The Gamers’ Inn is a weekly podcast focused on all things video games! Each week Jocelyn and Ryan discuss what they’re playing, go over industry related news, and cover topics that have peaked their interest.
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Ridiculous Hat returns to the Inn for what was going to be a Hades II deep dive, but with Jocelyn off sick, we delay that chat to talk about how there’s too many games. Hat keeps us from diving too far into Hades II, before chatting about finishing Hollow Knight: Silksong, all the cool ninja games, Legends of Runeterra, and the last DLC for Rise of the Golden Idol. Over in the news, Microsoft chooses to shoot itself in the business again with Game Pass changes , Unity needs you to update your Un...
While we were off last week, Jocelyn played A LOT of Hades II . But that's for next week with special guest Ridiculous Hat. For this episode, Jocelyn hangs up her cloak on Hollow Knight: Silksong while Ryan continues to find the fun. Also on Ryan's gaming plate is a second helping of Frostpunk 2 with it's console edition. Wrapping up the games they're playing, Ryan and Jocelyn recap TGI Game Night with PEAK . Over in the news, PlayStation showcases some heavy hitters for 2026 , EA goes private ,...
Ryan and Jocelyn are still making their way through Hollow Knight: Silksong , which has led Steam to think Joce has a new favourite genre. To balance the algorithm, Jocelyn checks out Little Witch in the Woods . Ryan on the other hand returns to Donkey Kong Bananza after that DLC announcement. Speaking of which, Nintendo dropped it's largest Nintendo Direct in a long time, detailing titles for Switch 1 and 2 releasing into 2026. Finally, we offer our thoughts on The Witcher Season 4 teaser trail...
Hosts Jocelyn and Ryan share their initial, often frustrating yet ultimately rewarding, impressions of Hollow Knight: Silksong, detailing its challenging combat, unique singing characters, and the importance of map acquisition and community support for overcoming obstacles. They also cover gaming news, including the casting of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in Amazon's new TV series and rumors about the PlayStation 6's detachable disc drive and the current state of console cycles.
Hosts Ryan and Jocelyn catch up after vacation, sharing their gaming adventures. Ryan explores the immersive Minecraft Experience and herds mythical Calicorns in Herdling, while Jocelyn discovers the Anno 1800 city-builder and finds solace in the cozy frog sanctuary game, Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge. They also cover major news, including the reported collapse of the Perfect Dark reboot and the highly anticipated release details for Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Ryan and Jocelyn return with plenty of Gamescom Opening Night Live to catch up on, but before that we have updates on some video games we’re playing. Ryan finishes up Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound while Jocelyn continues to date all the things in Date Everything! What’s new this week is Jocelyn is playing Is This Seat Taken? , a new logic puzzle game on Steam. In other news, Nintendo talks about Kirby Air Rides for 45 minutes , we have our first teaser for Fallout Season 2 , and Bioshock’s future has ...
Hosts Jocelyn and Ryan share their recent gaming experiences, with Jocelyn exploring the surprisingly deep dating sim "Date Everything!" where players can romance household objects, praised for its voice acting and representation. Ryan revisits classic 2D action with "Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound," a modern throwback that simplifies combat. The discussion then shifts to pressing industry news, covering the removal of NSFW content from platforms due to payment processor pressure and the confirmed age verification for GTA VI, raising concerns about privacy and parental control. Finally, they highlight Nintendo's new "My Mario" product line aimed at young children, reflecting a strategy for licensed merchandise.
Ryan kicks off the show with more to share from Donkey Kong Bananza , while Jocelyn returns to Lord of the Rings games with Tales of the Shire . Over in the news, Microsoft back pedals in desperate need of a good news story , Amazon has all the video game TV adaptations , and Darksiders 4 delivers on a promise over a decade in the making . Discussion Start - Donkey Kong Bananza 20:07 - Tales of the Shire 42:55 - Tabletop Simulator: Frosthaven 47:44 - News Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Di...
This episode features Ryan's in-depth review of Donkey Kong Bonanza, highlighting its engaging gameplay, exploration, and the nuanced character dynamics between DK and Pauline, while also discussing the challenges of Switch 2's HDR implementation. The hosts cover a range of gaming news, including the Mortal Kombat 2 movie trailer, Gabe Newell's intriguing AI projects, Supermassive Games' recent layoffs and game delays, and the latest on upcoming Pokemon titles, including the debate on voice acting. Additionally, they discuss expectations for the Mass Effect TV show and its potential canonical approach.
Jocelyn shares her letdown with The Operator, a puzzle-mystery game, due to its short, linear narrative and simplistic mechanics. Ryan, conversely, praises the performance enhancements of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on his Switch 2, despite its peculiar trade-game and Mario enemy inclusions. News topics include the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike's AI concerns, Nintendo's controversial Switch 2 console ban policy for secondhand games, the upcoming end of Switch game vouchers, the promising Ghost of Yotai, a heartwarming fan gesture for a retired racehorse, and the divisive casting choices for the live-action Zelda film.
Ryan finishes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on story mode and discusses the 2025 gaming landscape. Jocelyn explores After Inc: Revival early access and its connection to Plague Inc. They also cover news like Neil Druckmann leaving The Last of Us HBO show, a new chronological mode update for Last of Us Part II, the status of John Romero's studio, and the Animal Crossing and Crocs collaboration.
This week, Jocelyn and Ryan react to the latest massive Microsoft layoffs, discussing the impact on specific studios and canceled games while expressing frustration with corporate decisions and their own trust in the company's future. They then lighten the mood by sharing a fun experience using the new game chat feature on the Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World, reflecting on its implementation and the recent Nintendo Switch Online price increase. Finally, they delve into a spoiler-filled discussion of The Alters, breaking down the multiple endings, player choices, and the recent news regarding the game's undisclosed use of AI.
This week on The Gamers' Inn, Jocelyn and Ryan share their experience with Smite 2 during their game night and dive deep into their current obsession, The Alters, discussing its unique blend of base management, exploration, and relationship building. They also cover major industry news, including Nintendo's announcements for Splatoon and Donkey Kong, Bungie's delay of Marathon amid negative feedback, and troubling reports of further layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division.
Jocelyn and Ryan discuss the plethora of game announcements from the recent PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and Xbox Showcase, highlighting intriguing titles like Sea of Remnants, Blighted, No Ghosts at the Grand, and Clockwork Revolution. They also share initial impressions of the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2 and its launch title Mario Kart World, alongside updates on Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon and plans for The Elder Scrolls Online's new expansion.
Jocelyn and Ryan dive into a spoiler-filled review of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, discussing pacing issues, character portrayals, and comparing it to the video game adaptation. They critique the show's decisions regarding revealing key information and character development. The episode also covers gaming news, including Discord's proposed Orbs currency, a tentative contract for Bethesda QA union workers, and CD Projekt RED's impressive Witcher 4 tech demo.
Jocelyn and Ryan discuss their gaming week, including Ryan's completion of DOOM: The Dark Ages and his thoughts on its mechanics and lore. Jocelyn shares her first impressions of Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, comparing it to Elder Scrolls and exploring its Arthurian narrative. They also cover the latest gaming news, including announcements from Warhammer Skulls, the Elden Ring live-action film, Fortnite's return to the US App Store, Xbox's Retro Classics service, the Pokemon Legends Z-A release date, and the cancellation of EA's Black Panther game.
Jocelyn shares her extensive note-taking system for the massive, RNG-heavy puzzle game Blueprints, while Ryan discusses his experience with Doom: The Dark Ages, highlighting its shield/parry combat and approachability. The hosts also cover gaming news, including the leaked Mario movie title, rising industry prices due to tariffs, a controversial CEO comment, and the Apple/Epic dispute alongside the problematic Fortnite AI Darth Vader implementation and resulting SAG-AFTRA lawsuit, concluding with a look at the latest Helldivers 2 update.
Jocelyn and Ryan discuss roguelikes, including Blueprints and Crab Champions. They dive into gaming news, covering the delay of Marvel 1943, rumors about Horizon 3, the Fallout TV series, and unionization at Activision Blizzard. They also touch on the potential price increase of the Switch 2 due to tariffs.
Jocelyn and Ryan discuss Ryan's impulsive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order and the broader implications of rising game prices across Xbox and other platforms. They recap their Star Wars-themed Extra Life event in Fortnite, highlighting the game's successful integration of the Star Wars universe. They also cover news including GTA VI's delay, Epic's potential reconciliation with Apple, the sale of Polygon, EB Games' return to Canada, and Gears of War's arrival on PlayStation.
Ryan and Jon discuss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a French RPG, and Jon's Ghost of Tsushima completion. They also cover Frostpunk's revamp, Nintendo Switch 2 pricing, Blizzard's mobile plans with Nexon, and EA layoffs. The conversation touches on game design, industry trends, and consumer-friendly practices.
Jocelyn and Ryan discuss the roguelike puzzle game Blueprint, focusing on gameplay mechanics, puzzle-solving strategies, and the importance of note-taking. They also delve into news topics including Discord's move to becoming a public company and pricing concerns for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, sharing their thoughts and opinions on these industry developments and upcoming game releases like Star Wars Zero Company, Oblivion Remaster, and Ghost of Yotei.
This episode features discussions on the puzzle roguelike Blue Prince, South of Midnight, and gaming news. Jocelyn shares her deep dive into Blue Prince and Ryan discusses his playthrough of South of Midnight, praising its unique art style. The episode also covers the cancellation of Mythic Quest, Bungie's Marathon, and PlayStation Plus price hikes.
Jocelyn and Ryan discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, including Ryan's experience with Astro Bot, thoughts on the Minecraft movie, and concerns surrounding the Switch 2's pricing, tariffs, and game costs. They also delve into the announced games, GameCube on Virtual Console, and the From Software exclusive, examining the economic factors and potential impact on consumers' purchasing decisions in the gaming market.
After being off last week, we return to discuss the conclusion to Ryan’s adventures in the Living Lands as he’s completed Avowed. In the news, we kick things off with AI, specifically Microsoft’s plans to bring Copilot to Xbox. Also, we have Game Informer returning with all of its previous staff. Kayden and Ryan watch Minecraft Live, and we share our thoughts on the Dreamhaven Showcase. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
We kick off the show with our thoughts on the return of BlizzCon in 2026, followed by Jocelyn's split screen adventures in Split Fiction. After discussing our TGI Game Club for The Legend of Zelda: Twlight Princess for a bit, we move into the last week in video game news. We know a bit more about some functionality of the Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to an FCC filing, The Last of Us Season 2 has a new trailer, LEGO reveals a new Mario Kart set for your shelf, and reports detail plans for what's next...
The first half of the show has a weirdly Sonic feel as Ryan watched Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Jocelyn found Sonic in her Two Point Museum. Quickly moving away from the blue blur, Jocelyn finds a lot of fun in this business simulation game from Two Point Studios. Ryan continues his movie thoughts with George A. Romero's Resident Evil, a documentary about the failed Resident Evil film adaptation from legendary zombie director George A. Romero. Closing out what we played, Jocelyn started her adventu...
Ryan welcomes Jocelyn to the world of Avowed and how if you loved Skyrim like we did, Avowed is an excellent follow up! You know, since a certain fellow Xbox Studios isn’t bringing Elder Scrolls 6 anytime soon. After a quick update on TGI Game Club, we move over to the news, where WB Games closes down three studios, Fable slips to 2026, LEGO Horizon Adventures gives us an affordable Horizon LEGO set, Yuri Lowenthal says Peter Parker will be off the couch in Spider-Man 3, and Pokemon GO is up for...
Jocelyn returns with tales of technical and gameplay woes for Civilization VII, add another one to the dreaded Skyward Sword list. Ryan on the other hand has been really enjoying Eternal Strands and finished it up this week. Plus we have a few weeks worth of news from Warner Bros continuing to flounder with games, Nintendo makes some changes to Gold Points and the Voucher system for Switch 2, and our favourites from the latest PlayStation State of Play. Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Disc...
Jocelyn is off sick this week, so Kayden jumped in for a TGI Mini talking about Minecraft! He’s all in on the game, and has thoughts on survival and creative modes, Super Mario Minecraft Edition, plus some Minecraft books, and the Minecraft movie coming soon. We close out the show with a quick fire reaction to the latest PlayStation State of Play (with more thoughts next episode when Joce returns). Important Stuff Support us on Patreon Discord Channel Email the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Jocelyn travels back in time with The Sims Legacy Collection from EA, and finds managing friends in the early 2000's was actually pretty complex! Joce also shares her quick thoughts on the Heroes of Starcraft Mini-Set in Hearthstone. Ryan on the other hand checks out Eternal Strands, which is from the previous Dragon Age Creative Director. In the news, PlayStation is dropping PS account requirements for certain games, EA says a bunch of OOF stuff about Bioware, and MultiVersus will be shut down ...
