Vampire Crawlers & Double Fine's New Game Kiln Are Great

Vampire Crawlers & Double Fine's New Game Kiln Are Great

May 1, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 765

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The episode discusses the merits of Vampire Crawlers and Kiln, along with a review of Tides of Tomorrow.

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Brenden Groom ( Pass The Controller ) joins us to discuss why Poncle's Vampire Crawlers and Double Fine's new sculpture battle game, Kiln, are both great. Additionally, we dive into Charles' review of Tides of Tomorrow, a story-focused adventure game with asynchronous multiplayer elements. It's a neat concept, but how's the execution? The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Follow our hosts online: Alex Van Aken ( @itsVanAken ) Charles Harte ( @chuckduck365 ) Brenden Groom ( @begroom / PlayMoreIndies.com ) Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 08:30 - Charles Visits the Lego Batman Preview Event 17:04 - Kiln 36:06 - Tides of Tomorrow Review 50:51 - Vampire Crawlers

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Hosts: Alex Van Aken, Charles Harte

Guest: Brenden Groom

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Organizations: Game Informer, Pass The Controller, PlayMoreIndies.com

Products: Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, Tides of Tomorrow

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