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  1. Phantom Blade Zero Is A Must-Play Action Game

    31 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 51 min

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    This week on The Game Informer Show, it's time for costumes, tricks, and treats! Marcus, Charles, and Wesley don their Halloween apparel to talk about Phantom Blade Zero's stellar debut, as well as some interesting indies in Virtue and a Sledgehammer and Tom the Postgirl. Lees meer

    Then, Kyle and Charles sit down with folks from The Onion to talk about their new game, The Onion Voting Simulator 3D! Guaranteed to simulate the voting experience, or at least something like it. Check it out, make sure to vote, grab a cold drink, and settle in for a new episode of The Game Informer Show!

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!

    Jump around using these timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    06:10 - Phantom Blade Zero

    45:44 - Virtue and a Sledgehammer

    1:02:50 - Tom the Postgirl

    1:09:39 - The Onion Voting Simulator 3D

  2. BioWare's Closure Is A Loss For The Whole Industry w/ Brian Altano

    24 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 45 min

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    This week on The Game Informer Show, special guest Brian Altano joins us to talk about his new venture with two former colleagues, X Button! Lees meer

    Then, we discuss Switch Sports Resort's thumb wrestling prowess, the best new horror games to dip into this fall, and mourn the closure of BioWare by Electronic Arts. Grab a cold, or even warm, beverage and settle in.

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    Jump around using these timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    10:05 - Switch Sports Resort

    27:40 - Horror Games

    1:15:36 - BioWare Is No More

  3. The Ocarina of Time Remake Is Stunning

    17 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 57 min

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    It's a new week on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a ton of games to get into! First, Brian is here to report back on his hands-on impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Lees meer

    After the break, Charles and Wes hop on to discuss their reviews of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Valor Mortis, and we also briefly get into Dressmaker and the new Lego Batman DLC before answering some listener questions.

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!

    Use these timestamps to jump around:

    00:00- Intro

    3:03 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026)

    31:20 - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    56:19 - Valor Mortis

    1:08:15 - Dressmaker

    1:18:25 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

    1:30:24 - Listener Questions

  4. Gears of War: E-Day + Ace Combat 8 w/ Giant Bomb's Will Crosby

    10 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 25 min

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    This week on The Game Informer Show, Giant Bomb's Will Crosby joins us to discuss the recent launch of Gears of War: E-Day. Does a return to the past for Gears mean good things for it? Spoilers: yes, it does. Lees meer

    And after the break, we dip into the latest entry in another long-running series, as Eric shares his review impressions of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Plus, Charles shares where he's at in his Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave journey. Grab a cold beverage and stay awhile, it's The Game Informer Show!

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!

    Use these timestamps to jump around:
    00:00 - Intro
    03:45 - Gears of War: E-Day
    28:14 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
    56:10 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

  5. The Coolest Details From Our Grand Theft Auto VI Cover Story

    3 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 14 min

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    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we dive deep into our Grand Theft Auto VI cover story and extract the coolest details for your enjoyment. Marcus, Alex, Charles, and Kyle discuss how Leonida compares to Florida, the game's updated weather system and how it may compare to Red Dead Redemption 2, and speculate on what may happen to players who prey on endangered species. Lees meer

    Later in the podcast, we discuss our time playing Star Wars: Galactic Racer and End of Abyss, the latter being a new survival horror game that reminds us of Metroid: Other M (complimentary).

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    Jump ahead using these timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction

    03:25 - Grand Theft Auto VI Cover Story

    41:06 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer

    57:26 - End Of Abyss

  6. Control Resonant Review + Wardogs Impressions

    26 september 2026 · 1 uur 25 min

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    This week on The Game Informer Show, Marcus joins the Video Vans to discuss his review of Control Resonant. Did it resonate with us, and does he think the day-one patch will affect early impressions of the game for its incoming players? Lees meer

    After that, Alex and Eric dig into their impressions of the latest breakout hit on Steam, Wardogs. The new FPS on the block has some surprising lineage, and also some surprisingly refreshing ideas, all of which are capturing our attention so far. Then, for the card game aficionados at the end, we crack a few Collector's Boosters of Magic: The Gathering's latest set, Reality Fracture. Find out what a Fblthp is, together with us, on The Game Informer Show.

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    04:32 - Control Resonant
    34:18 - Wardogs
    1:01:38 - Magic: The Gathering - Reality Fracture

  7. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review, Plus Control Resonant

    19 september 2026 · 1 uur 37 min

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    A lot of hours went into this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, as Eric joins up with Alex, Kyle, and Charles to talk about the literal full days he spent working his way through Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Intelligent Systems' latest strategy-RPG is a big one, but thankfully, it's also a good one. Lees meer

    After the break, we briefly touch on some early impressions of Control Resonant, ahead of our review impressions arriving another time. And Alex reports back from Blizzcon 2026, where he got to see the all the big news and reveals, as well as go hands-on with the new World of Warcraft: Forever beta. It's a big new episode of The Game Informer Show, so grab a cold beverage and settle in for some pod.

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    09:03 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

    53:13 - Control Resonant

    1:16:56 - Blizzcon 2026

  8. Ocarina Of Time Remake Reaction And Marvel's Wolverine Review

    12 september 2026 · 1 uur 57 min

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    It's a new week of The Game Informer Show, and we've got reactions to two entire Nintendo Directs that took place on back-to-back days this week, showing off both a new look for Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and some new Nintendo first-party games in the general Direct, including Metroid: Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond. Lees meer

    After that, we dig into our impressions of Marvel's Wolverine from those who have been playing it. How does it stand up as a superhero game, Insomniac game, and general Marvel property? Plus, we share some thoughts on the enormity of Gamescom, and shout out some of our preview coverage that's been rolling out on the site. It's a packed week, so grab a cold drink and settle in for a new episode of The Game Informer Show.

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.

    Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!

    Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com.

    Follow our hosts online:

    Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)

    Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)

    Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)

    Wesley LeBlanc (@WesleyLeBlanc)

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction
    04:46 – What We Want From Ocarina of Time Remake
    37:56 – Nintendo Direct Reactions (Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, etc.)
    01:06:45 – Marvel's Wolverine Review
    01:32:50 – Gamescom 2026 Highlights

  9. Exclusive Exodus Story And Gameplay Deep Dive (Cover Story)

    8 september 2026 · 1 uur 28 min

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    Game Informer traveled to Archetype Entertainment in Austin, TX, to play Exodus, an upcoming sci-fi role-playing game from the creators of Mass Effect, Halo, and more. Eric and Charles return from their trip to share exclusive details about the game, including one of its "awakened" characters, Salt, an octopus inside a railgun-toting mech. You'll also learn more about the lore, backstory, and combat of this promising time-twisting epic. Later in the podcast, Alex shares his impressions of Star Wars: Zero Company, Kyle compares Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy to the Uncharted series, and the group finally discusses a great bullet-heaven platformer you should play, Blood Dungeon. Lees meer

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    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.

    Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!

    Follow our hosts online:

    Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)

    Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)

    Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)

    Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)

    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Introduction
    04:37 – Exodus Cover Story Breakdown
    32:34 – Sponsored: Get 25% Off Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike
    34:04 – Star Wars: Zero Company Impressions
    01:06:48 – Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
    01:15:00 – Blood Dungeon

    Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com

  10. Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look Reactions + 3 Big Game Reviews

    5 september 2026 · 2 uur 10 min

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    It's a packed week of The Game Informer Show. Marcus, Charles, and Eric discuss last week's Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look, and talk about where their personal hype levels for GTA VI stand. Then, we break down the double-header Sony State of Play showcase, and talk about our favorite announcements from AAA and smaller studios alike. Lees meer

    After the break, we get into a trio of big game reviews that dropped over the last week: The Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Orbitals. The fall season is in full swing, and the crew talks about which of these three games are already standing out.

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.

    Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!

    Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com.

    Follow our hosts online:

    Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)

    Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)

    Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)

    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Introduction
    06:08 – Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look Reactions
    38:38 – Sony State of Play Highlights
    01:08:49 – Ad Break
    01:08:52 – The Blood of Dawnwalker Review
    01:32:07 – Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review
    01:50:35 – The Dan Ryckert Tangent
    01:54:15 – Orbitals Review

  11. The Duskbloods Preview, Plus The Sinking City 2

    22 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 42 min

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    It's a new week on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a new FromSoftware game to sink our teeth into. The Duskbloods is a new multiplayer Switch 2 exclusive from the makers of the Souls series, and Marcus has some hands-on impressions to share on its elaborate multi-phase multiplayer mayhem. Lees meer

    Then, we dig into The Sinking City 2, another Lovecraftian mystery from Frogwares, and check in with Fields of Mistria's 1.0 launch. Then, the trio answer some of our listeners' most burning and pertinent questions. Grab a beverage and settle in.

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!

    Jump ahead using the following timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    03:53 - The Duskbloods

    53:30 - The Sinking City 2

    1:09:42 - Fields of Mistria

    1:22:57 - Listener Questions

  12. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave + 1666: Amsterdam Previews

    14 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 45 min

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    We may be halfway through August, but the crushing wave of games trying to get out before Grand Theft Auto 6 is cresting just ahead. So today, on The Game Informer Show, we've got a few looks ahead at some big name titles! Lees meer

    First up, Eric shares his thoughts after some hands-on preview time with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the massive new installment in Nintendo's strategy RPG franchise. Then, Marcus returns from Amsterdam with impressions of 1666: Amsterdam. I promise, you won't see the turns in that segment coming. After the break, we talk about the launch of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Charles shares some early impressions of the 1.0 launch for Fields of Mistria. Grab a cold drink and listen in!

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!

    Jump ahead using these timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    04:27 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
    28:21 - 1666: Amsterdam
    1:01:08 - Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
    1:29:56 - Fields of Mistria

  13. Big Walk + Beast Of Reincarnation Reviews w/ Jesse Vitelli

    8 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 35 min

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    It's another week of The Game Informer Show, and we've got a spectacular guest to help us break down some releases, new and old! Lees meer

    Jesse Vitelli joins Alex and Eric as the trio that walked through Big Walk together, and really enjoyed it. Then Wesley and Marcus discuss Game Freak's new original IP, Beast of Reincarnation. Finally, Alex has been checking out Esoteric Ebb and wants to share a bit about it.

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    Jump around using these timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    08:36 - Big Walk
    37:45 - Beast of Reincarnation
    1:11:42 - Esoteric Ebb

  14. The Best Indie Games of 2026 (So Far)

    1 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 35 min

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    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew highlights the best indie games of 2026 so far. No, this isn't an exhaustive list, but after listening, you'll likely have several new video game recommendations to play. Highlights include The Mermaid Mask, Into The Grid, Super Battle Golf, and Helix: Descent N Ascent. Are there a couple of games that are technically not indie on this list? Yes, but they embody the spirit of small games made by smaller teams. Lees meer

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    Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)

    Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)

    Wesley LeBlanc (@WesleyLeBlanc)

    Jump ahead using these timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro

    03:15 – Best Indie Games of 2026

    54:35 – Small Teams, Big Potential (Upcoming Indie Games)

    58:18 - Ad Break

    58:19 - Scarlet Deer Inn (Adventure Game Made of Embroidery)

    01:06:00 - Helix: Descent N Ascent (Monochrome 2D Puzzler)

    01:11:00 - Listener Questions

  15. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Cover Story, Plus Halo and Splatoon

    24 juli 2026 · 1 uur 21 min

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    It's a new week on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a new cover story! Eric and Wesley are back from Japan, where they played Capcom's impending revival, Onimusha: Way of the Sword. They chat about the game itself, the insights they got from the team, and even the real-life historical locales they visited that are also present in Onimusha. Lees meer

    Then, Brian takes up the lead with some early impressions of Halo: Campaign Evolved and his review of Splatoon Raiders. Whether you're a samurai, Spartan, or squid, there's a little something for everyone on The Game Informer Show this week.

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    Jump around using these timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    02:52 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword
    36:46 - Halo: Campaign Evolved
    55:54 - Splatoon Raiders

  16. Castlevania Returns With Belmont's Curse + Denshattack! Review

    17 juli 2026 · 1 uur 52 min

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    It's a hot one on The Game Informer Show this week, as Charles, Marcus, and Kyle gather to discuss the sheer smorgasbord of new games they've been playing to beat the summer heat. We lead off with the return of Castlevania from the makers of Dead Cells, as Charles has some impressions of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. From there, we've got Kyle's review of the blisteringly fast new indie that's been making waves, Denshattack! Lees meer

    After the break, we get into the co-op shenanigans of Heave Ho 2, and several puzzling mysteries in D-topia, The Incident at Galley House, and The Mermaid Mask. There's no shortage of new games to play, so if you're trying to stay inside and out of the heat, you've got plenty of options. Hear all about them on this week's episode!

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    Jump around using these timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    05:45 - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    33:20 - Denshattack!

    46:57 - The Incident At Galley House

    1:04:29 - Heave Ho 2

    1:17:48 - D-topia

    1:37:41 - The Mermaid Mask

  17. Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced A Good Remake?

    10 juli 2026 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Ahoy! It's the dawn of a new day on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a salty crew of sea-dogs ready to tackle the biggest news and games out right now. First up, the video boys Alex and Eric discuss their experiences seeing Summer Games Done Quick in person. And Wesley LeBlanc has a few opinions about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time too, after finishing a fresh replay. Lees meer

    Then, we dig into Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced with Wes and Charles Harte, to determine whether this fresh take on a pirating classic is a treasure or not. Alex and Marcus Stewart both have some indies to discuss, too: Don't Let It Starve and Cat Mail Co., to be specific. It's a podcast packed to the gills, so settle in, get some grog, and sing a shanty as we debut another episode of The Game Informer Show!

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    Jump around using these timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    4:50 - Summer Games Done Quick 2026
    16:59 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    46:35 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
    1:09:16 - A Very Special Surprise Segment
    1:25:40 - Don't Let It Starve
    1:33:38 - Cat Mail Co.

  18. PlayStation Ending Physical Discs + Our 2026 Favs So Far w/ Ben Reeves

    3 juli 2026 · 1 uur 47 min

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    Special guest (and former host) Ben Reeves joins The Game Informer Show to discuss the big PlayStation shake-up, our favorite games of 2026, and Kyle's Rhythm Heaven Groove review. Finally, we close the show with listener questions! Grab a cold beverage, stay indoors from that summer heat, and join us for another episode of The Game Informer Show. Lees meer

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    Use these handy timestamps to jump around:
    00:00 - Intro
    5:59 - PlayStation News
    33:14 - Rhythm Heaven Groove
    43:08 - Best Of 2026 So Far
    1:18:20 - Listener Questions

  19. Star Fox Remake, Steam Next Fest, And The Adventures Of Elliot

    26 juni 2026 · 1 uur 44 min

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    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show podcast, special guest Patrick Susmilch joins the crew to discuss the remake of Star Fox 64, Steam Next Fest demos like Penguin Colony and Duskfade, Charles' review of The Adventures of Elliot, Dark Scrolls (no, that's not a typo), Saros, and more. Lees meer

    Susmilch performed on Last Comic Standing (you'll never guess which famous comedian liked his set), but is undeniably best known for his appearance here at Game Informer in 2014, where he discussed making terrible XNA games for Xbox with his friends. He also developed a narrative game about performing bad stand-up comedy, Open Mic Simulator.

    Oh, also, everyone's favorite Star Fox character, Yaru de Pon, is a guest for the duration of the video show, but we don't like to talk about it.

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    Kyle Hilliard (@kylehilliard.com)

    Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)

    Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)

    Patrick Susmilch (@the_patrick_susmilch)

    Jump ahead using these timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro

    12:25 – Star Fox Remake

    40:16 – Next Fest Demos

    56:30 – The Adventures of Elliot Review

    01:14:19 – Dark Scrolls

    01:28:40 – Saros

  20. Halo: Campaign Evolved Exclusive Details + Xbox Studios Reportedly In Trouble

    19 juni 2026 · 1 uur 2 min

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    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew dives into reports of several Xbox studios at risk of closure from Microsoft, including (but not limited to) Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, and Ninja Theory. After the 30-minute discussion, host Alex Van Aken and Brian Shea discuss the awkward timing of our new Halo: Campaign Evolved cover story before diving into exclusive details about Xbox's upcoming release. Finally, we round out Game Informer's weekly gaming podcast with a quick indie game recommendation: Meccha Chameleon, a hide-and-seek asymmetrical multiplayer title with an amazing texture painting tool for camouflaging yourself from hunters. Lees meer

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    Jump ahead using these timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro

    04:13 – Reports of Upcoming Xbox Game Studio Closures

    29:45 – Ad Break

    31:29 – Halo: Campaign Evolved Exclusive Cover Story Details

    56:35 – Meccha Chameleon

  21. Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More

    16 juni 2026 · 2 uur 16 min

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    Summer Game Fest 2026 has come and gone. But while the GI crew was out in Los Angeles, we took the opportunity to invite a few of our games media pals up to our studio to chat about everything: the state of the industry, how SGF has grown and changed, and of course, all the games we've played (that we can talk about right now). Lees meer

    Join us for an extra special, extra-long episode of The Game Informer Show, live from Los Angeles, brought to you thanks to Rode and their excellent equipment which powered our entire studio setup. Thanks for the sponsorship, Rode!

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Game Informer Editors Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart and Eric Van Allen
    33:52 - John Carson, Myles Obenza, and Jason Schreier
    1:06:30 - Jessica Cogswell, Imran Khan, and Jesse Vitelli
    1:38:10 - Liss the Lass, Janet Garcia, and Jill Grodt

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  22. God Of War Laufey & PlayStation State of Play Reactions | The Game Informer Show

    6 juni 2026 · 1 uur 33 min

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    It's a huge week for games, so Sony kicked it off with a fittingly huge State of Play on June 2. From Wolverine to God of War Laufey, join hosts Alex Van Aken, Eric Van Allen, and Charles Harte as they break it down game by game and discuss the best and the worst of PlayStation's State of Play. Lees meer

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Introduction
    08:10 – State Of Play Reactions / Wolverine
    27:31 – Marvel Tokon
    37:04 – Boncho The Chef
    39:58 – Kemuri
    43:06 – Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
    51:23 – State of Play Lightning Round
    59:33 – Ace Combat 8
    01:15:55 – God of War Laufey

  23. Summer Game Fest Predictions, 007 Review, Mina The Hollower

    30 mei 2026 · 1 uur 58 min

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    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest Luis Gutierrez (IGN, GameSpot, Polygon) joins us to share Summer Game Fest predictions (watch with us next Friday) before diving into our recent game reviews of 007 First Light and Mina the Hollower. The crew then discusses developer HoYoverse's take on the cozy life-simulation genre with Petit Planet, and finally, what's new with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Lees meer

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    00:00 – Introduction
    09:17 – 007 First Light Review
    33:17 – Modern Warfare 4 Preview
    45:13 – Mina The Hollower Review
    01:07:01 – Petit Planet (HoYoverse's Cozy Life Sim)
    01:19:34 – Summer Game Fest Predictions

  24. Lego Batman Voice Actor Interview + Yoshi Review

    22 mei 2026 · 1 uur 35 min

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    It's unofficially Batman day on the The Game Informer Show, as we've got a double-header: our review reactions from Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, plus an interview with Lego Batman voice actor Shai Matheson! Lees meer

    Stay tuned for the back-half for the interview, but in-between, we've also got impressions of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and the new immersive stealth game Thick As Thieves.

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    00:00 - Intro
    03:11 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
    25:28 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
    38:43 - Thick As Thieves
    52:06 - Shai Matheson Interview

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  25. The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details & Forza Horizon 6 Review

    16 mei 2026 · 1 uur 59 min

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    In this week's episode, we dive into the exclusive details of our Blood of Dawnwalker cover story, including an early look at romance options in the vampiric role-playing game from The Witcher 3's former game director. The crew also discusses Forza Horizon 6 and where the racing game goes next, why Directive 8020 disappointed executive editor Kyle Hilliard, and Call of the Elder Gods, another puzzle game from Out of the Blue Games. Finally, we wrap the podcast with a new wave of listener questions! Lees meer

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction
    05:02 – Forza Horizon 6 Review
    25:46 – Directive 8020 Review
    38:39 – The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details (Cover Story)
    01:11:44 – Call of the Elder Gods
    01:23:11 – Listener Questions

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  26. Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight + Mixtape Review

    9 mei 2026 · 1 uur 3 min

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    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Alex returns from MagicCon: Las Vegas to share his experience spending the weekend playing and learning about upcoming Magic: The Gathering card sets, Charles dives into his Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight preview, and Marcus finally gets the chance to talk about the black-and-white boomer shooter, Mouse: P.I. For Hire! Lees meer

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction
    00:45 - MagicCon: Las Vegas Recap
    11:19 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
    22:30 - "GI Oughta Know" Trivia: Lego Batman Edition
    41:53 - SPONSOR AD: Logitech G PRO X2 Superstrike
    43:44 - Mixtape Review
    56:13 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire

  27. Vampire Crawlers & Double Fine's New Game Kiln Are Great

    1 mei 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Brenden Groom (Pass The Controller) joins us to discuss why Poncle's Vampire Crawlers and Double Fine's new sculpture battle game, Kiln, are both great. Additionally, we dive into Charles' review of Tides of Tomorrow, a story-focused adventure game with asynchronous multiplayer elements. It's a neat concept, but how's the execution? Lees meer

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    08:30 - Charles Visits the Lego Batman Preview Event
    17:04 - Kiln
    36:06 - Tides of Tomorrow Review
    50:51 - Vampire Crawlers

  28. Saros Review And More w/ Jesse Vitelli

    24 april 2026 · 1 uur 29 min

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    It's a big week on The Game Informer Show, as Saros reviews are live! Marcus and Eric are joined by our own reviewer Kyle and Restart.run's Jesse Vitelli, to break down the reaction to PlayStation Studios' latest release. Lees meer

    After the break, three of the fellas stick around to discuss the latest Diablo expansion, previews of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and poncle's new hour-stealing monster Vampire Crawlers. Grab a cold drink and get comfortable, it's a new episode of The Game Informer Show!

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    00:00 - Intro
    06:23 - Saros
    27:17 - Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
    51:08 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
    1:08:08 - Vampire Crawlers

  29. Pragmata Review, Windrose, And Bloodborne Movie News

    18 april 2026 · 1 uur 1 min

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    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the fellas discuss Pragmata, Capcom's inventive action game blending third-person shooting with a simultaneous hacking mechanic. Next, Alex chats about a new survival crafting game set in the age of piracy called Windrose. Lastly, we cover the news of an animated Bloodborne movie produced by popular YouTuber Jacksepticeye. Lees meer

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    02:56 - Pragmata Review
    21:04 - Windrose (Pirate Survival Game)
    34:00 - Bloodborne Animated Movie Announced
    46:31 - Does Kyle Regret His PS5 Pro Purchase?

  30. Pokemon Champions And 40 Years Of Zelda

    11 april 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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    This week on The Game Informer Show, the crew gets together to discuss their favorite games from the long-running The Legend of Zelda series, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary! Be sure to check out our upcoming magazine feature on reactions from around the industry, too. Lees meer

    Before we get to the green caps and tunics, though, Charles has some early thoughts to share on Pokemon Champions, and we have a few other quick takes on some recent releases. Grab a cold drink and tune in!

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    00:00 - Intro
    05:34 - Pokemon Champions
    24:30 - People Of Note
    28:54 - Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
    33:11 - Our Favorite Zelda Games

  31. Life is Strange: Reunion, Super Meat Boy 3D, Raccoin (New Balatro-Like)

    4 april 2026 · 1 uur 52 min

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    Alex returns from vacation to chat with Marcus and Charles about Life is Strange: Reunion, Super Meat Boy 3D, and several indie games: Damon and Baby, a twin-stick shooter from Arc System Works; Parseword, a new daily word game from the Wordle creator; and Raccoin, a coin pusher roguelike for fans of Balatro and quarter machines. Lees meer

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    01:41 - Cruise Ship Arcades
    15:19 - Life is Strange: Reunion
    44:10 - Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike
    58:06 - Parseword
    01:46:27 - Damon and Baby
    01:21:31 - Super Meat Boy 3D
    01:39:39 - Is the PS5 Pro Worth It?

  32. Marathon Thoughts w/ Jesse Vitelli

    27 maart 2026 · 1 uur 11 min

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    Marathon has been running laps around our minds these last few weeks, so this week on The Game Informer Show, we brought on our good pal Jesse Vitelli from Restart.run to discuss Bungie's extraction shooter, and how it's shaping up in a crowded field. Lees meer

    After that, Charles asks the group: what are the games of spring? We explore the concept, from imagery and aesthetic to pure vibes-based selections. I promise, you'll be surprised by at least a few picks. All this and more on The Game Informer Show this week, so grab a cold drink and tune in!

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    00:00 - Intro
    04:02 - Marathon
    42:25 - Spring Games

  33. Crimson Desert Review And More w/ Hayes Madsen

    20 maart 2026 · 1 uur 32 min

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    One of the biggest releases of early 2026 is out now, and The Game Informer Show crew is here to dig into all of it. Contributor Hayes Madsen, the writer of our Crimson Desert review, joins Marcus and Eric to talk about Pearl Abyss' plunge into single-player open-world action, and whether all the sights and sounds make up a memorable experience or not. Lees meer

    Then, Marcus takes the war to the bugs in Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War. And after a quick break, Hayes highlights the short-but-sweet RPG Etrange Overlord, and Marcus and Eric check in on their Pokemon Pokopia progress. It's another packed week on the podcast, so grab a cold drink and settle in!

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    00:00 - Intro
    06:46 - Crimson Desert
    48:27 - Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
    1:03:24 - Etrange Overlord
    1:13:37 - Pokemon Pokopia

  34. Invincible VS Cover + Monster Hunter Stories 3 w/ Nicole Carpenter

    14 maart 2026 · 2 uur 8 min

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    The latest cover is live now for digital readers, so the cover team Marcus and Eric join Charles on The Game Informer Show this week to break it all down. Alongside those three, we invited GI contributor and freelance reporter extraordinaire Nicole Carpenter to talk about her recent feature on Love And Deepspace, as well as her reporting on recent Nintendo rumblings. Lees meer

    Then, we've got some reviews to get into! Charles played Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Marcus has some final thoughts on WWE 2K26. It's another feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show, so grab a cold beverage and tune in!

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    00:00 - Intro / Love and Deepspace
    26:47 - Invincible VS Cover Story
    1:00:19 - Nintendo Lawsuit
    1:14:04 - Monster Hunter Stories 3
    1:34:11 - WWE 2K26

  35. Pokémon Pokopia + Scott Pilgrim EX Reviews

    7 maart 2026 · 55 min

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    This week on The Game Informer Show, Alex, Brian, and Kyle sit down to discuss the latest crossover in the Poké-verse, Pokémon Pokopia. Before that, though, the trio takes a little bit of time to discuss the recent Nintendo Indie World showcase, and some of the exciting announcements there. Lees meer

    After the break, Kyle takes the mic to declare his feelings on Scott Pilgrim EX. Does the beat 'em up hold up enough for an encore? It's a short but sweet episode, so grab a cold drink and enjoy!

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    00:00 - Intro
    03:02 - Nintendo Indie World Discussion
    07:42 - Pokémon Pokopia
    40:08 - Scott Pilgrim EX

  36. Resident Evil Requiem + Our Favorite Steam Next Fest Demos

    27 februari 2026 · 2 uur 8 min

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    In our latest and sanest episode of The Game Informer Show, it's time for the crew to dodge zombies, mix herbs, and slot gemstones into strange doors. It's Resident Evil Requiem week, and everyone's been playing it in some fashion, so Marcus, Wes, Charles, and Eric spend the first half of the show talking through all of it. Lees meer

    After the break, we get into our favorite Steam Next Fest demos, from Star Fox-alikes and Disco Elysium-alikes to a game where an egg is mightier than the gourd. And we close things out with Marcus teaching us all a little bit about wrestling, WWE 2K26, and why you should always get your athletic performer contracts in writing.

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    00:00 - Intro
    04:05 - Resident Evil Requiem
    51:38 - Steam Next Fest Demos
    1:31:29 - WWE 2K26 Preview

  37. God Of War: Sons Of Sparta Review And Spending $99 On Virtual Boy

    21 februari 2026 · 58 min

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    In this episode of our weekly gaming podcast, Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard reviews God of War: Sons of Sparta, a new 2D metroidvania that Mega Cat Studios and Sony Santa Monica released during last week's PlayStation State of Play. Unfortunately, it's an underwhelming title. Kyle then explains why he spent $99 USD on Nintendo's Virtual Boy rerelease and what it's like experiencing the headset's strange catalog of games on the Switch 2. Lees meer

    Later in the show, Eric Van Allen dives into Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, a mystery adventure about a cursed Japanese seaside town that has impressed him. Finally, Alex Van Aken shares his thoughts on the rock-climbing simulator Cairn and how it's an excellent example of how games can uniquely tell stories.

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    00:00 - Intro
    03:31 - God of War: Sons of Sparta Review
    17:44 - Nintendo Virtual Boy on Switch 2
    30:22 - Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse
    44:59 - Cairn is Excellent

  38. State Of Play Recap, Plus Pokopia Preview And Reanimal Review

    14 februari 2026 · 1 uur 55 min

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    It's another jam-packed week of The Game Informer Show! Sony stepped onto the virtual stage this week to lay out its roadmap heading into this summer, so Kyle, Wesley, Charles, and Eric got together to talk through all the big announcements. Lees meer

    After the break, stay tuned for Charles' impressions of Pokemon Pokopia, a very chill take on Pokemon life. Then, we have review impressions of the haunting Reanimal and Romeo Is A Dead Man, and even a little surprise indie recommendation at the end!

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    00:00 - Intro
    00:50 - State of Play Reactions
    58:06 - Pokemon Pokopia Preview
    1:20:29 - Reanimal Review
    1:35:07 - Romeo Is A Dead Man Review
    1:44:22 - CiniCross

  39. A Look At Nintendo's Year Ahead, Plus Overwatch's Big Overhaul

    7 februari 2026 · 2 uur 16 min

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    It's a jam-packed show this week, as 2026 is running full-steam ahead. Alex, Marcus, Charles, and Eric sit down fresh off the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase to share their reactions and favorite reveals, then Charles divulges some details from a recent Nintendo preview event where he played a slate of the handheld's upcoming games. Lees meer

    After the break, Alex discusses what he played of Overwatch's big overhaul -- so massive, it's dropping the "2." And to cap it all off, Charles talks about the long-awaited launch of Mewgenics, and Marcus shares his thoughts on Nioh 3 so far. It's a feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show, so grab a cold beverage and enjoy.

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    00:00 Intro

    04:32 - Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Reactions

    22:07 - Nintendo Switch 2 Previews

    1:00:13 - Overwatch

    1:28:20 - Mewgenics

    1:48:57 - Nioh 3

  40. 007 First Light Cover + Resident Evil Requiem w/ Giant Bomb’s Jan Ochoa

    31 januari 2026 · 1 uur 23 min

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    It's a stacked episode of The Game Informer Show this week, so we've got our pal Jan Ochoa from Giant Bomb here to help break it all down. First up, Brian is back and ready to share all that he learned about 007 First Light on our latest cover story trip to IO Interactive. Lees meer

    Then, Jan and Wesley break down their impressions of Resident Evil Requiem after seeing the latest in Capcom's survival horror series. And lastly, Wes dives deep into Code Vein II, to unpack whether Bandai Namco's Souls-alike moves the genre forward.

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    00:00 - Intro
    05:03 - 007 First Light Cover Story
    37:36 - Resident Evil Requiem
    58:39 - Code Vein 2

  41. What's Going On With Ubisoft?

    23 januari 2026 · 1 uur 23 min

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    It's a news-heavy week on The Game Informer Show, as Ubisoft announced some major changes to its roadmap over the coming years amid numerous delays and game cancellations. Alex, Marcus, and Eric get together to break all that down in the last half of the show, and try to make light of how the Far Cry and Assassin's Creed publisher got here. Lees meer

    Before that, though, the crew talks about two fascinating new indie games they've been playing. Marcus dives into MIO: Memories In Orbit, a new Metroidvania that might be Hollow Knight-levels of difficult. Eric, meanwhile, has been testing his mental mettle with TR-49, Inkle's new mystery game that tasks players with tearing their way through a strange machine.

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    00:00 - Intro
    05:08 - MIO: Memories In Orbit
    18:11 - TR-49
    39:39 - Ubisoft discussion

  42. The State Of Gaming Subscriptions In 2026

    16 januari 2026 · 2 uur 27 min

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    It's a feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show this week. Marcus, Charles, and Eric gather together to discuss the games they've been playing lately, including the charming new 3D platformer Big Hops and return visits to games like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. Lees meer

    Then, the trio get into a discussion about the subscription services in gaming that they still do, or don't, use. From Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus to various battle passes and MMO monthly subs, there are a lot of expenses that can easily add up. Are they all still worth it, or are we cutting some as part of our New Year's resolutions?

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    00:00 - Intro
    05:37 - Big Hops
    14:07 - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
    33:50 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard
    46:44 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
    1:06:18 - The State of Gaming Subscriptions in 2026

  43. Drafting Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2026

    9 januari 2026 · 1 uur 50 min

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    A new year is here, and that means an entirely new slate of games to look forward to! Polygon editor-at-large Giovanni Colantonio joins Marcus, Charles and Eric to discuss what they played over the holidays, as they picked at their backlogs and indulged their guiltiest pleasures. Lees meer

    Then, we roll some dice for a snake-style draft and each pick our five most anticipated games of 2026. From the big games like Grand Theft Auto and Resident Evil to the hidden gems you should keep an eye out for, there's a little bit of everything in this week. Let us know in the comments who you think won the draft!

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    00:00 - Intro

    07:11 - What We Played Over The Holidays

    41:33 - Drafting Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2026

  44. Ranking Our Favorite Video Games Of 2025

    25 december 2025 · 1 uur 36 min

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    Game Informer is taking a break for the holidays, but our editors sat down to record a podcast and rank their favorite games of 2025. Each editor shares a breakdown of their top 10 Game of the Year lists, including must-play games like Ghost of Yotei, Avowed, Trails in the Sky: FC, Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. Lees meer

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    Jump to a specific timestamp:
    00:00 - Introduction
    03:35 - Alex Van Aken's Top 10 Games of 2025
    36:25 - Marcus Stewart's 2025 Top 10 Games
    52:12 - Charles Harte's Game of the Year List
    01:12:29 - Eric Van Allen's GOTY Picks
    01:21:07 - Kyle Hilliard's Top 10 Games of 2025

  45. World of Warcraft: Midnight Cover Story + Steam Replay 2025

    19 december 2025 · 1 uur 40 min

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    The year is winding down, and we're wrapping up for the holidays. Before the team gets going, though, there's still a few games to discuss and stories worth breaking down. Lees meer

    Marcus returns from The Game Awards 2025 to tell Alex and Charles about the on-the-ground experience. Then, the crew digs into their Steam Replay for 2025, then talks about a few neat games like Death Howl and Dogpile. And finally, Alex and Charles discuss the newly announced World of Warcraft: Midnight cover story.

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    00:00 - Intro
    06:03 - The Game Awards 2025
    27:55 - Beastro
    32:33 - Damon and Baby
    39:06 - Steam Replay 2025
    1:00:00 - Death Howl
    1:06:27 - Dogpile
    1:11:19 - World of Warcraft: Midnight

  46. The Game Awards 2025 Recap and Biggest Reveals

    13 december 2025 · 1 uur 16 min

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    The curtain's closed on The Game Awards 2025, and what a night it was. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the show, and some big games got dates and full reveals. Lees meer

    Join Alex, Wesley, Charles, and Eric as they discuss their favorite moments and reveals of the night, from Star Wars and Divinity to Orbitals and Lego Batman. Also, we discuss skin care and the French, because we were all still a bit wiped from the awards.

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    Jump to a specific timestamp here:
    00:00 - Intro
    03:23 - The Game Awards 2025 Winners and Reactions
    26:37 - Our Favorite Trailers and Reveals

  47. Metroid Prime 4 and Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review

    5 december 2025 · 1 uur 34 min

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    Winter's here, the snow is falling, and the last big games of 2025 are debuting. It's a packed week on The Game Informer Show, as Kyle Hilliard discusses his review of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Marcus Stewart dives into the super-sprites of Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Lees meer

    After the break, Charles Harte joins the dynamic duo to discuss more Kirby Air Riders, as well as spotlight a cool new indie mystery called Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved. Don't turn the dial on 2025 yet, as the year's clearly got a few more heaters left.

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    06:26 - Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
    32:16 - Marvel Cosmic Invasion
    51:26 - Kirby Air Riders
    1:10:31 - Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved

  48. The Games You Should Play Over The Holidays

    26 november 2025 · 43 min

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    It's Thanksgiving week in the US, which means the GI staff is taking some time off, heading to wherever they rest their heads, planning dinners and get-togethers, and getting in some extra game time. Lees meer

    In light of that, we're publishing a special early edition of The Game Informer Show this week with a little twist - rather than a roundtable discussion, we had everyone contribute their own solo take on what they're playing, thinking about, or otherwise getting back into this holiday break! From the 2025 backlog to older games, and even some tabletop options, we've got a boatload of personalized selections from the GI crew. Enjoy!

    The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.

  49. Kirby Air Riders, Morsels, and The Game Awards Nominee Reactions

    22 november 2025 · 2 uur 23 min

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    We're nearing the month of December, which means Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards are soon upon us! The nominee list is out, and Marcus, Charles, and Eric are here to react and provide some insight into what the voting is like for The Game Awards. Lees meer

    Before all that, though, Charles shares some early impressions of the zany, speedy Kirby Air Riders and a new indie rogue-like called Morsels. Plus, we close the show out with another edition of GI Oughta Know, this time all about the history of The Game Awards!

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  50. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, And More

    14 november 2025 · 1 uur 27 min

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    It's a hefty week for previews on The Game Informer Show! First up, Wesley talks about his experience seeing Dragon Quest 7 Reimainged for our upcoming cover story. Then, Eric reports back from a trip to New York to see Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Lees meer

    Afterwards, we've got discussion around Possessor(s), Lumines Arise, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. There are almost as many games on the podcast as there are enemy soldiers on-screen in a musou game! (Almost.)

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    03:54 - Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined
    17:22 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
    35:00 - Lumines Arise
    47:16 - Possessor(s)
    1:10:47 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment