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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
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VGH #569: Historically Accurate Fonts
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…
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VGH #568: Good Cop, Blank Cop
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…
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VGH #567: Mr. International
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…
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VGH #566: Don't Get Lost at the Mall
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…
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VGH #565: Octopi Welcome
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…
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VGH #564: Mister Halloween
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…
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VGH #563: How Many Draculas Are There?
The spooky season continues as D.J. gets acquainted with the Chilla's Art indie horror series. Meanwhile, Randy catalogues terrifying butterflies in Paradise…
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VGH #562: Spookyface Jump Scare
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…
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VGH #561: You Are Not a Witch
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…
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VGH #560: The Cool Cult Leader
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…
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VGH #559: A Farming Sandwich
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…
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VGH #558: It's Not Luigi, It's Goombario
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…
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VGH #557: Summer Getaway Radio
Set off for adventure over land, sea, air—and maybe even underwater—with our end-of-summer game music playlist!
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VGH #556: Frogs Are a Big Deal Right Now
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…
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VGH #555: Infinite Sword Beam
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…
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VGH #554: Thank You, Mr. GameFAQs
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…
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VGH #553: Tomb Raider Was Here
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…
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VGH #552: Summer Vampire Jams
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)…
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VGH #551: Engaging with Cats
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…
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VGH #550: You Don't Speak Frog
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…
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VGH #549: Something Happening in the Woods
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…
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VGH #548: Nefarious Birdwatchers
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…
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VGH #547: Axe Away
Randy relaxes with some post-apocalyptic horticulture in the Cloud Gardens after things nearly get axe-murdery in Lumbearjack. Meanwhile, D.J. experiences the…
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VGH #546: They Might Be Vampires
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…
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VGH #545: There Was a Ninja There the Whole Time!
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…
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VGH #544: Bartenders Have Useful Information
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…
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VGH #543: Now You Shoot Knives!
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…
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VGH #542: Rex "Powercolt" Horseman
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…
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VGH #541: Anti-Lightsaber Technology
Randy returns to the familiar, but now unmistakably Ultra Deluxe, hallways of The Stanley Parable. Meanwhile, D.J. accidentally a Star Wars. Episode Timeline…
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VGH #540: The Burning Orphanage
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…
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VGH #539: Multicultural Biological Researchers
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…
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VGH #538: Sentient Hot Dogs
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…
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VGH #537: Marvel Content
Finally, some good Marvel Content as Randy signs on with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Also: Deciphering Tunic, underachieving in Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage…
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VGH #536: One Cool Hat
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…
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VGH #535: The Token American
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…
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VGH #534: O'Doom
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…
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VGH #533: What If There's Sharks?
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…
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VGH #532: The Logo Is on Fire
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…
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VGH #531: You Survived a Thing
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…
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VGH #530: JRPG Mumbo Jumbo
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…
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VGH #529: Ancient Society of Weird Bug People
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…
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VGH #528: Super Umurangi Brothers
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…
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VGH #527: Squirrel Exploder
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…
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VGH #526: Abnormally Friendly
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…
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VGH #525: Game of the Year 2021
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) -…
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Mini Hangover: Dungeon Encounters: The Bootleg Series
An alternate soundtrack for any dungeons you may encounter.
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VGH #524: Beefy and Frothy
Ten years ago we had Bob Hope, Johnny Cash, and Rotating Riker. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Part 1 (1:03:02) - Part 2
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VGH #523: Best Game Music of 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) -…
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VGH #522: Jerks and Creeps
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…
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VGH #521: Pocket Opportunities
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…
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VGH #520: Mostly Mothman
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…
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VGH #519: Doing the Big Work
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…
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VGH #518: What's on Sale at the Magic Shop?
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…
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VGH #517: Pumpkins of All Shapes and Sizes
OooOOOOooOooooOoo it's Halloween and we've played a frightening assortment of terrifying games, including Inscryption, Spookware, Back in 1995, and…
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VGH #516: Drunk on a Beach with Amnesia
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…
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VGH #515: Mrs. Metroid
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…
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VGH #514: The Warm, Gooey Center
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…
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VGH #513: One Perfect Cube
Despite some disturbing news out of the Nintendo Direct, D.J. miraculously manages to enjoy Actraiser Renaissance. Also, after months of struggle, Randy…
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VGH #512: Absorbed into the Dimengeon
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…
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VGH #511: A Party of Guys
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…