Rest Here Podcast

[Recorded on May 31, 2023]

On this previously recorded Sidequest, Alyssa and Jeremy start the podcast discussing [now dated] video game news such as Mortal Kombat 1, Dead by Daylight, and the Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition. 

At 19:02, the hype is real over their 2023 spring vacations in Japan. On their first long trips after the pandemic, they discuss traveling to favorite spots, newly explored areas, cherry blossoms a...

Thought that Alyssa and Jeremy were down for the count? After 10 months of being busy, your favorite Yakuza hosts are back and reunited to talk about the first 3 chapters of the new Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth. Helldivers 2, Tekken 8, and a quick state of the industry are discussed.

Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, and Happy Birthday, cause Rest Here Podcast is back!

Unreleased Sidequest Schedule:

Episode 3 - March 6, 2024

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[Recorded on March 20 and released now while Jeremy is on vacation]

Alyssa forgets to disclose to Jeremy that she is also going to Japan at the end of April and the hype is even realer than before. Jeremy is watching Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu and playing the Resident Evil 2 Remake and Sons of the Forest. And both give minimal updates on Like a Dragon: Ishin. 

They also brush over the standout releases for April and The Osc...

Alyssa and Jeremy embark the Rest Here journey with the official episode 1! They start up catching up on their personal lives. Moves into discussion regarding video game-to-television adaptations. Jeremy plays Sons of the Forest and Resident Evil 4's Chainsaw demo, and both discuss chapter 3 and minigames of Like a Dragon: Ishin.

HBO's The Last of Us spoilers of episodes 1-8 comparing to the video game start from 14:00-24:20.

New...

Alyssa and Jeremy are here to officially announce that our rebranding is in progress! We're retiring the Downtime name and welcome to our new gaming podcast, Rest Here. Same content, same duo, same good times, just a fresh name to kick off a new chapter of our lives. More to come.

Anime, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Like a Dragon: Ishin are the main topics of today's episode.

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Yakuza 8 is coming, and Playstation Plus clearly wants you to catch up!

Alyssa and Jeremy cover Yakuza 8 bts footage from a Ryu Ga Gotoku studio tour, Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI updates and state of the studio, Valorant tournaments, and more.

The podcast ends with listener questions.

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Welcome to the latest edition of Downtime Podcast, where we if you sign up now and hit the subscribe for Plus Premium, you will get 184 episodes of Alyssa and Jeremy!

Included in your subscription and latest episode: PlayStation Plus revamp, Max Payne remakes, E3 2022 cancelled, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Dying Light 2, and The Kaito Files DLC.

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Alyssa and Jeremy uncover an episode from the archives back in February 2022, on the cusp of turning 30-years-old. Sony PlayStation acquires Bungie, and Take Two Interactive acquire Zynga and announce GTA 6 is real.

They also discuss Pokemon Arceus and choosing starters, The Great Ace Attorney, Dying Light 2, and Lunar New Year game purchases.

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Downtime Podcast is kicking off 2022 reflecting on turning 30 and getting straight into gaming business. Alyssa and Jeremy discuss the biggest gaming news of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and share how the move affects the gaming market and industry. 

They also go over Steam Deck and TV Asahi's Top 100 Games from a poll of 50,000 Japanese users, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Dying Light, Sons of the Forest, Los...

Alyssa and Jeremy are bringing you one final message for 2021:

1. Jeremy reads out games coming out in 2022

2. Alyssa orders a PS5 and is not sure if it's a scam

3. And one special announcement of the future of Downtime Podcast (good news only)

Thank you for sticking with us at Downtime, and we'll see you next year!

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Are you looking for that special gift for someone? Approaching Black Friday and unsure what to get? Do you need warmth and love this holiday season?

Alyssa and Jeremy present to you Sega's new fragrance line of perfumes, Activision Blizzard's woes, Game Awards 2021 nominees, Lost Judgment robotics, Far Cry 6 singalong, television and movie discussion, and more for that podcast gift you're looking for.

Official Yakuza Cologne, Bo...

It's been a busy month work wise for the hosts of Downtime Podcast, but we're able to finally get an episode out recorded 2 weeks ago! We hope to get another episode in before Thanksgiving.

Jeremy joins a drunken Alyssa discussing the October Animal Crossing Direct, the latest Last Judgment developments, Eternals and Squid Game, Back 4 Blood, Far Cry 6, and more!

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PlayStation highlights a pretty impressive showcase of PS5 games for the next 3 years, and Downtime covers the highlights.

Alyssa watches Jeremy play Dead by Daylight for the first time and gives her review.  Watch Dogs 2, Ghost of Tsushima Iki Island DLC, and NEO: The World Ends With You is also discussed.

The episode ends with listener questions.

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Alyssa and Jeremy collect news from the first day of Gamescom 2021, including Halo Infinite, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Lost Judgment, and more!

They also cover gaming updates on Dead by Daylight and Netflix mobile gaming, The Forest, and The Sims 4: Snowy Escape, but not without talking about a Hawaiian vacation first.

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