Reiner and Charch break down Returnal, the eerie roguelike shooter exclusively on the PS5. The brilliant game sets a new high water mark for it's genre, offering amazing graphics, action, narrative, and replayability. Also, they cover the new normal, $70 games--is the price tag justified? Battlefield 6 information is expected this week, and they discuss expectations for the next entry in the long-running series. And lastly, Reiner gives his definitive review of MLB The Show 21.
May 04, 2021•52 min
For the first time, Xbox owners get to play the best baseball game ever made. It's MLB The Show, previously a PlayStation exclusive. Reiner breaks down this year's iteration of the game and discusses all the new features, including the ability to be a two-way player. Charch breaks down the disastrous hardware shortages for PC gamers. And they also cover the 10 year anniversary of one of, arguably, the best action-puzzle game, Portal 2.
Apr 21, 2021•49 min
We've been playing video games in dungeons. We've been killing dragons. But there's been very few officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons games...until now. We preview the three D&D games that are in the works. Plus we hit on the new PS5 and PC exclusive Forspoken, talk through the latest rumors about the Switch Pro, and we dig into the Game Informer magazine cover archives.
Apr 06, 2021•51 min
Reiner and Charch break down the media reports of the new Switch hardware. Do you want a bigger screen and 4K support? Oculus Quest owners get a full segment of discussion about the best Quest games--and there's a LOT of them! Lastly, Reiner divulges a ton of info about the upcoming game Deathloop by Arkane Studios.
Mar 10, 2021•49 min
Nintendo shows off its next Pokemon game, Pokemon Legends: Arceus. It's the first 3D open world game in Pokemon history. Plus, Activision continues to amaze us with the quality and speed of their Call of Duty offernings, including the brand new Outbreak mode. Charch and Reiner break down two indie games, Littlewood and Curse of the Dead God.
Mar 09, 2021•44 min
Sony finally lifts the curtain on its PS5 VR headset and we share our hopes for it. Reiner urges Switch owners to get the shockingly good Ghosts and Ghouls remake. Local author Nick Nelson talks about the 25 head-to-head battles that shaped the history of video games in his new book Versus (VersusBook.com).
Feb 23, 2021•47 min
Charch and Reiner break down the "new" Super Mario 3D, a remake of the Wii-U game that pretty much everyone missed. Breakout hit Valheim appears to have found a niche of exploration, combat, survival, crafting and village-building. And lastly, Reiner gives us reason to look forward to spring with a bevy of new games we'll be seeing in the next few months.
Feb 17, 2021•51 min
College football is back! Charch and Reiner break down the future of EA's college football game. Spooky split-screen game, The Medium, has wildly varying reviews--we break down one of the winter's most divisive games. And we geek out with excitement for the remastered Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.
Feb 09, 2021•51 min
Video games have frequently used movies for inspiration and we've got new games coming featuring Indiana Jones and the Star Wars universe. But, increasingly, video games are being turned into movies and TV shows. We highlight the seven gaming franchises being brought to your television set.
Jan 25, 2021•46 min
We've got better game ideas than many of the development companies! Reiner, Charch, and Sam Charchian put their heads together to talk through the games that need to be made.
Jan 12, 2021•49 min
Reiner and Charch talk through their most anticipated games for 2021, and somehow Baldur's Gate 3 wasn't mentioned. That's not okay. They also offer six predictions for things they want to see in 2021, including the Switch Pro.
Jan 05, 2021•51 min
Reiner reveals his top 10 games of 2020, with one absurd omission for which he abdicate his role at Game Informer...or at least stop letting Charch write these descriptions. Also, we break down the fallout of the Cyberpunk 2077 controversy.
Dec 30, 2020•48 min
The holiday season provides plenty of opportunity to play games with family, so it's the perfect time to get buying advice from some of the industry's best brains. We talk with Lance "Undead Viking" Myxter from Grey Fox Games, Josh Wielgus from Chip Theory Games, and Ryan Miller from Ravensburger Games.
Dec 29, 2020•52 min
The most anticipated game in several years is finally here! Cyberpunk 2077 has launched and it comes with plenty of controversy and wildly varying reviews. Find out if this mammoth futuristic world can possibly meet expectations.
Dec 09, 2020•27 min
Lately, we've been focused on the new consoles and blockbuster games. In today's Video Games Weekly, we look at some of the smaller releases that warrant attention, like Carto, Ring of Pain, and Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. We also have a deep preview of Ubisoft's upcoming release called Immortals: Fenyx Rising.
Nov 24, 2020•50 min
You've got your new console! Great! Now, which games should you buy? Reiner and Charch talk through the biggest launch window games, including Call of Duty, Sackboy, and Yakuza.
Nov 19, 2020•48 min
The Game Informer guys have spent a month with the new consoles and they break down the new Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 in detail. Learn everything you need to know before making your purchase. In addition to grading the new hardware, we also give posthumous grades for the PS4 and Xbox One. You'll also hear reviews of Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Astro's Playroom.
Nov 10, 2020•44 min
One week from today we'll have the next generation of consoles in our hands! We cover everything you need to know about the PS5 and Xbox Series X in the days before launch. Also, a full review of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Nov 04, 2020•49 min
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Nov 04, 2020•49 min
Game Informer got exclusive time with Spider-Man Miles Morales and Reiner breaks down his early impressions of the PS5 launch title. Charch and Reiner offer their favorite scary games for Halloween from the current generation of consoles.
Oct 21, 2020•51 min
Game Informer received a retail version of the new Xbox Series X and put it through the paces to learn everything possible about Microsoft's next generation of console. Charch and Reiner are joined by Brian Shea to break down the new hardware, as well as discuss Crash Bandicoot 4, Star Wars Squadrons, Baldur's Gate 3, and Genshin Impact.
Oct 07, 2020•45 min
If you missed the first wave of preorders, Charch and Reiner offer strategies to secure a new console. They preview the two major new games this week, Star Wars Squadrons and Crash Bandicoot, both coming on Friday. And they talk about what they'd like from the rumored Mass Effect remaster.
Sep 30, 2020•49 min
Microsoft has asserted its might with one of the biggest acquisitions in video game history. The Xbox is poised to have Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Doom, Wolfenstein, and many other valuable properties. What does this mean for Playstation owners? Should it change your plans for the launch of next generation consoles?
Sep 22, 2020•49 min
With affordable entry points for the Xbox Series S and X, Microsoft has thrown down the gauntlet on next gen pricing. Does this shift the scales toward the Xbox? How will Sony respond, if at all? Plus, Brian Shea offers a complete review of the newly remastered Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 & 2.
Sep 08, 2020•53 min
There's plenty of gamer outrage at Madden 21. Game Informer's Brian Shea joins the show to detail the many issues...and the handful of positive aspects of the game. Marvel's Avengers releases this week and we've got a breakdown of the early gameplay. And we wrap up the show by touching on some new strategy-RPGs, Wasteland 3 and Crusader Kings 3.
Sep 01, 2020•45 min
It's been years since we've had a PGA-licensed golf game, but the drought has ended with PGA 2K21. Find out whether it's a birdie, bogie, or just on par. Charch and Reiner discuss the new game Spiritfarer, one of the most adorable games of this generation. Lastly, there's two major games coming from the DC Universe. You'll get all the details about Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad.
Aug 25, 2020•50 min
In the match of wills between Epic, Google, and Apple, it's hard to root for any of these companies. And there's certainly going to be casualties, gamers and developers. On a brighter note, there's plenty of tantalizing game announcements, including new content for The Ghost of Tsushima. Lastly, are you ready to play a game with an old man as the protagonist?
Aug 20, 2020•48 min
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Surprise hit Fall Guys is a smash success, shaking up the battle royale genre. The bad news comes in the form of one of the worst games we've seen in this console generation. Fast And Furious fans, prepare for a bumpy ride.
Aug 12, 2020•46 min
Charch and Reiner preview the new version of Madden and give a deep dive on the very promising PGA 2K21. Microsoft announces new enhancements to Game Pass that allow people to play Xbox games on a wide variety of devices, even if you don't have an Xbox. Charch and Reiner explain which of your PS4-era devices will work on the PS5. And they discuss some promising indie games that arrive this week, Undermine and Relicta.
Aug 05, 2020•46 min
We rarely get to play the role of the monster, but here comes Carrion to satisfy our darker instincts. Carrion allows us to control a tentacled eating machine that stalks, kills, and devours a research station brimming with tasty researchers. Reiner and Charch break down Carrion along with all the big news from the Xbox Games Showcase.
Jul 28, 2020•51 min
