Best Video Game Logic Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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Falling Blocks, Enduring Love: The Timeless Magic of Tetris 9:24

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What makes a game with no characters, no story, and no ending one of the most beloved of all time? In this episode, we dive into the deceptively simple brilliance of Tetris—a game born in 1985 Soviet Russia that took the world by storm when it was bundled with the Game Boy. Through a personal lens of family obsession and homemade code, our guest un…

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Remap Radio 92 – Welcome to Boston 2:22:09

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Rob, Patrick, and Chia have traveled to PAX East, though only two of us actually spent time wandering around the show floor before sitting down to record an in-person version of Remap Radio. (We also recorded a video version that’ll be released soon.) But Patrick and Chia played a bunch of very cool games, including Demonschool, Fretless, that grim…

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VGL Franken Episode: Gay Ink Colors 14:31

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This week we needed to run a franken due to work and other scheduling conflicts being unresolvable again. We'll be back soon!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.34: Sane And Logical Thoughts On In-housed Addons... Mostly 1:24:22

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Send us a text With all of the talk about the in-housing of addons this week, the guys couldn't help but talk about this as well. As always with these things, taking a look at this philosophically and really trying to figure out the root of the issue here is the guys main goal! YouTube | X: @IntoTheVoidWoW | Bluesky: @intothevoidwow.bsky.social Ema…

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Remap Interview: Davey Wreden (The Stanley Parable) 55:30

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As part of LudoNarraCon, Patrick had an opportunity to spend an hour chatting with Davey Wreden, acclaimed designer behind The Stanley Parable, The Beginner’s Guide, and Wanderstop. Patrick and Davey were in similar social circles while living in San Francisco, but it’s been a minute since they caught up. During the chat, the two discuss the conseq…

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VGL Podcast Ep 349: Balatro (April Gameclub) 59:43

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Topics list: For Show Date: 04/29/2025 Gameclub: Balatro Next Gameclub: Juno New Origins Electronic Arts Lays Off Hundreds, Cancels ‘Titanfall’ Game News Items and sources: Electronic Arts Lays Off Hundreds, Cancels ‘Titanfall’ Game https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-29/electronic-arts-lays-off-hundreds-cancels-titanfall-game?accessTok…

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Remap Radio 91 – Power to the Players 3:03:37

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It’s been a busy week in video games! Join Patrick, Janet, Chia, and Rob as they share chaotic stories of trying to pre-order Switch 2, what Switch 2 says about the future of physical games, the parent company of IGN suing Open AI, and what to make of union contract negotiations stalling at multiple companies. Plus, Janet and Patrick are obsessed w…

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Emergency News Podcast: Is Games Media Dead? 1:16:27

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The day after recording Remap Radio, a bunch of huge news broke, including the presumed deaths of beloved media outlets Polygon and Giant Bomb. They might continue to exist, but in what form? Plus, Xbox announced massive, sweeping, and unprecedented price hikes across hardware and software. Rob and Patrick hopped on to react in real-time and get re…

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Yelling Into The Void Ep.33: We Are Back! Last Couple Months Recap 1:50:31

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Send us a text Welcome to the void friends, we are back!! There has been a few things that have in past couple months and you bet we will be covering that and more in today's episode. The boys are super excited to be back and on the regular track again, we hope you are as well! YouTube | X: @IntoTheVoidWoW | Bluesky: @intothevoidwow.bsky.social Ema…

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VGL Franken Episode: Beastmasters and Nuclear War 35:14

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This week a member of Jared's family had a medical emergency, and so he had to go help deal with that. So, we bring you Franken content from the most recent recording. We will see you for Belatro next week!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Remap Radio 90 - The Soulblighter Cometh 3:01:38

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Join Patrick, Cado, Rob, and Janet as they mull a Star Wars take on XCOM and what Michael Bay would bring to…Outrun? Elsewhere, Rob’s been playing a lot of the 1998 tactical strategy game Myth II: Soulblighter (??), Patrick’s enjoying the Inside-y new game Bionic Boy, and Janet and Cado have continued to journey through Blue Prince. Plus, with a ne…

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Sports! — April Madness 1:45:01

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With the NBA playoffs kicking off, Rob and Patrick gather around their sports microphones to talk—well, it takes a minute until we reach the NBA playoffs. A child that accidentally falls in love with the Chicago Bears? Check. Torpedo bats? Check. MLB salary caps? Check. Stephen A. Smith and the vacuum of Democratic politicians speaking to the momen…

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Adventure Game NPCs That Live Rent Free In Our Heads 1:25:09

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In Episode 4 we’re talking about the unsung heroes of adventure games: NPCs. Whether they gave you a crucial item, delivered a line you still quote to this day, or just stood around being weird in the background, these Non-Playable Characters were the heart, soul, and unintentional comedy of so many memorable moments. Expect laughs, nostalgia, and …

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VGL Podcast Ep 348: Tesla Effect, A Tex Murphy Gameclub 1:12:18

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This week detectives Shrink and Rage are on the case with Tex Murphy for a late, but present, gameclub episode. Enjoy! Topics list: For Show Date: 04/15/2025 Gameclub: Tesla Effect Next Gameclub: Balatro 58% Of PC Gaming Revenue In 2024 Came From Microtransactions Switch 2? News Items and sources: 58% Of PC Gaming Revenue In 2024 Came From Microtra…

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Remap Radio 89 - Our Blue Prince Era 3:21:44

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You asked, we listened. Everyone at Remap played Blue Prince, but not everyone at Remap is convinced they’re going to keep spending time in this mysterious mansion. But first, it’s time to break down the week’s news with Rob, Cado, Janet, and Patrick, as they talk through PS5 price increases, the debut of Marathon, and the increasingly credible Obl…