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Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops squad is Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, Miranda Sanchez, and Peer Schneider (yes, NO DAEMON). It's a fun 'n' games edition of Scoop with the return of Real Mature, IGN. Of course there's Video Game 20 Questions, and a new Peer-centric game: introducing "What Is Peer Eating?" (sorry, audio-only listeners, this one's way more fun if you're watching the video). But first they take a look at the biggest news of the week surrounding a Zelda remaster leak, a new Star Fox game, and more. Watch the video above or…
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by IGN & Geek Media · English · Gaming
Veteran games industry host Daemon Hatfield and the IGN crew break down the biggest gaming news of the week, dive into retro gaming nostalgia, and challenge each other—and the audience—with trivia that puts even hardcore gamers to the test. Whether you're a longtime fan or a new listener, Game Scoop
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