45. Therapeutic Games

The best things in life are three! An undeniable video game fact if this episode is anything to go by. Prepare yourselves for arguably the strongest lineup of games we've ever put to a vote.Also prepare for some Rob-related controversy around percentagegate (he's not happy). Who was right? Alex or Rob? Hit us up at @vg_hof on twitter or @vghof on BlueSky to chime in, and to vote for the threequel you want in the HOF.Send us an email to [email protected]

You know how it is - you're great. People say you're great. Yet, somehow, you never quite make it big. Just like cult classic video games. Here we are to nominate four games that deserved more than cult status, and you can give them more by voting one into the Hall of Fame! Go to @vg_hof on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky to vote in the poll for your favourite cult classic. Also, send an email to [email protected]

This episode's category caused a bit of consternation amongst the lads. Maybe that's to be expected, what with Steve ‘I don’t create characters - just make sure the hedgehog is blue’ Andrews, and Rob ‘I don’t understand any categories anymore. Why can’t we have games with bikes instead of this woke nonsense?’ Kirkup on the show. But hey, we've got Simon ‘I’ll pick a category only slightly more vague and mysterious than the game I’ve planned to pick for it’ Pike to blame (or thank) for that! Don't forget to go and vote for the game you want in the Hall of Fame over @VG_HOF on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky. Send us an email to [email protected].

Get your wallet out, you cheap bastards, because in this episode we're nominating games that are rare and/or expensive. You can choose your voting choice for the Hall of Fame based on the rarest, most expensive or just the best game (probably do that).In an explosive pod, Rob nominates something fucking ridiculous and we try to track down and live call an old Spectrum developer.Say hi @vg_hof on X or @vghof on BlueSky, and email [email protected]

We're here to cram those pesky loser games from the last 8 episodes into the Hall of Fame whether you like it or not! That's not all, though, as we actually induct FIVE games in this episode, because there's a quiz to play and the winner gets to induct ANY game that's lost from any previous episode.You can play along with the quiz, and you also need to vote on the category we pick games from next. Head over to @VG_HOF on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky to vote now!

Well, this feels topical doesn't it! Who doesn't love a good console launch (when the games don't cost £75)? We're here to celebrate Gaming Christmas by nominating four incredible console launch titles for potential induction into the Hall of Fame.Oh, and skip to about 9:50 if you hate football and everything to do with it. We had to placate the Geordies just this once.If you want to vote on the games, go to @VG_HOF on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky and get on it. Also, send us an email to [email protected].

Put 'em up, punk! We're nominating fighting games for the Hall of Fame! Voting's finished for this one (this is a re-upload), so listen to Episode 49 to find out the winning game! Come say hi @VG_HOF on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky and send emails to [email protected]

We can be your hero, baby. That's right, we're here to kiss away your pain with four superhero game nominations for the Video Game Hall of Fame. The pickings may be a bit slim, but we still come out of it with four bangers. Just remember that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is already in the HOF so there's no rush to induct, say, its predecessor. Just FYI. Go to @VG_HOF on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky to vote for the game you want to win! Send us an email to [email protected] you next time for fighting games!

What a console the PS2 is. So many classic games for us to nominate for the Hall of Fame (and a fair few we already have). Join us in a celebration of one of the GOATs. Once you've heard the pod, head over to @VG_HOF on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky to vote for the PS2 game you want in the HOF.Send us an email to [email protected]

In this episode, we chill out by nominating therapeutic games for the Hall of Fame. Remember, therapy is a very subjective activity! Voting's closed on this one now, so tune in to episode 46 to hear the winner. Please say hi @VG_HOF on Twitter or @vghof on Bluesky and/or send emails to [email protected]