Saints Row Cover, Metroid Dread, and Far Cry 6 Reviews | GI Show [Game Informer]
Welcome back to a massive episode of The Game Informer Show! This week, we have so much to discuss, including Sora coming to Smash Bros. Ultimate, our latest cover story featuring Saints Row, and our reviews of Metroid Dread and Far Cry 6. On top of that, we’re discussing our review of the Nintendo Switch OLED and have some fun with community emails, all while joined by special guest Kate Sánchez from the pop culture website But Why Tho to break it all down.
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The Game Informer Show is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest video game news, industry topics, exclusive reveals, and reviews. Join hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from all around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Check out the timestamps below to jump to a particular point in the discussion:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:16 – Kate Sánchez Intro
00:09:46 – Sora In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
00:24:33 – Saints Row Cover Impressions
00:39:14 – Metroid Dread Review
01:01:57 – Far Cry 6 Review
01:32:31 – Nintendo Switch OLED Review
01:47:38 – Housekeeping
01:51:22 – New Podcast Announcement
01:53:36 – Community Emails
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<li><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/10/05/sora-from-kingdom-hearts-is-the-final-smash-bros-ultimate-fighter-joining-the-roster" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sora From Kingdom Hearts Is The Final Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Joining The Roster</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/opinion/2021/10/06/soras-inclusion-in-super-smash-bros-ultimate-is-a-perfect-series-sendoff-for-the" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sora's Inclusion In Super Smawsh Bros. Ultimate Is A Perfect Series Sendoff For The Game's Creator</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/opinion/2021/10/06/super-smash-bros-ultimate-does-not-have-too-many-anime-sword-users" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Does Not Have Too Many 'Anime Sword Users'</a></li>
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<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden gi5-field-copy gi5-text-long field__item">This month's exciting Game Informer cover story is focused on the new Saints Row reboot. Alex Van Aken, Brian Shea, and John Carson are here to break down their exclusive hands-on time with the game. The gents go in-depth on developer Volition's newest entry in the series, including talks about gunplay, vehicular destruction, and how the city will play a huge role when the title launches on February 25, 2022.
Check out the coverage hub here.
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<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden gi5-field-copy gi5-text-long field__item">This week's playlist is one of the biggest of the year. Ben Reeves is here to kick things off with his review of Metroid Dread and discuss why even though Samus' first new 2D adventure on the Switch feels like a familiar ride to those who love the series, it nevertheless shouldn't be missed. Next up Shea, Kate, and Van Aken discuss their thoughts on<a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/far-cry-6/far-cry-6-review-the-spark-that-ignites-the-fire" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Far Cry 6</a> and regale us with why there's plenty of highs and lows in Ubisoft's latest open-world title. Finally, Stadnik is here to wrap the segment with his <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/2021/10/06/switch-oled-review-playing-with-portable-power" target="_blank" rel="noopener">review</a> of the Nintendo Switch OLED and tell us why he thinks Nintendo's new console is perfect for undocked players but struggles to wow those who prefer their gaming on the TV.
Read our Metroid Dread review here.