Video Gamers Podcast
Video game podcasts are generally loud and obnoxious or boring and mundane -- until now. Video Gamers Podcast is a life-changing gaming podcast from a small group of friends who have loud opinions. We aren’t experts but you bet we will act like them. Join us as we break down our own world of video games, share some laughs, share our experiences, rank our favorites, and help inform you as you search for the next great game. (...and which ones to avoid). A daily video games podcast you can make part of your routine. Come check out our website at videogamerspod.com and reach out to us on X or Instagram @videogamerspod.
Episodes
August 7, 2025 • 42 mins
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are going head-to-head……to
head, in the ultimate indie video game team draft! Each host must pick one
indie gem from four different genres and one WILDCARD—. With bragging rights on the line and a stacked lineup of incredible video games, who will build the best indie dream team? We break down the picks, why each game deserves a spot, and how these indie standouts are shaping the future of gaming.
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August 5, 2025 • 38 mins
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are back with a stacked
week of gaming news! We’re diving headfirst into the explosive reveal of Battlefield 6 — is EA finally giving fans what we want!? Plus, we explore the mysterious world of BioShock 4 and its development failures. Can it repeat as one of the best video games in history? And that’s not all — we’re sharing our first impressions of Grounded 2. Does this sequel build on the charm o...
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August 4, 2025 • 45 mins
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are charging up and going Super Saiyan for a deep dive into Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! ZERO! Is this long-awaited return to the Budokai Tenkaichi series everything fans of anime and gaming hoped for? We’re breaking down everything from the massive character roster and explosive combat to how it stacks up in today’s video games landscape. Whether you grew up watching DBZ or just love high-octane action ...
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July 31, 2025 • 44 mins
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are putting themselves in
the hot seat this week as they confess their worst gaming habits—from rage quitting and hoarding gear to never finishing what they start. In this
hilarious and brutally honest episode, we’re calling out our own bad behavior in the world of gaming and inviting you to do the same. Whether you're guilty of button-mashing or letting your backlog grow out of control, this is a mu...
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July 30, 2025 • 57 mins
(REPLAY) Gaming Hosts Ryan, Josh and Ace are back and boy do we have a great episode for you! We’re covering the recent release of Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist with a full breakdown of the game, along with a few surprises! Join us we chat gameplay, art style, what makes this video game so special, and give perhaps one of the hottest gaming takes of all time. We break it all down in another awesome video game review episode fr...
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Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are back with another
chaotic roundup of the biggest stories in gaming! This week, we're peeling back the layers on the unexpected Hellraiser revival—yes, the horror legend is clawing its way into the world of video games. Then, we're jumping into the swirling rumors of a Hollow Knight: Silksong demo potentially being shown soon. Is it finally time?
But not all gaming news is good news. Splitgate 2 ...
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July 28, 2025 • 48 mins
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace saddle up and ride into the
wild frontier for a deep dive into one of the most iconic video games of all
time — Red Dead Redemption 2. From its breathtaking open world and rich narrative to its unforgettable characters and immersive realism, this episode breaks down exactly why Rockstar’s western epic still stands tall in the gaming world years after release. We’ll dig into what makes RDR2 a masterc...
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July 25, 2025 • 55 mins
Gaming host John sits down with his best friend CJ and punches through the pixelated past of fighting games, from arcade brawls to modern video games. Join us for a gaming-packed episode as we explore iconic titles like Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, Tekken, Darkstalkers, Marvel vs. Capcom, Super Smash Bros., Dragon Ball FighterZ, and more. We’ll cover major milestones, video game industry controversies, mechanical evolutions, a...
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July 24, 2025 • 43 mins
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John are heading to Hollywood
(well, kind of) in this blockbuster-themed episode of the Video Gamers Podcast! We're talking about which great video games deserve the big screen treatment—and who we’d want in the director’s chair. Would Christopher Nolan nail the mind-bending world of Control? Could Jordan Peele turn Bioshock into a horror masterpiece? From sprawling RPGs to intense action titles, we’re ...
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Gaming hosts Ryan, John and Ace are diving into this week’s
biggest indie headlines in the world of video games! From Nintendo’s lawsuit against Palworld to the chaotic charm of Goblin Clean Up, we’re breaking down what’s making waves in the indie gaming scene. We’re also talking the terrifying thrills of Death Ground and the twisted multiplayer fun of Carnival Hunt. What do these new indie titles mean for the future of gaming, and...
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Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are back with a jam-packed
episode covering the biggest news in video games this week! First up, we’re talking about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remake—could this be the comeback fans have been waiting for, or is Activision grinding the nostalgia rail a little too hard? Then we dive into Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza. Is this new adventure a banana-blasting success or just another swing and a miss? ...
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July 21, 2025 • 56 mins
Gaming hosts Ryan and John are rewinding time to explore
the incredible history of Nintendo in this nostalgic-packed episode of the Video Gamers Podcast! From humble beginnings as a playing card company to becoming one of the most iconic names in gaming, we’re tracing Nintendo’s journey and how it changed the world. We’ll dive into its legendary consoles, unforgettable franchises like Mario and Zelda, and how it helped shape the mo...
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July 18, 2025 • 54 mins
Gaming host John sits down with Sekou and Ryan from Eval, a Princeton-backed startup on a mission to create meaningful opportunities for high school gamers. Join us for a thought-provoking episode as we explore the future of esports video games in education, how Eval connects students with real college scholarships, and what tools they’re building for the next generation of video game players. We also dig into personal stories from...
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Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John are stepping into the
courtroom in this week's episode. Tackling one of the most controversial cases in video games today. Should companies be forced to keep live service games running even when they’re losing money—or do studios have every right to pull the plug? We're diving into the arguments on both sides of this real-world legal battle that could reshape the future of gaming as we know it.
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Gaming hosts Ryan, John and Ace are back with another stacked episode of the Video Gamers Podcast! This week, we’re diving into some of the most buzzworthy releases in video games: PEAK, Shark Dentist, Dispatch and Abysus. From the high-octane thrills of PEAK to the bizarre (but strangely addictive) chaos of Shark Dentist, we’re breaking down what’s hot, what’s weird, and what’s absolutely working in the world of video games right ...
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Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John look at one of our most anticipated
video games of the year Ghost Of Yotei. Recent game play gives high hopes for what should be gaming gold! Was Krafton right in parting ways with Subnautica 2 developers? Can used switch video games “brick” your new system and Judas is looking to set a new standard in video games with its old school feel (if we ever get it) All that and more on this episode of the ...
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July 14, 2025 • 50 mins
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are in our DeLorean and jumping
back in time to video games that stuck with us after all these years of gaming. What classic or niche video games have helped make us what we are today? What was gaming like “back in my day” and what graphics or gameplay really hit home? Take a nostalgia trip with us on this episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!
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July 11, 2025 • 65 mins
Gaming host John sits down with the incredible Josh Plotner, a world-class multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his work on major titles like The Witcher concert series, and video games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Red Dead Redemption 2. Join us for a gaming-packed episode as we explore how Josh brings soundscapes to life with dozens of rare and unusual instruments, how scoring for video games compares to film and T...
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July 10, 2025 • 43 mins
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are hitting the open road for
a special episode! Join us as we take a wild cross country road trip and draft a car full of characters from video games you know and love. What happens when you pile Master Chief, Lara Croft, and Mario into the same RV? Chaos, nostalgia, and a whole lot of gaming talk. What video games will have the ultimate road crew and who picks a passenger princess? This is gaming ...
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July 9, 2025 • 44 mins
Gaming hosts Ryan, Ace and John are putting on their prediction hats and diving into the biggest Indie contenders for this year’s Game Awards! With video games like The Alters, Blue Prince, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 all making waves, we’re breaking down what makes these titles and more stand out in a stacked year for gaming. Is The Alters a genre-defining experience in choice-based storytelling? Does Blue Prince live up to it...
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