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**Video Game Hangover**

A weekly show about playing an unreasonable amount of video games. Each week we discuss the games that are keeping us up late and chat about gaming culture and the games industry.

Latest Episodes:

VGH #557: Summer Getaway Radio Sep 08, 2022

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Set off for adventure over land, sea, air—and maybe even underwater—with our end-of-summer game music playlist!

VGH #556: Frogs Are a Big Deal Right Now Sep 01, 2022

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We continue the Backlog Attack with a rare stopover in India to fight a bunch of demons in Raji: An Ancient Epic. Also, a second outing with the Frog Detective in The Case of the Invisible Wizard. Sonic the Hedgehog guest stars.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Sonic 2

(16:41) - Backlog Attack

(19:17) - Raji but actually Zelda

(22:54) - Actually Raji

(43:21) - Frog Detective 1 & 2

(59:28) - Outro

VGH #555: Infinite Sword Beam Aug 25, 2022

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The Backlog Attack continues as Randy goes all the way back to the original Legend of Zelda. His reaction may surprise you. (But then, many things may surprise you.) Meanwhile, D.J. tries out Red Earth, Capcom's hybrid fighting-RPG-dinosaur game.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(07:36) - The Legend of Zelda

(43:47) - Red Earth

(1:03:08) - Outro

VGH #554: Thank You, Mr. GameFAQs Aug 18, 2022

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It's week one of the Backlog Attack! Randy dives into the mysterious world of Cave Story... in 3D! Meanwhile, D.J. brushes up on his angels vs. witches lore in hopes of understanding Bayonetta 2.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(7:04) - Backlog Attack!

(13:21) - Cave Story

(44:04) - Bayonetta 2

(1:01:52) - Outro

VGH #553: Tomb Raider Was Here Aug 11, 2022

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At last, Randy gets his hands on a Steam Deck and immediately gets crankin' on Strange Horticulture. Meanwhile, D.J. dives into the full version of Live A Live. And, the Backlog Attack begins!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(5:23) - Backlog Attack!

(21:10) - Steam Deck

(36:17) - Strange Horticulture

(45:26) - Live A Live

(1:09:02) - Outro

VGH #552: Summer Vampire Jams Aug 04, 2022

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Put on your flip flops (and cape), spread out the beach towel (at night), and kick back with our summer game music playlist! (Dracula)

Episode Timeline

(02:44) - Summer Jams

(45:13) - Vampire Jams

(1:25:54) - Outro

VGH #551: Engaging with Cats Jul 28, 2022

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Stray came out, so that means plenty of cat (and, somehow, dog) discussion. Also: Channeling Star Fox in Ex-Zodiac, and bidding farewell to Dragalia Lost.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Dog stories

(14:02) - Backlog Attack hype

(16:41) - Dragalia is Lost

(24:55) - Stray

(49:21) - Ex-Zodiac

(1:02:15) - Outro

VGH #550: You Don't Speak Frog Jul 21, 2022

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Randy decides to beat the summer heat by spending some Time on Frog Island. Meanwhile, D.J. dusts off the 3DS to play the extremely mysterious Fragrant Story. Also: Hatsune Miku's revenge.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Backlog Attack hype

(5:16) - Fun in the sun

(14:54) - Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage

(29:21) - Fragrant Story

(44:07) - Time on Frog Island

(1:01:11) - Outro

VGH #549: Something Happening in the Woods Jul 14, 2022

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D.J. goes in search of elusive space vampires in Nova Drift. Randy catches up with God of War, then puts on his platforming hat in Hoa. Plus: We uncover the real reason why it takes so long to get a Steam Deck.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(08:23) - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

(15:55) - God of War

(30:36) - Nova Drift

(48:50) - Hoa

(1:02:47) - Outro

VGH #548: Nefarious Birdwatchers Jul 07, 2022

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At last, Randy gets his hands on a Playdate and immediately gets crankin' on Casual Birder and Whitewater Wipeout. Meanwhile, D.J. downloads Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Also: Living lives in Live A Live.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(10:52) - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

(29:01) - Playdate (feat. Casual Birder and Whitewater Wipeout)

(48:24) - Live A Live

(1:07:58) - Outro