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TheGamer Round Table

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

TheGamer’s official podcast, hosted by the editors and writers of TheGamer.com

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Episodes

WoW The War Within Preview

April 19, 2024 18:02 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

Editor-in-Chief Stacey Henley joins Eric Switzer for a exploration of World of Warcraft's upcoming 10th expansion: The War Within. 

Fallout Season 1: Super Fan Reaction

April 12, 2024 21:07 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB

Rhiannon Bevan joins Eric Switzer for a deep dive into Fallout's first season. Check out the full review on TheGamer: https://www.thegamer.com/fallout-review-the-most-bingeable-tv-series-in-years/

Dragon's Dogma 2 Roundtable w/Spoilers

April 05, 2024 23:50 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

Eric is joined by George Foster and Stacey Henley for a deep dive into Dragon's Dogma 2: the good, the bad, and the Monster Hunter of it all

PAX and GDC Roundup!

March 29, 2024 15:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB

Andrew King catches us up on all the new games from PAX East 2024, while Eric Switzer covers the panels and games from GDC. 

2024's First Hidden Gems

March 22, 2024 23:34 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

We're three months into 2024 and we've already got some hidden gems! Eric Switzer, George Foster, and Stacey Henley discuss two great games that went under the radar when they launched earlier this year: Helskate and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Spoilers!

March 15, 2024 23:34 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB

Jade King hosts this roundtable discussion of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. She's joined by Editor-in-Chief Stacey Henley and evergreen editor Quinton O'Connor. Check out Jade's review on TheGamer: https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-review/

Xbox Multiplatform Rumors

February 05, 2024 23:51 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MB

Welcome to TheGamer Round Table! Host Eric Switzer is joined by George Foster and TG Editor-in-Chief Stacey Henley to talk about the rumors that Xbox games are losing exclusivity, what that could mean for both Microsoft and players, and why there has been such a strong reaction to the rumors.   Video version available on TheGamer's Youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamerVideos

Nintendo Direct, Sony State of Play, D23 Expo, and Ubisoft Foward

September 16, 2022 18:20 - 2 hours - 119 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 52 w/Eric Switzer   Jade King, George Foster, and Andrew King join to break down all of the big gaming showcases this week.

Steelrising, Gloomwood, Splatoon 3, and PAX West

September 09, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 51 w/Eric Switzer Splatoon 3 review: https://www.thegamer.com/splatoon-3-review/

Cult of the Lamb, Immortality, Cursed to Golf, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

September 02, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 51 w/Eric Switzer Cult of the Lamb review: https://www.thegamer.com/cult-of-the-lamb-review/ Immortality review: https://www.thegamer.com/immortality-review/ I Was A Teenage Exocolonist: https://www.thegamer.com/i-was-a-teenage-exocolonist-review/  

Gamescom Opening Night Live and Pokemon World Championships Recap

August 26, 2022 21:43 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

TheGamer Podcast Episode 50 w/ Eric Switzer

Spider-Man Remastered for PC and Diofield Chronicles Preview

August 12, 2022 17:46 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 49 w/ Eric Switzer   Spider-Man Remastered Review - https://www.thegamer.com/marvels-spider-man-remastered-pc-review/ Diofield Chronicles Preview by Jade King - https://www.thegamer.com/diofield-chronicle-preview/

Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Live a Live, Exoprimal, SD Gundam Battle Alliance, and Hitman 3 DLC

July 30, 2022 23:53 - 1 hour - 91 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 48 w/Eric Switzer   Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review: https://www.thegamer.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3-review/ Live A Live review: https://www.thegamer.com/live-a-live-review/ Exoprimal preview: https://www.thegamer.com/exoprimal-closed-technical-test-preview/ SD Gundam Battle Alliance preview: https://www.thegamer.com/sd-gundam-battle-alliance-preview/ Hitman 3: Ambrose Island DLC review: https://www.thegamer.com/hitman-3-ambrose-island-dlc-review/ 

Stray, PowerWash Simulator, and Multiversus Open Beta

July 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 46 w/Eric Switzer We kick off the show with a rundown of the biggest news stories of the week with Andrew King and Issy van der Velde. Then, Harry Alston joins to talk about his Stray review. Jade King and Andrew King breakdown their love for PowerWash Simulator, and George Foster geeks out about Multiversus. 

News of the week and Name That Review

July 15, 2022 20:46 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 46 w/Eric Switzer   Stacey Henley, Issy van der Velde, George Foster, Jade King, and Andrew King join the show for a new game called Named That Review.

Monster Hunter Sunbreak, Xenoblade Saga 3 preview, and Klonoa Remaster

July 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

TheGamer Podcast Episode 45 w/ Eric Switzer George Foster and Issy van der Velde join to break down the biggest news stories of the week. Then, Jade King talks about her experience with Xenoblade Saga 3 so far and Santi Leguiza shares his thoughts on Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Issy also talks about his upcoming review of the Klonoa remaster. 

Nintendo Direct June 2022

July 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

Jade King and Issy van der Velde join to breakdown the biggest news stories of the week and recap the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

Summer Game Fest Extravaganza

June 16, 2022 00:26 - 2 hours - 111 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 42 w/Eric Switzer George Foster and Jade King join for a rundown of all the big announcements from Summer Game Fest 2022. Later, Jade and Andrew King discuss their favorite upcoming games featured throughout the weekend. 

The Game Of The Year 2022 (So Far)

June 10, 2022 18:10 - 1 hour - 87 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 41 w/ Eric Switzer.   Jade King, Issy van der Velde, Stacey Henley, and Andrew King join for a spirited debate about the best game of the year (so far) 

Sony State of Play, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trailer, and Sonic Frontiers

June 03, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

TheGamer podcast episode 40 w/ Eric Switzer. Jade King, Issy van der Velde, and George Foster kick off the show with the top news stories of the week, including a new Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trailer, Sonic Frontiers gameplay, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Sims werewolves. Next, Jade King and Issy van der Velde breakdown every game announced during Sony's summer State of Play showcase. 

Multiversus Alpha, The Quarry Preview, and Hardspace: Shipbreaker

May 27, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

TheGamer Podcast Episode 39 w/Eric Switzer   Issy van der Velde and George Foster star the show with a rundown of the news. Next, Jade King and Stacey Henley join to discuss Multiversus, The Quarry, and Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Evil Dead: The Game, V Rising, and The Made-Up Movie Game Game

May 20, 2022 16:20 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 38 w/Eric Switzer George Foster, Jade King, and Issy van der Velde cover the news, then discuss this week's newest games, including Evil Dead, V Rising, and Soundfall. Later, the gang plays another round of The Made-Up Movie Game Game

Netflix’s Resident Evil, We Were Here Forever, Citizen Sleeper, And More

May 13, 2022 17:13 - 1 hour - 97 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 37 w/ Eric Switzer Games discussed on today's show: We Were Here Forever - https://www.thegamer.com/we-were-here-forever-review/ Citizen Sleeper - https://www.thegamer.com/citizen-sleeper-review/ Disylte - https://www.thegamer.com/dislyte-mobile-mythological-rpg-release-date-revealed/ The Fabulous Fear Machine - http://www.thegamer.com/the-fabulous-fear-machine-preview/ Resident Evil - https://www.thegamer.com/netflix-resident-evil-preview-two-episodes/  

Rogue Legacy 2, Nintendo Switch Sports, and Bloodhunt

May 06, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 36 w/ Eric Switzer.   We open the show with the top news stories of the week with Issy van der Velde, Jade King, and George Foster. Later, we review the biggest releases of the week, including Rogue Legacy 2, Nintendo Switch Sports, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, Turbo Overkill, and Terraformers. Rogue Legacy 2 review: https://www.thegamer.com/rogue-legacy-2-review/ Nintendo Switch Sports review: https://www.thegamer.com/switch-sports-review/ Vampire: The Ma...

PAX East 2022 And Ranking Every Kingdom Hearts Game

April 29, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 35 w/ Eric Switzer.   We kick off the news of the week with Jade King, George Foster, and Issy van der Velde. Later, we recap the coolest games from PAX East 2022 last weekend. Finally, Jade and George argue over the best (and worst) Kingdom Hearts games. 

E3 Canceled, Starfield Leak, Monkey Island 3, and Activision Blizzard Insider Trading

April 08, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 34 w/Eric Switzer   Issy van der Velde, Andrew King, and Lu-Hai Liang breakdown the top new stories of the week. TheGamer podcast will return from break April 29th.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderland, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land

April 01, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 33 w/Eric Switzer   Issy van der Velde, George Foster, and Lu-Hai Liang open the show with a breakdown of the biggest gaming news stories, including the new PlayStation Plus and the Breath of the Wild 2 delay.  Next, Stacey Henley and Jade King join to discuss their reviews of Tiny Tina's Wonderland and Ghostwire: Tokyo Tiny Tina's Wonderland review: https://www.thegamer.com/tiny-tinas-wonderlands-review-borderlands-in-cosplay/ Ghostwire: Tokyo review: https://www...

Hogwarts Legacy, The Witcher 4, Shadow Warrior 3, and the Made Up Movie Game Game

March 25, 2022 19:52 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 32 w/ Eric Switzer. Andrew King, Issy van der Velde, and George Foster start the show with a breakdown of the biggest news stories of the week, including the reveal of Hogwarts Legacy, The Witcher 4 announcement, the reported abuse at Moon Studios, and the Suicide Squad delay. Next, George Foster, Andrew King, and Mahin Kesore joined for a roundtable of review. George played Shadow Warrior 3, Andrew King played Who Pressed Mute On Uncle Marcus, and Mahin played the...

The Initiative exodus, Dead Space update, and Stranger of Paradise review

March 18, 2022 18:01 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 31 w/ Eric Switzer.   Jade King and Andrew King (no relation) start the show with a breakdown of the biggest news stories of the week. Then, Meg Pelliccio joins to discuss her review of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.

PlayStation State of Play and Dying Light 2 Lead Designer Tymon Smektala

March 11, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 108 MB

Episode 30 of TheGamer Podcast w/Eric Switzer   Issy van der Velde and Andrew King open the show with the top news stories of the week. Then, Andrew King breaks down all the announcements from this week's PlayStation State of Play. After, Dying Light 2 Lead Designer Tymon Smektala joins to discuss the future of the game. 

Elden Ring and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen

March 04, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

TheGamer Podcast Episode 29 w/Eric Switzer Issy van der Velde and Jamie Latour kick off the show with a breakdown of the top news stories of the week. Then, Issy, Jade King, Andrew King join for a deep dive into Elden Ring. Finally, Sean Murray and Jade King discuss The Witch Queen and how much Destiny 2 has changed.

Horizon Forbidden West

February 25, 2022 18:34 - 1 hour - 97.5 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 28 w/Eric Switzer   George Foster and Jade King kick off the show with a breakdown of this week's top news stories. Then, Jade and Stacey Henley join for a deep dive into Horizon Forbidden West. Listener question: What's your favorite Soulsborne boss of all time and why? Let us know on Twitter with the hashtag #AskTheGamer

Sifu and Lost Ark

February 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 27 w/Eric Switzer, Issy van der Velde, George Foster, and Jamie Latour Sifu review: https://www.thegamer.com/sifu-review/ Sifu’s Kungfu Brawling Is Made By A Studio Full Of White Developers https://www.thegamer.com/sifu-kungfu-brawler-sloclap-white-developers/ Sifu's Brawler Is A Soulless Caricature https://www.thegamer.com/sifus-brawler-soulless-caricature-racism/ Lost Ark review: https://www.thegamer.com/lost-ark-review/      

February Nintendo Direct

February 11, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 126 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 26 w/Eric Switzer Opening the show with a breakdown of the biggest news stories from the week with news editors Issy van der Velde and community manager Trevor Ford.  Later, Jade King, Mahin Kesore, and Jamie Latour sign on for a deep dive into this week's Nintendo Direct. Next week's question: What did you think of the Direct? Did you have a favorite reveal or a biggest miss? Let us know on Twitter using the hashtag #AskTheGamer

Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Dying Light 2

February 04, 2022 15:32 - 2 hours - 124 MB

TheGamer Podcast Episode 25 w/Eric Switzer George Foster and Jamie Latour cover the news of the week, including the Sony/Bungie acquisition and Worms NFTs. Then, Stacey Henley, Jamie Latour and Mahin Kesore dig into Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Later, George Foster returns for a deep dive on Dying Light 2 Question of the week: What's a game you WOULD spend 500 hours playing? Let us know on Twitter with #askthegamer

Respawn Star Wars, Steam Deck Release, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, and Rainbow Six Extraction

January 28, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

TheGamer Podcast episode 24 w/ Eric Switzer   We're joined by Issy van der Velde, Stacey Henley, and Mahin Kesore to discuss the week's top stories, including Respawn's new Star Wars games, The Rock's video game movie, the Steam Deck launch, and more. Then, Jamie Latour gives his impressions of Rainbow Six Extraction. Later, Mahin shares his thoughts on Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel   Finally, Amanda Hurych joins to read last week's listener questions. Next week's #AskTheGamer: What's your fav...

Microsoft <3 Activision Blizzard, Windjammers 2, Nobody Saves The World, The Planet Crafter, and Terra Nil

January 21, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

Episode 23 of TheGamer Podcast w/Eric Switzer   Stacey Henley, George Foster, and Issy van der Velde join us for a long discussion of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition. Later, George Foster and Jade King join us to discuss this week's reviews and previews, including OlliOlli World, Nobody Saves The World, Windjammers 2, The Planet Crafter: Prologue, and Terra Nil.   Listener Question: What Activision Blizzard game or series would you like to see make a comeback? Tweet us using ...

TheGamer Podcast Is Back!

January 14, 2022 20:19 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

TheGamer Podcast #22 w/Eric Switzer - first episode of 2022! Jade King, George Foster, and Issy van der Velde dive into the biggest news stories of the week, including Dying Light 2's length, Star Wars leaks, and Day's Gone drama.  Then, the crew dives into our backlogs and discusses everything we played over the holiday break. Games mentioned include Monster Hunter Rise, Destiny 2, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Forgotten City, Bastion, and Forza Horizon 5.   Use #AskTheGamer on Twitter t...

TheGamer’s 2021 GOTY Tournament!

December 24, 2021 18:56 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Merry Christmas gamers! It's finally time to decide 2021's best game of the year. Join Stacey Henley, Jade King, Issy van der Velde, George Foster, and Helen Ashcroft for a 16 game tournament to decide the official TG Pod GOTY. Then head over to the TheGamer to read the site's top 10 games of the year. https://www.thegamer.com/thegamer-game-of-the-year-2021/

Nintendo Indie World, Endwalker, The Gunk, and More

December 17, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 83 MB

George Foster and Jade King open the show with a discussion around this week's Nintendo Indie World Showcase, then Jade is joined by Meg Pelliccio and Andrea Shearon to discuss FFXIV: Endwalker. We're then joined by Lu-Hai Liang for a conversation about Alien: Isolation on mobile, FFVII Remake on PC, and The Gunk on Game Pass.

The Game Awards 2021 and Halo Infinite Campaign Review

December 10, 2021 23:35 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

Breaking down The Game Awards with George Foster and Jade King on Episode 19 of TheGamer Podcast.  Use #AskTheGamer on Twitter and tell us your most anticipated games of 2021. We'll read your answers on next week's show!

The Most Underrated Games Of 2021

December 03, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Episode 18 of TheGamer Podcast w/Eric Switzer. Use #AskTheGamer on Twitter and tell us your favorite Halo memories. We'll discuss them on next week's episode. This week, Jade King, George Foster, and Izzy van der Velde cover this biggest news stories of the week, including the Sonic Anniversary concert, Cyberpunk 2077 updates, Halo Infinite xp changes, and Bioshock 4 rumors. Then, Jade King and George Foster explore 2021's most underrated games. 

Pokemon BDSP, Halo Infinite Multiplayer, and the biggest news stories of the week

November 26, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Use the hashtag #askthegamer on Twitter and tell us your most underrated game of 2021. Feel free to send us any questions you have for the TG editorial team while you're at it and we'll read your answers on next week's show. Episode 17 of TheGamer Podcast hosted by Eric Switzer with segment guests Stacey Henley, Issy van der Velde, George Foster, and Cian Maher. We begin with a review of this week's biggest news stories including Warner Bros. Multiversity, Mass Eff...

The Game Awards nominees, Halo Infinite campaign preview, and Dying Light 2 preview

November 19, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

TheGamer is on the jury for The Game Awards this year! Join Eric Switzer, Stacey Henley, Jade King, George Foster, and Issy van der Velde for a discussion of the nominee list. Later, Jade King discusses the first few hours of Halo Infinite's campaign. Finally, Jade King and George Foster discuss last week's Dying Light 2 preview. Links! Dying Light 2 preview: https://www.thegamer.com/dying-light-2-preview/ Dying Light 2 gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ixybOXQl0U&t=464s Halo Inf...

Shin Megami Tensei V, Elden Ring preview, and the biggest new stories of the week.

November 12, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

This week, Stacey Henley, Jade King, and Meg Pellicio join Eric Switzer to cover the week's biggest news stories, including the new Mass Effect 4 poster, Endwalker delay, and an update on Amy Hennig's Marvel game.    Next, Jade King share's her impression from the Elden Ring Network Test. Finally, Jade King shares her review of Shin Megami Tensei V

Marvel‘s Guardians of the Galaxy and an interview with Cinematic Director Darryl Purdy

November 05, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

This week George Foster and Meg Pelliccio join to discuss the biggest news stories of the week, including a Marvel's Avengers update, Sakurai comments about the future of Smash Bros., Prince of Persia remake news, Roblox server issues, Warner Bros Multiversus, and Amy Hennig's new Marvel game.   After that (00:35:38) Jade King joins us to discuss Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Then (00:57:30) I'm joined by Darryl Purdy, Cinematics Director of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, for an int...

Jordan Thomas Interview - The Blackout Club

October 29, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Episode 13 of TheGamer Podcast w/Eric Switzer   This week, an interview with The Blackout Club lead writer Jordan Thomas about his career and development of TBC

Splinter Cell News, Xbox Fridge, One Piece, and an Interview with GotG‘s Bruno Gauthier Leblanc

October 22, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

Episode 12 of TheGamer Podcast w/ Eric Switzer   Stacey Henley, George Foster, Andrea Shearon, and Dave Aubrey discuss the Splinter Cell rumors, God of War on PC, the Netflix walkout, Dead by Daylight NFTs, and the Xbox Fridge   On his final episode, Dave Aubrey convinces us that One Piece is the greatest story ever told Finally, Guardians of the Galaxy art director Bruno Gauthier Leblanc joins us to talk about the new game.

Far Cry 6, Metroid Dread, Twitch Breach, Resident Evil Trailer, Emulation

October 15, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

TheGamer Podcast Episode 11 w/ Eric Switzer This week, we're making a pivot to focus on gaming news. Join Stacey Henley and Andrea Shearon for a conversation about the week's biggest stories, including the Twitch data breach, Metroid Dread emulation, Marvel's Avengers XP boosters, and the Resident Evil movie trailer.   After that, join Jade King, Dave Aubrey, and Vaspaan Dastoor for a talk about Far Cry 6 (00:31:23) Finally, Jade and Dave discuss Metroid Dread (00:45:12)

Nick All-Star Brawl, Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, New World, And Industria

October 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

TheGamer Podcast Episode 10 w/Eric Switzer 00:00:30 - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl w/Jade King and Dave Aubrey 00:24:35 - Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania w/Jade King and Dave Aubrey https://www.thegamer.com/super-monkey-ball-banana-mania-review/ 00:38:45 - New World w/ Harry Alston and Dave Aubrey 00:54:57 - Industria https://www.thegamer.com/industria-steam-pc-half-life-bioshock/