Podcasts by Get Played

We Play You Play: Super Mario Bros 3 from 2023-11-27T09:00

Heather, Nick, and Matt discuss the perfect game, Super Mario Bros 3. They talk about Heather’s new favorite calming game, bit Generations: Coloris, how spooky Alan Wake is, and cute little robo...

NBA Jam with Amir Blumenfeld from 2023-11-20T09:00

Amir Blumenfeld joins Nick and Matt to talk about the rise and fall of NBA Jam! They talk about Walkabout Mini Golf VR, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and the PlayStation Portal! This month's We ...

The Game Was Better: Five Nights at Freddy's from 2023-11-13T15:26:06

Heather, Nick and Matt talk about Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Fortnite OG and discuss the film adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's! This month's We Play, You Play: Super Mario Bros...

Tiers of the Kingdom: 2D Mario Games from 2023-11-06T05:39:40

Heather, Nick and Matt talk about Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Spider-Man 2 and Fortnite OG before diving into ranking all of the 2D Mario games! 

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We Play, You Play: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty with Shaun Diston from 2023-10-30T04:05

Shaun Diston returns to the show to discuss Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty with Nick and Matt! They talk a little bit about Spider-Man 2, NBA 2K24, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and then dive into t...

Game and Tell: Guitar Hero with Zane Carney from 2023-10-23T04:05

Nick and Matt are joined by return guest Zane Carney to talk all about the Guitar Hero series, a melted analogue pocket, the most streamed video game soundtracks and more! This month's We Play, ...

Dialogue Tree: Too Many Games! from 2023-10-16T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt talk some more Cyberpunk 2077 and look back on Heather's year of Fortnite before diving into their discussion on how packed this year is with video game releases and the g...

Now That's What I Call Video Game Music: Cozy Edition from 2023-10-09T04:05

Nick and Matt discuss their experiences with Cyberpunk 2077 before diving into this week's topic, music from cozy games! This month's We Play, You Play: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty! Follow u...

Tiers of the Kingdom: Controllers from 2023-10-02T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt talk about the Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 patch, rank video game console controllers and more. This Month's We Play, You Play: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Follow us on Twitte...

We Play, You Play: Shadow of the Colossus from 2023-09-25T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss the 2005 classic Shadow of the Colossus! They talk about its impact on gaming, the Reign Over Me scene, how the game has aged, and more! Follow us on Twitter and I...

Dialogue Tree: Open World Games from 2023-09-18T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt talk about the iPhone 15's gaming potential, try Dutch licorice and talk more about Sea of Stars and Baldur's Gate 3 before diving into the main topic, what makes a good o...

GPR: World Warrior with Dr. Joost Vervoort from 2023-09-11T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt talk about the potential SAG-AFTRA video game actor strike and what they are playing lately, Heather interviews video game developer and climate activist Dr. Joost Vervoor...

Console Draft: PlayStation 2 from 2023-09-04T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss some more Baldur's Gate 3, Armored Core VI, Heather's trip to the National Video Game Museum in Zoetermeer in the Netherlands and draft some of their favorite Play...

We Play, You Play: Dredge with Oscar Montoya from 2023-08-28T04:05

Oscar Montoya returns to the show to discuss Dredge with Heather, Nick, and Matt. They talk about the satisfying fishing mechanics, the creepy vibes, and dip their toes into the deep end of Spoi...

Game and Tell: Resident Evil with Taran Killam from 2023-08-21T04:05

Taran Killam joins Heather, Nick and Matt to talk about the original Resident Evil! They talk a bit about Baldur's Gate 3, whether Mario is a Druid, not being able to control the camera in Resid...

Dialogue Tree: Character Creation from 2023-08-14T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt talk about the Family Guy MMO, if there'd ever be a Presidential Nominee Fortnite Skin and their first impressions of Baldur's Gate 3 before diving into a conversation abo...

Pokémon Sleep from 2023-08-07T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss the new Pokémon mobile game Pokémon Sleep! They talk about their experiences gamifying their sleep, sleeping with your phone in your bed, Pokémon Go Plus + related...

We Play, You Play: Final Fantasy XVI from 2023-07-31T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss this month's We Play, You Play: Final Fantasy XVI. They talk about their likes and dislikes about the new release, the Eikons, Active Time Lore, how it stacks up t...

Game and Tell: Super Mario RPG with Django Gold from 2023-07-24T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt are joined by comedian Django Gold to discuss Super Mario RPG. They talk about the upcoming remake, how the game maps RPG conventions over the world of Mario, plus the deb...

Voice Acting with Ray Chase from 2023-07-17T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt are joined by voice actor Ray Chase (Final Fantasy XV, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kingdom Hearts) to talk to him about his voice acting career, the process of recording voiceover, an...

The Game Was Better: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within from 2023-07-10T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss the Sega document leak, Dave the Diver and some more light Final Fantasy XVI impressions before diving into the 2001 CGI box office bomb Final Fantasy: The Spirits...

Tiers of the Kingdom: Final Fantasy from 2023-07-03T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt talk first impressions of Final Fantasy XVI, then they make a tier list of all the main entries in the Final Fantasy Franchise! This month's We Play, You Play: Final Fanta...

We Play, You Play: Street Fighter 6 with Stephen Fu from 2023-06-26T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt are joined by voice actor Stephen Fu (Demon Slayer, Mashle: Magic and Muscles) to discuss our We Play, You Play game: Street Fighter 6! We talk to Stephen about voicing Ja...

Diablo IV with Jon Gabrus from 2023-06-19T04:05

Nick and Matt are joined by Jon Gabrus to talk about all things Diablo IV! They talk about their histories with the franchise, their builds, controller vs mouse & keyboard, and more! This mo...

Summer Games Fest 2023 with Albro Lundy from 2023-06-12T04:05

Heather and Matt are joined by Rick and Morty writer Albro Lundy to break down the reveals and hype of Summer Games Fest 2023 showcase! They talk about "Pokemon with guns", what we actually know...

Street Fighter II The Animated Movie from 2023-06-05T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss the 1994 film Street Fighter II The Animated Movie! They talk about how it compares to the 1995 live action film, how successful it is as a video game adaptation, ...

The Legend of Zelda: A Pod to the Cast: We Play, You Play: Tears of the Kingdom from 2023-05-29T04:05

The Legend of Zelda: A Pod to the Cast comes to a close! Heather, Nick and Matt discuss their experiences with Tears of the Kingdom so far. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @getplayedpod. Chec...

The Legend of Zelda: A Pod to the Cast: Item Draft with Libby Watson from 2023-05-22T04:05

Libby Watson joins Heather, Nick and Matt to draft items from the Legend of Zelda franchise! They talk Tears of the Kingdom First Impressions, what is and isn't an item, and play Game Over Time....

The Legend of Zelda: A Pod to the Cast: Game Slop: Zelda Philips CD-i games with Eva Anderson from 2023-05-15T04:05

Eva Anderson joins Heather, Nick and Matt to discuss the Zelda games released for the Philips CD-i, Link: The Faces of Evil, Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon and Zelda's Adventure. They ...

The Legend of Zelda: A Pod to the Cast: Music Theory of Zelda with Zane Carney from 2023-05-08T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt are joined by Zane Carney to discuss the music theory of The Legend of Zelda series. They discuss some of their favorite pieces of music from the franchise, arcade cabinet...

The Legend of Zelda: A Pod to the Cast: Tiers of the Kingdom with Mike Mitchell from 2023-05-01T04:05

Nick and Matt kick off The Legend of Zelda: A Pod to the Cast, our month-long exploration of all things Zelda, with Mike Mitchell (The Tomorrow War, Doughboys) to make a tier list of all the con...

We Play, You Play: Resident Evil 4 with Cody Ziglar from 2023-04-24T04:05

Nick and Matt are joined by Cody "Zig" Ziglar (Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Futurama) to discuss this month's We Play, You Play: Resident Evil 4! They talk about the updates and improvements made ...

Tetris from 2023-04-17T04:05

On the 200th episode of Get Played, Heather, Nick and Matt discuss The Super Mario Bros Movie and the Attack on Titan Fortnite update before diving into Tetris, both the game and the 2023 film. ...

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog from 2023-04-10T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss Sekiro, the Nintendo NY store and the April Fools Day visual novel The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog. This month's We Play, You Play: Resident Evil 4! Follow us on ...

BONUS: The Game Was Better: Super Mario Bros. (1993) from 2023-04-07T13:00

Originally released on August 5th, 2020 as Premium DLC. Nick, Heather and Matt discuss the 1993 film adaptation of Super Mario Brothers. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Listen

Console Draft: Nintendo Gamecube from 2023-04-03T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss a little bit more about the Diablo IV Beta and a bird watching app, then they discuss various Nintendo Gamecube games in the Console Draft and play another round o...

We Play, You Play: Metroid Prime Remastered from 2023-03-27T04:05

Heather, Nick and Matt talk about the Unreal Fortnite integration, The Last Spell and the Diablo IV beta before getting into this month's We Play, You Play: Metroid Prime Remastered. They discus...

The Game Was Better: Resident Evil from 2023-03-20T04:00

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss the Resident Evil 4 Remake demo and the 2002 film adaptation Resident Evil. This month's We Play, You Play: Metroid Prime Remastered! Follow us on Twitter and Inst...

Tri-Force of Cubes from 2023-03-13T04:00

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss AI President Tier Lists and what they're playing, then they choose various cubes from video games to build their perfect Tri-Force of Cubes and they answer your qu...

Now That's What I Call Video Game Music: Battle Themes from 2023-03-06T05:00

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss what they're playing lately, PSVR2, and discuss some of their favorite battle themes! This month's We Play, You Play: Metroid Prime Remastered! Follow us on Twitte...

We Play, You Play: GoldenEye 007 from 2023-02-27T05:00

Heather, Nick and Matt talk about AI chat, what they're playing lately and discuss this month's We Play, You Play game, GoldenEye 007! They talk about how groundbreaking it was, how it holds up ...

Remasterpiece Theater from 2023-02-20T05:00

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss their favorite video game remasters, which ones they'd love to see, demakes, and more! This month's We Play, You Play: GoldenEye 007! Follow us on Twitter and Inst...

Licensed Video Games from 2023-02-13T05:00

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss Licensed video games, what makes them good, what makes them bad, and which are their favorites! This month's We Play, You Play: GoldenEye 007! Follow us on Twitter...

Console Draft: Nintendo 64 from 2023-02-06T05:00

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss what they're playing lately and bring back an old format: the Console Draft! They draft games from the Nintendo 64 Library and then answer some of your questions i...

We Play, You Play: Sonic Frontiers with Jordan Morris from 2023-01-30T05:00

Heather, Nick and Matt are joined by return guest Jordan Morris to discuss the latest 3D Sonic entry Sonic Frontiers! They talk about Sonic running up giant robots, the open world, the epic soun...

Get Anime'd: Welcome to Get Anime'd! from 2022-06-29T04:00

Welcome to Get Anime'd! Heather, Nick and Matt talk about their varying levels of anime fandom and to conclude PokéMay they talk about Pokémon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back! On the next e...

Find Full Archive of How Did This Get Played? on Stitcher Premium from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.308063

Find Full Archive of How Did This Get Played? on Stitcher Premium

Hollywood Handbook Feed Drop from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.295116

Nick and Heather take a second to talk about their friends Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport of the medium popular podcast Hollywood Handbook. Find Hollywood Handbook in your podcast app and sub...

Untitled Goose Game (w/ John Hodgman) from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.292295

John Hodgman (Medallion Status, Judge John Hodgman) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the viral phenomenon Untitled Goose Game! They discuss the appeal of the awful goose, the Atlantic article, ...

Hideo Kojember - Policenauts from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.230588

Hideo Kojember, our month long exploration of the works of Hideo Kojima, begins with Nick, Heather and Matt going deep on Policenauts! They talk about Hideo's love of information, the problemati...

Hideo Kojember - Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.225908

Hideo Kojember continues with Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand! Nick, Heather and Matt talk about the solar sensor in the game cartridge, finding sunlight to charge your Gun Del Sol, Draculas, an...

How Did This Get VRayed? from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.216165

Nick, Heather and Matt discuss the world of VR! They talk about some VR games like Superhot, Beatsaber and Half Life: Alyx, sharing the experience of VR with others, what they'd like out of the ...

Welcome to Get Played: Gaming Resolutions from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.190611

New year, new show (kind of!) How Did This Get Played is now Get Played! Join Nick, Heather and Matt as they walk you through this change, talk about what they're playing, talk about games they'...

Game Slop: Home Improvement Power Tool Pursuit! from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.175792

Nick, Heather and Matt talk about gaming acquisitions, what they're playing lately, debut their new feature Game Slop and discuss the video game adaptation of 90s sitcom Home Improvement, and mo...

Triforce of NPCs from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.131529

Nick, Heather and Matt talk a little bit about Elden Ring, some more thoughts on Disco Elysium, and break down some of their favorite NPCs of all time!

Now That's What I Call Video Game Music: Boss Themes from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.109980

Nick, Heather and Matt break down some recent gaming news, talk about their favorite Boss Themes, and the return of Fan Theory or Canon!

PokéMay - Game and Tell: The Pokémon Series from 2022-05-04T10:37:38.100434

PokéMay our month-long exploration of all things Pokémon begins! Heather, Nick and Matt embark on their PokéMay journey with a Game and Tell by Matt. They talk about what makes the Pokémon games...

We Play, You Play: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 from 2022-04-25T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt gotta go fast with this month's We Play, You Play, Sonic the Hedgehog 2! They talk about the game's longevity as a high watermark for the series, what makes a good Sonic g...

The Game Was Better: The Cuphead Show with Griffin Newman from 2022-04-18T04:00

Griffin Newman (George Lucas Talk Show, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Blank Check) joins Nick, Heather and Matt to talk about Cuphead the game and tv show! They talk about how the tv show...

Heather's Hole Presents: Virtual Boy! from 2022-04-11T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt pay a special visit to Heather's Hole to talk about 90s Nintendo bomb, Virtual Boy! They talk about how cumbersome it is, what games they tried, and more! Check out our ne...

We Play, You Play: Elden Ring with Jordan Morris from 2022-03-28T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt journey to the Lands Between to discuss Elden Ring with Jordan Morris! They talk about their experience with FromSoftware games, their character builds, their favorite NPC...

The Game Was Better - Pixels with Mary Laws from 2022-03-21T04:00

Mary Laws returns to the show to discuss the 2015 sci-fi action comedy Pixels with Nick, Heather and Matt! They talk about Adam Sandler, what they're playing lately, and return to the depths of ...

Grand Theft Pod-O from 2022-03-14T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt talk all things Grand Theft Auto! They talk about their histories with the franchise, some of the controversies, GTA 5's endurance, and more! Plus, a horny quiz! Check out...

American Truck Simulator with Jack Allison from 2022-03-07T03:00:22.761524

Jack Allison (JackAM and Struggle Session) joins Nick and Heather to discuss American Truck Simulator. They talk about getting into the groove with streaming, the meditative quality of the game,...

Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist from 2022-03-07T03:00:22.744049

Nick, Heather and Matt dive in and explore Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist! They talk about the weather glitches, sound issues, laser puzzles, and mo...

Yakuza 0 from 2022-03-07T03:00:22.739705

Nick, Heather and Matt go deep on Yakuza 0! They talk about how massive the game is, how many different gameplay systems there are, Kiryu & Majima's different styles, and more but not even every...

12 Minutes from 2022-03-07T03:00:22.700608

Nick, Heather and Matt discuss the controversial adventure game 12 Minutes. They talk about the all star cast, the game's morality, the twist and more. Spoilers galore. TW: we discuss some conte...

A Nightmare on Elm Street with David Sims from 2022-03-07T03:00:22.687434

David Sims (Blank Check, The Atlantic) joins Nick, Heather and Matt to talk about the video game adaptation of A Nightmare On Elm Street! They talk about Freddy himself, how the game deviates fr...

We Play, You Play: Disco Elysium from 2022-02-28T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt dig in deep on Disco Elysium in our first We Play, You Play! We talk about what we're playing lately, disappointing Kim Kitsuragi, and read some of your reviews! Spoiler W...

Now That's What I Call Video Game Music: Main Title Themes from 2022-02-21T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt talk about the Cyberpunk 2077 1.5 update, what they're playing lately, share some of their favorite main title themes from games, and answer some of your questions!

Game Pass or Fail? from 2022-02-14T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt talk a little bit about the recent Nintendo Direct, what they're playing lately and they go deep on Xbox Game Pass: what they like, dislike and what the future of the serv...

Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City with Oscar Montoya from 2022-01-31T05:00

Oscar Montoya returns to the show to discuss the video game movie Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City with Nick, Heather and Matt! They also talk about what they're playing, plus the return o...

Game and Tell: Street Fighter III Third Strike from 2022-01-24T05:00

Our first "Game and Tell!" Heather gives Nick and Matt a masterclass in Street Fighter III! We also talk about what we're playing right now and debut a new segment: Blind Item Reviews!

What We Played On Our Winter Vacation from 2022-01-17T05:00

It's our first record of 2022! Nick, Heather and Matt talk about some gaming related news items, what we played over our winter break, and the question block returns!

The Matrix Awakens from 2022-01-10T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt jack into The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience, talk about what else they've been playing, and play Matt's Little Game.

The 2021 How Did This Get Played Game of the Year Awards from 2021-12-27T05:00

It's the 2021 How Did This Get Played Game of the Year Awards! Nick, Heather and Matt take a look back on the year, give out some awards, and plus an announcement!

Balan Wonderworld with Jordan Morris from 2021-12-20T05:00

Jordan Morris returns to the show to talk about Balan Wonderworld with Nick, Heather and Matt! They talk about Yuji Naka's legacy, the baffling story and gameplay, what exactly are Tims, the dan...

Goat Simulator with Raj Ramayya from 2021-12-18T22:03:40.674569

Raj Ramayya (Spicy Beats, Cowboy Bebop) joins Nick and Heather to discuss youtube bait game Goat Simulator. They talk about the memification of the game, ragdolling, and compete in a segment to det...

Super Mayrio - Hotel Mario with Eva Anderson from 2021-12-18T22:03:40.671364

How Did This Get Played? begins its month long exploration of the worst and weirdest Mario offerings by kicking off Super Mayrio with a discussion about Hotel Mario with Eva Anderson! They talk abo...

Revolution X with Zane Carney from 2021-12-18T22:03:40.666254

Musician Zane Carney ("Alter Ego" out now) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the Aerosmith arcade rail shooter game Revolution X! They talk about arcade cabinets vs home ports, joining Aerosmith in...

Gaming with Heather's Mom from 2021-12-13T05:00

Heather's mom Gayle Campbell joins Nick, Heather and Matt for a very special episode! They talk about Stardew Valley, Fantasian, watching Heather play games, and more!

Hideo Kojember - 70 Minutes in Outer Heaven from 2021-11-29T05:00

As Hideo Kojember 2021 comes to a close Nick, Heather and Matt talk about what they're playing lately, Hideo's book The Creative Gene, share some songs from Kojima games, Heather and Matt try Ca...

Hideo Kojember – Death Stranding Director’s Cut with Kirk Hamilton from 2021-11-22T05:00

Hideo Kojember keeps on keeping on, this week Kirk Hamilton (Strong Songs, Triple Click) joins Nick, Heather and Matt to discuss Death Stranding Director's Cut! They talk about the content added...

Hideo Kojember - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater with Gene Park from 2021-11-15T05:00

What a thrill! Gene Park from the Washington Post returns to the show to discuss Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater with Nick, Heather and Matt! They talk about the game's legacy, the cinematic qua...

70 Minutes in Gaming HELL - Spooky Tunes from 2021-10-25T04:00

As How Did This Get SLAYED concludes, Nick, Heather and Matt share what they're playing, share some of their favorite spooky tunes, and get ready for the return of Hideo Kojember!

Silent Hill 2 with Mike Drucker from 2021-10-18T04:00

Mike Drucker returns to the show to discuss Silent Hill 2 with Nick, Heather and Matt! They talk about its impact on the survival horror genre, what makes it so unsettling, Matt braving his way thr...

The 7th Guest with Mary Laws from 2021-10-11T04:00

Mary Laws returns to the show to join Nick, Heather and Matt to discuss The 7th Guest! They talk about the FMV performances, the puzzles, Stauf's "jokes", and more!

Let's Get First Personal from 2021-09-27T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt get First Personal and talk about their experience with FPS games, discuss what they're playing lately (Ghost of Tsushima, Yakuza 0 and WarioWare: Get It Together), and mo...

Portal from 2021-09-20T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt talk about Portal! They talk about what makes the game a classic, the jokes, the cake is a lie, and more!

The Back Clog from 2021-09-13T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt talk about what they've been playing lately, what's in their backlogs, gamifying your life and more!

70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven 8 from 2021-08-30T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt spend another 70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven! They announce a slight change to the format of the show, talk about games we played 20 years ago, and more!

Her Story from 2021-08-23T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt investigate the FMV mystery game Her Story! They talk about the great performance in the game, how crazy the story is, how satisfying the game's UI is and more. Beware of ...

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney with Lindsay Katai and Kelly Nugent from 2021-08-16T04:00

Lindsay Katai and Kelly Nugent return to the show to discuss Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney with Nick and Heather! They talk about how hot everyone is, how it's an inaccurate representation of the...

70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven 7 from 2021-07-26T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt spend another 70(+) Minutes in Gaming Heaven! They talk about the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster font choice, Hideo Kojima's Twitter, Psychonauts 2's invincibility mode, Cit...

Cool Spot with Mike Mitchell from 2021-07-19T04:00

Mike Mitchell (The Tomorrow War, Doughboys) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the 7-Up Mascot game Cool Spot! They talk about the "beef", Mitch's childhood video game cabinet, and more! Plus the...

Contra Rogue Corps with Colton Dunn from 2021-07-12T04:00

Colton Dunn returns to the show to discuss Contra Rogue Corps with Nick and Heather! They talk about gaming habits as a parent, how the game diverts from what makes Contra fun, and more!

70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven 6 from 2021-06-28T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt spend another 70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven! They talk about E3, Final Fantasy spin-offs, what they're playing right now and more!

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion from 2021-06-21T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt dig in on Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion! They talk about the game's sense of humor, the fetch quests, and an old segment returns!

Crazy Taxi with Bridger Winegar from 2021-06-14T04:00

Bridger Winegar (I Said No Gifts!) joins Nick and Heather to discuss beloved arcade classic Crazy Taxi! They talk about Bridger's take on modern games, how the game holds up, the surprisingly detai...

Super Mayrio - 70 Minutes in Mario Heaven from 2021-05-31T04:00

As Super Mayrio comes to a close, Nick, Heather and Matt spend 70 minutes in "Mario" Heaven! They talk about what they're playing right now, playing games on a movie screen, play some of their favo...

Super Mayrio - Super Mario Bros. 2 with Cody Ziglar from 2021-05-24T04:00

Cody Ziglar (Rick & Morty, Marvel Comics) returns to the show to talk Super Mario Bros. 2 with Nick and Heather on the penultimate episode of Super Mayrio! They talk about how difficult it is, Luig...

Super Mayrio - Super Mario 64 from 2021-05-17T04:00

It's the 100th episode of How Did This Get Played! Nick, Heather and Matt continue on with Mayrio and give themselves a break from their usual hell to discuss one of the greatest video games of ...

Super Mayrio - Mario is Missing with Jason Schreier from 2021-05-10T04:00

Super Mayrio continues! Jason Schreier (Press Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry, Triple Click) joins Nick and Heather to discuss Mario is Missing! They talk about the failings of ...

70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven 4 from 2021-04-26T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt spend another 70 minutes (and then some) in Heaven! They talk about what they're playing lately, pick games from each console generation to take on a desert island, and more!

Mortal Kombat with Nathan Barnatt from 2021-04-19T04:00

Nathan Barnatt (YouTube's Keith Apicary & Dad) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the original Mortal Kombat! They talk about playing fighting games at arcades, the controversy behind the release of...

Kuukiyomi: Consider It with Mike Drucker from 2021-04-12T04:00

Mike Drucker (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) joins Nick and Heather to talk about Kuukiyomi: Consider It! They talk about Mike's book about Silent Hill 2, what is and isn't considerate, never know...

70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven 3 from 2021-03-29T04:00

Nick, Heather and Matt spend another week in 70 mins of gaming heaven! They talk about what they're playing right now, how NFTs can ruin gaming and more!

Star Wars: Yoda Stories with Mark Rennie from 2021-03-22T04:00

Mark Rennie (Two Old Queens) returns to the show to talk Star Wars: Yoda Stories with Nick and Heather! They talk about how the game doesn't have a plot, Star Wars in general, and an old segment ha...

Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball with Jason Concepcion from 2021-03-15T04:00

Jason Concepcion (Takeline, All Caps NBA) returns to the show to talk about Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball with Nick and Heather! They talk about how the game doesn't honor basketball in any way...

Coffee Talk with Siobhan Thompson from 2021-03-08T05:00

Siobhan Thompson (Dimension 20, Rick and Morty) returns to the show to discuss Coffee Talk with Nick and Heather! They talk about the proper English way to brew tea, the soothing sounds of the game...

Psychonauts with Ashley Esqueda from 2021-03-01T05:00

Ashley Esqueda returns to the show to talk about Psychonauts with Nick and Heather! They talk about the innovative game design, the long awaited sequel, exploring the brains of the characters, and ...

70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven 2 from 2021-02-22T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt spend this week's episode in gaming heaven! They talk about what they are playing right now, Heather reaches into her memory vault, cozy moments in games, and more!

Day of the Tentacle with Hayes Davenport from 2021-02-15T05:00

Hayes Davenport joins Nick and Heather to talk about Day of the Tentacle! They talk about Hayes' love of adventure games, how faithful the remaster is, the obtuse puzzles and more!

Cyberpunk 2077 from 2021-02-08T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt dive deep on the fascinating mess that is Cyberpunk 2077! They talk about what a mess it is, how the balance is all over the place, Keanu and more!

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? with Joan Ford from 2021-02-01T05:00

Joan Ford (Thundercats Roar) joins Nick and Heather to talk about the video game adaptation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit! They talk about Joan's Roger Rabbit fandom, how the game could have been fun,...

Undertale with Zac Oyama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Zac Oyama (College Humor, Adam Ruins Everything) returns to talk about the meta RPG Undertale with Nick and Heather! They talk about the multiple ways to play the game, what inspired the game, Flow...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Shaun Diston and Scott Aukerman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Shaun Diston and Scott Aukerman (We Have To Stop Talking TMNT on CBB) join Nick and Heather to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for NES! They talk about their levels of fandom of TMNT, the unde...

Return of the Obra Dinn with Eva Anderson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eva Anderson (Dispatches from Elsewhere, Briarpatch) returns to the show to talk Return of the Obra Dinn with Nick and Heather! They talk about the nostalgic graphics, the obtuse puzzle solutions, ...

James Pond: Underwater Agent with Matt Gourley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Matt Gourley (Superego, Bonanas for Bonanza) returns to the show to talk about James Bond parody game James Pond: Underwater Agent with Nick and Heather! They talk about the deep cut James Bond ref...

70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven from 2021-01-25T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt take a week off from gaming hell and spend an entire 70 Minutes in Gaming Heaven! They talk about the PS5, what games they're all into right now for fun, favorite Mario suits...

What Remains of Edith Finch with Will Hines from 2021-01-18T05:00

Will Hines returns to the show to talk about What Remains of Edith Finch with Nick and Heather! They talk about how complete the experience feels, what games Will has 100% since he last appeared, t...

Super Meat Boy with Alex Berg from 2021-01-11T05:00

Alex Berg returns to the show to talk Super Meat Boy with Nick and Heather! They talk about the rage inducing difficulty, the flowiness of the gameplay, 2010s internet humor and more!

Yo! Noid with Danielle Radford from 2021-01-04T05:00

Danielle Radford (Honest Trailers, Tights and Fights) joins Nick and Heather to talk about Yo! Noid! They talk about wrestling, who the Noid is, how the game is reskinned from a better game, and more!

The 2020 How Did This Get Played Game of the Year Awards from 2020-12-28T05:00

It's the 2020 How Did This Get Played Game of the Year Awards! Nick, Heather and Matt look back on the games we played in 2020 and give out some awards!

Bible Adventures with Paul F. Tompkins from 2020-12-21T05:00

Paul F. Tompkins joins Nick and Heather to discuss Bible Adventures! They talk about how playing it is actually a sin, how the game was a blatant cash grab, gaming on the Mr. Show set, and more!...

Hypnospace Outlaw with Sonja Reid and Aaron Bleyaert from 2020-12-14T05:00

Sonja Reid aka OMGitsfirefoxx & Aaron Bleyaert (Good Game, Nice Try) join Nick and Heather to talk about Hypnospace Outlaw! They talk about early internet gaming, the game's overall aesthetic, Chow...

Frog Fractions with Mano Agapion & Betsy Sodaro from 2020-12-07T05:00

Mano Agapion and Betsy Sodaro (We Love Trash, Horny for the Holidays) join Nick and Heather to talk about Frog Fractions! They talk about how it subverts the edutainment genre, how it feels like a ...

Hideo Kojember - Death Stranding (Part 2) with Gene Park from 2020-11-30T05:00

Gene Park (The Washington Post) joins Nick and Heather to conclude Hideo Kojember and revisit Death Stranding! They talk about balancing playing games for work and playing games for fun, how Death ...

Hideo Kojember - PT from 2020-11-23T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt get stuck in a never ending hallway that is PT for the fourth week of Hideo Kojember! They talk about how Konami has made it impossible to play, fan theories behind the meani...

UNLOCKED - PREMIUM DLC: Start Up Sound Ranking from 2020-11-18T05:00

Free from behind the paywall, it's an episode of How Did This Get Played? PREMIUM DLC! Nick, Heather, and Matt go through every single console startup sound and rank them!

Hideo Kojember - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty with Jacquis Neal from 2020-11-16T05:00

Jacquis Neal (Culture Kings) joins Nick and Heather to talk about Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty for the third week of Hideo Kojember! They talk about how the game has maintained cultural rele...

Hideo Kojember - Snatcher from 2020-11-09T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt dive deep on Hideo Kojima's Snatcher for week two of Kojember! They talk about how well the game holds up, the insane lore, it's connection to Metal Gear and more!

Hideo Kojember - Metal Gear from 2020-11-02T05:00

Hideo Kojember begins! Nick, Heather and Matt begin their month long deep dive on Hideo Kojima games with the original Metal Gear! They talk about what is in store for the month, how Hideo reuses h...

Among Us with Nick Rutherford from 2020-10-26T05:00

Nick Rutherford (Dream Corp LLC) joins Nick and Heather to talk about social deduction game Among Us! They talk about being afraid to interact online, the game becoming a surprise hit, who is sus a...

Carrion with Arnie Niekamp from 2020-10-19T06:00

Arnie Niekamp (Jackbox Games, Hello From The Magic Tavern) joins Nick and Heather to discuss reverse horror game, Carrion. They talk about how satisfying it is to be a monster, getting lost, the bl...

Maniac Mansion with Kelly Nugent from 2020-10-12T06:00

Kelly Nugent (Exile, Teen Creeps) returns to the show to talk about point and click adventure Maniac Mansion with Nick and Heather! They talk about how well the game has aged, the surprisingly crea...

The Twilight Zone with Win Rosenfeld from 2020-10-05T06:00

Win Rosenfeld (The Twilight Zone, Lovecraft Country) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the Twilight Zone Text Adventure! They talk about how unresponsive the parser is, how the game rips off non Tw...

Ring Fit Adventure with Mary Laws from 2020-09-28T06:00

Mary Laws (Monsterland on Hulu) returns to the show to talk about Nintendo's fitness action game Ring Fit Adventure with Nick and Heather! They talk about exercise games in general, peripherals, th...

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 from 2020-09-21T06:00

Nick, Heather and Matt go deep on the 2020 remaster of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2! They talk about the legacy and longevity of the franchise, HD remasters in general, the soundtrack, and more!

Zombies Ate My Neighbors with Adam Stein from 2020-09-14T06:00

Adam Stein (Harley Quinn, Earth To Ned) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the cult classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors. They talk about the dense gameplay, the endless amount of levels, the big baby a...

Battletoads with Jordan Morris from 2020-09-07T06:00

Jordan Morris (Bubble, Earth to Ned) returns to talk about the famously difficult Battletoads with Nick and Heather! They talk about Rash, Zitz and Pimple, its tenure as a meme, the impossible leve...

Fall Guys with Jon Mackey from 2020-08-31T06:00

Jon Mackey (Teachers Lounge, Twitch) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the battle royale platformer Fall Guys! They talk about streaming on twitch, cheating at kids games, the height of the Fall Gu...

Deadly Premonition with Oscar Montoya from 2020-08-24T06:00

Oscar Montoya (Spanish Aqui Presents, Bless the Harts) returns to talk Deadly Premonition with Nick and Heather! They talk about how much the game takes from Twin Peaks, its cult following, the Sin...

Katamari Damacy (w/ Shauna Baker) from 2020-01-27T05:00

Shauna Baker (Twitch) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the strange and beloved Katamari Damacy. They talk about how scary it would be to get rolled up on a Katamari, how jacked the King of All ...

Death Stranding from 2020-01-13T05:01

Heather, Nick, and Matt deep dive on Death Stranding. They talk about the satisfaction that comes from making deliveries, get into the weirdness of Hideo Kojima, making weapons with your bodily ...

Custer's Revenge (w/ Joey Clift) from 2019-11-25T05:00

Nick, Heather and Matt ask enrolled Cowlitz Indian Tribal Member Joey Clift (Telling People You’re Native American When You’re Not Native Is A Lot Like Telling A Bear You’re A Bear When You’re N...

Duke Nukem Forever with Colton Dunn from 2019-09-16T04:00

Colton Dunn (Voyage to the Stars, Superstore) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the repeatedly delayed first person shooter game Duke Nukem Forever. They talk about Duke’s dated sense of humor, ...

Duke Nukem Forever with Colton Dunn from 2019-09-16T04:00

Colton Dunn (Voyage to the Stars, Superstore) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the repeatedly delayed first person shooter game Duke Nukem Forever. They talk about Duke’s dated sense of humor, ...

Coming June 24th: How Did This Get Played? from 2019-05-31T16:00

Heather Anne Campbell (The Twilight Zone, Whose Line is it Anyway?) and Nick Wiger (Doughboys, I Love You America) love video games. Together, they are playing the very worst and weirdest games ...