Tandem Canon - The Game-rific Podcast

Tandem Canon

Welcome to the podcast, fam! We are two nostalgia-seeking, plot-twist feeling, button mashing, character-avenging, co-op fist-bumping, passionate gamers. And we’re sharing that passion with you on the airwaves on Tandem Canon: The Game-rific Podcast. This podcast is based on our attitudes, desires and experiences in the world of video gaming, particularly co-op. We are passionate about gaming, and strongly believe that everyone has room on the co-op couch with us. On the podcast, we'll cover a wide range of topics, such as our favorite games; characters we feel are highly underrated; the games that have us catching feelings; franchises we wish could be fixed; our frustrations with movie based games, and more. We are so excited about nerding out with you and would love you to level up with us every other week. Please look for Tandem Canon: The Game-rific Podcast on where you like to stay plugged in. read less
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Episode 57 - Stick to the Main Plot - Part II
13-09-2020
Episode 57 - Stick to the Main Plot - Part II
Still out doing side missions, fam, but coming back to the main road with the second part of the episode covering the games we completed during our long, LONG time off. We get into how Mia likes to get into accidental hijinks in the Hitman series, and how Tiffany thinks Lara Croft should have a live in therapist after Shadow of the Tomb Raider.  Also, we give shout outs to two content creators that give us joy, AT-AT Chat and LowBrow Studios. Let's Level Up!

Episodes

Episode 57 - Stick to the Main Plot - Part II
13-09-2020
Episode 57 - Stick to the Main Plot - Part II
Still out doing side missions, fam, but coming back to the main road with the second part of the episode covering the games we completed during our long, LONG time off. We get into how Mia likes to get into accidental hijinks in the Hitman series, and how Tiffany thinks Lara Croft should have a live in therapist after Shadow of the Tomb Raider.  Also, we give shout outs to two content creators that give us joy, AT-AT Chat and LowBrow Studios. Let's Level Up!
Episode 57 - Stick to the Main Plot - Part I
06-09-2020
Episode 57 - Stick to the Main Plot - Part I
It's been a long time coming, fam. Here's an episode regarding games we've started in during our break from podcasting, covering games we've played from Rogue Galaxy to Dead Cells. Since it was a bit of a long list, we decided to break this into two parts. Next week's episode will be the second half for games we've completed while we were on our two year hiatus. Let's level up!
Quick Sip: The Return of G4
31-07-2020
Quick Sip: The Return of G4
It's been a long time, but we never left you, Tandem Fam! This week's not-so-Quick Sip discusses the unexpected return of G4TV and what this means for the gaming community. We speculate over possible programming, the personalities who may return, the network's relevance in the face of internet and streaming, and how can it return to its glory days while welcoming a new, younger audience. In other news, we also give a short update on what we've been up to the past two years and announce what Tandem Canon's future will look like in 2020. Let's level up!
Quick Sip - LeakyCon & QuakeCon review
12-08-2018
Quick Sip - LeakyCon & QuakeCon review
We apologize for yet another Quick Sip, Tandem Fam, but please enjoy as we review our first LeakyCon experience, and discuss some of the highlights of this year's QuakeCon! Let's level up!
Quick Sip - Let's Play Gaming Expo 2018
29-07-2018
Quick Sip - Let's Play Gaming Expo 2018
Well, if it rains, it pours, fam. Poor Mia has had a medical issue arise and has been feeling under the weather to do the usual recording. So we'll postpone again until she gets her medical demon taken care of and get to feeling better. But yes, we still owe you something! So we went ahead and did a Quick Sip minisode about Let's Play Gaming Expo going on right now. If you can still come out Sunday, please do so! We're so proud of how far they've come since year one. Only more things to come! Thanks for understanding and always stay game-tastic!
Episode 56 - Hip to Be Square
15-07-2018
Episode 56 - Hip to Be Square
Square up, Tandem Fam (kidding)! This week we're discussing Square Enix, their games, what makes them so unique, and why their merger may have been beneficial for games. In other news, we review ArlingCon, discuss Flippy's Agents of Mayhem review, and celebrate the success of Overwatch's Pink Mercy campaign. We also review A Way Out and Dear Esther, and lastly, highlight Gameranx and The Black Mastadonte on this week's PYT! Let's level up!
Bonus Episode - It's Hard Out Here to Be an Adult Gamer
01-07-2018
Bonus Episode - It's Hard Out Here to Be an Adult Gamer
What's up, fam? We'll be postponing Episode 56 to give us a break from life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In the meanwhile, here is a bonus episode on the panel we did yesterday at ArlingCon, on how it is still hard to be an adult gamer in these streets. It was a great and interactive panel and hope you guys enjoy. We'll discuss our overall feeling of ArlingCon on Episode 56. Thanks for understanding and we'll see you in a couple of weeks!
Episode 55 - Respect Your Elders
17-06-2018
Episode 55 - Respect Your Elders
Old soldiers never die, and they don't fade away, fam. This week we give mad props to the older characters in video games that still know how to hold it down. We also cover Women of Wonder Con convention date, the release date of Sims 4 Seasons, our desires for the E3 coverage and the hype surrounding it and Yves Guillermont's comment about streaming in the future. PYT gives shout outs to History Behind the Warrior and OnlyAbiDoang. Let's level up!
Episode 54 - Dance Dance Revolution
03-06-2018
Episode 54 - Dance Dance Revolution
Let's dance, Tandem Fam! This week we are movin' and shakin' as we cover the history of dance rhythm games and how they have evolved with our current technology. In other news, we review Comicpalooza 2018, discuss PS4's development cycle, Overwatch's 2 year anniversary, and the upcoming (and long overdue) release of Sims 4 Season. Lastly, we highlight RiffRaffDC and Kilian Experience on this week's PYT! Let's level up!
Episode 53 - Excuse Me, Princess
20-05-2018
Episode 53 - Excuse Me, Princess
Dust off those tiaras, Tandem Fam! This week we're giving some long overdue praise for some of our favorite princesses in games! We also discuss Cinderella Phenomenon, Destiny 2's latest expansion, Hogwarts Mystery, and fun mods for the Sims 3. In other news, we talk about Overwatch's upcoming Nerf gun lineup, Sony's decision to end physical game production for the Vita, and backwards compatibility for Saints Row 1 & 2 and what this could mean for Saints Row 5. Lastly, we highlight TGN and Funny or Die's "Zach Morris is Trash" series on this week's PYT! Let's level up!
Episode 52 - I Need Healing
13-05-2018
Episode 52 - I Need Healing
We need a doctor stat, Tandem Fam! Join us this week as we discuss our favorite doctors and nurses in games! In gaming news, we review Sims 4 community unrest and rumors, Pink Mercy and Overwatch, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, and trailers for Red Dead Redemption 2, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and the KIngdom Hearts III minigame add-on. Lastly, we highlight Duel Screens and BeatEmUps on this week's PYT! Let's level up!
Quick Sip - Hogwarts Mystery
06-05-2018
Quick Sip - Hogwarts Mystery
Ah, magic! Hey Fam! Since we've had a busy couple of weeks, Episode 52 has been delayed until next week. In the mean while, here's an off the cuff Quick Sip of Hogwarts Mystery, our thoughts, the unfortunate microtransactions and what should be better. We'll see you again next week!
Episode 51 - Lights, Camera, Action!
22-04-2018
Episode 51 - Lights, Camera, Action!
Get your cameras ready, Tandem Fam! This week we dive into the games or franchises which deserve a film or TV adaptation! In other news, we talk about our first impressions of Overwatch: Retribution, Cinderella Phenomenon, and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. We also discuss Fan Expo Dallas 2018, God of War's stellar reviews, and A Way Out's surprising success and what this means for the EA Originals program. Lastly, we highlight SimGM Productions and MovieFlame in this week's PYT! :Let's level up!
Episode 50 - Storybook Ending
09-04-2018
Episode 50 - Storybook Ending
Choose your path to love, Tandem Fam! This week we are knee deep in choose-your-own-adventure goodness as we chat with Martha Marie, one of the most prolific streamers and players of Otome (story-based simulation/dating simulation) games. We talk about the tropes within the genre, representation and problematic themes, Martha's favorites, and our own experiences with otome games. In other news, we give our first impressions of A Way Out and Breath of the Wild, discuss the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Far Cry 5 reviews, Street Fighter: World Warrior TV series, and the new esports stadium coming to the DFW area. Lastly, we give some long overdue love to The Dom, Call Me Kevin, Anima Gaming, Kaylaslovely, Madam Sharky and others on this week's PYT. Let's level up!
Episode 49 - Will Made Real
25-03-2018
Episode 49 - Will Made Real
Do you love Volition Games, Tandem Fam? Join us this week as we talk about Volition, their history, why their games have made us lifelong fans, and our hopes for their future games. In other news, we review Women of Wonder Con, All-Con 2018, the new Tomb Raider movie, and fangirl over A Way Out and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. In other news, we gripe about the Sims 4: My First Pet stuff pack for the Cats & Dogs expansion, and share our concerns about EA's business practices and what this could mean for Sims fans. Lastly, we highlight The Lore Master and Elia in a Box in this week's PYT. Let's level up!
Episode 48 - Ghostin'
11-03-2018
Episode 48 - Ghostin'
Are you afraid of ghosts, Tandem Fam? This week we shine a spotlight on Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, one of the best co-op tactical shooter games on the block! We also fangirl over Brigitte, the newest Overwatch character and ultimate badass, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mysteries, A Way Out's upcoming release, and our first Dallas Fuel watch party event. In other news, we discuss Haven Con’s final year and the recent Playstation Plus announcement regarding PS3 and Vita titles. Lastly, we highlight Next of Ken and RPGGameplay on this week’s PYT! Let’s level up!
Episode 47 - Black Girl Magic
25-02-2018
Episode 47 - Black Girl Magic
Black Girls Rock, Tandem Fam! Join us as we close out this amazing month by highlighting our favorite black female characters! In this episode, we discuss some of the tropes and specific issues in representation for Black women, and why their perspective is incredibly important for gamers and developers alike. In other news, we talk about the rumors of EA possibly losing the Star Wars franchise, the Sims 4 skintone patch controversy and the upcoming Jungle Adventures expansion pack, Kingdom Hearts 3’s gameplay trailer from D23, THQ Nordic buying Volition and what this means for the Saints Row franchise, Destiny 2, and Overwatch Lunar New Year discoveries. Lastly, we highlight Pretty, Brown, and Nerdy and Xmiramira in this week’s PYT. Let’s level up!
Episode 46 - Quit Playing Games With My Heart
11-02-2018
Episode 46 - Quit Playing Games With My Heart
Not all love is good love, Tandem Fam. Join us this week as we discuss love triangles, tragedies, and travesties in video games. In other news, we discuss Microsoft looking to buy EA, the delayed releases of Anthem and Red Dead Redemption 2 and what it means for their companies, God of War’s hilarious release date, and review GoGames360 in Dallas. We also racap our gaming adventures with Overwatch, the Sims 4, Destiny, Borderlands, Katamari Forever, and Streets of Rage 2. Finally, we highlight retroSFX.com and Sailor J on this week’s PYT. Let’s level up!
Episode 45 - Let it Snow
28-01-2018
Episode 45 - Let it Snow
It’s cold in here, Tandem Fam! This week we try to stay warm as we recap our favorite snow and ice levels in video games! We also discuss the Nintendo Labo and what it means for the Nintendo Switch, discovering the wonders of GaCuCon, GoGames360, and changes to Let’s Play Gaming Expo 2018. We recap our recent gaming adventures with Overwatch, Destiny 2, AC Origins, Agents of Mayhem, Just Dance 2014 and the relationship-wrecking co-op fun of Overcooked. Lastly, we highlight GD2 & Healthbars, and Now This Nerd on this week’s PYT. Let’s level up!
Episode 44 - Hook, Line, and Sinker
14-01-2018
Episode 44 - Hook, Line, and Sinker
Reel 'em in, Tandem Fam! This week we do some reminiscing over games whose openings captured our attention well before the title sequence! We review holiday gaming marathons with Sims 4: Parenthood, Destroy All Humans, Overwatch, and Destiny 2, and discuss our favorite finds and sales over the Christmas break! Lastly, we highlight Auralnauts and Team Starkid in this week’s PYT. Let’s level up!