Episodes
5 days ago
Franken Episode: Slip-N-Slide
5 days ago
5 days ago
This week Rage had a weird work schedule so we were unable to record this week. I pulled franken content from the newest and oldest episode on the backlog, so we have some things from last week, and things from January. Hope you enjoy, and we'll see you next week!
Friday May 03, 2024
VGL Podcast Ep 330: Endless Space (April Gameclub)
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Topics list:
For Show Date: 04/30/2024
- April Gameclub: Endless Space
- Next Gameclub Game: Open Roads
- Embracer Group splits into three
- Escape From Tarkov studio boss says he "did not foresee" players would get mad about charging extra for PvE
- Todd Howard says Bethesda is focused on finding ways to increase its output
- Community Corner
- Garry's Mod is removing 20 years' worth of Nintendo-related items from its Steam Workshop
Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered
News Items and sources:
Embracer Group splits into three
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-group-splits-into-three-everything-you-need-to-know
Escape From Tarkov studio boss says he "did not foresee" players would get mad about charging extra for PvE
Todd Howard says Bethesda is focused on finding ways to increase its output
Garry's Mod is removing 20 years' worth of Nintendo-related items from its Steam Workshop
https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nintendo-garrys-mod-takedowns
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/garrys-mod-removing-all-nintendo-content-after-takedown-notice
Friday Apr 26, 2024
VGL Franken Episode: Another Story Time!
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Good day to you all dear listeners! Jared's internet was down (for once it was scheduled maintenance we found out about). There wasn't enough time to record, but we did do a choosening. We have games picked out for the next several months of gameclub. There is at least 1 big surprise on the list that we can't wait to see how you guys will respond too.
Enjoy a Story Time, and we'll be back next week for the April Gameclub.
Friday Apr 19, 2024
VGL Podcast Ep 329: Gaming Sure is Different Now
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Topics list:
For Show Date: 04/16/2024
- Games We Played
- Former Blizzard President Thinks Tipping Game Creators Is Splendid Idea
- Ubisoft is deleting The Crew from players' libraries, reminding us we own nothing
- Community Corner
- Amazon Makes Fallout 3 & New Vegas Free To Play In The Worst Way Possible
Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered
Games We Played
Rage:
Balatro
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/
Jared:
Halo Master Chief Collection
https://store.steampowered.com/app/976730/Halo_The_Master_Chief_Collection/
:
Reach, and Halo 1
News Items and sources:
Former Blizzard President Thinks Tipping Game Creators Is Splendid Idea
https://80.lv/articles/former-blizzard-president-wants-to-tip-game-developers/
Ubisoft is deleting The Crew from players' libraries, reminding us we own nothing
Amazon Makes Fallout 3 & New Vegas Free To Play In The Worst Way Possible
https://kotaku.com/fallout-3-new-vegas-play-free-amazon-prime-luna-cloud-1851403763
Friday Apr 12, 2024
VGL Podcast Ep 328: ASM Aren't
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Topics list:
For Show Date: 04/09/2024
- Games We Played
- "Stop Killing Games" is a new campaign to prevent publishers from taking their titles offline
- How Hidden Nazi Symbols Were the Tip of a Toxic Iceberg at Life Is Strange Developer Deck Nine
Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered
Games We Played
Rage:
Splatoon 3: Side Order
https://splatoon.nintendo.com/en/expansion-pass/
Jared:
Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042550/Digimon_Story_Cyber_Sleuth_Complete_Edition/
News Items and sources:
"Stop Killing Games" is a new campaign to prevent publishers from taking their titles offline
https://www.techspot.com/news/102521-stop-killing-games-new-campaign-prevent-publishers-taking.html
How Hidden Nazi Symbols Were the Tip of a Toxic Iceberg at Life Is Strange Developer Deck Nine
Friday Apr 05, 2024
VGL Franken Episode: The Uncomfortable Flirt
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
This week, Rage and I Both had reasons that prevented us from meeting to record. Power outages, massive scary storms with tornado watches, and lingering internet issues (for me at least) mean that we dip once again into the always persistent archive of silliness. We hope you enjoy!
Friday Mar 29, 2024
VGL Podcast Ep 327: Justant (March Gameclub)
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
This week we go over the March Gameclub, experience some sleepiness, and a smidgen of technical difficulties. Hopefully you enjoy it!
Topics list:
For Show Date: 03/26/2024
- Gameclub: Jusant
- Next Gameclub: ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
- Community Corner
- The Monopoly Go Discussion
- Larian Studios Won't Make Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Expansions, or Baldur's Gate 4
- Kotaku editor-in-chief exits due to parent company's new guide directive
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 comes with 21 DLCs, including fast travel and character editing functionality
Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered
News Items and sources:
Larian Studios Won't Make Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Expansions, or Baldur's Gate 4
Kotaku editor-in-chief exits due to parent company's new guide directive
Dragon’s Dogma 2 comes with 21 DLCs, including fast travel and character editing functionality
Friday Mar 22, 2024
VGL Podcast Ep 326: Community Corner Cleanup
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
For Show Date: 03/19/2024
This week the boys catch up on two weeks worth of community corner submissions (more or less) and talk about some video game stuff they have played with recently.
- Games We Played
- From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists draw from 4 decades
- Community Corner
- Apex Legends streamers surprised to find aimbot and other hacks added to their PCs in the middle of major competition.
- ‘Skull And Bones’ Looks Like It’s Doing Worse Than ‘Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’
- EA to lay off 5% of workforce, Tarn Adams Say what we’re all thinking
- Warner Brothers has some news articles!
Games We Played
Rage:
Steam Deck
Jared:
X4: Foundations
https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/X4_Foundations/
News Items and sources:
From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists draw from 4 decades
Apex Legends streamers surprised to find aimbot and other hacks added to their PCs in the middle of major competition.
‘Skull And Bones’ Looks Like It’s Doing Worse Than ‘Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’
EA to lay off 5% of workforce, or about 670 employees
Dwarf Fortress creator blasts execs behind brutal industry layoff
Warner Bros. Discusses "Volatile" AAA Console Games, Will Lean Into Free-To-Play And Mobile
Even more Adult Swim games are being removed from sale by Warner Bros, as a total wipeout looks increasingly likely
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Franken Episode: Running for the Border
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
This week Jared's in laws got in the way of doing a recording. We had the best of intentions, but when things pop off he has to talk everyone down. Or at least try right? Enjoy!
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Franken Episode: Surge Pricing Stupidity
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Due to being tired old men with jobs, we took a break this week to bring to you a Franken Episode where we talk about surge pricing at Wendy's and tell a couple of stories. Enjoy!