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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.
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Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
This week Shrink & Rage talk about more corporate acquisitions and Stadia might be put on the back burner.
Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.
Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.
Show Highlights & Timestamps
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Games we played 5:15
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Gaming Industry Giants continue to consolidate holdings. 37:27
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Stadia reportedly "deprioritised" as Google focuses on selling streaming tech to third-parties 55:20
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Community Corner
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The Unnerving Rise of Video Games that Spy on You 1:12:50
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Games We Played
Rage:
Evil Genius 2: World Domination
Shrink:
MW5 Mercenaries: LEGEND OF THE KESTREL LANCERS
News
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Sony Acquiring Bungie
Tech Raptor: Sony is Acquiring Destiny 2 Developer Bungie
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Stadia Backburnner
Community Corner
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
It was bound to happen sooner or later. A covid related Fraken episode. See you guys next week!
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
This week Shrink & Rage hold the monthly game club then tackle some of the news backlog.
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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January Gameclub: Moonglow Bay 7:10
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Next Gameclub: Snake Pass 40:42
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Tabletop Simulator studio kills global chat for good, makes $10K donation to trans advocacy group 43:04
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A court upheld the firing of 2 LAPD officers who ignored a robbery to play Pokémon Go 49:33
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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion 57:42
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'Dark Souls 3' security hole lets attackers hijack your PC 1:14:21
News
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Tabletop Simulator Kills Global Chat
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Pokemon No Go for LAPD Officers
NPR: A court upheld the firing of 2 LAPD officers who ignored a robbery to play Pokémon Go
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Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard
The Verge: Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
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Dark Souls 3 Security Hole
Engadget: 'Dark Souls 3' security hole lets attackers hijack your PC
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
It's that time, once again, that we look back on the past year and give out awards to both the dreary and triumphant. So, join us as we mark the high and lows of 2021. Also, don't look directly at the little red dress. If it could talk, it would ask you to kill it.
Got feedback? Send it to VGLPodcast@gmail.com,send us a tweet over at VGLPodcast. drop by the Discord.
Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.
- Block 1 3:30
Most Memorable Gaming Moment
Biggest Surprise of the Year
The It's Still in Early Access Award
The Best Free to Play Game
No School Like the Old School Award
- Block 2 38:00
The Off the Wall Award
Drop it Like a Hot Rock Award
Least Favorite Game Played This Year
The Time Sink Award
Best Discovery Queue Game
Todd Howard Award for Dumb Game Bug
- Block 3 1:06:15
The Niche Scratcher
Greatest Gaming Disappointment of the Year
The Maybe I'm Old Award
The Video Game Logic Award
Biggest Video Game Flop (That Isn't Evolve)
Least Favorite Game Club Game
- Block 4 1:39:38
The Gilded Bird for Biggest Dick Move
The I'll Be Back Award
The Uncanny Valley
Best Game Club Game
Favorite Game Played in the Year
The VGL Podcast Game of the Year
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Some technical issues made it so the VGL Awards were delayed. May the tiny red dress rest in peace.
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
This week Shrink & Rage talk NFTs one last time for awhile before some rat and tear.
Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at 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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Game We Played 14:10
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Square Enix Wishes Us a Happy New Year, Then Ruins It.1:04:06
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Community Corner
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The Battle for Bungie's Soul: Inside the Studio's Struggle for a Better Work Culture 1:41:55
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Scientist Who Trained Rats to Play “Doom II” Says He May Start Twitch Channel 1:52:01
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Games We Played
Rage:
Shrink:
News
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Square Enix's Open Letter
Square Enix Wishes Us a Happy New Year, Then Ruins It.
Community Corner
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Rat and Tear
Scientist Who Trained Rats to Play “Doom II” Says He May Start Twitch Channel
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The Toxic Bungie Work Culture
The Battle for Bungie's Soul: Inside the Studio's Struggle for a Better Work Culture
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
This week Shrink & Rage have a quick game club before the storm.
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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December Gameclub: Forza Horizon 5 7:15
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Next Gameclub Game: Moonglow Bay 1:23:45
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
A quick break in the action so we can tolerate Christmas. We'll be back next week for a game club!
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
This week Shrink & Rage talk Game Awards, Keanu Reeves, and community submitted news.
Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our 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 Played 4:32
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The Game Awards: 35:50
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Keanu Reeves on players modding Cyberpunk 2077 to have sex with him: 'It's always nice when it's nice.' 1:15:20
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Community Corner
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Roblox is a Mess Pt 2 1:19:55
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Activision Union Busting 1:35:05
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Games We Played
Rage:
Shrink:
News
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The Game Awards
IGN: The Game Awards 2021 Winners: The Full List
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Keanu Talks Sex Mod and VR Sex
Community Corner
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Roblox is a Mess Part 2
Eurogamer: Roblox accused of being an unsafe environment for children
People Make Games: Roblox Pressured Us to Delete Our Video. So We Dug Deeper.
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Is Activision Union Busting?
Hoeg Law: Union Busting? | Activision Responds to CWA Card Check Drive (VL593)
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
This week Shrink & Rage take a hack at the news after a quick game club.
Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at VGLPodcast@gmail.com stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast.
Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show related projects, you can do so by supporting our Patreon campaign.
Show Highlights & Timestamps
- November Gameclub: Watch_Dogs 3:45
- Next Gameclub: Forza Horizon 5 35:42
- Ubisoft admits its handling of misconduct lost some workers' trust 37:50
- PlayStation VP fired after being caught by paedophilia sting operation 44:40
- Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Seen As "A Very Good Game", CDPR Says 51:55
- Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim 58:47
- Community Corner 1:04:15
- Game Developer Accuses Real-Life Weapons Manufacturer of Stealing Its Gun Design... Twice
News
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Ubisoft Admits They Hurt Trust
Axios: Ubisoft admits its handling of misconduct lost some workers' trust
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PlayStation VP Fired
Game Industry Biz: PlayStation VP fired after being caught by paedophilia sting operation
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Cyerpunk Will Be Seen As a Very Good Game?
Tech Raptor: Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Seen As "A Very Good Game", CDPR Says
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Take Two Attacks IT Takes Two
Euro Gamer: Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim
Community Corner
IGN: Game Developer Accuses Real-Life Weapons Manufacturer of Stealing Its Gun Design... Twice
Tech Raptor: 'Oceanic' Game Alleges Kalashnikov Stole Its Gun Design