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 A little podcast asking big questions about video games. New episodes on Wednesdays.Quick Play Science Fiction
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  • why do we like minigames?

    why do we like minigames?
    Mar 11 2026

    little games, big impacts
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    Mark and Jake Martin talk about what makes minigames special, how they're implemented into games, and where they've all gone.


    Let us know: Why do you like minigames?


    Follow us on the proper socials:

    Twitter: @QuickPlayPod

    Instagram: @QuickPlayPod

    GG|: @QuickPlay

    Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social

    Threads: @QuickPlayPod

    Listen online: Quick Play

    RSS: Quick Play

    Email us: quickplaypod@gmail.com


    If you enjoy this podcast: subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing it with others goes a long way to helping it grow. Thanks for listening!


    Quick Play is just a small part of the Play Well Network. Learn more about PWN and other shows at playwellnetwork.com.


    Find more Jake on the internet:

    Podcast: BitCast

    Youtube: BitBloggist

    Instagram: @BitBloggist

    Games mentioned:

    Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

    Super Monkey Ball

    Galaga

    Mario Party (series)

    Lego Party

    Carnival Games

    WarioWare (series)

    Pokemon Stadium

    Pokemon Stadium 2

    Sonic Adventure 2 Battle

    The Witcher 3

    Final Fantasy X

    Red Dead Redemption 2

    Yakuza/Like a Dragon (series)

    Stardew Valley

    Dave the Diver

    Wii Sports

    UFO 50

    Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

    Solitaire

    Animal Crossing (series)

    Geometry Wars

    Project Gotham Racing 2

    Sektori

    Super Mario Party Jamboree

    Kirby Air Ride

    Super Smash Bros. (series)


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    25 mins
  • what jrpg is right for you?

    what jrpg is right for you?
    Mar 4 2026

    ask your doctor if JRPG is right for you
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    Mark and Wesley Rea talk about why people love JRPGs, the ideal JRPGs for a newbie (like Mark) to try out, and what REALLY counts as a JRPG


    Let us know: What is the best gateway into JRPGs?


    Follow us on the proper socials:

    Twitter: @QuickPlayPod

    Instagram: @QuickPlayPod

    GG|: @QuickPlay

    Bluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.social

    Threads: @QuickPlayPod

    Listen online: Quick Play

    RSS: Quick Play

    Email us: quickplaypod@gmail.com


    If you enjoy this podcast: subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing it with others goes a long way to helping it grow. Thanks for listening!


    Quick Play is just a small part of the Play Well Network. Learn more about PWN and other shows at playwellnetwork.com.


    Find more Wesley on the internet:

    Podcast: Retronim

    Twitter: @HenshinDad


    Games mentioned:

    Final Fantasy IV

    Pokemon Sword

    Pokemon Emerald

    Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga

    Sea of Stars

    Stardew Valley

    Super Paper Mario

    Super Mario RPG

    Super Smash Bros. (series)

    Pokemon Yellow

    Pokemon Legenda Z-A

    Earthbound

    Mother 3

    Kirby (series)

    Golden Sun

    Chrono Trigger

    Harvest Moon (series)

    Parasite Eve

    Golf Story

    Red Dead Redemption 2

    Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

    Gran Turismo 7

    Cars: The Video Game

    Guacamelee 2

    SSX On Tour

    MLB The Show (series)

    NBA 2K (series)

    Wii Sports Resort

    Final Fantasy X-2


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    43 mins
  • Big Discourse: the game genre bracket

    Big Discourse: the game genre bracket
    Feb 18 2026
    In this Big Discourse, Mark and Jordan Leithart and Landry Smith and Parker Deal and Nate McKeever determine the greatest video game genre of all time through the power of a sweet 16 bracket.Let us know: What is the greatest game genre?Follow us on the proper socials:Twitter: @QuickPlayPodInstagram: @QuickPlayPodGG|: @QuickPlayBluesky: @quickplaypod.bsky.socialThreads: @QuickPlayPodListen online: Quick PlayRSS: Quick PlayEmail us: quickplaypod@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast: subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing it with others goes a long way to helping it grow. Thanks for listening!Find more Landry on the internet:Podcast (games): BitCastPodcast (movies): Blast to the PastLetterboxd: @isolate_connect GG|: @isolate_connectFind more Nate on the internet:Linktree: /thebacklogbreakdownTwitter: @bbdowncastInstagram: @thebacklogbreakdownNate on Twitter: @nate_mckeeverNate on Instagram: @nate_mckeeverFind more Jordan on the internet:Get his game on Steam: ⁠Oracle of Meles⁠Twitter: @realJarNodLuxCor Twitter: @LuxCorStudiosInternet: luxcorstudios.comFind more Parker on the internet:Bluesky: @ParkerDeal.bsky.socialSpotify: Parker DealSoundcloud: Parker DealWhat we’re playing:No Rest for the WickedXenoblade Chronicles XWo Long: Fallen DynastyMetroid Prime 4: BeyondSnowrunner
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    2 hrs and 30 mins
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