
Video Game Tango
Comedy
Video Game Tango is your main destination for gaming-related discussion, witty banter, and news!
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United States
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Video Game Tango is your main destination for gaming-related discussion, witty banter, and news!
Twitter:
@BalconyTimePC
Language:
English
Contact:
5417771378
Website:
http://www.btpodcast.com/
Episodes
The Best Weapons in Video Games!
9/12/2025
🎮 In a world where there is Silksong and ONLY Silksong, we here at Video Game Tango have decided to break the mold, and talk about ANYTHING ELSE:
⚔️ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth & Kingdom Hearts 4 – The latest development updates straight from Square Enix. Is Part 3 coming sooner than we think?
⭐ The Greatest Weapons Tier List – We debate the most iconic, satisfying, and impactful weapons ever created. Where does YOUR favorite rank?
💥 The Final Showdown – Buster Sword vs. Master Sword vs. Lightsaber! We crown the ultimate champion.
🔍 SEO Keywords:
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 news
Kingdom Hearts 4 development
Best video game weapons
Most iconic gaming weapons
Buster Sword vs Master Sword
FF7 Rebirth updates
Video game weapon tier list
Gears of War Lancer
Half-Life 2 Gravity Gun
Legend of Zelda Master Sword
📢 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into gaming news, passionate debates, and celebrating the classics!
#Gaming #FinalFantasy7 #KingdomHearts #GamingNews #FF7R #TierList #BusterSword #MasterSword #Lightsaber #VideoGames #GamingDiscussion #Silkong
Duration:00:44:18
Hell Divin' and Breakin' Ship!
8/30/2025
Helldivers 2 has unleashed its biggest update yet, and we're diving deep into the Gloom. The "Into the Unjust" expansion brings underground caves, terrifying new enemies like the fire-breathing Bug Dragon, and a full-scale Xbox launch with Halo ODST gear. Is this the best update yet?
But that's not all we're breaking down this week. We're tackling the Jack Black effect: is his comedy the magic ingredient for video game movies after Mario and Minecraft, or did it completely miss the mark for Borderlands' Clap Trap? We debate the fine line between adaptation and homogenization.
Plus, major leaks for Valve's Project Fremont suggest a powerful new Steam Console is on the way, and we have the specs and price predictions. And in a shocking comeback, Hardspace: Shipbreaker has been saved from the scrapyard—its developers have reclaimed the IP and are working on NEW projects. The future of ship-breaking is bright.
Topics Covered:
Helldivers 2 Into The Unjust Update, Xbox Launch, New Enemies, New Warbonds
Jack Black, Video Game Movies, Borderlands Movie, Mario Movie, Minecraft Movie
Valve Project Fremont Leaks, Steam Console, Steam Deck 2 Specs & Price
Hardspace Shipbreaker 2, New Game Announcement, IP Acquisition
Satisfactory PlayStation 5 Release
#helldivers2 #jackblack #gamingnews #borderlands #valve #steamdeck #projectfremont #hardspaceshipbreaker #xbox #playstation #gamingsetup #pcgaming #gaming
Duration:00:37:05
GAMESCOM 2025 ENDS AT MIDNIGHT!
8/22/2025
Gamescom 2025's Biggest Reveals: WoW Clones, Magic RimWorld & Star Fox! | Midnight, Fellowship, Herands
🔥 Gamescom 2025 was packed with insane announcements! We break down the most standout games and massive expansions that have everyone talking. In this episode, we dive into:
🎮 Fellowship – The stunning new dungeon crawler that is literally "World of Warcraft without WoW." Is this the ultimate WoW-like experience?
🏰 Harrowlands – A deep fantasy colony sim that’s being called "RimWorld with magic." Discover the next great storytelling engine.
⚔️ World of Warcraft: Midnight – A full breakdown of the new expansion! We cover the new level 90 cap, the Heraneer allied race, the revolutionary Prey open-world system, and the long-awaited Player Housing.
🕹️ Wild Blue – The breathtaking love letter to Star Fox that Nintendo didn't make. Is this the arcade shooter revival we needed?
🎯 Time Takers – The free-to-play shooter where TIME is your ammo, your health, and your currency.
🔨 Absolum– A gorgeous, cell-shaded co-op brawler from the minds behind Streets of Rage and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge.
🕵️ Outlaws Remastered – The deep-cut LucasArts classic finally gets a modern remake.
📢 Subscribe for more deep dives into the biggest gaming news, first impressions, and hidden gems!
#Gamescom2025 #Gaming #WorldOfWarcraft #WoWMidnight #MMORPG #IndieGames #StarFox #RimWorld #GamingNews
Duration:00:42:59
Mashin' It Video Game Style
8/8/2025
🔥 Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox! Sony makes a surprise move bringing the hit game to Microsoft’s platform. Is this the end of console exclusives?
🆔 Rockstar wants your ID for GTA Online & GTA 6 – New UK laws force age verification, but is this a privacy nightmare waiting to happen?
🎸 Guitar Hero is (kind of) back! Red Octane returns with a new rhythm game, and CRKD drops brand-new Gibson controllers – full breakdown inside!
⚔️ Kingmakers – The insane time-traveling medieval FPS/RTS hybrid hits Early Access soon. Will it live up to the hype?
🛑 Stop Killing Games petition SUCCEEDS – Over 1.4 million signatures demand EU action against publishers shutting down games. What’s next?
🎮 Dream Game Mashups! We combine Mario + Red Dead, Doom + Pokémon, Starcraft + Helldivers, and more wild ideas. What’s your dream mashup?
💬What 2 games would you mash up!? Let us know in the comments!
👍 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more gaming news, hot takes, and fun discussions every week!
#Helldivers2 #GTA6 #Rockstar #GuitarHero #Kingmakers #Darksiders4 #StopKillingGames #GamingNews #GameMashups #Xbox #PlayStation #PCGaming
Duration:00:53:32
The Meta Trenches
8/2/2025
The Future of Persistent PvP & Gaming Toxicity | Foxhole, Anvil Empires, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
🔥 Dive into the world of massive online warfare, medieval sieges, and the dark side of competitive gaming meta! In this episode, we break down:
🎮 Foxhole & Anvil Empires – How thousands of players shape persistent wars in these groundbreaking MMOs. Will Anvil Empires be the next big thing?
⚔️ Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound DEMO – A brutally satisfying retro throwback with deep mechanics. Is this the best action-platformer of 2024?
⚠️ The Toxicity of Meta Gaming – Why players rage over "optimal picks" and how it’s ruining competitive games like Overwatch and League of Legends.
💬 Censorship in Gaming – Should payment processors decide what games we can play? The slippery slope of banning adult content.
📢 Subscribe for deep dives into gaming trends, controversies, and hidden gems!
#Gaming #MMO #PVP #NinjaGaiden #CompetitiveGaming #GamingNews #Foxhole #AnvilEmpires #GameDev #IndieGames
Duration:00:57:59
Fallout VS Mass Effect
7/25/2025
🎮 In this episode, we dive into the addictive roguelike autobattler He is Coming, discuss the upcoming Against the Storm: Night Watchers DLC, and react to Amazon’s Mass Effect TV series announcement. Plus, we debate our Top 3 Video Game Levels of All Time—do you agree with our picks?
🔥 Featured Games & Topics:
He is Coming – Brutal NES-style roguelike autobattler (Game Pass & Steam)
Against the Storm DLC – New bat-people, biomes & trading mechanics
Fallout Bakersfield – Insane Doom mod that turns it into Fallout
Mass Effect TV Show – Why we’re cautiously optimistic
Best Video Game Levels – Halo, Diablo, KOTOR, FF7, Ocarina of Time & more
📢 Let us know in the comments: What’s YOUR favorite video game level?
🔔 Subscribe for more gaming discussions, reviews, and nostalgia deep dives!
#GamingPodcast #HeIsComing #Roguelike #MassEffectTV #AgainstTheStorm #Halo #Diablo #FinalFantasy7 #NostalgiaGaming #GamePass #IndieGames
Duration:00:42:16
Stardew Valley Gets What It Deserves! (REUPLOAD)
7/18/2025
🔥 Stardew Valley is officially the HIGHEST-RATED Steam game EVER, dethroning Portal 2 after 14 years! With 98% positive reviews and nearly a million votes, we dive into why this indie farming sim is still the cozy game king—plus why I’ve sunk 1,000+ hours into it. (Spoiler: Void Mayo is involved.)
😡 Ubisoft LAYOFFS hit AGAIN—despite a $1.25 BILLION Tencent deal! We call out their corporate greed as they fire 40+ devs while pumping out another safe, uninspired AAA game (cough Star Wars Outlaws cough).
🎙️ HUGE SAG-AFTRA WIN for voice actors! After 11 months on strike, they secured AI protections, pay raises, and control over digital likenesses—a rare victory against big gaming corporations.
💬 Let’s discuss in the comments!
👉 Is Stardew Valley the GOAT cozy game?
👉 Should Ubisoft be ashamed of these layoffs?
👉 Will AI replace voice actors—or was this deal a game-changer?
🔔 Subscribe for more real talk on gaming news—without the corporate BS! #StardewValley #GamingNews #Ubisoft #SAGAFTRA
Duration:00:18:36
GAMERS ACTUALLY RISE UP!
7/5/2025
🔥 Baldur’s Gate 3’s HUGE New Mod, Star Wars Outlaws Review, Xbox Layoffs & More! | Gaming News
The gaming world never slows down! This week’s biggest stories:
✅ Baldur’s Gate 3’s MASSIVE Fan-Made Expansion – The Path to Menzoberranzan mod brings new companions, story & more!
✅ Star Wars Outlaws Review – Worth it on sale? The good, the bad & the Ubisoft jank.
✅ Xbox’s New ROG Ally & Layoffs – Upgraded handheld specs, but 9,100 jobs cut.
✅ Abiotic Factor 1.0 Release – The hilarious survival game you NEED to play.
✅ Red Dead Online UPDATE – First new content in years! Undead Nightmare 2 coming?
✅ WoW’s Big Changes – One-button combat & add-on overhauls explained.
✅ The Expanse RPG Revealed – Owlcat’s next big project!
✅ Stop Killing Games Petition – Why 1M gamers are fighting for preservation.
Duration:00:47:51
Secret Star Wars and Sony State of Play
6/6/2025
The crew reacts to Sony's June 2025 State of Play showcase featuring:
✅ Silent Hill F - New Japanese horror setting (1960s Japan)
✅ Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster - Classic & modern versions
✅ Metal Gear Solid Delta - PS5 remake concerns
✅ Romeo is a Dead Man - Suda51's crazy new action game
✅ Star Wars Genesis Mod - Complete Starfield conversion
🔥 Trending Gaming Topics Covered:
Upcoming PS5 exclusives 2025
Best horror games coming soon
Final Fantasy Tactics remake details
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake gameplay
Starfield best mods 2025
Suda51 new game announcement
PlayStation Showcase highlights
#StateOfPlay #PS5 #SilentHill #FinalFantasy #MetalGearSolid #StarfieldMods #GamingNews #UpcomingGames #HorrorGames #JRPG #SonyExclusives #GameRemakes
👍 Like & Subscribe for more gaming news, reviews and reactions!
💬 Which State of Play announcement excited you most? Let us know in the comments!
🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss our gaming coverage!
Duration:00:37:00
Everything Old is Rebirthed Again
5/23/2025
Nick, Josh, and Andy break down the biggest gaming news: 🔥 Helldivers 2 Major Update - Illuminate forces invade Super Earth! New enemies, weapons, and Steam Deck gameplay impressions.
🎬 Video Game Movies Boom - Zelda, Bioshock, and Horizon adaptations coming. Should Fortnite get a film?
🃏 Monster Train 2 Review - The ultimate deck-building roguelike is back with insane combos and metal soundtrack.
⭐ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth DEEP DIVE - 136-hour review! Why this JRPG masterpiece improves EVERYTHING: Best hybrid combat system ever Gold Saucer mini-games (Queen's Blood = GOTY) Emotional story that made Andy cry Next-gen visuals with insane details
Helldivers2 #FF7Rebirth #MonsterTrain2 #GamingPodcast #JRPG #SteamDeck #SquareEnix
Subscribe for weekly gaming deep dives! Which game are you playing?
Duration:00:43:45
The Death of AAA Gaming
5/2/2025
🎮 V Rising, Starcraft Revival & Titanfall Shooter CANCELLED? | Gaming News Deep Dive 🎮
The gaming world is buzzing with major updates and industry shakeups! In this episode, we break down:
🔥 V Rising's Massive 1.1 Update
New zone, weapons, spells and combat overhaul
Vampire survival at its best (but should you start over?)
Why this game keeps getting better
👽 Starcraft's Surprising Comeback
Nexon (MapleStory devs) taking on the legendary RTS franchise
Why it WON'T be an RTS - and what that means
Could we see a Planetside-style shooter instead?
💔 EA Layoffs & Titanfall's Lost Game
Respawn's cancelled Titanfall extraction shooter revealed
300+ jobs cut at EA - what's next for Apex & Star Wars?
The human cost of corporate gaming
✨ Indie Game Triumph
How Clair Obscure is beating AAA games with just 30 devs
Why smaller studios are the future of gaming
⚔️ Death Must Die's Controversial Update
Act 3 brings brutal new challenges
Is the difficulty spike too much?
Community divided on Steam reviews
💬 What do YOU think about these updates? Let us know in the comments!
👍 Like & Subscribe for more deep dives into gaming's biggest stories
🔔 Hit the bell to never miss an update
#VRising #Starcraft #Titanfall #GamingNews #IndieGames #DeathMustDie #GamingCommunity
Thanks for watching, and remember - the best games are made by passionate developers being passionate, not corporate c-suite cronies! 🚀
Duration:00:41:14
Rising Tides and Blue Oceans
4/25/2025
Oblivion Remaster, Indie Gaming Revolution & Blue Ocean’s Rising Tide Contest! 🎮✨
In this episode, we dive into The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster—Unreal Engine 5, sprint buttons, and high-res cheese?! 🧀 We debate whether Bethesda’s remake trend is genius or a crutch after Starfield’s stumble. Then, we explore how AAA studios are leaning on nostalgia (looking at you, FF7 Remake and Modern Warfare) while indie games like Phasmophobia and Valheim innovate.
But the BIG news? Blue Ocean Games’ Rising Tide contest is offering indie devs up to $300,000 to bring wild ideas to life! 🚀 We break down how this could change the game for small teams—and why it’s a win for players craving fresh experiences.
Support indie devs, demand innovation, and let us know: What game deserves a remaster? 👇 #OblivionRemaster #IndieGames #RisingTide
Duration:00:38:31
EXPENSIVE
4/11/2025
🔥 Titanfall 3 at The Game Awards 2025? A former Larian Studios exec goes indie, and AAA gaming prices are out of control! Join the discussion as we break down the latest rumors, industry shifts, and whether GTA 6 could really cost over $100. Plus, Nintendo’s $10 Zelda upgrades—fair or foul? 🎮💸
📌 In This Episode:
Titanfall 3 Rumors: Is Respawn finally bringing it back in 2026?
Indie Gaming Boom: Why ex-AAA devs are fueling the next wave of hits.
AAA Pricing Crisis: From Switch 2 to GTA 6, why games cost more than ever.
Nintendo’s $10 Upgrades: Are Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom worth it on Switch 2?
Indie vs. AAA: Can smaller studios save gaming from corporate bloat?
🔍 Sources & More:
Titanfall 3 leaks via Yoritsuki
GTA 6 pricing rumors
Nintendo’s Switch 2 upgrade details
Arthur Mustavvoy’s move to Aionic
#Titanfall3 #GTA6 #Switch2 #IndieGames
Duration:00:42:56
THE NINTENDO SWITCH 2
4/4/2025
Duration:01:00:42
Mecha Mecca - Steam Next Fest
2/28/2025
Duration:00:48:34
Maybe We Should See Other Playstations
2/21/2025
Duration:00:52:00
AI
2/7/2025
Duration:00:55:32
DOOM, SPIDER-MAN, SEPHIROTH, AND AI
2/1/2025
This week we’ve got Doom: The Dark Ages and the rest of the XBOX direct showcase Including some Ninja on Ninja action! Spiderman 2 launches on PC right after we finish recording this podcast! Endless Legend 2 might be exactly what you need while you wait for Civilization VII. Speaking of Roman numeral’s, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched on PC this last week, you don’t have to cast Blizzard to freeze Avalanche in their tracks! Then we talk about Murky Divers, and check our voicemails, which raises the question “What does AI mean for gaming?”
DOOM: The Dark Ages - DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell. - id Software (Steam, May 14th, 2025)
XBOX Developer Direct 2025
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Be Greater. Together. The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in an exciting chapter of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man franchise on PC. - Insomniac Games, Nixxes Software (Steam, Available Now)
ENDLESS™ Legend 2 - With a mysterious ever-changing world, unique factions and epic storytelling, the much-awaited sequel to the strategy game classic ENDLESS™ Legend is here, opening a new chapter of the award-winning ENDLESS™ universe. - AMPLITUDE Studios (Steam, Coming Soon)
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH - The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping from the dystopian city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry to the FFVII remake trilogy! - Square Enix (Steam, Available Now)
Murky Divers - Solo or up to 8 players. Get rid of your employer's failed experiments in abandoned underwater labs. Navigate your submarine, avoid abyssal terrors, and remove all corpses. - Embers (Steam, Available Now)
During the podcast, Andy, Nick, and Josh respond to a voicemail from HyphySaiyan about the growing role of AI in the video game industry. They immediately recognize the vastness of the topic, agreeing that it could easily span multiple episodes. AI’s influence isn’t just limited to game development—it’s becoming a part of everyday life, from phone algorithms to even traffic lights. The discussion touches on how AI is already embedded in gaming in ways people might not expect, shaping both development processes and gameplay experiences.
Nick playfully warns against the dangers of recursive AI implementation, joking about the possibility of a time bubble ripping open or a gun that fires typewriters, adding a bit of levity to the conversation. Ultimately, the hosts decide to dedicate more time to the topic in their next episode, while still covering any major news. AI’s role in gaming is evolving rapidly, and they’re eager to explore its implications further.
Duration:00:34:19
SWITCH 2 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS!
1/24/2025
War Tales: The Perfect Strategy Escape
Discover War Tales, a low-fantasy strategy game blending elements of Dungeons & Dragons, XCOM, and Mount & Blade. Here’s why it’s worth your time:
Grim Medieval Charm: Navigate a world of mercenaries, plague, and survival with unique professions like fishing, brewing, and barding.
Tactical Combat: Engage in turn-based skirmishes fueled by strategic resource management.
Replayability: Explore diverse regions, playstyles, and storylines. Whether you're virtuous or villainous, the choice is yours!
While some mechanics feel incomplete, War Tales offers incredible value at under $20, making it a must-try for fans of tactical RPGs.
GTA 6: Breaking the Price Ceiling?
With GTA 6 rumors in full swing, anticipation builds for a new trailer on January 30th. But there’s a twist—reports suggest a potential price point of $80 to $100.
Justified Hike? Rockstar argues its massive scope and development time warrant the premium price.
Industry Ripple Effect: Could this normalize higher prices across all AAA titles?
Consumer Backlash: Critics point to rising revenues from microtransactions and question the need for costlier base games.
While GTA 6 may justify its price tag, its impact on future game pricing remains to be seen.
Nintendo Switch 2: Next-Gen Magic Awaits
Nintendo fans, rejoice! The Switch 2 promises exciting upgrades and a stellar game library. Here’s what we know so far:
Hardware Upgrades: Sleeker design, durable Joy-Cons, a larger LCD screen, and powerful Nvidia Tegra T239 processing.
Quality-of-Life Features: Enhanced kickstand, 256GB storage, and DLSS tech for 1080p or 4K gaming.
Launch Titles: New exclusives like Mario Kart 9 and Metroid Prime 4, plus ports like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Elden Ring.
With a rumored price of $300–$400, the Switch 2 balances innovation with affordability, making it a must-watch for Nintendo enthusiasts.
#GamingNews #WarTales #GTA6 #NintendoSwitch2
Duration:00:45:12
New Movies and Gaming Tech Announced at CES 2025!
1/10/2025
This week is just Andy and Josh and we are talkin’ video game adaptations and CES, baby!
For full show notes: https://www.videogametango.com
Discover the latest updates on gaming and tech! From PlayStation Productions' exciting lineup of film and TV adaptations—including Shadow of the Colossus, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima—to potential projects like a Final Fantasy VII movie, we explore the challenges and opportunities in bringing iconic video games to life on screen. Plus, get the latest news from CES 2025: Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 series GPUs, AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series, and groundbreaking advancements in AI gaming technology with Nvidia's Project G-Assist and AMD's FSR 4. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of gaming and entertainment!
Duration:00:55:30