Video Games Weekly

Video Games Weekly episodes:

• 07.20.2022

  Hardest Bosses! - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 06.22.2022

  Starfield! - Video Games Weekly

  Charch and Andy are in the studio to talk all things video games, including Starfield, Redfall, The Quarry, Neon White, Diablo Immortal, and more!

  
• 05.25.2022

  Steam Deck! - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 05.18.2022

  Playstation Plus? - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 05.04.2022

  Rifftrax: The Game! - Video Games Weekly

  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,...

  
• 03.23.2022

  Elden Ring Review! - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 02.02.2022

  Pokemon Review! - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 01.26.2022

  New Star Wars Games! - Video Games Weekly

  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!

  
• 01.19.2022

  Microsoft Bomb! - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 12.29.2021

  Xbox 20 Year Anniversary - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 12.22.2021

  Top Ten Games of 2021 - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 11.24.2021

  New Shooters! - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 10.27.2021

  Far Cry 6 - Video Games Weekly

  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!

  
• 10.06.2021

  Queue World - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 09.29.2021

  Diablo II Resurrected - Video Games Weekly

  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!

  
• 09.22.2021

  NBA 2K Review - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 09.15.2021

  Deathloop Review - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 09.08.2021

  No Man’s Redemption - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 08.25.2021

  Madden 22 Review - Video Games Weekly

  Charch and Andy are in studio with guest Brian Shea to talk Madden 22, Crusader Kings III, Psychonauts 2, the Atari Lynx, and more.

  
• 08.18.2021

  The Forgotten City and Humankind - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 08.11.2021

  Madden and RacketNX - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 08.04.2021

  Board Games Annually - Video Games Weekly

  Charch and Andy are in studio for their yearly board games special.

  
• 07.21.2021

  Steam Deck Mania - Video Games Weekly

  Charch and Andy are in studio, they dive head first into the Steam Deck, and mention Death’s Door and Nickelodeon All Star Brawl.

  
• 07.14.2021

  Shooters and Chicory - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 07.07.2021

  Welcome Back! - Video Games Weekly

  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.

  
• 06.30.2021

  Ratchet and Clank + E3 - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 06.02.2021

  Bioshock 4 - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 05.25.2021

  Knockout blow for Biomutant - Video Games Weekly on KFAN

  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...

  
• 05.19.2021

  Massive Effects - Video Games Weekly on KFAN

  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...

  
• 05.19.2021

  A love-hate relationship with Resident Evil: Village - Video Games Weekly on KFAN

  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...

  
• 05.04.2021

  Is Returnal the first Game Of The Year contender?

  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...

  
• 04.21.2021

  MLB The Show 21 - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 04.06.2021

  Dungeons and Dragons...everywhere! - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 03.10.2021

  Quest for a bigger Switch? - Video Games Weekly KFAN

  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...

  
• 03.09.2021

  Open World Pokemon! - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 02.23.2021

  PS5 VR -- getting closer to reality - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 02.17.2021

  A New, Old Mario - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 02.09.2021

  Is "The Medium" Luke Warm?

  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...

  
• 01.25.2021

  Movies & TV <> Video Games

  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...

  
• 01.12.2021

  5 Games That We Need Made!

  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.

  
• 01.05.2021

  Most Anticipated Games of 2021

  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.

  
• 12.30.2020

  The Top 10 Games of 2020

  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.

  
• 12.29.2020

  Board Games Annually 2020!

  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...

  
• 12.09.2020

  Cyberpunk 2077, Finally!

  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.

  
• 11.24.2020

  The Other Games - Video Games Weekly on KFAN

  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...

  
• 11.19.2020

  The Launch Window Games

  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.

  
• 11.10.2020

  Next Gen Is Here! - Video Games Weekly

  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...

  
• 11.04.2020

  T-Minus One Week

  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:...

  
• 11.04.2020

  Video Games Weekly 10/27/2020

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• 10.21.2020

  Spider-Man Miles Morales - Video Games Weekly

  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.