SmashPad's flagship podcast, the Day 0 Update covers the latest news and events in the gaming industry, all backed by analysis and insight from a team of avid gamers and industry writers who combine for over 150 years of experience with the medium. The goal isn't simply to report the news, but to lo…
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about many impressions of demos we've played, the new Splatoon game, and the aftermath of Splitgate 2's CEO wearing a dumb hat during Summer Game Fest. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the Switch 2, the return of Game Informer's magazine, and the many announcements from the PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs, and Xbox Showcases this past weekend. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the new College Football game, EA cancelling one of its Marvel games and shutting down the studio, and reminiscing over our fond Switch memories as the Switch 2 is nearly here. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the new weird way Microsoft wants you to experience old Activision games, Randy Pitchford's new dumb moment, and the new game from the creator of Danganronpa. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Marathon's current controversy, Sony and Nintendo talking about potential future price increases of their consoles, and a certain head of an indie studio that got attention on the internet for the dumbest reasons. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about what's up with Gex and Bubsy, the remastering of Gears of War's remaster, and the surprising return of Giant Bomb. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about how much of a bummer this week's news has been with layoffs at EA, the trouble Zenimax unions have had with Microsoft, and the shakeup to games media with Polygon and Giant Bomb. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Ghost of Yotei's upcoming release date, and the latest Nintendo Switch 2 launch news. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about when we can finally pre-order a Switch 2, Paul Rudd's return to moody games commercials, and the success of an indie game that's been around for a long time. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about more Nintendo Switch 2 news as the effect of tariffs have just made things more confusing, why you might not want to play Hogwarts Legacy on PS+, and some cool stuff from The Triple-I Initiative. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about all of the details of the Switch 2 that we know at this moment, the games coming to the Switch 2, and how tariffs have thrown the US launch plans into chaos. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the return of Game Informer, the new Nintendo Direct, and SmashPad's Spring Release Preview. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about GDC, a new game based on the works of Voivod, and the hopeful teasing of some positive Game Informer news. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about two new-ish games being shut down, the big announcement of PowerWash Simulator 2, and how excited we are at the Saudis acquiring Niantic Labs' games. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the big upcoming summer releases like Death Stranding 2 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, the return of Acclaim, and more layoffs. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about EA's continued dumping on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, WB's awful cancellations and studio shutdowns, and two showcases with a bunch of interesting upcoming indie games. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about a Samurai Pizza Cats game, Xbox's dumb new AI, and some bummer layoffs for this week. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the wild new Jeff Minter game, Astro Bot's new update, and the various announcements from the State of Play showcase. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about an Intellivision Amico game that's getting a new life, the ESA's new conference, and more about EA's disappointment in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about BioWare's unfortunate layoffs and the situation they're in for Mass Effect 5, Warner Bros.' shut down of MultiVersus, and the awesome digital library that the Video Game History Foundation has made available in early access. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about sad news about Earthblade, the weird conspiracy that surrounded Hollow Knight: Silksong for a short time, and the retirement of a great industry figure. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, the most unusual reason for a game's development to stop for a while, and some good industry news. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, another delay for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and a new Xbox controller we're looking forward to its release. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Stardew Valley's amazing success, the latest indie game getting an unfair gambling label, and the new releases to keep an eye on for first three months of 2025. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about our individual Top 10 Games of the Year along with SmashPad's Top 10 Games of the Year as we celebrate our favorite games of the year. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the weird news about Balatro, the many announcements from Nihon Falcom, and what's going on with Borderlands 4's writing. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Itch.io getting shut down for the stupidest reason, the many layoffs of the week, and the various announcements from The Game Awards. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the cool 30th Anniversary themes and such on PS5, the cool new TMNT game announcement, and the unfortunate layoff news. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about some Thanksgiving break gaming, a new game that looks suspiciously similar, and the rough time that more studios are having. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about a potentially big acquisition by Sony, the success of STALKER 2, and The Game Awards. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the big update to fix a bunch of the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition's issues, Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary, and the cool preservation efforts going on for old PC games. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
Editor's Note: The Internet Archive is now functional, so please continue to follow the show on its RSS feed here. Thanks! In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the return of Virtua Fighter, Sega's delisting of classics, and Nintendo's streamer troubles. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here. Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Nintendo's new Music app, the final Xenoblade Chronicles game coming to the Switch next spring, and the eventual return of Deltarune. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here. Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of Let's Weekend: We talk about the week's worth of garbage news as the election is nearly here, the new Godzilla movie that's been greenlit, and the major cheddar heist take the UK by storm last week. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Netflix's game development problem, Ubisoft's issues, and EA's weird addition to College Football 25. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here. Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of Let's Weekend: We talk about the rich owners of the LA Times and Washington Post blocking endorsements, Boeing's bad week, and the bad outbreak of E. coli at McDonald's across the country. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the big Astro Bot update, the many unfortunate layoffs of this past week, and the decent Xbox Partner Preview. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here. Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of Let's Weekend: We talk about the cool Europa Clipper spacecraft, what's going on between US/Canada and India, and how much of a bomb the second Joker movie turned out to be. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the questionable games being remastered by Aspyr, Nintendo's big hardware announcement, and the big Halo news. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of Let's Weekend: We talk about the big lawsuit against TikTok, Hurricane Milton's effects, and what Al Pacino saw as he nearly died. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Ubisoft's potential future, the new Epic Games lawsuit against Google, and the new, stupid culture around Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Assassin's Creed Shadows delay, the Level-5 showcase of delays and announcements, and the PlayStation State of Play. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about The Plucky Squire, the completely expected new Like a Dragon game, and an update on The Flappy Bird Foundation. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the big PS5 Pro news, Flappy Bird's return, and the crappy week of layoffs and resignations. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the sudden shutdown of Concord, Xbox's developer support issues, and plenty of Astro Bot chatter. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the return of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, the upcoming shutdown of the developers of Visions of Mana, and the various games featured in the Nintendo Indie World and Partner Showcases. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the death of an Animal Crossing game, the shocking announcement of a new Borderlands game, and the grand return of Peter Molyneux to the gaming world. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about some upcoming releases, Krafton's acquisition of Tango Gameworks, and what to expect from Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live show. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about some new releases, WB's new games strategy, and the death of Ready at Dawn. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about a week full of awful news with more details on the Humble Games layoff aftermath, Bungie's massive layoffs, and GameStop shutting down a large part of gaming media history in Game Informer. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Ubisoft's weird statement, the layoffs at Humble Games, and a lot of good union stuff that happened this week. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
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