Gaming hosts Ryan, Ace and John are putting on their prediction hats and diving into the biggest Indie contenders for this year’s Game Awards! With video games like The Alters, Blue Prince, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 all making waves, we’re breaking down what makes these titles and more stand out in a stacked year for gaming. Is The Alters a genre-defining experience in choice-based storytelling? Does Blue Prince live up to its mysterious buzz? Does Expedition 33’s surreal beauty and emotional weight prove its one of this years best video games? From innovative mechanics to unforgettable worlds, we
explore how these standout titles reflect where gaming is headed and if they deserve a spot among 2025’s AAA video games. All that and more, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Microsoft Layoffs, Helldivers 2 Xbox Hype and Subnautica 2 Woes (TWIG) - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John are back with another
jam-packed episode, set down your video games and listen up. This week we’re diving headfirst into the biggest stories shaking up the gaming world. Microsoft has dropped another round of layoffs—what does this mean for the future of Xbox and the company’s long-term gaming strategy? We’re also talking about the Helldivers 2 bombshell: it’s finally coming to Xbox! Is this the cross-platform move fans have been begging for, or is backup arriving too late to make waves? We break down what this means for the co-op shooter and how it fits into the broader video games landscape. Plus, there’s trouble beneath the gaming surface of Subnautica 2. With news of internal studio struggles and development
delays, fans are starting to worry if this highly anticipated sequel will sink
or swim. All that and more on this week’s episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Hijack A Host Marvel's Midnight Suns - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are suiting up and diving
into the supernatural world of Marvel’s Midnight Suns for this Hijack a
Host! Is this bold blend of card-based tactics and superhero drama the shake-up the gaming genre needed? We’re breaking down everything from gameplay mechanics to the surprising emotional depth of its story. If you love video games that take risks, this episode’s for you. Plus, we’ll talk about how Midnight Suns fits into the current video games landscape and what it means for the future of strategy in gaming. Don’t miss this epic episode of the Video Gamers Podcast!
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The Future of Mixed Reality: with Mixrift CEO Bobby Voicu - Gaming Podcast
Gaming host John sits down with serial entrepreneur Bobby Voicu, CEO and founder of MixRift, one of Europe’s most exciting MR (mixed reality) gaming startups. They dive into why virtual and mixed reality still haven’t gone mainstream, what makes casual MR video games a smart bet, and how new tech might revolutionize accessibility, therapy, and the future of play.
From why VR gaming still isn’t in every home, to whether we’re anywhere close to “full-dive” immersion, it’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at building the future of interactive video games.
All the gaming insight you need, each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Death Stranding 2, Food Truck Frenzy, July Game Releases - Gaming Podcast - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are back on another Side Quest episode. In this gaming packed episode we chat Death Stranding 2, Ryan has been playing Remnant 2, we chat which legendary gaming release would reign supreme and more. This is one video game packed episode you don’t want to miss from the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Video game podcasts are generally loud and obnoxious or boring and mundane -- until now. Video Gamers Podcast is a life-changing gaming podcast from a small group of friends who have loud opinions. We aren’t experts but you bet we will act like them. Join us as we break down our own world of video games, share some laughs, share our experiences, rank our favorites, and help inform you as you search for the next great game. (...and which ones to avoid). A daily video games podcast you can make part of your routine. Come check out our website at videogamerspod.com and reach out to us on X or Instagram @videogamerspod.
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