Game Clique
Game Clique isn't just a video game podcast—it’s a cultural reset with a controller in hand. Hosted by CharmCityChamp and a crew that lives and breathes gaming through a distinctly Black lens, Game Clique brings unapologetic Blackness to every bonfire, side quest, and boss fight. From deep dives into the latest titles to unfiltered takes on representation, nostalgia, and the gaming community at large, this podcast isn't afraid to go there.
Expect sharp critiques, inside jokes, high-key debates, and the kind of energy you only get when the culture leads the convo. Welcome to the Clique!
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 105 minutes
- Episodes
- 40
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Frankensteinin' the PERFECT Horror Game
We are knee-deep in SPOOKY SEASON and couldn't think of a more perfect way to celebrate it than to steal features from other horror games to create the objectively perfect scary video game. Join Char…
2024 is a MONSTER Year for Gaming
The year is going so fast that we didn't realize we haven't updated the Power Rankings since the Summer! CharmCityChamp invited Sergio and CandieMoon to find places for Astro Bot, Black Myth Wukong, …
Ragnorak in Retrograde?
Astrology can be insanely accurate sometimes... but how accurate are the stars when we're talking about Kratos? We brought in our resident expert, NerdyBombShelli of Dames4Games, to help break down t…
Gaming OST Showdown!
CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Veishi dive into the ultimate showdown of video game soundtracks! Each host brings their carefully curated playlist to the table, showcasing their favo…
Is Knuckles Black?
Sometimes you must answer the questions everyone else is afraid to go near... is Knuckles the Echidna Black? CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Sergio from the University of Maryland eSp…
Top Ten Games of 2024 (Part 2)
We are officially halfway through 2024 and it's time to shake up this year's Power Rankings. CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and Hinokaga break down all the games from the first half of the year and ar…
Inside Firaxis with Michael Kotey
Michael Kotey, Associate Producer at Firaxis Games and Combat Producer for Marvel's Midnight Suns, Came through and gave us an in-depth look at working with Marvel, what it's like working at Firaxis,…
Give Us a Def Jam Fight for NY 2 PLEASE!
Drake lost to Kendrick Lamar pretty decisively in the lyrical department... but who would win in a Def Jam Fight for New York style fight? CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Sergio Brack…
Tales of Black eSports Zau!
The eSports scene is constantly evolving and growing. With that, we're seeing more Black representation on the player side and coaching side. We spoke with the head coach and director of Morgan State…
1st Edition of the 2024 Gaming Power Rankings
It's already been a CRAZY 2024 in the video game industry! CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and Hinokaga make sense of it all with the early edition of our 2024 Power Rankings, a constantly updated list…
AMA with CharmCityChamp & Duke_ofGames
It's been a long time but the Game Clique is BACK! What better way to reintroduce ourselves than to have an AMA episode with CharmCityChamp and Duke_ofGames. We talk about #helldivers2, #WWE2K24, Cra…
What Are the HOTTEST Games in 2024?
2023 was one of the HOTTEST years in gaming history and 2024 is looking to start with just as much heat! CharmCityChamp and Duke_ofGames give their five most anticipated games of 2024 including #fina…
The TRUE Top Ten Games of 2023 List
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR! CharmCityChamp and Hinokaga are joined by special guests LadyInfamous and LBoogie from the GWG Podcast to finalize the 2023 Game Clique Power Rankings; a #top10 list of the be…
There are Black Roots in Iconic Game Music?!?
Feel too much shame to bump the Final Fantasy OST in the car? You won't after this episode! Join CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Veishi as we play some of our favorite tracks from vid…
Who TF is Winning The Game Awards?!?!
Award season is here! Duke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp compete in guessing the winners of #TheGameAwards! Before we got into that we talked a little bit about the remake that still feels unreal, #Supe…
Let's Spoil Spider-Man 2!!!
Join us as we talk all things Spider-Man 2 with the "exaggerated swagger of a Black teen!" CharmCityChamp, Duke_OfGames, and Hinokaga have a complete spoiler-filled discussion about everything good (…
These Are Some of the BIGGEST SCAMS In Gaming History!
DJ Envy isn't the only person scammin'! Come through as CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and Rashad Stark expose some of the craziest scams in gaming from the Intellivision #Amico to the controversial W…
Unveiling the Top 10 Games of 2023 So Far
Come through as CharmCityChamp and Duke_ofGames unveil the official 2023 Game Clique Power Rankings. A constantly updated list of the top ten best games of the year! Before we get into the list, we b…
Envisioning the Black Video Game Awards: Gaming, Gowns & Gang Gang!
Get Ready to celebrate the unsung heroes of the gaming world! Welcome to the Ultimate Black Video Game Awards, where we shine a spotlight on phenomenal Black talent and games that the community loves…
OnlyFans Showdown: Ranking Fighting Game Characters' OnlyFans Success!
Don't act like you weren't ever curious about who would have the better OnlyFans between Chun Li and Juri. CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, Rashad Stark, and TricutPacket ranked the top fighting game ch…