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Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat

Colette Bennett and Matt Silverman chat weekly about the most important topic in human civilization: video games. They discuss games they’re playing, gaming news, online communities, streaming culture, and emerging trends in virtual and augmented reality.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
83 minutes
Episodes
220
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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139 More "Switch 2" Predictions, and Mickey Mouse Goes on a Killing Spree

We're back after a long and virus-infused holiday break to dive into the latest Switch 2 rumors which predict that...The Switch 2 will definitely happen! Also, what are Square Enix's "aggressive" pla…

01:34:35  |   Fri 05 Jan 2024
138 We Tried So Hard to Like Farming MMO

138 We Tried So Hard to Like Farming MMO "Palia"

Farming MMO "Palia" came out for Nintendo Switch after some time in the PC oven, and it has everything we want from this kind of game. So...why is it so bad?

Also, to the surprise of no one, "Dave the…

01:22:37  |   Fri 22 Dec 2023
137 Our Top 5 Games of the Year for 2023

137 Our Top 5 Games of the Year for 2023

🎵 It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎵 when we rank our absolute favorite video games of 2023. We reveal our 5 favorites to each other, and to you in real time! Get ready for a few surprises, a…

01:33:06  |   Fri 15 Dec 2023
136 Our Faves From the Wholesome Snack Showcase

136 Our Faves From the Wholesome Snack Showcase

We woke up WAY too early to recap the Wholesome Snack showcase and pluck out the cozy, adorable, and beautiful games that caught our attention. Don't worry, they're not ALL farming sims.

From communal…

01:24:02  |   Fri 08 Dec 2023
135 We Tried to Play a Video Game Together on the Internet

135 We Tried to Play a Video Game Together on the Internet

For possibly the first time ever, Colette and Matt attempted to play a video game together. It was a spectacular failure, but not for the reasons you'd suspect.

Plus: Would you want your OWN voice to …

01:34:18  |   Fri 01 Dec 2023
134 Bring Your Nintendo DS to Thanksgiving

134 Bring Your Nintendo DS to Thanksgiving

It's that time of year when we gather with family and friends, only to sneak away and grind out a few levels between the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.

We asked our listeners what they've queued up …

01:03:16  |   Fri 24 Nov 2023
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133 "Hades" Is Coming to (Certain) Telephones, and Our Fave November Nindies

"You can play 'Hades' on a telephone via Netflix" is a sentence we never thought we'd say, but it's happening. We continue to be fascinated by Netflix's innovative approach to game licensing, and the…

01:39:22  |   Fri 17 Nov 2023
132 Who Will Play Link in the Zelda Movie? And a New Steam Deck!?

132 Who Will Play Link in the Zelda Movie? And a New Steam Deck!?

We fell asleep for a week and woke up to an unhinged amount of video game news, including the green light for a live action "Legend of Zelda" movie, "GTA 6" announced, a new "Mass Effect," more Switc…

01:57:51  |   Fri 10 Nov 2023
131 Our One Big Problem With

131 Our One Big Problem With "Super Mario Bros. Wonder"

SMB Wonder is an extraordinary game, full of absolute joy and unbridled creativity...except for one REALLY annoying part.

Meanwhile, Colette looks back at the legacy of Alan Wake in preparation for th…

01:41:13  |   Fri 27 Oct 2023
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130 "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" First Impressions

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is in the wild, and we've played a few hours of it. We share what makes it charming, innovative and dare we say...FUN?

Also, somehow we end up talking about Howie Mandel for l…

01:02:28  |   Fri 20 Oct 2023
129 The Zelda Timeline Officially Makes Even Less Sense Now!

129 The Zelda Timeline Officially Makes Even Less Sense Now!

How much Halloween decorating is TOO much? The answer: It's never enough!

This week, Unity's CEO gets the boot, Activision/Blizzard games are (probably) enroute to Game Pass, "Guitar Hero" might be co…

01:28:48  |   Fri 13 Oct 2023
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128 "Dotage" Combines the Best Parts of "Rimworld" and "Civ"

Epic lays off 830 people and Jim Ryan is out at PlayStation, but in not-crappy news: Indie games are great!

This week, we crank up the hype meter even further for "Stardew" 1.6, ponder why anyone woul…

01:19:53  |   Fri 06 Oct 2023
127 Meta Quest 3 vs. SteamVR 2.0: The VR Race (Finally) Heats Up

127 Meta Quest 3 vs. SteamVR 2.0: The VR Race (Finally) Heats Up

The Meta Quest 3 VR headset has been revealed, boasting higher resolutions and more horsepower, but coincidentally (?) Valve has pushed SteamVR 2.0 into beta, which unifies PC, Steam Deck, and VR int…

01:49:41  |   Fri 29 Sep 2023
126 Microsoft's Leaked Gaming Roadmap, and 'Monster Hunter' Goes Mobile

126 Microsoft's Leaked Gaming Roadmap, and 'Monster Hunter' Goes Mobile

Leaked emails from the FTC investigation of Microsoft reveal some interesting plans for Xbox consoles, controllers, remastered games, the cost of making GamePass happen, and the possibility of acquir…

01:21:53  |   Fri 22 Sep 2023
125 Nintendo Direct Reactions and Ask Your Doctor If

125 Nintendo Direct Reactions and Ask Your Doctor If "Fae Farm" Is Right For You

Nintendo's September Direct sure was dull...until it TOTALLY wasn't! We run down the list of instant-buys, maybes, and passes from the recent show.

Plus, early impressions of "F-Zero 99" and the thing…

02:18:52  |   Sat 16 Sep 2023
124 This Adorable Bunny Game Scratches the Animal Crossing Itch

124 This Adorable Bunny Game Scratches the Animal Crossing Itch

Happy "Starfield" release week! We discuss all the reasons we probably won't play it, but it sure looks great for what it is! In the meantime, we are OBSESSED with "Usagi Shima," a solo-dev mobile ga…

01:32:50  |   Fri 08 Sep 2023
123 Why

123 Why "Sea of Stars" Is So Special

We both share our early (and glowing) impressions of Sabotage Studio's stylish sophomore selection, "Sea of Stars!" (That's a lot of S's). We discuss the outstanding sprite work, music, prologue tuto…

01:01:20  |   Fri 01 Sep 2023
122 'Vampire Survivors' With Co-Op Is a Whole New Game

122 'Vampire Survivors' With Co-Op Is a Whole New Game

The voice of Mario is changing after 30+ years, and legendary RPG studio BioWare gave its veteran writers the boot.

Fortunately, there's a new "No Man's Sky" update, and "Vampire Survivors" has co-op …

01:49:59  |   Fri 25 Aug 2023
121 Things Take Time to Make (Sky Burkson Returns!)

121 Things Take Time to Make (Sky Burkson Returns!)

Video game miniature artist and reluctant social media influencer Sky Burkson returns to share progress on his EPIC "Monster Hunter: World" papercraft set piece, and discuss how freecam boundary brea…

02:02:26  |   Fri 18 Aug 2023
120 What's the DEAL With This Netflix Game Controller?

120 What's the DEAL With This Netflix Game Controller?

Netflix, the video store that mails you DVDs, just released an iOS app that turns your phone into a video game controller! How will this work? Where are the games? And most importantly, what KINDS of…

01:45:09  |   Fri 11 Aug 2023
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