The Inner Gamer Podcast

In this episode, we review Blizzard's new MMO Diablo 4. It's a wonderful departure of past games, working great at launch with some fun gameplay. We discuss this gameplay and what is in store for the future of the franchise. We also get access to The Finals closed beta. We share first impressions from this first-person shooter coming from former Battlefield devs Embark Studios. Summer Games Fest j...

This week we invite a local musician who has an exciting track record in the industry. His name is TRVR? and he hails from Fort Worth. At the age of 16 he was on American Idol and made it to the top 24, he continued his music career and now makes a full-time living playing music. In this episode, we chat about some Tears of the Kingdom and how games truly can be an artistic medium. We also discuss...

In a special episode of The Inner Gamer podcast, we welcomed Joe from Nerd Sloth as our special guest. We began by sharing our first impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, discussing its stunning visuals, immersive world, and captivating storyline. Our excitement was infectious as we anticipated the game's potential to continue to revolutionize the Zelda franchise. Next, we revi...

In episode 372 of The Inner Gamer podcast, we discussed several exciting new games and gave our thoughts on their potential. We reviewed Star Wars Jedi Survivor, a new addition to the Star Wars universe that impressed us with its graphics, story, and gameplay mechanics despite its many bugs. We also talked about Redfall, a vampire-themed first-person shooter that had great potential but fell short...

NOTE: This podcast contained an error. We stated that Inscryption came out in 2022. It was actually released on 2021. Apologies for the confusion! Welcome back to The Inner Gamer! In this episode, we have a jam-packed show for you, starting with our in-depth review of the indie game Inscryption. We take a deep dive into the game's blend of card-based strategy and psychological horror, discussing i...

In the latest episode of The Inner Gamer podcast, the hosts covered a range of gaming topics, including a review of Hi Fi Rush, a rhythm game with a unique soundtrack and vibrant visuals from Tango Gameworks. The hosts discussed the gameplay mechanics, level design, and overall presentation of the game, and gave their final verdict on why they won't continue with the game. They also revisited the...

In this episode of The Inner Gamer podcast, we discuss the open beta of Diablo 4. We share our initial impressions of the game, highlighting the improved graphics and overall gameplay experience. We also talk about the various character classes available and how they differ from each other. Additionally, we touch on the PvP aspect of the game and the potential for it to be a game-changer in the Di...

On this episode of The Inner Gamer podcast, hosts Austin, Jason and Brett dive into two highly anticipated games - Sons of the Forest and Atomic Heart. Both games have been generating a lot of buzz with their unique settings and mechanics. After spending some time with both titles, the hosts give their honest opinions on the games' strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, the hosts share their impr...

Atomic Heart is a new game from a new studio called Mundfish. "In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood." We have our first impressions of the game and share whether or not you should pick this...

In this episode of The Inner Gamer, we dive into the world of gaming with a review of the highly anticipated Hogwarts Legacy game. We share our thoughts on the gameplay, storyline, and overall experience of being a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in this incredibly deep, open-world RPG. Next, we discuss our impressions of Marvel's Midnight Suns, the Firaxis game featuring a t...

If you're wondering what's coming in 2023 in the games industry, look no further than our most anticipated games of 2023 top 10 list.  We checked out Forspoken now that it's officially released and unfortunately it's the same as it was during the demo. It's missing something. It's missing fun. Another bummer, Suicide Squad is said to have a battle pass, a store and more live service elements. We h...

We’re back in 2023 with our annual Game of the Year 2022 discussion! The crew highlights their favorite games of 2022. Will we have some surprises in our lists? Tune in to find out!  We also have reviews of some leftover 2022 games like Sam Barlow’s Immortality and Justin Roiland’s High on Life. Both very different but both very weird.  We talk about the trouble facing Ubisoft with at least 7 game...

This week Travis joins the podcast to talk about his hotly anticipated game Warhammer 40k Darktide. This is the next game after Vermintide 2 which Austin and Travis played a ton. Is it better than the previous game or does it miss the mark? We also jump into the incredibly wild, but insanely fun Goat Simulator 3. This is a wild ride and we can't wait to tell you all about it. We take a look at the...

This week Brett joins the street scene with Need for Speed Unbound. Does the game truly let us relive the days of Underground or is it a miss? Find out what this game does and doesn’t offer to long time fans of the franchise. Austin reviews A Plague Tale: Requiem, the sequel to the sleeper hit A Plague Tale: Innocence. It’s a beautiful, story-driven stealth game and this game takes the game furthe...

Before we get into the show notes, we wanted to recognize an icon in the industry. Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman, recently passed away at the age of 66. He is and always will be the voice of Batman for us and it was an honor to have met him and share the impact he had on our childhood. Rest in peace Mr. Conroy. In this episode we have our big review of God of War Ragnarok. It’s the hotly antic...

In this episode,we review Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope on the Switch, discuss our co-op review of Gotham Knights and talk about Fortnite in 2022. We also discuss the PSVR2 release date, cost and games coming with the device. EA announced they're working on a new Iron Man game and we speculate what it will look like! Finally, what about fresh start servers? Thanks to the community for the submiss...

This episode is the start of our new format for the podcast! We're getting rid of our traditional segments and want to hear your thoughts! Going forward, we're focusing on several topics each one of the cast members is excited about that week as well as a community-voted topic!  In this episode, we talk about Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Gotham Knights and Marvel Snap. Austin also asks the que...

This week is all about Overwatch 2! We share our first impressions of the game despite the launch woes. It's been a lot of fun getting back into the game with our friends and trying out the hero changes and the new maps. We also take a look back on Oxenfree on the Steam Deck and revisit New World, the big Amazon MMO. Jason streamed the horror game Visage and talks about the complex, escape room ty...

Brett reviews the Animal Crossing-like Disney Dreamlight Valley in early access. Available on Game Pass or for a Founder's Edition for $29.99, this is so much like Animal Crossing but with tons of quality of life updates and Disney characters! Find out if this is the game for you. We also review the Pikmin-like Tinykin game from TinyBuild publishing. It's a fun game where you play a 2d character i...

We give our full review of the reboot of Saints Row. Is it worth buying? Not really. Not yet at least. Hear all we have to say about it and more here. We also review Destroy All Humans 2, the remastered edition. Awhile back we jumped back into No Man's Sky and talk about how it's a complicated game, but we're actually enjoying ourselves! Finally, Austin shares his thoughts on Cult of the Lamb. In...

Cult of the Lamb from Devolver Digital is finally here. Build your cult, destroy the non-believers and become the biggest God in the land. Animal Crossing meets Hades in this fun but dark game available on most all platforms. We also play the horror/puzzle game Inside the Backrooms on stream and it's super scary. Brett gives his first impressions of Saints Row and its not great, but not awful eith...

Brett heads back to college in Two Point Campus. It's the new management sim from the creators of Two Point Hospital. Is it worth the price of entry? We also dive into what Brett calls the Bob Ross of video games in Dorfromantik. It's a calming city builder game where you lay down tiles to grow a serene little landscape. Jason also gets into Arcadegeddon and is having a blast and Austin gets into...

We review Annapurna's new game Stray where you play a cat in a cyberpunk like world. Is it the cat's meow? ;-) We also play the open beta for Multiversus! It's amazing and we're having a blast with it so far as it goes up against the powerhouse Super Smash Bros. We also try out the run-based shooter Arcadegeddon that was free on the PS Plus store last month. Is it worth your time? Finally, Austin...

Brett dives into one of his favorite games of the year: Neon White. It's a game from the creator of Donut County and it's an incredible speedrunning FPS. Brett also reviews a trippy game called Doki Doki Literature Club that starts as a girlfriend  type game and quickly becomes something much different. Austin also revisits some old games like XCOM 2 and The Division 2.  In the news, a new Robocop...

We cave and dive into Diablo Immortal on iOS. Is it good or plagued by the mobile game tropes? We also play Chivalry 2, the intense sword action game now on Steam and Brett plays My Friend Pedro on the Steam Deck. Jason and Brett also talk about the endgame with Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Chaos Chamber. In the news, Battlefield may have a story campaign in the next game, Sucker Punch teases what is N...