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Video Game Hangover

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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.
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Episodes

VGH #58: Victory Crouching

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: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 1:45 Hangover: 10:35 Next Gen Consoles: 34:11 Last Call: 62:08 Outro: 69:35

Jun 21, 20121 hr 11 min

VGH #57: Breakin' Somebody's Nutz

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: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 3:35 E3 Postmortem: 5:15 Hangover: 16:20 Game Violence: 31:35 Last Call: 53:08 Outro: 61:08

Jun 14, 20121 hr 3 min

VGH: E3 2012 Day 2

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.

Jun 06, 201249 min

VGH: E3 2012 Day 1

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.

Jun 05, 20121 hr 3 min

VGH #56: So Satisfying

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 Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:10 Hangover: 7:05 E3 Dreams: 29:55 Last Call: 63:50 Outro: 70:00...

May 31, 20121 hr 12 min

VGH #55: Pleasantly Supplied

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: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 1:55 Hangover: 5:05 Blizzard's Bad Week: 25:55 Last Call: 52:30 Outro: 60:08...

May 24, 20121 hr 3 min

VGH #54: The Incident

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 Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:40 Hangover: 7:05 Calladuty: 27:45 Last Call: 52: 15 Outro: 62:10 Minecraft Contest : ???...

May 18, 20121 hr 4 min

VGH #53: Führer Furor

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: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:50 Hangover: 9:15 Gaming Villainy: 41:25 Last Call: 61:28 Outro: 68:46

May 10, 20121 hr 10 min

VGH #52: Squirrel Punching

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: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:15 Hangover: 7:25 Superhero Games: 33:20 Last Call: 68:50 Outro: 76:50...

May 03, 20121 hr 19 min

VGH #51: You're Really Just Playing Pong

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 Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:42 Hangover: 6:05 We Can't Believe: 39:10 Last Call: 67:48 Outro: 75:50...

Apr 26, 20121 hr 17 min

VGH #50: The Enhanced Edition

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 Timeline Intro: 0:00 Hangover: 4:12 Story in games : 31:50 Last Call: 67:20 Outro: 74:20

Apr 19, 20121 hr 16 min

VGH #49: Slinging the Purple Fire

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 Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:15 Hangover: 4:03 Underutilized Mechanics: 27:18 Last Call: 63:00 Outro: 68:35

Apr 12, 20121 hr 11 min

VGH #48: Fighting for Love and Whatever

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: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 1:55 Extended Hangover: 5:05 Last Call: 60:30

Apr 06, 20121 hr 7 min

VGH #47: Vegetable-Based Objectives

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: 0:00 Hangover: 1:40 VG Endings: 36:20 Last Call: 90:00 Outro: 92:20

Mar 29, 20121 hr 34 min

VGH #46: An Enormous Scarf

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: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:15 Hangover: 5:35 Journey Talk: 26:45 Last Call: 59:30 Outro: 68:16...

Mar 22, 20121 hr 10 min

VGH #45: Zoo Hunter

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: 0:00 Nexuiz Contest Winners: 2:35 Hangover: 4:12 Unfinished Games: 40:10 Last Call: 67:45 Outro: 75:30...

Mar 15, 20121 hr 19 min

VGH #44: Too Many Ninjas Everywhere

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 Timeline Intro: 0:00 Shank Contest Winners: 2:42 Viewer Mail: 4:00 Hangover: 9:50 Gaming Headlines: 29:18 Last Call: 67:45 Outro: 74:50...

Mar 08, 20121 hr 16 min

VGH #43: The Internet Was Upset

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: 0:00 Warp Contest Winners: 1:55 Hangover: 3:35 VGCT Ace Attorney: 24:20 Sequels in Name Only: 27:06 Last Call: 72:15 Outro: 79:10...

Mar 01, 20121 hr 21 min

VGH #42: Comedic Levels of Violence

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 Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:10 Hangover: 7:20 Vita Talk: 48:20 Last Call: 94:15 Outro: 100:00...

Feb 23, 20121 hr 41 min

VGH #41: Quad-Wielding™

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: 0:00 Hangover: 2:20 VGCT DQ1: 33:20 PSP Memorial: 35:35 Last Call: 67:55 Outro: 74:50...

Feb 16, 20121 hr 17 min

VGH #40: Big Bombs

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: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:10 Hangover: 9:20 Gaming Flops: 35:58 Last Call: 63:45 Outro: 71:00...

Feb 09, 20121 hr 14 min

VGH #39: Tasteless Comedies for Lonely People

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 Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 1:30 Hangover: 5:45 VGCT RE2: 24:50 Finer Points of this Gen: 28:10 Last Call: 60:50 Outro: 69:25...

Feb 03, 20121 hr 12 min

VGH #38: Stabbed Through the Earth!

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 : 0:00 Viewer Mail : 2:15 Hangover : 4:30 Portables : 26:00 Last Call : 64:00 Outro : 69:45

Jan 27, 20121 hr 11 min

VGH #37: Slap Fight

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 Timeline Intro : 0:00 Hangover : 2:10 SOPA : 20:00 Last Call : 68:30 Outro : 73:00

Jan 20, 20121 hr 15 min

VGH #36: The Fall of Dubai

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 : 0:00 Viewer Mai l: 1:50 Hangover : 5:45 Hype 2012 : 21:55 Gaming Resolutions : 54:45 Outro : 60:35

Jan 12, 20121 hr 4 min

VGH #35: Joyful to Enjoy

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: 0:00 Best of 2011: 4:30 Outro: 68:20

Jan 05, 20121 hr 10 min

Mini Hangover: Shadows of the Damned

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".

Dec 29, 201116 min

Mini Hangover: Carnival Island and Assassin's Creed: Revelations

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: 0:00 Carnival Island Chat: 4:48 Assassin's Creed Revelations: 13:55 Outro: 22:50

Dec 28, 201124 min

Mini Hangover: Zelda: Skyward Sword

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.

Dec 22, 201112 min

Mini Hangover: PAYDAY: The Heist

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 Timeline Live PAYDAY: 0:00 After Session Impressions: 11:08 Outro: 19:16

Dec 20, 201121 min
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