Chance Time!
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsA generic video game podcast hosted by Curtis Lowe, Paul Bills, and Ryan Speakman.
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Episodes
Episode 141 - Hades II Playtest
April 18, 2024 06:53 - 1 hour - 207 MBCurtis was lucky enough to get into the Hades II playtest, and Paul has questions! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 140 - The 2D Platformer
April 11, 2024 06:49 - 2 hours - 112 MBRyan, Curtis, and Paul talk about 2D platformers, including what makes a good one, the current landscape of indie games and bigger publishers, and more. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 139 - Pepper Grinder Review
April 04, 2024 16:35 - 22 minutes - 18.8 MBPaul and Ryan are out this week, so Curtis reviews Pepper Grinder by himself! Spoilers, the game is great and Curtis liked it. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 138 - How to Live Service
March 28, 2024 06:54 - 1 hour - 274 MBRyan, Paul, and Curtis talk about the state of the live service game model, what makes one successful, and why they often fail. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 137 - Future of the Console
March 21, 2024 07:13 - 2 hours - 302 MBPaul, Ryan, and Curtis talk about all the rumors and speculation of the Switch console successor, and the PS5 Pro. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 136 - Games Within Games
March 14, 2024 07:15 - 2 hours - 311 MBThis week we're talking games within games. From Gwent to checkers in Assassin's Creed, we discuss fully playable games that aren't really related to the mechanics of the game they exist within. We go through our favorite examples and ponder why they are added to these games at all! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 135 - Backlog4
February 29, 2024 08:40 - 2 hours - 311 MB2024 - The year of backlogs! Also known as backlog4! Curtis has created a spreadsheet that helps him manage his backlog. We listen and learn from him, as well as discuss how we go about playing the many games we still haven't gotten to! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 134 - Just Paul and Curtis Talkin' Demos
February 22, 2024 08:05 - 1 hour - 270 MBPaul played some cool demos from Steam Next Fest, and Curtis tried some on the Switch! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 133 - Just Ryan and Curtis Talkin'
February 08, 2024 06:58 - 1 hour - 166 MBPaul couldn't make it this episode, so it's just Ryan and Curtis, and they're talking! They discuss the recent Xbox rumors, as well as talk about Pizza Tower, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Elden Ring, and more! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 132 - Chance Time's Top 10 Video Game Songs of All Time!
February 01, 2024 08:25 - 1 hour - 271 MBWe all created a top 10 list of our favorite video games. Our audience voted on their top picks, as well. We've compiled all of these lists together to create Chance Time's Top 10 Video Game Songs of All Time! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 131 - Esports with Jeff Sosa
January 25, 2024 08:07 - 2 hours - 351 MBJeff Sosa (Esports Director of Salt Lake Community College) joins us to talk about his journey in becoming an esports coach, as well as answering our questions about all things esports! Follow the SLCC twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/slccesports Next week's episode, we will be creating a list of our top 10 video game songs of all time! Please vote on your top 10 video game songs here, and we'll incorporate your answers into our lists: https://forms.gle/GSpLVn6QJT6DUKoC6 Join o...
Episode 130 - The Third Annual Chance Time! Awards
January 18, 2024 08:19 - 2 hours - 311 MBIt's the Third Annual Chance Time Awards! We talk about our favorite games of 2023 and pick our Game of the Year. Plus, the introduction of Flute Girl! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 129 - 2024 Predictions
January 11, 2024 08:19 - 2 hours - 328 MBWe try to predict what's going to happen in video games this year! Also, Brandon Sanderson is discussed a lot. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 128 - Reviewing Our 2023 Predictions
January 04, 2024 08:21 - 2 hours - 322 MBWe tried to predict what would happen in video games during 2023, and now that 2023's over, it's time to find out how we did. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 127 - Spider-Man 2 (Review) with Davis Blount
December 21, 2023 06:46 - 2 hours - 308 MBWe have Davis Blount on to talk about Spider-Man 2! We talk story, gameplay, favorite moments, least favorite moments, and more! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 126 - The Game Awards 2023
December 14, 2023 08:08 - 2 hours - 317 MBWe discuss this year's Game Awards! The winners, trailers, musical performances, and much more! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 125 - Discussing Game Ideas with James Criddle
December 07, 2023 08:28 - 2 hours - 303 MBJames Criddle joins us to discuss ideas about two games he's working on, Pandarunium and Bald Guys Assemble. Thank you for coming to see James! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Discussing Game Ideas with James Criddle
December 07, 2023 08:28 - 2 hours - 303 MBJames Criddle joins us to discuss ideas about two games he's working on, Pandarunium and Bald Guys Assemble. Thank you for coming to see James! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 124 - Predicting the 2023 Game Awards
November 30, 2023 08:26 - 2 hours - 339 MBWe've been away for a while, so we talk a lot about what we've been playing recently. Then, we predict what we think will win some of the categories for the Game Awards this year, including the 2023 Game of the Year! We also predict what announcements we might see this year. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 123 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Review) with Maryssa Dennis
November 16, 2023 08:44 - 2 hours - 388 MBMaryssa Dennis, champion of our discord, joins us to discuss the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! We could talk about this game forever! We start with a spoiler-free (although some may argue it has some light spoilers) discussion, then get into spoilers. We talk gameplay, story, our experiences, and much more! Also, special guest, Charlotte Larcabal Speakman joins us at the beginning of the episode, as well! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: chancetimepodcast@...
Episode 122 - The Case of the Golden Idol (Review)
October 26, 2023 07:04 - 2 hours - 304 MBCurtis has been championing this for a long time, so we finally review the Case of the Golden Idol! Plus, our thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Spider-Man 2. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 121 - Spider-Man and Mario
October 19, 2023 07:29 - 2 hours - 344 MBPaul and Ryan are both excited about Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder! At the time of recording, it's only mere days away! So obviously, that's all they want to talk about. So join them in this episode where they have an unorganized conversation about both Spider-Man and Mario. Plus, a game of 8-Bit Judge Judy. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 120 - Ryan Attempts to Explain the Plot of Xenoblade Chronicles 3
October 12, 2023 07:22 - 1 hour - 272 MBAfter playing Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Ryan felt like he needed an outlet to explain what is going on in this game. Paul and Curtis bear with him, as he goes deep down the rabbit hole. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 119 - Xbox Leaks (Leaks, Layoffs, and Other Industry News)
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 283 MBWe discuss the recent leaked information from Xbox, as well as the recent layoffs, and other news happening in the video game industry. But mostly, we talk about the Xbox leaks. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 118 - Nintendo Direct Recap (September 2023 Edition) + PlayStation State of Play
September 21, 2023 07:40 - 2 hours - 306 MBWe recap the most recent Nintendo Direct and the most recent PlayStation State of Play! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 117 - Nintendo Direct Predictions and More
September 14, 2023 14:42 - 1 hour - 108 MBPaul and Curtis talk about the Nintendo Direct and make a couple predictions, as well as what the Switch's successor might be like. They also discuss the Playstation State of Play. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 117 - Nintendo Direct and More
September 14, 2023 14:42 - 1 hour - 108 MBPaul and Curtis talk about the Nintendo Direct and make a couple predictions, as well as what the Switch's successor might be like. They also discuss the Playstation State of Play. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 116 - Catch-Up Episode (The Case of the Golden Idol, Hades, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and More!)
September 07, 2023 06:25 - 41 minutes - 95 MBWe battle the clock to see if we can do an episode in under 45 minutes!!! This episode consists of the famous segment, "Mike Struckerburg's One Thing (First Thing's First, One Thing)" and that's it. We chat about the Case of the Golden Idol's new DLC, Ryan's progress in Hades, and Paul's determination to beat The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom before all the other games come out, and more! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 115 - Super Nintendo World with Charlotte Larcabal Speakman
August 31, 2023 06:31 - 1 hour - 272 MBRyan and Charlotte went to Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood and recount their experience to Paul and Curtis! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 114 - Gamescom 2023
August 24, 2023 16:06 - 2 hours - 113 MBPaul and Curtis talk about their first things first, Lorcana and Superflight, then dive into their favorite announcements made so far at Gamescom. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 113 - Fighting Games
August 17, 2023 07:16 - 2 hours - 315 MBStreet Fighter 6 has been out over a month now, so we're talking fighting games! We try to define what a fighting game is, what makes them so appealing, and reveal what our dream fighting game rosters would look like. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 112 - Catch-Up Episode (Final Fantasy XVI, Pikmin 4, EVO, and More!)
August 10, 2023 07:26 - 2 hours - 291 MBWe had a lot we wanted to talk about this week, so we're just taking it easy and catching up! An extended "Mike Struckerburg's One Thing," if you will, where we talk about multiple things. Things like Final Fantasy XVI, Pikmin 4, EVO, Dave the Diver, manga, and many other things! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 111 - In-Game Ethics
July 27, 2023 06:55 - 1 hour - 245 MBWe've got another episode inspired by a question asked by mar in the discord. What are our in-game ethics? So, we discuss whether we want to be good or bad when we're playing a video game. We also answer a theme park question from Charly in the discord, as well as play a game of Mandela Effect! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 110 - Gaming Gear and Hardware
July 20, 2023 07:18 - 2 hours - 311 MBWe've had a recent influx of discord activity from mar, who asked us a bunch of questions, so we have turned these questions into an episode, with a special emphasis on a couple questions about "nerdy gamer gear." We talk shop on how we prefer our chairs, keyboards, and other hardware/accessories in this episode of Chance Time! Also, Charlotte stops by at the beginning of the episode just to hang out! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 109 - 2023 Mid-Year Check-In
July 13, 2023 06:55 - 2 hours - 289 MB2023 is half-way over, so we wanted to check in, discuss the games that have come out, what's coming out for the rest of the year, and what we've played, and plan to play! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 108 - Games and Kids
June 29, 2023 15:10 - 2 hours - 137 MBPaul and Curtis talk about parenting their kids and their video games! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 107 - Nintendo Direct Recap June 2023
June 22, 2023 07:12 - 1 hour - 254 MBNintendo once again surprised us all, so we react to all the announcements at today's Nintendo Direct! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 106 - Summer Game Fest 2023 Recap
June 15, 2023 07:07 - 2 hours - 304 MBWe talk about the big announcements at all of the showcases and presentations at this year's Summer Games Fest! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 105 - Summer Game Fest 2023 Predictions
June 08, 2023 06:52 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBPaul and Ryan predict what will happen at the Summer Game Fest (starting today, as of the time of this release). We are not only predicting what's happening during the main presentations during this first week, but we are predicting what will happen throughout the entire summer! And of course, as any good predictions episode goes, we end with our Final Boss Predictions. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 104 - Open World Games
June 01, 2023 07:31 - 2 hours - 136 MBThis week, we discuss open world games! What makes them good, how our personal tastes affect our enjoyment of them, and much more! Plus, we play a new game called HLTBOHLTLAS. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 103 - PlayStation Showcase Recap (May 2023 Edition)
May 25, 2023 06:50 - 2 hours - 113 MBWhere is Curtis? We demand someone answer this question, but we do not get this answer. Instead, we just listen to Paul and Ryan talk about the PlayStation Showcase that happened. We talk about what was supposed to be there, as well, as a ton of new IP. Plus, we are excited about Spider-Man 2! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 102 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Our Six-Day Impressions) with Chakell Herbert
May 18, 2023 07:07 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBChakell Herbert from zeldadungeon.net joins us to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It's only been out for six days, but we have a lot to say! Chakell also talks about her time at Zelda Dungeon, and gives us a a real insight on her love of all things Zelda! Check out some of Chakell's articles here: What The Legend of Zelda Has Taught Me About Courage: https://www.zeldadungeon.net/what-the-legend-of-zelda-has-taught-me-about-courage/ What The Legend of Zelda Has Taugh...
Episode 101 - Snacking While Playing Video Games
May 11, 2023 07:05 - 2 hours - 111 MBWe discuss what snacks we're eating while we're playing video games or tabletop games. What is the perfect snack during a game? What is our snack of choice? When is the right time to eat a snack? How much does Curtis believe in the power of the fork? We talk about all of this and more in this episode of Chance Time! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 100 - Chance's Time's LIVE 100th Episode One Thing Listener Questions Games Bonanza!
May 04, 2023 06:01 - 2 hours - 110 MBIt's all in the title--it's our 100th episode! In this episode, we do our classic one thing segment, take listener questions about Chance Time! history, and play multiple games to celebrate 100 episodes. Thank you to all our listeners for their support through 100 episodes! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 99 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review
April 20, 2023 07:04 - 2 hours - 118 MBWe all watched the Super Mario Bros. Movie last week, so we wanted to talk about what it's like to see Mario on the big screen. We also get into why Ryan wonders if he needs therapy after watching it. Also, a special guest (Charlotte Speakman) drops in to confirm certain details. Parody intro created by Curtis Lowe. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 98 - Hi-Fi Rush Review
April 13, 2023 07:18 - 1 hour - 95 MBWe review Hi-Fi Rush! Ryan and Curtis love this game! Paul still hasn't played it, so he leaves the episode before we get to spoiler territory. But either way, we gush about how great this game is! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 97 - Pineapple on Pizza Review
April 13, 2023 05:19 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWe review Pineapple on Pizza, a free game on Steam by Majorariatto. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 96 - AI Wrote This Episode
April 06, 2023 06:31 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe discuss how AI will effect games now, and how it could effect games in the future! Also AI tells us a bunch of stuff, including this description of our podcast: Chance Time: the podcast where we take gaming seriously, but not ourselves. Join us for news, reviews, and discussions on all things gaming. From new releases to retro classics, we've got you covered. Let's level up together! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 95 - The Current State of the PlayStation 5
March 30, 2023 07:22 - 2 hours - 129 MBCurtis purchased a PlayStation 5, so we discuss how it's aged, and how it compares in this current generation of hardware. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]
Episode 94 - The Last of Us
March 23, 2023 07:12 - 2 hours - 130 MBRyan recently finished The Last of Us Part 1, so he and Paul discuss their experiences with the first game, as well as the franchise in general. They also watched the first two episodes of The Last of Us tv show and let the people know what they think! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: [email protected]