Co-op Chronicles

Jennifer Pan was the perfect daughter, until the night she staged a home invasion that left her mother dead and her father fighting for his life. What happened inside that quiet suburban home? And how did a lifetime of pressure, lies, and secrecy turn into one of the most shocking murder plots in Canadian history?

In this episode, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee break down the Jennifer Pan case across 15 fully narrated segments, from her double life, to the staged crime scene, to the interrogation that unraveled everything.

We explore:

The “perfect daughter” myth
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Duration: 01:11:51

Christmas Eve is supposed to be a night full of warmth, family, laughter, and memories… but on December 24th, 2008, one Covina home became the site of one of California’s most heartbreaking holiday tragedies.

In this episode, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee walk you through the story of the Ortega family... a close-knit, generous, beloved family celebrating Christmas like millions of people do every yea and the man who turned their celebration into devastation.

We break down:
 • Who Bruce Pardo really was
 • How months of planning led to the attack
 • The chaos inside the home as t...

Duration: 00:58:01

This Thanksgiving, we’re taking a step back from the chaos to appreciate something that’s been there through every season of our lives: gaming. 

From childhood holiday memories to handheld road trips, from co-op chaos with family to comfort games that helped us through rough years this episode explores why gaming matters so much during the holidays.
We dive into the emotional side of gaming: the nostalgia, the connections, the mental reset, and the quiet comfort of slipping into a world that feels like home.

Whether you’re grinding through the break...

Duration: 00:57:24

One of Japan’s most chilling unsolved cases wasn’t a murder… it was a psychological war.
 This week, we dive into the unbelievable true story of The Monster With 21 Faces, a taunting villain group that kidnapped a CEO, poisoned candy, humiliated police, and held an entire country hostage without ever showing their faces.

No brutality. No gore. Just pure fear, strategy, and a criminal mastermind that seemed to vanish into thin air.

In this immersive cinematic breakdown, Blacklabel leads Geisha and Azzilee through every twist:
 the CEO kidnapping, the escape nobody saw coming...

Duration: 01:01:02

You don’t need a thousand viewers to make a difference you just need one moment that matters.

This week on Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee celebrate the power of small streamers and tight-knit gaming communities. We’re breaking down how passionate creators keep old games alive, inspire new ones, and prove that authenticity will always outshine algorithms.

From Twitch to Kick to YouTube, this is your reminder that impact isn’t measured in numbers it’s felt in connection. Whether you’re the one behind the camera or cheering from chat, you’re part of the...

Duration: 00:51:53

Ever hit “Go Live” and realized you’re talking to… yourself? Yeah, us too. 🎮

This week on Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee get real about the grind of small streaming, the quiet chats, the random trolls, the burnout, and the moments that somehow make it all worth it.

From streaming as therapy to finding real connection in a single viewer, we’re diving into what keeps creators coming back, even when the numbers don’t move. This episode’s for every gamer, creator, and dreamer who shows up simply because they love it.

Because maybe s...

Duration: 01:14:42

They tried to tame the river… but the river never forgot. 🌊

In Episode 73 of Co-op Chronicles, we head to Tennessee’s haunted Hales Bar Dam, a place built on cursed land, powered by tragedy, and forever humming with the echoes of the dead.

Once hailed as an engineering marvel, the dam quickly became a monument to failure and fear. Workers vanished, tunnels flooded on their own, and witnesses still swear they hear voices calling out from inside the walls.
 Was it the curse of Chief Dragging Canoe? The souls of drowned w...

Duration: 01:12:43

In Episode 72 of Co-op Chronicles, we’re diving deep into the world of cryptids — the creatures that blur the line between legend and reality.

🐺 Damon (Blacklabel) takes us into the forbidden realm of Skinwalkers, the shapeshifting beings you’re warned never to speak about.
🦋 Azzilee unravels the terrifying mystery of the Mothman, the winged omen said to appear before disaster strikes.
👽 And Geisha brings her own cryptid — one so strange we’re keeping it secret until you hit play.

Plus, we explore the chillin...

Duration: 01:16:21

Some things don’t need ghosts… they are the ghosts. 👁️

In this eerie Halloween episode of Co-op Chronicles, Damon (Blacklabel), Geisha, and Azzilee dive into the haunted history of the world’s most cursed objects — from mirrors that trap souls to dolls that demand respect.

💀 We uncover the chilling story of the Myrtles Plantation mirror, said to hold the spirits of the dead.
🪆 We revisit Robert the Doll and the hundreds of apology letters still sent to him each year.
🎀 We peek into Annabelle’s real origin — the Raggedy...

Duration: 00:54:18

We’ve all heard them — the stories your parents swore were just meant to scare you. The killer hiding in the backseat. The call coming from inside the house. The poisoned Halloween candy.

But what if those weren’t just stories?

In Episode 70 of Co-op Chronicles, we’re digging into the urban legends that turned out to be terrifyingly real. From motel rooms hiding corpses under the bed, to true “hook man” murders in the 1940s, to the father who poisoned his own son on Halloween night — we’re peeling back the fiction to find the trut...

Duration: 00:42:28

Halloween is supposed to be about costumes, candy, and fun… but sometimes the scariest monsters don’t wear masks. In Episode 69 of Co-op Chronicles, we’re diving into real-life Halloween murders that turned the holiday into a nightmare.

🕯️ Damon (Blacklabel) shares the heartbreaking story of Lisa Ann French, a 9-year-old girl whose 1973 Halloween trick-or-treat ended in tragedy and forever changed how America sees the holiday.
🔨 We also cover the chilling Halloween night murder of Shirley Ledford in 1979, the final victim of California’s infamous Tool Box Killers.
👻 Geisha and Azzilee bring their...

Duration: 00:53:06

What makes a great villain? Is it the chaos they cause, the fear they strike, or the way they live rent-free in our heads long after the credits roll? Episode 68 of Co-op Chronicles is all about gaming’s greatest villains, from spiky-shelled kidnappers to tragic fallen heroes, unhinged maniacs, and the nightmare fuel that made us throw controllers.

Here’s who we’re talking about this week:
 🐢 Bowser – The Mushroom Kingdom’s original menace
 ⚔️ Ganondorf – Zelda’s eternal shadow
 🌑 Sephiroth – The one-winged angel of destruction
 🕶️ Albert Wesker – Umbrella’s betrayal in shades
 🤡 Kefka – Chaos with a clown...

Duration: 01:01:52

We’ve all had that one game that stole our weekends, wrecked our sleep schedules, and maybe even cost us a few friendships. Episode 67 of Co-op Chronicles is all about the most addictive games ever — the ones that hooked us so hard, we couldn’t walk away even if we wanted to.

From all-night raid grinds in World of Warcraft and browser chaos in RuneScape, to the sweaty lobbies of Apex Legends and the endless creativity of Minecraft, we’re breaking down the games that turned “just one more” into hours lost.

Here’s what we’re c...

Duration: 01:17:01

🔥 Buckle up this week, we’re dropping the spiciest gaming hot takes that are guaranteed to get us roasted online. And we’re not doing it alone, joining us is Vic from Games y Mas, ready to dive headfirst into the chaos.

We’re talking:
 🎮 Elden Ring is overrated — fun, or just hype-fueled punishment?
🗡️ Breath of the Wild is actually mid — freedom doesn’t equal fun.
🚗 GTA V has overstayed its welcome — where’s GTA VI already?
🕹️ Dark Souls fans gatekeep too hard — “git gud” or get out.
🌳 Animal Crossing was only fun with social medi...

Duration: 01:31:33

Some gamers are clutch. Some gamers are chaos.
 And then there are the red flags.

In this episode of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee break down the in-game habits and player archetypes that instantly tell you what kind of match you’re in for. From Loot Goblins to Rage Quitters, AFK Mysteries to All-Chat Warriors, we’re calling out the behaviors that can ruin a run, wreck a raid, and make you seriously consider uninstalling.

We’ve all seen them. We’ve all been them. And sometimes… we’ve even loved them for it.

So...

Duration: 01:02:17

Some games were hard… and some just straight-up hated you.

In this rage-fueled episode of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee dive headfirst into the most brutally unfair games of all time. From Battletoads' infamous Turbo Tunnel to the betrayal of The Lion King and the psychological warfare that is Ghosts ‘n Goblins, we’re revisiting the games that broke our spirits, our controllers, and occasionally our friendships.

These weren’t just difficult, they were designed to punish you. Whether it was rigged hitboxes, fake endings, knockback deaths, or being murdered by seaweed in the TMNT dam...

Duration: 00:57:35

Gaming déjà vu got you questioning reality? In this episode of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee dive into the shadowy world of copycat games. From shameless Genshin clones to the endless parade of Battle Royales, we're breaking down the trends, tropes, and straight-up thefts that have taken over your favorite genres.

We’ll explore the games that started it all—and the ones that just hit copy + paste. What makes a clone work? When does inspiration cross the line? And why does every game suddenly feel like the same game?

Expect some hard truths...

Duration: 01:02:12

They say Room 873 never existed. But what if the real horror is that it did?

In this chilling new episode of Co-op Chronicles, we dive headfirst into the eerie legend of Room 873 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel an infamous room allegedly sealed off after a grisly family murder. Was it an act of corporate cover-up? A haunting too terrifying to ignore? Or just an urban legend with a brick-and-mortar twist?

From bloody fingerprints that won’t wash off to hotel guests reporting ghostly screams, this story isn’t just about what happened in that room...

Duration: 01:05:00

What do Bloodborne, Elden Ring, Fortnite, and Diablo all have in common? They’ve changed the way we experience games after launch.

In this deep-dive episode, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee explore the wild world of gaming add-ons, from legendary DLCs that gave us unforgettable stories to loot systems that sparked international lawsuits. We’re unpacking it all—what worked, what flopped, and how modern gamers are navigating cosmetic fatigue, microtransaction chaos, and expansion burnout.

From FromSoftware’s masterpieces to the horrors of pay-to-win, this is our no-holds-barred guide to the content that changed the game and how...

Duration: 01:03:23

Ever spent hours on a game just to find out one day it’s gone? Like… gone gone. No servers, no reinstall, no refund, just poof. Welcome to the new age of gaming where digital doesn’t always mean forever.

In this episode, we’re talking about the #StopKillingGames movement and why so many players are furious about publishers shutting down games we paid for. From The Crew being bricked to Back 4 Blood getting dropped with no plan B, we’re digging into what this means for gamers and why it keeps happening.

We break down:

W...

Duration: 01:07:16

Some stories are just that, stories.
But every now and then, someone lives through something terrifying, and the details stick. The fear, the confusion, the "I still can’t explain it" moments.

In this episode, each of us brings a real-life paranormal story to the table, accounts of people who came face-to-face with something unexplainable… and made it out the other side. These aren’t campfire tales or horror movies. These are personal, intense, and genuinely hard to forget.

Blacklabel dives into one of the most disturbing cases ever investigated, while Geisha and Azzilee each b...

Duration: 00:56:45

🎲 Wild betrayals. 🎮 Digital chaos. 🃏 And a controversial board game that’s dividing the internet?

In this explosive new episode of Co-op Chronicles, your hosts Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee face off in the ultimate game night debate: Video games vs board games, which one actually brings more fun?

From Mario Party meltdowns to Catan trades gone wrong, Hades grinds to Twilight Imperium marathons, we cover it all, including:

🎮 The power of solo immersion🎲 Unmatched group chaos🧠 Which format flexes your brain more🃏 Card games, ranked drama, and Slay the Spire⚠️ The Night Shift controversy: edgy satire or...

Duration: 01:05:47

What if your favorite horror game wasn’t just fiction?

In this chilling episode of Co-op Chronicles, your hosts Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee peel back the curtain on the real-life crimes, conspiracies, and tragedies that inspired some of gaming’s most disturbing titles. From the CIA’s mind control experiments that shaped Outlast, to Until Dawn’s cannibalistic echoes of the Donner Party, and the serial killer inspirations behind Dead by Daylight—this one is not for the faint of heart.

We’ll uncover the dark truth behind games like Manhunt, Condemned, Doki Doki Literature Club, Postal...

Duration: 01:07:37

Robert Wone was found stabbed to death in a locked D.C. townhouse. No signs of a break-in. No defensive wounds. And three roommates with matching stories that felt rehearsed. Nearly 20 years later, the case remains unsolved—and the questions remain haunting.

In Episode 56 of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee dive deep into one of the most chilling unsolved mysteries in modern crime history. From the forensics to the falsehoods, we break down what happened, who was there, and why the silence is so deafening.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform:

Spotify: https://open...

Duration: 01:02:19

Bungie is no stranger to controversy, but this time, the internet isn’t just mad about balance patches or shaders. The upcoming Marathon reboot is under fire after fans noticed suspicious similarities between Bungie’s teaser art and the work of digital artist Antireal.

From AI art theft accusations to a disastrous livestream apology, this scandal is raising serious questions about ethics in game development, the role of AI, and how much the community is willing to tolerate from its favorite studios.

Join Blacklabel, Geisha, and Azzilee as we unpack every angle of this...

Duration: 01:02:12

Ready to laugh, cringe, and debate your favorite (or least favorite) games? In this chaotic episode of Co-op Chronicles, we dive into real and brutally honest user reviews that absolutely torch beloved games. Can our hosts guess what game is being roasted, just from the salt?

Featuring reviews on Apex Legends, Stardew Valley, Bloodborne, Cyberpunk 2077, Graveyard Keeper, Red Dead Redemption 2, Final Fantasy, and more! It’s part trivia, part roast, and all chaos.

🎧 Listen in, take your guesses, and tell us your favorite savage review!

🎙️ Keep grinding those levels, finishing those side quests—until next t...

Duration: 01:05:30

In this chilling Dynamic Duo episode, Blacklabel and PintsizedGeisha dive deep into one of the most unsettling unsolved murder cases of our time: The Setagaya Murders.

On December 30th, 2000, an entire family was brutally murdered in their Tokyo home. But this was no quick escape—the killer stayed overnight. He ate their food, browsed the internet, used their toilet (and didn’t flush), and left behind fingerprints, DNA, and even the clothes off his back. Over two decades later, he’s still never been identified.

Creepy clues and absurd oversightsSuspect theories ranging from m...

Duration: 00:56:21

We’re gamers, we’re passionate… but we’re also human and that means there are some iconic games we’ve somehow never played. This episode, we’re making some hilarious (and maybe painful) confessions about the legendary titles still sitting in our digital backlog.

From The Witcher 3, Bloodborne, and Persona 5… to chill, artsy comfort games like Gris and Spiritfarer—we’re breaking down why we skipped them, which ones we only watched, and the cozy games we admire but still haven’t touched.

🎮 Games we keep recommending but haven’t tried? Check.
 📦 Games in our Steam library collecti...

Duration: 01:01:26

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, we explore how gaming isn’t just entertainment... it’s survival, therapy, and emotional healing.

From comfort games and flow states, to grief processing and anxiety relief, we discuss:

✅ Games that saved us
✅ Online communities as lifelines
✅ Healthy escapism vs. burnout
✅ Mental health representation in gaming
✅ Why joy, fun, and little wins matter

Whether you're grinding through burnout, processing grief, or just playing to feel okay, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform:
🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho...

Duration: 01:05:08

50 episodes strong and we’re leveling up!
In this milestone episode of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel, PintsizedGeisha, and Azzilee dive deep into one of gaming’s greatest rivalries: the Console Wars.

From the rise of Xbox Live and Halo LAN parties, to PlayStation's cinematic dominance with Uncharted and Bloodborne, we're covering every battle, blunder, comeback, and meme that fueled two decades of gamer loyalty.

We’ll break down:

✅ How Xbox crashed into Sony's empire
✅ The Red Ring of Death vs. the $599 PS3 disaster
✅ Legendary exclusives that defined both brands
✅ Game Pass, cloud ga...

Duration: 01:06:24

This week on Co-op Chronicles, we’re diving into three real-world mysteries that continue to baffle investigators and haunt true crime fans alike.

Blacklabel unpacks the horrifying unsolved Keddie Cabin Murders of 1981, where a family’s peaceful getaway turned into one of America's most chilling cold cases.
PintsizedGeisha explores the eerie Lead Mask Deaths in Brazil — two men found dead with mysterious lead masks, no clear cause, and cryptic instructions nearby.
Azzilee walks us through the haunting story of Cindy James, a woma...

Duration: 01:12:30

From unknowable gods to sanity-draining gameplay, we dive headfirst into the chilling world of Eldritch horror and how it’s shaped modern gaming. In this two-hour episode, Blacklabel, PintsizedGeisha, and Azzilee unravel the cosmic madness lurking in titles like Bloodborne, Amnesia, Call of Cthulhu, and Eternal Darkness—while also spotlighting tabletop horror, sanity mechanics, and what the future of Lovecraftian games might look like.

Whether you're a longtime fan of FromSoftware or a curious newcomer wondering what the heck the "Great Ones" are, this episode is your portal to the abyss. 🕳️💀

🧠 Expect mystery. Expect madness...

Duration: 01:07:32

What if the games you played were trying to tell you something deeper? In this mind-bending episode, we dive into the wild theories and hidden truths behind Hideo Kojima’s legendary Metal Gear series and Death Stranding. From breaking the fourth wall to predicting modern surveillance, Kojima may be gaming’s ultimate prophet.

Then, we descend into the eerie tale of Killswitch — a game that supposedly deletes itself after being beaten. Was it real, or just a digital campfire story? And what connects this urban legend to our modern fear of media manipulation?

From philosophical storyt...

Duration: 01:05:21

Ready to dive into gaming’s creepiest urban legend? This week on Co-op Chronicles, we explore The Elevator Game—a terrifying ritual that went viral online, blurring the lines between paranormal legend and real-world tragedy, including its eerie connection to the infamous Elisa Lam case.

We break down the ritual’s chilling origins, its mysterious rules, its influence on indie horror gaming (like Elevator Ritual and Elevated Dread), and how internet horror culture made it a phenomenon. Could pressing elevator buttons truly open doors to another dimension, or is it just gaming’s darkest...

Duration: 00:55:55

🧪 Welcome to the Foundation…

This week on Co-op Chronicles, we dive headfirst into the strange, terrifying, and fascinating world of SCPs. From iconic anomalies like SCP-173 and SCP-096 to the lesser-known but deeply haunting SCP-3001 and SCP-3837, we’re exploring both the internet's most viral creatures and the hidden horrors lurking in the Foundation archives.

🎮 We’re also talking SCP games, community theories, and giving a huge shoutout to the talented filmmaker Evan Royalty, whose short films Overlord, Dollhouse, and First Contact bring the SCP universe to life with cinematic perfection.
👉 Check...

Duration: 00:55:11

Trigger Warning:
This episode contains sensitive content including murder, suicide, violence, mental health struggles, sexual assault, and disturbing real-life events. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

What happens when the virtual world crosses into deadly real life? In this intense and eye-opening episode, we uncover shocking real-world crimes that were directly connected to video games. From the RuneScape kidnapping and Diablo III murder, to the infamous Chinese sword killing, swatting tragedies, and even disturbing crimes involving Among Us and other online platforms—these cases raise chilling questions about gaming, responsibility, and how far th...

Duration: 01:03:06

🚢 Taking a break from gaming topics this week to unravel one of history’s greatest mysteries—the legend of the Mary Celeste, the real-life ghost ship found abandoned in 1872. With no signs of struggle, no crew, and no answers, this maritime enigma still haunts historians today.

🎙️ In this episode, we break down:
🔹 The eerie discovery of the Mary Celeste
🔹 Theories—mutiny, alcohol explosion, pirates, or supernatural forces?
🔹 Why the mystery still remains unsolved over 150 years later

👻 Was the ship cursed? Did the crew make a fatal mistake...

Duration: 00:59:13

SPOILER ALERT for Until Dawn, The Quarry, and other QTE games in case you haven't played them!

Press X to Survive! Horror games thrive on Quick Time Events (QTEs), making life-or-death moments hit harder. But do they make games scarier or just frustrating?

This episode, we discuss:
The best & worst QTEs in horror games
Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology, The Quarry, and how they use QTEs
Do QTEs enhance horror, or are they just button-mashing nonsense?
The future...

Duration: 00:58:59

In this new episode of Co-op Chronicles, we chat with Vic, the creator of Games y Mas – a show covering board games, video games, anime, movies, and much more. We explore how Vic juggles these different geeky passions, what sparked his podcast journey, and the trends he sees on the horizon for multi-fandom fans.

Want to hear more about Vic’s world? Check out Games y Mas right here: https://shorturl.at/3YcrQ. He's also on Spotify, YouTube, X, and other platforms!

Join us for behind-the-scenes insights, a fu...

Duration: 01:11:51

In this Co-op Chronicles deep dive, we ask the burning question: What truly makes an RPG stand out? Join us for an in-depth chat about epic storytelling, immersive worlds, combat systems (from turn-based classics to real-time action), and the sense of progression that keeps us hooked for hours. We’ll compare JRPG vs. Western approaches, highlight iconic titles past and present, and share our personal must-play recommendations. Whether you’re all about narrative-driven quests or skill-tree complexity, we’ve got you covere...

Duration: 01:07:22

In this heartfelt Valentine’s weekend episode of Co-op Chronicles, we celebrate the love side of gaming. Join us as we swoon over iconic couples like Mario & Peach and Link & Zelda, dive into romance mechanics from Mass Effect to Baldur’s Gate 3, and even confront a few tragic heartbreaks that left us teary-eyed (looking at you, Tidus & Yuna!). Plus, we share our personal co-op love anecdotes—proving that sometimes, playing together is the sweetest way to spend Valentine’s. Whether you’re single or taken, get ready...

Duration: 00:57:07

In this special true crime edition of Co-op Chronicles, we tackle four mysterious and chilling cases:

The Eriksson Twins: Two Swedish sisters found wandering the highways of the UK, displaying bizarre, unexplained behavior and an encounter with traffic that left authorities baffled.The Lady of the Dunes: A decades-old Cape Cod cold case where the unidentified victim—discovered in the sand dunes—sparked endless speculation, from mafia ties to Hollywood cameos.Issei Sagawa: The infamous “celebrity cannibal” who shockingly avoided long-term imprisonment after killing and consuming a classmate in Paris.D.B. C...

Duration: 00:53:29