The GOTY Debate: Who Earned It… and Who Got Robbed - Gaming Podcast

Gaming Hosts Ryan and Josh are back again with another fantastic gaming filled episode. In this episode, we take a look at our extensive backlog of games and make some interesting video game discoveries. We talk the games we’re most excited to try, which ones are must plays, and realize we might just have some hidden gems waiting for us. It’s video game chat with your friends, from the best gaming podcast around! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. and Dettmarp Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠⁠ Join our Gaming Community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/FQyaKQwfyP Visit us on the web:⁠⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tis' the season! Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are back and we’re celebrating the holiday season by giving gifts to some of the most iconic video game characters. The goal is to give the best gift for that character and we’re competing to see who’s got the chops to be the best. Join us for a hilarious and fun gaming filled episode from the best gaming podcast on the planet! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. and Dettmarp   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠⁠ Join our Gaming Community: ⁠https://discord.gg/dXdp8MJR⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠⁠  Follow us on X:⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are back for our biggest episode of the year: the Video Gamers Podcast GAME AWARDS! This is where we celebrate the highs, call out the surprises, and argue over the moments that defined gaming in 2025. From Best Indie to Biggest Disappointment, we break down the nominees, the winners, and the debates that got heated behind the scenes. Which video games truly earned their praise, and which ones rode hype a little too far? We look at the trends that shaped the year, the studios that overdelivered, and the releases that had everyone talking across the gaming community. Whether you agree with our picks or not, this awards show is all about passion for video games and what made this year unforgettable for fans everywhere.   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. and Dettmarp   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/dXdp8MJR Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming Hosts Ryan, Ace and Josh are back in court to argue another hot topic in gaming! Which are more important to the video game world - Indie games or AAA titles? On this episode of Game Court, Ace and Ryan go head to head to stand up for their cause and argue their cases to see which video game developers and games are most important. It’s a fun, zany video game packed episode from your favorite gaming podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius and Phelps Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro and Patrick Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/videogamerspod Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/Dsx2rgEEbz Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1 Visit us on the web: https://videogamerspod.com/ Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videogamerspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming hosts Josh and Ace are kicking back this week as Ryan gets officially hijacked and thrown headfirst into the wacky, dimension-hopping madness of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake! In this special Hijack a Host episode, we’re breaking down whether this bizarre, bubbly platformer is secretly one of the most joyful surprises in video games or just another trip to Bikini Bottom chaos. From jellyfishing mayhem to wild alternate universes, we cover everything this game gets right, everything it absolutely does not, and why its Saturday-morning-cartoon energy might be exactly what the gaming world needs right now. If you love video games that go all-in on style, color, and pure nonsense, you’re in the right place. Plus, we talk about where The Cosmic Shake fits into today’s gaming landscape—and whether Ryan survived the glittery nightmare intact. Another can’t-miss episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. and Dettmarp   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/vgp Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are diving deep into the mysterious, mind-bending world of Absolum in this week’s full-blown breakdown. Is this ambitious new experience the boundary-pushing masterpiece fans are calling it, or another case of gaming hype spiraling out of control? We’re unpacking everything—its haunting atmosphere, its ambitious mechanics, and the wild narrative swings that have everyone in the video games community talking. From the game’s surreal worldbuilding to its bold mechanical risks, we’ll explore whether Absolum truly earns its reputation as one of the most fascinating video games of the year. If you love gaming deep dives that analyze every layer of a strange, standout title, this is the episode for you. Don’t miss this mind-twisting journey into Absolum on the Video Gamers Podcast!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. and Dettmarp   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/vgp Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are back with another banger of a good time! On this gaming packed episode we're breaking down our Top 5 lists of games you wish you could experience again for the very first time. These are some must play video games that will absolutely leave a mark on you. It’s another awesome video game filled episode from the Video Gamers Podcast!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. and Dettmarp   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/vgp Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are back with a highly requested Would You Rather bonus round! We’re tackling the tough gaming questions, choices and hilarious situations only gamers could answer! From video games to real life decisions, this is one video game packed episode you don’t want to miss! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. and Dettmarp   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/vgp Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are back with a brand-new Indie TWIG, diving into the most exciting upcoming indie titles shaking up the gaming scene. This week we’re breaking down fresh showcases and early impressions of Cursed Companions, The Time I Have Left, Altered Alma, and more—each bringing something bold, stylish, or downright weird to the world of video games. From surreal time-based adventures to neon-drenched sci-fi chaos, we’re covering the standout concepts that prove indie studios continue to push gaming forward in ways the big publishers never could. We’ll talk about what makes these games unique, why indie hype is stronger than ever, and which titles might quietly become the next cult classics in video games. It’s another packed week of discoveries, surprises, and all the indie-flavored energy you love from This Week in Gaming on the Video Gamers Podcast! Cursed Companions - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3265230/Cursed_Companions BARKOUR- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1920290/Barkour/ Altered Alma- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2190700/Altered_Alma/ Spine- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1731290/SPINE__This_is_Gun_Fu/ Shade Protocol- https://store.steampowered.com/app/3581730/SHADE_Protocol/ The Time I Have Left- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1918830/The_Time_I_Have_Left/ War Rats - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3167260/WAR_RATS_The_Rat_em_Up/   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S. and Dettmarp   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/vgp Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are diving into the biggest twists, shocks, and “no way that just happened” moments that have hit the gaming world—and even our own podcast. From unexpected breakout hits to wild industry shakeups, we’re breaking down the surprises that had us rewinding trailers, double-checking headlines, and questioning everything we thought we knew about video games. Whether it was a sleeper indie that stole the spotlight, a major studio making the boldest move of the year, or a moment on the show none of us saw coming, we’re covering it all. If you love video games that keep you guessing and a podcast crew that’s always ready for a good plot twist, this is the episode for you. Don’t miss this jam-packed, unpredictably fun celebration of the year’s most shocking stories in gaming—only on the Video Gamers Podcast!   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder and Bobby S.   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/vgp Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices