The best podcasts for Video Game Discussions

Dave is a consummate professional. In just a few short years, he has crafted a podcast that deserves all the recognition within the indie gaming space and then some. Dave will pick a game up every week and have a new guest on his show to talk about video game he's pulled from the backlog. He splits his shows into 2 parts, with a spoiler-free section focusing on mechanics and overall impressions of a game, and then a spoiler inclusive part listeners can either stay for or always bounce out of. Either way, each episode offers thoughtful and intellectual discourse on the games they cover.

Rick Firestone hosts this amazing podcast featuring guests and other incredible content creators. His weekly show will delve into some of his favorite games he's had the opportunity to pursue throughout his gaming career. Rick's history in teaching is prevalent in his content with how thoughtful and masterfully he critiques or analyses advanced concepts in video games. This type of show is really rare, and Rick makes it look easy with his masterful touch.

Phillip and Nave are co-hosts and best friends of the FNGC community. We've frequently collaborated together and will regularly squad up to tackle a review of your favorite co-op gaming franchise. This show is packed with personality and comedy, and a breath of fresh air when it comes to the video game content space. Some of the games they cover, you may have never heard of before. While others will be a part of your daily lineup of games that you know and love. They're on the bleeding edge when it comes to understanding how cooperative gaming works for modern gamers and this is a absolute recommendation from both Will and Nick at FNGC Studios.

Jared, Ben and Kai from the Play Along Pod offer a very unique lens for a video game podcast. This is your essential "book-club" styled podcast where they take one game, break it up into sections or chapters and feature each section on their weekly episode releases. These hosts all come from very diverse gaming backgrounds but offer incredibly insightful takes on what makes a good game and take their time in diving into how a game works overall. If you ever felt rushed by the industry as a whole, this podcast is for you. Take your time and "Play Along" with them!

The Elder Trolls are 3 brothers who are ready to take on the video-game industry single-handedly. These creators are also great friends and collaborators of the Friday Night Gamecast as we both have an affinity for all things gaming. Nate, Dan and Jono release their show weekly on all podcast platforms as well as Youtube covering the industry from a variety of angles. Whether it be new releases, gaming reviews or even in-depth breakdowns on new technology, this show has you covered to stay up-to-date and well informed.