The Game Informer Show
Game Informer
93 episodes
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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BioWare's Closure Is A Loss For The Whole Industry w/ Brian Altano
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! Then, we discuss Switch Sports Resort's thumb wrestling prowess, the best new…
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The Ocarina of Time Remake Is Stunning
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. After the break,…
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Gears of War: E-Day + Ace Combat 8 w/ Giant Bomb's Will Crosby
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. And after…
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The Coolest Details From Our Grand Theft Auto VI Cover Story
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…
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Control Resonant Review + Wardogs Impressions
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…
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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review, Plus Control Resonant
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.…
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Ocarina Of Time Remake Reaction And Marvel's Wolverine Review
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…
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Exclusive Exodus Story And Gameplay Deep Dive (Cover Story)
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…
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Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look Reactions + 3 Big Game Reviews
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…
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The Duskbloods Preview, Plus The Sinking City 2
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…
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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave + 1666: Amsterdam Previews
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…
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Big Walk + Beast Of Reincarnation Reviews w/ Jesse Vitelli
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! Jesse Vitelli joins Alex and Eric as the trio that walked through Big Walk together, and…
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The Best Indie Games of 2026 (So Far)
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…
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Cover Story, Plus Halo and Splatoon
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…
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Castlevania Returns With Belmont's Curse + Denshattack! Review
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…
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Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced A Good Remake?
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…
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PlayStation Ending Physical Discs + Our 2026 Favs So Far w/ Ben Reeves
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…
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Star Fox Remake, Steam Next Fest, And The Adventures Of Elliot
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…
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Exclusive Details + Xbox Studios Reportedly In Trouble
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…
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Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More
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…
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God Of War Laufey & PlayStation State of Play Reactions | The Game Informer Show
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…
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Summer Game Fest Predictions, 007 Review, Mina The Hollower
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…
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Lego Batman Voice Actor Interview + Yoshi Review
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!…
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details & Forza Horizon 6 Review
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.…
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Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight + Mixtape Review
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…
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Vampire Crawlers & Double Fine's New Game Kiln Are Great
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.…
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Saros Review And More w/ Jesse Vitelli
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…
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Pragmata Review, Windrose, And Bloodborne Movie News
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…
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Pokemon Champions And 40 Years Of Zelda
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…
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Life is Strange: Reunion, Super Meat Boy 3D, Raccoin (New Balatro-Like)
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…
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Marathon Thoughts w/ Jesse Vitelli
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…
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Crimson Desert Review And More w/ Hayes Madsen
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…
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Invincible VS Cover + Monster Hunter Stories 3 w/ Nicole Carpenter
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…
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Pokémon Pokopia + Scott Pilgrim EX Reviews
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…
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Resident Evil Requiem + Our Favorite Steam Next Fest Demos
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…
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God Of War: Sons Of Sparta Review And Spending $99 On Virtual Boy
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…
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State Of Play Recap, Plus Pokopia Preview And Reanimal Review
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…
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A Look At Nintendo's Year Ahead, Plus Overwatch's Big Overhaul
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…
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007 First Light Cover + Resident Evil Requiem w/ Giant Bomb’s Jan Ochoa
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…
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What's Going On With Ubisoft?
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…
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The State Of Gaming Subscriptions In 2026
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…
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Drafting Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2026
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…
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Ranking Our Favorite Video Games Of 2025
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…
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World of Warcraft: Midnight Cover Story + Steam Replay 2025
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. Marcus returns from The Game Awards 2025 to…
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The Game Awards 2025 Recap and Biggest Reveals
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. Join Alex, Wesley, Charles, and Eric as they discuss…
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Metroid Prime 4 and Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review
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…
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The Games You Should Play Over The Holidays
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. In light of that,…
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Kirby Air Riders, Morsels, and The Game Awards Nominee Reactions
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…
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, And More
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…
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Arc Raiders, Dispatch, And Game Of The Year Catch-Up
In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew dives into Arc Raiders, the highly anticipated extraction shooter making waves with its launch, and Dispatch, a superhero narrative adventure we're loving.…
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