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Home of the Video Game Logic Podcast. A podcast recorded by Gaming Psychologist and Caffeine Rage, where we talk about many things in the video game industry. Some good, some bad, and then we give in depth thoughts, feelings, and analysis of how to deal with them.
Episodes
Mar 17, 2023
Mar 17, 2023
1hr 9 min
This week Shrink & Rage get some closure and hear about some settlements.
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 1:16
- Soulslike dev accused of reusing FromSoftware animations 26:50
- Square Enix says Forspoken sales have been lackluster, and many small and mid-sized titles "did not perform as well as we had expected" 37:29
- ZA/UM resolves legal dispute with Disco Elysium producer Kaur Kender 54:15
- Community Corner
- FIFA Loot Boxes Violate Austrian Gambling Laws, Court Rules 58:15
Games We Played
Rage:
Shrink:
News
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Soulslike Asset Theft?
PC Gamer: Soulslike dev accused of reusing FromSoftware animations
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Square Enix's Lackluster Performance... Again
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ZA/UM Resolves Disco Elysium Dispute
Games Industy Biz: ZA/UM resolves legal dispute with Disco Elysium producer Kaur Kender
Euro Gamer: Disco Elysium developer says lawsuits from former members now resolved
Community Corner
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FIFA Lootboxes Violate Austrian Gambling Law
Kotaku: FIFA Loot Boxes Violate Austrian Gambling Laws, Court Rules
Games Industry Biz: Austrian court rules that FIFA loot boxes violate gambling laws
Mar 10, 2023
Mar 10, 2023
1hr 11 min
This week Shrink & Rage looks ahead to a golden game coming out this year, talks about Paradox taking on another EA staple, and how Hogwarts Legacy shows need more single-player experiences.
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
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Games We Played 5:05
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Paradox announces a number of games 25:08
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Golden Girls Fan Game Takes Inspiration from Persona 39:10
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Hogwarts Legacy is Europe’s fastest-selling game (that isn’t FIFA) for a generation | European Monthly Charts 42:22
Games We Played
Rage:
Shrink:
News
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Paradox Games
PC Invasion: The Sims creator is heading its competitor, Life By You
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Golden Girls Persona?
Game Rant: Golden Girls Fan Game Takes Inspiration from Persona
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Hogwarts Selling Like Hotcakes
Dual Shockers: Hogwarts Legacy Banned From Games Done Quick, Along With Every Harry Potter Game
Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
2hr 8 min
This week Shrink & Rage hit the road with Game Club then come back to Earth with the launch of KSP 2.
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
- February Gameclub: Road 96 - 2:21
- Next Gameclub: Ori and the Blind Forest 1:30:33
- KSP 2 General Discussion 1:31:25
Feb 24, 2023
Feb 24, 2023
1hr 37 min
This 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
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Games We Played 0:00:49
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MultiVersus’ daily peak Steam player count has dropped more than 99% since launch 1:05:12
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As Marvel’s Avengers game shuts down, one dev offers an apology 1:20.:57
Games We Played
Rage:
Shrink:
News
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MultiVersus Dying?
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Marvel's Advengers Apology
PC Games N: As Marvel’s Avengers game shuts down, one dev offers an apology
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 10, 2023
Feb 10, 2023
1hr 23 min
This week Shrink & Rage hold our somewhat monthly gameclub.
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
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Gameclub: Disco Elysium
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Next Gameclub Game: Road 96
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Disco Elysium Studio Accused Of Ousting Creators, Dev Says It's 'Bad News' For Sequel
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Community Corner
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AMD is ‘undershipping’ chips to balance CPU, GPU supply
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News
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No Disco Elysium 2?
Kotaku: Disco Elysium Studio Accused Of Ousting Creators, Dev Says It's 'Bad News' For Sequel
Community Corner
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AMD Under-shipping Chips?
PC World: AMD is ‘undershipping’ chips to balance CPU, GPU supply
Feb 3, 2023
Feb 3, 2023
23 min
Illness strikes again! Game club next week, hopefully, and then back to normal!
Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023
1hr 56 min
This week Shrink & Rage get back to somewhat normal for an episode.
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 2:56
- Ubisoft Delays Skull and Bones Again, Cancels 3 Games as Mario + Rabbids and Just Dance Disappoint 34:16
- Wizards of the Coast Update on OGL 48:35
- Stadia leaves players a PC controller gift before bowing out 1:03:37
- European Parliament votes to take action against loot boxes, gaming addiction, gold farming and more 1:15:42
- Microsoft's Changes to Xbox Console Leave Republicans Outrage 1:35:14
- Community Corner 1:41:45
- Hall Effect Stick Upgrade Kit Will Solve Joy-Con Drift
- Soldiers Use Metal Gear Solid Tactic To Defeat Military Robot
Games We Played
Rage:
Shrink:
News
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Ubisoft Delays Skull and Bones... Again
Insider Gaming: Ubisoft’s “Project Q” Has Been Canceled
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Wizards of the Coast Foolishness
D&D Beyond: An Update on the Open Game License
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Stadia Controller Not E-Waste
PCGamesN: Stadia leaves players a PC controller gift before bowing out
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European Parliament Votes to Take Action Against Loot Boxes, Gaming Addiction, and Gold Farming
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Republicans Outraged Over Xbox Changes
Newsweek: Microsoft's Changes to Xbox Console Leave Republicans Outraged
Community Corner
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Hall Effect Kit Solves Joy Con Drift
Gizmodo: This Hall Effect Stick Upgrade Kit Will Solve Joy-Con Drift Forever
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Soldiers Defeats Robot With a Box'
Kotaku: Real Soldiers Use Metal Gear Solid Tactic To Defeat Military Robot
Jan 25, 2023
Jan 25, 2023
1hr 33 min
With our halftime performer back in its cage, it's time to conclude the VGL awards!
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 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.
Jan 20, 2023
Jan 20, 2023
1hr 30 min
We'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, 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 support our Patreon campaign.