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The Game Informer Show

Hosted by Alex Van Aken, Kyle Hilliard, Marcus Stewart, Charles Harte

The Game Informer Show, hosted by Alex Van Aken, Kyle Hilliard, Marcus Stewart and Charles Harte, covers video game news, industry topics, reviews and exclusive reveals. It publishes weekly with 91 episodes, typically about 99 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The Game Informer Show

Weekly gaming show reaching engaged players through Game Informer's long-running brand

  • 91 episodes since March 2024, with a weekly Thursday cadence and an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from about 1,425 ratings.
  • Episodes average roughly 99 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll with room for a detailed product mention.
  • Recent episodes cover major releases and reviews, placing sponsors alongside game-launch conversations.
Best forvideo game launches and peripheralsgaming accessories and hardware
Watch forAudience figures are estimates from ratings, and no sponsors have been seen in the feed so far.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Gaming90%
Entertainment Industry10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, review roundtable
Tone
conversational, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
85 to 135 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: About 1,425 Apple Podcasts ratings and a show running since 2009 point to the 200 to 1,000 ratings band, with a weekly cadence and a top-bucket Podcast Index popularity score.
Audience asks aboutWhich upcoming games are worth buyingWhat the reviews of recent releases sayWhat the latest news means for the games industry
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States55%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom12%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Game Informer
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Game Informer and no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed carries no explicit flag and episode titles cover game reviews and reveals, such as 'Gears of War: E-Day + Ace Combat 8' and 'Castlevania Returns With Belmont's Curse'.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join hosts Alex Van Aken, Kyle Hilliard, Marcus Stewart, and Charles Harte every Thursday for a chat about your favorite games – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry.
The Game Informer Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Game Informer Show

The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast hosted by Alex Van Aken, Kyle Hilliard, Marcus Stewart and Charles Harte. It covers video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals and reviews, with 91 episodes released on Thursdays and typical episodes running about 99 minutes, according to the RSS feed.

The show is published by Game Informer and features staff, developers and guests from across the games industry. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows an average rating of 4.5 from about 1,425 ratings, which is the strongest available signal for its reach.

Listeners are estimated to number about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on Apple ratings and show age; these figures are estimates, not published data. Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $620 per episode, and the sponsorship would suit gaming hardware and game launch campaigns. No sponsors appear in the feed.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Game Informer Show can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Game Informer Show

How much does The Game Informer Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $620. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and the sponsorship format.

What is The Game Informer Show about?

The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals and reviews. Hosts and guests discuss both current and older games.

How do I contact The Game Informer Show about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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