Parent Playing Video Games Podcast

About Parent Playing Video Games Podcast

As a parent with a video game passion, it is sometimes hard to split the time between being the best parent you can be, as well as enjoying your hobby. On this podcast, I go through retro and modern video games, all while keeping it relevant to parents from all walks of life!

Publisher

Matthew Harrington

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Mar 2023

Latest episode

25 Apr 2024

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Apr 2024

   Episode 14 - Soul Blazer

   I am here to talk about Soul Blazer on this episode! This is Episode 14, of the Parent Playing Video Games Podcast! This is a different one because I never played this game until very recently. But even though I didn't play this 32 year old game back when it was new, didn't take away from my fun! I will be going over the usual categories at PPVG. That is the gameplay, music, time commitment, and finishing with how kid-able the game is. As has become tradition, below are the links about what was mentioned in the episode: How Long to Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/8812 Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/soul_blazer OCRemix - None again! Same reason. There were only 2, and none of them wowed me. As always, I appreciate you all! Thanks and enjoy the episode!

2. 

   11 Apr 2024

   Episode 13 - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

   Let's talk about one of the most beloved Castlevania games! This is Episode 13, where I chitter chatter about Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. This week, I get to tell you about my (limited) memory of Symphony of the Night. As I was writing up my notes for this one, I realized I didn't know a few things about it, so I get to share those new bits of info with you as well! We will be touching on the classic categories at PPVG. That will be the gameplay, the music, the time commitment, and finishing up with how kid-able the game is. As per tradition, below are the links about what was mentioned in the episode: How Long To Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/1593 (https://howlongtobeat.com/game/1593) Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/sotn (https://www.speedrun.com/sotn) OCRemix - None. This time I didn't forget. I just didn't find any that jumped out to me! I really appreciate each and every one of the listeners! Thanks and enjoy the episode!

3. 

   28 Mar 2024

   Episode 12 - Super Metroid

   This is the one! This is the one I have been excited to do! This is Episode 12 and I am so excited to be talking about Super Metroid! In this episode, I talk about the iconic Super Metroid. It is my most played and beloved game, and I am really excited to share my thoughts! We will be touching upon all the usual PPVG categories. That's going to be gameplay, music, time commitment, and how kid-able the game is. As is tradition, below are links about what I mentioned in the episode: How Long To Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/9390 (https://howlongtobeat.com/game/9390) Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/supermetroid (https://www.speedrun.com/supermetroid) OCRemixs - https://smproject.ocremix.org/ (https://smproject.ocremix.org/) and https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00535 (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00535) Thank you so much for listening, as it means a lot to me! Thanks and enjoy the episode!

4. 

   14 Mar 2024

   Episode 11 - A Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

   We are back with Episode 11! We are going back to the early 90s with A Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! First, I want to say thank you for everyone that has been listening and I am sorry my break was longer than expected. In this episode, I will be going back to, probably, my favourite Zelda of all time. It is one I have played more than a couple handful of times and have even dabbled in some randomizers of it as well! We will be hitting all those classic PPVG categories, the gameplay, music, time commitment and how kid-able the game is. As is tradition, the links that were chatted about in the episode are below: How Long To Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/10028 (https://howlongtobeat.com/game/10028) Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/alttp (https://www.speedrun.com/alttp) OCRemix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00098 (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00098) and https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00791 (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00791) Once again, I am glad for everyone that has been listening and will always be grateful. Thanks and enjoy the episode!

5. 

   13 Jul 2023

   Episode 10 - Axiom Verge

   Welcome to Episode 10! On this one, I will be talking about a great Metroidvania, Axiom Verge! In this episode, I will be chatting about one of my newer Metroidvania games. Although it took me a few tries to get into it, once I did, I got hooked. The music in this game... *chef's kiss*. I will be going over the classic PPVG Categories, such as, the gameplay, music, time commitment, and how kid-able the game is. As is tradition, here are the links that were chatted about in the episode: How Long To Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/25024 (https://howlongtobeat.com/game/25024) Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/axiomverge (https://www.speedrun.com/axiomverge) Unfortunately, no OC Remix this time around! There aren't any for the game. I mentioned it in the episode, but I signed up for Threads as well, so I will be posting to that as well as Instagram for all episodes going forward. If you have comments/questions/feedback, that is the best place for it. Thanks and enjoy the episode!

6. 

   29 Jun 2023

   Episode 9 - Super Mario 64

   Welcome to Episode 9, where I will be jumping into the 3rd dimension with Super Mario 64! In this episode, I will be going over all those classic Mario things in Super Mario 64. It's been a bit of time since I played this one, but I have played it many times before, so I am pretty confidant in my memories! I will be going over the PPVG Podcast Categories, such as, the gameplay, music, time commitment, and how kid-able the game is. As is tradition here, below are the links I talked about in the podcast: How Long to Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/9364 Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/sm64 OCRemix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01611 (Just a quick note, I actually forgot about the OCRemix song... Yeah... But it's a great one and I recommend you check it out!) If you have any comments/questions/feedback, please let me know! You can reach out to me on the ol' Instagram page I have set up. Enjoy!

7. 

   15 Jun 2023

   Episode 8 - Blast Corps

   Welcome to Episode 8, where I will be destroying the world, talking about Blast Corps! In this episode, I will be talking about not only the pretty wild story, but also many other bits of Blast Corps. I actually played this on my original cart on my N64 too! I will be going over the usual suspects of the PPVG Podcast. The gameplay, music, time commitment, and how kid-able the game is. As is tradition, below are the links discussed in the episode: How Long to Beat- https://howlongtobeat.com/game/1133 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNYdVRKbk14bFB5VGNfRFBqTXNvbHdMXzg5d3xBQ3Jtc0tsLVNUaDA2ZlhEVHd2ZWJwNWxsQnBadVRiM0J6MzlYWHA1Qm0tZ2l1ZlI2bXZmSHp0dzJ4dGtJbllOYXlRYTlHbVdhOXNGWUlQWnFRbmJJZDNnOS15ams1RS0xNjQ3UUx3MDkxTkxNUzJFYl9IQTlHZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowlongtobeat.com%2Fgame%2F1133&v=NY0uEy-BGFI) Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/blast_corps (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbC1BMjdXUDJIQmg0akhMcHlHR0VVdnZWeFpod3xBQ3Jtc0tuWUlEMGhpd2o0T3h5UVFDcnRwQk1td0RRd1hYYmQ0RzZZTlFMOHFweHRsOEIxNWw4clJhSWZHRElacUV3SVpHZDBPTnVKbmkzQ0s4RnhueWtnczg5djZ0LTRtb3R2NWFPWm5xVlZUd2swWl9ydWxEQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedrun.com%2Fblast_corps&v=NY0uEy-BGFI) SkyMarshall Arts - Blast Corps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M2HVDNXz24&t=0s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M2HVDNXz24&t=0s) I also wanted to let everyone know I have set up an Instagram account! This is a place for me to let anyone following there know what episode is coming up next, as well as a place to have some friendly conversation about the games. You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/ppvgpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/ppvgpodcast/) Enjoy the episode, and (now that you can!) if you have any comments, please let me know on the Instagram post!

8. 

   1 Jun 2023

   Episode 7 - Mega Man X

   Welcome to Episode 7, where I will be discussing Mega Man X! In this episode, I will be going over the details of my favourite Mega Man game, Mega Man X. This is another one of those games I had way back in the day, and have played over the years. I did a recent playthrough of it and it got me really excited to talk about it! As always, we will be going over the gameplay, music, time commitment, and how kid-able the game is. As is our tradition, below are the links to what is mentioned in the episode: How Long to Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/5843 Mega Man Leaderboards - https://megamanleaderboards.net/index.php?game=12 OCRemix - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01522 Enjoy the episode, and if you have any comments or questions, let me know!

9. 

   18 May 2023

   Episode 6 - Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

   Welcome to Episode 6, where I will be chatting about Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance! In this episode, I will be continuing on with the Castlevania Advance Collection with the second title in the pack. It changes a few things from Circle of the Moon and perhaps even tries to bite off a bit more it can chew. We will be touching on all of our usual categories, such as gameplay, music, time commitment, and how kid-able the game is. As per our tradition, below are the links to what is mentioned in this episode: How Long to Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/1583 Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/cvhod OCRemix of Successor of Fate (Juste Belmont's Theme) - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01924 Enjoy the episode, and if you have any feedback or comments, please let me know!

10. 

    4 May 2023

    Episode 5 - Diablo II: Resurrected

    Welcome to Episode 5, where I will be chatting about Diablo II: Resurrected! On this episode, I will be hacking and slashing my way to Hell in one of the biggest genre defining Action RPGs of all time! I have many many fond memories of playing the original Diablo II waaaaay back in the day with my brother, so it's really great to play an updated version on my PS5. We will be hitting all our classic PPVG categories, such as gameplay, music, time commitment and how kid-able the game is (it's in Hell, so...). As per our tradition, below are the links mentioned in the episode: How Long to Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/88869 Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/d2r OCRemix of Wet Grass Inspired - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00129 BONUS SONG - Deckard Cain Rap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCx_QsiMBU0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCx_QsiMBU0) Enjoy exploring through the depths of Hell with me as we go over Diablo II: Resurrected! If there are any comments, please let me know!

11. 

    20 Apr 2023

    Episode 4 - Donkey Kong Country

    Welcome to Episode 4, where I will be talking about Donkey Kong Country! On this episode, I will be rolling my way through one of the best side scrollers on the SNES, DKC. This is my first foray into the world of Donkey Kong and it is a great introduction into the series! I will be going over the classic PPVG categories, such as gameplay, music, time commitment and how kid-able the game is. As per our tradition, below are the links that are mentioned in the episode: How Long to Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/2686 (https://howlongtobeat.com/game/2686) Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/dkc (https://www.speedrun.com/dkc) OCRemix of Fear Factory - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03732 (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03732) Enjoy the episode, and if you have anything you would like to say/comment, please let me know!

12. 

    6 Apr 2023

    Episode 3 - Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

    Welcome to Episode 3, where I will be talking about Castlevania: Circle of the Moon! On this episode, I will be diving into my first Castlevania game! I got this way back when it came out in England on a visit and it holds a little bit of my heart in a special way. We will be going through the usual catagories, such as gameplay, music, time commitment, and how kid-able the game is. As is becoming a bit of tradition, below are a few links to what is mentioned in the podcast: How Long to Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/1578 (https://howlongtobeat.com/game/1578) Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/ccotm (https://www.speedrun.com/ccotm) OCRemix of Awake - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00854 (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00854) and https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00770 (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00770) Enjoy the episode, and if you have any feedback or comments, please let me know!

13. 

    23 Mar 2023

    Episode 2 - Final Fantasy VI

    Welcome to Episode 2, where I will be talking about Final Fantasy VI! On this episode, I will be getting into the amazing story and classic gameplay of FFVI. I will, of course, be touching on the music, time commitment, and how kid-able the game is as well. As always, below are the links to a few things mentioned in the podcast: How Long to Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/3519 (https://howlongtobeat.com/game/3519) Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/ff6?h=Any_Glitchless_US&x=9d81v6kn (https://www.speedrun.com/ff6?h=Any_Glitchless_US&x=9d81v6kn) Also, I wanted to pop in a link to OCRemix for FFVI as well. OCRemix is a fantastic site that has thousands of great remixes of any game you can think of! In the case of FFVI, they have a massive 139 (as of March 21, 2023) remixes! OCRemix - https://ocremix.org/game/6/final-fantasy-vi-snes (https://ocremix.org/game/6/final-fantasy-vi-snes) Have a great listen, and I would love any feedback or comments!

14. 

    8 Mar 2023

    Episode 1 - Super Mario World

    Welcome to my first episode! I will be talking about Super Mario World! I will go over several different categories while including a section dedicated to how "kid-able" the game is, which is a fancy way of saying, can a kid play and enjoy the game. A couple links I mentioned about from the podcast are below: How Long To Beat - https://howlongtobeat.com/game/9387 (https://howlongtobeat.com/game/9387) Speedrun.com - https://www.speedrun.com/smw?h=96_Exit&x=7kjrn323 (https://www.speedrun.com/smw?h=96_Exit&x=7kjrn323) Have a great listen, and I would love any feedback or comments!

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