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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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Summer Game Fest Predictions, 007 Review, Mina The Hollower
4d 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
2w ago01:34:46Tap 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
3w ago01:58:51Tap 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
4w ago01:03:20Tap 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?
Transcribe →Pokemon Champions And 40 Years Of Zelda
Apr 1001:04:35Tap to summarizeThis 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.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!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 - Intro05:34 - Pokemon Champions24:30 - People Of Note28:54 - Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun33:11 - Our Favorite Zelda Games
Transcribe →Life is Strange: Reunion, Super Meat Boy 3D, Raccoin (New Balatro-Like)
Apr 301:51:44Tap to summarizeAlex 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. 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.Subscribe to our magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribeFollow our hosts and guests online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:41 - Cruise Ship Arcades15:19 - Life is Strange: Reunion44:10 - Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike58:06 - Parseword01:46:27 - Damon and Baby01:21:31 - Super Meat Boy 3D01:39:39 - Is the PS5 Pro Worth It?
Transcribe →Marathon Thoughts w/ Jesse Vitelli
Mar 2701:11:06Tap to summarizeMarathon 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.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!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.Use the timestamps to jump around:00:00 - Intro04:02 - Marathon42:25 - Spring Games
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