

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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Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 20min
Game Scoop! 749: The Case of the Missing Xbox Logo
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and CJ Gibson -- are discussing The Game Awards, GTA 6, Blade, Hellblade 2, Exodus, and more! And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:00 - Intro/The Game Awards00:40:54 - GTA 600:51:35 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire00:56:28 - Video Game 20 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2023 • 1h 3min
Game Scoop! 748: Bethesda Insists Starfield Is Not Boring
Omega Cops Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis discuss Bethesda's response to negative reviews of Starfield, explore the impact on their brand, and compare player counts. They also talk about Baldur's Gate 3, mixed reviews for 'Monarch', and play Video Game 20 Questions.

Nov 23, 2023 • 50min
Game Scoop! Presents: The 100 Questions Challenge (2023)
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Tina Amini -- are taking the 100 questions challenge! They have 100 yes or no questions to guess five games. Play along at home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 12min
Game Scoop! 747: Comparing 2023 to Other Great Game Years
The podcast hosts, Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Peer Schneider, and Matt Kim, discuss the status of 2023 as a great year for gaming, featuring games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Alan Wake 2. They also analyze completion rates, compare release years, and share opinions on upcoming game adaptations and NES popularity.

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 4min
Game Scoop! 746: Zelda Movie a Great Calamity in the Making?
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, Sam Claiborn, and Matt Kim -- are discussing Wario Ware, Alan Wake 2, Spider-Man 2, the Zelda movie, Grand Theft Auto 6, Steam Deck OLED, and more! And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:00 - Intro/What We're Playing (Wario Ware, Alan Wake 2, Spider-Man 2)00:12:45 - The Legend of Zelda Live-action Movie00:24:19 - Grand Theft Auto 600:32:40 - Steam Deck OLED00:37:26 - Why some of us don't care about stories in games00:47:11 - Video Game 20 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2023 • 53min
Game Scoop! 745: Every Godzilla Game Ever
Gam Scoop! members Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, Sam Claiborn, and Nick Limon delve into every Godzilla game ever made, discussing gameplay, characters, and personal experiences. They explore the absence of a legendary Godzilla game, propose genres for future games, and share their nostalgia for arcade games in Santa Cruz. The hosts also touch on Control's integration of Godzilla elements and share their thoughts on upcoming games.

Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 11min
Game Scoop! 744: The Wonderful Episode
Join Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, Sam Claiborn, and Mark Medina on IGN Game Scoop! as they discuss Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Alan Wake 2, M-rated games, the October 1990 issue of Nintendo Power, and play Video Game 20 Questions.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
Game Scoop! 743: The Hits Just Keep On Coming
On this episode, the Game Scoop hosts discuss Spider-Man 2's storytelling and relationships, express disappointment with Craven the Hunter's portrayal, talk about new games and ready-to-eat meals, and share their favorite games of all time. They also cover the impact of special editions and DLC, express disappointment with the King Kong game, and speculate about the genre and debut platform of Chichu Rake.

Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 8min
Game Scoop! 742: PS5 Slim Shady
The Omega Cops discuss the PS5 slim models and the possibility of a more expensive digital-only PS5. They talk about upcoming games for PS4, the shift towards digital-only consoles and gaming, and their favorite boss fights in video games. They also explore console redesigns and preferences, speculate on a platform-exclusive game, and discuss video games and strategy.

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 11min
Game Scoop! 741: AC Mirage & Live-Action Cyberpunk
The hosts of Game Scoop! discuss Assassin's Creed Mirage, the return to stealth gameplay, and the unique setting of Baghdad. They also talk about vampire survivor clones in various games, the animation and storytelling of Castlevania Nocturne, and the evolution of DLC and expansion packs in gaming.


