It's a big milestone this week as we're celebrating 700 episodes of ! Since Episode 1 https://www.gameinformer.com/b/podcasts/archive/2009/09/29/the-game-informer-show-episode-1.aspx aired all the way back in 2009, we've recorded and produced hundreds of episodes and we couldn't have done it without your support, which is why this week's edition is all about you, our wonderful listeners! Join host Marcus Stewart along with Kyle Hilliard and Charles Harte as they answer a slew of fascinating, humorous, and outright strange questions from the GI community while reflecting on their thoughts on the show and podcasting in general. Before all of that, however, GI editor-in-chief Matt Miller opens the episode to talk about our revamped magazine subscription program, which you can learn all about here https://www.gameinformer.com/letter-from-the-editor/2024/03/26/announcing-the-new-game-informer-magazine-subscription.  WATCH THE GAME INFORMER SHOW PODCAST! * Follow us on social media: Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365) https://twitter.com/chuckduck365  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Announcement 00:17:30 - Intro 00:22:27 - Reflecting On The GI Show 00:28:11 - Listener Questions 02:01:03 - Housekeeping 02:05:23 - The Lunch Break: Like A Dance Break but with Lunch (Working Title)

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Mar 27

On this week’s episode of , we’re joined by special guest Imran Khan to unpack his review of Rise of the Ronin. Friend of the show Jesse Vitelli also drops by to break down his Dragon’s Dogma 2 review. Kyle Hilliard shares his final thoughts on Princess Peach Showtime and gives his hands-on thoughts on the upcoming Hyper Light Breaker. We then round out the discussion with Imran sharing some of the coolest indie games he saw from Day of the Devs and giving our thoughts on our reader-voted Game Gauntlet https://www.gameinformer.com/GameGauntlet2024 to decide the greatest game of all time. VIDEO VERSION COMING SOON! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDadbzDm5UnKwh7_XWrDPw/videos Follow us on social media: Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365) https://twitter.com/chuckduck365, Imran Khan (@imranzomg https://twitter.com/imranzomg), and Jesse Vitelli (@jessevitelli https://twitter.com/jessevitelli).   is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:22 - Rise of the Ronin 00:29:54 - Hyper Light Breaker 00:39:09 - Day of the Devs 00:54:53 - Dragon's Dogma 2 01:27:34 - Princess Peach Showtime 01:39:59 - Greatest Game Of All Time Gauntlet 02:12:38 - The Lunch Break: Like A Dance Break but with Lunch (Working Title) 02:15:27 - Pushmo and Dillon's Rolling Western?

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Mar 21

In this week's episode of the crew revisits Pokémon X & Y ahead of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and tries to get into truck games via Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game. We also discuss Fortnite's Myths & Mortals season, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Balatro, and Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story. Thanks for listening and watching! WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365) https://twitter.com/chuckduck365  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:36 - Expeditions: A MudRunner Game 00:23:47 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 00:39:18 - Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 2 - Myths & Mortals 00:56:00 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth & Balatro 01:04:21 - Pokémon X & Y 01:23:41 - Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story 01:36:59 - Housekeeping 01:41:58 - The Lunch Break: Like A Dance Break but with Lunch (Working Title)

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Mar 15

This week on podcast, host Marcus Stewart is joined by Kyle Hilliard, Charles Harte, and former editor/current narrative designer at Big Blue Sky Games, Suriel Vazquez to talk about a smattering of video games, new and old. First up, we dive deep into our most recent cover story for No Rest for the Wicked, talk a bit about how realistic and nauseating the driving is in Pacific Drive, learn about WWE 2K24, and prepare for the impending Moomin invasion. We also mop up on some games like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Penny's Big Breakaway before Suriel shares details about the game he has been working on, Merchants of Rosewall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAekK2I502I. And we finish out the show by answering some reader questions. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: * Follow us on social media: Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365) https://twitter.com/chuckduck365, Suriel Vazquez (@SurielVazquez https://twitter.com/SurielVazquez?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:20 - Cover Story: No Rest for the Wicked 00:28:38 - Pacific Drive 00:40:03 - Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley 00:48:20 - WWE 2K24 Review 01:02:06 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 01:12:17 - Penny's Big Breakaway 01:16:11 - The Outlast Trials 01:22:51 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions 01:44:52 - The Lunch Break: Like A Dance Break but with Lunch (Working Title)

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Mar 07

In this week's episode of returning guest Eric Van Allen https://twitter.com/seamoosi () joins us to discuss our Balatro review, spoiler-free thoughts about the length of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the early hours of Penny's Big Breakaway, and finally, how the combat system in Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord mimics Final Fantasy XII's Gambits (that's a very good thing). Lastly, we want to highlight our former colleague and close friend, Blake Hester, https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad who was affected by a corporate restructuring from our parent company this week. Blake's original reporting and responsibility as our working features editor have transformed  over the last three-and-a-half years into an outlet known for thoughtful reporting on games and the people making them. Please go support Blake and follow his work right here. https://blakehester.rocks/ WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: * Follow us on social media: Blake Hester (@MetallicaIsRad https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad), Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Eric Van Allen (@SeaMoosi https://twitter.com/seamoosi)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:04 - Blake Hester Was Laid Off From Game Informer 00:11:23 - Balatro Review 00:27:50 - Unicorn Overlord Demo 00:44:07 - Penny's Big Breakaway 01:03:40 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 01:18:32 - Housekeeping

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Feb 29

In this week's episode of the crew breaks down what has been a busy few days in the video game industry. We dive into our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review, https://www.gameinformer.com/review/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/cracking-the-planet-wide-open recap the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree release date trailer, https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/02/21/elden-rings-shadow-of-the-erdtree-dlc-trailer-promises-a-june-release-date and share highlights from another Nintendo Direct. Additionally, we discuss our time playing Princess Peach: Showtime, Gigantic: Rampage Edition, https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/02/20/gearbox-is-reviving-an-underrated-moba-hero-shooter-in-gigantic-rampage-edition and Balatro, a new poker roguelite (a "Pokerlite?") we can't seem to put down.  WATCH EPISODE 695 OF THE GAME INFORMER SHOW: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea https://twitter.com/brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes https://twitter.com/leblancwes)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:03 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review 00:27:39 - Balatro 00:47:50 - Elden Ring's Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC Trailer 00:59:46 - Princess Peach: Showtime! Preview 01:19:16 - Nintendo Direct February 2024 01:28:36 - Gigantic: Rampage Edition Preview 01:45:26 - Housekeeping

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Feb 22

In this week's episode of , Kyle Hilliard takes over hosting duty with Alex Van Aken just being present to be part of the ride. Charles Harte is also in attendance, as is special guest Sarah Thwaites. We kick off the show discussing Helldivers 2 and Mario vs. Donkey Kong before jumping into a big discussion about a number of compelling indie games like Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior, Crow Country, Pepper Grinder, Helskate, Project O.R.C.S., and Nightingale. We also chat about the recent Tomb Raider Remaster collection before diving into the initial broadcast of our new recurring segment, The Lunch Break: Like A Dance Break but with Lunch (Working Title). WATCH OUR WEEKLY GAMING PODCAST: * Follow us on social media: Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365), Sarah Thwaites (@sarahathwaites https://twitter.com/sarahathwaites?lang=en).  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:26 - Helldivers 2 Review 00:20:46 - Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior 00:27:38 - Apex Legends Season 20, Breakout 00:32:33 - Mario vs. Donkey Kong Review 00:42:37 - Tomb Raider I–III Remastered 00:49:06 - Crow Country Demo 00:53:31 - Pepper Grinder Demo 00:54:57 - Helskate Early Access 00:57:10 - Project O.R.C.S. Preview 01:06:35 - Nightingale Preview 01:13:24 - Housekeeping 01:15:47 - The Lunch Break: Like A Dance Break but with Lunch (Working Title)

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Feb 14

In this week's episode of the crew discusses Final Fantasy VII Rebirth one last time before it releases and then examines Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League against the three game design pillars: camera, controls, and character. Alex chats about playing Metal Gear Solid for the first time and what it's like playing a game made in 1998 on its own terms in 2024. Finally, Brian and Charles dive into Persona 3 Reload, now publisher Atlus's fastest-selling game of all time. https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/02/08/persona-3-reload-is-the-fastest-selling-atlus-title-of-all-time  WATCH OUR WEEKLY GAMING PODCAST: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea https://twitter.com/brianpshea), Charles Harte (@Chuckduck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:21 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Preview 00:11:33 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 00:35:01 - Metal Gear Solid 00:59:47 - Persona 3 Reload 01:09:21 - Housekeeping

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Feb 08

In this week's episode of former editor Jay Guisao joins us to share exclusive details https://www.gameinformer.com/ApexLegends about Apex Legends Season 20: Breakout and discuss our time visiting Respawn Vancouver. Marcus and Kyle discuss the early hours of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League; Charles breaks down his Mario Vs. Donkey Kong preview, https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2024/01/30/return-of-the-kong then we round out the show discussing Persona 3 Reload.  WATCH THE PODCAST: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Jason Guisao (@Jason_Guisao https://twitter.com/jason_guisao), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Charles Harte (@Chuckduck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:00 - Apex Legends Cover Story 00:49:20 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 01:13:04 - WWE 2K24 Preview 01:35:30 - Persona 3 Reload 01:50:39 - Mario vs. Donkey Kong 01:59:23 - Housekeeping

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Feb 02

In this week's episode of , the crew unpacks our Tekken 8 review https://www.gameinformer.com/review/tekken-8/aggressively-absurd to discuss what's great and what's less great about the latest King of Iron Fist tournament. We also share our early game impressions of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth https://www.gameinformer.com/impressions/2024/01/23/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-is-an-rpg-for-adults-who-dont-need-everything. And lastly, we'll take a deep dive into Palworld's meteoric rise and success, as well as the discourse and controversy https://www.gameinformer.com/2024/01/22/what-is-palworld-the-new-pokemon-with-guns-survival-game-everyones-playing surrounding it. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode without answering a few questions from our listeners! * Follow us on social media: Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes https://twitter.com/leblancwes)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:57 - Tekken 8 Review 0046:33 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 01:07:04 - Palworld 01:39:21 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Jan 25

In this week's episode of the crew discusses real video games you can play, including our early Palworld https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/11/24/creature-feature-capturing-the-curious-story-of-palworld hands-on reactions and The Last of Us Part II Remastered review. You might've heard us describe the former as "Pokémon with guns" previously, but Palworld's crafting and survival focus make it stand out as its own unique experience. After breaking down the updates packed in with Naughty Dog's rerelease, https://www.gameinformer.com/opinion/2024/01/16/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-thoughts-from-a-first-time-player we shift our attention to Another Code: Recollection and Final Fantasy XVI.  WATCH THE GAME INFORMER SHOW: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes https://twitter.com/leblancwes)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:44 - Palworld 00:24:35 - The Last of Us Part II Remastered 00:26:19 - Spoilers Start for The Last of Us Part II Remastered 00:27:53 - Spoilers End for The Last of Us Part II Remastered 00:35:31 - Another Code: Recollection 00:46:38 - Final Fantasy XVI 01:04:06 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Jan 18

In this week's episode of the crew discusses our Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League preview (we played several hours at a recent event), https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2024/01/09/a-lengthy-hands-on-session our very highly-rated Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review, https://www.gameinformer.com/review/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown/a-royal-resurgence and we circle back to our video game release calendar https://www.gameinformer.com/2024 to highlight the 2024 games we're most excited for that don't have solid release dates yet. WATCH THE PODCAST: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Matt Storm (@DJ_Stormageddon https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddon)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:00 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Preview 00:31:08 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review 01:02:14 - What Has Alex Been Playing Rapid Fire Edition 01:09:04 - Most Anticipated Video Games of 2024 Without Release Dates 01:50:08 - Housekeeping

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Jan 11

In this week's episode of returning guest and editor of this podcast, Matt Storm, joins us to discuss our most anticipated games of 2024. We dive into 2024 game release calendar and go month-by-month, highlighting the projects we're most looking forward to.  WATCH THE PODCAST TO LEARN ABOUT UPCOMING GAMES IN 2024:  * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Matt Storm (@DJ_Stormageddon https://twitter.com/dj_stormageddon)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:16 - Matt Storm Introduction 00:09:52 - Most Anticipated Video Games of 2024 01:39:32 - Housekeeping

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Jan 04

In this week's episode of we discuss our game and games of the year, the best and brightest feature (currently in the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth issue of the magazine https://www.gameinformer.com/digital-issue/2023/12/19/the-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-digital-issue-is-now-live), and just generally recap all the discussions that went it how that annual feature comes together. THE GAME INFORMER SHOW #687 PODCAST: * Follow us on social media: Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes https://twitter.com/LeBlancWes)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:31 - A Breakdown of Game Informer's Top 10 Games of 2023 01:09:28 - A Breakdown of Game Informer's Category Winner of 2023 01:42:48 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Dec 28, 2023

In this week's episode of special guest Michael Higham (Fanbyte, GameSpot) joins us to discuss our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth cover story, https://www.gameinformer.com/FF7Rebirth The Finals review, and our favorite games of 2023. THE GAME INFORMER SHOW #686 PODCAST: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Michael Higham (@MichaelPHigham https://twitter.com/michaelphigham)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:41 - Cover Story: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 00:23:41 - The Finals Review 00:38:08 - Top Ten Games of 2023 01:39:28 - Housekeeping

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Dec 21, 2023

Thanks to Manscaped for sponsoring today's episode! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with my link GISHOW at Manscaped.com http://manscaped.com/! This episode of podcast sees returning guest Jesse Vitelli (@jessevitelli https://twitter.com/jessevitelli) join host Marcus Stewart and editors Brian Shea and Charles Harte to discuss the official demise of E3 and its impact over the years. Brian also breaks down his time spent playing Tekken 8's bonkers story mode, and Charles Harte takes the stand to talk about playing Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy while quizzing the editors on their Ace Attorney character knowledge. Jesse and Charles also share their time spent in Fortnite Chapter 5: Season 1's new offerings such as Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, and Lego Fortnite.  *  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:26 - The Death Of E3 00:39:27 - Game Awards Redux 00:53:27 - Tekken 8 Preview 01:05:42 - Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 01:29:39 - Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Preview 01:38:54 - Ace Attorney Name Game 01:45:32 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Dec 14, 2023

We're officially past The Game Awards, and host Marcus Stewart and former GI editor Jason Guisao are unpacking all of the show's highs and lows. They're also diving into Grand Theft Auto VI's big debut trailer. Editor-in-Chief Matt Miller also makes a rare appearance to discuss his review of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. *  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:36 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review 00:22:34 - Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 00:45:32 - The Game Awards Round-Up 01:26:19 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Dec 09, 2023

The year is not over yet, but arguably its biggest rush of video game releases have completed, which means now we actually need to play all of them. Or at least play as many as we can. On this week's episode Marcus Stewart, Kyle Hilliard, and Charles Harte discuss the games they're trying to catch up on including The Talos Principle 2 https://www.gameinformer.com/review/the-talos-principle-ii/profoundly-puzzling and Dave the Diver https://www.gameinformer.com/review/dave-the-diver/a-refreshing-departure, and of course Kena: Bridge of Spirits https://www.gameinformer.com/review/kena-bridge-of-spirits/kena-bridge-of-spirits-review-one-of-the-best-adventures-of-the-year, Batman Arkham Knight https://www.gameinformer.com/games/batman_arkham_knight/b/playstation4/archive/2015/06/19/batman-arkham-knight-review-game-informer.aspx, and Grounded https://www.gameinformer.com/product/grounded. We also answer questions from the community and reflect on our 2023 Thanksgiving meals. * Follow us on social media: Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/MarcusStewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), and Charles Harte (@chuckduck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365?lang=en).  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:33 - Thanksgiving Dinner Favorites 00:32:26 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder 00:37:11 - The Talos Principle 00:44:45 - Dave The Diver 00:49:57 - Inscryption 00:53:46 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits 00:59:29 - Grounded 01:05:05 - Batman: Arkham Knight 01:10:28 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Nov 30, 2023

On this special Thanksgiving episode of The Game Informer Show Podcast, we discuss which fictional video games birds would taste the best. We talk about some video games, too. Charles Harte talks about Chants of Sennaar, a puzzle game about language, and Kyle Hilliard talks about Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, a game about beating up people on the streets of a fictional Japanese city. Kyle also touches on Assassin's Creed VR before the duo moves on to the main course: ranking fictional video game birds on criteria like how tasty do they look and how bad would we feel about eating them. After that, we finish out the show with some gestures of gratitude and reader questions. WATCH THE VIDEO PODCAST HERE: * Follow us on social media: Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard) and Charles Harte (@chuckduck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365?lang=en).  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:26 - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name 00:05:20 - Chants of Sennaar 00:11:22 - Holiday Video Game Plans 00:19:17 - Assassin's Creed Nexus VR 00:22:03 - Thanksgiving Segment 00:53:51 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions  

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Nov 23, 2023

In this week's episode of the crew discusses our predictions for The Game Awards' https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/11/13/here-are-the-nominees-for-the-game-awards-2023 category winners and game reveals, Alex's unofficial Modern Warfare III multiplayer review, Kyle's Super Mario RPG remake review, https://www.gameinformer.com/review/super-mario-rpg/toady-nostalgia and what it's like starting the Like A Dragon series with The Man Who Erased His Name. https://www.gameinformer.com/review/like-a-dragon-gaiden-the-man-who-erased-his-name/bridging-the-gap Before diving into this week's listener questions, which spark discussions about gaming room must-haves and the secret to long-lasting game franchises, Marcus tells us about The Last Faith, another Castlevania-inspired action game https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2023/11/15/castlevania-meets-bloodborne-in-the-last-faith-new-gameplay-today worth trying if you have time.  WATCH THE VIDEO PODCAST HERE: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:52 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 00:20:27 - Super Mario RPG Review 00:31:56 - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name 00:38:53 - The Last Faith 00:51:16 - The Game Awards 2023 Predictions 01:33:44 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Nov 16, 2023

In this week's episode of Alex and Marcus break down our latest cover story featuring Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and chat about their multiple play sessions thus far. However, prior to our cover story discussion, we call out this week's layoffs at Ubisoft, during which the company laid off over a hundred employees. https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/11/07/ubisoft-lays-off-over-a-hundred-employees Later in the show, we chat with Charles about his positive Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 review https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-2/a-slime-fight-in-the-limelight before diving into a new puzzle game, The Talos Principle 2, and Fortnite OG, the popular battle royale's latest season that's smashing records. https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/11/06/fornite-had-its-biggest-day-ever-with-44-million-players-thanks-to-throwback-og WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE GAME INFORMER SHOW: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:10 - Ubisoft Layoffs 00:06:12 - Cover Story: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora 00:43:23 - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Review 01:00:30 - The Talos Principle 2 01:21:18 - Fortnite OG 01:31:16 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Nov 09, 2023

In this week's episode of the crew explores two extremes: RoboCop: Rogue City — which is somehow the best  game https://www.gameinformer.com/review/robocop-rogue-city/serving-the-public-trust — and Jusant, the meditative rock-climbing adventure that's developer Don't Nod's best work since the original Life Is Strange. https://www.gameinformer.com/review/jusant/reaching-the-summit Later in the show, Kyle pantomimes WarioWare: Move It's energetic mechanics https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2023/11/02/all-the-nintendo-games-in-warioware-move-it-new-gameplay-today before Alex dives into his most recent session of The Finals, https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-partner-preview/2023/10/25/the-finals-open-beta-kicks-off-tomorrow which is currently the number one wishlisted game on Steam. WATCH OUR WEEKLY GAMING PODCAST: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:51 - Jusant Review 00:22:23 - RoboCop: Rogue City Review 00:43:03 - WarioWare: Move It! 00:54:40 - The Finals 01:07:17 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Nov 03, 2023

In this week's episode of I've assembled a panel of experts – including Blake Hester and Charles Harte – to discuss Alan Wake 2, the 13-year follow-up to Remedy Entertainment's cult classic thriller. After Charles gives the rest of us a refresher on all things Alan Wake, Blake regales us with his favorite non-spoiler moments from many hours into the newly-released sequel. Later, we talk about the written and physical comedy of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and how web gliding is a game changer in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Stick around 'til the end of the show for a series of listener questions about soulmates, the afterlife, and the best years in gaming. LISTEN TO LORDS OF THE ALAN WAKE 2 DISCUSSION: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365), Blake Hester (@MetallicaIsRad https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:04 - The Exorcist: Believer 00:06:36 - Alan Wake II 00:31:43 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder 00:44:29 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 00:59:09 - Party Animals 01:07:50 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Oct 26, 2023

This year has been incredible for video games, October is a particularly good month, and this week alone is impressively stacked. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 https://www.gameinformer.com/review/marvels-spider-man-2/sticking-the-landing, Super Mario Bros. Wonder https://www.gameinformer.com/review-in-progress/2023/10/18/super-mario-bros-wonder-review-in-progress, and Sonic Superstars https://www.gameinformer.com/review/sonic-superstars/the-folly-of-teamwork all release this week – and we've played them. Brian Shea kicks of the show with his Super Mario Bros. Wonder review impressions, Marcus Stewart talks about his Sonic Superstars review, and the whole crew talks about their time with Marvel's Spider-Man 2 before we finish out with a handful of questions. * Follow us on social media: Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea) https://twitter.com/BrianPShea, and Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365).  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:53 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review 00:22:06 - Sonic Superstars Review 00:47:07 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 01:20:13 - Housekeeping & Listener Questions

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Oct 19, 2023

In this week's episode of the crew breaks down our Lords of the Fallen review and subsequently rips into publishers for naming video game sequels the same name as the original game, like "Lords of the Fallen" instead of "Lords of the Fallen 2." After, Alex talks about why action puzzler Cocoon nails player feedback, and then we dive into the anals of our 2023 gaming backlog, highlighting releases we want to revisit or play for the first time https://www.gameinformer.com/topreviews2023 before Game of the Year discussions in December. Finally, our segment returns, discussing treating carpal tunnel and answering specific questions like, "What happened to the promised 120FPS console releases?" LISTEN TO LORDS OF THE FALLEN REVIEW DISCUSSION: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes https://twitter.com/LeBlancWes).  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:54 - The Lords of the Fallen Review 00:32:34 - Cocoon 00:38:52 - 2023 Gaming Backlog 01:08:49 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

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Oct 12, 2023

In this episode of , we discuss our latest cover story for Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Brian Shea has spent more time with the game than anyone outside of Nintendo and spoke with members of Nintendo about creating the big step for 2D Mario. Then we kick Brian out of the show to welcome Wesley LeBlanc to tell us about his experience with Assassin's Creed Mirage https://www.gameinformer.com/review/assassins-creed-mirage/coming-home. Wesley has finished the game (and it took him less than 20 hours) and has thoughts on the game's strange place in the pantheon of Assassin's Creed games. Lastly, Alex shares his latest Pokémon card escapades and decides who in history he can successfully fight. WATCH WEEKLY PODCAST: * Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea https://twitter.com/BrianPShea), and Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes https://twitter.com/LeBlancWes).  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:42 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preview 00:26:52 - Forza Motorsport 00:36:06 - Assassin's Creed Mirage 00:48:02 - Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 00:58:19 - Odds & Ends - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Baldur's Gate 3, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp 01:01:17 - Roman Empire Chat 01:05:14 - Housekeeping

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Oct 05, 2023

In this episode of Marcus discusses his recent hands-on Alan Wake 2 preview session, https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2023/09/27/exploring-the-oceanview-hotel-in-alan-wake-2-alan-gameplay-new-gameplay-today in which he played both as returning protagonist Alan and newcomer Saga Anderson, https://www.gameinformer.com/ngt/2023/09/27/unraveling-mysteries-in-alan-wake-2-saga-gameplay-new-gameplay-today an FBI agent looking into a mysterious case. Kyle breaks down his review https://www.gameinformer.com/review/resident-evil-4-separate-ways-dlc/go-your-own-way of Resident Evil 4's Separate Ways DLC, and then Charles shares the bad news that Super Bomberman R 2 is flawed. Lastly, the guys chat about Cocoon, a must-play puzzle game https://www.gameinformer.com/review/cocoon/molecular-mystification from developer Geometric Interactive and publisher Annapurna Interactive. WATCH WEEKLY PODCAST: * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Charles Harte (@Chuckduck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  * THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:09 - Alan Wake II Preview 00:32:15 - Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways DLC 00:43:30 - Super Bomberman R 2 Review 00:51:00 - Super Bomberman R 2 Spoilers Start 00:54:42 - Super Bomberman R 2 Spoilers End 01:04:29 - Cocoon 01:13:01 - F-Zero 99 01:22:33 - Mortal Kombat 1 01:28:03 - Housekeeping

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Sep 28, 2023

In this week's episode of we gather for a long conversation about this week's Microsoft leaks and details of leaked Xbox consoles and discuss our hands-on time with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2023/09/20/an-hour-with-final-fantasy-vii-rebirths-combat-and-openish-world and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Later in the show, we dive into Wesley's Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review https://www.gameinformer.com/review/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty/so-long-night-city before highlighting how game technology company Unity betrayed thousands of game developers' trust.  WATCH OUR WEEKLY GAMING PODCAST: * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/marcusstewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes https://twitter.com/leblancwes)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  * THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:25 - Microsoft Leaks 00:55:41 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Hands On Preview 01:15:35 - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review 01:27:25 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Hands-On Preview 01:37:07 - Unity Introduces Controversial Per-Install Fee 01:46:14 - Mortal Kombat 1 01:55:38 - Housekeeping

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Sep 21, 2023

In this week's episode of the crew breaks down our Lies of P review and discusses why the game is much more than a Bloodborne clone. https://www.gameinformer.com/review/lies-of-p/master-of-puppets Afterward, Blake talks about why he likes Armored Core VI and also why the hesitations from our cover story https://www.gameinformer.com/video-podcast/2023/06/22/armored-core-vi-cover-story-and-final-fantasy-xvi-review-gi-show still ring true. Lastly, we chat about the games that continue to bring us joy: Fortnite and Nour: Play With Your Food. WATCH THE PODCAST HERE: * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard https://twitter.com/kylemhilliard), Blake Hester (@MetallicaIsRad https://twitter.com/metallicaisrad), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes https://twitter.com/leblancwes)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  * THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:17 - Lies of P Review 00:24:58 - Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon 00:38:02 - Croc Talk 00:42:44 - Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 00:51:50 - Nour: Play With Your Food 01:03:27 - Housekeeping

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Sep 14, 2023

In this week's episode of the crew discusses how Baldur's Gate 3 outshines Starfield as a role-playing game and why IT'S COMPLETELY OKAY IF YOU DISAGREE. Later in the show, Alex breaks down the changes introduced in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 and shares why the battle royale's meta is in a great place. Afterward, Marcus talks about the many ways in which Armored Core VI makes him feel cool. STARFIELD VS. BALDUR'S GATE 3 AND WHY IT'S OKAY TO DISAGREE | GI SHOW: * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken https://twitter.com/itsvanaken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7 https://twitter.com/MarcusStewart7), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365 https://twitter.com/chuckduck365)  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken https://twitter.com/itsVanAken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with  staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-informer-show/id335246945, Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2EWTEHrbZpNRAboYLimAhu, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, https://www.djstormageddon.com/ the freelance audio editor for , edited this episodeMatt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the  https://funandgames.libsyn.com/ and  https://reignitepod.libsyn.com/, a BioWare-focused podcast.  * THE GAME INFORMER SHOW – PODCAST TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - INTRO 00:04:54 - HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHT - THE LAST OF US 00:21:38 - STARFIELD 00:43:22 - FORTNITE CHAPTER 4 SEASON 4 00:55:42 - ARMORED CORE VI: FIRES OF RUBICON 01:05:34 - STARFIELD VS. BALDUR'S GATE 3 01:25:04 - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM 01:35:29 - HOUSEKEEPING

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Sep 07, 2023