They Need to Touch Some Grass

They Need to Touch Some Grass

From You Geek’N? by Devin Sims and Phil York

June 3, 2026 · 59 min · Season 3 · Episode 8

About this episode

The episode explores the chaotic and absurd elements of gaming that have been lost in modern titles.

Most gamers have lost the fun of pure chaos when games tried to get "real" — but what if you could actually bring back that wild, impossible feeling? Dev and Phil dive into a world where jumping off 50-foot ledges with a snowboard, Frankenstein modifications, and absurd game mechanics reign supreme. This episode is a hilarious, chaos-filled reflection on the games we loved—and the decline of that glorious nonsense.You'll discover why modern games like Skate have lost their sense of fun (and what they really should be doing instead). We break down the crazy evolution of modding classics like Skyrim and Fallout, revealing the wild stuff players get away with—including nudity, crazy character skins, and mind-bending glitches. Plus, we revisit the nostalgic magic of early 2000s hits like NBA Street and SSX Tricky, comparing their over-the-top action to today’s more “realistic” titles.Devin shares his recent adventures streaming PC games — from the thrill of learning OBS to the chaos of multiplayer horror games like Phasmophobia and Dead Space. We discuss the joys and frustrations of online gaming, streaming setups, and how to keep that sense of spontaneity alive while battling…

People in this episode

Hosts: Devin Sims, Phil York

Topics covered

  • gaming nostalgia
  • absurd game mechanics
  • modding
  • online gaming
  • streaming
  • chaos in games

Keywords

  • gaming
  • chaos
  • modding
  • nostalgia
  • streaming
  • multiplayer
  • absurd physics
  • game mechanics

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Skate, Phasmophobia, Dead Space

Books & works: Skyrim, Fallout, NBA Street, SSX Tricky

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