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The Game Informer Show
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The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join hosts Alex Van Aken, Kyle Hilliard, Marcus Stewart, and Charles Harte every Thursday for a chat about your favorite games – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Exclusive Details + Xbox Studios Reportedly In Trouble
1w ago01:02:26Tap to summarizeIn 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.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!Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Brian Shea (@BrianPShea)Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 – Intro04:13 – Reports of Upcoming Xbox Game Studio Closures29:45 – Ad Break31:29 – Halo: Campaign Evolved Exclusive Cover Story Details56:35 – Meccha Chameleon
Transcribe →Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More
1w ago02:15:38Tap to summarizeSummer 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).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!Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/pro-x2-superstrike-mouse.910-007700?utm_source=Direct-to-Publisher&utm_medium=Digital-Video&utm_campaign=Logitech_FY27_Q1_NAM_GA_B2C_Amaze-Media_Direct-to-Publisher_naTimestamps:00:00 - Game Informer Editors Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart and Eric Van Allen33:52 - John Carson, Myles Obenza, and Jason Schreier1:06:30 - Jessica Cogswell, Imran Khan, and Jesse Vitelli1:38:10 - Liss the Lass, Janet Garcia, and Jill GrodtSupport Us -- Buy Game Informer Magazine:https://gameinformer.com/subscribeFollow Us on Social Media: Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/gameinformer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/GameInformerMagazineTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@game_informerTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/GameInformerFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/officialgameinformer/
Transcribe →God Of War Laufey & PlayStation State of Play Reactions | The Game Informer Show
3w ago01:32:57Tap to summarizeIt'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. 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!Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction08:10 – State Of Play Reactions / Wolverine27:31 – Marvel Tokon37:04 – Boncho The Chef39:58 – Kemuri43:06 – Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis51:23 – State of Play Lightning Round59:33 – Ace Combat 801:15:55 – God of War Laufey
Transcribe →Summer Game Fest Predictions, 007 Review, Mina The Hollower
4w ago01:58:00Tap to summarizeIn 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.Sponsored: Before ink met page, Super Heroes rose from American ideals. Now, these virtues take on a powerful new form in America’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program – a historic collaboration between the United States Mint and DC! Collect Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman coins and medals with limited-edition designs in 24K gold and fine silver. Explore the collection at the US Mint site here.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)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Luis Gutierrez (@ImLuisGutierrez)Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 – Introduction09:17 – 007 First Light Review33:17 – Modern Warfare 4 Preview45:13 – Mina The Hollower Review01:07:01 – Petit Planet (HoYoverse's Cozy Life Sim)01:19:34 – Summer Game Fest Predictions
Transcribe →Lego Batman Voice Actor Interview + Yoshi Review
May 2201:34:46Tap to summarizeIt'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!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.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 - Intro03:11 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight25:28 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book38:43 - Thick As Thieves52:06 - Shai Matheson InterviewSponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Sponsored: Before ink met page, Super Heroes rose from American ideals. Now, these virtues take on a powerful new form in America’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program – a historic collaboration between the United States Mint and DC! Collect Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman coins and medals with limited-edition designs in 24K gold and fine silver. Explore the collection at the US Mint site here.
Transcribe →The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details & Forza Horizon 6 Review
May 1601:58:51Tap to summarizeIn 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!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!Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Brian Shea (@BrianPShea)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction05:02 – Forza Horizon 6 Review25:46 – Directive 8020 Review38:39 – The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details (Cover Story)01:11:44 – Call of the Elder Gods01:23:11 – Listener QuestionsSubmit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com
Transcribe →Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight + Mixtape Review
May 901:03:20Tap to summarizeIn 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! 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! SPONSORED: The team at Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:45 - MagicCon: Las Vegas Recap11:19 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight22:30 - "GI Oughta Know" Trivia: Lego Batman Edition41:53 - SPONSOR AD: Logitech G PRO X2 Superstrike43:44 - Mixtape Review56:13 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire
Transcribe →Vampire Crawlers & Double Fine's New Game Kiln Are Great
May 101:05:28Tap to summarizeIn 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?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)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Brenden Groom (@begroom / PlayMoreIndies.com)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction08:30 - Charles Visits the Lego Batman Preview Event17:04 - Kiln36:06 - Tides of Tomorrow Review50:51 - Vampire Crawlers
Transcribe →Saros Review And More w/ Jesse Vitelli
Apr 2401:29:12Tap to summarizeIt'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.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!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 - Intro06:23 - Saros27:17 - Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred51:08 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book1:08:08 - Vampire Crawlers
Transcribe →Pragmata Review, Windrose, And Bloodborne Movie News
Apr 1801:00:36Tap to summarizeIn 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.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)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:56 - Pragmata Review21:04 - Windrose (Pirate Survival Game)34:00 - Bloodborne Animated Movie Announced46:31 - Does Kyle Regret His PS5 Pro Purchase?
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