The Video Games Show

By Rich Bergin, Matt Gurley, Bob Friedel, Kurt Bowers, Addy Lai

What's The Video Games Show about?

The Video Games Show is a gaming podcast covering industry news, game reviews, interviews and more! Rich, Matt, Chuck, Jake & Bob have a combined total of more than 50 years of gaming experience and use it for the good of listener-kind.

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The Video Games Show episodes:

02.04.2024
VGS Show 649 - You Don't Own This Episode (2.3.24)
After a long winter break and managing to stop playing Tekken 8, the VGS crew records the first episode of 2024. Rich, Ben and Matt are joined by guests Isaac and Scott to discuss all things in the video game...
11.19.2023
VGS Show 648 - Matt, the VHS Broker (11.18.23)
New episode and new location! The crew of Rich, Matt and Ben record from Ben's store, Filthy Games Room. While being surrounded by so, so many video games, the boys manage to keep it together and rocord the latest installment...
10.15.2023
VGS Show 647 - Is That TV Leaking? (10.14.23)
Rich, Matt and Tom return for what was supposed to be the Halloween episode of VGS but we never got to Halloween... so... yeah. Anyway, the crew discusses Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard is finalized, Sony introduces the slim PS5...
09.17.2023
VGS Show 646 - Cell Race (9.16.23)
We're back! After Rich having a long bout of Covid, the crew is back once again. Join Rich, Matt, Kurt and Tom as the guys catch up since MO Game Con. Topics include Unity fee scandal, video game voice actors...
07.09.2023
VGS Show 645 - Fix it in Post... or Not (7.8.23)
The crew of Rich, Matt and Ben are back. The guys talk about Mo Game Con (July 29 - mogamecon.com for details), Ben's FB group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/FilthyGamesRoom) and upcoming store, some highlights from the previous Nintendo Direct, sidetracked with movie talk...
05.29.2023
VGS Show 644 - Check it Out... Kuato! (5.27.23)
Yes, we managed to get together to record over the holiday weekend. Join Rich, Matt and Ben as the guys discuss all matter of things in gaming and not in gaming. Topics covered include Sony State of Play, Alan Wake...
05.14.2023
VGS Show 643 - The Legend of VGS: Tears of the Minish Cap (5.13.23)
Yes, it is Legend of Zelda day again and the crew celebrates the release of Tears of the Kingdom. While we have a split crew with Rich and Kurt having not played Tears of the Kingdom yet, Matt and Ben...
05.01.2023
VGS Show 633 - We're Still Here! (4.29.23)
Yes, the VGS crew is still on this planet and we managed to get into the same room and record again. Join Rich, Matt and Tom as the guys have their video game therapy session. The guys discuss many things...
02.05.2023
VGS Show 632 - The Last of Us to See the Last of Us (2.5.23)
Who knew The Last of Us show would be so polarizing to one VGS crew member. Join Rich, Kurt, Matt and Ben as the crew catches up on their lives and all the news in the gaming world. Topics include...
01.08.2023
VGS Show 631 - Graded 9.8 A++ 16oz High Life!!! (1.8.23)
After an extended holiday break, the crew of Rich, Matt and Kurt are back for the first episode of 2023. The boys catch up on what they've been up to and discuss some recent news, including Sony says the PS5...
11.13.2022
VGS Show 630 - Crankin' City (11.12.22)
Well, we got to know more about Matt on this episode, that is for sure. Anyway, the crew of Matt, Kurt, Rich and Tom are back for almost all video game episode of VGS. Multiple emails and some of the...
10.16.2022
VGS Show 629 - Talkin' Soup (10.15.22)
What can I say? It got off to a weird start, then it calmed a bit, and then got weird again. Join Rich, Matt and Tom for a new (not from a can) episode of VGS. We hit up some...
09.18.2022
VGS Show 628 - 13 Ghosts Can't Hardly Wait (9.17.22)
Rich and Matt are back for a news filled VGS. After weeks of not much video game news, we were given a Nintendo Direct, a Sony State of Play and Tokyo Game Show to recap. A whole bunch of game...
09.04.2022
VGS Show 627 - We Are Vin Stallone (9.3.22)
The crew is back from The Record Space and ready to go for an all new VGS. Rich, Matt, Kurt and Tom get into the mix, discussing the complete Sega Genesis Mini 2 game line up, Sony raising the prices...
07.24.2022
VGS Show 626 - Best Known for Troll 2 (7.23.22)
With less than one week to MO Game Con, the VGS crew is absolutely giddy like Christmas is almost here. Join Rich, Matt and guest host Tom as the crew discusses all things MO Game Con, as well as, all...
07.10.2022
VGS Show 625 - VGS Family Roadtrip Stop (7.9.22)
We got a packed house for an all new episode of VGS. Rich, Matt, Kurt, Bob and Ben pack into the family truckster and hit the podcast road after a much needed stop at Wally's to fuel up and get...
06.12.2022
VGS Show 624 - I Got an Itch!!! (6.11.22)
The crew of Rich, Matt, Bob and Ben return to Casa de Gurley for another episode of VGS. Join the guys as they dive into Summer of Gaming 2022 coverage, including Sony State of Play, Devolver Digital and Limited Run...
05.29.2022
VGS Show 623 - IN THE HOUSE! (5.28.22)
VGS is back! Yes! Matt and Rich reunite in casa de Gurley for the first Skype free episode since March 2020. The guys catch up on what they've been doing/playing/watching, including their trip to Record Space and V-Stock. Next we...
03.06.2022
VGS Show 622 - Hmm... well... (3.5.22)
Rich, Matt & Kurt are back with an all new VGS. With news dropping the ball, the guys banter on about all sorts of things. Topics include the Steam Deck, Scream (2022) and other movies, Kurt got a PS5, Rich...
02.17.2022
MO Game Con Jr. 2022 Canceled
Just a quick announcement concerning the cancelation of MO Game Con Jr. 2022. Please listen for details.
02.13.2022
VGS Show 621 - Who's Got the 5 1/2? (2.12.22)
The crew of Rich, Bob, Matt and special guest Ben are back for an all new VGS. We discuss MO Game Con Jr 2022, the latest Nintendo Direct, Intellivision Amico... yeah, Sony buys Bungie, Grand Theft Auto Trilogy on Switch,...
01.23.2022
VGS Show 620 - Hey Microsoft, You Can Aquire VGS (1.22.22)
Yep, of course we are going to talk about Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard. It is only the biggest thing... like... ever... or something. We break it all down and theorize on what this means for the future. Rich, Kurt and...
01.09.2022
VGS Show 619 - Booyaka Booyaka 619 (1.8.22)
After and extended (and bit longer than planned) break, we are back. Rich and Matt catch-up, talk the very limited amount of news available and discuss what we are playing/watching/hunting. Welcome to 2022!
11.21.2021
VGS Show 618 - Black Friday Demastered Edition (11.20.21)
Matt and Rich are back for an all new, pre-Thanksgiving episode of VGS. The guys discuss the Legend of Zelda Game & Watch, Black Friday nonsense, GTA Trilogy Remastered disaster, The Game Awards 2021 nominees, what we want for Christmas,...
10.24.2021
VGS Show 617 - Gotta Be Dat Droppy Wide Butt (10.23.21)
And...we're back! The crew of Rich, Kurt, Matt and Bob discuss all that is going on including the new Switch Online packages, Rich reviews the Switch OLED, Dune (2021) and Halloween Kills, Kurt talks Resident Evil 4 VR, EA vs....
10.03.2021
VGS Show 616 - Monster Hairy Lady Belly Button (10.2.21)
The crew of Rich, Matt, Bob and Kurt are back from Mo Game Con V and have much to discuss. In addition to covering the con, the guys talk Nintendo Direct, upcoming releases, Konami letting indie developers work on Konami...
09.12.2021
VGS Show 615 - Taking Steve Guttenberg's Sloppy Seconds (9.11.21)
With just one week until Mo Game Con V (Sept. 18 at St. Charles Community College, mogamecon.com for tickets) the crew of Rich, Bob and Matt sit down to talk before finally getting to hang out in person for the...
08.29.2021
VGS Show 614 - Oh God, Don't Cry Macho (8.28.21)
After a massively long gap, the boys are back. Join Rich, Kurt and Bob as they finally break silence. We discuss Mo Game Con 2021, CM Punk returns (VGS becomes Top of the Turnbuckle for a bit), the state of...
07.11.2021
VGS Show 613 - How to Beat the High Cost of Gaming (7.10.21)
Bob, Matt and Rich return for an all new VGS. The crew talks Mo Game Con 2021, Switch (OLED Model), Amico drama, Sony not being indie friendly, our latest pickups, when to buy/sell, and more.
06.20.2021
VGS Show 612 - E3 2021 in Review (6.19.21)
Rich, Matt and Bob are back to discuss all things E3 2021. What made the guys excited, disappointed and outright bored? Tune in to find out.
05.23.2021
VGS Show 611 - In a World Where There's a Video Game News Drought (5.22.21)
Despite a desperate thirst for gaming news, Rich and Matt manage to take the tiny scraps they can find and manage to record 90+ minutes of podcast shenanigans. We talk what we've been up to, searching for next gen consoles,...
05.02.2021
VGS Show 610 - You Do Not Have Beef! (5.1.21)
Rich, Matt & Kurt get together for a last second episode of VGS. The boys talk what they're playing/watching, Matt making that Hustle, our thoughts on Mortal Kombat (2021) movie, Sony not futureproofing for their customers, auditioning to be Limited...
04.04.2021
VGS Show 609 - Matt & Rich and the Scream Factory (4.3.21)
Matt and Rich are left to their own devices on this episode of VGS. They talk what little is going on in the word of gaming, their latest pick-ups, an email about vinyl, awesome copies putting out awesome editions of...
03.21.2021
VGS Show 608 - VGS International Casting Couch Incorporated (3.20.21)
Rich, Bob and Matt are back for a free flow episode of VGS. Many things discussed, from Rich's thoughts on Justice League Snyder Cut/DC movies in general, Bob asks about casting America's version of international tv shows, what we've been...
03.07.2021
VGS Show 607 - Tom Holland is Everything! (3.6.21)
After a prolonged gap, the VGS is crew is back in action. Join Matt, Bob and Kurt as they talk Nintendo's odd decision making, what they've been playing, some music talk, Tom Holland taking all acting jobs and so much...
01.31.2021
VGS Show 606 - A Dishonorable Mention from the Hedge (1.30.21)
Matt and Rich gather again for a condensed episode of VGS. On this episode the guys talk Wallstreet, favorite movies to watch over and over again, Matt's continued love affair with the Switch, Resident Evil Village presentation, games coming soon...
01.17.2021
VGS Show 605 - Matt Joins the Cult of Nintendo (1.16.21)
Rich and Matt are back for another VGS. Thankfully, it was mostly all good news this week. The guys discuss Matt's love for the Nintendo Switch, free new modes for Bloodstained, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Complete Edition digital and...
01.03.2021
VGS Show 604 - 2020, Go to Your Room & Think About What You Did! (1.2.21)
While 2020 was garbage year, it was a great year for video games. Rich and Matt sit around and recap 2020 as we look ahead to 2021. We discuss the major video game releases in 2020 and reflect on our...
12.20.2020
VGS Show 603 - REE-Lish 2077 (12.19.20)
It's the final VGS of 2020 and how do the crew of Rich, Matt, Bob and Kurt spend their time? Well, we talk a bunch of Cyberpunk 2077's release, a bit of Christmas, Matt and Kurt might fight, Rich is...
12.06.2020
VGS Show 602 - What Ding Ding & Honk Honk Did on Their Christmas Vacation (12.5.20)
After four weeks of not talking to each other, the crew of Rich, Bob, Matt and Kurt have much to say. If you are into hearing the crew just freely talk about whatever, you'll love this episode. So much was...
11.08.2020
VGS Show 601 - Top of the Charts, Part 1 (11.7.20)
Less than a week from the launch of the Xbox Series S/X and the PS5, the VGS crew brings you the news you need to know. Join Rich, Matt and Bob as they talk the next gen arrivals, the latest...
10.18.2020
VGS Show 600 - 600!!! (10.17.20)
So, it was supposed to be a Halloween show for show 600, but instead it became way more about show 600. 600 episodes is a ton. Join Rich, Matt and Bob talk about 600 episodes, some very special guests drop...
10.04.2020
VGS Show 599 - "The New Hotness" (10.3.20)
What starts off as a cold open, the crew of Rich, Bob and Matt discuss many things on this latest episode. Topics include Matt got himself a Nintendo Switch, Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, obscure 80s horror/sci-fi films, our take...
09.20.2020
VGS Show 598 - And Silence Was Broken (9.19.20)
After a bit of a break, and no one announcing anything, the crew is back with much news. Rich, Matt & Bob breakdown the announcements of the Xbox Series S/X, PS5 models, and Nintendo announcing many games. We also pay...
08.23.2020
VGS Show 597 - The Epic 2020 P*ssing Contests (8.22.20)
Join Rich, Bob, Matt and Kurt as they discuss two epic p*ssing contests in 2020...Microsoft vs Sony and Epic Games vs Apple/Google. We also discuss other gaming news and devote a good chunk of time talking about our favorite examples...
08.09.2020
VGS Show 596 - All Comes Back to Tim & Eric (8.8.20)
How to describe this show? Kinda of difficult to put into words. Here it goes. It has Rich, Matt, Bob and Kurt in it. They start off discussing what they've been playing/watching lately. After that they go deep into the...
07.26.2020
VGS Show 595 - Let's Just Forget (7.25.20)
Wow, a bunch of people are this week's VGS. Join Rich, Matt, Kurt, Bob, Jake and special guest James Lee as they rant and rave on. Topics include the "Mario" NWC cart for sale (and we have owner James tell...
07.19.2020
VGS Show 594.5 - Bonus Birthday Special Episode (7.18.20)
Yep, we got ourselves a birthday. Rich celebrates turning 42 with Bob, Kurt, Matt and special guest Martin on this bonus episode of VGS. The crew talks retro game prices on the rise, consoles and new games being hard to...
07.13.2020
VGS Show 594 - Stressing Over a Third Grade Bob Friedel (7.12.20)
The crew of Rich, Bob, Matt and (briefly) Kurt are back with another VGS. On this episode we discuss the digital directs of the week (Limited Run Games, Devolver Digital & Ubisoft), Dustin Hoffman, movie talk, the price of retro...
06.29.2020
VGS Show 593 - All the Neighborhood Movie Theaters Now Have IMax, Rich's Neighborhood Movie Theater is Now a ReMax (6.28.20)
Long title, we know, and you'll have to listen to get the reference. Rich, Bob and Matt return with a new VGS to discuss the PS5 conference, some new awesome game announcements, further gaming news, movie news including movie theaters...

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The Video Games Show episodes:

VGS Show 649 - You Don't Own This Episode (2.3.24)

VGS Show 648 - Matt, the VHS Broker (11.18.23)

VGS Show 647 - Is That TV Leaking? (10.14.23)

VGS Show 646 - Cell Race (9.16.23)

VGS Show 645 - Fix it in Post... or Not (7.8.23)

VGS Show 644 - Check it Out... Kuato! (5.27.23)

VGS Show 643 - The Legend of VGS: Tears of the Minish Cap (5.13.23)

VGS Show 633 - We're Still Here! (4.29.23)

VGS Show 632 - The Last of Us to See the Last of Us (2.5.23)

VGS Show 631 - Graded 9.8 A++ 16oz High Life!!! (1.8.23)

VGS Show 630 - Crankin' City (11.12.22)

VGS Show 629 - Talkin' Soup (10.15.22)

VGS Show 628 - 13 Ghosts Can't Hardly Wait (9.17.22)

VGS Show 627 - We Are Vin Stallone (9.3.22)

VGS Show 626 - Best Known for Troll 2 (7.23.22)

VGS Show 625 - VGS Family Roadtrip Stop (7.9.22)

VGS Show 624 - I Got an Itch!!! (6.11.22)

VGS Show 623 - IN THE HOUSE! (5.28.22)

VGS Show 622 - Hmm... well... (3.5.22)

MO Game Con Jr. 2022 Canceled

VGS Show 621 - Who's Got the 5 1/2? (2.12.22)

VGS Show 620 - Hey Microsoft, You Can Aquire VGS (1.22.22)

VGS Show 619 - Booyaka Booyaka 619 (1.8.22)

VGS Show 618 - Black Friday Demastered Edition (11.20.21)

VGS Show 617 - Gotta Be Dat Droppy Wide Butt (10.23.21)

VGS Show 616 - Monster Hairy Lady Belly Button (10.2.21)

VGS Show 615 - Taking Steve Guttenberg's Sloppy Seconds (9.11.21)

VGS Show 614 - Oh God, Don't Cry Macho (8.28.21)

VGS Show 613 - How to Beat the High Cost of Gaming (7.10.21)

VGS Show 612 - E3 2021 in Review (6.19.21)

VGS Show 611 - In a World Where There's a Video Game News Drought (5.22.21)

VGS Show 610 - You Do Not Have Beef! (5.1.21)

VGS Show 609 - Matt & Rich and the Scream Factory (4.3.21)

VGS Show 608 - VGS International Casting Couch Incorporated (3.20.21)

VGS Show 607 - Tom Holland is Everything! (3.6.21)

VGS Show 606 - A Dishonorable Mention from the Hedge (1.30.21)

VGS Show 605 - Matt Joins the Cult of Nintendo (1.16.21)

VGS Show 604 - 2020, Go to Your Room & Think About What You Did! (1.2.21)

VGS Show 603 - REE-Lish 2077 (12.19.20)

VGS Show 602 - What Ding Ding & Honk Honk Did on Their Christmas Vacation (12.5.20)

VGS Show 601 - Top of the Charts, Part 1 (11.7.20)

VGS Show 600 - 600!!! (10.17.20)

VGS Show 599 - "The New Hotness" (10.3.20)

VGS Show 598 - And Silence Was Broken (9.19.20)

VGS Show 597 - The Epic 2020 P*ssing Contests (8.22.20)

VGS Show 596 - All Comes Back to Tim & Eric (8.8.20)

VGS Show 595 - Let's Just Forget (7.25.20)

VGS Show 594.5 - Bonus Birthday Special Episode (7.18.20)

VGS Show 594 - Stressing Over a Third Grade Bob Friedel (7.12.20)

VGS Show 593 - All the Neighborhood Movie Theaters Now Have IMax, Rich's Neighborhood Movie Theater is Now a ReMax (6.28.20)