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 its mysterious buzz? Does Expedition 33’s surreal beauty and emotional weight prove its one of this years best video games? From innovative mechanics to unforgettable worlds, we explore how these standout titles reflect where gaming is headed and if they deserve a spot among 2025’s AAA video games. All that and more, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John are back with another jam-packed episode, set down your video games and listen up. This week we’re diving headfirst into the biggest stories shaking up the gaming world. Microsoft has dropped another round of layoffs—what does this mean for the future of Xbox and the company’s long-term gaming strategy? We’re also talking about the Helldivers 2 bombshell: it’s finally coming to Xbox! Is this the cross-platform move fans have been begging for, or is backup arriving too late to make waves? We break down what this means for the co-op shooter and how it fits into the broader video games landscape. Plus, there’s trouble beneath the gaming surface of Subnautica 2. With news of internal studio struggles and development delays, fans are starting to worry if this highly anticipated sequel will sink or swim. All that and more on this week’s episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are suiting up and diving into the supernatural world of Marvel’s Midnight Suns for this Hijack a Host! Is this bold blend of card-based tactics and superhero drama the shake-up the gaming genre needed? We’re breaking down everything from gameplay mechanics to the surprising emotional depth of its story. If you love video games that take risks, this episode’s for you. Plus, we’ll talk about how Midnight Suns fits into the current video games landscape and what it means for the future of strategy in gaming. Don’t miss this epic episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming host John sits down with serial entrepreneur Bobby Voicu, CEO and founder of MixRift, one of Europe’s most exciting MR (mixed reality) gaming startups. They dive into why virtual and mixed reality still haven’t gone mainstream, what makes casual MR video games a smart bet, and how new tech might revolutionize accessibility, therapy, and the future of play. From why VR gaming still isn’t in every home, to whether we’re anywhere close to “full-dive” immersion, it’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at building the future of interactive video games. All the gaming insight you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are back on another Side Quest episode. In this gaming packed episode we chat Death Stranding 2, Ryan has been playing Remnant 2, we chat which legendary gaming release would reign supreme and more. This is one video game packed episode you don’t want to miss from the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming hosts Ryan, Ace and John are looking deep into the world of video games backed by Kickstarter! What games are worth backing and what games you should avoid. How do you sort out the BAD games from the GOOD? We even cover the largest Kickstarter campaign EVER! Join us on this wild episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are all geared up and diving down the rabbit hole that is AI. Will it drastically affect the way games are made? What place does AI have in the future of video games, or is it already here to stay? Find out not only what games, but what people it may impact on our latest episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!

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.