Game Scoop!
IGN & Geek Media
Veteran games industry host Daemon Hatfield and the IGN crew break down the biggest gaming news of the week, dive into retro gaming nostalgia, and challenge each other—and the audience—with trivia that puts even hardcore gamers to the test. Whether you're a longtime fan or a new listener, Game Scoop! is one of the longest-running and most beloved video game podcasts, delivering expert insights, lively debates, and endless gaming fun.Game Scoop is a part of Geek Media podcast network, an IGN Entertainment Brand.Visit Geek.com for more information.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 5min
Game Scoop!: The Ultimate Mario Trivia Challenge | Live at PAX East 2026
Live PAX East energy fuels a chaotic Mario trivia showdown and a crowd-played “Who Am I?” game. Conversation hops between hands-on takes for Pokémon Pocopia, Resident Evil Requiem reactions, and Bungie’s Marathon. News bites include Mario movie cameos and an RPG Maker HD 2D pixel art update.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 22min
Game Scoop! 850: Konami's Own Antiques Roadshow
Panel banter about Final Fantasy's appeal to younger players and whether franchise gaps hurt engagement. First impressions of Crimson Desert's visuals, controls, and post-launch fixes. Discussion of Konami Picross Antiques and its nostalgic pixel-art puzzles. Conversation about Trails in the Sky remakes and why long-running RPGs can be overlooked. A lively Video Game 20 Questions round revealing Black Myth: Wukong.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 36min
Game Scoop! 849: Look How They Massacred My Girl
They debate DLSS5 and the controversy over AI-altered character lighting. Early impressions of Resident Evil Requiem and why its halves feel different get discussed. Slay the Spire 2’s characters, orbs, and deck strategies are explored. A deep dive into Crimson Desert’s combat, open world, visuals, and ongoing balancing rounds out the show.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 26min
Game Scoop! 848: A Marathon and a Sprint
Discussion of Bungie’s Marathon extraction shooter, its tense PvP and lore callbacks. Early access buzz around Slay the Spire 2’s classes, visuals and huge player counts. Deep dive into Pokemon Pokopia’s open building and exploration loop. Breakdowns of Resident Evil Requiem set pieces and Raccoon City nods. First looks at Xbox Project Helix specs and AI’s growing role in game development.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 24min
Game Scoop! 847: PlayStation Takes Its Toys & Goes Home
They debate PlayStation reversing its PC ports strategy and what that means for console identity. Xbox's Project Helix and the console-versus-PC performance and pricing fight get a close look. Conversation covers Resident Evil Requiem’s big launch, Pokémon Pocopia’s life-sim mechanics, High Guard’s rapid shutdown, and the risks facing live-service titles.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 46min
Game Scoop! 846: Requiem Is a Dream
Sean Astin, actor and SAG-AFTRA president best known from The Lord of the Rings and The Goonies, talks about his new film Matter of Time and his ties to gaming culture. Conversations touch on Resident Evil: Requiem’s tone and design, Xbox leadership changes and strategy, Wolverine’s release and gore debate, and nostalgic stories about Lord of the Rings and Goonies.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 4min
Game Scoop! 845: What Was the Point?
Reactions to PlayStation closing Bluepoint and what live-service mandates mean for studios. A debate on long development cycles and how gaps between releases shape fan attachment. A deep dive into Metroidvania naming, design, and franchise rework ideas. Picks for classic handhelds and a playful Video Game 20 Questions segment.
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Feb 14, 2026 • 1h 36min
Game Scoop! 844: God of War Goes Back to the Beginning
A lively breakdown of the big PlayStation State of Play reveals, from a surprise God of War trilogy remake to release date chatter. Deep dives on Castlevania’s Belmont’s Curse and Konami’s comeback plans. Reactions to Resident Evil Requiem, Metal Gear collection surprises, and quirky new IPs like Project Windless. Ends with indie updates, pinball factory stories, and a playful 20 Questions game.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 1h 20min
Game Scoop! 843: Did an Extra $10 Kill a Franchise?
They dig into why The Outer Worlds 2 underperformed and how pricing and subscription services shaped its fate. Metroid Prime 4's sales and divisive design choices spark a heated debate. Conversation turns to Dispatch on Switch 2 and a censorship controversy. The crew also riff on Teardown's sandbox chaos, Baldur's Gate 3 and Cairn bugs, and the ethics of AI-generated game content.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 48min
Resident Evil: Is It Still Fun Today?
Michael Hyam, IGN editor who replayed the series and tested the 2015 remaster on Switch. Sam Claiborne, IGN editor who updated the strategy guide while replaying the remake. Nick Lamone, games journalist who compared PS1 and 2015 versions and supplied retro technical detail. They discuss fixed-camera design, tank controls vs modern aiming, remaster differences, inventory tension, sound and FMV charm, and why RE1 still holds appeal.
