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The Game Informer Show

Game Informer
Game Informer
Video Games
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
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Ghost Of Yotei
Ubisoft
Switch 2
Pragmata

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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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew dives into reports of several Xbox studios at risk of closure from Microsoft, including (but not limited to) Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, and Ninja Theory. After the 30-minute d... more

Summer Game Fest 2026 has come and gone. But while the GI crew was out in Los Angeles, we took the opportunity to invite a few of our games media pals up to our studio to chat about everything: the state of the industry, how SGF has grown and changed... more

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 ... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Schreier
Video game journalist and guest on SGF segment
Bloomberg/Other prior outlets
Episode: Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More
Jill Grodt
Former Game Informer staff, now indie-focused journalist
IndieInformer/MinMax
Episode: Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More
Janet Garcia
MinMax journalist
MinMax
Episode: Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More
Liss the Lass
YouTube creator and SGF attendee
YouTube/Indie media
Episode: Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More
Myles Obenza
Freelance writer
Temple of Geek/BlueSky
Episode: Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More
Imran Khan
Staff writer at Restart.Run
Restart.Run
Episode: Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More
Jessica Cogswell
Editor at GameSpot
GameSpot
Episode: Summer Game Fest Special Episode w/ Jason Schreier, Janet Garcia, + More
Luis Gutierrez
Writer for Game Informer in a freelance capacity; familiar with Summer Game Fest and industry coverage
Game Informer
Episode: Summer Game Fest Predictions, 007 Review, Mina The Hollower
Shai Matheson
Voice of Lego Batman in Legacy of the Dark Knight
Game Informer (guest on episode)
Episode: Lego Batman Voice Actor Interview + Yoshi Review

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Review

    Amazing pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeferentHippo
    Canada2 months ago
  • 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 States6 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 States8 months ago
  • Knowledge Without Entertainment.

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BigGoudaLTC
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guest and topic variety is seen as a strong point for keeping coverage fresh and relevant.
Listeners value the show's depth and industry insight, though some comments call out audio balance and pacing.
A portion of feedback notes concerns over tonal direction and editorial focus in recent episodes.
Fans appreciate the return of a familiar crew and the mix of reviews, news, and previews.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#20
United States/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#83
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#28
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#48
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#107
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#138
United Kingdom/Leisure

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details & Forza Horizon 6 Review
Q: How do assists and drivatar settings influence progression and credits in Forza Horizon 6?
You can customize assists and drivatar difficulty to balance challenge and rewards; higher difficulty can increase credits, while enabling assists can help with stability and learning curves.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details & Forza Horizon 6 Review
Q: Can you remind me when you are playing multiplayer races? Do you get rewinds in multiplayer?
Rewinds are not available in multiplayer; if they exist, they would affect all players, so the team believes there are no rewinds in multiplayer, ensuring time flow remains consistent.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Game Informer Show

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

A weekly gaming roundtable that fuses hands-on impressions, industry trend chatter, and in-depth interviews with developers, publishers, and voices from around the games world. Episodes frequently feature live previews of upcoming releases, deep dives into design and live-service systems, and candid banter about the business side of games, hardware, and media coverage. Notable strengths include diverse guest appearances, strong familiarity with ongoing franchises, and a balance between critical analysis and entertaining host banter. Listeners get practical insights for game strategies, development context, and upcoming show coverage, making it useful for potential sponsors or guests looking to align with a knowledgeable, industry-curious au... more

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Recent guests on The Game Informer Show include:

1. Jason Schreier
2. Jill Grodt
3. Janet Garcia
4. Liss the Lass
5. Myles Obenza
6. Imran Khan
7. Jessica Cogswell
8. Luis Gutierrez

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