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JK! Games!The Wolf Among Us – VGBC (Part One: Episode 1 – Faith) | JK! GamesOur Video Game Book Club is back, and we’re finally playing The Wolf Among Us.In Part One of our VGBC series, we’re covering Episode 1: Faith, the opening chapter of Telltale’s iconic narrative adventure. We break down the game’s setup, worldbuilding, characters, and mechanics in a spoiler-free discussion before diving into full spoilers and story choices.This episode is designed so you can play along with us over the next few weeks, whether it’s your first time or a long-overdue replay.Timecodes00:00 Intro – JK! Games & Video Game Book Club02...
2026-01-271h 35
Video Game Book ClubThe 2025 Buenale Games Awards | Video game Book ClubLadies and gentlemen, esteemed members of Video Game Book Club.... welcome to the Buenale Games Awards! Ben and JP celebrate the 12 games they played for VGBC in 2025 alongside the Buenale Games community. They dish out more than a dozen different awards in different categories from "Best Gameplay" to "Best game to play on the toilet" to "most likely game to recommend."2025 was an incredible year in gaming, and it was an even more incredible year for Video Game Book Club. It was a joy to look back and reminisce on all the great moments that...
2026-01-151h 37JK! Games!VGBC: Silent Hill f – Finale + Spoilercast | Full Review & Breakdown | JK! Games! PodcastIn this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica and Kayla are joined by Patrick for the grand finale of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club. We’ve reached the end of the nightmare and we’re unpacking it all — gameplay, atmosphere, and story — before diving into a full spoiler discussion and review.Silent Hill f left a lasting mark. We explore how the game captures the essence of the series while carving its own identity — and whether that ending truly landed.Timecodes:00:00:00 – Start00:04:54 – Intro00:13:00 – Easy Mode: Overall Gameplay & Experience (Non-Spoiler)00:32:20 – Scarecrow Puzzles and Gamepl...
2025-10-151h 35JK! Games!VGBC: Silent Hill f – Part 2 | Mid-Game Impressions & Thematic Connections | JK! Games! PodcastIn this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica and Kayla return to the fog for Part 2 of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club series. We’re halfway through the nightmare and unpacking how the game’s story, pacing, and tone evolve as the world opens up.We start with a discussion on the use of flowers in video games—and how Silent Hill f turns beauty into dread—then dive into our first impressions of Ghost of Yotei, before checking in on our current progress through Silent Hill f. Finally, we close out with an Expert Mode seg...
2025-10-071h 22
Video Game Book ClubKissable Beasts - Cassette Beasts - Video Game Book Club September 2025You’re not going to believe it but Video Game Book Club is BACK in September of 2025. This month was JP’s turn to choose and he picked Cassette Beast, a monster taming and battling game that takes heavy inspiration from others in the genre and attempts to iterate on the classic. Listen to this month’s episode to hear all about JP and Ben’s favorite beasts and bosses (or lack thereof) and their adventures in the goofy, yet eerie world of New Wirral.Join the Club by joining the VGBC Discord with the link below where yo...
2025-10-022h 01JK! Games!VGBC: Silent Hill f – Part 1 | What Makes Silent Hill… Silent Hill? | JK! Games! PodcastIn this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into the haunted fog for Part 1 of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club series. Whether you're a longtime fan or a total newcomer to the franchise, this episode breaks down what actually makes a Silent Hill game feel like Silent Hill.We start with a cursed icebreaker game (Josh’s "Fact or Farse"), then unpack the themes, tone, and environments that define the series. We also share our first impressions of Silent Hill f’s mechanics, pacing, and storytelling—and ask "IS SILENT HILL BACK?!'...
2025-09-301h 29
Video Game Book ClubSo Many Games, So Little Time - The Checkpoint - September 2025It's the middle of September 2025 and that means it's time to check in on all things Buenale Games! We start out talking about September's game of the month, Cassette Beasts, including some of our favorite beasts, how the game has been so far, and what we're looking forward to as the game goes on. We follow that with a MINI VGBC, courtesy of JP, as he walks us through his experience playing the short, but sweet, Fly Knight. Finally, we discuss recent news in gaming including lots of new games teased in the recent Nintendo direct, Nintendo's recent patents...
2025-09-151h 14
Video Game Book ClubComplex & Transformative - Rain World - Video Game Book Club Aug. 2025Summer is technically over, but Video Game Book Club is coming in HOT with our latest episode. This past month, the VGBC community played Rain World, a brutally difficult but extremely rewarding 2D metroidvania game. Join JP and Ben as they recap their experiences with this cult classic. We recap our full playthroughs, we talk about the lore of the game, and our favorite moments!Join the Club by joining the VGBC Discord with the link below where you can play each month's game alongside us and interact with our community. Also, follow us...
2025-09-022h 17JK! Games!VGBC: Tiny Bookshop – Our Official Review | JK! Games! PodcastIn this episode of JK! Games!, we’re wrapping up our playthrough of Tiny Bookshop with our official Video Game Book Club review.Jerica and Kayla break down the story, characters, shopkeeping systems, cozy atmosphere, and whether this indie delivers as a must-play for management game fans. We share our final verdicts, listener responses, and reveal our next Book Club pick.JK! Games! is a gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about — and with our Video Game Book Club (VGBC), we dive deep into one game at a ti...
2025-08-261h 32JK! Games!VGBC: Tears of the Kingdom – Part 6: Let’s End This | JK! Games! PodcastIn Part 6 of our Tears of the Kingdom Video Game Book Club, we’ve reached the end of our Hyrule adventure — We got close. Kayla’s still on her journey, but that won’t stop us from talking about the game’s biggest moments, how the final stretch plays out, and whether it all lands as a satisfying payoff.We kick things off with our Emoji Game in Easy Mode before reading your answers to this week’s listener question: What’s a game that had the perfect payoff for you — whether it was a moment, a mission, or the...
2025-08-121h 29
Video Game Book ClubDown with the Corpos | Peak & Before Your Eyes | The Checkpoint Ep #3The Checkpoint is back! This month for Video Game Book Club we're playing Hellblade: Sennua's Sacrifice, and we start the show checking in on our progress and how we're enjoying the game so far (spoiler alert: JP has definitely played so much of it). We also talk about our experience with Peak, Elden Ring: Nightreign, and Chrono Trigger.As always, JP hosts a mini VGBC. This month's game was Before Your Eyes. A beautiful and tragic narrative game played with.... your eyes??Join the Club by joining our Discord server and following us on all...
2025-07-151h 00
VgBCEpisode 9: Game StoriesWe riff a bit on Spec Ops: The Line, How Fish is Made, and a few other games real quick
2025-07-0619 min
VgBCEpisode 9: MouthwashingLet's talk about Mouthwashing, the surreal psychological horror game from Swedish developer Wrong Organ. This one's a banger
2025-06-201h 56
Video Game Book ClubA Big Game in a Small Package - Small Saga - Video Game Book Club May 2025Video Game Book Club is BACK with another episode, and this month we're talking about May's game of the month: Small Saga. After being recommended to us in the VGBC discord for almost a year, we finally played small saga and boy are we glad we did! Small Saga is an indie game that packs an incredibly dense story into a sub-10 hour experience, and it might just have set the record for Quality Gaming Moments Per Minute.Join the Club by joining our discord (link below) where you can chat with us about all things gaming, play each...
2025-06-022h 34
Video Game Book ClubHugging Hurts So Good - Spiritfarer - Video Game Book Club April 2025Video Game Book Club is BACK with our newest episode on the game we played in April 2025: Spiritfarer. Spiritfarer is a super unique 2D platforming management sim set in a light and cozy world, but it also evokes a lot of emotion as it deals with its central theme of loss and grief. Join us in this month's episode where JP and Ben talk about there experiences with the game including highlights, potential areas of improvement, and lots of goofy moments in the world of Spiritfarer!Join The Club by joining the VGBC Discord with the link below where...
2025-05-012h 01
VgBCEpisode 8: Social Justice WarriorLet's talk about the game Social Justice Warrior, the 2014 release from Nonadecimal Creative
2025-04-063h 09
Video Game Book ClubOverHated or OverRated? - Avowed - Video Game Book Club March 2025It's March of 2025 and Video Game Book Club is BACK with our newest episode. This past month, the VGBC community played Avowed, a massive new fantasy RPG from video game legend Obsidian Entertainment set in the universe of Pillars of Eternity. Join JP and Ben as they recap their experiences with this huge Triple A undertaking, recap the game's story, and share hilarious stories from their time in the Living Lands.Join The Club by joining the VGBC Discord with the link below where you can play each month's game alongside us and interact with the community, and follow...
2025-03-312h 39
The Testing RoomWeekly Prologue - Switch 2 Predictions
Welcome to The Testing Room where three of the gaming industry’s best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about the games this week and then cover mostly gaming related topics and take part in what we call a Video Game Book Club. This week we talk about the games we've played and our predictions for what's to come with the Switch 2. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com or on our social platforms. Also don't forget to follow us on Twitch @ twitch.tv/testingroompod and watch on YouTube @ youtube.co...
2025-01-271h 20
The Testing RoomVideo Game Book Club - Mafia Definitive Edition - Part 4
Welcome to The Testing Room where three of the gaming industry’s best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about the games this week and then cover mostly gaming related topics and most episodes take part in what we call a Video Game Book Club. This week we talk about our games we've played and finish our VGBC for Mafia Definitive Edition. Next week we will start our VGBC for Hitman (2016) playing until we finish Paris. Don't forget to send comments and questions to testingroompod@gmail.com or on our social platforms. Also don't fo...
2024-08-062h 17
The Testing RoomVideo Game Book Club - The Pathless - Part 3
Welcome to The Testing Room where three of the gaming industry’s best consultants (to never consult on a game) get together to talk about the games we played this week and then cover mostly gaming related topics and most episodes take part in what we call a Video Game Book Club. This week we finish our VGBC for The Pathless where we finish off the last area and then the final boss. Next episode will be a D&D episode but after our Top Ten episodes we will be back with another VGBC with Ghostbuster The Video Game (2009). Do...
2023-12-182h 40
Pixel Perfect Podcast by TynologyTYCAST - Episode 55: Role Playing GamesON THIS EPISODE:
We do a deep dive on Role Playing Games - the different variants, some of our favorite aspects (and least favorite aspects) and the VGBC #11 winner is revealed!
Thanks to my guest panel!
Max - https://youtube.com/monadomax
Brittany - https://twitch.tv/skrillerwolf
Chris - https://twitch.tv/toastrdog
✅ **Tynology Discord Server**
https://discord.gg/WGkzexy
FOLLOW TYNOLOGY GAMING:
🎬Youtube - https://youtube.com/tynologygaming
🎥 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/tynology
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/tynologygaming
📷 Instagram - https://instagram.com/tynologygaming
📨 Business Email - gaming@tynology.com
Subscribe on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show...
2022-08-111h 01
Pixel Perfect Podcast by TynologyEpisode 54: Animals in Video Games (PLUS VGBC Nominations)ON THIS EPISODE:
We talk the best and worst animals in video games, from sidekicks, game-mechanic boosters, to anthropomorphic main characters. Plus we announce the nominations for the Video Game Book Club Game #11!
Thanks to my guest panel!
Itachi - https://youtube.com/itachicosplays
Keizus - https://twitch.tv/keizus_
Max - https://youtube.com/monadomax
Sally - https://twitch.tv/retroarcadeparty
Brittany - https://twitch.tv/skrillerwolf
Chris - https://twitch.tv/toastrdog
✅ **Tynology Discord Server**
https://discord.gg/WGkzexy
FOLLOW TYNOLOGY GAMING:
🎬Youtube - https://youtube.com/tynologygaming
🎥 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/tynology
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com...
2022-08-011h 16
Play, Talk, Repeat!Video Game Book Club - Batman: Arkham Asylum Review | Play, Talk, Repeat!Hello and welcome to Play Talk Repeat, the video game podcast!
Our Video Game Book Club game this month is Batman: Arkham Asylum.
We discuss it in detail, as well as giving our personal reviews scores for the game.
Alex also unveils our next VGBC game!
00:00 Introductions
00:42 Batman: Arkham ASylum Review
46:38 Next Month's VGBC
57:55 Wrap-up
Our Socials:
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@playtalkrepeat
Twitter - https://twitter.com/playtalkrepeat
Instagram...
2022-02-2859 minPlay, Talk, Repeat!Video Game Book Club - Disney Pixar's Cars Review | Play, Talk, Repeat!Hello and welcome to Play Talk Repeat, the video game podcast!
Our Video Game Book Club game this month is Disney Pixar's Cars.
We discuss it in detail, as well as giving our personal reviews scores for the game.
Lewis also unveils our next VGBC game!
00:00 Introductions
01:00 Cars Review
35:40 Next Month's VGBC
38:30 Wrap-up
Our Socials:
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@playtalkrepeat
Twitter - https://twitter.com/playtalkrepeat
Instagram - https://ww...
2022-01-3140 min
Bottom of the Smash MountainVGBC Chronicles… Part 1? ft. Aposl— 02x38 Notes —
Matt Lofton aka Mr. Xanadu aka Aposl appears on Bottom of the Smash Mountain to talk about the beginnings of VGBC and more!
Aposl’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/vgbc_aposl?s=21
Let there be a part 2 please D:
— About the pod —
Bottom of the Smash Mountain is a podcast created, hosted, produced, edited, and otherwise run by Jesse “cyfer003” Wall (he/him), aka yours truly. That’s right, I even write this whole thing out.
A couple of things about me: I love the Super Smash Bros. franchise, especially Melee. My wife, Jen, is my biggest supporter and I would not...
2021-06-181h 34
The Hungry GamersVideo Game Book Club | Mass EffectThe debut episode of our new Video Game Book Club series is here and boy, have we started off with a bang!Our first episode sees Brendan White and Australia’s Jono Pech tackle Bioware’s science fiction RPG classic, Mass Effect.VGBC is a show that revisits classic titles from previous generations, replaying and discussing/re-reviewing them to see if they're still just as special today as they were when they were first released.Keep turning those pages.A big thank you also goes out to EA for providing review copi...
2021-06-041h 29The Hungry GamersVideo Game Book Club | Mass EffectThe debut episode of our new Video Game Book Club series is here and boy, have we started off with a bang!Our first episode sees Brendan White and Australia’s Jono Pech tackle Bioware’s science fiction RPG classic, Mass Effect.VGBC is a show that revisits classic titles from previous generations, replaying and discussing/re-reviewing them to see if they're still just as special today as they were when they were first released.Keep turning those pages.A big thank you also goes out to EA for providing review copi...
2021-06-041h 29
Tweek TalksTWEEK TALKS EPISODE 5 - Smash World Tour / Pyra and MythraIn this episode the main topics are the Smash World Tour, a big circuit for Smash organized by VGBC, along with the new characters, Pyra and Mythra.
2021-03-241h 45
Tweek TalksTWEEK TALKS EPISODE 1 - TSM Charles and VGBC PinkFreshIn this episode Tweek, Charles, and Pink Fresh discuss DLC characters and some other specific characters. They also dive into a Q&A with the chat and discuss their most requested fighters to add to Smash.
2021-03-231h 47
Videogame Dads PodcastEp 56 - Super Spy Hunter, N3, PS5 and Xbox Series X Launch, and Too Much Talk About Nuts!Hello again. The guys are back at it talking about the VGBC picks for Super Spy Hunter and N3. We also spend some time with out thoughts on the PS5 and Series X launches.
2020-11-232h 31
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2020-08-1132 minVgBCEpisode 6: Sunset (featuring Tony Stanza)In this episode we are joined by Tony Stanza from the Everyday Nothing Special podcast to discuss Sunset, the 2015 Walking Simulator from Belgian developer Tale of Tales.
Following our conversation in late May of 2020 mass protests of racial injustice arose in the US and abroad leading us to re-record our conversation because the game and developer's intent suddenly felt more relevant.
This episode is a combination of those conversations. Enjoy!
2020-08-112h 51
Melee Stats PodcastDeep Dives 49 (EdwinBudding)The show returns with Wheat and Edwin discussing everything good, bad and weird about VGBC’s recent Pound Online tournament.
https://meleestats.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Melee-Stats-Deep-Dives-Episode-49-Pound-Online-with-EdwinBudding.mp3
Recorded 4/28/2020.
2020-04-281h 09
Video Game Book ClubVGBC: Episode 8 - Katana ZeroThis one is rough, but bread is bread.
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2020-01-3051 min
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 51 - Storms of Metal, Alien Hominids, New Retro Hardware at CES, and Locker Room EtiquetteWe're back from the Christmas break and ready to dive into gaming and dadding! In this episode, we cover the VGBC picks of Metal Storm on the NES and Alien Hominid on the Gamecube. We'll also go over some holiday pickups over the Christmas holiday. Benjamin has a new baby!
2020-01-132h 10
VgBCEpisode 5: Game StoriesBudokai injury, Astral Chain's a good time, and a deep dive into Donkey Konga hax0rz
2019-11-2524 min
VgBCEpisode 5: Mafia 3In this episode we get into Mafia 3 by Hangar 13. This game is novel for it's attempt to tackle racism head on in its narrative and attempt to integrate racism into its mechanics as well. But is the result a worthwhile experience?
2019-11-252h 37
Videogame Dads PodcastEp 50 - The "Golden" Episode, PS5, Samurai Western, Dante's Inferno, Hand Injuries, and Little Debbie SnacksListen to our 50th Episode! They said it couldn't be done, but we've proved them wrong! We discuss out VGBC picks (Samurai Western and Dante's Inferno), recent pick ups, PS5 and the New Xbox rumors, Little Debie Snacks, and force each other to play things we might not like. Join us! https://www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/
2019-10-142h 40
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep22: Luigi's Mansion - Episode 1Every other week, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 9: Luigi's Mansion
Checkpoint: Defeat Boolussus!
Players:
Scott
Jess
Alex
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good...
2019-10-0457 min
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep21: Vanquish - Episode 2 FINALE!Every other week, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 8: Vanquish
Checkpoint: Finish the game!
Players:
Scott
Jarrett
Mike
Quin
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions, Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming...
2019-09-2155 min
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep20: Vanquish - Episode 1Every other week, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 8: Vanquish
Checkpoint: Finish Act 2!
Players:
Scott
Jarrett
Mike
Quin
Next checkpoint: Finish Sonic's chapter and get up to the encounter with Sonic in Silver's chapter.
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We...
2019-09-061h 01
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep17: Sonic 06 - Episode 4 FINALE!Every other week, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 7: Sonic The Hedgehog
Checkpoint: Watch the end of the game, because we don't want to play anymore!
Viewers
Scott
Jarrett
Jurge
Let's Play Video from TheDiegoMovies on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLN812WawlA
Intro music...
2019-08-231h 05
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep19: Sonic 06 - Episode 3Every other week, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 7: Sonic The Hedgehog
Checkpoint: Complete Silver's Story + Up to Crisis City with Shadow!
Players:
Scott
Jarrett
Jurge
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them...
2019-08-0953 min
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep18: Sonic 06 - Episode 2Every other week, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 7: Sonic The Hedgehog
Checkpoint: Complete Sonic's Story + Silver up to Sonic Fight!
Players:
Scott
Jarrett
Jurge
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout...
2019-07-191h 08
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep17: Sonic 06 - Episode 1Every other week, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 7: Sonic The Hedgehog
Checkpoint: Complete Sonic's Crisis City Stage!
Players:
Scott
Jarrett
Jurge
Logan
Next checkpoint: Finish Sonic's chapter and get up to the encounter with Sonic in Silver's chapter.
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
...
2019-06-281h 14
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep16 : Bioshock 2 - Part 4 FINALE!Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 6: Bioshock 2
Checkpoint: Play and Complete Minerva's Den!
Players:
Scott
Alex
Mike
Logan
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
2019-06-231h 40Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep15: Bioshock 2 - Part 3Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 6: Bioshock 2
Checkpoint: Complete the Game!
Players:
Scott
Alex
Mike
Logan
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
Read...
2019-06-231h 45Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep14 : Bioshock 2 - Part 2Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 6: Bioshock 2
Checkpoint: Complete Dionysus Park!
Players:
Scott
Alex
Mike
Logan
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
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2019-06-231h 38Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep13 : Bioshock 2 - Part 1Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 6: Bioshock 2
Checkpoint: Complete Ryan's Amusement!
Players:
Scott
Alex
Mike
Logan
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
Read...
2019-06-231h 19Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep12: Thimbleweed Park - Part 3 FINALE!Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 5: Thimbleweed Park
Checkpoint: Complete The Game!
Players:
Scott
Alex
Quin
Jess
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
...
2019-06-1747 minIrrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep11 : Thimbleweed Park - Part 2Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 5: Thimbleweed Park
Checkpoint: Complete Parts 4 - 6
Players:
Scott
Alex
Quin
Jess
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
...
2019-06-171h 07Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep10 : Thimbleweed Park - Part 1Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 5: Thimbleweed Park
Checkpoint: Complete Parts 1 - 3
Players:
Scott
Alex
Quin
Jess
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
...
2019-06-171h 04Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep9 : Ori and the Blind Forest DEFINITIVE EDITION - Part 2 FINALE!Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 4: Ori and the Blind Forest - Definitive Edition -
Checkpoint: Beat the game
Players:
Scott
Alex
Quin
Mike
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them...
2019-06-161h 09Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep8 : Ori and the Blind Forest DEFINITIVE EDITION - Part 1Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 4: Ori and the Blind Forest - Definitive Edition -
Checkpoint: Beat Misty Woods
Players:
Scott
Alex
Quin
Mike
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them...
2019-06-161h 08Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep7: Super HotEach month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 3: Super Hot
Checkpoint: THE WHOLE GAME!
Players:
Scott
Jurge
Quin
Jarrett
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
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2019-06-161h 13Video Game Book ClubVGBC: EP 7 - Return of the Obra DinnThe boys talk about old ships and murder mysteries! Also this episode is brought to you by drugs.
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2019-05-2744 min
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep6: Dead Space 2 - Part 3 FINALE!Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 2: Dead Space 2
Checkpoint 3: Complete The Game!
Players:
Scott
Alex
Mike
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
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2019-05-221h 11
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep5: Dead Space 2 - Part 2Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 2: Dead Space 2
Checkpoint 2: Complete chapters 6 - 10
Players:
Scott
Alex
Mike
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
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2019-05-221h 24
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep4: Dead Space 2 - Part 1Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 2: Dead Space 2
Checkpoint 1: Complete chapters 1-5
Players:
Scott
Alex
Mike
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
We are Irrational Passions,
Articles, videos, and podcasts on gaming plus the world around them. Hangout of some good friends.
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2019-05-221h 20
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Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep3: Batman Arkham Asylum - Part 3 FINALE!Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 1: Batman: Arkham Asylum Checkpoint 3: Beat the game!
Players: Scott, Alex, Jurge & Quin
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
Join in on our discord! https://discord.gg/QeA5rxJ
Have a game suggestion: tweet #BookClub to...
2019-05-141h 43
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep2: Batman Arkham Asylum - Part 2Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 1: Batman:Arkham Asylum Checkpoint 2: Reach the Gardens!
Players: Scott, Alex, Jurge & Quin
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
Join in on our discord! https://discord.gg/QeA5rxJ
Have a game suggestion: tweet #BookClub to...
2019-05-141h 10
VgBCEpisode 4: DetroitIn this episode Kojo, Jason and Parham discuss the 2018 title Detroit: Become Human and it's take on android existentialism
2019-04-172h 51
Irrational Passions' Video Game Book ClubVGBC Ep1: Batman Arkham Asylum - Part 1Each month, members of Irrational Passions will play through a new game. From modern to retro, obscure to popular, games we've played and those we haven't, we will be hitting checkpoints as we go, sharing our experiences. Play along and share your thoughts with us! This is Video Game Book Club!
Game 1: Batman: Arkham Asylum Checkpoint 1: Reach and Defeat Bane!
Players: Scott, Alex, Jurge & Quin
Intro music: Duck Hunter by Peter McIsaac Music
Join in on our discord! https://discord.gg/QeA5rxJ
Have a game suggestion: tweet #BookClub...
2019-04-161h 23
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 42 - Mega Sg, Claymates, Sega Mini, and State of PlayIn this episode, the guys discuss the VGBC Pick of Claymates, the upcoming Sega Mini console, and the Analogue Mega Sg!
2019-04-081h 31Video Game Book ClubVGBC: E6 - Castlevania SOTNThe lads talk about slow-ass vampires.
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2019-03-261h 14
VgBCEpisode 3: InsideIn this episode Kojo, Jason and Parham Discuss Inside, the short and somber follow up to PlayDead's Limbo.
2019-03-192h 00
VgBCEpisode 2: Assassins's Creed 3In this episode from early 2018 Jason, Kojo and Parham discuss Assassin's Creed 3. Ubisoft's Assassin yarn about the American Revolution.
2019-02-142h 05
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 38 - Christmas and Hanukkah recap, Sega Bass Fishing on Dreamcast, a Point-and-Click Adventure on Playstation, and Look Forward into 2019In this episode, the guys talk about recent pick-ups, look forward to releases of 2019, and discuss the VGBC picks of Sega Bass Fishing for the mightly Dreamcast and Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars for the Playstation/Wii/Mobile/others.
2019-01-182h 24
VgBCEpisode 1: 1979 Revolution: Black FridayIn this first official episode from 2017 Jason and Kojo are joined by Parham to discuss the game 1979 Revolution: Black Friday, a political adventure depicting a fictional narrative to the backdrop of a real world event.
2019-01-172h 16Video Game Book ClubVGBC: E5 - Red Dead II + GOTYThe fellas chat about Red Dead Redemption II and their favorite games of 2018.
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2018-12-211h 15
VgBCEpisode 0: Papers, PleaseIn this pilot episode from 2017 Jason and Kojo discuss the news of the day and tell game stories before a conversation about Papers, Please.
2018-11-181h 15Video Game Book ClubVGBC: E4 - Spiderman 2018The boys feel like Spiderman.
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2018-10-2357 min
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 35 - NPR Impersonators, Bonus Interviews with Radical Reggie and Adam Koralik, Legendary Wings, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Arcade 1Up, Polymega, Neo Geo MiniIn this action Packed episode, we discuss our VGBC picks of Legendary Wings for NES, Jojo for Dreamcase, Polymega, Arcade 1UP machines, Neo Geo Mini, and special edition PS4. We also cover some view feedback and discuss our upcoming trip to Portland Retro Gaming Expo. A little Dadding thrown in for good measure too. Bonus Content at the end: Interviews with Radical Reggie and Adam Koralik.
2018-09-172h 52Video Game Book ClubVGBC: E3 - Detroit: Become HumanThe lads talk about robots, AI, and romancing Hank.
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2018-09-102h 08Video Game Book ClubVGBC: E2 - Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeBrandt, Dara, and Brian talk about the spooky game Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. Enjoy!
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2018-08-061h 33Video Game Book ClubVideo Game Book Club: E1 - Prey 2017Brandt, Dara, and Brian talk about 2017's Prey. We had a month to play it and now we have an hour to talk about it.
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2018-07-151h 47
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 27 - Super NT, Retro USB AVS, Disney World, Kickle Cubicle, Snow Board Kids 2, and More Games with Bad Names!Join Shane, Michael, and Adam for our discussion of the VGBC picks of Kickle Cubicle for the NES and Snow Board Kids 2 for the N64. We talk about Adam's recent trip to Disney World. We explore horrible game names from the 90's. Come join us!
2018-02-201h 44
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 25 - Saturn Bomberman, Nintendo Labo, Adam gets profiled while shopping for ZeldaThe trio is back together again to talk about our VGBC picks of Saturn Bomberman and Extra Innings. All three OG dads are back and better than ever. Find out our thoughts on Nintendo cardboard, and listen to our tales of videogame shopping gone wrong. Find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/videogamedads or YouTube by searching "videogame dads" or using this handy link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1HHCKXDnImnBnR_zotc4oA
2018-01-252h 28
Sensei Pongcast | Video Game Book Club#12 Zombies Ate My Sonic.EXE | SENSEI PONGCAST VGBChttp://ia601502.us.archive.org/19/items/12ZombiesAteMySonicExeSenseiPongcast/%2312%20Zombies%20Ate%20My%20Sonic%20Exe%20-%20Sensei%20Pongcast.mp3
As foreseen and predicted... The Halloween Pongtoberfest Pongcast Special is a few days late!! ooooOOO000OOOooo! Spoopy!
This episode, I briefly discuss some thoughts on EA being garbage, IGN buying Humble, talk the video game book club games (VGBC), read a SUPER SPOOPY Creepypasta, and ramble on last week's reenactment of a scene from Kill Bill with a box knife and my thumb... WHY DID MARIO ODYSSEY RELEASE NOW!!??!!
This Episode's Book Club Games Include:
Zombies Ate My Neighbors...
2017-11-0300 minSensei Pongcast | Video Game Book Club#11 Flowers in a Poo Pile | SENSEI PONGCAST VGBChttp://ia601503.us.archive.org/16/items/11FlowersInAPooPileSenseiPongcastVideoGameBookClub/%2311%20Flowers%20in%20a%20Poo%20Pile%20Sensei%20Pongcast%20Video%20Game%20Book%20Club.mp3
New segment! Freaking Anime! This episode, I briefly cover some gaming stuff, but mostly about some anime I've watched and the games on the book club which included:
Paladins (PC/Steam/PS4/XBox One)
Splatterhouse 3 (Genesis/Mega Drive)
20XX (PC/Steam)
Next Week's games include:
The Count, By Scott Adams (1979)(Gargoyle or any other IF Interpreter)
Zombies Ate My Neighbors "head to head" (SNES vs. Genesis)
Extra Credit:
Costume Quest (PC/Steam/PS3/XBox 360)
Paladins Revisit (PC...
2017-10-0700 min
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 20 - Nintendo Direct, Shane is here (!), Sunset Riders, Sega Dreamcast turns 18, Gaming regretsShane returns in this episode! We talk about the new Nintendo Direct, discuss our VGBC picks of Sunset Riders and Double switch, pick a new name for the "Handheld Minute," remember the Dreamcast launch 18 years ago and feel old at the same time, and talk about a few gaming regrets!
2017-09-252h 29
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 18 - Maniac Mansion, Ben Cradles Rare Prototype, MoGameCon, SNES Classic Pwn'd, Sonic Mania, N-GageJoin us as we discuss the VGBC picks of Maniac Mansion and Silent Debuggers, we talk about Missouri Game Con and our experience there, and we share the trials of obtaining the elusive SNES classic preorder. Also, a Lexie update with good news! Maniac Mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EU0Ml28keg Silent Debuggers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7RybY2-kC4 Lexie: https://www.gofundme.com/lexies-journey
2017-08-282h 00
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 17-N64 mini classic, Turbografx 16, BLANKIE!!, Blazing Lazers, and Walmart pranks the worldHello again! In this episode we discuss our VGBC picks of Blazing Lazers and Dragon Spirit. We also talk some Turbografx 16 and PC Engine. We discover Benjamin's blanket obsession. Also up for discussion is our picks for the rumored Mini N64! Did you hear about the greatest prank ever pulled off by none other than Walmart? Support Lexie: https://www.gofundme.com/lexies-journey Blazing Lazers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOJk7sOcbMA Dragon Spirit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOGwiRKI-ZU
2017-08-022h 01Sensei Pongcast | Video Game Book Club#9 VGBC 4 | That One Garbage Episodehttp://ia601508.us.archive.org/34/items/VGBC4Mp3/VGBC%20%234%20mp3.mp3
This was bound to happen... fortunately for me, I've set the bar low so this doesn't look too bad. So carry on, and let us listen to the ramblings of a cloudy headed madman with a headcold or sinus infection... I'm not sure. I didn't go see a doctor.
The Pongcast Reddit is UP!! @:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ThePongcast/
This Episode's Games:
Has Been Heroes (NSW/PS4/XBox One/PC/Steam)
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS)
Crisis in the Kremlin (PC/Steam)
2017-08-0100 minSensei Pongcast | Video Game Book Club#8 VGBC 3 | Google Kleenexhttp://ia601504.us.archive.org/32/items/VGBC3GoogleKleenexTake2/VGBC%20%233%20Google%20Kleenex%20Take%202.mp3
Today I talk some news, etc, and the book club games while rambling about ethics and artificial intelligence. Not as deep as you think, unfortunately.
This Episode's Games:
KROSMAGA (PC/Steam/Mobile)
Serious Sam: The First Encounter (PC/Steam)
Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For (PC/Steam)
Next Episode:
Has Been Heroes (NSW/PS4/XBoxOne/PC/Steam)
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS)
Crisis in the Kremlin (PC/Steam)
Lick & Scrubside!
Closing Music Brought to you By, ZBW Music
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2017-07-1500 minSensei Pongcast | Video Game Book Club#7 VGBC 2 | Read the Moviehttp://ia801503.us.archive.org/22/items/VideoGameBookClub2Pongcast/Video%20Game%20Book%20Club%20%232%20%23Pongcast.mp3
I fixed the audio problems... finally.
In this episode: Join me as I dive into today's games of high fantasy, moderate sci-fi, and deciding if hairy toes make me hungry for more.
Kamiko (NSW)
Mega Man 2 (GB)
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya (GG)
Rune Factory (DS)
July's Games
Next Episode:
KROSMAGA (PC/Steam)
Serious Sam: The First Encounter (PC/Steam)
Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For (PC Steam)
Extra Credit Episode:
Has Been Heroes (NSW)
2017-07-0100 minSensei Pongcast | Video Game Book Club#6 VGBC 1 | #Pongcasthttp://archive.org/download/PoncastEp6BookClubPilot/Poncast%20Ep%206%20Book%20Club%20Pilot.mp3
HANDHELD GAMING MONTH!
For this week's podcast I talk about a wonderous boy who turns into monsters and is trapped by dragons, mines made of lu, I fall deep into the dark unconscious with vore, and finally tell a heartbreaking story of the passing of seasons... sort of...
Games This Episode:
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (NSW)
Lumines (PSP)
Kirby's Dreamland (GB)
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (3DS)
Games Next Episode:
Kamiko (NSW)
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya (GG)
Mega...
2017-06-1700 min
Videogame Dads PodcastEpisode 10 - Zombie Rabbits, San Francisco Rush, PS3 mega haul, and Come See Us at SuperbitCon!In this episode we discuss our Videogame Book Club game, San Francisco Rush, talk about plans for SuperBitCon on 4/29, detail our recent pick ups, and Ben gives updates about being a new dad! Next shows VGBC pick: Zombies at my Neighbors! San Francisco Rush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lUjX0_N4FQ Zombies at my Neighbors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0tBqLu_yk0 SuperBitCon: https://superbitcon.com/ BitHead1000: https://www.youtube.com/user/BitHead1000 (explicit)
2017-04-031h 44
ClubCast with Video Game Book ClubEpisode #14So there's some exciting news happening with VGBC, we discuss things to come in this episode, please watch ... we love you.
2015-11-0459 min
The Salt MinesSalt Mines Ep.5 Ft TafokintsTafo Joins us and we talk
Analytics
EVO news. Nintendo
Nintendo’s influence on the stage list
VGBC
#oneunit
Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/messinyc
Listen on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Dont have a iPhone? It's okay Download Beyondpod on your android device and listen on the go!!!
Wanna download directly? Find all of our stuff @
http://thesaltmines.podomatic.com/
2015-02-111h 46The Salt MinesSalt Mines Ep.5 Ft TafokintsTafo Joins us and we talk
Analytics
EVO news. Nintendo
Nintendo’s influence on the stage list
VGBC
#oneunit
Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/messinyc
Listen on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Dont have a iPhone? It's okay Download Beyondpod on your android device and listen on the go!!!
Wanna download directly? Find all of our stuff @
http://thesaltmines.podomatic.com/
2015-02-111h 46
Something Something JoystickVGBC 2 - NHL '94
On the second ever Something Something Joystick Video Game Book Club, we talk about EA Sports' classic NHL '94, as well as a host of other ice hockey games, past and present. Huge thanks to everyone who participated & contributed to this episode - the VGBC format relies on an open discussion, so we're massively grateful for the input. Also huge thanks to our feature artist, Wollongong's Hockey Dad, for setting the mood for this episode.
MUSIC USED:
SSJVGBC DGG Megamix 5000: David GusTAVson GUStavson
Beach House: Hockey Dad
I Need A W...
2014-07-2500 minSomething Something JoystickVGBC - The Last Of Us
On this inaugural Something Something Joystick Video Game Book Club, we talk about Naughty Dog's terrific The Last Of Us. Note that this is a spoiler-heavy discussion episode, so those wanting to experience the game's excellent pacing, characters, atmosphere and story for themselves are advised to save this episode for later. Huge thanks to Patch and David for participating - the VGBC as a format relies on an open conversation, so we're so grateful for their input.As always you can weigh in on this episode, suggest a game for next time, or just spew crazy n...
2013-09-0600 min