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VGBS Gaming Podcast

228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratings

VGBS aka Video Game Bullshit is a video game podcast that has been going for over 5 years where hardcore collectors Kyle Gilbert and Jeffrey Wittenhagen discuss all things video games. They have an extensive knowledge, do panels all over the world, conduct interviews with legendary people, and love to do deep dives on each game they cover.

Also on this channel is the Phobos Militia Hobbycast where they cover anything and everything outside of video games, such as horror, heavy metal, and professional wrestling. Join them on their journey!

Nobody goes into depth like the boys!

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Episodes

VGBS 20 – TooManyGames 2015 Adventures

July 11, 2015 22:14 - 1 hour - 97.4 MB

Jeff went to TooManyGames 2015 this year and goes over his crazy story. We go over popular YouTubers, games creators and The Complete NES Kickstarter campaign. As always, we hold nothing back.  This is VGBS! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 19 – Bionic Commando – NES

July 02, 2015 22:19 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

This week we do a roll up of the next BS Homework game, Bionic Commando for the Nintendo Entertainment System. How does the lack of jumping effect our experience with this Capcom classic? Swing right in and find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 18 – E3 2015 Episode

June 23, 2015 22:27 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

With tons of E3 news throughout the week, we go into detail on all of our favorite announcements. Will we be controversial as usual? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 17 – Neo Geo MVS & Collecting, Past, Present, and Future

June 16, 2015 22:32 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

Jeff talks about his experience getting his new arcade system. We then go off on stories about collecting and some predictive analysis on where we see the future going.  This is VGBS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 16 – Nintendo Screws Up?

June 09, 2015 22:38 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Going through the ridiculous amount of gaming news, including the NWC madness, this episode definitely covers a lot of ground. As always our conversation might be controversial but we definitely delve into the psyche of things. We also have the Doom Corner for our ongoing madness that is Coop Brutal Doom.  This is VGBS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 15 – Video Game Ethics

June 03, 2015 22:44 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

We go into detail about already funded big business Kickstarter projects, Jeff talks about his grass roots project, we go into detail on how some YouTubers have been getting weird, and…the Doom Corner.  This is VGBS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 14 – Doom Mania!!!

May 25, 2015 22:53 - 3 hours - 177 MB

This episode focuses on the classic FPS PC masterpiece, Doom! We go over our experiences with the extravagant fan-made mod Brutal Doom in detail, along with comparisons of all the ports and versions of the game. There also was more news on the Nintendo World Championships 2015 and a new Banjo & Kazooie spiritual sequel called Yooka-Laylee. All that and, of course, more madness ensues.  This is VGBS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message ...

VGBS 13 – Igavania and NWC 2015

May 20, 2015 23:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

We go over our thoughts on the new Castlevania inspired kickstarter campaign called Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night by Koji Igarashi. Also, we talk predictions about the new Nintendo World Championships 2015 competition and much, much more!  This is VGBS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS Side Quest 09 – Castlevania Hidden Gems, Vice City 100% and AVGN Response

May 16, 2015 13:05 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

This is an early recording around the same time Episode 2 was recorded. We go over the response to the Episode 1 topic of the Angry Video Game Nerd from listeners. Also, during a time before we tackled Rondo of Blood, we go over Castlevania Hidden Games. Kyle also focuses on his trials and tribulations of 100%ing Grand Theft Auto Vice City. This is one of the rare times that we are all in the same room and madness ensues! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...

VGBS 12 – King’s Quest III and Changes in the Video Game Industry

May 10, 2015 13:28 - 1 hour - 84 MB

The bullshit homework this week is King’s Quest III and we not only give the DOS version a review, but also the PC Redux remake. We also go into many different news topics and talk about changes that are happening within the gaming industry.  This is VGBS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS Side Quest 08 – Chrono Trigger and Story Time

May 03, 2015 15:13 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Continuing after the last Episode, this Side Quest takes us on our continued journey into the world of Chrono Trigger. We also go off on tangents into some great stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 10 – Castlevania Rondo of Blood and Timeless Arcade Games (feat Walter Day)

April 27, 2015 17:17 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Behold the elusive Episode 10! This week not only do have do a wrap-up of the Bullshit Homework game from the past two weeks, Castlevania Dracula X: Rondo of Blood for the PC Engine, but we also talk with the arcade legend himself, founder of Twin Galaxies, Walter Day! We go on a trip through memory lane with Walter and talk about why some games are still played to this day and what truly makes a game timeless. Welcome to the awesomeness that is VGBS… --- Send in a voice message: https://...

VGBS Side Quest 07 – Mortal Kombat X and Homework Updates

April 25, 2015 17:24 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

While we wait for Episode 10 to get edited by the perfection-master Kylemeister, enjoy another side-quest episode… We go into some Chrono Trigger Stories, our impressions of Mortal Kombat X and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS Side Quest 06 – The Collector’s Mentality

April 20, 2015 17:29 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Testing out our new recording setup created another great bonus episode. We talk about some games that we look forward to playing for BS homework and move into the Collector’s Mentality and why there is no video game bubble. Join us for the insanity that is VGBS… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS Side Quest 05 – More Fun with Rob Bryant

April 17, 2015 17:37 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Due to technical difficulties recording yesterday, the next new episode will be next week when we have the legendary Walter Day as our guest while we go over our BS homework Castlevania Dracula X Rondo of Blood. For now, here is a bonus episode from when Rob Bryant from SlyDogStudios was with us. Hilarious times! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 09 – ToeJam & Earl – Sega Genesis

April 10, 2015 17:46 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

This week the boys talk about ToeJam & Earl for the Sega Genesis. This was recommended by our guest, Joe Granato, last week and we all played it pretty thoroughly throughout the week. We also talk about our Season 1 game Chrono Trigger as started that as well and it will become a weekly staple. The audio quality is off due to losing our other recordings and having to use the LiveStream audio file. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/mess...

VGBS Side Quest 04 – The Rise of Amondus & PC Engine Madness

April 07, 2015 17:52 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

The side quests exist to avoid a 2-3 hour long main episode. This bonus we talk about the new NES demo from Sly Dog Studios called The Rise of Amondus. We also go into crazy depth about the PC Engine. One of the benefits of our bullshit homework is we get to delve into systems that have been collecting dust and the PC Engine is a shining gem of a system that is now a center piece of our game system setups! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/me...

VGBS 08 – Final Zone II and Mystic Searches (feat Joe Granato)

April 03, 2015 17:57 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Our Guest on the Podcast this week is Joe Granato who is developing the Video Game Mystic Searches for both the NES and current gen systems as well as a documentary called the New 8-Bit Heroes. We also go over the weekly bullshit homework assignment which is Final Zone II on the PC Engine CD. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS Side Quest 03 – Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti – Nintendo Famicom

March 31, 2015 18:03 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

The focus of Bonus #3 is our Extra Credit game, Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti only released in Japan on the Nintendo Famicom. Kyle was playing this little Namco(t) treat and Jeff decided to join him, with amazing results! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 07 – Adventures of Batman & Robin – Sega Genesis

March 29, 2015 18:08 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

This week our homework was the infamous Adventures of Batman & Robin for the Sega Genesis. Does anybody have the patience and skill to beat this notoriously difficult game? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 06 – The Goonies – Nintendo Famicom

March 22, 2015 18:13 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

For Episode 6 we focus on our bullshit homework for the week; The Goonies on the Nintendo Famicom. We give an in-depth analysis of our experiences with the game over the past week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS Side Quest 02 – Playing as the Villain, Game Genie Cheating?, Physical vs Digital

March 18, 2015 18:18 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

In this Bonus Round we talk about Game Series that would benefit if you could play as the villain. Kevin talks about if using the Game Genie is considered cheating. Finally, we cover the topic of newer games straying away from physical copies and focusing on digital downloads. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 05 – Predator, Beerslinger, Freddy vs Jason

March 15, 2015 18:27 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

In this episode we talk about the new NES homebrew Beerslinger, the Famicom exclusive Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti, Friday the 13th hack, Freddy vs Jason and our Bullshit homework game for the week, Predator for the NES. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS Side Quest 01 – Three Favorite Items In Your Collection (feat Rob Bryant from Sly Dog Studios)

March 11, 2015 18:36 - 1 hour - 96.7 MB

Rob Bryant from Sly Dog Studios joins us for story-time as we talk about our Three Favorite Items in our Collections and why they mean so much to us. An absolutely brilliant bonus episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 04 – Wrecking Crew and The Mad Wizard (feat Rob Bryant from Sly Dog Studios)

March 08, 2015 18:43 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

In this episode we interview Rob Bryant from SlyDogStudios about his recently released homebrew NES game The Mad Wizard. We also pry his demented mind on what other projects he is working on. Finally, we go over our experience with the first ever Bullshit Homework: Wrecking Crew for the NES! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 03 – Top Underrated Consoles of All-Time

March 02, 2015 19:48 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Doing our first Skype test call, we responded to Gamester81’s YouTube video about the top 10 underrated game consoles of all time. Do we agree with all of them or do we call bullshit? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 02 – Moving the Collection and Other Sh!t We Have Been Doing

February 26, 2015 19:55 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

In the second episode we talk about scalpers with Amiibos and the Majora’s Mask New 3DS XL, games we have been playing such as Alone in the Dark and Burgertime and Jeff’s impending move across the country. Is this the last time everyone is in the same room together? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

VGBS 01 – Has the Angry Video Game Nerd Jumped the Shark?

February 10, 2015 19:59 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

The Angry Video Game Nerd used to be the standard for campy internet video game reviews. Some people like his new series where he does let’s plays, others want strictly AVGN episodes. Has he changed for the better or do we call bullshit? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vgbspodcast/support

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