Video Game Book Club Podcast

In this episode, we're chatting about LOTS of stuff including Borderlands: TPS, Shadow of Mordor, and at least a Spelunky reference. Also, wanna know the fastest way to up your Vanguard rep in Destiny? Just push play!     Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks: Twitter: @VGBCpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/videogamebookclub Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below: And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

In this episode, we're continuing to talk about video games so you don't have to. Wanna hear the story of the JOPS: Destiny crew's first Vault of Glass "experience" and a delicious Home Alone reference? Just push play!     Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks: Twitter: @VGBCpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/videogamebookclub Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below: And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

In this episode we talk Shadow of Mordor, Forza Horizon 2, and some of our most hated video game villains of all... TIME. Hot diggity dog! Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks: Twitter: @VGBCpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/videogamebookclub Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below: And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

In this episode, we talk more Destiny in addition to some other stuff. Now that we've had some time to dig into the game, have our thoughts changed from our "first impressions" episode? I think we all know the answer... MAYBE!!! Also, we run down Game Informer's list of the top horror game of all time, IGN's list of top Xbox One titles, and share some sniper war stories. There's also a very special appearance by the production assistants (who don't realize they're working for free)!    Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr199/JK04

Well Ladies and Gents, it's been a long week. As such, this week's episode is HearthCast EP 2! Why do I make that sound like a bad thing? We'll be back with EP 32 next week! In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite Hearthstone cards and strategies, as well as go into detail on our most successful recent deck builds. Do we make a "deck" joke or two? Well, you know us...   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr199/JK049/iTunesQRcode.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo iTunesQRcode.jpg" />And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are

In this episode, Joe and Doogie give their off-hand forst impression of the game we've all been waiting for, DESTINY! Not only that, but Doogie is finally "NEXT-GEN"! It's been a while since the last "single title centric" episode, so sit back and enjoy Episode 31: DESTINY!   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr199/JK049/iTunesQRcode.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo iTunesQRcode.jpg" />And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

This episode is a potpourri of hot topics- the open letter to douchebags and assholes, Xbox One and a free game, and some Batman discussion (hey, it's been a while). Which Batman villian would YOU like to play as in "Arkham Knight"? Also, The Room 3 is a real thing! Sweetness!   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr199/JK049/iTunesQRcode.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo iTunesQRcode.jpg" />And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

In this Episode, Jaux and Doogie sit down to chat with our good friend David Corrigan, founder of Digital Hero Games. Digital Hero Games is a Nashville based indie studio responsible for such gems as Tiny Grave, Litter Box Treasure Hunt, 8 Bit Beats, and of course, Cowbell Fever (formerly Cowbell Hero). We chat about what we've been playing, LOTS of old school game talk, and David tells us about his extensive vintage arcade cabinet collection! Also, David touches on a few of the more technical aspects of game development. KinkyMouseFart.HHHEEEEEEEYYYYYY!!!Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code bel

In this episode, Joe and Doogie welcome our old pal Marty of the We Be Geeks podcast to VGBC HQ for a sit down. Topics include: Old School NES games and game design that keeps you coming back for more. More treasing of Doogie for being a smug Game of Thrones book reader, an appearance by Creepy Gamer Dad, and Gears of War 2 spoilers within! Sorry. Sort of.   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com  Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr199/JK049/iTunesQRcode.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo iTunesQRcode.jpg" />And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

We've decided to experiment with doing some Hearthstone centric "mini-episodes" and this is the first one! Check it out and let us know what you think!Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr199/JK049/iTunesQRcode.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo iTunesQRcode.jpg" />And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

In this episode, we talk about some of the latest news from this past week's Gamescom Show in Germany including initial thought on "P.T.", the Silent Hills playable teaser from Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro (which is also said to start The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus). Also, we get into an interesting discussion on fanboyism.   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com  Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr199/JK049/iTunesQRcode.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo iTunesQRcode.jpg" />And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

In this episode, we're talking about Battleborn, Gearbox Software's upcoming first-person title that borrows from the worlds of MOBAs and RPGs. While we're on the subject of Gearbox, we go ahead and get into some Borderlands 2 talk too. Why not?! Also, Dishonored is (at least at the time of us recording this) on XBL's Games with Gold, so if it's still there go download it NOW! If you haven't seen "Indie Game" we touch on that too as well as some talk about "FEZ" which is available to PS+ members all month.   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com  Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.co

Oh wow. This episode is just... yea. You want callbacks? WE GOT CALLBACKS. We're referencing a few of our favorite episodes from "the archives", but mainly it's all about games (well, once we get started). We're chatting up The Last of Us Remastered for PS4, Mass Effect 3 MP, Hearthstone (shocker!!!), as well as Borderlands 2, Battleborn, and much much more! Doogie's birthday bash was last night (as we post this), so if you haven't yet, check out our Twitter feed (@vgbcpodcast) for some no doubt hilarious photos from #DoogBash2014. Finally, as we mentioned on our social networks this past week, we had a HUGE month in July for downloads. Like, seriously, we are blown away. We can't thank you guys enough. Please keep doing what you're doing and helping us spread the good word!   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.

You're invited to Doogie's birthday party!   Saturday, August 2nd @ 12th & Porter in Nashville, TN USA   Come hang with us!   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.comSubscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr199/JK049/iTunesQRcode.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo iTunesQRcode.jpg" />And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

In this episode I chat with our old buddy Ryan Clark. What's his deal? What's he been playing? Where'd he learn his use of super cutting edge lingo? Also, big Destiny beta talk and talk about Battlefield 4, Injustice: Gods Among Us, and is Day-Z coming to console?   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com  Subscribe to Video Game Book Club on iTunes by scanning the QR code below:<img src="http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr199/JK049/iTunesQRcode.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo iTunesQRcode.jpg" />And as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!

In this episode, I regale Doogie with a story about what a dumbass I am. I thought I bricked my PS4 but did I??? Oh the suspense! Also, we chat about what we've been playing and Doogie gives us a little explanation of Rogue Legacy.   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.com  

In this episode, we sit down with Abbie Heppe, Community Manager for Respawn Entertainment and their first person shooter mega-franchise, Titanfall. You may remember Abbie from her days at G4, but she's been pretty busy since then. Abbie chats with us about Titanfall, gives us the inside track on her most secret and guarded tips, and even lets us pitch her some game ideas that we feel pretty good about. Abbie and Respawn Entertainment Linkage:<a href="http://twitter.com/abbieheppe" title="@abbieheppe" target="_blank">Abbie on Twitter: @AbbieHeppe</a><a href="http://respawn.com" title="Respawn.com" target="_blank">Respawn Entertainment: Respawn.com</a><a href="http://twitter.com/respawn" title="@respawn" target="_blank">Respawn on Twitter: @Respawn</a><a href="http://twitter.com/titanfallgame" title="TF Twitter" target="_blank">Titanfall on Twitter: @TitanfallGame</a>Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href

In this episode we chat with Los Angeles based actress and my good friend, Chelsea Alden. Chelsea is one of the stars of "The Online Gamer", a web series now headed into it's final season, and many other projects too.Chelsea & Reckless Tortuga Linkage:<a href="http://twitter.com/chelseaalden" title="@chelseaalden" target="_blank">Chelsea on Twitter: @ChelseaAlden</a><a href="http://facebook.com/chelseaaldenofficial" title="ChelseaAldenOfficial" target="_blank">Chelsea of Facebook: Chelsea Alden Official</a><a href="http://twitter.com/recklesstortuga" title="@recklesstortuga" target="_blank">Reckless Tortuga on Twitter: @RecklessTortuga</a><a href="http://youtube.com/recklesstortuga" title="RT YouTube" target="_blank">Reckless Tortuga YouTube Channel</a>Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a

In this special episode of Video Game Book Club, we discuss our impressions of the recent Destiny First Look Alpha w/ the cast of newly announced podcast, Joint OPs: Destiny. As we recently announced via our Twitter, I (Joe) will be joining the cast of the newly formed Joint Ops: Destiny podcast and I'm super stoked. Not only is this VGBC's 20th episode, but it's also JOPS:D's special "stealth" first episode. Make sure you subscribe to the Joint OPs Monthly feed on iTunes so you're sure to get all the latest episodes as they're released. Also, while you wait on the next episode of JOPS:D, you can catch up on Joint OPs Monthly: The Unofficial Call of Duty Podcast, which has always been one of my favorite gaming podcasts. On a side note, don't worry about this being the end of VGBC- oh no- we're still just getting started! Thanks for listening and we'll see you soon on JOPS: Destiny!Joint OPs Destiny Linkage:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/JOPSDestiny" title="JOPSD" target="_blank">@JOPSDestiny</a

In this episode, we're talking about some of the stuff we're most excited about from this year's E3 show. Just look at that title. Lots to be excited about. Because video games.   Thanks for listening and please make sure to connect with our social networks:Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vgbcpodcast" title="@vgbcpodcast" target="_blank">@VGBCpodcast</a>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/videogamebookclub" title="facebook.com/videogamebookclub" target="_blank">facebook.com/videogamebookclub</a>Email: mail@videogamebookclub.comAnd as always- iTunes ratings and reviews are always hugely helpful!