Video Games Weekly: Recent Episodes
Paul Charchian
Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, including the hardest bosses they’ve faced, Stray, As Dusk Falls, Live A Live, and your calls about the hardest/favorite bosses of all time.
Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, including Starfield, Redfall, The Quarry, Neon White, Diablo Immortal, and more!
Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Steam Deck, Citizen Sleeper, The Callisto Protocol, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Gloomhaven, and more.
Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, including Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong, Playstation Plus, Steam Deck, Playdate, Ravenous Devils, Redfall, Starfield, Fall Guys, Fortnite and more.
Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, including Bridget Nelson and Kevin Murphy to talk about Rifftrax: The Game, then Sam Charchian joins to discuss games including MLB The Show 22, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and more.
Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, Dan Tack talks his Elden Ring review, and the guys discuss Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, Tunic, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Returnal Ascension, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and Hogwarts Legacy.
Charch and Andy are in the studio with Brian Shea to talk all things video games, including the new Pokemon game, the Sony purchase of Bungie, and they take your calls.
Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, including the new Star Wars announcement, the new PS VR headset, and they take your calls!
Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, including the blockbuster purchase Microsoft made, and they discuss their most anticipated games of 2022.
Sam Charchian was at ground zero at Microsoft for the launch of the original Xbox. He shares stories spanning the launch to its sequel, the Xbox 360. With Paul Charchian and Brian Shea.
Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, including Andy’s Top Ten Games of 2021, and they talk about new VR games for the holidays.
Charch is in studio with Brian Shea and Sam Charchian to talk all things video games, including Battlefield 2042, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Halo Infinite, they give holiday shopping guides for every genre, and Forza Horizon 5 is Brian’s game of the year!
Charch and Andy are in studio to talk all things video games including Guardians of the Galaxy, Far Cry 6, Metroid Dread, Back 4 Blood, and more!
Charch and Andy are in studio to talk all things video games, including New World with Dan Tack, Saints Row with Brian Shea, Alan Wake Remastered, Sony Trials, Hot Wheels Unleashed and more.
Charch and Andy are in studio to talk all things video games, including Diablo II, Battlefield 2042, Halo Infinite, Hot Wheels Unleashed, New World, Disco Elysium, and more!
Charch and Andy are in studio to talk all things video games, including NBA 2K22 review with Kimberley Wallace, EA College Football, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and more.
Charch and Andy are in studio to talk all things video games, including Deathloop with Blake Hester, the leaked possible future titles, and Andy talks about his new favorite JRPG.
Charch and Andy are in studio to talk all things video games, including No Man’s Sky, Alan Wake, NBA 2K22, Marvels Midnight Suns, Deathloop, and more.
Charch and Andy are in studio with guest Brian Shea to talk Madden 22, Crusader Kings III, Psychonauts 2, the Atari Lynx, and more.
Charch and Andy are in studio to discuss the new Call Of Duty news, and the games The Forgotten City, Humankind, Jupiter Hell, Myst, Atomic Heart, and Library Of Ruina.
Charch and Andy are in studio to discuss Madden 22 with Brian Shea, and the makers of RacketNX. They also touch on the new Call of Duty and the Halo Infinite Beta.
Charch and Andy are in studio, they dive head first into the Steam Deck, and mention Death’s Door and Nickelodeon All Star Brawl.
Charch and Andy are in studio, they dive into Battlefield 2042, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and they talk to the Director of Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Greg Lobanov.
Charch and Andy are back in studio for the first time in 16 months! Your calls all show long with topics including Oculus, Blue Max, Slay the Spire, Escape from Tarkov and more.
PS5 owners get, arguably, the best game for their new system: Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart. This new installment showcases many of the PS5's special abilities. Reiner highlights some of the biggest stories of E3, including Elden Ring, Breath of the Wild 2, Starfield, and Metroid Dread.
The iconic Bioshock series will be expanding with a new, fourth chapter. Charch and Reiner break down everything we know about Bioshock 4, including some rumors and educated guesses. They also break down Sony's new 19 minutes of gameplay from Horizon Forbidden West which appears to push the PS5's hardware to new depths.
The week's biggest release was supposed to be the anthropomorphic action-brawler Biomutant. But instead, little-heralded Knockout City steals the show. Knockout City is a pickup-and-play team-based dodgeball game and it's already boasting over 2M players. We break down both games along with celebrating the 5th anniversary of Overwatch.
Mass Effect is one of the greatest RPG trilogies of all time. Charch and guest co-host Brian Shea debate whether the remastered Legendary Edition warrants another purchase. They also provide a lengthy preview of Mario Golf, the forthcoming arcade golf game from Nintendo. Lastly, they preview Dying Light 2, the sequel to the popular zombie-blasting parkour mashup.
Reiner loves Resident Evil: Village. Charch finds it slow, boring, and tedious. Listen to our review of RE:VIII and decide if it's right for you. We both agree that Subnautica: Below Zero is a beautiful game of exploration and crafting in a frigid underwater landscape. This sequel expands on the already-terrific gameplay of the original Subnautica with a powerful narrative and improved mechanics. Lastly, we salivate over the new rumors around the PS5's upcoming VR headset, which looks to be incredibly powerful and versatile.
Reiner and Charch break down Returnal, the eerie roguelike shooter exclusively on the PS5. The brilliant game sets a new high water mark for it's genre, offering amazing graphics, action, narrative, and replayability. Also, they cover the new normal, $70 games--is the price tag justified? Battlefield 6 information is expected this week, and they discuss expectations for the next entry in the long-running series. And lastly, Reiner gives his definitive review of MLB The Show 21.
For the first time, Xbox owners get to play the best baseball game ever made. It's MLB The Show, previously a PlayStation exclusive. Reiner breaks down this year's iteration of the game and discusses all the new features, including the ability to be a two-way player. Charch breaks down the disastrous hardware shortages for PC gamers. And they also cover the 10 year anniversary of one of, arguably, the best action-puzzle game, Portal 2.
We've been playing video games in dungeons. We've been killing dragons. But there's been very few officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons games...until now. We preview the three D&D games that are in the works. Plus we hit on the new PS5 and PC exclusive Forspoken, talk through the latest rumors about the Switch Pro, and we dig into the Game Informer magazine cover archives.
Reiner and Charch break down the media reports of the new Switch hardware. Do you want a bigger screen and 4K support? Oculus Quest owners get a full segment of discussion about the best Quest games--and there's a LOT of them! Lastly, Reiner divulges a ton of info about the upcoming game Deathloop by Arkane Studios.
Nintendo shows off its next Pokemon game, Pokemon Legends: Arceus. It's the first 3D open world game in Pokemon history. Plus, Activision continues to amaze us with the quality and speed of their Call of Duty offernings, including the brand new Outbreak mode. Charch and Reiner break down two indie games, Littlewood and Curse of the Dead God.
Sony finally lifts the curtain on its PS5 VR headset and we share our hopes for it. Reiner urges Switch owners to get the shockingly good Ghosts and Ghouls remake. Local author Nick Nelson talks about the 25 head-to-head battles that shaped the history of video games in his new book Versus (VersusBook.com).
Charch and Reiner break down the "new" Super Mario 3D, a remake of the Wii-U game that pretty much everyone missed. Breakout hit Valheim appears to have found a niche of exploration, combat, survival, crafting and village-building. And lastly, Reiner gives us reason to look forward to spring with a bevy of new games we'll be seeing in the next few months.
College football is back! Charch and Reiner break down the future of EA's college football game. Spooky split-screen game, The Medium, has wildly varying reviews--we break down one of the winter's most divisive games. And we geek out with excitement for the remastered Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.
Video games have frequently used movies for inspiration and we've got new games coming featuring Indiana Jones and the Star Wars universe. But, increasingly, video games are being turned into movies and TV shows. We highlight the seven gaming franchises being brought to your television set.
We've got better game ideas than many of the development companies! Reiner, Charch, and Sam Charchian put their heads together to talk through the games that need to be made.
Reiner and Charch talk through their most anticipated games for 2021, and somehow Baldur's Gate 3 wasn't mentioned. That's not okay. They also offer six predictions for things they want to see in 2021, including the Switch Pro.
Reiner reveals his top 10 games of 2020, with one absurd omission for which he abdicate his role at Game Informer...or at least stop letting Charch write these descriptions. Also, we break down the fallout of the Cyberpunk 2077 controversy.
The holiday season provides plenty of opportunity to play games with family, so it's the perfect time to get buying advice from some of the industry's best brains. We talk with Lance "Undead Viking" Myxter from Grey Fox Games, Josh Wielgus from Chip Theory Games, and Ryan Miller from Ravensburger Games.
The most anticipated game in several years is finally here! Cyberpunk 2077 has launched and it comes with plenty of controversy and wildly varying reviews. Find out if this mammoth futuristic world can possibly meet expectations.
Lately, we've been focused on the new consoles and blockbuster games. In today's Video Games Weekly, we look at some of the smaller releases that warrant attention, like Carto, Ring of Pain, and Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. We also have a deep preview of Ubisoft's upcoming release called Immortals: Fenyx Rising.
You've got your new console! Great! Now, which games should you buy? Reiner and Charch talk through the biggest launch window games, including Call of Duty, Sackboy, and Yakuza.
The Game Informer guys have spent a month with the new consoles and they break down the new Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 in detail. Learn everything you need to know before making your purchase. In addition to grading the new hardware, we also give posthumous grades for the PS4 and Xbox One. You'll also hear reviews of Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Astro's Playroom.
One week from today we'll have the next generation of consoles in our hands! We cover everything you need to know about the PS5 and Xbox Series X in the days before launch. Also, a full review of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Game Informer got exclusive time with Spider-Man Miles Morales and Reiner breaks down his early impressions of the PS5 launch title. Charch and Reiner offer their favorite scary games for Halloween from the current generation of consoles.
Game Informer received a retail version of the new Xbox Series X and put it through the paces to learn everything possible about Microsoft's next generation of console. Charch and Reiner are joined by Brian Shea to break down the new hardware, as well as discuss Crash Bandicoot 4, Star Wars Squadrons, Baldur's Gate 3, and Genshin Impact.
If you missed the first wave of preorders, Charch and Reiner offer strategies to secure a new console. They preview the two major new games this week, Star Wars Squadrons and Crash Bandicoot, both coming on Friday. And they talk about what they'd like from the rumored Mass Effect remaster.
Microsoft has asserted its might with one of the biggest acquisitions in video game history. The Xbox is poised to have Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Doom, Wolfenstein, and many other valuable properties. What does this mean for Playstation owners? Should it change your plans for the launch of next generation consoles?
With affordable entry points for the Xbox Series S and X, Microsoft has thrown down the gauntlet on next gen pricing. Does this shift the scales toward the Xbox? How will Sony respond, if at all? Plus, Brian Shea offers a complete review of the newly remastered Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 & 2.
There's plenty of gamer outrage at Madden 21. Game Informer's Brian Shea joins the show to detail the many issues...and the handful of positive aspects of the game. Marvel's Avengers releases this week and we've got a breakdown of the early gameplay. And we wrap up the show by touching on some new strategy-RPGs, Wasteland 3 and Crusader Kings 3.
It's been years since we've had a PGA-licensed golf game, but the drought has ended with PGA 2K21. Find out whether it's a birdie, bogie, or just on par. Charch and Reiner discuss the new game Spiritfarer, one of the most adorable games of this generation. Lastly, there's two major games coming from the DC Universe. You'll get all the details about Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad.
In the match of wills between Epic, Google, and Apple, it's hard to root for any of these companies. And there's certainly going to be casualties, gamers and developers. On a brighter note, there's plenty of tantalizing game announcements, including new content for The Ghost of Tsushima. Lastly, are you ready to play a game with an old man as the protagonist?
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Surprise hit Fall Guys is a smash success, shaking up the battle royale genre. The bad news comes in the form of one of the worst games we've seen in this console generation. Fast And Furious fans, prepare for a bumpy ride.
Charch and Reiner preview the new version of Madden and give a deep dive on the very promising PGA 2K21. Microsoft announces new enhancements to Game Pass that allow people to play Xbox games on a wide variety of devices, even if you don't have an Xbox. Charch and Reiner explain which of your PS4-era devices will work on the PS5. And they discuss some promising indie games that arrive this week, Undermine and Relicta.
We rarely get to play the role of the monster, but here comes Carrion to satisfy our darker instincts. Carrion allows us to control a tentacled eating machine that stalks, kills, and devours a research station brimming with tasty researchers. Reiner and Charch break down Carrion along with all the big news from the Xbox Games Showcase.
We review new Switch RPG, Paper Mario: The Origami King. Does the latest entry in the Paper Mario series fold up? We cover the myriad Xbox Series X rumors, including the enticing prospect of a $299 entry point. Lastly, we try to figure out why anyone would pay $120 for Flight Simulator.
Reiner and Charch put Ghost of Tsushima through its paces in a full review. Is this the final great PS4 exclusive? Plus, a complete breakdown of everything we know about the fascinating world of Far Cry 6.
Charch and Reiner give Microsoft advice to dominate their forthcoming Xbox Series X showcase. And they talk about the two long-dead video game franchises that would dominate if given a modern day reboot.
The Game Informer staff got their hands on Cyberpunk 2077 and we've got their impressions of the game. Plus information on the new Call of Duty: Warzone, Fuser, Iron Man VR, and Hyper Space.
Sony finally pulled the curtain off it's PS5! Charch and Reiner break down everything we learned and Reiner offers a complete review of the epic sequel The Last Of Us 2.
Reiner has played through the entirety of The Last Of Us 2, and he passes along his impressions of the sweeping sequel. Charch goes in the way back machine to 1994 to talk about the amazing-in-its-day System Shock 1. We also touch on the impending launch of Valorant and our hopes for the next iteration of Switch hardware.
Special guest Mike Wright from the FantasyFootballers joins Charch and Reiner as they go through the amazing history of the LucasArts adventure games from the 80s and 90s including Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle and Grim Fandango. And they breakdown the hit mobile football game Retro Bowl
Charch and Reiner break down the massive Fallout 76 update, Wastelanders. Is Fallout 76 finally the game we've wanted to play all along? PS4 owners get a lot of love with updates on the Sony exclusive Ghost of Tsushima and our favorite PS4 quarantine games.
Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner of Game Informer, talk the new Resident Evil. Super Mario Bros is getting remastered for Nintendo Switch. The new remastered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. And what some family game recommendations.
Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner are joined by board game creator and one of us, Matt Leacock. His most famous creation being the game, 'Pandemic' which is having its resurgent moment. Why we can't get enough of Half-Life Alex, what VR was meant for. And Animal Crossing still has our attention.
Charch and Reiner talk Doom Eternal, Animal Crossing, MLB The Show '20, FF7 and the new Xbox specs. What else do we have but our games right now?
Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner talk about everything going on in the world video games, is Madden finally getting a competitor in 2K's new NFL game? A caller has a funny story about nostalgia, video games and sports. And a Lego-Mario game, but which is it?
Release the consoles! Charch and Reiner discuss the release of the PS5 but is it worth the price point? Some say definitely not. Charch buys into Children of Morta at Andy's suggestion, and has a lot to say. Real time strategy games, are they dead? And fret not, Halo fans, it's on its way back
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner are in to discuss Journey to the Savage Planet, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and Kentucky Route Zero. A recap of the Minnesota Rokkr Call of Duty league event this past weekend. And is Google Stadia already dead?
Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner are joined this week by some members of the Minnesota Rokkrs, Minnesota's premiere Esports league, ahead of their launch this weekend!
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner, of Game Informer are in for the first show of the year, to talk the most anticipated games of 2020.
The FAN's Paul Charchian hosts this December 18th version of Video Games Weekly, talking the new Star Wars IP and more.
Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner are back for a second week in a row which allows Charch a chance to respond to attacks on his controversial statements regarding one of the hottest games of the year, Death Stranding. Plus, Star Wars games talk, NCAA football game return possibilities and more!
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner talk lots of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The comedy within The Outer Worlds, and where the deals will be on Black Friday. A couple board game recommendations and Charch's version of hell.
New PS5 info, Concrete Genie, Outer Worlds, Destiny 2, Lonely Mountains Downhill, Blizzard controversy and more!
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Game Informer's Andrew Reiner discuss The Last of Us Part II, Star Wars Jedi Knight II, Borderlands 3, Divinity Original Sin 2, Puzzle Quest, and more!
Paul Charchian and Reiner are joined by Matt Miller of Game Informer. Miller's got the exclusive, and official review of Borderlands 3. It's a big deal. Reiner has been putting the time in on Gears 5. And it's the 20 year anniversary of the Dreamcast.
Charch and Reiner are back for another edition of Video Games Weekly! The guys talk Cyberpunk 2077, take calls and cheap shots on Final Fantasy and more!
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Game Informer's Andrew Reiner discuss a couple new releases and a throwback to an old-and-newly-popular reboot.
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Game Informer's Andy Reiner bring in Brian Dear to discuss the 70s-era Plato system.
Then, then guys get into reviews of Dicey Dungeons, System Shock 2, Frost Punk, and more.
Charch and Reiner feel they sadly need to defend video games, again. Will it be 'Cataclysm' that will save Anthem? The final reviews are in for Madden 2020. The latest release, Age of Wonder, and Control, the biggest release of the summer that we have yet to talk about.
Sr. Editor at Game Informer Matt Kato is in with Charch and Reiner to talk all things Madden! Plus, a 30-second review!
The guys break down a new lawsuit involving Nintendo Switch owners and Joy-Con "drifting".
Charch and Andy talk about the new Nintendo Switch Lite, Chach will finally give No Man's Sky a try, and plenty more talk about all things video games!
It’s a special edition of Video Games Weekly as Charch and Reiner take a deep dive into board games! Lance Myxter of Tasty Minstrel and Fantasy Flight Games studio head Andrew Navaro
Charch, Reiner, and Bertz to talk everything from Harry Potter: Wizards Unite to Madden 20, and the Steam Summer 2019 sale.
Paul Charchian and his brother, Sam, discuss all things E3 and break down some of the newest titles.
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Game Informer's Andy Reiner discuss Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Void Bastards, Observation, and discuss more E3 speculation!
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Game Informer's Andy Reiner discuss the new sci-fi game Observation, dive into Void Bastards, discuss the mixed reviews for Rage 2, and preview E3.
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner discuss the issues facing Anthem regarding their updates and loot boxes, before deep diving into Charch's most anticipated title release of the summer, The Sinking City.
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Game Informer's Andy Reiner take your calls and discuss the latest in VR and console gaming.
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Game Informer's Andrew Reiner discuss the new titles for PS4 and Xbox, talk with Shawn Vilvens of TWolves Gaming, and wrap up the show with a discussion of CAPCOM and Apple Arcade.
The FAN's Paul Charchian discuss the newest information surrounding the future release of Sony's upcoming Playstation iteration, and then discuss the new Star Wars games coming out soon.
The FAN's Paul Charchian and Game Informer magazine's Andrew Reiner discuss MLB The Show 19, Elder Scrolls Blades, Borderlands 3, and talk to TWolves Gaming Head Coach & General Manager Shawn Vilvens.
Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner start the show by discussing the early reviews of MLB The show 19, before diving into the rumors of the upcoming iterations of gaming consoles from Microsoft and Sony.
Paul Charchian and Andrew Reiner are Live at the Twin Cities Auto Show! The guys break down all the latest games, including Division 2, Anthem, Apex Legends, DMC5 and Toe Jam and Earl.
Kingdom Hearts, Resident Evil 2, Anthem and the rare farming game you'll actually want to play.
It's the first edition of the Video Games Weekly PODCAST!
Reiner unveils his TOP 10 games of 2018 and we discuss the games that we hate, but just can't stop playing!
This week's Video Games Weekly with Paul Charchian and Andrew Reiner includes a discussion of the Red Dead Redemption 2 online game-play, the wrongs and rights of Fallout 76, and wrap up with the annual Holiday Buyer's Guide.
Charch and the guys discuss the greatness that is Red Dead Redemption 2. All across the board, everyone agrees the sequel to the already beloved game, is even better.
Charch and Reiner talk about the latest on all the new video games that are coming out in October including Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Red Dead Redemption 2! Also, Andy Reiner shares his thoughts on Fallout 76!
It's the 2018 edition of Board Games Weekly! Andrew Navarro and Brad Andres from Fantasy Flight Games join the program to talk all things board games.
Paul and Andy talk about the upcoming releases of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Forza Horizon 4 on this edition of Video Games Weekly!
The guys talk about the release of NHL 19, some great things coming to the Nintendo Switch, and more!
The guys talk about the release of NBA 2K19, Destiny 2, the new Call of Duty Blackout mode, and more!
Paul Charchian and Andrew Reiner talk about the release of the Cyberpunk 2077 trailer and more on this edition of Video Games Weekly!
Charch and Reiner are joined by GameInformer's Matthew Kato to talk Madden NFL 19! Plus, actor Scott Porter calls in to talk about making the Longshot mode!
Charch is back....again! Some Fortnite talk, cross-play, No Man's Sky, South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Nintendo Switch talk, and more this week on Video Games Weekly!
The FAN's Aj Mansour fills in for Paul Charchian this week and talks about the latest video game news with Andy Reiner! The guys start the show talking Pokemon Go and other games and finish with the main topic of discussion--Fortnite Season 5!
Charch and Reiner are back together for the first time since E3 and they talk about the latest games and news from the trade event!
Aj Mansour fills in for Charch this week and talks about all the latest E3 news with Andy Reiner, who just got back from E3! Nintendo Switch news and more!
Charch and Reiner talk about E3 and take calls on all sorts of video games and consoles!
Sam Charchian sits in for Andy Reiner this week! Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 has been announced, Paul and Sam talk about the latest news in the CoD world. Also, the future of golf games is discussed plus some Battlefield 5 talk!
Thanos is in Fortnite as the game continues to get newer and awesomer, a 30 second God of War review, and Nintendo is getting closer to flipping the switch on the Switch's premium online platform.
Charch and Reiner talk more about the sensation that is Fortnite and talk about other games including a new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer!
Rob Daviau calls in to talk about the latest in the effort to bring back Fireball Island and plenty more on this edition of Video Games Weekly!
Paul Charchian and Andy Reiner ,along with special guest Brian Shea talk about the latest in video games news including a shake up at Sledgehammer games, Fortnite sweeping the nation, and more!
It's a special presentation of Video Games Weekly as they pick out this year's best games!
The guys discuss microtransactions and the controversy surrounding the new Star Wars Battlefield 2 game!
It's a full studio and full phone lines as Video Games Weekly morphs into Board Games Weekly!
Charch and Andy talk all about the new South Park video game, take listener's calls and more!
Charch and the Game Informer gang talk about the new release of NBA 2K18 and plenty more on Video Games Weekly!