Pride and Accomplishment

Two friends discuss all things video games and anything else that comes to mind. A bi-weekly podcast. Listen at pnapodcast.com or subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, Overcast, or where ever you listen to your podcasts! Join us on Discord by visiting https://discord.pnapodcast.com

126: Why Is It So Big? 05/09/2024

126: Why Is It So Big? Chris finally received his copy of Slay the Spire: The Board Game and he's looking for people to play it with. As a main topic, we're talking about the new Fallout TV show and video game adaptations in general. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/31122633

125: Transient Desk Situations 04/25/2024

125: Transient Desk Situations Have you ever heard an AI song? We have, and we have thoughts. Jason has been playing God of War Ragnarok and Chris has been playing Dota 2. What year is it? Chris bemoans the death of physical media while Jason talks him down. Finally, some discussion on video game collectibles. Video game collectibles /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/30976308

124: Choose Your Battles 04/11/2024

124: Choose Your Battles In today's episode, Chris & Jason learn that they are old. Roller Coaster Tycoon has turned 25, and there's some pretty cool merch to celebrate. The rest of this episode is dedicated to World of Warcraft, where Chris has played Plunderstorm and Jason is looking forward to Season 4. Lastly, Palworld is (finally) getting an update with some big quality of life changes. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/30763313

123: Like a Mohawk 03/28/2024

123: Like a Mohawk It’s another “Jason and Chris were in person” episode and we have some unique experiences to talk about. Chris did a room-scale, walkaround VR experience and Jason is very curious about it. Also, WoW has released some new (battle royale?) content to make it more enticing for us to come back, and we’re seriously tempted. Finally, Jason and Chris both did Apple Vision Pro demos, and we have some opinions. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/30572998

122: Hope Is Not a Strategy 03/14/2024

122: Hope Is Not a Strategy Join us to hear about Chris' meal prep journey, Jason's train game journey, and a suspenseful story about DIY car repair. Train Games Not Train Games /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/30367593

121: The Thing I Like About GUIDs 02/29/2024

121: The Thing I Like About GUIDs Happy Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Release Day to those who celebrate; Chris played the demo. Jason has been playing Helldivers 2, which he predicted would be good and it was (minus the servers). Finally, Chris found a new game and Jason is tempted by the two-hour rule. Can he resist the urge to buy a new game DURING the show? Tune in to find out! In this episode: /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/30161163

120: It's Not My Hand! 02/15/2024

120: It's Not My Hand! Jason has been on vacation the last couple of weeks, so there is much to talk about in the gaming announcement world. Join us to hear about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and our thoughts on the future of the Xbox. In the post show, Chris takes us back to a classic PnA topic: airplane travel! /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/29961993

119: Similar Parts of My Brain February is upon us and it’s a jam-packed month. Join us to hear about all the things we care about that are coming out in February. Also, we played Factorio with a new mod and really enjoyed it. Finally, the news you’ve all been waiting for: we have played Palworld and we have thoughts. In the post show, Jason’s console gaming setup is finally operational. February Games Feb 8 - Feb 16 - Feb 16 - Feb 28 - Feb 28 - Feb 29 - /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/29725908

118: You're Not Invited 01/18/2024

118: You're Not Invited For the fourth time, it’s the event of the year! We have calculated our game spending over the last year and we are discussing the numbers. Tune in to find out who spent more this year, and who thinks they’ll spend more next year! Previous Spending Episodes: /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/29537883

117: See Previous Conversations About Single Player Games 01/04/2024

117: See Previous Conversations About Single Player Games 2023 is behind us, which means it's time to look forward to 2024! Join us to hear about the things we were most excited about for 2023 and how those turned out. Stay tuned for our most anticipated picks for 2024! Jason 2023: Starfield Palia Wayfinder Guild Wars 2 Armored Core 6 Honorable Mentions WoW Season Change Throne & Liberty Dune Awakening God of War: Ragnarok Chris 2023: Pikmin 4 Endless Dungeon Star Trek: Resurgence Final Fantasy XVI Spider-Man 2 Honorable Mentions WoW Raiding Pharaoh: A New Era Firmament Jason 2024: February 8 Honorable Mentions: Chris 2024: Factorio Expansion Honorable Mentions: /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/29332823

116: Aim Down Sights of Your Boat 12/21/2023

116: Aim Down Sights of Your Boat We’ve been playing some new games and some old games. Jason has some follow-up that may or may not surprise you, we have thoughts about Skull & Bones, and Jason springs an existential question on Chris. Lastly, Chris has been playing some Spider-Man 2. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/29177978

115: We Call Them TLAs in the Biz 12/10/2023

115: We Call Them TLAs in the Biz This week’s show is a little later than usual, but we have a good reason. The Game Awards 2023 was this week and we watched the whole thing live. Tune in to hear about our favorite moments from the show, the awards we care about, and the WORLD PREMIEREs that caught our eye. Games - December 13, 2023 Fortnite - February 8, 2024 - December 13, 2023 - February 16, 2024 /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/29003293

114: Saved by Your Own Procrastination 11/23/2023

114: Saved by Your Own Procrastination Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Capitalism season is upon us, and we are discussing the things we will (and won’t) buy. After last episode’s discussion of WoW, Chris has been playing some WoW again and is enjoying it. Join us to hear about the nuances of a subscription-based game in 2023. Chris has also been playing a couple of new games – V Rising and Super Mario RPG, and for some reason he’s still looking for his next PS5 game to play as well. In the post show, Jason got a dangerous email… /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/28765278

113: Something Something Invisible Hand 11/09/2023

113: Something Something Invisible Hand Where do you get your gaming news? We have different, but predictable answers. We have both been playing Endless Dungeon, a new game from the creators of Dungeon of the Endless, and we are enjoying it. Finally, Blizzcon was this weekend and there’s a bunch of WoW news that we can’t ignore. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/28562267

112: Need Is a Strong Word 10/26/2023

112: Need Is a Strong Word We start the show with a practical question: Should Chris cancel Amazon Prime? After that, we move into more traditional gaming topics. Forza Motorsport is out and both Chris and Jason have played it. Also, Chris got new hardware and has been playing Super Mario Wonder. In the post show, Chris encourages everyone to watch The International Grand Finals this weekend. - on Game Pass /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/28427363

111: That’s a Day One Purchase for My Household 10/12/2023

111: That’s a Day One Purchase for My Household For the first time in PnA history, we are live and in person to record this episode! Join us to hear about the games we are interested in for the rest of 2023. 10/5 10/10 10/17 10/19 10/20 10/20 10/24 on PC 11/10 11/17 11/17 12/1 12/7 /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/28296992

110: You've Lost Your Privileges 09/28/2023

110: You've Lost Your Privileges We don’t do a gaming news show, but we have a lot of gaming news for you today. Cyberpunk, Factorio, and Sea of Thieves updates are on the horizon, and Jason is playing a new game that he can’t talk about. Our main topic is the drama surrounding Unity and our thoughts on the whole situation for game developers. In the pre-show, an update on Chris’ Windows 11 life. iPhone 15 Pro Ray Tracing /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/28163657

109: Space Astronomy Words 09/14/2023

109: Space Astronomy Words Jason has a new setup, Chris has a new game, and we have a bunch of follow-up. Plus, hear our take on Starfield's launch without playing it. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/28027140

108: That's...a Lot 08/31/2023

108: That's...a Lot Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure expansion is out and we have both finished the current story. Hear what we think. Dota 2 has released ticket prices for The International in Seattle, and they are testing Chris’s level of fandom. Finally, details about the Playstation Portal (formerly known as Project Q) are available, and we’re wondering who this device is for. Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/27898665

107: An Actual Computer Game 08/17/2023

107: An Actual Computer Game A bit of a grab bag today, as we discuss Baldur's Gate 3, more Pikmin 4, and the upcoming Guild Wars 2 expansion, Secrets of the Obscure. Also, Chris tried to get Taylor Swift tickets. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/27776892

106: Like a DVD Menu 08/03/2023

106: Like a DVD Menu For the first time in forever, Chris and Jason have both played different new games. Join us to hear about Pikmin 4, Remnant 2, and Exoprimal. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/27645195

105: Did You Participate in Capitalism This Week? 07/20/2023

105: Did You Participate in Capitalism This Week? This episode, we discuss a topic that hasn't come up in a while - Guild Wars 2! A new expansion has been announced and Jason is excited. The Steam Summer Sale has also just wrapped up, so let's check in on whether we bought anything. Finally, Chris finished a Final Fantasy game and is looking forward to Pikmin 4. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/27478161

104: You Always Feel Like You’re Making the Wrong Choice 07/06/2023

104: You Always Feel Like You’re Making the Wrong Choice As promised, it's (almost) a whole episode about Starfield! We'll also talk about some Ubisoft news. Stick around for the post show to hear about a DRASTIC change to Dota 2. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/27381903

103: High Hopes and Low Expectations 06/22/2023

103: High Hopes and Low Expectations It’s that time of year again… Not-E3 is upon us, and we have a jam-packed episode full of game announcements. This episode covers the PC Games Showcase, Summer Games Fest, and Xbox Games Showcase (except for Starfield). /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/27220839

102: You Peer-Pressured Yourself Into It 06/08/2023

102: You Peer-Pressured Yourself Into It Big news this week as Diablo IV takes the world by storm, and we are not playing it. Our main story today is that Playstation had a showcase for their non-E3 event, and they showed some pretty exciting games. Could this be the end of Destiny 2? In the post-show, Chris has a surprise for Jason. FU: Windows 11 Diablo IV - October 12 Marathon Destiny 2: The Final Shape Project Q Handheld /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/27077814

101: Magic of the Moment 05/25/2023

101: Magic of the Moment WoW Dragonflight Season 2 is upon us, and it’s time to discuss new dungeons, the new raid, and the new loot system. When he isn’t playing WoW, Chris has been playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and actually enjoying it. /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/26944296

100: We Listened to Our Own Advice 05/11/2023

100: We Listened to Our Own Advice Episode 100 is finally here! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, discussing the history of the show and visiting some of our favorite moments from previous episodes. Thank you for listening! Here’s to another 100! Some of our favorite episodes: Episode 1: Episode 3: Episode 4: Episode 52: /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/26808501

99: It's Not the 90s 04/27/2023

99: It's Not the 90s Today’s show opens with a shocking revelation – Jason knows where his Switch is! Today we’re talking Warframe and a new game we’ve been playing: Gunfire Reborn. Lastly, Dota 2 has a new map and it’s huge! Follow-up: It's called a Warframe - /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/26668305

98: Sledgehammer of Nostalgia 04/13/2023

98: Sledgehammer of Nostalgia We're back to our usual format today, and for this episode, we did some homework. Today we're having a spoiler-free conversation about the Super Mario Bros. movie that was released on April 5. Come hear our thoughts on the film and the experience of going to the movies in 2023. Follow-Up: Breath of the Wild Follow-Up: WoW Progress Guild Wars 2 Super Adventure Box The Super Mario Bros. Movie /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/26526897

97: Double the Stacks 03/30/2023

97: Double the Stacks Welcome back to Pride & Accomplishment’s special guest episode with MaericTV and Azure. This is the second and final part of our deep-dive conversation comparing Guild Wars 2 and World of Warcraft. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/pnapodcast/id/26388573

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