Ep.4 | What Games I’m Playing and My Top Podcast & Substack Picks for Gamers

In this episode of the Geek Fit Podcast, I discuss the games I’ve been playing recently, ranging from an all time favourite in Final Fantasy X to more recent experiences like Far Cry 6 and Resident Evil 2 Remake. I also touch on side-scrolling gems like Hollow Knight, Zau and Plucky Squire, as well as my experience with Nintendo Switch Online, which allows me to revisit classic games like Super Mario 64 and F-Zero. Plus, Jemma and I have been enjoying co-op gaming with Cult of the Lamb and It Takes Two.

Lastly, I share some of my go-to podcasts and Substack newsletters for gaming content, helping you discover new creators and resources.

If you're looking for new games to play or interesting gaming discussions to listen to, this episode is for you!

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Quick overview of today’s episode and what I’ll be covering.

01:20 - Final Fantasy X (Remastered): Why it’s my favourite game and the comfort it brings.

04:20 - Far Cry 6: My thoughts on the story progression, villains, and gameplay.

09:00 - Resident Evil 2 Remake: Venturing into horror games and how the tension keeps me hooked.

13:00 - Nintendo Switch Online: Revisiting classics like Super Mario 64, F-Zero, and more with the Nintendo Switch Online service.

15:00 - Side-Scrolling Games: A look at Zau, Hollow Knight and Plucky Squire, the smaller games I’ve been playing in my spare time.

19:00 - Co-op Games with Jemma: Playing Cult of the Lamb and It Takes Two together and why we love co-op gaming.

23:00 - Podcast Recommendations: Sharing some of my favourite gaming podcasts and that you should definitely have a listen too.

29:00 - Substack Recommendations: Sharing some of my favourite Substack newsletters that you should definitely check out.

Links to Podcasts and Substacks

Shout out to these awesome creators for the great content they produce! I’ve been loving their work, and I hope more of you get to discover what they’re all about.

Podcasts Mentioned:

* Remember the Game

* ACG: The Best Gaming Podcast

* Gaming in the Wild

* Final Stops for Final Fantasy Talks

* Living La Vita Podcast

* The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast

Substacks Mentioned:

* 1UP Vault

* Infinite Lives

* Just One More Turn

* Sonoran Videogame Society / Nintendo is Great

* Reconnect Recap

Connect with Me:

* Instagram: @harrydavis.coach

* Substack: Harry Davis

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