Video Game Logic Podcast

For Show Date: 06/18/2024    Games We Played Life by You No Longer Among the Living Senior Riot devs say the League of Legends playerbase is getting older, with fewer newbies jumping in Discovery Queue Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered   Games We Played   Rage: Linkito https://store.steampowered.com/app/2312770/Linkito/   Jared: Earth Defense Force 5 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1007040/EARTH_DEFENSE_FORCE_5/   Dyson Sphere Program https://store.steampowered.com/app/1366540/Dyson_Sphere_Program/ News Items and sources: Life by You No Longer Among the Living https://www.pcgamer.com/games/life-sim/hours-after-cancelling-its-only-game-paradox-shutters-its-24-person-life-by-you-studio/   https://www.eurogamer.net/sims-like-rival-life-by-you-has-been-cancelled-after-indefinite-delay Senior Riot devs say the League of Legends playerbase is getting older, with fewer newbies jumping in https://www.pcgamer.com/games/moba/senior-riot-devs-say-the-leagu

Topics list: For Show Date: 06/11/2024    Games We Played Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 always online, including campaign, due to "continuous" texture streaming PlayStation's CEO drastically underestimates the Steam crowd's patience Community CornerNew Worlds Community Review Bombs the Game on Steam Starfield's latest update draws player ire by sticking a bounty hunting quest behind the Creation Club paywall Time Stamps will be in the show notes following their respective topics when remembered   Games We Played   Rage: Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI https://store.steampowered.com/app/289070/Sid_Meiers_Civilization_VI/   Jared: Class of 09 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1443200/Class_of_09/   News Items and sources: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 always online, including campaign, due to "continuous" texture streaming https://www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-always-online-including-campaign-due-to-continuous-texture-streaming   PlayStation's CEO drastically underestimates the Steam crowd's patience ht

This week work schedules get in the way for Rage so we're running a Franken Episode. I still hadn't deleted any uncompressed audio from last week, so you get what may be the freshest franken show yet. Maybe that should have been the title!? Oh well, enjoy!

For Show Date: 05/28/2024    Gameclub: Open Roads Next Gameclub: Another Crab’s Treasure, BG3 Parents and victims of Uvalde school shooting sue Activision Atari Acquires Intellivision, Burying a 45-Year-Old Hatchet Former Square Enix exec on why Final Fantasy sales don’t meet expectations and chances of recouping insane AAA budgets   Parents and victims of Uvalde school shooting sue Activision https://www.gamesindustry.biz/victims-and-parents-of-uvalde-school-shooting-sue-activision   Atari Acquires Intellivision, Burying a 45-Year-Old Hatchet https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/atari-intellivision-acquisition   Former Square Enix exec on why Final Fantasy sales don’t meet expectations and chances of recouping insane AAA budgets https://gameworldobserver.com/2024/05/24/square-enix-final-fantasy-unrealistic-sales-targets-jacob-navok

For Show Date: 05/21/2024    Final Redfall Update Will Grant Arkane's Shooter Offline Immortality EA is looking at putting in-game ads in AAA games — 'We'll be very thoughtful as we move into that,' says CEO Community CornerKSP 2 Lost in Space? News Items and sources:   Final Redfall Update Will Grant Arkane's Shooter Offline Immortality https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/final-redfall-update-offline-mode   EA is looking at putting in-game ads in AAA games — 'We'll be very thoughtful as we move into that,' says CEO https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/ea-is-looking-at-adding-in-game-ads-in-aaa-games-well-be-very-thoughtful-as-we-move-into-that-says-ceo   KSP 2 Lost in Space? https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-confirms-kerbal-space-program-2-is-safe-despite-seattle-layoffs   https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/take-two-denies-roll7-intercept-closure   Discovery Queue Rage:   Mullet MadJack https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111190/MULLET_MADJACK   Seablip https://store.steampowered.com/app

This week it's my fault we didn't record. It's spring time in the south, and I had a sinus infection. I took some time off and got some meds, so fingers crossed to wellness and recordings next week. We have many topics we'd like to discuss!

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  April Gameclub: Endless Space Next Gameclub Game: Open Roads Embracer Group splits into three Escape From Tarkov studio boss says he "did not foresee" players would get mad about charging extra for PvE Todd Howard says Bethesda is focused on finding ways to increase its output Community CornerGarry's Mod is removing 20 years' worth of Nintendo-related items from its Steam Workshop 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/  

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    Games We Played Former Blizzard President Thinks Tipping Game Creators Is Splendid Idea Ubisoft is deleting The Crew from players' libraries, reminding us we own nothing Community CornerAmazon Makes Fallout 3 & New Vegas Free To Play In The Worst Way Possible 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 Fall

Topics list: For Show Date: 04/09/2024    Games We Played "Stop Killing Games" is a new campaign to prevent publishers from taking their titles offline How Hidden Nazi Symbols Were the Tip of a Toxic Iceberg at Life Is Strange Developer Deck Nine 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    Gameclub: Jusant Next Gameclub: ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition Community CornerThe Monopoly Go Discussion Larian Studios Won't Make Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Expansions, or Baldur's Gate 4 Kotaku editor-in-chief exits due to parent company's new guide directive Dragon’s Dogma 2 comes with 21 DLCs, including fast travel and character editing functionality 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 Do

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 From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists draw from 4 decades Community CornerApex Legends streamers surprised to find aimbot and other hacks added to their PCs in the middle of major competition. ‘Skull And Bones’ Looks Like It’s Doing Worse Than ‘Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’ EA to lay off 5% of workforce, Tarn Adams Say what we’re all thinking Warner Brothers has some news articles!   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 stream

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  February Gameclub: A Bird Story Next Gameclub: Jusant SteamWorld Build underperformed, says publisher Thunderful. Twisted Metal Game Reportedly Canceled By Sony Amid Mass Layoffs Nintendo takes Switch emulator Yuzu to court 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-al

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    Games We Played Crazy News for CRRRAAAZZZYY Taxi? 700 Ubisoft workers strike in France over failed salary negotiations Community CornerUbisoft CEO defends Skull and Bones’ $70 price despite its live service leanings, calls it ‘quadruple-A’   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

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: Gameclub: Steam World Build Next Gameclub Game: A Bird Story