Scandalous Games
Scandalous Games is a video game history podcast that takes a closer look at video game related controversies. Every episode, historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story about a scandalous event from gaming's past to his friends who offer commentary on moral panics, ill-advised advertising campaigns, unusual figures, and any and all topics related to video game scandals and how they shaped the medium. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of every month! Check out more info, including show notes and sources, at http://scandalousgamespodcast.wordpress.com.
Podcasting since 2021 • 85 episodes
Scandalous Games
Latest Episodes
The Real Game Awards, Part 2: Oh sweet baby (Inc.)
Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Kate Lynch and Andy Hunter. We continue our look at The Real Game Awards, the alternative gaming awards show/business venture of former Screw Attack co-found...
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Episode 77
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1:09:18
The Real Game Awards, Part 1: And the Scandie goes to...
Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Kate Lynch and Andy Hunter. We start 2026 with a closer look at the Real Game Awards, the alternative awards show/moneymaking scheme to Geoff Keighley's Game...
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Episode 76
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1:03:03
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas "Hot Coffee" Mod Remastered, Part 2: Rockstar's multi-million dollar mistake
Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Elford Stephens, Phil Thomas, and Ryan Weaver. In our thrilling conclusion to our remastered version of our 2022 episode on the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas...
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Episode 75
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58:06
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas "Hot Coffee" Mod Remastered, Part 1: Here we go again
Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Elford Stephens, Phil Thomas, and Ryan Weaver. We're taking December off for the holiday, so to help you through the season (and hopefully soften the blow of...
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Episode 74
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1:00:03
Pat Pulling and Bothered About Dungeons & Dragons, Part 4: A BADD end
Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Kate Lynch and Matt Shoemaker, whose new book, Gathering of Gamers: Dungeons & Dragons and Other Games Through Gen Con, is available now through Play Sto...
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Episode 73
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1:04:21