The Video Games Show

After a long winter break and managing to stop playing Tekken 8, the VGS crew records the first episode of 2024. Rich, Ben and Matt are joined by guests Isaac and Scott to discuss all things in the video game world. Topics include the continued decline of physical game releases, layoffs, Sony's State of Play, Microsoft's Developer_Direct, Matt's adventures as a gamer dad, Isaac making us feel old, and so much more.

New episode and new location! The crew of Rich, Matt and Ben record from Ben's store, Filthy Games Room. While being surrounded by so, so many video games, the boys manage to keep it together and rocord the latest installment of VGS. Topics covered include the release of the PlayStation Portal, release of the Super Pocket, Modern Warfare III, Black Friday deals and so much more. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Rich, Matt and Tom return for what was supposed to be the Halloween episode of VGS but we never got to Halloween... so... yeah. Anyway, the crew discusses Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is finalized, Sony introduces the slim PS5 models, Best Buy to discontinue DVD, Blu-ray, 4K physical releases both in-store and online by early 2024. We also begin a new series on our top 25 video games. In part one, Rich and Tom reveal their top 25 and discuss the reasons behind their choices. We also want to take a moment to thank Tom so much for being a part of the podcast. Tom is leaving for Vietnam for a significant period (possibly permanently). We wish him all the best and the seat will be open upon his return.

We're back! After Rich having a long bout of Covid, the crew is back once again. Join Rich, Matt, Kurt and Tom as the guys catch up since MO Game Con. Topics include Unity fee scandal, video game voice actors going on strike(?), Starfield release, Rich and Matt get PS5s, the Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play.

The crew of Rich, Matt and Ben are back. The guys talk about Mo Game Con (July 29 - mogamecon.com for details), Ben's FB group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/FilthyGamesRoom) and upcoming store, some highlights from the previous Nintendo Direct, sidetracked with movie talk (go watch Michael Mann's Heat) and much more.

Yes, we managed to get together to record over the holiday weekend. Join Rich, Matt and Ben as the guys discuss all matter of things in gaming and not in gaming. Topics covered include Sony State of Play, Alan Wake 2 not getting a phyiscal release (update since recording, maybe not), Nintendo blocks Dolphin's Steam release, Mo Game Con 2023, Filthy Games Room, AEW wrestling, Hauser vs. Quaid vs. Kuato triple threat match, the real Super Mario Bros. movie, and so much more.

Yes, it is Legend of Zelda day again and the crew celebrates the release of Tears of the Kingdom. While we have a split crew with Rich and Kurt having not played Tears of the Kingdom yet, Matt and Ben have and have thoughts. While this episode covers one topic, we go off topic and back again several times and at the end of the day you have to as yourself, is the great debate of Sphere vs. Event Horizon vs. Jason X a debate you want to hear?

Yes, the VGS crew is still on this planet and we managed to get into the same room and record again. Join Rich, Matt and Tom as the guys have their video game therapy session. The guys discuss many things on this episode including the approaching MoGameCon 7 (July 29, 2023), a Trunk-N-Trade event Rich, Matt and Ben attended, Tears of the Kingdom upcoming release, the price of both retro and current video games craziness, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, Grandpa Joe is a heel, and so much more.

Who knew The Last of Us show would be so polarizing to one VGS crew member. Join Rich, Kurt, Matt and Ben as the crew catches up on their lives and all the news in the gaming world. Topics include E3 loses the Big 3 (Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony), PSVR 2 launch concerns, games leaving Xbox 360 Market Place forever, Goldeneye woes, a Nintendo Direct happening this week, RetroBit reveals the Big6 and so much more!

After an extended holiday break, the crew of Rich, Matt and Kurt are back for the first episode of 2023. The boys catch up on what they've been up to and discuss some recent news, including Sony says the PS5 shortage is over, Nintendo cancels Switch Pro to focus on Switch successor, upcoming releases for first half of 2023, a repro Castlevania Rondo of Blood graded but not identfied as a repro in the grading, the release of the Evil Dead Rise trailer, and more. Please note we are working with some new audio editing software and are still getting the hang of things, so the audio may sound different than previous epsidoes. We will continue to work to provide the best possible audio. Thank you for your patience. Also, happy birthday to Kurt! Sorry the Initial D gear shifter didn't work.

Well, we got to know more about Matt on this episode, that is for sure. Anyway, the crew of Matt, Kurt, Rich and Tom are back for almost all video game episode of VGS. Multiple emails and some of the latest news covered, including PSVR2 pricing, Switch sales hit a milestone, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II might as well be a code in the box, and more. Happy Thanksgiving to all our US listeners and hope you all find some amazing Black Friday deals.

What can I say? It got off to a weird start, then it calmed a bit, and then got weird again. Join Rich, Matt and Tom for a new (not from a can) episode of VGS. We hit up some emails, talk some video game news including some new physical releases, more exclusive PlayStation games coming to PC, Stadia's end, and more. We also talk about what we've been playing/watching, the retro game market today, Rich saw Halloween Ends, product shrinkage, Matt vs Tom concerning Five Guys Burgers & Fries, and more.

Rich and Matt are back for a news filled VGS. After weeks of not much video game news, we were given a Nintendo Direct, a Sony State of Play and Tokyo Game Show to recap. A whole bunch of game announcements to go through and the boys hit up everything. Also discussed is upcoming horror movie releases, general movie talk, somehow Rich discuss the history of lost Doctor Who episodes, and much more.

The crew is back from The Record Space and ready to go for an all new VGS. Rich, Matt, Kurt and Tom get into the mix, discussing the complete Sega Genesis Mini 2 game line up, Sony raising the prices of PS5 everywhere except the US, is Sony at work at a Playstation PC launcher, Embracer buys Limted Run games plus so many other things, Gamescom 2022 announcements, what we are playing, Vin Diesel / Sylvester Stallone impressions and much more.

With less than one week to MO Game Con, the VGS crew is absolutely giddy like Christmas is almost here. Join Rich, Matt and guest host Tom as the crew discusses all things MO Game Con, as well as, all the latest news in gaming including the Sega Genesis Mini 2 announced games, just how much money did Cyberpunk 2077 cost CD Projekt RED, Live A Live released on Switch, EA doing something good, Last of Us Remake news, and more. Also the guys get off topic (of course) and talk about Vince McMahon retiring, the Clerks III and Halloween Ends trailers, and a deep dive into horror movies.

We got a packed house for an all new episode of VGS. Rich, Matt, Kurt, Bob and Ben pack into the family truckster and hit the podcast road after a much needed stop at Wally's to fuel up and get beverages. Well... actually... we were in Matt's basement, but there was talk of Wally's and plenty of beverages and cookies (thanks Ben). We talk Mo Game Con coming up July 30, Sony's premium subscription service, Sony taking movies out of European libraries, two very expensive God of War Ragnarok physical editions that don't include physical copies of the game, Atari 50, last impressions of Summer of Games, final days of the Amico, a new NFT console destined for failure, GameStop failing, Wally's, Blockbuster Video, K-Mart, and so much more.

The crew of Rich, Matt, Bob and Ben return to Casa de Gurley for another episode of VGS. Join the guys as they dive into Summer of Gaming 2022 coverage, including Sony State of Play, Devolver Digital and Limited Run Games presentations, as well as thoughts on several game announcements. Other topics discussed include Dirty Work, Can't Hardly Wait, crossed paths of John Belushi and John Candy, and so much more.

VGS is back! Yes! Matt and Rich reunite in casa de Gurley for the first Skype free episode since March 2020. The guys catch up on what they've been doing/playing/watching, including their trip to Record Space and V-Stock. Next we hit up emails. Other items of discussion include Mo Game Con 2022, PlayStation Plus issues, PS5 and Xbox Series production increases, the evolution of movie releases, Limited Run Games and more.

Rich, Matt & Kurt are back with an all new VGS. With news dropping the ball, the guys banter on about all sorts of things. Topics include the Steam Deck, Scream (2022) and other movies, Kurt got a PS5, Rich gave up gaming for Lent at just a terrible time, Matt provides life advice, and so much more!

Just a quick announcement concerning the cancelation of MO Game Con Jr. 2022. Please listen for details.