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Immortals Of Aveum Review And Persona 5 Tactica Preview | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:25:14 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses our Immortals of Aveum review, as well as visiting New York City to play Persona 5 Tactica – a turn-based tactical spinoff of Atlus' popular JRPG – Persona 3 Reload, and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Additionally, we run through the highlights from Gamescom Opening Night Live, which premiered a slate of new games and featured updates of previously announced titles.

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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 host Alex Van Aken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

The Game Informer Show – Podcast Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:28 - Gamescom Opening Night Live

00:30:19 - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

00:40:53 - Endless Dungeon

00:45:10 - Persona 3 Reload

00:50:59 - Persona 5 Tactica

00:58:41 - Mortal Kombat 1

01:05:01 - Immortals of Aveum

01:18:38 - Housekeeping

Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Baldur's Gate 3 | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:00:00 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Alex Van Aken returns from a mysterious work trip to France to explain to Kyle and Marcus why everyone is obsessed with Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios' new computer role-playing game that continues to top the Steam charts. Later in the show, we discuss: Atlas Fallen, Deck13's action RPG that empowers players with sand-based abilities; Vampire survivors co-op on Switch; and why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem competes with Barbie and Oppenheimer as one of the best movies of 2023.

Before all of that, however, Marcus dives into his recent visit to Universal Studios's Minion Land and his sampling of the park's The Last Of Us-themed menu featuring a delicious pasta dish titled "Left Behind Ravioli."

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The Game Informer Show – Podcast Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:00 - Marcus' Universal Studios Adventure

00:33:18 - Baldur's Gate 3

00:56:28 - Vampire Survivors on Nintendo Switch

01:03:05 - Atlas Fallen

01:13:37 - TMNT: Mutant Mayhem

01:23:22 - Housekeeping

Check out a few photos above that Marcus snapped from his trip to Minion Land, featuring the delectable dishes from The Last Of Us.

WrestleQuest, Jeff Jarrett Interview, Stray Gods Review | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:00:00 CDT

Oooh yeah! In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Marcus Stewart shares his first impressions of pro-wrestling RPG WrestleQuest. Stewart also interviews the game's creative leads at Mega Cat Studios and legendary wrestler Jeff Jarrett, who helped bring WrestleQuest to life. Charles Harte elaborates on his review of Stray Gods: The Role-Playing Musical while also musing about his ongoing journey in Baldur's Gate 3. Blake Hester gushes about his recent trip to virtual reality in VR Skater and Rez Infinite while recommending an oldie but goodie, Killer7.

Follow us on social media: Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Charles Harte (@Chuckduck365), Blake Hester (@metallicaisrad)

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:49 - Talent Show Update
00:12:17 - WrestleQuest
00:34:24 - Baldur's Gate 3
00:46:41 - VR Skater
00:57:34 - Rez Infinite
01:11:12 - Killer 7
01:17:11 - Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
01:33:42 - Housekeeping
01:41:44 - WrestleQuest Interview

Baldur's Gate 3 Is An Incredible RPG Worth Playing | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:44:36 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Kenneth Shepard (Kotaku, Normandy FM) joins us to discuss why Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the best RPGs of 2023, despite the fact we're still working our way through the massive game. Additionally, Marcus clues the crew in on his time spent solving puzzles in Viewfinder and his preview impressions of Palia, an MMO-like life sim currently in closed beta.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:39 - Talent Show Update

00:06:36 - Kenneth Shepard Re-Introduction

00:12:55 - Baldur's Gate III

00:58:32 - Palia

01:11:47 - Viewfinder

01:16:09 - Housekeeping

Sonic Superstars Cover, Remnant II, Twisted Metal Show Review | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:00 CDT

Sonic Superstars is speeding onto the cover of our latest issue of Game Informer, and we're talking all about the Blue Blur's retro-modern throwback. Join Marcus Stewart, Kyle Hilliard, and Brian Shea as we break down our exclusive cover story. We'll also unpack Kyle's review of Remnant II while Marcus gives updated thoughts on his ongoing dinosaur-slaying crusade in Exoprimal. And finally, Marcus gives his review thoughts on Peacock's Twisted Metal series.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:44 - Cover Story: Sonic Superstars
00:27:35 - Remnant II
00:38:38 - Exoprimal
00:49:40 - Twisted Metal TV Show
01:06:33 - Housekeeping

Exoprimal Launch Impressions, Viewfinder, Pikmin 4, And Ghost Trick | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:00:00 CDT

Dinosaurs are pouring into this week's episode of The Game Informer Show as editor Marcus Stewart unpacks his evolving thoughts on Capcom's new dino-flavored shooter, Exoprimal. Kyle Hilliard discusses his Pikmin 4 and Viewfinder reviews while also dishing out his early impressions of Gunbrella. Charles Harte chats about playing the re-release of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective for the first time, but not before Kyle serenades listeners with his soulful rendition of a lunch-themed Sonic the Hedgehog cover song.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:51 - Bet Explanation
00:05:55 - Marcus' PC Update
00:13:35 - Kyle's Musical Performance
00:21:44 - Exoprimal
00:40:55 - Pikmin 4
00:54:21 - Viewfinder
01:01:44 - Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
01:14:22 - Gunbrella Preview
01:20:44 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Most Anticipated Upcoming Game Releases And Everybody 1-2 Switch Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:05:27 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew opens our video game release schedule again to look ahead at our most anticipated upcoming game releases. Of course, massive projects like Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3 line our list, but we also hope to highlight lesser-known titles that are promising. Towards the start of the podcast, we also share our early Everybody 1-2 Switch review impressions.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:51 - Intro

00:02:57 - Marcus' New Gaming PC Plans

00:08:05 - Most Anticipated Upcoming Game Releases

00:09:04 - Everybody 1-2-Switch!

00:17:23 - The Rest Of 2023: Games We Are Excited For

01:42:21 - Housekeeping

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The Best Games Of 2023 So Far | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:40:42 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, hosts Alex Van Aken and Marcus Stewart determine the best games of 2023 (their favorites, actually, but "best games" is better SEO) by looking back through Game Informer's 2023 video game release schedule. Obvious picks are The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Resident Evil 4 (Remake), however we also highlight lesser-known standouts like Friends Vs Friends, A Space for the Unbound, and Terra Nil.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:42 - Discussion Introduction: 2023 Six Months in Review

00:05:17 - 2023 So Far: Games We Have and Haven't Played

01:43:22 - Housekeeping

Pikmin 4 Preview And BattleBit Remastered (Feat. Eric Van Allen) | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:18:40 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest Eric Van Allen (Destructoid, Axe of the Blood God) joins us to discuss: Pikmin 4 with Kyle Hilliard, who finally admits he's a fan of the series; Marcus' AEW Fight Forever review; role-playing in the 258-player BattleBit Remastered, an impressive throwback to the glory days of Battlefield; Final Fantasy XVI; and finally, a deck-building first-person shooter called Friends vs Friends.

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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 host Alex Van Aken every Thursday for a chat about your favorite games – past and present – with Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:51 - Eric Van Allen Introduction

00:06:24 - Pikmin 4

00:24:52 - AEW Fight Forever

00:42:46 - BattleBit Remastered

01:02:51 - Final Fantasy XVI

01:16:51 - Friends vs Friends

01:24:44 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Armored Core VI Cover Story And Final Fantasy XVI Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:13:24 CDT

In this episode of The Game Informer Show, Alex returns from Tokyo to share everything he's learned about Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon, what it was like co-writing his first cover story with Senior Associate Editor Blake Hester, and how Armored Core differs from recent FromSoftware releases. After, the crew dives into Game Informer's Final Fantasy XVI review, during which Wesley says the game contains his favorite moment in the long-running series. Finally, Marcus and Charles talk about Dordogne, a great water-colored narrative adventure, and Stray Gods, a neat roleplaying musical game.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:10:14 - Cover Story: ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON

00:44:36 - Final Fantasy XVI Review

01:13:03 - Stray Gods Demo

01:20:45 - Dordogne Review

01:27:21 - Housekeeping

Xbox Showcase And Our Favorite SGF Announcements | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:00:00 CDT

With Summer Game Fest largely in the rearview mirror, The Game Informer Show sees editors Marcus Stewart, Kyle Hilliard, Charles Harte, and Blake Hester share their overall thoughts on the packed weekend of gaming showcases, settle our predictions contest, and take turns discussing the announcements that excited us most.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:34 - Showcase Discussion

00:16:38 - GI Show Wager Results

00:26:27 - Favorite Showcase Announcements

01:20:31 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Diablo IV Review And Summer Game Fest Reactions | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:39:00 CDT

In this episode of The Game Informer Show, hosts Marcus Stewart and Kyle Hilliard are joined by special guest Scott White to discuss our thoughts and experiences with Diablo IV! After that, we'll be running down all of the major announcements from Summer Game Fest and sharing our thoughts on the event as a whole.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:55 - Scott White Introduction

00:05:01 - Diablo IV

00:40:53 - Summer Game Fest

01:44:43 - Housekeeping

Street Fighter 6 Review And Summer Game Fest Predictions | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:00:00 CDT

In this week's episode, we're unpacking Street Fighter 6 with the expert who reviewed the game for us, special guest Elijah Gonzalez. For the rest of the show, we go around the horn to make our wild predictions for Summer Game Fest and all of the adjacent showcases with some humorous (and harmonious) stakes on the line before diving into a couple of listener questions.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:31 - Street Fighter 6
00:30:55 - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
00:34:12 - Showcase Discussion
00:38:21 - Showcase Predictions
01:15:15 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Mortal Kombat 1 Reveal And Planet Of Lana Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 25 May 2023 17:19:29 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew reacts to the recent Mortal Kombat 1 reveal and talks about why Mortal Kombat 11's story is significant, shares details behind Game Informer's Planet of Lana review, Marcus' hands-on preview of Exoprimal, and more discussion about The Legend Of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. At the end of the show, Marcus interviews WWE tag team Pretty Deadly about their history with games and their inclusion in WWE 2K23.

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Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:57 - Mortal Kombat 1 Reveal

00:11:33 - Mortal Kombat 11 Spoilers Begin

00:15:47 - Mortal Kombat 11 Spoilers End

00:21:41 - Street Fighter 6 Open Beta

00:29:33 - Planet of Lana Review

00:45:54 - Exoprimal

01:01:15 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

01:13:25 - PlayStation Showcase Predictions

01:15:15 - House Keeping and Listener Questions

01:19:09 - Interview with Pretty Deadly

Final Fantasy XVI Cover Reveal And Zelda Launch Week | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 18 May 2023 20:56:39 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew reveals our next magazine cover story, featuring Final Fantasy XVI, which sent Wesley across the ocean to Square Enix Japan. Afterward, we dive into a 30-minute spoiler-free discussion about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and share our thoughts on the game. Of course, Hyrule wasn't the only world we explored this week, as Lego 2K Drive and Humanity, created in part by Tetris Effect creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi, were released on May 16.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:32 - Cover Story: Final Fantasy XVI

00:09:24 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

00:43:59 - Lego 2K Drive

00:53:30 - Humanity

01:05:42 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Incredible | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 11 May 2023 07:00:00 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses their time playing the biggest game of 2023, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Join Kyle Hilliard and Brian Shea, alongside hosts Alex Van Aken and Marcus Stewart, for a deep dive into our latest Zelda review. We are returning to the world we fell in love with in 2017's Breath of the Wild, but nothing is the same, resulting in a fresh and unique experience that rewards imagination.

For folks interested in other games, later in the show we discuss Darkest Dungeon II, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and a disaster involving The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:27 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

00:32:38 - Darkest Dungeon II

00:41:29 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

00:50:53 - The Last Case of Benedict Fox

00:59:41 - House Keeping and Listener Questions

Redfall Review: Where Did Bethesda Go Wrong? | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 04 May 2023 12:34:45 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew dives deep into our Redfall review, tries to pinpoint where Bethesda and Arkane Austin went wrong, and discusses the game's strengths and shortcomings. Later in the show, Charles shares his thoughts about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor after beating it, and then Marcus talks about a new 2D Metroidvania called The Last Case of Benedict Fox.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:12 - Video Game Collectables and Collecting

00:22:09 - Redfall

00:56:56 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

01:07:49 - The Last Case of Benedict Fox

01:17:50 - House Keeping and Listener Questions

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Hands-On And Jedi Survivor Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:34:04 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we chat about our Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom preview and ask Brian Shea as many questions as we can think about the game. Editor-In-Chief Matt Miller joins us in the latter half of the podcast to talk about his Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review and Marcus' thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores DLC.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:37 - Hands-On: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

00:37:26 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

01:04:38 - Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores

01:19:35 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Dead Island 2 Review And Cliff Bleszinski Resurrecting LawBreakers? | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:35:53 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, your favorite motley crew of video game podcasters discusses Game Informer's Dead Island 2 review, Cliff Bleszinski's new comic book series and hints of a LawBreakers revival, rotoscoped pixel-art sidescroller Lunark, Overwatch 2's new support, and getting into Final Fantasy XIV again. Also, due to popular demand, we bring video feeds back to The Game Informer Show's video version on YouTube.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:17 - Video Is Back!

00:04:40 - Dead Island 2

00:24:48 - Lawbreakers and Cliffy B

00:32:51 - Lunark

00:37:50 - Lifeweaver in Overwatch 2

00:40:40 - Pokémon Violet

00:45:40 - Vampire Survivors Tides of Foscari DLC

00:53:35 - The Wreck

00:57:39 - Final Fantasy XIV

01:08:55 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Diablo IV Cover Reveal And Minecraft Legends Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:33:44 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest and freelance journalist Sarah Thwaites joins us to discuss our Diablo IV cover reveal and Minecraft Legends review, the latter of which Thwaites wrote for Game Informer. Kyle Hilliard returns from California with hands-on impressions of the magic-wielding first-person shooter, Immortals of Aveum. Meanwhile, Marcus Stewart returns from vacation to discuss Meet Your Maker and The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Sarah Thwaites (@sarahathwaites)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:05:49 - Sarah Thwaites Aussie Indie Game Dev Feature

00:10:08 - Cover Story: Diablo IV

00:25:21 - Minecraft Legends

00:43:55 - Immortals of Aveum

00:54:23 - Disney Illusion Island

01:03:09 - Meet Your Maker

01:12:59 - The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

01:20:15 - Housekeeping

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Preview, Mario Movie, And They Killed Sonic | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:27:55 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Brian Shea and Charles Harte join host Alex Van Aken to discuss our Star Wars Jedi: Survivor preview, watching the Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean entertain his kids at The Super Mario Bros. Movie premiere, why a horror fishing game called Dredge is really good, and what MLB: The Show is doing to stand out. Oh, and they killed Sonic the Hedgehog.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:20 – The Super Mario Bros. Movie Premiere

00:14:02 – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

00:32:31 – Dredge

00:42:21 – The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

00:49:23 – MLB The Show 23

01:00:45 – Housekeeping

01:02:22 – Tekken 8

01:10:05 – Listener Email

PAX East 2023, Terra Nil, And Our Lowest Review Score In Years | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:17:57 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses our favorite games from PAX East 2023, relaxing reverse-city-builder Terra Nil, and why Crime Boss: Rockay City earned our lowest review score in years. It's a great episode featuring plenty of shenanigans and hijinks from Alex, Marcus, and Wesley. Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoy the episode!

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:45 - PAX East 2023

00:21:45 - Crime Boss: Rockay City

00:41:54 - Terra Nil

00:56:16 - Dordogne

01:04:10 - Housekeeping

Redfall Preview And Interview With Arkane Studios' Harvey Smith | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:33:08 CDT

Arkane Studios, best known for creating the acclaimed stealth series Dishonored, has made a name for itself by realizing game worlds with rich lore, environmental storytelling, and curious, interweaving levels. Its specialty is developing immersive sims, a niche it’s helped cultivate since 1999. On May 2, Arkane releases its next project, Redfall, an open-world first-person shooter.

I’ve been a fan of Arkane Studios’ rich single-player worlds for years. Naturally, I had questions about Redfall’s position in the developer’s portfolio. However, after interviewing Studio Head Harvey Smith and playing the game for 90 minutes, I have the answers I was looking for – and I’m excited to share it all in this week’s episode of The Game Informer Show.

In this week’s episode of The Game Informer Show, Alex returns from New York City to share his thoughts on Redfall after a lengthy hands-on session. Blake breaks down his Resident Evil 4 Remake review, and Marcus shares his thoughts on the Diablo IV closed beta. Then the conversation switches to lighter subjects when Kyle talks about what makes Tchia an open-world game worth exploring. Lastly, the podcast closes with a short interview between Arkane Studios’ Harvey Smith and Game Informer’s Alex Van Aken, who talk about creativity, serialization, and how Redfall morphs into a different experience when playing with friends.

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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:08:32 – Resident Evil 4 Remake

00:24:19 – Tchia

00:38:44 – Redfall Hands-On Preview

00:54:41 – Diablo IV

01:11:24 – Listener Emails

01:24:40 – Harvey Smith Interview

Resident Evil 4 Remake Review And The Game Boy Games We Want On Switch | GI Show

Kyle Hilliard — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:30:00 CDT

Thanks to various illnesses, this week The Game Informer Show is a two-person affair – The Marcus and Kyle show, if you will. We discuss the fantastic Resident Evil 4 remake and enlist the help of the community to make a list of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games we want to play on Switch. We also talk about our time with the Exoprimal beta, check in on Wo Long potentially one last time, and Marcus talks WWE 2K23 and Bayonetta Origins: Whatever the Subtitle Is.

Follow us on social media: Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Game Informer on TikTok (@game_informer)

The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join your normal host Alex Van Aken every Thursday for a chat about your favorite games – past and present – with Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:27 - Resident Evil 4 Remake Review
00:16:06 - The Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games we want on Switch
00:42:59 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty potential final check in
00:48:01 - Exoprimal
00:59:27 - WWE 2K23 review
01:14:16 - Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon review
01:26:53 - Outro

Our All Time Favorite Indies And Sea Of Stars | GI Show

Kyle Hilliard — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:30:00 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Suriel Vazquez makes his triumphant return, and we celebrate our latest issue, The Indie Issue featuring Sea of Stars. Kyle played eight hours of Sea of Stars and spoke with the developers so he shares that experience, the crew tries to figure out what it means to be an indie game in 2023, and then we run down some of our personal favorite indie games of all time before answering a few community questions.

Follow us on social media: Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Suriel Vazquez (@SurielVazquez)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:19 - Cover Story/Sea of Stars
00:13:11 - Indie Games Discussion
01:08:32 - The Playlist/Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
01:10:43 - Birth
01:14:09 - Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
01:18:57 - Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
01:22:50 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
01:33:26 - Questions and Housekeeping

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty And Final Fantasy XVI Preview | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:20:39 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses Team Ninja's latest Soulslike, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and why it might be a sleeper hit. Wesley comes back from New York City to discuss his hands-on time with Final Fantasy XVI; and then we chat about Atomic Heart's very weird open world.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:12 - Final Fantasy XVI Preview

00:15:46 - The Playlist/Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

00:31:49 - Atomic Heart

00:52:08 - Double Fine's PsychOdyssey

01:04:46 - Housekeeping

Atomic Heart Impressions And Like A Dragon: Ishin! Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:20:34 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses why Atomic Heart is a game of many extremes, including jaw-dropping environments and some of the worst writing in recent memory. Alex, Kyle, and Blake also discuss Game Informer's Like A Dragon: Ishin! review and answer listener questions about which game is best for players looking to explore the Yakuza series. Lastly, Kyle tells us why Resident Evil Village VR is the best game on PSVR 2.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Blake Hester (@MetallicaIsRad)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:13 - Like a Dragon: Ishin

00:18:43 - Atomic Heart

00:34:11 - Resident Evil Village VR

00:44:47 - Runner

00:47:07 - The Darkness II

00:53:20 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

PSVR 2 Review, Horizon VR, And Wild Hearts Release Impressions | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:26:42 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Jesse Vitelli (Staff Writer, Prima Games) joins Alex and Kyle to chat about Game Informer's PlayStation VR2 review and why Horizon Call of The Mountain is a disappointing launch title for the new virtual reality headset. During The Playlist, the crew shares their early impressions of EA's take on the monster-hunting genre in the new release Wild Hearts, and then Alex shares a positive review of The Pokémon TCG's latest Crown Zenith expansion. Before the podcast wraps up, we answer listener questions about whether PSVR2 is worth its large price tag.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Jesse Vitelli (@JesseVitelli)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:03 - PSVR2 Review

00:07:56 - Horizon Call of the Mountain Review

00:19:18 - The Playlist/ Wild Hearts Release Impressions

00:30:35 - Pokémon TCG: Crown Zenith

00:41:06 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Expectations And Game Boy Games On Switch | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:51:54 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew excitedly outlines a few big reveals from yesterday's Nintendo Direct, including flying machines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and a collection of Game Boy games being released on Nintendo Switch yesterday alongside a surprise launch of Metroid Prime Remastered. Following news of a canceled single-player Titanfall game set in its shared universe with Apex Legends, the guys speculate about what happened to the project and share their ideas for what the game could've looked like.

During The Playlist, we discuss the first hour of Octopath Traveller II, Goldeneye 007, Metroid Prime Remastered, and The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:45 - Single-Player Game Set In Titanfall, Apex Legends Universe Cancellation

00:16:05 - February 8th Nintendo Direct Reactions

00:40:51 - The Playlist/Octopath Traveler II

00:50:21 - Game Boy and GBA Games On Switch

01:02:37 - Goldeneye 007

01:11:33 - Housekeeping

Resident Evil 4 (Remake) Cover Story And Hi-Fi Rush Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:59:30 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew shares exclusive details about the Resident Evil 4 remake while breaking down this month's cover story. During The Playlist, Blake shares notes from his Hi-Fi Rush review before discussing the changes in the Dead Space remake. At the show's end, we answer our listeners' burning questions about Resident Evil 4.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Blake Hester (@MetalllicaIsRad)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:05:09 - Cover Story: Resident Evil 4 Remake

00:31:03 - The Playlist: Hi-Fi Rush Review

00:42:00 - Dead Space Remake

00:51:04 - House Keeping and Listener Questions

Forspoken Review And Dead Space Remake | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:01:29 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we break down our Forspoken review and chat about why the open-world game is weird enough to develop a devoted fanbase despite conflicting reviews. Additionally, returning guest Kahlief Adams joins us to promote Spawn On Me's upcoming game awards show, The Spawnies, and also chat with Marcus and Kyle about the newly-released Dead Space remake.

Lastly, Alex and Kyle share very early impressions from Hi-Fi Rush, the stylish action game from the creators of The Evil Within that shadow-dropped yesterday.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Kahlief Adams (@KahliefAdams)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:16 - Spawn On Me Promo

00:09:59 - Dead Space Review Discussion

00:29:55 - Forspoken Review

00:41:54 - Hi-Fi Rush

00:51:33 - House Keeping and Listener Questions

The Last Of Us HBO Reactions And More Games Industry Layoffs | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:43:14 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, host Alex Van Aken returns from a secret trip to Japan with Marcus Stewart. The pair chat with Kyle Hilliard about the first two episodes of HBO's The Last Of Us series and share their initial reactions to the show. Unfortunately, the video game industry was subject to massive layoffs this week, with reports of large companies like Microsoft, 343 Industries, and Bethesda reducing their workforce by over 10,000 employees. At the same time, on the media side, our talented peers at Giant Bomb, GameSpot, and Fandom were also affected.

During The Playlist, the crew chats about recent games they've been playing, including Tchia, PlateUp!, Pentiment, and The Case Of The Golden Idol.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:12 - Fandom + Microsoft Layoffs

00:21:42 - The Last Of Us HBO Show

00:32:07 - The Playlist/Tchia

00:37:01 - PlateUp!

00:46:07 - Pentiment

00:50:02 - The Case of the Golden Idol

00:56:03 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

One Piece Odyssey Review With The Returning Champions | GI Show

Kyle Hilliard — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:00:00 CST

Your regular host, Alex Van Aken, is out on a mysterious project this week so guest host Kyle Hilliard is back to throw out the format and talk entirely too much about anime. The discussion is timely, though, as the big release of the week is One Piece Odyssey, Bandai Namco's impressive RPG based on the popular anime. John Carson, who is reviewing the game for Game Informer, returns to talk about his experience and share his favorite games of 2022. We are also joined by former Game Informer editor and former host of this very podcast, Benjamin Reeves! Reeves makes his triumphant return to The Game Informer Show to also share his favorite games of 2022 and, alongside Wesley LeBlanc, reveal just how little they know about One Piece with our Devil Fruit quiz.

Follow us on social media: Follow us on social media: Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard) Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Benjamin Reeves (@BenjaminReeves), and John Carson (@John_Carson).

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:54 - One Piece Odyssey
00:21:12 - Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
00:23:14 - John's Top 10 Games of 2022
00:37:19 - Ben's Top 10 Games of 2022
00:52:40 - Kyle's Quiz
01:08:22 - Listener Questions and Housekeeping

Dead Island 2 Cover Story Discussion | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:24:17 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Alex Van Aken and Wesley LeBlanc break down our Dead Island 2 cover story and recap their recent trip to Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, England. The pair played roughly eight hours of the upcoming sequel, set in zombie-infested Los Angeles, and came away reasonably surprised. Lastly, Alex and Wes answer your questions about Dead Island 2 from Twitter and Discord.

During The Playlist, the crew chats about recent games they've been playing, including Fire Emblem Engage, Signalis, Norco, and Neon White.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:22 - Cover Story: Dead Island 2

00:40:29 - Fire Emblem Engage

00:46:47 - Housekeeping

00:51:36 - Signalis

00:56:34 - Neon White

00:58:44 - Norco

The Game Informer Show Holiday Special 2022

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:00:00 CST

In this episode of The Game Informer Show, we share our favorite holiday traditions, plan the games we want to beat over the break and answer questions from our community.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:32 - What Are You Playing During The Holiday Break

00:32:33 - Listener Questions and Housekeeping

Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2023 | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:03:32 CST

In this episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew is joined by our podcast editor, Matt Storm, to look ahead and discuss our most anticipated games of 2023. We highlight twenty upcoming games we can't wait to play next year, including blockbuster titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and indie games like Hyper Light Breaker and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk.

Want to create your list? View our extensive 2023 video game release calendar.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365), Matt Storm (@DJ_Stormageddon)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:16 - Housekeeping

00:07:34 - Dead Island 2 Cover Story

00:09:20 - Most Anticipated Video Games of 2023

01:11:10 - Listener Questions

High On Life Review And The Game Of The Year Gauntlet | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:30:00 CST

In this episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew chats about our High On Life Review, why we're loving Fortnite Chapter 4, and all of the games we're playing in the final gauntlet to Game Informer's Game of the Year, including Vampire Survivors, Immortality, and The Callisto Protocol.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:39 - High On Life

00:28:16 - The Playlist

00:30:09 - Fortnite Chapter 4

00:45:44 - The Callisto Protocol

00:51:48 - Vampire Survivors

01:00:52 - Immortality

01:11:04 - Housekeeping

Death Stranding 2, Hades II, And The Game Awards' Big Reveals | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:26:36 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew reacts to the big reveals from The Game Awards, including such hits as Death Stranding 2, Hades II, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, and of course, Crime Boss: Rockay City. We hope you enjoy this episode featuring our favorite Diablo IV correspondent, John Carson.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), John Carson (@John_Carson)

Marvel's Midnight Suns Vs. Pokémon Vs. Limp Bizkit | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:09:45 CST

This week on The Game Informer Show, Kyle Hilliard steps in as guest host while Alex Van Aken is busy working on secret projects. Brian Shea joins to share his experience with Marvel's Midnight Suns and we force him to choose between it and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. We also check in again on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Call of Duty and the new Warzone 2.0 update, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. And Finally, Blake Hester shares his controversial opinions about Limb Bizkit with Kyle Hilliard and Charles Harte in a new weekly segment.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea), Blake Hester (@MetallicaisRad), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:09 - Marvel's Midnight Suns

00:13:03 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

00:24:29 - Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion

00:27:21 - The Playlist

00:27:54 - Immortality

00:30:41 - Call Of Duty

00:38:38 - More Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

00:40:00 - God Of War Ragnarok

00:41:07 - Fortnite

00:43:23 - Sonic Frontiers

00:55:09 - Blake Hester Has Bad Opinions

01:03:36 - Listener Questions and House Keeping

Pokémon Violet Launch Impressions And The Game Awards Nominees | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:11:50 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew shares its Pokémon Violet launch impressions, breaks down the list of The Game Awards nominees, and discusses our latest game reviews, including Somerville and Pentiment. Before diving into a round of listener emails, Marcus chats about the role-playing farming-sim hybrid, Harvestella.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:31 - The Game Awards Nominees

00:42:05 - Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet

01:01:31 - Harvestella

01:15:43 - Somerville Review

01:25:04 - Pentiment Review

01:34:09 - Listener Questions and Housekeeping

Street Fighter 6 Cover Story And Sonic Frontiers Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:17:37 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew gathers to talk about our Street Fighter 6 cover story and our trip to visit Capcom in Osaka, Japan. Additionally, we discuss our Sonic Frontiers review, Resident Evil Village's Shadows of Rose DLC, and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:20 - Street Fighter 6 Cover Story

00:25:15 - Sonic Frontiers Review

00:37:41 - Resident Evil Village Shadows of Rose DLC

00:44:54 - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope & House Keeping

God Of War Ragnarök Review And PSVR 2 Launch Details | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:35:07 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, our new Associate Editor Charles Harte joins the crew to talk through our God Of War Ragnarök review, PSVR 2 launch and pricing details, Modern Warfare II multiplayer impressions, and finally, why FMV game Immortality is one of the coolest titles of the year.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:12 – Meet New Hire Charles Harte

00:09:05 – PSVR Price and Launch Details

00:23:47 – God of War Ragnarök Review

00:36:20 – The Playlist

00:36:36 – Modern Warfare II Multiplayer

00:47:38 – Immortality

First 5 Hours Of God Of War Ragnarök And Bayonetta 3 Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:50:37 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, our new Magazine Content Director, Kyle Hilliard, joins the crew to share impressions from the first five hours of God of War Ragnarök. Additionally, Blake and Marcus share their thoughts about Bayonetta 3; later in the show, Alex talks about why Marvel Snap is excellent despite him becoming tired of the franchise lately. Lastly, Blake talks about the Modern Warfare 2 campaign's unfortunate shortcomings, especially as someone who traditionally enjoys Call Of Duty.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Blake Hester (@MetallicaIsRad), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:51 - Kyle Hilliard Returns

00:08:09 - Silent Hill News

00:26:01 - Bayonetta 3 Review

00:42:23 - God of War Ragnarök Preview

00:56:51 - Marvel Snap

01:07:33 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Campaign

01:14:07 - House Keeping and Listener Questions

Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope And A Plague Tale: Requiem Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 03:45:13 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew chats about Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, our A Plague Tale: Requiem review, and why we've still been enjoying Overwatch 2 despite the rocky launch.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:25 - A Plague Tale: Requiem

00:20:07 - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

00:36:22 - Overwatch 2

00:47:31 - Listener Questions and Housekeeping

Best Indie Games of 2022, Scorn, And Signalis Preview | GI Show (Feat. Jill Grodt)

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:38:21 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest and former Game Informer editor Jill Grodt joins us to talk about the best indie games of 2022 (so far) and a retro-inspired survival horror game, Signalis, that is blowing Alex away. Also, Wesley explains why he isn't enjoying Scorn, the slippery and wet puzzle game we all thought was a first-person shooter. Lastly, Jill talks about her new indie game website, The Indie Informer, and shares what she's been up to since departing Game Informer earlier this year.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Jill Grodt (@Finruin)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:05 - Jill On Launching The Indie Informer

00:15:50 - Best Indie Games of 2022 (So Far)

00:52:57 - Scorn

00:59:07 - SIGNALIS

01:06:45 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Bayonetta 3 Cover Story And Overwatch 2 Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:18:29 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew shares exclusive details from our latest magazine cover story on Bayonetta 3, including Marcus Stewart's hands-on impressions, a focus on the sequel's larger-than-life villains, and newcomer protagonist, Viola. During The Playlist, we break down our Overwatch 2 review and chat about our hands-on Gotham Knights preview.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:38 - News

00:03:49 - Cover Story - Bayonetta 3

00:26:20 - Gotham Knights

00:43:20 - Overwatch 2

01:05:14 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Shovel Knight Dig Review And HBO's The Last Of Us Trailer | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:11:23 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest Brenden Groom from the Pass The Controller Podcast joins us to chat about our Shovel Knight Dig review impressions, E3 returning next June as a segmented business and consumer show, and finally, whether or not HBO's The Last Of Us needs to differentiate itself from the games.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Brenden Groom (@BeGroom)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:49 - E3 is back!
00:15:09 - The Last Of Us HBO Teaser
00:25:01 - Shovel Knight Dig
00:39:44 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Unprecedented GTA 6 Leaks And EA Motive's Iron Man Game | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:39:26 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest Matt Storm joins Alex Van Aken and Brian Shea to break down the unprecedented Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks that happened over the weekend. In what is one of the largest video game leaks of all time, over 90 videos showcasing secret in-development footage of the open-world crime sequel were leaked on GTAForums and quickly spread via fans on YouTube and social media.

Additionally, we chat about this week's news of a collaboration between Marvel Games and EA Motive to develop a single-player Iron Man game. During The Playlist, we dive into our time playing Splatoon 3, TemTem, and Metal: Hellsinger.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea), Matt Storm (@dj_stormageddon)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:55 - Motive Studio Iron Man Game Announcement

00:22:46 - Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaks

00:45:03 - Splatoon 3

00:57:08 - Temtem

01:06:40 - Metal: Hellsinger

01:11:59 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Editor-In-Chief Andrew Reiner Passes The Torch To Matt Miller | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:36:00 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Editor-In-Chief Andrew Reiner says goodbye to Game Informer after nearly 30 years and passes the torch to Magazine Content Director Matt Miller. We chat about how Reiner got a job at Game Informer in 1991 and some fantastic memories he made along the way. Matt shares his vision for our company and how his 18-year tenure has prepared him for becoming our new Editor-In-Chief. At the end of the episode, Reiner says thank you to every person he's worked closely with since he first joined the company.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Andrew Reiner (@Andrew_Reiner), Matt Miller (@MatthewRMiller)

God Of War Ragnarök Cover And The Last Of Us Part 1 | GI Show (Feat. Kenneth Shepard)

Alex Van Aken — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:29:23 CDT

After a two-week break, The Game Informer Show returns full force after host Alex Van Aken traveled throughout Europe for Gamescom 2022. Special guest Kenneth Shepard, staff writer at Fanbyte, joins the crew to discuss our God Of War Ragnarök cover story and The Last Of Us Part 1 review impressions.

Sadly, this episode also marks Jay Guisao's last week as a Game Informer editor. We talk about his creative process from writing his first cover story and how his studies in game development are preparing him for his next journey. While his departure is bittersweet, Jay is moving on to an incredible new job you'll learn more about soon if you follow him on Twitter.

Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Jay Guisao (@Jason_Guisao), Blake Hester (@MetallicaIsRad), Ken Shepard (@Shepardcdr)

Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:34 - Gamescom

00:10:22 - Jay's Big News

00:13:43 - Cover Story - God of War Ragnarök

00:43:51 - The Last of Us Part I

01:11:43 - Endless Dungeon

01:21:52 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

01:35:56 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoilers