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!
Originally Released December 20, 2020
Paul F. Tompkins joins Nick and Heather to discuss Bible Adventures! They talk about how playing it is actually a sin, how the game was a blatant cash grab, gaming on the Mr. Show set, and more!
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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.
CHAPTERS
(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
(00:04:30) The Game Awards get A LOT of views
(00:07:54) Physical games and hardware sales
(00:10:52) Let’s talk about the announcements
(00:11:07) South of Midnight | [PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2] | Q2 2026
(00:11:36) Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | TBD
(00:16:21) Star Wars: Galactic Racer | [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | 2026
(00:19:59) The Street Fighter movie trailer
(00:31:25) First Break
(00:31:30) Warlock | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | 2027
(00:33:42) Divinity | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD
(00:35:18) Ontos | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | 2026
(00:38:09) Warframe: The Old Peace | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4] | Dec 10, 2025
(00:39:04) Soulframe (Beta) | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD
(00:40:02) Bradley the Badger | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD
(00:41:51) TankRat | [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Q2 2026
(00:42:40) Screamer | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Mar 26, 2026
(00:43:17) Gang of Dragon | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD
(00:45:02) The expected announcements
(00:45:15) Mega Man: Dual Override | [Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | 2027
(00:46:28) Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | 2026
(00:46:46) Tomb Raider: Catalyst | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | 2027
(00:47:45) Control Resonant | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac] | 2026
(00:51:11) Total War: Warhammer 40,000 | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | TBD
(00:52:50) Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | 2026
(00:53:42) Coven of the Chicken Foot | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD
(00:54:34) 007 First Light | [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Mar 27, 2026
(00:57:08) Forest 3 | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD
(00:59:27) Out of Words | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | 2026
(01:01:42) A few other games we’d like to mention
(01:02:17) Pragmata | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2] | Apr 24, 2026
(01:02:47) Audiomech: Your Music Transformed | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD
(01:03:22) Solasta II (Early Access) | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Mar 12, 2026
(01:03:28) Highguard | [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jan 26, 2026
(01:08:14) Our highlights
(01:08:57) Anything missing we thought might be there?
(01:12:49) Second Break
(01:12:54) Games we want to play during the break
(01:22:24) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2] | Dec 04, 2025
(01:32:09) Silent Hill f | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 25, 2025
(01:33:51) Light Up the Town | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Dec 07, 2025
(01:39:16) Emails
(01:43:31) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:46:42) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:48:58) Nextlander content updates
(01:50:14) Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026!
(01:50:29) 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.
Will I ever make it through all of Tron: Ares? Going to guess no on this one. In the news, the game industry loses a legend, the future of Forza clears up a bit, EA shareholders do the thing, and Bits & Bops is pretty incredible.
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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?
How do you pick the best video game of the year when over ten thousand games have been released since January? You bring together the world’s best friends, hand them a bracket, and hope for the best. Yes, friends, it’s time for the Besties to pick the Game of the Year, or as we prefer to call it, The Besties Besty.
Will The Game Awards champion Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claim the most coveted prize in all of gaming? Or does another game have what it takes to battle for the crown?
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.
Kirk, Maddy, and Jason cap off 2025 with a hearty discussion of the year’s best games.
One More Thing:
Kirk: The Onion (Print Edition)
Maddy: Hedda (2025)
Jason: Chronoquartz
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GAMES OF THE YEAR
Kirk:
Dispatch
Sunderfolk
Blue Prince
Split Fiction
News Tower
Donkey Kong Bananza
Hollow Knight: Silksong
The Roottrees Are Dead
Kingdom Come Deliverance II
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
Jason:
Dispatch
Blue Prince
Hollow Knight: Silksong
The Roottrees are Dead
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
Avowed
Nurikabe World
The Séance of Blake Manor
Strange Jigsaws
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Maddy:
Blue Prince
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Consume Me
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Elden Ring: Nightreign (w/ Yeui’s Multiplayer Mod)
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Keeper
Hollow Knight: Silksong
The Séance of Blake Manor
I’m currently looking for more gaming podcasts, and as I find good and high-quality ones, I’ll be updating this article with more. So, make sure to save this article or place it on your bookmarks.
Do you listen to gaming podcasts? And if so, what are your favorite ones, and do you have a specific episode that you loved? Let me know in the comments down below.
