Marissa likes flaming birds, and Sacco is disappointed in the lack of fanfare.

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Quest, Super Mario Bros, Pokemon, Halo Infinite, Skyrim, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Spider-man (PS4), GTA, Final Fantasy XV, GTA San Andreas, Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda, Sunset Overdrive, Stardew Valley, and Metal Gear Solid.

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Funniest Innapropriate Jokes in Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 18 May 2022 02:15:00 -0600

This week we celebrate our 69th (Nice!) with a bit of an inappropriate episode. We discuss all the hidden naughty jokes in our favourite video games. We'll also take a look at the spicy content (ex. sex scenes) in these games as well. It's going to be a doozy. Matt doesn't think sex is funny, Marissa is disappointed in The Legend of Zelda, and Sacco is a big nerd.

Games we talk about this week: GTA, Jade Empire, Fable, The Legend of Zelda, Dragon Age, Halo, God of War, Saints Row, Pokemon, Agony, Outlast, Leisure Suite Larry, Call of Duty, and Age of Mythology.

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What Are The Best Video Games To Play In An Airport?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 11 May 2022 02:20:00 -0600

Video games are among the best time killers out there. An airport is a place that requires a lot of waiting. So video games serve a great service in keeping you entertained while you're on your flight or waiting by your terminal. The heathens get distracted and it slowly becomes a Pokemon podcast. Matt wants to catch 'em all, Marissa loves her Poke Walker, and Sacco didn't play Nintendo games as a child.

Games we talk about this week: Pokemon Go, Minecraft, Breathe of the Wild, RISK, Pokemon, Solitaire, Google no internet game, Tetris, Brick Breaker, Mystery Mansion Pinball, Super Star Saga, Paper Mario, and Super Mario RPG: The Legend Of The Seven Stars.

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What Are Some Immersive Video Games?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 04 May 2022 11:34:57 -0600

The right kind of video game can teleport you to another reality. These games are always going to hold a special place in our hearts. This week we look at the games that have sucked us in for hours on end. Matt has a mushroom farm, Marissa pins stuff for her Sims on Pinterest, and Sacco likes playing the lute.

Games we talk about this week: NHL, Stardew Valley, The Sims, The Witcher 3, Fable, The Legend of Zelda: Breathe of the Wild, Red Dead Redemption, Dragon Age, F1, Forza Horizon, Spiderman, Final Fantasy, Unpacking, and God of War.

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What Makes A Video Game An I-Always-Play-It Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:15:00 -0600

You'll play a lot of video games but everyone has those games that are constant. These games keep you coming back playthrough after playthrough. This week we talk about what draws us to our favourite games. Matt thinks life is too short, Marissa tries to keep everyone on track, and Sacco stopped playing Halo?!?

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, Halo, The Sims, Minecraft, Kingdom Hearts, F1, NHL, Call of Duty, The Witcher 3, Dark Souls, Cuphead, and Tetris.

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What Are Your Favourite Video Game Enemies?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:15:00 -0600

A major element in video games is the conflicts you face along the way. Different enemy types are a big part of those conflicts. This week we take a look at our most memorable video game enemies. Matt like playing peek-a-boo, Marissa talks nonsense, and Sacco has an unhealthy obsession with unicorns.

Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Final Fantasy, Halo, Bioshock, Sonic The Hedgehog, Diablo 3, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Stardew Valley, The Witcher, and The Binding of Isaac.

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Who Are Your Favourite Playable Video Game Characters

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:15:00 -0600

There are countless classic characters out there in the history of video games. Some characters are simple and some are very complicated with long-winded backstories. This week we discuss some of our favourite playable characters specifically. Matt accidentally convinces Marissa not to play a game, Marissa wants to have to train to become great, and Sacco is a simple man with simple tastes.

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Peggle, Halo, Kingdom Hearts, God of War, The Legend of Zelda, Mario Party, Nintendogs, The Witcher, Hades, and Scott Pilgrim vs The World.

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Do You Achievement/Trophy Hunt In Video Games?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:15:00 -0600

The introduction game achievements and trophies literally changed the ... game lol. Anyways this week we talk about whether we go hunting for these achievements/trophies and also mention are favourites from our favourite games. Matt doesn't like difficulties, Marissa calls out Matt and Sacco for not paying attention, and Sacco loves achievement hunting.

Games we talk about this week: God of War, Minecraft, Fable, Kingdon Hearts, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Cuphead, It Takes Two, 12 Minutes, The Stanley Parable, The Deadpool Game, Portal, Halo, Rocket League, Forza Motorsport, Dragon Age, Red Dead Redemption, A Way Out, and Final Fantasy

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What Video Game Difficulty Do You Play On?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:15:00 -0600

Everybody enjoys media in their way. Some people enjoy pushing themselves and others want to move at a slow and calm pace. Video games are no different. This week we discuss the difficulty of various video games as well as the levels of difficulty within them. Matt likes to play it safe, Marissa likes to torture herself, and Sacco lands somewhere in the middle.

Games we talk about this week: Call of Duty, Halo, The Witcher, Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Cuphead, Destiny, Diablo, World of Warcraft, Assasin's Creed, Dragons Age, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Forza Motorsport, Gran Turismo, Elden Ring, Hades, Celeste, Towerfall Ascension, Super Meat Boy, Outlast 2, Apex Legends, Stardew Valley, and F1 2020.

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Rating Two-Player Co-op Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:15:00 -0600

** There was weird feedback in Matt's audio for the first bit of this podcast **

With Sacco out due to illness, Marissa and Mat do a special 2-person episode. This week they talk about the games that they've played together as well as give them a quick ranking. Matt forgets his own rankings multiple times, Marissa has to remind him and Sacco is not here.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Zombies, It Takes Two, A Way Out, Life is Strange, Dragon Age Inquisition, Apex Legends, Overcooked, Detroit: Become Human, Minecraft. Death's Door, Stardew Valley, Outlast 2, and Fortnite.

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Unpopular Video Game Opinions

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:20:00 -0600

The Crowned Heathens decide to stir the pot a little this week as they give their personal hot takes. They also quickly go over a BuzzFeed article full of hot takes and give their opinions on each. Matt tries to start a fight, Marissa isn't real and Sacco just wants a playdate.

Games we talk about this week: Tetris, Forza Horizon, Final Fantasy, The Sims, GTA, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Candy Crush, Hexic HD, Bejeweled, Battlefront II, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Hades, Towerfall Ascension, Runescape, Diablo, Doki Doki Literature Club, three fourths home, and Legend of Zelda

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Have Video Games Improved You In Any Way?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:13:00 -0700

Video games not only entertain but can also be used as tools to hone new skills. This week we explore if we have improved in anyways from the video games that we play. From reflexes to emotional maturity we look at all aspects of life. Matt talks about mowing his fake lawn instead of his real one, Marissa calls Matt and Sacco out about their lack of communication, and Sacco explains "twitch" games.

Games we talk about this week: Apex Legends, NHL, It Takes Two, Call of Duty, A Way Out, Halo, Portal, Stardew Valley, The Sims, Animal Crossing, The Witcher 3, Overcooked, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, D&D, three fourths home, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

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Video Game Crushes

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:11:00 -0700

Video games bring the player in by making connections through the stories that they tell. The characters in these stories play a major role in that. Sometimes you as the player might build a special connection with a particular character. This week we explore the characters that touched our hearts (and hopefully leave them in our chests). Marissa explains the topic to Sacco, and Matt and Sacco both express their love for Ryan Reynolds and Waluigi.

Games we talk about this week: The Witcher 3, Wario, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Crash Bandicoot, Legend of Zelda, Tekken 3, X-men, Final Fantasy, The Last Us, Uncharted, Yu-Gi-Oh, Borderlands, Halo. It Takes Two, and Apex Legends.

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RPG Classes in Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:05:00 -0700

Role-Playing games give the player many choices. The first choice that will shape your entire playthrough is what class you are choosing? This week we discuss our go-to RPG class and argue about which one is the best. Matt gets stressed out, Marissa picks her party based on personality and Sacco tries to prove Halo has a story.

Games we talk about this week: Bioshock, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Halo, The Witcher, Apex Legends, Chrono Trigger, Death's Door, Red Dead Redemption, Halo Wars 2, Stardew Valley, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.

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Video Games and Education

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:15:00 -0700

Video games can help us develop and improve our real-world skills. You can also learn a lot about our society from video games from world culture to ancient history. Throughout education video games have been slowly making their way into the curriculum. This week we talk about the past, present, and future of video games in education. Matt plays the stock market in Animal Crossing, Marissa trapped people with Big Brain Academy, and Sacco forgets how to word.

Games we talk about this week: Assasin's Creed, three fourths home, What Remains of Edith Finch, Second Life, Mavis Beacon Typing, Clue Finders, Crazy Engineer, You Can Read, Big Brain Academy, Apex Legends, Hamtaro, The Sims, The Metaverse, Minecraft, Runescape, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Rocksmith, Duolingo, Animal Crossing, and Elsinore.

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Video Game Company Acquisitions And News

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:15:00 -0700

We had a topic for this week's podcast but instead, in typical Crowned Heathens fashion, we got side-tracked. Enjoy us talk about an exciting few weeks in gaming as Microsoft and Sony go head to head with some large acquisitions. Matt has too many games to play, Marissa gets misled, and Sacco is confused.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Destiny, Call of Duty, Diablo, World of Warcraft, 11 Minutes, Pokemon, Apex Legends, and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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What is your favourite Pokemon?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:15:00 -0700

Some of the hardest decisions we ever had to make as kids were tied to video games. None were as important as which starter you chose in your brand new Pokemon game. This week we run through all of the generations/regions and pick our favourite. Matt likes ghosts, Marissa loves ice, and Sacco is a fan of psychics.

Games we talk about this week: Pokemon, Apex, Halo, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild.

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Who is Your Mario Video Game Main?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

You can tell a lot about a person depending on what they choose in certain situations. Video games can reveal a lot about someone's personality, especially what kind of character they like to pick the most. This week we talk about the various Mario games and the characters within them. Matt likes the colour green, Marissa loves a star, and Sacco is a shit disturber.

Games we talk about this week: Super Smash Bros, Mario Party, Mario Kart, Apex Legends, Red Dead Redemption, Stardew Valley Halo Wars 2, and F1 2020.

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New Year's Video Game Resolutions

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700

The Crowned Heathens Podcast turns 1 year old!!!!

On this special birthday episode, we give each other and ourselves gaming resolutions. We make some confessions about our favourite series. Matt talks about his hand-drawn farm, Marissa talks about swimming in a river and Sacco talks about his untouched steam library.

Games we talk about this week: Final Fantasy, Mass Effect, Borderlands, Fable, The Evil Within 2, Resident Evil Village, Halo Wars 2, Age of Empires 2, Brutal Legend, Bioshock, Apex Legends, The Last of Us Part 2, Legend of Zelda: Breathe of the Wild, Tetris 99, Yu-Gi-Oh Legacy of the Duelist, Stardew Valley, Destiny 2, The Dark Pictures Anthology, F1, NHL, Super MarioGalaxy, Super Mario Bowser's Fury, and No Man's Sky.

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Favourite Snowy Video Games

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 02:15:00 -0700

After our holiday break, we are back and more chaotic than ever. Grab a hot chocolate and a warm blanket because we are talking about wonderful winter. We take a look at the best wintery and more specifically our favourite snowy scenes. Matt talks about Dairy Queen Blizzards, we find out Marissa likes looking at stew but not eating it, and Sacco admits he's watched Power Puff Girls and maybe read Lord of the Flies.

Games we talk about this week: Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Dragon Age: inquisition, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Red Dead Redemption 2, No Man's Sky, Rise of The Tomb Raider, Forza Horizon, Dirt Rally, Steep, The Last of Us, Cool Boarders, Amped, Shawn White Snowboarding, Destiny, Apex Legends, Pokemon Go!, Pokemon Silver, Pokemon Stadium, Sonic 3D Blast, Arkham Origins, Halo Infinite, NHL 22, F1 2020, and Halo Master Chief Collection.

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Most Anticipated Video Games From The Game Awards 2021

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 02:15:00 -0700

In a follow-up to last week's episode, we discussed some of the announcements and trailers that were released at this year's video game awards. We look at the reveals that we just can't wait to get our hands from new stories to old favourites. Matt hates oxford commas, Marissa teaches us grammar, and Sacco is excited about a TV show.

Games we talk about this week: Tunic, Star Wars Eclipse, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Among Us VR, Beatsaber, Tiny Tina's Wonderland, Lord of the Rings Gollem, The Last of Us Part 2, Cuphead DLC, Dune Spice Wars, Thirsty Suiters, Hellblade 2, Wonder Woman, Middle Earth Shadow of War, Alan Wake 2, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Destiny 2, Nightingale, PUBG, Sonic Frontiers, Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, Forespoken, Start Trek Resurgence, Rumbleverse, Halo TV Show, and Elden Ring.

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The 2021 Video Game Awards

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 02:15:00 -0700

With 2021 coming to an end we take a look back at the video games that came out this year and finally talk about some gaming news. Matt, Marissa, and Sacco review the winners from this year's video game awards. Like last week this podcast was live-streamed and Matt played a fun game with the chat while we were recording. So, if you haven't yet be sure to check out our Twitch channel Monday nights while we record our next podcast episode.

Games we talk about this week:
It Takes Two, Halo, Assasin's Creed Valhalla, God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, Tetris Effect: Connected, Deathloop, Hades, The Last of Us Part 2, Boyfriend Dungeon, Final Fantasy XIV, Life is Strange True Colors, Resident Evil Village, 12 Minutes, Artful Escape, Valheim, Genshin Impact, League of Legends, Resident Evil 4, Forza Horizon 5, Returnal, Back 4 Blood, Age of Empires 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Cyberpunk 2077, Knockout City, CS:GO, Elden Ring, The Breathe of the WIld Sequel, and Animal Crossing.

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Video Game Quiz Part 2 (Live Streamed)

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:15:00 -0700

This week we try something new and old at the same time. We had a lot of fun doing the last video game knowledge quiz so we decided to do another one except this time we live-streamed it on Twitch. Marissa hosts a competition between Matt and Sacco to see who knows more about video game trivia and history.

Games we talk about this week:
Super Mario, Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda, GTA, Cuphead, Fight Night, NHL, Madden NFL, Pong, Sonic the Hedgehog, Crazy Taxi, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Donkey Kong, Doom, Wolfenstein, Animal Crossing, Bioshock, and Red Mobile.

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Best Animal Sidekick You've Come Across In A Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:15:00 -0700

Everyone loves a good sidekick and nothing can beat a trusty animal companion. From birds to horses and even giant chickens, we take a look at all the animal companions that we've encountered in video games over the years. In a surprising turn of events, Marissa tries to break the rules, less surprisingly Matt and Sacco both break the rules. Matt and Marissa bond over the lack of Yoshi in their lives and Sacco is confused about Nebraska.

Games we talk about this week:
Portal, D&D, Pokemon, Super Mario World, Legend of Zelda, The Witcher, Red Dead Redemption 2, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, Super Mario Galaxy, Borderlands 2, Minesweeper, and Peggle

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What Is Your Safe Space Video Game? With Special Guest Perry!

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:15:00 -0700

Everyone has that place that they can go and just be in peace and gamers have that same thing but with video games. Gaming can be a stressful hobby if you let it. This week with help from our guest Perry, we reveal the games we go to first for comfort and relaxation. Matt talks about his code for help, Marissa reveals she just wants the world to burn and Sacco makes some puns.

Games we talk about this week:
Street Fighter, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Space Pinball, Tetris Effect: Connected, Peggle, Minecraft, Steep, Golf with Friends, Forza Horizon, Grand Turismo, F1, Dance Dance Revolution, OSU!, Rockband, Beat Saber, To The Moon, and Dragon Quest Builders.

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What Are Your Favourite Sandbox Video Games? (With Giancarlo)

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:15:00 -0700

Sometimes you just have to let the creative juices flow and video games can be a perfect place to do that. With our special guest Giancarlo (aka Gianca) we explore some of favourite sandbox games and modes from video games of past and present. Matt debates the importance of sewage, Marissa talks about a Sims Facebook group she's a part of and Sacco does a public call out to the F1 league he competes in.

Games we talk about this week:
Fortnite, Zelda, NHL, Minecraft, The Sims, Red Dead Redemption, The Witcher, Super Mario Maker, Halo, PGA, City Skylines, Sonic, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon, and The Forest.

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What Are Your Favourite And Least Favourite Mini Games in Video Games?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 02:15:00 -0700

The game within a game or more commonly known as "mini-game" can make a good game great or a great game good. Mini-games can be as simple as fishing and a card game or a literal game within a game. This week we talk about some of our favourite and least favourite mini-games from our gaming pasts. Matt breaks the rules, Marissa talks about Shakespeare and Sacco feels hurt and rejected.

Games we talk about this week: The Witcher, Final Fantasy, Fable, Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Skyrim, Bioshock, Uncharted, Crash Bandicoot, Wolfenstein, A Way Out, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Legend of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, Harry Potter, Alice: Madness Returns, Jade Empire and Grand Theft Auto.

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What is Your Favourite Video Game Concept Art?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 02:15:00 -0600

Character and level design is such an important part of a game. Both can heavily influence the mood and feel of a video game. But some of our favourite games could have turned out very different than the final product that we know and love. We take a look at some concept art and in turn a brief look into the development of some of the most iconic titles. Matt talks about being 50 leagues under the sun (for some reason), Marissa uses big words and confuses Sacco, and Sacco, well, is confused.

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Bioshock, Call of Duty Zombies, NHL, The Evil Within 2, Red Dead Redemption, and Apex Legends.

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What Are The Shortest Games You've Beaten?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Just because a game is short doesn't mean it won't be memorable. Some of our favourite games can be beaten in under 3 or 4 hours. Join us as we take a deep dive and admire these brief but wonderful video games. Matt really likes games that are exactly 3 hours long, Marissa loves a good story and also walks and Sacco finds another excuse to talk about Peggle.

Games we talk about this week: Limbo, Inside, Little Nightmares, Three Fourths Home, Peggle, Portal, The Order 1886, Firewatch, Gone Home, The Evil Within, 12 Minutes, Journey, Papers Please, Flower, Grow Home, A Way Out, Broken Age.

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What Is Your Favourite Weapon From A Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:15:00 -0600

There are thousands of weapons that we've used over our gaming careers. Sometimes it's hard to pick your favourites but that's exactly what we do this week. We scour the depths of our video game memories to find the coolest weapons we can remember. Matt talks about being a pacifist but also cutting off his fingers, Marissa talks about Halo (It's ok Sacco also talks about Halo, everything is still right with the universe) and Sacco talks about writing on the side of mountains with lasers.

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, Super Smash Bros, Kingdom Hearts, Halo, Assassin's Creed, Saints Row, God of War, Ratchet and Clank, Fortnite, Hades, Portal, Worms, The Legend of Zelda.

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What Is Your Guilty Pleasure Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Everyone has that game that they keep close to them but don't tell anyone about unless you're Sacco. This week we discuss our guilty pleasure video games and examine why Sacco has no shame. Marissa talks about her on-again-off-again relationship with The Sims, Matt confesses that he didn't know how to look up cutscenes on Youtube, and Sacco is willing to pay too much money for a statue of Bjorn the Unicorn.

Games we talk about this week: Dragon Age, The Sims, Peggle, Yu-Gi-Oh, NHL, F1, Minecraft, No Man's Sky, Insaniquarium, Animal Crossing, Chrono Trigger, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, and Sim City.

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What Video Games Are You Bad At?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 02:12:00 -0600

Even though we play a lot of video games and talk about them weekly, we aren't always good at them. So we talk about the games that we don't think we are very good at and in a strange turn of events we actually complement each other. I know we didn't understand it either. Matt talks about how he plays every game on easy, Marissa talks about not having high-speed internet for much of her life and how good she is at Tetris (She's very good at Tetris), and Sacco humbly brags about Call of Duty.

Games we talk about this week: Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Fortnite, The Sims, Overwatch, Tetris Effect Connected, F1 2020, FIFA, Madden, NHL, Halo Infinite, Bloodhunt, Cuphead, and Hades.

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Video Game Rage Quits W/ Andrew Bruno

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:30:00 -0600

*** Spoliers : Final Fantasy ***

This week we are joined by a special guest and someone specially equipped to talk about our topic this week, rage quits. Andrew Bruno joins us to express our frustrations towards our favourite pastime. Matt doesn't like Cuphead (but also secretly likes it), Marissa can't play NHL anymore, Bruno hates (and I mean hates) EA and Sacco bites controllers. I know. We told him it's weird.

Games we talk about this week: Cuphead, Final Fantasy, Legend of Zelda 2, F1 2020, Apex Legends, Madden, NHL, FIFA, Pokemon, Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and Spider-Man 2018.

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Video Games You Were Forced To Play

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:30:00 -0600

Your friends can be an amazing source for new games to try out. They know what you like and don't like and just want to share a nice gaming moment in their life. So maybe stop fighting them on it **cough cough** Marissa. This week we talk about the games that we've forced each other to play or games that other people forced us to play. Sacco brags about his platinum trophies, Matt talks about Star Wars and Marissa explains how she used Halloween against Matt.

Games we talk about this week: Detroit: Become Human, Dragon Age Inquisition, Fable, Life is Strange, The Witcher 3, The Last of Us, Until Dawn, P.T., Speedrunners, Super Hot and Fortnite.

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What is Your Most Anticipated Video Games?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600

One can never have too many games to play. So why not talk about some games that aren't even out yet? This week we dive into the games that we are most excited about! Some of them are coming later in 2021 and some don't even have a release window yet let alone a date. Sacco likes Halo, Marissa likes Dragon Age and Matt likes Final Fantasy. Luckily all of these series have new games that are in development. There are also some surprising additions to that list and some interesting discussion about kicking chickens?

Games we talk about this week: Halo Infinite, Breathe of the Wild 2, Fable 4, Dragon Age 4, Back 4 Blood, Final Fantasy 16, God of War Ragnorok, Hades.

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The Best and Worst Video Game Adaptations

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600

**Spoilers** Tomb Raider

When done well video games adapted to other forms of media can enhance the game you possibly just spent 70 hours completing. But when done wrong they can leave a sour taste in your mouth and taint your memory of that game. This week the Heathens discuss the movies, books, and TV shows they've experienced that were based on or tied to video games. We learn something shocking about Marissa this week.

Games we talk about this week: Halo, Final Fantasy, The Witcher 3, The Evil Within, Cuphead, Dragon Age, Need for Speed, Borderlands, The Last of Us, Castlevania, Super Mario, and Pokemon.

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What Are Your Nostalgic Video Games?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:55:44 -0600

Every gamer has some game or games that just send them back in time. This week we discuss our go-to games for that nostalgia goodness. In this flashback episode, we cover games from the NES and Sega Saturn days all the way up to the PS4 era. Marissa and Matt have a small disagreement and Sacco gets distracted, so typical Crowned Heathens Energy in this one.

Games we talk about this week: Super Mario, Fable, Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Age, The Witcher, Chrono Trigger, Sonic 3D Blast (Sega Saturn), Jade Empire, Insanaquarium and Burnout Revenge.

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Who's Your Favourite Video Game Villain?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600

**Spoilers** Fable 1 and 2, The Evil Within, The Witcher, Spiderman (released in 2000), Portal

The evil, the creepy, and the intriguing: the heathens discuss it all in the most recent podcast. From top-tier villains like GLaDOS and Andrew Ryan to more obscure enemies like Fnord (Peggle 2, anyone?), Matt, Marissa, and Sacco explore the most evil bosses you encounter in video games.

Games we talk about this week: Portal, Fable, Halo, Final Fantasy, Skyrim, The Witcher 3, Hades, Peggle and The Evil Within.

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What's Your Fave Car Game (Recorded in Sacco's Car)

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Sacco, Matt, and Marissa are back in the same city – for now, at least. We took the opportunity to record a podcast in the shared space of Sacco's Jeep while discussing our favourite car and racing games. Join in on the car-related fun in the latest episode. Marissa shares what she loved most about car games growing up (hint: it wasn't the cars). Sacco deeply discusses his new forced interest in F1 2019. And, lastly, Matt discusses the obscure games he grew up playing.

Expect us to talk about F1 2019, Burnout 1 & 2, Burnout Revenge, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, and so much more.

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What Video Game Hardware or Software Can You Not Live Without (W/ Chris from 1H1D)

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:51:31 -0600

This week we drag Chris from the 1H1D Podcast along with us as we discuss our must have video game hardware or software feature. We get derailed... often and we some how have a full discussion about main menus but what else do you epect from the heathens. Games we mentioned this week: Crash Bandicoot, Splinter Cell, Dragon Age, The Witcher 3, GTA V, God of War, Detroit: Become Human, Hitman, Uncharted, The Last of Us, Prince of Persia, Sam and Max Hit the Road and F1 2020.

What is Your Strategy for Helping New Players Learn a Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Video games are more fun when enjoyed with others. It can also be difficult to get started playing a new game. This week we discuss how you can help your friends get good. ;) But seriously we have some tips that we were given or that we have given our friends to help them on their journey to becoming a better gamer. The games we talk about this week are: Fortnite, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Halo, Insaniquarium, Battlefield, Dragon Age: Inquisition, The Witcher 3, Portal, Peggle.

Activision Blizzard Lawsuit

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:18:26 -0600

In this week's episode, we take on a more serious topic. The legal action taken against Activision Blizzard by the state of California has sparked many conversations about sexism and discrimination in video games. Change is long overdue and we talk about what we've seen and heard in various games and how we should go about changing the gaming world for the better.

What is Your Favourite Battle Royale Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Ever wonder how battle royale games took over the video game industry? Marissa did and she did research, unlike some people **cough** Matt and Sacco. In this week's episode, we talk about the battle royale games that we've played and what we liked and disliked about each game and the genre as a whole. Maybe like us you should just give them a chance **wink**. The games we talk about this week are: Fortnite, Apex Legends, PUBG, Darwin Project, Call of Duty Warzone.

What is Your Funniest Moment in a Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600

**Spoilers: Fable** This week we take a deep dive down memory lane and tell our funniest memories involving video games. Not stories about funny games but stories about us being stupid or just having a grand ol' time while playing video games. Sacco talks hockey, Matt brings up music and Marissa mentions RPGs. The games we talk about this week are: Rockband, NHL 3-on-3 Arcade, Fable, Towerfall Ascension, Jackbox, Tetris Effect: Connected, Overcooked, Sea of Thieves, and Call of Duty Zombies.

What's Your Favourite Soundtrack in a Video Game

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600

What game had the best soundtrack that just stuck with you? This week we explore just that. Matt digs deep and pulls Chrono Trigger out of nowhere and Sacco talks about Halo... again. Surprising lack of Dragon Age from Marissa this week. Also no spoilers this week! YAY! We talk about Cuphead, Chrono Trigger, Legend of Zelda (Series), Halo, Call of Duty Zombies, Final Fantasy XV, Bioshock, Bioshock Infinite, NHL 19 and 20, Burnout Revenge, Last of Us, Sea of Thieves, Assasins Creed: Black Flag, Red Dead Redemption 2, Portal.

What Was Your Most Frustrating Mission in a Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 02:08:22 -0600

**Spoilers: Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XV, The Last of Us** Escort missions. Am I right? In this week's episode, we talk about the missions in some of our favourite video games that just pissed us off. We cover all sorts of missions but I think we can all agree that escort missions are the worst! We talk about Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy IX, Breath of the Wild, The Witcher 3, Age of Mythology, Fable, Assassin's Creed, The Last of Us, Call of Duty Black Ops 3, Spider-Man (PS4). We also drop some interesting news at the end so be sure to stick around for that!

What Are Your Biggest E3 Wins & Disappointments?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600

It's not summer without E3. And this summer, we're breaking down our biggest takeaways from E3, including who we think "won" and what game announcements left us wanting more.

Quiz Time: Let's Test Our Video Game Knowledge!

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Put your video game knowledge to the test alongside the three heathens with this special episode of the Crowned Heathens Podcast. Matt, Marissa, and Sacco take two online video game quizzes to settle – once and for all – who knows the most about video games.

You can follow along with them or take the quizzes on your own (links below). Expect us to chat about a wide variety of games, consoles, and other video game cultural icons.

At the end of the podcast, we discuss the game we're currently playing. Like our content? Find more Crowned Heathens content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. And make sure you're subscribed to us on YouTube.

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Quizzes:

https://icebreakerideas.com/video-game-trivia/
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/true-gamer-quiz-test-video-game-knowledge.html/

Who Won The Console War?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Fight! We're talking about – or, rather, arguing over – who won the console war. From the nostalgia consoles of our childhoods to the newest generation consoles, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco dive into it all. And, this includes a discussion about exclusives, controllers, hardware, and user interfaces.

Marissa starts the great debate with who she thinks lost the console war (big shoutout to her parents for trying their best). From there, we have a brief moment of peace in the video game console debate in which the three heathens discuss the true winner of the war.

From there, the fight starts with a discussion about the layout and size of the controllers. And, in the controller debate, no one agrees. They then discuss such amazing exclusives as The Last of Us and Halo and debate whether these exclusives help or hinder the gaming community. Marissa then chats about the affordability of the consoles, with a big shoutout to the Xbox Series S.

The conversation moves into the user interface. And, Marissa and Matt have polar opposite views on UI. Sacco chimes in to attest to the hardware of each console. And then, we close it out with our final thoughts and the games we're currently playing.

Stay tuned to the end for a blooper.

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Who Is Your Fave Female Protagonist In A Video Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Queens, badasses, and other heroines unite. We're discussing our fave woman characters in video games – specifically, our fave protagonists. We start by discussing some recent numbers released by Sony about an increase in female ownership of PS4 and PS5s. From there, after several interruptions from Matt, Marissa finally asks the question of this week's podcast: who is your fave female protagonist in a video game?

Matt starts us off by talking about Celeste, a video game that discusses Madeline's journey to the top of a mountain. From there, Sacco jumps into the world of Mirror's Edge, discussing the adventures of Faith Connors. Matt brings it back to another badass heroine of Lara Croft, who brings a bit of emotional realism into the game. Marissa builds off the Lara Croft example by bringing up Ellie, one of The Last of Us Part II protagonists.

Marissa continues on to discuss Life Is Strange and Life Is Strange: Before The Storm, bringing up two amazing characters, Max and Chloe, who are each the protagonists of their own game. The conversation goes into the punk rock beauty of Chloe – and briefly devolves into Marissa tries to convince Matt to play Life Is Strange.

Matt goes on to discuss Chell from Portal, Samus from Metroid, and Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda. Sacco uses this as an opportunity to remind everyone that Halo does in fact have a well-written story to it and mentions Miranda from Halo 3.

Expect us to discuss the following games at some point in this podcast:

Portal
Dragon Age II
Mirror's Edge
The Last of Us
The Last of Us Part II
The Legend of Zelda
Halo 3
Horizon Zero Dawn
Life Is Strange
Life Is Strange: Before The Storm
Celeste
Metroid
Telltale's The Walking Dead

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Looking for the TikTok Marissa talked about? Here you go. Also, Marissa discusses a "headcanon" from Dragon Age II involving Varric (if you know, you know). This was actually a bit that almost got added to the game, according to David Gaider. Also, enjoy a fan's opinion of why Marissa might be right.

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What Are Your Favourite Twist Endings?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 26 May 2021 06:48:12 -0600

**Spoilers: Bioshock, Halo CE, Halo 3, Infamous, Jade Empire, Little Nightmares, Doki Doki Literature Club** The ending of a video game will stick with you long after you're done playing. This week, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss their favourite twist endings. You can expect us to chat about the following games: - Halo: Combat Evolved - Halo 3 - Doki Doki Literature Club - Jade Empire - Bioshock - Infamous - Little Nightmares

Who Is Your Favourite Non-Playable Character (NPC)?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 19 May 2021 00:59:49 -0600

NPCs can turn a great game into your favourite. This week, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss their top NPCs. Listen and see if some of your faves made the list.

What Are The Crowned Heathens Gaming Favourites?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 12 May 2021 01:02:00 -0600

**Spoilers: Dragon Age II** Why answer one question when you can answer twenty? The Crowned Heathens take on a Get-To-Know-The-Gamer Quiz in this week's episode. And, we discuss our fave consoles, games, gaming genres, and even starter Pokémon. So, buckle up. We're about to answer a lot of not-stupid questions.

The three heathens start with their least favourite games, and quickly move onto their favourite franchise, stand-alone game, and gaming genre. From there, it's a deep dive into our top RPGs, FPSs, "casual" games, and more. Near the end, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco dive into the world of Pokémon and Mario to divulge our fave starter Pokémon, fave Mario game, and go-to Mario Kart drivers.

We close it out by talking about the games we're currently playing and making a top recommendation from this podcast.

You can expect us to chat about the following games:
- Final Fantasy
- Untitled Goose Game
- Trials Fusion
- Kingdom Hearts
- Dragon Age
- Legend of Zelda
- Halo
- Tom Clancy Splinter Cell
- Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit
- Burnout 3
- The Sims
- Midnight Club II
- Pokémon
- Mario
- Mario Kart
- Bioshock
- The Last of Us
- No, Luca, No
- Super Mario Bros.
- Ratchet & Clank

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What If Two Video Games You Played Became One Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 05 May 2021 01:00:00 -0600

Take the two games you played most recently. Imagine they became one game. What does that game look like? In this week's episode of The Crowned Heathens podcast, Marissa, Matt, and Sacco describe the games that might be if two franchises combined.

Sacco starts with a description of an NHL game with a surprise twist: guns. Both Marissa and Matt suggest new ways this game could work, focusing on Nuketwon featuring Ovechkin. Matt twists it up by revealing (or admitting) that he's been playing Fortnite and Tetris a lot lately. Marissa finishes it off by discussing what might happen if a high seas adventure met the newest Call of Duty.

From there, the three discuss if their fave games combined into one. From Dragon Age and Witcher combinations to Halo and Crash Bandicoot mixups, the three heathens discover the joys and drawbacks of blending their fave franchises.

The podcast closes out with the three heathens discussing their top video game recommendation from today's episode.

Expect us to discuss:

NHL Hitz 2002
NHL 21
Call of Duty: Cold War
Fortnite
Tetris
Tetris 99
Sea of Thieves
The Witcher
Dragon Age
Overwatch

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Which Call of Duty is the best Call of Duty?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:44:14 -0600

We're here to answer an age-old gamer debate: which Call of Duty game is the best Call of Duty game? And, we're taking it ALL into consideration, breaking down our quest to find the best COD game into missions.

First, we debate the best COD Zombies (or Special Ops) that we've played. Then, the three heathens move onto the best multiplayer experience and the most fulfilling campaign. And, it's just not a COD podcast if we don't talk about poor game launches and glitches.

After over a decade there are 17 to 20 Call of Duty games (depending on which ones you count). This week we discuss which is our favorite and try to determine the one COD to rule them all.

Expect us to talk about: All of the Call of Duty games, but mainly:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
- Call of Duty 2
- Call of Duty 3
- Metal of Honour
- Call of Duty: World at War
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

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What Is Your Fave Indie Game?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:29:17 -0600

A good indie game takes a special place in a gamer's heart. This week, we dive into our favourite indie titles that we've ever played. From the well-known (ahem, Minecraft) to the deep cuts, this episode explores our faves from the indie world.

Sacco opens up with his favourite indie games, organizing them from least popular to most. Marissa shares some of their joint experiences on Minecraft before bringing up her all-time fave indie number: Three Fourths Home. She goes on to share some of her other faves before Matt takes on his own list of indie faves.

The three heathens close out the episode by talking their top gaming recommendation from today's podcast.

Expect us to talk about: The Stanley Parable, Faster Than Light, NMS, Towerfall Ascension, Minecraft, Three Fourths Home, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, Cuphead, Journey, Overcooked, Fez, Super Meat Boy, Limbo, Inside, Untitled Goose Game, Firewatch, Unravel

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How Often Do You Use Gaming Walkthroughs & Guides?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0600

Matt, Sacco, and Marissa take on the discussion of walkthroughs and video games, including a debate on semantics – because, why not?

We start the conversation by discussing how often we turn to video game guides and walkthroughs. Whether for collectibles or to help get through games taken out from the library, all three heathens have specifics about when they rely on the help of Google to complete a part of a game.

We take a brief interlude to discuss the differences (or rather, non-existent differences) between a video game walkthrough and a video game guide. Once we get back on track, we discuss the first time Marissa ever used a walkthrough guide while playing a Legend of Zelda game. Sacco chimes in with his most frustrating experience while playing Portal 2.

In particular with choice-based games, Marissa discusses how she avoids walkthroughs on her first playthrough – but will sometimes lean on them during RPGs to ensure that she doesn't accidentally ruin a story. Matt explains why he played through the entirety of Portal with a walkthrough.

Marissa brings up how differently some people play video games, turning to a recent example online where someone pointed out how useful it would be to be able to skip fight scenes like you can skip cutscenes. From there, Matt gets excited about the prospect of not playing out the fight scenes in an RPG, but still getting to experience the plot.

Expect us to discuss the following games at some point in this podcast:
- Crash Bandicoot
- Portal
- Portal 2
- Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
- Dragon Age: Inquisition
- Dragon Age 2
- The Witcher
- NHL
- The Last of Us

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The Best Personal Multiplayer Group Gaming Experiences

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0600

Looking for Nick's Instagram account? Find it right here.

Oh, and make sure you listen to the end as always for some bloopers.

Which Video Game Power Or Ability Do You Wish You Had?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0600

**Spoilers: The Witcher 3 & Infamous** Eat a mushroom and grow twelve feet? Or drink a perk-a-cola and instantly become the life of every party? From supernatural tricks to mushroom and drink-induced talents, this week's topic is simple: which video game ability would you like to have in real life? And, as with all simple questions, the answers create arguments.

The show opens hot with Matt already discussing the benefits of the Super Mario Bros. mushroom. The group quickly discusses the logistics of this question and discusses whether or not powers would be best used to serve humanity or to simply charge your phone.

Sacco keeps it real, suggesting small abilities and powers that would make life easier. Marissa goes big with her dreams, debating which powers and abilities could make the largest impact on humankind. And, as always, Matt takes the weirdest roads possible, attempting to make everything just slightly (or majorly) unusual with his new abilities.

Expect us to discuss:

Super Mario
The Witcher 3
Infamous
Fallout
Call of Duty
Portal
NHL

What's The Most Disappointing Video Game Ending?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0600

**Spoilers: Far Cry 5, Life Is Strange, Vampyr, Bioshock, Fable 2, Fable, Arkham City, Arkham Knight, Mirror's Edge** Matt, Sacco, and Marissa host their first-ever guest: Frankie Vorvis.

The show opens with an introduction to the first-ever guest heathen. The heathens introduce their guest and ask her a few questions, including what the first game she remembers playing is, as well as what her fave gaming franchise.

Then, the three heathens move into the topic of the week: what is the most disappointing ending to a video game you've ever played? Marissa brings up Life Is Strange and Fable 2. Matt goes right for Arkham Knight – a game that misled and lied to Matt from the beginning. Sacco discusses Mirror's Edge and a – let's say – disappointing boss battle. We bring Frankie back in at the end to discuss

Some of our gaming complaints are small details that made it harder to play the next game in the franchise or to replay the game. Other endings left us feeling like we couldn't justify the hours (upon hours and hours) we'd just spent completing the game. All in all, while we still love some of the games in this podcast, we couldn't help but be sad in their endings.

The final portion of the podcast closes out with the three heathens – plus guest heathen – discussing games they are currently playing.

Expect us to discuss the following games at some point in this podcast:

Vampyr
Arkham Series
Far Cry 5
Life Is Strange
Fable
Fable 2
Bioshock
Zapper: One Wicked Cricket
Pokèmon
Arkham City
Arkham Knight
Mirror's Edge

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Which Video Game World Would You Most Want To Live In?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:58:52 -0600

**Spoilers: Portal 2** If you could live in any video game universe, which would you choose? Better yet, which would you actually be able to survive in? Marissa, Matt, and Sacco dive into the worlds they'd most like – and most hate – to be stuck in – and we have lots to argue about.

Video game worlds are generally beautifully crafted and fun to explore. But, are they liveable for a modern gamer to be plopped inside of without immediately dying? We also push the boundaries of the question itself: does it matter, for example, if we're the hero of the world? Does that change things? Are the rules of this virtual world being applied to real life, or are we being plopped directly in the game itself.

Marissa and Matt start off by admitting which beautifully crafted virtual worlds would be most horrific to live in (Matt is particularly disturbed by the idea of worlds without ice cream trucks). Each heathen discusses whether their favourite gaming franchise would be fun to explore or horrible in reality.

As we move on to discuss our actual choices, Sacco shocks everyone by choosing a dystopic underwater world as his most favourite place to live. Marissa and Matt argue vehemently about whether catchin' them all is really a desirable fantasy.

The episode dissolves into discussions about Pokèmon evolutions, cockfights, and an age-old question: is the cake a lie?

Find our top gaming recommendations from this episode at the end. Even if we couldn't survive in the gaming world, the games themselves are always worth playing.

Throughout the episode, expect us to discuss:

The Last of Us
Pokemon
Halo
Dragon Age: Origin
Dragon Age 2
Dragon Age: Inquisition
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt
Bioshock
Bioshock: Infinite
Flower
Legend of Zelda
Sea of Thieves
Flight Simulator
Portal 2
Age of Mythology
Minecraft

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What Is The Best Local Or Multiplayer Experience

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700

**Episode Contains Spoilers: Telltale Games**

Looking for recommendations for multiplayer and local gaming experience? This week, the three heathens dive into the co-op, local, and other multiplayer gaming experiences. From Mario Party, Rockband, and Mario Kart to some deeper takes like Grow Home, Unravel 2, and others, we discuss a variety of great games to play with others – with some tangents about customer service voices, game manuals, and more.

Here, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss the games that made them rage at friends, games that required co-operation, and games that allow you to mess with each other. And, obviously, the messing with each other are some of the ones we think you should try.

They also discuss how gamers have influenced the making of games by playing them in unintended ways, turning single-player games into co-operative experiences.

Our top multiplayer and local gaming experiences are at the end of the episode. Oh, and make sure you listen until the very end for some bloopers.

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Games Discussed in this Episode Include:

Overcooked
TowerFall
Halo
A Way Out
Unravel Two
Crawl
Mario Party
Mario Kart
Super Mario Galaxy
Nintendo Land
The Binding of Isaac
The Dark Pictures Anthology
Grow Home
Star Wars Battlefront 2
Detroit: Become Human
Life Is Strange
Until Dawn
Telltale Games
Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes

When Do Microtransactions Go Too Far?

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700

**Episode Contains Spoilers for Dragon Age: Origins**

Microtransaction and service games have changed the gaming industry – and not necessarily for the better. In this week's episode, we discuss the impact these have had on the gaming community, specifically in reference to the latest news from BioWare that Dragon Age 4 will be a single-player RPG.

Here, Marissa deep dives into EA's original plan to turn Dragon Age 4 into a multiplayer service game and how that would have impacted the dragon age community. This leads to a discussion on when microtransactions and service games can be beneficial and the various ways to make this model work without destroying the entire franchise.

Matt, Marissa, and Sacco bring up good and bad examples of how microtransactions have been implemented in well-known (and often successful) gaming franchises. This takes a look at sports games and battle passes – and Matt's addiction to Fortnite.

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In this podcast episode, we discuss:

Shadow of War
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Origins
Star Wars: Battlefront
Call of Duty: Zombies
NHL 20
Fortnite
Call of Duty (Multiple)
Stars Wars: The Fallen Order
The Last of Us
We Happy Few
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
And a few others.

Most Frustrating Video Game To Date

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0700

**Episode Contains Spoilers: Kingdom Hearts** Let's rage about the most infuriating, want-to-smash-a-controller-in-frustration games that we've played to date – plus a couple thoughts from these heathens on the latest Nintendo Direct.

From games that made us replay cutscenes to difficulty-settings that were hard to get used to, Matt, Marissa, and Sacco discuss how video games have frustrated them over the years. Matt talks about being frustrated during several video games, while Marissa laments on how she's more likely to be disappointed with the results in a challenging game than frustrated. Sacco shocks all by focusing his frustration on an unsuspecting game.

We close out the podcast by talking about the 2021 Nintendo Direct, citing both our excitement and disappointment in some of the latest news announcements in the gaming world.

Games we discuss in this podcast: Tetris Effect: Connected; Peggle 2; Super Meat Boy; Kingdom Hearts; Cuphead; Dark Souls; Jade Empire; Final Fantasy; Among Us; Call of Duty: Zombies; Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword; Project Triangle Strategy

What Video Game Genre Do You Play The Least

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0700

**Episode Contains Spoilers: Vampyr; Amnesia: The Dark Descent; P.T.; Until Dawn** In this week’s episode, we’re discussing the video game genres we don’t play a lot – and we’re gonna tell you why.

Matt confesses the reason that he stopped playing sporting games, including FIFA and NHL. Sacco joins in to provide insight into where sports games have gone and why. Marissa joins in to add insight about a genre that she wishes she could play.

Expect us to talk about NHL, FIFA, Tony Hawk, Rockband, Vampyr, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, P.T., Steep, and Until Dawn.

Make sure you listen to the end for a bonus clip of Marissa.

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Video Games We Couldn’t Finish – Even Though We Tried

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0700

**Episode Contains Spoilers: The Last of Us** It's a spicier question this week as we discuss the games we just couldn't finish no matter how hard we tried, including The Last of Us, Skyrim, and Cuphead.

Marissa and Matt confess to having never finished some extremely popular games, including the Elder Scrolls: Skyrim and The Last of Us. Sacco tells the story of letting a game die in his Steam library. All three also recount the times they couldn't finish video games due to crazy or heartbreaking technical difficulties.

Expect us to talk about The Last of Us, Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, Cuphead, Watch Dogs, Final Fantasy VIII & III, The Witcher 3, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Binding of Isaac, Scott Pilgrim, and Toy Story.

Looking for the YouTube video Marissa mentioned? It's right here: https://youtu.be/ax7f3JZJHSw.

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Most Emotional Moment In A Video Game

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0700

**Episode Contains Spoilers: Halo Reach (2010), Final Fantasy X (2001), Detroit: Become Human (2018)**

Join Matt, Marissa, and Sacco in this week's episode as they recount the most emotional moments they've experienced in a video game. Sacco discusses his journeys in Halo Reach. Matt relives his heartbreak while playing the Final Fantasy series. And Marissa surprises everyone by not talking about Dragon Age, instead choosing to discuss pivotal moments in Detroit: Become Human.

From scorned love and mismatched intentions to emotional death scenes, all three discuss how deeply video games can affect us. We close it out with some games we're currently playing, including Call of Duty: Cold War, Tetris Effect: Connected, and Shadow of War.

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Best Video Game Relationships

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:10:00 -0700

**Episode Contains Spoilers: Halo 4 (2012), The Legend of Zelda (Varies); Dragon Age: Origin (2009); Portal (2007); Portal 2 (2011); Kingdom Hearts (2002); Jade Empire (2005)**

In this week's episode, we discuss the video game relationships that have stuck with us through time. From The Legend of Zelda and Halo 4 to Dragon Age, Portal, Kingdom Hearts, and Borderlands, we explore the relationships between video game characters. Matt discusses the relationships you make with your helper companion throughout the Zelda series, from Midna to Navi. Sacco brings up a fully AI character in Cortana, and how much she means to the Halo games. Marissa takes this opportunity to discuss Bioware's Dragon Age: Origins and the malleable relationships created in that game.

As always, we close out the episode with our currently played games.

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The Games That Made Us Gamers

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0700

**Episode contains spoilers for Jade Empire (2005), Bioshock (2007), and Final Fantasy IX (2000)**

Remember picking up that one game you just couldn't stop playing? The one you stayed up until 5 in the morning to finish, the one you thought about all day and all night, the one you re-played over and over again?

In this episode, Marissa, Matt, and Sacco discuss the precise moment they found That Game: that is, the game that made them gamers. It may have been the game that opened up the gaming world, might have been the most addicting story, or maybe just a game they couldn't put down.

While discussing The Game That Made Them Gamers, the three heathens discuss Jade Empire, Final Fantasy IX, COD: Cold War & Black Ops 1, Crash Bandicoot, Super Mario Bros in depth.

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The 2020 Video Game Awards

Marissa Trarback, Matthew DiBenedetto, Matthew Sacco — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:06:26 -0700

On this epsiode we discuss the Video Game Awards nominees for 2020. We talk about the big winners, the honorable mentions and the games we're looking forward to in 2021 and beyond.

The Crowned Heathens Podcast

Most Frustrating Video Games | Cuphead, Halo, Overwatch

Video Game Awards 2025

2026 Catch-up | Unfair Flips, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen

Our Favourite Video Game Endings | Portal, Baldur's Gate 3, Halo Reach

Deserted Island Video Game Scenario | Tetris, Hades, Age of Mythology

Canadian Game Studios | Tunic, A Little To The Left, Balatro

Your Favourite Video Game Mini Bosses | Minecraft, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Animal Crossing

Our Predictions For The Video Game Awards

Video Games We're Indeifferent to | Halo, Doom, Battlefield

Our Favourite Cooking Games | Venba, Plate Up!, Cookie Clicker

Favourite Vintage Video Games | Army Men 3D, Windows 3D Pinball, 007 Golden Eye

Favourite Puzzle Video Games | Portal, Blue Prince, FEZ

Favourite Rogue-Like | Senua’s Saga Hellblade II, Balatro, Blue Prince

Pride Month Special | Unpacking, Celeste, Dream Daddy Simulator

Video Games With Presents | Fable, Animal Crossing, Destiny

Past Set Video Games | Bioshock, Civilization V, Chrono-Trigger

Futuristic Video Games | Destiny, Horizon Zero Dawn, Portal 2

Memorable Multi-Stage Boss Fights | Cuphead, Hades, Halo Infinite

Catching Up With The Heathens | Katamari, The Last of Us, Mario Kart World

Best Video Game Character Design | Katamari Damacy, Alice Madness Returns, Fable

Best Plaformer Video Game | Frogger, Spyro The Dragon, Donkey Kong

Pokemon Day Special!

Best Video Game Romances | Dragon Age, The Witcher, Baldur's Gate

Best Video Game Outfits | Baldur's Gate, Halo, Rainbow Six Siege

What Video Game Would Make A Good Movie | Final Fantasy, Among Us, Halo

Worst Video Game Betrayals | Portal, Call of Duty, Dragon Age

Episode 200: Video Game Bracket From The Last 100 Episodes

Heathens Unleashed | Until Dawn, Halo, The Witcher

2025 Video Game Resolutions | Helldivers 2, Fable, Hollow Knight

2024 Video Game Year In Review

All About Dragon Age Part 4: Inquisition

Video Game Awards 2024

All About Dragon Age Part 3: Dragon Age 2

All About Dragon Age Part 2: Origins

All About Dragon Age Part 1: Introduction

Untethered Video Game Trivia

Change My Mind Video Game Edition | Dragon Age, Dark Souls, Cuphead

Top 10 Video Games Of All Time Game

Spooky Video Games For Halloween | Limbo, Alien: Isolation, Diablo

Video Blind Ranking | Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Dragon Age

Another Special Crowned Heathens Quiz Episode

Our Favourite Arcade Games | Daytona USA, Virtua Fighter, Dragon's Lair

Our Favourite Gamepass Games | Celeste, Undertale, Deathloop

What Video Game Sequels Do We Want | Midnight Club, Cult of the Lamb, Portal

Favourite Video Game Accessories | Mario Kart, Duck Hunt, DJ Hero

Your Favourite Video Game Characters | Tomb Raider, Uncharted, Crash Bandicoot

Our Favourite Video Game Item/Collectible | Diablo, Fable, Stardew Valley

Game Time: Guess The Achievement

What Fandom Needs A Video Game | Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Percy Jackson, Stranger Things

What Is Your Favourite Turn-Based Game | Xcom, Pokémon, Mario Party

Our Latest Achievements/Trophies | Overcooked, Midnight Club, Elden Ring

Which Video Games Don't Need A Sequel | Guitar Hero, Portal, Overwatch

What Video Game Genres You Just Can't Stand | Goat Simulator, Life is Strange, Gran Turismo

Favourite Snacks To Munch On While Gaming | A Little to the Left, Vampyr

A Re-Introduction To The Heathens

Top And Bottom 3 Games From The Past 4 Years | Hades, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Cyberpunk 2077

Best Scenery In Video Games | Bioshock, Tomb Raider, Cyberpunk 2077

The Hardest Video Game Boss Fights | Destiny, FTL, Cuphead

Chicken Noodle Soup Of Video Games? | Minecraft, Kingdom Hearts, Jade Empire

Favourite Feature In Video Games | Diablo, Ghost of Tsushima, Ratchet and Clank

Most Memorable Boss Fights In Video Games | Baldur's Gate, Spider-Man (2000), Fable

Spring Gaming | Dirt Rally, Life is Strange, Sonic The Hedgehog

All About Apex: Legends

20 Questions Video Game Edition | Borderlands, Pokémon, Stardew Valley

What Is Your Golden Age Of Video Games | Wii Sports, Midnight Club, Animal Crossing

Video Game Jeopardy | Baldur's Gate, Ratchet and Clank, Portal

What Makes A Video Game DLC Good? | EA FC, The Sims, Zoo Tycoon

Linear or Non-Linear RPGs | Minecraft, The Witcher, Grand Theft Auto

Must Have Customization For RPG Video Games | Kingdom Hearts, The Legend of Zelda, Cyberpunk 2077

Great Video Games We Porbably Won't Play Again | The Last of Us, Cuphead, Star Wars

Trivia Night With The Heathens | Tetris, Fortnite, Skyrim

What Are Your Video Game Brags? | Watch_Dogs, Battlefield, Deathloop

Describe A Video Game In One Sentence | Mario Kart, Boyfriend Dungeon, Runescape

What Happens When A Cozy Gamer Plays A Sweaty Game? W/ Taylor from The Queens of Fantasy

Our New Year's Video Game Goals | Spider-Man, F1, Apex Legends

2023 Year in Review | Bioshock, A Plague's Tale, Deathloop

Video Game Characters You Could Beat In A Fight | Little Big Planet, Minecraft, Life is Strange

The Game Awards Recapped and Discussed | Baldur's Gate 3, Lies of P, Blade

Question Time! Video Game Questions We've Wanted To Ask Each Other | Final Fantasy, Call of Duty, Until Dawn