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We are BACK with another mid-month Check-In on The Checkpoint! This month, JP is fighting a losing battle with the sun, and Ben is neck deep in European train schedules. We also check in on our progress on this month's game: Hello Kitty Island Adventure, talking about our experiences on the island so far and comparing it to other games.
Next, we talk about our short story of this past month: Berry Bury Berry, recapping all of its incremental and psychological horror elements.
Finally, we talk about other "games" we've been playing, and finish talking about the shuttering of physical media and how it affects the gaming landscape.
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us! Join us again at the end of June for our full length discussion on this month's game: Mina the Hollower.
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(00:00) Cold Open
(03:00) Intro
(9:20) HKIA Check-In
(24:10) Short Story: Berry Bury Berry
(46:19) Train Simulator & LoL
(49:30) Physical Media in Gaming
(01:05:15) Outro
#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #hellokitty #indiegames
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Video Game Book Club is back this month with another episode! Thank you to our community and listeners for playing Mina alongside us and sending us questions and discussion prompts!
In this episode Ben and JP discuss the retro-style soulslike Mina the Hollower. This game game hits HARD with its difficulty curve and gothic tragedy themes. We dive in depth into the different mechanics of the game, how it differs from your traditional zelda-likes / soulslikes, and all the ins and outs of the plot. Ben had a lot to say about the platforming x flying monster sections of the game. JP could not stop yapping about the squares iykyk.
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us every month, and join us again in a month when we discuss the July 2026 game of the month, chosen by our community... and oh boy it's an interesting one: Hello Kitty Island Adventure!!
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#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #minathehollower #soulslike #zeldalike #shovelknight #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames
(00:00) Intro
(02:20) What is Mina the Hollower?
(05:45) First Impressions and Early Game
(36:20) Mid-Game
(01:06:42) Late Game
(01:30:15) Viewer Questions!
(02:14:00) Final Thoughts and Letter Grades
(02:19:53) July Game of the Month Announcement
(02:24:30) Outro
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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JP is finally settling in to his new life in Austin and we are so back with another episode of The Checkpoint: where we check in on our Video Game Book Club Progress. We begin the conversation with our belief in aliens? Then we quickly move to this month's game: Mina the Hollower. Regular viewers will be shocked that JP has actually played more of this game than Benny boy. Insane.
Next we discuss the Short Story of the month: Journey. If we had a nickel for every game we have played that involves climbing a mountain in 2026, we would have 3 nickels!
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us! Join us again at the end of June for our full length discussion on this month's game: Mina the Hollower.
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(0:00) Cold Open
(01:50) Intro
(03:30) Mina the Hollower Check-In
(15:45) Short Story: Journey
(38:30) Berry Bury Berry
(41:20) Other games
(48:00) Gaming Showcases
(58:30) Outro
#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #journey #journeygame #indiegames #minathehollower
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Video Game Book Club is back with another month episode! Thank you to our community and listeners for playing Esoteric Ebb alongside us and sending us questions and discussion prompts!
In this episode Ben and JP discuss the ins and outs of Esoteric Ebb. This game has so much depth, so many secrets to discover, and so many interesting conversations. Ben gave us a very thoughtful answer on whether sacrifices have any meaning for our greatest purpose in life while JP interestingly gave his best version of an Esoteric Slogdog.
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us every month, and join us again in a month when we discuss the June game of the month, chosen by our own JP: Mina The Hallower.
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#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #esotericebb #discoelysium #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames
(00:00) Intro
(03:45) What is Esoteric Ebb?
(13:52) Early Game
(52:43) Mid Game
(01:10:20) Late Game
(01:53:10) Viewer Questions
(02:46:40) June GotM Announcement
(02:49:25) Outro
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We are so back with another episode of The Checkpoint: where we check in on this month's Game of the Month! We begin by checking in on this month's game: Esoteric Ebb, an eclectic and chaotic Disco-Like. Regular viewers will be SHOCKED to learn that JP has hardly started the game yet. From there, we discuss this month's Short Story: Celeste! JP spent WAY more time with this game than most mini-VGBC games, and Ben chimes in with his experience with the game as well. From there, we discuss all things from counter strike to gardening, and we wrap up by touching on some recent news from the games industry.
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us! Join us again at the end of May for our full length discussion on this month's game: Esoteric Ebb.
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(0:00) Cold Open
(03:47) Intro and Special Announcement!
(08:08) Esoteric Ebb Check-In
(21:13) Short Story: Celeste
(54:25) Counter Strike and Gardening
(01:06:30) Gaming News
(50:15) Gaming News
(01:16:51) Outro
#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #esotericebb #celeste #indiegames #mixtape
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Video Game Book Club is back baby! This episode, we're talking about the April Game of the Month: Control, which was chosen by our community. Control is a mind-bending game full of action and subterfuge where our protagonist, Jesse, infiltrates the Federal Bureau of Control, a shadowy government agency who seeks to research all things paranormal. Listen in as we share our experiences with the game, our overall thoughts, and answer questions submitted by our community.
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us every month. Join us again in two weeks when we check in on our progress on May's game of the month: Esoteric Ebb.
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(00:00) Intro
(02:30) What is Control?
(06:00) Early Game
(30:35) Mid Game
(01:17:10) Late Game
(01:48:35) Viewer Questions
(02:21:55) Final Thoughts and Letter Grades
(02:29:09) May GOTM Announcement
(02:32:50) Outro
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We are so back with another episode of The Checkpoint: where we check in on this month's Game of the Month! We start off by becoming the casting directors of our new movie Neon White: The Movie. From there Ben and I chat about the game of the month for April: Control.
This month's Short Story was: There is No Game: Wrong Dimension. JP has a lot of thoughts on this game so be sure to tune in for that. Finally we discuss pizzas and play station prices!
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us! Join us again at the end of April for our full length discussion on this month's game: Control.
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(0:00) Cold Open
(02:04) Intro
(03:09) Control Check-In
(20:20) Short Story: TING:WD
(36:50) Celeste
(41:50) Books and Pizza
(50:15) Gaming News
(01:00:40) Outro
#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #control
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It's March of 2026 and Buenale Games is BACK with another episode of Video Game Book Club!
This month we played Cairn, a climbing centric video game where the task is simple: summit Mt. Kami. Along the way to accomplish this goal, we meet funny characters, climb some insane walls, and have our fair share introspective moments on the mountain. Listen in as we recap our full experience playing this game and we answer question submitted to us by our community!
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us every month. Join us again mid-way through April when we check in on our progress on the community's choice for April's game of the month: Control.
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#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #cairn #climbing #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) What is Cairn?
(07:25) Early Game
(33:23) Mid Game
(01:09:05) Late Game
(01:36:25) Viewer Questions
(02:17:58) Final Thoughts and Book Reports
(02:23:27) April GOTM Announcement
(02:26:52) Outro
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It's the middle of March 2026 and that can only mean one thing: it's time to check in on this month's Game of the Month! We open talking about their time so far playing the March game of the month: Cairn. Ben is having a great, albeit stressful time trying not to fall off of the mountain, and meanwhile JP is still gathering the courage to leave the tutorial area...From there, we talk about this month's Short Story: Cocoon! We also talk about the other games we've been playing recently, both physical and virtual, and wrap up touching on a few recent news stories from the gaming industry
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us! Join us again at the end of February for our full length discussion on this month's game: Cairn.
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(0:00) Cold Open
(01:27) Intro
(02:25) Cairn Check-In
(11:05) Short Story: Cocoon
(24:30) Slay the Spire 2
(31:50) Board Games
(38:30) Gaming News
(49:32) Outro
#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #cairn #gameofthemonth
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Video Game Book Club is back with another game of the month episode! Thank you to our community and listeners for playing AC6 alongside us and sending us questions and discussion prompts! In this episode Ben and JP discuss the ins and outs of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. This game exceeded our expectations tenfold and we felt so good gliding around in our mechs and delivering rubiconian handshakes to all those who opposed us. Ben performed some impressions of our most beloved characters in the game while JP finally spoke about who he would FMK between Carla, Walter and Ayre. Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us every month, and join us again in a month when we discuss the March 2026 game of the month, chosen by our own JP: Cairn. DiscordTwitchInstagramTikTokYouTube#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #armoredcore6 #armoredcorevifiresofrubicon #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames (00:00) Intro - What is Ac6?(09:18) Story Premise and Early Game(37:12) Mid Game(1:10:13) Late Game & NG++ (1:35:06) Viewer Questions and Questions for Each Other(2:22:08) Final Thoughts and Letter Grades(2:26:00) March Game of the Month(2:30:30) Outro
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It's the middle of February 2026 and that means it's time to check in on this month's Game of the Month! We open talking about their time so far playing the February game of the month: Armored Core 6. Spoiler alert: it rocks. From there, we talk about an extremely goofy show and this month's short story: Thank Goodness You're Here! We also talk about the other games we've been playing recently, and wrap up touching on a few recent news stories from the gaming industry
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us! Join us again at the end of February for our full length discussion on this month's game: Armored Core 6.
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(00:00) Intro
(04:24) Checking in on Armored Core 6
(18:35) Short Story: Thank Goodness You're Here!
(32:38) What else we've been playing
(45:30) Gaming News
(56:18) Outro
#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames
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New year new Video Game Book Club season! And we're starting it off with a community pick; Lies of P won! Shout out to our awesome community who picked this absolute gem of a game for VGBC this month. Ben and I had an incredible time playing this souls-inspire Pinocchio story. The boss fights were epic, the NPCs were interesting, the story felt elevated, the design was pretty perfect, and the P-organ was pumping.
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play the game of the month alongside us! It was Ben's turn to pick the game of the month and he chose Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon! If you like what we do, show us some love with the like button and in the comments and join the club!
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(00:00) Intro
(02:06) What is Lies of P?
(07:53) Premise and Early Game
(52:00) Mid Game
(01:19:45) Late Game
(01:58:41) Viewer Questions
(02:23:20) Final Review and Letter Grades
(02:29:40) February Game of the Month
(02:36:11) Outro
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Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed members of Video Game Book Club.... welcome to the Buenale Games Awards!
Ben and JP celebrate the 12 games they played for VGBC in 2025 alongside the Buenale Games community. They dish out more than a dozen different awards in different categories from "Best Gameplay" to "Best game to play on the toilet" to "most likely game to recommend."
2025 was an incredible year in gaming, and it was an even more incredible year for Video Game Book Club. It was a joy to look back and reminisce on all the great moments that VGBC gave us and we are looking forward to replicating the same discussions, gaming moments, and banter in 2026. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for listening and being a part of our community; we wouldn't be able to do it without you.Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us.
Join us at the end of the month when we discuss the first 2026 game of the month, chosen by our own community: Lies of P. DiscordTwitchInstagramTikTokYouTube
(00:00) Intro
(3:30) Awards
(01:07:35) Game of the Year
(01:11:45) Short Stories
(01:18:25) Ranking 2025's Games
(01:33:30) Outro
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Video Game Book Club has played their final game for 2025, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo! This game is our indie darling of the 2025 season. It has incredibly crisp movement, very responsive and tight combat, lots of exploration, and interesting puzzles. JP could not put this game down and all Ben wanted to do was play more futbol at the Poultry FC stadium.
Make sure to let us know what you think of our Pipistrello conversation!Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us every month, and join us again in a month when we discuss the first 2026 game of the month, chosen by our own community: Lies of P.
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(00:00) Intro(03:15) What is Pipistrello?(07:20) Story Premise and Early Game(34:23) Mid Game(49:39) Late Game(1:13:10) Viewer Questions and Questions for Each Other(1:43:50) Final Thoughts and Letter Grades(1:47:19) January Game of the Month(1:49:25) Outro
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It's December of 2025 and it's time to Check In on this month's game of the month, everything we've been playing, and the biggest news and drama in the gaming sphere! While Ben is on his last legs crawling towards the end of the year, JP is hot off a vacation and feeling fresh.
On this episode, the boys check in on December's Game of the Month, Pipistrello and the cursed YoYo, JP tells us about his short story, Despelote, and we talk all things The Game Awards!
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(00:00) Intro
(08:10) PiPi Check-In
(16:20) Short Story: Despelote
(27:40) Deadlock and Dota 2
(29:33) Dragon Quest XI
(32:05) No Skin
(34:40) The Game Awards
(45:45) Trailer Reveals
(55:00) The Buenale Game Awards
(57:56) Outro
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2 Video Game 2 Book Club is back with Hades 2! With the November 2025 pick our own Ben "Tizzle" Toups has chosen the sequel to JP's favorite game of all time, Hades, as the game of the month! Hades II gave us everything that Hades did and SO MUCH MORE. But was it too much? Is too much of a good thing good if the good thing is the same good thing you've already had? Ben has opinions on this, but so does JP. Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us every month, and join us again in a month when we discuss November's game of the month: Pipistrello and the Cursed YoyoDiscordTwitchInstagram TikTok
YouTube#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #hades #hades2 #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #comedy #indiegame 00:00 Intro11:25 Early game recap55:40 Mid game recap01:21:18 End Game recap01:46:55 Post Game recap02:01:15 Viewer Questions02:28:05 Final Thoughts and Letter Grades02:35:20 December Game of the Month Announcement02:40:00 Outro
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It's the middle of November 2025 which means that its time to Check In on all things Buenale Games! We start out talking about gamer injuries sustained while cooking paella, and our progress in November's Game of the Month, Hades II (spoiler alert: we're both done already, for better or for worse). From there, Ben talks about his video game hiatus, and JP takes us through a Short Story on The Dark Queen of Mortholme. We wrap up talking about gaming news, including our predictions for the game awards game of the year nominees as well as valve's surprise hardware drop.
Join the Club by joining our Discord server and following us on all of our socials, and be on the lookout for our full Video Game Book Club episode on Hades II at the end of the month!
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#videogames #gamingpodcast #thegameawards #hades #silksong #gaming
(00:00) Intro and Gamer Injuries
(02:08) Hades II Check-in
(10:12) Burn-out
(14:30) JP's comfort games
(17:07) Short Story - The Dark Queen of Mortholme
(26:41) Game of the Year Predictions
(36:46) Valve's Surprise Hardware Drop
(45:45) BLOPS 7 and AI Slop
(55:20) Outro
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Video Game Book Club is BACK with our October spooktacular, and this month we played the winner of our Discord community vote, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. This game is a twisting and winding exploration of art and narcissism that had the boys struggling through puzzles and questioning the very nature of reality. Do NOT mention the word piano to JP.
Join the club using the discord link below to stay up to date with Buenale Games and to play and discuss the game of the month alongside us every month, and join us again in a month when we discuss November's game of the month: Hades II.Discord: https://discord.gg/P9aRB5wEBS
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#videogamebookclub #gamingbookclub #puzzlegames #puzzles #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #comedy #spookyseason
(00:00) Intro
(11:25) Main Recap
(01:43:15) Viewer Questions
(02:15:45) Final Thoughts and Letter Grades
(02:19:18) November Game of the Month Announcement
(02:22:15) Outro
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It's the middle of October 2025 and that means it's time to check in on all things Buenale Games! We start out talking about October's game of the month for Video Game Book Club, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Ben is already done with the game, this dude overachieves left and right! JP has a long way to go as usual... We follow that with a Short Story / MINI VGBC, courtesy of JP, as he describes an incredibly disturbing story from Mouthwashing. Then we discuss our favorite and least favorite video game genres! And finally, we hit up some gaming news surrounding Xbox mostly.
Join the Club by joining our Discord server and following us on all of our socials, and be on the lookout for our full Video Game Book Club episode on Lorelei and the Laser Eyes at the end of the month!
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(00:00) Intro
(05:00) Lorelei Check in
(14:39) Short Story: Mouthwashing
(29:50) Silksong
(33:43) Hades II
(41:50) Favorite Genres
(51:10) Podcast Lessons Learned
(01:01:12) Gaming News
(01:09:03) Outro
#gaming #videogames #gamingpodcast #silksong #hades #nintendo #mouthwashing
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You’re not going to believe it but Video Game Book Club is BACK in September of 2025. This month was JP’s turn to choose and he picked Cassette Beast, a monster taming and battling game that takes heavy inspiration from others in the genre and attempts to iterate on the classic. Listen to this month’s episode to hear all about JP and Ben’s favorite beasts and bosses (or lack thereof) and their adventures in the goofy, yet eerie world of New Wirral.
Join the Club by joining the VGBC Discord with the link below where you can play each month's game alongside us and interact with our community. Also, follow us on our socials to stay up to date with all things VGBC. Stay tuned for next month's episode where we'll be talking about Lorelai and the Laser Eyes!
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#gamingbookclub #cassettebeasts #pokemon #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #comedy #indiegames
(00:00) Intro
(01:05) What is Cassette Beasts?
(04:45) Main Recap
(01:22:50) Listener Questions
(1:47:17) Final Thoughts and Book Reports
(01:52:54) October Community Vote Recap and Results
(2:00:27) Outro
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