Highguard - The Game the Internet Hated - Gaming Podcast

Highguard - The Game the Internet Hated - Gaming Podcast

Author: Gaming February 2, 2026 Duration: 51:42
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and Ace are locking in for a deep dive on Highguard, the bold new Hero Shooter everyone in gaming is suddenly arguing about. We break down what Highguard actually is, how its combat systems and progression feel in practice. But the conversation doesn’t stop at mechanics. We dig into the ongoing review bombing surrounding Highguard—where it started, what complaints are legitimate, and where bad-faith outrage muddies the conversation. How much should players trust aggregate scores, and how does this kind of backlash shape the way video games are received at launch? From art direction and difficulty spikes to long-term replayability and post-launch support, this episode separates signal from noise. If you care about thoughtful criticism, modern gaming culture, and how video games live or die in the court of public opinion, this is a must-listen episode of the Video Gamers Podcast.   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, and Dettmarp   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S.   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a space between the loud, over-the-top gaming shows and the dry, technical deep dives that can feel more like homework. Video Gamers Podcast lives right in that sweet spot. It’s built on the simple, genuine dynamic of friends talking about what they love. The hosts come armed with strong opinions and a shared history of countless hours with a controller in hand, but they never claim to have all the answers. What you’ll hear is the sound of a lively living room conversation, full of laughs and personal stories, where the passion is real and the expertise is happily self-appointed. Each episode feels like hanging out with the crew as they dissect recent plays, revisit classics, and endlessly debate their personal rankings. It’s that mix of camaraderie and casual insight that can actually help you decide what to play next-pointing you toward hidden gems and steering you clear of the duds. This podcast is less about formal reviews and more about sharing the experience of gaming itself, making it a regular dose of fun for anyone who sees a game as more than just pixels on a screen.
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