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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!

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.

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• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)
• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)
• Brian Shea (@BrianPShea)

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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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!
 
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!
 
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• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)
• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)

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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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 - 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?

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.

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

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. 

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/subscribe

Follow our hosts and guests online:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)
• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)

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?

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

Jump ahead using these timestamps:
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

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.

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!

Jump to a specific segment:
00:00 - Intro
03:02 - Nintendo Indie World Discussion
07:42 - Pokémon Pokopia
40:08 - Scott Pilgrim EX

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)

Jump ahead using these timestamps:
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

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.

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!

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.

Jump ahead using these timestamps:
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

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.

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.

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.

Jump ahead using these timestamps:

• 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

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.

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.

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.

Jump ahead to a specific segment:
00:00 - Intro
05:03 - 007 First Light Cover Story
37:36 - Resident Evil Requiem
58:39 - Code Vein 2

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.

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.

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.

Jump ahead to specific segments:
00:00 - Intro
05:08 - MIO: Memories In Orbit
18:11 - TR-49
39:39 - Ubisoft discussion

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.

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?

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.

Jump ahead to a specific segment:
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

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. 

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

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.

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.

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• Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)
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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

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 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.

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.

Jump ahead using these timestamps:
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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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, 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.)

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
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

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. Later in the show, we discuss the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection and the games we're playing during our Game of the Year catch-up.

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Jump to a Specific Discussion Via Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:27 - ARC Raiders
28:40 - MK Legacy Kollection
45:39 - Dispatch
01:00:24 - Game of the Year Catch-Up
01:20:00 - Outro

It's Halloween on The Game Informer Show, and that means costumes, candy, and frights! Marcus, Kyle, and Eric take some time to discuss the latest spooky sleuthing game The Seance at Blake Manor, then dive into a full discussion on our favorite scary games.

Everything from the classics to modern darlings gets a shout, and we even surface some old cult-classics. If you're looking for something a little spine-tingling to play, tune in - and video viewers get an extra-special visual gag.

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.

It's a big week on Game Informer, as we've got several major releases on the docket, plus an excellent guest! Samantha Béart, the prolific voice actor for roles including Karlach (Baldur's Gate 3) and Cider (Absolum) joins the show to chat about their work.

That's at the end of the show, but before all that, we've got a few games to discuss. The Outer Worlds 2 brings Obsidian back to its sci-fi consumer-driven setting, Ninja Gaiden 4 sees Platinum put a spin on Team Ninja's classic series, and Dispatch might be one for fans of Invincible, Telltale, or both to check out. All that and more await in this new episode of The Game Informer Show.

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• Wesley LeBlanc (@wesleyleblanc)

It's another week of The Game Informer Show, and we've got plenty of games to dig into. But first, Bill from NerdNest joins us to discuss his impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, the latest PC handheld to hit the market. Is it worth the price tag, or is a different portable PC more your speed?

Alex, Marcus, and Eric also dig into Ball X Pit, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, Battlefield 6, Bye Sweet Carole, and the early hours of Pokemon Legends: Z-A. It's a packed episode, so grab a warm beverage and get cozy.

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Ah, autumn. The leaves are changing, the sun is setting earlier, and we're all getting cozy with a smorgasbord of new games to play. This week on The GI Show Alex, Eric, Charles, and Wesley sit down to chat about Little Nightmares 3, the new Little Nightmares from a new studio. Then, we get into some early impressions of Digimon Story Time Stranger and Absolum, and close it out with our favorite games of the fall. Whether looking for a fright or a calm night by the fire, stay tuned for all of our recommendations!

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• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)
• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)
• Wesley LeBlanc (@wesleyleblanc)

We've revealed our latest cover story, The Outer Worlds 2! And on this week's episode of The GI Show, we've got Marcus on to chat about his visit with the studio and everything he saw in Obsidian's upcoming sequel. Plus, Charles and Kyle chat more Ghost of Yotei, we dig into the fascinating indie Consume Me, and Charles throws a special game show around all of GI's 10s!

All this, plus a closing interview with Trinket Studios, the makers of 2017's Battle Chef Brigade, who are launching the sci-fi mecha deckbuilder Battle Suit Aces on October 7. There are tons of games and lots to talk about on this feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show!

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

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• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)
• Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)
• Kyle Hilliard (@kylehilliard)
• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)

Jump to specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
10:12 - The Outer Worlds 2 Cover Story
40:51 - Ghost of Yotei
53:51 - Game Informer's Top 10s
1:32:14 - Consume Me
1:44:46 - Battle Suit Aces Interview

October's just about here, and that means we are struggling to stay afloat in a sea of virtual experiences. Marcus, Kyle, and Charles gathered together this week to discuss the big games they've been playing, and oh boy, there are a lot of them.

We start off with Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yotei, followed by Hades 2, both of which seem to be frontrunners for this season's lineup of games. Silent Hill f has caused some consternation and evaluation, perhaps appealing to those drawn to rough edges, and/or creepy knife monsters. Baby Steps toes right in after them, and the show rounds out with Hotel Barcelona, a strange game from two well-known makers of strange games.

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

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)
• Kyle Hilliard (@kylehilliard)
• Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)

Jump around using the timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 04:07 - Ghost of Yotei
• 26:26 - Hades 2
• 44:19 - Silent Hill f
• 1:09:42 - Baby Steps
• 1:24:27 - Hotel Barcelona

The fall season is fast underway, with a few different early access games arriving alongside some big names. We give our impressions of the new Skate from EA, Sonic's latest kart racer in CrossWorlds, plus some more Battlefield 6 talk, Riot's fighting game 2XKO, and the surprising indie Herdling.

There are more games than you can shake a Joy-Con at this week, so tune in and hear about some of the biggest stuff happening right now.

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

Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribe

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)
• Brian Shea (@brianpshea)
• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:11 - Skate.
31:59 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
52:05 - Battlefield 6
1:07:08 - 2XKO
1:25:01 - Herdling

Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally available, and we've been playing the highly anticipated Metroidvania. In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we dive into our impressions of Silksong's first act (roughly the first eight hours until the Greymoor area) and boss fights. Beforehand, Marcus interviews Gearbox leads Graeme Timmins and Andrew Reiner (big disclaimer: Reiner was formerly EIC of Game Informer) about Borderlands 4, which was released a few days ago. Finally, we round out the show by breaking down our Hell is Us review, a fascinating investigation puzzle game with action elements. Notably, it's not a Soulslike. 

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

Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribe

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)
• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:35 - Borderlands 4 Interview
50:32 - Hollow Knight: Silksong Act 1 Impressions
01:27:17 - Hell is Us Review
01:50:39 - Outro

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we dive deep into the past to save the future with Cronos: The New Dawn, which sounds cool, but is ultimately fine. It's a solid survival horror game from Bloober Team. We also dive into the latest major update for Deadlock, the new multiplayer game from Valve, discuss why the Trails In The Sky FC remake could similarly popularize the role-playing games like Yakuza 0 did for its respective series in 2017, and talk about Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Star-Crossed World DLC on Switch 2.

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

Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://www.gameinformer.com/subscribe

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)
• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:09 - Cronos: The New Dawn Review
14:40 - Borderlands 4 Final Preview Impressions
20:45 - Trails in the Sky FC Remake
33:40 - Valve Introduces 6 New Characters in Deadlock Update
51:51 - Kirby Star-Crossed World DLC

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and former Nintendo developer Mike Drucker (The Tonight Show, Bill Nye Saves the World) joins us to discuss our Ninja Gaiden 4 cover story, roguelite first-person shooter Voidbreaker, UFO 50, and his time working on Kid Icarus: Uprising — a formative handheld title for co-host Charles Harte. Later in the show, we laugh about the absurd controls of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, Lumines Arise, and The Rogue Prince of Persia.

We connected Drucker with legendary game designer Roberta Williams (King's Quest, Mystery House) to discuss her legacy and its impact on his life in a new feature in Game Informer Magazine Issue 371. Drucker's latest book, Good Game, No Rematch, is available now.

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

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)
• Brian Shea (@BrianPShea)
• Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)
• Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 -- Introduction
06:04 -- Ninja Gaiden 4
25:40 -- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
31:34 -- UFO 50
41:06 -- Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
46:30 -- Kid Icarus: Uprising
55:05 -- The Rogue Prince of Persia
01:00:32 -- Lumines Arise
01:08:55 -- Voidbreaker

The summer is slowly waning, and an autumn packed with new video games fast approaches. Join Alex, Kyle, Charles, and Eric as they take a look at some of the first big games of 2025's latter half, from Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater to early impressions of Battlefield 6 through its open beta.

There's also some details on the strange sports game Drag x Drive from Nintendo, the gorgeous blade-skater Sword of the Sea, the charming indie puzzler Is This Seat Taken?, and our reactions to Gamescom Opening Night Live. We must stress: this was recorded before the Hollow Knight Silksong broadcast, so enjoy a few speculative guesses at what it might have been, preserved in amber for our audience.Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribeFollow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Kyle Hilliard (@kylehilliard)
• Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)
• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:36 - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
• 15:31 - Sword of the Sea
• 30:23 - Drag x Drive
• 42:33 - Battlefield 6 Open Beta
• 1:01:00 - Is This Seat Taken?
• 1:20:41 - Gamescom Opening Night Live reactions

We're nearing the start of the fall season, and that means a bevy of new games will roll in like an avalanche, stretching from now until the holidays. With that in mind, GI's Marcus, Wesley, and Eric are here to talk about their most anticipated games of 2025 alongside friend of the show Hayes Madsen.

Hear their picks for what to watch for over the coming months, as well as Wesley and Hayes' impressions of Phantom Blade Zero, Marcus' thoughts on indie darling And Roger, and a true debate: are suits mechs?

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• Wesley LeBlanc (@wesleyleblanc)
• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)
• Hayes Madsen (@solfleet)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
05:16 - Phantom Blade Zero / Wesley and Hayes' adventures
31:07 - And Roger
43:33 - Our 2025 backlog
52:20 - Most anticipated games yet to arrive in 2025

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, our host Charles is joined by Wesley and Eric to talk about Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel set in early 20th century Sicily, as well as the experience of Gen Con 2025, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and Wheel World. We discuss knife fighting and stealthy sneaking, the power scale of Metroidvanias, and... I'm reading a note here about Italian frogs?

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

Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribe

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)
• Wesley LeBlanc (@wesleyleblanc)
• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:18 - Mafia: The Old Country
35:05 - Gen Con 2025
1:10:26 - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
1:17:05 - Wheel World

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, our new video editor, Eric Van Allen, joins the podcast to discuss Silent Hill F, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and Wildgate. Hear about the thrills of fighting other outlaws for an ancient bounty in space, slashing through demonic hordes in a 2D sidescroller, and trying to survive the nightmares haunting a rural town in Japan. 

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

Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribe

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Marcus Stewart (@marcusstewart7)
• Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
19:07 - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
33:08 - Wildgate
56:06 - Silent Hill F

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we celebrate our latest issue by diving deep into Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Charles Harte and Alex Van Aken traveled to developer The Chinese Room in Brighton, England, to play the game. We also continue our discussion about Donkey Kong Bananza with new, nearly complete impressions, explain the complicated, but endearing aspects of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and touch a little bit on the upcoming VR adaptation of World War Z.

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

Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribe

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)
• Marcus Stewart (@marcusstewart7)
• Kyle Hilliard (@kylehilliard.com)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
07:28 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Exclusive Details
36:47 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (Soulslike)
01:09:51 - Donkey Kong Bananza's Final Hours (Spoiler Free)
01:35:31 - World War Z VR

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we rave about Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2, which shines on the new Nintendo console, and the complicated Pac-Man Metroidvania called Shadow Labyrinth. We also recommend a great new stealth game, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, praising it for its gorgeous art direction and brilliant final act. Finally, Charles rounds out the podcast episode, briefly chatting about the Bravely Default HD remaster and a house-decorating Picross-like puzzler called Squeakcross.

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

Watch the video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DOPg44qrcwk

Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribe

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)
• Wesley LeBlanc (@WesleyLeBlanc)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
06:53 - Donkey Kong Bananza
36:33 - Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (New Stealth Game)
50:55 - Shadow Labyrinth (Pac-Man Metroidvania)
01:02:57 - Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
01:08:16 - Squeakross

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we discuss our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 review and Activision's controversial decision to change THPS 4's long-standing structure. Later in the show, special guest Ash Parrish, video game reporter at The Verge, joins us to discuss last week's Xbox layoffs and studio closures, Summer Games Done Quick, and Missile Command Delta.

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

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)
• Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)
• Wesley LeBlanc (@WesleyLeBlanc)
• Ash Parrish (@AdAshtra)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
05:57 - Showing Off The Print Magazine
10:01 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Review
36:12 - Introducing Ash Parrish
38:35 - Xbox Layoffs and Studio Closures
01:02:33 - Summer Game's Done Quick (SGDQ)
01:11:04 - Peak
01:18:03 - Missile Command Delta
01:28:53 - Outro

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, former editor John Carson joins us to share what we think are the best games of 2025 to date. Heavy hitters like Mario Kart World, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Monster Hunter Wilds all make the list, but there are several smaller or indie titles mentioned that we love, like Peak, Blade Chimera, and Promise Mascot Agency. We hope you enjoy the podcast and find your next favorite video game!

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

Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://www.gameinformer.com/subscribe

Follow our hosts on social media:

• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)
• Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)
• John Carson (@JohnCarsonGames)

Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
05:35 - Promise Mascot Agency
08:44 - Blade Chimera
11:15 - The Roottrees Are Dead
17:30 - Peak
24:36 - Mario Kart World
31:50 - Avowed
37:48 - Split Fiction
43:16 - Picnic Penguin
47:40 - Pirate Yakuza
50:19 - Monster Hunter Wilds
55:55 - DOOM: The Dark Ages
01:01:00 - Elden Ring Nightreign
01:09:25 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
01:16:20 - Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
01:23:06 - Shotgun Cop Man
01:27:05 - The Bazaar
01:33:00 - Kyle’s Lightning Round
01:34:28 - The First Bezerker Khazan
01:36:24 - Marcus’ Lightning Round
01:42:19 - Alex’s Lightning Round

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we celebrate the first return issue of Game Informer Magazine! Borderlands 4 is on the cover, and Brian Shea details traveling to Texas to get extended hands-on with the game and his experience in cryotherapy. After that, we dive into Kyle Hilliard's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review, which you can read here. We also discuss our continuing Switch 2 adventures and check in with Marcus Stewart's time with Lost in Random: The Eternal Die.

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


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(00:00:00) Introduction (Special Guest Eric Van Allen)
(00:06:00) SGF Previews - Lightning Round
(00:06:27) End of Abyss (Section 9 Interactive)
(00:07:24) Out of Words (Wired Fly, Kong Orange)
(00:09:43) Sword of the Sea (Giant Squid)
(00:12:19) Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Tribute Games)
(00:14:33) Blighted (Drinkbox Studios)
(00:19:02) Adventure of Samsara (Ilex Games, Atari)
(00:23:04) Spine (Nekki)
(00:26:57) Digimon Story: Time Stranger (Media Vision)
(00:31:35) Lumines Arise (Enhance, Monstars)
(00:36:14) Crimson Desert (Pearl Abyss)
(00:48:49) Switch 2 Review Discussion
(01:20:40) The Alters (11 bit studios)
(01:32:31) Magic The Gathering x Final Fantasy
(01:54:47) FBC Firebreak (Remedy)
(02:12:19) Outro

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Eric Van Allen (Axe of the Blood God, IGN, Normandy FM) joins us for a Nintendo Switch 2 review discussion, a wild survival management game called The Alters, and the cooperative first-person shooter Control spin-off, FBC Firebreak. Beforehand, we share even more of our favorite upcoming games we recently played at Summer Game Fest. 

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

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• Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)
• Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)
• Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)
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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:05:41) Resident Evil Requiem hands-on
(00:13:13) Pragmata hands-on
(00:24:33) Alex played the Xbox Ally X handheld
(00:37:34) Ninja Gaiden 4 hands-on
(00:45:56) Morsels preview
(00:52:52) Charles loves Mixtape
(01:00:00) Introducing special guest Rogersbase
(01:00:56) Nintendo Switch 2 reactions
(01:09:18) Mario Kart World deep dive

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we tackle 2025's biggest week yet. Not only did the Switch 2 launch and Summer Game Fest happen on the same week, but we relaunched our Game Informer magazine subscriptions, and can confirm our first issue will be out later this month! Hosts Alex Van Aken, Charles Harte, and Marcus Stewart also discuss their favorite games they played at Summer Game Fest (including Resident Evil Requiem, Ninja Gaiden 4, Pragmata, and Mixtape), and their hands-on impressions with Xbox's new handheld device.

The trio is also thrilled to be joined by Rogersbase to discuss the Switch 2 launch, including his thoughts on the console, his favorite parts of Mario Kart World, his theories for Nintendo's 2025 plans, and his passion for Donkey Kong. Thanks for joining us, Roger! You can find him on YouTube and Twitch.

Follow our hosts on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), and Charles Harte (@chuckduck365).

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Today is an important day. Game Informer magazine subscriptions are back! And so is the Game Informer Show podcast! We recorded our first episode earlier this week before all the Summer Game Fest announcements and before we had Switch 2s in our hands. Apologies for not talking about the absolute latest in video game news, but this first episode back was always meant to be a catch-up and a rundown of what to expect.

Join Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, Charles Harte, and me as we talk about bringing the magazine back, share what we did during our "time off", and share just a few of the games we've been enjoying recently.

Moving forward, you can expect to hear The Game Informer Show podcast every Thursday, and next week we will have a special on-location SGF episode.

Thanks for resubscribing (or never unsubscribing)! We look forward to coming back and to all your feedback.

Alongside the rest of the magazine and website, The Game Informer Show podcast took an unexpected hiatus last year. We've been hard at work getting our feet back under us, making lots of behind-the-scenes efforts on the website, and working toward bringing back the physical magazine. It's kept us busy!

But ahead of the magazine officially returning, Summer Game Fest activities, and the launch of Switch 2, we wanted to make sure we had an outlet to share our conversations and have you listen in. Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, Charles Harte, and I have the first episode in the can where we talk about the shutdown and how it affected us, what we've been playing, and lots more.

That episode isn't available quite yet, but we wanted to make sure you know where to subscribe to the show when the first episode drops on Friday, June 6.

You can find some direct links below or watch a video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. You can also search for The Game Informer Show wherever you listen to podcasts.
We're looking forward to your feedback!

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