Game Scoop!
IGN & Geek Media·Hosted by Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis and Mark Medina·751 episodes
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.
Why listen
Game Scoop! is a long-running IGN gaming roundtable led by Daemon Hatfield, with Sam Claiborn and the wider IGN crew bringing a mix of weekly industry news, retro nostalgia, personal taste, and recurring trivia chaos. It is especially good for listeners who like game coverage that feels informed but loose, with enough inside-baseball context for longtime fans and enough jokes and games to keep it relaxed.
Episodes
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 007 First Light, Mina the Hollower, The Witcher 3, The Mandalorian & Grogu, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 video game spin-offs, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Lord of the Rings, Tomodachi Life, Forza Horizon 6, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The year 2000 would see the launch of the best-selling console ever (PS2) and many of the highest-rated games ever. It was an exciting time that felt like gaming was about to explode with new innovations -- but some beloved companies (Sega) would struggle to adapt to the changing times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Dead Space, Mixtape, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Star Fox, Pragmata, Mixtape, BioShock 4, Maul: Shadow Lord, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Miranda Sanchez -- are discussing the new Resident Evil movie trailer, Pragmata, Titanium Court, Windrose, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Is It Still Fun Today?, the show where we revisit classic games to see if they still hold up. Today it's the classic rap 'em up, Parappa the Rapper, released in Japan 30 years ago in 1996. This rhythm game was way ahead of its time -- but does it have the gameplay to back up its personality? Let's find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Greg Miller, and Justin Davis -- are discussing Xbox Game Pass, Call of Duty, Pragmata, Saros, Vampire Crawlers, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Greg Miller, and Justin Davis -- are discussing Daemon's 20 years at IGN, Pragmata, Mouse P.I. for Hire, Replaced, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops squad is Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, Miranda Sanchez, and Peer Schneider (yes, NO DAEMON). It's a fun 'n' games edition of Scoop with the return of Real Mature, IGN. Of course there's Video Game 20 Questions, and a new Peer-centric game: introducing "What Is Peer Eating?" (sorry, audio-only listeners, this one's way more fun if you're watching the video). But first they take a look at the biggest news of the week surrounding a Zelda remaster leak, a new Star Fox game, and more. Watch the video above or hit the link below to your favorite podcast service. Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Find previous episodes here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Nick Limon, and Justin Davis -- are discussing PlayStation, Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Miranda Sanchez, and Nick Limon -- are discussing Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and more. Plus, we play a chaotic round of "Who Am I?" live from Pax East, and go head-to-head in the Ultimate Super Mario Trivia Challenge to celebrate Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch 2! Terms & Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 US & DC, 18+ yrs of age. Ends 4/26/26. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules at https://www.ign.com/rewards/enter-to-win-a-rog-xbox-ally-handheld-gaming-device for full details. Trolli.com/xbox #PAXEast2026 #GamingPodcast #IGN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Nick Limon, and Justin Davis -- are discussing Final Fantasy, Resident Evil Requiem, Picross S Konami Antiques Edition, Crimson Desert, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Peer Schneider, and Mark Medina -- are discussing DLSS 5, Resident Evil Requiem, Slay the Spire 2, Crimson Desert, metroidvanias, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Marathon, Slay the Spire 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Pokemon Pokopia, Xbox Project Helix, Valve's Steam Machine, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 PlayStation's shifting PC strategy, the new Xbox, Resident Evil Requiem, Pokemon Pokopia, Highguard, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Resident Evil: Requiem, the huge Xbox shakeup, Wolverine, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 PlayStation closing Bluepoint, search action and metroidvania games, Huntdown, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 that huge PlayStation State of Play. God of War Trilogy Remake, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Resident Evil Requiem, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Dispatch on Nintendo Switch 2, The Outer Worlds 2, Metroid Prime 4, Cairn, Resident Evil Requiem, The Adventures of Elliot, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Go to https://surfshark.com/gamescoop or use code GAMESCOOP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Is It Still Fun Today?, our show where we revisit classic games to see how they hold up. With Resident Evil Requiem approaching (and with IGN turning 30), we thought it would be a good time to replay the original Resident Evil from 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nicholas Limon -- are discussing Dispatch on Nintendo Switch 2, Baldur's Game 3, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Forza Horizon 6, Castlevania, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nicholas Limon -- are discussing the Xbox Developer Direct, Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Baldur's Gate 3, Ubisoft, Prince of Persia, arcade anniversaries, and more. Plus there's actual reader mail -- as in from the post office -- and, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Mark Medina, and Justin Davis -- are discussing Dispatch, Hytale, new Nintendo eShop games, puzzle games, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Mark Medina, and Nicholas Limon -- are looking at the most-played PlayStation games of 2025, which happen to be the exact same most-played PlayStation games of 2024. Plus there's actual reader mail -- as in from the post office -- and, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Watch the video above or hit the link below to your favorite podcast service. Listen on: Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Find previous episodes here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Donkey Kong Bananza, Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, The Outer Worlds 2, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Donkey Kong Bananza, Death Stranding 2, Shadow Labyrinth, Tales of the Shire, Sony suing Tencent, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Nick Limon -- are discussing Donkey Kong Bananza, Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2, Tony Hawk 3 + 4, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Perfect Dark, Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Samuel Claiborn, Justin Davis, Nick Limon, and Mitchell Saltzman -- are talking about hands-on time with Donkey Kong Bananza, Death Stranding 2, and Capcom haps. And of course, there's Video Game 20 Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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