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Video Game Hangover
A weekly show about playing an unreasonable amount of video games. Each week we discuss the games that are keeping us up late and chat about gaming culture and the games industry.
Episodes
Video Game HangoverVGH #113: Aliens Are Real!
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #112: 7 Donuts
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #111: Whoops I'm a Ghost
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #110: Drop the Beets
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #109: Oily Men
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #108: Gunwheel
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #107: Anime Butt Posters
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #106: Community Grooming
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'…
Video Game HangoverVGH #105: Silly Shenanigans Funtime
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #104: Creatively Bankrupt
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #103: Flying Toasters!
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #102: Out and Proud
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #101: Animal Crossing Mega Thing
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH: E3 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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #100: On like Donkey Kong
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…
Video Game HangoverMini Hangover: Liberation Maiden / Aero Porter
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #99: XBONE
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH Interview: Rex Rocket
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #98: Shall We Dash?
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #97: Bodacious and Gnarly
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #96: Suck Mechanic
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #95: Keep Your Ears Peeled
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #94: Mobile Field Nurse (Murse)
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #93: Where Hopes and Dreams Go to Die
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH Crossover #2: Trophies and Achievements
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #92: Penguins Are Awful
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #91: Loghead
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH Interview: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #90: Done like Dinner
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH Bonus Round: Epic Crossover Podcast #1
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #89: MAXIMUM SADNESS
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #88: The Alpha Protocol of Handhelds
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #87: Individual Co-op
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #86: Yo Dawg
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #85: Which Claw Is Right for You?
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #84: Subtly Racist Stereotypes
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #83: Experimentational
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #82: Eat a Pork Bun!
And the winner of 2012 Game of the Year goes to... Episode Timeline 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:10 - Viewer Mail 0:04:50 - Best of 2012 1:10:00 - Outro
Video Game HangoverMini Hangover: The Walking Dead
In our last Mini Hangover of Season 2, we have a spoiler filled chat about Telltale's The Walking Dead! Spoiler alert!
Video Game HangoverMini Hangover: Far Cry 3
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 Timeline Intro: 0:00 Far Cry 3: LOL…
Video Game HangoverMini Hangover: Playland Japan / DJMAX Technika Tune
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #81: Dediquation
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH Interview: EEDAR's Geoff Zatkin
We interview Geoff Zatkin, president and co-founder of EEDAR. He shares surprising gaming trends, stories from his days developing EverQuest, what game…
Video Game HangoverVGH #80: No Corndogs in Heaven
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #79: Nintendo Hard
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #78: Forking Paths
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #77: Badass Mech
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #76: Treat Yo Self
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #75: Smiling Happy Clouds
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #74: Rise from Your Grave
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #73: No Nolan North No
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #72: Rebuttaled
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #71: The Foxiest of the Hounds
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #70: Mostly Tanks, Occasionally Airplanes
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #69: A Moose and a Beaver
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #68: Big Fist
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #67: A Japanese Hamburger
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #66: All Chaps Are Assless
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #65: Space Madness
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…
Video Game HangoverVGH #64: Moves like Toothpaste
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…