Video Game Tango

Author: Andrew Mayfield

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All Tango'd Out
Episode 196
Friday, 30 January, 2026

In this final episode of Video Game Tango, hosts Nick, Josh, and Andy announce the podcast is going on indefinite hiatus. The decision stems from a combination of factors: Andy's increased workload at his day job, making the significant time commitment for production unsustainable; the evolving personal schedules of all hosts; and a growing sense of burnout with the current state of the gaming industry. The hosts express that covering gaming news has become less enjoyable, citing a constant stream of studio layoffs, project cancellations, rising hardware costs, and a corporatized landscape that feels "like a bummer." They emphasize their pride in the five-and-a-half-year run, thanking their dedicated audience, but feel the format requires more energy and enthusiasm than they can currently give. While Video Game Tango is paused, they hint at a potential return in a different format in the future. In the meantime, they plan to release compilations and clips on their short-form social channels (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram). The episode closes with a mix of nostalgia, inside jokes, and heartfelt thanks, promising this is "see you later" rather than a permanent goodbye.