Game Scoop!
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
Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 26min
Game Scoop! 804: Game of the Year Watch 2025 Begins!
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Tom Marks -- are discussing Game of the Year Watch 2025, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds, Avowed, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2025 • 1h 12min
Game Scoop! 803: The Spoiler-Free Assassin’s Creed Shadows Episode
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Assassin's Creed Shadows and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 10min
Game Scoop! 802: Next-Gen Xbox - Too Soon?
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are discussing the leaks on the next Xbox, Split Fiction, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.Eat smart with Factor. Get started at factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 21min
Game Scoop! 801: No Genre Is Safe from Split Fiction
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Split Fiction, Acclaim, Wolverine, KOTOR remake, Beyond Good & Evil 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.The outro song is "Modified" from Daemon's Black Cloud album.Eat smart with Factor. Get started at factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 20min
Game Scoop! 800: Wonder Woman's Amazonian Adventure Axed
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Nick Limon, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Wonder Woman, Monolith, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Avowed, Zelda: A Link to the Past, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.This episode features music from Mega Man 2 and one other little surprise game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 29min
Game Scoop! 799: The First Games We Ever Played
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Nick Limon, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Elden Ring: Nightreign, Avowed, the first games they ever played, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.This episode features music from Bloody Wolf, Bionic Commando, Arkanoid, and Batman. The outro song is by Daemon and is called "Cave Stories." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 28min
Game Scoop! 798: Ghosted By Yotei
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing the recent PlayStation State of Play, Onimusha, Konami, Saros, Elden Ring: Nightreign, Avowed, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 20min
Game Scoop! 797: Well, Disc Drives Had a Good Run
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing the long, slow death of physical games, A Short Hike, Civilization 7, Apple Arcade, extreme sports games, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 21min
Game Scoop! 796: Gaming's Most Pivotal Years
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing the most pivotal years in gaming, A Short Hike, Lil Gator Game, Spyro the Dragon, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 18min
Game Scoop! 795: Please EnJoy-Con This Episode
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Nintendo Switch 2, arcade anniversaries, yellow paint, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
