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Game Junk Podcast

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Insomniac Games
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New York City
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Hideo Kojima

A Weekly Podcast About Video Games by the People Who Make Them

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes309Founded16 years ago
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Latest Episodes

At long last, our 2025 year in review episode has arrived! We count down our individual top 10 lists for the year, discuss some of our honourable mentions and otherwise try to sum up another great year of video games.

We break down all of the games that were showcased during the latest Xbox Developer Direct and check out MIO: Memories in Orbit plus we also discuss Ghost of Yotei, Strange Jigsaws, And Roger, Your House and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound.

With the release of Nintendo's Year in Review we finally compare our annual gaming stats to see who geemed the hardest in 2025 plus we also discuss Sektori, Deadpool VR, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Terminator 2D: No Fate, Dispatch, False Skies and Despe... more

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We're not quite ready to unveil our favourite games of 2025, so instead it's time to look ahead to 2026! We count down our most anticipated video games of 2026 plus we also catch up on a bunch of things we have been playing over the holidays includin... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Cheel
Special guest, known as Papa Trophy II
Episode: Game Junk Reviews: Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Hosts

Andrew
Co-host with extensive knowledge in video game development and industry insights.
Frank
Host featuring vibrant commentary and strong opinions about video games.
Sean
Co-host bringing humor and enthusiasm for gaming, along with valuable industry insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 200 ratings
  • My favorite gaming podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jar Jar Abrams
    3 years ago
  • Video Game Podcasting Heroes

    Frank is a force of nature and he’s not going let any of these backsliding video game companies escape his righteous indignation. Not even Sony. Maybe. Every week, Sean and Andrew do their best to appease this Blue Haze beast but when there’s an industry debacle around every corner, you can be sure they’ve got their work cut out for them. They must call upon all the powers of Tim Schaefer’s hipster cred, “this game was made for the Switch” talk, John Carmack, and the library to do battle with Fr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OsoDuck
    Canada4 years ago
  • Video Game Podcasting Heroes

    Frank is a force of nature and he’s not going let any of these backsliding video game companies escape his righteous indignation. Not even Sony. Maybe. Every week, Sean and Andrew do their best to appease this Blue Haze beast but when there’s an industry debacle around every corner, you can be sure they’ve got their work cut out for them. They must call upon all the powers of Tim Schaefer’s hipster cred, “this game was made for the Switch” talk, John Carmack, and the library to do battle with Fr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OsoDuck
    Canada4 years ago
  • Six out of five stars

    They always keep it fun and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lebronald McDonald
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic gaming podcast with hosts who have all worked in the game industry.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    George. Cook
    4 years ago

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Some critics note that while the show is entertaining, it could benefit from more diverse perspectives on gaming issues.
The podcast's format has evolved positively, with shorter episodes being well-received by fans.
The hosts are praised for their industry insights and personal anecdotes, which resonate with many gamers.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and often humorous discussions that make even complex gaming topics accessible.
Overall, the camaraderie among the hosts is a highlight, making it feel like a friendly chat among friends.

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Game Junk Episode #235: Junk Mail: Dream Game Announcements, Most Frustrating Trophies and More Q&A
Q: How do we feel about including unfinished games on a year-end top 10 list?
They express mixed feelings, acknowledging the time constraints and personal experiences affecting their ability to finish every game.
Game Junk Episode #235: Junk Mail: Dream Game Announcements, Most Frustrating Trophies and More Q&A
Q: Did you guys used to do land parties too? What were your go-to games?
They share various memories of LAN parties including games like Halo and using a computer lab for playing games during university.
Game Junk Episode #174: Junk Mail - Best Years in Gaming, Worst Peripherals and More
Q: What gaming peripheral controller, gaming related device, are you the most ashamed of purchasing?
Right now, it's the PSVR 2 for me.
Game Junk Episode #174: Junk Mail - Best Years in Gaming, Worst Peripherals and More
Q: What was the best year of gaming for you?
I think it's probably 1997, because it was the year I got my N64 and played games like GoldenEye and Final Fantasy VII.
Game Junk Episode #174: Junk Mail - Best Years in Gaming, Worst Peripherals and More
Q: Sean, you have to eat a Pokemon. Which one would you choose and why?
The first one comes to mind is Squirtle because it would be like one of those gusher kind of fruit snack kind of things.

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