Game Scoop!
IGN
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.
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Networks:
IGN
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Email:
GameScoop@IGN.com
Episodes
Game Scoop! 838: Our Most Anticipated Games of 2026
12/31/2025
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are revealing their most-anticipated games of 2026. Wolverine, Slay the Spire 2, 007 First Light, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:27:14
Game Scoop! 837: The 2025 Daemie Awards
12/19/2025
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Nick Limon, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are revealing the 2025 Daemie Awards! All the best games, movies, and shows Daemon enjoyed this year. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:15:39
Game Scoop! 836: No Fate of the Old Republic
12/13/2025
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Nick Limon, Sam Claiborn, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Galactic Racers, Terminator 2D, Divinity, Resident Evil Requiem, Jaws, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:23:38
Game Scoop! 835: You Picked the Games of the Century - Did You Choose Poorly or Wisely?
12/6/2025
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Peer Schneider, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing YOUR picks for the best games of the century so far. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:39:47
Game Scoop! Presents: The 100 Questions Challenge (2025)
11/27/2025
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are taking the 100 Questions challenge! They have 100 questions to guess five mystery games. Play along at home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:01:19
Game Scoop! Presents: Ocarina of Time - Is It Still Fun?
11/25/2025
For decades, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been considered to be, perhaps, the greatest game ever made. How does it hold up? Is it as impressive as ever? Join Game Scoop! as we revisit this classic in order to answer the question: Is it still fun today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:53:53
Game Scoop! 834: Primed and Ready
11/19/2025
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Logan Plant -- are discussing Metroid Prime 4, Ubisoft, arcade games, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:17:41
Game Scoop! 833: Full Steam Ahead
11/13/2025
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 new Steam Machine and Steam Frame, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Grand Theft Auto 6, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:21:10
Game Scoop! 832: Our Favorite PS5 & Xbox Games
11/5/2025
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 their favorite PS5 and Xbox games. Astro Bot, Elden Ring, Cyberpunk, and more. It's Game of the Century Watch! And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:21:21
Game Scoop! 831: Join Us for Game Spook - If You Dare!
10/30/2025
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 spooky retro games, The Outer Worlds 2, and more. It's the annual Game Spook episode! And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:34:55
Game Scoop! 830: Our Favorite Nintendo Switch Games
10/22/2025
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 best games on the Nintendo Switch. Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, Mario Kart 8... It's Game of the Century Watch! And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:14:45
Game Scoop! 829: Our Favorite PS4 & Xbox One Games
10/15/2025
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 best games of the PS4/Xbox One generation. Red Dead Redemption 2, The Witcher 3, Metal Gear Solid 5... It's Game of the Century Watch! And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:20:17
Game Scoop! 828: Maybe Xbox Should Give Up On Hardware
10/10/2025
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Peer Schneider -- are discussing Xbox's hardware future, the recent Game Pass price hike, the best games of the PS3/Xbox 360/Wii era, and more. Red Dead Redemption, Mass Effect 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum... It's Game of the Century Watch! And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:10:01
Game Scoop! 827: Game of the Century Watch Begins!
10/1/2025
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 best games of the PS2/Xbox/Gamecube era. Halo 2, GTA San Andreas, Half-Life 2, Metroid Prime, and more. It's Game of the Century Watch! And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:18:25
Game Scoop! 826: Real Mature, Wolverine
9/26/2025
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 Wolverine, Saros, Ghost of Yotei, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:23:21
Game Scoop! 825: Virtual Insanity
9/17/2025
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 Super Mario Galaxy, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4, Borderlands 4, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:16:42
Game Scoop! 824: Silksong Kept You Waiting, Huh?
9/10/2025
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Peer Schneider, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing Hollow Knight: Silksong, Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots, Nintendo's design philosophy, Donkey Kong Bananza, Factorio, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:13:39
Game Scoop! 823: Are These Really the Best & Worst Nintendo Franchises?
9/3/2025
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 best and worst Nintendo franchises, Call of Duty, Monster Hunter Wilds, Factorio, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:09:55
Game Scoop! 822: Discouraging Nintendo Switch 2 News
8/29/2025
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, Lego Batman, Resident Evil Requiem, Hollow Knight: Silkson, Metal Gear Solid Delta, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:12:13
Game Scoop! 821: Are Video Games Still Recession Proof?
8/15/2025
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Peer Schneider, Sam Claiborn, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Donkey Kong Bananza, Atari 50, Mafia: The Old Country, Predator: Killer of Killers, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:15:27