Video Game Logichttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/video-game-logic--2975277enVideo GamesCopyright Jared Arthur (The Gaming Psychhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/light_blue_square_mic.jpgVideo Game Logichttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/video-game-logic--2975277Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:03:22 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychJared Arthur (The Gaming Psychfeeds@spreaker.comtrue8e8079d6-963d-5a9a-b106-effcbf4517e0episodicVideo Game Logic Podcast Episode 295: Demo Reel Derbyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-episode-295-demo-reel-derby--52906656VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 0:00:49
  • MultiVersus’ daily peak Steam player count has dropped more than 99% since launch 1:05:12
  • As Marvel’s Avengers game shuts down, one dev offers an apology 1:20.:57
  Games We Played Rage: I Am FutureDriftwoodPhantom Brigade   Shrink: Mini MetroPlan B: Terraform DemoSurvivalist: Invisible Strain   News
  • MultiVersus Dying?
Video Game Chronicle: MultiVersus’ daily peak Steam player count has dropped more than 99% since launch  
  • Marvel's Advengers Apology
PC Games N: As Marvel’s Avengers game shuts down, one dev offers an apology]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/140c7047-4f54-3ad3-bb58-ea91c0afb315Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:24:01 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talks about live service games, demos we played, and video cards blowing up! Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 0:00:49
  • MultiVersus’ daily peak Steam player count has dropped more than 99% since launch 1:05:12
  • As Marvel’s Avengers game shuts down, one dev offers an apology 1:20.:57
  Games We Played Rage: I Am FutureDriftwoodPhantom Brigade   Shrink: Mini MetroPlan B: Terraform DemoSurvivalist: Invisible Strain   News
  • MultiVersus Dying?
Video Game Chronicle: MultiVersus’ daily peak Steam player count has dropped more than 99% since launch  
  • Marvel's Advengers Apology
PC Games N: As Marvel’s Avengers game shuts down, one dev offers an apology]]>5873true322fullVideo Game Logic Podcast Fraken Episode: I Dream of Cult Activityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-fraken-episode-i-dream-of-cult-activity--52907311vglpodcast.podbean.com/51ac3bbe-bcd2-3c48-b90b-f1fcb24b7230Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:05:54 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychIllness strikes again! Game club next week, hopefully, and then back to normal!1406true319fullVideo Game Logic Podcast: VGL Awards Part Ahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-vgl-awards-part-a--52906666VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show-related projects, you can support our Patreon campaign.]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/50210d4e-667a-3637-be35-74f0f453b126Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:20:18 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychWe're handling things a bit differently this year for our award show. Due to us being old, cranky men we're putting the show out in two parts. Part B will be out before the next show, toward the middle of next week. Do you have feedback for the show,...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show-related projects, you can support our Patreon campaign.]]>5455true316fullVideo Game Logic Podcast Fraken Episode: No Cooking For You.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-fraken-episode-no-cooking-for-you--52907121vglpodcast.podbean.com/1bf020ea-02b0-3aae-85bb-d3d9daa28487Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:51:52 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychOur second week off, but things are changing. We should be back next week with stories and a game club!2580true314fullVideo Game Logic Podcast Frank Episode: They Just Need Weedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-frank-episode-they-just-need-weed--52907246vglpodcast.podbean.com/acc27c87-7c51-3454-aba6-2eb444b01845Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:11:07 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThe first of three weeks that we are going to be off, doing holiday and family stuff.1938true313fullVideo Game Logic Episode 291: Full Frontal Hitler Hijinkshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-291-full-frontal-hitler-hijinks--52906672VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:37
  • US senator presses Valve on Nazi content 40:06
  • Sony's £210 DualSense Edge controller will have worse battery life than the original 51:36
  • Discovery Queue 1:12:13
  Games We Played Rage: Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator   Shrink: High on Life   News
  • US Senator, Valve, and Nazis
US senator presses Valve on Nazi content  
  • DualSense Makes No Sense
Sony's £210 DualSense Edge controller will have worse battery life than the originalOffical Site   Discovery Queue Rage: High On LifeAssassin's Creed ValhallaDuelyst IIPredecessorRiver City Girls 2BLACKTAILCities: Skylines - Financial Districts   Shrink: Crisis Core Final Fantasy VIIMarvel’s Midnight SunsSonic FrontiersThe Callisto ProtocolTriangle StrategyStarcom Unknown SpaceDune AwakeningHarvestella]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/25824031-e022-3cf6-b048-02e4a49e78b1Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:29:15 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talks about Valve's Nazi issue, the Duel Sense Edge battery issue, and the return of the discovery queue. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:37
  • US senator presses Valve on Nazi content 40:06
  • Sony's £210 DualSense Edge controller will have worse battery life than the original 51:36
  • Discovery Queue 1:12:13
  Games We Played Rage: Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator   Shrink: High on Life   News
  • US Senator, Valve, and Nazis
US senator presses Valve on Nazi content  
  • DualSense Makes No Sense
Sony's £210 DualSense Edge controller will have worse battery life than the originalOffical Site   Discovery Queue Rage: High On LifeAssassin's Creed ValhallaDuelyst IIPredecessorRiver City Girls 2BLACKTAILCities: Skylines - Financial Districts   Shrink: Crisis Core Final Fantasy VIIMarvel’s Midnight SunsSonic FrontiersThe Callisto ProtocolTriangle StrategyStarcom Unknown Space6081true312fullVideo Game Logic Podcast Episode 290: Dwarf Fortressinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-episode-290-dwarf-fortressing--52907115VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop b our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 3:00
  • Twitch removes hate group from approved charities following backlash 1:24:35
  • After spending 20 years simulating reality, the Dwarf Fortress devs have to get used to a new one: being millionaires 1:36:01
  • Community Corner
    • Dwarf Fortress’ Steam version immediately punched me in the gut 
  Games We Played Rage: Pokemon Violet   Shrink: Empyrion Galactic Survival   News
  • Twitch Removes Hate Group Charity
Eurogamer: Twitch removes hate group from approved charities following backlash Community Corner
  • Of Dwarves and Fortresses
Polygon: Dwarf Fortress’ Steam version immediately punched me in the gutPC Gamer: After spending 20 years simulating reality, the Dwarf Fortress devs have to get used to a new one: being millionaires ]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/875a32a9-0274-3396-95f8-d56d8ab9c0ecFri, 16 Dec 2022 15:50:46 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk Pokeymans, Twitch, and Dwarves. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop b our https://discord.gg/Sj4yEer,...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop b our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 3:00
  • Twitch removes hate group from approved charities following backlash 1:24:35
  • After spending 20 years simulating reality, the Dwarf Fortress devs have to get used to a new one: being millionaires 1:36:01
  • Community Corner
    • Dwarf Fortress’ Steam version immediately punched me in the gut 
  Games We Played Rage: Pokemon Violet   Shrink: Empyrion Galactic Survival   News
  • Twitch Removes Hate Group Charity
Eurogamer: Twitch removes hate group from approved charities following backlash Community Corner
  • Of Dwarves and Fortresses
Polygon: Dwarf Fortress’ Steam version immediately punched me in the gutPC Gamer: After spending 20 years simulating reality, the Dwarf Fortress devs have to get used to a new one: being millionaires ]]>6777true311fullVideo Game Logic Podcast Franken Episode: Improper Use of Toolshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-franken-episode-improper-use-of-tools--52907269vglpodcast.podbean.com/f82bf7c2-da97-3a47-a5f7-cf7eb81b6be0Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:01:41 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychIt's that time of year when things come up and distractions abound. We should be back next week to talk about a big game and some news.1314true310fullVideo Game Logic Podcast Episode 289: VGL Game Club: Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-episode-289-vgl-game-club-sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion--52907188VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • November Gameclub: Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion 6:30
  • Next Gameclub: Titanfall 2 31:45
  • Valve requests Steam Deck user return the turkey fryer it sent 31:52
  • Loot box bill filed in Australia 44:07
  • Community Corner 58:22
    • Russian agents killed 3 Cosplayers
  News
  • Roaming Turkey Fryer
PCGamesN: Valve requests Steam Deck user return the turkey fryer it sentOriginal Post  
  • Loot Box Bill
Games Industry Biz: Loot box bill filed in Australia   Community Corner
  • Russian Cosplayers Killed
Business Insider: Russian agents killed 3 men they said were saboteurs sent by Ukraine. A report says they were just gamers in costume.Game Rant: STALKER Cosplayers Killed After Russia Allegedly Mistakes Them For Ukraine Spies]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/bc59bf70-7a76-3883-b8d6-0cc8b01c4661Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:12:44 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage hold the monthly game club and talk some quick news. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • November Gameclub: Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion 6:30
  • Next Gameclub: Titanfall 2 31:45
  • Valve requests Steam Deck user return the turkey fryer it sent 31:52
  • Loot box bill filed in Australia 44:07
  • Community Corner 58:22
    • Russian agents killed 3 Cosplayers
  News
  • Roaming Turkey Fryer
PCGamesN: Valve requests Steam Deck user return the turkey fryer it sentOriginal Post  
  • Loot Box Bill
Games Industry Biz: Loot box bill filed in Australia   Community Corner
  • Russian Cosplayers Killed
Business Insider: Russian agents killed 3 men they said were saboteurs sent by Ukraine. A report says they were just gamers in costume.Game Rant: STALKER Cosplayers Killed After Russia Allegedly Mistakes Them For Ukraine Spies]]>4314true309fullVideo Game Logic Episode 288: Happy Thanksgivinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-288-happy-thanksgiving--52907346VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:22 
  • Sony Bans Shovelware and Easy Platinum Games 27:38
  • Golden Joystick Award Winners 2022 42:49
  • Community Corner 1:10:04
    • The Truth Behind Nvidia Melting Dongles
  Games We Played Rage: Escape Academy   Shrink: Mindustry   News
  • Sony Bans Shovelware
PlayStation Bans Shovelware And Easy Platinum Games On The Playstation Store"Gameplay"  
  • The Golden Joystick Awards
Winners and Nominees   Community Corner The Truth Behind Nvida Melting Dongles]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/49da76f0-478c-3e52-a839-31adecd02f3eFri, 25 Nov 2022 15:29:29 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk turkey as we get ready for Thanksgiving. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:22 
  • Sony Bans Shovelware and Easy Platinum Games 27:38
  • Golden Joystick Award Winners 2022 42:49
  • Community Corner 1:10:04
    • The Truth Behind Nvidia Melting Dongles
  Games We Played Rage: Escape Academy   Shrink: Mindustry   News
  • Sony Bans Shovelware
PlayStation Bans Shovelware And Easy Platinum Games On The Playstation Store"Gameplay"  
  • The Golden Joystick Awards
Winners and Nominees   Community Corner The Truth Behind Nvida Melting Dongles]]>4882true308fullVideo Game Logic Podcast Episode 287: Bad Games... Good Feelingshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-episode-287-bad-games-good-feelings--52907264VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 4:52
  • Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy has died aged 66 43:47
  • Diablo Immortal gem update leaves players demanding refunds 51.35
  • Community Corner
    • Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong publisher says box's PS5 upgrade listing was "mistake" 59:57
    • More Users Encounter Melting Issue With Nvidia's RTX 4090 12VHPWR Cable 1:04:32
  Games We Played Rage: Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator   Shrink: Mechwarrior 4 MercenariesSkyrimOverly Long Documentry Part 1Overly Long Documentry Part 2   News
  • Batman Voice Actor Dies
Batman actor Kevin Conroy has died aged 66  
  • Diablo Immortal Gem Update
Diablo Immortal gem update leaves players demanding refundsDiablo Immortal gem compensation is “adding insult to injury” Community Corner
  • Vampire: The Masquerade Mistake
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong publisher says box's PS5 upgrade listing was "mistake"  
  • RTX 4090 Slight... Melting problem
More Users Encounter Melting Issue With Nvidia's RTX 4090 12VHPWR Cable  ]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/6850ab98-9e74-3cbc-9dea-c6fc87db7b0bFri, 18 Nov 2022 14:59:16 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk about a bad game, the death of a legend, and a cursed game. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 4:52
  • Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy has died aged 66 43:47
  • Diablo Immortal gem update leaves players demanding refunds 51.35
  • Community Corner
    • Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong publisher says box's PS5 upgrade listing was "mistake" 59:57
    • More Users Encounter Melting Issue With Nvidia's RTX 4090 12VHPWR Cable 1:04:32
  Games We Played Rage: Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator   Shrink: Mechwarrior 4 MercenariesSkyrimOverly Long Documentry Part 1Overly Long Documentry Part 2   News
  • Batman Voice Actor Dies
Batman actor Kevin Conroy has died aged 66  
  • Diablo Immortal Gem Update
Diablo Immortal gem update leaves players demanding refundsDiablo Immortal gem compensation is “adding insult to injury” Community Corner
  • Vampire: The Masquerade Mistake
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong publisher says box's PS5 upgrade listing was "mistake"  
  • RTX 4090 Slight... Melting problem
More Users Encounter Melting Issue With Nvidia's RTX 4090 12VHPWR Cable  ]]>4702true307fullVideo Game Logic Fraken Episode: The 3 Dimensional Fluhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-fraken-episode-the-3-dimensional-flu--52907352vglpodcast.podbean.com/10d48dd9-139a-3b11-b076-dd9382aa7e51Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:34:27 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychIllness has struck again! We'll be back next week for some hopefully illness-free gaming talk.2844true305fullVideo Game Logic Podcast Episode 286: VGL Game Club: Beacon Pineshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-episode-286-vgl-game-club-beacon-pines--52907145VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • October Gameclub: Beacon Pines 5:06
  • November Gameclub: Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion 1:20:00
  • Discovery Queue 1:23:29
  Discovery Queue Rage: Monster Prom 3: Monster RoadtripStranded: Alien DawnPersona 5 RoyalThe Jackbox Party Pack 9Coral IslandWarhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef   Shrink: Gotham KnightsSettlement SurvivalPotionomicsEndoparasiticGuild Wars 2Slime Rancher 2]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/710a16ed-4634-3946-a436-76b2768a6137Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:43:52 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage hold game club then dive into the discovery queue. Do you have feedback for the show, a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • October Gameclub: Beacon Pines 5:06
  • November Gameclub: Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion 1:20:00
  • Discovery Queue 1:23:29
  Discovery Queue Rage: Monster Prom 3: Monster RoadtripStranded: Alien DawnPersona 5 RoyalThe Jackbox Party Pack 9Coral IslandWarhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef   Shrink: Gotham KnightsSettlement SurvivalPotionomicsEndoparasiticGuild Wars 2Slime Rancher 2]]>6227true304fullVideo Game Logic Podcast 285: Coffee is Always the Answerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-285-coffee-is-always-the-answer--52906660VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 3:02
  • Sims 4 Goes F2P, Sims 5 Teased 30:32
  • G4 As Dead As Stadia 42:25
  • Stadia exclusive Outcasters to disappear with Google's platform 50:47
  • Euro Truck Simulator 2's 10th Anniversary 57:03
  Games We Played Rage: Parkitect   Shrink: Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition News
  • Sims 4 and 5
Sims 5 TeasePolygon: The Sims 5 is in early development, has cool new build mode PC Gamer: How to play The Sims 4 free  
  • Plug Pulled on G4
Games Industry Biz: Comcast shuts down G4 one year after relaunch, lays off remaining staff  
  • Stadia Exclusive Will Disappear With Stadia
Games Industry Biz: Stadia exclusive Outcasters to disappear with Google's platform  
  • Euro Truck Simulator 2 10th Anniversary
Euro Truck 2 10 Year Announcement]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/3f1eab44-c2d9-3027-a068-0cac03fee137Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:39:02 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk about another service going away, Sims, and an impressive anniversary. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 3:02
  • Sims 4 Goes F2P, Sims 5 Teased 30:32
  • G4 As Dead As Stadia 42:25
  • Stadia exclusive Outcasters to disappear with Google's platform 50:47
  • Euro Truck Simulator 2's 10th Anniversary 57:03
  Games We Played Rage: Parkitect   Shrink: Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition News
  • Sims 4 and 5
Sims 5 TeasePolygon: The Sims 5 is in early development, has cool new build mode PC Gamer: How to play The Sims 4 free  
  • Plug Pulled on G4
Games Industry Biz: Comcast shuts down G4 one year after relaunch, lays off remaining staff  
  • Stadia Exclusive Will Disappear With Stadia
Games Industry Biz: Stadia exclusive Outcasters to disappear with Google's platform  
  • Euro Truck Simulator 2 10th Anniversary
Euro Truck 2 10 Year Announcement]]>4244true303fullVideo Game Logic Episode 282: Wheelie Steelie Automobile 6https://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-282-wheelie-steelie-automobile-6--52907312VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 10:57
  • Twitch Streamer’s $200,000 Gambling Scam 42:37
  • G4 Layoffs, Dying Again? 50:01
  • Community Corner
    • EVGA GPUs No More? 1:03:03
    • The Leakening of GTA 6 1:12:29
  Games We Played Rage: Hotwheels UnleashedLittle Big Workshop   Shrink: Lego Indiana Jones The Original Adventures   News
  • Twitch Gambling Scam
Games Industry Biz: Twitch streamer Sliker admits to $200,000 gambling scam Dexerto: Sliker’s Twitch partner status and sub button disappear after scamming scandal  
  • G4 Dying Again?
Twitch: First ReportKotaku: G4TV Hit With Major Layoffs Less Than A Year After Coming BackKotaku: Xplay Host Frosk Out At G4 A Week After Layoffs Kotaku: G4 Host Slams Xplay Audience’s Sexist ExpectationsThe Rant   Community Corner
  • EVGA Leaving GPU Market
Gamer's Nexus: EVGA Terminates NVIDIA Partnership, Cites Disrespectful TreatmentTom's Hardware: EVGA Abandons the GPU Market, Reportedly Citing Conflicts With NvidiaIGN: EVGA Will No Longer Make Graphics Cards for Nvidia  
  • The GTA 6 Leakening
Archive of Reddit Breakdown of LeakTech Crunch: Massive GTA 6 gameplay video leak depicts male and female playable characters]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/4e768537-68fa-37ed-aff9-4a273e58808cFri, 23 Sep 2022 14:01:12 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talks GTA, G4, EVGA, and non-initialism news. Do you have feedback for the show, a response to something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 10:57
  • Twitch Streamer’s $200,000 Gambling Scam 42:37
  • G4 Layoffs, Dying Again? 50:01
  • Community Corner
    • EVGA GPUs No More? 1:03:03
    • The Leakening of GTA 6 1:12:29
  Games We Played Rage: Hotwheels UnleashedLittle Big Workshop   Shrink: Lego Indiana Jones The Original Adventures   News
  • Twitch Gambling Scam
Games Industry Biz: Twitch streamer Sliker admits to $200,000 gambling scam Dexerto: Sliker’s Twitch partner status and sub button disappear after scamming scandal  
  • G4 Dying Again?
Twitch: First ReportKotaku: G4TV Hit With Major Layoffs Less Than A Year After Coming BackKotaku: Xplay Host Frosk Out At G4 A Week After Layoffs Kotaku: G4 Host Slams Xplay Audience’s Sexist ExpectationsThe Rant   Community Corner
  • EVGA Leaving GPU Market
Gamer's Nexus: EVGA Terminates NVIDIA Partnership, Cites Disrespectful TreatmentTom's Hardware: EVGA Abandons the GPU Market, Reportedly Citing Conflicts With NvidiaIGN: EVGA Will No Longer Make Graphics Cards for Nvidia  
  • The GTA 6 Leakening
Archive of Reddit Breakdown of Leak5312true299fullVideo Game Logic Episode 281: Sacrifices Were Madehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-281-sacrifices-were-made--52906659VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show-related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 3:17
  • Matt Booty Dreams of AI QA Testers 53:03
  • Overwatch fans revolt over Blizzard's plan to lock heroes behind battle pass 1:00:07
  • Community Corner
    • Another NFT Games Goes Bankrupt 1:08:30
    • Diablo Immortal Whales Face Orb Debt 1:16:52
  Games We Played Rage: Last Call BBS https://store.steampowered.com/app/1511780/Last_Call_BBS/   Grid Legends https://store.steampowered.com/app/1307710/GRID_Legends/   Shrink: Frontlines Fuel of War https://store.steampowered.com/app/9460/Frontlines_Fuel_of_War/ Mek HQ https://megamek.org/downloads.html News
  • AI QA Testers?
Video Games Chronicle: Xbox’s Matt Booty ‘dreams’ of having AI as QA testers  
  • Overwatch Fans Are Revolting
PC Gamer: Overwatch fans revolt over Blizzard's plan to lock heroes behind battle pass   Community Corner
  • Another NFT Game Bites the Dust
Announcement  
  • Diablo Immortal Orb Debt Crisis
PC Games N: Diablo Immortal whales face massive orb debt after third-party refunds]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/a5079206-b610-31b2-a302-818356cc023aFri, 16 Sep 2022 15:44:03 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage killed a cult member to record the news this week. Do you have feedback for the show, a response to something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show-related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 3:17
  • Matt Booty Dreams of AI QA Testers 53:03
  • Overwatch fans revolt over Blizzard's plan to lock heroes behind battle pass 1:00:07
  • Community Corner
    • Another NFT Games Goes Bankrupt 1:08:30
    • Diablo Immortal Whales Face Orb Debt 1:16:52
  Games We Played Rage: Last Call BBS https://store.steampowered.com/app/1511780/Last_Call_BBS/   Grid Legends https://store.steampowered.com/app/1307710/GRID_Legends/   Shrink: Frontlines Fuel of War https://store.steampowered.com/app/9460/Frontlines_Fuel_of_War/ Mek HQ https://megamek.org/downloads.html News
  • AI QA Testers?
Video Games Chronicle: Xbox’s Matt Booty ‘dreams’ of having AI as QA testers  
  • Overwatch Fans Are Revolting
PC Gamer: Overwatch fans revolt over Blizzard's plan to lock heroes behind battle pass   Community Corner
  • Another NFT Game Bites the Dust
Announcement  
  • Diablo Immortal Orb Debt Crisis
PC Games N: Diablo Immortal whales face massive orb debt after third-party refunds]]>5515true298fullVideo Game Logic Fraken Episode: Craig Got New Featureshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-fraken-episode-craig-got-new-features--52906669vglpodcast.podbean.com/75ffc9a3-13eb-3739-9559-55d8cf23648eFri, 22 Jul 2022 14:45:02 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week life found a way to mess with us, again. But we do marvel at Craig's new features.3175true290fullVideo Game Logic Podcast Episode 274: They Can’t All Be Greathttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-podcast-episode-274-they-can-t-all-be-great--52907142VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 4:33
  • E3 threatens to return in 2023 27:15
  • Space Engineers Raises DLC Price for Continued Support 33:51
  • US advocacy groups call on FTC to investigate FIFA loot boxes 37:08
  • Fans Beg Sega to Delay Sonic Frontiers 40:32
  • Community Corner
    • Military secrets leaked on War Thunder Forums… Again  47:45
    • Diablo Immortal Launches into Garbage Fire 50:46
  Games We Played Rage: Snowrunner: Season 7 First Thoughts   Shrink: Kenshi   News
  • E3 Threatens to Return
PC Games N: E3 threatens to return in 2023Techraptor: E3 2023 Announced
  • Space Engineers Raises DLC Prices
TechRaptor: Space Engineers DLC Raises Price To Support Continued Updates
  • US Advocacy Groups Want FTC to do Something About Lootboxes
Games Industry Biz: US advocacy groups call on FTC to investigate FIFA loot boxes
  • Fans Want Sonic Devs to go Slower
Video Game Chronicle: Fans call on Sega to delay Sonic Frontiers following gameplay reveal   Community Corner
  • Military secrets leaked on War Thunder Forums… Again
Polygon: Chinese military secrets leaked on a video game forum  
  • Diablo Immortal Launches into a Garbage Fire
Video Game Chronicle: Diablo Immortal faces a backlash as Metacritic user score drops to Blizzard’s third lowest everEurogamer: It costs £88,000 to fully upgrade your character in Diablo Immortal]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/970307a4-5691-3746-bdfe-58d0187a74f7Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:05:40 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage face the return of E3, rising DLC costs, and yet another garbage fire. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 4:33
  • E3 threatens to return in 2023 27:15
  • Space Engineers Raises DLC Price for Continued Support 33:51
  • US advocacy groups call on FTC to investigate FIFA loot boxes 37:08
  • Fans Beg Sega to Delay Sonic Frontiers 40:32
  • Community Corner
    • Military secrets leaked on War Thunder Forums… Again  47:45
    • Diablo Immortal Launches into Garbage Fire 50:46
  Games We Played Rage: Snowrunner: Season 7 First Thoughts   Shrink: Kenshi   News
  • E3 Threatens to Return
PC Games N: E3 threatens to return in 2023Techraptor: E3 2023 Announced
  • Space Engineers Raises DLC Prices
TechRaptor: Space Engineers DLC Raises Price To Support Continued Updates
  • US Advocacy Groups Want FTC to do Something About Lootboxes
Games Industry Biz: US advocacy groups call on FTC to investigate FIFA loot boxes
  • Fans Want Sonic Devs to go Slower
Video Game Chronicle: Fans call on Sega to delay Sonic Frontiers following gameplay reveal   Community Corner
  • Military secrets leaked on War Thunder Forums… Again
Polygon: Chinese military secrets leaked on a video game forum  
  • Diablo Immortal Launches into a Garbage Fire
Video Game Chronicle: Diablo Immortal faces a backlash as Metacritic user score drops to Blizzard’s third lowest everEurogamer: It costs £88,000 to fully upgrade your character in Diablo Immortal]]>3879true284fullVideo Game Logic Fraken Episode: Broken Technology Blueshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-fraken-episode-broken-technology-blues--52907335vglpodcast.podbean.com/046a25de-0314-341c-b120-1f39ab3e8b14Fri, 20 May 2022 14:30:39 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychWe got the blues... the broken technology blues.... 2525true281fullVideo Game Logic Episode 268: Russian Away From the Countryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-268-russian-away-from-the-country--52906683VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:12
  • Russian Game Devs Address sanctions in differing ways. 44:50
  • E3 2022 Canceled, Threatens Return Next Year 53:50
  • Pinball FX a Mess of Subscriptions, Microtransactions, and Currencies 1:00:37
  • Community Corner
    • NFTs Return 1:07:37
    • Gamefaq User Creates 3700, and Counting, Maps 1:20:08
  Games We Played Rage: Monster Hunter Rise   Shrink: Mind Scanners   News
  • Russian Game Devs
Tech Raptor: Wargaming Leaving Belarus And Russia Due To Ukraine WarPC Games N: World of Tanks developer pulls out of Russia and BelarusGames Industry Biz: Loop Hero developer encourages players to pirate the game  
  • E3 2022 No More
Nintendo Life: E3 2022 Is Officially Cancelled  
  • Pinball FX
Video Game Chronicle: Pinball FX fans criticise plans for $150 of microtransactions and $15 monthly sub Community Corner
  • NFT Return
Kotaku: Official Formula 1 NFT Game Shuts Down, Tokens Are Now Practically WorthlessArs Technica: How did a hacker steal over $600 million from a crypto gaming blockchain?  
  • GameFAQs Maps
PC Gamer: Meet the GameFAQs user who's created 3,700 game maps and counting in MS Paint]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/25470b61-8181-3650-949c-dd275fe019d8Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:51:14 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk more about Russian devs, E3's no go, and Pinball FX doing some unsavory things. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:12
  • Russian Game Devs Address sanctions in differing ways. 44:50
  • E3 2022 Canceled, Threatens Return Next Year 53:50
  • Pinball FX a Mess of Subscriptions, Microtransactions, and Currencies 1:00:37
  • Community Corner
    • NFTs Return 1:07:37
    • Gamefaq User Creates 3700, and Counting, Maps 1:20:08
  Games We Played Rage: Monster Hunter Rise   Shrink: Mind Scanners   News
  • Russian Game Devs
Tech Raptor: Wargaming Leaving Belarus And Russia Due To Ukraine WarPC Games N: World of Tanks developer pulls out of Russia and BelarusGames Industry Biz: Loop Hero developer encourages players to pirate the game  
  • E3 2022 No More
Nintendo Life: E3 2022 Is Officially Cancelled  
  • Pinball FX
Video Game Chronicle: Pinball FX fans criticise plans for $150 of microtransactions and $15 monthly sub Community Corner
  • NFT Return
Kotaku: Official Formula 1 NFT Game Shuts Down, Tokens Are Now Practically WorthlessArs Technica: How did a hacker steal over $600 million from a crypto gaming blockchain?  
  • GameFAQs Maps
PC Gamer: Meet the GameFAQs user who's created 3,700 game maps and counting in MS Paint]]>5563true276fullVideo Game Logic Fraken Episode: An Intervention Intentionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-fraken-episode-an-intervention-intention--52906615vglpodcast.podbean.com/d36bf312-01b3-3249-973e-2deb426e72a4Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:45:00 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThings got a bit crazy for Shrink on recording night, leading to a Fraken episode. We should be back next week to gut laugh at some NFTs.1687true275fullVideo Game Logic Fraken Episode: Moving Day Blueshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-fraken-episode-moving-day-blues--52907331vglpodcast.podbean.com/898423ce-2917-3a86-a11c-1e09c45b2d2cFri, 25 Mar 2022 12:21:56 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychIt's moving day for one of us this week; find out who has to skip town and pack up everything! We should be back next week for a game club episode.2283true273fullVideo Game Logic Fraken Episode: Google Servers Chugging Awayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-fraken-episode-google-servers-chugging-away--52907098vglpodcast.podbean.com/1ceeb5fa-f18b-30bb-884e-f2fb899ec89fFri, 11 Mar 2022 13:59:02 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychWith Rage sick and Shrink having a day, we took the week off to recover and heal. Enjoy some Franken content and we'll be back next week.1605true271fullVideo Game Logic Episode 265: No Man’s Invasionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-265-no-man-s-invasion--52907152VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:17
  • Games Devs Respond to Ukraine Invasion 49:27
  • Nintendo Switch Online adds missions and rewards section 1:12:31
  • Amazon Luna launches in the US 1:21:07
  • RimWorld refused classification in Australia, banning it from sale 1:36:43
  • Community Corner
    • Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation 1:43:44
  Games We Played Rage: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond   Shrink: No Man's Sky   News
  • Game Devs Respond to Ukraine Invasion
TechRaptor: The Rouble is Crashing in Escape from TarkovTech Raptor: 'This War of Mine' Profits to Be Donated to Ukrainian Red Cross Over the Next 7 DaysPC Games N: Ubisoft offers housing and salary advances to Ukrainian employeesPC Gamer: World of Tanks studio fires creative director who voiced support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine  
  • Nintendo Switch Online Add Rewards
Eurogamer: Nintendo Switch Online adds missions and rewards section  
  • Rimworld Refused Classification
Eurogamer: RimWorld refused classification in Australia, banning it from sale  
  • Amazon Luna Launches
Games Industry Biz: Amazon Luna launches in the US   Community Corner
  • Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation
PC GamesN: Civ creator warns industry to “focus on gameplay”, not monetisationBBC: Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/63eda2d6-c870-3d92-8f5f-f0b3ed209607Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:30:23 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk about a small land war in Europe, Nintendo doing something nice, Luna launching, and Rimworld getting banned down under. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:17
  • Games Devs Respond to Ukraine Invasion 49:27
  • Nintendo Switch Online adds missions and rewards section 1:12:31
  • Amazon Luna launches in the US 1:21:07
  • RimWorld refused classification in Australia, banning it from sale 1:36:43
  • Community Corner
    • Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation 1:43:44
  Games We Played Rage: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond   Shrink: No Man's Sky   News
  • Game Devs Respond to Ukraine Invasion
TechRaptor: The Rouble is Crashing in Escape from TarkovTech Raptor: 'This War of Mine' Profits to Be Donated to Ukrainian Red Cross Over the Next 7 DaysPC Games N: Ubisoft offers housing and salary advances to Ukrainian employeesPC Gamer: World of Tanks studio fires creative director who voiced support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine  
  • Nintendo Switch Online Add Rewards
Eurogamer: Nintendo Switch Online adds missions and rewards section  
  • Rimworld Refused Classification
Eurogamer: RimWorld refused classification in Australia, banning it from sale  
  • Amazon Luna Launches
Games Industry Biz: Amazon Luna launches in the US   Community Corner
  • Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation
PC GamesN: Civ creator warns industry to “focus on gameplay”, not monetisationBBC: Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation]]>6690true270fullVideo Game Logic Episode 263: Discovery Queue Revivalhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-263-discovery-queue-revival--52907299VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 4:00
  • City Skylines Mod Chaos 33:29
  • Newegg will now accept open box returns “no questions asked” 45:01
  • Mario Kart 8 DLC courses will be playable online, even if you don't own them 1:00:30
  • Discovery Queue 1:17:37
  Games We Played Rage: Dicey Dungeons   Shrink: Scribblenauts Unlimited   News
  • City Skylines Mod Madness
Tech Raptor: Most Banned Cities: Skylines Mods Did Not Have Malware, Dev Says NME: ‘Cities: Skylines’ modder banned after discovery of major malware risk  
  • Newegg's Open Box Woes
PCGames N: Newegg will now accept open box returns “no questions asked”Gamers Nexus  
  • Mario Kart 8 DLC
Eurogamer: Mario Kart 8 DLC courses will be playable online, even if you don't own them   Discovery Queue Rage: NEBULOUS: Fleet CommandDiplomacy is Not an OptionInfernaxSuper Dungeon MakerLiberteNot Tonight 2Distant Worlds 2Above SnakesIsles of YoreNimbus INFINITY   Shrink: Monster Hunter RiseGod of WarWartalesLost ArkMotor TownSpace EngineersDailtownThe Monster Breeder]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/5f9b2d68-dcff-335b-ab3c-c2a7cfcaf1c1Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:21:50 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage finally get a discovery queue done and talk about some news. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 4:00
  • City Skylines Mod Chaos 33:29
  • Newegg will now accept open box returns “no questions asked” 45:01
  • Mario Kart 8 DLC courses will be playable online, even if you don't own them 1:00:30
  • Discovery Queue 1:17:37
  Games We Played Rage: Dicey Dungeons   Shrink: Scribblenauts Unlimited   News
  • City Skylines Mod Madness
Tech Raptor: Most Banned Cities: Skylines Mods Did Not Have Malware, Dev Says NME: ‘Cities: Skylines’ modder banned after discovery of major malware risk  
  • Newegg's Open Box Woes
PCGames N: Newegg will now accept open box returns “no questions asked”Gamers Nexus  
  • Mario Kart 8 DLC
Eurogamer: Mario Kart 8 DLC courses will be playable online, even if you don't own them   Discovery Queue Rage: NEBULOUS: Fleet CommandDiplomacy is Not an OptionInfernaxSuper Dungeon MakerLiberteNot Tonight 2Distant Worlds 2Above SnakesIsles of YoreNimbus INFINITY   Shrink: 6398true268fullVideo Game Logic Episode 262: The Consolidation Conundrumhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-262-the-consolidation-conundrum--52906649VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games we played 5:15
  • Gaming Industry Giants continue to consolidate holdings. 37:27
  • Stadia reportedly "deprioritised" as Google focuses on selling streaming tech to third-parties 55:20
  • Community Corner
    • The Unnerving Rise of Video Games that Spy on You 1:12:50
  Games We Played Rage: Evil Genius 2: World Domination   Shrink: MW5 Mercenaries: LEGEND OF THE KESTREL LANCERS   News
  • Sony Acquiring Bungie
Tech Raptor: Sony is Acquiring Destiny 2 Developer BungieVideo Games Chronicle: The FTC has reportedly stepped in to review Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal  
  • Stadia Backburnner
Eurogamer: Stadia reportedly "deprioritised" as Google focuses on selling streaming tech to third-parties   Community Corner Wired: The Unnerving Rise of Video Games that Spy on You]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/86e6de50-795c-31bc-8249-76fc06dd1944Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:15:00 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk about more corporate acquisitions and Stadia might be put on the back burner. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games we played 5:15
  • Gaming Industry Giants continue to consolidate holdings. 37:27
  • Stadia reportedly "deprioritised" as Google focuses on selling streaming tech to third-parties 55:20
  • Community Corner
    • The Unnerving Rise of Video Games that Spy on You 1:12:50
  Games We Played Rage: Evil Genius 2: World Domination   Shrink: MW5 Mercenaries: LEGEND OF THE KESTREL LANCERS   News
  • Sony Acquiring Bungie
Tech Raptor: Sony is Acquiring Destiny 2 Developer BungieVideo Games Chronicle: The FTC has reportedly stepped in to review Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal  
  • Stadia Backburnner
Eurogamer: Stadia reportedly "deprioritised" as Google focuses on selling streaming tech to third-parties   Community Corner Wired: The Unnerving Rise of Video Games that Spy on You]]>5655true267fullVideo Game Logic Fraken Episode: Covid Cover Uphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-fraken-episode-covid-cover-up--52907072vglpodcast.podbean.com/2ba746be-291f-3cd9-94f2-f84977c0173fFri, 04 Feb 2022 14:31:45 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychIt was bound to happen sooner or later. A covid related Fraken episode. See you guys next week!1436true266fullVideo Game Logic Episode 260: The VGL Awards 2021https://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-260-the-vgl-awards-2021--52907177VGLPodcast@gmail.com,send us a tweet over at VGLPodcast. drop by the Discord.   Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.
  • Block 1 3:30
Most Memorable Gaming Moment Biggest Surprise of the Year The It's Still in Early Access Award The Best Free to Play Game No School Like the Old School Award  
  • Block 2 38:00
The Off the Wall Award Drop it Like a Hot Rock Award Least Favorite Game Played This Year The Time Sink Award Best Discovery Queue Game Todd Howard Award for Dumb Game Bug  
  • Block 3 1:06:15
The Niche Scratcher Greatest Gaming Disappointment of the Year The Maybe I'm Old Award The Video Game Logic Award Biggest Video Game Flop (That Isn't Evolve) Least Favorite Game Club Game  
  • Block 4 1:39:38
The Gilded Bird for Biggest Dick Move The I'll Be Back Award The Uncanny Valley Best Game Club Game Favorite Game Played in the Year The VGL Podcast Game of the Year]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/4b585ae6-1bc0-3691-885b-597d337a65caFri, 21 Jan 2022 15:44:00 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychIt's that time, once again, that we look back on the past year and give out awards to both the dreary and triumphant. So, join us as we mark the high and lows of 2021. Also, don't look directly at the little red dress. If it could talk, it would ask...VGLPodcast@gmail.com,send us a tweet over at VGLPodcast. drop by the Discord.   Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.
  • Block 1 3:30
Most Memorable Gaming Moment Biggest Surprise of the Year The It's Still in Early Access Award The Best Free to Play Game No School Like the Old School Award  
  • Block 2 38:00
The Off the Wall Award Drop it Like a Hot Rock Award Least Favorite Game Played This Year The Time Sink Award Best Discovery Queue Game Todd Howard Award for Dumb Game Bug  
  • Block 3 1:06:15
The Niche Scratcher Greatest Gaming Disappointment of the Year The Maybe I'm Old Award The Video Game Logic Award Biggest Video Game Flop (That Isn't Evolve) Least Favorite Game Club Game  
  • Block 4 1:39:38
The Gilded Bird for Biggest Dick Move The I'll Be Back Award The Uncanny Valley Best Game Club Game Favorite Game Played in the Year The VGL Podcast Game of the Year]]>8803true264fullVideo Game Logic Fraken Episode: Technically Incorrecthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-fraken-episode-technically-incorrect--52906641vglpodcast.podbean.com/a64ce5df-42c4-3a22-b2ec-0560024435d0Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:03:16 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychSome technical issues made it so the VGL Awards were delayed. May the tiny red dress rest in peace. 1773true263fullVideo Game Logic Episode 259:The NFT Hellscapehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-259-the-nft-hellscape--52907160VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Game We Played 14:10
  • Square Enix Wishes Us a Happy New Year, Then Ruins It.1:04:06
  • Community Corner
    • The Battle for Bungie's Soul: Inside the Studio's Struggle for a Better Work Culture 1:41:55
    • Scientist Who Trained Rats to Play “Doom II” Says He May Start Twitch Channel 1:52:01
  Games We Played Rage: WarioWare™: Get It Together!   Shrink: Mecha Knights: NightmaresHalo Infinite   News
  • Square Enix's Open Letter
Square Enix Wishes Us a Happy New Year, Then Ruins It.   Community Corner
  • Rat and Tear
Scientist Who Trained Rats to Play “Doom II” Says He May Start Twitch Channel
  • The Toxic Bungie Work Culture
The Battle for Bungie's Soul: Inside the Studio's Struggle for a Better Work Culture]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/4b30a9ae-91af-394e-8add-010fd0eedf36Fri, 07 Jan 2022 15:09:00 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk NFTs one last time for awhile before some rat and tear. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Game We Played 14:10
  • Square Enix Wishes Us a Happy New Year, Then Ruins It.1:04:06
  • Community Corner
    • The Battle for Bungie's Soul: Inside the Studio's Struggle for a Better Work Culture 1:41:55
    • Scientist Who Trained Rats to Play “Doom II” Says He May Start Twitch Channel 1:52:01
  Games We Played Rage: WarioWare™: Get It Together!   Shrink: Mecha Knights: NightmaresHalo Infinite   News
  • Square Enix's Open Letter
Square Enix Wishes Us a Happy New Year, Then Ruins It.   Community Corner
  • Rat and Tear
Scientist Who Trained Rats to Play “Doom II” Says He May Start Twitch Channel
  • The Toxic Bungie Work Culture
The Battle for Bungie's Soul: Inside the Studio's Struggle for a Better Work Culture]]>7594true262fullVideo Game Logic Episode 256: VGL Gameclub: Watch_Dogshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-256-vgl-gameclub-watch-dogs--52907170VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • November Gameclub: Watch_Dogs 3:45
  • Next Gameclub: Forza Horizon 5 35:42
  • Ubisoft admits its handling of misconduct lost some workers' trust 37:50
  • PlayStation VP fired after being caught by paedophilia sting operation 44:40
  • Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Seen As "A Very Good Game", CDPR Says 51:55
  • Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim 58:47
  • Community Corner 1:04:15
    • Game Developer Accuses Real-Life Weapons Manufacturer of Stealing Its Gun Design... Twice
  News
  • Ubisoft Admits They Hurt Trust
Axios: Ubisoft admits its handling of misconduct lost some workers' trust  
  • PlayStation VP Fired
Game Industry Biz: PlayStation VP fired after being caught by paedophilia sting operation  
  • Cyerpunk Will Be Seen As a Very Good Game?
Tech Raptor: Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Seen As "A Very Good Game", CDPR Says  
  • Take Two Attacks IT Takes Two
Euro Gamer: Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim   Community Corner IGN: Game Developer Accuses Real-Life Weapons Manufacturer of Stealing Its Gun Design... TwiceTech Raptor: 'Oceanic' Game Alleges Kalashnikov Stole Its Gun Design ]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/fe218fa6-b1e6-3499-bbde-b8389302b93bFri, 10 Dec 2021 16:00:21 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage take a hack at the news after a quick game club. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • November Gameclub: Watch_Dogs 3:45
  • Next Gameclub: Forza Horizon 5 35:42
  • Ubisoft admits its handling of misconduct lost some workers' trust 37:50
  • PlayStation VP fired after being caught by paedophilia sting operation 44:40
  • Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Seen As "A Very Good Game", CDPR Says 51:55
  • Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim 58:47
  • Community Corner 1:04:15
    • Game Developer Accuses Real-Life Weapons Manufacturer of Stealing Its Gun Design... Twice
  News
  • Ubisoft Admits They Hurt Trust
Axios: Ubisoft admits its handling of misconduct lost some workers' trust  
  • PlayStation VP Fired
Game Industry Biz: PlayStation VP fired after being caught by paedophilia sting operation  
  • Cyerpunk Will Be Seen As a Very Good Game?
Tech Raptor: Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Seen As "A Very Good Game", CDPR Says  
  • Take Two Attacks IT Takes Two
Euro Gamer: Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim   Community Corner IGN: Game Developer Accuses Real-Life Weapons Manufacturer of Stealing Its Gun Design... TwiceTech Raptor: 'Oceanic' Game Alleges Kalashnikov Stole Its Gun Design ]]>4601true258fullVideo Game Logic Episode 254: Making EA Look Competenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-254-making-ea-look-competent--52906696VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:50
  • Amazon Games switches off New World's entire economy after players discover duping glitch. 26:02
  • GTA The Trilogy: The Definitive Shit Show 32:44
  • Community Corner 55:37
    • Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kotick under pressure to resign: What to know
  • Discovery Queue 1:08:22
Games We Played Rage: Unpacking   Shrink: Railroads Online!   News
  • New World, New Issues
PC Gamer: Amazon Games switches off New World's entire economy after players discover duping glitch  
  • GTA Is a Bit of a Mess
VGC: GTA Trilogy chaos continues as ‘Hot coffee sex mini-game files’ reportedly uncoveredTech Raptor: GTA Trilogy PC Pulled After Dev Notes and Missing Music Found VGC: As GTA Trilogy PC is pulled, dataminers discover it contains missing music and ‘holy grail’ dev notesRock Paper Shotgun: Modders are fixing the GTA Trilogy, from better rain to nut-shaped nuts   Community Corner Cnet: Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kotick under pressure to resign: What to kno   Discovery Queue Rage: The Last Stand: AftermathTavern MasterRuined King: A League of Legends Story™Grow: Song of the EvertreeSherlock Holmes Chapter OneBright Memory: InfiniteSYNTHETIK 2Moncage Shrink: JunkpunkSkyrim Anniversary KIanga Seeds of CivilizationLets Build a ZooBlue Reflections 2nd LightBlue ReflectionsJupiter Moons Mecha]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/a35ede42-8b58-3e85-ba28-e97c5b4d48b7Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:04:00 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk about the crime that is the new GTA Trilogy release. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games We Played 5:50
  • Amazon Games switches off New World's entire economy after players discover duping glitch. 26:02
  • GTA The Trilogy: The Definitive Shit Show 32:44
  • Community Corner 55:37
    • Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kotick under pressure to resign: What to know
  • Discovery Queue 1:08:22
Games We Played Rage: Unpacking   Shrink: Railroads Online!   News
  • New World, New Issues
PC Gamer: Amazon Games switches off New World's entire economy after players discover duping glitch  
  • GTA Is a Bit of a Mess
VGC: GTA Trilogy chaos continues as ‘Hot coffee sex mini-game files’ reportedly uncoveredTech Raptor: GTA Trilogy PC Pulled After Dev Notes and Missing Music Found VGC: As GTA Trilogy PC is pulled, dataminers discover it contains missing music and ‘holy grail’ dev notesRock Paper Shotgun: Modders are fixing the GTA Trilogy, from better rain to nut-shaped nuts   Community Corner Cnet: Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kotick under pressure to resign: What to kno   Discovery Queue Rage: The Last Stand: AftermathTavern MasterRuined King: A League of Legends Story™Grow: Song of the EvertreeSherlock Holmes Chapter One5713true255fullVideo Game Logic Episode 252: VGL Game Club: Darkest Dungeonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-252-vgl-game-club-darkest-dungeon--52907289VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • October Gameclub: Darkest Dungeon 5:45
  • Next Gameclub: Watch_Dogs 31:20
  • Next year's BlizzConline on "pause" as Activision Blizzard looks to "reimagine" event 34:05
  • Community Corner
    • Ubisoft Can’t Stop Harassing People 43:15
    • Players Have A Ton Of Complaints About Nintendo Switch Online’s N64 Games 49:41
    • Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion subscription will cost $50 a year
  News
  • BlizzCon "Paused"
Eurogamer: Next year's BlizzConline on "pause" as Activision Blizzard looks to "reimagine" event   Community Corner
  • Oh... Ubisoft
Tweet From Brendan Sinclair  
  • Passing on the Expansion Pack
Kotaku: Players Have A Ton Of Complaints About Nintendo Switch Online’s N64 GamesEurogamer: Nintendo Switch Online's N64 games have a few issues ScreenRant: Nintendo Switch N64 Game Lag Shown By Zelda & Mario PlayersGames Industry Biz: Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion subscription will cost $50 a year]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/2798feb4-eddd-3631-84c0-b52d0153452fFri, 29 Oct 2021 15:12:00 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage are underwhelmed by the game club then go on to some news. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • October Gameclub: Darkest Dungeon 5:45
  • Next Gameclub: Watch_Dogs 31:20
  • Next year's BlizzConline on "pause" as Activision Blizzard looks to "reimagine" event 34:05
  • Community Corner
    • Ubisoft Can’t Stop Harassing People 43:15
    • Players Have A Ton Of Complaints About Nintendo Switch Online’s N64 Games 49:41
    • Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion subscription will cost $50 a year
  News
  • BlizzCon "Paused"
Eurogamer: Next year's BlizzConline on "pause" as Activision Blizzard looks to "reimagine" event   Community Corner
  • Oh... Ubisoft
Tweet From Brendan Sinclair  
  • Passing on the Expansion Pack
Kotaku: Players Have A Ton Of Complaints About Nintendo Switch Online’s N64 GamesEurogamer: Nintendo Switch Online's N64 games have a few issues ScreenRant: Nintendo Switch N64 Game Lag Shown By Zelda & Mario PlayersGames Industry Biz: Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion subscription will cost $50 a year]]>4858true252fullVideo Game Logic Franken Episode: I‘m So Sorry Craighttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-franken-episode-i-m-so-sorry-craig--52907321vglpodcast.podbean.com/776a7566-4922-347f-8fdf-2f54c4f78849Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:29:00 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychLet's face it, Shrink isn't sorry for what he's about to do. Although, now he is doomed to die in the robot uprising with the rest of us, which is nice.1825true251fullVideo Game Logic Episode 247: Schmoogly Boogily 5000https://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-247-schmoogly-boogily-5000--52906685VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games we played 3:27
  • Community Corner
    • Tripwire CEO Puts Foot in Mouth, Gets Fired 57:23
    • How Gaming Will Change Humanity as We Know It 1:11:54
  • Discovery Queue 1:26:35
  Games We Played Rage: Psychonauts 2   Shrink: Sword Art Online: Lost SongNexus Mods VortexThe Elder SCrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year EditionJared is a horrible person stream News
  • Tripwire CEO Puts Foot in Mouth
Shipright Studios Calls out TripwireKotaku: Tripwire CEO 'Steps Down' After Supporting Texas Anti-Abortion Law  
  • How Gaming Will Change Humanity as We Know It
Bloomberg: How Gaming Will Change Humanity as We Know It   Discovery Queue Rage: Pathfinder: Wrath of the RighteousAmerican Truck Simulator - WyomingA Total War Saga: TROYSurviving Mars: Below and BeyondRift WizardBRAVELY DEFAULT II   Shrink: Cookie ClickerStellar WarfareXenia’s ArkBus Simulator 21VTM Bloodhunt]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/737d27cc-13b2-3216-a067-37bf2c490133Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:50:44 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage dive into the dumper fire when we get political... again. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at https://gmail.com stop by our...VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign. Show Highlights & Timestamps
  • Games we played 3:27
  • Community Corner
    • Tripwire CEO Puts Foot in Mouth, Gets Fired 57:23
    • How Gaming Will Change Humanity as We Know It 1:11:54
  • Discovery Queue 1:26:35
  Games We Played Rage: Psychonauts 2   Shrink: Sword Art Online: Lost SongNexus Mods VortexThe Elder SCrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year EditionJared is a horrible person stream News
  • Tripwire CEO Puts Foot in Mouth
Shipright Studios Calls out TripwireKotaku: Tripwire CEO 'Steps Down' After Supporting Texas Anti-Abortion Law  
  • How Gaming Will Change Humanity as We Know It
Bloomberg: How Gaming Will Change Humanity as We Know It   Discovery Queue Rage: Pathfinder: Wrath of the RighteousAmerican Truck Simulator - WyomingA Total War Saga: TROYSurviving Mars: Below and BeyondRift WizardBRAVELY DEFAULT II   Shrink: Cookie ClickerStellar WarfareXenia’s ArkBus Simulator 216688true245fullVideo Game Logic Franken Episode: Send Help for Ragehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-franken-episode-send-help-for-rage--46381767vglpodcast.podbean.com/255deaa1-3ce0-3818-9bb0-18431598e7e8Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:00:28 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychJared needs a week off after a misadventure with his son, so new old stock content!1709truefullVideo Game Logic Episode 244: Rats with Golden Parachuteshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-244-rats-with-golden-parachutes--46381775
Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.

Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.

Show Highlights & Timestamps
Games We Played 5:40

Forza Motorsport 7 to be removed from sale due to "end of life status" 36:26

Half-Life 2: Remastered Collection coming from modders with Valve’s consent 44:14

Activision Blizzard: The dumpster fire rages on. 51:12

Community Corner 1:13:52
700,000 lines of code, 20 years, and one developer: How Dwarf Fortress is built




Discovery Queue 1:20:17


 

Games We Played
Rage:

Destroy All Humans!

 

Shrink:

Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Plants Vs Zombies 2 Garden Warfare

VTM Stream

 

News

Forza Motorsport 7 End of the Road




Games Industry Biz: Forza Motorsport 7 to be removed from sale due to "end of life status"

 


Half-Life 2 Remastered




PC Games N: Half-Life 2: Remastered Collection coming from modders with Valve’s consent

 


The Activision Blizzard Dumpster Fire Part 2




Games Industry Biz: Activision Blizzard staff respond to Bobby Kotick statement

The Verge: Blizzard’s head of HR is out

Kotaku: Activision Blizzard Hires Union-Busting Firm As Workers Start To Come Together

Dexerto: Asmongold & WoW players slam Blizzard for removing emote from Classic but not racist slurs

TechRaptor: [Updated] World of Warcraft Changes Coming In Wake of Lawsuit

Kotaku: Report: Blizzard Once Slapped With 'Misogyny Tax'

Tech Raptor: Activision Blizzard Shareholders File Class-Action Lawsuit

PC Games N: Blizzard president J Allen Brack is stepping downBlizzard's former president J. Allen Brack

Games Industry Biz: Activision Blizzard confirms former WoW director was fired over misconduct

Asmongold on Blizzard's New "Anti-Harassment" Changes





Community Corner
The Overflow: 700,000 lines of code, 20 years, and one developer: How Dwarf Fortress is built

 

Discovery Queue
Rage:

GRIME

FINAL FANTASY

The Forgotten City

Eldest Souls

Banners of Ruin

Fuga: Melodies of Steel

KARLSON

 

Shrink:

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

HighFleet

Idol Manager

The Ascent]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/eacec54d-1d81-3097-b854-2f0532cb9c92Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:20:00 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage talk a little bit of news before diving back into the dumpster fire. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop...
Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.

Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.

Show Highlights & Timestamps
Games We Played 5:40

Forza Motorsport 7 to be removed from sale due to "end of life status" 36:26

Half-Life 2: Remastered Collection coming from modders with Valve’s consent 44:14

Activision Blizzard: The dumpster fire rages on. 51:12

Community Corner 1:13:52
700,000 lines of code, 20 years, and one developer: How Dwarf Fortress is built




Discovery Queue 1:20:17


 

Games We Played
Rage:

Destroy All Humans!

 

Shrink:

Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Plants Vs Zombies 2 Garden Warfare

VTM Stream

 

News

Forza Motorsport 7 End of the Road




Games Industry Biz: Forza Motorsport 7 to be removed from sale due to "end of life status"

 


Half-Life 2 Remastered




PC Games N: Half-Life 2: Remastered Collection coming from modders with Valve’s consent

 


The Activision Blizzard Dumpster Fire Part 2




Games Industry Biz: Activision Blizzard staff respond to Bobby Kotick statement

The Verge: Blizzard’s head of HR is out

Kotaku: Activision Blizzard Hires Union-Busting Firm As Workers Start To Come Together

Dexerto: Asmongold & WoW players slam Blizzard for removing emote from Classic but not racist slurs

TechRaptor: [Updated] World of Warcraft Changes Coming In Wake of Lawsuit

Kotaku: Report: Blizzard Once Slapped With 'Misogyny Tax'

Tech Raptor: Activision Blizzard Shareholders File Class-Action Lawsuit

PC Games N: Blizzard president J Allen Brack is stepping downBlizzard's former president J. Allen Brack

Games Industry Biz: Activision Blizzard confirms former WoW director was fired over misconduct

Asmongold on Blizzard's New "Anti-Harassment" Changes





Community Corner
The Overflow: 700,000 lines of code, 20 years, and one developer: How Dwarf Fortress is built

 

Discovery Queue
Rage:

GRIME

FINAL FANTASY

The Forgotten City

Eldest Souls

Banners of Ruin

Fuga: Melodies of Steel

KARLSON

 

Shrink:

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

HighFleet

Idol Manager

The Ascent]]>6124truefullVideo Game Logic Episode 242: Valve Builds the Switch Prohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-242-valve-builds-the-switch-pro--46381777
Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.

Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.

Show Highlights & Timestamps

Games We Played 9:25




Valve Announces the Steam Deck 53:52




Free to Play Tom Clancy Game Announced 1:22:00




Sony Patents Player-Kicking Microtransaction 1:28:27




Community Corner 1:33:47


Ukraine warehouse packed with thousands of PS4s was actually a FIFA Ultimate Team bot farm







Discovery Queue 1:48:53




 

Games We Played
Rage:

The Touryst

Snow Runner

 

Shrink:

Snow Runner

Transport Inc

 

News

Steam Deck




Store Page

Tech Raptor: Handheld Gaming PC Valve Steam Deck Revealed

ETA Prime: How Will the Steam Deck Perform?

Digital Foundry: Steam Deck Spec Analysis

 


“Tom Clancy's” Xdefiant




Tech Raptor: Free-to-Play Shooter Tom Clancy's XDefiant Revealed

 


Sony's Player-Kicking Microtransaction




Tech Raptor: Player-Kicking Microtransaction Patented by Sony

 

Community Corner

Ukraine FIFA Ultimate Team Farm




Eurogamer: Ukraine warehouse packed with thousands of PS4s was actually a FIFA Ultimate Team bot farm

 

Discovery Queue
Rage:

Mini Motorways

Death's Door

The Last Stand Legacy Collection

SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator

Samurai Gunn 2

Dream Engines: Nomad Cities - A survival city builder with flying cities

Rogue Company

Halo Infinite

 

Shrink:

Before We Leave

Breakwaters

Hide and Run

The Immortal Mayor

SRX: The Game]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/780fd607-36b7-3e2f-b2cd-74a46c9b6f17Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:49:00 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage get somewhat excited about the Steam Deck, laugh at the new Tom Clancy game, and talk about a Sony patent. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an...
Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.

Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.

Show Highlights & Timestamps

Games We Played 9:25




Valve Announces the Steam Deck 53:52




Free to Play Tom Clancy Game Announced 1:22:00




Sony Patents Player-Kicking Microtransaction 1:28:27




Community Corner 1:33:47


Ukraine warehouse packed with thousands of PS4s was actually a FIFA Ultimate Team bot farm







Discovery Queue 1:48:53




 

Games We Played
Rage:

The Touryst

Snow Runner

 

Shrink:

Snow Runner

Transport Inc

 

News

Steam Deck




Store Page

Tech Raptor: Handheld Gaming PC Valve Steam Deck Revealed

ETA Prime: How Will the Steam Deck Perform?

Digital Foundry: Steam Deck Spec Analysis

 


“Tom Clancy's” Xdefiant




Tech Raptor: Free-to-Play Shooter Tom Clancy's XDefiant Revealed

 


Sony's Player-Kicking Microtransaction




Tech Raptor: Player-Kicking Microtransaction Patented by Sony

 

Community Corner

Ukraine FIFA Ultimate Team Farm




Eurogamer: Ukraine warehouse packed with thousands of PS4s was actually a FIFA Ultimate Team bot farm

 

Discovery Queue
Rage:

Mini Motorways

Death's Door

The Last Stand Legacy Collection

SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator

Samurai Gunn 2

Dream Engines: Nomad Cities - A survival city builder with flying cities

Rogue Company

Halo Infinite

 

Shrink:

Before We Leave

Breakwaters

Hide and Run

The Immortal Mayor

SRX: The Game]]>7650truefullVideo Game Logic Episode 226: A Temporary Movement of Sanityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-226-a-temporary-movement-of-sanity--43804154Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.
Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.
Show Highlights & Timestamps

Game We Played 4:45


EA Ceases Development of Anthem 34:05


Plans for Dragon Age 4 Multiplayer Reportedly Canceled 46:10


Google Stadia's Launch Troubles Detailed in New Report 1:01:17


Activision warns a standard 500GB PS4 may no longer fit Call of Duty: Warzone, Black Ops Cold War and Modern Warfare 1:11:43


Community Corner

How I cut GTA Online loading times by 70% 1:26:30


 
Games We Played
Rage:
Dirt 5
Wreckfest
 
Shrink:
Wreckfest
Defense Grid: The Awakening
 
News

Anthem No More

Offical Announcement
 

Changes for Dragon Age 4

Tech Raptor: Plans for Dragon Age 4 Multiplayer Reportedly Canceled
 

Google Stadia Launch Woes

Tech Raptor: Google Stadia's Launch Troubles Detailed in New Report
Games Industry Biz: Google reportedly paid $20m for Ubisoft ports on Stadia
Euro Gamer: New reports detail Stadia's demise, cancelled projects and wasted millions
Bloomburg: Google’s Stadia Problem? A Video Game Unit That’s Not Googley Enough
 

Call of Duty's Storage Requirements are Too Darn High

Eurogamer: Activision warns a standard 500GB PS4 may no longer fit Call of Duty: Warzone, Black Ops Cold War and Modern Warfare
 
Community Corner

Cutting GTA Online Loading Time

How I cut GTA Online loading times by 70%
PC Games N: GTA Online player figures out how to speed up loading times by 70%
Ars Technica: Hacker reduces GTA Online load times by roughly 70 percent]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/f8e0cead-9388-32ec-8b1a-7bb6710c6014Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:07:35 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage are shocked, SHOCKED, to learn about Anthem dying and of Google's mess when it comes to Stadia. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at...Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.
Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.
Show Highlights & Timestamps

Game We Played 4:45


EA Ceases Development of Anthem 34:05


Plans for Dragon Age 4 Multiplayer Reportedly Canceled 46:10


Google Stadia's Launch Troubles Detailed in New Report 1:01:17


Activision warns a standard 500GB PS4 may no longer fit Call of Duty: Warzone, Black Ops Cold War and Modern Warfare 1:11:43


Community Corner

How I cut GTA Online loading times by 70% 1:26:30


 
Games We Played
Rage:
Dirt 5
Wreckfest
 
Shrink:
Wreckfest
Defense Grid: The Awakening
 
News

Anthem No More

Offical Announcement
 

Changes for Dragon Age 4

Tech Raptor: Plans for Dragon Age 4 Multiplayer Reportedly Canceled
 

Google Stadia Launch Woes

Tech Raptor: Google Stadia's Launch Troubles Detailed in New Report
Games Industry Biz: Google reportedly paid $20m for Ubisoft ports on Stadia
Euro Gamer: New reports detail Stadia's demise, cancelled projects and wasted millions
Bloomburg: Google’s Stadia Problem? A Video Game Unit That’s Not Googley Enough
 

Call of Duty's Storage Requirements are Too Darn High

Eurogamer: Activision warns a standard 500GB PS4 may no longer fit Call of Duty: Warzone, Black Ops Cold War and Modern Warfare
 
Community Corner

Cutting GTA Online Loading Time

How I cut GTA Online loading times by 70%
PC Games N: GTA Online player figures out how to speed up loading times by 70%
Ars Technica: Hacker reduces GTA Online load times by roughly 70 percent]]>6164truefullVideo Game Logic Episode 225: VGL Game Club: Monster Sanctuaryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/video-game-logic-episode-225-vgl-game-club-monster-sanctuary--43804153Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.
Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.
Show Highlights & Timestamps

Game We Played 4:17


Gameclub: Monster Sanctuary 45:25


Next Gameclub: Far Cry 3 1:14:26


E3 skipping in-person event again 1:19:30


Developer Changes Name to 'Very Positive' to Fool Steam Users 1:26:13


Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Delayed Indefinitely 1:31:12

 
Games We Played
Rage:
PC Building Real Life
Forza Horizon 4
Animal Crossing

Shrink:
Valheim
News

E3 Returns

E3 skipping in-person event again
 

A Very Positive Game Dev

Developer Changes Name to 'Very Positive' to Fool Steam Users
 

Vampire: The Masquerade 2 Delay

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Delayed Indefinitely
 ]]>vglpodcast.podbean.com/e53dbb97-3410-3d44-b361-ee856501e88dFri, 26 Feb 2021 15:04:55 +0000Jared Arthur (The Gaming PsychThis week Shrink & Rage hold the monthly game club then talk a bit about the news. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our...Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.
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Show Highlights & Timestamps

Game We Played 4:17


Gameclub: Monster Sanctuary 45:25


Next Gameclub: Far Cry 3 1:14:26


E3 skipping in-person event again 1:19:30


Developer Changes Name to 'Very Positive' to Fool Steam Users 1:26:13


Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Delayed Indefinitely 1:31:12

 
Games We Played
Rage:
PC Building Real Life
Forza Horizon 4
Animal Crossing

Shrink:
Valheim
News

E3 Returns

E3 skipping in-person event again
 

A Very Positive Game Dev

Developer Changes Name to 'Very Positive' to Fool Steam Users
 

Vampire: The Masquerade 2 Delay

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Delayed Indefinitely
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