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Library director Phil Salvador and producer Robin Kunimune take you through the process of preserving a collection of over 10,000 digital files from our GamePro CD collection. Phil discusses how he tackles physical and philosophical dilemmas such as balancing users' needs to access original files of hi-res game art while also viewing quick, easy thumbnails researchers can actually open; dealing with broken or obsolete 90's files types like old PSD/EPS files; automating bulk processing for as much data as we're able; and balancing thorough, but concise, metadata for topics ranging from undersea wreckage salvage to hyper-specific local gaming slang. Phil and Robin also provide a sneak peak into the VGHF's upcoming monster of a project, the Game Informer collection, and how this meager 10k file collection is really just a warm-up.Mentioned in the Show: GamePro Press CD  CollectionYou can listen to the Video Game History Hour every other Wednesday on Patreon (one day early at the $5 tier and above), on Spotify, or on our website.Video Game History Foundation:Email: podcast@gamehistory.orgWebsite: gamehistory.orgSupport us on Patreon: /gamehistoryorg

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 – Introduction08:10 – State Of Play Reactions / Wolverine27:31 – Marvel Tokon37:04 – Boncho The Chef39:58 – Kemuri43:06 – Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis51:23 – State of Play Lightning Round59:33 – Ace Combat 801:15:55 – God of War Laufey

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 – Introduction09:17 – 007 First Light Review33:17 – Modern Warfare 4 Preview45:13 – Mina The Hollower Review01:07:01 – Petit Planet (HoYoverse's Cozy Life Sim)01:19:34 – Summer Game Fest Predictions

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 - Intro03:11 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight25:28 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book38:43 - Thick As Thieves52:06 - Shai Matheson InterviewSponsored: 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.

It's mid-May, which can mean only one thing: We're at the point in the calendar when most companies release their financials for the previous fiscal year. Sony is one such organization, reporting a relatively flat year-on-year picture both generally, and with PlayStation in particular. With PS5 sales slowing down all the while the console is becoming more expensive, and with recent Housemarque exclusive Saros seemingly selling softly, does Sony have an uphill battle to keep PlayStation relevant? Or will the inevitable PlayStation 6 -- not to mention PS5's likely-strong swan song next year -- be enough to keep the ever-distracted masses engaged with the ecosystem? We discuss. Plus: Sony's second and third party lead gives a candid interview, 007: First Light goes gold, a new externally-manufactured DualSense controller has hit the market, PlayStation Plus Game Catalog receives a refresh, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Why did so many people believe Game Informer was teasing a Grand Theft Auto VI cover? Do we think the rumors indicating that FromSoft is working on a pirate-themed game are true? Is Dragon Quest XII finally going to be properly revealed in a couple of weeks? Could Chris contest Brad's status as the guy who cares the most about Last Stand Media?Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:55:19 - Stand down Jeff0:56:27 - Daxter the pup1:02:39 - Chris on Saint Slayer1:03:59 - Sacred polls1:06:07 - PSN Settlement update1:07:28 - The "original" Uncharted 41:17:07 - Fiscal year financials2:11:35 - Saros sales numbers2:36:15 - Stellar Blade 2 goes multiplatform2:43:42 - Playstation 3rd party lead interview2:50:44 - 007 First Light has gone gold2:55:40 - New Scuf controller2:58:29 - New PS+ Plus catalog games3:03:46 - What Are We Playing? (Saros, Vampire Survivors, Mixtape, Steam Controller)3:26:59 - Breaking point with social media3:46:33 - Obsessed GTA fans3:51:31 - Fromsoft "leaks"3:58:55 - Marathon Season 24:09:29 - New Dragon Quest4:14:58 - Day and night cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff and Christian welcome Brian Shea from Game Informer back to the show this week to discuss the big XBOX rebrand, a huge move away from physical media, and Talos Principle getting a final installment.The Playlist:Brian: Forza Horizon 6Christian: Forza Horizon 6Jeff: Subnautica 2, Alabaster Dawn, Black JacketParting Gifts!

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 - Introduction05:02 – Forza Horizon 6 Review25:46 – Directive 8020 Review38:39 – The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details (Cover Story)01:11:44 – Call of the Elder Gods01:23:11 – Listener QuestionsSubmit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com

Rejugando 303: Nintendo aprieta, Elders se invoca y nosotros ponemos rumbo a RetroBarcelona Nuevo episodio de Rejugando y nueva semana en la que parecía que no iba a pasar gran cosa, hasta que Nintendo volvió a enseñar músculo, aparecieron análisis muy interesantes y el equipo empezó a hacer las maletas para uno de los fines de semana más especiales del año. Este programa 303 se graba un día antes de lo habitual porque gran parte del equipo pone rumbo a RetroBarcelona 2026. Se nota desde el primer minuto la mezcla de nervios, ilusión y ganas de encontrarnos con oyentes, amigos y compañeros de afición. Cuando se acerca una feria así, el podcast deja de ser solo un programa y se convierte en un punto de encuentro. Y nosotros, como uno más del equipo, vamos con la mochila cargada de juegos, anécdotas y muchas ganas de hablar de videojuegos cara a cara. Camino a RetroBarcelona y a un fin de semana muy especial Raffa, Eva, José, Javi, Marcos y compañía arrancan el programa contando que esta semana el horario cambia porque toca viajar. El ambiente es el de esas semanas en las que cuesta concentrarse porque la cabeza ya está en los pasillos llenos de máquinas recreativas, consolas clásicas, bandas sonoras y encuentros con grandes nombres de la industria. La emoción es todavía mayor porque allí estará Yoko Shimomura, una de las figuras más queridas de la historia del videojuego con Michiru Yamane, otra leyenda. Solo pensar en poder saludarla ya convierte el viaje en algo memorable. Y, por supuesto, Rejugando estará presente con su propio directo y con la charla de Raffa y Raquel Cervantes, consolidando un año más la presencia del programa en uno de los eventos más importantes del calendario retro. Call of the Elder Gods: terror, puzles y muy buenas sensaciones Uno de los análisis destacados del episodio es Call of the Elder Gods, secuela del primer juego y una aventura que apuesta por una ambientación inspirada en el universo lovecraftiano. El equipo explica que, aunque es recomendable haber jugado al original para captar mejor algunas referencias, el juego incluye un resumen muy detallado para que cualquier jugador pueda incorporarse sin perderse. Se destacan especialmente: Una ambientación opresiva y muy cuidada. Mejora evidente en diseño artístico y musical. Puzles más elaborados. Cámara mucho más pulida. Narrativa independiente con identidad propia. La conclusión es muy positiva: una secuela que demuestra cómo un estudio puede crecer y perfeccionar su fórmula sin perder su personalidad. Indiana Jones y el Gran circulo sorprende en Switch 2 y rompe prejuicios José comenta también sus impresiones sobre un juego que no esperaba disfrutar tanto. Aunque el audio transcrito no deja claro el título exacto, lo importante es la sensación compartida: uno de esos juegos que desmontan por completo las expectativas y obligan a replantearse prejuicios sobre un género que quizá no terminaba de encajar. Nintendo Switch 2 y los números de una estrategia muy ambiciosa Nintendo vuelve a ocupar una parte importante del programa. La compañía sigue construyendo el catálogo de Nintendo Switch 2 con lanzamientos constantes, pero también con una política de precios que genera debate. El equipo repasa datos de ventas y comenta varios títulos que están funcionando con fuerza: Mario Kart World. Donkey Kong Bananza. Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Kirby Air Riders. Pokopia. La discusión gira alrededor de una cuestión clara: ¿hasta qué punto el público seguirá aceptando precios elevados mientras no llegue ese gran “vendeconsolas” que dispare definitivamente las ventas de la máquina? Después del anuncio sorpresa de la semana pasada, Star Fox continúa siendo tema de conversación. El equipo insiste en que este regreso tiene un enfoque muy pensado para los jugadores veteranos. La estructura recuerda a Star ox 64 y apunta directamente a quienes llevan décadas esperando que Fox McCloud vuelva al primer plano. La pregunta es inevitable: ¿bastará la nostalgia para convertirlo en un éxito entre nuevas generaciones? El eterno ruido alrededor de GTA VI Grand Theft Auto VI sigue alterando el pulso de la industria. Un simple directo de Game Informer atrajo a cientos de miles de personas convencidas de que habría novedades del juego. No hubo tráiler, no hubo imágenes y no hubo fecha nueva. Pero sí quedó claro que cualquier movimiento sospechoso en internet se interpreta automáticamente como una posible pista de GTA VI. Una semana de datos, análisis y mucha conversación Un programa con sabor a víspera de evento Rejugando 303 tiene ese ambiente especial de los episodios previos a un gran viaje. Se nota la emoción del equipo, la ilusión por participar en RetroBarcelona y las ganas de compartir con la audiencia un fin de semana que promete ser inolvidable. Entre análisis interesantes, Nintendo marcando el ritmo y la presencia de nombres legendarios como Yoko Shimomura, este episodio funciona como la antesala perfecta para uno de los momentos más esperados del año. Y nosotros, como uno más del equipo, ya tenemos preparada la acreditación, la mochila y la certeza de que vienen días de videojuegos desde todos los ángulos. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Tonight's topics: Asha Sharma shakes up Xbox leadership Bank of America analyst says GTA 6 needs to cost $80 Steam Controller sells out in 30 minutes Star Fox randomly announced Stranger Than Heaven coming this winter GameStop CEO sells Game Informer stuff on eBay Fallout co-creator says influencers influence gamer opinions Pragmata sells 2 million copies PS5 shipments top 93.7 million Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

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 - Introduction08:30 - Charles Visits the Lego Batman Preview Event17:04 - Kiln36:06 - Tides of Tomorrow Review50:51 - Vampire Crawlers

It's a big week on The Game Informer Show, as Saros reviews are live! Marcus and Eric are joined by our own reviewer Kyle and Restart.run's Jesse Vitelli, to break down the reaction to PlayStation Studios' latest release.After the break, three of the fellas stick around to discuss the latest Diablo expansion, previews of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and poncle's new hour-stealing monster Vampire Crawlers. Grab a cold drink and get comfortable, it's 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!Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 - Intro06:23 - Saros27:17 - Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred51:08 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book1:08:08 - Vampire Crawlers

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the fellas discuss Pragmata, Capcom's inventive action game blending third-person shooting with a simultaneous hacking mechanic. Next, Alex chats about a new survival crafting game set in the age of piracy called Windrose. Lastly, we cover the news of an animated Bloodborne movie produced by popular YouTuber Jacksepticeye.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)Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:56 - Pragmata Review21:04 - Windrose (Pirate Survival Game)34:00 - Bloodborne Animated Movie Announced46:31 - Does Kyle Regret His PS5 Pro Purchase?

Support us by joining The Hive!This week, Lotus repaired the toilets aboard the Artemis II on its way safely (!!!!) back to Earth. Niki and John were grounded, however, and came together to discuss the biggest games news of the week. Here's the run of show:Is Sid Meier the Ken Burns of video games?The Pacers Couple is fine and goodEpic is in deep with Disney and making an extraction shooterPete Hines has choice words for MicrosoftState of Decay 3 didn't really exist when they released the reveal trailerGlen Israel apocalyptically posts about Microsoft on LinkedInDoki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play StoreProve You're Human is the next game from the 1000xResist devsYoshihisa Kishimoto passes away at the age of 64Marvel Rivals will apparently evolve from 6V6 PVPGunzilla, the new owner of Game Informer, accused not paying games salaries and contracts for monthsSlay the Spire 2 took a while to beat, but it's been a blastNiki's upcoming appearances on AstrogoblinWe answer your burning Hive Questions, like "what's a food that's better left out a while?"Thanks so much for listening! Leave us a review and we'll read it on the show!Note: we discuss three Microsoft stories this week. Microsoft continues to be a complicit player in the genocide happening in Gaza. Go to nogamesforgenocide.com to learn more about the BDS boycott and to make your own pledge.

This week on The Game Informer Show, the crew gets together to discuss their favorite games from the long-running The Legend of Zelda series, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary! Be sure to check out our upcoming magazine feature on reactions from around the industry, too.Before we get to the green caps and tunics, though, Charles has some early thoughts to share on Pokemon Champions, and we have a few other quick takes on some recent releases. Grab a cold drink and tune 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 - Intro05:34 - Pokemon Champions24:30 - People Of Note28:54 - Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun33:11 - Our Favorite Zelda Games

Alex returns from vacation to chat with Marcus and Charles about Life is Strange: Reunion, Super Meat Boy 3D, and several indie games: Damon and Baby, a twin-stick shooter from Arc System Works; Parseword, a new daily word game from the Wordle creator; and Raccoin, a coin pusher roguelike for fans of Balatro and quarter machines. 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.Subscribe to our magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribeFollow our hosts and guests online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:41 - Cruise Ship Arcades15:19 - Life is Strange: Reunion44:10 - Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike58:06 - Parseword01:46:27 - Damon and Baby01:21:31 - Super Meat Boy 3D01:39:39 - Is the PS5 Pro Worth It?

Marathon has been running laps around our minds these last few weeks, so this week on The Game Informer Show, we brought on our good pal Jesse Vitelli from Restart.run to discuss Bungie's extraction shooter, and how it's shaping up in a crowded field.After that, Charles asks the group: what are the games of spring? We explore the concept, from imagery and aesthetic to pure vibes-based selections. I promise, you'll be surprised by at least a few picks. All this and more on The Game Informer Show this week, so grab a cold drink and tune 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.Use the timestamps to jump around:00:00 - Intro04:02 - Marathon42:25 - Spring Games

One of the biggest releases of early 2026 is out now, and The Game Informer Show crew is here to dig into all of it. Contributor Hayes Madsen, the writer of our Crimson Desert review, joins Marcus and Eric to talk about Pearl Abyss' plunge into single-player open-world action, and whether all the sights and sounds make up a memorable experience or not.Then, Marcus takes the war to the bugs in Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War. And after a quick break, Hayes highlights the short-but-sweet RPG Etrange Overlord, and Marcus and Eric check in on their Pokemon Pokopia progress. It's another packed week on the podcast, so grab a cold drink 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.Jump ahead to specific sections here:00:00 - Intro06:46 - Crimson Desert48:27 - Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!1:03:24 - Etrange Overlord1:13:37 - Pokemon Pokopia

We're back for Episode 174 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Two Player Games.   9:14 - Quick Questions 37:44 - Patreon Song 41:16- Tea Time With Tim - C64 Disk Collecting 1:09:12 - Eric's Take - Nostalgia For Nostalgia 1:40:22 - News 2:39:50 - 6 Good Two Player Games   News -    Tim – Todd Gill (@retrofrog) has designed a new MiSTer tabletop arcade cab. Todd Says: “So I've designed a desktop arcade cabinet for the MiSTer. Features tool-less rotatable high res 9.7-inch iPad screen, easily replaceable control panel and stereo audio speakers all powered from a single USB-C power source.”  https://bsky.app/profile/retrofrog.bsky.social/post/3mfa3qcftp222  Eric - Custom Portable SEGA Dreamcast Hits Aliexpress for $500  https://www.retronews.com/custom-portable-sega-dreamcast-hits-aliexpress-for-500/  Cody – New evercade releases announced https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/evercade-range-expands-with-two-new-carts-and-a-banjo-kazooie-packing-super-pocket  Tim – Terra Cresta port discovered and released for the Amiga.   https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/02/hot-news-terra-cresta-amiga-port.html?spref=tw  Eric - PicPic - The First PICO-8 Emulator on the App Store (NOW on ANDROID AND iOS 16) : r/pico8  https://www.reddit.com/r/pico8/comments/1rgakki/picpic_the_first_pico8_emulator_on_the_app_store/  Cody - https://retrododo.com/its-2025-and-were-getting-a-brand-new-8-bit-game-console/  Tim – Superstar Chefs – New C64 platformer is out.  The secret recipes have been stolen and scattered all across Cocktail Land. Help the Superstar Chefs recover them in a vibrant world filled with cartoon-style creatures, fruit, and hidden treasures.  https://donut80.com/c64.html  Eric - Evercade Wireless Controller Revealed - Retro News  https://www.retronews.com/evercade-wireless-controller/  Cody - https://www.retronews.com/pokemon-red-blue-game-music-collection/  Tim – Mikka “Misfit” new VIC20 game Gravzronox is coming soon. This is a Thrust style game but with the usual Misfit twist.  (Video from TFW8B showing pre-release game play)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwZgkugd9u0  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/this-new-game-boy-rom-hack-took-four-years-to-create-and-is-essentially-a-brand-new-mana-game  Tim – Castlevania is coming to the SMS! - a new playable demo for the #Sega #MasterSystem! by "Xfixium", "Louis The Sega Nerd" & "Mondo"  https://bsky.app/profile/kaptajnen.bsky.social/post/3mev2tstogk2w  Eric - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Made By Konami And The Dead Cells Devs, Launches In 2026 - Game Informer  https://gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/02/12/castlevania-belmonts-curse-made-by-konami-and-the-dead-cells-devs-launches  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/a-big-step-forward-earthions-physical-genesis-release-is-just-around-the-corner  Tim – Awesome friend and Patreon Vicky Lamburn gets new article about Hudson Soft's PC-FX ill-feted console featured on one of our fave show news sources TimeExtension.com  This follows on from the video produced about it on Vicky's YouTube channel.  https://www.timeextension.com/features/pure-fx-appeal-unpicking-the-history-of-the-pc-fx-one-of-japans-biggest-90s-console-flops  Eric - Hyper Sentinel Fusion Ships On A "Floppy Disk" And Is Now Live On Kickstarter | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/hyper-sentinel-fusion-ships-on-a-floppy-disk-and-is-now-live-on-kickstarter  CODY - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/the-atari-7800-is-getting-its-very-own-roguelike-and-you-can-play-it-now  Eric – Joe Ochwat in Compute's Gazette talking about the TeensyROM Expansion Cart  Cody - https://www.retronews.com/god-of-war-sons-of-sparta/  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   The Future Was 8 Bit. - NEW CODE!! - PixelGaiden5 for 5% off with a min spend of £20 

The latest cover is live now for digital readers, so the cover team Marcus and Eric join Charles on The Game Informer Show this week to break it all down. Alongside those three, we invited GI contributor and freelance reporter extraordinaire Nicole Carpenter to talk about her recent feature on Love And Deepspace, as well as her reporting on recent Nintendo rumblings.Then, we've got some reviews to get into! Charles played Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Marcus has some final thoughts on WWE 2K26. It's another feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show, so grab a cold beverage and tune 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.Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 - Intro / Love and Deepspace26:47 - Invincible VS Cover Story1:00:19 - Nintendo Lawsuit1:14:04 - Monster Hunter Stories 31:34:11 - WWE 2K26

The next generation of Xbox and Pokemon have been announced and Dylan and Taylor are here to break it all down.0:01:02 ranking Game Informer's Assassin Creed's ranking0:14:45 Pokemon Fire Red0:28:00 Pokemon Wind & Waves0:50:00 Xbox Project HelixAd-Free version: www.patreon.com/c/GeekVerseLinksDylan on Twitter @DylanMuss Dylan on Backloggd backloggd.com/u/Rapatika/Dylan's games https://rapatika.itch.io/Taylor on Twitter @TaylorTheFieldKirklin on Twitter @kirklinpatzerTravis on Twitter @TravisBSnellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/geekverse-podcast--4201268/support.

The next generation of Xbox and Pokemon have been announced and Dylan and Taylor are here to break it all down.0:01:02 ranking Game Informer's Assassin Creed's ranking0:14:45 Pokemon Fire Red0:28:00 Pokemon Wind & Waves0:50:00 Xbox Project HelixAd-Free version: www.patreon.com/c/GeekVerseLinksDylan on Twitter @DylanMuss Dylan on Backloggd backloggd.com/u/Rapatika/Dylan's games https://rapatika.itch.io/Taylor on Twitter @TaylorTheFieldKirklin on Twitter @kirklinpatzerTravis on Twitter @TravisBSnell

This week on The Game Informer Show, Alex, Brian, and Kyle sit down to discuss the latest crossover in the Poké-verse, Pokémon Pokopia. Before that, though, the trio takes a little bit of time to discuss the recent Nintendo Indie World showcase, and some of the exciting announcements there.After the break, Kyle takes the mic to declare his feelings on Scott Pilgrim EX. Does the beat 'em up hold up enough for an encore? It's a short but sweet episode, so grab a cold drink and enjoy!Jump to a specific segment:00:00 - Intro03:02 - Nintendo Indie World Discussion07:42 - Pokémon Pokopia40:08 - Scott Pilgrim EX

In our latest and sanest episode of The Game Informer Show, it's time for the crew to dodge zombies, mix herbs, and slot gemstones into strange doors. It's Resident Evil Requiem week, and everyone's been playing it in some fashion, so Marcus, Wes, Charles, and Eric spend the first half of the show talking through all of it.After the break, we get into our favorite Steam Next Fest demos, from Star Fox-alikes and Disco Elysium-alikes to a game where an egg is mightier than the gourd. And we close things out with Marcus teaching us all a little bit about wrestling, WWE 2K26, and why you should always get your athletic performer contracts in writing.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.Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:05 - Resident Evil Requiem51:38 - Steam Next Fest Demos1:31:29 - WWE 2K26 Preview

In this episode of our weekly gaming podcast, Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard reviews God of War: Sons of Sparta, a new 2D metroidvania that Mega Cat Studios and Sony Santa Monica released during last week's PlayStation State of Play. Unfortunately, it's an underwhelming title. Kyle then explains why he spent $99 USD on Nintendo's Virtual Boy rerelease and what it's like experiencing the headset's strange catalog of games on the Switch 2.Later in the show, Eric Van Allen dives into Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, a mystery adventure about a cursed Japanese seaside town that has impressed him. Finally, Alex Van Aken shares his thoughts on the rock-climbing simulator Cairn and how it's an excellent example of how games can uniquely tell stories.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.Buy Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribeFollow our hosts on social media:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Kyle Hilliard (@kylehilliard)Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:31 - God of War: Sons of Sparta Review17:44 - Nintendo Virtual Boy on Switch 230:22 - Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse44:59 - Cairn is Excellent

#393"I'm intrigued by big door."Roundtable2025.06.12Mark rushes through the introduction to talk about his two rush projects, one of which, Blippo+, was announced on Sunday during the PC Gaming Show! You'll hear more about that next week, but until then, Lydia talks about feeling seen in Anime, Stephen laments that his filmmaking class has not only ruined movies for him, but also music, and Dale does a good job editing out Lydia's coughs.Blippo+, coming to PC and Switch this fall!You Need To See FMV Cable TV Simulator Blippo+ - Wesley LeBlanc, Game InformerEmotional Effects of MusicStephen McGregorAudioA New Foe Has Appeared!Lydia SymchychMisc.

SUPPORT US BY JOINING THE HIVEFolks, this week was VERY jam-packed with discussion-worthy games news and that was BEFORE we even welcomed Game Informer's Charles Harte to the show. Together, Lotus, Niki, John, and Charles discussed:Mewgenics' blend of deep, enjoyable tactical combat and off-putting breeding mechanicsThe, let's call them rancid, vibes of Mewgenics' central thesisMewgenics' commitment to not understanding a punchlineMewgenics' bewildering cameo listSony's State of Play was very busy, as well, including:A Return to PS2 Era of sortsKena: Scars of KosmoraA new Dead or Alive game in a very different fighting game landscapeIs Control Resonant what we want? Does it matter? Are they even showing us much?Star Wars Galactic Racer sure does look like a Burnout game (complimentary)Marathon is actively lying about what it is, but maybe that's smart????Metal Gear Solid 4 is breaking PS3 containmentGod of War: Sons of Sparta looks kinda bad, but it's out nowAnd wow, the hits don't stop there:Discord's age...

It's another jam-packed week of The Game Informer Show! Sony stepped onto the virtual stage this week to lay out its roadmap heading into this summer, so Kyle, Wesley, Charles, and Eric got together to talk through all the big announcements.After the break, stay tuned for Charles' impressions of Pokemon Pokopia, a very chill take on Pokemon life. Then, we have review impressions of the haunting Reanimal and Romeo Is A Dead Man, and even a little surprise indie recommendation at the end!The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:50 - State of Play Reactions58:06 - Pokemon Pokopia Preview1:20:29 - Reanimal Review1:35:07 - Romeo Is A Dead Man Review1:44:22 - CiniCross

Send a textWelcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! This week, Roger sits down with returning guest Brian Shea, Executive Editor at Game Informer and host of All Things Nintendo, to talk Nintendo in 2026. They break down what games they are looking forward to, which franchise series feel overdue for a new release, and where Nintendo could stumble or surprise us. Support All Things Nintendo!PatreonFollow Brian on BlueskySupport the showHere are a few ways you can support Gamerheads!Leave us a review!Not only does your review help fellow gamers discover our podcast, but it also provides valuable insights for us as content creators. Your feedback serves as a compass, guiding us in crafting episodes that cater to your interests, addressing topics that matter to you, and enhancing your overall listening experience. Your words have the power to influence the direction of future episodes and ensure that we continue delivering content that captivates and engages. Review us on Goodpods! Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Join our Discord!In The Gamerheads Podcast Discord, you'll find a haven for lively discussions, where you can chat about the latest releases and share your gaming experiences with fellow gamers.Join our Patreon today https://www.patreon.com/gamerheadsFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gamerheadspodcast.comMusic: Jeff Dasler - Recus...

It's a jam-packed show this week, as 2026 is running full-steam ahead. Alex, Marcus, Charles, and Eric sit down fresh off the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase to share their reactions and favorite reveals, then Charles divulges some details from a recent Nintendo preview event where he played a slate of the handheld's upcoming games.After the break, Alex discusses what he played of Overwatch's big overhaul -- so massive, it's dropping the "2." And to cap it all off, Charles talks about the long-awaited launch of Mewgenics, and Marcus shares his thoughts on Nioh 3 so far. It's a feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show, so grab a cold beverage and enjoy.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 Intro04:32 - Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Reactions22:07 - Nintendo Switch 2 Previews1:00:13 - Overwatch1:28:20 - Mewgenics1:48:57 - Nioh 3

What happens when you put podcast co-hosts through a Newlywed Game-style showdown? You get The Buelywed Game — where four podcast duos compete to see who actually knows their co-host best. Featuring a panel of 99 Questions all-stars:Janet Garcia & Kelsey Lewin (Pew Pew Bang), Marcus Stewart & Charles Harte (Game Informer), Geoffrey James & Allie Kahan (That's Funny), Kyle Bosman & Isla Hinck (Delayed Input / Easy Allies).WATCH ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠99 Questions on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠99 Questions on BlueSky!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r/99questionspod on Reddit!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--ASK ME A QUESTION! The 99 Question Hotline!--732-592-9838 (aka REAL-WAX-VET)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠99questionspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠99Q Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Geoffrey James & Allie Kahan - Team 'That's Funny' (formerly the Headgum Podcast)https://www.patreon.com/jahttps://www.youtube.com/@JakeandAmirhttps://www.twitch.tv/gluingshitonpaperhttps://georgeglassmosaic.com/Janet Garcia & Kelsey Lewin - Team 'Pew Pew Bang'https://pentopixels.comhttps://pinkgorillagames.comhttps://www.youtube.com/minnmaxhttps://www.patreon.com/minnmaxMarcus Stewart & Charles Harte - Team 'Game Informer'https://gameinformer.com/https://www.youtube.com/@gameinformerIsla Hinck & Kyle Bosman - Team 'Easy Allies / Delayed Input'https://easyallies.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/easyallieshttps://islananette.com/https://www.youtube.com/@KyleBosmanhttps://www.patreon.com/DelayedInput----"Happy Happy Game Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"TV Static VHS Recorder Overlay – 3D Color" (freestockfootagearchive.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Technical Difficulties" (videohive.net/)

It's a stacked episode of The Game Informer Show this week, so we've got our pal Jan Ochoa from Giant Bomb here to help break it all down. First up, Brian is back and ready to share all that he learned about 007 First Light on our latest cover story trip to IO Interactive.Then, Jan and Wesley break down their impressions of Resident Evil Requiem after seeing the latest in Capcom's survival horror series. And lastly, Wes dives deep into Code Vein II, to unpack whether Bandai Namco's Souls-alike moves the genre forward.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead to a specific segment:00:00 - Intro05:03 - 007 First Light Cover Story37:36 - Resident Evil Requiem58:39 - Code Vein 2

In today's Daily Fix:The internet is apparently worried that the upcoming Resident Evil: Requiem will ditch the series' spooky corridor environments for a full open world. Speaking with Game Informer, the game's director wanted to make clear that the game will not be 'open world.' If you're curious as to how this game will handle the dual protagonist switching, check out our preview now up on IGN. In other news, actor Eman Ayaz has posted a video to her personal YouTube page lamenting the cancellation of a project she was involved with, and it sounds an awful lot like the Prince of Persia remake. And finally, expect a new Nintendo Direct this Thursday.

It's a news-heavy week on The Game Informer Show, as Ubisoft announced some major changes to its roadmap over the coming years amid numerous delays and game cancellations. Alex, Marcus, and Eric get together to break all that down in the last half of the show, and try to make light of how the Far Cry and Assassin's Creed publisher got here.Before that, though, the crew talks about two fascinating new indie games they've been playing. Marcus dives into MIO: Memories In Orbit, a new Metroidvania that might be Hollow Knight-levels of difficult. Eric, meanwhile, has been testing his mental mettle with TR-49, Inkle's new mystery game that tasks players with tearing their way through a strange machine.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead to specific segments:00:00 - Intro05:08 - MIO: Memories In Orbit18:11 - TR-4939:39 - Ubisoft discussion

It's a feature-length episode of The Game Informer Show this week. Marcus, Charles, and Eric gather together to discuss the games they've been playing lately, including the charming new 3D platformer Big Hops and return visits to games like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.Then, the trio get into a discussion about the subscription services in gaming that they still do, or don't, use. From Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus to various battle passes and MMO monthly subs, there are a lot of expenses that can easily add up. Are they all still worth it, or are we cutting some as part of our New Year's resolutions?The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead to a specific segment:00:00 - Intro05:37 - Big Hops14:07 - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater33:50 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard46:44 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance1:06:18 - The State of Gaming Subscriptions in 2026

A new year is here, and that means an entirely new slate of games to look forward to! Polygon editor-at-large Giovanni Colantonio joins Marcus, Charles and Eric to discuss what they played over the holidays, as they picked at their backlogs and indulged their guiltiest pleasures. Then, we roll some dice for a snake-style draft and each pick our five most anticipated games of 2026. From the big games like Grand Theft Auto and Resident Evil to the hidden gems you should keep an eye out for, there's a little bit of everything in this week. Let us know in the comments who you think won the draft!The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead to a specific segment: 00:00 - Intro07:11 - What We Played Over The Holidays41:33 - Drafting Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2026

#388Video Game IP LawInterview2025.05.08Your nice hosts get a crash course on video game IP law from lawyer and MinnMax cohort, Haley MacLeon. We learn about incorporating, publishing agreements, the difference between a lot of commonly used terms like "copyright", and the joys of contract templates. MinnMax - MinnMaxGame Informer Revival - Game InformerVideo Game IP LawMarketingMisc.ProductionThe $10 Million Lawsuit That Hinges On An Oxford Comma - Anna King, NPRVideo Game Publishing Agreement Market Report 2025 - Kellen Voyer & Haley MacLean, Voyer Law Corporation

Email the show: nintendopowblock@gmail.comThis week on Nintendo Pow Block:On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell reflects on 2025, discusses reports that Splatoon 3 may be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version, breaks down Bloober Team's next game being exclusive to Switch 2, reviews Game Informer's Top 50 games as voted by readers, and shares his thoughts on 2025 while looking ahead to 2026.Show Information: Follow Nintendo Pow Block on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.Watch Nintendo Pow Block on YouTube or on the Boss Rush Network's website.Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Cofounder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Boss Rush:Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow the Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Support the Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy merch on the Boss Rush Network ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website at BossRush.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great content.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast from Boss Rush Network! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to the channel, give the video a Like, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review—it really helps! For more great content, visit our website at BossRush.net. Thanks for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block and our independent endeavor with the Boss Rush Network!#NintendoPowBlock #NintendoSwitch2 #MetroidPrime4 #NintendoSwitch #MarioKartWorld #DonkeyKong #DonkeyKongBananza #Pokemon #HyruleWarriors #xenobladechronicles #NintendoGameCube #NSO #RetroGames #ClassicNintendo

Game Informer is taking a break for the holidays, but our editors sat down to record a podcast and rank their favorite games of 2025. Each editor shares a breakdown of their top 10 Game of the Year lists, including must-play games like Ghost of Yotei, Avowed, Trails in the Sky: FC, Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, and Hollow Knight: Silksong.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribeFollow our hosts on social media:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365) Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)Jump to a specific timestamp:00:00 - Introduction03:35 - Alex Van Aken's Top 10 Games of 202536:25 - Marcus Stewart's 2025 Top 10 Games52:12 - Charles Harte's Game of the Year List01:12:29 - Eric Van Allen's GOTY Picks01:21:07 - Kyle Hilliard's Top 10 Games of 2025

The year is winding down, and we're wrapping up for the holidays. Before the team gets going, though, there's still a few games to discuss and stories worth breaking down.Marcus returns from The Game Awards 2025 to tell Alex and Charles about the on-the-ground experience. Then, the crew digs into their Steam Replay for 2025, then talks about a few neat games like Death Howl and Dogpile. And finally, Alex and Charles discuss the newly announced World of Warcraft: Midnight cover story.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 - Intro06:03 - The Game Awards 202527:55 - Beastro32:33 - Damon and Baby39:06 - Steam Replay 20251:00:00 - Death Howl1:06:27 - Dogpile1:11:19 - World of Warcraft: Midnight

The curtain's closed on The Game Awards 2025, and what a night it was. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the show, and some big games got dates and full reveals.Join Alex, Wesley, Charles, and Eric as they discuss their favorite moments and reveals of the night, from Star Wars and Divinity to Orbitals and Lego Batman. Also, we discuss skin care and the French, because we were all still a bit wiped from the awards.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump to a specific timestamp here:00:00 - Intro03:23 - The Game Awards 2025 Winners and Reactions26:37 - Our Favorite Trailers and Reveals

Winter's here, the snow is falling, and the last big games of 2025 are debuting. It's a packed week on The Game Informer Show, as Kyle Hilliard discusses his review of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Marcus Stewart dives into the super-sprites of Marvel Cosmic Invasion.After the break, Charles Harte joins the dynamic duo to discuss more Kirby Air Riders, as well as spotlight a cool new indie mystery called Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved. Don't turn the dial on 2025 yet, as the year's clearly got a few more heaters left.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro06:26 - Metroid Prime 4 Beyond32:16 - Marvel Cosmic Invasion51:26 - Kirby Air Riders1:10:31 - Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved

It's Thanksgiving week in the US, which means the GI staff is taking some time off, heading to wherever they rest their heads, planning dinners and get-togethers, and getting in some extra game time.In light of that, we're publishing a special early edition of The Game Informer Show this week with a little twist - rather than a roundtable discussion, we had everyone contribute their own solo take on what they're playing, thinking about, or otherwise getting back into this holiday break! From the 2025 backlog to older games, and even some tabletop options, we've got a boatload of personalized selections from the GI crew. Enjoy!The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.

We're nearing the month of December, which means Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards are soon upon us! The nominee list is out, and Marcus, Charles, and Eric are here to react and provide some insight into what the voting is like for The Game Awards.Before all that, though, Charles shares some early impressions of the zany, speedy Kirby Air Riders and a new indie rogue-like called Morsels. Plus, we close the show out with another edition of GI Oughta Know, this time all about the history of The Game Awards!The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.

It's a hefty week for previews on The Game Informer Show! First up, Wesley talks about his experience seeing Dragon Quest 7 Reimainged for our upcoming cover story. Then, Eric reports back from a trip to New York to see Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.Afterwards, we've got discussion around Possessor(s), Lumines Arise, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. There are almost as many games on the podcast as there are enemy soldiers on-screen in a musou game! (Almost.)The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:54 - Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined17:22 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond35:00 - Lumines Arise47:16 - Possessor(s)1:10:47 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew dives into Arc Raiders, the highly anticipated extraction shooter making waves with its launch, and Dispatch, a superhero narrative adventure we're loving. Later in the show, we discuss the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection and the games we're playing during our Game of the Year catch-up.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Follow Our Hosts on Social Media:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Marcus Stewart (@marcusstewart7)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)Jump to a Specific Discussion Via Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction03:27 - ARC Raiders28:40 - MK Legacy Kollection45:39 - Dispatch01:00:24 - Game of the Year Catch-Up01:20:00 - Outro

It's Halloween on The Game Informer Show, and that means costumes, candy, and frights! Marcus, Kyle, and Eric take some time to discuss the latest spooky sleuthing game The Seance at Blake Manor, then dive into a full discussion on our favorite scary games.Everything from the classics to modern darlings gets a shout, and we even surface some old cult-classics. If you're looking for something a little spine-tingling to play, tune in - and video viewers get an extra-special visual gag.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.

It's a big week on Game Informer, as we've got several major releases on the docket, plus an excellent guest! Samantha Béart, the prolific voice actor for roles including Karlach (Baldur's Gate 3) and Cider (Absolum) joins the show to chat about their work.That's at the end of the show, but before all that, we've got a few games to discuss. The Outer Worlds 2 brings Obsidian back to its sci-fi consumer-driven setting, Ninja Gaiden 4 sees Platinum put a spin on Team Ninja's classic series, and Dispatch might be one for fans of Invincible, Telltale, or both to check out. All that and more await in this 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 your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Follow our guest and hosts on social media:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Marcus Stewart (@marcusstewart7)Wesley LeBlanc (@wesleyleblanc)

It's another week of The Game Informer Show, and we've got plenty of games to dig into. But first, Bill from NerdNest joins us to discuss his impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, the latest PC handheld to hit the market. Is it worth the price tag, or is a different portable PC more your speed?Alex, Marcus, and Eric also dig into Ball X Pit, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, Battlefield 6, Bye Sweet Carole, and the early hours of Pokemon Legends: Z-A. It's a packed episode, so grab a warm beverage and get cozy.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Thursday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Follow our guest and hosts on social media:Bill Fairchild (@nerdnest.tv)Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Marcus Stewart (@marcusstewart7)Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)

Jeff and Christian welcome Brian Shea from Game Informer magazine back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's bizarre Pikmin short, Xbox's continued assurances that they are not leaving the hardware business, and Ubisoft's canceled Assassin's Creed game. The Playlist: Brian: Ghost of Yōtei Christian: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, Marvel Cosmic Invasion demo Jeff: Megabonk, Battlefield 6 Parting Gifts!

Ah, autumn. The leaves are changing, the sun is setting earlier, and we're all getting cozy with a smorgasbord of new games to play. This week on The GI Show Alex, Eric, Charles, and Wesley sit down to chat about Little Nightmares 3, the new Little Nightmares from a new studio. Then, we get into some early impressions of Digimon Story Time Stranger and Absolum, and close it out with our favorite games of the fall. Whether looking for a fright or a calm night by the fire, stay tuned for all of our recommendations!The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Thursday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Follow our hosts on social media:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)Wesley LeBlanc (@wesleyleblanc)