Doug Walker plays the role of the bartender at the Pixel Palace, a frequent haunt for video game characters. If Simon Belmont from Castlevania grabbed a pint after a long day, what would he tell his bartender?  That’s the premise of Video Game Confessions.

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: Simon Belmont

Exposition = explanatory text. It’s frustrating to hear a video game character monologue the need-to-know details in an “exposition dump”. This week’s episode of Extra Credits discusses basic story principles as they apply to games. One of our favorite episodes in the series yet!

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: More Than Exposition

HELLO gamers! This week Extra Credits ponders whether or not we should fund a real-life XCOM, The Drake equation, and the Fermi paradox.

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: Funding XCOM (Part 1), Funding XCOM (Part 2)

2013 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: PLAY MORE

Check out 12 of our greatest gaming hits, to inspire you in the new year!

1. The Gauntlet: The Draft
   The contestants meet each other for the first time and get introduced to a group of 4 Rooster Teeth stars that will become their mentors and coaches. And just as soon as they get started, somebody’s got to go home.
2. Extra Credits: Demo Daze
   Ever wonder why you don’t see more demo games being released? 
3. Red vs. Blue: Season 10, Episode 1
   In the season 10 premiere, Red vs. Blue is back right where it left: Agent Carolina has returned, and she is not happy.
4. Glitch: OMG Pilot OMG
   Glitch banner makes a wish and it uh, it causes problems.
5. Uninformed Videogame Reviews: Weenus Penis Uranus
   Nap times Jerry writes a letter to Slim Jim.
6. Retroware TV: The Videogame Years: 1980 - Pt. 1
   An “I Love the 80s-style” panel of contributors and special guests will have you learning, laughing and scratching your heads as we explore our favorite hobby’s past.
7. BIT Parts: Episode 101 (Halo)
   Agents Zero and One question a soldier who has witnessed the horrors of war.
8. Day[9]TV: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning w/ guest Felicia Day!
   Day[9] explores the action-RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning all day long with the star of The Guild!
9. JonTron: Charlie’s Angels for Gamecube
   Not even JonTron could keep it together for the ridiculousness of this game.
10. Video Games AWESOME!: Epic Mickey 2 is Awesome
    Epic Mickey 2 is awesome…. well, maybe.
11. Game Chasers: Rival Turf
    Back in Texas, Billy and Jay find the location of video game Mike’s secret flea market. 
12. brentalfloss: Nintendohemian Rhapsody
    Is this the real life, or 8-bit fantasy?

On The Gauntlet, it all comes down to this one final episode to determine the winner of the $10,000 grand prize. What video game will the Game Master use to crown our champion?

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: The Finale

We’re live-chatting during the finale premiere on Twitter using the hashtag #TheGauntlet, so come on by. Thanks everyone for following this season with us!

In preparation for the finale on Thursday, get to know our final four contestants on this special episode of The Gauntlet, as we visit each of them at home!

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: Meet the Final Four

Episode 8 of The Gauntlet is here! With 5 contestants left, but only 4 spots in the finale, it’s every man for himself in a dark and dangerous Minecraft crypt!

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: Episode 8: Minecraft

We’re live-chatting during the premiere on Twitter using the hashtag #TheGauntlet, so come say hi! Stay tuned because we’ll be announcing a very sweet giveaway tonight on Twitter tonight as well…

On The Gauntlet this week, Team Gus and Brooke come back from the dead and square off in one of the most popular Zombie games in existence: Left 4 Dead 2!

WATCH NOW ON BLIP: Episode 7 - Zombie Day