Game Scoop!

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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.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

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Game Scoop! 866: PlayStation Says Hello to Halo
Halo: Campaign Evolved, God of War: Laufey, Resident Evil, Atari, and more.
Friday · 1 hr 14 min
Game Scoop! 865: Bethesda Shares Roadmap It Should Have Shared 10 Years Ago
Fallout 4 and 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, God of War, The Furious, The Odyssey, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and more.
July 17 · 1 hr 21 min
Game Scoop! 864: Death By 3,200 Cuts
Mass layoffs at Xbox, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Obsession, and more.
July 10 · 1 hr 26 min
Game Scoop! 863: PlayStation Nukes the Physical vs Digital Debate
PlayStation ending physical game production, 007 First Light, Pokemon Pokopia, Metroid Ravenous, They Will Kill You, and more.
July 2 · 53 min
Game Scoop! 862: Even GTA Won’t Break the $80 Ceiling
Xbox, Grand Theft Auto VI, Steam Machine, Bungie, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.
June 26 · 1 hr 20 min
Game of the Year Watch 2026 Begins | IGN GOTY Watch
Welcome to a special edition of Game of the Year Watch. This is our show where we start lining up potential Game of the Year candidates to see what we’ll likely be voting on come awards season. No matter where you play, there have been a lot of great games released this year already. From Resident Evil to Pokemon to Forza to Crimson Desert to 007… Just an embarrassment of riches for us gamers. I’ve polled the IGN audience to see if there are any frontrunners for the fans.Let’s look at the best-reviewed games of 2026 so far. #gotywatch #gaming #ign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 24 · 37 min
Game Scoop! 861: Xboxed Into a Corner
Xbox, Grand Theft Auto VI, 007 First Light, and more.
June 19 · 1 hr 20 min
Game Scoop! 860: The Top 20 Games of Not-E3 2026
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Final Fantasy Resonance, God of War Laufey, Wolverine, Gears of War: E-day, and more.
June 12 · 1 hr 36 min
Game Scope!: Try to Guess These Games Faster than IGN | IGN Live 2026
We're zooming WAY into screenshots of famous games and slowly zooming out while IGN hosts scramble to be the first to guess the name. Play along and try to beat our time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 8 · 19 min
Game Scoop! 859: James Bond Is a Hit, Man
007 First Light, Mina the Hollower, The Witcher 3, The Mandalorian & Grogu, and more.
May 29 · 1 hr 17 min
Game Scoop! 858: Our Favorite Video Game Spin-Offs
Video game spin-offs, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Lord of the Rings, Tomodachi Life, Forza Horizon 6, and more.
May 22 · 1 hr 10 min
Game Scoop! Presents: What Was the Year 2000 Like for Video Games?
The year 2000 would see the launch of the best-selling console ever (PS2) and many of the highest-rated games ever. It was an exciting time that felt like gaming was about to explode with new innovations -- but some beloved companies (Sega) would struggle to adapt to the changing times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18 · 30 min
Game Scoop! 857: Horizon Permitted East
Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Dead Space, Mixtape, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and more.
May 15 · 1 hr 24 min
Game Scoop! 856: What the Fox?!
Star Fox, Pragmata, Mixtape, BioShock 4, Maul: Shadow Lord, and more.
May 8 · 1 hr 28 min
Game Scoop! 855: Can Resident Evil Survive Without Its Stars?
The new Resident Evil movie trailer, Pragmata, Titanium Court, Windrose, and more.
May 1 · 1 hr 5 min
Parappa the Rapper: Is It Still Fun Today?
Welcome back to Is It Still Fun Today?, the show where we revisit classic games to see if they still hold up. Today it's the classic rap 'em up, Parappa the Rapper, released in Japan 30 years ago in 1996. This rhythm game was way ahead of its time -- but does it have the gameplay to back up its personality? Let's find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 27 · 36 min
Game Scoop! 854: The Call of Duty Catch
Xbox Game Pass, Call of Duty, Pragmata, Saros, Vampire Crawlers, and more.
April 24 · 1 hr 5 min
Game Scoop! 853: Daemon Reflects On 20 Years at IGN
Daemon's 20 years at IGN, Pragmata, Mouse P.I. for Hire, Replaced, and more.
April 17 · 1 hr 38 min
Game Scoop! 852: Mario Is Missing
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops squad is Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, Miranda Sanchez, and Peer Schneider (yes, NO DAEMON). It's a fun 'n' games edition of Scoop with the return of Real Mature, IGN. Of course there's Video Game 20 Questions, and a new Peer-centric game: introducing "What Is Peer Eating?" (sorry, audio-only listeners, this one's way more fun if you're watching the video). But first they take a look at the biggest news of the week surrounding a Zelda remaster leak, a new Star Fox game, and more. Watch the video above or hit the link below to your favorite podcast service. Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Find previous episodes here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 11 · 1 hr 31 min
Game Scoop! 851: Sony's Surprising Slump
PlayStation, Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and more.
April 3 · 1 hr 34 min

Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! 866: PlayStation Says Hello to Halo

Game Scoop! 865: Bethesda Shares Roadmap It Should Have Shared 10 Years Ago

Game Scoop! 864: Death By 3,200 Cuts

Game Scoop! 863: PlayStation Nukes the Physical vs Digital Debate

Game Scoop! 862: Even GTA Won’t Break the $80 Ceiling

Game of the Year Watch 2026 Begins | IGN GOTY Watch

Game Scoop! 861: Xboxed Into a Corner

Game Scoop! 860: The Top 20 Games of Not-E3 2026

Game Scope!: Try to Guess These Games Faster than IGN | IGN Live 2026

Game Scoop! 859: James Bond Is a Hit, Man

Game Scoop! 858: Our Favorite Video Game Spin-Offs

Game Scoop! Presents: What Was the Year 2000 Like for Video Games?

Game Scoop! 857: Horizon Permitted East

Game Scoop! 856: What the Fox?!

Game Scoop! 855: Can Resident Evil Survive Without Its Stars?

Parappa the Rapper: Is It Still Fun Today?

Game Scoop! 854: The Call of Duty Catch

Game Scoop! 853: Daemon Reflects On 20 Years at IGN

Game Scoop! 852: Mario Is Missing

Game Scoop! 851: Sony's Surprising Slump