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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Mar 7, 2013 · 1 hr 4 min
VGH #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 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
Mar 6, 2013 · 1 hr 26 min
VGH 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. Wonder host power combine! Form of... a podcast!
Feb 28, 2013 · 1 hr 4 min
VGH #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 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
Feb 21, 2013 · 1 hr 5 min
VGH #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 frustration, Monster Hunter anticipation, and Ghost Recon cooperation. Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00Viewer Mail: 2:20Hangover: 10:10Vita Chat: 31:43Outro: 63:42
Feb 14, 2013 · 1 hr 2 min
VGH #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 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
Feb 7, 2013 · 1 hr 4 min
VGH #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 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
Jan 31, 2013 · 1 hr 1 min
VGH #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 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
Jan 24, 2013 · 1 hr 1 min
VGH #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 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
Jan 17, 2013 · 1 hr
VGH #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 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
Jan 10, 2013 · 1 hr 11 min
VGH #82: Eat a Pork Bun!
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
Jan 8, 2013 · 55 min
Mini 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!
Jan 1, 2013 · 36 min
Mini 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 TimelineIntro: 0:00Far Cry 3: LOL rest of show.
Dec 27, 2012 · 11 min
Mini 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, Vita--obsession: DJMAX Technika Tune.
Dec 20, 2012 · 1 hr 25 min
VGH #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 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
Dec 13, 2012 · 1 hr 14 min
VGH 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 reviewers are getting right, and why you should never bet against Nintendo. Episode TimelineIntro: 0:00EEDAR's Geoff Zatkin: 3:05Outro: 68:20
Dec 6, 2012 · 1 hr 16 min
VGH #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 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
Nov 29, 2012 · 1 hr 24 min
VGH #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 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
Nov 21, 2012 · 1 hr 8 min
VGH #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, 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
Nov 15, 2012 · 1 hr 17 min
VGH #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 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
Nov 1, 2012 · 1 hr 12 min
VGH #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 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