Video Game Rations

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Video Game Rations episodes

April 07, 2020 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)
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Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
1 hr 54 min
March 05, 2020 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
[email protected]
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
2 hr
February 10, 2020 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
[email protected]
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
2 hr 1 min
January 06, 2020 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
[email protected]
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
1 hr 33 min
December 06, 2019 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
[email protected]
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
2 hr 2 min
November 04, 2019 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
[email protected]
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
1 hr 32 min
October 04, 2019 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
[email protected]
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
1 hr 14 min
September 10, 2019 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
[email protected]
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
1 hr 21 min
August 07, 2019 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
[email protected]
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
1 hr 17 min
July 09, 2019 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
[email protected]
Check us out on the web
www.videogamerations.com
Intro music by girlfriends.bandcamp.com
1 hr 32 min