VGBS Gaming Podcast

VGBS Gaming Podcast

By Jeffrey Wittenhagen and Kyle GilbertVideo Games
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VGBS Gaming Podcast episodes

  • VGBS 122 - Deathstate + A New OLED Steam Deck is Announced

    Tristan and Jeff go over the BS Homework game Deathstate which is a roguelike bullet hell "single stick" shooter with tons of style! Tristan talks about his game meetup he had at his house and a classic SNES game that he actually played for the first time ever.

    They go over the new OLED Steam Deck that was announced and why Jeff might not be interested in the upgrade! All this plus they talk about the Atari 2600+ system and licensed reproductions being made for games already released at retail.

    This is VGBS!

    2 hr 2 min
  • VGBS 121 - Dyna Gear + Playing Translated Physical games on Console Hardware

    Tristan and Jeff go over the awesome run 'n gun arcade game Dyna Gear and also go down the BS river talking about playing translations using physical cartridges on console hardware and if that opens up collecting for those games for US gamers. Plus with Jeff now working on the Complete Genesis book again, they go over some of their favorite hidden run 'n gun games for the console plus lots more!

    This is VGBS!

    1 hr 22 min
  • VGBS 120 - Midnight Castle Succubus + Rumors of a New Nintendo Console

    In this episode Jeff and Tristan play the Castlevania II: Simon's Quest inspired hentai Metroidvania game Midnight Castle Succubus. Does Tristan play it in SFW mode or does he go full NSFW? They also go over the newest Nintendo Switch Online retro games and if they hold up along with rumors of a new Nintendo Console called the Super Nintendo Play. How accurate are the rumors? 

    This is VGBS!

    1 hr 19 min
  • VGBS 119 - Project Starship X + Is Super Mario Bros Wonder Any Good?

    Tristan and Jeff finally are able to get together to BS about Video Games! In this episode, they review the BS Homework game Project Starship X which is a vertically scrolling roguelike shmup. Also, since Super Mario Bros Wonder has come out, is it good? Plus they go over Tristan's time at the Portland Gaming Expo, talking Evercade and their future, plus the NESmaker Kiosk idea that was announced on social media and who exactly is that for...

    This is VGBS!

    2 hr 24 min
  • VGBS 117 - Skjoldur Story + New Switch Games

    Tristan and Jeff go over some big news at the homefront, cover the Nintendo Switch Direct with lots of brand new games, the Unity debacle, Atari buying AtariAge and more! They also go over the Zelda-inspired Action RPG Skjoldur Story. 

    This is VGBS!

    1 hr 41 min
  • VGBS 116 - ZenoHell & Vertical Shmup Stories

    On this episode Tristan and Jeff go into their first BS Homework Roulette game, ZenoHell. This game is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up that is hell bent on killing you as quickly as possible. Interestingly enough Jeff and Tristan both had vastly different experiences with the game!

    They also go over the Nintendo Direct featuring Super Mario Wonde, the Atari 2600 Plus console launch and maybe even spoiling a little of the upcoming Premium Edition Fall Direct and NEStember releases.

    This is VGBS!

    1 hr 40 min
  • VGBS 115 - Gal Guardians & Couch Coop Party Games

    On this episode we cover the Castlevania-Inspired Gal Guardians: Demon Purge on the Nintendo Switch. We go over our experiences with it and decide if it is more of a "Metroidvania" or is it old school Castlevania? We also talk about our favorite Party Game stories throughout the years from N64 Mario Party injuries to Drunk Wii Bowling and even some Guitar Hero for good measure. 


    We also go over a few other games we have been playing such as RPG Time, Metroid II: Return of Samus, and a couple of Indie treats that Jeff found on Steam. Also, make sure to follow along to the end as we go over which game we will playing next with our first ever Indie Randomizer selection and this one is a Shoot'em Up!


    This is VGBS!

    2 hr 50 min
  • VGBS 114 - Games We Love That Don't Get Any Love

    Tristan and Jeff go deep down the VGBS River as they go over what's been going on with them and also what games they've both been playing over the past few weeks. The Topic at hand is "Games We Love That Don't Get Any Love", which covers four of those games each that we selected which just don't get the same appreciation that we enjoy. 

    This is VGBS!

    2 hr 50 min