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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Oct 6, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
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 dangerous bruises in Potion Permit. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/RIP Stadia (11:14) - Extra Life (15:07) - Splatoon 3 (47:42) - Potion Permit (1:10:32) - Outro
Sep 29, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
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 Life hype (8:00) - Harvestella (38:55) - Cult of the Lamb (1:05:06) - Outro
Sep 22, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
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. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Farming (10:18) - FFXIV Island Sanctuary (30:08) - We Are OFK (57:07) - Outro
Sep 15, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
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 purify vampires in Lunar Knights. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Backlog Attack (20:58) - Paper Mario (43:23) - Lunar Knights (1:02:24) - Outro
Sep 8, 2022 · 57 min
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!
Sep 1, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
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 in The Case of the Invisible Wizard. Sonic the Hedgehog guest stars. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Sonic 2 (16:41) - Backlog Attack (19:17) - Raji but actually Zelda (22:54) - Actually Raji (43:21) - Frog Detective 1 & 2 (59:28) - Outro
Aug 25, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
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 you.) Meanwhile, D.J. tries out Red Earth, Capcom's hybrid fighting-RPG-dinosaur game. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro (07:36) - The Legend of Zelda (43:47) - Red Earth (1:03:08) - Outro
Aug 18, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
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 hopes of understanding Bayonetta 2. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro (7:04) - Backlog Attack! (13:21) - Cave Story (44:04) - Bayonetta 2 (1:01:52) - Outro
Aug 11, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
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 Live. And, the Backlog Attack begins! Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro (5:23) - Backlog Attack! (21:10) - Steam Deck (36:17) - Strange Horticulture (45:26) - Live A Live (1:09:02) - Outro
Aug 4, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
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) - Summer Jams (45:13) - Vampire Jams (1:25:54) - Outro
Jul 28, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
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. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Dog stories (14:02) - Backlog Attack hype (16:41) - Dragalia is Lost (24:55) - Stray (49:21) - Ex-Zodiac (1:02:15) - Outro
Jul 21, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
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. Also: Hatsune Miku's revenge. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Backlog Attack hype (5:16) - Fun in the sun (14:54) - Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage (29:21) - Fragrant Story (44:07) - Time on Frog Island (1:01:11) - Outro
Jul 14, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
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 real reason why it takes so long to get a Steam Deck. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro (08:23) - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (15:55) - God of War (30:36) - Nova Drift (48:50) - Hoa (1:02:47) - Outro
Jul 7, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
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 Rise: Sunbreak. Also: Living lives in Live A Live. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro (10:52) - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (29:01) - Playdate (feat. Casual Birder and Whitewater Wipeout) (48:24) - Live A Live (1:07:58) - Outro
Jun 23, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
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 bleeding edge of 3D gaming excitement in Jumping Flash! Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/E3 (10:08) - Lumbearjack (26:13) - Jumping Flash! (45:43) - Cloud Gardens (1:03:35) - Outro
Jun 16, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
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 vampiric 20 Minutes till Dawn. Also: The usual Taco Bell and Star Wars discussion. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Mexican Pizza (15:43) - Viewer Mail (26:24) - Silt (40:30) - Vampire Survivors (51:38) - 20 Minutes till Dawn (1:06:32) - Outro
Jun 9, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min
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 on a sickness-induced Star Wars bender. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro (7:51) - New music by Saria Lemes (9:15) - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (22:44) - FFXIV: Crystalline Conflict (38:55) - A Monster's Expedition Through Puzzling Exhibitions (50:37) - PowerWash Simulator (1:05:06) - Outro
May 26, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
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 for 10 more years of Grand Theft Auto? Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Gaming excitement (31:10) - Citizen Sleeper (49:10) - Little Witch in the Woods (1:08:11) - Outro
May 19, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
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 Gunlocked. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Uncharted (13:49) - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Episode II (20:14) - Gunlocked (38:00) - Card Shark (53:35) - Viewer Mail (1:00:18) - Outro
May 12, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
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 Paladin. Also: A mysterious message from the past. Giancarlo Esposito guest stars. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro (2:58) - Far Cry 6 (22:01) - Panzer Paladin (41:20) - Neversong (56:23) - Viewer Mail (1:04:14) - Outro