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Video Game Hangover

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.

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  • Nov 1, 2018 · 1 hr 10 min

    VGH #367: Moppin' Up Moons

    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

  • Oct 25, 2018 · 57 min

    VGH #366: Permanent Cringe Face

    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

  • Oct 18, 2018 · 1 hr 19 min

    VGH #365: Maximum Spider

    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

  • Oct 11, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min

    VGH #364: A Huge Head on a Tiny Body

    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

  • Oct 4, 2018 · 1 hr 19 min

    VGH #363: My Super Flashy Desperation Move

    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

  • Sep 27, 2018 · 1 hr 13 min

    VGH #362: Help a Noob Out

    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

  • Sep 20, 2018 · 1 hr 17 min

    VGH #361: Famous Asian Actors

    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

  • Sep 13, 2018 · 1 hr 7 min

    VGH #360: Charleston Bomb

    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

  • Sep 6, 2018 · 1 hr 11 min

    VGH #359: Corporate Donut Hole

    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

  • Aug 30, 2018 · 1 hr 16 min

    VGH #358: We Don't Talk About Dino Crisis 3

    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

  • Aug 23, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min

    VGH #357: Naughty Dad

    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

  • Aug 16, 2018 · 1 hr 20 min

    VGH #356: Shirtless Demon Punching

    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

  • Aug 9, 2018 · 1 hr 12 min

    VGH #355: Like D-Day but Worse

    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

  • Aug 2, 2018 · 1 hr 3 min

    VGH #354: Potions and Meat

    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

  • Jul 26, 2018 · 1 hr 16 min

    VGH #353: I Wish It Was Edible

    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

  • Jul 19, 2018 · 1 hr 7 min

    VGH #352: Granny Badass

    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

  • Jul 12, 2018 · 1 hr 25 min

    VGH #351: Red-Hot Summer Game Music!

    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

  • Jul 5, 2018 · 1 hr 1 min

    VGH #350: 100% Putin-Free

    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

  • Jun 28, 2018 · 1 hr 16 min

    VGH #349: I Am Not a Pro

    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

  • Jun 21, 2018 · 1 hr 9 min

    VGH #348: A Chicken, Perhaps?

    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