Video Game Logic Podcast

This week Rage had a weird work schedule so we were unable to record this week. I pulled franken content from the newest and oldest episode on the backlog, so we have some things from last week, and things from January. Hope you enjoy, and we'll see you next week!

Topics list: For Show Date: 04/30/2024 Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered News Items and sources: Embracer Group splits into three https://www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-group-splits-into-three-everything-you-need-to-know Escape From Tarkov studio boss says he "did not foresee" players would get mad about charging extra for PvE https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/escape-from-tarkov-studio-boss-says-he-did-not-foresee-players-would-get-mad-about-charging-extra-for-pve https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/how-escape-from-tarkov-wiped-out-years-of-goodwill-in-one-catastrophic-week/ Todd Howard says Bethesda is focused on finding ways to increase its output https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/todd-howard-says-bethesda-is-focused-on-finding-ways-to-increase-its-output/ Garry's Mod is removing 20 years' worth of Nintendo-related items from its Steam Workshop https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/garrys-mod-is-removing-20-years-worth-of-nintendo-related-items-from-its-steam-workshop-following-takedown-request-its-nintendo-need-more-be-said/ https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/nintendo-garrys-mod-takedowns https://www.gamesindustry.biz/garrys-mod-removing-all-nintendo-content-after-takedown-notice

Good day to you all dear listeners! Jared's internet was down (for once it was scheduled maintenance we found out about). There wasn't enough time to record, but we did do a choosening. We have games picked out for the next several months of gameclub. There is at least 1 big surprise on the list that we can't wait to see how you guys will respond too. Enjoy a Story Time, and we'll be back next week for the April Gameclub.

Topics list: For Show Date: 04/16/2024 Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered Games We Played Rage: Balatro https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/ Jared: Halo Master Chief Collection https://store.steampowered.com/app/976730/Halo_The_Master_Chief_Collection/ : Reach, and Halo 1 News Items and sources: Former Blizzard President Thinks Tipping Game Creators Is Splendid Idea https://80.lv/articles/former-blizzard-president-wants-to-tip-game-developers/ Ubisoft is deleting The Crew from players' libraries, reminding us we own nothing https://www.engadget.com/ubisoft-is-deleting-the-crew-from-players-libraries-reminding-us-we-own-nothing-165328083.html Amazon Makes Fallout 3 & New Vegas Free To Play In The Worst Way Possible https://kotaku.com/fallout-3-new-vegas-play-free-amazon-prime-luna-cloud-1851403763

Topics list: For Show Date: 04/09/2024 Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered Games We Played Rage: Splatoon 3: Side Order https://splatoon.nintendo.com/en/expansion-pass/ Jared: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042550/Digimon_Story_Cyber_Sleuth_Complete_Edition/ News Items and sources: "Stop Killing Games" is a new campaign to prevent publishers from taking their titles offline https://www.techspot.com/news/102521-stop-killing-games-new-campaign-prevent-publishers-taking.html How Hidden Nazi Symbols Were the Tip of a Toxic Iceberg at Life Is Strange Developer Deck Nine https://www.ign.com/articles/how-hidden-nazi-symbols-were-the-tip-of-a-toxic-iceberg-at-life-is-strange-developer-deck-nine

This week, Rage and I Both had reasons that prevented us from meeting to record. Power outages, massive scary storms with tornado watches, and lingering internet issues (for me at least) mean that we dip once again into the always persistent archive of silliness. We hope you enjoy!

This week we go over the March Gameclub, experience some sleepiness, and a smidgen of technical difficulties. Hopefully you enjoy it! Topics list: For Show Date: 03/26/2024 Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered News Items and sources: Larian Studios Won't Make Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Expansions, or Baldur's Gate 4 https://www.ign.com/articles/larian-studios-wont-make-baldurs-gate-3-dlc-expansions-or-baldurs-gate-4 Kotaku editor-in-chief exits due to parent company's new guide directive https://www.gamesindustry.biz/kotaku-editor-in-chief-exits-due-to-parent-companys-new-guide-directive Dragon’s Dogma 2 comes with 21 DLCs, including fast travel and character editing functionality https://www.destructoid.com/dragons-dogma-2-comes-with-21-dlcs-including-fast-travel-and-character-editing-functionality/

For Show Date: 03/19/2024 This week the boys catch up on two weeks worth of community corner submissions (more or less) and talk about some video game stuff they have played with recently. Games We Played Rage: Steam Deck https://www.steamdeck.com/en/ Jared: X4: Foundations https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/X4_Foundations/ News Items and sources: From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists draw from 4 decades https://apnews.com/article/video-game-hall-of-fame-atari-guitar-hero-7b10c9f4d1a91a449111816c4432a638 Apex Legends streamers surprised to find aimbot and other hacks added to their PCs in the middle of major competition. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/battle-royale/apex-legends-streamers-warned-to-perform-a-clean-os-reinstall-as-soon-as-possible-after-hacks-during-na-finals-match/ ‘Skull And Bones’ Looks Like It’s Doing Worse Than ‘Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’ https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/03/09/skull-and-bones-looks-like-its-doing-worse-than-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league/?sh=5c04fb41c728 EA to lay off 5% of workforce, or about 670 employees https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/28/ea-layoffs-company-to-cut-5percent-of-workforce-or-about-670-employees.html Dwarf Fortress creator blasts execs behind brutal industry layoff https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/dwarf-fortress-creator-blasts-execs-behind-brutal-industry-layoffs-they-can-all-eat-s-i-think-theyre-horrible-greedy-greedy-people/ Warner Bros. Discusses "Volatile" AAA Console Games, Will Lean Into Free-To-Play And Mobile https://www.gamespot.com/articles/warner-bros-discusses-volatile-aaa-console-games-will-lean-into-free-to-play-and-mobile/1100-6521597/ Even more Adult Swim games are being removed from sale by Warner Bros, as a total wipeout looks increasingly likely https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/even-more-adult-swim-games-are-being-removed-from-sale-by-warner-bros-as-a-total-wipeout-looks-increasingly-likely/

This week Jared's in laws got in the way of doing a recording. We had the best of intentions, but when things pop off he has to talk everyone down. Or at least try right? Enjoy!

Due to being tired old men with jobs, we took a break this week to bring to you a Franken Episode where we talk about surge pricing at Wendy's and tell a couple of stories. Enjoy!

This week we talk about A Bird Story, and share our views on this now 10 year old game. I managed to sneak in a comparison to Die Hard, and both Rage and I want to play the rest of the series now. For Show Date: 02/27/2024 SteamWorld Build underperformed, says publisher Thunderful https://www.eurogamer.net/steamworld-build-underperformed-says-publisher-thunderful Twisted Metal Game Reportedly Canceled By Sony Amid Mass Layoffs https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/02/27/twisted-metal-game-reportedly-canceled-by-sony-amid-mass-layoffs https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-reportedly-cancels-a-twisted-metal-live-service-game-as-part-of-layoffs/ Nintendo takes Switch emulator Yuzu to court https://www.gamesradar.com/nintendo-takes-switch-emulator-yuzu-to-court-in-major-lawsuit-alleging-it-fueled-1-million-illegal-downloads-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-before-release/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/27/24085075/nintendo-switch-emulator-yuzu-lawsuit https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-says-latest-zelda-was-pirated-1-million-times-pre-release-as-it-sues-yuzu-emulator-creator/

This week we spend a lot of time talking about space games, and Jared plays with some Melons. Not in that way though, at least this time.....for now. For Show Date: 02/20/2024 Rage: Lightyear Frontier https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677110/Lightyear_Frontier/ Star Trucker https://store.steampowered.com/app/2380050/Star_Trucker/ Jared: Melon Maker https://play.google.com/store/search?q=melon+maker+fruit+game&c=apps X4 - Foundations https://store.steampowered.com/app/392160/X4_Foundations/ News Items and sources: Crazy News for CRRRAAAZZZYY Taxi? https://www.eurogamer.net/segas-new-crazy-taxi-game-aaa-in-scope https://insider-gaming.com/new-crazy-taxi-game-live-service/ 700 Ubisoft workers strike in France over failed salary negotiations https://www.eurogamer.net/700-ubisoft-workers-strike-in-france-over-failed-salary-negotiations Ubisoft CEO defends Skull and Bones’ $70 price despite its live service leanings, calls it ‘quadruple-A’ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-ceo-defends-skull-and-bones-70-price-despite-its-live-service-leanings-calls-it-quadruple-a/

Due to a particularly busy work week, the boys were tired. Enjoy a delicious leftover bit of Franken Content from a recent episode, where we do actually talk about a game or two.

A relatively short episode this week, we talk about Steamworld Build for the January Gameclub, go on a tangent or two, and mention the February Gameclub. We hope you enjoy the show! PS. Jared didn't get slammed at work this week and forget to post the episode. Topics list:

After a very long halftime show, and some real-life issues that got in the way of recording, we're back to finish off our awards show. What is the best and worst of the year? Let's find out!

This week we go into the backlog again. Scheduling difficulties meant we were unable to record part 2 of the VGL Awards this past week. We'll get there! We promise! In other news can you guys believe how much Franken content we have in the can? We talk a lot. A whole lot. Enjoy!

Good day listeners! It may be a little late, and a little short (because we broke it up into two parts), but we are proud to present the VGL Awards for 2023! Next week we'll have part 2 out. As you'll hear in the show, Rage was recovering from illness so he sounds a little less sultry than usual. We hope you enjoy the show, and we look forward to releasing the fun stuff that's at the bottom of the list next week!

Greetings listeners! We intended to record the VGL awards this week, but my power was out for almost 2 days and we were unable to do so. We'll be back next week to do that thing, and more !

Topics list: For Show Date: 01/02/2024 We have a pretty simple one this week! Just a gameclub discussion, some post holiday talk, and a few digressions. We will see you all next week for the VGL Awards for 2023! 2. Next Gameclub: Steam World Build

This Week Jared's In-Laws were around, so we were not able to record. We'll be back next week for the Final Gameclub of 2023, and the first episode of the new year! We hope you all have a good one, and hope 2024 is better than 2023. (Jared Wrote this, so he's just slightly more hopeful still)