Video Game Hangover

In his Mini Hangover, Randy dives into his backlog for Shadows of the Damned , ventures into the 3DS' eShop wasteland for Pushmo , and then... counts down his favorite electro-industrial albums of 2011? Randy doesn't understand the meaning of "Mini".

Matt was supposed to talk about Assassin's Creed: Revelations , and he does, but since he's vacationing, he also had a chat with his wife and her siblings about the PS Move game Carnival Island . Also: Portable games that he played on his road trip! Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Carnival Island Chat: 4:48 Assassin's Creed Revelations: 13:55 Outro: 22:50

D.J's finally made it through the first dungeon in the new Zelda and he's here to tell you what he thinks of it so far. Or, at least that's what he's supposed to do.

In this special Mini Hangover Episode, Paul and Matt spend the first half of the show playing PAYDAY: The Heist. We then take a quick break and give you our impressions immediately after finishing our first session with the game! Episode Timeline Live PAYDAY: 0:00 After Session Impressions: 11:08 Outro: 19:16 

This is it, our final show of 2011! In this week's episode, The Whole Crew get together with drinks, and frame the entire show around your incredible feedback! Thank you so much for the support and we'll see you in Season 2 in 2012! Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Tomorrow's Hangover: 2:30 Listener Feedback: 6:55 Outro: 81:00 

Stuff this down your chimney! This week, we've assembled the Ultimate VGH Holiday Shopping List for the obsessive gamers and pop-culture geeks on your list. We've also got Viewer Mail, our weekly Hangovers, and we'll wrap things up with Last Call! Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:40 Hangover: 8:20 All I Want: 25:00 Last Call: 58:45 Outro: 64:20 

The Crew discuss the new Zelda, waggle, and other unusual control schemes that they've both loved and hated. Paul goes the entire episode without hating on the Wii. We've also got your Viewer Mail, Saints Row: The Third, and yes, more Skyrim. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:20 Special Announcement: 6:08 Hangover: 8:58 Unusual Controls: 32:04 Last Call: 68:58 Outro: 74:28 

Thanks but no thanks? This week, we're talking about the things that make us thankful to be gamers. This is also the episode where it sounds like Randy could drop dead at any moment. Sorry 'bout that. Plus: Mario, Saints, Skyrim, Queen and Muppets! Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 1:35 Hangover: 6:45 We Give Thanks: 34:00 Last Call: 66:10 Outro: 72:45 

Gaming is awesome, except when it isn't. In this week's show, we're talking about some of our least favorite things in the world of video games. Also: Mario rescues Peach, Paul goes full Skyrim, and someone's growing a glorious moustache. It's itchy! Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:03 Hangover: 7:30 Gaming Shitlist: 35:40 Last Call: 68:50  Outro: 74:25 

In this week's episode we chat about Uncharted 3! Spoiler alert, we chat about Uncharted 3, and only Uncharted 3. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Uncharted 3 Chat: 2:12 Outro:65:40 

The first official trailer for Grand Theft Auto V prompts a conversation about our hopes, dreams and fears for the next installment in one of our favorite gaming series. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:05 Hangover: 11:30 GTA 5 is Coming: 31:00 Last Call: 66:00 Outro: 72:50 

Everyone is a little bat-curious, right? In this week's show, we're talking about the Uncharted 3 theater events, our favorite scary games, and Batman: Arkham City. We've also got Aliens, Creepers, psychics, headcrabs and a Last Call that goes OONTZ. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Uncharted 3 Events: 2:50 Hangover: 19:30 Scary Games: 38:46 Last Call: 72:50 Outro: 77:42 

Level up! RPG-like progression systems are creeping their way into all sorts of games these days. This week, the VGH Crew weigh in on the growing trend. Plus: D.J's playing Bastion, Randy's had RAGE all along, and Paul's putting on his Heisenberg hat. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:48 Hangover: 8:12 Level Up: 34:00 Last Call: 67:00 Outro: 73:09 

How hard is too hard? The recent release of Dark Souls has us talking about insanely difficult games. In The Hangover, we're shocked to hear which game Randy is actually enjoying. We've also got a contest winner, Viewer Mail, and a zombie-fied Last Call. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 1:44 Hangover: 7:55 Game Difficulty: 29:50 Last Call: 71:05 Outro: 75:20 

In this week's show: a new member approaches! The Crew talk about what makes a game "Timeless", and we chat a little about Gears of War 3, Rusty Hearts, and Cubixx HD. Also: earn more entries for our Ico HD contest! Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Housekeeping: 1:49 Hangover: 5:30 Timeless Classics: 30:30 Last Call: 68:45 Outro: 77:30  

In this week's episode: the crew discuss some of the news that came out of the recent Tokyo Game Show. We've got Viewer Mail, musings about the new Ace Combat, and Alice: Madness Returns! Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:35 Hangover: 8:50 Tokyo Game Show: 32:56 Last Call: 73:30 Outro: 77:50

The recent PSN update of Elevator Action prompts the VGH crew to discuss rules and regulations for remaking classic games. We've also got sexy poutine, Deus Ex memes, the obligatory Monster Hunter segment and some amazing new music by DJ FINISH HIM! Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail:  2:16 Hangover: 5:50 Rules for Remakes: 27:00 Last Call: 62:40 Outro: 70:29  

In this week's show, Deus Ex star Adam Jensen infiltrates VGH Industries! D.J. revisits the original Legend of Zelda and Randy muses about de Blob 2. The Crew also discuss some long running series that they feel need to be given The Old Yeller treatment. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Hangover: 2:35 Out to Pasture: 37:00 Hangover: 62:00 Outro: 74:00 

D.J. has returned from PAX Prime in Seattle with a cornucopia of new and exciting games to share (as well as a virulent new strain of the PAX pox). We also discuss Deus Ex, Xenoblade Chronicles, fine Canadian comedy and football games that nobody buys. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:40 Hangover: 5:05 PAX Chat: 28:40 Last Call: 65:40 Outro: 70:55

Crossovers! The VGH crew stitch together elements from some of their favorite games into a twisted new batch of franken-games. Developers: are you listening? Plus: D.J. gets bionic, Paul finds a sneaker sleeper, and Randy looks for the fun button. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 2:00 Hangover: 6:58 Crossovers: 31:50 Last Call: 66:58  Outro: 74:00 

GET HYPE! As the summer drought comes to an end, the VGH crew looks into the back half of 2011 for that one game (or two, or three) that seems most worthy of our hard-earned burrito money. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Hangover: 2:20 Get Hype: 21:20 Last Call: 57:28 Outro: 64:00 ???:???   

A huge enemy is approaching fast! This week, the VGH crew takes on boss battles: Do they still have a place in modern gaming or are they relics of an almost forgotten age? We've also got groovy coasters and secondhand shooters. I hit it with my axe! Episode Timeline Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail: 1:40 Hangover: 4:57 Boss Battles: 24:50 Outro: 66:10 ???:??? 

With only 10 minutes on the clock, the VGH team will weigh in on two recent gaming headlines: the demise of the Red Faction series and the big Nintendo 3DS price drop. We've also got Viewer Mail, the Hangover, Last Call, and lightsabers. Time's up! Episode Timeline: Intro: 0:00 Viewer Mail:  1:15 Hangover: 4:35 Death of Red Faction: 21:50 3DS Price Drop: 36:50 Last Call:  51:10 Outro: 60:20 ???:??...

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. Episode Timeline Intro & Listener Feedback: 1:07 Hangover: 9:45 Achievements & Trophies: 29:45 Last Call: 68:48 Outro: 75:45 ???:??? 

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 weigh in on this disturbing--but not terribly surprising--trend. Episode Timeline Intro: 0:47 Hangover: 3:15  Great games, poor sales: 28:02 Last Call: 65:00 Outro: 71:00 ???: ???