Pride and Accomplishment
Society & Culture
About
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
Episodes
- 178: I Noped Out
Pride and Accomplishment episode 178 covers Jason's surprising experience with Overwatch, the challenges of buying a Steam Controller, and news regarding the Xbox ROG Ally X.
- 177: You are the Roomba
Chris and Jason discuss the game Raccoin, its performance on Steam Deck, and favorable roguelike runs. They also touch on other games like Vampire Crawlers and People of Note, revisit World of Warcraft, share thoughts on the survival craft…
- 176: Literally THOUSANDS of Years
Pride and Accomplishment episode 176 discusses the release of the game RACCOIN, the increasing cost of gaming, a WoW update, a new video game, and the board game Downfall. The episode also includes a lengthy mid-show tangent.
- 175: That's the Point of Early Access
Chris found Excel Power Query after doing things the hard way. Both hosts checked in on World of Warcraft. Jason shared thoughts on Pokopia, and Chris discussed early access impressions of Slay the Spire 2.
- 174: Healers Don't Get Kicks
Episode 174 discusses the release of WoW Midnight, with hosts sharing initial impressions after playing. They also touch on Slay the Spire II and games featured in Steam Next Fest. A review of the Big Arch Burger from McDonald's is include…
- 173: How Often Do You Jump?
Jason is close to finishing Immortals Fenyx Rising before the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion launches. The hosts discuss Blizzard's awkward Collector's Edition timing, early access plans, and the new housing system in WoW. They also…
- 172: Hot Swappable Mice
Blizzard used the power of a free weekend to get us to play some WoW before the launch of Midnight. Chris has a new piece of hardware, and Jason's been playing a new (old) game. In the post-show, we try and fail to use a Windows 11 feature…
- 171: Too Much for My Sensibilities
Jason has a new 3D printer and hasn't stopped printing for two weeks. Chris is sick and playing Deep Rock Galactic Survivor. We discuss the Xbox Developer Direct, debate Forza Horizon 6 pricing strategies, and get hyped for WoW Midnight co…
- 170: An Investment Era
For the SIXTH time, we have calculated our game spending over the last year and we are discussing the numbers. Last year we set some records. Well, hold on because we're about to do it again. Previous spending episodes: 144: Copious Plug S…
- 169: Tangenting on the Tangent
It's time for us to take a look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026 to see what games we're most excited for. Farewell, Anthem 2024 Recap Episode 145 Jason 2025 WoW Season 2 ( roadmap ) Dispatch Split Fiction Honorable Mentions Rift of…
- 168: Adventures Have Puzzles
The Game Awards 2025 have come and gone, and the results are not too surprising. We did hear about a few interesting games at the show, though. Tune in to find out what caught our eye! Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Game Announcements The Fre…
- 167: Pizza Slicer of Death
Happy Capitalism Season! Jason and Chris kick off the episode talking Black Friday hauls - Jason's obsessed with a powered cardboard cutter, and he's still on the hunt for the ultimate charging station for all his handhelds. Chris broke th…
- 166: Over the Actual Internet
Do you shut down your PC every night? Find out our answer to this listener-submitted question. Also, Jason has played all of Dispatch, and Valve introduced new hardware for next year, but didn't give us any prices. Dispatch Steam Hardware…
- 165: Not Right Now, We're Recording a Podcast
What do you think of Discord changing its sounds for holidays? Chris has thoughts. Aside from that, there's some big WoW news to discuss. We've also been playing some games: Jason's been playing Dispatch, and Chris has been playing Ball x…
- 164: The Mario Party of Trivia Games
The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X reviews are out, and they are… interesting. Before that, we're talking about Super Mario Galaxy, Warhammer Space Marine II, and demos from Steam Next Fest. Joi…
- 163: Waggle Detection
Chris and Jason talk Nintendo Direct, as promised!
- 162: You Need a Bigger Backpack
We are both traveling soon, so the question is: which gaming devices are we taking with us? Jason has played several games including Star Wars Outlaws Demo, Hollow Knight, and Clair Obscur, kind of. Chris has been thinking about rearrangin…
- 161: A Good Bad Idea
As promised, Chris has finished DK Bananza! Humble Choice has a winner of a month, Hollow Knight Silksong is out, and Jason has been playing something other than WoW. Don't worry, we'll still talk about WoW. Humble Choice September 2025 Ho…
- 160: The Exact Opposite of Chill
A World of Warcraft focussed episode with a bit of news on the ROG Xbox Ally. Blizzard may have botched the announcements, but once you learn the facts the next expansion has lots of cool things coming. Xbox Ally X Release Date – October 1…
- 159: Consistent, but Not Constant
Jason has returned to World of Warcraft. Chris has been playing a new game that he's had his eye on for a few weeks now. Neither one has finished DK Bananza.
- 158: Go Cube
Jason is traveling, but we are dedicated to you, the listener, so we have a full-size Bananza of an episode for you. Neck Fan 1 Neck Fan 2 Kaizen: A Factory Story Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Donkey Kong: Bananza
- 157: It Deserves One More Day
The moment has finally arrived... Chris has Game Pass again! Meanwhile, Jason is on the Warframe hype train, and we're both excited for a new puzzle game coming out this week. Warframe - Our History is Smoke Kaizen: A Factory Story Switch…
- 156: It's an Investment
We're finally talking about the Switch 2 after having it for a month. Chris took his on a trip, and we have played online using GameChat. Tune in to hear our opinions. Also, Jason's been playing The Alters, and the second best deal in gami…
- 155: I Want a Game to Have an Art Style
It's all about the Summer Game Fest season this episode! So much news to cover. Chris and Jason talk about all of the games and news they are excited to come out of the Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, and PC Gaming Show Summer Game…
- 154: A Maybe to a Must
Happy Switch 2 Launch Day! This episode was recorded before the launch, but we're still excited for new hardware from Nintendo. For now, Chris is wrapping up Blue Prince, Jason is playing Fortnite, and we're both using AI in new ways.
- 153: I'm Playing It Chill
Blue Prince is killing Chris' Steam Deck, Jason's playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and we're both playing Fortnite. Also, Nintendo sent an email about Switch 2 preorders. In the post-show: Do you pay for ChatGPT? iFixit Steam Deck Trig…
- 152: Book Club Game
Chris went to a gas station for the first time in forever, so naturally there are things to talk about there. Switch 2 preorders have come and gone, Jason's playing Factorio, Chris is playing Blue Prince, and a couple of new games have com…
- 151: I Need Signs
We finally know what's going on with Switch 2 preorders. We hope you got one if you wanted one! Chris has been playing the new puzzle game that's taking the gaming press by storm, Blue Prince and wants to talk about it. Jason and Chris bot…
- 150: Physical Loot Box
We finally know (almost) everything there is to know about the Nintendo Switch 2! Join us to hear our thoughts about the hardware, games, and pre-order situation. Switch 2 DK Rap
- 149: Running on Rumor Fumes
Jason finished Split Fiction, Chris is playing a new mobile game, and Discord is exploring (more) advertising. Plus, Assassin's Creed Shadows is out and the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is available to preorder. Does Chris have the will…
- 148: It's an MMO, Right?
Chris is excited about a new Tony Hawk game. Jason is excited about his new computer. We're both excited about WoW Season 2 and Split Fiction. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2 Split Fiction
- 147: Cadence of Content
Jason is in full Warframe mode, Chris is playing a new mobile game, and we're both looking forward to the new WoW patch. Plus, Dota 2 changed their map (again) and Chris is intrigued. Warframe Raft Avowed Pokemon TCG Pocket WoW: Undermine(…
- 146: I Don't Want To Deal With Scalping
We are halfway through February, and games are already starting to come out. Civilization VII and Rift of the Necrodancer are here, and one of us has played one of those games. Lastly, Jason found a new computer - tune in to find out what…
- 145: I Don't Want To Commit to It
In the last of our annual episodes, we are talking about what we're looking forward to in 2025, and looking back at the things we thought we'd be excited about in 2024. Did we play any of the games we were anticipating? Listen in to find o…
- 144: Copious Plug Situation
For the FIFTH time, we have calculated our game spending over the last year and we are discussing the numbers. This year's numbers set some records for us. Tune in to find out how! Previous spending episodes: 118: You're Not Invited 92: It…
- 143: Memories are Made at the Lake
Happy New Year! To start off the year, Chris and Jason do a quick recap of what they've been up to recently. Big episodes coming next, so stay tuned!
- 142: These Are Our Awards
Join us to hear our take on the announcements from The Game Awards 2024, and some thoughts on the event itself. Game of the Year Medley of Medleys TGA Website Slay the Spire 2 Thick as Thieves The Witcher 4 Split Fiction Warframe 1999 TGA…
- 141: That's Only the Price of Lunch
We've been playing a new game, together! Windblown is an action roguelike from the makers of Dead Cells, and we're really enjoying it. Also, it's capitalism season again, and we've been doing our best to resist the sales thanks to the Two…
- 140: Spectacle Is a Good Word
Did you know that Wicked is only part 1 of a two-part movie? Neither did Jason. The Game Awards nominees have been announced, so we wanted to check in and see what the fuss was about. Did we play any of the game of the year contenders? Yes…
- 139: For the First... Forever of the Game
The time has come. Factorio: Space Age is out and we have played it. A lot. Also, Target sells handheld PCs now, and Nintendo made a music streaming app. Coca-Cola Oreos Handheld PCs Lenovo Legion Go Asus ROG Ally MSI Claw Nintendo Music F…
- 138: I'll Just Have To Live With the Chaos
Factorio is almost upon us, and the excitement is palpable. Before that however, we are filling our time with some PS5 games and the Steam Next Fest! Unrailed 2: Back on Track Cats & Dice Tower Factory Rift of the Necrodancer Space Drillin…
- 137: I Pay Them in Exposure
In our continuing coverage of all things Stream Deck, Jason has some news. Chris went on a trip, so he bought a new game for his Steam Deck. Finally, Jason actually beat a game, and we look forward to the Factorio Space Age expansion. Stre…
- 136: Plugs Next to Showers
Chris becomes a plumber. Follow up on some new products that hit the market and some more peripheral talk. We discuss our feelings on the Playstation 5 Pro announcement. Surprisingly, we don't talk about World of Warcraft at all this episo…
- 135: Comparatively Forever
In PnA tradition, one of your hosts has bought a new car, Guild Wars 2 has a new expansion, and we talk a bunch about WoW. Finally, the post-show turns out to be expensive for Chris. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds WoW: The War Within Season 1…
- 134: MMO Mode
World of Warcraft: The War Within is finally out, and we have some early impressions. Also, Guild Wars 2 released their Janthir Wilds expansion. Next-generation US Passport Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds World of Warcraft: The War Within
- 133: "It'll be fine" – And Then You're Dead
WoW's next expansion is upon us and the power leveling is real. After the show, we explore the new Cosmere tabletop RPG and whether or not we can get a group together to play it. Dungeons and Degenerate Gamblers Minishoot' Adventures WoW:…
- 132: Those Clicky Blue Things
After some quick follow up about Jason's keyboard situation, we dig into a big topic of giving up on games and how we decide whether a game is worth the continued time investment. Have you heard of the small game called World of Warcraft?…
- 131: No One Uses Scroll Lock
Jason is sick today, but we still have an episode for you! Today, we're talking the summer game schedule (spoiler alert: it's jam-packed), Steam summer sale follow up, and a mini-review of the Riven remake. Finally, Jason asks Chris for so…
- 130: It's a Little on the Nose
The Steam Summer Sale is in full swing, and we've got some things on our wishlists. Nintendo had their June Direct featuring a new 2D Zelda game, and Chris is excited. Finally, the Balatro-likes are coming. Jason may have found yet another…
- 129: It's On Game Pass, I Can't Say No
Welcome back to Pride & Accomplishment, or as our friends call us, PnA! Today we're going over our favorites from Summer Games Fest season, including the SGF show itself, Xbox Showcase, and Ubisoft Forward. Summer Games Fest Star Wars Outl…