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The Game Informer Show

Game Informer
Game Informer
Video Games
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Summer Game Fest
Resident Evil Requiem
Ninja Gaiden 4
Silent Hill F
Battlefield 6
Metroid Prime 4
Borderlands 4
Overwatch
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
Nintendo Switch 2
Game Informer Magazine
Donkey Kong Bananza
Little Nightmares 3
Ghost Of Yotei
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Ubisoft
Grand Theft Auto VI

The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join hosts Alex Van Aken, Kyle Hilliard, Marcus Stewart, and Charles Harte every Thursday for a chat about your favorite games – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry.

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Latest Episodes

This week on The Game Informer Show, special guest Brian Altano joins us to talk about his new venture with two former colleagues, X Button!

Then, we discuss Switch Sports Resort's thumb wrestling prowess, the best new horror games to dip into this... more

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It's a new week on The Game Informer Show, and we've got a ton of games to get into! First, Brian is here to report back on his hands-on impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.

After the break, Charles and Wes hop on to discuss t... more

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This week on The Game Informer Show, Giant Bomb's Will Crosby joins us to discuss the recent launch of Gears of War: E-Day. Does a return to the past for Gears mean good things for it? Spoilers: yes, it does.

And after the break, we dip into the lat... more

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, we dive deep into our Grand Theft Auto VI cover story and extract the coolest details for your enjoyment. Marcus, Alex, Charles, and Kyle discuss how Leonida compares to Florida, the game's updated we... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Altano
Video game journalist and co-founder of X Button, formerly at IGN
X Button
Episode: BioWare's Closure Is A Loss For The Whole Industry w/ Brian Altano
Brian Shea
Game Informer editor who played a hands-on preview of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake
Game Informer
Episode: The Ocarina of Time Remake Is Stunning
Wesley LeBlanc
Game Informer editor and reviewer
Game Informer
Episode: The Ocarina of Time Remake Is Stunning
Will Crosby
Giant Bomb staff member and Giant Bomb premium content editor
Giant Bomb
Episode: Gears of War: E-Day + Ace Combat 8 w/ Giant Bomb's Will Crosby
Eric Van Allen
Game Informer staff reviewer
Game Informer
Episode: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review, Plus Control Resonant
Chad Robertson
Co-founder of Archetype Entertainment
Archetype Entertainment
Episode: Exclusive Exodus Story And Gameplay Deep Dive (Cover Story)
Chris King
Former Bioware and Halo Studios veteran
Archetype Entertainment
Episode: Exclusive Exodus Story And Gameplay Deep Dive (Cover Story)
Drew Carpichan
Lead writer on Mass Effect 1 and 2
Archetype Entertainment
Episode: Exclusive Exodus Story And Gameplay Deep Dive (Cover Story)
Jesse Vitelli
Big Walk expert, Restart Run
Restart Run
Episode: Big Walk + Beast Of Reincarnation Reviews w/ Jesse Vitelli

Hosts

Marcus Stewart
Host with deep ties to GI coverage and game previews.
Charles Harte
GI Show co-host known for industry commentary and coverage.
Alex Van Aken
GI Show host with broad coverage and personable style.
Wesley LeBlanc
GI Show contributor with industry insights.
Eric Van Allen
Contributor focusing on Halo coverage and related topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Love it

    Fun chill game discussion. Also moomins.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lacteeze
    Canada8 days ago
  • From one apolitical gamer to another!

    Fantastic reviews, and I love hearing you dudes banter. I consider ya’ll some good friends now, thanks for continuing to find ways to make GameInformer more tangible

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shaggy Hall
    United Statesa month ago
  • Blast to listen to!!

    Really enjoy listening to the hosts cover a variety of games. Good humor and well thought out reviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RetiredAtLevelOne
    United States2 months ago
  • Physical copies

    I bought a subscription 3 months ago and no copies have arrived

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Not arriving
    United States3 months ago
  • Better options out there

    Information is good, everything else, not so much. Not as entertaining as I was hoping it would be, but probably should have expected that based on the political leanings of the hosts, which they make well known. Also, if you don’t like the word “like” being used multiple times in a sentence, this is not for you

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tyler0767
    United States4 months ago

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The show balances industry insight with entertaining banter, making it useful for promo planning.
Guests and topics vary widely, keeping coverage fresh and relevant.
Audio quality and hosting banter are sometimes uneven, but content stays strong.

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#20
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#82
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#28
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#31
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#133
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#147
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BioWare's Closure Is A Loss For The Whole Industry w/ Brian Altano
Q: What has your career highlight been thus far, and how do you want to go above that with X Button?
Altano names interviewing Shigeru Miyamoto, including a visit to the Nintendo Museum, as a career peak. He says he expects more major opportunities as he builds X Button.
BioWare's Closure Is A Loss For The Whole Industry w/ Brian Altano
Q: Can you tell us more about it?
Altano explains that X Button is an independent podcast network he started with Max Scoville and Seth Macy, with a weekly video game show and a dedicated Nintendo show.
The Ocarina of Time Remake Is Stunning
Q: Do you play games by absorbing them furiously over long periods of time, avoiding burnout, or over overly long periods of time, avoiding burnout?
The panel describes different approaches: rotating long games with shorter ones, taking breaks, stopping when a game is no longer enjoyable, or playing alongside others to maintain momentum.
The Ocarina of Time Remake Is Stunning
Q: What team building exercises does Game Informer do with your team being nearly fully remote from one another?
The panel says they do not have formal team-building exercises, but podcasting, travel, daily stand-ups, Discord conversations, and shared gaming interests help them connect.
Gears of War: E-Day + Ace Combat 8 w/ Giant Bomb's Will Crosby
Q: What makes Ace Combat 8 stand out compared to previous entries?
The game blends arcade-like flight action with a strong, camera-driven storytelling approach, first-person cutscenes on a carrier, robust wingman commands, and a narrative that interrogates the economics and human cost of war, which together create a highly compelling overall package.

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What is The Game Informer Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers a steady stream of in-depth video game news, previews, and industry commentary from a rotating panel of staffers and guests. Episodes commonly feature hands-on impressions, deep dives into upcoming titles, live event coverage, and discussions about industry trends, with a mix of interviews, roundtable debates, and practical takeaways for players and collaborators. A notable strength is the approachable banter among experienced editors, balanced with access to developers and analysts, making it valuable for listeners who want both context and actionable insights for promotion, sponsorship, or partner opportunities. It likely appeals to professionals in gaming media and PR, as well as enthusiasts who follow major events, pr... more

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Recent guests on The Game Informer Show include:

1. Brian Altano
2. Brian Shea
3. Wesley LeBlanc
4. Will Crosby
5. Eric Van Allen
6. Chad Robertson
7. Chris King
8. Drew Carpichan

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