The Game Informer Show

Game Informer
  • 4.5 (1.4K)
  • Video Games
  • Updated Weekly

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. 5d ago

    Halo: Campaign Evolved Exclusive Details + Xbox Studios Reportedly In Trouble

    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew dives into reports of several Xbox studios at risk of closure from Microsoft, including (but not limited to) Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, and Ninja Theory. After the 30-minute discussion, host Alex Van Aken and Brian Shea discuss the awkward timing of our new Halo: Campaign Evolved cover story before diving into exclusive details about Xbox's upcoming release. Finally, we round out Game Informer's weekly gaming podcast with a quick indie game recommendation: Meccha Chameleon, a hide-and-seek asymmetrical multiplayer title with an amazing texture painting tool for camouflaging yourself from hunters. 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! 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 GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. Follow our hosts online: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Brian Shea (@BrianPShea)Jump ahead using these timestamps: 00:00 – Intro04:13 – Reports of Upcoming Xbox Game Studio Closures29:45 – Ad Break31:29 – Halo: Campaign Evolved Exclusive Cover Story Details56:35 – Meccha Chameleon

    1h 2m

  2. Jun 15

    Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More

    Summer Game Fest 2026 has come and gone. But while the GI crew was out in Los Angeles, we took the opportunity to invite a few of our games media pals up to our studio to chat about everything: the state of the industry, how SGF has grown and changed, and of course, all the games we've played (that we can talk about right now). Join us for an extra special, extra-long episode of The Game Informer Show, live from Los Angeles, brought to you thanks to Rode and their excellent equipment which powered our entire studio setup. Thanks for the sponsorship, Rode! 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 GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/pro-x2-superstrike-mouse.910-007700?utm_source=Direct-to-Publisher&utm_medium=Digital-Video&utm_campaign=Logitech_FY27_Q1_NAM_GA_B2C_Amaze-Media_Direct-to-Publisher_na Timestamps: 00:00 - Game Informer Editors Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart and Eric Van Allen 33:52 - John Carson, Myles Obenza, and Jason Schreier 1:06:30 - Jessica Cogswell, Imran Khan, and Jesse Vitelli 1:38:10 - Liss the Lass, Janet Garcia, and Jill Grodt Support Us -- Buy Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribe Follow Us on Social Media:  Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/gameinformer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/GameInformerMagazine TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@game_informer Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/GameInformer Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/officialgameinformer/

    2h 16m

  3. Jun 6

    God Of War Laufey & PlayStation State of Play Reactions | The Game Informer Show

    It's a huge week for games, so Sony kicked it off with a fittingly huge State of Play on June 2. From Wolverine to God of War Laufey, join hosts Alex Van Aken, Eric Van Allen, and Charles Harte as they break it down game by game and discuss the best and the worst of PlayStation's State of Play.  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! 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 GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.  Follow our hosts online: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 08:10 – State Of Play Reactions / Wolverine 27:31 – Marvel Tokon 37:04 – Boncho The Chef 39:58 – Kemuri 43:06 – Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis 51:23 – State of Play Lightning Round 59:33 – Ace Combat 8 01:15:55 – God of War Laufey

    1h 33m

  4. May 30

    Summer Game Fest Predictions, 007 Review, Mina The Hollower

    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest Luis Gutierrez (IGN, GameSpot, Polygon) joins us to share Summer Game Fest predictions (watch with us next Friday) before diving into our recent game reviews of 007 First Light and Mina the Hollower. The crew then discusses developer HoYoverse's take on the cozy life-simulation genre with Petit Planet, and finally, what's new with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Sponsored: Before ink met page, Super Heroes rose from American ideals. Now, these virtues take on a powerful new form in America’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program – a historic collaboration between the United States Mint and DC! Collect Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman coins and medals with limited-edition designs in 24K gold and fine silver. Explore the collection at the US Mint site here. 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)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Luis Gutierrez (@ImLuisGutierrez)Jump ahead using these timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 09:17 – 007 First Light Review 33:17 – Modern Warfare 4 Preview 45:13 – Mina The Hollower Review 01:07:01 – Petit Planet (HoYoverse's Cozy Life Sim) 01:19:34 – Summer Game Fest Predictions

    1h 58m

  5. May 22

    Lego Batman Voice Actor Interview + Yoshi Review

    It's unofficially Batman day on the The Game Informer Show, as we've got a double-header: our review reactions from Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, plus an interview with Lego Batman voice actor Shai Matheson! Stay tuned for the back-half for the interview, but in-between, we've also got impressions of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and the new immersive stealth game Thick As Thieves. 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 03:11 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 25:28 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 38:43 - Thick As Thieves 52:06 - Shai Matheson Interview 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 GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. Sponsored: Before ink met page, Super Heroes rose from American ideals. Now, these virtues take on a powerful new form in America’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program – a historic collaboration between the United States Mint and DC! Collect Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman coins and medals with limited-edition designs in 24K gold and fine silver. Explore the collection at the US Mint site here.

    1h 35m

  6. May 16

    The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details & Forza Horizon 6 Review

    In this week's episode, we dive into the exclusive details of our Blood of Dawnwalker cover story, including an early look at romance options in the vampiric role-playing game from The Witcher 3's former game director. The crew also discusses Forza Horizon 6 and where the racing game goes next, why Directive 8020 disappointed executive editor Kyle Hilliard, and Call of the Elder Gods, another puzzle game from Out of the Blue Games. Finally, we wrap the podcast with a new wave of listener questions! The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! 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 GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. Follow our hosts online: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Brian Shea (@BrianPShea)Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 05:02 – Forza Horizon 6 Review 25:46 – Directive 8020 Review 38:39 – The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details (Cover Story) 01:11:44 – Call of the Elder Gods 01:23:11 – Listener Questions Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com

    1h 59m

  7. May 9

    Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight + Mixtape Review

    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Alex returns from MagicCon: Las Vegas to share his experience spending the weekend playing and learning about upcoming Magic: The Gathering card sets, Charles dives into his Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight preview, and Marcus finally gets the chance to talk about the black-and-white boomer shooter, Mouse: P.I. For Hire!   The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!   SPONSORED: The team at 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 GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. Follow our hosts online: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - MagicCon: Las Vegas Recap 11:19 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 22:30 - "GI Oughta Know" Trivia: Lego Batman Edition 41:53 - SPONSOR AD: Logitech G PRO X2 Superstrike 43:44 - Mixtape Review 56:13 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire

    1h 3m

  8. May 1

    Vampire Crawlers & Double Fine's New Game Kiln Are Great

    In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Brenden Groom (Pass The Controller) joins us to discuss why Poncle's Vampire Crawlers and Double Fine's new sculpture battle game, Kiln, are both great. Additionally, we dive into Charles' review of Tides of Tomorrow, a story-focused adventure game with asynchronous multiplayer elements. It's a neat concept, but how's the execution? The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Follow our hosts online: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Brenden Groom (@begroom / PlayMoreIndies.com)Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 08:30 - Charles Visits the Lego Batman Preview Event 17:04 - Kiln 36:06 - Tides of Tomorrow Review 50:51 - Vampire Crawlers

    1h 5m
See All (79)

Hosts & Guests

4.5
out of 5
1,417 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Game Informer
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Game Informer
  • Show Website
    The Game Informer Show

You Might Also Like