VG Boys Podcast - 8-Bit Entertainment

The VG Boys are back after a few months hiatus and are discussing the Steam Deck! Sean was able to pre-order and fall into the Quarter 2 slot and received it at the end of April. After playing several games that have been sitting in his steam library un-played, he and Adam are talking the feel, the look and gaming on this impressive handheld. Come join the discussion!

With 2021 coming to a close, the VG Boys decide to take a nice leisurely moment to talk a out some video games with you all. Join in on Holiday talk, some Skyrim chatter, Persona 5 and more!

Halloween is here and the VG Boys could not let it slip away without another podcast! While there is a bit of talk of spooky ish or at least in the realm of Halloween gaming, the boys have decided it was time for a sit down chat. Not quite a fireside chat, but in the ballpark, Sean and Adam delve into their gaming origins and talk about what drew them to earlier systems and what their earlier gaming experiences were. With a newer audience joining, it seemed like a nice change of pace to "Know your VG Boys". Enjoy!

This Podcast was slightly delayed by a month and a half but the VG Boys are happy to be late than never! Joining the VG Boys is their good friend John who's been a long time gamer and fellow Diablo II enthusiast. This podcast goes into memories of playing the original Diablo II on the pc, which seems appropriate considering the upcoming hype for the Diablo II Resurrected which is due to release soon after Beta period ends. If you're excited for the upcoming release or are just a fan of Diablo II in general and want a nice nostalgia kick, give this episode a listen!

It seems E3 always brings the VG Boys back together to discuss the newest trailers, teasers and in depth views shown during the wonderful month of June's E3 showcase. Join the VG Boys as they discuss their favorite bits of this year's E3!

With the excitement of the upcoming Diablo 2 Resurrected, The VG Boys got the itch to delve back into the world of Diablo and decided it was time to re-play the adventure that started it all! So Come on friends, Stay a while and listen to this discussion of the Original Diablo including playing with the mod Techernobog (multiplayer version of Belzebub).

Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order was a fantastic game that both VG Boys enjoyed immensely, and are extremely excited to discuss it in detail in this podcast. For fans of Star Wars, For Fans of this game or anyone who wants a spoiler free general discussion from a couple fans, this is definitely one to listen to! Also some catch up and recent gaming announcements in the beginning.

2020 is officially a wrap, and for the first podcast of 2021 the VG Boys wanted to discuss some things that happened in December they couldn't cover before the end of the year. The Game Awards for 2020 came and went and it is absolutely worth going over some of the nominees and winners even though it's a few weeks later. There were many premiers and sneak peaks for games currently in development which is always an exciting announcement and both Sean and Adam have their own choices for games they will be keeping an eye on.       Of course the biggest drop of the year that quickly went sour is Cyberpunk 2077 and it is absolutely in need of discussing what happened, current issues and what this could do for the future of the gaming industry. Come join the discussion and let us know what you think!

The topic of discussion for this podcast is one that has been touched upon in previous episodes but is even more relevant today with the new generation of systems released by Sony and Microsoft. Which system do you go with? Is digital media the inevitable future or does the demand for physical discs/media still sway that topic to undecided? Come join the discussion and let us know your opinion of this subject and which system type do you think you'll be purchasing.

The VG Boys continue with the top 10 theme and this time they have a combined list for games they think deserve a sequel! A sequel is not always guaranteed, even if the game is popular or sells well. Sometimes studios change, or go a different direction but the boys have their thoughts on what they'd like to see (even if they're just pipe dreams).

The VG Boys were discussing games they enjoyed playing that have been ported onto the Nintendo Switch and that lead to a broader discussion of Titles they wish would be ported in the future. Come listen to Adam and Sean's Top 10 picks for Games they'd like to see ported in the future.

It's the spookiest time of year, which means the annual Halloween episode from the VG Boys! Come join the discussion on what spooky themed games the boys are playing! Topics include Project Zomboid, Resident Evil 2 Remake, Dead Island, Phasmophobia, Demon Souls, Alien Isolation and more!

While slightly delayed, this is the first VG Boys Podcast to be recorded in many months due to quarantine and other hiccups. The boys discuss what they've been playing lately and what they are looking forward to doing in the future. There is also discussion on what gaming during the covid-19 quarantine was like and what effects it has and may continue to have on gaming as a whole. Join the discussion!

The VG Boys are back for the new year of 2020... the future! Spring of 2020 has a lot of exciting releases anticipated, but with release dates can often come... delays. Release date push backs. While talking about these upcoming release delays, the discussion of what occurs when delays happen in general. Also discussed is what the VG Boys are currently playing.

The Holiday season is at our door step, and with it comes the annual Game Awards show! Come join the discussion of this year's nominations for the award ceremony mid December and the VG Boys give some of their predictions and opinions on the various categories.

After a long summer, the VG Boys are back with exciting news about future content. The majority of this episode is on the Nintendo Switch, talking about upcoming games we are excited about, the new Nintendo Switch Lite, future releases, unexpected releases, and even a new segment called "whatcha been playin' lately?". Titles discussed include: Mario Odyssey, Witcher 3, Garfield Kart - Furious Racing, Astral Chain, Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy 7 & 8 Remakes, Megaman Zero, Super Mario U Deluxe, Star Ocean First Departure, Grandia 1 & 2, Romancing Saga 3, Blacksad, Link's Awakening Remake, Resident Evil 4, 5 & 6, Baldur's Gate 1 & 2, Icewind Dale, Planescape: Torment, Neverwinter Nights and Everspace.

The VG Boys talked about the possible end of E3 on the last episode, now it's time to discuss this year's E3 show without Sony giving a presentation. Many new games were revealed, a bunch that were complete surprises and also a few fan favorites like the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 remake. Come join the discussion as the VG Boys talk about what they thought this year's E3 show did well and what was lacking.

The VG Boys are back and talking about the latest shift in the video game industry. That's right, we're talking the potential end of E3 and the gaming companies bringing their news directly to the consumer/fan/player. Nintendo has been doing Nintendo Direct and now Sony is bring out State of Play. Come join the discussion and let us know what you think of the changing trends.

After a delay due to sickness, the VG Boys are back with a new Podcast on a game we have been looking forward to for a while. The Resident Evil 2 Remake! Come join the discussion where we discuss our favorite aspects of the game and more!

2019 has arrived, and some time has passed since the last podcast. The VG Boys discuss new pickups from Black Friday and the recent holiday season including what they have been playing recently. An old friend is laid to rest, the Xbox One. Come Join in!

Halloween is once again here and with it a new look at something scary! Friday The 13th The Game is currently free on Playstation Plus for the month of October and the VG Boys have been enjoying the horror movie crammed into a game fun! Listen to the boys talk about the game and what they enjoyed!

It's been a long summer, just about over and while the VG Boys may not have been present during that time, they are feeling ready to dive back in and talk about some recent developments in the gaming community. 

Spring is here and the video game train keeps rolling. Always new games releasing, announcing or updating and the VG Boys are more than willing to share their views on the current news in the video game world for early 2018. 

2018 may be in full swing, but the VG Boys have their eyes to the past thinking about a system which means a lot to them, the Xbox 360! Particularly their favorite games which they enjoyed over the life of the 360. Both Adam and Sean have a large collection of games and decided it was time to pick each of their top 10 favorites once and for all! Join in and listen to them discuss the games which they loved dearly for a great system.

The Holidays have arrived! The VG Boys hopes everyone has a Happy and Video Gamed filled Holiday season including through the New Year! With 2017 coming to a close shortly, the VG Boys discuss the recent VG Awards including their opinions on who the chosen winners were and any other game they thought should have been discussed or won. There is also talk of games that were releasing for the holidays, and some upcoming titles that are due early into 2018! Check it out!

The spookiest time of year returns and the VG Boys have been requested to cover Castlevania. With the SNES Classic release brought back many original titles for those lucky to have acquired one, including one of the most popular of the Castlevania's; Super Castlevania IV. Spend a little time as the VG Boys discuss their favorite aspects of the game, including a bonus trivia round in the beginning of the episode where Adam tests Sean's knowledge of things pertaining to this title. Can you solve the puzzle? Tune in and find out!

Precious indeed, the VG Boys are fans of the Lord of the Rings series, and Shadow of Mordor is certainly a worthy addition to video games within the Tolkien Universe. Listen to an in depth discussion of Shadow of Mordor, what makes this game so great and why you should all be excited for the sequel: Shadow of War; what looks like a worthy successor improving on everything that's loved about Shadow of Mordor. What are you waiting for man flesh? Listen now!

With the recent release of Metroid: Samus Returns for the Nintendo 3DS, the gears started turning for the VG Boys as  memories from older Metroid experiences flood in and the need to replay Super Metroid for the SNES was overwhelming! Join the VG Boys as they talk about the Metroid series, especially Super Metroid and the experiences they had and how it stacks up in comparison to other games!

With summer coming to a close and this year's E3 has been properly digested, the VG Boys discuss the games that caught their eye, particularly some of the less mainstream but solid looking titles. Of course a few major bombshells have to be discussed such as Anthem and Spiderman, so come join the discussion!

E3 2017 Preview Podcast Episode Finally E3 has returned... This is actually the first year where the convention is open to the public! It makes a ton of sense considering that gamers across the globe have access to the information almost as quickly as they release it. In this episode of the podcast we talk about what we would like to see revealed and comment on updates on hardware and games that we expect to see for sure. We comment on the upcoming games planned for the Nintendo Switch, the virtual console on the Switch, Skyrim, Metroid, and more! We are excited for the EA presentation which includes Star Wars Battlefront II that finally has a campaign/story mode that the first release so desparately needed...and Kylo Ren as a playable character! And E3 aside, how amped is everyone for the Castlevania Netflix series that releases on July 07, 2017!? There's so much to look forward to this year and into the future. Check out this weeks episode here! Please don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Disappointment comes in many forms, for video games, it could be that a game fails to achieve what you expected from it, perhaps it's boring, or has too much grinding. Sometimes it's just completely different than what you pictured in your head... but then there are titles that never see the light of day, they are teased, mentioned, shown in clips or screenshots or just written in articles and then poof! They are a part of a long history of what could have been. Join the VG Boys as they talk about their biggest disappointments when it comes to cancelled games.

The first episode for 2017 is here and it's all about the switch, the Nintendo Switch that is! Join the VG Boys as they discuss the new console Nintendo will be releasing as well as what games they are looking forward to when it finally launches in March. Such titles include Zelda Breath of the Wild, Bomberman, Mario Kart 8, Mario Odyssey and beyond!

The Hype was huge for this newest game and the VG Boys could not help themselves, a proper investigation into what this game is all about and if it lives up to the promises made. Tune in and join the discussion of No Man's Sky!

The SNES is home to many outstanding RPG titles which are held in high standing for many retro gamers. Secret of Mana was a unique, well received and overall fun game which was also one of the very few multiplayer RPG's available to play during the height of the SNES' existance. It's also one the VG Boys place as one of their top SNES titles of all time, and played together and with friends when it was new up to today. Tune in and join the discussion on this fantastic game!

As any old school gamer will tell you, there was a time before home consoles where video games existed purely in arcades, and when they did make their way into the homes it was still years before good looking and fun multiplayer existed, and forget internet, a decade at least away! The arcade was the place where gamers could hang out with other people who loved gaming, sometimes going head to head in a competitive title, or join forces to vanquish the forces of darkness or the "bag guys". Fighters, shooters, racers, pinball, you name it the arcade was the place to go. This week the VG Boys discuss their top 20 favorite arcade classics from the years where arcades were where it was at for gaming. Enjoy the podcast!

Every gamer's favorite time of year has come and gone and there were some exciting announcements! The VG Boys watched with eyes filled with joy and hearts over flowing with love for gaming and what the future of it holds for us all! Join us this week for a wrap up of our favorite announcements from this year and what we're most looking forward to!

The VG Boys are truly excited to finally be able to feature the 90's PC Game Ultima Online, one of the first successful and popular MMORPG's. This roundtable session also features 2 special guests and longtime friends of the VG Boys, David and Mike who are also veterans of Ultima Online. Tune in and share the combined tales of 4 friends playing a game they truly loved. Whether it was simple adventuring, dungeon raiding, scamming, looting, killing fellow players, the terror of being hunted by other players in the wild, we've seen and done it all. This is a much longer episode than your typical VG Boys podcast, enjoy!

This week the VG Boys are excited to deliver the news, podcaststyle! Listen in for updates from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo ontheir console updates, as well as some talk of 4K media, the latestDoom game and a few other tidbits which should peak your interest!Check it out!

Having grown up in the era when pc's were for a while only in school and very rarely in a home.... to the wonders we now share, the VG Boys look back on classic PC gaming and talk about major contenders that shaped the gaming world forever, such as Doom 2. Even if PC gaming isn't your thing, it's amazing to think about what was considered a huge leap in gaming and forever carved a way for FPS to this day.

In this week's episode, the VG Boy's remember earlier times when hanging out with your friend almost assuredly meant some fun on the Nintendo. Most people did not enjoy watching someone else play, so multiplayer was essential on the NES, and there were quite a few classics worth mentioning! Get ready for some great games that you loved to play together and discuss!

The VG Boys delve into a Playstation 2 favorite of theirs, the original Max Payne! Come join the VG Boys as they discuss all the pill popping, pistol welding, shotgun shooting and all around Detective Noire that makes up this classic title!

The VG Boys have certainly put hours of their time into catching all the Pokemon they could get their hands on over the years, and with this year marking 20 years since the initial Japanese release of the series, it felt right to discuss the original Red and Blue titles which started it all! Join the VG Boys as they discuss memories from when they first played the game, their favorite Pokemon and more! Don't miss out!

The VG Boys return to an old favorite which happens to be the classic title which brought the Mega Man series onto the Super Nintendo back in the early 90's. We're big fans of this game and are extremely happy to discuss everything we love about it during the podcast. Come join the fun!

The Winter months have allowed the gaming world to enjoy the latest and greatest in the Star Wars universe: Battlefront! The 3rd in the series, the VG Boys have been spending quite a few hours in a galaxy far far away and this episode allows them to express their opinions! Including topics of Multiplayer (with game modes), Disappointments and also talk of the upcoming Season Pass which has been a topic of discussion since well before it's release!

It's the scariest time of year, and the VG Boys have taken it upon themselves to remind us all of the spooky games from the NES days of old to more current titles. You can of course expect to hear classics such as Castlevania and the many titles that follow in it's long series as well as specific moments in games that they always felt spooked out from. Happy Halloween everyone!

The VG Boys have decided it is Pizza Time! Discussing old favorites from the NES classic The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Arcade Game and the VG Boys personal favorite on the SNES TMNT: Turtles in Time. Favorite parts of the game, comparisons between the two as well as their newer renditions on PSN and Xbox live arcade, 1989 Classic and Turtles in Time Re-Shelled! If you're a Turtles fan, you cannot miss this episode!

The VG Boys are excited for Diablo 3 in Episode 4! Details of the latest update are mentioned, as well as their views on the pc vs the console port, multiplayer, discussion of the Diablo series in general, and much more!

The VG Boys discuss the Gears of War Ultimate Edition, Gears of War 4, Multi-player battles & more in Episode 3!

The VG Boys reminisce about the original Playstation system when it released and games they enjoyed and still enjoy to this day. Episode 2 is certainly full of PSX love!

The VG Boys discuss their top 5 favorite Super Nintendo games as well as stories from their youth in the premier episode of the VG Boys Podcast!