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The Game Informer Show

Game Informer
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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

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... more

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 singl... more

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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 C... more

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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 ... more

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Jesse Vitelli
Associate editor at Restart Run; resident Marathon expert
Restart Run
Episode: Marathon Thoughts w/ Jesse Vitelli
Hayes Madsen
Freelancer, GI reviewer
GI
Episode: Crimson Desert Review And More w/ Hayes Madsen
Nicole Carpenter
Freelancer extraordinaire; contributor to Game Informer, Aftermath, and Mothership
Game Informer, Aftermath, Mothership
Episode: Invincible VS Cover + Monster Hunter Stories 3 w/ Nicole Carpenter
Jan Ochoa
Games journalist from Giant Bomb
Giant Bomb
Episode: 007 First Light Cover + Resident Evil Requiem w/ Giant Bomb’s Jan Ochoa
Giovanni Colantonio
Editor-in-large at Polygon
Polygon
Episode: Drafting Our Most Anticipated Games Of 2026
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
NerdNest
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)
Ben Perez
Programmer at Trinket Studios
Trinket Studios
Episode: The Outer Worlds 2, More Ghost of Yotei, And Battle Suit Aces Interview

Hosts

Marcus Stewart
Host of The Game Informer Show, Game Informer
Alex Van Aken
Host of The Game Informer Show, Game Informer
Kyle Hilliard
Host of The Game Informer Show, Game Informer
Charles Harte
Co-host and contributor, Host of The Game Informer Show, Game Informer

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Dry

    Listening to this podcast felt like someone was just reading a script. Very monotone, not very enjoyable or exciting. With all of the other gaming podcasts this needs work.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Decaf Table
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States5 months ago
  • Knowledge Without Entertainment.

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BigGoudaLTC
    United States9 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 States9 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 States10 months ago

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Long-time fans appreciate the mix of news, reviews, and industry commentary, with some critiques about pacing or tone.

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

A weekly gaming show focused on the latest video game news, industry trends, and reviews, featuring a rotating panel of editors from a major game outlet. The core lineup covers breaking announcements, hands-on impressions, and in-depth discussions of new releases, with frequent guest appearances from developers and industry insiders. Listeners can expect candid banter, practical insights for gamers and industry professionals, and a mix of news, analysis, and feature reviews across a wide range of platforms. A notable strength is the sustained editorial voice of veteran staff, balanced by lively camaraderie and accessible takes on complex topics—useful for audiences who want both context and entertainment in gaming coverage.

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Recent guests on The Game Informer Show include:

1. Jesse Vitelli
2. Hayes Madsen
3. Nicole Carpenter
4. Jan Ochoa
5. Giovanni Colantonio
6. Samantha Béart
7. Bill Fairchild
8. Marcus Stewart

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