In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, I've assembled a panel of experts – including Blake Hester and Charles Harte – to discuss Alan Wake 2, the 13-year follow-up to Remedy Entertainment's cult classic thriller. After Charles gives the rest of us a refresher on all things Alan Wake, Blake regales us with his favorite non-spoiler moments from many hours into the newly-released sequel. Later, we talk about the written and physical comedy of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and how web gliding is a game changer in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Stick around 'til the end of the show for a series of listener questions about soulmates, the afterlife, and the best years in gaming.

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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 host Alex Van Aken every Thursday to chat about your favorite games – past and present – with Game Informer staff, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

The Game Informer Show – Podcast Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:04 - The Exorcist: Believer

00:06:36 - Alan Wake II

00:31:43 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder

00:44:29 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2

00:59:09 - Party Animals

01:07:50 - Housekeeping and Listener Questions