
The Inner Gamer is a video game podcast exploring the world of video games and the industry surrounding them. Built for the casual gamer, we dive into all the games to weed out the games that are worth your time.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 450 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArtsVideo GamesLeisure | |||

Welcome back to The Inner Gamer, the roundtable podcast dedicated to analyzing the ideas, trends, and time-value decisions shaping modern video games. This week, we are kicking things off by driving straight into the stunning landscape of Japan with ... more
In this episode of The Inner Gamer, we pull back the curtain on the widening gap between stylistic hype and mechanical execution. We kick things off with a raw review of Mixtape, balancing its immaculate stop-motion aesthetic and killer soundtrack ag... more
Is it possible for a $70 blockbuster to feel like it was actually designed for people with jobs and families? This week, we review Capcom's Pragmata and discuss why its bite-sized mission structure and emotional "Dad Hook" make it a gold standard for... more
Is a game only worth it if you can play it forever, or is "fun" enough? This week on The Inner Gamer, we’re diving into the blood-soaked, synth-wave world of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando to see if this vehicle-combat hybrid is the perfect "popcorn... more
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By far my favorite gaming podcast, I’ve listened to the more popular ones and they just aren’t the same. Appreciate the work you guys do, good job. It would be awesome to see a segment on games you guys personally thought changed the fundamentals and the way we play games today. From control schemes to concepts like battle royales or open world!
Great host that provide a ton of information in the gaming world. Plus they are fun to listen too! Give them a try 😍
These guys are significantly better than other gaming channels. You can tell the honesty in their reviews are unbiased, and they have a friendship that comes through the audio.
Very down to earth people👌🏽
Pretty good but the hosts need a person who can talk about console gaming, rather than mostly PC. *cough Me *cough.
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This show centers on video games and the industry, with roundtable discussions, hands-on impressions, and candid debates about design, live-service trends, and platform ecosystems. Hosts foreground current releases, hardware shifts, and the evolving business of gaming, often contrasting single-player experiences with live-service models. A notable strength is the dynamic, opinionated banter balanced by guest perspectives from developers, creators, and industry commentators, which keeps conversations fresh and anchored in real-world experience. The format tends to mix deep-dive game analysis with broader industry context, making it helpful for listeners who want both nuanced game critique and awareness of market trends. A standout trait is t... more
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2. Travis Stramer
3. Joe Lambert
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