Hopped-Up Gaming

Join the Hopped-Up Gaming crew on our weekly podcast that encapsulates the things that run our life: liquor, video games, film, and popular culture. Contact us at [email protected]!

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Episode 1: Helium Doesn’t Explode

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With the soft launch of this, your new favourite podcast about topics that *no one else* has ever before done a podcast on, we jump right into the thick of it by giving our opinions on artisinal weed strains, competitive Bloodborne, and the pronunciation of 'dirigible.'

But we're not all about floating vehicles and their gaseous mixtures here at SuperHU, we're also about video games involving cats, Nano Bees, and David Bowie. And hating David Cage. And Cloud Strife's milk-carton arms. And more!

(For those of you who have been following us from Hopped-Up Gaming, we are in transition! We will be starting a new podcast, Super Hopped-Up, to get rid of all the terrible archival footage HUG has, that will start with this episode! More info to follow!)  

Beer of the Week: Dageraad Brewing's Londen

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Kelly Wright, Matt Emery

Guest: Benoit "This is a Setup" Busque, Game Designer

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Episode 163: Calm, Reasoned Debate

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Who would've thought putting six people in a room full of beer and asking them to all decide on the 'Best' video game of the year would lead to contention. It's out Hopped-Up Gaming Game of the Year deliberations, which is a fancy way of saying a bunch of nerds drank beer and yelled at each other! Beer of the Week: The Phillip's Brewing Holiday Advent Calendar Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Kelly, Mike, Dave, Bill, Vince

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Episode 162: 2015 in Video Games, Alcoholism

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We equally celebrate our mutual antagonism and our love for video games this episode, with our favourite individual games of 2015!

The full HUG family sits down by the virtual fire, drinks a lot of different beers, and talks for far too long about video games.

Beer of the Week: The Phillip's Brewing Holiday Advent Calendar

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Kelly, Mike, Dave, Bill, Vince, Matt

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Episode 161: The Requisite Star Wars Episode

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If you don't like Star Wars, then we apologize in advance.

This week, we celebrate the last day of the year by endlessly discussing The Force Awakens. Our likes, dislikes, questions, quibbles, and everything in-between. If you've somehow not seen the film yet and managed to avoid any spoilers we do talk about spoilers in the film, so be prepared!

Also we discuss Star Wars Battlefront and a bit of Fallout 4, because this is technically still a podcast about video games I guess.

Beer of the Week: Yellow Dog Brewing Play Dead IPA

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Kelly, Mike, Vince

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Episode 160: Sleepy Holiday Podcast

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In a match against Superman and Solid Snake, the true losers are the people arguing. Kelly and Norris have somehow managed to survive last week's Metal Gear Marathon, and so with the holiday season fast approaching and most of our regulars screwing off to be with 'family', or 'friends,' we have not one but TWO special guests this week! With the talks ranging from how tired we are, to how much we now hate video games, to vague ramblings about our 2016 plans, it truly is a holiday season sleeptacular! Beer of the Week: Bridge Brewing Uganda Sipi Coffee Brown Ale Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Kelly Special Guests: Tammy Tsang, Video Production Star & Miranda Eagleson, Magic: The Gathering Guru

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Episode 159: Zipper Threats and Undertale

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Don't fool yourself Timmy, if a zipper could it would kill you and everyone you cared about.

This week is all about our game of the month, Undertale! With opinions ranging from gushingly positive to outright dismissal, we have a full range of reactions and emotions. It's almost like a real discussion!

Beer of the Week: Homebrewed HUG Beer!

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Dave, Emery, Kelly, Mike

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Episode 158: Anti-ISIS Pokemon Strats

(Download Link) This week, the gang determines that if the chips were down, they could probably individually take Palmer Luckey in a fight. And by that I mean we discuss the latest and greatest events from The Game Awards, The Playstation Experience, and the Capcom Cup!

We also taste Mike's latest batch of homebrew, Norris gushes about Psychonauts, everyone makes fun of Norris, everyone discusses how games awards are silly, and we take bets on whether or not Final Fantasy 7 Remake will actually come out.

Beer of the Week: Homebrewed HUG Beer!

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Dave, Emery, Kelly, Mike

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Episode 157: The Original Steam Machine

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This week the gang argues about children's cartoons, discuss their undiagnosed medical maladies, and the existence of steam-powered computers. There's also discussion on the new Bloodborne DLC, discuss where we're at in Fallout, Kelly realizes he doesn't know where Boston is, and we put together our ideas for a gritty reboot of 'The Magic School Bus.' Beer of the Week: Philips Blue Buck Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Dave, Kelly, Mike

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Episode 156: Ben Kenobi Is The Worst Cover Name

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We're all up in this podcast like Mr. Bean's up in his turkey. We hear some dissenting points on Undertale from Matt, discuss the pros and cons of putting a bayonet on a rocket launcher, and ask where the cast of Friends must be now.

There's a lot of Fallout talk as well this week, while Kelly and Norris float some horrible ideas for new podcasts, we all find out about creepy fansites for fast food mascots. Finally, of course, we discuss the latest details in teledildonics.

Beer of the Week: Okanagan Brewing Chili Porter    

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Dave, Kelly, Emery

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Episode 155: Say My Name, Codsworth

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If dreams are the window to the soul, everyone on this podcast has some serious, serious issues.

The gang isn't sure if they're nonplussed this week about all the beer and video game happenings, though they are sure they have some words for Fallout 4. There's also talk about the overlap between porn and Fallout use, our apathy towards the Bond franchise, and some dumb arguments about word definitions.

Norris and Matt give a stern cinematic critic of 'We Are Your Friends,' that film where Zak Efron wants to be a shitty California DJ. Or something. We didn't like it, but no one else did either. Kelly also pitches a bad movie day idea, and we plan how to defeat terrorists who use Mario Maker to send their secret messages.  

Beer of the Week: Off The Rail Brewing's Crazy Train IPA    

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Mike, Kelly, Emery

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Episode 154: What The Hell Is Mana, Anyways

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What happens on Draenor stays on Draenor. This week the HUG crew get all up in the guts of fantasy/sci-fi universes, spending more time than is physician recommended discussing the latest news in the Warcraft, Star Wars, and Halo Universes. We also drink beer and make fun of each-other's respective favourites. It's an old-fashioned nerd slapfight this week, with some additional talk on Fallout 4, our monthly Battlefield 4 field update (and subsequent Battlefield: Hardline punchline), and the cataclysmic story of Batman: Arkham Knight's second PC Coming. Beer of the Week: Four Winds Pale Ale Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Mike, Kelly, Vince

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Episode 153: Ted Cruz Has A Punchable Face. Also Video Games

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You know it was a good Halloween when you're considered a public nuisance. On this episode of HUG the gang talks about surviving their All Hallows Eve, has a childish argument about Mario games, and discusses their plan to take Matt on a spiritual gaming awakening.

We also gush about blind speed runs, discuss the beautiful housing in Ex Machina, and get incensed about the Scary Movie franchise.      

When we decide to finally talk about games, we discuss Halo's byzantine plot, the storyline behind Destiny's lack of a storyline, and argue how the literature for Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015 was better than the game.

Beer of the Week: Lighthouse Brewing's Roadtrip Dark Ale  

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Emery, Kelly

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Episode 152: Don’t Punch Teens They’re Just Doing Their Job

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We're winding down the spookiest Rocktober you've ever seen this week, coming in live with talk on Ray J's current whereabouts, Mike's home brewing tips, and our plan to get into the moonshining business.

Other topics include the proper definition of a divekick, how crazy video game archivists must be, favourite spooky tv shows from our childhood, and how the flinchy should under no circumstances go into haunted houses.

As for film and gaming stuff, we talk on Street Fighter 5, The Beginner's Guide, more Undertale, and a whole ghostload of spooky spookeries.      

Beer of the Week: Canuck Empire Brewing Lost Pumpkin Patch Ale  

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Dave, Mike, Emery, Kelly

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Hopped-Up Gaming Episode 151: Halo 5 Is Frog Fractions 2

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Last month all we talked about was Metal Gear, this month it's flat earth memes. Who said people can't change.

This week we talk about Undertale, cool hip hop lingo, Destiny's siren call, tentative Halo 5 excitement, how cross-generational games somehow still exist, how nobody cares about Assassin's Creed Syndicate and SPACE ALIENS.  

We also determine what Frog Fractions 2 is. It's Half Life 3. Or Halo 5. Probably.

Beer of the Week: Parallel 49's 187 On An Undercover Hop Imperial IPA  

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Dave, Mike, Emery

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Hopped-Up Gaming Episode 150: Patrick O’ Pumpkin Must Die

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On this episode, we argue the top ten types of pies! You *won't believe* what the number one is!

Also we learn that Patrick O'Pumpkin is a corrupt ne'er-do-well, we discuss ham poisoning, and how our future involves eating potatoes on Mars.

Speaking of Mars, there's talk on The Martian this episode, alongside some game talk on Grow Home, Diablo 2 speed runs, and getting bad at video games as you age. We give our opinions on the Star Wars Battlefront beta, our Fallout 4 anticipations, and our newest app idea: SpeedDick.    

Beer of the Week: Central City Brewers Patrick O'Pumpkin Imperial Pumpkin Ale  

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Kelly, Mike, Emery

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Hopped-Up Gaming Episode 149: Metal Gear Hangover

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We survive centipede attacks this week to get you the final, exhausted word on Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain. But first, we discuss the phantom beauty of Channing Tatum in Magic Mike XXL, and just how great in general movies involving nude dudes are.

Be warned, from the 21:30 point to the end of the podcast, we dive deep into Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain spoilers.

Beer of the Week: Strange Fellows Jongleur Belgian Wit Beer

Hosts: Chris Norris-Jones, Kelly, Mike, Dave

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Hopped-Up Spoilers: Batman Arkham Knight

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Chris, Dave, and Emery come together to rap about Batman: Arkham Knight in this spoilerific podcast about everyone's favourite caped crusader. Caution: If you haven't played Batman: Arkham Knight and don't want to be spoiled, this may not be for you.