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The VGBees Podcast

Host and founder of VGBees, John Warren, is joined every week by cohost Niki Grayson and illustrious guests adjacent to video games and culture for candid, funny, and enlightening conversations about an art form that is both uniting and dividing us. Every week, The VGBees Podcast will explore trends and touchpoints you need to know in order to have the most well-rounded idea of what"s going on in games. Explore vgbees.com after each episode for notes on each episode as well as written pieces by

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01:24:59

Call of Duty: Pandemic Surprise

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/10/25

This week, Niki and John could not for the life of them remember the names of the peak Covid Call of Duty games, so they leaned into it for content. Gotta find inspiration where you can these days. Frank Underwood also makes his return the show! VGBees only does big guests. Also:Hades 2 new updatesBalatroDave the DiverUFO 50Halo 2John enlists Niki to help him buy a new TV, which just depresses him. Why are TVs expensive?As always, we answer your burning Hive Questions, including one about whether

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01:32:32

Frank Underwood's Blindfire

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/10/18

On this weeks' show, Niki and John go DEEP on the new NBA 2K25 DLC Gravity Ball. What does it mean for the franchise, its audience, and new players? Hope you like 50 minutes of exploring all of that!But that's not all! There was a big third party partner Xbox Showcase that was actually pretty good, including:Alan Wake II: The Lake HouseFBC FirebreakBlindfireCronos: The New DawnLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiThere was a Pokemon leak, too! Busy week! And of course, we answer your burning Hive

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02:00:30

The Alarm Clock for Single People with Michael Higham

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/10/11

Editor's note: this week's episode contains an incredulous collective unpacking of an explosive investigative report about Roblox which goes into the many ways the game is dangerous for children. While not going into graphic detail about what was found in the report, it's still a troubling look into the different ways Roblox and its ownership have put children in danger.This week, John & Niki are joined by none other than IGN's Michael Higham, VGBees' number one fan and supporter. Michael played

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01:37:24

This is My Cat, Sephiroth

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2024/10/04

This week, Niki goes deep on Starfield's DLC, Shattered Space. It's about the snake people, the most interesting part of the original Starfield. Does the DLC have the juice to get folks back into Todd's big space sandbox? Will John have a meltdown comparing the narrative depth and nuance of Tali's Pilgrimage quest in Mass Effect to what happens in Shattered Space? You'll simply have to listen to find out.The dynamic duo also answers your burning Hive Questions, covering ground including:naming pets

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01:03:23

Human Arrowing Your Way to Enlightenment

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/09/27

This week, Niki and John discuss their favorites so far in the year's most astonishing release, UFO 50. What's your favorite from the collection? Also:Ghost of YoteiLegacy of Kain 1 & 2 RemasteredHell is UsOverwatchThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomAs always, your burning questions from The Hive are addressed and answered!

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01:45:06

Paul Rudd's SNES Gun

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/09/20

Nintendo decided to sue Palworld this week so Niki and John would have something to really dig into. Thanks, Nintendo!!!!!!!Also this week:Switch 2 possibly leakedConcord's team is in limboshockingly positive Dragon Age: The Veilguard previewsthe PSX-styled PS5 fleetthe breadth of UFO 50Your Hive questions are also answered and the podcast got emotional over the loss of communal spaces and arcades!

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01:29:21

How to Explain the Junction System to Your Zoomer

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/09/13

This week, John breaks the news of Annapurna Interactive's staff resignation to Niki. They also break down the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal and talk about the 650 additional people laid off from Microsoft this week. As far as specific game chat:Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsPaper Mario: The Thousand Year DoorI Am Your BeastSuper Mario OdysseyAstro BotFinal Fantasy VIIISoulcaliburPower StoneAs always, we answer questions straight from The Hive!

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01:38:00

The Unrivaled Joy of Astro Bot

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2024/09/06

Niki has been blessed to have several days with Astro Bot and decided to tell John all about it, despite the fact that John can't play it for another few weeks. Tragedy. It sounds absolutely lovely and what a time for it, too. In addition to contemplating the overall state of games, the two discuss:ConcordMarvel SnapBalatroWe also answer your burning questions from The Hive and wow, y'all really asked some good ones this week!As always, you can join The Hive and ask us questions each and every

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01:33:23

The Bottomless Pit of Takes Allegiances

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/08/30

Niki and John have a good old fashioned "hey are we separating art from artist now" conversation they didn't plan for when tackling the receptions to Black Myth Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, and the inevitable Assassin's Creed Shadows. In lighter fare, the two also discuss:Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door RemakeThe Legend of Heroes: Trails in the SkyAstro Botthe Double Dragon moviewho we'd put in Fortnite nextand much more!As always, we answer YOUR questions from The Hive! You can join The Hive

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01:37:18

The Return of the King, Peter Molyneux

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/08/23

This week, Niki and John celebrate the return of Peter Molyneux to the world of games with his main stage appearance at Gamescom Opening Night Live. We were just talking about needing more weird guys in games, and wow we got our wish! Will his game ever come out? How much did he actually make on that NFT game he probably used to fund this new game? Will he be sued by Microsoft even though "Albion" is not a trademarked name? This and much more:Indiana Jones and the Great CircleCall of Duty: Modern

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01:58:17

The One Where We Admit Deadlock Exists

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/08/16

We have a big confession to make, gamers. John and Niki have watched videos and read articles about a video game called Deadlock, which Valve has sworn us to secrecy never to divulge its very existence. Consider it then, dear gamer, a privilege that we've chosen your ears as the recipient of our knowledge. If we disappear from this earth, you will know our sacrifice. Also:2XKOMadden 25FortniteDragon Age: The VeilguardThe Plucky SquireWe also answer questions from The Hive and continue developing the

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01:37:48

The Important Work of Game Informer with Alex Van Aken!

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/08/09

This week, John and Niki are joined by former Video Lead at Game Informer Alex Van Aken to talk about the abrupt, ghoulish closure of the storied publication. It's a great chat that illuminates what the past few months has been like at the magazine as well as a bit of a dive into some history and memories of the brand. Alex also pulls the curtain back on his new supporter-funded project Viewport.Also discussed:The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomThe Borderlands filmWolfeye's Dishonored/Prey-like

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01:51:19

Buying Cars with Sony Money

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/08/02

This week, Niki and John discuss a terrible week for Bungie employees, a terrible week for Jon Blow, and a terrible week for AI discourse in video games. All in all, it's a laugh riot for two straight hours! Also discussed:Thank Goodness You're Here!Steamworld Heist IICollege Football 25Madden NFL 25NBA 2K25Also, Hive questions about:Richard GarriottPeter MolyneuxShane McMahonBubsy (essentially)Grand Theft Auto (complete with thorough discussion about why the modern political nature of these games

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01:49:17

Evo Sportscast 2024

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/07/26

This week, Niki and John got way into it about Evo 2024, the brilliance of fighting games, and the way sports have (and haven't) infiltrated the industry's biggest event for the genre. Also:No Man's Sky 5.0FlockDungeons of HinterbergThe crew also (clumsily) dissected the ramifications of Bethesda and World of Warcraft teams forming wall-to-wall unions this week. Seems particularly big in the face of Humble Games shutting down and the weird spin Ziff Davis put on the closure.Hive questions

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01:51:03

Mascot Head Theater with Kofie Yeboah

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/07/19

This week, Niki and John tackle the most important news of the week, including:whether Niki should see Longlegsnot wearing headphones on video callshanging doorsOh also video games, including:Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the GoddessBioshock InfiniteEmio - The Smiling ManIn hour two, they're joined by Secret Base's Kofie Yeboah, who is as excited as everyone else about the return of EA Sports' college football...aptly called College Football 25. John also asks about Skip Bayless, in what is likely the only

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02:03:55

Jazz & Wine, a Podcast for Sophisticates with Ash...

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2024/07/12

This week, Niki and John are joined by The Verge's Ash Parrish. On the agenda:- our favorite jazz musicians- which wines pair best with human aging- disgusting Aperol- Cody Rhodes' appalling chosen aestheticOH ALSO video games!- Zenless Zone Zero- Supermoves- Xbox Game Pass tier changes- Steam Deck- 2K's rumored FIFA game- College Football 25- Riot's canceled platform fighterAs always, you can support VGBees by joining The Hive over at https://vgbees.com/join

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48:15

Fragpunk, M. Bison, & The Land Beneath Us

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/07/05

This week, John's riding solo due to holiday scheduling apocalypses. Never fear! He's here to chat about the best in games this week, including:- The new Switch Online slate (it's weird)- Fragpunk's closed alpha- M. Bison is live in Street Fighter 6- The Land Beneath Us puts an interesting spin on roguelitesALSO, we answer questions directly from The Hive!- Will AAA development ever find a path to sustainability?- Which Kingdom Hearts game is the best?- Have you ever thought about roasting your own

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01:54:15

Erdtree, Aiai, and Beahm: Attorneys at Law with Imran...

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/06/28

John and Niki are back at it again with all the news and analysis in games you need to know. This time, they're joined by Imran Khan, who is totally normal when it comes to heating up leftovers!Anyway! The crew covered a lot of ground this week including:Guy "Dr. Disrespect" Beahm's overdue ouster from the public consciousness in the wake of the revelations of his "inappropriate" correspondence with a minor in 2017Elden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeSuper Monkey Ball Banana RumbleChained

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01:36:43

Nintendo Direct Recap w/ Merritt K

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/06/21

John and Niki take a deep dive into a very strong Nintendo Direct, featuring discussion of:The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomMario & Luigi: BrothershipMetroid Prime 4: BeyondMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsThe New Denpa MenLater, they're joined by writer, author, and budding miniature painting YouTuber Merritt K to chat everything Warhammer 40,000, including:What's in the heads of the guys from Space Marine 2?Do Space Marines have balls?Why did the Squats go away?and

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01:35:21

SGF 2024 Recap with Charles Harte

The VGBees Podcast ·

2024/06/14

Niki and John are joined this week by Game Informer associate editor and MinnMax contributor Charles Harte. All three were all in Los Angeles to cover Summer Game Fest 2024 and came away feeling mostly energized by what they saw and played.Covered in this episode:- LEGO Horizon Adventures- Wanderstop- Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind- Skate- Fable- Doom: The Dark Ages- South of Midnight- Gears of War E-Day- Dragon Age: The Veilguard- Monster Hunter Wilds- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess- Fear the

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