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Video Game Tango
by Andrew Mayfield
Video Game Tango is your main destination for gaming-related discussion, witty banter, and news!
Episodes
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All Tango'd Out
In this final episode of Video Game Tango, hosts Nick, Josh, and Andy announce the podcast is going on indefinite hiatus. The decision stems from a combination of factors: Andy's increased workload at his day job, making the significant time commitment for production unsustainable; the evolving...
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The Game Awards 2025
This episode dives deep into the shocking downturn in 2025 video game sales, breaks down the compelling rumor of Half-Life 3 launching with the Steam Machine in 2026, and recaps all the biggest reveals from The Game Awards! We discuss Exodus, FOTOR, Orbital, For Loop, Larian's next game, and what...
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Little Black Box
Join Nick, Josh, and Andy on Video Game Tango as they break down Valve's newly announced Steam Machine! In this episode, we dive into the specs, analyze the all-important price point, and debate who this "little black box" is really for. Can it compete with the PS5 and Xbox? Will it appeal to...
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Steam's Machines
Josh and Andy are back on Video Game Tango! We catch up on life, from kidney stones to rock concerts, and then dive into ALL of Valve's huge hardware announcements. We break down the new ergonomic Steam Controller, the powerful and tiny "Gabe Cube" Steam Machine, and the incredible wireless Steam...
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ALL HAIL GENERAL PATENT!
🔥 THIS WEEK ON VIDEO GAME TANGO: The podcast gets LEGAL! We're breaking down the wildest stories in gaming, from Saudi Arabia buying EA to why Xbox wants to show you ADS. Strap in! 🔥 We're diving deep into the news that has everyone talking: 😱 THE SAUDI EA TAKEOVER: What does a $20 BILLION…
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The Video Game Mount Rushmore
🚨 BREAKING: EA has been acquired in a historic $55 BILLION deal. But who really bought it? 🚨 In this episode, we break down the shocking takeover of gaming giant Electronic Arts by a consortium including the Saudi Arabian government's wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. We delve...
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The Best Weapons in Video Games!
🎮 In a world where there is Silksong and ONLY Silksong, we here at Video Game Tango have decided to break the mold, and talk about ANYTHING ELSE: ⚔️ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth & Kingdom Hearts 4 – The latest development updates straight from Square Enix. Is Part 3 coming sooner than we think? ⭐ The...
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Hell Divin' and Breakin' Ship!
Helldivers 2 has unleashed its biggest update yet, and we're diving deep into the Gloom. The "Into the Unjust" expansion brings underground caves, terrifying new enemies like the fire-breathing Bug Dragon, and a full-scale Xbox launch with Halo ODST gear. Is this the best update yet? But that's…
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GAMESCOM 2025 ENDS AT MIDNIGHT!
Gamescom 2025's Biggest Reveals: WoW Clones, Magic RimWorld & Star Fox! | Midnight, Fellowship, Herands 🔥 Gamescom 2025 was packed with insane announcements! We break down the most standout games and massive expansions that have everyone talking. In this episode, we dive into: 🎮 Fellowship –…
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Mashin' It Video Game Style
🔥 Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox! Sony makes a surprise move bringing the hit game to Microsoft's platform. Is this the end of console exclusives? 🆔 Rockstar wants your ID for GTA Online & GTA 6 – New UK laws force age verification, but is this a privacy nightmare waiting to happen? 🎸 Guitar...
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The Meta Trenches
The Future of Persistent PvP & Gaming Toxicity | Foxhole, Anvil Empires, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound 🔥 Dive into the world of massive online warfare, medieval sieges, and the dark side of competitive gaming meta! In this episode, we break down: 🎮 Foxhole & Anvil Empires – How thousands of players...
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Fallout VS Mass Effect
🎮 In this episode, we dive into the addictive roguelike autobattler He is Coming, discuss the upcoming Against the Storm: Night Watchers DLC, and react to Amazon's Mass Effect TV series announcement. Plus, we debate our Top 3 Video Game Levels of All Time—do you agree with our picks? 🔥 Featured...
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Stardew Valley Gets What It Deserves! (REUPLOAD)
🔥 Stardew Valley is officially the HIGHEST-RATED Steam game EVER, dethroning Portal 2 after 14 years! With 98% positive reviews and nearly a million votes, we dive into why this indie farming sim is still the cozy game king—plus why I've sunk 1,000+ hours into it. (Spoiler: Void Mayo is…
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GAMERS ACTUALLY RISE UP!
🔥 Baldur's Gate 3's HUGE New Mod, Star Wars Outlaws Review, Xbox Layoffs & More! | Gaming News The gaming world never slows down! This week's biggest stories: ✅ Baldur's Gate 3's MASSIVE Fan-Made Expansion – The Path to Menzoberranzan mod brings new companions, story & more! ✅ Star Wars Outlaws...
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Secret Star Wars and Sony State of Play
The crew reacts to Sony's June 2025 State of Play showcase featuring: ✅ Silent Hill F - New Japanese horror setting (1960s Japan) ✅ Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster - Classic & modern versions ✅ Metal Gear Solid Delta - PS5 remake concerns ✅ Romeo is a Dead Man - Suda51's crazy new action game ✅…
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Everything Old is Rebirthed Again
Nick, Josh, and Andy break down the biggest gaming news: 🔥 Helldivers 2 Major Update - Illuminate forces invade Super Earth! New enemies, weapons, and Steam Deck gameplay impressions. 🎬 Video Game Movies Boom - Zelda, Bioshock, and Horizon adaptations coming. Should Fortnite get a film? 🃏...
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The Death of AAA Gaming
🎮 V Rising, Starcraft Revival & Titanfall Shooter CANCELLED? | Gaming News Deep Dive 🎮 The gaming world is buzzing with major updates and industry shakeups! In this episode, we break down: 🔥 V Rising's Massive 1.1 Update New zone, weapons, spells and combat overhaul Vampire survival at its…
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Rising Tides and Blue Oceans
Oblivion Remaster, Indie Gaming Revolution & Blue Ocean's Rising Tide Contest! 🎮✨ In this episode, we dive into The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster—Unreal Engine 5, sprint buttons, and high-res cheese?! 🧀 We debate whether Bethesda's remake trend is genius or a crutch after Starfield's...
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EXPENSIVE
🔥 Titanfall 3 at The Game Awards 2025? A former Larian Studios exec goes indie, and AAA gaming prices are out of control! Join the discussion as we break down the latest rumors, industry shifts, and whether GTA 6 could really cost over $100. Plus, Nintendo's $10 Zelda upgrades—fair or foul? 🎮💸...
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AI
Thank God Uncle Ben isn't alive to see the PC port of Marvel's Spider Man 2 because it's a hot mess! Speaking of hot mess, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth seems to have fixed there's! Then we answer a voicemail from a viewer about AI in video games! The release of Spider-Man 2 on PC was supposed to be…
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DOOM, SPIDER-MAN, SEPHIROTH, AND AI
This week we've got Doom: The Dark Ages and the rest of the XBOX direct showcase Including some Ninja on Ninja action! Spiderman 2 launches on PC right after we finish recording this podcast! Endless Legend 2 might be exactly what you need while you wait for Civilization VII. Speaking of Roman...
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SWITCH 2 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS!
War Tales: The Perfect Strategy Escape Discover War Tales, a low-fantasy strategy game blending elements of Dungeons & Dragons, XCOM, and Mount & Blade. Here's why it's worth your time: Grim Medieval Charm: Navigate a world of mercenaries, plague, and survival with unique professions like…
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New Movies and Gaming Tech Announced at CES 2025!
This week is just Andy and Josh and we are talkin' video game adaptations and CES, baby! For full show notes: https://www.videogametango.com Discover the latest updates on gaming and tech! From PlayStation Productions' exciting lineup of film and TV adaptations—including Shadow of the Colossus,...
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GTA 7 BILLION, CES, and MARVEL Rivals!
For the full blog with links head on over to: https://www.videogametango.com and check out the blog! Discover the latest gaming buzz! 🎮 From the record-breaking expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), projected to generate $7 billion in its first year, to the exciting tech reveals at CES...
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Valve's Secret Hardware
Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play hero shooter that draws inspiration from Overwatch, featuring 33 Marvel characters such as Squirrel Girl, Moon Knight, and Doctor Doom. The game offers familiar gameplay mechanics like payload delivery and point defense but introduces unique elements like...
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Indy Games & System Requirements
Summary provided by summarization of the YouTube transcript, generated by ChatGPT, reviewed by Andy For the full show notes check out the blog at Video Game Tango! --- https://www.videogametango.com --- Indiana Jones Game and High PC Requirements The guys expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming...
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EVERYTHING IS ASTRO BOT
Arcane Season 2 is a worthy continuation of the critically acclaimed first season, though it struggles to fully match its predecessor's brilliance. Season 1, celebrated as perhaps the greatest video game adaptation ever, captivated audiences with its rich storytelling and world-building. Season 2...
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WE HAVE TO STOP THEM!
Firewalk Studios can't re-do Concord if Sony shuts them down! Which they did! DFC Intelligence predicts the gaming industry will have a solid comeback when we get new hardware in 2025! ConcernedApe finally beats his own game! Rockstar veterans have splintered off and created their own games…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Next Fest
We're digging deep into Steam's Next Fest with As We Descend, Tinkerlands, and Permafrost! Sony has announced the release date for the launch of Spider-Man 2 on PC! Netflix closes its studio: Codename Blue before they ever put out a game, 343 Studios is now Halo Studios, and it looks like Combat…
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DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO
In the grim darkness of far future there is only quarterly profits and our opinions on Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader! After 14 years Red Dead Redemption finally escorts it's cattle onto PC! Then we comment on comments! Next, Little Red Riding Hood's got a shotgun! That's Ravenswatch! Then Discord is...
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It's Gonna Be a Long Winter
Let's ride hoverboards into the sun with Echo Point Nova! Then run on some diagonal walls in Diesel Knights! Let's boo League of Legends for being scabs! Then run out of water in Forever Winter! Let's fall on some pipes in Lorn's Lure! Then God on some War! Let's Mork on some Borg with Mork Borg!...
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New Consoles are Coming!
The PS5 Pro has landed, but not upright unless you pay 25 dollars! Xeno's abound in Space Marine 2! God of War: Ragnarok makes its debut on the PC but unfortunately Josh has plans that day! We can't get no satisfaction, but definitely get Satisfactory! Squeenix isn't messing around with...
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We don't talk about the Minecraft movie
We don't talk about the Minecraft Movie We're gonna make some core memories in Core Keeper! We would burn down Concord, but Sony's doing it for us! Age of Mytholoy: Retold is going to burn us down with it's Fire Giants. Hopoo is going to goat leg it to Valve, and Gearbox is going to ruin their...
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The War Within
The guys discuss upcoming indie title Sand! Bandai Namco have killed their latest MMO just weeks after it's launch! CD Projekt Red have announced they are in full development swing on the Witcher 4! And World of Warcraft has released their latest expansion The War Within, the first part of a 3…
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The Gamescom K-Hole
This time on Video Game Tango, we don't like when games die forever so we talk about our opinions on the Stop Killing Games initiative, then it's all GamesCom, Secret Level, and bad bad Borderlands! The Stop Killing Games initiative Games at gamescom 2024 List Everything announced at the Future...
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It's Time to Talk Half-Life 3
We're talking Rogue: Genesia, the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes, the THQ showcase including news on Gothic, Titan Quest 2, and an unnamed Darksiders project, as well as more Abiotic Factor, and Odd Realm! Rogue: Genesia - Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an…
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Throne and Liberty Kills the MMO
Thanks for checking out Video Game Tango! To get additional information and links to all the stories in this episode, check out videogametango.com! It's been a few weeks but the guys are back! SAG-AFTRA is facing down the AI threat, and the Video Games industry is involved. Bethesda and World of...
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About the Ban
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Brothershippin'
This week The Guys examine some of the best games show off during this weeks Nintendo Direct, and take a dive into the upcoming Forever Winter! Show notes this week are too long for description boxes, so head on over to the blog for show notes and links for this episode!...
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THE BIGGEST
If your'e a fan of words like Indie, Doom, Gears, Metal, Battle, Mecha, Tactics, Aces, Dark, Darker, and Flintlock, then this is the show for you! Kick back and relax as we discuss some choice favorites, and some controversial showcases from Summer Game Fest and Steam Next Fest! Screenbound -...
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PS5 ON PC AND TWITCH PLAYS!
Is Sony really going to give us PSVR and Ragnarok on PC? How about the last two Final Fantasy games? Why aren't more games integrating Twitch like Frostpunk 2? What's going on with Star Wars Acolyte. And what does Josh think of his first 20 levels in World of Warcraft? For full show notes makes...
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Aggressive Multi-Platform Strategy!
This week we've got Mullet MadJack, some curfuffles from Square Enix, Dread Delusion, and we revisit Death Must Die!
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Microsoft's Bad Guy Arc and Sony's Continued Villainy
Microsoft shutters 4 of their acquired studios. Helldivers is in hot water with their players. Manor Lords has come to early access on Steam, and Abiotic Factor is out in version 1.0!
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Comebacks like Kardashians
On this episode of Video Game Tango the guys dive into when and why you should revisit a game. Has new content made it better? Has time and community or mods made it worthy of your time? What are some good examples of games that have had successful comeback stories?
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Outlaws and Adaptations
This week the guys discuss Ubisoft's plans to paywall some of the content for the upcoming release "Star Wars Outlaws", including keeping well-known characters, quests for well-known characters, and other content. It's been a week since Amazon launched their new Fallout series on Prime TV, and…
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Fallout or Fall Off?
This week the guys ask the question: "what is a comfort game?" and try do discern between comfort games, cozy games, cute games and more! The second half of the episode is an in-depth look at Amazon Prime Video's new Fallout series! There are no real spoilers in the beginning of the discussion…
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Video Game Tango is your main destination for gaming-related discussion, witty banter, and news!
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Video Game Tango is created and hosted by Andrew Mayfield.
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