Rich Bergin and Nick Kraftor

The Video Games Show

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The Video Games Show (or VGS for short) is a weekly gaming industry news podcast hosted by Rich Bergin, Nick Kraftor and Greg the Engineer. While there are plenty of podcasts out there that deal with games themselves we take a closer look at the companies and people behind those games and what they are doing. News isn't the only thing we do though, we bring you reviews of the latest games, interviews with industry hot-shots and take special care to interact with our audience via email and our website. Rich and Kraft have over 50 years of gaming experience between them and VGS itself is over 8...

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Rich Bergin and Nick Kraftor

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Games

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Latest episode

Feb 4, 2024

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Episodes

VGS Show 352 (1.31.12) 02.02.2012

This week we have tons and tons of "revalent" news.  Kraft also rigs up a 3 second delay loop to which Brandon was subjected to much  to his chagrin. Come join us for a traditional new-host hazing on this week's all new Video Games Show!

VGS Show 351 (1.23.12) 24.01.2012

We finally make it back into The U studios, but sans Rich Bergin.  Though he couldn't be in the studio he does call in.  Either way, Kraft and Brandon tackle the latest news including more SOPA fallout, Vita news, and more.  Come join us for an all new Video Games Show!

VGS Show 350 (1.16.12) 17.01.2012

In our final week in the home studio we discuss the year-end NPDs, sound off about all of the drama involving SOPA, and find out there is a new Commodore64 game being released!  Next week we will be back in The U Studios from 9-11CST.  We'll see you then!

VGS Show 349 (1.9.12) 10.01.2012

We ring in the new year with plenty of news, reviews, and the beginning of the E3 rumor mill!  Come join us to hear about Rocksmith and Sonic Generations, and Kraft's love of his new toothbrush.  It's the first curmudgeony episode of the world-famous Video Games Show!

VGS Show 348 (12.27.11) 28.12.2011

From Steam sales to PR blunders, we cover all of the post holiday news!  We also review a few of the steam games we've had a chance to play; namely Demolition, Inc. and Reccetear.  Come join us for the last Video Games Show of 2011!

VGS Show 347 (12.12.11) 28.12.2011

Due to a technical error we have been experiencing issues with our podcast feed.  These issues have been remedied and we are happy to deliver our missing episodes.  We apologize for the inconvenince and hope you all have a merry holiday season.

VGS Show 346 (12.5.11) 07.12.2011

We're back with another fantastic episode of the world-famous Video Games Show!  We talk plenty about the new Sony Vita info and rumors, parse a Nintendo milestone, and talk about much, much more!

VGS Show 345 (11.28.11) 02.12.2011

This oddity of a show contains plenty of talk about Star Trek, a little talk about video games, and Rich admitting that he will be buying a 3DS.  Come join us for the final Video Games Show of 11/11!

VGS Thanksgiving 2011 22.11.2011

Another year has gone by and as always, we have much to be thankful for.  Come join us as we reflect on all the good that 2011 has brought us this far!

VGS Show 344 (11.13.11) 15.11.2011

Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim... the list blockbuster game releases keeps growing at an astonishing rate.  So much awesomeness has to be covered we even bring in some special guests into the studio!  Come join us once again for another grandeous Video Games Show.

VGS Show 343 (11.7.11) 10.11.2011

Well, we were courted, you all voted, and now here it is:  The MW3 midnight release event!  We break paradigms by doing an entire show dedicated to Modern Warfare 3.  If you were there, thanks for coming!  If you weren't, you missed out on a lot of fun.  Plenty of guests, plenty of prizes given away... come join us for this wild episode of The Video Games Show!

VGS Show 342 (10.25.11) 25.10.2011

Well, we have committed ourselves to an on-site show at the MW3 launch.  We hope you're happy.  We talk about what will be going on this upcoming November 7th, discuss news coming from Blizzcon and chat about the announced street dates for the PS Vita.  Also Rich gives his first impressions of the new Batman game.  Check it out on this week's Video Games Show!

VGS Show 341 (10.17.11) 18.10.2011

Tons of discussion on this show!  Should VGS do a live remote from the bowels of hell to cover a plague on gaming?  What constitutes a game getting a 10 out of 10?  Why does the 5th dentist not recommend chewing Trident?  All of this plus a full review of Rage on this all-new Video Games Show!

VGS Show 340 (10.10.11) 13.10.2011

Rich finally makes it back into the studio!  Probably a good thing because Kraft is so burnt out from a long week of school that he starts madly singing karaoke.  We cover a little news and talk about Rage, but a lack of sleep makes for an abrupt show.  We promise we'll be back on our game next week, but please, enjoy this week's all new Video Games Show!

VGS Show 339.1 (10.3.11) 05.10.2011

Whoops!  For some reason only half of the show of show 339 was processed!  We apologize for that and have uploaded the entire show now.

VGS Show 338 (9.26.11) 28.09.2011

It's the final week of Developer Month here at the Video Games Show!  We welcome in Jesse Chounard from Third Party Ninjas to talk about his latest iOS game, as well as pick his brain about how to get started in programming should you want to make your own video games from the ground up.  Not only did Jesse provide us a wealth of info, but offered to answer any questions people may have at his ema...

VGS Show 337 (9.19.11) 20.09.2011

This week we welcome Matt Raithel from Graphite Labs into the studio!  Matt tells us a little about the history of his company, some of the big projects they are working on, and chimes in on some relevant issues facing game companies today.  Also, we announce the winnders of the Multimedia Fusion giveaway!  Come check out this fun-filled week of the world-famous Video Games Show!

VGS Show 336 (9.12.11) 13.09.2011

We come back from our Labor Day break with a bang as we interview not just one, but two companies:  Clickteam, makers of Multimedia Fusion, and IDC Projects, a growing game company from Rolla, MO who are about to publish another new Android game, and have more projects coming right around the corner!  Also, a huge thanks to ClickTeam who are teaming up with us to give away over $700 dollars of Mul...

VGS Show 335 (8.29.11) 30.08.2011

Developer Month has started early!  Come join us as we talk to Ben Cook from Well Bred Rhino about his new Xbox Live Arcade game, what it took to make it and what it took to publish it.  Ben sticks around as we do a rather interesting show:  no news.  That's right, we've had so much news that made us cringe the past few weeks that this turned into a VGS All Rant episode.  We talk 3ds, Gamestop, Or...

VGS Show 334 (8.22.11) 25.08.2011

After an impromptu week off Rich and Kraft are back with plenty of news to discuss!  Gamescon has come and gone, PAX Prime is right around the corner, and once again DRM is the catchphrase of the week as Ubisoft manages to offened a huge chunk of the internet.  Kraft also takes some time to talk about an indie game you might want to check out:  Bastion.   If you have a couple of hours to waste, we...

VGS Show 333 (8.8.11) 11.08.2011

Ahh, a magical trips episode!  Rich and Kraft are back with tons of info and talk about the 3DS, the Ambassador's Club, and more!  Come join us for not only the latest news, but one of Rich's iconic movie reviews as he talks about Tekken!  Fun like this can only be had on the world-famous Video Games Show!

VGS Show 332 (8.1.11) 02.08.2011

Why do you hate us, Blizzard?  We have bad news for anyone who hates drm and Blizzard is the culprit behind it.  Also, the 3DS sees a MAJOR pricedrop due to a lack of sales.  Actually there is a ton of interesting news this week, plus Kraft gives the 'bowchickawowow' button quite a work out.  Come check it out on this week's episode of the world-famous Video Games Show!

VGS Show 331 (7.25.11) 01.08.2011

Thanks to Nicky B for letting us know this show didn't get posted.  Apparently there was an upload error and it didn't post correctly.  The good news is I fixed it.  The bad news is it is a short show due to pressing outside work.  The really good news is there will be a new full show tomorrow.  Enjoy this belated edition of the world-famous Video Games Show!

VGS Show 330 (7.18.11) 19.07.2011

We welcome Rich back in much better health, and it's a good thing to because SHUTUP!  It's his birthday.  That's right, Rich celebrates another lap around Sol as we deliver the latest news, emails, and have on a special guest, IdiotBoy, to fill us in on all the latest happenings over at the VGS Minecraft server.  Plus we deduct that the best way to keep our listeners happy is by telling them they...

VGS Show 329 (7.11.11) 12.07.2011

Mark your calendars:  it is a somber occasion.  This is officially the first episode of VGS without Rich Bergin :(  Rich is out with a fever, but Kraft takes the helm to deliver the latest industry news.  To help out with Rich's absense we have David and Elonka from Simutronics come in to give a recap of this weekend's festivities at the St Louis Game Jam.  On top of that, David tells us about the...

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