Liz and Aaron strap in for some bug-blastin' action with Helldivers 2! Sure, you shoot bugs, destroy automatons, and spread managed democracy, but is it a good cooperative game? Does it past the COFI test? SPOILER: If you listen to this episode you will find out! PLUS: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor isn't a co-op game but we're enthralled with it any…

We're back, we had a baby, we adopted a dog, and we played a lot of games. Let's do this. About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Subscribe to The Co-Operatives by heading to ListenToTheCoOps.com! (or use our RSS feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/9xRUL1ta) --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on …

Aaron & Liz try to find the table space to contain this week's lightweight co-op card game: Bandito! PLUS: Sam Barlow is back with Immortality and y'all gotta try this game but we can't tell you anything about it. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Opening 1:50 - Intro song! 2:13 - Bandido! 3:05 - What IS Bandido? 6:30 - The lightweight nature of Bandido (for bett…

Do you know what the scariest/funniest thing about Evil Dead: The Game is? THE DRIVING! Join Liz and Aaron as they grab their Boomsticks and take a trip to the woods in Ash William's Day Out! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Win a copy of Evil Dead: The Game for PC! Head to https://bit.ly/HoodieWeatherDiscord and post a spooky GIF to enter! 4:03 - Today we're ta…

The Co-Ops detail some of the coziest games and other media that have helped them transition to Fall. PLUS: NEW LOGO!!!! Join the Hoodie Weather discord and chat with other Cooperatives listeners here: https://bit.ly/hoodieweatherdiscord TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - We have a new logo by Julia Maddalina! 3:00 - The vibe of cozy stuff www.howlongt…

Aaron and Liz venture out on the night of a full moon to play the latest choose-your-own-adventure horror game, The Quarry, by Supermassive Games. Will our intrepid hosts survive until dawn? Or will they lose what little hope they have left? (SPOILER: They'll survive, because this game is super fun and inviting for co-op groups!) TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - …

Aaron and Liz discovered an ideal cooperative game called (checks notes) huh, Fortnite! Jump aboard the Battle Bus to learn about how Cross-Play is changing the industry, and what accessibility features make one of the world's biggest games one of the easiest to play. TIMESTAMPS: 0;00 - Aaron's pitch for a brand new pizza app 3:00 - Riot Fest hurts…

It's time to kick some SHELL with Liz & Aaron! Shredder's Revenge is the latest TMNT game, and it's a fantastic couch co-op experience, but is it satisfying overall? PLUS: Learning about Niblings, what a Paladin is, and a short take on Interior/Night's As Dusk Falls. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - "What was your first memory of the Ninja Turtles?" 5:24 - Intro!…

Aaron & Liz have your next favorite game to play with the whole family: Kites - Time To Fly from Floodgate Games. ALSO: Liz has developed the Co-Operative Fidelity test! How does Kites fare? Is it time to fly, or time to BYE? Listen and find out! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Farm-To-Table Kites, and dragging Aaron 5:00 - What is Kites: Time To Fly? 9:22 - KIT…

Aaron & Liz just got back from Gen Con 2022 with plenty of HOT GOSS TO DISH on new games they played in Indianapolis! They've hand-picked a few games and experiences to tell you about so strap in and get ready for this special report from America's biggest gaming convention! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Pitching our Uno variants to Mattel 3:58 -…

Just like The Decemberists say, ARISE FROM THE BUNKERS! We are back and excited to relaunch The Co-Operatives Podcast! In this episode we'll go over what's been goin' on with us since 2020, what we've been playing, and what you can expect from the relaunch. PLUS: We're making a game. (It's good to be back, we hope you enjoy!) TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - "Ho…

In the words of a famous poet, "S'been a while." Liz & Aaron discuss what they've been doing to occupy their time during the pandemic and discuss the media that has helped them over the last few months. 0:00 - Opening BS 13:30 - Tak 20:05 - Natural 2020's Spreadsheet - Clubhouse Games 22:05 - Outer Wilds 26:15 - Control 29:06 - Death Stranding 31:1…

Hey gang! Aaron here. This week's episode is gonna be a bit *rough* - no editing, no intro, JUST CO-OPS UNFILTERED. We've been a bit busy with some projects, but wanted to release this so everyone could hear what we thought of GenCon 2019's biggest games! Enjoy! About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the H…

Liz and Aaron put on their spandex attire once again to tackle Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 - The Black Order on the Nintendo Switch! Yes! We know! They already tried the first two but this one will be different! Plus: The Co-Ops discuss the MCU Phase Four announcements quite a bit! TIMESTAMPS: 3:35 - GEN CON IS UPON US! 8:10 - Make Up Artist 3: Bla…

Aaron is solo this week, so it only made sense for him to cover solo games. Aaron plays and discusses Wingspan, Unbroken, and many more games with prominent single-player modes! Our friend Jeff Stormer tries to ease Aaron's burden, and Liz makes a very special appearance at the end. This was a fun challenge. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Jeff Storm…

This week's episode takes our intrepid players to Mordor and back again. Join Aaron & Liz as they embark on an unexpected journey through Middle-Earth with their pals Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and some made up residents of Mirkwood in Fantasy Flight's new Lord Of The Rings game. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - DC character, or LOTR thing? 6:10 - Our relationship …

Aaron & Liz embark on a discussion about E3 2019! There's no time to lose so we'll just get into it! Watch Dogs Legion! DOOM Eternal! Cyberpunk 2077! Final Fantasy 7 Remake! Jedi Fallen Order! Nintendo! Bethesda! Microsoft! VIDEO GAMES! HYPE! MADNESS! Keywords for searching! TIMESTAMPS! 0:00 - ODE TO JOY FOR E3! 1:30 - What is E3, and how do we cel…

Every try mind-melding? It's new and hip and not in rural areas yet. Only the coolest gamers mind-meld. Don't you want to be a cool kid? Liz & Aaron becomes cool-kids on this episode about The Mind. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Which movie characters do we think we are? 4:30 - Today we're covering The Mind + A SONG! + How it's played. 11:15 - Bunnies + ninja…

Liz & Aaron enter lands near and far (and high and low) to discuss the current slate of GaaS games, and whether or not they could be a fit for you and your gaming friends! There's GaaS games of all shapes, sizes, and flavors now, so rather than examine each one in its own episode our intrepid hosts attempt to dissect the major players in one long e…

It's been awhile, but Liz & Aaron are back! What have they been up to? Well, it's a lot. A lot of a lot. This whole episode will go over what's been happening, where they've been, and some of the gaming experiences they've had over the past few months. TIMESTAMPS: 2:00 - Liz, being a lawyer, Legally Blonde, & Paper Chase 6:00 - Resident Evil 2, par…

Aaron & Liz descend deep into the mouth of madness for Fantasy Flight's new third edition of their mainstay tabletop game Arkham Horror! Will this new game evoke strong feelings of insanity? Or will Cthulhu finally take hold and render them asunder? Well, it's a podcast so you'll need to listen to it to find out. We won't give you the answers here.…

Liz & Aaron avoided those wedding bell blues by getting in the kitchen and serving up some three-star meals! Will they be able to defeat the Unbread? Will The Onion King be appeased? Find out in this new episode! FYI - The wedding was BRILLIANT and AMAZING. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Turning the systems back on... 1:20 - What's your gaming THING? 4:38 - "W…

On this week's episode our team of private detectives and psychic investigators follow their visions and play Choose Your Own Adventure: House Of Danger from Z-Man Games. It's a new cooperative adventure game where one or more players play a game version of the famous "Choose Your Own Adventure" books! Will they meet their fate? Or survive long eno…

Aaron & Liz have RETURNED from Gen Con 2018 with plenty of HOT GOSS TO DISH on new games they played in Indianapolis! They've hand-picked a few games and experiences to tell you about so strap in and get ready for this special report from America's biggest gaming convention! We'll be covering games from Plaid Hat Games, Restoration Games, and more!…

Before Liz and I began producing The Co-Operatives Podcast, we decided it would be best to test out our idea and make a demo episode of the show. We made this episode after playing LEGO: Dimensions and sent it off to the rest of the VStheUNIVERSE LLC members, and a few other creators we were familiar with. What follows is that test episode, and we …

Hello. Yes. We are alive. July has been hectic. Listen to this episode for the story of how July was BUSY BUSY BUSY. PLUS: Panel news, meet-up news, and what to expect through October. COME TO OUR GENCON PANEL! Here is the event link: https://www.gencon.com/events/128930 TIMECODES! 00:00 - Intro + "If you were a spaceship, what would your name be?"…

Mountains Of Madness is a game where you go to a mountain, get some artifacts, and leave. Sounds simple right? Not when you have MADNESS AILMENTS INFLICTED ON YOU AT EVERY TURN! Liz and Aaron play this heavy party game and discuss their experiences, both good and bad, and how accessibility is important in the industry. TIMECODES! 00:45 - Liz is pla…

In this very special episode, Aaron & Liz go over their top picks from E3 2018! Expect takes so hot that they burn your shoes off! E3 2018 is the biggest video game event of the year and our intrepid hosts are here to discuss it! 0:00 - Opening bit + hangouts! 5:10 - Talking about E3 2018! 5:55 - Liz wants to discuss Unravel Two! 9:10 - Aaron wants…

Liz has drinks and Aaron has feelings. Lots of news, updates, and discussion in this one. Let's do this. The game is Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game by Keith Baker and Renegade Game Studios. Insert coin to continue. TIMESTAMPS! 0:00 - Life updates and what we've been playing 15:15 - Game discussion & intro of game! Plus Liz hates the term…

Ready for Wizard goofs? Well, Liz & Aaron got 'em! Listen to them discuss the ups and downs of their time with Frozenbyte's latest isometric side-scrolling action RPG Nine Parchments! About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperative…

OH CRAP! Thanos has nearly assembled all of the Infinity Stones to place on the Infinity Gauntlet! What will our brave heroes Aaron & Liz do? They'll play the new USAopoly movie tie-in game of course! Join Liz & Aaron as they discuss the new Marvel's The Avengers: Infinity War co-operative board game, fandom, and how to actively support each other …

We don't know how to say this, but Liz & Aaron are going to prison. Listen to them recall their experiences playing as Leo & Vincent in EA's latest game made by Josef Fares' Hazelight Studio in "A Way Out." It's one of the best co-operative games they've ever played! SPOILERS START AT 42:35 SPOILERS END AT 53:18 About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- …

Today Liz interviews Aaron, Sam, and Laura about the development of their new party game Earworm, which hits Kickstarter THIS WEEK ON MARCH 14TH! Head to www.EarwormGame.com to see more! About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperat…

SUPER IMPORTANT EPISODE of Co-Operatives right here! We learn a number of things about our hosts such as: what their real-life codenames are, which Codenames game is the best, and whether or not a board game can help a person build empathy. About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account …

This episode finds Liz & Aaron masquerading as hoodlums in Master Thief by Sparr Games. Who can steal the most valuables and win the day? We'll find out! Along the way, our intrepid hosts discuss Party Game Etiquette and how to create a fun environment for everyone to enjoy. About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by twee…

Liz & Aaron gear up with some cat-companions and get to huntin' some big scary kaiju in the world of Monster Hunter! Does it succeed as a good co-operative experience? Let's grab an insect glaive and find out! About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e…

We've been gathering questions from our listeners for the past few months and are ready to be PUT ON THE SPOT to answer them! We've got questions from our GenCon panel attendees, IRL folks, Twitter, and Facebook, so there's something from everyone. We get into on some of these more personal ones so let's do it! QUESTIONS 5:00 - What drinks do you p…

Happy New Year! It's 2018 which means we're making a resolution to play more co-op games! FIRST UP: Cuphead by Studio MDHR! This charming homage to 1930's cartoons had Aaron and Liz jumping all over trying to beat some nefarious and difficult bosses. Does the game have what it takes to be enjoyable while being hard as nails? Listen and find out! --…

Romance is in the air! So is Comedy! I guess that means that some sort of Romantic-Comedy mix is surrounding us! That must be why Aaron & Liz are playing Fog Of Love by Hush Hush Projects for this week's episode! This light 2-player RPG captured their hearts and got them coming back for more! This unique game is one of the most unique and interesti…

This week you're in for a treat! We've edited the audio from our GenCon 2017 panel and are putting it up for you to hear! If you listen to this episode and have a question you wished we'd answer, then send it in! We'll be doing a Q&A episode at the end of the year and we'd love to get your question in before then! Send them on to cooperativespod@gm…

This is a big one! We play and talk about Zombicide: Black Plague from Cool Mini Or Not, a game we both loved despite having some precarious situations emerge at the table. This co-op tabletop board game is pretty fantastic, and we highly recommend it to anyone who's looking to get into a game that can be upgraded easily as time goes on! Oh yeah, A…

Our October month of suitably spooky games continues! We tackle a board game that EVERYONE has been telling us to talk about: Betrayal At The House On The Hill! Avalon Hill and Wizards Of The Coast have been publishing this modern classic since 2004, but have recently updated it with an expansion and spin-off called Betrayal At Baldur's Gate. How f…

Everyone has been telling Liz & Aaron to play Plaid Hat Games' "Dead Of Winter," so they did! Join them as they discuss zombies, feel-good games, and generally everything they love about Halloween! They don't *adore* it, but it's got a lot to like! Plus, Halloweenie board games are always a good thing, right? --- Big thanks to our friends Brian, Br…

Aaron says the first Destiny was the best co-operative video game he's ever played, but is he feeling the sequel? Liz wasn't a big fan of the original game, but does Destiny 2 sway her opinion? Well, our intrepid hosts have done nothing but play D2 the past two weeks and they're ready to discuss it on this week's episode! Video games y'all! For mor…

This week Liz & Aaron tackle the new game from Fullbright: TACOMA. In this space mystery, our hosts will need to explore the spaceship TACOMA and uncover the sprawling secrets of the ship and crew. --- This isn't a co-operative game! We're very supportive of finding ways to enjoy games together even when the game wasn't specifically made for co-op …

Aaron & Liz survived GenCon 2017! Our intrepid hosts details all of the greatest gaming experiences coming out of Indianapolis, IN! Running on low sleep, they recount the best times and what they think the hotness will be for the next few months! Exact timestamps are below because there's a LOT to cover: TIMESTAMPS:0:20 - Intro! 4:30 - Harry Potter…

GenCon 50 is just a week away! Aaron and Liz go over the games they purchased last year at the con, and recount their Do's and Don'ts for the country's biggest board game convention! Liz and Aaron give you the rundown on what to prepare for, and how to pace yourself to you don't end up missing out on some of the best and brightest this convention h…

Dark Souls is hands-down one of the most difficult and punishing board games ever to hit the market...and Aaron & Liz loved every minute of it. Big thanks to Ed Soderberg and Danny Bass of Ironrise Games for jumping into this game with our hosts! Check out Ironrise Games here! --- Want to learn more about Dark Souls? Visit their Kickstarter page he…

This episode is a bit different from what we're used to, but for good reason. Liz & Aaron spent the last two weeks playing a variety of games, namely Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, and Marvel Heroes Omega. They also became obsessed with the BBC show The Great British Baking Show, and had to make some decisions. This episode…

James D'Amato and Mel Fox of the OneShot Network join Aaron & Liz for a very special episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast! This time our detective gang is covering Sherlock Holmes & Moriarty's Web by Keifer Arts! Here lies The Final Problem: Is the game fun? We wax poetic about Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Fry being perfect, and how John Watson is…