The DayOne Show | A Video Games Podcast · August 6, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

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 Complete GTA 6 Extended Look Arrives this August via Netflix Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta starts today and now includes 4v4 Multiplayer after fan outcry. Halo Studios Staff Laid Off Following Halo: Campaign Evolved Launch Devolver Digital Makes Plans to Become a Private Company Again All this and more!