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 makes The Last of Us such a standout in gaming history. All the gaming talk you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!

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 (and hilarious) challenges of recording grunts, gasps, and falls in a video game How she connected personally with Cairn’s themes of perseverance And yes… we finally settle how to actually pronounce “Cairn” It’s an episode filled with laughs, insight, and community-submitted questions. All the behind the scenes gaming news and more, right here at Video Gamers Podcast!

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 video game news you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!

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 contender. Plus, a few hints at what might come next in the world of KCD.All the gaming news you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!

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 the dream alive Mindseye’s disastrous launch leads to layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy Charlie Cox says he feels like a fraud after the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 It’s a jam-packed TWIG episode with gaming news, controversy, and a few unexpected feels. All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!

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 opinions of how indie gaming studios are competing with AAA properties. All the gaming news you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!

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!

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!

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 episode you don’t want to miss, from the Video Gamers Podcast! 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 survival in Abiotic Factor From trippy time loops to low-poly horror, these video games prove that when it comes to indies, style is substance. All the gaming news you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!

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 the Video Gamers Podcast.

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 news you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming hosts Josh and John 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!

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John break down some of the most infamous flops in recent gaming history. From buggy launches to broken promises, this episode pulls no punches as we look at failures in the video game industry like:-The disaster launches of Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout 76, and Anthem-Final Fantasy XVI’s unexpected stumble-Console fumbles like the Wii U-Much, much more... All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming host John sits down with two incredible female gamers - Liz and Devin - to explore what it’s really like being a woman in today’s gaming world. They get real about role models in video games, underrepresentation of female games, and the best gaming foods (coming from a pro-chef), it’s a candid conversation packed with real stories, laughs, and valuable insight. All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John debate something that’s been simmering for years—who actually deserved Game of the Year? In this episode, we look back at GOTY winners and nominees from the past decade and make our case for which games should’ve taken home the crown. Was Sekiro really the best video in game in 2019? Did It Takes Two deserve to beat Metroid Dread and Resident Evil in one of gamings most mediocre years? And was Elden Ring truly unstoppable in 2022? We break down the biggest video game surprises, the most controversial wins, and the snubs that still haunt us. All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming hosts Ace, Ryan, and John celebrate the indie video game darlings of 2025 in this episode featuring standout titles, hidden gems, and bold predictions. From headline-makers like Expedition 33 and Blue Prince, to under-the-radar gems like Ender Magnolia, and chaotic fun with Schedule 1 and REPO—this year’s indie gaming scene is stacked. We break down what’s made these video games special, how they compare to AAA offerings, and ask the big question: Is indie officially the future of gaming? All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John grab their chainshields, mount their dragons, and take a deep dive into Doom: The Dark Ages. This isn’t your dad’s FPS—this game throws the Slayer into a grimdark medieval war machine, and we share cover every blood-soaked second. How does this video game live up to the Doom gaming legacy? Let’s rip, tear, and talk about one of the most exciting video games of the year. All your deep dives, gaming updates, and nerdy nonsense right here at Video Gamers Podcast.