Gaming podcasts have skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years. Listeners in New Zealand can’t get enough debates, opinions and reviews of the latest gaming titles.
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To help you dive into the world of online gaming podcasts, this article will list the top 10 most popular gaming podcasts in New Zealand.
1. Play, Watch, Listen
One of the biggest online gaming podcasts on the internet has been gaining major traction in New Zealand over the past couple years. Play, Watch, Listen is a 4-piece group with a very diverse cast of commentators, including a game journalist, game composer, game voice actor and a game designer/director. This gives them unique perspectives on any game they discuss, whether it is a classic or a new hit.
2. WhatCulture Gaming
WhatCulture Gaming has been around for years, but they’ve only recently started gaining popularity in New Zealand. It is a variety gaming news podcast that releases weekly episodes involving quizzes, interviews, breaking news and insider insights from the gaming industry.
Some of its most famous content has centred on the growing presence of microtransactions in major releases like Grand Theft Auto Online and Gran Turismo 7.
3. Pitch, Please
Even though Pitch, Please has a spicy title and is a new podcast on the block, that hasn’t stopped it from rising up the gaming podcast charts in countries like Brazil, Canada, Norway and New Zealand. Each episode has a team of game developers receiving a new idea for a video or board game. They try their best to see how feasible it is to make it, and then get to work on the drawing board.
4. Game Scoop
The official podcast of IGN is Game Scoop, a weekly news segment that delivers the most important news info related to games. IGN has been one of the biggest online gaming sites in the internet’s history, so their podcast is a major force across the world. With over 600 episodes and roughly a decade of airtime, Game Scoop is a major podcast pitstop for gamers of all kinds.
5. Versus Wolves
Two close friends from the fighting game community or FGC get together to teach each other about their favourite games and other related media. Though one host is Irish and the other is Canadian, their synergy gives you the impression that they have been close friends or neighbours their whole lives.
While they discuss a wide variety of online gaming titles, their roots are in famous fighting game franchises such as Tekken and Street Fighter. This likely gives them an edge that other new podcasts don’t have since esports related podcasts have been known to experience tons of crossover with other businesses and ventures.
6. Plat Chat – Overwatch
Some games are so big that they need their own show. Overwatch is one such game and has been for many years. On Plat Chat, four hosts from the official Overwatch League discuss all things related to the esports tournaments, updates in online ranked matchmaking, patch notes and all the technical details that the most diehard players are aching to learn about.
7. Real Lich Hours
Speaking of podcasts dedicated to just one game, here’s another one that’s absolutely worth mentioning. Though it’s only been available since December of 2023, it is by far one of the fastest growing gaming podcasts in New Zealand and the world. Real Lich Hours focuses entirely on the gameplay and lore of Baldur’s Gate 3, which was arguably the biggest game of last year.
It also dives into the game’s connections with the overall Dungeons and Dragons universe, making this a particularly in-depth gaming podcast with tons to learn.
8. Kinda Funny Games Daily
Many podcasts are weekly, but for those who need a daily fix of gaming news, Kinda Funny will be the best bet. Hosts Tim, Greg and Blessing routinely discuss the latest in gaming news. They also frequently interview major industry legends from companies such as Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.
9. Castle Super Beast
The Super Best Friends Play is an iconic duo of variety gaming, but did you know they have a podcast now? Castle Super Beast features Mat and Pat giving the funniest takes on the latest game releases, gaming news and their thoughts on the current state of the gaming industry.
10. The Wilderness Podcast
Dedicated to all things old-school RuneScape, this podcast has both of its hosts challenging each other to the most daring obstacles and punishments the game contains. They also regularly discuss all the finer details of the classic game and its community.
Wrapping up
Gaming podcasts are growing exponentially, and considering how easy it is to start your own podcast, you can expect them to keep on coming. Though we only discussed 10 examples, there is no shortage of online gaming podcasts for New Zealanders to get their hands on!