Special guest (and former host) Ben Reeves joins The Game Informer Show to discuss the big PlayStation shake-up, our favorite games of 2026, and Kyle's Rhythm Heaven Groove review. Finally, we close the show with listener questions! Grab a cold beverage, stay indoors from that summer heat, and join us for another episode of The Game Informer Show.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Use these handy timestamps to jump around:00:00 - Intro5:59 - PlayStation News33:14 - Rhythm Heaven Groove43:08 - Best Of 2026 So Far1:18:20 - Listener Questions

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show podcast, special guest Patrick Susmilch joins the crew to discuss the remake of Star Fox 64, Steam Next Fest demos like Penguin Colony and Duskfade, Charles' review of The Adventures of Elliot, Dark Scrolls (no, that's not a typo), Saros, and more.Susmilch performed on Last Comic Standing (you'll never guess which famous comedian liked his set), but is undeniably best known for his appearance here at Game Informer in 2014, where he discussed making terrible XNA games for Xbox with his friends. He also developed a narrative game about performing bad stand-up comedy, Open Mic Simulator. Oh, also, everyone's favorite Star Fox character, Yaru de Pon, is a guest for the duration of the video show, but we don't like to talk about it.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Follow our hosts online:Kyle Hilliard (@kylehilliard.com)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Patrick Susmilch (@the_patrick_susmilch)Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 – Intro12:25 – Star Fox Remake40:16 – Next Fest Demos56:30 – The Adventures of Elliot Review01:14:19 – Dark Scrolls01:28:40 – Saros

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 discussion, host Alex Van Aken and Brian Shea discuss the awkward timing of our new Halo: Campaign Evolved cover story before diving into exclusive details about Xbox's upcoming release. Finally, we round out Game Informer's weekly gaming podcast with a quick indie game recommendation: Meccha Chameleon, a hide-and-seek asymmetrical multiplayer title with an amazing texture painting tool for camouflaging yourself from hunters.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Brian Shea (@BrianPShea)Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 – Intro04:13 – Reports of Upcoming Xbox Game Studio Closures29:45 – Ad Break31:29 – Halo: Campaign Evolved Exclusive Cover Story Details56:35 – Meccha Chameleon

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, and of course, all the games we've played (that we can talk about right now).Join us for an extra special, extra-long episode of The Game Informer Show, live from Los Angeles, brought to you thanks to Rode and their excellent equipment which powered our entire studio setup. Thanks for the sponsorship, Rode!Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/pro-x2-superstrike-mouse.910-007700?utm_source=Direct-to-Publisher&utm_medium=Digital-Video&utm_campaign=Logitech_FY27_Q1_NAM_GA_B2C_Amaze-Media_Direct-to-Publisher_naTimestamps:00:00 - Game Informer Editors Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart and Eric Van Allen33:52 - John Carson, Myles Obenza, and Jason Schreier1:06:30 - Jessica Cogswell, Imran Khan, and Jesse Vitelli1:38:10 - Liss the Lass, Janet Garcia, and Jill GrodtSupport Us -- Buy Game Informer Magazine:https://gameinformer.com/subscribeFollow Us on Social Media: Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/gameinformer.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/GameInformerMagazineTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@game_informerTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/GameInformerFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/officialgameinformer/

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 and the worst of PlayStation's State of Play. The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products. Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction08:10 – State Of Play Reactions / Wolverine27:31 – Marvel Tokon37:04 – Boncho The Chef39:58 – Kemuri43:06 – Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis51:23 – State of Play Lightning Round59:33 – Ace Combat 801:15:55 – God of War Laufey

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 the Hollower. The crew then discusses developer HoYoverse's take on the cozy life-simulation genre with Petit Planet, and finally, what's new with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.Sponsored: Before ink met page, Super Heroes rose from American ideals. Now, these virtues take on a powerful new form in America’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program – a historic collaboration between the United States Mint and DC! Collect Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman coins and medals with limited-edition designs in 24K gold and fine silver. Explore the collection at the US Mint site here.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Luis Gutierrez (@ImLuisGutierrez)Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 – Introduction09:17 – 007 First Light Review33:17 – Modern Warfare 4 Preview45:13 – Mina The Hollower Review01:07:01 – Petit Planet (HoYoverse's Cozy Life Sim)01:19:34 – Summer Game Fest Predictions

It's unofficially Batman day on the The Game Informer Show, as we've got a double-header: our review reactions from Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, plus an interview with Lego Batman voice actor Shai Matheson!Stay tuned for the back-half for the interview, but in-between, we've also got impressions of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and the new immersive stealth game Thick As Thieves.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:11 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight25:28 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book38:43 - Thick As Thieves52:06 - Shai Matheson InterviewSponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Sponsored: Before ink met page, Super Heroes rose from American ideals. Now, these virtues take on a powerful new form in America’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program – a historic collaboration between the United States Mint and DC! Collect Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman coins and medals with limited-edition designs in 24K gold and fine silver. Explore the collection at the US Mint site here.

In this week's episode, we dive into the exclusive details of our Blood of Dawnwalker cover story, including an early look at romance options in the vampiric role-playing game from The Witcher 3's former game director. The crew also discusses Forza Horizon 6 and where the racing game goes next, why Directive 8020 disappointed executive editor Kyle Hilliard, and Call of the Elder Gods, another puzzle game from Out of the Blue Games. Finally, we wrap the podcast with a new wave of listener questions!The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Brian Shea (@BrianPShea)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction05:02 – Forza Horizon 6 Review25:46 – Directive 8020 Review38:39 – The Blood of Dawnwalker Exclusive Details (Cover Story)01:11:44 – Call of the Elder Gods01:23:11 – Listener QuestionsSubmit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: [email protected]

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, Alex returns from MagicCon: Las Vegas to share his experience spending the weekend playing and learning about upcoming Magic: The Gathering card sets, Charles dives into his Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight preview, and Marcus finally gets the chance to talk about the black-and-white boomer shooter, Mouse: P.I. For Hire! The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! SPONSORED: The team at Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER25 at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:45 - MagicCon: Las Vegas Recap11:19 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight22:30 - "GI Oughta Know" Trivia: Lego Batman Edition41:53 - SPONSOR AD: Logitech G PRO X2 Superstrike43:44 - Mixtape Review56:13 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Brenden Groom (Pass The Controller) joins us to discuss why Poncle's Vampire Crawlers and Double Fine's new sculpture battle game, Kiln, are both great. Additionally, we dive into Charles' review of Tides of Tomorrow, a story-focused adventure game with asynchronous multiplayer elements. It's a neat concept, but how's the execution?The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Brenden Groom (@begroom / PlayMoreIndies.com)Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction08:30 - Charles Visits the Lego Batman Preview Event17:04 - Kiln36:06 - Tides of Tomorrow Review50:51 - Vampire Crawlers