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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.
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Nov 4, 2022 • 1h 26min
Game Scoop! 698: Spoiler-Free God of War Ragnarok Opinions
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Jada Griffin -- are discussing God of War Ragnarok, PSVR2, early '80s games, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.000:00:00 - God of War Ragnarok Spoiler-free Opinions00:25:29 - PSVR200:36:22 - The November 1982 issue of Electronic Fun with Computers and Games01:02:20 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Oct 28, 2022 • 1h 4min
Game Spook! 697: Fun Facts About Game of the Year Awards
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Tina Amini -- are discussing IGN's Game of the Year Awards, Marvel Snap, God of War Ragnarok reactions, House of the Dragon, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:00 - Intro/God of War Ragnarok/Marvel Snap00:15:00 - Our Favorite Halloween Candy00:24:31 - Fun Facts About IGN's Game of the Year Awards00:32:37 - How We Sort Our Physical Games00:38:57 - House of the Dragon (no spoilers)00:43:45 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Oct 21, 2022 • 1h 8min
Game Scoop! 696: So Many Horror Games
00:00 - Intro/Final Fantasy 16 Talk11:43 - Silent Hill Showcase Discussion30:27 - What We’ve Been Playing!49:38 - 20 Questions
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Oct 14, 2022 • 1h 31min
Game Scoop! 695: A Game of the Year Conundrum
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and John Davison -- are discussing Overwatch 2, the Xbox/Activision Blizzard acquisition, the Nintendo Seal of Quantity, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:00 - Intro/Overwatch 200:07:53 - Xbox Calls PlayStation Too Big to Fail00:19:30 - Two Never-Before-Seen NES Games Are Up for Auction00:26:52 - The Nintendo Seal of Quantity00:37:06 - The October 2000 issue of Official PlayStation Magazine01:11:16 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Oct 8, 2022 • 59min
Game Scoop! 694: Which Witcher Is Which?
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, Nick Limon, and Colin Stevens -- are discussing the new Super Mario Movie trailer, CD Projekt Red's long roadmap, Horizon Zero Dawn, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.00:00:00 - Intro/Super Mario Movie trailer00:13:49 - CD Projekt Red's Many New Projekts00:28:28 - Horizon Zero Dawn Remake00:36:31 - Garbage Pail Kids NES game00:40:14 - Hero Emblems 2 and Ni No Kuni00:46:31 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 6min
Game Scoop! 693: 10 Game Release Dates We’re Still Waiting For in 2022
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Colin Stevens -- are looking at games still expected in 2022 that don't have release dates. Next-gen The Witcher 3, Need for Speed, Little Devil Inside, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. 00:00:00 - Intro/What We're Playing00:14:23 - 10 Game Release Dates We’re Still Waiting For in 202200:40:13 - PlayStation Plus Games for October00:43:08 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Sep 23, 2022 • 1h 10min
Game Scoop! 692: Our Most Anticipated 2023 Games
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 sharing their most-anticipated games of 2023. That means The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4, Redfall, and more. They'll also check in with the Nintendo Seal of Quantity. Daemon has been playing Return to Monkey Island and Mark has been playing Mario +And, Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. 00:00:00 - Return to Monkey Island and Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hopee00:16:59 - The Nintendo Seal of Quantity00:28:53 - Our Most Anticipated 2023 Games00:57:17 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Sep 16, 2022 • 1h 4min
Game Scoop! 691: A Stellar Week for Game Annnouncements
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Colin Stevens -- are discussing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Octopath Traveler 2, Fire Emblem Engage, God of War Ragnarok, Stellar Blade, Rise of the Ronin, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. 00:00:00 - Intro/The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom/Nintendo Direct00:27:20 - PlayStation State of Play/God of War Ragnarok/Stellar Blade00:39:47 - What to play first on your PS500:45:51 - Extracurricular Activities: Light & Magic00:49:23 - Random observations on a couple old arcade games00:51:27 - Video Game 20 Questions
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Sep 10, 2022 • 1h 6min
Game Scoop! 690: Cyberpunk's Phantom Premise
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, John Davison, and Stella Chung -- are discussing Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, the September 2006 issue of Nintendo Power, ragdoll physics, House of the Dragon, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Follow Daemon on Twitter @DaemZeroTimestamps:00:00:00 - INTRO/CYBERPUNK 2077: PHANTOM LIBERTY00:14:56 - THE SEPTEMBER 2006 ISSUE OF NINTENDO POWER00:42:14 - WHATEVER HAPPENED TO RAGDOLL PHYSICS?00:46:25 - HOUSE OF THE DRAGON & THE RINGS OF POWER00:55:27 - VIDEO GAME 20 QUESTIONS
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Sep 2, 2022 • 1h 5min
Game Scoop! 689: The Cowabunga Discussion
This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection, Cult of the Lamb, Arcade Paradise, The Last of Us Part 1, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Daemon on Twitter: @DaemZero0:00:00 - Intro/TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection0:15:39 - Cult of the Lamb, Arcade Paradise0:27:09 - The Last of Us Part 10:36:27 - Assassin's Creed Mirage0:41:31 - How to get into pinball collecting0:47:57 - Video Game 20 Questions
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