
The Game Informer Show
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The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join hosts Alex Van Aken, Kyle Hilliard, Marcus Stewart, and Charles Harte every Thursday for a chat about your favorite games – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry.
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 790
BioWare's Closure Is A Loss For The Whole Industry w/ Brian Altano
This week on The Game Informer Show, special guest Brian Altano joins us to talk about his new venture with two former colleagues, X Button! Then, we discuss Switch Sports Resort's thumb wrestling prowess, the best new horror games to dip into this fall, and mourn the closure of BioWare by Electronic Arts. Grab a cold, or even warm, beverage 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 g...
Published: Oct 23, 2026Duration: 1h 45m 12s
Episode 789
The Ocarina of Time Remake Is Stunning
It's a new week on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a ton of games to get into! First, Brian is here to report back on his hands-on impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.After the break, Charles and Wes hop on to discuss their reviews of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Valor Mortis, and we also briefly get into Dressmaker and the new Lego Batman DLC before answering some listener questions.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about...
Published: Oct 16, 2026Duration: 1h 56m 54s
Episode 788
Gears of War: E-Day + Ace Combat 8 w/ Giant Bomb's Will Crosby
This week on The Game Informer Show, Giant Bomb's Will Crosby joins us to discuss the recent launch of Gears of War: E-Day. Does a return to the past for Gears mean good things for it? Spoilers: yes, it does.And after the break, we dip into the latest entry in another long-running series, as Eric shares his review impressions of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Plus, Charles shares where he's at in his Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave journey. Grab a cold beverage and stay awhile, it's The Game Informer Show!The Game Informer Show is a...
Published: Oct 10, 2026Duration: 1h 25m 19s
Episode 787
The Coolest Details From Our Grand Theft Auto VI Cover Story
In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we dive deep into our Grand Theft Auto VI cover story and extract the coolest details for your enjoyment. Marcus, Alex, Charles, and Kyle discuss how Leonida compares to Florida, the game's updated weather system and how it may compare to Red Dead Redemption 2, and speculate on what may happen to players who prey on endangered species.Later in the podcast, we discuss our time playing Star Wars: Galactic Racer and End of Abyss, the latter being a new survival horror game that reminds us of Metroid: Other M...
Published: Oct 2, 2026Duration: 1h 13m 44s
Episode 786
Control Resonant Review + Wardogs Impressions
This week on The Game Informer Show, Marcus joins the Video Vans to discuss his review of Control Resonant. Did it resonate with us, and does he think the day-one patch will affect early impressions of the game for its incoming players?After that, Alex and Eric dig into their impressions of the latest breakout hit on Steam, Wardogs. The new FPS on the block has some surprising lineage, and also some surprisingly refreshing ideas, all of which are capturing our attention so far. Then, for the card game aficionados at the end, we crack a few Collector's...
Published: Sep 25, 2026Duration: 1h 25m 8s
Episode 785
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review, Plus Control Resonant
A lot of hours went into this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, as Eric joins up with Alex, Kyle, and Charles to talk about the literal full days he spent working his way through Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Intelligent Systems' latest strategy-RPG is a big one, but thankfully, it's also a good one.After the break, we briefly touch on some early impressions of Control Resonant, ahead of our review impressions arriving another time. And Alex reports back from Blizzcon 2026, where he got to see the all the big news and reveals, as well as go...
Published: Sep 19, 2026Duration: 1h 36m 39s
Episode 784
Ocarina Of Time Remake Reaction And Marvel's Wolverine Review
It's a new week of The Game Informer Show, and we've got reactions to two entire Nintendo Directs that took place on back-to-back days this week, showing off both a new look for Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and some new Nintendo first-party games in the general Direct, including Metroid: Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond.After that, we dig into our impressions of Marvel's Wolverine from those who have been playing it. How does it stand up as a superhero game, Insomniac game, and general...
Published: Sep 12, 2026Duration: 1h 56m 44s
Episode 782
Exclusive Exodus Story And Gameplay Deep Dive (Cover Story)
Game Informer traveled to Archetype Entertainment in Austin, TX, to play Exodus, an upcoming sci-fi role-playing game from the creators of Mass Effect, Halo, and more. Eric and Charles return from their trip to share exclusive details about the game, including one of its "awakened" characters, Salt, an octopus inside a railgun-toting mech. You'll also learn more about the lore, backstory, and combat of this promising time-twisting epic. Later in the podcast, Alex shares his impressions of Star Wars: Zero Company, Kyle compares Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy to the Uncharted series, and the group finally discusses a great bullet-heaven p...
Published: Sep 8, 2026Duration: 1h 28m 12s
Episode 783
Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look Reactions + 3 Big Game Reviews
It's a packed week of The Game Informer Show. Marcus, Charles, and Eric discuss last week's Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look, and talk about where their personal hype levels for GTA VI stand. Then, we break down the double-header Sony State of Play showcase, and talk about our favorite announcements from AAA and smaller studios alike.After the break, we get into a trio of big game reviews that dropped over the last week: The Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Orbitals. The fall season is in full swing, and the crew talks about...
Published: Sep 5, 2026Duration: 2h 10m 20s
Episode 783
Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look Reactions + New Game Reviews
It's a packed week of The Game Informer Show. Marcus, Charles, and Eric discuss last week's Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look and talk about where their personal hype levels for GTA VI stand. Then, we break down the double-header Sony State of Play showcase and talk about our favorite announcements from AAA and smaller studios alike.After the break, we get into a trio of big game reviews that dropped over the last week: The Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Orbitals. The fall season is...
Published: Sep 4, 2026Duration: 2h 12m 13s
Episode 782
Exclusive Exodus Details – A New Sci-Fi RPG from Former Mass Effect Devs
Game Informer traveled to Archetype Entertainment in Austin, TX, to play Exodus, an upcoming sci-fi role-playing game from the creators of Mass Effect, Halo, and more. Eric and Charles return from their trip to share exclusive details about the game, including one of its "awakened" characters, Salt, an octopus inside a railgun-toting mech. You'll also learn more about the lore, backstory, and combat of this promising time-twisting epic. Later in the podcast, Alex shares his impressions of Star Wars: Zero Company, Kyle compares Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy to the Uncharted series, and the group finally discusses a great bullet-heaven...
Published: Aug 29, 2026Duration: 1h 28m 12s
Episode 781
The Duskbloods Preview, Plus The Sinking City 2
It's a new week on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a new FromSoftware game to sink our teeth into. The Duskbloods is a new multiplayer Switch 2 exclusive from the makers of the Souls series, and Marcus has some hands-on impressions to share on its elaborate multi-phase multiplayer mayhem.Then, we dig into The Sinking City 2, another Lovecraftian mystery from Frogwares, and check in with Fields of Mistria's 1.0 launch. Then, the trio answer some of our listeners' most burning and pertinent questions. Grab a beverage and settle in.The Game Informer Show is a weekly...
Published: Aug 22, 2026Duration: 1h 41m 57s
Episode 780
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave + 1666: Amsterdam Previews
We may be halfway through August, but the crushing wave of games trying to get out before Grand Theft Auto 6 is cresting just ahead. So today, on The Game Informer Show, we've got a few looks ahead at some big name titles!First up, Eric shares his thoughts after some hands-on preview time with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the massive new installment in Nintendo's strategy RPG franchise. Then, Marcus returns from Amsterdam with impressions of 1666: Amsterdam. I promise, you won't see the turns in that segment coming. After the break, we talk about the launch of Marvel Tokon...
Published: Aug 14, 2026Duration: 1h 45m 12s
Episode 779
Big Walk + Beast Of Reincarnation Reviews w/ Jesse Vitelli
It's another week of The Game Informer Show, and we've got a spectacular guest to help us break down some releases, new and old!Jesse Vitelli joins Alex and Eric as the trio that walked through Big Walk together, and really enjoyed it. Then Wesley and Marcus discuss Game Freak's new original IP, Beast of Reincarnation. Finally, Alex has been checking out Esoteric Ebb and wants to share a bit about it.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news...
Published: Aug 7, 2026Duration: 1h 35m 22s
Episode 778
The Best Indie Games of 2026 (So Far)
In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew highlights the best indie games of 2026 so far. No, this isn't an exhaustive list, but after listening, you'll likely have several new video game recommendations to play. Highlights include The Mermaid Mask, Into The Grid, Super Battle Golf, and Helix: Descent N Ascent. Are there a couple of games that are technically not indie on this list? Yes, but they embody the spirit of small games made by smaller teams. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us ever...
Published: Aug 1, 2026Duration: 1h 35m 14s
Episode 777
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Cover Story, Plus Halo and Splatoon
It's a new week on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a new cover story! Eric and Wesley are back from Japan, where they played Capcom's impending revival, Onimusha: Way of the Sword. They chat about the game itself, the insights they got from the team, and even the real-life historical locales they visited that are also present in Onimusha.Then, Brian takes up the lead with some early impressions of Halo: Campaign Evolved and his review of Splatoon Raiders. Whether you're a samurai, Spartan, or squid, there's a little something for everyone on The Game Informer...
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 1h 21m 4s
Episode 776
Castlevania Returns With Belmont's Curse + Denshattack! Review
It's a hot one on The Game Informer Show this week, as Charles, Marcus, and Kyle gather to discuss the sheer smorgasbord of new games they've been playing to beat the summer heat. We lead off with the return of Castlevania from the makers of Dead Cells, as Charles has some impressions of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. From there, we've got Kyle's review of the blisteringly fast new indie that's been making waves, Denshattack!After the break, we get into the co-op shenanigans of Heave Ho 2, and several puzzling mysteries in D-topia, The Incident at Galley House, and The...
Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 1h 51m 48s
Episode 775
Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced A Good Remake?
Ahoy! It's the dawn of a new day on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a salty crew of sea-dogs ready to tackle the biggest news and games out right now. First up, the video boys Alex and Eric discuss their experiences seeing Summer Games Done Quick in person. And Wesley LeBlanc has a few opinions about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time too, after finishing a fresh replay.Then, we dig into Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced with Wes and Charles Harte, to determine whether this fresh take on a pirating classic is a treasure...
Published: Jul 10, 2026Duration: 1h 42m 10s
Episode 774
PlayStation Ending Physical Discs + Our 2026 Favs So Far w/ Ben Reeves
Special guest (and former host) Ben Reeves joins The Game Informer Show to discuss the big PlayStation shake-up, our favorite games of 2026, and Kyle's Rhythm Heaven Groove review. Finally, we close the show with listener questions! Grab a cold beverage, stay indoors from that summer heat, and join us for another 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...
Published: Jul 3, 2026Duration: 1h 46m 50s
Episode 773
Star Fox Remake, Steam Next Fest, And The Adventures Of Elliot
In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show podcast, special guest Patrick Susmilch joins the crew to discuss the remake of Star Fox 64, Steam Next Fest demos like Penguin Colony and Duskfade, Charles' review of The Adventures of Elliot, Dark Scrolls (no, that's not a typo), Saros, and more.Susmilch performed on Last Comic Standing (you'll never guess which famous comedian liked his set), but is undeniably best known for his appearance here at Game Informer in 2014, where he discussed making terrible XNA games for Xbox with his friends. He also developed a narrative game about performing b...
Published: Jun 26, 2026Duration: 1h 43m 46s