Ever wonder what it takes to bring a video game character to life? In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Alicyn Packard, whose voice has breathed life into countless characters in gaming and animation—including her latest role in the hugely popular Monster Hunter Wilds.
We dive into the craft of video game voice acting, her journey into the VO industry, and what it means to build a prolific career behind the mic. If you love gaming, storytelling, or just geeking out over how characters come to life, this one’s for you.
All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Gaming host John is diving skin-deep into nerd culture! In this special episode, we talk with tattoo artist Cortland (Double Blade Project, Phoenix AZ), a specialist in video game and anime-inspired ink. From tattooing beloved gaming icons to capturing someone's favorite anime moment forever, Cortland shares what it’s like to bring fan passion to life one needle at a time.
Your weekly hit of video game culture, fan obsession, and behind-the-scenes creativity—from the Video Gamers Podcast.
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Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and John are back this week to chat the incredible week of video game releases and shadow drops. From the release of the Oblivion Remaster to the release of Expedition 33, it's a fantastic week for video games, and an even better time to be a gamer! Baldur's Gate 3 is done, and Larian studios are now moving on to another gaming venture. Nintendo reveals the price of the Switch 2 Joycons, and Arc Raiders might have us more excited for it than Marathon. All the gaming news you need each and every week from the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Overrated or Underrated? - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Ace, Josh and Ryan are bringing you a gaming episode that is sure to cause some gaming controversy as we play a round of overrated or underrated. That’s right, we’re taking some of the most beloved indie video games and deciding if they’re overrated or underrated, and the reasoning behind our hot video game takes. It’s another can’t miss indie gaming episode from your favorite video game podcast!
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Blue Prince: All Hype or All-Timer? - Gaming Podcast
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are diving into their thoughts on gaming’s latest hype craze, Blue Prince. Is this truly one of the greatest video games of 2025, or is this a case of gaming hype gone too far? We break down exactly what this game is, why people are talking about it, whether it works and if it’s ACTUALLY as good as people say. This is one video game packed episode you don’t want to miss from the Video Gamers Podcast!
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Video game podcasts are generally loud and obnoxious or boring and mundane -- until now. Video Gamers Podcast is a life-changing gaming podcast from a small group of friends who have loud opinions. We aren’t experts but you bet we will act like them. Join us as we break down our own world of video games, share some laughs, share our experiences, rank our favorites, and help inform you as you search for the next great game. (...and which ones to avoid). A weekly video games podcast you can make part of your routine. Come check out our website and Leaderboard rankings at videogamerspod.com and reach out to us on Twitter or Instagram @videogamerspod.
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