Video Gamers Podcast

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are suiting up and diving into the supernatural world of Marvel’s Midnight Suns for this Hijack a Host! Is this bold blend of card-based tactics and superhero drama the shake-up the gaming genre needed? We’re breaking down everything from gameplay mechanics to the surprising emotional depth of its story. If you love video games that take risks, this episode’s for y...

Gaming host John sits down with serial entrepreneur Bobby Voicu, CEO and founder of MixRift, one of Europe’s most exciting MR (mixed reality) gaming startups. They dive into why virtual and mixed reality still haven’t gone mainstream, what makes casual MR video games a smart bet, and how new tech might revolutionize accessibility, therapy, and the future of play. From why VR gaming still isn’t in...

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are back on another Side Quest episode. In this gaming packed episode we chat Death Stranding 2, Ryan has been playing Remnant 2, we chat which legendary gaming release would reign supreme and more. This is one video game packed episode you don’t want to miss from the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius and P...

Gaming hosts Ryan, Ace and John are looking deep into the world of video games backed by Kickstarter! What games are worth backing and what games you should avoid. How do you sort out the BAD games from the GOOD? We even cover the largest Kickstarter campaign EVER! Join us on this wild episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!   Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’Jake, Gaius and...

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are all geared up and diving down the rabbit hole that is AI's place in gaming. Will it drastically affect the way video games are made? What place does AI have in the gaming industry, or is it already here to stay? Find out not only what games, but what people it may impact on our latest episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!   Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redle...

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John dive deep into Naughty Dog’s iconic video game The Last of Us in this special “Hijack a Host” episode. Josh was forced to finally play the video game, and we’re unpacking his first-time impressions, the emotional weight of Joel and Ellie’s journey, and how it holds up across two generations of consoles. Plus, we reflect on how the HBO adaptation compares and what...

Gaming host John sits down with Sophia Eleni, the voice of Aava in the highly anticipated narrative climbing video game Cairn. In this heartfelt and informative interview, we dig into Sophia’s process, the emotional weight of her performance, and what it takes to bring such a grounded, intimate video game to life. We cover: Where Sophia pulled inspiration from for her performance The surprising (a...

Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan present their cases to Judge John in this week’s Game Court segment, where we put the age-old debate on trial: mouse & keyboard or controller—which is truly superior for video games? Judge John hears both sides as we debate aim assist, gaming accessibility, precision, comfort, and more. Will PC purists reign supreme, or will console kings take the gaming crown? All the v...

Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are joined once again by the team at Warhorse Studios for a behind-the-scenes follow-up on the massive success of video game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Join us for an inside look as we dive into what happens at a studio after a critically acclaimed launch—how they handle fan feedback, squash bugs, and celebrate the win of a successful video game launch and GOTY contend...

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John break down This Week in Gaming with some major video game shakeups and surprise reveals. We’re talking: Monster Hunter Wilds suffers a review bomb and drops to “Overwhelmingly Negative” on Steam Blood Message trailer drops out of nowhere—it’s giving Witcher meets Ghost of Tsushima Splitgate 2 developer 1047 Games hit with layoffs as co-founders refuse pay to keep...

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John take a mind-bending journey through The Alters, the new sci-fi survival thriller video game from 11bit Studios. Join us for a controversy packed episode as we break down what worked and what DO NOT! We dive the video game’s core loop, its emotional storytelling, and the brilliant mechanic of confronting alternate versions of yourself. We also break down our opinio...

It's flashback Friday and we're going back to the beginning of the year to review our bold predictions and hot takes we made in January! Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are coming in HOT with some seriously bold gaming predictions for 2025. They’re loud, they’re crazy, but they JUST might come true (ok probably not). We’ll either look like gaming geniuses or video game failures, but it’s sure to be ent...

Gaming Hosts Ryan, Ace and Josh are back in court to argue another hot topic in gaming! Which are more important to the video game world - Indie games or AAA titles? On this episode of Game Court, Ace and Ryan go head to head to stand up for their cause and argue their cases to see which video game developers and games are most important. It’s a fun, zany video game packed episode from your favori...

Gaming hosts Ace, Ryan and Josh are diving into Lies of P and the recent DLC release of Overture. Lies of P is considered one of gaming’s best indie souls-like video games, but what’s it about, how good is it actually, and is the DLC worth the wait? We discuss the story, combat, gameplay, boss fights and more. It’s another can’t miss indie gaming episode from your favorite video game podcast! Than...

Gaming Hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are going head to head to draft the ULTIMATE Game Night. Two video games, two epic snacks and an iconic beverage are the criteria for us to craft the best night of gaming EVER. Who’s team will reign supreme and which iconic video games and snacks would YOU pick? We answer it all in this awesome gaming packed episode! Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redletter, Disra...

Gaming Hosts Ryan, Josh and Ace are returning to the lands between, taking on Night Lords and deep diving Elden Ring: Nightreign! A rogue-like spinoff of Elden Ring, can this game live up to its predecessor’s success, or is this a failed attempt at a gaming money grab? We break down the gameplay, the rogue-like elements, how it fits into the Elden Ring universe and more. This is one gaming packed...

Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are back with a can’t miss gaming packed episode. Join us we chat, reminisce, and break down the MOST ICONIC video game sounds of all time! Those sounds every gamer knows by heart and jump to mind at the press of a button. Join us as we break down our favorites and some honorable mentions along the way. This is one gaming episode you don’t want to miss! Thanks to our MYT...

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are bringing you the very best of the best from the Summer Games Fest. With an absolute TON of video games shown, we pick out our top favorites that have us hyped, and which ones should be on your gaming radar. It’s another gaming packed episode from the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius and Phelps Connect w...

Gaming hosts Ace, Ryan and Josh are covering the hot new indie video game titles revealed at Day of the Dev and the Summer Games Fest. We’ve break down our favorite finds, exciting announcements and video game must haves in this indie gaming focused episode. It’s another gaming packed episode from the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius and...

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are breaking down the recent gaming showcases. The Sony State of Play and Xbox Games Showcase gave us a TON of games to look at, but which video games stand out amongst all the others? We break down some of our favorites, which have us hyped and which look a little lackluster. It’s another gaming packed episode from the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC sup...

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Paul go head to head in this awesome replay of our game of the year draft. We take turns drafting gaming's biggest titles for 2025 to see who can put together the best team of game of the year candidates. It's an incredible video game packed episode you don't want to miss from your favorite gaming podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John explore five indie video games where bold visual design doesn’t just stand out—it shapes the entire gameplay experience. Join us for a gaming packed episode as we dive into: The psychedelic recursion of Ultros Grim bureaucracy and slick animation in Have a Nice Death Cartoon chaos with Pizza Tower Moody isometric storytelling in Death’s Door Retro-scientific survi...

Gaming hosts Josh and John step into the courtroom for our first ever Game Court showdown! This week’s hot debate: Should major DLCs like Shadow of the Erdtree or high-profile remakes like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth qualify for Video Game of the Year? Josh says yes—John says absolutely not—and Ryan’s the gaming judge, jury, and executioner. All the video game news you need, each and every week from...

Gaming hosts Ace, Ryan, and John are back with a rapid-fire roundup of wild updates across the gaming universe! Join us for a video game packed episode as we cover: Mr. Sleepy Man gets a 2025 release date—Switch version confirmed! Dead by Daylight teams up with Five Nights at Freddy’s in a creepy crossover we didn’t see coming. OTK Expo reveals some quirky potential hits, and much more... All the...

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John gear up for Summer Game Fest 2025, and announce announce some awesome Game Pass News! . In this episode, we preview the biggest video game rumors, leaks, and wildest hopes heading into gaming’s biggest summer showcase. – Witcher 4 expected to appear at the State of Unreal – New 007: First Light reveal from the devs behind Hitman – Resident Evil 9 buzz heating up –...