Monthly curated video game club. It's like a bookclub without the books
The Video Game Rations podcast is a fantastic show for those who love video games but may not have the time to play them all. With engaging and entertaining hosts, this podcast allows listeners to live vicariously through their discussions about the games they play. Whether you're looking for game recommendations or simply want to hear passionate gamers discuss their experiences, this podcast is worth a listen.
One of the best aspects of The Video Game Rations podcast is the variety of games that are discussed. The hosts do a great job of selecting both indie and AAA titles, providing listeners with an eclectic mix of gaming experiences. This diversity keeps the podcast fresh and interesting, ensuring that there's always something for everyone. Additionally, the hosts bring their own unique perspectives and points of view to each game, making for thought-provoking and engaging discussions.
Another standout feature of this podcast is its book club format. Each month, a new game is chosen as the focal point of discussion, allowing listeners to delve deep into its mechanics, story, and overall experience. This format adds an element of excitement as listeners can look forward to upcoming episodes focused on specific games. Furthermore, the addition of a news segment and snack pairings for each episode adds an extra layer of fun to the show.
While The Video Game Rations podcast has many positive qualities, there are some aspects that could be improved upon. For example, at times it feels like certain topics or discussions are rushed or cut short due to time constraints. It would be beneficial if there was more room for in-depth analysis and exploration of ideas within each episode. Additionally, while the snack pairings can be entertaining, they sometimes feel forced or irrelevant to the overall discussion.
In conclusion, The Video Game Rations podcast is a must-listen for any gamer looking for insightful discussions about video games without having to dedicate hours to playing them all. With its diverse game selection, unique point of view, and entertaining format, this podcast offers a refreshing take on gaming discussions. While there are some areas that could be improved upon, overall it's a highly enjoyable and informative show that any gaming enthusiast will appreciate.
No fools this April. The gang dives into Marathon and a host of others games they've played.
The dudes talk the latest and greatest in Nintendo news after that massive Switch 2 direct!. Eric continues his journey through Avowed, Nolan is deep into Monster Hunter Wilds, while Brian put the wrap on Spider-Man 2Catch us on the last Sunday of every month at 8pm on twitch.tv/videogamerations https://linktr.ee/VideoGameRations
We're back again and still cleaning off the rust from our long hiatus. If you're unfamiliar with us, we are a couple of friends who get together every month and chat about what we are currently playing. In this episode we can all finally talk about finishing Indian Jones and the great circle.Thanks for listening.
WE'RE BACK! This year we're kicking off Video Game Rations with a new format. If you're unfamiliar with us, we are a couple of friends who get together every month and chat about what we are currently playing. In this episode we talk about our 2024 Gaming Year in Review and what other games were excited to play moving forward. Thanks for watching & listening
In August we played one of the highest rated indies of the year, Dave the Diver, developed by Mintrocket. We also talk about the recent, big, RPG releases Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield! what are we playing 5:00 News 1:00:00 Game of the Show 1:32:46 Eric's snack minute 1:34:51 Next months game 2:00:00 https://www.videogamerations.com/
For July the VGR crew played the time bending, action-adventure shooter, Quantum Break from developer Remedy Entertainment. We also chat more on Tears of the Kingdom and the new release Remnant II. What are we playing - 5:05 Game of the Show - 37:03 Eric's Snack Minute - 1:10:19 Next Months Game - 1:55:50
This month on Video Game Rations we played Planet of Lana, is a hand-painted puzzle adventure game framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies. We also chat about other games we've been playing and our continued journey in Hyrule. www.videogamerations.com 3:28 what have we been playing 19:41 News 51:13 Game of the show 54:33 Eric's snack minute 1:34:55 next months game
May has come and gone but The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is forever. The gang put back on their climbing gear and jumped into Hyrule 2.0 News 4:02 Game of the Show 25:09 Eric's Snack minute 1:56:14 next months game 2:15:25
This month on Video Game Rations we played Returnal, a third-person, rouge-like shooter from developer Housemarque. We also chat about other games we've been playing and our hopes for next months game, Tears of the Kingdom What have we been playing 4:04 Game of the show 27:59 Next Months game 1:59:26 www.videogamerations.com
In March we played Dead Cells, a rouge-like action platformer from developer Motion Twin. We also flip through the pages of “Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games” by Mike Diver, provided to us for review. You can buy it here https://amzn.to/3GFzWWj What we are playing 3:28 Retro Gaming 22:08 Game of the show 33:49 Eric's snack minute 46:00 Next months game 1:52:12
For February the gang climbs through hell in Metal: Hellsinger, a rhythmic first-person shooter by Swedish developer The Outsiders. Tune in and see how metal we really are. What have we been playing - 4:52 News - 28:41 Game of the show - 49:58 Eric's snack minute - 51:09 Next Months game - 1:51:09
For January we dive into the mind of an amnesiac detective trying to solve a murder case in Disco Elysium from developer ZA/UM. Tune in and find out how disco do we really get? What are we playing 4:02 News 22:54 Game of the show 43:04 Next months game 2:07:11 https://www.videogamerations.com/
The ole family tradition is back! Each December we bring a unique game of our choosing and talk about what we liked about it. This year we talked about Immortality, STALKER anomaly, and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Have a listen and enjoy the New Years! What we've been playing 3:15 GOTY 39.49 Games of the Show 1:13:41 Persona 5 / spider man 1:13:48 Immortality 1:34:14 S.T.A.L.K.E.R Anomaly 1:52:27 Next Months Game 2:12:25
THAT CAT GAME. Novembers game of the month was Stray, a 2022 adventure game developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive. What we are playing 3:46 Gaming news 33:50 Stray 44:40 Erics Snack minute 1:18:06 Next months game 1:36:43 See you next month
For spookiest month of the year, VGR plays The Quarry, a interactive/drama/horror game from Supermassive Games. What awaits the nine camp counsellors at Hackett's Quarry summer camp? Who will survive?! What are we gaming 6:17 Gaming news 34:38 Game of the Show 46:21 Eric's Snack Minute 1:15:17 Next Months Game 2:05:50 https://www.videogamerations.com/
Monthly video game club. For the love of games. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. The VGR crew starts a cult and everyones welcome. For the month of September we played Cult of the Lamb. Cult of the Lamb is a single-player construction and management simulation, rogue-like action-adventure game developed by indie developer Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital. News 31:11 Game of the show 46:01 Snack minute 1:06:44 Next months game 1:41:17
Monthly video game club. For the love of games. In August we headed back into the office with the Stanley Parable. The Stanley Parable is a first person adventure game. When a simple-minded individual named Stanley discovers that the co-workers in his office have mysteriously vanished, he sets off to find answers. What we're playing 3:52 Gaming news 39:01 Game of the show 52:14 Erics Snack Minute 1:10:23 Next Months game 1:44:31
Monthly video game club. For the love of games. For July we dove deep into an M.C Escher fever dream mixed in with Christopher Nolans' Inception and played Manifold Garden. Manifold Garden is an indie first-person puzzle game devloped by William Chyr originally published in 2019. what we are playing 5:42 news 34:07 game of the show 46:41 Eric's snack minute 50:03 next months game 1:31:10
Monthly video game club. For the love of games. From thriller to chiller our game for June was Alan Wake. Alan Wake is an action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios, released for the Xbox 360 in May 2010 What we are playing 5:55 News 23:42 Game of the show 40:34 Eric's snack corner 43:51 Next months game 1:37:32
Monthly video game club. For the love of games. For the month of June we played NORCO a 2022 point and click game. The game takes place in an alternate version of Norco, Louisiana. Rogue legacy 2 6:18 News 18:30 Norco 48:44 Next Months Game 1:58:40
Monthly video game club. For the love of games. April 2022 the gang explores the puzzle filled world of Tunic. Developer Andrew Shouldice and published by Finji Spoilers: Tunic. What have we been playing 5:39 News 22:53 Game of the show 34:52 Erics snack minute 1:06:16 Next months game 1:22:19
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club but without the books. March 2022 the crew drops into OlliOlli World developed by Roll7 and published by Private Division. Spoilers: OlliOlli World. House Keeping 1:25 What we are playing 5:27 Gaming News 30:25 Eric's Snack Minute 1:00:00 Next Months Game 1:33:39
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club but without the books. February 2022 the gang plays Nobody Saves the World. Spoilers: Nobody saved the world. house keeping 1:33 news 34:52 Game of the show 43:41 Next Months game 1:30:32
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For January 2023 we played Inscryption by Daniel Mullins Games. Described as an "...inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie" house keeping 2:00 What are we playing 6:29 Gaming news 26:17 Erics snack minute 42:22 Spoiler Warning 43:46 Game of the show 44:12 Next Months Game 1:41:00
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For the month of December 2021 we each played a unique game and then described our choices to each other. The games were Half-Life 2, Judgement and Chrono Trigger. House keeping 1:35 What we are playing 3:15 GOTY talk 17:59 BYOG 37:04 January games 1:47:21
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club but without the books. Die and die again in this new FPS, Deathloop. Hope you enjoy. house keeping 2:06 what are we playing 3:18 Gaming news 21:08 Eric's Snack minute 41:00 Game of the show 42:25 Next months game 2:06:40
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. A horror staple is now a classic again. Listen as the crew plays Resident Evil 2, a 2019 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. A remake of the 1998 game of the same name. House keeping 01:19 What we are playing 04:55 news 17:11 Eric's snack minute 28:00 Game of the Show 30:35 Next Months Game 2:00:16
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For the month of September 2021, We played Twelve Minutesan adventure game developed by Luís António and published by Annapurna Interactive, Thanks for listening. House keeping 1:28 What we are playing 7:14 news 23:50 record scratch with DJ Jazzy Chris 50:05 Game of the show 55:13 Next months game 1:38:24
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. When Death comes knocking, we don't recommend answering. Unless it's a cute little crow carrying a giant sword. The crew played Deaths Door which was developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. It released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on July 20, 2021. house keeping :56 What are we playing 4:28 news 23:53 Eric's snack corner 44:54 Game of the show 47:13 next months game 1:40:39
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. Knights, Bikes and a goose named Captain Honkers. For the month of July 2021 we played Knights and Bikes by Foam Sword Games. House keeping 1:13 what we are playing 3:47 News 19:24 Eric's snack corner 32:39 Game of the show 36:27 Next Months Game 1:41:48
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For the month of June 2021, We played Superliminal by Pillow Castle. The game, played from a first-person perspective, incorporates gameplay elements around optical illusions and forced perspective. Thanks for listening. house keeping - 1:12 currently playing - 2:51 Gaming news - 22:21 Erics Snack Minute - 40:21 Game of the Show - 42:25 Next Months game - 1:24:23
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. May 2021 the eagle has landed! We attempt to launch humanoids know as Kerbals into space. Kerbal Space Program (KSP) is a space flight simulation video game developed by Squad and published by Private Division for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. House keeping 3:51 What are we gaming 8:16 News 24:04 Eric's snack minute 44:57 Game of the show 47:33 Next Months game 1:45:40
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. April 2021 the group tries to determine if every coffee cup in Prey is a Mimic. Prey is a first-person shooter video game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. House Keeping 3:03 Currently Playing 5:05 News 25:11 Listener Question 40:23 Eric's Snack Minute 44:28 Game of the Show - Prey 46:57 Spoiler Zone 2:06:31 Next Months Game - Kerbal Space Program 2:21:46
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For March 2021 we played an old classic reimagined. Listen as we talk about our experiences with the remake of Final Fantasy 7 and FF in general. House keeping :59 MayoGate 5:18 What are we playing 12:36 news 22:15 Eric's snack minute 35:54 Game of the show 37:02 next month games 2:09:16
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For February 2021 we answered the call of adventure by playing Call of the Sea by Raw Fury and Out of the Blue Games. HouseKeeping :46 What are we playing 3:06 news 27:27 Eric's snack corner 42:01 CallOfTheSea 43:56 Next months game 1:58:48
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For January 2021 we worked our way up Grind mountain and busted creeps along the way in the puzzle game Grindstone from CAPY. house keeping 01:00 What we are playing 02:45 news 26:53 snack minute 37:29 game of the show 40:30 next months game 1:28:19
house keeping - 1:16 What are we playing - 3:19 favorite VGR game - 31:24 Games of the show 47:36 Star Wars Squadrons 49:41 Her Story 1:04:52 paradise killer 1:21:44 next months game 1:34:08
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For the month of November 2020 we played Spiritfarer. Spiritfarer is an indie management sim and sandbox action game developed and published by Canadian studio Thunder Lotus Games House keeping 1:22 What we are playing 3:12 GOTY chat 19:38 What we are thankful for 27:59 Eric's snack minute 33:23 Game of the show 35:17 Next months games 1:25:03
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For the month of October 2020 we played Hades. Hades is a roguelike action role-playing video game developed and published by Supergiant Games. 0:45 - Housekeeping 2:20 - Currently playing 17:42 - Favorite games of the generation 30:07 - Eric's Snack Minute 32:04 - Hades 1:39:34 - Next months game (Spiritfarer)
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For the month of September 2020 we played Detroit: Become Human. Detroit: Become Human is a 2018 adventure game developed by Quantic Dream and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. 1:07 - House Keeping 2:28 - Currently playing 16:25 - News 42:31 - Eric's Snack Minute 43:43 - Detroit: Become Human discussion 2:12:45 - Next months game (Hades)
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For the month of August 2020 we played Outer Wilds, a 2019 action-adventure game developed by Mobius Digital and published by Annapurna Interactive. Show notes: 0:57 - House Keeping 1:55 - Currently playing 18:06 - News 26:26 - Eric's Snack Minute 28:53 - Outer Wilds discussion 1:37:47 - Next months game (Detroit: Become Human)
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For July 2020, We talk about what excited us during the Xbox game showcase, and Naughty Dog's follow up to the 2013 classic, Last Of Us Part 2. Enjoy Show notes :48 - House Keeping 1:56 - Currently playing 9:24 - News 22:28 - Eric's Snack Minute 23:53 - Last of Us Part 2 discussion 2:26:26 - Next months game (Outer Wilds) You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For June 2020, We talk about the PS5 game showcase, the new console reveal, and game of the show Bloodroots. Bloodroots is a fast-paced adventure game where you set in a western revenge tale. Enjoy Show notes 1:11 - House Keeping 3:51 - Currently playing 14:20 - News 31:31 - Eric's Snack Minute 32:40 - Bloodroots discussion 1:08:53 - Next months game (Last Of Us Part 2) You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For May 2020, We talk about the upcoming 2020 game we are excited about, our hype for Last of Us part 2, and our game of the month Okami. Okami is an action unique action-adventure game with a very unique art style. Enjoy Show notes :40 - House Keeping 2:16 - Currently playing 19:02 - News 26:31 - Eric's Snack Minute 28:14 - Okami discussion 1:20:47 - Next months game (bloodroots) You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For April 2020, the bureau book bunch plays Control. We talk about our mind-altering Control experience, Playstation playing it close to the chest with next-gen, and our multiplayer research experiment using Stadia. Enjoy Show notes 1:17 - House Keeping 2:09 - Currently playing 26:02 - News 34:16 - Eric's Snack Minute 36:27 - Control discussion 1:39:13 - Next months game (Okami) You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. This is our first podcast episode since COVID 19 hit our part of the country, we apologize for the dip in quality as we are each recording from our own homes. We hope everyone is staying safe. For March 2020, We discuss keeping busy during the pandemic while sheltering in place, and our impressions of the most book club-worthy game we have played - Kentucky Route Zero. Enjoy Show notes 1:03 - House Keeping 2:08 - Currently playing 15:09 - Shelter in place tips 29:51 - Eric's Snack Minute 37:28 - Kentucky Route Zero discussion 1:48:11 - Next months game (Control) You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For February 2020, we played Ori and The Blind Forest. We talk about our impressions of Ori, Xbox smart delivery, and what we would like to see in the upcoming sequel, Ori and The Will of The Wisps. Enjoy Show notes 0:51 - House Keeping 2:35 - Currently playing 22:27 - News 35:44 - Eric's Snack Minute 37:27 - Ori and The Blind Forest discussion 1:54:41 - Next months game (Kentucky Route Zero) You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For January we played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a metroidvania, 3rd person action RPG. We discuss, the new consoles and E3 announcements as well as Fallen Orders, Great story and music how and that sometimes less is more when it comes to game mechanics. Enjoy Show notes 1:07 - House Keeping 2:10 - Currently playing 16:26 - News 36:05 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order discussion 39:40 - Eric's Snack Minute 1:55:44 - Next months game (Ori and The Blind Forest) You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For December VGR does another bring your own game, this time we go retro. We talk through our very own VGR Video Game Awards. A special snack minute (spoiler, we all brought snacks...) and we discuss our games of the month Mega Man, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, and Earthbound. Happy New Year! Enjoy Show notes :54 - House Keeping 1:59 - Currently playing 17:14 - VGR awards 29:16 - Eric's Game (Mega Man) 48:09 - Nolan's Game (Mystical Ninja) 59:55 - Brian's game (Earthbound) 1:29:26 - Next months game (Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order) 1:31:35 - Girlfriends album drop You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books. For November we played Death Standing and are joined by our good buddy and Luden super fan, Dan Moreno. We deep dive into walking as a game mechanic, the overall game play loop, Kojima's storytelling style as well as his take on the apocalypse. Enjoy Show notes 1:13 - House Keeping 2:39 - Currently playing 8:15 - News 22:26 - Eric's Snack Minute 27:08 - Death Stranding discussion 1:59:51 - Next months game (BYOG Retro) You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Video Game Rations — Your monthly dose of video game nutrition. For October, the spookiest month, we played Supermassive's follow up to Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan - a survival horror, interactive drama. Join us as we discuss the outcomes of our decisions, who lived and who died in the first installment of their new anthology series. Enjoy! Show notes 1:00 - House Keeping 2:21 - Currently playing 24:19 - News 42:50 - Eric's Snack Minute 44:35 - Man of Medan discussion 1:24:47 - Next months game (Death Stranding) You can reach us at videogamerations@gmail.com Check us out on the web www.videogamerations.com Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
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