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Midlife SideQuest
Midlife SideQuest is the over the hill gaming podcast. Every week host John Wahl brings you his gaming impressions, the latest industry news, and tales of a Gen X geek, brought to you in just 15 minutes to fit your busy life.
Episodes
Midlife SideQuest205: 205: Ghosts of Savannah
On this week’s episode of Midlife SideQuest, it’s our annual Halloween show! This year I travel to Savannah to investigate its traumatic history and explore…
Midlife SideQuest204: 204: Gears of War: E-Day
On this week’s episode I’m playing the outstanding Gears of War: E-Day! Plus EA closes BioWare and more.
Midlife SideQuest203: 203: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
On today’s show I’m playing Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Switch 2! Plus I run into some speed bumps during my game room refresh, and Xbox teases more…
Midlife SideQuest202: 202: Silent Hill Townfall
On today’s program I’m playing the latest entry in the Silent Hill series, plus GameStop inflates the price of a used PS5 and I take the kids to the arcade!
Midlife SideQuest201: 201: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
On this week’s episode ▪️Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy ▪️Sony reconsiders discs? ▪️New community Discord server - https://discord.gg/P6Jedbt8a Enjoy the show!
Midlife SideQuest200: 200: Resident Evil
On this week’s program! ▪️Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil ▪️Xbox consolidation ▪️200th episode celebration! Enjoy the show!
Midlife SideQuest199: GameCube 25th Anniversary
On today’s episode in discussing the 25th anniversary of the Nintendo GameCube! Plus more details on the Kojima/Sony drama and my Switch 2 goes on a cross…
Midlife SideQuest198: Fall Gaming Preview
This week, I discuss my most anticipated games of the upcoming fall! Plus the PlayStation implosion continues and I prepare to send a child off to college!!
Midlife SideQuest197: Waterpark Simulator
On this week’s show I’m checking out the ridiculousness of Waterpark Simulator! Plus the big announcements from Gamescom and I go to my first Emo concert!!
Midlife SideQuest196: Big Walk
On this week’s program, I’m taking the kids on a Big Walk! Plus Warren Spector retires and I go car shopping.
Midlife SideQuest195: Halo: Campaign Evolved
On today’s show I’m checking out the (latest) remake of the original Halo, Campaign Evolved! Plus Meccha Chameleon sells like gangbusters and further evidence…
Midlife SideQuest194: The Backrooms
On this week’s show, I visit the Backrooms! The movie, the game, and the history behind the phenomenon. Plus Xbox prepares for the digital future and I go to…
Midlife SideQuest193: Splatoon Raiders
On today’s show I’m checking out Splatoon Raiders from Nintendo! Plus PSN and Xbox networks go down, and a Nintendo Grandpa enters the arena!!
Midlife SideQuest192: Denshattack!
On today’s episode I’m checking out the stylish Denshattack! Plus Bethesda details their Fallout plans and we get a look at Avengers: Doomsday!
Midlife SideQuest191: Unhinged
On today’s program I’m checking out the latest thriller from Netflix (a game, not a movie!), Unhinged! Plus the creator of Dead Space retires and explosive…
Midlife SideQuest190: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynched
On today’s show I’m giving my impressions of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynched! Plus the Xbox “reset”becomes a reality, and Summer Games Done Quick!
Midlife SideQuest189: Star Fox
On today’s show I’m checking out the return of a classic Nintendo franchise, Star Fox! Plus PlayStation ditches physical media and more!
Midlife SideQuest188: Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Black Tide
On today’s program I’m jumping back into Assassin’s Creed Shadows one more time for the final update! Plus news on the release of GTA6 and more thoughts on the…
Midlife SideQuest187: 007 First Light
On this week’s show I’m playing the newest James Bond game, 007 First Light! Plus the hard truth about Xbox and an update on PrideQuest!
Midlife SideQuest186: Summer Game Fest 2026
On this week’s show I’m breaking down the best reveals from Summer Game Fest including Resident Evil Veronica, Final Fantasy 7 Revelations, and Orbitals! Plus…
Midlife SideQuest185: Forza Horizon 6
This week I’m cruising the streets of Tokyo in Forza Horizon 6! Plus the news from Sony’s State of Play showcase and the launch of Midlife PRIDEquest!!
Midlife SideQuest184: Dungeons & Dragons
On this special episode, I’m playing Dungeons & Dragons for the very first time! Plus new Witcher 3 content and a feel good story and kind neighbors.
Midlife SideQuest183: Mixtape
On this weeks show I’m checking out the musical coming of age tale, Mixtape! Plus a new State of Play is on the way and we play Mystery Dev!
Midlife SideQuest182: Aphelion
On this week’s program I’m checking out the new sci-fi adventure Aphelion! Plus the Switch 2 gets a price hike, and more!
Midlife SideQuest181: Replaced
In this week’s show I’m checking out the 2D cyberpunk adventure, Replaced! Plus Sony stays silent on their new DRM update and the dangers of doing drugs!
Midlife SideQuest180: Final Sentence
This week I’m checking the dystopian typing battle royale (yes really), Final Sentence! Plus more Pokemon Pokopia and Build a Rocket Boy goes off the deep end!
Midlife SideQuest179: Exit 8 (film)
On today’s new episode I’m checking out the film adaption of the video game The Exit 8! Plus Game Pass might be getting a price cut and my kids gaming tastes…
Midlife SideQuest178: Pokémon Pokopia
After a week off the show is back and I’m playing Pokemon Pokopia! Plus news about State of Decay 3 and Minneapolis gets its own superhero.
Midlife SideQuest177: Next Gen Expectations
This week I’m talking about what I want and what I expect from the next Xbox and the PS6. Plus more layoffs shake the industry.
Midlife SideQuest176: Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown
On today’s program I’m playing the new Star Trek Voyager strategy game! Plus Nvidia uses AI to make your games hotter, and more!
Midlife SideQuest175: Resident Evil Requiem
On today’s episode I’m returning to Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem! Plus Xbox teases their next console and new dad jokes!
Midlife SideQuest174: TCG Card Shop Simulator
On this week’s show I’m fulfilling my lifelong fantasy of stocking shelves and working a cash register in TCG Card Shop Simulator! Plus Sony rewinds its PC…
Midlife SideQuest173: Romeo is a Dead Man
On this week’s program, I’m playing the completely zany Romeo is a Dead Man from Suda 51! Plus the latest from the Xbox leadership change and more!
Midlife SideQuest172: Phil Spencer Departs Xbox
It’s a special Friday episode of Midlife SideQuest! Breaking news! Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox. What does that mean for the future of Xbox? Who…
Midlife SideQuest171: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary
This week I’m talking about the 40th anniversary of one of my favorite series of all time, The Legend of Zelda! Plus the latest headlines and more!
Midlife SideQuest170: Cairn
This week I’m checking out the thrilling climbing adventure Cairn! Plus a preview of the upcoming PlayStation State of Play.
Midlife SideQuest169: MIO: Memories in Orbit
This week I’m checking out a new metroidvania game, Memories in Orbit! Plus Sony wants to make AI podcasts and it’s a big anniversary!
Midlife SideQuest168: Big Hops
On this weeks show I’m checking out the 3D platformer, Big Hops! Plus the PS6 may be a long way off and Samantha takes charge during the zombie apocalypse!
Midlife SideQuest167: Apartment No 129
It’s spooky time!! This week I’m checking out the indie horror game, Apartment No. 129. Plus Nintendo continues its world dominance and more!
Midlife SideQuest166: Raft
On this week’s episode I’m playing a game that ended up being one of my favorite co-op games… ever? Plus layoffs hit the games industry just a few weeks into…
Midlife SideQuest165: 2026 Preview
On today’s show I take a look at the calendar for 2026 and pick my five most anticipated games! Plus I review my 2025 predictions and choose some new ones for…
Midlife SideQuest164: Game of the Year 2025 Pt.2
It’s part two of the Midlife SideQuest Game of the Year 2025 special! Today I’m counting down my top 5! Which game will take the crown? It might surprise you!
Midlife SideQuest163: Game of the Year 2025 Pt.1
It’s Game of the Year time! On today’s special episode I’m counting down from #10 to #6. Plus my daughter Sam joins me to help with the countdown! Happy New…
Midlife SideQuest162: Ghost of Yotei
It’s the final episode of 2025 and this week I’m playing Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei! Plus gaming hardware sales are in the gutter and Netflix has your…
Midlife SideQuest161: Baby Steps
On this week’s show I’m checking out the ridiculous and challenging Baby Steps! Plus the future of WB Games is as uncertain as a second season of a Netflix…
Midlife SideQuest160: Ball x Pit
This week on the program I’m playing the super fun Ball x Pit! Plus the latest news on the controversy surrounding horror game Horses, and some alternative…
Midlife SideQuest159: Rad Stuff of 2025
On this week’s program, I run down my favorite things of 2025! Including the Xbox Ice Breaker controller and Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race KD3! Plus we get our…
Midlife SideQuest158: Keeper
On this week’s show I’m talking about Double Fine’s Keeper, the newly announced Steam Machine, and more!
Midlife SideQuest157: Yooka-Replaylee
On today’s episode, I’m checking out Yooka-Replaylee from Playtonic! Plus the state of Xbox is… not great, and John vs The Vending Machine!
Midlife SideQuest156: Spirits of the Stanley Hotel Part Two
In the conclusion to our special two part episode, I explore the halls of the Stanley Hotel and experience something unusual during my first night’s stay.
Midlife SideQuest155: Spirits of the Stanley Hotel Part One
On part one of a special two part Halloween episode, I share my experience at the legendary Stanley Hotel. Part one talks about the history of the hotel, its…
Midlife SideQuest154: Silent Hill F
Halloween episodes continue this week with my impressions of Silent Hill F! Plus reviews are out for the ROG Xbox Ally X and a special guest talks about…
Midlife SideQuest153: Phasmophobia
On this week’s spooky episode, I’m playing the multiplayer ghost hunting game, Phasmophobia! Plus the news on a cancelled Assassin’s Creed project and more!
Midlife SideQuest152: Luto
This week I’m kicking off a month of Halloween episodes with a playthrough of Luto! Plus big changes for Xbox Game Pass and more!!
Midlife SideQuest151: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World
On today’s show I’m playing the Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land! Plus new from yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play and more!!
Midlife SideQuest150: Indiana Jones and The Order of Giants
It’s the 150th episode!! This week I’m talking about the recent Nintendo Direct, new Indiana Jones DLC, plus a fun announcement about upcoming shows!
Midlife SideQuest149: Gears of War: Reloaded
On today’s show I’m playing Gears of War Reloaded as it makes its PlayStation debut! Plus Nintendo files a new patent and a great charity bundle you should…
Midlife SideQuest148: Mafia: The Old Country
On this weeks radio program I’m playing Mafia: The Old Country and it’s pretty darn swell! Plus I revisit Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and another video…
Midlife SideQuest147: Donkey Kong Bananza
This week we’re talking about Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo Direct rumors, and I have a job interview!
Midlife SideQuest146: Gamescom 2025
This week’s episode is all about out the gaming news from the week!! Kirby’s Air Riders, Gamescom, LEGO Batman, Hollow Knight, and more!!