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.

  1. 2 hr ago

    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 hands-on with the new World of Warcraft: Forever beta. It's a big new episode of The Game Informer Show, so grab a cold beverage and settle in for some pod. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro09:03 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave53:13 - Control Resonant1:16:56 - Blizzcon 2026

  2. 6 days ago

    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 Marvel property? Plus, we share some thoughts on the enormity of Gamescom, and shout out some of our preview coverage that's been rolling out on the site. It's a packed week, so grab a cold drink and settle in for a new episode of The Game Informer Show. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com. Follow our hosts online: Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)Wesley LeBlanc (@WesleyLeBlanc)Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 04:46 – What We Want From Ocarina of Time Remake 37:56 – Nintendo Direct Reactions (Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, etc.) 01:06:45 – Marvel's Wolverine Review 01:32:50 – Gamescom 2026 Highlights

  3. 8 Sept

    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 platformer you should play, Blood Dungeon. Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Follow our hosts online: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 04:37 – Exodus Cover Story Breakdown 32:34 – Sponsored: Get 25% Off Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike 34:04 – Star Wars: Zero Company Impressions 01:06:48 – Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy 01:15:00 – Blood Dungeon Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com

  4. 5 Sept

    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 which of these three games are already standing out. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com. Follow our hosts online: Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 06:08 – Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look Reactions 38:38 – Sony State of Play Highlights 01:08:49 – Ad Break 01:08:52 – The Blood of Dawnwalker Review 01:32:07 – Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review 01:50:35 – The Dan Ryckert Tangent 01:54:15 – Orbitals Review

  5. 22 Aug

    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 podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Jump ahead using the following timestamps: 00:00 - Intro03:53 - The Duskbloods53:30 - The Sinking City 21:09:42 - Fields of Mistria1:22:57 - Listener Questions

  6. 14 Aug

    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: Fighting Souls, and Charles shares some early impressions of the 1.0 launch for Fields of Mistria. Grab a cold drink and listen in! The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Jump ahead using these timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:27 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave 28:21 - 1666: Amsterdam 1:01:08 - Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls 1:29:56 - Fields of Mistria

  7. 7 Aug

    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, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Jump around using these timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 08:36 - Big Walk 37:45 - Beast of Reincarnation 1:11:42 - Esoteric Ebb

  8. 1 Aug

    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 every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!   Watch the video version: YouTube Follow our hosts online: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Wesley LeBlanc (@WesleyLeBlanc)Jump ahead using these timestamps: 00:00 – Intro03:15 – Best Indie Games of 202654:35 – Small Teams, Big Potential (Upcoming Indie Games)58:18 - Ad Break58:19 - Scarlet Deer Inn (Adventure Game Made of Embroidery)01:06:00 - Helix: Descent N Ascent (Monochrome 2D Puzzler)01:11:00 - Listener Questions

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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.

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  • Creator
    Game Informer
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
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