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The Game Informer Show

Game Informer
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Borderlands 4
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Shadow Labyrinth
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
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The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join hosts Alex Van Aken, Kyle Hilliard, Marcus Stewart, and Charles Harte every Thursday for a chat about your favorite games – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry.

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Latest Episodes

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... more

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 o... more

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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... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Samantha Béart
Voice actor known for her role as Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3.
Episode: The Outer Worlds 2, Dispatch, and Samantha Béart Interview
Bill Fairchild
Content creator on NerdNest
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Episode: Xbox Ally X vs. Steam Deck - Which Is Right For You? (Feat. NerdNest)
Marcus Stewart
Gaming journalist and host
Game Informer
Episode: Xbox Ally X vs. Steam Deck - Which Is Right For You? (Feat. NerdNest)
Eric Van Allen
Video editor and interviewer
Game Informer
Episode: The Outer Worlds 2, More Ghost of Yotei, And Battle Suit Aces Interview
Ben Perez
Programmer at Trinket Studios
Trinket Studios
Episode: The Outer Worlds 2, More Ghost of Yotei, And Battle Suit Aces Interview
Mike Drucker
Emmy nominated television writer and producer, known for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and The Tonight Show, and worked at Nintendo as a localization writer.
Author of Good Game, No Rematch
Episode: Ninja Gaiden 4 Cover Story, Voidbreaker, And Metal Gear 3DS (Feat. Mike Drucker)
Hayes Madsen
Freelancer extraordinaire, contributing to Inverse and Rolling Stone
Episode: Most Anticipated Upcoming Games In 2025, Plus PHANTOM BLADE ZERO, And Roger Impressions
Ash Parrish
Video game reporter at The Verge
The Verge
Episode: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Review And Xbox Layoffs (Feat. Ash Parrish)
John Carson
Special guest, former Game Informer editor, freelance journalist
Freelance
Episode: The Best Video Games of 2025 So Far (Feat. John Carson)

Hosts

Marcus Stewart
Host and gaming journalist with extensive experience in gaming culture and analysis, having contributed to various gaming discussions and reviews.
Kyle Hilliard
Co-host who discusses a variety of gaming topics and trends, bringing a unique perspective from his experience in gaming journalism.
Charles Harte
Co-host of the show and gaming journalist known for his insights into game development and review discussions.
Alex Van Aken
Co-host and senior video editor at Game Informer, known for his engaging discussions about gaming news and industry insights.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Welcome Back!

    Glad you guys are back. Please continue using the time stamps in the description as that saves me a lot of time sticking to the topics I'm interested in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corvus Anduril
    United States2 months ago
  • Knowledge Without Entertainment.

    Are they knowledgeable? Extremely. Are they entertaining? Not really.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BigGoudaLTC
    United States6 months ago
  • Glad to have the Crew back!

    Love the GI Show and the crew for my weekly update on video game news and reviews. Some of the best in the business, true professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhoCan6
    United States7 months ago
  • The GI Crew is Back!

    Really glad the Game Informer Crew is back. Excited to have their pods in my feed and magazine in my mailbox again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pratherj23
    United States7 months ago
  • It’s good to be back

    Love the show!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HuggableBuM
    United States7 months ago

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The hosts are often praised for their engaging banter and interactive discussions, making the show entertaining as well as informative.
There are concerns about some content diverging from pure gaming topics, with mixed reviews regarding political discussions introduced in episodes.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' knowledge and insights into the gaming industry, with many highlighting their ability to balance nostalgia and current gaming trends.
Overall, listeners enjoy the variety of guests and the depth of conversations that contribute significantly to the quality of the podcast.

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The Outer Worlds 2, Dispatch, and Samantha Béart Interview
Q: Do you have instances where people come to you like, you're Karlach?
Most people have been cool about it, often recognizing her from her work but allowing her personal space.
The Outer Worlds 2, Dispatch, and Samantha Béart Interview
Q: What games, if anything, have you been playing lately?
Samantha has been playing Absolum and Fading Echo, enjoying their gameplay and serious narrative.

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This gaming podcast provides a comprehensive overview of the latest news, insights, and trends in the gaming industry. Each episode features in-depth discussions on current and upcoming games, providing listeners with reviews, interviews with both developers and industry experts, and lively banter among the hosts. The format encourages nostalgia as the hosts reflect upon both classic games and their modern counterparts, exploring gameplay mechanics, industry changes, and player experiences. The engaging personalities of the hosts bring a unique charm to the conversations, making it an entertaining and informative space for gamers of all backgrounds.

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The Game Informer Show launched 16 years ago and published 74 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Game Informer Show include:

1. Samantha Béart
2. Bill Fairchild
3. Marcus Stewart
4. Eric Van Allen
5. Ben Perez
6. Mike Drucker
7. Hayes Madsen
8. Ash Parrish

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