Video Game Hangover

VGH #642: Cool, Cute and Fresh Feb 20, 2025

Randy and D.J. embark on their dream vacation in Hello Kitty Island Adventure!!!!! Also, Infinity Nikki is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(8:42) - Hello Kitty Island Adventure

(43:13) - Infinity Nikki

(1:13:37) - Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers

(1:21:39) - Outro

VGH #641: I Like Bats Feb 06, 2025

Time to check in on what all those meddling kids are up to in Fortnite Festival. Also: Randy has a Balatro breakthrough before having a CineNerdle2 Battle breakathrurgle2. Battle.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Game trailers

(6:54) - Stream announcement: Hello Kitty Island Adventure

(09:43) - Fortnite Festival

(44:47) - Balatro

(1:02:36) - CineNerdle2 Battle

(1:21:16) - Outro

VGH #640: Best Game Music of 2024 Jan 23, 2025

Take a listen to some of our favorite game music from (mostly) 2024!

VGH #639: Best Games of 2024 Jan 16, 2025

After much debate over whether Slay the Spire should be disqualified (it was), we present our favorite games from 2024.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/NINTENDO SWITCH 2 ACTUAL DEFINITIVE REVEAL REAL

(7:57) - Best of 2024

(13:00) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

(20:40) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

(31:04) - 1000xRESIST

(37:34) - Astro Bot

(45:26) - Content Warning

(50:06) - Minishoot’ Adventures

(51:41) - Balatro

(57:00) - Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

(1:00:18) - Honorable mentions

(1:05:44) - Dragon’s Dogma II

(1:11:14) - Outro

VGH #638: Peanut Butter by Volume Dec 19, 2024

Another year, another strangely murder-centric holiday show.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Part 1

(1:12:30) - Part 1 (continued)

VGH #637: All These Slime Things Dec 05, 2024

Randy finishes off Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, D.J. (re-)starts Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and everyone has a great time drinking and smoking in Webfishing. Also: How's Rez doing these days?

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

(11:30) - All these slime things

(15:59) - Drunktacular hype

(20:39) - Webfishing

(28:56) - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

(1:03:50) - Rez Infinite

(1:16:41) - Outro

VGH #636: Positive but Stupid Nov 21, 2024

Randy and D.J. argue about how many numbers there are after playing Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Also: Crow Country, What the Car?, more Zelda, and being very good, yet dumb, in Final Fantasy XIV.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

(11:33) - Stream announcement: Webfishing

(16:29) - Extra Life update

(19:16) - Drunktacular hype

(21:21) - D.J.’s stupid FFXIV story

(32:12) - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

(42:15) - Crow Country

(53:29) - What the Car?

(1:06:11) - Outro

VGH #635: The Guy Who Fights Dinosaurs Nov 07, 2024

Catch up with what we played during this year's Extra Life game day, including Gourdlets, Slay the Spire, Subpar Pool, Jisatsu, and, of course, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(19:25) - Turok: The Guy Who Fights Dinosaurs

(30:57) - Slay the Spire

(41:14) - Gourdlets

(50:36) - Zelda/Astro Bot

(57:09) - Chilla’s Art: Jisatsu

(1:04:36) - Subpar Pool

(1:12:47) - Outro

Extra Life 2024 Preview Oct 31, 2024

Get a sneak peak at what we're playing at this year's Extra Life marathon! Head to vghangover.com/extralife for more details, including how to join us.

VGH #634: Happy Noises Oct 24, 2024

What does Disney Speedstorm have in common with horrow throwback Hollowbody? Not too much, honestly. Also! Metaphor: ReFantazio and Ballionaire.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(2:42) - Stream announcement: Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival

(8:10) - Extra Life hype

(11:47) - Disney Speedstorm

(38:23) - Hollowbody

(1:02:38) - Metaphor: ReFantazio

(1:07:32) - Ballionaire

(1:13:26) - Outro

VGH #633: Everything Is Expensive, Life Is Hard Oct 10, 2024

Spooky season kicks off with discussion of Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (scary) and Conscript. Also: Johnny Depp and Call of Duty tattoos.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Burger Town

(11:28) - Monday Stream/Extra Life hype

(17:43) - Scary movies

(30:29) - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

(55:58) - Conscript

(1:10:21) - Outro

VGH #632: You Can’t Give Astro Bot an AK Sep 26, 2024

We're back—both in the country and in the recording booth—and catching up with Astro Bot and all the drama surrounding Concord and the PlayStation 5 Pro.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Randy’s European adventure

(20:55) - Giant gaming headlines

(34:07) - Stream announcement: Inscryption

(36:00) - Extra Life hype

(39:35) - Astro Bot

(1:12:22) - Outro

VGH #631: VGM Radio - The Lost Intros Sep 12, 2024

Take a listen to some alternate intro and outro songs from VGH history in this week's playlist episode!

VGH #630: The Queen of All Vampires Aug 29, 2024

The Backlog Attack concludes as Randy takes a trip to spooky El Paso, Elsewhere, while D.J. finds himself in a bygone era of gaming in Shenmue. Also: What actually happened on Pony Island?

Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Pony Island (21:41) - Shenmue (46:15) - El Paso, Elsewhere/El Paso Nightmare (1:11:26) - Outro

VGH #629: Explainy Guy Aug 15, 2024

Randy goes for a ride through the desert in Sable. D.J. fights off spooky aliens in 1994's Marathon before hanging out with the Drasles in Dragon Slayer IV.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Switch 2

(10:19) - Marathon

(23:51) - Borderlands minute

(26:03) - Dragon Slayer IV: Drasle Family

(44:36) - Sable

(1:04:11) - Outro

VGH #628: An Emotional Attachment to Bidoof Aug 01, 2024

We kick off the summer Backlog Attack and immediately get into our first two games: Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and New Pokemon Snap! Also: Old Pokemon Snap!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Game shows

(9:11) - Backlog Attack

(28:03) - New Pokemon Snap

(53:37) - Crimson Skies

(1:10:01) - Outro

VGH #627: Luigi All Day Jul 18, 2024

Randy once again finds himself in a Luigi mansion in Luigi's Mansion 2. Meanwhile, D.J. wonders if there's more to life than talking to another three NPCs in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. Also, it's true: Suika Game.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/AI, VR, SPQR, etc.

(13:10) - Xbox store closing

(18:42) - Suika Game

(31:43) - Luigi’s Mansion 2

(48:05) - FFXIV Dawntrail

(1:11:15) - Outro

VGH #626: A Fresh Start on a New Continent Jul 04, 2024

D.J. sets course for new shores in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. Meanwhile, Randy comes to terms with being a cat in Little Kitty, Big City. Also: Stumbling through Legend of Zelda: Four Swords in 2024.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(3:04) - Legend of Zelda: Four Swords

(21:34) - Little Kitty, Big City

(37:40) - Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

(1:07:13) - Outro

VGH #625: Two More Swords Jun 20, 2024

Randy finally gets to see what all the fuss is about in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Meanwhile, D.J. outsources his FFXIV expansion prep. Also: All the news and non-news from fake E3.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Still Slaying

(11:47) - Fake E3 season

(27:22) - One week left

(34:53) - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

(1:00:33 - Angeline Era minute

(1:06:09) - Outro

VGH #624: Weird Little Blob Jun 06, 2024

Randy makes friends in caves in Animal Well. Meanwhile, D.J. is still playing the same Final Fantasy. (No, not that one.) Also: Trying to make sense of We Were Here Expeditions.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/D.J. abroad

(12:57) - We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

(28:28) - New music feat. rj lake

(30:31) - 9 Final 9 Fantasy

(43:52) - Animal Well

(1:07:34) - Outro

VGH #623: These Are My Babies May 09, 2024

D.J. shoots up an entire overworld map in Minishoot' Adventures. Meanwhile, Randy tries to solve the mystery of plants in Botany Manor. Also: Which enormous RPGs to take on your overseas vacation.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Content Warning

(12:05) - Vacation gaming

(29:06) - Minishoot' Adventures

(51:07) - Botany Manor

(1:10:20) - Outro

VGH #622: Scales in Weird Places Apr 25, 2024

Randy and D.J. return from jaunting around the snail-infested Old World in Content Warning. Also: Screening aliens for therapy in Mars after Midnight, hurling lizards in Dragon's Dogma II, and Final Fantasy IX: What is it?

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Steam Deck exists

(19:26) - Content Warning

(36:44) - Final Fantasy IX

(45:58) - Dragon’s Dogma II

(57:47) - Mars after Midnight

(1:20:35) - Outro

VGH #621: The Rare Turkey Apr 04, 2024

With help from a horde of interdimensional weird guys, D.J. slowly figures out how to play Dragon's Dogma II. Meanwhile, Randy enjoys(?) the royal double-feature of Princess Peach: Showtime! and Super Princess Peach.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Secret Games: Even Secreter

(13:04) - Dragon’s Dogma II

(42:35) - Princess Peach: Showtime!

(55:30) - Super Princess Peach

(1:11:38) - Outro

VGH #620: Underwear Overcoat Mar 21, 2024

D.J. spends hours meticulously prepping his Unicorn Overlord army just to skip to the end. Randy revisits the racehorse-solitaire classic, Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On. Plus: Princess Peach's big debut, yet more Persona 3, and an exciting new Xbox game.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(5:53) - FFXIV on Xbox

(10:01) - Persona 3

(27:31) - Princess Peach: Showtime!

(34:06) - Unicorn Overlord

(58:45) - Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On

(1:14:10) - Outro

VGH #619: Watch Out, There’s a Bear! Mar 07, 2024

Randy gets Jokerized in poker roguelite Balatro. D.J. goes on an educational photography tour of virtual Japan in Shashingo. And menacing fish monsters draw near in Splatoon 3: Side Order.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(9:10) - Balatro

(28:23) - Shashingo

(49:41) - Splatoon 3: Side Order

(1:08:22) - Outro

VGH #618: Obviously Very Haunted Feb 22, 2024

Randy and D.J. (re-)visit yet another haunted island in Another Code. Also: Secret games, deciphering that weird Xbox announcement, and accosted by endless hordes of sujimon in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Secret games

(15:35) - Splatoon 3 stream!

(20:44) - Special Podcast Update on the Xbox Official Podcast’s Updates on the Xbox Business

(34:53) - Another Code

(58:30) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

(1:09:38) - Outro

VGH #617: The Y-Word Feb 08, 2024

Randy and D.J. compare notes on the first 100 hours of the Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth tutorial.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/A world of pals

(12:28) - Like a Dragon Gaiden

(18:40) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

(1:10:15) - Outro

VGH #616: Year of the Snuggie Jan 25, 2024

D.J. attempts to speedrun Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name to get ready for even more Like a Dragon (if that's even what it's called). Meanwhile, Randy goes where no deck of cards has gone before in Cobalt Core.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(16:39) - Like a Dragon Gaiden

(46:51) - Cobalt Core

(1:13:10) - Outro

VGH #615: Game of the Year 2023 Jan 11, 2024

What were the best games of 2023? Someone please tell us.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(11:28) - Resident Evil 4

(15:40) - Cocoon

(18:37) - Chilla’s Art: Parasocial

(20:40) - Dredge

(26:04) - Dave the Diver

(34:35) - Final Fantasy XVI

(39:49) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder

(44:02) - Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

(49:35) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

(1:02:12) - Street Fighter 6

(1:13:01) - Honorable mentions

(1:24:18) - Outro

VGH #614: Gary Busey as Tingle Dec 21, 2023

TEKKENNN 8! NEEEW CHALLENGERRRRR! GAAARRRYYYYYY BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSEEEYYYYY!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Part 1

(1:13:50) - Part 2

VGH #613: Best Game Music of 2023 Dec 07, 2023

Listen to our favorite game music of 2023 (and 1998, apparently) in this musical mega-episode. Featuring songs from Street Fighter 6, Dave the Diver, Final Fantasy XVI, Dredge, Oxenfree 2, and more!

VGH #612: Back in the Mazda Nov 30, 2023

Randy heads back to the space mines to do a little civic planning in SteamWorld Build. Meanwhile, D.J. flees from the cops and that classic EA racing dialogue in Need for Speed: Unbound. Also: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Doing the big work

(9:09) - Black Friday

(13:11) - Need for Speed: Unbound

(37:22) - SteamWorld Build

(1:01:38 - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

(1:12:56) - Outro

VGH #611: Your Dad’s Starship Nov 23, 2023

Randy escorts a troupe of animals harboring a dark secret in KarmaZoo. Meanwhile, D.J. checks in on how far voice acting has come since 1998 in Star Ocean: The Second Story R. Also: Return to Jusant Mountain.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(13:42) - 1998

(23:12) - Star Ocean: The Second Story R

(42:52) - Jusant

(1:00:34) - KarmaZoo

(1:11:54) - Outro

VGH #610: Get This Guy out of Here Nov 16, 2023

Randy discovers there's much more to Dave the Diver than simply diving and... Daving? Meanwhile, D.J. ventures into Silent Hope's endless dungeon with the help of his trusty maid.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Cleared the tier

(21:04) - Silent Hope

(36:27) - Persona 3 is long

(39:41) - Dave the Diver

(1:07:57) - Outro

VGH #609: Questionable Hedgehog Rolling Nov 09, 2023

We survived another year of Extra Life where once again we played an unhealthy amount of games, including Golf Gang, Mineko's Night Market, Chilla's Art: Parasocial, and more!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life wrap-up

(15:01) - Metal Gear: Ghost Babel

(21:04) - Spelunky/Slay the Spire

(29:33) - Golf Gang

(36:42) - Jusant

(39:53) - Korokoro Harley

(45:05) - Mineko’s Night Market

(47:47) - Chilla’s Art: Parasocial

(56:20) - Animal Crossing: Like a Dragon

(1:02:45) - Outro

VGH #608: 14 Types of Fruit Nov 02, 2023

Randy gets in some quality watermelon time with Suika Game. Meanwhile, D.J. can't figure out what the flowers are trying to tell him in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life

(17:11) - It’s Ridge Racer!

(30:08) - Suika Game

(46:53) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder

(1:10:57) - Outro

VGH #607: Pointy-Headed Haystack Men Oct 26, 2023

Spooky season is in full effect with The Callisto Protocol, the haunted space-jail simulator, and Mundaun, the haunted mundaun simulator. Also, Randy's pokemon costume sparks a violent incident.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Trunk or track

(14:30) - Extra Life

(20:21) - The Callisto Protocol

(47:20) - Mundaun

(1:05:04) - Sunshine Manor

(1:10:23) - Outro

VGH #606: Can't Clear the Tier Oct 19, 2023

We're back and are wasting no time placing orbs into other orbs in Cocoon. Also: Hands-on with the CRKD Nitro Deck for the Switch, because it's a dock that you hold!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life

(13:17) - Can’t clear the tier

(26:30) - Cocoon

(54:22) - CRKD Nitro Deck

(1:08:26) - Outro

VGH #605: Beating Each Other Up on the Moon Sep 28, 2023

It is 2023 and there is time for Asura's Wrath. Also, Randy embarks on a magical quest to Disney Illusion Island, and D.J. rediscovers the weirdness of the Nintendo 64.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Nintendo Sixty-Four

(28:32) - Extra Life

(33:15) - Asura’s Wrath

(57:22) - Disney Illusion Island

(1:15:51) - Outro

VGH #604: The World’s Worst F-Zero Player Sep 21, 2023

Randy tries to become the world's best F-Zero player in F-Zero 99. Meanwhile, D.J. threatens once again to talk about Asura's Wrath. Also: The latest Nintendo and Sony things.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Switch 2 rumors

(15:06) - Nintendo thing

(26:46) - Sony thing

(38:15) - F-Zero 99

(56:05) - D.J.’s Movie Moment

(1:01:58) - Outro

VGH #603: Dragons All over the Place Sep 14, 2023

Randy keeps his JRPG streak going with the new Sea of Stars. Meanwhile, D.J. has trouble adjusting to a post-Backlog-Attack world and wonders if dragons are the answer.

VGH #602: New Mushrooms! Sep 07, 2023

The Backlog Attack concludes with New Super Mario Bros. U, and the long-awaited original Dragon Quest. Also: The new PlayStation Portalable.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(8:57) - Starfield?

(17:39) - PlayStation Portal

(27:09) - Dragon Quest

(51:23) - New Super Mario Bros. U

(1:13:00) - Outro

VGH #601: 10 Years of Being Good Aug 31, 2023

Randy does as Spider-Man does in Marvel's Spider-Man's Mile's Morales. Meanwhile, D.J. extremely crosses the picket line in Armored Core 3.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(9:51) - 10 years of being good

(15:27) - Spider-Man: Miles Morales

(42:11) - Armored Core 3

(1:01:27) - Backlog updates

(1:06:33) - Outro

VGH #600: Thank You for Playing Aug 24, 2023

The Backlog Attack continues as Randy accompanies the gang on summer vacation in Persona 5 Strikers. Meanwhile, D.J. faces off against the demon lord, an evil empire, AND a mischievous hell goblin in Alcahest.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(11:44) - Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

(19:56) - Alcahest

(38:23) - Persona 5 Strikers

(1:10:36) - Outro

VGH #599: Raccoon City Cops Aug 17, 2023

We get into our first Backlog Attack games: D.J. witnesses the invention of shooting in Wolfenstein 3D, while Randy's explores the world's grossest house in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Also: Finally cooking some Indian food in Venba.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(4:15) - Venba

(20:23) - Wolfenstein 3D

(38:53) - Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

(1:06:54) - Outro

VGH #598: Everybody Loves a Giant Robot Aug 10, 2023

The summer Backlog Attack returns! We take a look at the strange and neglected games we plan to get through this month. Also: Unexpected news out of Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival.

Episode Timeline

(00:00) - Intro

(09:14) - FFXIV Fan Festival: The Revenge

(18:59) - Backlog Attack!

(49:39) - Viewer Mail

(53:08) - Outro

VGH #597: Feeling Ominous Jul 27, 2023

Randy finds himself listening to the radio on yet another mysterious island in Oxenfree II: Lost Signals. Meanwhile, D.J. is just plain lost (but loving it) in Final Fantasy XIV's latest Variant Dungeon.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro/PTO
15:43 - Viewfinder
24:21 - Final Fantasy XIV: Variant Dungeons
37:13 - Oxenfree II: Lost Signals
55:47 - Asura’s Wrath minute
57:34 - Outro

VGH #596: Final Fantasy Sandwich Jul 20, 2023

Randy is mystified by Viewfinder's perspective-bending puzzles. Meanwhile, D.J. figures out Final Fantasy XVI's true form. Also: The definitive way to play Dragon Quest. Maybe.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Dragon Quest

(15:19) - Viewfinder

(35:31) - Final Fantasy XVI

(1:06:05) - Outro

VGH #595: The Gelatinous Cube Jul 13, 2023

This week we're stressing out over all our dead carrot friends in Pikmin 4, talking to animals in Crusader of Centy, and not doing our taxes but definitely doing the other thing in Death and Taxes.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/D&D

(18:47) - Mission: Impossible minute

(26:36) - Pikmin 4

(44:33) - Crusader of Centy

(57:59) - Death and Taxes

(1:17:37) - Outro

VGH #594: Who Murdered This Person? Jul 06, 2023

D.J. takes a break from dodging FFXVI spoilers to visit The Tartarus Key's retro-styled survival horror murder mansion. Meanwhile, Randy simply takes a break in Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Murder holidays/Overworld map controversy

(26:23) - The Tartarus Key

(44:53) - Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation

(1:01:41) - Outro

VGH #593: Embrace the Final Fantasy-ness Jun 29, 2023

There's a new Final Fantasy out and everyone's playing it... even Randy, sort of! Also, we check in on the latest new Super Mario Bros. news.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Consuming gaming news

(16:29) - Nintendo Direct

(32:44) - Final Fantasy XVI

(1:20:41) - Outro

VGH #592: Prose Before Codes Jun 22, 2023

Randy investigates Ghost Trick's new lease on life, then moves some letters around in Prose and Codes. Meanwhile, D.J. crosses dimensions in Harmony: The Fall of Reverie. Also: Becoming an ultimate legend, and weaponized ostriches.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(3:07) - FFXIV: Ultima Weapon

(21:38) - Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

(30:40) - Harmony: The Fall of Reverie

(49:59) - Prose and Codes

(58:49) - Zelda Minute

(1:02:57) - Outro

VGH #591: Guac Mode Jun 08, 2023

No Street Fighter 6 or even Zelda this week—just our old standbys: Star Trek and a little beekeeping.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Not E3 or Street Fighter or Zelda

(18:04) - Genki Covert Dock Mini

(27:15) - Star Trek: Resurgence

(58:01) - Apico

(1:20:23) - Outro

VGH #590: Doctor Professor Person Jun 01, 2023

After a bender weekend crafting everything in the new FFXIV patch, D.J. goes back to where it all started in the Final Fantasy I Pixel Remaster. Meanwhile, Randy gets a sneak peak at the upcoming Alone in the Dark reboot and Fall of Porcupine.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Gross weekend

(20:38) - Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster

(37:51) - Alone in the Dark: Prologue

(53:19) - Fall of Porcupine: The Last Days of Summer

(1:07:35) - Outro

VGH #589: Ominous Eyeball May 25, 2023

Randy deals with a familial crisis (and spider aliens) in Planet of Lana, while D.J. goes maybe a little too retro in The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]. Also: We're still playing Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, continued

(25:42) - Planet of Lana

(44:17) - The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]

(1:01:20) - Outro

VGH #588: Fun Times with Bombs May 18, 2023

That Zelda game came out.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(6:42) - New music by Fearofdark

(10:03) - Yep, it’s all Zelda this week so buckle up

(1:18:37) - Outro

VGH #587: Defrag My Identity Disc May 11, 2023

With days remaining until that other game comes out, Randy attempts to speedrun The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Meanwhile, D.J. Tronvestigates a Tronspiracy that could bring down the entire Troniverse in Tron: Identity.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(6:29) - Zelda: Majora’s Mask

(34:23) - Even more Zelda

(43:04) - Tron: Identity

(1:02:44) - Outro

VGH #586: The Continuing Adventures of Conrad Hart May 04, 2023

Randy hunts pixels in Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, then wonders if he's too powerful of a gamer for New Super Lucky's Tale. Meanwhile, D.J. gives Fade to Black a second look after 30 years.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/The World of Gaming!

(18:10) - Fade to Black

(36:29) - New Super Lucky’s Tale

(47:12) - Paranormasight

(1:06:04) - Outro

VGH #585: Actually Playing as Zelda Apr 27, 2023

Randy escapes to the whimsical world of Lost in Play. Meanwhile, D.J. hopes Gal Guardians finally lets him shoot Dracula with a gun. Also, trying out Ultimate raiding in Final Fantasy XIV, and a spicy new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom prediction.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(5:14) - Zelda: ToTK predictions follow-up

(17:18) - Lost in Play

(33:12) - Gal Guardians: Demon Purge

(47:29) - Final Fantasy XIV: The Weapon’s Refrain

(1:04:27) - Outro

(1:06:46) - Ultra top-secret Zelda spoilers do not listen

VGH #584: Plenty of Green Herb to Go Around Apr 20, 2023

Randy embarks on yet another archipelagic adventure in... wait for it... Tchia!! D.J. wraps up Resident Evil 4 and immediately finds himself embroiled in a mysterious moon conspiracy in Lunark.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/420

(6:07) - Resident Evil 4

(23:54) - Tchia

(51:20) - Lunark

(1:08:28) - Outro

VGH #583: Snowball Damage Apr 13, 2023

We’re back with even more Resident Evil 4 talk than usual now that the full remake is out. Also: Randy works on his ambidexterity in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon while he waits for Wildfrost to get good.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Movies we either did or did not see

(17:34) - Resident Evil 4 Remake

(37:53) - Wildfrost

(53:05) - Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

(1:07:52) - Outro

VGH #582: My Son Was Lost at Sea Mar 30, 2023

Randy embarks on a spooky fishing trip in Dredge. D.J. revisits Persona 3 and finds it surprisingly familiar. Also: Our very specific (and mostly uninformed) predictions about Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(7:05) - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom predictions

(25:35) - Dredge

(49:13) - Persona 3

(1:16:37) - Outro

VGH #581: Full Arm Cannon Mar 23, 2023

We're taking it back to the Gamecube this week with a look at Metroid Prime: Remastered, plus the original Resident Evil 4 vs. the new Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(5:26) - Resident Evil 4 (2005)

(24:21) - Resident Evil 4: Chainsaw Demo

(44:22) - Metroid Prime: Remastered

(1:08:29) - Outro

VGH #580: The Platonic Ideal of a Toilet Paper Roll Mar 09, 2023

Randy goes surfing without a board in Wavetale. Meanwhile, D.J. builds a ridiculous new controller to play Give Me Toilet Paper! Also: Unlimited noodles and chicken racing in Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(8:15) - Give Me Toilet Paper!

(27:05) - Wavetale

(47:25) - Like a Dragon: Ishin!

(1:12:44) - Outro

VGH #579: A Karaoke Bar from 200 Years Ago Mar 02, 2023

D.J. takes a trip to Like a Dragon: Ishin!'s historical Japan to see how karaoke and fishing minigames worked in the 1800s. Meanwhile, Randy dives into Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration to see how karaoke and fishing minigames worked in the 1970s.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/PlayStation VR2

(11:55) - The Crew??

(19:20) - Like a Dragon: Ishin!

(46:18) - Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

(1:10:17) - Outro

VGH #578: Stabbed by a Painting Feb 23, 2023

D.J. dives into Theatrhythm Final Bar Line's bottomless pit of Final Fantasy music (and more!), while Randy tries to puzzle his way out of the Tangle Tower. Also, Super Mario Odyssey: It's got moons.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Super Mario Odyssey

(25:27) - Theatryhthm Final Bar Line

(49:37) - Tangle Tower

(1:16:15) - Outro

VGH #577: Yoko Shimomura VGM Radio Feb 16, 2023

While Randy is away on a secret mission, D.J. hijacks the show with a playlist of classic tracks from Live A Live's Yoko Shimomura.

Track List

Live A Live

LIVE-A-LIVE
Secret Mission
Sound of Shinobi
Nice Weather Ain’t It!
Wait for Truth
A Painful Death at the Hands of a Psycho!!

Front Mission

Elegie
Canyon Crow
Coaxial Town
The Evils of War
Manifold Irons
Shallow Twilight

Legend of Mana

The Wind Sings of a Journey
Pain the Universe

The 3rd Birthday

Brea the Brave

Parasite Eve

Out of Phase
Urban Noise
Wheel of Fortune

Kingdom Hearts II

Space Paranoids
Byte Bashing

Super Mario RPG

Going Shopping in Ripple Town
Fight Against Crystaller
Beware the Forest’s Mushrooms

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Tetris: Type A

Street Fighter II

Staff Roll

VGH #576: 3DS/Wii U eShop Apocalypse Feb 09, 2023

It's a list show! We've put together a collection of weird and rare 3DS and Wii U games that it's worth taking another look at before Nintendo closes down parts of the eShop on March 27th.

VGH #575: Shooting Guns and Eating Cake Feb 02, 2023

Randy gets pulled into the ruthless world of bakery management in Lemon Cake. Meanwhile, D.J. tries to remember how to walk in the newly rereleased GoldenEye 007. Also: All the latest drama from the Final Fantasy XIV raid scene!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Guncakes

(6:42) - New music feat. Karl Brueggemann

(8:55) - FFXIV CONTROVERSY!!!

(24:16) - Lemon Cake

(48:48) - GoldenEye 007

(1:14:52) - Outro

VGH #574: A Mad Scientist Is Involved Jan 26, 2023

D.J. runs into some bugs in Grounded. Meanwhile, Randy explores various kitchens in Paper Cut Mansion, then plays some mobile-solitaire-puzzle-poker in Sage Solitaire.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Elden Ring!!!!!!!

(10:57) - The Last of Us

(20:53) - Grounded

(48:18) - Sage Solitaire

(54:11) - Paper Cut Mansion

(1:06:06) - Outro

VGH #573: Sloppy Gamer Controls Jan 19, 2023

D.J. reveals potentially illegal knowledge from the Street Fighter 6 beta, while Randy goes on a strangely familiar adventure in Lil Gator Game. Also, the 90s: Was there gaming in them?

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Gaming in the 90s

(16:29) - Street Fighter 6

(49:49) - Lil Gator Game

(1:03:00) - Outro

VGH #572: Game of the Year 2022 Jan 12, 2023

We're back with some of our favorite games from 2022, plus God of War Ragnarok.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(4:51) - Vampire Survivors

(8:43) - Cult of the Lamb

(13:28) - Live A Live

(20:17) - Citizen Sleeper

(27:00) - Sephonie

(33:16) - Strange Horticulture

(38:32) - Chill out games

(46:19) - We Are OFK/The Entropy Centre

(50:36) - God of War Ragnarok

(54:30) - Not God of War Ragnarok

(1:10:12) - Outro

Mini Hangover: Ryu-Free Radio Dec 28, 2022

Please enjoy this full-length mini episode of powerful fighting game music.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Theme of RYU (5:39) - Marvel vs. Capcom (7:22) - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (10:49) - Soulcalibur IV (13:25) - Capcom vs. SNK (16:38) - Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact (19:38) - Tekken Tag Tournament (22:36) - Darkstalkers (24:11) - Bushido Blade (27:09) - Street Fighter IV (29:58) - The King of Fighters '99 (35:10) - Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection (37:21) - The Last Blade 2 (42:18) - The King of Fighters '96 (47:24) - Street Fighter Alpha 3

VGH #571: Untitled 2 Dec 15, 2022

[Drunktacular 2022 episode description]

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Part 1 of 1

VGH #570: Best Game Music of 2022 Dec 08, 2022

It's our Best of 2022 music show! Take a listen to some of our favorite game music from throughout the year, including tracks from Kirby, Live A Live, Cult of the Lamb, Ooblets, We Are OFK, and Final Fantasy XIV — plus, a dangerous amount of saxophone.

VGH #569: Historically Accurate Fonts Dec 01, 2022

Randy does some virtual tidying up in A Little to the Left, then gets in touch with his inner serf in Pentiment. Meanwhile, D.J. tries to watch one million video clips in Sam Barlow's latest FMV mystery, Immortality.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Street Fighter VI

(12:38) - Drunktacular hype

(18:11) - Planet Crafter minute

(23:28) - Immortality

(43:57) - A Little to the Left

(57:45) - Pentiment

(1:14:04) - God of War: Ragnarok/Outro

VGH #568: Good Cop, Blank Cop Nov 23, 2022

Finally: It is the 2020s and there is time for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Also, Somerville, Beacon Pines, and which Pokemons we are and aren't playing.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Pokemon

(11:32) - Drunktacular hype

(16:26) - Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

(41:46) - Beacon Pines

(55:41) - Somerville

(1:13:08) - Outro

VGH #567: Mr. International Nov 17, 2022

Randy timewarps some cubes in Portal-like The Entropy Centre. Meanwhile, D.J. hopes that The Planet Crafter might be the next Valheim... IN SPAAAAACE.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Moving to Alaska

(6:28) - The Planet Crafter

(35:28) - The Entropy Centre

(58:20) - Outro

VGH #566: Don’t Get Lost at the Mall Nov 11, 2022

We survived our biggest Extra Life marathon yet thanks to the support and generosity of you, the listener! Now, hear about all the games we played, including Trombone Champ, Star Trek: Bridge Crew, From Space, and more!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life wrap-up

(18:24) - Slay the Spire/Spelunky dailies

(28:10) - Star Trek: Bridge Crew

(37:25) - From Space

(44:45) - Trombone Champ

(52:50) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land

(58:04) - Splatoon 3

(1:03:44) - Outro

VGH #565: Octopi Welcome Nov 03, 2022

Randy once again finds himself beset by horrible rabbit/Minion hybrids in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Meanwhile, D.J.'s all-in on Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County. Also: Survival-horror throwback Heaven Dust II.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life

(11:25) - Bayonetta 3

(14:32) - Frog Detective 3

(33:36) - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

(56:39) - Heaven Dust II

(1:09:05) - Hob’s Barrow Minute

(1:10:23) - Outro

VGH #564: Mister Halloween Oct 27, 2022

How many spooky games is too many? Time to find out! We cap off spooky season with Ghostwire: Tokyo, A Pet Shop after Dark, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow, and, of course, Pumpkin Jack. Also: A look at the Blood Moon Festival in Cult of the Lamb.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life

(9:04) - Cult of the Lamb: Blood Moon Festival

(17:14) - Pumpkin Jack

(24:31) - A Pet Shop after Dark

(37:43) - Ghostwire: Tokyo

(1:00:44) - The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow

(1:09:03) - Outro

VGH #563: How Many Draculas Are There? Oct 20, 2022

The spooky season continues as D.J. gets acquainted with the Chilla's Art indie horror series. Meanwhile, Randy catalogues terrifying butterflies in Paradise Marsh, then amasses an army of bone-chilling, uh, tinykin, in Tinykin.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(7:58) - Extra Life

(13:19) - Chilla’s Art: The Convenience Store and The Radio Station

(37:33) - Paradise Marsh

(55:12) - Tinykin

(1:07:10) - Outro

VGH #562: Spookyface Jump Scare Oct 13, 2022

Spooky season kicks off as D.J. takes a pleasant stroll in Yomawari: Night Alone, while Randy scours Badgetown for extra plankies in Ooblets. Also: Icy cool takes on the Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Mario Movie take-free zone

(13:26) - Extra Life

(17:51) - Splatoon 3

(33:51) - Yomawari: Night Alone

(49:50) - Ooblets

(1:08:44) - Outro

VGH #561: You Are Not a Witch Oct 06, 2022

The sandwich trilogy reaches its thrilling conclusion as we once again discover we are a kid and/or squid in Splatoon 3. Plus: Saving the local backwater from dangerous bruises in Potion Permit.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/RIP Stadia

(11:14) - Extra Life

(15:07) - Splatoon 3

(47:42) - Potion Permit

(1:10:32) - Outro

VGH #560: The Cool Cult Leader Sep 29, 2022

The sandwich trilogy continues with Cult of the Lamb and Harvestella. May contain traces of robots and ritual sacrifice.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life hype

(8:00) - Harvestella

(38:55) - Cult of the Lamb

(1:05:06) - Outro

VGH #559: A Farming Sandwich Sep 22, 2022

The VGH sandwich trilogy(?) kicks off with a look at Final Fantasy XIV's new Island Sanctuary mode, followed by a musical detour with the episodic We Are OFK.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Farming

(10:18) - FFXIV Island Sanctuary

(30:08) - We Are OFK

(57:07) - Outro

VGH #558: It’s Not Luigi, It’s Goombario Sep 15, 2022

The thrilling conclusion of this year's Backlog Attack takes us back to the first Paper Mario on Nintendo 64, then into the final frontier (yes, that one) to purify vampires in Lunar Knights.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Backlog Attack

(20:58) - Paper Mario

(43:23) - Lunar Knights

(1:02:24) - Outro

VGH #557: Summer Getaway Radio Sep 08, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VGH #547: Axe Away Jun 23, 2022

Randy relaxes with some post-apocalyptic horticulture in the Cloud Gardens after things nearly get axe-murdery in Lumbearjack. Meanwhile, D.J. experiences the bleeding edge of 3D gaming excitement in Jumping Flash!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/E3

(10:08) - Lumbearjack

(26:13) - Jumping Flash!

(45:43) - Cloud Gardens

(1:03:35) - Outro

VGH #546: They Might Be Vampires Jun 16, 2022

Randy is pursued by all sizes of fish in Silt. Meanwhile, D.J. checks out the newest evolution of Vampire Survivors, then plays the even newer, ostensibly vampiric 20 Minutes till Dawn. Also: The usual Taco Bell and Star Wars discussion.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Mexican Pizza

(15:43) - Viewer Mail

(26:24) - Silt

(40:30) - Vampire Survivors

(51:38) - 20 Minutes till Dawn

(1:06:32) - Outro

VGH #545: There Was a Ninja There the Whole Time! Jun 09, 2022

D.J. becomes a filthy ice mage in Final Fantasy XIV's new Crystalline Conflict PvP mode, then winds down with some PowerWash Simulator. Meanwhile, Randy goes on a sickness-induced Star Wars bender.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(7:51) - New music by Saria Lemes

(9:15) - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

(22:44) - FFXIV: Crystalline Conflict

(38:55) - A Monster’s Expedition Through Puzzling Exhibitions

(50:37) - PowerWash Simulator

(1:05:06) - Outro

VGH #544: Bartenders Have Useful Information May 26, 2022

Randy rolls the dice as a robo-fugitive in Citizen Sleeper, while D.J. gets a crash course in alchemy in Little Witch in the Woods. Also: How excited are we for 10 more years of Grand Theft Auto?

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Gaming excitement

(31:10) - Citizen Sleeper

(49:10) - Little Witch in the Woods

(1:08:11) - Outro

VGH #543: Now You Shoot Knives! May 19, 2022

Randy takes in a film, then practices sleight of hand in Card Shark. Meanwhile, D.J. trades in his lightsaber for a suspiciously vampiric spaceship in Gunlocked.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Uncharted

(13:49) - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Episode II

(20:14) - Gunlocked

(38:00) - Card Shark

(53:35) - Viewer Mail

(1:00:18) - Outro

VGH #542: Rex "Powercolt" Horseman May 12, 2022

Randy smashes a million spiders then eats an entire coma in Neversong. Meanwhile, D.J. smashes a million swords and falls down bottomless pits in Panzer Paladin. Also: A mysterious message from the past. Giancarlo Esposito guest stars.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(2:58) - Far Cry 6

(22:01) - Panzer Paladin

(41:20) - Neversong

(56:23) - Viewer Mail

(1:04:14) - Outro

VGH #541: Anti-Lightsaber Technology May 05, 2022

Randy returns to the familiar, but now unmistakably Ultra Deluxe, hallways of The Stanley Parable. Meanwhile, D.J. accidentally a Star Wars.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(4:32) - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

(30:48) - The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

(57:39) - Outro

VGH #540: The Burning Orphanage Apr 28, 2022

D.J. finds himself enjoying his new career as a futuristic fetch quester in Cloudpunk. Meanwhile, Randy finds himself on a whole series of islands in A Monster's Expedition's future England... land.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Phone broke

(16:20) - Cloudpunk

(36:39) - A Monster’s Expedition (Through Puzzling Exhibitions)

(57:30) - Outro

VGH #539: Multicultural Biological Researchers Apr 21, 2022

D.J. takes on a parkour and puzzle-solving biathlon in Sephonie. Meanwhile, Randy finds himself jumping around yet another mysterious island in Refunct. Also: More Mutazione, and, of course, the inescapable Bunny Day.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Bunny Day Boycott

(13:32) - Mutazione

(20:57) - Sephonie

(47:36) - Refunct

(57:27) - Outro

VGH #538: Sentient Hot Dogs Apr 14, 2022

Randy finds himself on yet another remote island in Mutazione, although this one harbors a terrible, overly processed secret. Meanwhile, D.J. spends 3,000,000 days playing Paradise Killer but all he has to show for it is a weird bag of crystals.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/FFXIV

(15:32) - Guardians of the Galaxy

(24:04) - Mutazione

(41:24) - Paradise Killer

(1:04:24) - Outro

VGH #537: Marvel Content Apr 07, 2022

Finally, some good Marvel Content as Randy signs on with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Also: Deciphering Tunic, underachieving in Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage, and an important Kirby update.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(12:34) - Kirby and the Forgotten Cafe

(18:44) - Tunic

(38:53) - Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage

(51:50) - Guardians of the Galaxy

(1:14:12) - Outro

VGH #536: One Cool Hat Mar 31, 2022

D.J. shows off his prowess at repairing whimsical power plants in Even the Ocean, while Randy gets mouthful in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Also: An important Pokémon question, and Dragalia Lost's surprise ending.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/The Batman

(12:00) - Dragalia Lost

(21:33) - Even the Ocean

(39:47) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land

(1:05:18) - Outro

VGH #535: The Token American Mar 24, 2022

Randy spends time away from life on the Puzzle & Dragons competitive circuit to clean up some strange planets in The Gunk. Meanwhile, D.J. gets shot with one million fireballs in Chocobo GP.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Puzzle & Dragons

(19:09) - Chocobo GP

(42.46) - The Gunk

(1:03:27) - Outro

VGH #534: O'Doom Mar 17, 2022

D.J. tries to get to the bottom of this whole "killing Chaos" business in Strangers in a Paradise: The Final Fantasy Origin. Meanwhile, Randy takes in some of the local tales in Welcome to Elk. Also: Mario Party.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/St. Patrick’s Day

(7:55) - Mario Party exists

(12:55) - Welcome to Elk

(32:03) - Stranger from the Paradise: Origin of Final Fantasy

(58:49) - Outro

VGH #533: What If There's Sharks? Mar 10, 2022

Randy and D.J. show off their prowess at sailing a whimsical ocean-boat in Far: Changing Tides, then get mouthful in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Also: How to properly celebrate Mario, and chasing down Gabe Newell.

(0:00) - Intro/Wii U apocalypse

(08:46) - Steam Deck apocalypse

(16:54) - Mario Day

(27:33) - Far: Changing Tides

(48:16) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land

(1:06:19) - Outro

VGH #532: The Logo Is on Fire Mar 03, 2022

After 100%-ing Elden Ring offscreen, Randy and D.J. set their sights on new challenges, including Horizon: Zero Dawn and Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Elden Ring minute

(8:42) - A new Xbox

(23:23) - Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster

(49:52) - Horizon: Zero Dawn

(1:11:09) - Outro

VGH #531: You Survived a Thing Feb 24, 2022

D.J. tries to make sense of the many strange happenings in Eastward. Meanwhile, Randy finds himself embroiled in the pigs-vs.-ravens class war in White Shadows. Also, Pokémon.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Pokémon Minute

(14:35) - Eastward

(33:29) - White Shadows

(49:58) - Outro

VGH #530: JRPG Mumbo Jumbo Feb 10, 2022

The new Personalike, Monark, has a tough time living up to Randy's expectations. Fortunately, there's Vampire Survivors. Also: Sliding Seas, and more Pokémon Arceus.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Pokémon Minute

(13:02) - Vampire Survivors

(37:04) - Monark

(55:46) - Sliding Seas

(1:03:01) - Outro

VGH #529: Ancient Society of Weird Bug People Feb 03, 2022

Randy finds himself marooned in the terrifying world of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Meanwhile, D.J. teaches himself how to throw a Boomerang… X. Also, 24th century travel tips.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Immediately Pokemon Arceus

(48:02) - Boomerang X

(1:08:18) - Outro

VGH #528: Super Umurangi Brothers Jan 27, 2022

Randy discovers the joy of unpacking in, er, Unpacking. Similarly, D.J. discovers the joy of generating umurangies in Umurangi Generation. Also: The final name in fantasy fashion lines.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/SakaGUCCI

(11:19) - Umurangi Generation

(31:34) - Unpacking

(52:40) - Outro

VGH #527: Squirrel Exploder Jan 20, 2022

Randy dons his cauldron to delve into the crafty world of Wytchwood. Meanwhile, D.J. once again finds himself stuck on a Raft. Also: Wordle, plus a listener mail solves a decades-old VGH mystery.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(03:35) - Wytchwood

(20:19) - Raft

(40:05) - Wordle

(53:08) - Viewer Mail

(1:02:54) - Outro

VGH #526: Abnormally Friendly Jan 13, 2022

Randy reveals his 2022 gaming resolution: To dab harder than anyone has dabbed before in Just Dance. Meanwhile, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker brings D.J.'s MMO journey to a close... or does it? Also: Proper kadomatsu technique.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Pre-show babble

(08:16) - Just Dance

(25:35) - Ring Fit Adventure

(34:21) - Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

(1:08:56) - Outro

VGH #525: Game of the Year 2021 Jan 06, 2022

We present our favorite games of 2021, while keeping things mostly drama-free.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(11:17) - #5

(21:24) - #4

(32:42) - #3

(43:10) - #2

(57:01) - #1

(1:07:46) - Honorable mentions

(1:11:39) - Outro

Mini Hangover: Dungeon Encounters: The Bootleg Series Dec 30, 2021

An alternate soundtrack for any dungeons you may encounter.

VGH #524: Beefy and Frothy Dec 16, 2021

Ten years ago we had Bob Hope, Johnny Cash, and Rotating Riker.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Part 1

(1:03:02) - Part 2

VGH #523: Best Game Music of 2021 Dec 09, 2021

We put our heads together to determine the definitive best game soundtracks of 2021. If it's not here, it wasn't music!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Drunktacular hype

(7:28) - Fantasian

(9:05) - Later Alligator

(17:13) - ElecHead

(25:00) - Death’s Door

(35:12) - Chicory

(47:51) - Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart

(1:01:47) - Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

(1:13:59) - Masayoshi Soken/FFXIV tribute

(1:17:13) - Outro

VGH #522: Jerks and Creeps Dec 02, 2021

D.J. gets caught up in repainting the entire world in Chicory: A Colorful Tale. Meanwhile, Randy embraces his inner big blue angry sword guy in Grindstone.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life

(3:46) - Drunktacular hype

(5:57) - Corrections and Regrets

(10:26) - Chicory: A Colorful Tale

(35:09) - Grindstone

(53:25) - Outro

VGH #521: Pocket Opportunities Nov 24, 2021

As huge fans of the series, we can't wait to see what Mr. Halo is up to in his new game, Halo Infinite. Also: Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and another look at Pikmin Bloom.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life

(6:20) - Drunktacular hype

(9:57) - Pikmin Bloom

(22:17) - Halo Infinite

(43:48) - Battlefield 2042 minute

(47:45) - Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart

(1:05:38) - Outro

VGH #520: Mostly Mothman Nov 18, 2021

Randy gets in touch with all the aspects of his personality (and his tie) in Disco Elysium. Meanwhile, D.J. struggles to adapt to rural English living (plus £30,000,000 of debt) in SWERY’s The Good Life. Also: The hit video game, Grand Theft Auto!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(1:09) - Extra Life

(4:17) - Drunktacular hype

(7:57) - Grand Theft Auto content

(12:43) - The Good Life

(42:08) - Disco Elysium

(1:05:40) - Outro

VGH #519: Doing the Big Work Nov 11, 2021

We emerge from Extra Life weekend with a recap of all the games we played, including: It Takes Two, Back 4 Blood, The Artful Escape, Super Metroid, and a look at the big Animal Crossing: New Horizons update.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Extra Life wrap-up

(10:51) - FFXIV Endwalker delayed!

(18:19) - Spelunky/Slay the Spire

(25:08) - Super Metroid

(29:13) - The Artful Escape

(38:51) - It Takes Two

(47:22) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

(1:04:23) - Faith

(1:07:42) - Back 4 Blood

(1:14:57) - Outro

VGH #518: What's on Sale at the Magic Shop? Nov 04, 2021

Randy discovers a wide world of sentient plants just outside his door in Pikmin Bloom. Meanwhile, D.J. enjoys the low-budget thrills of Dungeon Encounters. Also: Throwing metaphorical but also literal baggage into a fire in Bonfire Peaks.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(5:25) - Extra Life

(10:41) - Pikmin Bloom

(25:56) - Dungeon Encounters

(57:42) - Bonfire Peaks

(1:09:55) - Outro

VGH #517: Pumpkins of All Shapes and Sizes Oct 28, 2021

OooOOOOooOooooOoo it's Halloween and we've played a frightening assortment of terrifying games, including Inscryption, Spookware, Back in 1995, and moooOooOOore!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(06:58) - Extra Life

(11:43) - Mayor Bones Proudly Presents: Ghost Town's 1000th Annual Pumpkin Festival

(21:36) - Spookware

(35:37) - The Night that Speaks

(39:47) - Back in 1995

(53:20) - Inscryption

(1:08:04) - Devotion

(1:13:06) - Outro

VGH #516: Drunk on a Beach with Amnesia Oct 21, 2021

At long last, Randy enters the "Deathloop." Meanwhile, D.J. tries to forget all about Metroid Dread with some delightful puzzle-platforming in ElecHead. And, at long last, Randy enters the "Deathloop."

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Animal Crossing

(5:31) - Extra Life

(11:02) - Metroid Dread

(24:43) - Ibb & Obb

(30:26) - ElecHead

(41:48) - Pocket Card Jockey

(45:03) - Deathloop

(1:16:05) - Outro

VGH #515: Mrs. Metroid Oct 14, 2021

We've got a double (or triple?) dose of Metroid discussion with a quick detour through Metroid Fusion before arriving at the long-awaited Metroid Dread. Also: a robotic dog disaster in Battlefield 2042.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Federation Force

(9:16) - Extra Life

(11:47) - Metroid Fusion

(25:30) - Metroid Dread

(52:20) - Battlefield 2042

(1:11:40) - Outro

VGH #514: The Warm, Gooey Center Oct 07, 2021

D.J. cracks open the Castlevania Advance Collection and sees Castlevania: Circle of the Moon in a whole new light. Also, Dracula X is there. Meanwhile, Randy cracks open some monsters in Beast Breaker.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Psychonauts 2

(9:00) - Ratchet and Clank

(14:03) - ExtraLife hype

(16:49) - Castlevania Advance Collection

(39:31) - Castlevania: Dracula X

(46:53) - Beast Breaker

(1:03:49) - Outro

VGH #513: One Perfect Cube Sep 30, 2021

Despite some disturbing news out of the Nintendo Direct, D.J. miraculously manages to enjoy Actraiser Renaissance. Also, after months of struggle, Randy finally gets his hands on Astro's Playroom. Hironobu Sakaguchi guest stars.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Chris Pratt is Mario

(4:06) - Nintendo Direct

(11:04) - Sakaguchi Direct

(13:08) - Fantasian revisited

(16:25) - Actraiser Renaissance

(32:28) - Astro’s Playroom/PS5

(1:05:12) - Outro

VGH #512: Absorbed into the Dimengeon Sep 23, 2021

Randy, a fan of games like A Short Hike and Animal Crossing, attempts to revitalize the campgrounds of Haven Park. D.J. gets into Fantasian, finally. And Angry Birds makes its long-awaited VGH debut.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Angry Birds Journey

(10:53) - Fantasian

(41:02) - Haven Park

(1:02:07) - Outro

VGH #511: A Party of Guys Sep 16, 2021

D.J. travels the galaxy in pinball adventure World Flipper, then tries to make sense of a supernatural London in Last Stop. Meanwhile, after abandoning his Animal Crossing island, Randy returns to Earth for one last tee time in Golf Club: Wasteland.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(9:13) - World Flipper

(30:17) - Golf Club: Wasteland

(46:13) - Last Stop

(1:07:35) - Outro

VGH #510: Cool Psychic Friends Sep 09, 2021

Randy becomes a super secret psychic soldier in Schafer’s sorely sought sequel, Psychonauts 2. And, D.J. delivers mail in Lake.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(5:15) - Backlog Attack

(15:58) - Psychonauts 2

(47:54) - Lake

(1:07:22) - Outro

VGH #509: A Bridge to Someplace Sep 02, 2021

This year's Backlog Attack concludes with Hollow Knight and the much-anticipated Stardew Valley. Will Randy be willing to trade his carefree island life for life on a farm?

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(4:13) - Backlog Attack contest

(5:43) - Stardew Valley

(37:55) - The Hollow Knight

(1:02:32) - Outro

VGH #508: Buy the Whole Pie Aug 26, 2021

Randy goes for a Backlog Attack double play with Burly Men at Sea and John Wick Hex. Meanwhile, D.J. winds up with more questions than answers in Again. Also, controllers: Are they OK?

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Star Trek

(6:11) - A PS5?

(21:14) - Backlog Attack

(22:32) - Burly Men at Sea

(29:44) - John Wix Hecks

(46:47) - Again

(1:05:19) - Outro

VGH #507: Driving around in My Space Buggy Aug 19, 2021

The Backlog Attack continues as D.J. brushes up on his wiimote technique in Dragon Quest Swords. Meanwhile, Randy makes up for lost time with an exhaustive first look at Mass Effect: Andromeda.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(05:08) - Mountain Dew showdown

(13:12) - Backlog Attack contest

(15:49) - Mass Effect: Andromeda

(50:12) - Dragon Quest Swords

(1:11:12) - Outro

VGH #506: An Incredibly Conspicuous Place to Hide a Monster Aug 12, 2021

The 10th annual Backlog Attack begins, and we're getting right into it with Ittle Dew 2 and Quake! Also: A preview of the backlog games we'll be playing for the rest of the month, and find out how you can win a new game!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(4:19) - Backlog Attack!

(15:47) - Ittle Dew 2

(38:26) - Quake

(1:03:51) - Outro

VGH #505: Groove Coaster Anniversary Radio Aug 05, 2021

To celebrate 10 years of Groove Coaster, we're featuring an hour of our favorite tracks from its first decade. Let's groove!

VGH #504: Vampires on Vacation Jul 29, 2021

Randy absorbs souls to become more powerful in Death's Door. D.J. ventures into the wai wai world of Groove Coaster Wai Wai Party!!!!, then beats up punks on the Street of Rage... 4.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(5:53) - Wow man bad

(11:00) - Groove Coaster Wai Wai Party!!!!

(28:26) - Death’s Door

(46:06) - Streets of Rage 4

(1:01:06) - Outro

VGH #503: A Bummer If True Jul 22, 2021

Switch OLED vs. Steam Deck vs. Switch Pro (Believe!) — which will be the one hybrid console to reign supreme? Meanwhile, Randy gets lost in Labyrinth City, and D.J. subjects himself to more cruel and unusual punishment via Resident Evil 6.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(2:54) - Switch OLED vs. Steam Deck vs. Switch Pro

(38:55) - Resident Evil 6

(50:25) - Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

(1:05:27) - Outro

VGH #502: We Have a Situation Jul 15, 2021

Randy once again gets into some monster-hunting hubbub in Monster Hunter Stories 2. D.J. hangs out with sad high-schoolers in NEO: The World Ends with You, then laments that they'll let just anyone into his favorite game these days.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(2:37) - New music by HEAVYVIPER

(4:23) - Mini golf

(10:16) - D.J. reacts!!!!!!!!!!! Asmongold plays FFXIV

(25:17) - Monster Hunter Stories 2

(50:48) - NEO: The World Ends with You

(1:06:31) - Outro

VGH #501: Golf Noob Jul 08, 2021

Randy plays a few rounds of Nintendo's new, full-contact approach to golf in Mario Golf: Super Rush. Meanwhile, D.J. emerges from Resident Evil 5 only to find himself in the warpath of the River City Girls.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(2:33) - Resident Evil 5

(13:28) - Mario Golf: Super Rush

(38:45) - River City Girls

(57:57) - Outro

VGH #500: The Double Dragon Ending Jul 01, 2021

Randy and D.J. reminisce over 500 episodes of games that kept them up at night, then finally battle to the death over custody of their favorite video game, Grand Theft Auto V.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(10:44) - Subtle like a paper shredder to the face

(25:14) - Martha Washington was my prom date

(33:51) - I’ve got a history with milk crates

(40:39) - Zed’s dead

(42:28) - You don’t know Zangief

(51:35) - Calls calls calls

(1:17:38) - Outro

VGH #499: Not Culturally Useful Jun 24, 2021

On his way to play Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, D.J. gets distracted by the new Taiko no Tatsujin game on Apple Arcade. But then, he plays Alba: A Wildlife Adventure.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro/Biomutant

(12:43) - Episode 500

(15:51) - Taiko no Tatsujin: Pop Tap Beat

(36:26) - Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

(1:01:20) - Outro

VGH #498: E3 2021 Jun 17, 2021

CHAOS!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(3:33) - Episode 500

(5:03) - Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

(12:23) - Metroid Dread

(19:27) - Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda

(26:15) - SacriFire

(30:07) - Dragon Quest III

(33:41) - Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster

(37:18) - 12 Minutes

(38:57) - Somerville

(41:48) - Inscryption

(44:06) - Wholesome Direct/Pekoe

(46:40) - Lake

(48:53) - Hot Pot for One/Soup Pot

(51:19) - Psychonauts 2

(53:51) - The Outer Worlds 2

(56:25) - Far Cry 6

(59:59) - Immortality

(1:02:32) - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

(1:05:03) - Final Fantasy XVI

(1:06:04) - Outro

VGH #497: Big Time Boss Battles Jun 10, 2021

It's the JRPG event of the season: Randy gives his much anticipated impressions of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. (And a few impressions on Rise of the Slime.) Meanwhile, D.J. learns how to get away with murder on the fly in Overboard!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Retro Intro

(3:29) - Episode 500 HD Remaster

(6:15) - Rise of the Slime: Nocturne HD

(17:24) - Shin Overboard Megami Tensei!

(38:08) - Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster

(1:05:31) - Retro Outro

VGH #496: Rise of the Critters Jun 03, 2021

Randy comes to terms with the new age of critters in Biomutant. Meanwhile, D.J. appreciates the little things, like not falling off stairs, in Odallus: The Dark Call. Also, you won't believe what Bear Grylls is eating this week!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(1:14) - The number 500

(7:40) - Operation: Tango update

(11:13) - Biomutant

(46:16) - Odallus: The Dark Call

(1:02:17) - Outro

VGH #495: Big Scary Movie-Man Voice May 27, 2021

Randy and D.J. return to that co-op espionage life in Operation: Tango. Also, the wrong Resident Evil, and Golf that is merely OK.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(1:28) - 500

(5:31) - Cicadapalooza

(13:28) - Resident Evil Village minute

(15:13) - Operation: Tango

(32:03) - OK Golf

(40:58) - Resident Evil 5

(1:03:13) - Outro

VGH #494: Haunted Doll Hospital May 20, 2021

Randy visits some spooky neighborhood attractions in Little Nightmares II. Meanwhile, D.J. deals with a Sneaky Sasquatch and reports back from his virtual weekend at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2021.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(2:15) - Additional hot news

(5:19) - FFXIV Fan Festival 2021

(28:28) - Little Nightmares II

(54:33) - Sneaky Sasquatch

(1:03:20) - Outro

VGH #493: Typical Ghost Things 👻 May 13, 2021

Randy gets all up in people's unfinished business in Speed Dating for Ghosts. Meanwhile, D.J. explores Miitopia in a post-Mii world. Also, eating hexagonal food at a new time of day.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(5:27) - Big news

(13:41) - Nier Minute

(16:45) - Miitopia

(40:27) - Speed Dating for Ghosts

(57:17) - Outro

VGH #492: Pterodactyl Innkeeper May 06, 2021

D.J. has an utterly baffling time with SaGa Frontier Remastered. Meanwhile, Randy gets all semiotic in The Pedestrian, then takes a detour to save the time crystals in Elli.

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(08:36) - SaGa Frontier Remastered

(42:14) - The Pedestrian

(57:13) - Elli

(1:05:03) - Outro

VGH #491: Angry Elbow Noodle Apr 29, 2021

Randy finds himself on the run from a sketchy mayor and vegetarian snails in Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. Meanwhile, D.J. is on the run from his own poor decisions in NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., the latest video game thing from Yoko Taro.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/500

(5:56) - NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

(34:39) - Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

(1:01:08) - Outro

VGH #490: A Mega Man Situation Apr 22, 2021

D.J. gets way into the throwback atmosphere of Blaster Master Zero, but at the same time isn't quite feeling it. Meanwhile, Randy takes on a big commitment in The Longing, then explains why Aerial_Knight's Never Yield.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro

(9:25) - Blaster Master Zero

(34:12) - The Longing

(55:09) - Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield

(1:04:52) - Outro

VGH #489: Insidious (in a Good Way) Apr 15, 2021

Randy tears himself away from his Animal Crossing island to investigate Cozy Grove, where the animals are ghosts and also bears, somehow. Meanwhile, D.J. wonders whether he ever knew how to play Pac-Man at all after trying Pac-Man 99.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro

(18:24) - Cozy Grove

(41:23) - Pac-Man 99

(1:00:02) - Outro

VGH #488: Here Comes the Big One! Apr 08, 2021

Randy gives contrarianism a try after playing Say No! More. Meanwhile, D.J. returns from the weird world of Anodyne 2 and plays More! Monster Hunter.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/Joy-Con saga update

(5:44) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

(11:32) - Anodyne 2

(29:36) - Say No! More

(49:19) - Monster Hunter Rise

(59:11) - Outro

VGH #487: Fast Pass to the Good Stuff Apr 01, 2021

Monster Hunter Rise is here and we're deep into mochi and wirebugs. Also, Randy experiences the bleak future of Outriders, and D.J. makes more raid progress in Final Fantasy XIV.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/The Joy-Con saga continues

(13:46) - Outriders

(35:23) - Final Fantasy XIV

(40:19) - Monster Hunter Rise

(1:09:27) - Outro

VGH #486: Just Punch a Tree Mar 25, 2021

Randy finishes off the Link's Awakening remake then immediately leaves for Alligator New York in Later Alligator. Meanwhile, D.J. puts his social strand skills to use by planning the first Viking interstate highway in Valheim.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/Link’s Awakening

(26:32) - Valheim

(46:58) - Later Alligator

(1:00:29) - Outro

VGH #485: Lazy and Unhelpful Mar 18, 2021

The unexplained prevalence of cats in Super Mario 3D World drives Randy to all-out cat warfare in Kitty Letter. Meanwhile, D.J. ignores his primal-slaying duties in Valheim to build a quiet forest house. Also, centipedes.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/Animal Crossing

(9:25) - Devotion

(14:41) - Waluigi: The disturbing truth

(20:56) - Super Mario 3D World

(36:03) - Valheim

(53:13) - Kitty Letter

(1:03:05) - Outro

VGH #484: We Have All of These Traps Mar 11, 2021

Project Triangle Strategy vs. Unsung Story: We pit two upcoming tactical RPGs against each other. Plus: Is the Link's Awakening remake actually good?

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro

(9:01) - Project Triangle Strategy

(33:17) - Unsung Story

(51:05) - Link’s Awakening

(1:11:31) - Outro

VGH #483: The Climactic Final Chapter Mar 04, 2021

Randy enjoys some party chat (and fermentend fruit beverages) between battles in Haven while D.J. finally escapes from FFXIV raid hell. Also, the last word on Final Fantasy VII Remake. (Seriously, we don't want to talk about it anymore.)

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/Tacobringers

(4:19) - Final Fantasy XIV

(13:02) - Final Fantasy VII Remake

(41:19) - Haven

(1:03:36) - Outro

VGH #482: Strange New Worlds Feb 25, 2021

We live life ten minutes of a Star Trek episode at a time in The Captain Is Dead, then take a whimsical trip to Norway in Embracelet. Also, our thoughts on the latest Nintendo Direct and the questionable titles therein.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/Nintendo Direct

(26:49) - The Captain Is Dead

(48:45) - Embracelet

(1:01:26) - Outro

VGH #481: Bowser Is Huge and You Are Tiny Feb 18, 2021

Randy gets deep into kaiju and cat costumes in the Super Mario 3D World spin-off, Bowser's Fury. Meanwhile, D.J. struggles to adjust to the Bravely Default II demo and wonders if everyone would quiet down if he just paid them lots of money.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/Doug

(10:01) - I'm not a whale

(27:54) - Bowser’s Fury

(51:59) - Bravely Default II

(1:16:00) - Outro

VGH #480: Slimes and Other Monsters Feb 11, 2021

We played games that answer two of the Metroidvaniaverse's biggest questions: Y can't Metroid throw a harpoon (Olija), and y can't Metroid be Spider-man (Mable and the Wood)? Also, Final Fantasy XIV heads to the moon in Endwalker.

Episode Timeline:

(0:23) - Intro/Star Wars

(11:21) - Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

(31:12) - Olija

(46:24) - Mable and the Wood

(1:00:55) - Outro

VGH #479: The Hellacious Life of a Pikmin Feb 04, 2021

Randy learns to cope with 1000 deaths in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Meanwhile, D.J. plays Final Fantasy VII Remake and Bravely Default simultaneously and somehow still has time to see what the cast of Persona 5 is doing in Dragalia Lost.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/Yakuza: Like a Dragon

(9:59) - FFXIV announcement showcase announcement

(15:42) - Dragalia Lost x Persona 5

(33:24) - Dragon Quest minute

(34:16) - Pikmin 3 Deluxe

(50:36) - Bravely Default

(57:51) - Final Fantasy VII Remake

(1:01:26) - Outro

VGH #478: Where All the Vampires Come From Jan 28, 2021

Randy searches for vacation alternatives and finds himself Down in Bermuda. Meanwhile, D.J. finally plays Final Fantasy VII Remake and has some Thoughts about it.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro/Gaming vacations

(16:37) - Down in Bermuda

(34:17) - Final Fantasy VII Remake

(1:07:35) - Outro

VGH #477: Magical Dresser Jan 21, 2021

We're getting shot down over and over by aliens in Everspace, then trying to escape our spinning nightmare house in Darq. Also: felyng fancy in Immortals.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro

(01:55) - Remember video game stores?

(11:21) - Immortals Fenyx Dressing

(21:24) - Everspace

(43:22) - Darq

(59:46) - Outro

VGH #476: Riding the Honey Badger Jan 14, 2021

We're braving the wild in Immortals Fenyx Rising, grinding through Yakuza: Like a Dragon's finale, and discovering just how much hunting is in the new Monster Hunter Rise.

Episode Timeline

(0:23) - Intro

(3:47) - New music by Felikitty!

(6:03) - Immortals Fenyx Rising

(31:37) - Monster Hunter Rise

(1:01:38) - Yakuza: Like a Dragon

(1:11:44) - Outro

VGH #475: Game of the Year 2020 Jan 07, 2021

We take a look at the games that made it a little easier to stay home during the last 100 months of 2020.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(4:06) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

(10:47) - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim/Yakuza: Like a Dragon

(13:50) - What the Golf?

(18:12) - Spelunky 2

(21:27) - The Last Campfire

(23:34) - The Last of Us Part II

(25:40) - Fall Guys/Among Us

(30:36) - Immortals: Fenix Rising

(37:59) - Hades

(40:09) - Judgment

(43:15) - Paper Mario: The Origami King

(46:58) - Wavelength

(51:52) - Sackboy: A Big Adventure

(57:18) - Honorable/dishonorable mention

(1:06:42) - Outro

Mini Hangover: Pandemic Playlist 2020 Dec 31, 2020

Randy's here with a playlist to help usher out 2020 once and for all.

Mini Hangover: Hometown Radio Dec 24, 2020

Enjoy this wholesome playlist of some of gaming's first towns. Just make sure you finish listening to it before the village brat gets back from that mysterious shrine.

VGH #474: When There's Nothing Left to Burn, Set Yourself on Fire Dec 17, 2020

This year's Drunktacular tackles life's biggest mysteries: death, religion, and when are we getting a Switch Pro?

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Part 1

(1:06:26) - Part 2

VGH #473: Best Game Music of 2020 Dec 10, 2020

It's our biggest music show yet! Take a listen to our favorite tracks from 2020, including Spelunky 2, Paper Mario: The Origami King, 13 Sentinels, and, of course, Animal Crossing.

Episode Timeline

(1:58) - Intro/Drunktacular hype

(6:48) - 13 Sentinels

(19:18) - Ministry of Broadcast

(25:16) - Paper Mario: The Origami King

(32:04) - Spelunky 2

(43:13) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

(52:11) - Super Mario RPG

(1:02:36) - Ikenfell

(1:08:44) - Sackboy: A Big Adventure

(1:16:16) - Outro/Bugsnax

VGH #472: Crack Open a Hot One Dec 03, 2020

We get deep into the first few hours of Yakuza: Like a Dragon as Randy tries to make sense of his first Yakuza game ever. Also, D.J. is unqualified to operate heavy machinery in Hardspace: Shipbreaker.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(2:24) - Drunktacular hype

(7:52) - Cyber Thanksgiving

(11:49) - Yakuza: Like a Dragon

(59:45) - Hardspace: Shipbreaker

(1:01:14) - Outro

VGH #471: Where Did All the Robots Come From? Nov 25, 2020

Randy acquires a mysterious artifact that both tells the time and plays Super Mario Bros. Also, getting all London-y in Watch Dogs: Legion, and a deeper take on 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro/Drunktacular hype

(8:48) - 13 Sentinels

(20:56) - Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.

(41:11) - Watch Dogs: Legion

(1:06:26) - Outro

VGH #470: Don’t Let Anybody Know You’re an Octopus Nov 19, 2020

Nobody got a PS5 or Xbox but we're finally, FINALLY talking 'bout Bugsnax. Also, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and, as always, Piffle.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(5:12) - Extra Life update

(6:54) - Drunktacular is coming

(8:30) - Piffle

(22:53) - Bugsnax

(36:15) - Sackboy: A Big Adventure

(57:02) - Obligatory next-gen console chat

(1:00:58) - Outro

VGH #469: The Most Productive Pirates Ever Nov 12, 2020

We're recovering from our Extra Life haze and trying to remember the games we played, including Among Us, We Were Here Too, Sea of Thieves, The Walking Fish 2, and Penko Park.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro/Extra Life

(7:02) - Among Us

(16:50) - Obligatory FFXIV/Animal Crossing chat

(18:57) - Spelunky 2/Slay the Spire

(22:49) - We Were Here Too

(39:19) - Sea of Thieves

(46:20) - The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier

(52:18) - Penko Park

(1:02:38) - Outro

VGH #468: Volcano Chalet Nov 05, 2020

We're solving problems with the power of maps in Carto, ninja-slicing millions of bokoblins in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and getting in way over our heads in Minecraft.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(2:22) - Extra Life

(7:21) - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

(28:44) - Carto

(39:04) - Minecraft

(1:00:26) - Outro

VGH #467: Spooky President Oct 29, 2020

[extremely Halloween voice] We played some spooOOoky games this week, like Home, Until Dawn, and the dreaded The Walking Fish. Also Pixel Puzzle Makeout League, which is not spooky at aAAAaaaLLLllllLL oOoOOoOOoooOooooooo

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(04:22) - Extra Life

(08:23) - Spooky games

(13:01) - Until Dawn

(27:01) - The Walking Fish

(36:18) - Home

(50:35) - Pixel Puzzle Makeout League (it is not spooky)

(1:07:02) - Outro

VGH #466: Enough Mushrooms to Keep You Alive Oct 22, 2020

Randy casts spells indiscriminately in Ikenfell, then learns what happens when all the knights are on vacation in Micro RPG. Meanwhile, D.J. balances high school life and a kaiju invasion in 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Also, Final Fantasy XIV goes to war.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(2:27) - Extra Life

(08:45) - FFXIV: The Bozjan Southern Front

(18:35) - Micro RPG

(27:46) - Ikenfell

(46:28) - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

(1:01:35) - Outro

VGH #465: A Pretty Serious Mario Hole Oct 15, 2020

D.J. finds himself in over his head after playing Super Marios Sunshine, RPG, and 35. Meanwhile, Randy wonders how many wire puzzles it takes to fix a spaceship in Filament, then terrorizes his neighbor.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro/Crazy neighbor Randy

(10:16) - Extra Life

(14:06) - Super Mario Sunshine

(21:18) - Super Mario RPG

(32:42) - Super Mario Bros. 35

(47:43) - Filament

(1:01:28) - Outro

VGH #464: A Positive Beacon of Whatever Oct 08, 2020

We're exploring the strangely familiar world of Genshin Impact, while doing our best to avoid Paimon. Also, revisiting Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine on the Switch.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(12:23) - Super Mario 64

(29:39) - Super Mario Sunshine

(40:29) - Genshin Impact

(1:10:36) - Outro

VGH #463: Bombermanliness Oct 01, 2020

We're escaping the underworld in Hades, worrying about ravenous bears in The Long Dark, and chilling out with some relaxing Worm Jazz. Also, the secret to procuring an enormous amount of crushed clams.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(9:17) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

(21:06) - Worm Jazz

(28:09) - Hades

(53:11) - The Long Dark

(1:10:14) - Outro

VGH #462: Just Being a Skull Sep 24, 2020

VGH REACTS!!!! to the PlayStation 5 price reveal!! Also: Rediscovering dying in Spelunky 2, losing our marbles in Skully, planet hopping in Super Mario Galaxy, and some brief thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro/PlayStation 5

(8:33) - Final Fantasy XVI

(24:22) - Spelunky 2

(50:18) - Skully

(1:03:39) - Super Mario Galaxy

(1:16:19) - Outro

VGH #461: Champagne Problems II: Champagne Harder Sep 17, 2020

Randy begins his new life as an ember in search of The Last Campfire. Meanwhile, D.J. wraps up chapters 2 and 3 of Tell Me Why, then makes poor time management choices in Moon: Remix RPG Adventure.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(4:15) - 2020, 9th ascension

(11:58) - The Last Campfire

(30:44) - Tell Me Why, chapters 2 and 3

(51:44) - Moon: Remix RPG Adventure

(1:07:16) - Outro

VGH #460: VGM Radio Fall 2020 Sep 10, 2020

Put your headphones on for our latest game music playlist—featuring the breezy sounds of fall, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, NieR: Automata, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, and more!

Episode Timeline

(3:53) - Intro

(5:41) - Fall Playlist

(13:26) - Super Mario 3D All-Stars

(23:08) - NieR: Automata unMixed

(36:49) - Chip Tanaka

(52:22) - Listener Selections

(1:04:48) - Outro

(1:07:17) - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

VGH #459: 96% of the Hidden Toads Sep 03, 2020

We're revisiting mysterious memories in Dontnod's Tell Me Why and trying to figure out absolutely anything about Manifold Garden. Also, Randy finishes a game, and D.J. doesn't play the new Final Fantasy.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(11:05) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

(18:07) - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

(31:21) - What is Nintendo doing?

(34:08) - Manifold Garden

(48:36) - Tell Me Why

(1:01:16) - Paper Mario: The Origami King

(1:17:43) - Outro

VGH #458: A Little Reaper-ish Aug 27, 2020

We're cooped up indoors in Rainy Season and doing errands all over the afterlife in Spiritfarer. Also, for some reason, SpongeBob.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(5:24) - SGDQ

(12:52) - Rainy Season

(28:56) - Spongebob

(42:04) - Spiritfarer

(1:00:16) - Outro

VGH #457: Taking Care of These Melons Aug 21, 2020

Heads will be mouth as Randy guides a terrifying tentacle beast to freedom in Carrion. Meanwhile, D.J. learns about the surprising responsibilities of a Norwegian dairy farmer in Milkmaid of the Milky Way. Also, a brief discussion of sentient watermelons.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(5:45) - The cutthroat melon market of Final Fantasy XIV

(17:07) - It’s Nookazon

(26:11) - Carrion

(42:20) - Milkmaid of the Milky Way

(53:16) - Outro

VGH #456: Maybe Start Doing Drugs Aug 13, 2020

We're making mushroomy new friends in Paper Mario: The Origami King and learning to pick ourselves up again... and again... and again, in Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Also, a Joy Con mishap puts Randy's entire Animal Crossing island in jeopardy.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(5:14) - Randy’s Joy Con ordeal

(24:19) - 2020 vs. Final Fantasy XIV

(35:01) - Paper Mario: The Origami King

(58:43) - Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

(1:13:02) - Outro

VGH #455: Totally Tubular! Aug 06, 2020

This year's Backlog Attack concludes with Wolfenstein: Youngblood and a deep dive back to Super Mario RPG. Also, gettin' roguish in RogueJack, and we announce the winner of the Backlog Attack contest!

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(5:55) - RogueJack

(24:44) - Wolfenstein: Youngblood

(43:24) - Super Mario RPG

(1:05:41) - Backlog Contest

(1:11:11) - Outro

VGH #454: The Flashy Guy Who Uses Knives Jul 30, 2020

The Backlog Attack continues as we revisit the Gamecube maybe-classic Killer7 and explore the true meaning of Knights and Bikes. Also, a whimsical detour into Yarntown.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(5:00) - Knights and Bikes

(24:12) - Killer 7

(45:17) - Yarntown

(53:33) - Viewer Mail/Backlog Contest

(1:02:49) - Outro

VGH #453: Rocket Axe Jul 23, 2020

Randy finds himself face-to-face with 100 billion more guns in Borderlands 3. Meanwhile, D.J. sacrifices 100 billion gallons of blood (probably) in the hopes of becoming a Bloodborne expert. Also: The Muppets play Shin Megami Tensei, or something.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(16:14) - Bloodborne

(42:10) - Borderlands 3

(1:03:19) - Backlog Contest

(1:07:49) - Outro

VGH #452: Before the Goo Gets to the End Jul 16, 2020

We get a fresh, new perspective on being cooped up at home in Catlateral Damage. Also, the Backlog Attack continues with Thimbleweed Park and some musings on classic adventure games, plus some good, old-fashioned B&E in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(09:20) - Catlateral Damage

(21:49) - Thimbleweed Park

(43:33) - Deus Ex

(1:02:47) - Backlog Contest

(1:06:04) - Outro

VGH #451: Interesting Holes Jul 09, 2020

We take golfing to the final frontier in Golf on Mars, get all introspective in The Almost Gone, and enjoy not only the latest Animal Crossing update, but future, nonexistent Animal Crossing updates. Also: This year's Backlog Attack begins!

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(06:11) - Correction

(08:55) - Backlog Attack

(28:37) - Golf on Mars

(49:25) - The Almost Gone

(55:29) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

(1:10:24) - Outro

VGH #450: VGM Radio Summer 2020 Jul 02, 2020

Take a musical summer vacation with our playlist of video game summer jams, plus some extras! Featuring songs from Animal Crossing, Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, Dragalia Lost, and of course, Sly 2: Band of Thieves!

Episode Timeline

(0:00) - Intro

(03:21) - Summer at the Beach

(11:19) - Spooky Summer

(18:46) - Summer on the Sea

(29:04) - Community picks

(38:06) - Summer at the Funk

(48:07) - Summer at the Beach Remake

(57:14) - Outro

VGH #449: Mushroom Apocalypse Jun 25, 2020

The Last of Us Part II is here, and boy, are our arms tired! Randy gives spoiler-free impressions while D.J. realizes he played Uncharted 4 by mistake. Also: Keeping social composure in Hot Pot Panic, and saving the forest from mean-looking robots in Sai.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro

(6:37) - The Last of Us Part II (feat. Uncharted 4)

(48:28) - Hot Pot Panic

(58:45) - Sai

(1:05:35) - Outro

VGH #448: Weird Crab Skeleton Jun 18, 2020

We got our first glimpse of the PlayStation 5 and some of its games — but most importantly, Bugsnax. Also: Playing 17 million indie games, starting with Hidden Folks and Hatch, plus revisiting Bioshock in a post-Bioshock world.

Episode Timeline

(0:29) - Intro/Meal Prep

(9:09) - PlayStation 5 REVEALED

(20:31) - PlayStation 5 games REVEALED (feat. Bugsnax)

(35:16) - Bioshocks

(48:33) - Hidden Folks

(1:00:38) - Hatch

(1:09:59) - Outro

VGH #447: Everything Is Great Jun 11, 2020

Randy finally catches Minecraft fever thanks to Minecraft Dungeons. D.J. ventures into uncharted territory in Final Fantasy XIV's Baldesion Arsenal. Also: More Phantasy Star Online 2, not spoiling The Last of Us Part II, and A Solitary Spacecraft.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(2:47) - Spoiler-free Last of Us Part II

(9:36) - Phantasy Star Online 2

(18:42) - Minecraft Dungeons

(40:22) - Final Fantasy XIV: The Baldesion Arsenal

(57:21) - A Solitary Spacecraft

(1:03:01) - Outro

VGH #446: Click on a Skeleton Jun 04, 2020

It's 2020 and it's finally time for Phantasy Star Online 2... or is it? Meanwhile, Randy experiences the wacky world of What the Golf?, and D.J. gives an update on his island-wide landscaping in Animal Crossing.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro/Horrible games

(10:50) - Counter-E3

(14:04) - What the Golf?

(31:02) - Phantasy Star Online 2

(50:16) - Animal Crossing

(1:06:08) - Outro

VGH #445: I Was Not Expecting Laser Guns May 28, 2020

D.J. logs back into Grand Theft Auto V to see if anything's changed. Similarly, Randy returns to Ministry of Broadcast to check if the piranhas are still there. Also: Different ways to deal with demons in Darksiders Genesis and Helltaker.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro/Ministry of Broadcast

(15:11) - Grand Theft Auto V

(42:21) - Darksiders Genesis

(57:00) - Helltaker

(1:09:03) - Outro

VGH #444: I Know Where the Couch Goes May 21, 2020

Randy goes on a disgusting seaside vacation in Dishonored 2, then a much more pleasant, albeit still lethal, trip to the hills in Lonely Mountains: Downhill. D.J. is again baffled by Panzer Dragoon, then makes a big decision about Animal Crossing.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(13:52) - Dishonored 2

(37:43) - Lonely Mountains: Downhill

(51:07) - Panzer Dragoon 1.3 update

(54:41) - Animal Crossing

(1:16:14) - Outro

VGH #443: Doing Detective Things May 14, 2020

D.J. returns to Fake Tokyo to solve crime things in Judgment, while Randy faces difficult moral choices in Ministry of Broadcast. Also: correcting a grievous regret from last week's show, and the tyranny of Animal Crossing continues.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(09:56) - Judgment

(31:19) - Ministry of Broadcast

(52:21) - Corrections and regrets

(53:42) - Outro

VGH #442: Where in the World Is Bob Dylan? May 07, 2020

After sharing some personal quarantine achievements, it's time for... The Adventure Pals! Spooky space adventures in Deliver Us the Moon! And Final Fantasy VII, but it's the old one!

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(12:46) - Sampling and dabbling

(19:15) - The Adventure Pals

(30:55) - Deliver Us the Moon

(43:11) - Final Fantasy VII

(1:00:25) - Outro

VGH #441: No Disrespect to Hello Kitty Apr 30, 2020

We're getting in shape (or at least out of breath) with Ring Fit Adventure's rhythm game. D.J. admires retro cars in Auto Museum 64 and takes some unexpected detours in Wheels of Aurelia. And Randy meets some surreal characters in The Procession to Calvary.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(07:45) - Talking turnips

(15:49) - Ring Fit Adventure

(35:07) - Auto Museum 64

(44:15) - Wheels of Aurelia

(52:10) - The Procession to Calvary

(1:02:38) - Outro

VGH #440: The Master Broom Apr 23, 2020

Randy takes the skiff out in Gears 5. D.J. travels to strange lands to sweep up dust in Anodyne. And we deal with the mean teens of... (checks notes) ...Wide Ocean, Big Jacket.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(08:24) - Anodyne

(23:37) - Gears 5

(54:09) - Wide Ocean, Big Jacket

(1:08:48) - Outro

VGH #439: Spock's Mom Apr 16, 2020

Putting the trauma of Bunny Day behind him, Randy expores strange new, uh, worlds in The Outer Worlds. Meanwhile, D.J. digs into that long-awaited remake of a beloved 32-bit classic. That's right: Panzer Dragoon.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(12:15) - The Outer Worlds

(42:38) - Panzer Dragoon

(57:40) - Outro

VGH #438: It's Free and It's Terrible Apr 09, 2020

Randy makes some extreme new career moves in Good Job! At the same time, D.J. isn't sure about his career path in Autobahn Police Simulator. Also: Revisiting old friends in The Last of Us; finally, the end of Death Stranding; and, unfortunately: Bunny Day.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro/Bunny Day

(15:38) - Autobahn Police Simulator

(32:04) - Good Job!

(45:57) - The Last of Us

(1:03:38) - Death Stranding

(1:18:36) - Outro

VGH #437: Heterosexual Biker Buddy Apr 02, 2020

Randy and D.J. compare Animal Crossing routines, discuss the ordeal of catching rare fish, and air grievances about all the balloons. Also, Randy seeks an escape in Days Gone but finds only video games.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(1:22) - Immediately Animal Crossing

(32:40) - Days Gone

(56:33) - Outro

VGH #436: Pro-Pear Gang Mar 26, 2020

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is here! We get deep into our new island vacation package. Also: D.J. tries to make something of himself in Final Fantasy XIV, then escapes our weird new reality with some Resident Evil 3.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(5:59) - D.J. VS Final Fantasy XIV

(17:38) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

(54:47) - Resident Evil 3

(1:06:07) - Outro

VGH #435: A Worse Version of Everything Mar 19, 2020

Now that we have plenty of time on our hands, we settle in to discuss the subtle joys of MMO living, and how Animal Crossing could take a few notes. (Or maybe it already has?) Also, picross procedural Murder by Numbers, and corgi-clicker Rescue Pets.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro

(9:10) - Final Fantasy XIV VS Animal Crossing

(32:15) - Murder by Numbers

(43:29) - Rescue Pets

(50:10) - Outro

VGH #434: Active Time Bubble Mar 12, 2020

We played Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo and have some thoughts. But don't worry, there's also: Florence! PC Building Simulator! And, of course, Good Pizza, Great Pizza!

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro/Slay the Spire

(7:33) - Final Fantasy VII Remake

(35:28) - PC Building Simulator

(43:23) - Florence

(52:28) - Good Pizza, Great Pizza

(1:06:39) - Outro

VGH #433: PAX East 2020 Mar 05, 2020

Randy and special guest Erik made it out of PAX East 2020 and seem mostly virus-free. But more importantly: They played the new Animal Crossing and are here to tell you about it. (Also: Other games that are not Animal Crossing.)

VGH #432: $500 in Fake Currency Feb 27, 2020

Randy contends with a meat buddy in Journey to the Savage Planet. D.J. gets decadent for Star Trek Online's 10th anniversary. Also, Death Stranding keeps getting in the way of D.J. trying to play Death Stranding.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro/How to avoid diseases at PAX East

(11:57) - Journey to the Savage Planet

(26:35) - Death Stranding

(43:21) - Star Trek Online

(56:46) - Outro

VGH #431: Mildly Dystopian Feb 20, 2020

Randy gets hopped up on FEVER MODE in Lapis x Labyrinth. D.J. meditates over canceling Apple Arcade while he disassembles some junk in Assemble with Care, then plays a game he's wanted to try for 25 years. Also, Kentucky Route Zero ends well, but not without a few bumps in the road.

Episode Timeline:

(0:29) - Intro/RIPHQ

(6:56) - Randy’s Entertainment Minute

(14:15) - Norman Reedus is a real guy

(16:04) - Apple Arcade/Assemble with Care

(30:18) - Kentucky Route Zero

(40:29) - Trials of Mana

(51:06) - Lapis x Labyrinth

(1:05:00) - Outro

VGH #430: A Series of Modular Cubes Feb 13, 2020

Randy continues to bide his time until March, this week by sealing himself inside one of those sci-fi cube mazes in The Turing Test. D.J. presses X X X then Y Y Y and X X and Y Y Y again in Persona 5 Scramble. Also, revisiting Kentucky Route Zero.

Episode Timeline:

(0:28) - Intro

(6:22) - Love is in the air

(9:41) - Persona 5 Scramble

(31:56) - The Turing Test

(45:59) - Kentucky Route Zero

(56:36) - Outro

VGH #429: Enormous Festival Thing Feb 06, 2020

The seven-year wait for us to talk about Kentucky Route Zero comes to an end. Meanwhile, D.J. presses on in Life Is Strange 2, even as the game tries to undo all his hard work. Also, Monster Hunter everywhere.

Episode Timeline:

(0:28) - Intro

(2:36) - PAX East hype

(11:40) - Kentucky Route Zero

(27:05) - Life Is Strange 2, Episode 3

(42:14) - Monster Hunter World

(49:31) - Outro

VGH #428: I Both Love and Hate This Game Jan 30, 2020

D.J. trades name-brand RPGs for something more generic in Minimal Dungeon RPG, in addition to jumping back into Life Is Strange 2. Randy can't decide how to bide his time until March and decides to put another 60 hours into Persona 5. Also: Luigi's Mansion 3, and Dragon Quest Builders 2.

Episode Timeline:

(0:28) - Intro/New music by DESK

(3:54) - Biding our time

(11:01) - Luigi’s Mansion 3

(17:58) - Life Is Strange 2, episode 2 (contains episode 1 spoilers)

(36:19) - Minimal Dungeon RPG

(43:46) - Persona 5

(56:40) - Dragon Quest Builders 2

(1:03:15) - Outro

VGH #427: The Junk Is Your Undoing Jan 23, 2020

After some self-reassessment, D.J. finally allows himself to enjoy Wattam, the new game from Katamari Damacy creator, Keita Takahashi, Randy revisits that time he went on vacation but ended up solving a bunch of mysteries in The Touryst. And, BLOCK U!

Episode Timeline:

(00:40) - Intro/Delays

(11:41) - The Switch shelf in the sky

(15:35) - BlockuDoku

(23:46) - Lumines, the game everyone* hates

(29:30) - Wattam

(48:41) - The Touryst

(1:05:06) - Outro

VGH #426: Boat the Shark Jan 16, 2020

Part two of our 2019 game of the year round-up, featuring our absolute favorites, forbidden indies, and our most shamefully overlooked games.

Episode Timeline:

(00:40) - Intro

(04:13) - The Outer Wilds

(09:23) - The Touryst

(13:19) - Untitled Goose Game

(14:39) - Tetris 99

(16:39) - Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

(20:52) - Devotion

(25:05) - Cadence of Hyrule

(29:19) - Afterparty

(33:01) - Dragon Quest Builders 2

(39:31) - Control

(46:15) - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

(55:26) - Luigi's Mansion 3

(1:03:29) - The list of shame

(1:06:21) - Discord GotY

(1:09:47) - Outro

VGH #425: Six Hundred Billion Dollars Jan 09, 2020

In part one (that's right) of our Game of the Year extravaganza, we look back at some of our favorites from 2019. And Death Stranding.

Episode Timeline:

(00:40) - Intro

(03:16) - Death Stranding

(10:46) - Tom Clancy's The Division 2

(18:41) - Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

(21:55) - A Short Hike

(27:02) - Phantasy Star

(31:00) - Slay the Spire

(37:45) - Telling Lies

(41:29) - Ape Out

(42:59) - Return of the Obra Dinn

(45:12) - Sayonara Wild Hearts

(48:55) - Discord GotY

(50:28) - Outro

Mini Hangover: Boss Rush Radio Dec 26, 2019

We interrupt your holiday relaxation with a relentless onslaught of boss battle songs.

VGH #424: Over the Wire Dec 19, 2019

In this year's drunken season finale, Randy and D.J. try to figure out what's inside a cow, give themselves brand-new identities, and hold a lively debate about soup.

Episode Timeline:

(00:00) - Part 1

(52:35) - Part 2

(2:19:22) - End Credits

VGH #423: Best Game Music of 2019 Dec 12, 2019

Take an extended listen to our favorite game music of 2019!

VGH #422: Admiring the Dirt Dec 05, 2019

Randy paints the town neon in Concrete Genie. D.J. returns to Battlefield V in the new War in the Pacific update. And an endless army of dots want your money.

Episode Timeline:

(00:26) - Intro

(07:36) - Drunktacular hype

(11:24) - Battlefield V: War in the Pacific

(38:26) - Concrete Genie

(51:56) - Dots and Co.

(1:06:38) - Outro

VGH #421: Ichiban Something Something Nov 27, 2019

We’re out drinking the devil in Afterparty and wielding the baseball bat of legend in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Also: Holedown arrives on the Switch, and we escape the early slog (mostly) as Death Stranding moves into an exciting new chapter.

Episode Timeline:

(00:26) - Intro/Drunktacular hype

(07:48) - Yakuza: Like a Dragon

(26:15) - Afterparty

(45:01) - Holedown

(52:47) - Death Stranding (light spoilers for chapter 3)

(1:03:09) - Outro

VGH #420: Transdimensional Psychic Baby Nov 21, 2019

Death Stranding is here and we try to make sense of it. But that's not all: Google Stadia, Microsoft news from X019, and... Star Wars?!

Episode Timeline:

(00:26) - Intro/Google Stadia

(05:04) - X019

(19:37) - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

(23:26) - Death Stranding (light spoilers for chapters 1 and 2)

(1:08:55) - Outro

VGH #419: Money for Dumb Things Nov 14, 2019

While we mentally prepare ourselves for Death Stranding, we're picking up some cash on the side in Neo Cab, making a mess in Luigi's Mansion 3, and trying to figure out what NieR: Automata is doing in Final Fantasy XIV.

Episode Timeline:

(00:26) - Intro

(04:11) - Extra Life

(05:39) - Google Stadia

(13:30) - Neo Cab

(36:10) - Luigi's Mansion 3

(57:38) - Final Fantasy XIV: YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse

(1:06:32) - Outro

VGH #418: It's Bad If You Touch the Ghost Nov 07, 2019

We survived another Extra Life weekend! Hear about the games we played, including: We Were Here, Devotion, River City Ransom, Medievil, Spelunky, and, of course, Fortnite.

Episode Timeline

(00:26) - Intro (08:05) - Good Morning/Spelunky (09:14) - River City Ransom (13:42) - Medievil (26:44) - Fortnite (39:09) - We Were Here (50:56) - Devotion (1:01:45) - Outro

VGH #417: Put the Burger Down Oct 31, 2019

We're getting spoooooky with creepy games like Return of the Obra Dinn, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, and Dishonored 2! Also, we have a poor grasp of what the word "spooky" means.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro/ExtraLife hype

07:40 - Return of the Obra Dinn

30:48 - Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

46:22 - Dishonored 2

1:02:18 - Outro

VGH #416: Hooligans and Rogues Oct 24, 2019

D.J. embarks on a mysterious fitness adventure. Meanwhile, Randy builds beautiful lunch sets for cats in Inbento, then kills vikings dead in Bad North. And yes, there's Dragon Quest.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro/ExtraLife hype

08:30 - Ring Fit Adventure

27:33 - Inbento

33:50 - Hashi

39:18 - Bad North

53:39 - Dragon Quest XI

1:04:20 - Outro

VGH #415: Things Jumping Out of Things Oct 17, 2019

We check in on the spooky Castlevania-like, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, before having even spookier adventures in Worse than Death. Also, as usual: Spellworm. I mean, Dragon Quest XI. Dragon Quest XI and Spellworm.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro/ExtraLife hype

07:47 - Spellworm

18:25 - Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

36:38 - Worse than Death

49:30 - Dragon Quest XI

59:41 - Outro

VGH #414: This Time I'm a Sofa Oct 10, 2019

It's finally here: We take our first steps into the massive Dragon Quest XI. But first, What the Golf?

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro

05:18 - Mario Kart Tour

10:52 - What the Golf

24:52 - Dragon Quest XI

59:41 - Outro

VGH #413: Shoot the Pipe Oct 03, 2019

Between grinding the guardrails and firing off the pipe, Randy isn't sure what to make of Mario Kart Tour. Meanwhile, D.J. splatters everything in sight as a rampaging gorilla in Ape Out. Also, updates on Sayonara Wild Hearts and Link's Awakening.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro/Sayonara Wild Hearts

06:11 - Link's Awakening, easy mode, and shooting dogs

19:02 - Mario Kart Tour

37:12 - Ape Out

55:24 - Final hours before Dragon Quest XI/Outro

VGH #412: Don't Ever Ask Me That Again Sep 26, 2019

Randy explores the strange world of Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (the new one!) while D.J. compares notes with the Game Boy Color version. Also, motorcycle swordfights in Sayonara Wild Hearts, and life as a horrible goose in Untitled Goose Game.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro

03:10 - Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

23:27 - Untitled Goose Game

35:18 - Sayonara Wild Hearts

53:08 - William Shakespeare's Final Fantasy XIV

56:19 - Outro

VGH #411: I Miss Those Hot Drinks Sep 19, 2019

Randy is back and D.J. can't wait to hear what he's been playing! (That is, Creature in the Well and Legend of the Skyfish.) Also, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne rears its chilly head, and, as a special bonus, mourning the loss of a dear friend!

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro

7:12 - Creature in the Well

21:43 - Legend of the Skyfish

29:32 - Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

53:07 - Outro

VGH #410: VGM Radio Summer 2019 Sep 12, 2019

We're wrapping up the summer with an episode full of our favorite game music, plus selections chosen by you, the listeners! Put your headphones on!

VGH #409: A Little Vroom Vroom Sep 05, 2019

D.J. just got back from not playing any games at PAX West, and boy, are his arms tired! Meanwhile, Randy investigates the spooky doors of Control, and a strange boat makes its way across the wasteland in Far: Lone Sails.

VGH #408: Your Cards Are Literally on the Table Aug 29, 2019

Randy straps in for a roguelike doubleheader with Void Bastards and Rad. You'll never believe what happens! Meanwhile, D.J. watches six hours of creeper videos in Telling Lies. Also, part 1 of our 8619156137-part series on Dragon Quest XI.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro

1:51 - Void Bastards

17:46 - Rad

36:44 - Dragon Quest XI

55:41 - Telling Lies

1:13:16 - Outro

VGH #407: Let Me Tell You About the Tea Parties Aug 22, 2019

Randy takes a detour through Witcheye before heading back to school in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. D.J. discovers new ways to experience Dragon Quest in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. And yes, more Dragon Quest Builders 2.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro/Immediately Witcheye!

09:04 - Cold open

12:15 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses

42:15 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate feat. Hero

56:21 - Dragon Quest Builders 2

1:03:44 - Outro

VGH #406: But First, More Gardening! Aug 15, 2019

Randy takes up teaching in Fire Emblem: Three Houses but runs into trouble adjusting to campus life. D.J. keeps it wholesome (and mildly creepy) while delivering mail in Tiny Echo. Also: Dig Dugging ever deeper into Dragon Quest Builders 2.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro/Dig Dug and the Case of the Too Casual Pants

07:49 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses

28:03 - Tiny Echo

35:53 - Dragon Quest Builders 2

55:17 - Outro

VGH #405: America's Next Top Ninja Aug 08, 2019

Randy gets wholesome by taking A Short Hike up a mountain. D.J. deals with a toilet conundrum (don't worry about it) in Dragon Quest Builders 2, then breaks his one rule in Final Fantasy XIV. Also: 2019's backlog champion revealed!

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro/Backlog Attack winner

06:20 - Deadly Premonition: The Movie

08:37 - Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

13:16 - A Short Hike

33:11 - Dragon Quest Builders 2

42:03 - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

49:48 - Outro

VGH #404: Anime Lady Singing in Japanese Aug 01, 2019

We travel far into The Outer Wilds before settling into quiet life on a farm in Dragon Quest Builders 2. Also, the Backlog Attack wraps up with Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Deadly Premonition.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro

03:16 - The Outer Wilds

31:05 - Dragon Quest Builders 2

47:57 - Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call

1:09:10 - Deadly Premontion

1:22:36 - Outro

VGH #403: Dinosaurs Immediately Jul 25, 2019

The end of the Backlog Attack is in sight as we get into Wario Ware Gold, Tomb Raider Anniversary, and reveal your picks for our listener's choice games. Also: Randy has some words about that Switch Lite.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro/Bathroom Break

04:54 - Switch Lite!

17:58 - Wario Ware Gold

35:28 - Tomb Raider Anniversary

48:25 - Backlog Attack week III.8 Final Chapter Prologue

58:47 - The Outro Wilds

VGH #402: Sudoku Is Math Jul 18, 2019

We're beating the summer heat with a crippling drug habit in Dr. Mario World. (That's how Dr. Mario works, right?) Also, the Backlog Attack continues with Professor Layton: The Next Generation (actually his daughter) and Front Mission Evolved.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro

09:16 - Layton's Mystery Journey

29:19 - Front Mission Evolved

43:24 - Dr. Mario World

1:02:24 - Outro

VGH #401: Nugs Not Drugs Jul 11, 2019

The Backlog Attack kicks off with Randy cheerfully slicing and dicing robots in Kirby: Planet Robobot. Meanwhile, D.J. struggles to make sense of the Flashback HD remake, but that's OK, because there's Shadowbringers.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro/New music

05:00 - Stranger Things Moment

06:34 - Flashback

25:30 - Kirby: Planet Robobot

35:45 - Ritual of the Moon: The Finale

46:46 - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

1:00:29 - Outro

VGH #400: The Greatest 400 Video Games of All Time Jul 04, 2019

We're commemorating our 400th episode in the only way that makes sense: By definitively naming the best 400 video games ever made. Also, we kick off this summer's Backlog Attack!

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro

01:35 - Backlog Attack/The greatest 400 video games of all time, comprehensively and definitively ranked

1:02:39 - Outro

VGH #399: Throw Your Games in the Ocean Jun 27, 2019

We're beating the summer heat in the frozen mountains of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and the... air-conditioned spectral movie theater of Persona Q2, I guess? Also, the Ritual of the Moon nears its end, and handy tips for staying alive.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro/Backlog Attack: Prologue

07:11 - Become what you must

23:41 - Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

37:43 - Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

58:45 - Ritual of the Moon

1:05:07 - Outro

VGH #398: My Moonpod Jun 20, 2019

With E3 and Keanu Reeves distant memories, Randy and D.J. settle back into the Nintendo groove in Cadence of Hyrule, with mixed results. Also: What to avoid, an what to avoid avoiding while slaying the spire, and another status update from the moon.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro/E3 wrap-up

05:56 - SGDQ hype

12:20 - Ritual of the Moon

22:10 - Cadence of Hyrule

45:22 - Slay the Spire

1:09:24 - Outro

VGH #397: E3 2019 Jun 13, 2019

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is real, and we have opinions on it. Also, all the other big E3 2019 scoops, like Watch Dogs: Legion, Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy VII Remake, The Avengers, and your favorite unreleased JRPGs from the 90s!

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro/Animal Crossing: New Horizons

14:01 - Phantasy Star Online 2

15:53 - Microsoft/Project xCloud

24:54 - Doom Eternal/Watch Dogs Legion

28:37 - Final Fantasy VII Remake

32:26 - Cyberpunk 2077

35:24 - The Weird Avengers

37:55 - Legend of Zelda trifecta

43:33 - More old games

50:35 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

52:37 - Luigi's Mansion 3

54:04 - 12 Minutes

58:22 - No-shows

1:02:22 - Outro

VGH #396: Take Your Switch to Work Day Jun 06, 2019

Randy and D.J. finally initiate the month-long Ritual of the Moon. Also, hunting monsters with inadequately sized axes in Dauntless, and reevaluating our life choices in Slay the Spire. And: E3 looms.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro/E3 hype gondola

21:57 - Ritual of the Moon: Week 1

37:21 - Dauntless

54:04 - Slay the Spire

1:12:55 - Outro

VGH #395: Exotic Plorts May 30, 2019

In a shocking twist, Randy sets up a factory farm on a remote planet in Slime Rancher. Meanwhile, D.J. navigates the ups, downs, and excessive spikes of adventure-puzzler The Way. Also, anyone want a Gameboy with a hand crank?!

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro

02:09 - Ritual of the Moon

04:28 - Playdate

24:16 - The Way

45:26 - Slime Rancher

1:08:51 - Outro

VGH #394: The Subtle Sounds of John Tesh May 23, 2019

Randy embarks on a magical journey to the world of Culdcept Revolt. D.J. faces his greatest fear in Cosmic Star Heroine. Also: What does The Division 2 have in common with Final Fantasy XIV?

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro/Tetris 99

08:07 - Ritual of the Moon

11:12 - Phantasy Star

16:19 - The Division 2

22:46 - Culdcept Revolt

46:46 - Cosmic Star Heroine

57:54 - Outro

VGH #393: Uniquely Qualified as a Bard May 16, 2019

Randy finds his calling as a traveling bard in Wandersong. Meanwhile, D.J. gets extra weird with Eternal Senia, which is probably a clicker game, then takes a lightning tour of Japan to explore Kyoto's red gates in, naturally, Explore Kyoto's Red Gates.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro/Surprise! It's the Flash

06:44 - Phantasy Star

12:08 - Eternal Senia

23:35 - Wandersong

41:28 - Explore Kyoto's Red Gates

55:21 - Outro

1:00:05 - Signing Off

VGH #392: The Mayor of Japan May 09, 2019

A fun bear teaches Randy the ancient samurai code in Bushido Bear. D.J. plays the equally ancient Phantasy Star. A thoughtful conversation about a creator's responsibility devolves into a debate over whether or not hedgehogs should have human teeth.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro

02:50 - Koji Igarashi's horrible trailer

20:05 - Bushido Bear

38:08 - Bushido Blade

40:37 - Bushido Phantasy Star

1:05:53 - Outro

VGH #391: Protection from Lasers May 02, 2019

Randy returns to the world of Boxboy (and Boxgirl), now in lavish high definition. D.J. gets Fire Emblem in his Dragalia Lost. And the second part of our Labo VR experience, featuring Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro

03:23 - The Avengers, Part Deux

13:46 - Nintendo Labo VR (feat. Mario and Zelda)

39:18 - Boxboy + Boxgirl

58:38 - Dragalia Lost x Fire Emblem Heroes

1:12:21 - Outro

VGH #390: Ancient Greasy Apr 25, 2019

Randy unleashes his secret weapons in the brand new Steamworld Quest. D.J. subjugates his adorable neighbors in The Battle of Polytopia. Paul gets slimy in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 01:45 - The Avengers!!!!!!!!! 09:35 - Steamworld Quest: The Hand of Gilgamech 29:20 - The Battle of Polytopia 44:35 - Assassin's Creed Odyssey 67:45 - Outro

VGH #389: A Bazooka For Your Face Apr 18, 2019

Randy contemplates his new life as a fox in The First Tree. Meanwhile, D.J. contemplates his new life as a guy with cardboard strapped to his head as he delves into Nintendo Labo's VR kit. Also, making a triumphant return to the show: It's Battlefield 3! Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 02:51 - Tom Clancy's Battlefield 3 18:02 - Nintendo Labo VR 54:25 - The First Tree 72:10 - Outro

VGH #388: Eating Tons of Shy Guys Apr 11, 2019

Randy discovers the joys of papercraft in Yoshi's Crafted World. Paul finally gives into Gwent in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. And D.J. ruins the idyllic landscapes with a giant circus tent in Islanders. Episode Timeline: 00:42 - Intro 03:40 - SwitchFix wrap-up 07:02 - PlayStation Now 24:50 - Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales 38:55 - Yoshi's Crafted World 55:04 - Islanders 70:00 - Outro

VGH #387: Live from PAX East 2019 Apr 04, 2019

We've live from PAX East 2019! Hear about weird weasel things, and simple sandwiches. Fin~ Episode Timeline: 00:36 - Intro 02:05 - PAX East 2019 70:08 - Outro

VGH #386: Tom Clancy's Baba Is You Mar 28, 2019

On this week’s show, we’re dancing the night away with Crypt of the Necrodancer. We also spend some time with the latest Tom Clancy opus: Baba is You. Plus, Golf Peaks, and more competently crafted Ubisoft experiences™. Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 01:45 - PAX East hype 07:45 - Google Stadia 14:55 - Golf Peaks 24:02 - Crypt of the Necrodancer 36:27 - Baba is You 47:03 - Division 2 67:55 - Outro

VGH #385: Maybe You're Not Smart Mar 21, 2019

Part 1 of our 25637852-part series on Tom Clancy's The Division 2. Randy discovers a new way to hold his Switch. Also, D.J. starts a shady underground robot fight club after getting kicked out of a shady underground mahjong fight club. Episode Timeline: 00:44 - Intro 01:50 - PAX East hype 06:35 - Switchfix 17:50 - Doman Mahjong feat. Final Fantasy XIV 32:05 - Tom Clancy's The Division 2 59:25 - Front Mission 67:55 - Outro

VGH #384: Tending to My Hats Mar 14, 2019

Word Stacks and Crackdown 3 and Word Stacks and Final Fantasy XII and Front Mission and Word Stacks and Word Stacks and Word Stacks and Word Stacks and Word Stacks and Word Stacks. Episode Timeline: 00:35 - Intro 01:49 - PAX East / Lebanon, Kansas hype 06:18 - Tetris 99 12:50 - Word Stacks 18:50 - Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age 43:08 - Front Mission 56:08 - Crackdown 3 68:58 - Outro

VGH #383: Hungry for Flavor Mar 07, 2019

The gang tries on some practical outerwear in The Division 2. Randy tries extra hard not to kill anyone in Deltarune. D.J. has had it with his coworkers Dragalia Lost. And you won't believe the lengths we went to in order to acquire a PlayStation 2. Episode Timeline: 00:50 - Intro 02:48 - New music: Option Fire by Wally Chantek 05:48 - PAX East hype 08:40 - PlayStation 2 hype 18:40 - Deltarune 31:50 - The Tom Clancy's Division 2 51:58 - Dragalia Lost 60:40 - Outro

VGH #382: Epaulets Feb 28, 2019

We take Tetris 99 for another spin (get it) before jumping into an anime robot in Daemon X Machina and continuing to Warhammer things in Vermintide 2. Also, after countless grueling hours of Etrian Odyssey Nexus, Randy starts Etrian Odyssey Nexus. Episode Timeline: 01:06 - Intro 02:30 - Tetris 99 15:10 - RIP Reggie 19:25 - Warhammer: Vermintide 2 32:14 - Etrian Odyssey Nexus 48:13 - Daemon X Machina 57:33 - Outro

VGH #381: Still Cracking Down Feb 21, 2019

After a delicious taco-y detour, VGH's agents make their cases about what it truly means to Crack Down in Microsoft's latest. Also, a professional monster hunter joins the Monster Hunter cast, and Tetris battle royale is real and we played it. Episode Timeline 00:31 - Intro 00:43 - Taco Bell 05:40 - Monster Hunter 25:26 - Crackdown 3 43:15 - Apex 47:30 - Tetris 59:15 - Outro

VGH #380: Bad Dudes with Bats Feb 14, 2019

We set out on the Sea of Thieves to learn practical skills like how to hold a compass, and how to maintain composure while getting owned by Xbox Live bilge. Also: Apex Legends, The Division 2, and Forza Horizon 4.

Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 04:05 - Will Smith is blue 06:10 - Sea of Thieves 28:15 - Apex Legends 44:00 - Forza Horizon 4 58:30 - The Division 2: Division Harder 72:45 - Outro

VGH #379: The Maestros Feb 07, 2019

D.J. learns how to fly a man-sized jet in Anthem, the new Destiny-like/Mass Effect-not-entirely-like. Paul gets acquainted with the Warhammer universe in Vermintide 2. And Downwell finally brings its gunboots to the Switch. Episode Timeline: 00:32 - Intro 01:15 - contractually obligated banter 04:05 - Anthem 39:50 - Warhammer: Vermintide 2 54:14 - Downwell feat. Flip Grip 70:45 - Outro

VGH #378: The Protective Barrier Around the Earth Jan 31, 2019

With Earth finally shielded from interplanetary attack, we can finally concentrate on the things that matter, like Randy's 1000th playthrough of Uncharted 2. Also, Ace Combat 7, Pillars of Eternity 2, What Never Was, and not Metroid Prime 4. Episode Timeline: 00:41 - Intro 02:01 - Metroid Prime 4 06:52 - Ace Combat 7 28:25 - What Never Was 34:20 - Uncharted 2 42:20 - Pillars of Eternity 2 61:45 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 01-29-19: Kingdom Hearts III Jan 29, 2019

After 13 long years, it's finally back: Taco Tuesday. To celebrate, D.J. sits down with Kingdom Hearts expert, BTG Inferno, to find out why Kingdom Hearts III is such a big deal.

VGH #377: The Deep, Dark Dungeon of Luigi Jan 24, 2019

Randy is somehow tricked into playing New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (and Bowsette has nothing to do with it). Also, Pokémon Battle Trozei, and D.J. sees blue in the latest Final Fantasy XIV update. Episode Timeline: 00:32 - Intro 07:42 - New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe 27:10 - Final Fantasy XIV: Blue Mage is here 46:38 - Pokémon Battle Trozei 61:45 - Outro

VGH #376: And That’s How I Ended Up with a Flying Jet Ski Jan 17, 2019

Paul takes an ultimate look at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Randy takes a hazardous vacation in Just Cause 4. D.J. can't believe how many cookies he can afford thanks to Realm Grinder. And we gaze into our crystal ball to see what's in store for 2019. Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 05:15 - We are excited for video games in 2019 23:50 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 46:05 - Just Cause 4 70:50 - Realm Grinder 84:38 - Outro

VGH #375: Spontaneous Horse Combustion Jan 10, 2019

We've arrived in 2019 to tell you about our favorite Yakuza and non-Yakuza games from 2018.

Episode Timeline: 00:45 - Intro 03:15 - The video games of 2018 66:05 - Outro

Mini Hangover: 2018 Bonus Tracks Dec 27, 2018

Eight quick songs for your listening enjoyment.

VGH #374: No More Bears Dec 20, 2018

Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no one has gone before.

Episode Timeline: 00:01:15 - Intro 00:06:30 - The First Half 01:27:02 - The Second Half 02:38:00 - Outro

VGH #373: Best Game Music of 2018 Dec 13, 2018

We take a look back at 2018 in game music and everything was Ben Prunty or Yakuza. Episode Timeline: 01:01 - Intro 05:20 - The best video game music of 2018 as selected by our panel of video game music experts 61:10 - Outro

VGH #372: Untitled Dec 06, 2018

We dive into Life Is Strange 2 and find out just how strange life... is? On an even stranger note, we're thoroughly confused by The Haunted Island: A Frog Detective Game. Also, D.J. makes some questionable modifications to his Switch.

Episode Timeline

00:33 - Intro

05:49 - Life Is Strange 2

27:26 - Spyro minute

29:24 - The Haunted Island: A Frog Detective Game

39:11 - Flip Grip feat. Gunbird 2

52:47 - Outro

VGH #371: The Bane of My Existence Nov 29, 2018

D.J. takes a day trip to the most fantastical of video game realms: Watch Dogs 2's San Francisco. Randy grapples with his perfectionist urges in Spyro the Dragon. Also, Cthulhu and the Third Reich: A classic combination?

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro

00:59 - Viewer Mail/Laser League

07:48 - Drunktacular Hype

11:06 - Spyro the Dragon

32:59 - Watch Dogs 2

53:01 - Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics

1:07:20 - Outro

VGH #370: Mandatory Furries Nov 21, 2018

Paul causes all kinds of gruesome dismemberment in Mortal Kombat XL and Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. D.J. experiences the five stages of grief during the latest Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival. And, finally, Randy plays Spyro. Episode Timeline: 00:48 - Intro 01:33 - Drunktacular hype 07:08 - Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 25:15 - Mortal Kombat XL/Injustice 2 47:15 - Spyro Reignited Trilogy 62:44 - Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise 74:42 - Outro

VGH #369: A Long-Ass Time Nov 15, 2018

Extra Life is a wrap! Laser League reveals Randy's true calling as an eSports pro, Paul flirts with a side career in voice acting thanks to Doki Doki Literature Club, and D.J. attempts to make sense of 14 hours of Kingdom Hearts. Episode Timeline: 00:41 - Intro 01:50 - Drunktacular hype 10:18 - Kingdom Hearts 28:55 - Laser League 44:08 - Friday the 13th 53:58 - Doki Doki Literature Club 65:10 - Outro

VGH #368: A Horrible Night to Have a Curse Nov 08, 2018

We're taking a quick break from our 24 hours of Extra Life to tell you about some of the games we played, like Tetris Effect, We Happy Few, Business Clicker, Castlevania II, and... Guilty Summer Kiss 2: Bloody Secret? OK, sure. Episode Timeline: 00:38 - Intro 01:20 - Extra Life hype continues 12:00 - Tetris Effect 23:30 - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest 28:32 - Business Clicker 35:45 - Murder Mystery Adventure 39:55 - Guilty Summer Kiss 2: Bloody Secret 49:45 - We Happy Few 59:40 - Monster Hunter World: Behemoth 66:20 - Outro

VGH #367: Moppin' Up Moons Nov 01, 2018

Even with Extra Life right around the corner, we find ourselves distracted and wondering what it's like to play the Cowboy Game. Also, the thrilling deaths of Spider-Man and his lady friends, returning to New Donk City, and — why not? — Dragalia Lost. Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 02:01 - Extra Life hype 13:15 - Red Dead Redemption 2 21:00 - Spider-Man 46:58 - Dragalia Lost 52:05 - Super Mario Odyssey 68:02 - Outro

VGH #366: Permanent Cringe Face Oct 25, 2018

We're getting spooOOooOokythis week with Slayaway Camp, Detention, and... Soulcalibur VI? Also, Konami rises from the dead. Episode Timeline: 00:51 - Intro 01:55 - EXTRA LIFE IS SOON 04:33 - Soulcalibur VI 18:04 - Slayaway Camp 37:28 - Detention 49:45 - Pixel Puzzle Collection 54:01 - Outro

VGH #365: Maximum Spider Oct 18, 2018

We wrap up both Spider-Man and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, then bust ghosts like it's 2001 in the Luigi's Mansion remake. Also, getting raidy in Dragalia Lost, and self-dismemberment for fun and donuts in The Missing.

Episode Timeline: 00:38 - Intro 01:48 - What's up guys it's Call of Duty Black Ops IIII 05:10 - Spider-Man contest winner 07:11 - Extra Life hype 11:19 - Spider-Man 32:42 - Dragalia Lost 42:11 - Luigi's Mansion 54:30 - Shadow of the Tomb Raider 64:20 - The Missing 76:12 - Outro

VGH #364: A Huge Head on a Tiny Body Oct 11, 2018

Randy does some minor time traveling in The Gardens Between. D.J. survives the latest Monster Hunter World festival, only to find himself surrounded by dragons in Dragalia Lost. Paul sets everyone straight on what is a sword and what is an axe. Episode Timeline: 00:38 - Intro 03:30 - Spider-Man 13:11 - The Gardens Between 24:45 - Dragalia Lost 43:24 - Monster Hunter World Autumn Harvest Fest 53:20 - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate 65:38 - Outro

VGH #363: My Super Flashy Desperation Move Oct 04, 2018

Randy advances his chicken liberation agenda by implanting one with deadly explosives in Bomb Chicken, then spends some time in the slightly less volatile world of Hob. D.J. re-enters the Stage of History in Soulcalibur VI. Also, Fortnite for adults.

Episode Timeline

00:27 – Intro

03:22 – What is Fortnite?

14:50 – Bomb Chicken

25:27 – Soulcalibur VI

42:52 – Hob

57:28 – Shadow of the Tomb Raider

1:16:17 – Outro

VGH #362: Help a Noob Out Sep 27, 2018

Paul's thrilling 14859024-part Yakuza segment comes to a close as he wraps up Yakuza Kiwami 2. Also, Forza Horizon 4 vs. The Crew vs. a pleasant Hawaiian vacation, and a nearly endless buffet of exploding heads in Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. Episode Timeline: 00:38 - Intro 07:00 - Yakuza Kiwami 2 29:25 - Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise 43:38 - Forza Horizon / The Crew 68:08 - Spider-Man minute 70:48 - Outro

VGH #361: Famous Asian Actors Sep 20, 2018

We're continuing to murder people indiscriminately as Spider-Man but occasionally tagging in Lara Croft to show us how it's really done. Also, full-contact lawyering in the Yakuza studio's upcoming Judge Eyes. Episode Timeline: 00:41 - Intro 02:50 - Judge Eyes 32:47 - Shadow of the Tomb Raider 53:22 - Spider-Man 65:09 - Outro

VGH #360: Charleston Bomb Sep 13, 2018

We've got Spider-Man fever, although we can't seem to remember all the words to his theme song. Also, a return to World War II via the Battlefield V beta, and follow-up thoughts on Pokémon Go and Dragon Quest XI. Episode Timeline: 00:41 - Intro 03:10 - Viewer Mail feat. Pokémon Go and Dragon Quest 17:14 - Spider-Man 46:24 - Battlefield V 63:16 - Alphabear minute 65:60 - Outro

VGH #359: Corporate Donut Hole Sep 06, 2018

After a Pokemon-infested detour around Seattle, we're back to our old tricks: Gushing about the latest Yakuza game and arguing about donut semantics. Also: A tiny bit of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Episode Timeline: 00:42 - Intro 02:55 - Pokemon Go 17:30 - Yakuza Kiwami 2 38:10 - Donut County 62:25 - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate 69:18 - Outro

VGH #358: We Don't Talk About Dino Crisis 3 Aug 30, 2018

We're putting a wrap on this year's Summer Backlog Attack with the offensively relaxing Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, the extremely old Elder Scrolls: Arena, and the original Dragon Quest alla giapponese.

Episode Timeline

00:44 - Intro 05:56 - Bad sequels 14:10 - Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles 35:20 - 日本語でドラゴンクエスト 52:10 - The Elder Scrolls: Arena 73:10 - Outro

VGH #357: Naughty Dad Aug 23, 2018

Randy continues his trip deep down the Holedown hole. Paul remembers what it's like to Uncharted. D.J. is completely baffled by Street Fighter 1. Also, Life Is Strange hot takes.

Episode Timeline

00:39 - Intro 01:48 - Holedown 11:44 - Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 27:32 - Street Fighter 43:58 - Life Is Strange 57:20 - Doom 62:45 - Outro

VGH #356: Shirtless Demon Punching Aug 16, 2018

It's most ambitious crossover event in VGH history: We played both sides of the Monster Hunter World x Final Fantasy XIV collaboration. Also, Randy discovers new things in Night in the Woods, D.J. plays the original Far Cry, and Paul tries a new Yakuza.

Episode Timeline

00:39 Intro 05:08 - Monster Hunter x Final Fantasy 22:48 - Yakuza Kiwami 2 30:18 - Night in the Woods 46:50 - Doom 64:30 - Far Cry 74:28 - Outro

VGH #355: Like D-Day but Worse Aug 09, 2018

Randy fills that Arkanoid-shaped void in his life with some Holedown before stepping back into No Man’s Sky to see if they’ve added more inventory slots. D.J. tries to learn about World War II via the original Call of Duty. Also, a brief Dragonball detour.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro

01:18 - Evo 2018

12:24 - Holedown

27:47 - No Man’s Sky Next

53:16 - Call of Duty

1:10:22 - Outro

VGH #354: Potions and Meat Aug 02, 2018

Randy and D.J. try to make sense of the new Shin Megami Tensei mobile thing. Also, life in an underwater subway in Splatoon 2‘s Octo Expansion, re-learning how to hunt in Monster Hunter Generations, and the summer Backlog Attack is back!

Episode Timeline

00:31 - Intro

01:58 - Shin Megami Tensei Liberation D×2

29:07 - Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

40:25 - Monster Hunter Generations

49:02 - Backlog Attack!!

1:02:30 - Outro

VGH #353: I Wish It Was Edible Jul 26, 2018

Randy returns from the Jersey Shore (not that one) with tales of his re-Marstered life on, uh, Mars. D.J. goes into way too much detail over the new Steam version of Groove Coaster. Also, tips for enjoying Monster Hunter World‘s summer festival.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro

01:45 - Captain Randy: Vacation Taker

06:50 - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

26:23 - Captain D.J.: Groove Coaster

48:04 - Alec Mason: Space Friendhole

1:04:41 - Monster Hunter: Hunter Monster

1:14:15 - Outro

VGH #352: Granny Badass Jul 19, 2018

Paul starts traveling down the long and mysterious Octopath. D.J. makes things more difficult than necessary in Homesick. Also, an extreme throwback to BBS RPGs, and unexpected fun climbing a tower.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Octopath Traveler 028:50 - Homesick 42:12 - Legend of the Red Dragon 51:20 - Final Fantasy XIV: Heaven-on-High 66:20 - Outro

VGH #351: Red-Hot Summer Game Music! Jul 12, 2018

Beat the summer heat with some cool, red-hot game music, or something! We share our favorite Sega hits, favorite tropical Animal Crossing jams, and favorite... Antonio Vivaldi?

Episode Timeline

01:13 - Intro 03:04 - 🔥🎶🔥 76:10 - Outro

VGH #350: 100% Putin-Free Jul 05, 2018

We're joining in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, escaping the Commies in Black The Fall, and learning all about copyright law in the Westworld mobile game. And wait, is that Gravity Rush 2?

Episode Timeline

00:38 - Intro

01:36 - Gravity Rush 2

10:10 - How the Sausage is Made

11:00 - Westworld

30:03 - The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

43:45 - Black the Fall

58:48 - Outro

VGH #349: I Am Not a Pro Jun 28, 2018

Paul finally caves to peer pressure and tries Fortnite. D.J. leaves the arcade long enough to go treasure hunting in Gravity Rush 2. Randy does an in-depth analysis of the various Captains Toad. Also, Hollow Knight. Episode Timeline

00:51 - Intro 01:58 - Groove Coaster 15:14 - Captain Toad Switch vs. 3DS 25:12 - Fortnite 42:45 - Gravity Rush 2 57:55 - Hollow Knight 74:00 - Outro

VGH #348: A Chicken, Perhaps? Jun 21, 2018

Randy tries Yoku's Island Express, the latest in the crowded dung beetle/fruit-trading/pinball adventure genre. D.J. goes on a leisurely cruise in Quarantine Circular. And, of course, Yakuza.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 01:28 - It's more E3 09:48 - Fortnite 22:49 - Yoku's Island Express 38:40 - Quarantine Circular 52:03 - Yakuza 0 67:28 - Outro

VGH #347: E3 2018 Jun 15, 2018

It's E3 week and we can't wait to hear all about the new Animal Crossing game!

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro

01:18 - E3 shenanginanz

1:11:32 - Outro

VGH #346: Trying Very Hard Jun 07, 2018

Randy unveils his plan for Word Domination. D.J. navigates the treacherous staircases of Runner 3. Paul plays the same old same old. And someone, somewhere is excited for E3. Also: How realistic of a tennis game is Mario Tennis Aces? Episode Timeline

00:48 - Intro 02:00 - FFXIV: Ultima Weapon Ultimate 13:18 - E3 Hype? 28:50 - Mario Tennis Aces 36:20 - Word Domination 47:29 - Runner 3 64:40 - Monster Hunter World 72:45 - Minute of Wizard of Legend 75:14 - Outro

VGH #345: Roguelike That I Like May 31, 2018

What is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon? A miserable pile of dated graphics and clunky controls. (Depending who you ask.) Also: Burly Men at Sea, the further adventures of wizards, and the first five prime numbers.

Episode Timeline

00:52 - Intro 01:45 - Final Fantasy XIV teaches mathematics 11:58 - 2 orders of business 14:35 - Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 37:19 - Burly Men at Sea 50:10 - Wizard of Legend 68:20 - Outro

VGH #344: Patrick Stewart Read My LiveJournal May 24, 2018

We brush off our demon negotiation skills in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux, ask the hard questions about what it means to be a Wizard of Legend, and lament the lack of tea kettles in Yakuza 6. Starring Paul Sandhu as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

Episode Timeline

00:35 - Intro 03:10 - Star Trek minute 07:30 - Yakuza 6 24:14 - Wizard of Legend 37:08 - Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux 55:20 - David Cage minute 58:10 - Outro

VGH #343: Points for Doing Stuff May 17, 2018

Destiny 2: What is it? For that matter, what was Destiny 1? Join us as we search for answers to these and other totally inane Destiny questions. Also: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, and something called My Nintendo Picross: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

Episode Timeline

00:11 - Intro

01:58 - Celeste soundtrack

10:04 - Destiny 2

42:27 - Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

56:50 - My Nintendo Picross: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

1:09:37 - Outro

VGH #342: Unanswered Questions May 10, 2018

We grab our cameras and try to piece together all the weird stuff going on in the prototype demo of SWERY's The Good Life. Also: Tumblestone, several generations of Hidden My Game by Mom, and the latest Nintendo drama.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro

01:21 - How long is God of War?

04:22 - Mad at Nintendo

27:29 - Tumblestone

40:27 - The Good Life

56:44 - Hidden My Game by Mom

1:07:39 - Outro

VGH #341: A Super Serious Guy May 03, 2018

Randy divides his time between a fighter pilot career in Rogue Aces and being a bad influence on Kratos Jr. in God of War. Speaking of bad influences, D.J. gets tips from Yakuza 6 on what to do if he ever finds himself stuck with a baby in a strange city.

Episode Timeline

00:42 – Intro

01:27 – Bad pronunciation advice

02:45 – Avengers: Infinity War

22:56 – God of War

39:04 – Yakuza 6

52:26 – Rogue Aces

1:09:57 – Outro

VGH #340: Vending Machine Hunter Apr 26, 2018

God of War is out and we can offer real, informed opinions on it, so we shift our focus to Nintendo Labo. Meanwhile, D.J. trades the actual Tokyo for Yakuza 6‘s approximation, and wonders just who all these Internet monster hunters really are.

Episode Timeline:

00:40 - Intro

02:02 - Nintendo Labo

10:08 - God of War

43:17 - Yakuza 6

59:43 - Monster Hunter World

1:14:19 - Outro

VGH #339: I Like Fanciness Apr 19, 2018

We've got Kratos on our minds this week, but he'll need to reclaim his title as the God of War from Lara Croft first. Randy feeds souls to the god of war in a new, very old version of Fire Emblem, and Paul finds time to stare at pretty trees in Monster Hunter. Also: we welcome our AI overlords in Semantris.

Episode Timeline

00:58 - Intro 05:28 - Random Movie Chat 09:48 - Lara Croft the new God of War 22:43 - Fire Emblem War 46:20 - Monster Hunter: War 61:30 - Semantris, Word War 64:28 - Outro

VGH #338: A Lot of Fiddling Apr 12, 2018

D.J. checks in from Japan, a mysterious land where arcades and Xenogears live on. Back in America, Randy plays Minit 60 seconds at a time, then spends time with Metropolis: Lux Obscura, which brings some much-needed sexism to the match 3 genre. Also: Ticket to Earth.

Episode Timeline

00:41 - Intro 01:55 - 日本しましょう 16:53 - Dragon Quest XI?? 28:35 - Xenogears 20th Anniversary Concert 47:51 - Minit 61:30 - Metropolis: Lux Obscura 71:01 - Ticket to Earth 74:20 - Outro

VGH #337: Stabby Stabby Apr 05, 2018

Real people. Real lives. In between running 5Ks, Randy finds just enough time to stab every person, every rock and every tree, in Rise of the Tomb Raider. Meanwhile, Paul's just been sitting on his couch trying to escape from prison in A Way Out.

Episode Timeline

00:52 - Intro 02:42 - Cool Runnings w/ Cider 09:33 - Rise of the Tomb Raider 35:40 - A Way Out 58:48 - Outro

VGH #336: A Giant Skull Smoking a Blunt Mar 29, 2018

We find ourselves unmistakably inside the video game realm as Randy encounters Xbox Live pirates on the Sea of Thieves. Meanwhile, Paul plots a prison break in A Way Out, although he'd rather escape from Yakuza 5. D.J. doesn't like a Final Fantasy thing.

Episode Timeline

00:51 - Intro 09:48 - Sea of Thieves 31:03 - A Way Out 41:00 - FFXIV: The Forbidden Land, Eureka 57:05 - Yakuza 5 66:50 - Outro

VGH #335: Fox Dog Thing Mar 22, 2018

Randy confronts various acrobatic and linguistic challenges in Fe. D.J. snoops on a gang of cool hackers in the #WarGames interactive-TV-series-game-thing. And events unfold over and over again in Last Day of June.

Episode Timeline

00:42 - Intro 02:00 - Music game minute 12:35 - Fe 32:55 - #WarGames 50:36 - Last Day of June 66:50 - Outro

VGH #334: Fraught With Peril Mar 15, 2018

Unfettered by inclement weather, Cap'n Randy takes his galleon in search of booty (and a bigger bucket) on the Sea of Thieves. Meanwhile, D.J. sticks to the familiar music game waters of DJMAX Respect. Also, someone's been drinking again.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 05:44 - Sea of Thieves 40:58 - DJMAX Respect 60:04 - Monster Hunter Wiggler World 66:10 - Outro

VGH #333: More Swords Than Anyone Else Mar 08, 2018

Paul heads Into the Breach for another chance to save humanity from giant insects, Randy hops aboard the Subsurface Circular, and D.J. takes a part-time job as a UFO. Also, a year later, how much do we love exchanging friend codes on the Switch? So much.

Episode Timeline

00:35 - Intro 01:42 - Merry Switchmas 2018 06:43 - Luigi's Balloon World 16:14 - Into the Breach 41:53 - Subsurface Circular 53:10 - Part Time UFO 61:00 - Mass Effect Andromeda 70:35 - Outro

VGH #332: You Know Garrus, Right? Mar 01, 2018

On this week’s show: Garrus chat. Also, Paul finally makes room in his busy schedule to play Mass Effect Andromeda for some reason, and Randy regales us with tales of his recent experience with Dandara ON THE SWITCH.

Episode Timeline

00:41 - Intro 05:08 - Monster Hunter: World 11:28 - Mass Effect: Andromeda 46:00 - Dandara 66:35 - Outro

VGH #330: Doctor Robot Feb 22, 2018

Paul and D.J. get pulled into Metal Gear Survive's weird alternate dimension of tower defense and zombies. D.J. interrogates robots on a train in Subsurface Circular. And Monster Hunter: World continues.

Episode Timeline

00:38 - Intro 02:10 - Monster Hunter: World 20:30 - Metal Gear Survive 37:30 - Subsurface Circular 55:10 - Outro

VGH #330: Shotguns and Super Glue Feb 15, 2018

Randy delves into the world of thinly veiled 90s TV references in The Darkside Detective. D.J. plays the latest in one of his favorite genres: Shadow of the Colossus remakes. And Paul continues hunting monsters, somewhere.

Episode Timeline

00:44 - Intro 06:53 - The Darkside Detective 17:58 - Celeste 25:53 - Shadow of the Colossus 55:18 - Monster Hunter: World 71:12 - Outro

VGH #329: Just Keep Exploding Feb 08, 2018

Randy shoots up space-terrorists in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare before uncovering Radiant Historia's dark underbelly of anti-anime DLC. D.J. gives an update on the state of fashion in Final Fantasy XIV. And Paul continues hunting monsters, somewhere.

Episode Timeline

00:35 - Intro 01:52 - Monster Hunter Hunt Night 07:14 - Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology 28:48 - Final Fantasy XIV: Fashion Report 45:41 - Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 67:18 - Outro

VGH #328: Look Upon This Garbage Feb 01, 2018

Part 6 of the Garbage Trilogy confusingly continues with the full version of Monster Hunter: World, which Paul and D.J. determine, after an unspecified number of hours, is decidedly not garbage. Also, Randy climbs a mountain in Celeste.

Episode Timeline

00:41 – Intro 05:01 – Celeste 27:16 – Monster Hunter: World 56:40 – Bridge Constructor Portal 64:55 – Outro

VGH #327: My Brain Feels Different Jan 25, 2018

Paul and D.J. get deep into Monster Hunter World and opine on controversial topics like drinks and numbers. Meanwhile, Randy escapes Monster Hunter with the Lost Sphear demo, then escapes from the Lost Sphear demo with a classic 3DS game. Also, cardboard.

Episode Timeline

00:00 – Intro 01:38 – A plebeian TV 09:20 - Nintendo Labo 18:14 – Monster Hunter World 45:10 – Lost Sphear 55:36 – Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon 64:48 - FM Corporate Utopian Fantasy 67:05 – Outro

VGH #326: Lookin' 4 Nudes Jan 18, 2018

It’s the episode we’ve all been waiting for: Randy played Knack II and has opinions. Meanwhile, D.J. treads cautiously into Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King, and Paul played Yakuza 5?

Episode Timeline

00:00 – Intro

01:34 – Knack II

16:38 – Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King

39:00 – Yakuza 5

57:23 – Viewer Mail

1:14:24 – Outro

VGH #325: Befriending a Chicken Jan 11, 2018

So far, 2018 is looking a lot like 2017 with more Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Yakuza. Meanwhile, D.J. takes a trip to an art installation.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 04:48 - Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC 25:30 - Yakuza 0 and 4 and 5 44:35 - Islands: Non-Places 51:20 - Panoramical 59:55 - Outro

VGH #324: 17 Goombas Tall Jan 04, 2018

We look back on 2017, a year sure to be remembered by history for its seemingly endless stream of quality video games.

Episode Timeline

00:48 - Intro 02:20 - Which video games in 2017 were good? 92:48 - Outro

Mini Hangover: 2017 Bonus Tracks Dec 21, 2017

D.J. made a special playlist just for you.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro

01:20 - Kamiko

05:10 - Ninja Gaiden II

09:05 - Metafive

15:20 - Manami Matsumae

20:00 - Glim Spanky

VGH #323: International Dude Dec 14, 2017

Drunktactular 2017 is here and any topic is fair game, including: Star Trek! Madden! Sexy Spaniards! ASMR! Sega Activator! Getting it on with Kirby! Literacy rates! The Irish! Getting it on with Kate Beckinsale, but actually it’s Kirby! And Star Trek!

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Part 1 66:50 - Part 2 125:00 - Outro

VGH #322: Best Game Music of 2017 Dec 07, 2017

Put your blippers on: It's time for our spotlight on the year's best video game music, with selections from Super Mario Odyssey, Persona 5, Night in the Woods, Yakuza 0, Prey, Nier: Automata, Steamworld Dig 2, Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, and more!

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 03:30 - Objectively the best video game music from the year 2017 76:20 - Outro

VGH #321: Friendshipness Nov 30, 2017

This week, it's an all-Yakuza special episode, featuring Yakuza 3, Yakuza 0, The Flame and the Flood and the Yakuza, and Nintendo's new mobile hit, Animal Crossing: Yakuza Camp.

Episode Timeline

00:45 - Intro 02:10 - We survived Black Friday 10:03 - Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp 35:15 - Yakuza 0 58:06 - The Flame and the Flood 72:45 - Mario Minute 76:52 - Outro

VGH #320: Trash Bag Full of Fries Nov 22, 2017

After fulfilling our obligation to play games for charity, we're back to playing games simply because we don't know any better. Randy suffers through the new South Park and Agents of Mayhem while D.J. is Kazuma Kiryu's vicarious drinking buddy in Yakuza 3.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro 02:00 - Drunktacular hype 08:00 - South Park: The Fractured but Whole 21:30 - Agents of Mayhem 46:10 - Yakuza 3 59:50 - Splatoon 2 65:55 - Outro

VGH #319: Guns That Shoot Arrows Nov 16, 2017

We wrapped up Extra Life by getting murdered in the hot new PLAYERUNKNOWN'SBATTLEGROUNDSlike, Fortnite Battle Royale. Also, we learned how bows work in Torchlight, found (and were promptly banned from) our niche in Splatoon 2, and sneakily snuck through Horizon: Zero Dawn.

Episode Timeline

00:39 - Intro 01:18 - Extra Life Phase II 03:58 - Splatoon 2 11:14 - Fortnite Battle Royale 24:03 - Super Mario Odyssey 32:00 - South Park minute 33:24 - Torchlight 40:50 - Horizon: Zero Dawn 57:14 - Outro

VGH #318: A Raft of a Certain Size Nov 09, 2017

We survived Extra Life, phase 1 -- now hear about everything we played! Splatoon 2, Night in the Woods, Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid II, and of course, Raft. Also, a brief stint with Superhot on PlayStation VR.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 10:44 - Raft 37:12 - Night in the Woods 47:58 - Splatoon 2 53:55 - Superhot 63:10 - Metroid II 69:43 - Super Mario Odyssey 81:30 - Outro

VGH #317: Bows-a-Blazin' Nov 02, 2017

Super Mario Odyssey is here and the gang shares stories about the long journey to New Donk City. Also, Paul plays his millionth hour of Horizon: Zero Dawn, D.J. joins an after-school poetry club, and Randy would have preferred a sombrero

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Extra Life Hype 11:10 - Super Mario Odyssey 46:45 - Doki Doki Literature Club 55:51 - Horizon: Zero Dawn is great 68:43 - Outro

VGH #316: Died From Scared Oct 26, 2017

Randy and D.J. learn their way around a funeral home in A Mortician's Tale. D.J. gets disoriented in Fragments of Euclid, then his office supply empire gets out of hand in Universal Paperclips. Paul is thoroughly overwhelmed in Horizon: Zero Dawn.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Extra Life Hype 14:30 - A Mortician's Tale 34:28 - Fragments of Euclid 41:58 - Horizon: Zero Dawn 63:24 - Universal Paperclips 71:58 - Outro

VGH #315: Doin' Dishes Oct 19, 2017

Randy plays his new favorite Uncharted game, besides that other one. Paul gets lost in the mysterious Super Nintendo dark web. D.J. attempts to drive a vehicle and gets caught in a land war. Meanwhile, golf continues.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 01:05 - SNES Classic modding 14:30 - Kirby’s Dream Course 24:55 - Golf Story 32:30 - Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 47:40 - Final Fantasy XIV patch 4.1 57:14 - Gran Turismo Sport 67:10 - Outro

VGH #314: Curve It Around the Crocodiles Oct 12, 2017

WHAT YEAR IS IT?? We take a deep dive into Star Fox and the recently unearthed Star Fox 2 and see if SuperFX games can hold their own in 2017. Also, more golf and more stories, and Paul finds himself back on the farm.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Nintendo World Championships 2017/Switch chat 20:30 - Star Foxes 45:15 - Golf Story 53:32 - Stardew Valley 65:54 - Outro

VGH #313: Get Back in the Horse Oct 06, 2017

The fabled SNES Classic is here — find out which rad 90s games you should put on your Christmas list. Also: Randy enjoys the golf and story in Golf Story, we hate that we're still playing Metroid, and Microsoft Xbox: What is it, and has anyone seen one?

Episode Timeline

00:37 - Intro 03:10 - Super NES Classic 31:54 - Golf Story 52:10 - VGH Xbox Blast: The latest Xbox One news, tips, and reviews from your #1 Xbox source 57:38 - Metroid: Samus Returns 68:28 - Outro

VGH #312: Best Dad Sep 28, 2017

Randy definitely still likes Metroid: Samus Returns but still takes a detour into Steamworld Dig 2. After an evening at the opera, D.J. gets parenting advice from an unexpected source. Paul plays that racing game he's always playing, apparently.

Episode Timeline

00:54 - Intro 02:10 - Final Fantasy XIV: A Stage Reborn 15:20 - The Matrix? 19:00 - Metroid: Samus Returns 35:20 - Steamworld Dig 2 48:24 - Need for Speed: Most Wanted 64:00 - Yakuza 3 68:10 - Mario + Rabbids 79:08 - Outro

VGH #311: My Stupid Brain Sep 21, 2017

Paul and D.J. try to make sense of Project Octopath Traveler. Randy ponders the murky ethical questions raised by Metroid: Samus Returns. Someone finishes a Persona game. Also, cars.

Episode Timeline

00:43 - Intro 02:10 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 07:14 - Persona 5 15:31 - Racing games? 23:30 - Project Octopath Traveler 38:10 - Metroid: Samus Returns 57:35 - Yakuza Kiwami 61:03 - Outro

VGH #310: The Nice Murderer Sep 14, 2017

Fresh out of Mario + Rabbids boot camp, Randy explains the origin of those disgusting minion-alikes. D.J. is anxious about the hostess bars in Yakuza Kiwami and lets off steam by beating up everyone in Tokyo. Also, Final Fantasy daddy.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro 03:20 - Rollercoaster decapitation 07:40 - Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light 15:40 - Mario + Rabbids 41:58 - Yakuza Kiwami 60:20 - Outro

VGH #309: Sailors Everywhere Sep 07, 2017

After a brief stint with the Destiny 2 beta, D.J. rocket slides all over the place in Vanquish and returns to his old face-stomping grounds in Yakuza Kiwami. Meanwhile, Paul plays Crawl while completely sober.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 03:58 - Splatoon 2 18:52 - Destiny 2 26:00 - Vanquish 33:55 - Yakuza Kiwami 49:21 - Shenmue Kiwami 52:31 - Crawl 63:10 - Outro

VGH #308: Blundersloosh Aug 31, 2017

We wrap up the Backlog Attack with Wolfenstein: The Old Blood and The Stanley Parable. Plus, games that deserve a second chance, even if they include rabbids.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro

00:49 - Dusty PCs

06:34 - Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

28:58 - The Stanley Parable

38:00 - Persona 5 and Rabbids

70:05 - Outro

VGH #307: The History of Matar Paneer Aug 24, 2017

We're chakkin' out the Monster Hunter Stories demo. It's as long as a lao-shan lung, as Grandpa Randy always says. We're also chakkin' on Titanfall 2 and Gunpoint, and following our Splatoon 2 teammates around to make sure they don't get... chakked?

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro

00:48 - Mütter Museum

06:44 - Monster Hunter Stories

23:57 - Gunpoint

30:08 - Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

32:55 - Danganronpa

36:00 - Titanfall 2

47:26 - Paul's computer explodes

53:15 - Splatoon 2

63:10 - Pop quiz!

71:13 - Outro

VGH #306: Many Moons Aug 17, 2017

The gang climbs aboard the space station Tacoma in search of spooky ghosts. D.J. struggles to understand the finer points of Bayonetta. Randy puts his curmudgeon powers to use in Gunpoint. Paul operates a computer.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Backlog Attack voting 09:34 - Cave Story & Difficult Games 21:40 - Bayonetta 33:48 - Gunpoint 43:12 - Tacoma 62:33 - Persona 5 minute 67:50 - Crawl second 68:15 - Outro

VGH #305: A Good Time for a Poutine Joke Aug 10, 2017

In the aftermath of the first Splatoon 2 Splatfest, we discuss condiment and dessert preferences. D.J. checks in to see if the Professor Layton series survived its transition to mobile, and the Backlog Attack begins with spooky Soma and creepy Cave Story.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 02:04 - Splatoon 2 19:20 - Layton's Mystery Journey 31:50 - Soma 51:53 - Cave Story 62:00 - Backlog Attack voting 68:45 - Outro

VGH #304: Mushy or Sticky Aug 03, 2017

We venture into Nintendo's brave new vision of online multiplayer in Splatoon 2 — now with voice chat, sometimes! Also, the summer Backlog Attack begins!

Episode Timeline

00:45 - Intro 03:15 - Splatoon 2 49:50 - Backlog Attack 2017 63:00 - Outro

VGH #303: Summer Bloops Jul 27, 2017

Bloop out with some blippin' summer blops on our mid-year music show! This year's playlist includes chiptune covers of imaginary artists, real artists singing imaginary words, and -- ugh -- more Zelda?!

Episode Timeline

00:51 - Intro 02:35 - 🎵 88:50 - Outro

VGH #302: Baby in the Mail Jul 20, 2017

Randy's comfort zone is threatened by a new Persona announcement (and a mail-delivery baby). Also: Picross Makeout League at last, playing Final Fantasy XII until you don't have to, and 3DS games we can't play to begin with.

Episode Timeline

00:45 - Intro 02:30 - Fighting games!!!!! 08:35 - Surprises in the mail 13:15 - Theatrhythm Dragon Quest 17:30 - Ever Oasis 29:07 - Final Fantasy XII 46:30 - Picross Makeout League 59:30 - Prey 66:00 - Outro

VGH #301: Wall Full of Meat Jul 13, 2017

We would like to apologize for this week's extremely disgusting episode title, but if the Castlevania cartoon isn't going to make a wall chicken reference, it's up to us. Also: Zelda DLC, Receiver, Final Fantasy XII, Persona 5, and a second look at Prey.

Episode Timeline

00:55 - Intro 02:45 - Netflix made a Castlevania 16:05 - Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC 30:44 - Receiver 45:15 - Persona 5 55:14 - Prey 64:09 - Final Fantasy XII 74:16 - Outro

VGH #300: Quiz Show Cluster of Doom Jul 06, 2017

It's Video Game Hangover's 300th annual quiz show! Our hosts attempt to answer YOUR questions about video games, fake but real words, and real but fake film directors.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 03:40 - Quiz Show Introduction 38:10 - End of Round 1 50:00 - End of Round 2 74:16 - Final Score and Outro

VGH #299.5: Straight Up Gathering Jun 29, 2017

Q: Why did the villagers in Ever Oasis build a juice bar? A: They needed something to drink with all the sand which is there!!!!!! Also: finally playing Horizon: Zero Dawn, finally logging into Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, finally releasing Star Fox 2.

Episode Timeline

00:31 - Intro 01:10 - VGH #300 Quizpendous 05:25 - SNES Classic and Star Fox 2 18:50 - Horizon: Zero Dawn 35:00 - Ever Oasis 45:20 - Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood 60:13 - Outro

VGH #299: Vita Refugees Jun 22, 2017

E3 is a distant memory so we had to play games again. Games like Ever Oasis, Spellspire, Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood, and everyone's favorite, Pubg.

Episode Timeline

00:31 - Intro 01:35 - VGH #300 Quizdiculous 05:55 - PUBG 21:50 - Ever Oasis 34:18 - Zelda: Breath of the Wild, part #786341 41:20 - Spellspire 49:04 - Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood 66:56 - Outro

VGH #298: E3 2017 Jun 15, 2017

E3 is here and it's time to second-guess all of our entertainment choices! Has Sony betrayed us? Is Monster Hunter real? Does playing Mario XCOM mean we secretly like Minions? Y can't Metroid crawl??

Episode Timeline

00:37 - Intro 00:55 - We love E3 06:53 - Emergency quiz show hype 08:12 - We looooove E3 11:40 - Minecraft for everyone* 12:20 - What is Sony Doing 14:34 - Microsoft’s open-world car and gun sandbox 22:35 - Shadow of the Colossus again 26:40 - Fake Monster Hunter game 36:34 - Yet Another Metroid 2 Remake 43:45 - Mario XCOM, Mario Minions, Mario Kirby 57:50 - Spider-man!!!!!! 65:13 - Everything was Skyrim 68:52 - Outro

VGH #297: A Big Thing That's Dumb Jun 08, 2017

Are you ready for a stupid murder vacation? We take a tour of one of the worst casinos in The Sexy Brutale, brush up on our Zelda photography skills, and discuss skeeball pro strats. Also, two Final Fantasy games that D.J.'s not playing.

Episode Timeline

00:42 - Intro 02:20 - VGH #300 Quiztacular 07:05 - We assure you we are hyped for E3 17:20 - Groove Coaster 3EX and skeeball 26:48 - The Sexy Brutale 38:14 - Night in the Woods 43:45 - Persona 3 46:50 - Zelda and scavenger hunts 58:46 - All The Final Fantasies 68:15 - Outro

VGH #296: Anime Game Overlords Jun 01, 2017

It finally happened: We've surrendered to the Persona dimension. Enjoy a discussion of best girls, gourmet kings, and the cardinal rules of rhythm games. Then, we persona-fuse two of our favorite things: free-to-play mobile games and Final Fantasy.

Episode Timeline

00:21 - Intro 01:58 - VGH live at Red Lobster 07:35 - Persona 5 38:50 - Persona 4: Dancing All Night 47:30 - Persona 3 58:04 - Final Fantasy Brave Exvius 68:30 - Outro

VGH #295: You Can't Eat an Oak Tree May 25, 2017

We're back to playing Zelda: Breath of the Wild and wondering if it would be better as a sidescroller. Paul reunites with an old friend in Dead Cells, then goes looking for a new friend but finds Salt and Sanctuary instead. Randy plays stuff on his phone.

Episode Timeline

00:24 - Intro 01:50 - Zeldas 21:35 - Dead Cells 23:30 - Salt and Sanctuary 40:45 - Cinelinx 47:52 - Topsoil 54:40 - Persona 3 70:43 - Heroes of the Storm 77:20 - Outro

VGH #294: Taking My Skin and Going Home May 18, 2017

We venture into Dead Cells, the hot new metroidroguevaniasoulslike, and leave satisfied but missing 75% of our gold. We also try Prey and like it, except for a classic FPS character who won't stop making a cameo. Also, D.J. tries a new Final Fantasy.

Episode Timeline

00:18 - Intro 01:25 - Apology and retraction 03:33 - Dead Cells 30:15 - Prey 46:55 - Final Fantasy Brave Exvius 57:29 - Pandemic 70:25 - Heroes of the Storm 73:17 - Outro

VGH #293: Noodle Club May 11, 2017

For the inaugural meeting of Noodle Club, our expert noodlers evaluate the noodliness of games like What Remains of Edith Finch's Noodles, Heroes of the Noodling Storm, and Persona 3 Noodle.

Episode Timeline

00:45 - Intro 01:55 - Doing dailies 10:04 - Animal Crossing MMO 21:48 - What Remains of Edith Finch 29:53 - Persona 3 52:11 - Heroes of the Storm 66:42 - Outro

VGH #292: Eat It 100 Times May 04, 2017

Randy gets trapped in a spooky house in only a raincoat. D.J. learns the high cost of expressing himself. And you won't believe what Paul's been playing.

Episode Timeline

00:24 - Intro 03:15 - The $7 emote 13:32 - Overwatch lootbox lore 25:13 - Little Nightmares 35:10 - Oh it's Zelda 45:40 - Kamiko 55:09 - Heroes of the Storm 67:30 - Paul’s surprise 73:08 - Outro

VGH #291: Ice Cream and Alice Cooper Apr 27, 2017

We take a break from playing Zelda and actually from playing video games at all to talk about real video games that don't exist, plus a secret video game that does! Also Zelda.

Episode Timeline

00:40 - Intro 01:38 - Persona 5 08:25 - The [E]nd of Nier 23:05 - Crawl 35:08 - Scoop'n Birds 44:35 - Mr. Shifty 56:10 - Surprise! It's Zelda 60:00 - PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 81:04 - Outro

VGH #290: The Slow, Painful Death of Boxboy Apr 20, 2017

Randy nearly doesn't reach the 30-hour milestone in Persona 5. D.J. takes baby steps towards spoiling Nier: Automata. And we bid a gruesome farewell to BoxBoy or whatever his name is.

Episode Timeline

00:24 - Intro 01:10 - Smoke weed every day 04:20 - Persona 5 20:50 - Suddenly Zelda 25:25 - Bye-Bye Boxboy! 38:20 - Nier: Automata (light spoilers) 53:14 - Sneak preview? 58:04 - Outro

VGH #289: Dungeoneering Apr 13, 2017

Friendship ended with ZELDA — now PERSONA is my best friend.

Episode Timeline

00:24 - Intro 01:50 - Zelda Minute 03:10 - Self Care 09:40 - Persona 5 43:00 - Night in the Woods 58:25 - Nier Otto Motta 68:04 - Outro

VGH #288: Classic Garbage Apr 06, 2017

We take a break (mostly) from Zelda to tread very carefully around Nier: Automata spoilers, slither through Snake Pass, and tumble in a typical horse-like fashion across the world in Everything.

Episode Timeline

00:24 - Intro 01:40 - Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 08:50 - Nier: Automata 35:00 - Snake Pass 48:15 - Platformer anger 53:50 - Everything 67:30 - Outro

VGH #287: Durian Alert Mar 30, 2017

Entering our 100th hour of Zelda discussion, we talk how to make open worlds interesting, how to identify a suspicious leaf, and how not to get banned from international flights. Also, what's new in Splatoon 2 and whether that even matters.

Episode Timeline

00:18 - Intro 01:40 - Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 46:14 - 1 2 Switch 51:30 - Splatoon 2 61:09 - Outro

VGH #286 - Bomb in Hand Mar 23, 2017

Randy and Paul tackle the burning questions of our time: Why does the Internet hate a video game they haven't played yet? What is the best video game ever, and why is it The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? The answers might surprise you! Zeldaaaaaa

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro 09:20 - Mass Effect.gif 16:39 - Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 75:45 - Outro

VGH #285: PAX East 2017 Mar 16, 2017

Randy voyages to the far-off land of Boston, Pennsylvania (?), to attend PAX East, play video games, eat cookies, and silently judge cosplayers. Erik Kubik (from The Gamer's Lounge) and Zenprime (from The Internet) join in on the fun.

Episode Timeline

00:30 - Intro 02:45 - PAX East 58:15 - Outro

VGH #284: Lonk and Zeldo Mar 09, 2017

Hey it’s the episode where we talk about the Switch and Zelda.

Episode Timeline

00:26 - Intro 02:45 - Nintendo Switch 29:10 - Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 82:40 - Snipperclips 89:18 - Outro

VGH #283: These Arms Have Legs Mar 02, 2017

D.J. finds some misallocated Nintendo hardware. Randy politely declines offers for help in the wilderness. Paul's mistakes come back to haunt him 300 hours later.

Episode Timeline

00:32 - Intro 01:40 - Which HDMI port should Randy plug his Nintendo Switch into 06:35 - Nintendo Switch demo day 36:30 - Ghost Recon Wildlands 55:25 - The Witcher 3 73:01 - Fire Emblem Heroes & Nier 81:10 - Outro

VGH #282: The Villain Is Capitalism Feb 24, 2017

Randy pulls rank to get his hands on that new Zelda game (give or take 13 years). Paul and D.J. continue chasing orbs in Fire Emblem Heroes, although they wonder why everyone's clothes keep falling off. Also, swords: Are they guns?

Episode Timeline

00:32 - Intro 02:35 - Mass Effect Andromeda 14:20 - Watch Dogs 2 17:05 - The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 36:50 - Legend of Kusakari 40:48 - Fire Emblem Heroes 66:30 - Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 74:02 - Outro

VGH #281: Fishing on the Wrong Beach Feb 16, 2017

Randy meets new friends in Watch Dogs 2 and finds new ways to non-lethally kill them. D.J. knows a lot of things about Nier, since he's been playing it. And, finally, the big ball saga concludes.

Episode Timeline

00:40 - Intro 01:12 - Final Fantasy XIV 08:14 - Watch Dogs 2 38:15 - Nier 61:04 - Fire Emblem Heroes? 63:25 - Outro

VGH #280: Onion Train Feb 09, 2017

Climb aboard one of the most exclusive railways as Conductor Courtney takes us a journey to Resident Evil 7...ville? Also we offer our wallets to Fire Emblem Heroes, and Paul admires the hexes in The Castles of Burgundy.

Episode Timeline

00:45 - Intro 02:03 - Pokemon Go is back!!!!! 04:30 - Self care 11:50 - Resident Evil 7 37:17 - Castles of Burgundy 56:20 - Fire Emblem Heroes 71:02 - Outro

VGH #279: Wasting the Horse Feb 02, 2017

Paul takes a break from his gaming break to play a little of the Diablos. Randy attempts to overcome his Dragon Quest fatigue with more Dragon Quest. D.J. wonders why there are suddenly so many weirdos in Final Fantasy prison.

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro 00:55 - Apocalypse 2017 08:02 - Final Fantasy XIV 12:40 - Diablo III 28:18 - Dragon Quest VIII 57:20 - Boss Monster 68:45 - Outro

VGH #278: Kicked Out of Australia Jan 26, 2017

Paul takes a break from all the gammin to build cities on an island full of sheep. Randy continues to pursue his murderous agenda on the mean streets of San Francisco. And D.J. is strong-armed into playing that game he's always playing.

Episode Timeline

00:54 - Intro 01:20 - Board games and gaming funk 46:28 - Watch Dogs 2 59:58 - Final Fantasy XIV 68:03 - Outro

VGH #277: Chief Grass Technician Jan 19, 2017

We're gaming like it's 2012 (or is that 1996?) by venturing into Diablo III's Diablo I tribute dungeon. We're also gaming like it's 2014 (Monument Valley), 2015 (The Witcher III), and March 3, 2017* (Nintendo Switch). *except in certain European countries

Episode Timeline

00:36 - Intro 01:50 - Nintendo Switch 37:17 - Rise and Shine 48:12 - Diablo III 63:50 - Monument Valley 71:04 - Outro

VGH #276: Taco Truck Challenge Jan 12, 2017

Join us as we answer 2017's most burning questions: What is it like owning a dragon-cat-dog-bird-thing? How not-terrible is Watch Dogs 2? Is Paul stuck in an Animal Crossing time loop? What's your social security number? Also, D.J. attends a stage play.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Final Fantasy XIV: A Stage Reborn 05:35 - Mass Effect Andromeda 14:06 - Nintendo Switch 18:05 - The Last Guardian 34:11 - Animal Crossing: New Leaf 49:26 - Watch Dogs 2 62:15 - Replica 68:35 - Outro

VGH #275: Sneaky Ninja in the Cyber Age Jan 05, 2017

We reflect back on the games of 2016: the ones we loved, the ones we were only mildly enthused about, and the ones that made is stare blankly at our phones while we wandered into traffic.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Uncharted 4 8:55 - The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine 10:56 - Groove Coaster 13:38 - Dragon Quest Builders 20:22 - Final Fantasy XV 27:07 - Stardew Valley 29:40 - The Division 36:46 - Pokemon Go 41:04 - Paper Mario: Color Splash 44:05 - Gears of War 4 45:30 - Deus Ex New Game 49:15 - Doom 55:55 - Overwatch 1:00:06 - Inside 1:05:43 - The Last Guardian 1:11:17 - Oxenfree 1:20:00 - Outro

Mini Hangover: The Final Fantasy Prelude Dec 29, 2016

D.J. and Paul listen to how one classic Final Fantasy song has evolved over the series' 30-year history.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 05:20 - Final Fantasy 07:55 - Final Fantasy II 08:35 - Final Fantasy III 10:35 - Final Fantasy IV 13:55 - Final Fantasy VI 17:50 - Final Fantasy V 20:35 - Final Fantasy VII 25:43 - Final Fantasy VIII 30:36 - Final Fantasy IX 34:40 - Final Fantasy Tactics 36:36 - Final Fantasy X 42:06 - Final Fantasy XI 43:44 - Final Fantasy XII 47:30 - Final Fantasy XIII 49:45 - Final Fantasy XIV 1:00:42 - Final Fantasy XV 1:06:40 - Outro

Mini Hangover: Batman: The Telltale Series Dec 28, 2016

**SPOILER ALERT** On this special mini episode, Paul is joined by his wife Courtney and they chat about their co-op play through of Batman: The Telltale Series. Spoilers abound!

VGH #274: A Good Time with a Good Dude Dec 15, 2016

Good riddance, 2016! We cap off the year with a mailbag full of your questions and a round or two or three or four of our beverages of choice. Who will get eaten this time??

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Drinking part 1 63:05 - Drinking part 2 110:20 - Outro

VGH #273: Best Game Music of 2016 Dec 08, 2016

Put on your headphones and join us as we listen to the greatest video game music from this terrible year.

Episode Timeline

01:00 - Intro 01:54 - Drunktacular hype 03:40 - Beep bop music brooopp honk 77:00 - Outro

VGH# 272: Overall Pretty Dumb Dec 01, 2016

Paul embarks on the anime road trip of a lifetime. D.J. takes a (short!) break from rebuilding Alefgard to hang out with a robot buddy. Randy tries to figure out why everyone's dead.

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 01:40 - Drunktacular hype 07:10 - Final Fantasy XV 30:00 - Dragon Quest Builders 38:40 - Titanfall 2 52:15 - Alone with You 60:04 - Outro

VGH #271: Things We Know to Be Things Nov 23, 2016

Randy finds his new ninja lifestyle oddly unsatisfying. Paul is trapped in the PlayStation 1 zombie wasteland of his dreams. D.J. is also trapped, but in an annoying space pod. Also Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Builders Dragon Quest Builders.

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 02:19 - Drunktacular hype 08:35 - Ronin 24:20 - Capsule 35:10 - Ice Station Z 47:55 - Dragon Quest Builders 72:45 - Outro

VGH #270: Ffftroggy Nov 17, 2016

We survived ExtraLife last week and then started playing even MORE games so we could chat about those GAMES this week. Games like Alphabet, Nium, and Letter Quest Remastered. Also this week: dogs and survival games.

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 03:30 - ExtraLife recap 08:06 - Alphabet & Nium 23:30 - The Long Dark 28:41 - Survival Game chat 42:30 - Letter Quest Remastered 60:34 - Outro and Dog stuff

VGH #269: Live at Extra Life 2016 Nov 11, 2016

Have some semi-coherent rambling after staying up too late playing video games. And then... our Extra Life live show, ha ha!!

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 18:41 - VGH Live 111:40 - Wrap-up 113:05 - Outro

VGH #268: I Want the Pumpkin Face! Nov 02, 2016

Paul attempts to drag Randy and D.J. into the depths of the Civilization VI rabbit hole. D.J. is tricked into playing a video game by a spooky grandma. Randy learns about how the people of Norway benefit from sustainable energy.

Episode Timeline

00:48 - Intro 01:30 - Extra Life HYPE! 11:00 - Civilization VI 47:35 - Overwatch 64:08 - Balance 68:55 - More Extra Life 71:30 - Outro

VGH #267: A Counter to Whatever You Encounter Oct 27, 2016

Paul replaces homes with slightly nicer homes. Randy learns what to do about a soggy toad. D.J. decides to loiter in a vacant virtual house where the Target employees can't find him. And Nintendo introduces the Slapchop.

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 01:35 - Extra Life HYPE 12:50 - Nintendo Switch 33:10 - Dragon Quest Builders 50:10 - Viewer Mail 53:40 - Paper Mario Color Splash 63:30 - FFXIV/Overwatch Halloween events 67:04 - Anatomy 78:20 - Outro

VGH #266: Something Bad Happened Oct 20, 2016

Randy tries to determine if Paper Mario: Color Splash is finally the game that justifies the Wii U's, well... Wii U-ness. D.J. descends into Thumper's spooky rhythm dimension. And yes, Dragon Quest VII.

Episode Timeline

00:40 - Intro 01:04 - Dragon Quest VII 17:05 - Paper Mario: Color Splash 36:30 - Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 44:20 - Thumper 60:04 - Chase: Cold Case Investigations: Distant Memories: The New Challengers: Revengeance 64 70:00 - Outro

VGH #265: Smurgushbird Oct 13, 2016

We get a glimpse of Paul's nascent Dragon Quest Builders addiction as he recounts his time with the demo. Meanwhile, D.J. makes the responsible decision to only play games for 15 minutes at a time, and, doing the opposite, Randy plays Picross 3D.

Episode Timeline

00:40 - Intro 01:25 - Extra Life hype 10:30 - Dragon Quest Builders 27:30 - Dragon Quest VII 36:15 - Picross 3D 2 47:50 - Gravity Bone/Thirty Flights of Loving 57:20 - Stardew Valley 65:40- Outro

VGH #264: Fake Authenticity Oct 06, 2016

Paul and Randy revisit New Deus Ex's grim future where cybernetic superhumans can't stop breaking into their neighbors' homes to steal their snacks and drinks. Also, we play Virginia: The Official Game of the U.S. State, and Dragon Quest VII is.

Episode Timeline

00:40 - Intro 03:00 - Extra Life hype 10:15 - Deus Ex: New One 39:20 - Dragon Quest VII 52:12 - Cyberpunk Vegan/Booze Chat 55:00 - Virginia 72:10- Outro

VGH #263: NBD Sep 29, 2016

By listening to this episode you will learn: how to select the appropriate robot dog for any situation; operating procedures for the Belus-07 railway vehicle in case of apocalypse; how to get through the first hour of Dragon Quest VII in only three hours.

Episode Timeline

00:38 - Intro 04:30 - ReCore 21:45 - The Final Station 34:10 - Dragon Quest VII 64:02 - Outro

VGH #262: You Just Stole My Onions! Sep 22, 2016

Kitchen thievery in Overcooked, naked ninjas being shot out of cannons in Ninja Launcher, and Adam Jensen's sunglasses. One of those things is not like the other... but to find out you'll need to listen to this week's episode! Also: Randy is still (not) dead (hopefully) and we flashback to Flashback: The Quest for Identity.

Episode Timeline

00:38 - Intro 05:40 - Overcooked 22:18 - New Streetpass games 40:05 - Flashback 57:00 - Viewer Mail 63:45 - Outro

VGH #261: Straight Outta XCOM Sep 15, 2016

D.J. risks prison time playing AM2R, the Metroid II fan remake. Without Randy around, the conversation quickly devolves into Final Fantasy and Star Trek, but it's mostly because Paul played Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander. Mostly.

Episode Timeline

00:30 - Intro 01:02 - AM2R: The Return of Samus 25:10 - Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander 37:50 - Star Trek Online 49:18 - Battlefield 1 60:05 - Outro

VGH #260: Almost Live from PAX West 2016 Sep 08, 2016

Paul and D.J. report in from the first ever PAX West. Hear about Dragon Quest Builders, The Silver Case, World of Final Fantasy, PAX Game Show Night, and more!

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 09:00 - Dragon Quest Builders 20:21 - World of Final Fantasy 24:14 - Dragon Quest VII 28:31 - Final Fantasy XII remaster 34:15 - Suda51 / The Silver Case / Gwent 49:38 - PAX Wrap-up 54:03 - Outro

VGH #259: Fill Him Full of Juice Sep 01, 2016

D.J. finds a new way to play FFXIV in the Deep Dungeon, then rolls a healer in popular Internet meme, Overwatch, because maybe there's more to gaming than killing people. Meanwhile, Randy drops zillions of grenades on people in Deus Ex yeahhhh siicckkkkk

Episode Timeline

00:55 - Intro 05:50 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 37:16 - Final Fantasy XIV and MMO Roles 61:00 - Overwatch 77:04 - Final Backlog Attack XVI Update 84:03 - Outro

VGH #258: The Most Baller-Ass Ship in the Universe Aug 25, 2016

Randy continues his new life of intergalactic trading in No Man's Sky. D.J. watches people play every arcade game at once, then tries to come to terms with the final Final Fantasy. Paul explains how kitchens work.

Episode Timeline

00:52 - Intro 02:55 - Multibowl 14:31 - Deus Ex Go 30:25 - Overcooked 46:05 - No Man's Sky 74:10 - Final Fantasy V 87:05 - Outro

VGH #257: I Shoot My Little Laser Aug 18, 2016

No Man's Sky is out so we can definitively answer everyone's remaining questions, like: Are there really 600 trillion planets, or did they just copy/paste the same 3 over and over? How do I shot gun? And which multiplayer mode is best? D.J. goes swimming.

Episode Timeline

00:52 - Intro 02:10 - No Man’s Sky 37:50 - Spaceplan 43:10 - Gotta Protectors 50:02 - Abzu 59:30 - Backlog Attack/PAX West 64:50 - Outro

VGH #256 - Champagne Problems Aug 11, 2016

Randy pops heads off (and back on again) in the 70s sci-fi-vania, Headlander. Paul is still playing only Monster Hunter. And D.J. would have finished Last Window by now if protagonist Kyle Hyde could drag himself out of bed at a reasonable hour.

Episode Timeline

00:38 - Intro 05:15 - Last Window 16:40 - Headlander 30:10 - Monster Hunter Generations 44:50 - Mekorama 50:38 - #badgames 62:32 - Outro

VGH #255 - Mob Dude's Thugs Aug 04, 2016

D.J. emerges from Final Fantasy XIV's deep dungeon to talk about its new Deep Dungeon mode. Paul navigates Batman through some jankiness. Randy has questions about Persona 4's take on hot social issues. Also: The final round of the Backlog Attack begins!

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 01:50 - Mirror's Edge Catalyst 12:25 - Persona 4 19:55 - Affordable Space Adventures 29:00 - Panzer Dragoon Orta 35:10 - Batman: The Telltale Series 65:00 - Final Fantasy XIV: Deep Dungeon 80:00 - Backlog Attack -August- 90:55 - Outro

VGH #254: The Telltale Series Jul 28, 2016

In this audio series of dramatic podcasting you’ll find: an in-depth conversation about the new Nintendo NX, an emotionally charged soliloquy about Monster Hunter, some internal dialogue about Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, and even some comments about Ghostbusters!

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 01:55 - Weekly Movie Chat 14:41 - Mirror's Edge Catalyst 33:12 - Monster Hunter Generations 43:02 - Nintendo NX Chat 56:06 - Telltale's Crowd Play Feature 64:45 - Outro

VGH #253: Filthy Man Jul 21, 2016

Pokemon Go? Check. Monster Hunter Generations? Check. Final Fantasy XIV? Check. Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel? Check. Yep, sounds like another show from your friends at Video Game Hangover. Also—this should be good—Randy plays Bloodborne. Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 01:55 - Dwayne Johnson chat 12:30 - Bloodborne 27:35 - Monster Hunter Generations 48:25 - Pokemon Go 66:10 - Persona 4 Golden 80:30 - Final Fantasy XIV: Deep Dungeon preview 85:55 - Outro

VGH #252: Weiner Dogs Everywhere Jul 14, 2016

We look up from our Pokedexes just long enough to avoid being hit by oncoming traffic and also to discuss the Pokemon Go phenomenon. Also, did we play Resident Evil 7?

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 01:20 - Taco Bell Adventures 07:05 - Pokemon Go 32:10 - Resident Evil VII Demo 53:40 - Oxenfree 73:55 - Outro

VGH #251: Cool Game Jul 07, 2016

As seasoned video gamers, we know a little about what makes a cool game. We strive to talk about only the coolest games every week. Like Boxboxboy. That's cool. Inside? (That's a game.) Also cool. The Return of Matt Hazard? Sorry. That's not a cool game.

Episode Timeline

00:50 - Intro 02:05 - Viewer Mail 16:10 - Undertale 33:40 - Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard 48:08 - Inside 60:55 - Boxboxboy 68:25 - Steamworld Heist 73:55 - Outro

VGH #250: Wall Chicken Jun 30, 2016

Paul plays Bloodstained and reports on the state of its found cuisine. Randy tries several extremely Japanese games, with mixed results. 13 years later, D.J. is ready to pass judgment on Deus Ex: Invisible War. Meanwhile, nobody played Mighty No. 9.

Episode Timeline

00:45 - Intro 05:45 - Bloodstained E3 demo/Mighty No. 9 fallout 28:55 - Rhythm Heaven Megamix 41:25 - Deus Ex: Invisible War 52:30 - Metal Gear Rising Revengeance 69:25 - The World Ends with You 73:45 - Backlog Attack 81:04 - Outro

VGH #249: Blips and Bloops Remix Jun 23, 2016

The blips and bloops are back! We take a listen to some of our favorite game music mariachi covers, Groove Coaster remixes, and songs appearing in games that rhyme with Unsmarted: Jake's Fmortune.

Episode Timeline

02:40 - Intro 11:15 - Game Music Start! 73:45 - Outro

VGH #248: E3 2016 Jun 16, 2016

This year, at E3: Tom Clancy's robot dog! Norman Reedus's weird body! Games about war! Games about burritos! Typography! JRPGs that look like Mass Effect! And the Pacific Northwest, but everywhere!

Episode Timeline

01:30 - Intro 06:32 - Horizon: Zero Dawn 10:55 - God of War 13:58 - Gears of War 4 21:55 - Final Fantasy XV 29:35 - Resident Evil 7 41:20 - The Legend of Zelda: Subtitle 57:55 - Dragon Quest Builders 66:58 - Ghost Recon Wildlands 70:05 - Watch Dogs 2 78:41 - Outro

VGH #247: BLADE MODE Jun 09, 2016

The Backlog Attack kicks off with three (maybe) classics: The World Ends with You, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and Last Window. Nevertheless, we find time to sneak in a couple new games, like Steamworld Heist and The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine.

Episode Timeline

01:30 - Intro 09:10 - The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine 21:20 - Steamworld Heist 40:20 - Final Fantasy XIIIXIV 44:57 - Last Window 52:02 - The World Ends with You 58:20 - Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance 68:30 - Outro

VGH #246: Top Level Foliage Jun 02, 2016

We continue our month-long deep analysis of the infamous Uncharted 4 scene where Nate eats his own brother. D.J. is still stuck in a Final Fantasy XIII hellworld. And the Backlog Attack returns!

Episode Timeline

01:15 - Weird intro 05:48 - Groove Coaster 09:35 - The first Foursquare murder 21:30 - Final Fantasy XIII 27:40 - Uncharted 4 48:45 - VGH Movie Talk 58:05 - Viewer Mail 64:10 - Backlog Attack 2016! 74:45 - Outro

VGH #245: No More Mr. Nice Reptile May 26, 2016

Randy returns to describe Uncharted 4 with the very highest of adjectives, while D.J. is much less favorable on Final Fantasy XIII. Somewhere in between, Paul enslaves a mushroom race.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 05:20 - Stellaris and No Man's Sky 13:55 - Uncharted 4 29:46 - Resident Evil 6 39:49 - Final Fantasy XIII 52:05 - Viewer Mail 66:10 - Outro

VGH #244: Enormous Boulder of Salt May 19, 2016

We love games for the endless escapism they offer. Imagine charting unknown reaches of the galaxy from the comfort of your home! Imagine a man in Tokyo breaking your arms over the Internet! Imagine someone deliberately choosing to play Final Fantasy XIII!

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 03:40 - Stellaris 31:33 - Groove Coaster 3 52:03 - Final Fantasy XIII 70:50 - Viewer Mail 77:50 - Outro

VGH #243: The Funny Thing About Mr. Zurkon May 12, 2016

D.J. further develops his nuclear wasteland survival plan, abandoning guns altogether in favor of a large hammer. Randy parlays his solitaire mastery into success at the racetrack. And everyone loves Overwatch—they just aren't in love with it.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 02:40 - Nuclear Throne 18:20 - Ratchet & Clank 37:28 - Pocket Card Jockey 51:05 - Overwatch 81:05 - Outro

VGH #242: Softness in His Eyes May 05, 2016

After being unceremoniously killed during the opening credits, Nathan Drake reflects on all the cool video games he never found time away from his life of adventure to play. Games like Nuclear Throne, Severed, Crusader Kings 2, and Quantum Break.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Not actual Uncharted spoilers 09:05 - Quantum Break 27:10 - Enter the Gungeon 30:25 - Nuclear Throne 43:20 - Crusader Kings 2 50:35 - Chrono Trigger 56:20 - Severed 68:50 - Azure Striker Gunvolt 81:05 - Outro

VGH #241: The Person Who Explains Everything to You Apr 28, 2016

After ignoring warnings about dangerous walls, Paul, too, enters Enter the Gungeon. Randy detonates animals. Hyper Light Drifter remains mysterious. And D.J. reminisces about that time he played Yakuza 2.

Episode Timeline

00:00 – Intro 05:38 – The Division 19:20 – Exploding Kittens 31:35 – Enter the Gungeon 49:49 – Hyper Light Drifter 62:20 – Yakuza 2 69:03 – Outro

VGH #240: Maybe We Are the Problem Apr 21, 2016

We try out the Doom and Battleborn betas to see how they measure up to the Dooms and Battleborns of our youths. Randy tries Hyrule Warriors but in 3D, and D.J. embarks on a quest for a gun that shoots smaller guns.Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro02:15 - The Division07:00 - Doom25:58 - Battleborn44:08 - Hyrule Warriors Legends55:40 - Out Run minute/Enter the Gungeon69:03 - Outro

VGH #239: Jigglypuff vs. Lance Reddick Apr 14, 2016

Paul puts his other obligations on hold to take over a beer farm. With his 10 billion wives behind him, D.J. plans his new career as a stay-at-home paperweight. And Randy takes a break from The Division... a Quantum Break, that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro02:15 - NVM interview recap10:10 - Quantum Break35:40 - Stardew Valley59:45 - Yakuza minute/Ultimate Kept Man Life71:15 - Outro

VGH Interview: National Videogame Museum co-founder Joe Santulli Apr 07, 2016

Join us for this very special episode where Paul interviews one of the co-founders of the newly opened National Videogame Museum!

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro46:45 - Outro

VGH #238: I Don’t Get Out of Bed for Greens Mar 31, 2016

D.J. decides it's never too late to learn how to play video games and dusts off 3D Out Run and Streets of Rage 2. Paul reveals shocking dog secrets. Virtual reality sounds exhausting. And The Division continues.Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro02:42 - VGH MMO Corner feat. The Division27:13 - Dragon's Crown34:30 - 3D Streets of Rage 2/3D Out Run50:35 - We didn't get an Oculus Rift57:15 - PlayStation IV-269:10 - Outro

VGH #237: Existing Deer A.I. Routines Mar 25, 2016

Randy and Paul run into other players behaving strangely in The Division's Dark Zone. D.J. can't stop liking Yakuza 2, but takes a break to share WAR stories (from the future) with Paul. From a distance, an unstoppable deer watches.Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro00:40 - VGH Movie Corner feat. Batman v. Superman08:40 - Dark Zone thoughts40:20 - Yakuza 244:05 - GTAV Deer Cam48:50 - Black Ops III61:45 - Outro

VGH #236: Wink Wink Nudge Nudge Mar 17, 2016

On this week’s show, D.J. is mysteriously absent. Instead of investigating his disappearance, Randy and Paul just chat endlessly about The Division, purpz, jumping jacks, and some tidbits from GDC 2016.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:55 - The Division43:00 - GDC 201663:34 - Outro

VGH #235: Large Monster Friend Mar 10, 2016

D.J. redoubles his efforts to understand what's happening in Black Ops III but maybe would rather be hitting things with sticks. Paul explains adjustments to monster bone exchange rates. Randy reminds everyone about Uncharted 1. Peter Molyneux continues.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro 00:45 - RIP Lionhead, possibly Peter Molyneux 09:03 - Uncharted 12:44 - Hitman 22:15 - Call of Duty: Black Ops III 35:15 - Groove Coaster 42:25 - Fire Emblem: Fates 53:25 - Monster Hunter Generations 63:34 - Outro

VGH #234: The Full Asterisk Version Mar 03, 2016

Randy falls back into one of his bad habits, and it's not even the one involving plastic guitars. Paul is on better terms with Fire Emblem: Fates. D.J. takes a break in between Yakuzas to shill for Activision, if they even make games still.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro banter 04:56 - Yakuzas 11:02 - Fire Emblems 29:40 - Call of Duty: Black Ops III 44:45 - Guitar Hero Live 58:15 - Superhot 67:00 - Outro

VGH #233: Tom Clancy's Fire Emblem Feb 25, 2016

Paul and Randy delve into distinguished author Tom Clancy's latest pet project, the massively multiplayer online shooter, The Division. Meanwhile, D.J. continues his quest to kick every gangster in Tokyo. Also, the new Fire Emblem is confusing.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro Burger06:00 - Final Fantasy 14 Patch Day!09:50 - Yakuza27:30 - Tom Clancy's The Division52:23 - Fire Emblem Fates68:45 - Outro

VGH #232: Music Game Wife Feb 18, 2016

Randy escapes from sea-prison only to immediately become lost in the woods. Paul gets owned by his wife despite his fearsome boulder arm. D.J. makes impulsive relationship decisions.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:50 - Randy Dickinson: Pro Vacationer12:00 - Firewatch40:50 - XCOM48:06 - Cookie Clicker and the 10 Billion Wives54:54 - Gravity Rush?60:50 - Round 1 arcade67:50 - Outro

VGH #231: The Elite Lifestyle Feb 11, 2016

Paul supplements his actual sickness with motion sickness courtesy of the Gravity Rush remaster. D.J. loves Strike Suit Zero and vows never to play another game in the series, but it's OK because there's a lot of dudes that need to be kicked.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:50 - Paul is dead/Super Bowl05:58 - Gravity Rush Remastered25:50 - Strike Suit Zero45:20 - Yakuza62:24 - Outro

VGH #230: Non-Gandhi Behavior Feb 04, 2016

How can we accurately judge The Witness to be the best ever made when it's so good that it causes all other games throughout history to cease to exist, destroying all basis for comparison? Also, reasons why we haven't started The Witness yet.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:50 - Weekly holographic squid concert discussion08:50 - The Witness34:40 - Grow Home39:00 - Three Fourths Home42:10 - Pokemon Picross50:30 - Civilization V62:40 - Strike Suit Zero68:00 - Outro

VGH #229: Mario's Fleshy Face Jan 28, 2016

The pastel-hued island fills you with a sense of familiarity and security. Turning to greet your old friend, Yoshi, you realize the figure before you is not the cuddly dinosaur of your youth. You freeze in horror as the fleshy mass burbles: "It's-a me."

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro00:55 - Snowzilla08:40 - Yoshi's Wooly World25:23 - Who's Your Daddy41:52 - A Dark Room47:20 - Photopia59:20 - Groove Coaster and arcades64:55 - Outro

VGH #228: Time to Look for a New Job Jan 21, 2016

We asked the top robotic minds at Google what the best games of 2015 were. When it turned out AIs don't have opinions, we deferred to our slightly less robotic stable of podcast hosts. Also, D.J. is pretty sure he's not poisoned.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro00:45 - D.J. vs. The Bacon of Seafood14:20 - Best games of 201561:30 - Outro

VGH #227: Sacrifices Must Be Made Jan 14, 2016

It’s been a weird week. DJ remains in exile in Japan. We’re sad about David Bowie. We’re still having fun with Just Cause 3 and Mass Effect 3. We’re fighting the allure of shiny new games while trying to find time for good old ones. So many feels.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:15 - D.J. still in Japan update!03:12 - Bowie...30:40 - Just Cause 3 update!41:25 - Mass Effect 3 update!48:50 - Life in the Slow Lane61:30 - Outro

VGH #226: Paul's Lunch Economy Jan 07, 2016

Instead of assigning traditional review scores, we’re now rating games on their lunchtime equivalency: Just Cause 3 is a tasty soup/sandwich combo from Chili’s while Her Story and Undertale are worthy of the endless pasta bowl from Olive Garden.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:15 - Where's D.J.?02:35 - On Top Ten Lists08:15 - Her Story22:20 - Undertale32:00 - Just Cause 351:00 - Great Game Characters and Mass Effect61:05 - Outro

VGH Movies 2015 Dec 31, 2015

It's another mini episode! Let's talk movies.

VGH: Xmas 2015 Dec 24, 2015

It's our Christmas Special! Lots of snow, lots of games? Memories n stuff, yeah.

VGH #225: Sex and Taco Bell Dec 17, 2015

We celebrate five years of podcasts by answering your questions about PlayStations, questionable roommates, dance hazards, literal game mechanics, regret, and Iron Man. Plus Randy makes the greatest sacrifice of all. But first... (bottle opening noises)

Episode Timeline

00:00 - THE FIRST PART64:00 - THE SECOND PART

VGH #224: Best Game Music of 2015 Dec 10, 2015

Put on some headphones and join us as we listen to our favorite game music of 2015, including Splatoon, Metal Gear Solid 5, The Witcher 3, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Bloodborne, Steamworld Heist, and Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:25 - Best Game Music of 201560:05 - Street Fighter II giveaway64:00 - Outro

VGH #223: Four-Bear Wallet Dec 03, 2015

D.J. has more to say about Soma. Paul plays the wrong Fallout, but maybe he can mod it into the right one. Randy admits to using one of those virtual girl apps. But most importantly: How's that new Assassin's Creed?Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:25 - Black Friday post-barricade chat11:50 - Assassin's Creed Syndicate32:15 - Lifeline44:00 - Soma55:00 - Fallout: New Vegas71:40 - Outro

VGH #222: Hanging With Ethan Hawke Nov 25, 2015

As Black Friday looms, it's important to keep your amiibos safe while revolving the screen to locate strange monsters. D.J. does so in REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR, a video game. Paul enjoys cats and TitS while Randy longs for a time when all crime is legal.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:45 - Amiibo hunter/Black Friday barricade tips16:35 - SOMA29:18 - REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR35:18 - Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash44:15 - Bloodborne53:50 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky59:40 - Final Fantasy XIV: Dinosaur Planet70:15 - Drunktacular hype72:40 - Outro

VGH #221: Ostrich Gorilla Nov 19, 2015

Need a reprieve from the wasteland? You're in luck, because we've been playing all the games that came out last week that aren't called Fallout, like Rise of the Tomb Raider and StarCraft II Part III. Also, how to play Downwell correctly.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro02:05 - Car talk09:50 - StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void21:25 - Final Fantasy XIV23:25 - Downwell31:05 - Bloodborne51:55 - Rise of the Tomb Raider70:40 - Viewer Mail74:55 - Last Call80:00 - Outro

VGH #220: Extra Life 2015 Nov 12, 2015

Last weekend we played games for 24 hours straight! Hear our thoughts about some of the games we played (and the important life lessons we learned). Bonus: This includes the mini show we recorded in the middle of the night.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro00:55 - Extra Life post-mortem17:35 - Extra Life live show (Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, Velvet Sundown)43:50 - Destiny54:20 - Galactic Hitman57:50 - Dinner Date61:20 - Super Mario Bros.65:45 - Dark Souls67:45 - Soma71:50 - Outro

VGH #219: A Giant Cushion for an Enormous Cat Nov 05, 2015

Paul adds to his cat collection with the newly translated Neko Atsume. Randy plays a TV spinoff mobile game that's Actually Good. D.J. attends a Final Fantasy concert and manages to not get arrested. And no one can remember the name of that one JRPG.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:25 - Final Fantasy: A New World / Halloween recap / Dean Cain17:35 - Neko Atsume25:30 - The Walking Dead: No Man's Land34:55 - Legend of Legacy41:50 - What's that game where you sacrifice a guy?48:55 - Fantasy Life54:45 - Rebel Galaxy / Escape Velocity / No Man's Sky / Elite: Dangerous / Endless Sky67:05 - Extra Life73:60 - Outro

VGH #218: Vanilla Destiny Oct 29, 2015

Randy and D.J. don't talk about scary games this week, but they do chat about how much D.J. luvs Fantasy Life, Legend of Legacy (DEMO), and other stuff. Also: Randy has a great time playing Zelda: Triforce Heroes whilst wearing a dress and uses weird emoji!!!

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:25 - Not talking Halloween stuff or Extra Life20:25 - Legend of Legacy29:10 - Fantasy Life34:50 - Triforce Heroes54:30 - Life is Strange (non-spoiler)60:05 - Viewer Mail & Outro

VGH #217: One of the Mustache Movies Oct 22, 2015

Randy gives Chibi-Robo another chance with Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash. D.J. battles spooky blobs and touch controls in the new mobile sensation, Downwell. And Paul plays the latest Additional Content for his The Witcher 3 Video Game Product.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:40 - Extra Life10:30 - Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone15:25 - Dishonored17:20 - Downwell32:25 - Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash50:45 - Transformers59:20 - Viewer Mail & Outro

VGH #216: Vegan Garbage Plate Oct 15, 2015

D.J.'s Dishonored game meets its non-grisly end. For the second week in a row, Paul doesn't transform into a gun. And Randy prays a looming voice actor strike doesn't take Nolan North away. Bonus: A no-spoilers barred discussion of The Beginner's Guide.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:40 - Extra Life11:40 - Transformers: Devastation24:35 - Dishonored38:25 - Voice actor strike59:20 - The Beginner's Guide (SPOILERS)88:10 - Outro

VGH #215: The Tony Hawk Clusterf*ck Oct 08, 2015

We play Super Mario Maker and Transformers: The New One and don't talk about movies. Well, maybe a little. Randy takes time off from Animal Crossing but has mixed feelings about his new career as a Happy Home Designer. D.J. lives the Laserlife.Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:20 - Weather & 90s TV Chat11:05 - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker15:50 - Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer24:05 - Super Mario Maker46:25 - Transformers: Devastation59:40 - Laserlife66:30 - Outro

VGH #214: Old Dumb Baby Oct 01, 2015

D.J. reaches the end of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and it's about time. Paul climbs tall things in Ubisoft's latest Art™, Grow Home. Nobody plays Super Mario Maker. Randy reads some books.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro02:20 - Randy's existential summer vacation16:40 - Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer/Amiibo cards35:40 - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker44:15 - Grow Home58:55 - Outro

VGH #213: Put This Guy in the Trash Sep 24, 2015

Paul and D.J. compare notes on recent Metal Gears and come to the conclusion that maybe The Phantom Pain was Peace Walker all along!? Randy remains strangely silent. Also, how to cheat at Dishonored.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro04:50 - Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain VS. Peace Walker Ultimate Showdown Substance Subsistence VR Missions EXTREME44:48 - Dishonored65:12 - Outro

VGH #212: A Fancy Coat and a Horse to Ride On Sep 17, 2015

It's the spiritual sequel to episode 211 that everyone demanded: Your favorite characters return to talk about familiar games--like Metal Gear Solid V, and Ghost Trick, and Until Dawn--but in new and exciting ways.Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro

05:50 - Until Dawn

22:48 - Qube

29:50 - Final Fantasy XIV and Ghost Trick

36:05 - Anthology sequels

50:08 - Metal Gear Solid V

74:35 - Outro

VGH #211: Killed Instantly by Everyone Sep 10, 2015

Paul regales everyone with his Metal Gear Solid V antics, like: Attaching balloons to animals! Improper cardboard box use! Cassette tape theft! Meanwhile, Randy makes questionable vacation plans in Until Dawn and D.J. is still attacking his backlog.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:45 - Metal Gear Solid V28:50 - Ghost Trick35:30 - Dishonored46:50 - Until Dawn70:35 - Outro

VGH #210: PAX Prime 2015: Stay In and Take a Nap Sep 04, 2015

PAX Prime is over and we're all still alive! D.J. has early impressions of Dragon Quest Heroes, Final Fantasy Explorers, Thumper, and Star Fox Zero. Randy raids some kind of tomb in Lara Croft GO and Paul is pleasantly confused by Metal Gear Solid V.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:40 - PAX Prime13:25 - Dragon Quest Heroes16:12 - Final Fantasy Explorers22:10 - Star Fox Zero28:30 - Thumper37:40 - Lore Live45:55 - Backlog Attack wrap-up53:30 - Metal Gear Solid V59:30 - Lara Croft GO59:30 - Viewer Mail63:15 - Outro

VGH #209: The Q Room Aug 27, 2015

John de Lancie joins us this week to chat about his favorite games like Dishonored, Tales from the Borderlands, Volume, and updates us on his Backlog. Also: Randy sounds like Bob Ross having sex to Jazz music, whilst eating Fig Newtons. Wat.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:40 - PAX Primer13:25 - Taco Tuesday Update16:12 - Mark of the Ninja 22:10 - Dishonored28:30 - Volume37:40 - Tales from the Borderlands45:55 - Vanquish53:30 - Backlog Attack Winner and Recap!59:30 - Fig Newtons74:50 - Outro

VGH #208: The Original Walking Simulator Aug 20, 2015

Paul and Randy are stuck in Fallout Shelter while D.J. tap dances on somebody's face in Final Fantasy XIV's Frontlines. Also: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Mark of the Ninja, Dead Rising 3, and Super Mario Maker.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro06:55 - Fallout Shelter18:58 - Everybody's Gone to the Rapture31:05 - Final Fantasy XIV40:45 - Community Backlog Update49:50 - Dead Rising 359:30 - Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes65:50 - Mark of the Ninja73:05 - Super Mario Maker87:50 - Outro

VGH #207: Be Still, My Heart Aug 13, 2015

The gang discusses the best reasons out of Gamescom to get an Xbox One, none of which are Mafia 3. D.J. wonders what would happen if Perfect Dark and Halo fought each other. Paul binges on episodes of Galak-Z. Randy spells seven words.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro02:30 - Gamescom excitement!!!!!!!!!06:20 - Crackdown 312:20 - What would happen if they made a first-person shooter that was every first-person shooter18:32 - Random Games!!!!!!29:40 - Galak-Z42:45 - Life Is Strange Episode 450:45 - Seven Little Words59:50 - Outro & Uncharted 4 Ending chat

VGH #206: Wantonly Matching Stuff Aug 06, 2015

The whole gang is back together so it's time to talk about every video game: South Park, Gravity Rush, Rocket League, You Must Build a Boat, etc. Plus more Guacamelee racism, and D.J. discovers what happens when they put Battlefield into Final Fantasy.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro05:46 - Racist Viewer Mail15:10 - South Park: The Stick of Truth24:30 - The Wolf Among Us29:10 - Gravity Rush33:10 - LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham50:45 - You Must Build a Boat59:10 - Rocket League66:40 - Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward

VGH #205: Not Sure If Racist Jul 30, 2015

D.J. is joined by a mystery guest host who talks him through an Eorzean job crisis. The same mystery host, who is definitely not Paul because he's finished The Last of Us, wonders why Canadians are so racist towards Mexicans, maybe.Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro

03:30 - Viewer Mail

08:50 - The Last of Us (spoiler free)

12:30 - Guacamelee

22:15 - Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward

47:00 - Gravity Rush

54:50 - Backlog Contest

59:05 - Outro

60:15 - The Last of Us (SPOILERS)

VGH #204: Damage Dealing Wizard Character Jul 23, 2015

Damage Dealing Wizard Character can utilize the following abilities:

(10MP) Deal Damage

(25MP) Enhanced Deal Damage

(50MP) Superior Deal Damage

Upon reaching level 30, Damage Dealing Wizard Character can be promoted to Damage Dealing Sage.Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro02:40 - Evo 201512:08 - Alphabear29:00 - Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward41:10 - Geometry Wars 354:00 - South Park: The Stick of Truth71:10 - Gravity Rush71:50 - Last Call75:05 - Outro

VGH #203: Blips and Bloops 4 Jul 16, 2015

On this week's show, we play game music. Beat the summer heat with icy cooldown songs, exit music for games, and the raddest opening stages of the 90s.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro02:50 - Game Music!65:20 - Outro

Special Message: Satoru Iwata, 1959-2015 Jul 15, 2015

A message from Video Game Hangover about Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo.

VGH #202: Bottom-Tier Garbage Criminals Jul 09, 2015

In the final act of VGHangover: The Garbage Trilogy, everyone's favorite crimefighter, the Batmobile, returns to shoot more missiles at spaceships. We discuss the first two episodes of The Wolf Among Us, and Her Story Is A Good Game You Should Play It.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro02:50 - Viewer Mail24:10 - Batman: Arkham Knight46:28 - Her Story50:30 - The Wolf Among Us: Episodes 1 & 2 (SPOILERS)68:05 - Outro

VGH #201: I Find the Batmobile Offensive Jul 02, 2015

In case you were worried, we, too, have opinions on the Batmobile. Meanwhile, Xenosaga turns D.J. into a biblical scholar, or maybe he's just telling people that because it sounds cool.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro01:25 - Jake Kaufman, NUREN and VR19:05 - Batman: Arkham Knight50:48 - Xenosaga Episode III65:15 - Mighty Switch Force!72:08 - Outro

VGH #200: Random x Random x Random Jun 25, 2015

DESTINY MEGA-SHOW!!!! (Just kidding, please don't leave.) On our 200 millionth episode, backlog celebrity Al Parker joins us to uncover our true feelings about loot. We also get into Magicka (the old one), Dragon Age (the new one), and some cheap beer.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro06:35 - Backlog Attack: The Finalizing17:05 - Dragon Age: Inquisition24:01 - Tearaway26:30 - Portal 230:54 - Monument Valley34:42 - Beercade at Firefly!42:20 - Magicka47:22 - Multiplayer Game Tangent51:25 - Loot Systems in Games79:30 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 06-23-15 Jun 23, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! Enjoy the winged tacos of Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, Batman: Arkham Knight, and Her Story.

VGH #199: E3 2015 Jun 18, 2015

It’s E3 time again and we’re here with our impressions of all the latest Es!

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro07:45 - Bethesda15:45 - Microsoft31:05 - EA34:45 - Ubisoft40:20 - Sony59:43 - Nintendo85:45 - Outro

VGH #198: My Boat Is Looking Pretty Sweet Jun 11, 2015

We ask the Crystal Ball of Gaming (totally real) to grant us our E3 wishes, like a release date for The Last Guardian (no), a new F-ZERO (no) or for Geoff Keighley to experience human emotion (no). Instead of playing that other game, D.J. builds a boat.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro04:23 - Still Bloodstained10:30 - The Witcher III25:52 - Not Final Fantasy XIV29:04 - Xenosaga Episode III37:38 - Splatoon & Puzzle Dragons42:50 - You Must Build a Boat51:00 - Pre-backlog update57:40 - The crystal ball of gaming predicts: E3!70:25 - DAREDEVIL73:05 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 06-09-15 Jun 09, 2015

It's Tacoless Tuesday! Paul forgot the Tacos YET AGAIN, so we're just gonna eat sum gaemz. On the menu this week: Elder Scrolls, but ONLINE. Dr. Mario continues to let his patients die, Lego T-Rex needs arms, and D.J. wholeheartedly supports Gradius.

VGH #197: A Squid Falls in the Ocean and Dies Jun 04, 2015

We hear about an unexplored side of Splatoon from our resident kid and squid, Randy. D.J. alternates between angsty PNW teen and angsty Tokyo teen assassin. Paul refuses to set foot in a casino, but maybe a Witcher slot machine would change his mind.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro03:22 - Bloodstained continues11:35 - Puzzle and Dragons, abridged12:10 - Splatoon35:48 - The Witcher III43:30 - Life Is Strange episode 350:25 - Spelunky51:35 - Short Peace/Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day63:15 - Slot machines for the TRUE GAMMER74:15 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 06-02-15 Jun 02, 2015

The gang's all here for this super packed, and super awesome Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Tetris ULTIMATE, MASSIVE Chalice, THE Escapists (Shiv edition), and D4! So many time travelling shivs.Episode Timeline00:00 - Tacos and Shivs

VGH #196: Kill It for Some Money May 28, 2015

After years of anticipation, we finally discuss the international smash hit: Puzzle & Dragons. Paul plays a game about a beard albino. D.J. doesn’t play anything. Also, Backlog Attack 2015 looms.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro03:02 - Persona Update!08:11 - D.J. goes to Portland14:20 - Bloodstained Update!19:45 - Episode 200 deets24:05 - The Witcher III: Wild Hunt48:04 - Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition58:30 - Backlog Attack 2015: Pre-Pre-Pre-Backlogging75:05 - Outro

VGH #195: Women Beating Down the Door May 21, 2015

This should just be called “The Witcher 3 Isn’t Out Yet”. We’re biding our time with Invisible Inc., Persona Q, Stretchmo, and Adventure Bar Story. We also ruminate on our lifelong struggles to balance gaming with being a productive member of society.

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Intro06:51 - Invisible Inc.26:45 - Stretchmo37:15 - Aventure Bar Story42:40 - Persona Q52:30 - Git ur Grades Up!68:15 - Viewer Mail70:35 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 05-19-15 May 19, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week we have some Puzzles, Dragons, Marios and the monster hunter that slays them, in The Witcher 3.

VGH #194: Where's Dracula? May 14, 2015

When is a squid not a squid? When it's a human-squid girl/boy hybrid. But what if this hypothetical hybrid hu-squid were to transform suddenly into a full squid? A definitive answer eludes squidymologists to this day. Anyway, we played Splatoon.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:01 - Bloodstained Kickstarter21:18 - Mario Kart 832:54 - Splatoon beta53:05 - Mario Kart 6457:40 - Super Smash Bros.64:25 - Viewer Mail82:35 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 05-12-15 May 12, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! Randy and D.J. Paul chat a bit about Breach and Clear, ULTRATRON, Lost Orbit, Axiom Verge, Invisible Inc, and more!!! Much full taco tasty wow.

VGH #193: D.J.'s Ghost May 07, 2015

We regret to inform you that D.J. Ross died in the Burrito Wars of 2015. But Randy and Paul persevere and weigh in on Suicide Squad, PC gaming at E3, and a scheme to get gamers off their asses. Also, Cities: Skylines, Persona Q, and Never Alone.Episode Timeline 0:00 - Intro 3:01 - Game night 5:00 - The Joker and Suicide Squad Chat 10:40 - Never Alone 23:25 - Cities: Skylines 34:05 - Persona Q 47:10 - PC Gaming at E3 GOES CRAZY!!!!!!!!!! 52:25 - Gamer Fitness GOES CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!11 68:45 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 05-05-15 May 05, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday, AND Cinco de Mayo! Whoa! Games, tequila and tacos, what more could you ask for? On the menu this week: Amiibo Tap, Ether One, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, and more!

VGH #192: Biologically Accurate Apr 30, 2015

Silent Hills is canceled and Konami is in the middle of self-destructing and we're just sitting here StreetPassing.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro

3:01 - Game night

5:12 - Mario Kart 8

24:15 - Battleground Z/Ultimate Angler

36:58 - Nintendo Love

47:20 - Konami GOES CRAZY!!!!!

58:09 - Joker GOES CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

62:06 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 04-28-15 Apr 28, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Mario Kart DS... on the Wii U! A new Shadowrun DLC, State of Decay and the long awaited Broken Age Act 2.

VGH #191: Trash Game for Garbage People Apr 23, 2015

Randy plugs in his Xbox One to make sure it plays video games, but all it does is play the new Star Trek trailer (which looks suspiciously like Star Wars). Meanwhile, Paul locks himself in a room and D.J. jumps off a cliff to avoid Superman's blood.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:05 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens8:02 - Star Wars: Battlefront16:04 - Batman v Superman22:06 - Sunset Overdrive34:37 - Escape Experts: Attic Panic49:45 - Bloodborne/Dark Souls II62:06 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 04-21-15 Apr 21, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Shovel Knight, and his crazy DLC! New Streetpass games, and for dessert we've got some Mario Kart Animal Crossing themed DLC, along with some Baby Park!~

VGH #190: 100% Narga Apr 16, 2015

Paul and D.J. get deep into Monster Hunter 4 fashion and this season's hottest armor skills. Meanwhile, Randy prefers to stay out of the spotlight with Monster Bag. Also, Pillars of Eternity, Mario Party 10, and smartwatches destroy civilization.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:35 - The longest game12:10 - Apple Watch21:05 - Monster Hunter Stories/Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate38:54 - Monster Bag 4 Ultimate48:02 - Pillars of Eternity58:20 - Mario Party 1066:04 - Viewer Mail76:18 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 04-14-15 Apr 14, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Bread, Goats and Bloooooood.

VGH #189: Look How Terrible This Is Apr 09, 2015

Randy seeks relief from his third unrelenting week of The Order: 1886 by playing a game about boxes. Paul searches for the correct set of buttons to beat Helldivers, D.J. spends the weekend watching a Call of Duty video, and Final Fantasy XIV... ends?!

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:02 - Hilarious Internet April Fools jokes4:05 - Early Access Chat14:07 - Code Name: STEAM25:45 - The Complete Call of Duty31:58 - Helldivers48:01 - The Order: 188654:24 - Boxboy60:58 - Final Fantasy XIV: Before the Fall Part II71:35 - Super Smash Bros. DLC shenanigans82:42 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 04-07-15 Apr 07, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week, the NEW 3DS gets its very first semi-exclusive in Xenoblade Chronicles. Also: Tower of Guns, Bastion on the PS4, and Stealth Inc. 2!

VGH #188: She's a Steampunk Apr 02, 2015

We get in touch with our inner time traveling tweens in Life Is Strange episode 2, the most steampunk game since The Order: 1886. Also: Why the Zelda delay is good, why Master Chief is bad, and a new Mass Effect?

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro1:25 - No Zelda for U8:05 - Halo/Mass Effect16:04 - Life Is Strange39:02 - Nintendo Chat50:05 - Spotify57:18 - Viewer Mail65:10 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 03-31-15 Mar 31, 2015

It's a super sized Taco Tuesday! 4th Meal, 24/7, running on Dunkin, Doritos and Mountain Dew. On the menu this week: Dual, Run Sackboy Run, Story of Seasons, Axiom Verge, Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, and yet another FFXIV patch. PSA: Stop giving your player base free content Square.

VGH #187: I Like Oreos Mar 26, 2015

Hideo Kojima stops by to clear up rumors about his future with Metal Gear. Paul's plan to organize his space crew fails spectacularly. D.J. plays Project DIVA, the most embarrassing rhythm game yet. Randy spends time with The Order: 1886, a video game.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro8:50 - The Order: 188623:24 - Project Diva F 2nd30:05 - Space Team37:20 - Monument Valley: Forgotten Shores40:08 - Metroid Prime47:40 - What's going on with Hideo Kojima?61:45 - Viewer Mail73:22 - New music by Robots with Rayguns75:10 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 03-24-15 Mar 25, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Borderlands The Handsome Collection, Life is Strange Episode 2, BLOODBORNE, and surprise Dragon Age DLC.

VGH #186: Chunky Garbage Mar 19, 2015

We're doing #MetroidMarch right by replaying the series's best. Like Metroid: Code Name: STEAM, Metroid: Q*bert, Metroid: Monster Hunter and the game many consider an all-time classic, Metroid: Jak and Daxter Collection.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:25 - Neverending PAX East fallout14:50 - Metroid Prime27:53 - Final Fantasy XIV/Triple Triad29:20 - Q*bert Rebooted37:24 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate52:53 - Jak and Daxter Collection61:30 - Code Name: STEAM71:35 - Last Call74:10 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 03-17-15 Mar 17, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Oceanhorn, Woolfe, Mario Party 10, Final Fantasy Type-0 and the great Battlefield ever.

VGH #185: PAX East 2015 Mar 12, 2015

Just how far is one man willing to go to attend PAX East? When traveling through a late winter snowstorm by train, the correct answer is "approximately 400 miles".Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro4:23 - PAX East 201565:04 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 03-10-15 Mar 10, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! Randy is joined by Chris Gregory to dish on this week's latest bites. On the menu: Codename STEAM, Hotline Miami 2, Ori and the Blind Forest, DMC, and Assassin's Creed: Rogue.

VGH #184: In My Heart, I Am Raoul Mar 05, 2015

Please enjoy this episode full of PAX East hype that we recorded before they canceled the East Coast. Also: skateboarding, French lessons, Star Trek timelines, giant chickens, and we try to uncover the origin of #MetroidMarch. (Spoiler: We invented it.)

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:22 - PAX East hype feat. dramatic irony6:35 - Star Trek Online remembers Leonard Nimoy15:20 - Final Fantasy XIV25:11 - Hyrule Warriors & Amiibos33:44 - Ironfall: Invasion41:31 - Trivia Crack44:38 - OlliOlli251:11 - #MetroidMarch: Metroid Begins58:30 - Viewer Mail74:10 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 03-03-15 Mar 03, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! Ikari Warriors and Contra. On the menu this week: Hell Divers, Olli Olli 2, La-Mulana EX, and Mario vs Donkey Kong.

VGH #183: The Tetris Stalker Feb 26, 2015

It's the Vita's 3rd birthday, so naturally we celebrate by playing 3DS games all week. More Monster Hunter 4, some Majora's Mask, and Tetris Ultimate. Also Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, which is on neither 3DS nor Vita.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:15 - PAX East hype/PAX South unhype11:50 - Kirby and the Rainbow Curse17:26 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate34:20 - Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D36:00 - Tetris Ultimate44:10 - PS Vita turns 358:30 - Viewer Mail64:14 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 02-24-15 Feb 24, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On this week's show we discuss House of Cards Season 3 (???), and Frank's new obession with Final Fantasy 14 in lieu of his Call of Duty addiction. Weird!!!

VGH #1886: Moon Man Feb 19, 2015

Randy rewinds time to save Clock Town in the remastered N64 classic, The Order: 1886, and Paul and D.J. get their claws into Capcom's latest hunting action game, The Order: 1886. We also wonder what's up with Peter Molyneux (creator of The Order: 1886)

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:45 - Better Talk Saul8:55 - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D25:50 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate41:20 - Xenosaga and Twitch Streaming45:50 - Peter Molyneux'd69:25 - A very special Lore in a Minute71:14 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 02-17-15 Feb 17, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday, and boy are our arms tired! On the menu this week: Blek, Q-bert Rebooted, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. Also this week, D.J.'s game of the year 2017, The Order 1886.

VGH #181: The Wazoo Feb 12, 2015

Where were you the night before Nintendoom? We were getting our affairs in order playing Freedom Wars and copying our 3DS games onto progressively smaller memory cards. Randy and Paul keep playing Shadow of Mordor. D.J. doesn't talk about Final Fantasy.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:15 - Nintendoom Eve11:29 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate17:55 - Freedom Wars27:18 - D.J. streams Xenosaga Episode III32:45 - Shadow of Mordor48:45 - Kick and Fennick56:15 - The Legend of the TV Series of Zelda69:54 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 02-10-15 Feb 10, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! We start our meal off with Evolve, just to whet our appetites. Nintendo was also kind enough to release a smorgasbord of games for the main course: Majora's Mask, Monster Hunter 4, Moon Chronicles and more!

VGH #180: You're Gonna Miss the Lobster Feb 05, 2015

Once a year, a legendary lobster crawls out of the sea to tell tales of time-traveling high schoolers and historical steampunk lions. Unfortunately, we missed the lobster again. Fortunately, we're perfectly capable of telling you those stories ourselves.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro1:38 - Animal Crossing9:08 - Code Name: STEAM20:28 - Life Is Strange39:38 - RIP Joystiq41:58 - Nintendo Creator's Program58:30 - Last Call62:04 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 02-03-15 Feb 03, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Pix the Cat, #IDARB, Unmechanical, and Gunman Clive 2~

VGH #179: Live from PAX South 2015 Jan 29, 2015

Live from San Antonio, VGH is at the first ever PAX South expo! We're joined by some special guests to talk about the games we played, the costumes we saw, and, of course, Yasumi Matsuno.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro1:05 - PAX South!60:08 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 01-27-15 Jan 27, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Grim Fandango: Remastered, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Dying Light and Life is Strange. Munch munch yum yum!

VGH #178: Lorgo the Potlicker Jan 22, 2015

After a two-year hiatus, we've finally released a new show. Randy and D.J. are excited for more Rock Band, while Paul tries to remember which game he played with a plastic guitar. Also: Suikoden, The Marvellous Miss Take, Mordor, and Super Smash Bros.Episode Timeline 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - PAX South hype 5:40 - Suikoden I and II 15:14 - The Marvellous Miss Take 18:46 - Shadow of Mordor 37:33 - Super Smash Bros. 43:30 - Rock Band IV: A Rockband Reborn 56:42 - Viewer Mail/Last Call 69:04 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 01-20-15 Jan 20, 2015

It's Taco Tuesday! It's a super Texan Taco Time Tour of games! On the menu this week: Resident Evil, Saints Row, The Witcher, and Final Fantasy 15. Just kidding. It's Final Fantasy 14 again.

VGH #177: Nintendoom Jan 15, 2015

On last week’s show, we looked back on our favorite games of last year. This week, we’re looking ahead at our most anticipated games of 2015. We’ll also weigh in on some of the announcements from this week’s Nintendo Direct.0:00 - Intro 2:05 - PAX South hype 5:40 - Nintendoom 22:14 - 2015 Hype Train!!!!!!!!!! 61:15 - Outro

VGH #176: David Duchovny Needs Work Jan 08, 2015

It turns out there were a few games in 2014 that weren't completely bug-ridden and disappointing! (Oops—positivity!) We scrounge up a handful of our absolute favorite games from last year—some from totally unexpected places.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro

5:05 - New music: Inverse Phase

9:43 - The Best of 2014

69:46 - Outro

Mini Hangover: Freedom Wars Jan 01, 2015

Happy New Year! Join D.J. as he rings in 2015 with a million-year prison sentence, courtesy of Freedom Wars.

Mini Hangover: Paul Dec 25, 2014

Happy Holidays! Now listen to Paul ramble for 15 minutes about random stuff. Woohoo!

VGH #175: Bro Out Till U Die Dec 18, 2014

It's here: Our biggest end-of-year drunktacular yet, featuring all your calls and questions! Grab your beverage of choice and help us bid farewell to the nightmarish hellstorm of 2014. Batteries not included.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:55 - Drunktacular 201475:00 - Intermission76:20 - Drunktacular 2014 Continues150:00 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 12-16-14 Dec 16, 2014

It's the final Taco Tuesday of 2014! On the menu this week: Metal Gear Tacos, Xeodrifter Tacos, Kalimba Tacos and some 15 year aged Suikoden Tacos!

VGH #174: Blips and Bloops 3 Dec 11, 2014

The blips and bloops are back: It’s time to listen to some of our favorite game music of 2014.

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro7:10 - Best Game Music of 201451:35 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 12-09-14 Dec 09, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! Our recipe this week: a little sprinkling of Lara Croft, a dash of Threes, a pinch of Phoenix Wright and a scoop of King of Fighters. Bake for 30 mins. ???. Tacos.

VGH #173: Kite! Dec 04, 2014

It was a close call, but we decided to play video games this week. Paul comes crawling back to Dragon Age Inquisition, and no matter how hard he tries, D.J. can't seem to escape from Assassin's Creed.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:55 - Steam Broadcasting7:15 - Drunktacular Hype16:20 - Dragon Age Inquisition34:33 - Assassin's Creed III: Liberation54:20 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 12-02-14 Dec 02, 2014

It's a turkey filled Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: A high ranking officer named Toad, a bunch of NES Remixes, Ubisoft's latest opus, and some bastards. You're all bastards. (Just kidding we love you)

VGH #172: The Same Boring-Ass Cave Nov 26, 2014

It's our littlest big show ever! D.J. tries Smash Bros.' first HD outing, Randy makes new friends in LittleBigPlanet 3, and Paul is having an amazing time with Dragon Age Inquisition... BUT.Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro3:55 - Drunktacular: Call in!7:15 - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U27:28 - LittleBigPlanet 343:30 - Dragon Age Inquisition64:20 - Outro

VGH #171: The Jon Hamm Show Nov 20, 2014

Ubisoft will tell you what this episode is about after you've finished downloading it.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:55 - Drunktacular Begins7:48 - Mad Men Noire/Jon's Hamm13:35 - 0h h123:18 - Stealth Inc 234:26 - Mario Kart 842:05 - Fantasy Life46:26 - Broken games and bad embargoes62:45 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 11-18-14 Nov 18, 2014

It's the largest TACO TUESDAY EVER. Full 5 course meals, no breaks omg taco taco. Randy and Paul are joined by Josh and Chris to discuss EVERY GAME EVER COMING OUT THIS YEAR.

VGH #170: Knock 'em Out Wipe 'em Out Nov 13, 2014

80 Days spent driving in Tha Crew. Ubisoft's game is kinda poo. Randy spots a Hyrulian boob. He uses the Pro Controller 'cause he's not a noob. Fantasy Life. Much dynasty.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:55 - Fantasy Life26:10 - 80 Days43:40 - Hyrule Warriors58:44 - The Crew62:24 - Viewer Mail66:05 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 11-11-14 Nov 11, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! Randy is joined by Eric Peterson this week to chow down on some Assassin's Creeds, Halo Master Chiefs, Lego Batmens, and even a little Tetrises. Dem tacos made from luv.

VGH #169: Houses Full of Cheese Wheels Nov 06, 2014

Fantasy Life is here and between the three of us, we've been playing it 24/7. We discuss how our new lives are living up to our expectations. Also, crafting things in games, and real-world anxiety over imaginary houses.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:55 - Fantasy Life29:30 - The Eorzean Housing Crisis41:25 - Arts and crafts68:10 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 11-04-14 Nov 04, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! It's also Election Day in the US, go vote. On the menu this week: indie sensation Call of Duty tries to get out from behind the shadow cast by the goliath A Bird Story.

VGH #168: How Will We Get the Coast Guard to Kill Bigfoot? Oct 30, 2014

Last weekend we played games for 24 hours straight, and boy are our arms tired! Get the post-Extra Life scoop as we try to recap hours of Civilization, Sleeping Dogs, and a salacious murder mystery. Then we get spoooooooooky with Neverending Nightmares.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro4:40 - Extra Life7:15 - Civilization: Beyond Earth10:15 - Spelunky14:08 - Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate15:40 - Rex Rocket19:35 - Sleeping Dogs27:05 - Random Extra Life Tidbits30:35 - Velvet Sundown47:00 - Neverending Nightmares62:40 - Last Call69:05 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 10-28-14 Oct 28, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! D.J. is joined by Final Fantasy expert Pete this week. On the menu: a new Final Fantasy 14 patch, Sunset Overdrive and Freedom Wars for the PSP Vita...? That can't be right, the Vita isn't real.

VGH #167: The Horrible Crow People Oct 23, 2014

This weekend is Extra Life and we're half-psyched up, half-questioning the decisions that have brought us to this point. Before that, though: Randy is excited about Android apps, D.J. is excited about SOMETHING, and Paul discovers his fursona.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:15 - Ali4:20 - Extra Life17:05 - Podcast Apps: Retribution24:45 - -en Isolation38:05 - Dust: An Elysian Tail44:48 - Monument Valley53:20 - Rex Rocket58:18 - Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival71:38 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 10-21-14 Oct 21, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week we feast on Bayonetta 2 and Fantasy Life! Anyone want to join us in chopping some wood and then go surfing on a jet plane? Mmm.

VGH #166: Giant Dinosaur Dog Oct 16, 2014

Join us for a chat about unemployment and games that sound like the following: Smashing Brothers, Sleepy Dogs, Alien Insulation, Fribbage, Spelarky, and Baynaretta 2.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:32 - Smash Bros.10:20 - Extra Life15:38 - Spelunky17:45 - Ghosts and Unemployment21:50 - Alien: Isolation33:00 - Bayonetta 251:15 - Sleeping Dogs57:20 - Fibbage63:35 - Last Call71:28 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 10-14-14 Oct 14, 2014

It's the most exciting Taco Tuesday ever! On the menu this week: Star Trek Online: Delta Rising! Borderlands The Pre-Sequel!! The Evil Within!!! Get hyyyyyyypppppppe!

VGH #165: Hates Being Set on Fire Oct 09, 2014

It's an event witnessed only once a console generation—something that die-hard fanboys will be frothing about to the uninitiated for years to come. That's right—a good Lord of the Rings game. Also, we played Super Smash Bros. 4.0:00 - Intro3:32 - Announcements11:08 - Super Smash Bros. for 3DS31:28 - Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor49:55 - Loopin' around64:40 - Last Call70:02 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 10-07-14 Oct 07, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week, we have Alien: Isolation, Pix the Cat, Dracula X, Skylanders and the triumphant return (arrival???) of Vib Ribbon! Cripsy, fresh, delicious.

VGH #164: The Path of Neo Oct 02, 2014

We haven't played Shadow of Mordor yet but that doesn't keep us from talking about it and the sleeper hit phenomenon. Also, Luftrausers, The Last of Us Remastered, and Borderlands 2 on the Vita.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro6:35 - Borderlands 217:50 - Luftrausers26:36 - The Last of Us38:55 - Shadow of Mordor45:48 - Sleeper hits63:02 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 09-30-14 Sep 30, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday and Anthony Ferro joins D.J. and Paul this week! On the menu: Smash Bros, Shadow of Mordor, Super Win the Game, and Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day. These tacos won't eat themselves, dig in!

VGH #163: The Duke Nukem Forever of Final Fantasy Sep 25, 2014

Time for a road trip with your favorite anime bros! D.J. returns to Bravely Default while Paul discovers LEGOs and walks down a hallway. Also, Final Fantasy XV, Monster Hunter, and Animal Crossing—must be Tokyo Game Show.

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro4:47 - Bravely Default12:38 - LEGO Marvel Super Heroes23:30 - PT37:05 - Final Fantasy XV50:05 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate52:28 - Viewer Mail54:00 - Last Call63:02 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 09-23-14 Sep 23, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! It's a very special menu this week as we feast on Disney Infinity 2.0. Special guest "Randy Dickinson" joins us to let us know what's up with all these Marvel characters. Much hero. Wow.

VGH #162: I Got Goldeen Sep 18, 2014

Are there any more new video games in 2014? We get to the bottom of this controversial issue. Also, we played Smash Bros. on a 3DS, how weird.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro8:25 - Infamous: Second Son13:55 - Infamous: First Light19:05 - Velocity Ultra/Velocity 2X31:02 - Super Smash Bros. for 3DS43:08 - New Video Games to Be Available for Purchase in the Fall of 201471:12 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 09-16-14 Sep 16, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! Tonight we dine on video game soup, made from tacos! On the menu this week: Theatrhythm, Fibbage, Kickbeat, and Murasaki Baby.

VGH #161: Quite Emo Sep 11, 2014

This is it! We finally tackle the GamerGate controversy, hold on to your butts! We also chat about games like the new Layton vs Wright and Code of Princess, but who cares about that? RAGE. MORE. IMPORTANT.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:15 - Ode to Dreamcast7:05 - New 3DS17:05 - Layton vs Wright27:40 - Code of Princess32:40 - Gaming Culture59:11 - Last Call64:08 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 09-09-14 Sep 09, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! Randy and Paul devour some Destiny, indulge in a little NHL 15, and have some bitesized Tappingo 2 with a side of Velicobox to finish off their meal. DESTINY, DESTINY, DESTINY. O_O* *Destiny

VGH #160: PAX 2014: Bug Stick Sep 05, 2014

We've got the hottest scoops and the biggest beetles from PAX Prime in Seattle. Scoop on Super Smash Bros., Freedom Wars, Below, Firewatch, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and maybe more! Also, we crown 2014's Summer Backlog champion!

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro6:28 - Backlog Attack25:00 - PAX Prime32:28 - Super Smash Bros.36:30 - Below41:35 - Freedom Wars46:10 - Gauntlet47:45 - Firewatch52:58 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate62:45 - Last Call67:48 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 09-02-14 Sep 02, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! Randy and Paul gorge on a menu of delicious new releases that include: The Sims 4, Dead Rising 3, The Fall, Steamworld Dig, Danganronpa 2, and Don't Starve. The summer drought is OVER.

VGH #159: Bomb the Moon Aug 28, 2014

After a few harrowing weeks of real life, D.J. returns to Halo world and Randy gets involved in a dastardly moon bombing plot. Meanwhile, Paul finishes Alan Wake and probably played XCOM: Enemy Within. Also, Swing Copters.

Episode Timeline:

0:00 - Intro8:00 - Swing Copters17:15 - CounterSpy27:52 - Alan Wake35:28 - X-COM: Enemy Within43:19 - H4lo53:00 - Backlog Attack57:48 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 08-26-14 Aug 26, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! Naturally, with football season upon us, we're talking Madden. Special guest Josh Brown aka The Noyse joins us this week as well! Also on the menu: Layton vs Wright, Infamous Second Son DLC, and Azure Striker Gunvolt!

VGH #158: The Magician Randy Aug 21, 2014

Prepare for an evening of intrigue with THE MAGICIAN RANDY! Gasp in terror as THE MAGICIAN RANDY spouts a litany of conjurations and summons apparitions to do his uncanny bidding! Afterward, THE MAGICIAN RANDY will play the latest Metal Gear.Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro3:51 - Game Night5:48 - Goat Simulator13:35 - Rex Rocket22:59 - Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes37:30 - Guardian Heroes42:25 - Backlog Attack48:15 - Better with age67:20 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 08-19-14 Aug 19, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! Randy and Paul are joined by the legendary Todd Person, aka Goldbug74. On this week's menu: CounterSpy, Diablo 3: ULTIMATE Evil Edition of Doom, Plants vs Zombies: Modern Gun Edition, and Detective Grimoire.

VGH #157: The Ambiguity Continues Aug 14, 2014

We take a leisurely stroll through the forest with Alan Wake, this year's most stubborn Backlog Attack game. Less leisurely, we shoot laser guns in Rex Rocket and wonder what's going on in Killer Is Dead. Finally, there might be a new Silent Hill game.

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro3:18 - Game Night6:22 - Alan Wake16:00 - Killer Is Dead27:15 - Rogue Legacy33:48 - Rex Rocket47:30 - GamesCom63:55 - Viewer Mail74:05 - Outro

VGH #156: My 10-Year-Old Self Aug 07, 2014

Paul takes a spooky vacation in Alan Wake, Randy deals with the antiquated artifact that is Zelda: A Link to the Past, and D.J. doesn't know what to make of Rogue Legacy, but he's pretty sure he hates being colorblind. Final Fantasy XIV returns briefly.

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro3:58 - Alan Wake20:50 - Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past34:00 - Rogue Legacy48:30 - Final Fantasy XIV52:05 - Backlog contest update58:14 - Last Call66:30 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 08-05-14 Aug 05, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week we start off with a lite bite, The Swapper. Our main course will be a combination platter of Metrico and Rex Rocket. All in Taco form.

VGH #155: Polite or Racist Jul 31, 2014

This week, at the 155th annual VGHangover Con: MORE Halo! MORE Assassin's Creed! That game about the bird and fish! How to win a cool video game of your very own! And a date with Destiny!

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro5:55 - Goldbug_74 Appreciation7:00 - Entwined13:35 - Destiny29:15 - Halo: Reach38:28- Assassin's Creed 447:00 - Backlog Attack contest51:30 - Who wants to go to a convention?79:12 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 07-29-14 Jul 29, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! D.J. is joined by special guest The Noyse, and the chow down on The Last of Us: Remastered, and Rogue Legacy.

VGH #154: Ben Franklin's Almanac Jul 24, 2014

Historians value Ben Franklin's almanac for the tall tales writ upon its pages (20 in Boston, 16 in New York). Stories of shrieking elves and cooperating robots delighted colonists able to parkour the rooftops to recover the First American's scrawlings.

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro4:33 - Halo: Reach15:44 - Zelda: A Link to the Past23:02 - Assassin's Creed IV: Ben Franklin Dances Wild31:03 - Divinity: Original Sin44:15 - How I Learned to Stop Playing Solo and Love Co-Op Gunbroing Everything62:45 - Viewer Mail64:36 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 07-22-14 Jul 22, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Oddworld, Comic Workshop, My Ex-Boyfriend the Space Tyrant, and OlliOlli!

VGH #153: Fire All Cannons, Release All Slaves Jul 17, 2014

Raise shields! Charge engines! Calibrate the thing! Fire missiles! Assassinate a guy! Reroute auxiliary power! Touch primary booty! Engage hyperspace uncle! Watch electronic sports!

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro6:25 - Animal Crossing: New Leaf12:25 - Halo: Reach22:48 - FTL: Faster than Light30:28 - Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past33:18 - Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag44:45 - eSports63:43 - Outro

VGH #152: Potato Salad Jul 10, 2014

This week's show is a celebration of the modern retro game, like Halo 3 and ZombiU. We also talk about Shovel Knight, since it would be a shame if we didn't.

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro5:30 - Game Night9:20 - Shadowrun: Dragonfall13:50 - To the Moon22:00 - ZombiU35:15 - Halo 3: ODST43:10 - Shovel Knight54:20 - Modern retro games64:06 - Last Call65:25 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 07-08-14 Jul 08, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! We find ourselves in need of a Final Fantasy 14 expert, and so our buddy Pete joins us today to tell us all about the new FF14 2.3 PATCH! Also Wolves.

VGH #151: #SaveVGH Jul 03, 2014

The Backlog Attack returns! We pick out three more stacks of unfinished games that we're dying to cross off our lists. We also talk Hitman Go, The Wolf Among Us, and that game about the island and the tomodachis, while Paul experiences a traumatic event.Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro2:45 - Game Night and Sci-Fi Movies10:20 - Hitman Go19:39 - Tomodachi Life27:48 - Animal Crossing: New Leaf37:00 - The Wolf Among Us42:33 - Backlog Attack 201459:35 - Last Call63:45 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 07-01-14 Jul 01, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Castlevania III, Muramasa Rebirth, Towerfall Ascension, Dead Space 3.

VGH #150: Fine Jun 26, 2014

On the show's 150th birthday, we, the podcasters, reflect upon Video Game Hangover's storied past and the indelible impression it's left on the Internet. Actually, we just talk about Mario Kart and Watch Dogs, two popular video games.Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro2:45 - Game Night/Backlog preview8:48 - Mario Kart 827:18 - Watch Dogs45:28 - Final Fantasy XIV53:35 - Nintendo Land60:55 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 06-24-14 Jun 24, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: GAMES! We'll start our meal with Eliss, move on to the main course of Shovel Knight, and finish off with a finely aged re-release of Another World.

VGH #149.5: E3 2014 Wrap-up Jun 19, 2014

Randy and D.J. team up for an extra curmudgeonly post-E3 episode while Paul is away doing Things.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:48 - Code Name: STEAM12:55 - Violence25:40 - Women41:20 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 06-17-14 Jun 17, 2014

It's an all Veggie Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Mutant Blobs, UFC, Double Dragon, and even a little racing action in AiRace Xeno.

VGH #149: E3 2014! Jun 12, 2014

It's E3 and we're covering the main events LIVE from the comfort of our bedrooms and after the show has ended. We're excited to play with toys and take Halo online, and we correctly predict Nintendo's steampunk Abraham Lincoln strategy game. Incredible!Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro2:45 - Microsoft22:00 - Sony41:45 - Nintendo64:55 - Outro

VGH #148: Pre-E3 C-C-C-Combo Show! Jun 05, 2014

We’re joining forces with Will and JD from 2 Ninjas 1 Podcast to get hyped and share predictions for next week’s massive E3 gaming expo. Together we’re twice as powerful!

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro6:55 - Microsoft22:34 - Sony45:00 - Nintendo58:00 - Ubisoft, EA, Etc.68:50 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 06-03-14 Jun 03, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week, Street Fighter 4: ULTRA Edition, Pixel Junk Shooter: ULTIMATE Edition, and Tomodachi Life: REGULAR edition.

VGH #147: Snakebite T. Winterbottom May 29, 2014

Attention astronaut: There’s been a terrible accident and now you have just 60 minutes of oxygen remaining. Better spend them listening to this episode about a talking sword and big worms.

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro 7:11 - Game Night 8:20 - Wii U adventures 15:55 - Transistor 34:00 - Escape from the Moon Base 41:48 - Games without comparison 59:30 - Viewer Mail 62:50 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 05-27-14 May 27, 2014

Two huge releases calls for our BIGGEST Taco Tuesday yet! D.J. and Paul are joined by Courtney and Russ to discuss Watch Dogs, and Mario Kart 8!

VGH #146: The Best and the Brightest of Japan's Youth May 22, 2014

Are you the ultimate fanfiction author/biker gang leader? If so, you're invited to attend this podcast where we discuss your particular talents. Please watch out for potential murderers and/or time travel hazards. This episode is better without Kinect.

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro 4:25 - Super TIME Force 15:00 - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc 25:12 - You Have to Win the Game 33:05 - Better without Kinect 47:15 - Nintendo's mysterious E3 3DS mystery 55:25 - Viewer Mail 56:30 - Last Call 59:55 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 05-20-14 May 20, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! D.J. is joined by community member Nathan Ortega to discuss two of this week's biggest games: Transistor and Wolfenstein!

VGH #145: Captain Idiot May 15, 2014

To free us from the tyranny of car keys, we all get cybernetic implants. Also, we played some video games: FTL: Advanced Edition, Mega Man 3, and Mario Golf: World Tour. This episode is available to tomodachi of all races and sexual orientation.

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro 4:56 - FTL: Advanced Edition 12:10 - Mario Golf: World Tour 22:32 - Mega Man III 29:43 - #Miiquality 38:00 - Cyborgs among us 46:30 - E3 predictions and rumors 58:25 - Last Call 63:10 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 05-13-14 May 13, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! Randy dines alone.

VGH #144: The Dark Souls of Golf May 08, 2014

This week, we take golf very seriously.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro5:50 - Viewer Mail7:35 - Dark Souls II24:30 - Shadowrun: Dragonfall33:35 - Mario Golf: World Tour47:00 - Games that deserve the Telltale treatment58:40 - Last Call66:10 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 05-06-14 May 06, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! D.J. and Paul gorge on a smorgasbord of delicious games this week including: Sportsfriends, Mega Man, and they even chat a little Vita 2000!

VGH #143: Possessed Possessions May 01, 2014

This week's show tackles grown-up issues like depression, anime, and life with eight arms. Also, more Microsoft and Xbox One chat as per usual, and Video Game Community Theater brings its own mailbag.Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro2:58 - Game Night / Viewer Mail 16:00 - Octodad 26:33 - Actual Sunlight 33:55 - Short Peace 41:35 - Video Game Community Theater: Animal Crossing 45:20 - Microsoft TV TV TV TV 62:00 - Last Call 66:10 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 04-29-14 Apr 29, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! D.J. gets confused and chomps down on a quesadilla while Randy and Paul hype this week's games... or something. On the menu this week: Mario Golf, Child of Light, and Picross E4!

VGH #142: Cats Are the Good Guys Apr 24, 2014

We still have a few more games from PAX East to talk about, as it turns out. Meanwhile, 119 million Gameboys still work after 25 years, Randy scoffs at the meager challenge of Mario 3, D.J. crashes planes, and Paul hates the Steam controller.

0:00 - Intro3:35 - Game Night7:45 - Chasm15:50 - PAX East and Indie Chat20:18 - Drunken Robot Pornography/Steam controller27:30 - Rats: Time Is Running Out30:15 - Strike Vector36:42 - Super Mario Bros. 344:55 - Gameboy 25th Anniversary58:50 - Last Call68:30 - Outro

Taco Tuesday: 04-22-14 Apr 22, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! We have a light menu of some delicious appetizers today: Dark Souls II, NES Remix 2 and to finish off your meal we have some Octodad!

VGH #141: Live from PAX East! Apr 17, 2014

Randy and D.J. (with a little help from the VGH community) report in from PAX East. Thousands of gamers and only some of them are wearing deodorant!

Taco Tuesday 04-15-14 Apr 15, 2014

It's a special all Texas Taco Tuesday! On the menu today: Trials, Pure Chess, Super Mario Bros 3, F-Zero and of course... Final Fantasy 14?

VGH #140: Double Super Secret Detective Mode Apr 10, 2014

Randy and D.J. are going to PAX East this year so Nintendo, Sony, and friends don't have to. But why is that exactly? We also discuss Vlambeer's indie guilt, Batmanstlevania, Final Fantasy, and, as always, baseball.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:35 - Game Night/PAX East hype7:45 - Rusty's Real Deal Baseball15:50 - Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate24:13 - The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 233:49 - Final Fantasy XIV40:20 - PAX East no-shows47:20 - The Guilt of the Video Game Millionaires56:58 - Last Call59:00 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 04-08-14 Apr 08, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu today: RBI Baseball, Lego Hobbit, Titanfall (again?!), Wario Ware, and a new Kirby game! Mmmm hmmm!

VGH #139: Superdungeon Apr 03, 2014

Are The Elder Scrolls Online? Do they have to be? We launch a full investigation. Also, Paul makes an impulse purchase, Randy climbs to the top of a building, and you'll never guess what D.J.'s doing.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:35 - Game Night8:28 - Diablo III: Reaper of Souls16:30 - Infamous Second Son32:24 - Final Fantasy XIV38:00 - Chattin' About MMOs54:32 - Viewer Mail56:58 - Last Call62:20 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 04-01-14 Apr 01, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Elder Scrolls Online, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, Mercenary Kings, FTL: Advanced Edition and... Goat Simulator?

VGH #138: Optimus Prime Day Mar 27, 2014

This episode truly has it all: Final Fantasy. Robots. Skeletons. A different Final Fantasy. Facebook. Pizza. Republicans. It's all here.

Episode Timeline:

0:00 - Intro5:02 - Titanfall10:08 - Final Fantasy XIV23:34 - Diablo III34:48 - Final Fantasy X HD42:05 - Robot appreciation48:46 - Facebook buys Oculus Rift56:12 - Viewer Mail62:50 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 03-25-14 Mar 25, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! On the menu this week: Fez, and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls. Ooooh spicy!

VGH #137: Be Like Pete Mar 20, 2014

Titanfall is a first-person shooter multiplayer video game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts as an exclusive for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game was officially announced as Respawn's debut game at Micr

Episode Timeline:

0:00 - Intro8:50 - Shadowrun Returns18:30 - Threes24:27 - Thief33:16 - Titanfall52:37 - Viewer Mail59:30 - Outro

Taco Tuesday 03-18-14 Mar 18, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! VGH community member Pete Cintula joins Randy to get hyped for this weeks games. On the menu today, Infamous: Second Son, Kiefer Sutherland: The Metal Gear Solid Ground Zeroes story, Final Fantasy X-HD and more!

VGH #136: Tom Cruise Will Remember This Mar 13, 2014

Matt returns with a shocking announcement about Telltale's The Walking Dead: Season 2. Randy decides the new Professor Layton game feels familiar but that's OK. D.J. stunt casts the Last of Us movie. And we all can't wait to rent games over the Internet!

Episode Timeline:

0:00 - Intro6:30 - The Walking Dead Season 2: Episode 215:18 - Weapon Shop de Omasse19:15 - Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy28:25 - Puzzle Games39:25 - Final Fantasy xIV42:35 - PlayStation Now and game rentals53:40 - The Last of Us movie59:50 - Outro

VGH: Taco Tuesday 03-11-14 Mar 11, 2014

Tacos and Titans and Towers oh my! D.J. and Paul wax poetic about this week's new games! Included on the menu today: Titanfall, Towerfall, Yoshi's NEW Island and Dark Souls II.

VGH #135: I Can Smell the River from Here Mar 07, 2014

Can you smell what the River is cooking? Join the VGH crew as they chat about Thief, Weapon Shop de Omasse, and the FF14 “end-game”. Also: stealth games, year 3 of the 3DS and more!

Episode Timeline:

0:00 - Intro8:05 - Thief26:03 - Weapon Shop de Omasse38:00 - Animal Crossing and FF14 end game43:15 - 3rd Anniversary of the 3DS53:40 - Legacy Support for old games59:50 - Outro

VGH: Taco Tuesday 03-04-14 Mar 04, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! Randy and D.J. run down this week's hot new releases. South Park, Project Diva f, Tappingo, Dead Nation and more!

VGH #134: Pierce the Heart! Feb 27, 2014

Get all the latest sports things and points news on this week's episode of Video Sports Sportover. Just like every week, we talk about Call of Duty, Bravely Default, a Mario, stuff Ken Levine stores in his pants, Strider, and Matt Kernan. The Olympics!

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro7:20 - Starwhal12:01 - Call of Duty: Ghosts19:25 - Strider30:02 - Bravely Default34:12 - Paper Mario: Sticker Star40:50 - Ken Levine's Cyborg Mouth50:20 - Sports62:41 - Outro

VGH: Taco Tuesday 02-25-14 Feb 25, 2014

It’s Taco Tuesday! Randy and Paul dig into this week’s new releases including Thief, Resident Evil 4 HD, Basement Crawl, and new entries in the Castlevania, Plants vs. Zombies, and Professor Layton series.

VGH #133: Fo' Free Feb 20, 2014

We're all just waiting for our titan to fall on this week's show. Paul and D.J. climb up the walls in the Titanfall beta, Randy takes a Steel Diver sub for a leisurely drive, and the Unsung Story Kickstarter gets funded or something.

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro6:46 - Steel Diver16:30 - Last of Us: Left Behind24:05 - Titanfall Beta43:53 - Bravely Default49:00 - Unsung Story Kickstarter57:20 - Outro

VGH: Taco Tuesday 02-18-14 Feb 18, 2014

It's Taco Tuesday! D.J. and Paul dish on the monthly installment of Assassin's Creed, Strider Hiryu's comeback, Dreamcast darling Ikaruga, and the final game in the Guild01 series: Weapon Shop de Omasse!

VGH #132: The Phantom Menace Feb 13, 2014

Paul's missing, so Matt mysteriously appears with stories about crappy looking swordfighting and giant poles. D.J. gets help from the Internet in Bravely Default. Randy makes a big decision. And have you heard about this Flappy Bird game?

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro2:40 - Viewer Mail7:30 - Nidhogg12:52 - Spelunky20:40 - Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds31:05 - Wii U chat/ Wind Waker HD43:14 - Super Pole Riders46:30 - Bravely Default51:05 - Dong Nguyen's big weekend59:46 - Last Call64:50 - Outro

VGH: Taco Tuesday 02-11-14 Feb 10, 2014

We're eating tacos and getting hyped for this week's new releases! On today's menu: Borderlands 2 DLC, The Last of Us DLC, Lightning Returns, Kevin Spacey DLC and more!

VGH #131: Not So Kudos Feb 06, 2014

We discuss the dark side of game sales and consumerism while D.J. bites his tongue completely off. Also, Randy inspects Lara Croft's HD-er makeover and Paul plays the latest Final Fantasy 13. If you listen to this episode right now, it's half off!

Episode Timeline:

0:00 - Intro2:40 - Viewer Mail10:42 - Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition14:00 - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII19:55 - Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds26:45 - VGCT: Far Cry 331:30 - Jason Rohrer vs. game sales58:13 - Outro

VGH: Taco Tuesday 02-04-14 Feb 04, 2014

We're eating tacos and getting hyped for some of this week's new games including Bravely Default, Outlast, Dustforce, Adam Venture's Chronicles, and the Ace Combat beta.

VGH #130: Bork the Timeline Jan 30, 2014

This week, we finally bring the hammer down on Conan O'Brien and his fraudulent video game reviews. (Someone has to!) Randy tries out Contrast and Don't Starve on PS4, Paul sets his sights on 100%-ing Radiant Historia, and D.J. keeps on doing his thing.

Episode Timeline:

0:00 - Intro3:32 - Viewer Mail9:00 - Contrast13:37 - Don't Starve21:52 - Final Fantasy XIV29:12 - Radiant Historia34:27 - Conan O'Brien and YouTube payola57:25 - Outro

VGH: Taco Tuesday 01-28-14 Jan 28, 2014

It's the debut of Taco Tuesday! Join Randy and Paul as they have a quick chat about the upcoming release of Broken Age and the DEFINITIVE Tomb Raider game, definitely. Intro music "La Cucaracha" by: egg1111115 and outro music "Mexico" by: Jimmy Pe.

VGH #129: Brave It or Default It Jan 23, 2014

We know you're not the type of gamer who would ever skip a game's cutscenes and just watch the ending on YouTube but, as suggested by one of our awesome listeners, we're discussing those lamentable practices on this week's show. We've also got more hype for the upcoming Bravely Default and thoughts on the new Ratchet and Clank: Into the Nexus and Catlateral Damage.Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro3:35 - Viewer Mail14:45 - Catlateral Damage17:55 - Ratchet and Clank: Into the Nexus24:03 - Bravely Default35:35 - Cutscenes and games as complete experiences56:09 - Last Call1:02:15 - Outro

VGH #128: Pizza Show! Jan 16, 2014

Get hype for delicious pizza in 2014! We literally salivate in anticipation of this year's hottest upcoming pizzas, featuring the latest sauce innovations and the most surprising topping exclusives. Pre-order yours for delivery today! Also, video games!

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro3:20 - Viewer Mail11:00 - Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder18:52 - XCOM: Enemy Unknown27:45 - 2014 Hype Train54:30 - 2014 Gaming Resolutions63:50 - Outro

VGH #127: Party Situation Jan 09, 2014

We take a last look back at 2013 and all the great games we played. Find out which ones were our choices for Game of the Year!

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro7:36 - Top Games of 201365:00 - Outro

Mini Hangover: Just Cause 2 Multiplayer Jan 02, 2014

D.J. and Paul try out the new Just Cause 2 Multiplayer mod and live to tell you about it! Also: Flying Boats...? Intro and Outro music for this show are from the Just Cause 2 soundtrack, composed by Mats Lundgren.

Mini Hangover: Bugs vs. Tanks! / Attack of the Friday Monsters! Dec 30, 2013

It's just D.J. and his microphone again, so it must be time to talk about the Guild games on 3DS! Get impressions on Keiji Inafune's Bugs vs. Tanks! and Kaz Ayabe's Attack of the Friday Monsters! Also... is that you, Snake? SNAAAAAKE!

VGH #126: No Touching! Dec 19, 2013

It’s our annual Hungover Hangover special! Join us for a special extended episode where we take your tweets, emails, and voice messages! Thank you for your support, and boy are you in for a doozy.

VGH #125: Blips and Bloops 2: Soundtrack to Your Death Dec 12, 2013

Turn up the volume and get ready for an hour of 2013’s best game music! We play and discuss some of our favorite tracks this year. Also, SteamWorld Dig.

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro1:48 - Viewer Mail5:50 - SteamWorld Dig12:30 - Best Game Music of 201362:48 - Outro

VGH #124: Oh My Despot! Dec 05, 2013

What happens when we stop talking about games and decide to make one? The results surprised even us. (Don't worry, there's still some gaming chat, including more Zelda, Mario 3D World, and some PS4 catch-up.)

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro1:48 - Viewer Mail6:45 - Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds16:00 - Super Mario 3D World18:51 - Knack29:48 - Live streaming games41:26 - VGH: The Video Game65:20 - Outro

VGH #123: Shiny Shiny Legs Nov 27, 2013

Who needs next-gen consoles when you've got Nintendo games to play? This week, we're unhealthily obsessed with Zelda, Link, Mario, Toad, and... is there a Wii Sports guy? Why are we talking about Wii Sports in 2013 again?

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro4:27 - Viewer Mail15:36 - Wii Sports Club21:30 - Super Mario 3D World36:00 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds63:00 - Outro

VGH #122: antoniobanderas.gif Nov 21, 2013

We bought two of Sony's new PlayStations and boy, are our arms tired! We also played a Nintendo 2DS without buying one, then took a break from playing games to look at some in a museum. Finally, Burial at Sea is the BioShock Infinite DLC of the Year.

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro3:56 - Viewer Mail8:10 - BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea12:50 - Games at the MoMA20:12 - Nintendo 2DS24:50 - PlayStation 471:10 - Outro

VGH #121: Good Grief Nov 14, 2013

Between all the grinding, collecting, and microtransactions, it’s amazing we even had time to record this week’s show about the extremes we go to for some games. We’ve also got talk of Saints Row IV, Tiny Death Star, and (seriously?) more on Pokemon X/Y.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:14 - Viewer Mail11:41 - Saints Row IV21:50 - Pokemon X/Y29:58 - Tiny Death Star39:52 - The Grind61:50 - Outro

VGH #120: Fiddles and Crap Nov 07, 2013

With next-gen consoles right around the corner, we’re laying the PS3 and Xbox 360 to rest this week with all of our favorite stuff from the current gen. Also: Pokemon (we actually played it!), AiRace Speed, and Nintendo’s Swapnote dong debacle.

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Viewer Mail 10:05 - Pokemon X/Y 22:55 - AiRace Speed 27:27 - Eulogy for a Generation 76:00 - Outro

VGH #119: Crawling Through Duck Pipes Oct 31, 2013

We're having a spooOOoOOOOoOoky time playing Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs and deciding if we like this new direction horror games are headed. Also, we played Splinter Cell Blacklist with the community and lived to tell about it! So we tell you about it.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro4:04 - Viewer Mail6:00 - Spinter Cell: Blacklist multiplayer18:00 - Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs 35:35 - Horror Game Chat42:00 - Spooky Viewer Mail51:55 - Last Call56:20 - Outro

VGH Interview: Rob McCallum Oct 24, 2013

Writer/director Rob McCallum talks with us this week about his upcoming indie documentary, The NES Club.

VGH #118: Who Murdered a Buddy? Oct 17, 2013

It's the Pokemon episode you've been waiting for, featuring three guys who have never played Pokemon! Also, dungeonmaster Randy rolls an elf in an RPG. D.J. plays a gritty first-person shooter. Matt tries a demo... OR DOES HE? WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Viewer Mail9:09 - Battlefield 4 Demo17:25 - The Wolf Among Us25:24 - Shadowrun Returns32:59 - The Stanely Parable Demonstration37:07 - Pokemon Chat?54:54 - Last Call62:45 - Outro

VGH #117: That's Not How a Human Works Oct 10, 2013

What's better than staring at a GTA Online error screen? How about hanging out with creepy wooden versions of Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe? We dish on Beyond: Two Souls, Flashback: More Bros Edition, the new Phoenix Wright in 3D, and Randy plays a JRPG.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Viewer Mail6:15 - GTA V20:40 - Beyond: Two Souls35:38 - Phoenix Wright 43:00 - Etrian Odyssey49:52 - Flashback57:30 - Last Call 61:00 - Outro

VGH #116: Come Get Some New Pants Oct 03, 2013

We pay our respects to the late Hiroshi Yamauchi by looking back at the big N’s history and sharing some of our favorite Nintendo memories. In the Hangover: We like GTA5 when it doesn't make us torture people, and D.J. learns to sew in Final Fantasy XIV.

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro2:25 - Viewer Mail2:35 - Grand Theft Auto V18:55 - Lego City Undercover24:17 - Final Fantasy XIV31:49 - Hiroshi Yamauchi and Nintendo Chat58:08 - Last Call65:00 - Outro

VGH #115: The Weed Mission Sep 26, 2013

Brace yourselves. It's a full hour dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto V of video games: Grand Theft Auto V.

VGH #114: Play It in Klingon Sep 19, 2013

We finally stick a fork in the Summer Backlog Attack because it's time to stop playing old games and start stealing cars. We also stick multiple forks into Splinter Cell, and Paul's still playing Diablo III? Oh, it's the NEW Diablo III. Plus Watch Dogs!

Episode Timeline:

0:00 - Intro3:00 - Viewer Mail11:38 - Backlog Attack25:03 - Splinter Cell Blacklist31:31 - Killzone: Mercenary39:35 - Diablo III47:35 - Grand Theft Auto V52:10 - Watch Dogs58:49 - Last Call64:30 - Outro

VGH #113: Aliens Are Real! Sep 12, 2013

Is there any good reason to pick up an Xbox One or a PS4 on release day? The truth is out there! This week, we're playing Gone Home (no spoilers!), Spelunky, Final Fantasy 14, Jet Set Radio, and weighing in on the next-gen console release dates.

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro2:50 - Viewer Mail4:55 - Backlog Attack Update10:10 - Spelunky17:45 - Gone Home31:05 - Final Fantasy 1439:06 - Next Gen Release Dates57:20 - Last Call65:00 - Outro

VGH #112: 7 Donuts Sep 06, 2013

We've got a report on the best new games and biggest announcements from PAX Prime 2013 in Seattle! Also, we're still playing Splinter Cell Blacklist, Shin Megami Tensei IV, and the Backlog Attack continues on with Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel.

Episode Timeline:0:00 - Intro2:56 - Viewer Mail11:10 - Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel16:32 - Splinter Cell Blacklist19:20 - Shin Megami Tensei IV28:05 - PAX Prime 201362:22 - Last Call65:40 - Outro

VGH #111: Whoops I'm a Ghost Aug 29, 2013

RAGE! RAGE! RAGE! We're letting off some steam over the things in games that make us mad. (Then we're binge eating.) In the Hangover, we're playing Splinter Cell Blacklist and Spec Ops: The Line. Also, your comments from Twitter on Viewer Mail!

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro2:45 - Viewer Mail15:18 - Spec Ops: The Line20:28 - Spinter Cell: Blacklist34:10 - Gamer RAGE56:28 - Last Call59:08 - Outro

VGH #110: Drop the Beets Aug 22, 2013

Are you a game collector or just a hoarder? We're discussing the nuances of video game collecting and the allure of that shiny, new collector's edition of your favorite game. In the Hangover, we're playing Steamworld Dig, Brothers, and Divekick.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro3:00 - Viewer Mail7:58 - Backlog Attack update9:19 - Shadows of the Damned21:17 - Divekick25:42 - Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons30:27 - Steamworld Dig39:38- Collecting Games1:03:45 - Outro

VGH #109: Oily Men Aug 15, 2013

Despite the doom haze surrounding the Wii U, we manage to stay positive and discuss the things that Nintendo's doing right. (But we can't resist dishing on the motion controls and the Big N's stubbornness anyway.) Also, your Backlog Attack entries!

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro2:49 - Viewer Mail9:22 - Backlog Attack Update16:20 - Spec Ops: The Line22:01 - Resident Evil: Revelations30:25 - Shadows of the Damned38:16 - Ode to Nintendo61:50 - Outro

VGH #108: Gunwheel Aug 08, 2013

We dig into the Dragon's Crown controversy this week: Are you ever turned away from a game because of creative decisions? Also, we make some backlog progress and get into Mindjack and Analogue: A Hate Story, and Paul tries out the co-op in Ibb and Obb.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:31 - Viewer Mail and Contest Info19:19 - Analogue: A Hate Story28:00 - Mindjack33:15 - Ibb and Obb40:00 - Dragon's Crown Controversy 55:45 - Last Call60:38 - Outro

VGH #107: Anime Butt Posters Aug 01, 2013

We continue our discussion on scalability of game experiences from last week. In the Hangover, Randy talks about samurai warriors using iPads in Shin Megami Tensei IV, Paul has more X Zone musings and D.J. grinds beetles to dust in Animal Crossing.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:41 - Viewer Mail16:40 - Shin Megami Tensei IV24:15 - Project X Zone30:32 - Animal Crossing39:23 - Scaling Game Experiences Part 256:45 - Phil Fish59:28 - Last Call62:30 - Outro

VGH #106: Community Grooming Jul 25, 2013

It's tougher than ever to fit lengthy gaming experiences into our crowded schedules. We discuss our efforts to adapt, or whether that's developers' responsibility. Also, Randy abuses himself, and your most shameful backlog games revealed in Viewer Mail!

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro2:09 - Viewer Mail14:55 - Walking Dead: Survival Instinct21:09 - Half Minute Hero28:18 - Animal Crossing 34:55 - Scaling Game Experiences57:42 - Last Call63:18 - Outro

VGH #105: Silly Shenanigans Funtime Jul 18, 2013

The Summer Backlog Attack returns! We've each got our sights on some games to finish before the Fall releases hit... and some of them are going to be tough. We explain why! In the Hangover: Project X Zone, Tetris Blitz, and the brand new Mii Plaza.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:06 - Viewer Mail12:45 - Tetris Blitz18:22 - Mii Plaza Games27:18 - Project X Zone35:19 - Backlog Attack 2013!59:07 - Outro

VGH #104: Creatively Bankrupt Jul 11, 2013

There's still some life left in those old consoles! We're looking ahead at the back half of 2013 for the current-gen games we most want to play this year (besides GTAV, of course). Also: thoughts on Walking Dead: 400 Days and the Final Fantasy XIV beta.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro2:20 - Viewer Mail9:01 - Hangover32:25 - Get Hype 2013 Part 258:55 - Last Call63:38 - Outro

VGH #103: Flying Toasters! Jul 04, 2013

We're playing The Last of Us and wondering if sometimes games try too hard to be... game-y? We discuss finding a proper mix of gameplay and narrative as games become more cinematic. Also, Randy spends his summer vacation in Remember Me's Neo Paris.

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro1:47 - Viewer Mail13:02 - Hangover38:42 - Cine-games59:47 - Outro

VGH #102: Out and Proud Jun 27, 2013

Are you a closet gamer? We're picking apart the concept of "gamer shame" and seeing how far we have to turn the clock back before games become unplayable. Also, Mighty Switch Force! 2, State of Decay, and spoiler-free Last of Us talk!

Episode Timeline 0:00 - Intro3:00 - Viewer Mail12:33 - Hangover36:00 - Gamer Shame59:56 - Last Call65:54 - Outro

VGH #101: Animal Crossing Mega Thing Jun 20, 2013

We took a break from playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf long enough to record a show! We spend this week trying to pin down just what makes Nintendo's offbeat life simulator so popular. Also: Your post-E3 reactions and Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4!

Episode Timeline

0:00 - Intro1:52 - Viewer Mail10:30 - Animal Crossing Chat52:20 - Last Call59:56 - Outro

VGH: E3 2013 Jun 13, 2013

On this week's show: E3! We recap some of our favorite highlights and lowlights from the first two days of E3 2013. Yup, just straight up E3 reactions from the VGH Crew!

VGH #100: On like Donkey Kong Jun 06, 2013

VGH levels up to three digits! To celebrate, listener Anthony Ferro joins us to talk Virtual Boy and other gaming gimmicks. In the Hangover, we're playing Donkey Kong, StarCraft II, and Mutant Blobs Attack. Thanks for your support for over 100 episodes!

Episode Timeline0:00 - Intro2:29 - Our Guest Host5:50 - Hangover26:59 - Gaming Gimmicks55:39 - Last Call63:48 - Outro

Mini Hangover: Liberation Maiden / Aero Porter May 30, 2013

D.J. reviews two more of those wacky Guild01 games for the 3DS. This time, it's Suda51's Liberation Maiden and Yoot Saito's Aero Porter. Tune in if you want to hear about Japan's latest robot invasion and learn about the exciting world of... baggage sorting?

VGH #99: XBONE May 23, 2013

The Xbox One is real and we can't contain our excitement! We discuss Microsoft's next-gen console reveal and how it stacks up with the PlayStation 4. Also, we're playing Metro: Last Light, The Starship Damrey, and Jacob Jones and the Bigfoot Mystery.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Hangover: 2:28Xbox One: 25:00Viewer Mail: 55:00Last Call: 58:00Outro: 61:54

VGH Interview: Rex Rocket May 16, 2013

We're joined by Robert Maher and Tyler Bud, developers of the retro sci-fi game, Rex Rocket. They discuss modern takes on old school genres, find the line between epic and too epic, and reveal their surprising pick for best Mega Man game.

Episode Timeline

0:00 – Intro 1:10 – Interview: Rex Rocket 36:20 – Outro

VGH #98: Shall We Dash? May 09, 2013

Domo arigato! On this week's show, D.J. returns from the Land of the Rising Sun with a suitcase full of slimes, cats and beef tongue. We're also reading your tweets and talking about Gears of War: Judgment, FarCry 3: Blood Dragon, and Gunslinger Stratos.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:54Hangover: 16:45D.J.'s trip to Japan: 34:35Last Call: 56:28Outro: 60:45

VGH #97: Bodacious and Gnarly May 02, 2013

On this week's show, we've got more questions than answers about Rockstar's new trailers for Grand Theft Auto V. We also break down Nintendo's odd E3 decision, Thomas Was Alone, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Suikoden, and our love for Marc Maron. Boomer lives!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:02Hangover: 13:37GTA V Chat: 33:25Nintendo Chat: 43:20Last Call: 54:30Outro: 60:18

VGH #96: Suck Mechanic Apr 25, 2013

Does it offend you? On this week's show, we're talking about one gamer's objection to the religious content in Bioshock Infinite and our own sensitivities to games that push the envelope. Plus: Fire Emblem, Luigi's Mansion, SimCity 2.0, and more.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:36Hangover: 9:05I'm Offended: 29:00Last Call: 57:05Outro: 60:30Bioshock Infinite Spoiler Chat: 61:24

VGH #95: Keep Your Ears Peeled Apr 18, 2013

We're looking back on 31 years of LucasArt's best stuff and sharing our hopes for the future of Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Grim Fandango. We've also got talk of Guacamelee, Dishonored DLC, Quakecon excitement, early multiplayer memories and more!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:55Hangover: 11:53LucasArts: 27:10Last Call: 57:36Outro: 60:20

VGH #94: Mobile Field Nurse (Murse) Apr 11, 2013

Time to pull the plug on online multiplayer? Responding to claims that multiplayer is lagging out, we discuss ways to potentially save it (and whether it deserves saving at all). In the Hangover, everyone's hooked on Bioshock Infinite.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:33Hangover: 5:12Death of Multiplayer: 26:48Outro: 60:57

VGH #93: Where Hopes and Dreams Go to Die Apr 04, 2013

The often cantankerous relationship between gamers, publishers, and the press is in the spotlight this week. We've also got thoughts on Tomb Raider (not Dude Raider) and we're diving deeping into Monster Hunter.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Hangover: 2:11Entitled Gamers: 29:30Outro: 61:38

VGH Crossover #2: Trophies and Achievements Apr 02, 2013

Our host Randy joins forces with folks from the Boom Headshot, Geeks With Wives, and First World podcasts to talk about recent releases (God of War: Ascension, Luigi's Mansion 2) and their tumultuous relationships with achievements and trophies.

VGH #92: Penguins Are Awful Mar 28, 2013

This week's show is all about the games! Paul and D.J. weigh in on their latest obsession, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, and Randy is just back from PAX East with impressions of Saints Row IV, Watch Dogs, Transistor, Guacamelee and more!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:25Hangover: 8:36PAX East: 37:14Outro: 63:33

VGH #91: Loghead Mar 21, 2013

If loving jetpacks and starship dress-up is wrong, we don't want to be right! This week, we share all the "wrong" reasons we play games. In the Hangover: Castlevania Lords of Shadow 3DS, and we stick forks in Mass Effect 3 and Battlefield 3.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:39Hangover: 7:15Why We Play: 32:00Last Call: 57:45Outro: 64:03

VGH Interview: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Mar 14, 2013

On this week's show: D.J. and Paul interview Yuri "Dubindoh" Araujo, Capcom's Online Community Specialist. Topics range from Monster Hunter to... well, even more Monster Hunter!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Interview with Yuri: 2:19Outro: 38:10

VGH #90: Done like Dinner Mar 07, 2013

Does the end of Rock Band DLC mean the death of rhythm games? We look back on the life of the game that put plastic instruments in everyone's living room and talk about why the genre isn't dead yet. Also, Runner2, Castlevania, and Ni no Kuni.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:52Hangover: 8:20Rhythm Games: 34:28Last Call: 57:10Outro: 62:55

VGH Bonus Round: Epic Crossover Podcast #1 Mar 06, 2013

VGH Bonus Round! Randy joins forces with folks from the Boom Headshot and Geeks With Wives podcasts to discuss Sony's recent announcement of the PlayStation 4. Wonder host power combine! Form of... a podcast!

VGH #89: MAXIMUM SADNESS Feb 28, 2013

Sony's revealed the PlayStation 4 and we're filled with excitement... or at least we think that's what that is. Also, we pass judgement on Crysis 3, enjoy cutting everything in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and try to play Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 3:55Hangover: 5:55PS4 Chat: 31:10Outro: 61:55

VGH #88: The Alpha Protocol of Handhelds Feb 21, 2013

On this week's show we're either celebrating the PlayStation Vita's one-year anniversary or delivering its eulogy. You be the judge. Also: Fire Emblem frustration, Monster Hunter anticipation, and Ghost Recon cooperation.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:20Hangover: 10:10Vita Chat: 31:43Outro: 63:42

VGH #87: Individual Co-op Feb 14, 2013

What makes a good gaming protagonist? We look at some good and bad examples, plus the importance of a character's backstory amd gender. Also: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and yet more Dead Space 3.

Episode TimelineIntro - 0:00 Viewer Mail - 2:30Hangover - 11:40Gaming Protagonists - 35:46Last Call - 58:42Outro - 1:02:58

VGH #86: Yo Dawg Feb 07, 2013

Yo Dawg, we herd you like games so we put stuff from your favorite game into another game: We're talking how to do spin-offs well! Also, Randy and D.J. brave Fire Emblem: Awakening, and Matt ventures into The Cave.

Episode Timelime

Intro - 0:00Viewer Mail - 2:30Hangover - 11:40Spin-offs - 35:46Last Call - 58:42Outro - 62:58

VGH #85: Which Claw Is Right for You? Jan 31, 2013

On this week's show: it's dangerous to go alone! Zelda's getting co-op and we're talking about other games that made big, scary changes. We also get our hands on the upcoming Monster Hunter 3 and Sly Cooper 4.

Episode Timeline

Intro - 0:00Viewer Mail - 2:10Hangover - 8:50Big Changes - 24:00Last Call - 56:20Outro - 60:40

VGH #84: Subtly Racist Stereotypes Jan 24, 2013

We're talking all things 90s gaming: shoebox Gameboys, urban legends, series that need to make a comeback, and others we probably should have left behind. In the Hangover, we're playing Hot Shots Golf on the Vita and have a sneak peak at Don't Starve.

Episode Timeline

Intro - 0:00Viewer Mail - 2:10Hangover - 8:5090s Gaming - 24:00Last Call - 56:20Outro - 60:40

VGH #83: Experimentational Jan 17, 2013

We're setting high expectations for 2013 with our year's most wanted lists. Will this be the year we finally get Animal Crossing 3DS? Also, we get an early look at the Dead Space 3 demo, play some Crimson Shroud, and make surprising new year's promises.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:24Hangover: 4:55Hype 2013: 24:10Last Call: 56:14Outro: 59:45

VGH #82: Eat a Pork Bun! Jan 10, 2013

And the winner of 2012 Game of the Year goes to...

Episode Timeline

0:00:00 - Intro0:02:10 - Viewer Mail0:04:50 - Best of 20121:10:00 - Outro

Mini Hangover: The Walking Dead Jan 08, 2013

In our last Mini Hangover of Season 2, we have a spoiler filled chat about Telltale's The Walking Dead! Spoiler alert!

Mini Hangover: Far Cry 3 Jan 01, 2013

Good news everyone! Paul and Matt decide to wax poetic about Far Cry 3, one of the best games of 2012. Wub wub wub.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Far Cry 3: LOL rest of show.

Mini Hangover: Playland Japan / DJMAX Technika Tune Dec 27, 2012

Another arcade in San Francisco? D.J. gives a tour of the crazy Japanese games on display at Playland Japan and then talks about his current Vita--yes, Vita--obsession: DJMAX Technika Tune.

VGH #81: Dediquation Dec 20, 2012

We send off 2012 with our 2nd annual Hungover Hangover, featuring your calls, your emails, and our drunken answers. Find out our most influential games of all time, how to beat Tetris, and which host is already planning to eat the others.

Episode Timeline

Drunken Podcasting: 0:00More Drunken Podcasting: 85:00

VGH Interview: EEDAR's Geoff Zatkin Dec 13, 2012

We interview Geoff Zatkin, president and co-founder of EEDAR. He shares surprising gaming trends, stories from his days developing EverQuest, what game reviewers are getting right, and why you should never bet against Nintendo.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00EEDAR's Geoff Zatkin: 3:05Outro: 68:20

VGH #80: No Corndogs in Heaven Dec 06, 2012

Have plans for the 2012 apocalypse? We tell you what to play (and what else should be on every gamer's bucket list) while there's still time. Also, Assassin's Creed 3 Liberation, Adventure Time, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, and more Wii U!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 3:00Hangover: 10:352012 Gaming Apocalypse: 42:28Last Call: 66:28Outro: 75:10

VGH #79: Nintendo Hard Nov 29, 2012

We humbly present the VGH Holiday Gift Guide (with apologies to the non-creepy mall Santas out there). No one will judge you if you keep the best stuff for yourself. Also: more on FTL and Walking Dead, the new Devil May Cry, and Nintendo's new thing.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:35Hangover: 6:42VGH Gift Guide: 40:50Last Call: 76:57Outro: 83:35

VGH #78: Forking Paths Nov 21, 2012

Black Friday is right around the corner so we're dedicating this week's show to a conversation about the shopping habits of gamers. We've also got talk of FTL, the new Paper Mario, Airmech, Wreck-It-Ralph, and free-to-play Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:18Hangover: 8:50Gaming Values: 36:50Last Call: 59:10Outro: 66:52

VGH #77: Badass Mech Nov 15, 2012

Assassin's Creed III controversy, GTA5 revelations, Halo 4, and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward, all spoiler-free for your protection! We've also got Viewer Mail with your World of Warcraft woes and biggest gaming addictions.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 3:05Virtue's Last Reward: 13:40Halo 4: 23:00Assassin's Creed 3: 49:40Last Call: 69:30Outro: 76:04

VGH #76: Treat Yo Self Nov 01, 2012

We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of MMOs! We offer suggestions on how to improve what we think is an important, but stagnant genre. Also: The Unfinished Swan, Hotline Miami, and yep Borderlands 2 AGAIN.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:15Hangover: 7:45MMO Chat: 30:10Last Call: 64:45Outro: 71:38

VGH #75: Smiling Happy Clouds Oct 25, 2012

Can Resident Evil still be scary? We discuss what long-running horror series can do to frighten us again. Also, more Dishonored, Symphonica, SunFlowers, our last gaming debate, and your Viewer Mail!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 3:15Hangover: 9:35Scary Games: 33:00Game Debate #3: 57:38Last Call: 66:38Outro: 73:49

VGH #74: Rise from Your Grave Oct 18, 2012

How can we improve movie tie-in games? We discuss whether GoldenEye is destined to be the best we can do. Also: XCOM, Dishonored and a little more Borderlands 2!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:29Hangover: 7:30Movie Tie-ins: 36:15Last Call: 66:17Outro: 72:16

VGH #73: No Nolan North No Oct 11, 2012

Are you proud to call yourself a gamer? This week, we're talking about how Nintendo and the Maine GOP both seem to think it's something to be ashamed of. We'll also revisit The Great Gaming Debate and weigh in on Tokyo Jungle and Inversion.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 3:45Hangover: 8:58Gamer Pride: 33:50Debate #2: 57:28Last Call: 67:18Outro: 72:15

VGH #72: Rebuttaled Oct 04, 2012

We had planned to do a show inspired by this week's Presidential Debate, but we ended up talking about how much we love Borderlands 2 and XCOM: Enemy Unknown for an hour instead. Hope you don't mind.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 5:00Hangover: 15:40Game Debate #1: 50:00Last Call: 61:00Outro: 66:32

VGH #71: The Foxiest of the Hounds Sep 27, 2012

Besides pretty graphics, what do you want from next gen games? On this week's show, we're hoping for evolution beyond 1080p. We've also got awesome new theme music, talk of the Wii U, and reviews for Double Dragon Neon, Darksiders II, and Demons' Score!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:30Hangover: 7:45Next Gen Games: 33:25Last Call: 61:10Outro: 68:12

VGH #70: Mostly Tanks, Occasionally Airplanes Sep 20, 2012

Borderlands 2 is out and the summer drought is over! This week, we're talking about the highs and lows of gaming in 2012 and this fall's most anticipated releases. Also: LittleBigPlanet Vita, Joe Danger 2, BF3: Armored Kill and GIANT ROBOTS.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:34Hangover: 8:202012 Progress Report: 31:50Last Call: 64:30Outro: 71:40

VGH #69: A Moose and a Beaver Sep 13, 2012

We pitch our own amazing sandbox games after being inspired by the bar-raising Sleeping Dogs. We also talk about Mark of the Ninja, Super Hexagon, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII and Steam's Big Picture mode.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Hangover: 3:33Sandbox Games: 32:18Last Call: 68:50Outro: 78:20

VGH #68: Big Fist Sep 06, 2012

Couldn't make the trek to Seattle? If Randy can somehow survive the intro, we might have the lowdown on all the cool stuff that D.J. saw at PAX Prime 2012. We've also got reviews of Sleeping Dogs and the newest Walking Dead episode.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00PAX Part 1: 6:40Hangover - Sleeping Dogs: 28:45PAX Part 2: 44:02Hangover - Walking Dead, Episode 3: 57:35PAX Part 3: 64:23Last Call: 78:30 Outro: 84:20

VGH #67: A Japanese Hamburger Aug 30, 2012

Getting old sucks. This week, we're talking about our evolving tastes and the gaming concepts that just don't do it for us anymore. Also: pre-PAX anticipation, Viewer Mail, Dungeon Defenders, Spec Ops: The Line, and more on Mario and The Last Story.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 3:48Hangover: 11:49Changing Tastes: 41:20Last Call: 61:09Outro: 68:44

VGH #66: All Chaps Are Assless Aug 23, 2012

Can games be fun without the threat of death? On this week's show, we're talking about death and consequences in gaming. We also got a coffin-load of your Viewer Mail and we weigh in on the New Mario, Sound Shapes, Papo and Yo, and The Last Story.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:20Hangover: 12:18Death and Consequences: 44:08Last Call: 79:40Outro: 86:05

VGH #65: Space Madness Aug 09, 2012

NASA's Curiosity rover is the coolest thing to happen on Mars since the rise of the Red Faction. This week, we're talking about games in space. We've also got Viewer Mail, thoughts on Deadlight and Limbo, and we pick sides in the EA vs Zynga dust-up.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:05Hangover: 7:30Space Games: 41:35Last Call: 63:50Outro: 69:30

VGH #64: Moves like Toothpaste Aug 03, 2012

Sure, Michael Phelps can swim... but how is he at Tekken 3? With apologies to all of the real Olympians out there, we humbly present our own Gold Medal Moments in Gaming. Also: MW3, AssCreedRev, Puddle, and lots of fighting games. Go for the gold!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:53Hangover: 10:50Gold Medal Moments: 32:15Last Call: 58:18Outro: 63:19

VGH #63: Take His Face/Off Jul 26, 2012

What Summer lull? This week, we're talking about the crazy new Ouya console and the Diablo III endgame controversy. We also recast the upcoming Superman movie and report on our time with Tribes: Ascend, Quantum Conundrum, and Mighty Switch Force.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Hangover: 2:43Ouya: 31:50Diablo III: 49:25Last Call: 62:00Outro: 70:00

VGH #62: Millionaire Ninja Jul 19, 2012

On this week's show, we try really hard to connect our love for Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight movies with a conversation about video game culture. We've also got talk of Mega Man, Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, Lego Batman and the salvation of G4TV.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:25Hangover: 14:35The Nolaning: 30:05Last Call: 67:05 Outro: 72:45

VGH #61: Man in a Vent Shaft Jul 11, 2012

Sony's purchase of a cloud-gaming company has us wondering about the future of shiny plastic discs. Also: THQ's near-cancellation of The Devil's Third gets us talking about some potentially good games that never saw the light of day.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:50Hangover: 6:50Sony/Gaikai: 28:05Cancelled Games: 42:30Last Call: 60:40Outro: 69:35

VGH #60: What a Downer Jul 05, 2012

We're getting all hot and bothered this week, and not just because it's 103 degrees outside. The release of Lollipop Chainsaw prompts a decidedly PG13 conversation about sex and games. We also talk Bioshock, Psychonauts, and the new Mass Effect 3 endings.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:12Hangover/Backlog Update: 7:25Sexy Game Chat: 33:00Last Call: 60:55Outro: 70:30

VGH #59: The Burning of the Everything Jun 28, 2012

We start our Summer Backlog Attack this week to avoid the summer gaming lull... but with this many games, is there ever really a lull? We've also got a second opinion on Gravity Rush, more Mario Tennis Open, Enslaved, your Viewer Mail and Last Call!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:55Hangover: 10:15Backlog Battle: 33:08Last Call: 59:30Outro: 69:13

VGH #58: Victory Crouching Jun 21, 2012

We state our demands for the next console generation while Microsoft tries to keep its next Xbox under wraps. In the Hangover, Paul experiences a summer lull, D.J. blings out his Battlefield 3 experience, and Matt is head over heels for Gravity Rush.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:45Hangover: 10:35Next Gen Consoles: 34:11Last Call: 62:08Outro: 69:35

VGH #57: Breakin' Somebody's Nutz Jun 14, 2012

It's our last E3 show! Really, we promise. This week, we take aim at one of the big themes to come out of the Expo: over-the-top video game violence. We've also got talk of Diablo, Mario Tennis, Mighty Switch Force and swanky new music by Jim Guthrie!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 3:35E3 Postmortem: 5:15Hangover: 16:20 Game Violence: 31:35Last Call: 53:08Outro: 61:08

VGH: E3 2012 Day 2 Jun 06, 2012

Nintendo takes the stage on day 2 of E3 2012 and our bodies are ready. Hear our reactions to the Wii U gamepad, Miiverse and Nintendo's online plans, 3DS games, and the all-important Wii U launch titles.

VGH: E3 2012 Day 1 Jun 05, 2012

The first day of E3 has come and gone but the memories will live on. In this episode we share our highlights (and air a few grievances from the Microsoft, Sony, EA and Ubisoft press conferences.

VGH #56: So Satisfying May 31, 2012

E3 is right around the corner! We're devoting this week's show to our hopes, dreams and fears for this year's expo. Remember: not everything can be a Wii U launch title. We've also got talk of Mario Tennis, Castlevania, Radiant Historia and more!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:10Hangover: 7:05E3 Dreams: 29:55Last Call: 63:50Outro: 70:00

VGH #55: Pleasantly Supplied May 24, 2012

Always-on DRM in single-player games is the death of fun. On this week's show, we're talking about Blizzard's great Diablo III debacle and the steps devs are willing to take to protect their products. Also: Max Payne 3, Indie Game: The Movie, and more!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:55Hangover: 5:05Blizzard's Bad Week: 25:55 Last Call: 52:30Outro: 60:08

VGH #54: The Incident May 18, 2012

The folks at Treyarch are feverishly assembling the next Call of Duty game and promising serveral changes aimed at roping in new players. Is it enough to get us on board? We also chime in on Starhawk, Radiant Historia, Minecraft and more!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:40Hangover: 7:05Calladuty: 27:45Last Call: 52: 15Outro: 62:10

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VGH #53: Führer Furor May 10, 2012

Villainy! Treachery! Deceit! With Mother's Day right around the corner, we're dedicating this week's show to the video game characters that only a mother could love. We also chime in on Catherine, Sniper Elite, Awesomenauts, the $99 Xbox and more.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:50Hangover: 9:15Gaming Villainy: 41:25Last Call: 61:28Outro: 68:46

VGH #52: Squirrel Punching May 03, 2012

Inspired by the imminent release of The Avengers movie, we're setting our sights this week on the best and worst superhero-themed videos games. We've also got talk of The Walking Dead, Kid Icarus, Modern Warfare, and the sexual proclivities of Batman.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:15Hangover: 7:25Superhero Games: 33:20Last Call: 68:50Outro: 76:50

VGH #51: You're Really Just Playing Pong Apr 26, 2012

We can't believe that we've made 51 podcasts already! In this week's episode, we discuss a whole slew of other gaming-related things that we simply can't believe. We also take on Disgaea, Radiant Historia, Kinect, Witcher Bit.Trip Saga and more!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:42Hangover: 6:05We Can't Believe: 39:10 Last Call: 67:48Outro: 75:50

VGH #50: The Enhanced Edition Apr 19, 2012

Inspired by the effusive reviews that The Witcher 2 has been receiving, we're dedicating this week's discussion to the importance of story in video games. We've also got talk of Fez, Bit.Trip Saga, Driver, and more!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Hangover: 4:12Story in games: 31:50Last Call: 67:20Outro: 74:20

VGH #49: Slinging the Purple Fire Apr 12, 2012

Grappling hooks for everyone! On this week's show, we're talking about our favorite (and regrettably underutilized) gameplay mechanics. We've also got talk of poop, divorce, bad-assery, QTEs, and fighting games!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:15Hangover: 4:03Underutilized Mechanics: 27:18Last Call: 63:00Outro: 68:35

VGH #48: Fighting for Love and Whatever Apr 06, 2012

It's a Hangover takeover! Rather than squeezing this week's gaming talk into the first segment of the show like we usually do, we've decided to dedicate the entire episode to Kid Icarus, Xenoblade Chronicles, and the recent Battlefield 3 updates! Game on!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:55Extended Hangover: 5:05Last Call: 60:30

VGH #47: Vegetable-Based Objectives Mar 29, 2012

On this week's show, we're talking about video game endings: the ones that got it right and the ones that missed the mark. Also: Mulchers, hand cramps, vagina monsters, generic white men, and the importance of carrying enough arrows. The end is nigh!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Hangover: 1:40VG Endings: 36:20Last Call: 90:00Outro: 92:20

VGH #46: An Enormous Scarf Mar 22, 2012

Is it the journey or the destination? On this week's show, we're in a glass case of emotion because of the uniquely moving new PS3 game, Journey. We've also got a lot to say about Mass Effect (in its many incarnations) and Randy can't get enough of WARP.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:15Hangover: 5:35Journey Talk: 26:45Last Call: 59:30Outro: 68:16

VGH #45: Zoo Hunter Mar 15, 2012

Every gamer has a story about the one that got away. On this week's show, we're talking about the games that we've played but somehow never finished. Also: we're totally hungover on El Shaddai, Mass Effect 2 and 3, Journey, and the upcoming Skullgirls.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Nexuiz Contest Winners: 2:35Hangover: 4:12Unfinished Games: 40:10Last Call: 67:45Outro: 75:30

VGH #44: Too Many Ninjas Everywhere Mar 08, 2012

It was a big week for gaming news and we're offering up our opinions on the Mass Effect 3 DLC debacle, Valve's rumored Steam Box console, and the freshly-announced Assassin's Creed III. Also: hate mail, emo kids, Syndicate, Game Dev Story, and... Monopoly?

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Shank Contest Winners: 2:42Viewer Mail: 4:00Hangover: 9:50Gaming Headlines: 29:18Last Call: 67:45Outro: 74:50

VGH #43: The Internet Was Upset Mar 01, 2012

How important is genre to the identity of a game? On this week's show, we're talking about how new takes on classics like Syndicate, XCOM, and Kid Icarus are breaking the mold. Also: Mutant Blobs, Dear Esther, Taito tweets, and Phoenix Wright. Objection!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Warp Contest Winners: 1:55Hangover: 3:35VGCT Ace Attorney: 24:20Sequels in Name Only: 27:06Last Call: 72:15Outro: 79:10

VGH #42: Comedic Levels of Violence Feb 23, 2012

It's been a big week in gaming and we've super-sized this week's episode to fit it all in! We've played a Shep-load of the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer(!) demo AND we've had some quality alone-time with Sony's sexy new handheld, the PlayStation Vita.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:10Hangover: 7:20Vita Talk: 48:20Last Call: 94:15Outro: 100:00

VGH #41: Quad-Wielding™ Feb 16, 2012

The PSVita may be the new hotness but we're not quite done with the PSP. On this week's show, we're remembering our favorite games for Sony's last-gen portable. Also: Darkness, Amalur, Soul Calibur, and a Dragon Quest Community Theatre. Thespians!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Hangover: 2:20VGCT DQ1: 33:20PSP Memorial: 35:35Last Call: 67:55Outro: 74:50

VGH #40: Big Bombs Feb 09, 2012

Epic fail! Despite the best intentions, not every video game release is a hit. On this week's show, we're talking about some of our favorite gaming flops. We also chime in on the Syndicate co-op demo, Soulcalibur V, Osmos HD, and the Art of Video Games.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:10Hangover: 9:20Gaming Flops: 35:58Last Call: 63:45Outro: 71:00

VGH #39: Tasteless Comedies for Lonely People Feb 03, 2012

On this week's show, we discuss the finer points of the current generation of consoles! Also: the glorious return of Video Game Community Theatre! There's a gun inside.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:30Hangover: 5:45 VGCT RE2: 24:50Finer Points of this Gen: 28:10Last Call: 60:50Outro: 69:25

VGH #38: Stabbed Through the Earth! Jan 27, 2012

For here or to go? On this week's show, we're talking about the ever increasing ways we can take our games with us. Also: we played the demo for Asura's Wrath so you don't have to.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:15Hangover: 4:30Portables: 26:00Last Call: 64:00Outro: 69:45

VGH #37: Slap Fight Jan 20, 2012

Brace yourselves because VGH is getting political! In this week's show, we're taking on the SOPA debate. Spoiler Alert: we're against it. Also: Paul likes Mario, Randy likes Rayman, and D.J. dabbles in The Troll Class. It burns my a**!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Hangover: 2:10SOPA: 20:00Last Call: 68:30Outro: 73:00

VGH #36: The Fall of Dubai Jan 12, 2012

In this week's show: 2012, will it be as great as 2011 or is everything just going to end? The Crew chat about what games they look forward to in the coming year!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:50Hangover: 5:45Hype 2012: 21:55Gaming Resolutions: 54:45Outro: 60:35

VGH #35: Joyful to Enjoy Jan 05, 2012

It's our Best of 2011 show! To kick off the new year, we're recapping our favorites of the last year!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Best of 2011: 4:30Outro: 68:20

Mini Hangover: Shadows of the Damned Dec 29, 2011

In his Mini Hangover, Randy dives into his backlog for Shadows of the Damned, ventures into the 3DS' eShop wasteland for Pushmo, and then... counts down his favorite electro-industrial albums of 2011? Randy doesn't understand the meaning of "Mini".

Mini Hangover: Carnival Island and Assassin's Creed: Revelations Dec 28, 2011

Matt was supposed to talk about Assassin's Creed: Revelations, and he does, but since he's vacationing, he also had a chat with his wife and her siblings about the PS Move game Carnival Island. Also: Portable games that he played on his road trip!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Carnival Island Chat: 4:48Assassin's Creed Revelations: 13:55Outro: 22:50

Mini Hangover: Zelda: Skyward Sword Dec 22, 2011

D.J's finally made it through the first dungeon in the new Zelda and he's here to tell you what he thinks of it so far. Or, at least that's what he's supposed to do.

Mini Hangover: PAYDAY: The Heist Dec 20, 2011

In this special Mini Hangover Episode, Paul and Matt spend the first half of the show playing PAYDAY: The Heist. We then take a quick break and give you our impressions immediately after finishing our first session with the game!

Episode TimelineLive PAYDAY: 0:00After Session Impressions: 11:08Outro: 19:16

VGH #34: Don't Buy the Blue Stuff Dec 15, 2011

This is it, our final show of 2011! In this week's episode, The Whole Crew get together with drinks, and frame the entire show around your incredible feedback! Thank you so much for the support and we'll see you in Season 2 in 2012!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Tomorrow's Hangover: 2:30Listener Feedback: 6:55Outro: 81:00

VGH #33: The Hardened Edition Dec 08, 2011

Stuff this down your chimney! This week, we've assembled the Ultimate VGH Holiday Shopping List for the obsessive gamers and pop-culture geeks on your list. We've also got Viewer Mail, our weekly Hangovers, and we'll wrap things up with Last Call!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:40Hangover: 8:20All I Want: 25:00Last Call: 58:45Outro: 64:20

VGH #32: Done Busy Being Dead Dec 01, 2011

The Crew discuss the new Zelda, waggle, and other unusual control schemes that they've both loved and hated. Paul goes the entire episode without hating on the Wii. We've also got your Viewer Mail, Saints Row: The Third, and yes, more Skyrim.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:20Special Announcement: 6:08Hangover: 8:58Unusual Controls: 32:04Last Call: 68:58Outro: 74:28

VGH #31: Warm Fuzzies Nov 23, 2011

Thanks but no thanks? This week, we're talking about the things that make us thankful to be gamers. This is also the episode where it sounds like Randy could drop dead at any moment. Sorry 'bout that. Plus: Mario, Saints, Skyrim, Queen and Muppets!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:35Hangover: 6:45We Give Thanks: 34:00Last Call: 66:10Outro: 72:45

VGH #30: I Luv Food Nov 17, 2011

Gaming is awesome, except when it isn't. In this week's show, we're talking about some of our least favorite things in the world of video games. Also: Mario rescues Peach, Paul goes full Skyrim, and someone's growing a glorious moustache. It's itchy!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:03Hangover: 7:30Gaming Shitlist: 35:40Last Call: 68:50 Outro: 74:25

VGH #29: Recharted Nov 10, 2011

In this week's episode we chat about Uncharted 3! Spoiler alert, we chat about Uncharted 3, and only Uncharted 3.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Uncharted 3 Chat: 2:12Outro:65:40

VGH #28: Layton-Assisted Suicide Nov 03, 2011

The first official trailer for Grand Theft Auto V prompts a conversation about our hopes, dreams and fears for the next installment in one of our favorite gaming series.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:05Hangover: 11:30GTA 5 is Coming: 31:00Last Call: 66:00Outro: 72:50

VGH #27: Bat-curious Oct 27, 2011

Everyone is a little bat-curious, right? In this week's show, we're talking about the Uncharted 3 theater events, our favorite scary games, and Batman: Arkham City. We've also got Aliens, Creepers, psychics, headcrabs and a Last Call that goes OONTZ.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Uncharted 3 Events: 2:50Hangover: 19:30Scary Games: 38:46Last Call: 72:50Outro: 77:42

VGH #26: The Post-Asteroid World Oct 20, 2011

Level up! RPG-like progression systems are creeping their way into all sorts of games these days. This week, the VGH Crew weigh in on the growing trend. Plus: D.J's playing Bastion, Randy's had RAGE all along, and Paul's putting on his Heisenberg hat.

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:48Hangover: 8:12Level Up: 34:00Last Call: 67:00Outro: 73:09

VGH #25: A Number of Defense Options at Your Disposal Oct 13, 2011

How hard is too hard? The recent release of Dark Souls has us talking about insanely difficult games. In The Hangover, we're shocked to hear which game Randy is actually enjoying. We've also got a contest winner, Viewer Mail, and a zombie-fied Last Call.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:44Hangover: 7:55Game Difficulty: 29:50Last Call: 71:05Outro: 75:20

VGH #24: 25 Hours of Failure Sep 29, 2011

In this week's show: a new member approaches! The Crew talk about what makes a game "Timeless", and we chat a little about Gears of War 3, Rusty Hearts, and Cubixx HD. Also: earn more entries for our Ico HD contest!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Housekeeping: 1:49Hangover: 5:30Timeless Classics: 30:30Last Call: 68:45Outro: 77:30

VGH #23: War Is So Horrible Sep 22, 2011

In this week's episode: the crew discuss some of the news that came out of the recent Tokyo Game Show. We've got Viewer Mail, musings about the new Ace Combat, and Alice: Madness Returns!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:35Hangover: 8:50Tokyo Game Show: 32:56Last Call: 73:30Outro: 77:50

VGH #22: Destroy Him, My Robots! Sep 15, 2011

The recent PSN update of Elevator Action prompts the VGH crew to discuss rules and regulations for remaking classic games. We've also got sexy poutine, Deus Ex memes, the obligatory Monster Hunter segment and some amazing new music by DJ FINISH HIM!

Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:16Hangover: 5:50Rules for Remakes: 27:00Last Call: 62:40Outro: 70:29

VGH #21: Can't Stop Putting It Down Sep 08, 2011

In this week's show, Deus Ex star Adam Jensen infiltrates VGH Industries! D.J. revisits the original Legend of Zelda and Randy muses about de Blob 2. The Crew also discuss some long running series that they feel need to be given The Old Yeller treatment.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Hangover: 2:35Out to Pasture: 37:00Hangover: 62:00Outro: 74:00

VGH #20: I Want Your PAX Sep 01, 2011

D.J. has returned from PAX Prime in Seattle with a cornucopia of new and exciting games to share (as well as a virulent new strain of the PAX pox). We also discuss Deus Ex, Xenoblade Chronicles, fine Canadian comedy and football games that nobody buys.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:40Hangover: 5:05PAX Chat: 28:40Last Call: 65:40Outro: 70:55

VGH #19: The Line Piece Is for Noobs Aug 25, 2011

Crossovers! The VGH crew stitch together elements from some of their favorite games into a twisted new batch of franken-games. Developers: are you listening? Plus: D.J. gets bionic, Paul finds a sneaker sleeper, and Randy looks for the fun button.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:00Hangover: 6:58Crossovers: 31:50Last Call: 66:58 Outro: 74:00

VGH #18: Attack on Your Wallet!! Aug 18, 2011

GET HYPE! As the summer drought comes to an end, the VGH crew looks into the back half of 2011 for that one game (or two, or three) that seems most worthy of our hard-earned burrito money.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Hangover: 2:20Get Hype: 21:20Last Call: 57:28Outro: 64:00???:???

VGH #17: A Giant Bottle Aug 11, 2011

A huge enemy is approaching fast! This week, the VGH crew takes on boss battles: Do they still have a place in modern gaming or are they relics of an almost forgotten age? We've also got groovy coasters and secondhand shooters. I hit it with my axe!

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:40Hangover: 4:57Boss Battles: 24:50Outro: 66:10???:???

VGH #16: A Hard Road to Hoe Aug 04, 2011

With only 10 minutes on the clock, the VGH team will weigh in on two recent gaming headlines: the demise of the Red Faction series and the big Nintendo 3DS price drop. We've also got Viewer Mail, the Hangover, Last Call, and lightsabers. Time's up!

Episode Timeline:

Intro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 1:15Hangover: 4:35Death of Red Faction: 21:503DS Price Drop: 36:50Last Call: 51:10Outro: 60:20???:???

VGH #15: Very Menu Heavy Jul 28, 2011

Ding! Achievement unlocked! In this week's show, we discuss the allure of trophies and achievements in video games. Feedback is read, "retractments" are issued, and the Last Call offers some sage advice for managing your backlogs.

Episode Timeline

Intro & Listener Feedback: 1:07Hangover: 9:45Achievements & Trophies: 29:45Last Call: 68:48Outro: 75:45???:???

VGH #14: Top Shelf, Very Classy Jul 21, 2011

Why can't we have nice things? Critics loved some of June's big new releases but gamers were mostly indifferent. In this week's show, the VGH crew weigh in on this disturbing--but not terribly surprising--trend.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:47Hangover: 3:15 Great games, poor sales: 28:02Last Call: 65:00Outro: 71:00???: ???

VGH #13: The Nuclear Option Jul 14, 2011

On this week's show: Gaming in the Digital Age! The crew wax poetic about how evolution in the gaming distribution landscape is a total GAME CHANGER. Guest stars this week include: Vegan Nuclear Bombs, Uncharted 3, Navi and someone named Steve???

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:50Hangover: 4:15Gaming in the Digital Age: 35:28

VGH #12: Flong Jul 07, 2011

On this week's show: games! Specifically, the guilty pleasures and bargain-bin treasures that keep us entertained between all of those Big Important Games we play. We've scoured our collections for the titles that we'd categorize as "so bad it's good" or "too cheap to suck" and included our favorites here. We've also got sweat, dude-bros, James Bond and swanky new music by Brother Android. So good it burns!

Episode Timeline:

Intro: 0:56Hangover: 4:14Guilty Pleasures: 31:55

VGH #11: Cartoon Animal Abuse Jun 30, 2011

We're back and dreaming of a world where a Scrubs-inspired Kinect game is Microsoft's next big triple-A title. It could happen, right? In this episode, we obsess over great movies, TV shows and books that beg to be turned into video games.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:43Hangover: 3:28Dream Games Part 1: 25:10VGCT Sam & Max: 46:35Dream Games Part 2: 47:22

VGH Bonus Round: E3 2011 Jun 09, 2011

The VGH crew offer their fascinating insight and biting commentary on the big announcements from E3 2011.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 1:05Microsoft Conference: 3:05Sony Conference: 24:55Nintendo Conference: 43:09

VGH #10: Honk the Horn Jun 03, 2011

M-M-Multikill! The crew discuss their unhealthy obsession with multiplayer gaming, including a certain game starring ostriches on Mars. Also: We put on our robes and wizard hats, Randy says something inappropriate, and VGCT bids farewell to an old friend.

Episode Timeline

Intro: 0:00Hangover: 2:15Multiplayer and Red Faction Guerrilla: 22:10VGCT - Resident Evil: 39:45Favorite Multiplayer Games: 41:02

VGH #9.5: Portalable May 31, 2011

Here there be spoilers! In this bite-sized episode of Video Game Hangover, the hosts discuss only one game: Portal 2.

VGH #9: Big Revelations or Whatever May 24, 2011

Modern Warfare 9?! We love our gaming sequels... or do we? In this week's episode the VGH crew talk about what they think makes a great sequel. In our Hangover Segment, D.J. impresses with his encyclopedic knowledge of the Godfather films. We also dive into a discussion on some of our personal favourite, and not so favourite gaming sequels.

In this episode's installment of Video Game Community Theatre, we try our hand at Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. The results? Well, listen for yourself! In the second part of our show, we play "The Sequel Game" which we blatantly stole from Kotaku. Thanks Kotaku! Also, one lucky listener wins the AWARD OF THE WEEK!

Episode Timeline:

Intro: 0:00Hangover: 5:15Game Sequels: 20:20VGCT - Uncharted: 57:55The Sequel Game: 59:05

VGH #8: Blips and Bloops May 04, 2011

Toe tappin' and neck snappin'! While the PlayStation Network is down, the hosts find time to indulge one of their second-favorite loves: video game music. Rather than just about their faves, you'll hear excerpts from classic scores and modern tracks with color commentary from the VGH crew.

In the final moments of the show, listen closely for directions on how you can enter our newest contest and win a copy of the Video Games Live DVD. It's "nuawesome"!

Episode Timeline:Intro: 0:00Hangover: 2:15Game Music, Part 1: 20:30VGCT - Dead Rising: 49:30Game Music, Part 2: 51:00

VGH #7: The Bad Ending Apr 20, 2011

Backloggery! A less-than-inspiring collection of recent releases has given the VGH hosts an opportunity to dig into their gaming backlogs a bit, which inspires a conversation about memorable moments in games and the crew gets a bit worked up about morality as a gameplay device. Plus: We've picked a winner our "Free Ramen" PAX/Amazon contest.

Episode Timeline:Intro: 0:00Hangover: 5:15Memorable Moments: 33:15VGCT - Psychonauts: 56:15Tough Decisions: 59:00

VGH #6: Freakyzeeky Is Better than You Mar 31, 2011

Metacritic: Is it the devil? Probably not, but on this week’s show we talk about that and the world of video game criticism, in general. We also weigh in with our early impressions of the Nintendo 3DS and our 3D gaming wishlists, the new leaderboard-centric Need for Speed, and an inaccurately named not-quite-sequel to Contra. Plus, we announce our next big contest and there's yet another installment of Community Theater. Finish him!

Episode Timeline:

Intro: 0:003DS Chat: 4:30What We've Been Playing: 16:153DS Games We'd Like to See: 29:45VGCT - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: 37:00Reviewing Game Reviews: 38:45

VGH #5: You Don't Know Zangief Mar 17, 2011

An outbreak of the T-virus (or something) at VGH headquarters delayed production of the new episode for over a week! We're back now, in better health and clamoring to share our thoughts on Dragon Age 2, Bulletstorm, Pixeljunk Shooter and more. Randy's experiences at Volition Community Day and PAX East lead to a discussion about our favorite video game developers, past and present. Paul's love for Bioware and D.J.'s love for fine Mexican cuisine all factor in, somehow. Put it in your ears!

VGH #4: Zed's Dead, Baby Feb 24, 2011

The VGH crew discusses the unofficially unannounced state of video game DLC and a conversation about the Xperia Play phone turns into something else entirely. Also, our listeners weigh in on their earliest gaming memories and Paul dreams of a world that more closely resembles Canada. Lastly, a new installment of Video Game Community Theater gets all "Buster Wolf" on your ass.

VGH #3: I've Got a History with Milk Crates Feb 10, 2011

The VGH crew reflect on tales from their gaming "careers," Randy wins a contest, and the Video Game Community Theater gets bionic. Warning: This podcast contains multiple references to male tumescence, illegal narcotics and the 3DO. Also, games!

VGH #2.5: We've Got a PlayStation Emergency! Jan 28, 2011

In this "emergency" episode, the crew discuss the recently announced Sony NGP (aka, "not the PSP2"), PlayStation Suite. Also: An ERROR.

VGH #2: Martha Washington Was My Prom Date Jan 27, 2011

The VGH crew chat about the games they're looking forward to in 2011. Plus, D.J. probably doesn't have world exclusive news about the next Soulcalibur. Addictive substances and legendary 80's frontmen both somehow play a part. Also, the 3DS!

VGH #1: Subtle Like a Paper Shredder to the Face Jan 18, 2011

In their first episode, the VGH crew discuss their favorite games from 2010. Plus: Tom Clancy, peanut butter, and Paul really really likes Mass Effect. Really. Also: the premiere of Video Game Community Theater.

VGH #0: Prelude to a Turnabout Jan 10, 2011

In this short introductory episode we say hello, talk about the future of the VGH podcast, and address one of the great gaming questions of all time. Put it in your ears!

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