Video Game Rations
By Video Game Rations
Monthly video game club. For the love of games.
You know that video game you’ve always talked about playing? Well now is your chance! Join three friends Brian, Eric and Nolan as they laugh and talk about their love of indies, AAAs or a game from the backlog. During each episode they’ll dive into what they are currently playing, latest industry news and a long form discussion on the selected Game of the Month. Listen in and join a community that celebrates all things video games.
You know that video game you’ve always talked about playing? Well now is your chance! Join three friends Brian, Eric and Nolan as they laugh and talk about their love of indies, AAAs or a game from the backlog. During each episode they’ll dive into what they are currently playing, latest industry news and a long form discussion on the selected Game of the Month. Listen in and join a community that celebrates all things video games.
Video Game RationsJun 07, 2023
00:00
02:18:10
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
May has come and gone but The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is forever. The gang put back on their climbing gear and jumped into Hyrule 2.0
News 4:02 Game of the Show 25:09 Eric's Snack minute 1:56:14 next months game 2:15:25
Jun 07, 202302:18:10
Returnal
This month on Video Game Rations we played Returnal, a third-person, rouge-like shooter from developer Housemarque. We also chat about other games we've been playing and our hopes for next months game, Tears of the Kingdom
What have we been playing 4:04 Game of the show 27:59 Next Months game 1:59:26
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May 11, 202302:08:53
Dead Cells
In March we played Dead Cells, a rouge-like action platformer from developer Motion Twin. We also flip through the pages of “Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games” by Mike Diver, provided to us for review. You can buy it here https://amzn.to/3GFzWWj
What we are playing 3:28
Retro Gaming 22:08
Game of the show 33:49
Eric's snack minute 46:00
Next months game 1:52:12
Apr 05, 202301:58:52
Metal: Hellsinger
For February the gang climbs through hell in Metal: Hellsinger, a rhythmic first-person shooter by Swedish developer The Outsiders.
Tune in and see how metal we really are.
What have we been playing - 4:52
News - 28:41
Game of the show - 49:58
Eric's snack minute - 51:09
Next Months game - 1:51:09
Tune in and see how metal we really are.
What have we been playing - 4:52
News - 28:41
Game of the show - 49:58
Eric's snack minute - 51:09
Next Months game - 1:51:09
Mar 02, 202301:56:11
Disco Elysium
For January we dive into the mind of an amnesiac detective trying to solve a murder case in Disco Elysium from developer ZA/UM. Tune in and find out how disco do we really get?
What are we playing 4:02
News 22:54
Game of the show 43:04
Next months game 2:07:11
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Feb 14, 202302:44:53
BYOG 2022
The ole family tradition is back! Each December we bring a unique game of our choosing and talk about what we liked about it. This year we talked about Immortality, STALKER anomaly, and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
Have a listen and enjoy the New Years!
What we've been playing 3:15
GOTY 39.49
Games of the Show 1:13:41
Persona 5 / spider man 1:13:48
Immortality 1:34:14
S.T.A.L.K.E.R Anomaly 1:52:27
Next Months Game 2:12:25
Jan 11, 202302:16:60
Stray
THAT CAT GAME. Novembers game of the month was Stray, a 2022 adventure game developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive.
What we are playing 3:46
Gaming news 33:50
Stray 44:40
Erics Snack minute 1:18:06
Next months game 1:36:43
See you next month
Dec 20, 202201:51:18
The Quarry
For spookiest month of the year, VGR plays The Quarry, a interactive/drama/horror game from Supermassive Games. What awaits the nine camp counsellors at Hackett's Quarry summer camp? Who will survive?!
What are we gaming 6:17
Gaming news 34:38
Game of the Show 46:21
Eric's Snack Minute 1:15:17
Next Months Game 2:05:50
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Nov 22, 202202:08:35
Cult of the Lamb
Monthly video game club. For the love of games.
ONE OF US. ONE OF US. The VGR crew starts a cult and everyones welcome.
For the month of September we played Cult of the Lamb. Cult of the Lamb is a single-player construction and management simulation, rogue-like action-adventure game developed by indie developer Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital.
News 31:11
Game of the show 46:01
Snack minute 1:06:44
Next months game 1:41:17
Oct 31, 202201:44:36
Stanley Parable
Monthly video game club. For the love of games.
In August we headed back into the office with the Stanley Parable. The Stanley Parable is a first person adventure game. When a simple-minded individual named Stanley discovers that the co-workers in his office have mysteriously vanished, he sets off to find answers.
What we're playing 3:52
Gaming news 39:01
Game of the show 52:14
Erics Snack Minute 1:10:23
Next Months game 1:44:31
Sep 06, 202201:48:22
Manifold Garden
Monthly video game club. For the love of games.
For July we dove deep into an M.C Escher fever dream mixed in with Christopher Nolans' Inception and played Manifold Garden. Manifold Garden is an indie first-person puzzle game devloped by William Chyr originally published in 2019.
what we are playing 5:42
news 34:07
game of the show 46:41
Eric's snack minute 50:03
next months game 1:31:10
Aug 06, 202201:34:48
Alan Wake
Monthly video game club. For the love of games.
From thriller to chiller our game for June was Alan Wake. Alan Wake is an action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios, released for the Xbox 360 in May 2010
What we are playing 5:55
News 23:42
Game of the show 40:34
Eric's snack corner 43:51
Next months game 1:37:32
Jul 11, 202201:41:22
Norco
Monthly video game club. For the love of games.
For the month of May we played NORCO a 2022 point and click game. The game takes place in an alternate version of Norco, Louisiana.
Rogue legacy 2 6:18
News 18:30
Norco 48:44
Next Months Game 1:58:40
Jun 06, 202202:02:10
Tunic
Monthly video game club. For the love of games.
April 2022 the gang explores the puzzle filled world of Tunic. Developer Andrew Shouldice and published by Finji
Spoilers: Tunic.
What have we been playing 5:39
News 22:53
Game of the show 34:52
Erics snack minute 1:06:16
Next months game 1:22:19
May 11, 202201:25:20
OlliOlli World
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club but without the books.
March 2022 the crew drops into OlliOlli World developed by Roll7 and published by Private Division.
Spoilers: OlliOlli World.
House Keeping 1:25 What we are playing 5:27 Gaming News 30:25 Eric's Snack Minute 1:00:00 Next Months Game 1:33:39
Apr 12, 202201:37:46
Nobody Saves the World
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club but without the books.
February 2022 the gang plays Nobody Saves the World. Spoilers: Nobody saved the world.
house keeping 1:33
news 34:52
Game of the show 43:41
Next Months game 1:30:32
February 2022 the gang plays Nobody Saves the World. Spoilers: Nobody saved the world.
house keeping 1:33
news 34:52
Game of the show 43:41
Next Months game 1:30:32
Mar 22, 202201:35:17
Inscryption
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For January 2022 we played Inscryption by Daniel Mullins Games. Described as an "...inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie"
house keeping 2:00
What are we playing 6:29
Gaming news 26:17
Erics snack minute 42:22
Spoiler Warning 43:46
Game of the show 44:12
Next Months Game 1:41:00
For January 2022 we played Inscryption by Daniel Mullins Games. Described as an "...inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie"
house keeping 2:00
What are we playing 6:29
Gaming news 26:17
Erics snack minute 42:22
Spoiler Warning 43:46
Game of the show 44:12
Next Months Game 1:41:00
Feb 09, 202201:44:49
BYOG 2021
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of December 2021 we each played a unique game and then described our choices to each other. The games were Half-Life 2, Judgement and Chrono Trigger.
House keeping 1:35
What we are playing 3:15
GOTY talk 17:59
BYOG 37:04
January games 1:47:21
For the month of December 2021 we each played a unique game and then described our choices to each other. The games were Half-Life 2, Judgement and Chrono Trigger.
House keeping 1:35
What we are playing 3:15
GOTY talk 17:59
BYOG 37:04
January games 1:47:21
Jan 07, 202201:50:02
Deathloop
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club but without the books.
Die and die again in this new FPS, Deathloop.
Hope you enjoy.
house keeping 2:06
what are we playing 3:18
Gaming news 21:08
Eric's Snack minute 41:00
Game of the show 42:25
Next months game 2:06:40
Die and die again in this new FPS, Deathloop.
Hope you enjoy.
house keeping 2:06
what are we playing 3:18
Gaming news 21:08
Eric's Snack minute 41:00
Game of the show 42:25
Next months game 2:06:40
Dec 13, 202102:13:20
Resident Evil 2
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
A horror staple is now a classic again. Listen as the crew plays Resident Evil 2, a 2019 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. A remake of the 1998 game of the same name.
House keeping 01:19
What we are playing 04:55
news 17:11
Eric's snack minute 28:00
Game of the Show 30:35
Next Months Game 2:00:16
A horror staple is now a classic again. Listen as the crew plays Resident Evil 2, a 2019 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom. A remake of the 1998 game of the same name.
House keeping 01:19
What we are playing 04:55
news 17:11
Eric's snack minute 28:00
Game of the Show 30:35
Next Months Game 2:00:16
Oct 27, 202102:06:12
12 Minutes
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of September 2021, We played Twelve Minutesan adventure game developed by Luís António and published by Annapurna Interactive,
Thanks for listening.
House keeping 1:28
What we are playing 7:14
news 23:50
record scratch with DJ Jazzy Chris 50:05
Game of the show 55:13
Next months game 1:38:24
For the month of September 2021, We played Twelve Minutesan adventure game developed by Luís António and published by Annapurna Interactive,
Thanks for listening.
House keeping 1:28
What we are playing 7:14
news 23:50
record scratch with DJ Jazzy Chris 50:05
Game of the show 55:13
Next months game 1:38:24
Oct 05, 202101:43:07
Deaths Door
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
When Death comes knocking, we don't recommend answering. Unless it's a cute little crow carrying a giant sword. The crew played Deaths Door which was developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. It released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on July 20, 2021.
house keeping :56
What are we playing 4:28
news 23:53
Eric's snack corner 44:54
Game of the show 47:13
next months game 1:40:39
When Death comes knocking, we don't recommend answering. Unless it's a cute little crow carrying a giant sword. The crew played Deaths Door which was developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. It released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on July 20, 2021.
house keeping :56
What are we playing 4:28
news 23:53
Eric's snack corner 44:54
Game of the show 47:13
next months game 1:40:39
Sep 13, 202101:46:17
Knights and Bikes
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
Knights, Bikes and a goose named Captain Honkers. For the month of July 2021 we played Knights and Bikes by Foam Sword Games.
House keeping 1:13
what we are playing 3:47
News 19:24
Eric's snack corner 32:39
Game of the show 36:27
Next Months Game 1:41:48
Knights, Bikes and a goose named Captain Honkers. For the month of July 2021 we played Knights and Bikes by Foam Sword Games.
House keeping 1:13
what we are playing 3:47
News 19:24
Eric's snack corner 32:39
Game of the show 36:27
Next Months Game 1:41:48
Aug 11, 202101:46:52
Superliminal
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of June 2021, We played Superliminal by Pillow Castle. The game, played from a first-person perspective, incorporates gameplay elements around optical illusions and forced perspective.
Thanks for listening.
house keeping - 1:12
currently playing - 2:51
Gaming news - 22:21
Erics Snack Minute - 40:21
Game of the Show - 42:25
Next Months game - 1:24:23
For the month of June 2021, We played Superliminal by Pillow Castle. The game, played from a first-person perspective, incorporates gameplay elements around optical illusions and forced perspective.
Thanks for listening.
house keeping - 1:12
currently playing - 2:51
Gaming news - 22:21
Erics Snack Minute - 40:21
Game of the Show - 42:25
Next Months game - 1:24:23
Jul 09, 202101:27:51
Kerbal Space Program
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
May 2021 the eagle has landed! We attempt to launch humanoids know as Kerbals into space. Kerbal Space Program (KSP) is a space flight simulation video game developed by Squad and published by Private Division for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
House keeping 3:51
What are we gaming 8:16
News 24:04
Eric's snack minute 44:57
Game of the show 47:33
Next Months game 1:45:40
May 2021 the eagle has landed! We attempt to launch humanoids know as Kerbals into space. Kerbal Space Program (KSP) is a space flight simulation video game developed by Squad and published by Private Division for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
House keeping 3:51
What are we gaming 8:16
News 24:04
Eric's snack minute 44:57
Game of the show 47:33
Next Months game 1:45:40
Jun 15, 202101:50:60
Prey
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
April 2021 the group tries to determine if every coffee cup in Prey is a Mimic. Prey is a first-person shooter video game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
House Keeping 3:03
Currently Playing 5:05
News 25:11
Listener Question 40:23
Eric's Snack Minute 44:28
Game of the Show - Prey 46:57
Spoiler Zone 2:06:31
Next Months Game - Kerbal Space Program 2:21:46
April 2021 the group tries to determine if every coffee cup in Prey is a Mimic. Prey is a first-person shooter video game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
House Keeping 3:03
Currently Playing 5:05
News 25:11
Listener Question 40:23
Eric's Snack Minute 44:28
Game of the Show - Prey 46:57
Spoiler Zone 2:06:31
Next Months Game - Kerbal Space Program 2:21:46
May 11, 202102:25:29
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For March 2021 we played an old classic reimagined. Listen as we talk about our experiences with the remake of Final Fantasy 7 and FF in general.
House keeping :59
MayoGate 5:18
What are we playing 12:36
news 22:15
Eric's snack minute 35:54
Game of the show 37:02
next month games 2:09:16
For March 2021 we played an old classic reimagined. Listen as we talk about our experiences with the remake of Final Fantasy 7 and FF in general.
House keeping :59
MayoGate 5:18
What are we playing 12:36
news 22:15
Eric's snack minute 35:54
Game of the show 37:02
next month games 2:09:16
Apr 19, 202102:15:10
Call Of The Sea
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For February 2021 we answered the call of adventure by playing Call of the Sea by Raw Fury and Out of the Blue Games.
HouseKeeping :46
What are we playing 3:06
news 27:27
Eric's snack corner 42:01
CallOfTheSea 43:56
Next months game 1:58:48
For February 2021 we answered the call of adventure by playing Call of the Sea by Raw Fury and Out of the Blue Games.
HouseKeeping :46
What are we playing 3:06
news 27:27
Eric's snack corner 42:01
CallOfTheSea 43:56
Next months game 1:58:48
Mar 16, 202102:02:43
GrindStone
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For January 2021 we worked our way up Grind mountain and busted creeps along the way in the puzzle game Grindstone from CAPY.
house keeping 01:00
What we are playing 02:45
news 26:53
snack minute 37:29
game of the show 40:30
next months game 1:28:19
For January 2021 we worked our way up Grind mountain and busted creeps along the way in the puzzle game Grindstone from CAPY.
house keeping 01:00
What we are playing 02:45
news 26:53
snack minute 37:29
game of the show 40:30
next months game 1:28:19
Feb 16, 202101:31:40
BYOG 2020
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of December 2020 we each played a unique game and then described our choices to each other. The games were Star Wars: Squadrons, Her Story, and Paradise Killer.
house keeping - 1:16
What are we playing - 3:19
favorite VGR game - 31:24
Games of the show 47:36
Star Wars Squadrons 49:41
Her Story 1:04:52
paradise killer 1:21:44
next months game 1:34:08
For the month of December 2020 we each played a unique game and then described our choices to each other. The games were Star Wars: Squadrons, Her Story, and Paradise Killer.
house keeping - 1:16
What are we playing - 3:19
favorite VGR game - 31:24
Games of the show 47:36
Star Wars Squadrons 49:41
Her Story 1:04:52
paradise killer 1:21:44
next months game 1:34:08
Jan 14, 202101:37:57
Spiritfarer
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of November 2020 we played Spiritfarer. Spiritfarer is an indie management sim and sandbox action game developed and published by Canadian studio Thunder Lotus Games
House keeping 1:22
What we are playing 3:12
GOTY chat 19:38
What we are thankful for 27:59
Eric's snack minute 33:23
Game of the show 35:17
Next months games 1:25:03
For the month of November 2020 we played Spiritfarer. Spiritfarer is an indie management sim and sandbox action game developed and published by Canadian studio Thunder Lotus Games
House keeping 1:22
What we are playing 3:12
GOTY chat 19:38
What we are thankful for 27:59
Eric's snack minute 33:23
Game of the show 35:17
Next months games 1:25:03
Dec 02, 202001:30:38
Hades
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of October 2020 we played Hades. Hades is a roguelike action role-playing video game developed and published by Supergiant Games.
0:45 - Housekeeping
2:20 - Currently playing
17:42 - Favorite games of the generation
30:07 - Eric's Snack Minute
32:04 - Hades
1:39:34 - Next months game (Spiritfarer)
For the month of October 2020 we played Hades. Hades is a roguelike action role-playing video game developed and published by Supergiant Games.
0:45 - Housekeeping
2:20 - Currently playing
17:42 - Favorite games of the generation
30:07 - Eric's Snack Minute
32:04 - Hades
1:39:34 - Next months game (Spiritfarer)
Nov 13, 202001:44:51
Detroit: Become Human
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of September 2020 we played Detroit: Become Human. Detroit: Become Human is a 2018 adventure game developed by Quantic Dream and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
1:07 - House Keeping
2:28 - Currently playing
16:25 - News
42:31 - Eric's Snack Minute
43:43 - Detroit: Become Human discussion
2:12:45 - Next months game (Hades)
For the month of September 2020 we played Detroit: Become Human. Detroit: Become Human is a 2018 adventure game developed by Quantic Dream and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
1:07 - House Keeping
2:28 - Currently playing
16:25 - News
42:31 - Eric's Snack Minute
43:43 - Detroit: Become Human discussion
2:12:45 - Next months game (Hades)
Oct 12, 202002:14:45
Outer Wilds
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of August 2020 we played Outer Wilds, a 2019 action-adventure game developed by Mobius Digital and published by Annapurna Interactive.
Show notes:
0:57 - House Keeping
1:55 - Currently playing
18:06 - News
26:26 - Eric's Snack Minute
28:53 - Outer Wilds discussion
1:37:47 - Next months game (Detroit: Become Human)
For the month of August 2020 we played Outer Wilds, a 2019 action-adventure game developed by Mobius Digital and published by Annapurna Interactive.
Show notes:
0:57 - House Keeping
1:55 - Currently playing
18:06 - News
26:26 - Eric's Snack Minute
28:53 - Outer Wilds discussion
1:37:47 - Next months game (Detroit: Become Human)
Sep 23, 202001:41:12
Last Of Us Part 2
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For July 2020, We talk about what excited us during the Xbox game showcase, and Naughty Dog's follow up to the 2013 classic, Last Of Us Part 2.
Enjoy
Show notes
:48 - House Keeping
1:56 - Currently playing
9:24 - News
22:28 - Eric's Snack Minute
23:53 - Last of Us Part 2 discussion
2:26:26 - Next months game (Outer Wilds)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For July 2020, We talk about what excited us during the Xbox game showcase, and Naughty Dog's follow up to the 2013 classic, Last Of Us Part 2.
Enjoy
Show notes
:48 - House Keeping
1:56 - Currently playing
9:24 - News
22:28 - Eric's Snack Minute
23:53 - Last of Us Part 2 discussion
2:26:26 - Next months game (Outer Wilds)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Aug 06, 202002:28:43
Bloodroots
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For June 2020, We talk about the PS5 game showcase, the new console reveal, and game of the show Bloodroots. Bloodroots is a fast-paced adventure game where you set in a western revenge tale.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:11 - House Keeping
3:51 - Currently playing
14:20 - News
31:31 - Eric's Snack Minute
32:40 - Bloodroots discussion
1:08:53 - Next months game (Last Of Us Part 2)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For June 2020, We talk about the PS5 game showcase, the new console reveal, and game of the show Bloodroots. Bloodroots is a fast-paced adventure game where you set in a western revenge tale.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:11 - House Keeping
3:51 - Currently playing
14:20 - News
31:31 - Eric's Snack Minute
32:40 - Bloodroots discussion
1:08:53 - Next months game (Last Of Us Part 2)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Jul 06, 202001:13:25
Okami HD
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For May 2020, We talk about the upcoming 2020 game we are excited about, our hype for Last of Us part 2, and our game of the month Okami. Okami is an action unique action-adventure game with a very unique art style.
Enjoy
Show notes
:40 - House Keeping
2:16 - Currently playing
19:02 - News
26:31 - Eric's Snack Minute
28:14 - Okami discussion
1:20:47 - Next months game (bloodroots)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For May 2020, We talk about the upcoming 2020 game we are excited about, our hype for Last of Us part 2, and our game of the month Okami. Okami is an action unique action-adventure game with a very unique art style.
Enjoy
Show notes
:40 - House Keeping
2:16 - Currently playing
19:02 - News
26:31 - Eric's Snack Minute
28:14 - Okami discussion
1:20:47 - Next months game (bloodroots)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Jun 09, 202001:23:57
Control
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For April 2020, the bureau book bunch plays Control. We talk about our mind-altering Control experience, Playstation playing it close to the chest with next-gen, and our multiplayer research experiment using Stadia.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:17 - House Keeping
2:09 - Currently playing
26:02 - News
34:16 - Eric's Snack Minute
36:27 - Control discussion
1:39:13 - Next months game (Okami)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For April 2020, the bureau book bunch plays Control. We talk about our mind-altering Control experience, Playstation playing it close to the chest with next-gen, and our multiplayer research experiment using Stadia.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:17 - House Keeping
2:09 - Currently playing
26:02 - News
34:16 - Eric's Snack Minute
36:27 - Control discussion
1:39:13 - Next months game (Okami)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
May 06, 202001:43:17
Kentucky Route Zero
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
This is our first podcast episode since COVID 19 hit our part of the country, we apologize for the dip in quality as we are each recording from our own homes. We hope everyone is staying safe.
For March 2020, We discuss keeping busy during the pandemic while sheltering in place, and our impressions of the most book club-worthy game we have played - Kentucky Route Zero.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:03 - House Keeping
2:08 - Currently playing
15:09 - Shelter in place tips
29:51 - Eric's Snack Minute
37:28 - Kentucky Route Zero discussion
1:48:11 - Next months game (Control)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
This is our first podcast episode since COVID 19 hit our part of the country, we apologize for the dip in quality as we are each recording from our own homes. We hope everyone is staying safe.
For March 2020, We discuss keeping busy during the pandemic while sheltering in place, and our impressions of the most book club-worthy game we have played - Kentucky Route Zero.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:03 - House Keeping
2:08 - Currently playing
15:09 - Shelter in place tips
29:51 - Eric's Snack Minute
37:28 - Kentucky Route Zero discussion
1:48:11 - Next months game (Control)
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Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Apr 07, 202001:53:48
Ori and the Blind Forest
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For February 2020, we played Ori and The Blind Forest. We talk about our impressions of Ori, Xbox smart delivery, and what we would like to see in the upcoming sequel, Ori and The Will of The Wisps.
Enjoy
Show notes
0:51 - House Keeping
2:35 - Currently playing
22:27 - News
35:44 - Eric's Snack Minute
37:27 - Ori and The Blind Forest discussion
1:54:41 - Next months game (Kentucky Route Zero)
You can reach us at
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Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For February 2020, we played Ori and The Blind Forest. We talk about our impressions of Ori, Xbox smart delivery, and what we would like to see in the upcoming sequel, Ori and The Will of The Wisps.
Enjoy
Show notes
0:51 - House Keeping
2:35 - Currently playing
22:27 - News
35:44 - Eric's Snack Minute
37:27 - Ori and The Blind Forest discussion
1:54:41 - Next months game (Kentucky Route Zero)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Mar 05, 202001:59:57
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For January we played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a metroidvania, 3rd person action RPG. We discuss, the new consoles and E3 announcements as well as Fallen Orders, Great story and music how and that sometimes less is more when it comes to game mechanics.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:07 - House Keeping
2:10 - Currently playing
16:26 - News
36:05 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order discussion
39:40 - Eric's Snack Minute
1:55:44 - Next months game (Ori and The Blind Forest)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For January we played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a metroidvania, 3rd person action RPG. We discuss, the new consoles and E3 announcements as well as Fallen Orders, Great story and music how and that sometimes less is more when it comes to game mechanics.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:07 - House Keeping
2:10 - Currently playing
16:26 - News
36:05 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order discussion
39:40 - Eric's Snack Minute
1:55:44 - Next months game (Ori and The Blind Forest)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Feb 10, 202002:00:04
Retro BYOG 2019
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For December VGR does another bring your own game, this time we go retro. We talk through our very own VGR Video Game Awards. A special snack minute (spoiler, we all brought snacks...) and we discuss our games of the month Mega Man, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, and Earthbound. Happy New Year!
Enjoy
Show notes
:54 - House Keeping
1:59 - Currently playing
17:14 - VGR awards
29:16 - Eric's Game (Mega Man)
48:09 - Nolan's Game (Mystical Ninja)
59:55 - Brian's game (Earthbound)
1:29:26 - Next months game (Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order)
1:31:35 - Girlfriends album drop
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For December VGR does another bring your own game, this time we go retro. We talk through our very own VGR Video Game Awards. A special snack minute (spoiler, we all brought snacks...) and we discuss our games of the month Mega Man, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, and Earthbound. Happy New Year!
Enjoy
Show notes
:54 - House Keeping
1:59 - Currently playing
17:14 - VGR awards
29:16 - Eric's Game (Mega Man)
48:09 - Nolan's Game (Mystical Ninja)
59:55 - Brian's game (Earthbound)
1:29:26 - Next months game (Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order)
1:31:35 - Girlfriends album drop
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Jan 06, 202001:32:34
Death Stranding
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For November we played Death Standing and are joined by our good buddy and Luden super fan, Dan Moreno. We deep dive into walking as a game mechanic, the overall game play loop, Kojima's storytelling style as well as his take on the apocalypse.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:13 - House Keeping
2:39 - Currently playing
8:15 - News
22:26 - Eric's Snack Minute
27:08 - Death Stranding discussion
1:59:51 - Next months game (BYOG Retro)
You can reach us at
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Check us out on the web
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Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For November we played Death Standing and are joined by our good buddy and Luden super fan, Dan Moreno. We deep dive into walking as a game mechanic, the overall game play loop, Kojima's storytelling style as well as his take on the apocalypse.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:13 - House Keeping
2:39 - Currently playing
8:15 - News
22:26 - Eric's Snack Minute
27:08 - Death Stranding discussion
1:59:51 - Next months game (BYOG Retro)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Dec 06, 201902:01:49
The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan
Video Game Rations — Your monthly dose of video game nutrition.
For October, the spookiest month, we played Supermassive's follow up to Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan - a survival horror, interactive drama. Join us as we discuss the outcomes of our decisions, who lived and who died in the first installment of their new anthology series.
Enjoy!
Show notes
1:00 - House Keeping
2:21 - Currently playing
24:19 - News
42:50 - Eric's Snack Minute
44:35 - Man of Medan discussion
1:24:47 - Next months game (Death Stranding)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For October, the spookiest month, we played Supermassive's follow up to Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan - a survival horror, interactive drama. Join us as we discuss the outcomes of our decisions, who lived and who died in the first installment of their new anthology series.
Enjoy!
Show notes
1:00 - House Keeping
2:21 - Currently playing
24:19 - News
42:50 - Eric's Snack Minute
44:35 - Man of Medan discussion
1:24:47 - Next months game (Death Stranding)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Nov 04, 201901:31:49
Guacamelee! 2
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For September we played Guacamelee! 2, a metroidvania platformer where you play as Juan Aguacate trying to save not just his world but the entire mexiverse. If you enjoy pop culture references, luchadores, and dad jokes... you will love this game.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:40 - House Keeping
2:28 - Currently playing
12:26 - News
27:48 - Listener question (Favorite game made in Canada)
31:37 - Eric's Snack Minute
34:52 - Guacamelee! 2 discussion
1:10:34 - Next months game (Man of Medan)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For September we played Guacamelee! 2, a metroidvania platformer where you play as Juan Aguacate trying to save not just his world but the entire mexiverse. If you enjoy pop culture references, luchadores, and dad jokes... you will love this game.
Enjoy
Show notes
1:40 - House Keeping
2:28 - Currently playing
12:26 - News
27:48 - Listener question (Favorite game made in Canada)
31:37 - Eric's Snack Minute
34:52 - Guacamelee! 2 discussion
1:10:34 - Next months game (Man of Medan)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Oct 04, 201901:13:52
Moonlighter
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For August we talk Nintendo direct, The Call of Duty Modern Warfare beta, and game of the month Moonlighter. Moonlighter is a 2D rogue-lite, that balances conquering dungeons while running a shop, and rebuilding your town.
Enjoy!
Show notes
1:20 - House Keeping
2:26 - Currently playing
18:16 - News
28:11 - Eric's Snack Minute
30:19 - Moonlighter discussion
1:17:31 - Next months game (Guacamelee 2)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For August we talk Nintendo direct, The Call of Duty Modern Warfare beta, and game of the month Moonlighter. Moonlighter is a 2D rogue-lite, that balances conquering dungeons while running a shop, and rebuilding your town.
Enjoy!
Show notes
1:20 - House Keeping
2:26 - Currently playing
18:16 - News
28:11 - Eric's Snack Minute
30:19 - Moonlighter discussion
1:17:31 - Next months game (Guacamelee 2)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Sep 10, 201901:20:28
Katana Zero
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For July we are joined with special guest, Josh Boston to talk Nintendo, Breath of the Wild 2 internet theory, the Switch Lite, and the game of the month Katana Zero. Katana Zero is a 2D action platformer where you play as Zero, a time bending ninja assassin with a mysterious past set in a neo-noir metropolis.
Enjoy!
Show notes
1:58 - House Keeping
5:14 - Currently playing
20:50 - News
34:13 - Eric's Snack Minute
37:44 - Katana Zero discussion
1:13:53 - Next months game (Moonlighter)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For July we are joined with special guest, Josh Boston to talk Nintendo, Breath of the Wild 2 internet theory, the Switch Lite, and the game of the month Katana Zero. Katana Zero is a 2D action platformer where you play as Zero, a time bending ninja assassin with a mysterious past set in a neo-noir metropolis.
Enjoy!
Show notes
1:58 - House Keeping
5:14 - Currently playing
20:50 - News
34:13 - Eric's Snack Minute
37:44 - Katana Zero discussion
1:13:53 - Next months game (Moonlighter)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Aug 07, 201901:16:56
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For June, we played Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. We discuss our history with the series, our feelings about having Handsome Jack as our boss, and how excited we are for Borderlands 3. Also Cyber Punk 2077 Keanu hype.
Enjoy!
Show notes
1:11 - House keeping
4:39 - Currently playing
12:42 - E3 chat
25:05 - Eric’s snack corner
27:25 - Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel discussion
1:28:26 - Next months game (Katana Zero)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For June, we played Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. We discuss our history with the series, our feelings about having Handsome Jack as our boss, and how excited we are for Borderlands 3. Also Cyber Punk 2077 Keanu hype.
Enjoy!
Show notes
1:11 - House keeping
4:39 - Currently playing
12:42 - E3 chat
25:05 - Eric’s snack corner
27:25 - Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel discussion
1:28:26 - Next months game (Katana Zero)
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Jul 09, 201901:31:20
Hyper Light Drifter
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of May we played Hyper Light Drifter. Hyper Light Drifter is a top down RPG similar to Zelda or Diablo created by Heart Machine. We also break down the new Death Stranding trailer and have a special guest appearance from the Left Behind Game Club with their upcoming E3 predictions.
Enjoy!
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For the month of May we played Hyper Light Drifter. Hyper Light Drifter is a top down RPG similar to Zelda or Diablo created by Heart Machine. We also break down the new Death Stranding trailer and have a special guest appearance from the Left Behind Game Club with their upcoming E3 predictions.
Enjoy!
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Jun 06, 201901:03:05
Undertale
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of April we play Undertale. A charming little indie RPG created almost entirely by one person, Toby Fox. In Undertale you play as a child exploring world of monsters. Join us as we talk about the monsters we fought, the puzzles we completed, and the friends we made along the way.
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For the month of April we play Undertale. A charming little indie RPG created almost entirely by one person, Toby Fox. In Undertale you play as a child exploring world of monsters. Join us as we talk about the monsters we fought, the puzzles we completed, and the friends we made along the way.
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
May 05, 201959:16
Hitman
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For March we talk Google Stadia, the classic Ryan Phillippe movie AntiTrust, and our game of the month 2016 Hitman. Please join us as we discuss what its like to set up elaborate hits, and then resort to just knocking people off the old fashion way when they go awry.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For March we talk Google Stadia, the classic Ryan Phillippe movie AntiTrust, and our game of the month 2016 Hitman. Please join us as we discuss what its like to set up elaborate hits, and then resort to just knocking people off the old fashion way when they go awry.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Apr 16, 201901:12:26
WarGroove
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For February we geek out on all the good stuff that is coming to the switch, Apex Legends and our game of the month Wargroove, the turn based tactics game from Chucklefish. Please join us as we talk about this charming and very difficult tactics game.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For February we geek out on all the good stuff that is coming to the switch, Apex Legends and our game of the month Wargroove, the turn based tactics game from Chucklefish. Please join us as we talk about this charming and very difficult tactics game.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Mar 05, 201901:31:22
Gris
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
Happy New Year! For the month of January we play a chill Indie, about girl named Gris over coming her fears and bringing color back into the world. We nerd out pretty hard on anything with that hand drawn feel, and oh boy does this game is dripping in style.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Happy New Year! For the month of January we play a chill Indie, about girl named Gris over coming her fears and bringing color back into the world. We nerd out pretty hard on anything with that hand drawn feel, and oh boy does this game is dripping in style.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Feb 01, 201901:19:05
VGR BYOG
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For December The VGR crew mixes things up a bit. We talk the Video Game Awards, a look back at the games we played over the past year, and what we are excited for in 2019. We also discuss our BYOGs of the month Donut County, God of War, and VR game Moss. Happy New Year!
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For December The VGR crew mixes things up a bit. We talk the Video Game Awards, a look back at the games we played over the past year, and what we are excited for in 2019. We also discuss our BYOGs of the month Donut County, God of War, and VR game Moss. Happy New Year!
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Jan 03, 201901:39:07
Red Dead Redemption 2
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For November we are joined with our good buddy Kevin Bluemmel to discus PlayStation's involvement in next years E3, and to talk about our game of the month Red dead redemption 2, Rock stars hot new immersive cowboy sim. Its rootin, its tootin, and we discuss it all in this very long episode.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For November we are joined with our good buddy Kevin Bluemmel to discus PlayStation's involvement in next years E3, and to talk about our game of the month Red dead redemption 2, Rock stars hot new immersive cowboy sim. Its rootin, its tootin, and we discuss it all in this very long episode.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Dec 07, 201802:23:01
Resident Evil 7
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of October we discuss our Well Done Rations No Man Sky, the PS1 Classic, and our game of the month, Resident Evil 7. Resident Evil a franchise that has mostly been 3rd person survival horror and more recently action/adventure. Resident Evil 7 slows things down with a frighting new first person perspective, a return to survival horror, and a brand new render engine to show off all the good body horror.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
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www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For the month of October we discuss our Well Done Rations No Man Sky, the PS1 Classic, and our game of the month, Resident Evil 7. Resident Evil a franchise that has mostly been 3rd person survival horror and more recently action/adventure. Resident Evil 7 slows things down with a frighting new first person perspective, a return to survival horror, and a brand new render engine to show off all the good body horror.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Nov 07, 201801:42:29
Into The Breach
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of September we discuss our Well Don Rations game No man Sky, bug proteins, and our game of the month, Into the Breach. Into the Breach is a strategy game about saving civs from giant bugs, but don't sweat it if you lose to many just travel back in time and do it again!
Enjoy
You can reach us at
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www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
For the month of September we discuss our Well Don Rations game No man Sky, bug proteins, and our game of the month, Into the Breach. Into the Breach is a strategy game about saving civs from giant bugs, but don't sweat it if you lose to many just travel back in time and do it again!
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
Oct 09, 201801:39:18
Tacoma
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of August, we talk about our Well Done Rations game No Man Sky, the Nindies, and what are some of our favorite games that need a commentary mode. We also discuss Tacoma, the second game from the Fullbright Company. Tacoma is a story driven game about exploring the space station Tacoma, and figuring out what really happened.
Enjoy
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www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For the month of August, we talk about our Well Done Rations game No Man Sky, the Nindies, and what are some of our favorite games that need a commentary mode. We also discuss Tacoma, the second game from the Fullbright Company. Tacoma is a story driven game about exploring the space station Tacoma, and figuring out what really happened.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Sep 07, 201801:30:49
Titan Fall 2
Video Game Rations—It's like a book club, but without the books.
Nolan, Eric, Brian, are joined by their friend Kevin to talk about what they look for in a the shooter genre, good games getting lost in the sea of other games, and game of July Titan Fall 2.
Enjoy
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Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Nolan, Eric, Brian, are joined by their friend Kevin to talk about what they look for in a the shooter genre, good games getting lost in the sea of other games, and game of July Titan Fall 2.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Aug 04, 201801:47:43
Thimbleweed Park
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of June, we talk about our E3, BBQ and our game of the month the Thimbleweed Park! Thimbleweed harks back to a time when point and click adventure games were chalk full of goofy humor, wacky puzzles, and characters breaking the fourth wall at every turn.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
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www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For the month of June, we talk about our E3, BBQ and our game of the month the Thimbleweed Park! Thimbleweed harks back to a time when point and click adventure games were chalk full of goofy humor, wacky puzzles, and characters breaking the fourth wall at every turn.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Jul 03, 201801:19:10
The Swords of Ditto
Video Game Rations — It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of May, we talk about our E3 predictions, what games we are looking forward too, and our game of the month the Swords of Ditto! The Swords of Ditto is a mash up of a top down adventure game and a punishing rogue like wrapped in a fun cartoon art style.
If this podcast doesn't convince you then maybe this rad animation will.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sudVZsrLKYY
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
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www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For the month of May, we talk about our E3 predictions, what games we are looking forward too, and our game of the month the Swords of Ditto! The Swords of Ditto is a mash up of a top down adventure game and a punishing rogue like wrapped in a fun cartoon art style.
If this podcast doesn't convince you then maybe this rad animation will.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sudVZsrLKYY
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Jun 01, 201801:19:10
Little Nightmares
Video Game Rations—It's like a book club, but without the books.
For the month of April, we turn 1! Eric, Nolan, and Brian talk about our favorite games from the podcast, Giant gummy rats, and our game of the month Little Nightmares. Little Nightmares is a horror puzzle platform game where you help a little girl name 6 escape the mysterious Maw.
Enjoy
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www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For the month of April, we turn 1! Eric, Nolan, and Brian talk about our favorite games from the podcast, Giant gummy rats, and our game of the month Little Nightmares. Little Nightmares is a horror puzzle platform game where you help a little girl name 6 escape the mysterious Maw.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
May 02, 201801:28:51
Celeste
Video Game Rations—It's like a book club, but without the books.
Nolan, Eric, Brian, Talk with guest of the show Alex Bernard about our game of the month Celeste. Celeste is a game about the struggles of climbing mountains, literally and emotionally and working up a fierce appetite that only can be satisfied by lots and lots of delicious strawberry's.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
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www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Nolan, Eric, Brian, Talk with guest of the show Alex Bernard about our game of the month Celeste. Celeste is a game about the struggles of climbing mountains, literally and emotionally and working up a fierce appetite that only can be satisfied by lots and lots of delicious strawberry's.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Mar 30, 201801:48:26
Pyre
Video Game Rations—It's like a book club, but without the books.
Nolan, Eric, Brian, Talk about our game of the month Pyre. Pyre is a Fantasy sports and visual novel about building relationships, redemption, and the nastiest dunks since NBA Jam...
Enjoy
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Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Nolan, Eric, Brian, Talk about our game of the month Pyre. Pyre is a Fantasy sports and visual novel about building relationships, redemption, and the nastiest dunks since NBA Jam...
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Mar 07, 201801:33:49
Oxenfree
Video Game Rations—It's like a book club, but without the books.
Nolan, Eric, Brian, and special guest Nicole talk about Secret of Mana, finding time to play every game, and speed runs done while speed running! We also talk about our game of January Oxenfree. Oxenfree is a point in click adventure game, about alternate dimensions, government cover ups, and drinking beers on the beach, and trying desperately to get your friends to think your cool.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Nolan, Eric, Brian, and special guest Nicole talk about Secret of Mana, finding time to play every game, and speed runs done while speed running! We also talk about our game of January Oxenfree. Oxenfree is a point in click adventure game, about alternate dimensions, government cover ups, and drinking beers on the beach, and trying desperately to get your friends to think your cool.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Feb 06, 201801:01:57
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Video Game Rations—It's like a book club, but without the books.
For December, Nolan, Eric, and Brian talk about game of the year, the 2017 game awards and Eric's rad new Virtual life. Also we talk our game of December Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. Set in a Norse Mythos background, Hellblade is a beautiful and tragic action adventure puzzle game with a focus on mental illness, and dealing with loss and abuse.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For December, Nolan, Eric, and Brian talk about game of the year, the 2017 game awards and Eric's rad new Virtual life. Also we talk our game of December Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. Set in a Norse Mythos background, Hellblade is a beautiful and tragic action adventure puzzle game with a focus on mental illness, and dealing with loss and abuse.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Jan 16, 201801:41:60
Mario Odyssey
Video Game Rations—It's like a book club, but without the books.
For November, Nolan, Eric, and Brian talk more about Destiny 2, take a trip down memory lane, and discuss our game of the month Mario Odyssey. Mario Odyssey is a 3D platformer where Mario and his pal Cappy go on a road trip. Along the way they meet some colorful characters, collect moon fuel, and try to establish a new look for Mario's big break into the fashion kingdom! Also save peach...
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
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www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For November, Nolan, Eric, and Brian talk more about Destiny 2, take a trip down memory lane, and discuss our game of the month Mario Odyssey. Mario Odyssey is a 3D platformer where Mario and his pal Cappy go on a road trip. Along the way they meet some colorful characters, collect moon fuel, and try to establish a new look for Mario's big break into the fashion kingdom! Also save peach...
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Dec 12, 201701:26:03
Amnesia: The Dark Decent
Video Game Rations—It's like a book club, but without the books.
For October, Nolan, Eric, and Brian discuss Paris game week, Nintendo Porn hub loopholes, and our game of the month Amnesia: The Dark Decent. Amnesia is a first person survival horror game, where you play a man who is afraid of his own shadow. Witness the horror as you spend your time lurking through dark corridors, admiring many ornate candles, picking up and throwing everything because of physic engine and why not...
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For October, Nolan, Eric, and Brian discuss Paris game week, Nintendo Porn hub loopholes, and our game of the month Amnesia: The Dark Decent. Amnesia is a first person survival horror game, where you play a man who is afraid of his own shadow. Witness the horror as you spend your time lurking through dark corridors, admiring many ornate candles, picking up and throwing everything because of physic engine and why not...
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Nov 09, 201701:09:49
Axiom Verge
Video Game Rations—It's like a bookclub, but without the books.
For September, Nolan and Eric discuss Axiom Verge, A metroidvania
2D platformer. A game where you journey far into the astral realm, to stand on the shores of oblivion... And befriend giant robot war machines!!
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For September, Nolan and Eric discuss Axiom Verge, A metroidvania
2D platformer. A game where you journey far into the astral realm, to stand on the shores of oblivion... And befriend giant robot war machines!!
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Oct 06, 201701:15:29
Wolfenstien: The New Order
Video Game Rations—It's like a bookclub, but without the books.
For August, Nolan, Eric, and Brian (and Nolan's dog Barbas, we apologize) play Wolfenstein: The New Order. A game about taking the world back from the Nazi's with nothing but silenced pistols, lasers, a grizzly sensitive demeanor, a couple pals, and the deadliest weapon of all, throwing knives...
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For August, Nolan, Eric, and Brian (and Nolan's dog Barbas, we apologize) play Wolfenstein: The New Order. A game about taking the world back from the Nazi's with nothing but silenced pistols, lasers, a grizzly sensitive demeanor, a couple pals, and the deadliest weapon of all, throwing knives...
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Sep 12, 201701:11:06
Unfinished Swan / What Remains of Edith Finch
Video Game Rations—It's like a bookclub, but without the books.
For the month of August, Nolan, Eric, and Brian play Two short but touching games. From developer Giant Sparrow they play The Unfinished Swan, and What Remains of Edith Finch. Bonus also read some Q/A from Actress Valerie Lohman, Voice of main character Edith Finch.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For the month of August, Nolan, Eric, and Brian play Two short but touching games. From developer Giant Sparrow they play The Unfinished Swan, and What Remains of Edith Finch. Bonus also read some Q/A from Actress Valerie Lohman, Voice of main character Edith Finch.
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Aug 10, 201701:12:30
The Sexy Brutale
Video Game Rations—It's like a bookclub, but without the books.
For the month of June, Nolan, Eric, and Brian play The Sexy Brutale. Listen to the boys chat about, puzzles, time and space, being slaves to the steam sale, and E3 hype!!!
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For the month of June, Nolan, Eric, and Brian play The Sexy Brutale. Listen to the boys chat about, puzzles, time and space, being slaves to the steam sale, and E3 hype!!!
Enjoy
You can reach us at
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Jul 12, 201701:01:50
Virginia
Video Game Rations—It's like a bookclub, but without the books.
For the month of May, Nolan, Eric, and Brian played Virginia. Listen as they try and figure out the mysteries of the town, debate what a "game" is, and pick a game for June.
Send comments with the subject line "Virginia" to
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
For the month of May, Nolan, Eric, and Brian played Virginia. Listen as they try and figure out the mysteries of the town, debate what a "game" is, and pick a game for June.
Send comments with the subject line "Virginia" to
videogamerations@gmail.com
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com/
Jun 06, 201758:55