Podcast · 66 episodes
Game Scoop!
by IGN & Geek Media · English
Veteran games industry host Daemon Hatfield and the IGN crew break down the biggest gaming news of the week, dive into retro gaming nostalgia, and challenge each other—and the audience—with trivia that puts even hardcore gamers to the test. Whether you're a longtime fan or a new listener, Game Scoop! is one of the longest-running and most beloved video game podcasts, delivering expert insights, lively debates, and endless gaming fun. Game Scoop is a part of Geek Media podcast network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
Latest episodes
Game Scoop! 872: 343 Reasons to Give Halo to ActivisionThe panel discusses Halo’s next game moving from 343 Halo Studios to Activision, plus reviews/impressions of recent games (Wolverine, Control, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Metroid talk) and a…25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 12 min
Game Scoop! 871: It's About Ocarina of TimeThe episode of Game Scoop focuses on Nintendo’s big week, especially the Ocarina of Time remake reveal, plus quick takes on other game news.11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 25 min
Game Scoop! 870: Capcom's Winning Streak ContinuesIGN GameScoop episode covering recent gaming news and impressions from Gamescom, plus reviews/discussion of upcoming releases.4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 18 min
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Game Scoop! 872: 343 Reasons to Give Halo to ActivisionThe panel discusses Halo’s next game moving from 343 Halo Studios to Activision, plus reviews/impressions of recent games (Wolverine, Control, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Metroid talk) and a…25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 26 chapters
Game Scoop! 871: It's About Ocarina of TimeThe episode of Game Scoop focuses on Nintendo’s big week, especially the Ocarina of Time remake reveal, plus quick takes on other game news.11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 26 chapters
Game Scoop! 870: Capcom's Winning Streak ContinuesIGN GameScoop episode covering recent gaming news and impressions from Gamescom, plus reviews/discussion of upcoming releases.4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 24 chapters
Game Scoop! Presents: Best of Gamescom 2026Game Scoop! Presents: Best of Gamescom 2026, recorded on the Gamescom show floor in Germany.29 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
Game Scoop! 869: GTA 6 and Those Game of the Year AwardsIGN Gamescoop mailbag episode focused on GTA 6 and Game of the Year debates, plus Gamescom/Games Calm previews, fighting games as GOTY contenders, Ocarina of Time remake expectations, and listener…21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 25 chapters
Game Scoop! 868: Games of Our Lives, Part 1IGN Gamescoop “Games of Our Lives, Part 1” (Damon Hadfield with Nick Limone, Sam Claiborne, Justin Davis) where each host picks the best game from each year of their lives and compares memories,…12 Aug 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 39 chapters
Game Scoop! 867: What 6 Hours of GTA 6 Really Buys NetflixGame Scoop! episode focuses on GTA 6’s Netflix rollout (a six-hour exclusive deep dive on Aug 27), plus listener mail about JRPG accessibility/cheats and ongoing game talk.7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 33 chapters
Game Scoop! 866: PlayStation Says Hello to HaloIGN GameScoop episode covering major news and impressions: Halo: Combat Evolved (campaign) launching on PlayStation with new levels and changes; Resident Evil 5 sales overtaken; God of War: “Lao Fé”…31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 36 chapters
Game Scoop! 865: Bethesda Shares Roadmap It Should Have Shared 10 Years AgoIGN GameScoop episode covering Bethesda’s newly revealed roadmap (Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout 5, Fallout remasters, and continued Starfield support), plus discussion of a major casting change for the…17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 31 chapters
Game Scoop! 864: Death By 3,200 CutsThe hosts discuss major Xbox/Microsoft layoffs (“3,200 jobs,” with 1,600 cut immediately and 1,600 more over the next year), the fallout for studios and game development, and how engine/strategy…10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 38 chapters
Game Scoop! 863: PlayStation Nukes the Physical vs Digital DebatePlayStation ending disc production (all-digital future) and the consumer/preservation fallout; plus gaming news and “Game of the Year” talk.2 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 19 chapters
Game Scoop! 862: Even GTA Won’t Break the $80 CeilingPricing and hardware shakeups in gaming, centered on GTA 6’s $80 base price and the “$80 ceiling,” plus discussion of console pricing, Steam Machine reviews, and Steam Next Fest demo highlights.26 Jun 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 27 chapters
Game of the Year Watch 2026 Begins | IGN GOTY WatchThis special IGN “Game of the Year Watch 2026” episode lines up early GOTY contenders and shares Scoop Nation fan polling.24 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 15 chapters
Game Scoop! 861: Xboxed Into a CornerThe panel debates Xbox’s recent turmoil after its Summer Showcase, including rumored studio closures and layoffs, and how that affects future output—especially major franchises like Elder Scrolls,…19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 36 chapters
Game Scoop! 860: The Top 20 Games of Not-E3 2026The hosts and guests discuss standout games from “not-E3 2026” (PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, Nintendo Direct), focusing on about 20 announcements.12 Jun 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 45 chapters
Game Scope!: Try to Guess These Games Faster than IGN | IGN Live 2026An IGN Live 2026 special of GameScoop where two teams compete to guess games from progressively zoomed-in/out screenshots, with points awarded for early correct guesses; it also includes a brief…8 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
Game Scoop! 859: James Bond Is a Hit, ManIGN’s Game Scoop episode covering new games and industry news, plus a listener Q&A.29 May 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 32 chapters
Game Scoop! 858: Our Favorite Video Game Spin-OffsIGN Game Scoop episode covering (1) news and expectations for a Warhorse Studios Lord of the Rings open-world RPG, (2) sales/industry updates (including best-selling games and hardware), and (3) the…22 May 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 35 chapters
Game Scoop! Presents: What Was the Year 2000 Like for Video Games?A year-in-review of video games in 2000, focusing on console/PC industry shifts, major releases, and why the year mattered (PS2 launch, Dreamcast’s decline, N64 struggles, PC debates, and early…18 May 2026 · 30 min · 18 chapters
Game Scoop! 857: Horizon Permitted EastIGN Game Scoop episode covering Forza Horizon 6 review discussion (Japan setting, progression, racing help), Justin Davis’ Pragmata final thoughts and final-boss strategy, Capcom fiscal results and…15 May 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 37 chapters
Game Scoop! 856: What the Fox?!IGN Game Scoop episode covering multiple gaming headlines and reviews, with the main discussion focused on Star Fox (a remake of Star Fox 64), plus segments on Capcom’s Pragmata sales, IGM’s 10/10…8 May 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 39 chapters
Game Scoop! 855: Can Resident Evil Survive Without Its Stars?The crew discusses the new Resident Evil film teaser (from director Zach Cregger) and debates what “Resident Evil-ness” means when the movie isn’t retelling RE1/RE2 canon.1 May 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 16 chapters
Parappa the Rapper: Is It Still Fun Today?The IGN/GameScoop “Is It Still Fun Today?” episode revisits Parappa the Rapper (1996) and debates whether its pioneering rhythm gameplay still holds up versus its charm, music, and presentation.27 Apr 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
Game Scoop! 854: The Call of Duty CatchIGN Gamescoop episode covering (1) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/PC price cut and Call of Duty removal, plus speculation about future subscription tiers and day-one first-party expectations; (2) hands-on…24 Apr 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 32 chapters