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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 ...
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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. Als…
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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 tw…
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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 …
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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 g…
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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…
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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 overal…
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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 streami…
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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 highli…
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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 p…
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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…
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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!Tandem Canon tarafından oluşturuldu
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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 su…
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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 o…
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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…
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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…
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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 rumor…
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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. …
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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, Desti…
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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 Te…
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Happy Holidays,Tandem Fam! Join us this week as we recap 2017 in gaming with Kevin Bradley from This Week in Our Collective Heads (TWIOCH)! From the Game Awards to trends, regrets, and our favorite moments, this year has been a wonderful year for gamers, and we can’t wait to share our most anticipated games for 2018! In other news, we discuss Desti…
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It's mmm mmm good, Tandem Fam! This week we settle in and get cozy over the video games we go to when we're feelin' a little down. We also discuss Doomfist's status among Overwatch characters, the new Alexa-controlled Destiny 2 Ghost for sale, Black Friday shopping sprees, Saints Row 4 nostalgia feels, Otome game tropes, and Destiny 2 clan membersh…
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Who’s the fairest of them all, Tandem Fam? Join us this week as we explore some of our favorite visually stunning games! We also recap our first experience with Wizard World Austin and our joint panel with Scott Murray and Genese Davis (Assembly of Geeks/Gamer's Dominion). We take an almost too much joy with EA's microtransaction controversy and fi…
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Can you name that voice, Tandem Fam? From Ali Hillis to Will Yun Lee, this week we give thanks to our favorite voice actors in video games! In gaming news, we fangirl over Reinhardt's backstory and Moira, the deadliest support to the Overwatch lineup. We also discuss Call of Duty WW2, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life's release date, Destiny Expansion Pac…
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Happy Native American History month, Tandem Fam! This week you're in a treat as we discuss our favorite Native American and First Nation characters in video games! From Assassin's Creed to Prey to Turok, we go into detail about why characters from these games and their representation is important for all gamers. We also recap our adventures in Yaku…
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Heroes (and good games) never die, Tandem Fam! From Bust a Groove to Viewtiful Joe, this week we explore video games or franchises that deserve to come back from the dead! We share first impressions of Valkyria Chronicles, The Wolf Among Us, and Destiny 2's main storyline, but also review Retropalooza Arlington, the shutdown of Visceral Games, Jim …
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Time to soldier up, Tandem Fam! This week we're highlighting one of our favorite co-op games of all time, The Warriors, and what other studios can learn about adapting movies for video games. Join us as celebrate the bittersweet ending of Persona 5, the creation of Tandem Canon's own Destiny 2 clan (Killer Tofu) and fangirl over Junkertown and our …
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¡Sí se puede, Tandem fam! Today’s episode explores Latinx representation in games in honor of National Latinx Heritage Month. We discuss Latinx and Hispanic stereotyping and tropes, our favorite characters, and how to make their specific conflicts and issues universal to all gamers. We also discuss the Pewdiepie controversy, Destiny 2, Persona 5, T…
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It’s a trap, Tandem Fam! Join us for some fangirling and nostalgia as we recap the Star Wars Battlefront series and share how its gameplay impacted us as co-op players. We also discuss Sims 3 rabbithole issues, the differences between Legend of Zelda and The Legend of Zelda II: The Adventures of Link, Mei’s tragic backstory, Mercy’s ult changes, an…
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You got served, Tandem Fam! This week we talk about character ownage in video games, either through words, fists, or both! We also discuss EA’s decision to end single-player content for Mass Effect: Andromeda, our first impressions of Agents of Mayhem, Overwatch Summer Games, and fangirl over our amazing first Infinicon experience! Lastly, we highl…
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You have won a trophy, Tandem Fam! This week we discuss the value of achievements and trophies in video games, and share our thoughts on how the nature of achievements have changed since their introduction roughly a decade ago. In other news, we review Classic Game Fest and Let's Play Gaming Expo, share our convention finds, and discuss EA closing …
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It's game time, Tandem Fam! This week's episode is a walk down memory lane as we discuss what happened to G4 TV, how the merger with Tech TV affected audiences and our favorite shows, and what potential the channel could've had with the rise of Youtube and Twitch. In other news, we discuss the Destiny 2 beta, the SNES classic, Assassin's Creed: Chr…
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Are you a good team player, Tandem Fam? This week’s episode is all about bonding and cohesion in co-op and multiplayer gaming! How to create good synergy with your team and how to transition from a lone wolf to the ultimate team player! We have plenty of gaming news with Mass Effect: Andromeda, Journey, Persona 5, Yakuza 5, Fallout Shelter, Destiny…
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What's up, Tandem fam? This week is a week of apologies. Technical issues happened where this week's current episode had a corrupt file. So as we shuffle to re-record said episode to bring to you next week, here's an apology episode stuffed full of off-topics. These are posted on our YouTube channel but we decided to compile the current ones into a…
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Happy Independence Day, Tandem Fam! This week’s episode pays tribute to the games and characters that represent the best qualities of America! In other news, we discuss Agents of Mayhem and how the retcon ending of Gat out of Hell changes the Saints Row universe; the symbolism and meaning of Journey’s gameplay; Hitman’s prologue missions; Destiny a…
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Happy Father’s Day, Tandem Fam! This week we talk about our favorite dads, father figures, and how they’re represented in games! We also discuss our first collaborations with Kevin from This Week in Our Collective Heads (TWIOCH), Genese Davis and Scott Murray from The Gamer’s Dominion/Assembly of Geeks. In gaming news, we discuss Overwatch co-op fu…
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Happy anniversary, Tandem Fam! Join us this week as we celebrate Tandem Canon's first birthday and reflect on our favorite games, moments, and our goals for the future. We also discuss E3, Destiny 2's latest trailers, Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Assassin's Creed: Unity, Overwatch, and Oh Sir! The Insult Simulator! Let's level up!…
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Pack your bags and get your passports ready, Tandem Fam! This week we discuss video game worlds we’d love to visit for vacation! We also talk FarCry 5’s new trailer, PS4 external hard drive woes, the power of millennials in Persona 5, team synergy on Overwatch, and revisit some co-op fun with Assassin’s Creed: Unity and Destiny. Lastly, we explore …
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You gon learn today, Tandem Fam! In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this week’s episode spotlights Asian characters, cultures, and their representation in gaming. In other news, we talk Bioware Montreal’s changes, the hiatus, and how this impacts the future of Mass Effect; Sims 4 Parenthood gameplay; Ubisoft’s E3 …
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Happy Mother’s Day, Tandem Fam! In honor of all the moms out there, we talk about the most badass matriarchs in gaming and why their nuanced representation is so important! In other news, we talk Ryder’s naughty bits, love interests, and disappointed surrogate parents in Mass Effect: Andromeda; Persona 5 difficulty curves; Assassin’s Creed 3 soundt…
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Warm up your vocal chords, Tandem Fam! From Super Mario to Final Fantasy, this week’s episode covers our favorite music soundtracks and songs in games! We also give an updated Mass Effect: Andromeda review since the patch release, discuss Persona 5 and the power of friendship, GTA: Chinatown Wars’ technical issues, Tiff’s Mercy main badassness, and…
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It’s in the game, Tandem Fam! This week’s episode is in for a wild ride as we recap Mass Effect: Andromeda, the new Agents of Mayhem trailer, Dallas Fan Expo, Borderlands single player mode, and how we became friends with the best Mercy main in existence. In this week’s Tandem Topic Tea Time, Electronic Arts (EA) is next on the chopping block as we…
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We can do it, Tandem Fam! In honor of Women’s History Month, join us as we share our most inspiring women and empowering moments in video games! In this week’s Talk from Team Tandem, we review All-Con 2017, racism and the realities of nerds of color in geek spaces, panelist professionalism, the Lawbreakers beta, Persona 4’s multiple endings, and Ov…
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Happy Spring Break, Tandem Fam! From brothels to bars, raise a glass with us as we reminisce over our favorite gaming drinking spots! This week we review the Ghost Recon: Wildlands Beta, Orisa’s intro into Overwatch and black female representation, and the new Sleeping Dogs movie and what its success could mean for the game franchise. We also discu…
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Laissez les bon temps roulez, Tandem Fam! Join us for a debauchery-filled episode as we discuss one of the best co-op series of all time, Saints Row! From wacky, violence-filled mayhem to memorable characters, we talk about what drew us to Saints Row, how the bankruptcy of THQ affected the series, and our hopes for Agents of Mayhem. We also discuss…
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Tandem Fam! Join us for a squishy feel-good episode about the role of love in video games and our favorite gaming romances! We also discuss the awesomeness of Pax South, Persona 4 romances, the struggles of The Urbz: Sims in the City, and characters who should’ve been romanceable. Lastly, we give some extra shoutouts to Cheap…
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What’s up Tandem Fam?! Are you more of a Player One or Player Two person? Do you like being the leader, or are you cool with following? Either way, buckle up for some serious analysis as we tackle how personality and co-op play intersect and lead to some interesting dynamics in gameplay and team cohesion. We also discuss Sims 4’s toddlers, Yakuza 0…
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Happy New Year, Tandem Fam! Get your Simlish dictionaries ready as we discuss The Sims franchise in this week's Tandem Topic Tea Time! In this episode, we talk about how The Sims has changed us as gamers, what it's done for storytelling and creativity, modding, representation, controversial subjects, and how the franchise has changed over time. We …
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Happy Holidays, Tandem Fam! This week's episode is full of Christmas cheer as we reflect on 2016's trends, favorite and worst games, memorable gaming moments and our most anticipated games for 2017! This week's Talk from Team Tandem is all about first experiences with Dragon Age: Origins, Fallout, Persona 4, and Gears of War. We also try to stay of…
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Hey Tandem Fam! From the NES to this generation's consoles, this week’s episode is packed with narrative goodness as we discuss the importance of story in gaming! In other news, we talk about Mass Effect Andromeda’s new relationship and romance system; Bioware’s devotion to the booty; the eeriness of Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture; the ups and dow…
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