What happened to GREAT games? We also head over to the e-mail box and read about what you guys have been loving and hating this week. Plus John in the UK?

We go over the Half Life 1/2 lore (and even a little Portal). Who is "The G-Man"? Will we ever see Half Life 3? And more!

John and his buddy Matt talk about skateboarding, Tom Petty, games, and other random stuff from the week.

What does AI love and hate about video games? Michelle talks to her Google Assistant about everything from Call of Duty, to the Nintendo Switch, to John's secret film making career? Note: Have no fear, there are no phone/home prompts!

Do game companies own genres? BlueHole vs. Epic games, Fortnite Battle Royale makes PUBg cry, John and Michelle are mad at a games "journalist", and game dev calls gamers toxic (again).

John and his best switchies bud talk gaming and stuff.

Another ALL COMMUNITY show featuring everything you loved and hated from the week: PlayStation Network, Titanfall 2 revisit, Divinity Original Sin 2 Trailer, bad voicemails, 8k VR headsets, forcing your co-workers to listen to VGO, PC builds, good gaming shelves, guest hosts, MAGs PS3, and iJustine. If you want to be a part of a community show, Tweet us @vgopodcast / @coastalmichelle, e-mail us contact@videogameoutsiders, or call us 520-FEEL-VGO

Should gaming companies babysit the community and players? Blizzard vs. Valve. Overwatch players need to take a... deep look inward? Plus a voicemail and e-mail from you guys about last week. Heated discussions abound! Stop using the word TOXIC!

A new theme song. John talks about his buddy Matt's visit (t-bone steaks and beer). Toys R US woes. And games?

In defense of game stores! GameStop's website. A heat-changing cult mug for FarCry? Zelda plushies? Destiny 2, Cuphead, and keeping your expectations in check. Assassin's Creed trailer, game sales,  PlayStation 5 wishes, and unique console experiences! Plus some love/hate feedback from you guys, a few upcoming VGO teases, what's on Michelle's desk, and a call for comments about gaming safe spaces!

NOTE: There is a reason we made this optional extra content, as we understand some of the material discussed may offend or annoy people. Please listen at your own discretion. We wanted to discuss it because of our concerns with how this might impact game streamers, or people who watch game streams! Thank you. Also Michelle says "cunt".

John talks games, b-jobs, traveling with the Switch, answers an e-mail, and plays a voicemail!

What to love and hate about so many playable characters. Rainbow Six Siege news, COD and realism, Dota 2, balance, quantity vs quality, Overwatch vs Lawbreakers, and Michelle has a Chinese knock off NES classic? Plus an angry e-mail!

We read some gaming sub-reddit comment threads with our own special flair. Lookie here now! Ps4 golfing game gives "the feels" and renting video games make people cry.

John talks about his new Twitch partnership with Michelle, pinball, skating, and more!

All community episode: What you guys been loving and hating! Featuring Destiny 2 feedback, a World of Warcraft question, No Man's Sky comments, VR support, Matto drama, COD on PS4, 4k TVs, and more of your Twitter and e-mail comments! Plus a new work in progress song!

We go over the pasta dish entries (and pick a winner), share our favorite Labor Day grilling tips, and more stuff sure to make you hungry. Have a good Holiday everyone!

Brick and mortar retail shopping rant vs Amazon easiness and cost.

The return of No Man's Sky, a voicemail about Xbox being too far ahead of the game, and what you guys were loving and hating on Twitter this week.

Our favorite fighting game, John bets on Conor Mcgregor vs Floyd Mayweather, plus a retro wrestling game is making waves on steam.

John gets ditched. He is alone. So alone. He goes Call of Duty crazy, then reads some arcade e-mail.

GamesCom 2017 Preview, Xbox One X talk, how kids choose games, and your love/hate mail from the week!

101 games to play before you grow up? F that! Plus the best co-op games for college kids, and adults alike! We also do some internet comment voice-acting!

Cuba Libre on Netflix. Where does John play video games? Plus he picked up some rare "Grail" arcade stuff, and chats about his Gretsch 6120 guitar!

Michelle's 450 dollar impulse buy has her loving and hating HERSELF! Plus gaming art, special edition consoles, PS4 apps, and some listener e-mail.