Video Game Hangover

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VGH #691: Terrified of Dying Sep 24, 2026

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Randy and D.J. team up to decide the fate of the anime galaxy in Orbitals. Also: A mysterious vacation in Big Walk, and getting organized in Persona 5 Royal.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(13:26) - Orbitals

(45:09) - Big Walk

(1:07:18) - Persona 5 Royal

(1:28:00) - Outro

VGH #690: Divorce Adventure Sep 10, 2026

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We discuss all the trendy ways people are executing their personas in Persona 5 Royal, then go on a mysterious vacation in Splatoon Raiders. Also: An equally mysterious vacation in Angeline Era.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(1:40) - Stream announcement: Orbitals

(13:41) - Persona 5 Royal

(40:30) - Angeline Era

(1:00:41) - Splatoon Raiders

(1:18:52) - Backlog Attack

(1:23:51) - Outro

VGH #689: Chekhov's Gun: The Game Aug 27, 2026

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A very BioShock-heavy Backlog Attack concludes with a trip through BioShock 2: Minerva's Den. Plus: More Persona 5 Royal, and, somehow, Grand Theft Auto VI.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(18:13) - Stream announcement/GTA6

(29:04) - Backlog Attack update

(40:47) - BioShock 2: Minerva's Den

(1:03:50) - Persona 5 Royal

(1:16:51) - putt.day

(1:19:49) - Outro

VGH #688: 1000xBANANAS Aug 20, 2026

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The Backlog Attack concludes(?) with the beloved Donkey Kong 64 and a fresh start with Persona 5 Royal. Also: More 1000xRESIST, and some Slay the Spire just because.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Slay the Spire

(12:28) - Backlog Attack update

(21:30) - 1000xRESIST

(30:52) - Donkey Kong 64

(54:59) - Persona 5 Royal

(1:16:31) - Outro

VGH #687: Hungry for More Portal Aug 13, 2026

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D.J. opts for something slightly less retro with 1999's Omega Boost, while Randy wraps up Portal Revolution, only to get tangled up in 1000xRESIST. Also: Seasonally appropriate attire for your giant skeleton.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Skeleton chat

(10:43) - Omega Boost

(36:34) - Portal Revolution

(48:08) - 1000xRESIST

(1:12:38) - Outro

VGH #686: Big Daddy Deathmatch Aug 06, 2026

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The Backlog Attack continues as Bioshock 2 throws back to Big Moral Choices, while The Tower of Druaga is content to throw back to unlimited invisible wizards. Also: Doing more science in Portal Revolution.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(6:39) - The Tower of Druaga

(32:19) - Bioshock 2

(48:15) - Portal Revolution

(1:10:56) - Outro

VGH #685: Salad Days Jul 30, 2026

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The summer Backlog Attack kicks off with two games frequently considered the grandparents of modern RPGs. That's right: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, and Choo-Choo Charles.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(5:06) - Backlog Attack!

(34:57) - Choo-Choo Charles

(54:28) - Wizardry

(1:18:53) - Outro

VGH #684: Upgrade Your Crab Jul 16, 2026

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Randy takes a nostalgic look back at how things were 10 years ago in the 90s in Mixtape. D.J. figures out how to fit more Final Fantasy XIV into his schedule. And: Quality time with a quality crab in DuneCrawl.

Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro (2:26) - Stream announcement: Mario Kart World (3:51) - Gamerpocalypse 2026 (26:45) - Mixtape (43:58) - Final Fantasy XIV (1:06:07) - DuneCrawl (1:21:55) - Outro

VGH #683: Summerween Jun 25, 2026

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Randy reaches the end of Vampire Crawlers, maybe. D.J. dives into another Steam Next Fest and emerges as a golf AND train expert. Also: The Adventures of Elliot: The Elliot Chronicles 0rigins: Elliot's Adventure.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(8:20) - Stream announcement: DuneCrawl

(10:44) - Vampire Crawlers

(25:35) - Steam Next Fest/Retro Rail GO!

(38:31) - Normal Golf Game

(51:04) - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

(1:12:13) - Outro

VGH #682: Woo Woo Magic Stuff Jun 11, 2026

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We reveal the true form of the next Mario game since Nintendo refuses to. Also: Becoming Baby Bond in 007 First Light, unsuccessfully sneaking through Thick as Thieves, and waiting for Marathon to happen.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Fake E3

(25:32) - Thick as Thieves

(38:15) - Marathon

(1:02:57) - 007 First Light

(1:23:41) - Outro