Co-op Campfire: A Gaming Podcast
Co-op Campfire is a gaming podcast where friends gather to celebrate video games — the ones we’re playing, the ones we love, and the ones that stick with us!
Each episode blends thoughtful discussion, playful segments, and shared curiosity as we explore everything from new releases and hidden gems to game design, replaying classics, and fun challenges listeners can join in on.
Co-op Campfire is about celebrating games as experiences. Pull up a log, pass the controller, and enjoy the conversation!
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Episodes
11 episodes
Remembering the Nintendo Switch (1)
The Switch 2 leapt into the gaming scene a little over a year ago, and approaching its 10th anniversary, we thought it might be a good time to Switch it up to remember the Switch 1's legacy. Please, take a listen.*Snap!*Oh... just...
Overcoming "Tutorial Hell" (feat. Monster Hunter Rise)
Ryan had more to say about those intimidating "Let Them Cook" type of games (see episode 9)! So, we're talking about the intimidating amount of tutorials in Monster Hunter: Rise featuring specially sent in feedback from Ryan's best fri...
Let Them Cook: Why Persona, Dark Souls & Majora's Mask Are Worth the Grind
Y'know, we all like to play games, right? At the end of the day, it's for one reason:To have FUN!But for some games, it takes a bit to get the ball rolling in that regard. So much so that you may find yourself dropping the game if...
Star Fox (Switch 2) Review
Star Fox is back! Ryan and James settle into their Arwings and fly in to discuss the triumphant return of the Star Fox squad with the 2026 Switch 2 Remake!Games DiscussedStar Fox (2026), Persona 3: Reload, Mario Kart Wii
The Games of Summer Break
Welcome to the dog days of summer! Kick back, cool off, or take a dip in the pool! At the campfire, though, Ryan and James reminisce on some of their favorite summer break games! Ryan is also desperate to enjoy his summer vacation, but must fac...
Gaming Stories - Father's Day Edition
With Father's Day right around the corner, Ryan and James sit down and reflect on some of their fondest gaming memories shared with their dads. Ryan is thrust into a surprise shift as a tour guide for Timber's Island, assisting James on a walkt...
Summer Games Fest 2026
Ryan and James gush about the exciting announcements from this year's Summer Games Fest and surrounding directs in a surprise bonus episode! What were the games that evoked the most hype? What trailers were the most intriguing, or that won us o...
Memories from the Game Shelf
What cozy stories and cherished memories are kept on the game shelf? Ryan and James explore some of their favorites, from Amiibo-chasing to hardware heartbreaks. James fights the inevitability of becoming hollow as he tackles a devious Dark Sou...
The Wacky World of Remasters, Remakes, Reboots, & Reimaginings
Remasters, Remakes, Reboots, and Reimaginings... oh my! Ryan and James sit down and discuss The Four Horsemen of "RE" type titles; What defines each of them, personal favorites, and teeter on the line of rebranding into a Resident E...
The Joy of Comfort Games
What actually makes a "comfort game" a comfort game?This week around the campfire, Ryan and James talk about the games they can replay endlessly - from Metroid Prime and Resident Evil 4 to Pokémon, Fire Emb...
A Look Back at the Star Fox Series
I see em' up ahead - Let's rock and roll!Ryan and James look back throughout the vast depths of the Lylat system and reminisce of the Star Fox catalog! Talks of personal favorites, developer history, and looking to the future, capped of...