{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"All Tango'd Out","description":"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 &quot;like a bummer.&quot; 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 &quot;see you later&quot; rather than a permanent goodbye. ","author_name":"Video Game Tango","author_url":"https:\/\/www.videogametango.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39931615\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198037405"}