

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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Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
Game Scoop! 740: Would You Play an AI-Generated Video Game?
IGN Game Scoop! hosts discuss Baldur's Gate 3 and AI-generated video games. They explore the challenges of comparing RPGs from different eras and share their thoughts on DLC and getting back into Cyberpunk 2077. The hosts delve into the potential of AI-generated games and the future of creativity, expressing concern about the lack of human touch. They also play a game of video game 20 questions and try to identify a Nintendo DS game.

Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 12min
Game Scoop! 739: The All-Digital Future Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing the massive Xbox leaks, the transition to all-digital games, Mortal Kombat 1, Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:00 - Intro/Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch00:08:25 - The Biggest Xbox Leak Ever00:45:06 - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty / Starfield01:02:30 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Sep 16, 2023 • 1h 2min
Game Scoop! 738: Nintendo Direct & State of Play Highlights
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Seth Macy -- are discussing Starfield, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Tomb Raider, Contra, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:00 - Intro/Nintendo Direct00:16:31 - PlayStation State of Play00:30:08 - 2024 Release Calendar00:35:03 - Starfield00:51:52 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
Game Scoop! 737: The Starfield Minefield
The Omega Cops discuss Starfield, Pikmin 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, The Making of Karateka, and breaking the world record for marathon pinball. They also play Video Game 20 Questions and speculate on a unique Nova Scotia game.

Aug 27, 2023 • 45min
Game Scoop! 736: Mario Is Missing!
Charles Martinet, retired from the role of Mario, is discussed along with speculation on upcoming Mario announcement and Nintendo's absence from a gaming convention. Limited edition Mario Oreos and Microsoft's proposal to acquire Activision Blizzard, including a deal with Ubisoft, are also covered.

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 25min
Game Scoop! 735: The Top 3 RPGs On Every Console
On this episode, the hosts discuss the top RPGs on every console, including Atari, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis. They also share their favorite RPGs on different consoles, such as Dragon Quest 8 and Persona 5. The discussion covers gameplay mechanics, graphics, and storytelling elements of these games.

Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 22min
Game Scoop! 734: Red Dead On Arrival?
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborne, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are discussing the Red Dead Redemption debacle. Plus, they flip through the August 1994 issue of GamePro magazine. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:00 - Intro/Super Mario World, Street Fighter 2, and Ocarina of Time00:04:28 - Red Dead Redemption00:14:22 - The August 1994 issue of GamePro magazine01:05:59 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 19min
Game Scoop! 733: Game of the Year Watch - '90s Edition
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, John Davison, and Matt Kim -- are discussing the absolute best games of the '90s. Mega Man 3, Street Fighter 2, Super Mario Kart, and so much more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:00 - Intro/Game of the Year Watch: '90s Edition01:05:13 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 11min
Game Scoop! 732: Delayed or Vaporware?
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Mark Medina, and Kat Bailey -- are discussing several games languishing in development hell. Perfect Dark, Beyond Good & Evil 2, Skull & Bones, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, KOTOR remake, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:000 - Intro / Pikmin 400:14:20 - The Tetris Movie00:23:46 - Delayed or Vaporware? Perfect Dark, Beyond Good & Evil 2, Skull & Bones, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, KOTOR remake, and more.00:51:11 - Video Game 20 QuestionsThe outro song is "Everyday" off Daemon's album called Daecare.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 38min
Game Scoop! Gaiden: 20 Questions Special
Welcome to a Scoop Gem! This week your Omega Cops are at Comic-Con, so last week we recorded a short little 20 Questions special for you. Daemon, Sam, and Jared are here. Plus, we'll talk a little bit about the PC Engine.Note: Jared's audio cut out for the last five minutes but we couldn't tell during recording. Sam asked all the last questions so the episode still works, but that's why Jared doesn't say anything for the last five minutes.
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