Bad With Games is a podcast journey through the best, most important, and most influential titles in video game history. Games journalist Jonathan lends his knowledge and experience to gaming neophyte Will as he plays through hundreds of classics for the first time. New gamers can join in to learn more about these iconic works, and gaming veterans can revisit them from a fresh perspective. Will and Jonathan will do their best to walk you through all the classics without getting too sidetracked by tangents, bickering, or just generally being bad (with games).
Podcast Overview
Bad With Games is a podcast journey through the best, most important, and most influential titles in video game history. Games journalist Jonathan lends his knowledge and experience to gaming neophyte Will as he plays through hundreds of classics for the first time. New gamers can join in to learn more about these iconic works, and gaming veterans can revisit them from a fresh perspective. Will and Jonathan will do their best to walk you through all the classics without getting too sidetracked by tangents, bickering, or just generally being bad (with games).
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7/9/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
<p>We played Sonic the Hedgehog 2 which was released for Sega Genesis in 1992. This sequel is bigger and faster, but is it better? We see if Miles "Tails" Prower can bring new magic to the proceedings. We discuss the benefits of the spin dash, two acts vs. three acts, and whether or not there are air bubbles.</p><p>Vote For Your Favorite Season 2 Game: https://forms.gle/hEK6838JJ8w8iEbY8</p><p>Support Us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/badwithgames</p><p>Watch the Video Version on YouTube - http://youtube.com/@badwithgames</p><p>Watch Our Bonus 'Worse With Games' channel - http://youtube.com/@worsewithgames</p><p>E-mail us - BadWithGamesPodcast@gmail.com</p><p>Twitch - http://twitch.tv/badwithgamespodcast</p><p>Bluesky - @BadWithGames, @Dogtimes, @Quence</p><p>TikTok - @badwithgames</p>
June 10, 2026
Sid Meier's Civilization
<p>We played Sid Meier's Civilization which was released for PC in 1991. A progenitor of the 4X genre wherein you build up and manage an empire, this is the one that started it all. We discuss the pros and cons of big government, how to ruin a game of Catan, and what the Queen of England's deal is.</p><p>Support Us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/badwithgames</p><p>Watch the Video Version on YouTube - http://youtube.com/@badwithgames</p><p>Watch Our Bonus 'Worse With Games' channel - http://youtube.com/@worsewithgames</p><p>E-mail us - BadWithGamesPodcast@gmail.com</p><p>Twitch - http://twitch.tv/badwithgamespodcast</p><p>Bluesky - @BadWithGames, @Dogtimes, @Quence</p><p>TikTok - @badwithgames</p>
June 3, 2026
Metroid II: Return of Samus
<p>We played Metroid II: Return of Samus which was released for Game Boy in 1991. This handheld sequel continues the plot of the original with a focus on seeking out and exterminating newer, deadlier aliens. We discuss adorable baby Metroids, hideous adult Metroids, and how balls are meant to jump. </p><p>Support Us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/badwithgames</p><p>Watch the Video Version on YouTube - http://youtube.com/@badwithgames</p><p>Watch Our Bonus 'Worse With Games' channel - http://youtube.com/@worsewithgames</p><p>E-mail us - BadWithGamesPodcast@gmail.com</p><p>Twitch - http://twitch.tv/badwithgamespodcast</p><p>Bluesky - @BadWithGames, @Dogtimes, @Quence</p><p>TikTok - @badwithgames</p>
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