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The Countdown To Summer Game Fest Begins | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:32:16 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew looks ahead at the current slate of publisher showcases happening around Summer Game Fest and subsequent announcements we'd like to see. We chat about Amazon's Fallout show, rewatching the original X-Men animated series, and A24's Civil War before remembering this is a video game podcast. Afterward, Alex shares his very early impressions of World of Warcraft: The War Within's first alpha test, and Charles discusses his time playing Dragon's Dogma 2.

Episode 703 - The Countdown To Summer Game Fest Begins:

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

00:02:58 - Amazon's Fallout, X-Men, and A24's Civil War

00:17:57 - Summer Game Fest Countdown

00:50:39 - World of Warcraft: The War Within Alpha

01:06:46 - Dragon's Dogma 2

01:20:34 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Star Wars Outlaws Cover Story And Fallout Show Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:43:00 CDT

On this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses our recent trip to Sweden for our Star Wars Outlaws cover story, Game Informer's review of Amazon's Fallout show, and our hands-on impressions of The Rogue: Prince of Persia, a new roguelike from Dead Cells developer Evil Empire. Before diving into listener questions, Marcus and Alex chat about two standout indies you can play now: Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom and Botany Manor.

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The Game Informer Show – Podcast Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:15 - Cover Story: Star Wars Outlaws

00:38:49 - Fallout Streaming Show

00:52:50 - The Rogue Prince of Persia

01:01:35 - Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom

01:09:19 - Botany Manor

01:22:17 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions

Pepper Grinder, Open Roads Review, And Stellar Blade Demo | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:42:27 CDT

On this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses our time playing the public demo of Stellar Blade, the character action game formerly known as Project Eve. We drill into Pepper Grinder, the latest title from Devolver Digital, and then discuss a rad town-building sandbox called Summerhouse. After highlighting Stunt Paradise, a small game that fans of the Trials series might enjoy, we steer the conversation towards Marcus' Open Roads review and how the title compares to Gone Home and Tacoma.

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The Game Informer Show – Podcast Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:09:09 - Stellar Blade Demo

00:20:30 - Pepper Grinder

00:27:41 - Summerhouse

00:35:41 - Open Roads Review

00:49:22 - Stunt Paradise

00:55:48 - Trials Rising

01:04:39 - Housekeeping

01:08:41 - Listener Questions

Celebrating 700 Episodes By Answering Your Questions! | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:00:00 CDT

It's a big milestone this week as we're celebrating 700 episodes of The Game Informer Show! Since Episode 1 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.

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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)

Dragon's Dogma 2 And Rise Of The Ronin Reviews | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:00 CDT

On this week’s episode of The Game Informer Show, 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 to decide the greatest game of all time.

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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?

Revisiting Pokémon X & Y And Getting Into Truck Games | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:04:45 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, 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!

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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)

No Rest For The Wicked Cover Story, WWE 2K24, And The Impending Moomin Invasion | GI Show (Feat. Suriel Vazquez)

Kyle Hilliard — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:00 CST

This week on The Game Informer Show podcast, host Marcus Stewart is joined by Kyle Hilliard, Charles Harte, and former Game Informer 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. And we finish out the show by answering some reader questions.

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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)

Balatro Review And Why Unicorn Overlord's Battle System Rules | GI Show (Feat. Eric Van Allen)

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:45:57 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Eric Van Allen (Destructoid, Axe of the Blood God) 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, 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 Game Informer 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.

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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

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review And Elden Ring DLC First Look | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:20:08 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, 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, recap the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree release date trailer, and share highlights from another Nintendo Direct. Additionally, we discuss our time playing Princess Peach: Showtime, Gigantic: Rampage Edition, and Balatro, a new poker roguelite (a "Pokerlite?") we can't seem to put down.

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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

Helldivers 2, Mario Vs. Donkey Kong, And A Bunch Of Cool Indies | GI Show

Kyle Hilliard — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:00:00 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, 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).

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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)

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth And Playing Metal Gear Solid In 2024 | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:32:15 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, 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.

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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

Apex Legends Cover Story And Suicide Squad Impressions | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:06:30 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, former Game Informer editor Jay Guisao joins us to share exclusive details 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, then we round out the show discussing Persona 3 Reload.

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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

Tekken 8 Review, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Impressions, Palworld Discourse | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:34:00 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew unpacks our Tekken 8 review 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. And lastly, we'll take a deep dive into Palworld's meteoric rise and success, as well as the discourse and controversy surrounding it. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode without answering a few questions from our listeners!

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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

Palworld Is Real and So Is The Last Of Us Part II Remastered | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:39:00 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses real video games you can play, including our early 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, we shift our attention to Another Code: Recollection and Final Fantasy XVI.

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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

Suicide Squad Preview And Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:47:51 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses our Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League preview (we played several hours at a recent event), our very highly-rated Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review, and we circle back to our video game release calendar to highlight the 2024 games we're most excited for that don't have solid release dates yet.

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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

Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2024 (Feat. Matt Storm) | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:49:11 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest and editor of this podcast, Matt Storm, joins us to discuss our most anticipated games of 2024. We dive into Game Informer's 2024 game release calendar and go month-by-month, highlighting the projects we're most looking forward to.

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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

How We Chose Our Games Of The Year | GI Show

Kyle Hilliard — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show 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), and just generally recap all the discussions that went it how that annual feature comes together.

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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

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Cover Story And Our Favorite Games Of 2023 | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:52:19 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest Michael Higham (Fanbyte, GameSpot) joins us to discuss our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth cover story, The Finals review, and our favorite games of 2023.

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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

The Death Of E3, Tekken 8 Preview, Fortnite Ch. 5, Apollo Justice Trilogy | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 CST

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This episode of The Game Informer Show podcast sees returning guest Jesse Vitelli (@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.

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

The Game Awards Reaction, GTA 6, Avatar Review | GI Show

Marcus Stewart — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 08:00:00 CST

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.

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

The Post Holiday Rush Backlog Episode | GI Show

Kyle Hilliard — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:00:00 CST

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 and Dave the Diver, and of course Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Batman Arkham Knight, and Grounded. We also answer questions from the community and reflect on our 2023 Thanksgiving meals.

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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

You Probably Shouldn't Eat These Birds | GI Show

Kyle Hilliard — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:00 CST

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.

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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

The Game Awards Predictions And Super Mario RPG Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:03:57 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses our predictions for The Game Awards' category winners and game reveals, Alex's unofficial Modern Warfare III multiplayer review, Kyle's Super Mario RPG remake review, and what it's like starting the Like A Dragon series with The Man Who Erased His Name. 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 worth trying if you have time.

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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

Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Cover Story And Talos Principle 2 | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:48:00 CST

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, 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. Later in the show, we chat with Charles about his positive Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 review 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.

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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

Exploring Man's Duality In RoboCop: Rogue City And Jusant | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:55:07 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew explores two extremes: RoboCop: Rogue City — which is somehow the best RoboCop game — and Jusant, the meditative rock-climbing adventure that's developer Don't Nod's best work since the original Life Is Strange. Later in the show, Kyle pantomimes WarioWare: Move It's energetic mechanics before Alex dives into his most recent session of The Finals, which is currently the number one wishlisted game on Steam.

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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

Alan Wake 2 Review, Mario Wonder, And Spider-Man 2 | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:14:57 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, 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.

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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

Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, And Sonic Superstars | GI Show

Kyle Hilliard — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:20:00 CDT

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, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Sonic Superstars 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.

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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

Lords Of The Fallen Review And Games We've Missed In 2023 | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:01:01 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, 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 before Game Informer's Game of the Year discussions in December.

Finally, our Listener Questions segment returns, discussing treating carpal tunnel and answering specific questions like, "What happened to the promised 120FPS console releases?"

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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

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Cover Story And Assassin's Creed Mirage | GI Show

Kyle Hilliard — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:00:00 CDT

In this episode of The Game Informer Show, 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. 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.

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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

Alan Wake 2 Preview And Resident Evil 4 DLC Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:03:59 CDT

In this episode of The Game Informer Show, Marcus discusses his recent hands-on Alan Wake 2 preview session, in which he played both as returning protagonist Alan and newcomer Saga Anderson, an FBI agent looking into a mysterious case. Kyle breaks down his review 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 from developer Geometric Interactive and publisher Annapurna Interactive.

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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

Leaked Xbox Consoles And Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:54:54 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, 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 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Later in the show, we dive into Wesley's Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review before highlighting how game technology company Unity betrayed thousands of game developers' trust.

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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

Lies Of P Is More Than A Bloodborne Clone | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:04:02 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew breaks down our Lies of P review and discusses why the game is much more than a Bloodborne clone. Afterward, Blake talks about why he likes Armored Core VI and also why the hesitations from our cover story still ring true. Lastly, we chat about the games that continue to bring us joy: Fortnite and Nour: Play With Your Food.

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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

Starfield Vs. Baldur's Gate 3 And Why It's Okay To Disagree | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:06:26 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, 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.

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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

Assassin's Creed Mirage Cover Story And Early Starfield Review | GI Show

Alex Van Aken — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:08:22 CDT

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Alex Van Aken and Wesley LeBlanc share stories from their recent trip to Ubisoft in Bordeaux, France, as part of our new Assassin's Creed Mirage cover story. During the discussion, the two disclose exclusive gameplay-specific details and share their early thoughts after going hands-on with the upcoming stealth game. Later in the show, Kyle, Marcus, and Wesley give listeners their early Starfield review reactions; and chat about our Sea of Stars review and how developer Sabotage nailed the pixel art role-playing game experience.

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The Game Informer Show – Podcast Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:31 - Cover Story: Assassin's Creed Mirage

00:30:40 - Early Starfield Review

01:15:00 - Skull & Bones Closed Beta

01:25:23 - Sea of Stars Review

01:30:48 - Baldur's Gate 3 Act 3 (Spoiler-Free)

01:37:11 - Housekeeping

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 – 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.

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

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

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.

Follow us on social media: 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
00:01:51 - 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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Jump to the timestamps to get to a particular point of discussion:

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.

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

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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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