Welcome to the weekly GI Microcast giving you the latest in video games news. Join James Batchelor and Chris Dring as they give you their take on the biggest stories in video games. Never miss an episode and subscribe to the GI Microcast on all podcasting platforms and YouTube.
Our main topic this week is Nintendo's long-awaited (but very much expected) conf ... Show More
May 8
Interview: Peter Molyneux on his gaming legacy
We weren't able to get together this week, so instead we have an interview special: a conversation with industry veteran Peter Molyneux. This was recorded shortly before the release of his latest - and, he says, final - game, Masters of Albion, and discusses both the game and his ... Show More
51m 51s
May 1
iicon, Gamescom LatAm and Roblox
Lewis dials in from Sao Paulo to report from GamesCom Latam, where a burgeoning industry is crying out for government support, and Jon reports from his time at the ESA's new iicon event, which had a stellar audience that nevertheless missed a few key people. Plus, a quick look at ... Show More
30m 7s
Apr 2026
Game Pass, Call of Duty, and the Mario movie
Jon Hicks and Lewis Packwood get together to discuss Xbox's decision to pull Call of Duty from Game Pass, and cut the subscription price - and Asha Sharma's changes to the Xbox organisation, which unfortunately was recorded shortly before Xbox posted its strategy update. Plus, th ... Show More
37m 17s
Nov 2024
Is Mario & Luigi: Brothership Bad? Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility, & MORE! | EP. 114
EmSwizzle (Max) discusses his thoughts on Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Nintendo confirming the Nintendo Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility, Nintendo news including more Switch 2 news, updated Nintendo Switch sales, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario M ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2025
Game Scoop! 822: Discouraging Nintendo Switch 2 News
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 Nintendo Switch 2, Lego Batman, Resident Evil Requiem, Hollow Knight: Silkson, Metal Gear Solid Delta, and mor ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 2024
Nintendo News and 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' Impressions | Button Mash
Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James discuss the biggest news from this week's Nintendo Direct (including a 'Legend of Zelda' with playable Zelda and proof of life for 'Metroid Prime 4'), gaming's suddenly stacked release schedule for the rest of 2024, and what the Switch 2's launch ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2022
PlayStation Says Xbox Wants Them To Be Nintendo - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.23.22
Blessing and Tim talk God of War Ragnarok sales, PlayStation makes more statements about Xbox, The Witcher 3 next gen update, and a new big studio from Netflix.
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00:00:00 - Start
00:03:30 - Housekeeping
A new Kinda Funny Podcast is up right now and it’s worth the d ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2020
Game Scoop Episode 598
Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game podcast. This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Seth Macy -- are discussing the future of Nintendo consoles. They also cover Super Mario 35, Star Wars Squadrons, The Last of Us Part 2, Ram ... Show More
1h 9m
Scott and Josh discuss the week's biggest news stories, including Nintendo FINALLY announcing a Switch 2<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/p ... Show More
Scott and Josh discuss the latest Switch 2 leaks, Sony's latest video game movie & TV adaptation announcements, and plans to revive "deep cut" Playstation franchises. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel ... Show More
