Thu, 26 December 2019
We interrupt your holiday relaxation with a relentless onslaught of boss battle songs. |
Thu, 19 December 2019
In this year's drunken season finale, Randy and D.J. try to figure out what's inside a cow, give themselves brand-new identities, and hold a lively debate about soup. Episode Timeline: (00:00) - Part 1 (52:35) - Part 2 (2:19:22) - End Credits |
Thu, 12 December 2019
Take an extended listen to our favorite game music of 2019! |
Thu, 5 December 2019
Randy paints the town neon in Concrete Genie. D.J. returns to Battlefield V in the new War in the Pacific update. And an endless army of dots want your money. Episode Timeline: (00:26) - Intro (07:36) - Drunktacular hype (11:24) - Battlefield V: War in the Pacific (38:26) - Concrete Genie (51:56) - Dots and Co. (1:06:38) - Outro |
Wed, 27 November 2019
We’re out drinking the devil in Afterparty and wielding the baseball bat of legend in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Also: Holedown arrives on the Switch, and we escape the early slog (mostly) as Death Stranding moves into an exciting new chapter. Episode Timeline: (00:26) - Intro/Drunktacular hype (07:48) - Yakuza: Like a Dragon (26:15) - Afterparty (45:01) - Holedown (52:47) - Death Stranding (light spoilers for chapter 3) (1:03:09) - Outro
Direct download: VGH_421_-_Ichiban_Something_Something.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 21 November 2019
Death Stranding is here and we try to make sense of it. But that's not all: Google Stadia, Microsoft news from X019, and... Star Wars?! Episode Timeline: (00:26) - Intro/Google Stadia (05:04) - X019 (19:37) - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (23:26) - Death Stranding (light spoilers for chapters 1 and 2) (1:08:55) - Outro
Direct download: VGH_420_-_Transdimensional_Psychic_Baby.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 14 November 2019
While we mentally prepare ourselves for Death Stranding, we're picking up some cash on the side in Neo Cab, making a mess in Luigi's Mansion 3, and trying to figure out what NieR: Automata is doing in Final Fantasy XIV. Episode Timeline: (00:26) - Intro (04:11) - Extra Life (05:39) - Google Stadia (13:30) - Neo Cab (36:10) - Luigi's Mansion 3 (57:38) - Final Fantasy XIV: YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse (1:06:32) - Outro |
Thu, 7 November 2019
We survived another Extra Life weekend! Hear about the games we played, including: We Were Here, Devotion, River City Ransom, Medievil, Spelunky, and, of course, Fortnite. Episode Timeline (00:26) - Intro
Direct download: VGH_418_-_Its_Bad_If_You_Touch_the_Ghost.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 31 October 2019
We're getting spoooooky with creepy games like Return of the Obra Dinn, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, and Dishonored 2! Also, we have a poor grasp of what the word "spooky" means. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/ExtraLife hype 07:40 - Return of the Obra Dinn 30:48 - Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair 46:22 - Dishonored 2 1:02:18 - Outro |
Thu, 24 October 2019
D.J. embarks on a mysterious fitness adventure. Meanwhile, Randy builds beautiful lunch sets for cats in Inbento, then kills vikings dead in Bad North. And yes, there's Dragon Quest. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/ExtraLife hype 08:30 - Ring Fit Adventure 27:33 - Inbento 33:50 - Hashi 39:18 - Bad North 53:39 - Dragon Quest XI 1:04:20 - Outro |
Thu, 17 October 2019
We check in on the spooky Castlevania-like, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, before having even spookier adventures in Worse than Death. Also, as usual: Spellworm. I mean, Dragon Quest XI. Dragon Quest XI and Spellworm. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/ExtraLife hype 07:47 - Spellworm 18:25 - Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night 36:38 - Worse than Death 49:30 - Dragon Quest XI 59:41 - Outro
Direct download: VGH_415_-_Things_Jumping_Out_of_Things.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 10 October 2019
It's finally here: We take our first steps into the massive Dragon Quest XI. But first, What the Golf? Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 05:18 - Mario Kart Tour 10:52 - What the Golf 24:52 - Dragon Quest XI 59:41 - Outro |
Thu, 3 October 2019
Between grinding the guardrails and firing off the pipe, Randy isn't sure what to make of Mario Kart Tour. Meanwhile, D.J. splatters everything in sight as a rampaging gorilla in Ape Out. Also, updates on Sayonara Wild Hearts and Link's Awakening. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/Sayonara Wild Hearts 06:11 - Link's Awakening, easy mode, and shooting dogs 19:02 - Mario Kart Tour 37:12 - Ape Out 55:24 - Final hours before Dragon Quest XI/Outro |
Thu, 26 September 2019
Randy explores the strange world of Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (the new one!) while D.J. compares notes with the Game Boy Color version. Also, motorcycle swordfights in Sayonara Wild Hearts, and life as a horrible goose in Untitled Goose Game. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 03:10 - Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 23:27 - Untitled Goose Game 35:18 - Sayonara Wild Hearts 53:08 - William Shakespeare's Final Fantasy XIV 56:19 - Outro
Direct download: VGH_412_-_Dont_Ever_Ask_Me_That_Again.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 19 September 2019
Randy is back and D.J. can't wait to hear what he's been playing! (That is, Creature in the Well and Legend of the Skyfish.) Also, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne rears its chilly head, and, as a special bonus, mourning the loss of a dear friend! Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 7:12 - Creature in the Well 21:43 - Legend of the Skyfish 29:32 - Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 53:07 - Outro |
Thu, 12 September 2019
We're wrapping up the summer with an episode full of our favorite game music, plus selections chosen by you, the listeners! Put your headphones on! |
Thu, 5 September 2019
D.J. just got back from not playing any games at PAX West, and boy, are his arms tired! Meanwhile, Randy investigates the spooky doors of Control, and a strange boat makes its way across the wasteland in Far: Lone Sails. |
Thu, 29 August 2019
Randy straps in for a roguelike doubleheader with Void Bastards and Rad. You'll never believe what happens! Meanwhile, D.J. watches six hours of creeper videos in Telling Lies. Also, part 1 of our 8619156137-part series on Dragon Quest XI. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 1:51 - Void Bastards 17:46 - Rad 36:44 - Dragon Quest XI 55:41 - Telling Lies 1:13:16 - Outro
Direct download: VGH_408_-_Your_Cards_Are_Literally_on_the_Table.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT |
Thu, 22 August 2019
Randy takes a detour through <em>Witcheye</em> before heading back to school in <em>Fire Emblem: Three Houses</em>. D.J. discovers new ways to experience <em>Dragon Quest</em> in <em>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</em>. And yes, more <em>Dragon Quest Builders 2</em>. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/Immediately Witcheye! 09:04 - Cold open 12:15 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses 42:15 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate feat. Hero 56:21 - Dragon Quest Builders 2 1:03:44 - Outro
Direct download: VGH_407_-_Let_Me_Tell_You_About_the_Tea_Parties.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 15 August 2019
Randy takes up teaching in Fire Emblem: Three Houses but runs into trouble adjusting to campus life. D.J. keeps it wholesome (and mildly creepy) while delivering mail in Tiny Echo. Also: Dig Dugging ever deeper into Dragon Quest Builders 2. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/Dig Dug and the Case of the Too Casual Pants 07:49 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses 28:03 - Tiny Echo 35:53 - Dragon Quest Builders 2 55:17 - Outro |
Thu, 8 August 2019
Randy gets wholesome by taking A Short Hike up a mountain. D.J. deals with a toilet conundrum (don't worry about it) in Dragon Quest Builders 2, then breaks his one rule in Final Fantasy XIV. Also: 2019's backlog champion revealed! Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/Backlog Attack winner 06:20 - Deadly Premonition: The Movie 08:37 - Final Fantasy Mystic Quest 13:16 - A Short Hike 33:11 - Dragon Quest Builders 2 42:03 - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers 49:48 - Outro |
Thu, 1 August 2019
We travel far into The Outer Wilds before settling into quiet life on a farm in Dragon Quest Builders 2. Also, the Backlog Attack wraps up with Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Deadly Premonition. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 03:16 - The Outer Wilds 31:05 - Dragon Quest Builders 2 47:57 - Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call 1:09:10 - Deadly Premontion 1:22:36 - Outro
Direct download: VGH_404_-_Anime_Lady_Singing_in_Japanese.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 25 July 2019
The end of the Backlog Attack is in sight as we get into Wario Ware Gold, Tomb Raider Anniversary, and reveal your picks for our listener's choice games. Also: Randy has some words about that Switch Lite. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/Bathroom Break 04:54 - Switch Lite! 17:58 - Wario Ware Gold 35:28 - Tomb Raider Anniversary 48:25 - Backlog Attack week III.8 Final Chapter Prologue 58:47 - The Outro Wilds |
Thu, 18 July 2019
We're beating the summer heat with a crippling drug habit in Dr. Mario World. (That's how Dr. Mario works, right?) Also, the Backlog Attack continues with Professor Layton: The Next Generation (actually his daughter) and Front Mission Evolved. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 09:16 - Layton's Mystery Journey 29:19 - Front Mission Evolved 43:24 - Dr. Mario World 1:02:24 - Outro |
Thu, 11 July 2019
The Backlog Attack kicks off with Randy cheerfully slicing and dicing robots in Kirby: Planet Robobot. Meanwhile, D.J. struggles to make sense of the Flashback HD remake, but that's OK, because there's Shadowbringers. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/New music 05:00 - Stranger Things Moment 06:34 - Flashback 25:30 - Kirby: Planet Robobot 35:45 - Ritual of the Moon: The Finale 46:46 - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers 1:00:29 - Outro |
Thu, 4 July 2019
We're commemorating our 400th episode in the only way that makes sense: By definitively naming the best 400 video games ever made. Also, we kick off this summer's Backlog Attack! Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 01:35 - Backlog Attack/The greatest 400 video games of all time, comprehensively and definitively ranked 1:02:39 - Outro
Direct download: VGH_400_-_The_Greatest_400_Video_Games_of_All_Time.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 27 June 2019
We're beating the summer heat in the frozen mountains of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and the... air-conditioned spectral movie theater of Persona Q2, I guess? Also, the Ritual of the Moon nears its end, and handy tips for staying alive. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/Backlog Attack: Prologue 07:11 - Become what you must 23:41 - Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 37:43 - Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth 58:45 - Ritual of the Moon 1:05:07 - Outro
Direct download: VGH_399_-_Throw_Your_Games_in_the_Ocean.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PDT |
Thu, 20 June 2019
With E3 and Keanu Reeves distant memories, Randy and D.J. settle back into the Nintendo groove in Cadence of Hyrule, with mixed results. Also: What to avoid, an what to avoid avoiding while slaying the spire, and another status update from the moon. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/E3 wrap-up 05:56 - SGDQ hype 12:20 - Ritual of the Moon 22:10 - Cadence of Hyrule 45:22 - Slay the Spire 1:09:24 - Outro |
Thu, 13 June 2019
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is real, and we have opinions on it. Also, all the other big E3 2019 scoops, like Watch Dogs: Legion, Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy VII Remake, The Avengers, and your favorite unreleased JRPGs from the 90s! Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/Animal Crossing: New Horizons 14:01 - Phantasy Star Online 2 15:53 - Microsoft/Project xCloud 24:54 - Doom Eternal/Watch Dogs Legion 28:37 - Final Fantasy VII Remake 32:26 - Cyberpunk 2077 35:24 - The Weird Avengers 37:55 - Legend of Zelda trifecta 43:33 - More old games 50:35 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 52:37 - Luigi's Mansion 3 54:04 - 12 Minutes 58:22 - No-shows 1:02:22 - Outro |
Thu, 6 June 2019
Randy and D.J. finally initiate the month-long Ritual of the Moon. Also, hunting monsters with inadequately sized axes in Dauntless, and reevaluating our life choices in Slay the Spire. And: E3 looms. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/E3 hype gondola 21:57 - Ritual of the Moon: Week 1 37:21 - Dauntless 54:04 - Slay the Spire 1:12:55 - Outro
Direct download: VGH_396_-_Take_Your_Switch_to_Work_Day.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 30 May 2019
In a shocking twist, Randy sets up a factory farm on a remote planet in Slime Rancher. Meanwhile, D.J. navigates the ups, downs, and excessive spikes of adventure-puzzler The Way. Also, anyone want a Gameboy with a hand crank?! Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro 02:09 - Ritual of the Moon 04:28 - Playdate 24:16 - The Way 45:26 - Slime Rancher 1:08:51 - Outro |
Thu, 23 May 2019
Randy embarks on a magical journey to the world of Culdcept Revolt. D.J. faces his greatest fear in Cosmic Star Heroine. Also: What does The Division 2 have in common with Final Fantasy XIV? Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/Tetris 99 08:07 - Ritual of the Moon 11:12 - Phantasy Star 16:19 - The Division 2 22:46 - Culdcept Revolt 46:46 - Cosmic Star Heroine 57:54 - Outro
Direct download: VGH_394_-_The_Subtle_Sounds_of_John_Tesh.mp3
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Thu, 16 May 2019
Randy finds his calling as a traveling bard in Wandersong. Meanwhile, D.J. gets extra weird with Eternal Senia, which is probably a clicker game, then takes a lightning tour of Japan to explore Kyoto's red gates in, naturally, Explore Kyoto's Red Gates. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/Surprise! It's the Flash 06:44 - Phantasy Star 12:08 - Eternal Senia 23:35 - Wandersong 41:28 - Explore Kyoto's Red Gates 55:21 - Outro 1:00:05 - Signing Off
Direct download: VGH_393_-_Uniquely_Qualified_as_a_Bard.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 9 May 2019
A fun bear teaches Randy the ancient samurai code in Bushido Bear. D.J. plays the equally ancient Phantasy Star. A thoughtful conversation about a creator's responsibility devolves into a debate over whether or not hedgehogs should have human teeth. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro 02:50 - Koji Igarashi's horrible trailer 20:05 - Bushido Bear 38:08 - Bushido Blade 40:37 - Bushido Phantasy Star 1:05:53 - Outro |
Thu, 2 May 2019
Randy returns to the world of Boxboy (and Boxgirl), now in lavish high definition. D.J. gets Fire Emblem in his Dragalia Lost. And the second part of our Labo VR experience, featuring Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro 03:23 - The Avengers, Part Deux 13:46 - Nintendo Labo VR (feat. Mario and Zelda) 39:18 - Boxboy + Boxgirl 58:38 - Dragalia Lost x Fire Emblem Heroes 1:12:21 - Outro |
Thu, 25 April 2019
Randy unleashes his secret weapons in the brand new Steamworld Quest. D.J. subjugates his adorable neighbors in The Battle of Polytopia. Paul gets slimy in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. |
Thu, 18 April 2019
Randy contemplates his new life as a fox in The First Tree. Meanwhile, D.J. contemplates his new life as a guy with cardboard strapped to his head as he delves into Nintendo Labo's VR kit. Also, making a triumphant return to the show: It's Battlefield 3! |
Thu, 11 April 2019
Randy discovers the joys of papercraft in Yoshi's Crafted World. Paul finally gives into Gwent in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. And D.J. ruins the idyllic landscapes with a giant circus tent in Islanders. |
Thu, 4 April 2019
We've live from PAX East 2019! Hear about weird weasel things, and simple sandwiches. Fin~ |
Wed, 27 March 2019
On this week’s show, we’re dancing the night away with Crypt of the Necrodancer. We also spend some time with the latest Tom Clancy opus: Baba is You. Plus, Golf Peaks, and more competently crafted Ubisoft experiences™. |
Thu, 21 March 2019
Part 1 of our 25637852-part series on Tom Clancy's The Division 2. Randy discovers a new way to hold his Switch. Also, D.J. starts a shady underground robot fight club after getting kicked out of a shady underground mahjong fight club. |
Thu, 14 March 2019
Word Stacks and Crackdown 3 and Word Stacks and Final Fantasy XII and Front Mission and Word Stacks and Word Stacks and Word Stacks and Word Stacks and Word Stacks and Word Stacks. |
Thu, 7 March 2019
The gang tries on some practical outerwear in The Division 2. Randy tries extra hard not to kill anyone in Deltarune. D.J. has had it with his coworkers Dragalia Lost. And you won't believe the lengths we went to in order to acquire a PlayStation 2. |
Thu, 28 February 2019
We take Tetris 99 for another spin (get it) before jumping into an anime robot in Daemon X Machina and continuing to Warhammer things in Vermintide 2. Also, after countless grueling hours of Etrian Odyssey Nexus, Randy starts Etrian Odyssey Nexus. |
Thu, 21 February 2019
After a delicious taco-y detour, VGH's agents make their cases about what it truly means to Crack Down in Microsoft's latest. Also, a professional monster hunter joins the Monster Hunter cast, and Tetris battle royale is real and we played it. |
Thu, 14 February 2019
We set out on the Sea of Thieves to learn practical skills like how to hold a compass, and how to maintain composure while getting owned by Xbox Live bilge. Also: Apex Legends, The Division 2, and Forza Horizon 4.
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Thu, 7 February 2019
D.J. learns how to fly a man-sized jet in Anthem, the new Destiny-like/Mass Effect-not-entirely-like. Paul gets acquainted with the Warhammer universe in Vermintide 2. And Downwell finally brings its gunboots to the Switch. |
Thu, 31 January 2019
With Earth finally shielded from interplanetary attack, we can finally concentrate on the things that matter, like Randy's 1000th playthrough of Uncharted 2. Also, Ace Combat 7, Pillars of Eternity 2, What Never Was, and not Metroid Prime 4.
Direct download: VGH_378_-_The_Protective_Barrier_Around_the_Earth.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:39am PDT |
Tue, 29 January 2019
After 13 long years, it's finally back: Taco Tuesday. To celebrate, D.J. sits down with Kingdom Hearts expert, BTG Inferno, to find out why Kingdom Hearts III is such a big deal.
Direct download: Taco_Tuesday_01-29-19_Kingdom_Hearts_III.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT |
Thu, 24 January 2019
Randy is somehow tricked into playing New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (and Bowsette has nothing to do with it). Also, Pokémon Battle Trozei, and D.J. sees blue in the latest Final Fantasy XIV update.
Direct download: VGH_377_-_The_Deep_Dark_Dungeon_of_Luigi.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:15am PDT |
Wed, 16 January 2019
Paul takes an ultimate look at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Randy takes a hazardous vacation in Just Cause 4. D.J. can't believe how many cookies he can afford thanks to Realm Grinder. And we gaze into our crystal ball to see what's in store for 2019.
Direct download: VGH_376_-_And_Thats_How_I_Ended_Up_with_a_Flying_Jet_Ski.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00pm PDT |
Thu, 10 January 2019
We've arrived in 2019 to tell you about our favorite Yakuza and non-Yakuza games from 2018. Episode Timeline:
Direct download: VGH_375_-_Spontaneous_Horse_Combustion.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:53am PDT |