You won’t even believe how much you can learn about the gaming industry and what’s being released just by listening to a couple of podcasts. Whether you’re driving, putting the laundry, taking a break, or cooking, these hosts will keep you entertained at all times.
Now, don’t get me wrong, not all podcasts are for everyone. If you listen to something that you didn’t like, continue to the next one, and you never know when you’ll find the best for your taste.
I wasn’t really a fan of gaming podcasts a year ago, but since we started this blog, I’ve started finding more and more in that niche, and I gotta say, some of them are pretty incredible and very fun to listen to.
Each podcast is available on multiple streaming platforms, and you can find all of them below its episodes, or play them straight through our website.
1. Get Played
Originally launched in June 2019 under the title How Did This Get Played?, Get Played is a weekly comedy podcast where hosts Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger, and Matt Apodaca delve into the world of video games.
So basically, each episode is about a specific game or gaming topic, and they just have a lot of fun with it. The hosts are hilarious, but they also actually have some smart takes.
They usually bring on guests too (mostly other comedians or people who love games), so the conversations are always entertaining and kind of feel like you’re just hanging out with a bunch of funny friends talking about games.
Comedians and Video Game enthusiasts Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger and Matt Apodaca discuss all things gaming. Join them as they joke about the games they’re playing, have played, and will play someday. Good games and bad games: It’s time to Get Played!
Steven Ray Morris (See Jurassic Right, Jordan, Jesse, Go!) joins Heather Nick and Matt to talk Subnautica and water based games!
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2. The Nextlander Podcast
So the Nextlander Podcast is this weekly hangout with three guys, Vinny, Brad, and Alex, who’ve been in the games industry like.. forever. If you followed Giant Bomb back in the day, you’ll definitely know them. They’ve got great chemistry and tons of experience, so their takes on games are always solid but also super chill and funny.
In each episode, they talk about what they’ve been playing, what’s going on in the gaming world, and honestly, whatever else they feel like chatting about. It’s got this really laid-back vibe, like you’re just listening to a bunch of friends who really know their stuff.
Longtime friends and games media colleagues Vinny Caravella, Brad Shoemaker, and Alex Navarro share their combined decades of knowledge, expertise, and passion for games with weekly discussions about what they’re playing, what’s happening in the industry, and whatever else they’re up to.
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(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.
(00:00:10) Intro
(00:03:03) I need to be more Coonce-like in my approach to stress
(00:05:18) 2 weeks? 2 weeks… Construction updates
(00:08:09) Mafia: The Old Country | [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] | Aug 08, 2025
(00:15:46) Sword of the Sea | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] | Aug 19, 2025
(00:28:19) First Break
(00:28:24) Madden NFL 26 | [Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Aug 14, 2025
(00:38:45) Is This Seat Taken? | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch] | Aug 2025
(00:44:34) The other games in our lives
(00:49:13) Second Break
(00:49:18) Sometimes spam gets tricky folks…
(00:51:01) Gamescom 2025
(00:55:43) Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown
(00:57:42) Bubsy 4D | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] | TBD
(00:59:42) Road Kings | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | 2026
(01:02:04) Routine | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] | Q4 2025
(01:03:51) Cronos: The New Dawn | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2] | Sep 05, 2025
(01:04:53) Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD
(01:10:18) John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | 2026
(01:10:49) Hollow Knight: Silksong | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux] | 2025
(01:12:16) LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight | [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | 2026
(01:12:28) La Divina Commedia
(01:12:45) Silent Hill f | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 25, 2025
(01:12:56) Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Oct 21, 2025
(01:13:30) Resident Evil: Requiem | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Feb 27, 2026
(01:14:03) Death by Scrolling
(01:14:26) Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S] | 2026
(01:14:56) Fallout Season 2
(01:15:38) Denshattack! | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] | Q2 2026
(01:18:27) Silksong has/had a big announcement!
(01:22:34) Rod Fegusson joins the BioShock 4 team
(01:27:14) Halo and Helldivers join forces
(01:29:56) PlayStation consoles in the U.S. are getting a price increase
(01:33:32) Emails
(01:45:41) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:46:03) A late bit of Gamescom “news”
(01:48:18) Summer of Star Trek is ending soon!
(01:51:00) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:52:48) See ya!
3. The Jeff Gerstmann Show
The Jeff Gerstmann Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jeff Gerstmann, a veteran in the video game journalism industry. In this solo-hosted show, Jeff shares his extensive knowledge of video games, the gaming industry, and even energy drinks.
Each episode features discussions on recent trends in gaming technology, critiques of popular titles, and reflections on the evolving landscape of game development. Beyond the main podcast, Jeff offers additional content through his Patreon, including ad-free episodes, bonus shows like Game Boyz II Men, and access to his community Discord.
Jeff Gerstmann brings his extreme knowledge of video games, the video game industry, and energy drinks to you each and every week.
This week the podcast got broken into two parts because the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream happened in the middle of it! So let’s start with some talk about Battlefield 6’s beta and my time with Drag x Drive, then we’ll come back and talk about Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Skate’s rotating soundtrack, Resident Evil Requiem, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, all these free-to-play-looking games that got announced and immediately forgotten, the state of Louisiana’s lawsuit against Roblox, New Jersey’s lawsuit against Discord, and more!
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4. The Besties
The Besties is a weekly video game podcast hosted by Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick. Described as “Game of the Year meets King of the Hill,” the show features the four hosts ranking and reviewing their favorite video games, aiming to determine the best games of the year.
Each episode blends insightful game analysis with the hosts’ humor, and they discuss recent game releases, share personal gaming experiences, and occasionally delve into other pop culture topics. The podcast’s relaxed and conversational style has been praised for its approachability, even for listeners with limited gaming knowledge.
It’s Game of the Year meets King of the Hill as four of Earth’s best friends – Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick – rank and review their favorite video games. Because shouldn’t the world’s best friends pick the world’s best games?
Sword of the Sea is the closest game yet to a Journey sequel. The new game from Giant Squid sends a silent, heroic character through a desert on a magical sword that fills the world with life-giving waters. It’s fun! It’s beautiful! It’s… sensual? In the back half, the Besties discuss the big news from Gamescom, including updates on Silksong and Bubsy 4D.
Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!
5. Triple Click
Triple Click is arguably one of the best and most entertaining gaming podcasts right now. It’s the perfect way to spend your time by listening to three different hosts who love sharing everything gaming-related, along with their personal experiences.
The Triple Click podcast is a weekly show hosted by Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, not limited to just video games but also including movies, books, and TV shows that the hosts are into.
Triple Click is part of the Maximum Fun network, a worker-owned cooperative that hosts a variety of podcasts across different genres.
Video games: They’re serious business! Except when they’re not serious at all. Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together.
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