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Oct 30, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Headlines | Xbox financials down for 4th straight quarter

Another episode of Headlines, our twice-weekly news focused live show is here, and this time, with Jon on holiday, we have Aarsal joined by the lovely Sam Tolbert from Campaign Mode here to help out. On this episode, the lads are diving into Microsoft's latest financial reports, which show Xbox down once again for the a 4th straight quarter. Ouch. On this Episode: Headlines | Xbox Financials Down for 4th Straight…
Oct 27, 2026 · 59 min

Headlines | Microsoft Looks to Buy Out 60,000 Employees

Time for a new episode of Headlines, DayOne's twice-weekly news focused show that covers the latest and greatest from across the video game industry. On this episode, Aarsal and Jesse dive into Microsoft's Buy Out of 60,000 employees. All this and more! On this Episode: Headlines | Microsoft Looks to Buy Out 60,000 Employees New on DayOne - The Wolf Among Us Remastered , The Séance of Blake Manor Reviews. (One more…
Oct 25, 2026 · 3 hr 16 min

Episode 336 | "Bioware is no more"

The lads return once more from the depths of the internet to talk video games, the industry and share some life stories. It's the DayOne Show Episode 336, and one of the best gaming podcasts is available on demand for your eyeholes and earholes, right now! As always, we kick off the show catching up and then diving into what we've been playing this week, and while Jesse and Nick have been dabbling with Nintendo…
Oct 22, 2026 · 52 min

Headlines | Bioware Closed and Mass Effect Cancelled

Thursday has arrived, and with it a brand spanking new episode of Headlines, our twice-weekly games industry news focused live show, as we break down the top stories in gaming. On this episode, we take a look at EA's 'New Chapter' as it shuts down legendary studio Bioware after 31 years, cancels Mass Effect 5 and eliminates 400 roles. On this Episode: Headlines | Bioware Closed and Mass Effect Cancelled New on…
Oct 20, 2026 · 58 min

Headlines | Games Industry ‘Pretends Not to Use AI’ Says Xbox Employee

Tuesday is here, and so is a brand new episode of Headlines, our twice-weekly gaming news focused live show! On this episode, we take a look at the now deleted comments from an Xbox employee about how the gaming industry all pretends to not use AI, and more. On This Episode: Headlines | Games Industry ‘Pretends Not to Use AI’ Says Xbox Employee New to DayOne | Final Fantasy Resonance, Stupid Never Dies , Call of…

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Oct 18, 2026 Episode 335 | "Is Xbox exclusivity back on the table?"
Blimey, what a time to be alive! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is good, exclusives might be back on the cards for Xbox and there are even more great video games to play. Let's get into things in The DayOne Show Episode 335! Jon, Nick and Jesse return to talk video games, and as 2026 just doesn't want to let up, there's a ton of new games to chat about. Jesse's been tackling the first-person souls-like adventures…
Oct 15, 2026 Headlines | Are Xbox Considering a Full Return to Exclusivity?
Thursday has arrived, and to be honest, there's a lot going on. Thankfully, this is Headlines, our twice-weekly, news focused show to keep you up to date on all the latest goings on in the video game industry. On this Episode, we discuss the Xbox survey that suggests Microsoft are at least considering a full return to exclusivity, along with a brand new launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. Enjoy the show! New on…
Oct 13, 2026 Headlines | Gears E-Day Faces DDOS Attacks
Tuesday is here and we're back with a brand new episode of Headlines, our twice weekly news focused show to bring you up to speed on the latest stories in gaming. On this episode of Headlines, Gears of War: E-Day suffers DDOS attacks and Epic Games goes all in on AI. On this Episode: Gears E-Day Faces DDOS Attacks New on DayOne - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse , Ratatan and Valor Mortis Gears of War: E-Day Suffers…
Oct 11, 2026 Episode 334 | "Xbox gains some XP"
After another solid week in video games, Jon, Nick and Jesse return to chat about all the latest news, games, and Nick's habitual cutscene skipping. Jump in for The DayOne Show Episode 334! As always, we kick off the show by diving into what we've been playing. Gears of War: E-Day is a frequent topic of conversation with it's excellent Horde Siege mode, and the usual 'Insanity' campaign run through, though Nick is…
Oct 8, 2026 Headlines | Xbox XP Division Announced
Another crazy week in video games, with even more releases and a brand new Xbox division to dive into! On this episode of Headlines, we take a look at Xbox XP, a new team set up to deliver success in key areas for Xbox, as well as new GTA6 Gameplay leaks. On this Episode: Headlines | Xbox XP Division Announced New on DayOne – Reviews for Neon Abyss 2 and Forever Ago (both new to Xbox Game Pass) as well as Dragons…
Oct 6, 2026 Headlines | Xbox Elite 3 Leaks Show Massive Changes
October begins and we're back with another episode of Headlines, DayOne's twice-weekly, news focused live show that covers the latest and greatest stories from across the video game industry. On this episode of Headlines, we dive into the recent leaks regarding the Elite Series 3 Controller and the latest reviews from the team. On this Episode: Headlines | Ubisoft's 'Mother Brain' Gen-AI System Detailed New on…
Oct 4, 2026 Episode 333 | "Gears of War: E-Day is one of the year's best."
Emergence Day has finally arrived and it’s time for Jon, Nick and Jesse to sit down and catch up on all of the incredible games this week in the DayOne Show Episode 333! In a nice change, the big topic this week isn’t on news, or rumours and industry drama, but on the games. None is making more conversation than Gears of War: E-Day , out now in “Early Access” on Xbox and PC. We’ve been playing it, and all agree…
Oct 1, 2026 End of Abyss | Review
A new metroidvania title that seems to take the best bits of games like Little Nightmares, Dead Space and throws in a little twin-stick shooting for good measure. This debut release from the team at Section 9 may have flown under your radar, so see if this is one you should pick up with our End of Abyss Review .
Oct 1, 2026 Headlines | Emergence Day Begins!
October begins, and with it, so does Emergence Day! Gears of War: E-Day hogs the spotlight this episode, as reviews have dropped worldwide for what is The Coalition's best ever game. Beyond that, on this episode of Headlines, we dive into recent comments from Xbox CEO on the sale of the brand and more! On this Episode: Headlines | Emergence Day Begins!
Oct 1, 2026 Gears of War: E-Day | Review
Gears of War: E-Day is the game that cements The Coalition as one of the top developers in gaming. A picture-perfect campaign, full of grit, emotion, brilliant design, and sheer spectacle, takes us through the start of it all. The eponymous Emergence Day sees us through three days and nights of the fall of humanity. It is a stunning achievement, with excellent gameplay, pacing, and writing. Paired with the…
Sep 30, 2026 Headlines | The Last of Us has Multiple Projects in the Works
It’s the start of a brand-new week, and the team are back with our roundup of the latest video game industry news in Headlines, our twice-weekly, concise, news focused live show. On this episode, Jesse and Jon discuss some upcoming projects in ‘The Last of Us’ universe. On this Episode: Headlines | The Last of Us has Multiple Projects in the Works New on DayOne – Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve , The Division 2:…
Sep 27, 2026 Episode 332 | "Activision Runs Halo & the Fallout Around Xbox's Continued Reset"
We're back to talk video games after another turbulent and hectic week in this crazy interesting. We'll break it down in The DayOne Show Episode 332! As we head into the show, there's plenty of games to talk about this week, and we've also been playing plenty we can't yet talk about. First up is Rivage , a new sci-fi puzzler where the player is trapped in a time loop. Jon's played it, and doesn't like it very much.…
Sep 25, 2026 Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | Review
Ace Combat is most assuredly back . From its massive, ambitious campaign, a multiplayer suite packed with modes, and an aircraft hanger full of exhilarating dogfights and absurdly cool fighters, this is arcade flight combat with the afterburners on full power. Our Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review.
Sep 24, 2026 Headlines | Fallout from Xbox Layoffs Continues
This Thursday we continue the mission to round up the latest in video game industry news with Headlines, our twice-weekly, news focused live show. On this episode of Headlines, the Fallout from the Xbox layoffs continues. DayOne Content - SiN Reloaded , NASCAR 26 and Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom The Xbox Reset Continues to have fallout with some unpleasant stories emerging, including a Halo Studios Cinematic…
Sep 22, 2026 Headlines | Xbox Announces More Layoffs and Studio Changes, Halo Now With Activision
Well. This was a day. Huge sweeping changes announced across Xbox that sees studios merged or rehomed, and Halo now under Activision for future games in the series. In this extended episode of Headlines, we dive into the Xbox layoffs, changes and Halo with special guest Samuel Tolbert. On this Episode: Headlines | Xbox Announces More Layoffs and Studio Changes, Halo Now With Activision Latest content from DayOne –…
Sep 20, 2026 Episode 331 | "Xbox's TGS Show, GTA 6 Online Next Year(?) and More"
We're back after a solid week of gaming news, reviews and of course releases! Wolverine is out and generating plenty of discussion, and Xbox held their TGS broadcast with Hideo Kojima stealing the show with new information on OD and the recently signed PHYSINT. We talk through it all in The DayOne Show Episode 331! As always, we kick off the show catching up and diving into the latest games we've been playing. Jon…
Sep 18, 2026 CONTROL Resonant | Review
CONTROL Resonant is an excellent genre-shifting sequel. It moves the series from crazy flying third-person shooting into crazier, even more flying’ier third person melee combat. Dylan Faden takes over protagonist duties from his sister Jesse, and leads a story that far surpasses that of the first. Our Review !
Sep 17, 2026 Marvel's Wolverine | Review
The Wolverine returns in his first solo video game outing in nearly two decades, and this time from the developer behind the excellent Spider-Man games, Insomniac. Arguably the biggest PlayStation first party release of the year, is this one worth its weight in Adamantium? Find out with our Marvel’s Wolverine Review.
Sep 17, 2026 Headlines | Kojima takes over Xbox Tokyo Game Show with OD & PHYSINT
Thursday begins, and it kicks off with Xbox's Tokyo Game Show Live Broadcast, that saw a ton of game reveals. For this episode of Headlines, we're focusing on a surprise appearance from Hideo Kojima to talk a little more on upcoming Xbox Games OD and PHSYINT. On this Episode: Headlines | Kojima takes over Xbox Tokyo Game Show with OD & PHYSINT All the latest DayOne content - Bill Skarsgård Lands Lead Role in…
Sep 15, 2026 Headlines | Is Game Pass Losing 'Day One' Game Releases?
Another week has barely begun, and there's already plenty to talk about in Headlines, our twice-weekly new focused livestream. On this episode, we dive into a new Xbox rumour that suggests Game Pass is going to lose 'Day One' Games, breaking down all the announcements from Blizzcon and more!On this Episode: Headlines | Is Game Pass Losing 'Day One' Game Releases? A new rumour has surfaced online that suggests Game…
Sep 13, 2026 Episode 330 | "Is Kojima Productions now Xbox Exclusive?"
My god, what a week! From epic betrayals, the return of childhood classics and an epic opening showcase for fans, there's plenty to talk about. We are going to get into it in The DayOne Show Episode 330! As always, before we get into things, we do take a moment to dive into the games we've been playing this week. The lovely Joe Cumbo has been playing The Blood of Dawnwalker and has rendered his verdict on the Xbox…
Sep 10, 2026 Headlines | Xbox Steals Kojima Productions Away from PlayStation
After a bombastic week full of great Nintendo news and reveals, we thought things would calm down. Silly us, this is video games! Sony cancels Kojima's Physint, and then surprise, Xbox announces they've signed it instead. On this episode of Headlines | Did Xbox Steals Kojima Productions Away from Playstation? On this Episode: Headlines | Xbox Steals Kojima Productions Away from Playstation Xbox is Now Publishing…
Sep 8, 2026 Headlines | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Direct
It’s a special live episode because before we even begin the show, we sit down with Aarsal and react to Nintendo’s special ‘Zelda’ Direct, and we’re pretty pleased with what we saw! After that, it’s straight into Headlines, our twice-weekly news focused show, as we talk through the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! On this Episode: Headlines | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Direct Reaction The…
Sep 6, 2026 Hot Wheels Infinite Rush | Review
The excellent toy-like arcade racing foundations of the Hot Wheels Unleashed series by Milestone are now being brought into four bright, acrobatic and exciting open world islands for players to explore. Is it any good? Let's find out with our Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Review !
Sep 6, 2026 Exodus | Hands-on Preview
Exodus is the Mass Effect-style Sci-fi RPG I have been waiting for. Wizards of the Coast flew us out to Austin, Texas, a few weeks ago to play a 90-ish-minute hands-on demo. Through microgravity, with ‘alien’ powers on his side, I controlled Jun Aslan in a mission on a space station full of Awoken frogs, and I loved it.Our Exodus hands-on Preview!
Sep 6, 2026 Speedrunners 2: King of Speed | Review
Speedrunners 2: King of Speed is something I’ve been looking foward to for a while. The original is one of my friendship group’s top couch co-op/LAN Party games, so the idea of a bigger, prettier sequel with more players and more ways to troll each other should have been an easy win. Unfortunately, while the core Speedrunners experience remains every bit as brilliant as the original, much of what has been built…
Sep 6, 2026 N+∞X2 | Hands-on Preview
If you’re an old grey-beard like me, you’ll probably remember flash games. One of the more popular ones was N from the team at Metanet Software, which led us to N+ in 2008 and then N++in 2015. I played them all a fair bit and now, the team at Metanet are back with a new instalment. I went hands-on at Gamescom, and I thought we could all take a nice trip down memory lane together. Our N+∞X2 hands-on preview .
Sep 6, 2026 Alien Deathstorm | Hands-on Preview
We got roughly 20 minutes of playtime with Alien Deathstorm at Gamescom 2026 . Rebellion, most famous for its Sniper Elite franchise, has put its spin on an Aliens-inspired game, with a fun shooter that made a solid first impression.
Sep 6, 2026 Episode 329 | "We're back from Gamescom!"
We're back from Gamescom, and while we're sure Nick has assuredly missed us, we're not quite sure he's going to enjoy us talking about all the games he's yet to play. Still, it's nice to catch up, right? It's the DayOne Show Episode 329! As always, we start the show diving into what we've been playing. While Nick's been playing the usual suspects, he's also been checking out Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol.2 ,…
Sep 3, 2026 Headlines | Sony’s September State of Play
Thursday has arrived and with it, a chunky Sony State of Play! Viewers that joined us live can enjoy a longer episode of Headlines as we reacted to the show, followed by a normal episode of our twice-weekly news focused show straight afterwards! On this Episode: Headlines | Sony’s September State of Play Everything Shown at the PlayStation State of Play We played The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and have some thoughts!…
Sep 1, 2026 Fable | Hands-on Preview
During Gamescom 2026, Playground Games showed us more Fable, and in a couple of ways. One, a live demonstration for fans at the Xbox booth, the other, a hands-on with the game as we got to experience Fable’s seamless mix of melee, magic and ranged combat. Jon wrote up this Fable | Hands-on Preview
Sep 1, 2026 Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 | Review
Genghis reunites with a couple of classics. Our Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 | Review
Sep 1, 2026 Gears of War: E-Day Campaign | Hands-on Preview
Ahead of Gamescom, Jon sat down to play an section of Marcus and Dom's newest adventure. Our Gears of War: E-Day Campaign | Hands-on Preview | DayOne
Sep 1, 2026 Metro 2039 | Hands-On Preview
Ahead of Gamescom, Jesse got a chance to play a section of Metro 2039 in this hands-on preview.
Sep 1, 2026 State of Decay 3 | Hands-On Preview
During Gamescom 2026, Jesse sat down and played a bunch of something from Undead Labs - our State of Decay 3 Hands-On Preview!
Sep 1, 2026 Onimusha: Way of the Sword | Review
Time for our Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review! Another one that Jesse put together.
Sep 1, 2026 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy | Review
Our Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy | Review. Penned and edited by Jesse and available now on Game Pass
Sep 1, 2026 Orbitals | Review
Check out our Orbitals Review, with words from Jon and Joe as they played through this Switch 2 Exclusive co-op adventure!
Sep 1, 2026 Headlines | We're back from Gamescom
Another Tuesday has arrived, and with the chaos that is Gamescom firmly in the rear-view mirror. We've had a ton of game previews, reveals, and even some long-awaited GTA6 footage. Suffice it to say, there's a lot to catch up on. Join us for a new episode of Headlines - we're back from Gamescom, and there's plenty to talk about. On this Episode: Headlines | We're back from Gamescom First up, a ton of reviews and…
Aug 23, 2026 Episode 328 | "GTA VI Leaks, Phantom Blade Wows, & More"
It's the weekend before Gamescom, and the boys return for another jam-packed show with special guest Rand al Thor 19! It's the DayOne Show Episode 328! With Jon out this week, Nick and Jesse are joined by Rand al Thor 19, and as per usual, they dive into what they've been playing over the past week. In preparation for Control Resonant, Rand's been diving back into Control Ultimate Edition , and having a pretty good…
Aug 20, 2026 Headlines | GTA6 Gameplay Leaks Hit the Internet
We thought it’d would be a quiet week, but then the unthinkable happened! In this episode of our twice weekly news show Headlines, GTA6 gameplay leaks hit the internet, and we can’t imagine Rockstar are happy about it! On this Episode: Headlines | GTA6 Gameplay Leaks Hit the Internet Grand Theft Auto 6 Gameplay Clips and Map Image Leak Online Horizon Hunters Gathering Being Rebooted per Report Xbox Detail Gamescom…
Aug 19, 2026 Stalker 2: Cost of Hope | Review
Ready to head back into the Zone? Our review for GSC Game World's Stalker 2: Cost of Hope Expansion.
Aug 18, 2026 Headlines | PlayStation 6 Release Window Still Not Locked in
It's the week before Gamescom, and as is somewhat typical, a quieter period of calm before the inevitable deluge of new announcements, games and various showcase updates. For now, it's a new episode of Headlines, and on today's show, we take a look at the latest in news, including that Sony's CEO still doesn't know when the next PlayStation console will actually launch as well as the latest Game Pass line up.On…
Aug 17, 2026 The Sinking City 2 | Review | A Survival Horror Masterpiece
Such a troubled development may have one expecting the scars to be on show, but with greatly improved combat, engaging puzzles and a thoughtfully built world to explore, The Sinking City 2 might just be a new survival horror masterpiece. Our Review:
Aug 17, 2026 Battlefield 6 'Top Gun' | Hands-on Preview
Battlefield 6 Season 4 is here and with it comes one hell of a crossover! EA invited me to try it all out early for our Battlefield 6: Top Gun 'hands-on' preview !
Aug 17, 2026 Mortal Shell II | Review
Our Mortal Shell II Review - Written, narrated and edited by Jesse "Doncabesa" Norris
Aug 16, 2026 Episode 327 | "Wolverine Previews, Nick was right, and Jesse's Birthday"
It’s a show, it’s a podcast, it’s a conversation and it’s all about video games! This week, we’re talking about all the Marvel’s Wolverine previews, Nintendo’s Zelda Switch 2 and celebrating Jesse’s birthday. All this and more on the DayOne Show Episode 327! As always, we kick off the show with a conversation about what we’ve been playing, as well as the many reviews that are live on the site, including PS2-Era…
Aug 13, 2026 Duskfade | Review
A PS2-era inspired platformer that is both nostalgic and beautiful, as well as frustrating and dated in equal measure. Which side wins out? Find out in our Duskfade Review .Written By: Joe CucumboVideo Edited & Narrated By: Jon Clarke
Aug 11, 2026 Headlines | Xbox CTO Shares Updates on Xbox Live Outage Fixes
Happy Tuesday! It's the start of what is (at least for now!) a quiet week in video games, but that doesn't stop us from getting all the headlines together for a new episode of our twice weekly news focused show! On this weeks Headlines, the Xbox CTO has shared new updates on the recent Major Xbox Live Outage.On this Episode: Xbox CTO Shares 'Root Cause Analysis' on Last Week's Xbox Live Outage European Steam…
Aug 10, 2026 Big Walk | Review
Our Big Walk Review ! Written, edited and narrated by Jon "Sikamikanico" Clarke
Aug 9, 2026 Episode 326 | GTA VI on Netflix, Gears MP Beta is live, and Xbox doing Platinums?
Another week in gaming comes to a close, and brings us back once again to sit down and talk video games. GTA6 finally gets an extended gameplay trailer announcement with Netflix and EA is owned by a country now. All this and more in the The DayOne Show Episode 326! Fresh off the heels of our pretty successful Gamescom Fundraiser , Jon, Jesse and Aarsal return to talk about the weeks biggest games, news and more. To…
Aug 6, 2026 Headlines | Saudi Arabia (and Friends!) now own EA
Another Thursday is upon us, and with that another episode of Headlines, our twice-weekly news focused show that brings you the latest stories from across the industry in a succinct one-hour(ish!) show. On this episode, we talk about the recent completion of EAs merger/acquisition and Rockstar have finally made some noise about that new Grand Theft Auto game. $55 Billion Consortium Acquisition of Electronic Arts is…
Aug 4, 2026 Headlines | PlayStation Finally Responds to 'Disc-Gate'
It's August already and another Tuesday is upon us, and with it a new episode of our twice-weekly, news focused live show. On this episode of Headlines, we talk about PlayStation finally responding to 'Disc-Gate', the latest Game Pass drops and more! On this Episode! Our latest reviews - Beast of Reincarnation and Mistfall Hunter 'People have strong views' - Sony Comments on Backlash to Ending PlayStation Physical…
Aug 4, 2026 Beast of Reincarnation | Review
Our Beast of Reincarnation Review - written, edited and narrated by Jesse "Doncabesa" Norris
Aug 2, 2026 Gears of War: E-Day Versus Multiplayer Preview⁠
A new experiment from us - we're going to upload some of our in-depth previews and reviews to DayOne for our community to enjoy with video via Spotify and listen to via other podcast platforms. Our Gears of War: E-Day Versus Multiplayer Preview , written, edited and narrated by Jon "Sikamikanico" Clarke
Aug 2, 2026 Gears of War: E-Day Horde Siege Preview
A new experiment from us - we're going to upload some of our in-depth previews and reviews to DayOne for our community to enjoy with video via Spotify and listen to via other podcast platforms.Our Gears of War: E-Day Horde Siege Preview , written, narrated and edited by Jesse "Doncabesa" Norris
Aug 2, 2026 Halo: Campaign Evolved | Review
A new experiment from us - we're going to upload some of our in-depth previews and reviews to DayOne for our community to enjoy with video via Spotify and listen to via other podcast platforms. Our Halo: Campaign Evolved Review , written, narrated and edited by Jon "Sikamikanico" Clarke.
Aug 2, 2026 Episode 325 | "Gears E-Day Multiplayer, how good is it?"
After another busy week in video games, Jon, Nick and Jesse return to talk about everything that's happened! Financial reports, Xbox plans, Sony's plans for physical and of course, just how good Gears of War: E-Day feels to play. All this and more in the DayOne Show Episode 325! As always, before we dive into the biggest news topics of the week, we chat through what we've been playing. With Halo: Campaign Evolved…
Jul 30, 2026 Headlines | Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Previews
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: We dive into our thoughts on Gears of War: E-Day's new multiplayer suite, from traditional 4v4 modes to Horde Siege . Plus there's an extra treat for our members ! Microsoft's latest financial results are in , and it's another dire quarter for the Xbox division…
Jul 28, 2026 Headlines | Certain Ubisoft Games on Xbox Now Provide a PC Version
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Ubisoft and Xbox announce a 'Play Anywhere'-Type solution for select titles Xbox CTO shares detail behind recent Xbox Network Outage. God of War: Laufey lands February 2027 , with Kratos leading the next game . Viral hit Meccha Chameleon Discord server hacked Tomb…
Jul 26, 2026 Episode 324 | "Halo: Campaign Evolved, Nick's Holiday & More"
It’s a show! It’s a podcast! It’s a conversation baby, and it’s all about the video games! It’s all made possible by our wonderful community, and the DayOne Show Episode 324 is live and on demand for your earholes and eyeholes in glorious 4K! To kick things off this week, we’re pleased to see Nick return from his month long holiday in Greece, and we spend a little time discussing his adventures in Europe, and his…
Jul 23, 2026 Headlines | Original Xbox Backwards Compatibility Comes to PC
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Microsoft announce Xbox Console Game Backwards Compatibility - for PC! Gears of War: E-DAY Multiplayer reveal - and previews - coming July 30th. Meta Horizon+ Partners with Xbox Game Pass Human Fall Flat hits 60 Million players , celebrates 10 years Avatar Legends:…
Jul 21, 2026 Headlines | Bethesda Gives Roadmap for New Games, including Fallout
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Following the Xbox cuts , Bethesda Share New 'Fallout' Roadmap and Company Update — Including Fallout 5 & Remasters "idTech is very much alive and well" - Game Director Hugo Martin Speaks on id Software Layoffs Xbox Game Pass July Wave 2 Brings Halo: Campaign…
Jul 19, 2026 Episode 323 | Big Bethesda Updates on Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5
As we get to the halfway point of July, we're all dealing with the fallout of the Xbox cuts, and of course, there's plenty of videogames we've played and reviewed. All this and more in the DayOne Show Episode 323! As always, we kick off the show talking through all the games we've been playing, and as you'll see, we've been playing a LOT of games. We've got reviews from Jesse for Denshattack! which channels the…
Jul 16, 2026 Headlines | ZeniMax Online Studios Leadership Depart as Part of Xbox Layoffs
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: More details emerge following the Xbox layoffs, that sees the leadership team from ZeniMax Online Studios depart the company . Activision detail 'Kill Block' a new modular map system for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 delayed in coming to…
Jul 14, 2026 Headlines | Unions Prepare to Rally Against Xbox Layoffs
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Unions rally against Xbox layoffs, and id Software confirm they're carrying on despite the cuts. Obsidian working on Fallout , and Avowed 2 cancelled - expect it also is being worked on Call of Duty Black Ops 1 & 2 come to PlayStation EA Removes…
Jul 12, 2026 Episode 322 | "The Big Xbox Reset"
It's been a week. The big Xbox 'Reset' is in full swing, but after all the layoffs and studio changes, we're still not really sure on what the plan actually is. Let's discuss what's going on in The DayOne Show Episode 322! This week, we're joined by the lovely Sam Tolbert, who's starting to feel like a part of the furniture around here! Before we dig into the big topics, we spend some time talking about the games…
Jul 9, 2026 Headlines | Elder Scrolls is Years Away, Obsidian Now on Fallout
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Before the bad news, let's have some good! Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is out, and we've reviewed it. Ubisoft did good work here! Alright, now on to the bad - following the Xbox reset , id Software have been gutted in a move that has the industry…
Jul 7, 2026 Headlines | Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Hit Bethesda Studios Hard
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Layoffs hit Xbox - 3200 roles are being cut and five studios divested Obsidian Entertainment, the team behind Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded 2 are losing around 25% of their staff. id Software is reported to have lost nearly half the team, right before a…
Jul 6, 2026 Headlines 'Special Report' | Xbox Layoff 3200 Employees, Divest 5 Studios
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: The Xbox Reset has begun - all the details Double Fine goes indie So does Compulsion Games Ninja Theory to obtain new ownership And so does Undead Labs! Asha Sharma's Full memo detailed What to do you think about the big reset at Xbox? Let us know in the comments!
Jul 5, 2026 Episode 321 | "PlayStation Ending Discs, Xbox Ending Studios(?)"
Ahead of what's likely to be one of the most brutal weeks for the video game industry, the boys gather once more to talk about what we've been playing, the latest in news and of course, the biggest topic - the death of physical games media. All this and more in The DayOne Show Episode 321! Before we dig into the news, we of course tackle the latest games we've been playing, and for the most part, none of us can go…
Jul 2, 2026 Headlines | PlayStation to Stop Making Physical Discs
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: PlayStation announce the end of physical disc production and announce the closure of the PS3 and PS Vita stores starting this August. The Verge detail Microsoft's plans for a disc-to-digital program , though it's currently undecided as to whether 'Project Helix'…
Jun 30, 2026 Headlines | State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Reportedly at Risk of Closure
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Undead Labs joins other Xbox Game Studios on the potential chopping block Xbox has reportedly frozen 3rd party deals according to a games industry podcast Xbox's PR Team 'Assembly' also reportedly begins layoffs Xbox hardware prices go up once again RAM…
Jun 28, 2026 Episode 320 | "GTA 6 is expensive, Xbox is expensive, Bungie is in trouble."
What an absolutely crazy week in video games - and honestly, not really in a good way. Yes, we got Grand Theft Auto VI details, and the Steam Machine was finally dated, but everything else was not so great. Let's get into it in The DayOne Show Episode 320! Jon, Jesse and even Nick - who tunes in to join us from his holiday in Greece - break down all this week's new, but before that as always, we dive into what…
Jun 25, 2026 Headlines | GTA 6 Costs $80 and Layoffs at Bungie
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: The big story - Grand Theft Auto 6 Preorders and Ultimate Edition Detailed PlayStation says that GTA6 ' Plays best on PS5 ' and then deletes all social media posts (they're back up now with the digital PlayStation in the image instead of the disc-based one!) Bungie…
Jun 23, 2026 Headlines | The Steam Machine is Cool Tech at a Big Cost
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Steam Machines reviews are out, and the 512Gb version (without a controller) retails for over $1000USD . The best games of 2026 so far ! Jon's picks out of Steam Next Fest Xbox Entertainment Weekly Article shares news on Sea of Thieves movie , the Gears of War…
Jun 21, 2026 Episode 319 | "Xbox closures, spin offs and independence" feat. Sam Tolbert
I think we're all experiencing a little whiplash. After an incredible Summer Game Fest full of fantastic gaming shows and reveals, we now have a week full of potential closures, companies potentially being spun off, and others looking to go indie again. Let's break it all down in The DayOne Show Episode 319! This week, the lovely Nick is on holiday in Greece, so we're reinforced by the lovely Sam Tolbert from…
Jun 18, 2026 Headlines | Unreal Engine 6 is All-in on AI and is Years Away
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Unreal Engine 6 Detailed , including great tech demos from Gears of War: E-DAY and Neon Giant's No Law . GTA6 Box Art and pre-order go live date revealed Jason Schrier on Xbox's 'Reset' - "It's going to be bad." New Previews and Reviews - Dave the Diver: In the…
Jun 16, 2026 Headlines | Xbox may be Closing Multiple Studios
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: The big story - Xbox are in 'reset' mode , and are apparently discussing multiple studio closures , affecting Double Fine, Compulsion Games and Ninja Theory We talk through some of our latest previews and reviews from SGF and more Game Pass Wave 2 for June 2026 has…
Jun 14, 2026 Episode 318 | "Xbox is back and in big trouble"
We're back from Summer Game Fest, and have regrouped to gather once for another live show. Showcases, video games and terrible margins - we're going to cover it all in the DayOne Show Episode 318! This week has of course been all about the big summer showcases. While Sony's State of Play broadcast sort of kicked us off, it was Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest live show that began an entire weekend of video gaming…
Jun 11, 2026 Headlines | Xbox Reportedly Set for Huge Layoffs
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: We're back from Summer Game Fest, which saw fantastic showcases, be it SGF itself , the Xbox show or Nintendo's Direct . We've got a ton of previews live with more on the way - including Halo Campaign Evolved , Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis , Minecraft Dungeons 2…
Jun 7, 2026 Episode 317 | ""Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Prediction Specialtacular Live in LA"
Ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, we got together for a special live show in Los Angeles to discuss the weeks gaming news and throw out our predictions, dreams and wishes for the big show from Xbox. It's the DayOne Show Episode 317! There's plenty to talk about this week, from Aarsal's late review of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth , 007 First Light and of course, our recent preview of Exodus . Despite that, the majority…
Jun 2, 2026 Headlines | ASUS Announce New OLED Xbox Ally X
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: ASUS announce a new Xbox Ally X with an OLED screen for the X20 Anniversary. Fable has been delayed to 2027 to give it space, says Xbox Xbox fall out with fans over proposed inclusion of competitor platform logos in the Xbox Games Showcase this weekend Insider…
Jun 1, 2026 Episode 316 | "Xbox Logo-gate and we played Modern Warfare 4"
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 is here, and we've played it. The SteamDeck's price is skyrocketing, and everyone is afraid of Asha Sharma's latest internal memos. Join Nick, Jesse, and Aarsal in The DayOne Show Episode 316! It's been a busy week in games as well as news, so there's plenty to talk about on this episode. With Jon out at UK Games Expo for Console Wars the Card Game, Nick, Jesse and Aarsal get together…
May 28, 2026 Headlines | We played the New Call of Duty
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: We played the new Call of Duty , and Aarsal is back from LA to talk about it . We've got the new reviews in for Mina the Hollower and Echo Generation 2 ! Steam Deck has soared in price Fable and other Xbox games rated in Korea New Witcher 3 DLC is on the way! Loads…
May 26, 2026 Headlines | 007 First Light is the Best Bond Game Ever Made
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: We kick things off talking about IOI's newest game, 007 First Light . Good news, it's fantastic. Xbox announced new 'World Cup' themed controllers via Design Labs. Destiny 2 ends ongoing support , and Bungie may be facing layoffs per a report from Bloomberg. Rocket…
May 24, 2026 Episode 315 | "Bungie's Destiny"
From live Forza Shows to incredible video games, it's been another busy week, and the start of a marathon! Let's talk about all the weeks happenings in The DayOne Show Episode 315! We've been enjoying Forza Horizon 6 along with everyone else this week in what has been a quieter week in terms of video games releases overall. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is out, and while a late review may be on the cards,…
May 21, 2026 Headlines | Sony's State of Play Returns
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: PlayStation State of Play Announced PS+ Price Increases Virtua Fighter Crossroads Leaks Xbox Leadership Changes Part 2! Subnautica 2 sells like crazy Embracer Group splits in two , Warhorse working on a Middle-Earth RPG And more!
May 19, 2026 Headlines | PlayStation to Stop Single Player PC Ports
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Reports indicate PlayStation are halting Single Player Narrative games from going to PC PlayStation Plus price increases Xbox Game Pass May Wave 2 Announced Forza Horizon 6 breaks records Xbox Controller Leaks Xbox announces ' Xbox Player Voice ' and more!
May 17, 2026 Episode 314 | New Xbox Controllers, GTA6 Pre-orders and FH6
Two big games launched this week, and there's plenty of news to talk about. Let's get into things in The DayOne Show Episode 314! We kick off the show talking about a bunch of the games we've been playing this week! The biggest of course is Forza Horizon 6 , which is as incredible as you were probably hoping it to be. We've also been diving into titles like Directive 8020 , Subnautica 2 , Call of the Elder Gods ,…
May 14, 2026 Headlines | Forza Horizon 6 is Another Big Critical Hit
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Forza Horizon 6 Reviews are in! GTA6 Pre-orders begin next week per leaked Best Buy Affiliate email Xbox might be looking at a disc-to-digital program Capcom are doing well, and also seem to be all in on Gen AI Overwatch is coming to Fortnite And loads more!
May 12, 2026 Headlines | Gears E-Day Release Window and Forza Horizon 6 Leaks
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: The latest video game reviews are here, including Directive 8020 , Outbound , Call of the Elder Gods and Black Jacket . Forza Horizon 6 Leaks Early , Playground hand out strict bans Gears of War: E-Day Release Window suspected PlayStation Financials Nintendo Switch…
May 10, 2026 Episode 313 | "Suddenly, Starfox Returned"
An absolutely bonkers week in video games! Outside of some fantastic game releases, there's plenty of news from all three platform holders to dig into in The DayOne Show Episode 313! As per usual, we kick off the show talking about all the different games we've played this week, and where better to start than with the fantastic Mixtape ! It's one of the best games of the year, and we awarded top marks. Despite the…
May 7, 2026 Headlines | Mixtape is a Masterpiece
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: New on DayOne - Dead As Disco , Priest Simulator , WILL: Follow the Light and the incredible Mixtape , all live now for you to dig into! Plenty of Xbox talk, from new boot animations, leadership changes and the desire for new Project Helix information . Stranger…
May 6, 2026 Headlines | Call of Duty Leaves Last-gen Behind
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Reviews! Wax Heads , Dead As Disco Call of Duty leaves Last-gen behind Game Pass May Wave 1 announced , and there's a ton of games! More game profiles for the Xbox Ally! Forza Horizon 6 Goes Gold Loads more!
May 3, 2026 Episode 312 | "We have a PlayStation for you"
Lots to talk about this week! From PlayStation's DRM drama to a ton of pretty decent video game releases, there's plenty to enjoy and discuss this week. Join the lads once again for The DayOne Show Episode 312! As always, we kick off the show talking about all the wonderful video games we've been playing. Jesse has reviewed PlayStation's ' Saros ' from the team at Housemarque and thoroughly enjoyed it. He also…
Apr 30, 2026 Headlines | Xbox Financials are Down Once Again
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Xbox Financials are down once again per Microsoft Earnings Call New reviews now live for INVINCIBLE VS , TerraTech Legion and Saros ! Injustice 3 is in development at NetherRealm per new report Xbox employees now have Xbox.com email addresses NACON shut down…
Apr 28, 2026 Headlines | New PS5 Games may have 30 Day DRM Lockout
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Tons of reviews! Kiln , Aphelion , MotoGP 26 , The Last Gas Station and more PlayStation makes headlines with a price raise on consoles in another region , and a new DRM check that locks games out after 30 days if they don't go online Xbox detail indies heading to…
Apr 26, 2026 Episode 311 | "A New 'Xbox Era'?"
Is Xbox 'back'? The new CEO hasn't been around long, but she certainly appears to be making changes and updates at break-neck speed. Is she hell bent on restoring the Xbox brand to its former glory? We talk through all the big news this week in The DayOne Show Episode 311! As always, we begin the show with a look at the things most important to the team - video games! On that front, it's been another stellar week…
Apr 24, 2026 Headlines | Bonus Episode | "We are Xbox" - Xbox to 'Re-evaluate' Exclusivity
In a BREAKING NEWS Bonus Episode, Xbox Leadership set out a new mission statement, and set out their master plan. It even includes the re-evaluation of exclusivity. Jon and Jesse hop online to discuss this new development.
Apr 23, 2026 Headlines | Xbox Drops Game Pass Ultimate Price
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred and Tides of Tomorrow Reviews Game Pass gets a price drop , Call of Duty no longer on the service for Day One releases Xbox and Discord tease a deeper partnership Kiln is out today ! 007 First Light gets a new deep-dive gameplay trailer…
Apr 21, 2026 Headlines | Elden Ring Movie Date and Cast Revealed
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Vampire Crawlers and Tides of Tomorrow Reviews are live! Game Pass has its second wave of games for April A new ID@Xbox Showcase is on the way Ubisoft finally announce the Black Flag Remake New Forza Horizon 6 accessories Splatoon Raiders arrives this July Elden…
Apr 19, 2026 Episode 310 | Metro 2039 is Lookin' Fine!
In terms of news, it's been kind of a quiet week. But in terms of video games? It's been incredible! We talk through plenty of the latest releases, and cover the latest topics the industry has generated! It's the DayOne Show Episode 310! Where to start? Well, let's kick things off with our review of REPLACED , a new cyberpunk 2.5D action side scroller with an old school pixel art-style that is absolutely stunning…
Apr 16, 2026 Headlines | Matt Booty Talks Xbox Studio Collaborations
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: MOUSE: P.I For Hire Reviews Matt Booty reveals a fair bit on the Official Xbox Podcast - Gears of War: E-Day Direct is 30 minutes long, Blizzard are helping Playground Games with Fable cinematics Xbox System Update rolling out to all Xbox Console Gamers Grounded 2…
Apr 14, 2026 Headlines | Asha Sharma Thinks Game Pass is 'Too Expensive'
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Replaced is out today , and we bloody loved it, despite some rough edges Pragmata is great, and Capcom are on a roll with another excellent video game. Microsoft Gaming CEO thinks Game Pass is 'too expensive' Metro 2039 gets a first look this Thursday with Xbox…
Apr 12, 2026 Episode 309 | State of Decay 3 Lives, Forza Horizon 6 Looks Great!
A quieter week in video games, but that doesn't stop us getting together to chat about everything that's gone down this week in the DayOne Show Episode 309! Before we dig into the news, we've sure been playing a lot of video games, and kicked things off this week with a review of People of Note, which I didn't really enjoy. Thankfully, I followed it up with a shiny Forza Horizon 6 preview . I got to tour Japan in…
Apr 9, 2026 Headlines | Forza Horizon 6 Previews are in!
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: Forza Horizon 6 Previews are universally positive and a limited edition controller and headset seem to be on the way Samson is out, so is our review as the Liquid Swords team go through a rocky launch Halo Campaign Evolved has potentially had its release date…
Apr 7, 2026 Headlines | State of Decay 3 Didn't Exist When First Shown
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: New on DayOne - People of Note Review State of Decay 3 Alpha and Interview - The game didn't exist when it was first revealed back in 2020 Xbox Game Pass reveals first April drop of games for the month, and it's stacked Open Beta time! Jump in and play Kiln and…
Apr 5, 2026 Episode 308 | "Xbox FanFest is back!"
Another crazy week in video games! An Xbox Games Showcase is now locked in, and FanFests make a triumphant return with a worldwide tour. We chat through it all in the DayOne Show Episode 308. Before we dig into the new, we of course have to touch on all the fantastic video games we've been playing! I reviewed Darwin's Paradox! , a new puzzle platformer from ZDT Studios and Konami. I've also been checking out…
Apr 2, 2026 Headlines | Nintendo Loses US Patent on Summoned Characters
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: We chat about the biggest April Fools Stories from yesterday Xbox FanFest Tour Announced - they're hitting all the places Subathon tomorrow! We're excited. The biggest games we're excited for in April Nintendo loses US Patent on Summoned Characters Stellar Blade…
Mar 31, 2026 Headlines | DayOne Memberships Go Live and Xbox Games Showcase Detailed | March 31st, 2026
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: DayOne Memberships go live for all - Support us directly, get cool stuff! We've released a few reviews - Darwin's Paradox! , Super Meat Boy 3D , Grime II ! The Subathon is scheduled for this Friday ! PlayStation raises Prices across the board. Xbox June Showcase…
Mar 29, 2026 Episode 307 | Xbox Partner Preview Breakdown
When it comes time to write these shows up every Sunday, I feel like it's a miracle when it's been a quiet week - but not this time! Once again, the games industry is moving fast! We've got the Xbox Partner Preview, a more expensive PlayStation and a brand new Starfox game to discuss! All this and more in the DayOne Show, Episode 307! As always, we kick off the show talking video games, and Screamer kicked things…
Mar 26, 2026 Headlines | Sony Closes Dark Outlaw Games | March 26th, 2026
Welcome to Headlines! Our twice weekly news focused show will be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: A New look for Headlines Sony shuts down another studio Black Ops 7 Season 3 Marathon is very popular...on PC! Metacritic release their top publishers for 2025 Nintendo raises price on physical games PlayStation and Xbox Spring Sales kick off Forza Horizon 6 PC…
Mar 25, 2026 Headlines | Epic Games Laysoff 1000+ Employees | March 24th, 2026
Headlines has a new home! Our twice weekly news focused show will now be available on Spotify and everywhere else you'd expect our shows to be! On this episode: New on DayOne - Screamer Reviews, Memberships are close to launch Xbox Partner Preview "Stranger than Heaven, The Expanse and STALKER 2" Minecraft Dungeons 2 announced Sales! RE9 did great, but Nintendo are cutting back on production of Switch 2 Crimson…
Mar 22, 2026 Episode 306 | DLSS Yasssss!
Another week, another deluge of awesome video games and hot topics to discuss. From big releases like Crimson Desert to the 'Yassification' of all our video games, we get into all the drama in the DayOne Show Episode 306! We're joined this week by the lovely MVG, who once again joins the panel to talk about the latest goings on. First up, video games! Jesse finally released his Crimson Desert review , and the game…
Mar 15, 2026 Episode 305 | "It's Time to Go Back...wards Compatible"
What a week it's been! Between some great game releases and more than a few glimpses at the next generation of Xbox consoles, the crew return to break it all down and hopefully have some fun along the way. It's the DayOne Show Episode 305! While the crew have been busy covering the industry, I've returned from a fantastic trip to GDC, where I've caught up with developers and publishers, in addition to checking out…
Mar 8, 2026 Episode 304 | "Project Helix is Revealed!"
What was perhaps going to be an uneventful week, instead became a little more dramatic. A new report from Bloomberg's Jason Schrier suggested PlayStation have decided to 'pull back' from PC releases for their tentpole first party games, which has caused a fair bit of discussion. Perhaps not wanting to be left out, Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma casually revealed Project Helix, the next generation of Xbox…
Mar 1, 2026 Episode 303 | "Xbox Enters A New Era"
When it comes to video games, we all know it's very serious business . And that's absolutely still the case this week, as we see the release of yet more cool video games to play, and some in-fighting among the remnants of what remain of video game media. We're here to talk about it all in the DayOne Show Episode 303! Lots to talk about this week, but as always, we simply have to start with what…
Feb 22, 2026 Episode 302 | "Phil did WHAT?!
While we're only two months into 2026, it's already been a crazy year, and this week brought with it some absolute bombshells that shook the video game industry. Join the crew as we break it all down in the The DayOne Show Episode 302! This week, the news is nothing if not seismic! Before we get to all the industry happenings, we have to acknowledge all the lovely video games we've been playing this week! On the…
Feb 15, 2026 Episode 301 | "This is the New State of Play"
It's a new look, and a new week to talk about video games - and there sure are a lot of them on the way! I'm aware we're cheating the count a little here, but this is the DayOne Podcast Episode 301! This week, I've been at DICE in Las Vegas but we've still managed to play plenty and of course bring you all the latest reviews. I checked out REANIMAL , which is a mesmerizing experience, so…
Feb 8, 2026 Episode 300 | "Play DayOne!"
Well, we did it! 300 Episodes - which equates to over 45 days of listening time! To celebrate this milestone, we made some big announcements that saw The XboxEra Podcast Episode 300 change before your very eyes. Welcome to DayOne ! This week saw some big news, some great games and of course our own big announcement . XboxEra is rebranding, bringing a new name and a new website to our readers, alongside new features…
Feb 1, 2026 Episode 299 | "Xbox isn't doing so hot?"
One more episode to 300! Until that time however, we've got a weeks worth of news, a heap of games to chat about and a little time to overshare with our community. It's the XboxEra Podcast Episode 299! With Nick returning this week, we just had to get his thoughts on the Developer_Direct, so we let him wax lyrical and get in-depth on his thoughts on Forza Horizon 6 , Beast of Reincarnation , Kiln and of course,…
Jan 25, 2026 Episode 298 | "Xbox's Developer Direct Delivered"
After a fantastic developer direct showcase from Xbox tokick things off for 2026, the team return to chat through it all - and the news of the week in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 298! There's plenty to talk about this week, and for the most part, it's all good news! MIO: Memories in Orbit hits Game Pass (and other consoles) and it's really great, according to Jesse. He also took some time to review a new expansion…
Jan 18, 2026 Episode 297 | "Life is an Ecco"
This week sees the return of a classic franchise, the closure of multiple studios that potentially spells the end of VR as we know it, and the upcoming Forza Horizon 6 having its release date potentially leaked! We chat about all this and more in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 297! We're slowly ramping up as the year begins, and we've already got reviews scheduled for next week as we prepare for the sheer onslaught of…
Jan 11, 2026 Episode 296 | "Dev Direct is a Playground"
Microsoft are kicking 2026 off in just the right way with their annual developer direct, which sees Beast of Reincarnation and the double feature from Playground Games with Fable and Forza Horizon 6. Let's break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 296! Jon, Nick and Jesse return to talk about all the latest in video games! We've been playing a few things this week, but for the most part, we're not actually…
Jan 4, 2026 Episode 295 | "2026 Prediction Special" feat. Jez Corden
The boys are back! It's a new year, and that means another 52 episodes are ahead of us to chat all things gaming. So let's dive into the first episode of the year - It's the XboxEra Podcast Episode 295 featuring special guest Jez Corden! The show kicks off with New Year greetings from our panel as we catch-up post the holiday season. After discussing our Christmas gifts we dive into what the team has been playing,…
Dec 28, 2025 Episode 294 | "The 6th Annual Grubbsmas Shpeshaltacular"
It's that most wonderful time of the year! It's the XboxEra Podcast Episode 294 - "The 6th Annual Grubbsmas Shpeshaltacular" - featuring Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb! As per tradition, Nick is joined by the lovely Jeff Grubb for the last episode of the year. Nick tells the story of Grubbsmas, and how it came to be, and then it's all about the video games. From Metroid Prime 4, Fallout, new Halo books and the Analog 3D…
Dec 21, 2025 Episode 293 | "HR prefers to call it Overtime"
It's almost Christmas, and it's the penultimate show of the year! Join Jon, Nick and Jesse for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 293! We're finally winding down for the holidays, and both news and reviews are pretty thin on the ground - but that hasn't stopped us from giving it a go! On the reviews front, Gyozo checked out Dora: Rainforest Rescue , and Genghis checked out both Atomic Owl and in VR land, had a play…
Dec 14, 2025 Episode 292 | "A Divine Show" w/ Rand al Thor19
I don't know about you, but I think this week has been a pretty great one for video gaming goodness! From the Game Awards seeing the return of some classic franchises to the confirmation of yet another Developer_Direct in January, it seems there's plenty to talk about in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 292! I'm out this week, so Jesse and Nick are joined by the lovely Rand Al Thor 19 to discuss all the latest and…
Dec 7, 2025 Episode 291 | "The Lesser of Two Evils?"
Another week, another excuse to get the crew back together to chat all things video games! Join us for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 291 as we break down all the latest in gaming. We've been playing plenty of video games this week, that's for sure. While Jon is dabbling with a few games on PlayStation 5, Nick's been enjoying plenty of Marvel Cosmic Invasion and even a new Banjo Kazooie . Jesse tried Routine, but…
Nov 30, 2025 Episode 290 | "An Xbox For Your Feet!"
Another week gone by, but a special opportunity to give thanks to everything we're grateful for this year - it's the XboxEra Podcast Episode 290! This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse gather round and give thanks, because it's been a pretty special year for XboxEra. We're on target to have more readers than ever, and November saw us broke some site records for the first time, alongside one of the best years for content…
Nov 23, 2025 Episode 289 | "Happy 20th Anniversary, Xbox 360!"
It's a special show this week. Not only are there plenty of great games to talk about thanks to a rather great Partner Preview from the Xbox team, but our favourite son has just turned 20 years old ! Let's celebrate the Xbox 360 Anniversary in style in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 289! There's plenty of reason to celebrate this week, nostalgic birthday's aside. Xbox threw one hell of a Partner Preview , that…
Nov 16, 2025 Episode 288 | "GabeCube"
After a rare break from the show, we are back! To be honest, a lot has happened since we last broadcast - and it happens to be Xbox's birthday. So buckle up for a long show, as we talk Valve's new hardware, game delays and the latest in video game reviews in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 288! It's been a crazy couple of weeks. We've reviewed plenty of video games, big and small in that time, from the cosy survival…
Nov 2, 2025 Episode 287 | "They Don't Know About Pumpkin Jack"
With Halloween now behind us, and the end of the year firmly in sight, the boys sit down to chat all things Xbox in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 287! Tons to talk about this week, and thankfully, most of the conversation doesn't revolve around industry drama, but instead about the very thing we're all here for - fantastic video games. From Nick's discovery and love of Pumpkin Jack, his review of Virtua Fighter 5…
Oct 26, 2025 Episode 286 | "You Had Me At Halo"
This week was perhaps a sobering moment for Xbox fans. On the back of some fantastic game releases, Xbox made a move that we've arguably known was coming for a long time, but one that still feels pretty surreal. Let's get into it in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 286! First, let's chat games we can play right now! Following Double Fine's Keeper, this week saw the continued onslaught from Microsoft's first party…
Oct 19, 2025 Episode 285 | "ROG with MVG"
What a fun week it has been! Plenty of video games, and brand new toys upon which to play them! We chat through it all in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 285! This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are joined by the always legendary MVG to chat about the latest in gaming, and as per usual, there's plenty of topics to cover if you're an Xbox fan. On the games to play side of things, we've got plenty of content for you to…
Oct 12, 2025 Episode 284 | "Xbox copping a KO?"
Time to chat video games! While I'm packing and preparing for my house move, Nick and Jesse hold down the fort for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 284! There's been plenty of going's on this week in the world of Xbox and video games. Call of Duty made headlines by announcing that SBMM is going to be set to "very low" for Black Ops 7, bringing a return to open matchmaking. Battlefield 6 has arrived and is very, very…
Oct 5, 2025 Episode 283 | "This is how we play now?" feat. Tom Warren
It's been a week. Xbox announced big changes to Xbox Game Pass, and the gaming industry erupted. Join the XboxEra crew as we break it all down and ask some big questions with special guest Tom Warren from The Verge joining us for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 283! There's a lot to talk about this week, as the spotlight once again turns to the Xbox business and how things are going. Team Green announced another round…
Sep 28, 2025 Episode 282 | "Let's take a drive to Japan!"
What a crazy week! Between Sony's State of Play, Tokyo Game Show and the ROG Xbox Ally news, it's been very busy times. The podcast crew get together to chat through it all in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 282! While we've been playing plenty of games, from SILENT HILL f to Final Fantasy Tactics or Sonic Racing: Crossworlds and Dying Light The Beast , there's still been plenty of video gaming news to sink our teeth…
Sep 21, 2025 Episode 281 | "Twas the week before TGS..."
As we head into Tokyo Game Show week, the podcast crew gather once more to chat about all the games, content and industry news in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 281! Plenty of games and news this week to dive into and Jon, Nick and Jesse chat through it all. Nick is a bit sad because Collingwood lost their semi-final, but thankfully there's plenty of games to get on with to distract him a bit. Jesse has been on a…
Sep 14, 2025 Episode 280 | "Vroom through the Borderlands"
After several weeks of not having all of the main podcast hosts on at the same time, we're finally all back to talk about Xbox and gaming in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 280! This week we spent plenty of time chatting about video games, which is always nice for a change! Borderlands 4 is here, and we are loving it, despite the optimisation issues on PC. We've also been playing a ton of other stuff, from Indiana…
Sep 7, 2025 Episode 279 | "First Light and a Knight"
Here we go again! Nick returns this week to sit down with Jesse and Aarsal to recap a pretty great week in video games - a ton of new releases, exciting reveals and plenty more besides! Time to sit back and relax in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 279! Plenty to dig into this week! Hollow Knight Silksong is finally here, and it promptly shut down most digital game stores the moment it became available , from Steam,…
Aug 31, 2025 Episode 278 | "Reloaded after Gamescom!"
Everything is back to normal and everyone has returned from their video-game related travels to talk the latest games and hardware in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 278! Nick is out this week, so we're joined by the lovely Deadly Headly to chat through our many adventures this month. We've been very busy, bringing our wonderful community a ton of excellent previews and reviews, from Gears of War: Reloaded to…
Aug 22, 2025 Episode 277 | "GAMESCOM 2025 - Between Two Ferns"
What a week! The XboxEra Team have been in Cologne, Germany for Gamescom 2025, and on the last night, have managed to sit down and talk you through it all. We've played a ton of amazing games, and of the ones we can talk about, we do! From High on Life 2, INVINCIBLE VS, Pizza Bandit and Planet of Lana 2, we go through each day we've spent at the show, and what we've played. We also went hands-on with the ROG Xbox…
Aug 17, 2025 Episode 276 | "Happy Birthday Jesse!"
Another week has passed us by, and while Jon was out in sunny Colorado, Nick and special guest Rand Al Thor got together to celebrate Jesse's birthday in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 276 ! Plenty to talk about this week, from the release of Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Viewfinder, Mafia: The Old Country, TMNT: Tactical Takedown and Hellblade 2: Enhanced Edition. PlayStation have begun to ramp up their advertising for…
Aug 10, 2025 Episode 275 | "Everyone is playing Battlefield 6"
With Gamescom fast approaching, Jon, Jesse and K.Asante get together to chat about all the latest games they've been playing in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 275! Nick is out this week doing family things, so we're joined by the lovely K.Asante to chat about games, which is great, because there are a LOT of games to talk about. From the release of Viewfinder which is finally coming to Xbox next week after a two year…
Aug 3, 2025 Episode 274 | "Sing A Silky Song"
It's been a great week in gaming, with reveals, announcements and fantastic releases. There's plenty to talk about, so join Nick, Jesse and Aarsal for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 274! As always, lots of game talk this week with the release of Grounded 2 , which arrived in Early Access on Game Pass and Steam, and did very well indeed . Jesse and Nick have been playing Ninja Gaiden Ragebound , and dabbling with…
Jul 27, 2025 Episode 273 | "We have our own Hellraisers"
It's been a week filled with drama, ruffled feathers and surprising new reveals! Join the crew for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 273! From me getting a little bit cross to Jesse upsetting people with a glowing review for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers , there's definitely plenty to discuss in this weeks episode. Nick has been continuing his adventures in Donkey Kong Bananza, in addition to checking out Ready or Not and a…
Jul 20, 2025 Episode 272 | "It's a Game Pass Bananza!"
In what feels like the calm before the storm, the crew have been playing and reviewing all sorts of cool video games for the community this week and we're back to share everything we know in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 272! This week, myself and Jesse are reunited with Nick who has returned from his holidays, perhaps so he can just wax lyrical about playing his Switch 2 and ignoring his family almost entirely.…
Jul 13, 2025 Episode 271 | "To Profit or Not to Profit?" feat. Gareth Williams
Another week goes by, and this time the focus has been on that age-old question that the industry just can't seem to let go of - is Game Pass unsustainable? Is it even profitable? The answer of course, is that Game Pass is just fine actually, but we'll get into all the details in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 271 . High on the success of our recent Summer Subathon , Jon and Jesse are joined by the lovely Gareth…
Jul 6, 2025 Episode 270 | "A Dark Day"
Absolutely awful. There's no other way to describe the week Xbox has just had, and it sure has many fans genuinely concerned for the Xbox platform. The crew get together for some hopefully insightful discussion on what happens next in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 270. Myself, Nick and Jesse return to chat about all the awful things that happened this week, in addition to some of the good. We saw Microsoft begin…
Jun 29, 2025 Episode 269 | "A Different Kind of Meta"
It's been a relatively quiet week in video games, but for some awful reports of what has now become standard for this industry - mass layoffs! Join the crew for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 269! Myself, Nick and Jesse are back for all things video games, and the show gets off to a relatively rough start - mostly because I'd been enjoying the sunshine and the beverages! But never mind all that, there's a few things…
Jun 22, 2025 Episode 268 | "No Restrictions" feat. Ryan McCaffrey
Despite the summer showcases being firmly behind us, we weren't left wanting for interesting developments in the video game industry to discuss! Sit back and relax for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 268! This week, we're joined by none other than the lovely Ryan McCaffrey from IGN, Unlocked and Ride The Lightning . Together with myself, Nick and Jesse, we discuss his beginnings in the industry, his take on Microsoft's…
Jun 15, 2025 Episode 267 | "Is THIS an Xbox?"
Like a kid that's furiously unwrapped everything on Christmas morning, and is left exhausted and elated with all they have received, Summer Game Fest and Showcase season is over. Thankfully, it was a good one and we're going to break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 267! Jon, Nick, Jesse and Aarsal return to discuss everything we've seen, played and witnessed during our time at Summer Game Fest, and…
Jun 12, 2025 Episode 266 | "It's Gaming Christmas!"
We're live in LA from Summer Game Fest 2025! Well, most of us! Jon, Aarsal and Jesse are camped out in the hotel room to discuss the opening show, in addition to our final predictions for the showcase from Xbox. Oh, and Nick is here too.
Jun 3, 2025 Episode | ""Wakanda for Never?"
It's been a busy week for XboxEra. I was out at UK Games Expo to show off Console Wars The Card Game, and Jesse and Aarsal have been hard at work preparing for our attendance at Summer Games Fest. While I couldn't attend the show this week, our good friend Abe stepped in to say hello and talk through all the latest in gaming this week in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 265! The crew have been playing through plenty of…
May 25, 2025 Episode 264 | "Top of the Pops!"
A crazy, news and announcement filled week has come to a close and the podcast crew are here to break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 264! Jon, Nick and Jesse are here to break down another crazy week in gaming, with a tonne of announcements, surprises and great games. On the news front, there's a plenty to talk about! Xbox partnered with Antstream Arcade to bring 50+ Activision Retro Classics to Xbox…
May 18, 2025 Episode 263 | "Leitch of War"
Another week in this crazy industry passes us by, and there's a lot to talk about. Who better to do so with than Nick, Jesse and Aarsal as they break down all the latest in gaming in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 263! This week, Nick and Jesse are joined by Aarsal to deep dive into all the latest topics. Everyone has been playing DOOM: The Dark Ages and of course the lovely Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 . Jesse…
May 11, 2025 Episode 262 | "DOOM and Gloom"
Where there's DOOM, there's probably some gloom, right? This is an Xbox-focused show after all, so let's dig into all the news of the week in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 262! DOOM: The Dark Ages reviews have gone live , and safe to say, iD Software have cooked! Nick, Jesse and myself have all been playing it, and now that we're free of embargos, we dive into some spoiler-free discussion about everything the Slayer…
May 4, 2025 Episode 261 | "They Cancelled WHAT?!" feat. Rand Al Thor19
With Jon being out for this weekend (and thank god, five hours?!) the legendary Rand Al Thor19 joins Nick and Jesse to talk through all the carnage of this week in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 261! Beyond talking through the lastest games, the podcast crew sit down and chat about all of the latest in news from across the industry. GTA6 has been delayed into May of next year , games media takes another blow with the…
Apr 27, 2025 Episode 260 | "Not So Obscur?" feat. Kahlief Adams
Aren't video games awesome? We've certainly been spoiled this week, with a whole heap of awesome titles available to play, including another new studio with their debut title reaping all the rewards. This week, we're joined by Kahlief Adams from Spawn On Me , and get to talk the industry, content creation and lovely video games in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 260 ! There's lots to talk about this week, from the…
Apr 20, 2025 Episode 259 | "Leaked to Oblivion"
The Podcast crew gather once more to discuss all the goings-on in the gaming industry this week. Leaks, remasters, marketing and more - it's the XboxEra Podcast Episode 259! Nick is out this week, redecorating and fussing over his new gaming space, so myself and Jesse are joined by the one and only K.Asante this week to break down the week. It's been an odd-one, that's for sure! The biggest news of the week has…
Apr 13, 2025 Episode 258 | "Xbox's Showcase is out of this world"
Another interesting week in the gaming industry has passed us by, and once again the podcast crew got together to discuss a little bit of everything in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 258! Myself, Nick and Jesse have plenty to talk about this week. Blue Prince released as the highest rated game of the year (on Game Pass no less!), and I can finally talk a little about how obsessive I've been with the game. South of…
Apr 6, 2025 Episode 257 | "Nintendo's Xbox One Moment"
What a week! There's more gaming news than you can shake a stick at. From the reveal and subsequent carnage of the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal to the release of South of Midnight, the XboxEra crew are here to break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 257! Nick, Jesse and myself sit down this week to talk through what has been a pretty crazy time in gaming. DOOM: The Dark Ages kicked things off , with our…
Mar 30, 2025 Episode 256 | "A Cosmic Invasion"
Another week passes us by, with more games released and more shows detailed. As per usual the crew are on hand to break it all down for you in three hours of conversational banter in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 256! Nick, Jesse and I return to chat through all the latest in gaming for this week. Nintendo had a Direct ahead of the imminent Switch 2 reveal, and a MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, new side-scrolling beat 'em up…
Mar 24, 2025 Episode 255 | "Of Space and Shadow", feat. MVG
What a week in video games! GDC 2025 has wrapped up, several big games have hit and the team are here to dig into it all in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 255! This week, Nick and Jesse are joined by the lovely ModernVintageGamer for the start of the show as they dig into all the week's gaming news. From Atomfall to Assassin's Creed , Steam UI, Xbox and PlayStation, there's plenty to dive into and discuss. As the…
Mar 16, 2025 Episode 254 | "Partners hold hands"
Another weekend hits, another chance for the crew to get together and talk video games, the industry and a whole host of things. Settle in and get comfortable for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 254 ! I'm out heading to GDC this week in (Sunny?) San Francisco, so the lovely Aarsaal jumps in to help host the show with Nick and Jesse. The crew chat through what they've been playing, from Pillars of Eternity 2 to the…
Mar 9, 2025 Episode 253 | "Grinding for Acclaim"
Another week passes by, and of course another gathering for the XboxEra Podcast crew to get together and talk all things video games for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 253! This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are reeling from a whole host of video game news. Split Fiction is out in the wild, earning a 'masterpiece, 10 out of 10 rating' from Jon in his review. Jesse previewed Atomfall , reviewed WWE 2K25 and Nick... Despite…
Mar 2, 2025 Episode 252 | " A Ruffy Week in Gaming"
Another week in gaming, another chance for the podcast crew to get round the mic for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 252! This week sees the triumphant return of both Jon, Nick and Jesse following a short break last week due to personal commitments. As always, the industry hasn't stopped moving along, and there's plenty of news and video game things, good and bad to discuss! Before any of that, the team are joined by…
Feb 23, 2025 Episode 251 | "Not A-Muse-d"
Alright, lets get back to normal. A nice normal show with the usual crew...Well, we would do that, but I'm off and so is Nick, so instead the lovely Aarsaal and K.Asante step in with Jesse for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 251! Aarsaal, K and Jesse chat about what they've been playing, generally chit chat and then dive into the latest news. Microsoft announced MUSE, a new AI model and a new type of quantum computing…
Feb 16, 2025 Episode 250 | "Phil Spencer joins us to celebrate Episode 250"
Another week passes by, but this milestone is nothing to sneeze at as the XboxEra Podcast crew celebrate one hell of a milestone in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 250 ! Jon is back from DICE 2025 in Las Vegas, Nick is recovering from a night of partying and Jesse is raising his head from playing a tonne of Avowed , but none of that will stand in the way of celebrating our 250th episode in style as Xbox CEO Phil…
Feb 9, 2025 Episode 249 | "A Failure to Communicate"
Another week passes us by, another chance for the podcast crew to chat video games, industry news and make a special announcement - it's the XboxEra Podcast Episode 249! This week, Nick is having a little rest with his family, so Jon and Jesse are joined by the lovely Aarsaal to chat video games. Aarsaal has been enjoying Kingdom Come Deliverance II and Citizen Sleeper 2 and managed to hit the embargoes for both,…
Feb 2, 2025 Episode 248 | "Guidance, Growth and Game Pass"
Another week of utter gaming industry carnage, another coveted Xbox Exclusive jumps ship to PlayStation 5. Join Jon, Nick and Jesse in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 248! This week, we talk through the big news - Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PlayStation 5 , and the community just don't feel right about it. Add to this the recent Microsoft financials, where hardware is on a continuing steep decline, and it's clear…
Jan 26, 2025 Episode 247 | "That is BRAND NEW information!" feat. Parris Lily
What a week! Xbox kicked off 2025 with one hell of a bang, and Jon, Nick, Jesse and special guest Parris Lily are here to break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 247! We chat with Parris as to how he got started in the industry, and how his work with Danny Peña and the folks at Gamertag Radio and KindaFunny changed his life. They interviewed Xbox Boss Phil Spencer this week, and there was plenty of…
Jan 19, 2025 Episode 246 | "Kept You Waiting Huh?" with Destin Legarie
It's not every often new hardware gets revealed, but 2025 has started off with a bang! Nintendo have finally unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2 , so there's plenty to talk about in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 246 ! This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are joined by the lovely Destin Legarie, who recently struck out on his own and started his new Patreon supported venture, SaveStatePlus ! The team break down the Switch 2…
Jan 12, 2025 Episode 245 | "This is an Xbox... Developer Direct"
Start your hype engines! Team green have announced their latest Xbox Developer_Direct for 2025 and we've got a whole slate of new games coming for us all to enjoy this year. The team break down all the possibilities in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 245 ! Aside from some brief discussion on games like Eternal Strands , Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Assassin's Creed: Shadows , the majority of the show is…
Jan 5, 2025 Episode 244 | "The Year of Xbox?"
A new year brings new beginnings, and the same is true for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 244! The year ahead looks chock full of amazing video games, and like you, we can't wait to play them! In this weeks episode, Jon, Nick and Jesse talk through a little bit of news, from crossovers that never happened to getting the star of UK darts on the XboxEra Podcast at some point in the future. The big discussion of…
Dec 29, 2024 Episode 243 | "The 5th Annual Grubbsmas Shpeshaltacular" w/ Jeff Grubb
It's the last podcast of year, so deep from within Santa's sack, a wonderful Jeff Grubb appears to join Nick for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 243! Jon has been forced into exile for the week (and is sick with the Flu!) and Jesse is the voice of God - why? Because every year, Nick and Jeff get together to talk video games in an episode officially known as Grubbsmas. They talk through Jeff's Christmas…
Dec 22, 2024 XboxEra Podcast Episode 242 | "Are we an Xbox?"
As the year draws to a close, the XboxEra team get together for the penultimate episode of the year. So if you're feeling festive, sit back and enjoy the XboxEra Podcast Episode 242! This week, we're joined by the lovely Matt "Deadly" Headley, who recently garnered a lot of attention and praise for his marketing breakdown of Team Green's "This is an Xbox!" ad series . He kindly brought a written…
Dec 16, 2024 Episode 241 | "Phawx the Game Awards"
The Game Awards for 2024 have been and gone, and the podcast crew return to discuss it and the rest of the latest in gaming in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 241! I was out this week doing some last minute testing on the Console Wars The Card Game to be ready for shipping in Q1 2025. This week, Nick and Jesse are joined by special guest Cary Golomb aka ' The Phawx ' to go through all the latest in gaming.…
Dec 10, 2024 Episode 240 | "A New Challenger Approaches!"
What a week in video games it's been! Indiana Jones and Marvel Rivals have arrived, and the podcast crew kick back to discuss it all in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 240! Bit of an unusual episode this week! The UK is being battered by a large storm, and Jesse and Nick were a bit amused as Jon experienced a power cut as soon as the show went live. He managed to stick around via mobile to talk about Indiana Jones…
Dec 2, 2024 Episode 239 | "End of a PlayStation Era"
This week despite having a plan (or at least the workings of one) to talk about all the latest in gaming news, the team ended up on a bit of a tangent. Buckle up for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 239 - it's a long one! This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are joined by Gareth Williams , co-founder of Press Engine . While we had plans to talk about the legendary Shuhei Yoshida moving on from 31 years at Sony, we got a…
Nov 25, 2024 Episode 238 | Avowed, STALKER 2, Flight Sim 2024 and more!
Another weekend passes us by, and of course another week of the insanity that is the video game industry. Sit back and unwind as we break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 238! Join Jon, Nick and Jesse as we break down all the latest in video games from across the industry! Avowed got some pretty great looking previews, but we weren't invited and are definitely not bitter about it at all. Microsoft…
Nov 17, 2024 Episode 237 | This podcast is an Xbox! Avowed, South of Midnight, handhelds and redlines!
Another weekend rolls around and the team unite once more to talk about everything Xbox for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 237 ! Join Jon, Nick and Jesse as they break down all the latest from across the video game industry, with a focus on your favourite platform, Xbox. Phil Spencer has been on tour and shared some tidbits on new hardware and the removal of red lines when it comes to Xbox franchises going elsewhere.…
Nov 10, 2024 Episode 236 | "Death Stranding hits Xbox and the original Gears of War voice cast returns!
It's been a week , so perhaps it's best we settle down and get cosy with the podcast crew for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 236 ! Jon, Jesse and Nick are back this week to discuss all things gaming with special guest Taylor Lyles , ex-IGN Journalist and tech enthusiast. On this episode, they break down what they've been playing, from Metal Slug Tactics to our Towerborne and Halo Infinite previews. They…
Nov 3, 2024 Episode 235 | "Perfect Dark gets a new lead & Indiana Jones previews"
Another week passes us by on the slow march towards the heat death of the universe, but nothing will stop the podcast crew from getting together for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 235 ! Join Sik, Nick, and Jesse as they break down all the latest in gaming news from across the industry and Jesse is streaming for 12+ hours to raise money for ExtraLife , and we smashed all our targets with other $2000 raised before we…
Oct 29, 2024 Episode 234 | Black Ops 6 has arrived!
Nick is out for the week, so Jon, Jesse and the lovely Aarsal get together to discuss all the latest in gaming this week. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is here and it's actually pretty great! Xbox have teamed up with MtnDew like it's 2007 and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is not going to get a sequel...at least for now! Jump in!
Oct 21, 2024 Episode 233 | "Xbox Partner Preview break down" w/ K.Asante
Jon was out this week, but that didn't stop the rest of the podcast crew from getting together and chatting with our community in tow for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 233 ! Join Nick, Jesse and the always fantastic K.Asante for the all of the latest in gaming news! From Iron Meat, Karate Survivor, Retro Realms and Neva , the crew talk through everything they're playing - as well as the latest in gaming…
Oct 13, 2024 Episode 232 | "Halo is UNREAL"
Another week, another collection of topics to break down and discuss! It's time to get comfy and join Jon, Nick and Jesse for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 232! It's been a crazy week to be fair. We saw brand new Nintendo hardware, with the announce of 'Alarmo', a (frankly) god awful alarm clock filled to the brim with annoying Nintendo sounds. We've also played a ton of games, from the…
Oct 7, 2024 Episode 231 | "Promise or Fantasy?"
Another week, and honestly, a relatively quiet one for news, but that didn't stop the crew getting together for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 231 to discuss all the latest in video games. This week, Square Enix flat out states that they want Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox, and people are apparently shocked at the news! People also get real mad if you like Starfield as Shattered Space Reviews are out in the wild.…
Sep 29, 2024 Episode 230 "Xbox goes to Tokyo!"
Another week rolls by, another podcast episode! This week in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 230, Jon, Nick and Jesse reflect on the Tokyo Game Show in what was a pretty good effort from Microsoft in wooing that side of the pond. We had surprise drops onto Xbox Game Pass, new games announced and Square brought the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters to Team Green at last. In other news, Sony had a middling state of play (at…
Sep 23, 2024 Episode 229 | "Come Fly With Us"
It's another week in videogames, and that of course means the crew get together to discuss it! Some were lucky enough to be invited to the Grand Canyon to fly a plane in celebration of Flight Sim 2024...not us though. We're totally not jealous. The Switch 2 'allegedly' leaked, and Sony is up to their remastering shenanigans again - but don't worry - there's a grey console coming to lock all you naysayers in! We…
Sep 15, 2024 Episode 228 | "It's How Much?" feat. Jeff Grubb
MAHVEL BABY! That's right, Capcom and Xbox have sorted out their issues and will be bringing the fabled fighting game collections to our favourite platform! The PlayStation 5 Pro is wildly expensive, a Sony exec tells fired devs to "take a year and go to the beach", and more as we break it all down. Jump In!
Sep 8, 2024 Episode 227 | "I wanna take you for a ride!"
Another week in video games rolls on by, and we break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 227! This week on the XboxEra Podcast Episode 227, Jon, Nick and Jesse return to discuss all the latest in gaming. We've seen the biggest industry bomb ever in Concord, Capcom and Microsoft worked their MT Framework issues out and all those beloved fighting games are coming to Xbox after all - albeit in 2025. Our…
Sep 1, 2024 Episode 226 | "The Boys Are Back from Gamescom"
At last things are getting back to normal. The boys are back from an amazing time at Gamescom, enabled by all of the amazing community that is XboxEra. We saw cool games, nearly burnt down the AirBNB and generally had a very nice time indeed. The Console Wars Card Game Booth was a roaring success, and there are just 2 days left to back it, so get in there quick! Link here: Console Wars The Card Game by XboxEra —…

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