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Chance Time!
A generic video game podcast hosted by Curtis Lowe, Paul Bills, and Ryan Speakman. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: chancetimepodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
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Episode 252 - Costumes in Video Games
Video game characters are really good at Halloween seeing how many skins and costumes exist in games. We share our favorites! Join our Discord…
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Episode 251 - Most Famous Video Game Bird
Paul asks, what's the most famous video game bird? We also talk about games we're playing and some books! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email…
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Episode 250 - Where We Reminisce on 249 Episodes
We've hit 250 episodes! To celebrate, we talk about our favorite episodes, and Ryan prepared a special game as well! Join our Discord…
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Episode 249 - Biography of a Game Design: Meowdoku
What happens when a game takes off, but it's essentially just a reskin of another game? Paul tells Curtis and Ryan about Meowdoku! Join our Discord…
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Episode 248 - Control Resonant Is Cool
We've played Control Resonant! Paul and Curtis talk about the gameplay, the vibes, and a bit of story. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email…
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Episode 247 - Just chattin'
There was no topic, but we still talked for over an hour and a half. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJcEmail us: chancetimepodcast@gmail.com
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Episode 246 - Big Walk (An Experimental Video Episode)
We play Big Walk, and attempt a video episode! It goes poorly, so we recorded a separate audio intro before the actual video starts. Join our Discord…
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Episode 245 - Double Nintendo Direct
Nintendo had not one, but two directs! Ryan, Paul, and Curtis talk about the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake, as well as the other newly-announced games. Join…
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Episode 244 - The GTA Hype
GTA VI is coming out very soon! We here at Chance Time haven't really been planning on playing it, but why? And will it live up to the hype? Join our Discord…
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Episode 243 - Games at Gamescom!
Games were announced at Gamescom, and there's some exciting news there! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: chancetimepodcast@gmail.com
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Why Cheat in Video Games? - Episode 242
People cheat in video games all the time. But like, why? Ryan, Paul, and Curtis discuss! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us…
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Episode 241 - Spider-Man and the Video Game Influence
The new Spider-Man movie is out, and it's real good, and it also has a lot of video game vibes! We talk about video game influences in movies, books, and more!…
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Episode 240 - The Videogame Character FIFA World Cup
Ryan, Paul, and guest Patrick discuss which videogame characters they would select for their team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Join our Discord…
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Episode 239 - The Four REs: Remakes
We discuss Remakes, and the four REs: Remakes, Remasters, Re-releases, and Reboots. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us…
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Episode 238 - Switch 2 Turns 1
Happy 1st birthday to the Switch 2! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: chancetimepodcast@gmail.com
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Episode 237 - Next Fest and Stuff
Steam Next Fest has come and gone, and we played some demos! Plus whatever other games and stuff we're playing! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc…
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Episode 236 - Thinking Critically About Games
Curtis asks Paul lots of questions about how to think more critically about games, and about art and media in general. Plus, why should we bother creating…
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Episode 235 - SGF Roundup
Summer Game Fest has come and gone! Paul, Ryan, and Curtis talk about the games that were announced and what they're excited, and not as excited, for. Join our…
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Episode 234 - State of Play Reaction
Sony has presented their State of Play! What games look great? What games are we excited about? Is Wolverine maybe a bit over the top with the blood? Join our…
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Episode 233 - Summer Game Predictions 2026
What time is it? Summertime! It's our...time for videogame announcements and showcase and all that! We try (and fail) to predict what will be announced in the…
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Episode 231 - Lego Games
There's a lot of Lego games! But what makes a Lego game a Lego game? We do our best to dissect this topic, piece by piece. Join our Discord…
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Episode 230 - Mothers in Video Games
Ryan, Paul, and Curtis talk about moms in video games, which ones are the best, and the roles they tend to take in video games. Also, the new Starfox game is a…
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Episode 229 - The Mario Galaxy Movie Review
The Mario Galaxy Movie exists! Is it good? It's fine. But we talk plenty about other video game movies and the ones are in the works. Which ones will be good?…
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Episode 228 - The 3D Platforming Episode
3D platformers have been a pillar of video game genre for decades. Ryan and Curtis talk about the history of 3D platformers and their modern day games. Join…
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Episode 227 - Skate Story, Horses, and More!
Curtis, Paul, and Ryan talk about the cool stuff they've been up to, ranging from Skate Story and Pokopia to horse facts! Join our Discord…
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Episode 226 - Great Moments to Witness in Games
With so many great moments in games, which ones are the best to watch someone else experience, or to witness second-hand? Guest Sam Driggs joins Curtis, Paul…
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Episode 225 - The Dreaded Gaming Slump
What do you do when you can't get into any game? Paul, Ryan, and Curtis talk about the gaming slump, how to get out of it, or what else to do besides games…
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Episode 224 - A AAA Episode
AAA are big! What does the future have for AAA games? Paul, Ryan, and Curtis talk about the current state of AAA games and how they might change with the…
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Episode 223 - Slay the Pokopia 2
There were some big game releases last week, and we played a couple of them! Pokopia and Slay the Spire 2 are both great, and we talk about why. Join our…
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Episode 222 - Steam is Pretty Great
Steam is a pretty good app and storefront! What makes it so great, and why can't other apps and storefronts do what Steam is doing? Join our Discord…
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Episode 221 - Steam Next Fest Demos!
Steam Next Fest is here again! We talk about the demos we've played so far and some of the trends we see in all these demos. Join our Discord…
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Episode 220 - Playstation State of Play Chat
Last week Sony had State of Play and showed off some cool stuff! We talk about what we're excited about. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email…
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Episode 219 - A Big AI Discussion
Generative AI is a big topic both inside and outside the video game world. We give our take on the good, the bad, and the ugly of AI. Join our Discord…
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Episode 218 - 2026 Anticipated Games
There's games coming out in 2026! We talk about which ones we're excited about, and there's a lot! Will we play them all or will this finally be a backlog…
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Episode 217 - Chance Time 2025 GOTY
It is time to crown the official Chance Time! Game of the Year! We go through our top five of the year and talk about why each one is great. Join our Discord…
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Episode 216 - 2025 Chance Time Awards!
The Chance Time Awards are upon us! We go through all the incredible categories and tell lots of inside jokes. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc…
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Episode 215 - Foretelling 2026
We make our official predictions for 2026! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us: chancetimepodcast@gmail.com
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Episode 214 - Reviewing Our 2025 Predictions
2026 is here! And that means it's time to review our 2025 predictions and determine the winner! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us…
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Episode 213 - The Game Awards Reactions
The Game Awards have come and gone! We give our reactions to the winners and the announcements, as well as any awkward celebrity appearances. Join our Discord…
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Episode 212 - The Game Awards Predictions
The Game Awards are once again upon us! We make some predictions for some categories, as well as announcement predictions. Join our Discord…
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Episode 211 - A Very Videogame Thanksgiving
What are we eating at videogame Thanksgiving, and who's coming to dinner? Paul and Ryan both create their ideal meals from videogame foods. They also each…
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Episode 210 - The Future of Consoles
With the news of the Valve's Steam Machine and Xbox talking next-gen hardware already, Curtis and Paul discuss the future of console gaming. Join our Discord…
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Episode 209 - Paul and Ryan Chat about Mario Galaxy Movie and Steam Hardware
Some news happened this week! Let's chat about the Mario Galaxy movie trailer and casting and all the shiny new Steam Hardware. Join our Discord…
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Episode 208 - Curtis's Magic the Gathering Obsession
Paul and Ryan are gone this week, so Curtis gets to talk for thirty minutes about his new Magic the Gathering obsession! What's so fun and exciting about it…
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Episode 207 - Steam Next Fest Demos
We played some demos from the October Steam Next Fest! There's some good ones, some not-as-good-ones, and a lot of rogue-lites. Join our Discord…
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Episode 206 - Paul and Ryan Chattin'
I'm going to be honest with you, this episode is just Ryan and Paul talking. But it is about videogames. Mostly. Join our Discord…
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Episode 205 - GOTY 2017
2017 was a great year for games! We reminisce about the awesome games that came out, the impact of the Switch, and more. Join our Discord…
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Episode 204: The Review of A Minecraft Movie That You Kept Asking For
The fans have been clamoring and pleading and demanding and we finally did it. The official Chance Time! A Minecraft Movie review is finally here!!! Join our…
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Episode 203 - Hades II and Silksong Reviews
We've finished Hades II and Silksong! We give our more definitive thoughts and reviews and relish in the fact that two of the biggest indie games in recent…
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Episode 202 - State of Play Reaction
Playstation streamed a State of Play that included some video games! We go over the exciting announcements as well as touch on the state of AAA games in…
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The Big September Nintendo Direct
Nintendo had their big September Nintendo Direct, and we get into it! From exciting announcements to weird pricing, there's a lot to talk about. Join our…
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Episode 200 - Chance Time! Games Celebration
It's our official two-hundredth episode! After our one-things, we celebrate with four Chance Time! games, including new entries as well as classics like Chance…
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The Calm Before the Silksong
We catch up on various games we've been playing, including board games and video games! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email us…
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Episode 199 - Silksong'd
Silksong is finally happening! With it's new release date, several other indie games have moved back their release dates to avoid Silksong. How does an indie…
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Episode 198 - The Online Discourse Games
As a follow-up to our online discourse episode, Paul created a couple games to play based on Metacritic reviews! People have some wild opinions! Join our…
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Episode 197 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review
It's finally here! We review Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and it very much lives up to the hype and is a true GOTY contender. There is a spoiler warning a ways…
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Episode 196 - Navigating Online Discourse
Talking about video games is fun! What's the best way to do it online, and what are the pros and cons? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/kyKdwt9nJc Email…
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Episode 195 - Catch Up Bananza
Ryan and Curtis talk about fruit-flavored milk (Fantastic Berry??), Tony Hawk, Animal Crossing, and Donkey Kong! Join our Discord…
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Episode 194 - Gaming Twists
Video games have some great twists! Between story moments and gameplay mechanics, games are special in that way. We discuss what's cool about it and our…
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Episode 193 - Deep Discounts, Buy Now!
The summer sales are here, with Steam leading the way. We dig into the nature of all these sales, what's worth buying, and buying habits in general. Join our…