Best Video Game Logic Podcasts (2025)

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VGL Podcast Ep 353: Fresh Franken Freestyle 1:10:35

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18h ago1:10:35

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This week, the two of us recorded some "franken" style content for an episode because it was very late when we started. We don't want to do this all the time, but it helps us stay a little more current when work is very much in the way. We hope you enjoy!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Remap Radio 100 - 100 Episodes of Decrepitude 3:12:21

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Welcome to Remap's Cursed 100th Episode. Rob is on one leg, Chia is missing, Patrick's had a crocs related mishap, and we're still figuring out what Janet's whole deal is. The gang discusses the Microsoft layoffs and how they're part of a broader trend at tech companies. Then the gang discusses Death Stranding 2, Friendslop and whether Peak qualifi…

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.43: They Did What To Unholy?! 1:29:32

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Send us a text This week the guys cover some more of the changes that are coming out of the PTR. This includes changes to dungeons, classes, and more. On top of this we get a sneak peek into their goals for season 3 and a short retrospective on some of the re-occurring events that are happening season over season! YouTube | X: @IntoTheVoidWoW | Blu…

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VGL Podcast Ep 352: GTA 5 (July Gameclub) 1:46:31

8d ago1:46:31

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Topics list: For Show Date: 07/03/2025 June Gameclub: GTA 5 Next Gameclub: Civilization 6 Online Piracy's Great Comeback Anthem isn’t dead… yet News Items and sources: Online Piracy's Great Comeback https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwuXF1AyKak Anthem Game Update https://www.ea.com/games/anthem/news/anthem-game-update…

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.42: A Look Into The Tier And Class Changes 1:42:06

10d ago1:42:06

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Send us a text The guys finish up the news from last week and also take a bit of a deeper dive talking about the new tier and class changes that are coming as a part of season 3. Needless to say they are a little bit pumped about this up coming season! YouTube | X: @IntoTheVoidWoW | Bluesky: @intothevoidwow.bsky.social Email: yellingintothevoidwow@…

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Coach Firas Zahabi's Big Dumb Oopsie 8:59

12d ago8:59

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I didn’t watch the debate, but I know it sucked. What I found in the comments is embarrassing. Snort. A study lol. Why would scientists call a neurological phenomenon “muscle memory?” Doesn’t even pass the smell test. The article states that muscle memory is making muscles remember movements, but then Zahabi says it’s neurological. Sloppy, sophomor…

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Road to Gloriously Bad HS Experience 17:04

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High school sports present a great opportunity in sports gaming to mold your career mode player into the college & professional players we all dream of but MLB the Show & EA College Football plan on speeding us through those formative years. Video Verison: https://youtu.be/d3anVvvMweUBy stateofthefranchise

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Franken Episode: Magical Horse Girls 1:09:27

15d ago1:09:27

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We did in fact record this week, and it was an intentional Franken style episode. Things went a little awry and we got a very late start, but we did start! There is a smattering of topics such as a brief glimpse into what the franken episode might look like, some steam summer sale talk, and magical adventure to some anime horse girls. Yes. That is …

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Remap Radio 99 – Xbox, Now Serving Breakfast Burritos 2:44:15

15d ago2:44:15

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We kick off the latest Remap Radio—can you believe we’re nearly at 100 episodes?—with Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Chia discussing the impending Xbox layoffs and what it says about a company without a vision. We also cheer people bullying companies into dropping their generative AI plans, before long discussions on the surprisingly good FBC Firebreak, …

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.41: To The Void!! 1:31:07

17d ago1:31:07

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Send us a text Season 3 has been announced! There is a lot to go through and will take the guys multiple weeks as well as a bunch of new and unknown info that will be coming out in the weeks to come as the PTR is put up for testing. Stay tuned for everything Season 3 related! YouTube | X: @IntoTheVoidWoW | Bluesky: @intothevoidwow.bsky.social Email…

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Remap Interview – Summer Game Fest (Part 2) 1:30:07

19d ago1:30:07

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It’s time for another round of interviews from Patrick’s time in Los Angeles for Summer Game Fest, this time featuring conversations with developers behind Dosa Divas (a very cute new RPG from the developers of Thirsty Suitors), Directive 8020 (the new Supermassive horror game inspired by The Thing), Snap & Grab (what if Hitman was a puzzle game?),…

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VGL Franken Episode: It's MIssing the intro sound! 27:06

22d ago27:06

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This week the episode goes up late. Jared had a very serious plague, and was more or less out of commission until this morning. Where he promptly forgot to do the franken edit until late in the afternoon. He will be severely punished in a way he isn't into, and will get back to you next week. Enjoy!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Remap Radio 98 - Who's Shelly? 3:18:38

22d ago3:18:38

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Now that Patrick and Janet have been back for a week its finally time for the crew to talk about the Switch 2! Chia just has to pick it up from the local dollar store from someone named Shelly. But first, the crew discusses the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement around AI, Nexus Mod being sold, and more. Rob's still reeling from his time with Mind's Eye…

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.40: There Is A New Belt In Town! 1:34:40

24d ago1:34:40

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Send us a text This week the guys go over the new DISC belt and what they think about this and the ties it has to the previous items like it. The other features that they guys have not talked about with the story and lorewalking are also covered, and lastly a general thought around how are classes right now and what are some things that could chang…

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Sports! – A Direct Line to God 1:45:54

24d ago1:45:54

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t’s been a minute since the last Sports!, which gives Rob and Patrick plenty to chat about, including whether the new Pope means the Bears have access to God, what it means to establish parity across all professional sports, if the NBA is getting better while also losing traditional superstars, and more. And yes, we dig deep into the NBA playoffs a…

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Ep. 5 This Podcast Episode Is Shareware 1:22:30

25d ago1:22:30

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In this episode, we’re talking shareware, those free game demos that showed up on every family computer in the ‘90s. We look back at the ones we played the most, the random CD-ROMs we somehow ended up with, and whether anyone actually sent a check to a PO Box to unlock the full version. Then we swapped childhood favorites and each tried three share…

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Remap Interviews – Summer Game Fest Interviews (Part 1) 1:12:23

26d ago1:12:23

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Patrick spent a few days in Los Angeles at this year’s Summer Game Fest, and in-between equal parts beer and coffee, he found time to chat with a bunch of game developers at the show about their games (and fascism). First up, we’ve got interviews with the developers behind Sword of the Sea (the new game from the developers of The Pathless), Morsels…

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VGL Podcast Ep 351: Juno New Origins (May Gameclub) 1:08:10

29d ago1:08:10

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Topics list: For Show Date: 06/12/2025 May Gameclub: Juno New Origins Next Gameclub: GTA 5 As The Outer Worlds 2 hits $80, director says "we don't set the prices for our games" and wishes "everybody could play" Obsidian's new RPG Showing accessibility support to Steam users As The Outer Worlds 2 hits $80, director says "we don't set the prices for …

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Remap Radio 97 - Lore and Logic 3:05:30

29d ago3:05:30

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Janet and Patrick have returned from Summer Game Fest to tell Rob and Chia about playing video games amidst politics and protest, and chat about the difference between being in-person and at home. Most notably, they chat about Resident Evil 9: Requiem, Mixtape, Sword of the Sea, Grave Seasons, Pragmata, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Totem 2, and a few …

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.39: A Few WoW System Improvement Thoughts 1:30:52

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Send us a text The guys are having a blast with the game right now and are well on their way working on 4th and 5th alts. This being said even though systems are generally good in the game right now they still want to think on what could be done to keep elevating the systems forward. Hopefully you enjoy joining them in this discussion! YouTube | X:…

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VGL Franken Episode: Shrink Fly's Solo 26:32

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This week scheduling conflict got in the way again, but I recorded a little something about a several games I have been playing that won't make into the main show at some point. Enjoy! and we'll keep trying to schedule ourselves correctly to record a new show.By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Remap Radio 96 - Quiet Before the SGF Storm 3:29:53

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We recorded this ahead of Summer Game Fest and State of Play, which explains why Patrick, Chia, Rob, and Janet spend the opening moments of the podcast talking about cleaning responsibilities in the home. But we’ve also played a bunch of games, including changing our mind about Elden Ring: Nightreign, Popucom, Deliver at all Costs, Pipistrello and …

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.38: MDI, Midnight Theories, And Other Rambles 1:20:28

1M ago1:20:28

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Send us a text In today's episode it is a bit off the cuff. There are a few things the guys want to cover but other than that enjoy some general discussions about the game as it is not, and potential thoughts on what Midnight might bring. YouTube | X: @IntoTheVoidWoW | Bluesky: @intothevoidwow.bsky.social Email: [email protected]…

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(Update) VGL Podcast Ep 243: A Normal Lost Phone, Another Lost Phone 1:56:12

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This week we needed to do another re-upload. Work schedules and tech issues prevented us from getting together with enough solid time to record an episode. We hope you enjoy this episode, chosen because May is Mental Health Awareness month, which is an update and re-upload of the gameclub episode covering A Normal Lost Phone, and Another Lost Phone…

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Remap Radio 95 – Morph Ball of the Mind 2:59:37

1M ago2:59:37

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Rob, Janet, Patrick, and Chia are back together for another episode of Remap Radio, starting with Janet kicking a hornet's nest by asking: “Hey, what’s up with the genre Metroidvania?” We also talk through Nintendo’s decision to not send any Switch 2s to the media ahead of its launch and the GeoGuessr community successfully organizing and fighting …

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.37: Horrific Visions And More Addon Discussion 1:17:12

2M ago1:17:12

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Send us a text Horrific Visions were released last week and then all the content released was eclipsed by Ion on a PcGamer interview talking about all of the addons and functionality that would be going away once they released their version of those addons... and well... it was chaos. The guys will cover both of these in this episode. YouTube | X: …

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VGL Franken Episode: A lil shortie 7:47

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This is a small snippet of franken episode from the last recording. We were unable to record this week due to a tornado tearing through Jared's location. He's fine, but the infrastructure was down for a few days of recovery. So we were unable to record or do a larger franken piece this week. We hope you enjoy none the less!…

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Remap Radio 94 – A Website About Video Games 2:57:40

2M ago2:57:40

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We’re pleased to welcome former Polygon senior reporter Nicole Carpenter to Remap Radio this week, joining Patrick, Cado, and Janet as they talk through Polygon’s surprising implosion. Elsewhere, we wonder if Marathon is cooked, bring back the classic Buying or Selling segment to consider using ChatGPT to plan a five-year-old’s birthday party, and …

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.36: Shocking MDI and Housing News... Pun Intended 1:27:09

2M ago1:27:09

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Send us a text While we do still have a belt to talk about with all the drama around the MDI ruling and also the housing drop that we got in the last week the guys had a lot they wanted to cover so the belt will be on hold! Oh also they finally made it to 3k this season and cover that a bit as well! YouTube | X: @IntoTheVoidWoW | Bluesky: @intothev…

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Remap Interviews: PAX East Edition 1:17:18

2M ago1:17:18

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While high-fiving Remap fans and drinking Boston IPAs, Patrick walked the floor of PAX East with a microphone, chatting with developers along the way. This podcast is the result, featuring conversations about running a horror-focused game developer, the struggles of being an independent game developer who is also a parent, how to deal with overprot…

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Checkpoints & Choices: Bureaucracy, Borders, and Playing Through Deportation Machines 11:41

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As immigrations tensions escalate and policy grows ever more dehumanizing, what can indie games teach us about the systems behind the suffering? In this episode, we examine how Papers, Please, North, and Borders use gameplay—not just storylines—to simulate the moral deadlocks and mechanical cruelty of U.S. deportation politics. Drawing from academi…

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VGL Podcast Ep 350: No More Starfield Support 1:26:44

2M ago1:26:44

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Topics list: For Show Date: 05/13/2025 Games We Played World of Warcraft Is Getting a One-Button Option That Will Automatically Cast the Ideal Next Spell — but at a Cost Microsoft Reportedly to Lay Off 3%(~6,800) of Its Total Employees Blizzard's Overwatch Team Just Unionized: 'What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People' Even Starfield's commun…

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Remap Radio 93 – Hey Everybody, It’s Tuesday 2:52:13

2M ago2:52:13

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We’re back from Boston, which means Janet is back, too! The absolutely wild resolution to the unrest at Giant Bomb kicks off the podcast, with Patrick, Rob, Janet, and Chia celebrating Giant Bomb’s newfound independence, contrasting it with their own breakup with Vice, and more. We also chat about the Fallout TV show’s second season premiering late…

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Borderlines & Backstories: Can Games Teach Us to Empathize With Immigrants? 16:04

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What happens when players step into the shoes of immigrants—not just to win, but to understand? In this episode, we explore how video games like Citizenship Quest, Everyday Racism, and Escape from Woomera attempt to foster empathy and cross-cultural awareness through gameplay. Drawing on studies that analyze classroom role-play, online discussions,…

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Playing for Papers: How Video Games Expose the Cruel Logic of U.S. Deportation 16:38

2M ago16:38

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As deportation politics in the U.S. grow ever more punitive and chaotic, what can a video game reveal that headlines can’t? In this episode, we explore how games like Papers, Please, Tropico, and ICED! simulate the immigrant experience—and critique it. Drawing on recent academic insights, we unpack how these digital worlds use frustration, limited …

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.35: Turbo Boostin into the mid-season! 1:06:43

2M ago1:06:43

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Send us a text Turbo boost is here, ilvls are increased, crests are uncapped, and valorstones are taxed.... wait what? This is the main topic for today with a bit of legion remix, new game mode, and mdi talk sprinkled in YouTube | X: @IntoTheVoidWoW | Bluesky: @intothevoidwow.bsky.social Email: [email protected]…

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Well Played: Growing Older, Gaming Deeper 10:34

2M ago10:34

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Drawing from observations of the well-cited research, J.P. Gee, we discuss what happens when the goal of gaming shifts from beating the boss to contemplating the journey? In this thoughtful and moving episode, we follow Aiden, a lifelong gamer, as he shares with James Paul Gee how the meaning of “well played” has evolved over time. No longer about …

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Jobs, Masks, and Mastery: How RPG Systems Shape Our Stories 11:10

2M ago11:10

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What do medieval bards, fantasy job classes, and 16th-century Italian improv have in common? In this episode, we explore the deep connections between RPG class systems and the theatrical traditions of Commedia dell’arte. From Pool of Radiance to Final Fantasy Tactics, we uncover how structured game mechanics—like choosing a job class or role—create…