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Game Scoop! 799: The First Games We Ever Played Feb 21, 2025

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Nick Limon, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Elden Ring: Nightreign, Avowed, the first games they ever played, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

This episode features music from Bloody Wolf, Bionic Commando, Arkanoid, and Batman. The outro song is by Daemon and is called "Cave Stories."

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Game Scoop! 798: Ghosted By Yotei Feb 14, 2025

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing the recent PlayStation State of Play, Onimusha, Konami, Saros, Elden Ring: Nightreign, Avowed, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 797: Well, Disc Drives Had a Good Run Feb 07, 2025

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing the long, slow death of physical games, A Short Hike, Civilization 7, Apple Arcade, extreme sports games, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 796: Gaming's Most Pivotal Years Jan 31, 2025

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing the most pivotal years in gaming, A Short Hike, Lil Gator Game, Spyro the Dragon, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 795: Please EnJoy-Con This Episode Jan 23, 2025

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Nintendo Switch 2, arcade anniversaries, yellow paint, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 794: The Not Nintendo Switch 2 Episode Jan 17, 2025

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Marvel Rivals, Tetris, Indiana Jones, Sonic the Hedgehog, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 793: Game of the Decade Watch Begins! Jan 10, 2025

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing the best games of the decade so far, Indiana Jones, Final Fantasy, Nintendo Switch 2, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 792: The 2024 Daemie Awards Dec 27, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are discussing Indiana Jones, Astro Bot, Unicorn Overlord, Balatro, Shogun Showdown, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop!: IGN's Game of the Year 2024 Revealed Dec 20, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, one question is on everyone’s mind—what is the Game of the Year? At IGN, we take this award very seriously, and this year, you’re invited to join the debate. Don’t miss a special episode of IGN’s Game Scoop!, where we’ll deliberate, bicker, and crown each console’s Game of the Year before revealing IGN’s overall Game of the Year. Log on and tune in as we celebrate the best in gaming from this incredible year.

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Game Scoop! 791: Elden Ring Goes Rogue Dec 14, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Elden Ring: Nightreign, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, The Witcher 4, Borderlands 4, Okami 2, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Infinity Nikki, Indiana Jones & the Great Circle, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 790: Indiana Jones & the Great Video Game Dec 06, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Indiana Jones & the Great Circle, Shogun Showdown, Vampire Survivors, Alien Romulus, Wicked, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! Presents: The 100 Questions Challenge (2024) Nov 28, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are taking the 100 questions challenge! They have 100 yes or no questions to guess five games. Play along at home!

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Game Scoop! 789: Shadow of the GOTY Nom Nov 22, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing STALKER 2, Flight Simulator 2024, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the PlayStation Portal, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 788: One Week With the PS5 Pro Nov 15, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing PS5 Pro, Tetris Forever, Lego Horizon Adventures, Xenotilt, the Xbox handheld, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

The outro song is one of Daemon's, called "1995."

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Game Scoop! 787: Feeling Slug-ish Nov 09, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing Metal Slug Tactics, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Halo 2, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 Pro, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Spook! 786: Here Be Dragons Oct 31, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Dragon Age: The Veil Guard, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and a bunch of spooky games. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

The song at the end is by Daemon and called "The Returned."

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Game Scoop! 785: Assassin's Creed Shadows Early Access Revoked Oct 25, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are discussing Assassin's Creed Shadows, Alan Wake: The Lake House, Darkest Dungeon, Factorio, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Vampire Survivors, Metal Slug Tactics, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 784: Is N64 Really the Best Multiplayer Console Ever? Oct 18, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are discussing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metaphor ReFantazio, Star Wars Outlaws, Analogue3D, Castlevania III, Terrifier, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 783: An Alarming Nintendo Development Oct 11, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Justin Davis, Nick Limon, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Metaphor ReFantazio, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Nintendo Alarmo, Shinobi, Tetris Forever, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop 782: Starfield: Starfixed or Starf*cked? Oct 05, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, Rachel Weber and Dan Stapleton -- are discussing Starfield: Shattered Space DLC with Dan who reviewed it. Sam is still enjoying The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Justin's daughter discovers speedrunning, and Rachel shares her spooky TV and movie picks for the Halloween season. And, of course, another round of Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 781: Words of Wisdom Sep 26, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Beyond Shadowgate, Ghost of Yotei, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Astro Bot, Horizon Zero Dawn, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 780: Super Plucky's Tale Sep 20, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are discussing The Plucky Squire, Astro Bot, World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy, Hi-Fi Rush 2, Horizon Zero Dawn Remake, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

The outro song is by Daemon. It's called "Her Mind" and is available wherever you listen to music.

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Game Scoop! 779: PS5 Pro - Sony Spared No Expense Sep 12, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing the PS5 Pro, Space Marine 2, Star Wars Outlaws, Shadow of the Erdtree, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 778: Plight of the Concord Sep 06, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are discussing Concord, Astro Bot, Star Wars Outlaws, Castlevania Dominus Collection, Black Myth Wukong, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

The closing song is called "Destination Venus" by Daemon, and is available wherever you get your tunes.

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Game Scoop! Presents: Video Game 20 Questions Special #6 Aug 31, 2024

Welcome to the final special episode of Game Scoop! In this episode, we’re celebrating some of the most iconic and unforgettable 20 Questions moments from our show. Join us as we revisit the highlights that have made this segment a fan favorite. We'll revisit some classic moments from episodes 464, 627, 490, 617, 573, and 634. Let the questioning begin!

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Game of the Year Watch 2024 Continues - Game Scoop! Live at gamescom 2024 Aug 26, 2024

Join us for a very special Game of the Year Watch episode live at gamescom 2024 ! We discuss our favorite games of the year so far, and round up some of the best reveals at gamescom 2024! It's a wild, rowdy time with our live audience, and you won't wanna miss this!

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Game Scoop! Presents: Video Game 20 Questions Special #5 Aug 23, 2024

Welcome to another special episode of Game Scoop! Today, we’re taking a look at some of the most memorable and entertaining 20 Questions moments we’ve ever had. Get ready for a journey through some of the best guesses and even funnier misses. In this episode, we'll revisit some classic moments from episodes 681, 410, 671, 488, 659, and 424. Let the questioning begin!

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Game Scoop! 777: Did Black Myth Wukong Deliver? Aug 16, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Black Myth Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Tango Gameworks, Hi-Fi-Rush, Balatro, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! Presents: Video Game 20 Questions Special #4 Aug 16, 2024

Welcome to another special episode of Game Scoop! We’ve got more laughs, guesses, and unforgettable 20 question moments lined up for you. In this episode, we'll revisit some classic moments from episodes 464, 627, 490, 617, 573, 634, and the Game Spook! 2019 Bonus Video Episode. Let the questioning begin!

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Game Scoop! 776: From Top to Flop Aug 02, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and John Davison -- are discussing Braid: Anniversary Edition, the August 1999 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 775: What We Would Ask a Gamer from the Future Jul 19, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Rachel Weber -- are discussing Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, the one question we would ask a gamer from the future, new additions to our top 10 lists, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 774: Xbox Game Pass Price Yikes Jul 12, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina -- are discussing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Xbox Game Pass, Hellblade II, Double Dragon Revive, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 773: Scoop 'Til You Drop Jul 05, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Nick Limon -- are discussing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, Resident Evil 9, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game Scoop! 772: More Like Shadow of the Nerftree Jul 01, 2024

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Sam Claiborn (filling in for Daemon Hatfield), Justin Davis, Mark Medina, and Mitchell Saltzman -- are discussing the latest Nintendo Direct, getting their butts whooped in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and the latest Arnold Schwarzenegger variant to come to Mortal Kombat. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions.

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Game of the Year Watch: Special Episode! - Game Scoop! | IGN Live 2024 Jun 10, 2024

Join us for a very special Game of the Year Watch episode with Scoop Nation at IGN Live 2024! We discuss our favorite games of the year so far, play a game of Who Am I?, and round up some of the best reveals at the Xbox Summer Showcase! It's a wild, rowdy time with our live audience, and you won't wanna miss this!

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Game Scoop! Presents: Video Game 20 Questions Special # 3 Jun 04, 2024

Today, we’re highlighting some of the most challenging and hilarious 20 questions moments we’ve ever had. Get ready to laugh and think hard as we check out these throwbacks. In this episode, we'll revisit some classic moments from episodes 697, 510, 552, 455, 464, 503, and the Game Spook! 2019 Bonus Video Episode. Let the questioning begin!

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Game Scoop! Presents: Video Game 20 Questions Special # 2 May 28, 2024

Welcome to another special episode of Game Scoop! Today, we're continuing our trip down memory lane with more of our favorite 20 Questions moments. In this episode, we'll revisit some classic moments from episodes 6, 11, 5, 98, 604, 12, 608, and 456. We will return with our regularly scheduled episode soon. But for now, let the questioning continue!