Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are throwing caution to the wind and unleashing their boldest predictions for what 2026 will bring. Which franchises soar, which ones stumble, and which surprises could redefine the video games of 2026 as we know them? From risky sequels to unexpected comebacks, we’re calling our shots and daring the future to prove us wrong. We dig into industry trends, wild rumors, and the moves that could reshape the future of gaming, breaking down what feels inevitable and wha...
Jan 19, 2026•45 min
Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are back with another can’t miss episode. Join us as we chat the gaming trends that have gone extinct over the years. Things that were often the height of video gaming, but have gone the way of the dinosaurs and faded into video game nothingness. It’s a little bit of nostalgia, and a whole lot of fun! It’s another awesome video game filled episode from the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps an...
Jan 16, 2026•51 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are back with an Indie TWIG episode shining a spotlight on the most exciting under-the-radar releases you should have on your radar. This week we’re talking Last Man Standing, Blind Descent, Duskfade, and more as we break down what makes each of these indie projects stand out. From bold mechanics to striking art styles, we dig into why these titles are catching attention and which ones might surprise players the most. If you’re always hunting for fresh ideas and u...
Jan 15, 2026•40 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are back with TWIG (This Week in Gaming) to break down a wild week of news and nonsense. We dig into Code Violet launching to brutal reviews, unpack a bizarre story of a woman allegedly faking an esports career, and react to Steam Machine price leaks that have the internet buzzing. What do these headlines mean for the future of video games, consumer trust, and the industry at large? Plus, we hit even more rapid-fire stories shaking up the space, from surprise ann...
Jan 13, 2026•42 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are cracking open their ever-growing backlog and catching up on what they’ve actually been playing lately. From forgotten purchases to surprise obsessions, we talk about why our gaming libraries keep getting bigger while our free time shrinks, and which titles finally broke through the pile. We’re sharing honest impressions, quick hits, and a few confessions about unfinished saves, burnout, and rediscovering why we love video games in the first place. Whether it’...
Jan 12, 2026•42 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are diving deep into their all-time favorite levels and areas in video games. The unforgettable spots that define what makes gaming great. From haunting castles to neon-lit cityscapes, we're breaking down the zones that stuck with us long after the credits rolled. Which games nailed atmosphere, gameplay, and design all in one? And what makes a level truly iconic in the world of gaming? Whether you’re a nostalgic fan or discovering these places for the first time,...
Jan 09, 2026•41 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are locking in on the most exciting indie titles shaping 2026. From the surreal sci-fi mystery of MIO: Memories in Orbit to the brutal climbing survival of Cairn and the long-awaited chaos of Mewgenics , we’re breaking down why these projects have the gaming community buzzing. We talk art direction, risky mechanics, and what makes these smaller teams stand out in a year packed with massive releases. If you love discovering bold ideas before they blow up, this epis...
Jan 08, 2026•48 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are back for TWIG (This Week in Gaming), breaking down January’s hottest releases and surprises. From potential breakout hits to early contenders, we dive into what’s worth your time, what’s overhyped, and how these launches shape the gaming landscape heading into the year. Are any of these titles instant classics, or just another flash in the pan? We check first impressions across multiple video games, while also touching on industry buzz that every fan should k...
Jan 06, 2026•44 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are back with a bold video games draft episode, battling it out to select the most anticipated releases of 2026. From long-awaited sequels to risky new IP, the guys argue value, hype, and draft strategy as they build the ultimate lineup of must-play video games for the year ahead. This episode dives into predictions, studio expectations, and which picks could define the future of the industry. If you love friendly competition, hot takes, and deep dives into what’...
Jan 05, 2026•1 hr 22 min
Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are back with another incredible video game filled episode. What ever happened to that gaming franchise? Remember Turok, or Splinter Cell? We dive into the video games and franchises that have been lost to time, discuss what made them memorable, and just why they aren’t around anymore. It’s another awesome gaming filled episode from the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser T...
Jan 01, 2026•53 min
The Video Gamers Podcast is back and video game hosts Paul, Josh and Ryan are bringing you a hilarious Bonus Round episode. It’s a video game bar brawl, and we’re drafting a team of 4 video game characters… but there’s a twist! The other host picks the theme you have to stick to with your team. Then we duke it out until only one video game character is standing. Who reigns supreme? Find out in this awesome gaming episode! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Ji...
Dec 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 29, 2025•48 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are putting on their grumpy gamer hats for this episode of the Video Gamers Podcast! From broken launches and overpriced DLC to endless live service updates and unfinished releases, the guys are venting about everything that drives them crazy in the gaming world. Is modern gaming losing its soul, or are we just becoming those “back in my day” gamers? We break down the biggest frustrations in video games today, what trends we wish would stop, and why some classics ...
Dec 26, 2025•41 min
Gaming hosts Ryan and Ace are joined by indie dev Devin Santi to dive into Mr. Sleepy Man ! This unique and charming game delivers a dreamlike adventure filled with surprises. We chat with Devin about the title’s development, artistic vision, and what it takes to bring an indie video game to life. It’s a video game packed episode that’s a must-listen for indie gaming fans! All the gaming news you need, every week from the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redletter, Disrator...
Dec 23, 2025•53 min
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, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps, NorwegianGreaser and Dettmarp. Thanks to our Legendary Sup...
Dec 22, 2025•42 min
Gaming Hosts Ryan and Josh are back again with another fantastic gaming filled episode. In this episode, we take a look at our extensive backlog of games and make some interesting video game discoveries. We talk the games we’re most excited to try, which ones are must plays, and realize we might just have some hidden gems waiting for us. It’s video game chat with your friends, from the best gaming podcast around! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, ...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Tis' the season! Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are back and we’re celebrating the holiday season by giving gifts to some of the most iconic video game characters. The goal is to give the best gift for that character and we’re competing to see who’s got the chops to be the best. Join us for a hilarious and fun gaming filled episode from the best gaming podcast on the planet! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser Thanks to our L...
Dec 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are back for our biggest episode of the year: the Video Gamers Podcast GAME AWARDS! This is where we celebrate the highs, call out the surprises, and argue over the moments that defined gaming in 2025. From Best Indie to Biggest Disappointment, we break down the nominees, the winners, and the debates that got heated behind the scenes. Which video games truly earned their praise, and which ones rode hype a little too far? We look at the trends that shaped the year,...
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min
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 favorite gaming podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius and Phelps...
Dec 11, 2025•42 min
Gaming hosts Josh and Ace are kicking back this week as Ryan gets officially hijacked and thrown headfirst into the wacky, dimension-hopping madness of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake! In this special Hijack a Host episode, we’re breaking down whether this bizarre, bubbly platformer is secretly one of the most joyful surprises in video games or just another trip to Bikini Bottom chaos. From jellyfishing mayhem to wild alternate universes, we cover everything this game gets right, everyth...
Dec 09, 2025•41 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are diving deep into the mysterious, mind-bending world of Absolum in this week’s full-blown breakdown. Is this ambitious new experience the boundary-pushing masterpiece fans are calling it, or another case of gaming hype spiraling out of control? We’re unpacking everything—its haunting atmosphere, its ambitious mechanics, and the wild narrative swings that have everyone in the video games community talking. From the game’s surreal worldbuilding to its bold mecha...
Dec 08, 2025•54 min
Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are back with another banger of a good time! On this gaming packed episode we're breaking down our Top 5 lists of games you wish you could experience again for the very first time. These are some must play video games that will absolutely leave a mark on you. It’s another awesome video game filled episode from the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser Thanks to our Legendary ...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are back with a brand-new Indie TWIG, diving into the most exciting upcoming indie titles shaking up the gaming scene. This week we’re breaking down fresh showcases and early impressions of Cursed Companions, The Time I Have Left, Altered Alma, and more—each bringing something bold, stylish, or downright weird to the world of video games. From surreal time-based adventures to neon-drenched sci-fi chaos, we’re covering the standout concepts that prove indie studios...
Dec 04, 2025•41 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are diving into the biggest twists, shocks, and “no way that just happened” moments that have hit the gaming world—and even our own podcast. From unexpected breakout hits to wild industry shakeups, we’re breaking down the surprises that had us rewinding trailers, double-checking headlines, and questioning everything we thought we knew about video games. Whether it was a sleeper indie that stole the spotlight, a major studio making the boldest move of the year, or ...
Dec 02, 2025•49 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are breaking down the biggest Game of the Year snubs and dubs in one of the most heated debates the gaming world sees every year. Which fan-favorites were unfairly left off the list, which surprise contenders actually earned their spot, and which so-called masterpieces weren’t nearly as flawless as the hype suggested? We’re taking a deep dive into how these decisions shape the future of video games , what the industry got right, and where the selection panel compl...
Dec 01, 2025•46 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are diving into their thoughts on gaming’s latest hype craze, Blue Prince. Is this truly one of the greatest video games of 2025, or is this a case of gaming hype gone too far? We break down exactly what this game is, why people are talking about it, whether it works and if it’s ACTUALLY as good as people say. 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,...
Nov 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are back with a jam-packed TWIG as they break down the biggest reveals from the latest Xbox Partner Preview showcase. From the eerie creature-collecting madness of ReAnimal to the cosmic, reality-shattering chaos of Tides of Annihilation, the crew digs into why these new titles are already turning heads in the gaming world. And yes—007 is making moves once again, and the guys have opinions on what this means for the future of video games on Xbox. We’re talking su...
Nov 25, 2025•41 min
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are back, but this week the community has spoken—and they’ve forced Ace to dive headfirst into the paranormal madness of Control for a special Hijack a Host episode! Is Remedy’s reality-bending masterpiece the kind of gaming experience that convert skeptics, or will Ace’s sanity unravel faster than the walls of the Oldest House? We’re breaking down everything from telekinetic combat to those unsettling SCP-style mysteries that make this one of the most unforgettab...
Nov 24, 2025•36 min
"Every canvas is a journey all its own.” – Helen Frankenthaler Gaming host Ace dives deep into Constance, a hand-painted 2D Metroidvania that blends precise Celeste-like platforming with Hollow Knight-inspired exploration. We were provided a review key by the developers, but this is not a sponsored review all thoughts are honest and our own. Constance follows the journey of a paint-brush-wielding artist trapped in a decaying inner world shaped by her mental health. With striking hand-drawn visua...
Nov 22, 2025•8 min
Gaming hosts Josh and Ryan are back with a highly requested Would You Rather bonus round! We’re tackling the tough gaming questions, choices and hilarious situations only gamers could answer! From video games to real life decisions, this is one video game packed episode you don’t want to miss! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder and Bobby S. Connect with the s...
Nov 21, 2025•57 min
