The VIP Gaming Podcast

The VIP Gaming Podcast

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The VIP Gaming Podcast episodes

  • Episode 40: Xbox Games Showcase & Halo Infinite Predictions

    This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast Vinny and Michael talk about the next generation of Xbox in terms of XCloud, Game Pass Ultimate, and so much more. Xbox Series X lack of support of Kinect, Microsoft no longer selling Xbox Live 12 Month Gold, Xbox One X and Xbox One S All Digital Edition being discontinued, Sony boosting PS5 production, PS5 release dates being announced before hand, and Marvel's Avengers Beta Announcement. 



    They also talked about all the games they've played including Halo 3 on PC and Ghost of Tsushima.



    They also took questions from their listeners as well:



    • Coleslaw Chronicle - Where do you see Microsoft placing these options for folks in this transition during the fall? X-cloud may be the cheapest option. Xbox One S will still be sold.Xbox Series X will be the new most powerful console.Where does that leave the rumored, Lockheart?



      • Turndwn4wut - In the movie Avengers Age of Ultron, Ultron spent 5 seconds on the internet when he came to the conclusion humanity can not be saved . What do you think he saw?
        • 1 hr 43 min
      • Episode 39: We Look Ubisoft Forward to Halo Infinite

        This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast Vinny and Michael talk about the biggest news in video games today including Ubisoft Forward with the likes of AC Valhalla, Watch Dogs Legions, Far Cry 6 and more! As well as the official date of the Xbox Games Showcase, Xbox in Talks with Warner Bros Interactive, PS5 Cover Art being officially revealed, New Open World VR game, Phil Spencer and his thoughts on Series X and Xbox One graphics, Halo 3 coming to PC, and much more!



        They also talked about all the games they've been playing like Pummel Party, Sports Scramble, Destiny 2 and more!



        They also took questions from their listeners as well:



        • Coleslaw Chronicle - Are there any stories about games that were bought on a sale, gifted, gamepassed, or NOT bought at launch that really meant a lot to you?



          • Turndwn4wut (1) - What video games were designed for kids but adults loved them?



            • Turndwn4wut (2) - What do you think is a fair new baseline price for AAA games down to indie games?

              • 2 hr 21 min
            • Episode 38: How Much Next-Gen Games Should Cost?

              This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast Vinny and Michael talk about the biggest news in video games today including NBA 2K21 controversy with price, Xbox and Summer Game Fest Partnering for Summer Game Fest Demo Event, Microsoft Renewing a game's license, Xbox Series S reveal news, Harry Potter RPG, the delay of Super Nintendo World, and the release date for Horizon Zero Dawn on PC.



              They also talked about all the games they've been playing including Golf With Your Friends, Moss, Clone Hero, and more. 



              They took questions from their listeners as well: 


              • Coleslaw Chronicle - You guys have to individually plan a four course meal based off food in video games. If possible, try to incorporate some vegetarian options as well!


                • Turndwn4wut - What are some of the most iconic video game sounds and/or songs?
                  • 1 hr 44 min
                • Episode 37: Microsoft's Ups & Downs

                  This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast Vinny and Michael talk about the biggest video game news including Phil Spencer's thoughts on the PlayStation event from July, Halo Infinite Teases, What does optimized for Series X mean, Mixer Shuts Down, Microsoft Shutting Down all Retail Stores, Last of Us Part II breaking records, Marvel Avengers Game Roundup, FaceBook acquiring Ready at Dawn, and the new Cuphead Netflix Show. 


                  They also talked about all the games they've been playing including SpongeBob Battle for Bikini Bottom Review, Asgard's Wrath, Golf with Your Friends, Pistol Whipped and more. 


                  They took questions from their listeners as well:


                  • Joe Coleslaw: What state are you in for the next generation? For us low level plebs...do you think the next gen is worth jumping into day one? Or do you think it is worth waiting out for a year or three until the new editions of these consoles go out? The slim or otherwise?


                    • Turndwn4wut: What old video game had graphics that blew you away at the time, but are now outdated?
                      • 1 hr 39 min
                    • Episode 36: What's Our Favorite Video Game Franchise of All Time?

                      This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast Vinny and Michael talk about the biggest video game news including Rocksteady Game Rumors, DC FanDome, Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed but has an upgrade for Next Gen, Xbox Series X Smart Delivery Carrying Save Data, Star Wars Squadrons Overview, Pax Online, and Pokemon Snap.



                      They also talk about the games they've been pllaying including The Last of Us Part II, Pistol Whipped, and Rocket League. 



                      They took questions from their listeners as well:


                      • Coleslaw Chronicle - Favorite Video Game Franchise Bracket


                        • Turndwn4wut - If buying groceries was a game, what would be some loading screen tips?
                          • 1 hr 17 min
                        • Episode 35: PS5 Shows Us the Future of Gaming

                          This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast, Vinny and Michael talk about the biggest news in video games including everything from the PS5 event including Spiderman Miles Morales, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Ghostwire Tokyo, Godfall, Demon's Souls, Deathloop, Resident Evil VIII, Horizon Forbidden West, and more! They also go through more news from the week including a new Halo in the works, Halo 3 ODST coming to the Master Chief Collection, Star Wars Squadrons, Xbox Lockhart rumors furthering, Destiny 2 News, and Need for Speed Heat Getting Crossplay.


                          They also talk about the games they've been playing this week, including Assassin's Creed Odyssey, COD Modern Warfare Season 4, Destiny 2, Eleven Table Tennis, and more. 


                          They took questions from their listeners as well! 


                          • Coleslaw Chronicle - What is your favorite launch title from a console? Or one you can remember. 


                            • Turndwn4wut - You are forced to live and survive in the world of the last video game you've played for a month, starting off as a level 1 character. If you die, you die in real life as well. Cheats and glitches are not allowed. What game would it be, and how would you survive in it? 
                              • 2 hr 19 min
                            • Episode 34: PlayStation Roundup

                              This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast Vinny and Michael talk about the biggest news in video games including the PlayStation 5 Event, PlayStation Not Interested in Making PS4 Versions of PS5 Games, PS5 Backwards Compatibility, PS5 Price Not Being Affected, Xbox Series X to Launch with Thousands of Games, Marvel's Avengers Stream, IGN's Summer of Gaming Event Details, Dead by Daylight & Silent Hill, Star Wars Tales From Galaxy's Edge.


                              They also talk about the games they've been playing including Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Predator Hunting Grounds, and more.


                              They took questions from their listeners as well!  


                              • Coleslaw Chronicle - As I have been watching Vinny play 1 of only 2 games this week...Assassin’s Creed, this lead me to this ultimate QUESTion! Think of every RPG you have played. Let’s have another ranking of Quests.
                                1. Fetch Quest - find and return item
                                2. Kill Quest - Find and kill/hunt
                                3. Escort Quest - Follow and Return Person Alive
                                4. Bridge Quest - Check these 3 places, then find an item for each, then go to another place, then fight the boss.


                                  • Turndwn4wut - What's one of the dumbest things you've spent money on?
                                    • 1 hr 28 min
                                  • Episode 33: Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War & Maneater Review

                                    This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast Vinny and Michael talk about the biggest news in video games including Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, The New Anthem 2.0 Update, Mafia Trilogy Out Now, Take Two Interactive introducing 93 new games over the next half decade, InXile Confirming Next Gen RPG Will Use Unreal Engine V, Gears of War 3 possibly being released on PS3, and lastly Naughty Dog combating spoilers. 


                                    They also talk about the games they've been playing including Maneater, Mafia 2 Remastered, AC Odyssey and more. 


                                    They took questions from their listeners as well! 


                                    • Coleslaw Chronicle - What are your feelings on getting this huge wave of remake/remastered games so close to the next generation kickoff? Which of these games or remade games have you played? Was it worth what you paid, or should you have just let your memory keep reminiscing. 


                                      • Turndwn4wut - What was your very first video game and does it still hold up today? 
                                        • 1 hr 44 min
                                      • Episode 32: Remaster Rehab

                                        This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast Vinny and Michael talk about the biggest news in video games including Unreal Engine V being announced, "PS5's being better than PC", Ghosts of Tsushima State of Play, Assassin's Creed Valhalla running at 4k 30fps, Ubisoft Forward, the Guerilla Collective Indie Showcase, Phil Spencer's comments on Covid effecting 2021, Steam Loyalty System, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 remasters, and Mafia Trilogy being announced. 


                                        They also talk about the games they've been playing including COD Warzone, Halo 2 PC, Batman Arkham City, and more. 


                                        They took questions from their listeners as well! 


                                        • Coleslaw Chronicle - Do you find yourself listening to podcasts or music while playing games?


                                          • Turndwn4wut - What's a cut scene or moment in a video game you'll never forget?
                                            • 1 hr 29 min
                                          • Episode 31: Pros and Cons of Xbox 20/20

                                            This week on The VIP Gaming Podcast, Vinny and Michael talk about the biggest news in video games including Xbox 20/20, Inside Xbox Roundup, Aaron Greenburg's Address to the fan reaction, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order becoming  a series, EA Announcing EA Play Broadcast, and Cyberpunk's Own June Event. 


                                            They also talked about the games they've been playing including Gears Tactics, Modern Warfare, Overwatch, and more.


                                            We also took questions from our listeners this week!


                                            • Coleslaw Chronicle - Who's fault is it when things can and maybe do fall flat? Is it the companies or creators for not being too specific and letting the hype train run off the rails without setting it back on track? Or Is the consumers for not managing their expectations? In other words, the company for not setting expectations? Or Us the Players for Asking too much in Reality?


                                              • Turndwn4wut - If the world was a game, what parts of it would be considered unrealistic?
                                                • 1 hr 55 min

                                              About The VIP Gaming Podcast

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                                              Video Games are one of the best selling industries in all of Entertainment Today. Each Monday, Vinny Champa and Michael Goss will go over the week's top video game news stories for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, Mobile, etc., let you know what games they've been playing, and answering questions from their listeners. Whether you are brand new to gaming or have been a fan forever, this podcast will be one you do not want to miss.