We're Fascinated With Funko Fusion And Hades II (Feat. Niki Grayson) | GI Show

We're Fascinated With Funko Fusion And Hades II (Feat. Niki Grayson) | GI Show

Author: Game Informer May 3, 2024 Duration: 1:18:33
In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, special guest Niki Grayson (Giant Bomb, If You're Driving Close Your Eyes) joins Alex and Charles to discuss the wild mix of intellectual property featured in Funko Fusion, the best LEGO games, our time playing the Hades II Technical Test, and Game Informer's Tales of Kenzara: Zau review. Lastly, we've been catching up on new releases and ongoing games, including Fortnite's collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender, Halo Infinite, whimsical rock-climbing in Surmount, and No Rest For The Wicked. Watch the Video Version: Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365), Niki Grayson (@Godsewa) The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join host Alex Van Aken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple PodcastsSpotify, or your favorite podcast app. Matt Storm, the freelance audio editor for The Game Informer Show, edited this episode. Matt is an experienced podcast host and producer who's been speaking into a microphone for over a decade. You should listen to Matt's shows like the "Fun" And Games Podcast and Reignite, a BioWare-focused podcast.  The Game Informer Show – Podcast Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 10:40 - Hades II Technical Test 17:55 - Funko Fusion 33:50 - Fortnite and LEGO Fortnite 45:40 - Halo Infinite 49:10 - Tales of Kenzara: Zau Review and 2024 Metroidvanias 01:03:30 - Dabbling in Surmount and No Rest For The Wicked

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Duration: 1:36:52
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Celebrating 700 Episodes By Answering Your Questions! | GI Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:15
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Duration: 2:17:06
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