Ding! Achievement unlocked! In this week’s show, we discuss the allure of trophies and achievements in video games. Feedback is read, “retractments” are issued, and the Last Call offers some sage advice for managing your backlogs.
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Why can’t we have nice things? Critics loved some of June’s big new releases but gamers were mostly indifferent. In this week’s show, the VGH crew weighs in on this disturbing–but not terribly surprising–trend.
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On this week’s show: Gaming in the Digital Age! The crew wax poetic about how evolution in the gaming distribution landscape is a total GAME CHANGER. Guest stars this week include: Vegan Nuclear Bombs, Uncharted 3, Navi and someone named Steve???
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On this week’s show: games! Specifically, the guilty pleasures and bargain-bin treasures that keep us entertained between all of those Big Important Games we play. We’ve scoured our collections for the titles that we’d categorize as “so bad it’s good” or “too cheap to suck” and included our favorites here. If that isn’t enough, we’ve also got sweat, dude-bros, James Bond and swanky new music by Brother Android. So good it burns!
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We’re back! Taking inspiration from their favorite books, movies, and TV shows, the VGH crew is wishing, hoping, and dreaming of video game adaptations that probably won’t ever see the light of day. Plus: Paul finally gets bitten by the DQIX bug, D.J. leaves the house, and Randy is easily offended. In the community theater segment, we hope to not get sued by the creators of Sam and Max.
5 CommentsThe VGH crew offer their fascinating insight and biting commentary on the big announcements from E3 2011. Kinect, PlayStation Vita, Wii U—nothing is safe in…
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M-M-MULTIKILL! The crew discuss their unhealthy obsession with multiplayer gaming, including a certain game starring ostriches on Mars. Also: We put on our robes and wizard hats, Randy says something inappropriate, and VGCT bids farewell to an old friend.
1 CommentHere there be spoilers! In this bite-sized episode of Video Game Hangover, the hosts discuss only one game: Portal 2. This Week’s Music: “Science is…
1 CommentModern Warfare 9!? We love our gaming sequels… or do we? Some are good, some… not so much. In this week’s episode the VGH crew…
6 CommentsToe tappin’ and neck snappin’! While the PlayStation Network is down, the hosts find time to indulge one of their second-favorite loves: video game music. Rather than…
7 CommentsBackloggery! A less-than-inspiring collection of recent releases has given the VGH hosts an opportunity to dig into their gaming backlogs a bit. D.J.’s been playing through…
4 CommentsMetacritic: Is it the devil? Probably not, but on this week’s show we talk about that and the world of video game criticism, in general. We…
10 CommentsAn outbreak of the T-Virus (or something) at VGH headquarters delayed the recording of a new episode for over a week! We’re back now, in better…
2 CommentsThe VGH crew discusses the unofficially unannounced state of video game DLC and a conversation about the Xperia Play phone turns into something else entirely.…
3 CommentsThe VGH crew reflect on tales from their gaming “careers,” Randy wins a contest, and the Video Game Community theater gets bionic. Warning: This podcast…
4 CommentsIn this brief “emergency” episode of VGH, the crew discuss the recently announced Sony NGP (a.k.a. “not the PSP2”) and the PlayStation Suite. Paul also…
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In their second episode, the VGH crew chat about the games they’re looking forward to in 2011. Plus, D.J. probably doesn’t have world exclusive news about the next Soulcalibur. Addictive substances and legendary 80’s frontmen both somehow play a part. Lastly, the 3DS: Will it print money? Tune in to find out!
This week’s music:
“SEARCHING”, by Eric Skiff (glitchnyc.com)
“COME AND FIND ME”, by Eric Skiff (glitchnyc.com)
Referenced in this week’s show:
Pre-order a Nintendo 3DS
Journey’s “Open Arms”
Nintendo 3DS Launch Window Titles
Poncho from Animal Crossing (Paul: I miss you…)
Portal 2 co-op trailer
Journey trailer
The Technology Behind Performance – demo of the motion capture tech used in Rockstar’s L.A. Noire
Corrections:
D.J.: I mentioned that Valve bringing Steam to the PS3 would be the first time there’s been true crossplatform play between consoles and PC. Microsoft actually accomplished this earlier with their Games for Windows Live initiative, allowing Xbox 360 owners to play against PC gamers in games like Shadowrun, Universe at War, and Lost Planet: Colonies. Portal 2 will still be a milestone, however, since it will be the first time there’s been crossplatform support offered for a game people actually want to play.
Click the jump if you want to see some more games we’re looking forward to in 2011!
5 CommentsIt’s finally here! The moment that practically no one has been waiting for! In their first episode, the VGH crew discuss their favorite games from…
9 CommentsVideo Game Hangover is live! Well, it’s not that kind of live. In this short introductory episode we say hello, talk about the future of…
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