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Game Mess Mornings

Game Mess Mornings

Prolific gaming news expert Jeff Grubb is here to dish out all of the hottest headlines from the around the world of video games!

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Xbox is Cutting 3,200 Jobs

Mike Minotti and Jan Ochoa start your week with trying to make sense of the growing situation of the massive layoffs happening at Xbox, Nintendo to stop selling the original Switch 1 in Europe by 2027, Cyberpunk 2077 hitting a massive sales milestone, and more for your Monday! 

00:00 - Intro
4:00 - Xbox to reduce staff by approximately 3,200 throughout FY27
29:00 - BREAK
29:14 - Nintendo will stop selling the Nintendo Switch in 2027
32:27 - WayForward announces next Shantae game at Anime Expo with 2027 release window
34:25 - Cyberpunk 2077 Just Hit Another Massive Sales Milestone
37:50 - Halo: Campaign Evolved?s boxed version will come with physical discs so that players can ?have tangible items to add to your collection?
43:40 - Hideo Kojima ?really sad? about PlayStation killing discs, ?frightened? for future of ownership
47:00 - More traditional Final Fantasy remakes could happen, as Square Enix says it'll follow what "truly resonates" with fans, even if that's not open-world action
55:26 - Summer Games Done Quick 2026 is happening this week
2026-07-06
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Several XBOX Studios May Be Facing Closure

Jan Ochoa joins Grubb before the Holiday weekend in the states to try and understand what's happening at XBOX and clarify what's happening with some of its internal studios. We also get into the mess also happening over at PlayStation, Nintendo continuing to operate on their own accord, a potential NEW Metroid game, Onimusha moving up its release date, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
4:35 - Obsidian Entertainment among Xbox studios negotiating to avoid closure
16:12 - Everyone disliked that, Sony
26:00 - PlayStation ditching physical games ?unlikely to influence Nintendo?s plans?, says analyst
29:00 - Xbox is reportedly planning a way for players to convert their discs into digital copies
36:32 - BREAK
37:00 - Unannounced Metroid Ravenous rated in Brazil
41:00 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date moved forward in a crowded September
43:28 - Star Fox opens No. 1 in Japan
2026-07-02
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PlayStation Ending Physical Disc Production in 2028

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to chat about Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews, a new Switch 2 model being spotted in the wild, and the status of Kojima's horror game for the XBOX. We then buckle up to dive into a whole grip of PlayStation related news such as the company ending physical disc production, Sony closing the PlayStation store on the PS3 and VITA, and more!

00:00 - Intro
5:40 - Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews
13:50 - New Switch 2 model spotted in the wild with updated screen
19:15 - Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
25:55 - PlayStation 6 ?almost guaranteed? for 2028 after digital-only news, analyst says
35:55 - BREAK
37:00 - Sony is closing the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita
44:25 - Hideo Kojima?s Xbox exclusive horror game reportedly safe from Microsoft cuts
48:55 - US bill requiring paid games to be playable after they shut down has failed to pass a Senate vote
55:55 - Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses

2026-07-01
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Class Action Lawsuit Accueses Manufacturers of Collusion

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli to start your week with an EVO roundup, a Splatoon Raiders Direct coming this week, Star Fox selling very well, and a class action lawsuit accusing the big three RAM manufacturers of colluding to drive up prices. 

00:00 - Intro
3:40 - EVO roundup here: 
14:55 - Splatoon Raiders Direct tomorrow followed by Treehouse
20:30 - Some stores are apparently selling out of copies of Star Fox
21:20 - Star Fox is No.1 in the U.K. and sold double the sales of Star Fox Zero on Wii U
25:50 - break
26:07 - Class Action Lawsuit Accuses The Three Largest RAM Manufacturers Of Colluding To Drive Up Prices
32:00 - Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled for PC coming in next few months
33:46 - GTA 6 has no plans for a post-launch physical release, "not at launch, and not months later", insists new report
42:08 - Xbox disputes reports of PS5 crushing GTA 6 preorder demand
44:00 - PS5 ?captures 75-80% of AAA single-player launch sales? versus Xbox
46:30 - Xbox reportedly pausing new third-party Game Pass deals, developers say
50:40 - Sony says it doesn?t plan to ?sell hardware at significant losses? but is ?monitoring the market? with PS6 in mind
2026-06-29
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XBOX Console Prices Going UP

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jon Martin to end the week chatting about the May 2026 Circana report on the video game market, XBOX prices increasing significantly, layoffs at Bungie, GTA 6 listings on Amazon, Star Fox plushies coming to North America, and more! 
00:00 - Intro
3:42 - May 2026 U.S. Video Game Market Highlights
15:46 - Microsoft Announces Significant Price Rises for Xbox
29:10 - BREAK
29:20 - Bungie layoffs revealed to have affected nearly 300 jobs at Destiny 2 maker
32:25 - Amazon GTA 6 listing mentions unannounced features including ?Larger map? and ?NPC routines?
38:20 - Retiring Mario and Zelda director Takashi Tezuka clarifies he?ll still be involved at Nintendo
42:00 - Bandai Namco Announces TEKKEN! CARTOON With First Teaser Trailer and Staff Reveal
44:00 - The Star Fox plushies are coming to North America
45:50 - Dragon?s Dogma II: Dark Arisen preview
48:00 - Nintendo Raises base salary for employees
50:55 - Poll
56:00 - B12
2026-06-26
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Bungie Announces Layoffs

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday chatting about if consoles will be scarce come the holidays, Bungie announcing massive layoffs after Destiny 2 "fell short of expectations", Tim Sweeney wanting to squeeze more money out of you, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
4:38 - There may not be enough consoles this Christmas to meet demand, major retailer warns
16:55 - Bungie announces layoffs as it acknowledges Destiny 2 ?fell short of expectations?
30:50 - BREAK
31:05 - Compulsion Games Developers Are Now Looking For Work as Xbox Studio Closures Loom
36:40 - Tim Sweeney says only hope for new games is to 'connect to economies of other games'
45:40 - Sony is intentionally losing money on the Japan-only PS5
49:10 - Marathon PvE Vault Breaker mode coming in July
52:10 - GTA 6 disc version will reportedly be coming in December, insider claims
53:50 - Valve Releases SteamOS So Anyone Can Make A Steam Machine Now
54:40 - WHAT'S HAPPENING
2026-06-25
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Grand Theft Auto 6 is $80

Jeff Grubb is joined by Steve Saylor to chat about Grand Theft Auto 6's price being announced and preorders going live, Tencent is looking to offload some investments, Sony cracking down on shovelware, and more for your Wednesday morning! 

00:00 - Intro
6:18 - Grand Theft Auto 6 is $80 and you can not get it on a disc
19:50 - GTA 6 is best on PS5, according to Sony
30:00 - BREAK
30:14 - Tencent Looking to Offload Game Dev Investments, Even at a Loss
39:52 - Sony?s shovelware crackdown will remove more than 900 games from one publisher
46:44 - Lords of the Fallen 2 Retreats from Insane Fall Release Schedule, Delayed into 2027
49:15 - Netflix Reveals Horror Game Starring Troy Baker and Sadie Sink
51:35 - The Studio Behind This Acclaimed PS5 Metroidvania Is Closing Its Doors
52:58 - What's Happening?!
2026-06-24
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PlayStation is Done with PC Ports

Jeff Grubb is joined by Taylor Cocke today to chat about GTA 6's leaked price being incorrect, a whole grip of PlayStation news including how the company is handling AI and PC ports, Onimusha potentially releasing earlier in the year, the Steam Controller, and MORE!

00:00 - Intro
4:40 - GTA 6?s ?Leaked? Prices Are Probably Bogus, Reliable Insider Says
14:20 - PlayStation?s PC port era appears over as Sony scrubs key policy language
BREAK
29:10 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword may be Releasing Earlier than Planned
35:20 - CDProjekt Red CEO says Cyberpunk didn?t finish its ?redemption arc?
Meccha Chameleon sells 7 million copies in 12 days
44:35 - Unreal Engine veteran leaves Epic Games, says the industry is at ?a pivotal point?
53:44 - Devil May Cry Remake ?Pretty Far Along,? It?s Claimed
56:00 - Meccha Chameleon sells 7 million copies in 12 days
57:00 - If You Haven?t Reserved A Steam Controller Yet, You?ll Have To Wait Until Next Year
2026-06-22
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GTA VI Cover Art Revealed and Preorders Start June 25

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa end the short week at GBHQ with recapping Adventures of Elliot reviews, GTA 6 news and updates, Unreal Engine 5 getting updated for Switch 2 improvements, and more stories for your gaming needs! 

00:00 - Intro
3:32 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales reviews
7:00 - GTA 6 Preorders Begin June 25, Cover Art Revealed
14:14 - Epic introduces major Unreal Engine 5 update that runs ?twice as fast? on Nintendo Switch 2
18:05 - Fortnite Will Let You Make The Simpsons Games, And You Can Bet Someone Will Make Hit & Run
26:15 - BREAK
26:20 - Sonic Team head talks about how SEGA was once ready to stop making Sonic games
31:35 - Black Ops 1 And 2 Are Coming To PS4 And PS5
33:50 - Capcom should have a strong Gamescom
37:16 - MSI prices its latest handheld at $1,800
2026-06-18
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Senua's Saga Announcement Used as Bait for Studio Sale

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to power through your Wednesday with Devil May Cry 5 having its most successful year, stolen data from Nintendo, SanDisk releasing a costly PS5 SSD, Microsoft announcing a new Senua's Saga as bait to sell Ninja Theory, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
4:45 - Microsoft reportedly announced Senua as bait for a Ninja Theory buyer
18:57 - Sony patents PlayStation controller with buttons that can get harder or trap your fingers
24:00 - BREAK
24:10 - Nintendo says hacker group?s stolen employee data is ?limited and old? despite $2M ransom threat
28:00 - PSN populated profiles with random adult and unreleased games
31:50 - SanDisk?s new PS5 SSD costs nearly $3,000
40:00 - Devil May Cry 5 just had its most successful year yet
44:04 - Bungie Set To Lose Roughly 400 Staff In Summer Layoffs, It?s Claimed
47:30 - Classic gaming brand Commodore announces its next product: a flip-phone that blocks social media and browsers
2026-06-17
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What to Expect with the Ocarina of Time Remake

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli to jumpstart your week with a whole slew of XBOX updates across the board, the UK government trying to ban social media for anyone under the age of 16, Capcom's development strategy, and what to expect from the Ocarina of Time remake! 
00:00 - Intro
3:46 - Nintendo narrowly won the summer showcase audience
8:46 - Nintendo says Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will have ?timeless gameplay?, implying no massive overhaul
15:47 - Capcom says abandoning auteur-led development helped create its current run
21:40 - Microsoft Considering Spinning Off Xbox
29:15 - Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan steps down
31:00 - Microsoft CEO says ?YouTube monetizes Xbox better than we do?, ahead of expected layoffs
34:25 - BREAK
34:45 - Electronic Arts launches EA Advertising
40:00 - Ubisoft?s Next Ghost Recon Game Reportedly Running Into Big Problems
46:20 - UK government announces ban on social media for under-16s, including YouTube and possibly Twitch
50:00 - Nintendo may only get $30,000 out of its lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair
2026-06-15
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Gears of War: E-Day Could Be the Longest Game in the Series

Jeff Grubb is joined by Adie "EposVox" Taylor to chat about his upcoming magazine and a whole bunch of news to end the week. We're chatting about updates on in-game ads on the XBOX, Nintendo suspending sales of the Switch 2, Gears of War: E-Day might have the longest campaign in the series, and more stories! 

00:00 - Intro
7:55 - New Xbox Exec Clarifies Recent Comments About In-Game Ads
15:20 - Xbox says some Forza Horizon 6 players are losing their save files, offers advice to prevent it
17:37 - Nintendo temporarily suspends sales of the multi-region Switch 2 in Japan after suspected hoarding
24:40 - break
24:50 - Grid Legends? servers will shut down on PlayStation and Xbox later this year
29:40 - Kingdom Hearts Cloud Versions Shut Down Today, And You?ll Have To Buy New Versions To Keep Playing
33:45 = 2K And FIFA Came Close To Agreement On Game Before Talks Broke Down?REPORT
37:15 - The Final Fantasy VII Revelation director calls streaming a ?crisis? for linear RPGs
43:05 - Gears of War: E-Day Could be the Longest Ever
46:20 - Valve will stop producing physical Steam gift cards because of scammers
2026-06-12
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XBOX May Close More Studio Soon

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday with some somber news regarding layoffs at Ubisoft and potential incoming ones from XBOX. We also get updates on the Elder Scrolls 6, SEGA staffing up at Sonic Team, and SPYRO?

00:00 - Intro
3:50 - Xbox needs great games, so it may close another studio
17:49 - Ubisoft is closing multiple studios, resulting in up to 380 job losses
24:40 - BREAK
24:53 - The Elder Scrolls 6 exists
29:30 - Xbox games chief hints Marvel's Blade could be shown later in 2026 after missing the Xbox Games Showcase
33:20 - Q1 2026 revenue figures show there is still demand for compelling single-player video games
44:20 - Xbox says hardware pricing boom represents "great" opportunity for games streaming
52:14 - SEGA is heavily recruiting for Sonic Team
55:53 - Spyro?s Big Comeback Wouldn?t Be Possible Without First Escaping The Call Of Duty Mines
56:00 - Poll
2026-06-11
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Recapping the Nintendo Direct

We're back with Game Mess Mornings and we have Lexi Luddy on the show to help Grubb recap the Nintendo Direct, some rumblings on what the future of the XBOX would look like, and more for your Wednesday morning. 

00:00 - Intro
8:00 - General SGF Thoughts
9:26 - Xbox is exploring ?radically different business models? to make its next console affordable
19:38 - BREAK
19:50 - Nintendo Direct all the big announcements
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake officially announced for Nintendo Switch 2
1:07:10 - Fire Emblem: Fortune?s Weave will cost $70 digitally and $80 physically
2026-06-10
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Fable Delayed to 2027

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to chat about what to expect from Summer Game Fest this week, Fable getting delayed to 2027, what's being promised for the next Call of Duty, the Crossy Road developer getting acquired, and more for your Monday morning. 

00:00 - Intro
5:33 - Fable delayed to February 2027, Xbox confirms
13:20 - US bill that would keep games playable after being shut down passes first vote
19:25 - Felix the Cat comes to Magic the Gathering
20:12 - Summer Game Fest week begins: PlayStation tomorrow, SGF Friday, Xbox Sunday 
33:50 - Break
34:30 - Xbox Will Show PS5 Logos at Showcase, But May Adjust Moving Forward as Execs Publicly Contradict Each Other
40:45 - Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Promises No More ?Clowny? Skins
46:25 - Hollow Knight: Silksong physical edition announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2
49:10 - Atari acquires Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale
51:50 - Asus announces a new ROG Xbox Ally, the X20, with a larger OLED screen and improved controls
2026-06-01
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007 First Light is IOI's Fastest Selling Game Ever

We've got Jon Martin joining Grubb on Game Mess Mornings today to chat about the supposed Persona 6 leaks, game breaking bugs in the new Yoshi game, 007: First Light sales, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
5:13 - Persona 6 Character Designs and Background Art Leaked
11:00 - Playstack is being sold to Fandom
16:40 - Xbox CEO claims Game Pass price cuts are working
24:00 - break
24:48 - 007 First Light is already IO?s fastest-selling game ever
34:50 - Nintendo Investigating Reports Of Game-Breaking Bug In Yoshi's New Switch 2 Outing, Update On The Way
36:30 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is official ? current-gen only, Switch 2 day-and-date
41:30 - Activision confirms Call of Duty Warzone is shutting down on last-gen PlayStation and Xbox
44:50 - Rayman Legends Retold will be $40 and a physical edition is planned for Switch 2
46:50 - Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen
2026-05-29
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Valve Increases the Price of the Steam Deck

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday with updates on the Steam Deck's pricing, worries about the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, Nintendo releasing a new mobile game, Marathon going Free-to-Play, and Donkey Kong 64 is hitting the Switch?

00:00 - Intro
5:18 - The biggest price increase yet hits consumers as Valve jacks the price of the Steam Deck
16:00 - Steam Machine and Steam Frame are still in pricing limbo
23:30 - Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Switch Online + Expansion Pack
25:30 - Nintendo?s new mobile game Pictonico is out ? it?s basically Face Raiders x WarioWare
30:14 - Marathon Is Going Free-To-Play, But Not For Long
35:20 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 teasing begins
41:50 - Rayman Legends remake reportedly leaks as Rayman Legends: Retold
43:43 - Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Sneaks In Some Huge Numbers Ahead Of The Price Rise
50:25 - Poll
2026-05-28
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Sony Shuts Down Destruction Allstars

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jon Clarke to chat about Mina the Hollower and 007: First Light reviews, some quick details on Dragon Quest XII, a new expansion for The Witcher 3, and Sony shutting down Destruction Allstars.

00:00 - Intro
3:00 - Mina the Hollower reviews
9:36 - 007: First Light reviews
21:06 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ? Songs of the Past Announced
27:50 - Break
28:39 - Sony is shutting down Destruction AllStars
38:10 - Kojima and AI?
40:25 - Square Enix shows off Dragon Quest XII, now known as Beyond Dreams following developmental restart
45:20 - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
46:30 - Sonic Frontiers Definitive Editions is coming next month, it?s claimed
48:46 - EA says there are "more stories" coming with the Star Wars Jedi protagonist Cal Kestis
2026-05-27
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SEGA Teasing a NEW Craxy Taxi?

Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli end your week with new on what's happening with Bungie and Destiny 2 ending major development, SEGA teasing a new Crazy Taxi, Fortnite Crew might be getting Disney+, and more to end the week!

00:00 - Intro
5:27 - Bungie is ending major Destiny 2 development ? and layoffs are reportedly coming
14:40 - Take-Two sticks with 'GTA VI' launch timeline, forecasts annual bookings below estimates
21:18 - Sega may finally be waking Crazy Taxi back up
26:30 - BREAK
26:40 - Fortnite Crew is reportedly adding Disney+
31:42 - California?s Stop Killing Games-backed bill clears a key hurdle
36:50 - Valve removed a free Steam horror game after malware reports
39:40 - Xbox Player Voice feedback portal becomes a referendum on Xbox strategy
44:41 - Nintendo wants to produce 20 million Switch 2 consoles by March 2027 as production ramps up
49:40 - Infinity Ward teases the upcoming Call of Duty
52:57 - Tell us what you think of the Virtua Fighter leak, Jason
53:40 - Poll & B12
2026-05-22
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Sony Trademarks New Game Called "Break In"

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday with more updates around the PlayStation Plus price increase, Sony filing a trademark for NEW game called "Break In" and what it could potentially be, Virtua Fighter Crossroads leaks, and more! 

0:00 - Intro
4:10 - Bubsy 4D reviews
13:00 - PS Plus price increases are worse than Sony first let on
18:36 - Ubisoft working on new Assassin?s Creed, Far Cry, Ghost Recon, and ?first playable? gen-AI experience
24:40 - Capcom: ?AI is not for creating art, but to unlock the potential of creators?
29:50 - BREAK
30:08 - Sony Trademarks New Game Called ?Break In? Ahead of PlayStation State of Play
33:20 - Darksiders Publisher Refuses to Explain $10 PS5 Upgrade Charge That's Free on Xbox
36:59 - ?Virtua Fighter Crossroads? Footage Leaks Online
39:50 - What is going to be at the State of Play?
2026-05-21
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State of Play Slated for June 2

Jeff Grubb is joined by Rachel Kaser to check out the April 2026 game market, PlayStation's upcoming State of Play, a cancelled Dungeons & Dragons game, and more for your Wednesday! 

0:00 - Intro
4:40 - Nintendo Direct in June
9:14 - April 2026 U.S. Video Game Market Highlights Thread from Circana:
20:10 - PlayStation announces June 2 State of Play, with Wolverine leading
29:18 - Break
29:30 - Dungeons & Dragons game from Star Wars Jedi director has been cancelled by Hasbro
34:45 - Embracer says it will ?more actively? explore Deus Ex, TimeSplitters, and Saints Row partnerships
40:30 - Warhorse confirms both a The Lord of the Rings RPG and more Kingdom Come are in development
45:10 - Forza Horizon 6 becomes Xbox?s biggest Steam launch
47:09 - Amazon Reveals Pokémon Winds & Waves Price?
49:29 - CI Games Ends Lords of the Fallen 2 PC Publishing Deal With Epic Games
52:09 - Xbox Game Pass titles for the rest of May have been revealed
51:20 - Quantic Dreams Kills Its MOBA
54:55 - Poll
2026-05-20
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Xbox becomes XBOX

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to jump start your weekend with news! 

Today we're talking about everyone involved with LEGO Batman's development, support for Ghost of Yotei's Co-Op mode has ended, Xbox becomes XBOX, and more for your monday! 

0:00 - Intro
4:30 - CYCLOPS IN MARVEL COSMIC INVASION
5:50 - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reviews
11:58 - Arkham dev Rocksteady is credited as co-developer on new Lego Batman
19:00 - Xbox?s rebrand becomes XBOX after a fan poll
25:40 - Break
25:55 - Ghost of Yotei Fans Gutted Support Has Ended for Free Co-Op Mode
36:00 - Mixtape Isn't Going Anywhere, Won't Be Delisted Over Music Licenses
40:47 - Port specialist Virtuos says it wants to bring GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 to Switch
46:20 - KOTOR remake?s cancelled Aspyr-era cinematic leaks
52:06 - GTA 6 pre-order speculation keeps spinning up
55:00 - UK Charts: Indiana Jones Commences His Great Circular Crusade On Switch 2
58:45 - Poll
2026-05-18
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Subnautica 2 Sells 2 Million In 12 Hours With 600K+ Concurrent Players

Jeff Grubb is joined by Ben Hanson to chat about Subnautica 2's huge early access release, Xbox's new controllers leaking, and more!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:07:17 Subnautica 2 sells 2 million in 12 hours with over 600K concurrent players
0:15:25 Two unannounced Xbox controllers surface, including Elite Series 3 and ?Cloud? pad
0:23:21 LEGO 2K Drive Is Being Delisted From Digital Storefronts Next Week
0:32:04 WWE 2K Developers Hit Hardest By Visual Concepts Layoffs
0:36:03 Marathon is Getting Two New PvE Modes in Season Two
0:40:24 Square Enix Wants To Further Promote Its Multi-Platform Strategy, Especially On Switch 2
0:45:31 PS Plus May catalog: Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Time Crisis
0:47:26 Tomodachi Life surpassed a million copies sold physically in Japan
0:48:22 LEGO Zelda Great Deku Tree set being retired, here?s where you can get it
0:50:04 Poll & outro
0:54:10 The Bomb 12
2026-05-15
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The Duskbloods Still Set for 2026

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to start your Thursday with news on The Duskbloods still being set for 2026, a Forza Horizon 6 roundup, Best Buy telling affiliates that GTA 6 pre-orders may start next week, Fortnite Zero Build getting an overhaul, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
7:17 - Forza Horizon 6 reviews
15:35 - Best Buy tells affiliates it?s starting GTA 6 pre-orders next week, sparking speculation that a new trailer is coming
25:36 - Fortnite Zero Build Is Getting A Much-Needed Overhaul This Week
33:50 - With its latest update, Nintendo has already added most of Virtual Boy?s game library to Switch Online
37:29 - Xbox PC app references Game Pass expansion into China and possible Disc2Digital
45:35 - Amazon Still Eyeing A Lord Of The Rings Game After Reported MMO Cancellation
50:50 - BioShock Creator: Switch 2 Proves Graphics Have Reached "Diminishing Returns"
54:05 - FromSoftware/Kadokawa: The Duskbloods still set for 2026, and From may self-publish internationally
56:00 - Dead Rising Franchise Still Alive as Capcom Considers Sequels, Remakes

2026-05-14
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Slow Sales Start for Saros

Jeff Grubb and Chuck Zimmerheld start your Wednesday morning with news on Saros having a slow start of sales, while on the other side Silent Hill is selling very well, Xbox continuing to reevaluate console exclusives, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
4:28 - Saros had a ?lukewarm start? with 300,000+ sold in 2 weeks, analytics firm estimates
8:30 - Sony says PS Plus gets only 4?6 day-one games a year, mostly indies
18:05 - As Xbox 'Reevaluates' Exclusives, Its Hellblade 2 PS5 Port Is Considered a Success
26:00 - BREAK
26:27 - Capcom updates its game sales figures with its best-ever annual financial report
31:32 - Konami?s Silent Hill comeback looks real
37:00 - Small discussion on AI
44:09 - Rumor: Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake is heading much stronger in horror direction
47:54 - Nintendo Won't Focus On Making Switch 2 Games Exclusively, Switch 1 Remains Important
53:10 - 3D platformer Garfield: Escape from Monday announced for Nintendo Switch
55:00 - ConcernedApe Says Haunted Chocolatier Is "Way Bigger" Than Stardew Valley
57:00 - Poll
2026-05-13
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Forza Horizon 6 Leaked Before Launch

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to chat about Forza Horizon 6 getting leaked early, Directive 8020 reviews, some users downloading LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight early, investors still unhappy, and MORE for your Monday morning. 

00:00 - Intro
4:50 - Directive 8020 reviews
13:50 - Forza Horizon 6 leaked/cracked before launch
20:48 - Several Xbox users managed to download Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, 10 days early
26:21 - BREAK
26:38 - Gears of War: E-Day may be circling September
31:17 - Investors still aren?t happy even after Nintendo raised the price of the Switch 2
40:17 - Shift Up is taking Stellar Blade 2 away from Sony publishing
44:33 - PS5 is drifting behind PS4
48:00 - Gamers To ?Raid? EA Headquarters To Protest $55 Billion Sale
50:50 - New ?European alternative? to Unreal/Unity is being built by Guerrilla/Epic veteran
52:30 - Star Wars Zero Company gets age rating from agencies around the world
53:48 - Tomodachi Life might actually be selling Switch 2 systems
2026-05-11
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Price Hikes Coming for Switch 2

Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli end the week discussing incoming price hikes for the Switch 2, Sony sharing a forecast of lower gaming business sales, Sony talking about AI within the PlayStation ecosystem, Valve trying to fight scalpers, and more for your Friday! 

00:00 - Intro
1:00 - Mixtape Impressions
6:30 - Nintendo Announces Sweeping Price Hikes For Switch 2
15:20 - Switch 2 is just shy of 20 million units, but Nintendo is forecasting a slowdown
30:00 - break
30:20 - Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
39:00 - Sony is admitting Bungie is not worth what Sony thought it was worth
44:00 - 'Human Creativity Must Remain at the Centre': Sony Talks AI within PlayStation
48:11 - PS6 Release Date and Price Not Decided Yet, Says Sony
50:45 - Valve opens a Steam Controller reservation queue to fight scalpers
53:00 - Poll and Bomb 12
2026-05-08
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NEW Star Fox Game Coming Soon

Mike Minotti and Jan Ochoa fill in for Grubb to chat about all of the glowing Mixtape reviews, some news and updates coming from Take-Two, other stories, and Star Fox coming back?!

00:00 - Intro
4:00 - Mixtape reviews
13:35 - Star Fox returns
23:25 - Nintendo?s Switch 2 pricing split continues: Star Fox is cheaper digitally than physically
31:40 - BREAK
31:57 - Take-Two says Civilization VII ?got it wrong,? major update will let players stay one civ all game
39:00 - Zelnick says Take-Two ?wasted a lot of time and money? on BioShock 4 dead ends
45:45 - Capcom?s Pragmata hits 2 million in 16 days
50:00 - RGG?s Stranger Than Heaven gets a deeper reveal, winter launch window, and Snoop Dogg
2026-05-07
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Take-Two has a Console-first Strategy for GTA 6

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to get into a grip of GTA 6 related stories, NetherRealm hoping to get the ball rolling on another Mortal Kombat game, how watching YouTube on the Switch 2 is still a complicated process, Disney trying to dive deeper into gaming, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
2:15 - Saros
7:44 - Take-Two explains GTA 6 console-first strategy: console is Rockstar?s ?core consumer? + Rockstar should raise GTA 6?s price for good of ?the entire industry?, says Bank of America
25:00 - BREAK
25:32 - NetherRealm is ?actively pursuing? a new Mortal Kombat
29:50 - You Can Watch YouTube On Switch 2, But It Isn't Pretty
32:35 - IO Interactive?s Project Fantasy Is In a ?Very Healthy Space?
36:58 - Capcom: 90% of Resident Evil Requiem players prefer third-person with first person more divisive
41:20 - Disney CEO On Why Gaming Could Be The Company's Next Big Growth-Driver
49:00 - MindsEye studio reportedly lays off 170 employees, following update parodying alleged attacks
54:40 - Xbox has scrapped its Copilot AI companion on consoles, Asha Sharma says
58:00 - Xbox Game Pass May wave is stacked: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2 Early Access
2026-05-06
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GameStop Announces Shocking Offer to Buy eBay

Jeff Grubb is joined by David "Fame" Whitaker to start the week with shocking news about GameStop announcing a shocking buyout offer to try to acquire eBay, Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes reportedly in active development, Marathon has "years" planned out, and more for your Monday! 

00:00 - Intro
3:30 - GameStop Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay
14:13 - Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes are reportedly in active development
27:00 - BREAK
27:22 - Marathon Has 'Years' of Story Planned Out, Says Bungie, and Players Will 'Help Shape It'
37:30 - Pragmata is looking like a real new Capcom IP
43:59 - Marvel Tokon adds Hulk and Black Panther
48:20 - Resident Evil Requiem producer says DLSS 5 anger ?shows we got Grace?s original design right?
53:00 - Sony boss thinks game business woes is caused by "over-investements during COVID-19"
57:10 - Steam Controller launches today
2026-05-04
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Valve Harware Rumors: Steam Machine Might Be on its Way?

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli today to end the week with Fortnite getting more Star Wars content, another storybook chapter getting added to Super Mario Galaxy 2, a Valve hardware rumor about upcoming "consoles", and a fun little voicemail for Jason!

00:00 - Intro
3:00 - Jason Voicemail
5:00 - Fortnite Is Adding New Star Wars Modes, And One Of Them Feels Like Battlefront
15:45 - Valve hardware rumor: customs data points to ?game console? shipments
22:00 - break
23:58 - Super Mario Galaxy 2 gets a new Storybook chapter
28:25 - Injustice 3 Is Looking Like The Next Fighting Game From NetherRealm
35:35 - Microsoft Responds To Xbox Backwards Compatibility Issues After Fans Complain For Weeks
40:50 - The Outer Worlds: Spacer?s Choice Edition becomes a free upgrade
40:20 - Subnautica 2 gets a May 14 Early Access date after the Krafton / Unknown Worlds drama
45:00 - These Numbers Explain Why Sony Is Stopping Porting PS5 Games to PC
Poll and the Bomb 12
2026-05-01
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PlayStation's 30-Day Timer is a One Time Check

Jeff Grubb and TurboShawn start your Thursday with an Invincible VS review roundup, we finally get to the bottom of the PlayStation store internet check drama, Star Wars: Galactic Racer getting release date, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
2:27 - Shawn's Invincible VS Review
9:00 - Intro again!
10:00 - Invincible VS reviews
13:40 - PlayStation finally explains 30-day timer for digital games, says it?s only a one-time check
23:09 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer confirms release date and $160 physical collector?s edition
27:00 - BREAK
29:20 - Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age and Indiana Jones on the Switch 2
33:50 - Japan sales: Tomodachi Life keeps rolling, Pragmata?s Switch 2 version debuts
37:08 - PS5's Plague Tale Prequel Still Set for 2026, Story Details Revealed
39:13 - PlayStation Plus May lineup: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang, Nine Sols
48:50 - NACON Connect returns May 7 after a delay
51:11 - Xbox revenue down across content, services, gaming, and hardware
57:27 - Poll
2026-04-30
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three is "On Time"

Jeff Grubb is joined by Myles Obenza to chat about the continued confusion over the timers happening with digital downloads at PlayStation, some updates for Final Fantasy VII on the Switch 2 and Part 3, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection updates, and more for your Wednesday! 

00:00 - Intro
5:20 - New theory says PS4 and PS5 30-day digital game timers are temporary to stop piracy, become permanent after 14 days
13:00 - Take-Two CEO Addresses Grand Theft Auto 6 Price, and the Possibility for More L.A. Noire
20:36 - Monument Valley boss says it was ?too romantic? about giving staff ?long-term job security?, thinks contractors are the future
27:00 - Break 
27:30 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo is now live on Switch 2 and Xbox Series
29:51 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three is ?on time and on schedule?
36:12 - Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection ?Krossplay? update now available
40:16 - Witcher 3 veterans share Blood of the Dawnwalker gameplay and set release
44:09 - Games Done Quick is coming to Europe for the first time with 3 days of Gamescom speedruns
46:00 - A six-game collection of retro Rugrats titles is coming next month
50:07 - Digital Bros acquires Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP
2026-04-29
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Sega Releases an Alien Isolation 2 Teaser

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to start the week with a tease of Alien Isolation 2 from Sega, FairGames struggling with an early pre-alpha playtest to "find the fun", the PS5 price jumping up in price in other regions, and a bunch more stories! 

00:00 - Intro 
5:50 - Sega releases an Alien Isolation 2 teaser, suggesting more news is on the way
13:00 - PS5, PS4 Game Expiry DRM Concerns Escalate as Sony Remains Silent on Issue
21:40 - FairGames Struggles to ?Find The Fun? in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest
27:00 - BREAK
27:30 - PS5 Price Increases Hit Another Region, Effective from 1st May
35:20 - Assassin?s Creed Hexe Loses 50 Developers as Game Targets 2027 Release
41:20 - Fortnite Won't Remove D4vd Cosmetics After Murder Charge, But You Can Get A Refund
46:20 - Xbox starts SGF Play Days positioning
52:00 - NateTheHate says the rumoured Star Fox game will be released in June 2026
55:10 - Rumor: A Metroid Movie May Become A Reality As Two Studios Battle For Rights
2026-04-27
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Microsoft Gaming Reverts Back to Xbox Branding

We got Eric Van Allen joining Grubb today to end week with talking about Saros reviews coming in, Microsoft Gaming reverting back to Xbox branding, Invincible VS gets a story mode, Clai Obscur celebrating a major milestone, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
3:13 - Saros reviews
14:20 - Gang Of Dragon Trailer And Nagoshi Studio's YouTube Channel Vanish Amid Funding Crisis
20:56 - Stop Killing Games movement celebrates as The Crew 2 sees further offline mode support
28:00 - break
28:40 - Microsoft Gaming reverts to Xbox branding as part of new mission statement
36:36 - Invincible VS will come with a story mode from the team behind the animated series 
41:00 - Ways Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Differs From Ubisoft's Original Pirate Adventure
48:40 - BioWare project director explains why we've not seen a proper Mass Effect 4 tease yet
55:00 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sales top eight million
1:06:00 - B12
2026-04-24
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Players Say Peter Molyneux's New Game Is Too Much Like Cooking Mama

Jeff Grubb and TurboShawn take you through your Thursday morning with stories about Shuhei Yoshida declaring gaming's future to be in indies rather than AAA, Vampire Survivors creator Poncle working on a whole bunch of stuff, and Peter Molyneux's being too much like... Cooking Mama?

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Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):
0:00:00 Intro
0:04:35 Geometry Wars-Inspired Hit 'Sektori' Appears On Switch 2 eShop
0:09:31 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book previews
0:13:53 Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta reviews
0:18:13 Players Say Peter Molyneux's New God Game Is Too Much Like Cooking Mama
0:24:28 Two Point Museum announces Arty-Facts DLC
0:26:50 Shuhei Yoshida Sees Gaming's Future As Indie, Not "Generic" AAA Games
0:37:48 Vampire Survivors creator Poncle has over 15 projects in the works
0:43:33 More Call Of Duty Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Year
0:48:55 Annapurna announces Switch 2 ports of five games, with Sayonara Wild Hearts and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes out today
0:53:04 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream tops the Japanese charts, outselling the rest of the top 10 seven times over
0:56:27 Poll & outro
2026-04-23
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Miyamoto Surprised at Harsh Mario Movie Reviews

Jeff Grubb is joined by Mat Piscatela to discuss March's game market highlights here in the US, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Reviews, analysts speculating about Game Pass' price drop, class action lawsuits getting filed against Nintendo, Miyamoto and a grip of updates out of the Mario movie, and more! 


00:00 - Intro
4:35 - March 2026 US video game market highlights
21:30 - Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred reviews
23:00 - break
23:50 - Analysts say Xbox Game Pass price drop is ?unsurprising? after COD failed to significantly increase subscriptions
32:45 - Miyamoto says he was surprised Mario Galaxy Movie reviews were even harsher than the first
37:40 - Miyamoto says he wants Peach?s origin story in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to remain canon in future games
40:50 - Gamers file class action lawsuit against Nintendo over U.S. tariff refunds
44:50 - Ecco the Dolphin: Complete announced
47:00 - Report: Ubisoft has scrapped its Animal Crossing competitor
47:38 - Rumor: Street Fighter 6 Year 4 DLC characters leak, includes big crossover
49:08 - Poll
2026-04-22
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THQ Nordic Teasing 7 Upcoming Games for Switch 2

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to jump start the week with news! We're chatting about Shuhei Yoshida sharing stories of PlayStation studios, Pragmata selling well, THQ Nordic teasing 7 unanounced games headed to the Switch 2, and more!

00:00 - Intro 
6:54 - Shuhei Yoshida says he was ?fired? from his role as PlayStation studio president because he ?didn?t listen to? Jim Ryan
22:40 - PRAGMATA sales top one million in two days
25:20 - BREAK
26:00 - THQ Nordic has 7 unannounced games headed to the Nintendo Switch 2
33:10 - Argonaut Games and Buck Bumble
35:00 - Developer Feels ?Shut Down And Silenced? After BAFTA Awards Pulled Her Game Over Its Subject Matter [Update]
41:20 - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is finally coming, with designs by the late Akira Toriyama
44:00 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer lays off up to 90 employees
52:19 - One of the greatest run-and-gun games of the '90s is set for a reboot
55:25 - Valve received tons of new shipment Steam Controller
57:00 - As The Legend of Zelda movie wraps filming, its cinematographer shares a new look at Link
1:01:38 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues charge in cinemas by nearing $750 million
?Call of Duty? Movie, From Taylor Sheridan and Pete Berg, Lands 2028 Release Date
1:04:00 - Live-action adaptation of Elden Ring coming to cinemas in 2028
2026-04-20
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Phasmophobia Getting an Alan Wake II Event

Jeff Grubb is joined by Eka from Outerloop Games to chat about Dosa Divas and the indie space! We also get into the news to end the week with a surprise Phasmophobia event in collaboration with Alan Wake, a new/old NeoGeo console coming, Slay the Spire 2 getting review bombed, and more! 

00:00 - Intro 
8:20 - SNK is releasing a modern NeoGeo AES console with ?unrivaled authenticity? and £70 game cartridges
16:10 - Pokémon & Zelda Rip-Off 'Pickmos' Removed From Steam As Publisher Intervenes
21:10 - Forza Horizon 6 is set to have a better launch than any of its predecessors
26:00 - BREAK
27:30 - Phasmophobia limited-time event ?Phasmophobia by Alan Wake? announced
31:55 - Sony's MIA Live-Service Game Is Going In The Exact Direction You'd Expect
40:10 - Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Reportedly Drops Anchor This July
46:00 - Slay The Spire 2 Is Getting Review-Bombed All Over Again After Its Latest Update
50:40 - David Leitch is 100% confident that the Netflix Gears of War movie will be made
56:30 - Poll and Bomb 12
2026-04-17
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Dev Team Potentially Reuniting

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to chat about the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown dev team potentially reuniting, Ubisoft settling with other devs that were laid off after unionizing, loose details on the next Xbox, the Street Fighter movie and the game not settling the incest angle, and more for your Thursday morning! 

00:00 - Intro 
6:00 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown development team reportedly reunites, set to pitch new ideas to Ubisoft
14:40 - Ubisoft Settles With Developers Who Were Laid Off After Unionizing
19:40 - Starfield Nintendo Switch 2 rating has now appeared
24:40 - 44% of games industry professionals have considered leaving the industry as a result of redundancies
31:00 - Break
33:00 - Xbox CCO details unified approach for next-gen Project Helix console
39:00 - Street Fighter 6?s Long-Awaited Incest Nerf Is Here And Does Basically Nothing
44:00 - Street Fighter exudes visual identity and charisma in its official trailer
2026-04-16
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Forza Horizon 5 Sells Incredibly well on PS5

Jason Fanelli joins Grubb today to chat about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reviews, some major Switch 2 titles getting spotted, Xbox still considering exclusivity and putting on big numbers on the PS5, and more for your Wednesday morning! 

0:00 - Intro
7:00 - Tomodachi Life reviews
16:00 - Two First-Party Switch 2 Ratings Have Been Spotted
23:00 - Break
24:00 - Xbox Is Having 'Very Big Discussions' About Exclusivity, Says Reporter
32:00 - Some more positive data for Xbox games on PlayStation
37:00 - Rockstar leak reveals why GTA 6 PC launch is on the back burner
42:00 - PS5 sales reached year highs as consumers raced to beat Sony?s price increases
46:00 - Jock Blaney, voice of Wolf O?Donnell and Bill Grey in Star Fox 64, has passed away
48:00 - Poll
2026-04-15
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Fortnite Adding an Arc Raiders-Style Mode with Disney Characters

It's Monday so it's time to start the week with some video game news! We've got Lexi Luddy on the show today to chat about Pragmata reviews, Fortnite adding an extraction shooter mode featuring Disney characters, Borderlands 4 on the Switch 2 copies are out in the wild, Xbox may not launch Call of Duty on Game Pass this year, and more news! 

0:00 - Intro
6:00 - Pragmata
11:30 - Metro 2039 to be announced on April 16
14:20 - Fortnite Adding An Arc Raiders-Style Game With Disney Characters 
BREAK 
25:00 - Borderlands 4 Nintendo Switch 2 copies apparently spotted in the wild despite the game being put on hold indefinitely
31:00 - Hacker group confirms it will release stolen Rockstar Games data
36:35 - Microsoft Might Not Launch Call Of Duty 2026 On Xbox Game Pass
43:00 - Xbox?s Biggest PS5 Port Yet Is Crashing So Much Some Are Calling It ?Unplayable?
49:00 - Fable is still expected to release in autumn 2026
54:00 - Poll
2026-04-13
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Report Claims Marathon Cost Over $250 Million

Jeff Grubb and Matthew Finneman take you into the weekend by breaking down news about Level-5's upcoming games, PlayStation's Marathon reportedly costing them over $250 million, and much more!

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0:00:00 Intro
0:06:49 Decapolice moves from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2
0:10:14 Level-5 Release Dates Still Up In The Air For Some Potential 2026 Titles
0:18:23 Report claims Marathon cost over $250 million as player numbers slide
0:28:27 Marvel?s Guardians of the Galaxy rated for Switch 2 in Taiwan
0:32:24 Rare Punch-Out!! Prototype With A Missing Character Found
0:40:09 Sony is Prepping a Metal Gear Solid Movie
0:45:19 Fresh Xbox discoveries point to "Duet" codename
0:49:20 Famitsu/Media Create Sales for March 30 through April 5
0:52:25 Starting April 10, 2026, Amazon Luna will no longer offer game stores, individual game purchases or third-party subscriptions
0:56:25 Poll & outro
0:59:36 THE BOMB 12
2026-04-10
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Rhythm Heaven Groove Coming in July

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jon Martin to chat about mixed receptions of Pokémon Champions and Samson, rumors of a new Luigi's Mansion game, a possible State of Play coming next week, Rhythm Heaven Groove getting a release date, and more! 

0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report
9:00 - Samson's Launch Woes Deemed "Unacceptable," Incoming Patch Aims To Beat Down Bugs
14:09 - Surprise Borderlands Game on Mobile
19:20 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Release Date Seemingly Leaked By Dataminer In Cryptic Math Problem
27:09 - BREAK
27:30 - Pokémon Champions launches to mixed reception, as performance woes and competitive changes turn some away
34:15 - Rhythm Heaven Groove out early July
38:18 - Leaker says new Luigi?s Mansion game currently in development alongside accompanying amiibo
44:00 - Amazon lists Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for $80 and it?s a Game-Key Card
49:50 - Star Fox For Switch 2 Could Be Announced Very Soon
55:00 - Poll
2026-04-09
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Nintendo Pushing for Luigi's Mansion Movie?

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to chat about People of Note reviews, James Bond being another release getting delayed on the Switch 2, physical releases for the Switch 2, leakers claiming Nintendo is looking to pitch a Luigi's Mansion movie, and more stories for your Wednesday! 

0:00 - Intro
4:12 - People of Note reviews
6:45 - James Bond Is The Latest Major Switch 2 Port To Get Delayed
17:35 - Absolum arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in a new physical version later this year
20:36 - Assassin?s Creed Black Flag remake reveal seemingly set for 16th April
26:30 - Leaker claims Nintendo is looking to pitch a Luigi?s Mansion movie
30:57 - Maybe Link shouldn't talk in the Zelda movie, says Majora's Mask creator
35:30 - Sony Pictures Entertainment to Lay Off Hundreds in Reorganization Across TV, Film and Corporate
42:08 - Take-Two Interactive reportedly lays off AI team
46:00 - Poll
2026-04-08
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Veteran Halo Developer Accuses Studio of "Unethical and Unlawful Acts"

Jeff Grubb and Lex Luddy get your gaming week going by chatting about some serious accusations from a veteran Halo developer, Mario laughing all the way to the bank after the Galaxy movie, and much more!

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00:00 Intro
03:12 Super Mario becomes the only animated movie series to open globally at more than $350 million twice
09:54 Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Galaxy games discounted for limited time
18:48 Zelda Movie Filming At Same Locations As The Lord Of The Rings, And People Are Excited
22:36 Veteran Halo Developer Accuses Studio of ?Numerous Unethical and Unlawful Acts?
30:47 State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon
33:45 PlayStation Studios Removes Nearly All PC References From Websites
40:56 Grime II reviews
43:51 Kunio-kun and Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies at age 64
45:59 The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ?Non-Gamers?
50:14 Outro
2026-04-06
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Nintendo Wants You to Use the Gamechat Button More

Happy Fanelli Friday everybody! We got Jason Fanelli joining Grubb today to chat about the PS5 still being $400 in a couple places, Sony acquiring more things, Nintendo wants you to use the Gamechat button more, and more stories to end the week! 

0:00 - Intro
3:53 - It Might Not Be Too Late To Buy A PS5 For Just $400
10:55 - Steam Deck 2 Ditches Semi-Custom APU for Off-the-Shelf AMD Silicon, Eyes 2028 Launch
20:30 - Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Cinemersive Labs
27:42 - BREAK
27:50 - A Game Pass for indie games: meet Indie Pass, a $6.99-a-month subscription launching with 70 titles
36:37 - Nintendo Really Wants You To Press Switch 2's GameChat Button
42:32 - FANTA NEWS: Halo: Campaign Evolved to shadowdrop/launch soon after Xbox Games Showcase?
49:38 - Fortnite's brainrot characters have started a fan revolt
58:29 - GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A ?Passing Phase,? Says Former Business Developer
01:07:00 - BOMB 12 
2026-04-03
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Super Mario Galaxy is Already Breaking Records

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are here to start your Thursday with news on how the Super Mario Galaxy movie is performing, speculations about how the PS6 handheld will perform, RACCOIN performing well, and more for your morning video game news! 

00:00 - Intro
3:17 - Report claims PS6 handheld surpasses Xbox Series S in graphics tests
16:40 - ?Super Mario Galaxy Movie? Already Breaking Records With Best Ever April Wednesday At $34M ? Box Office
26:56 - BREAK
22:40 - Audiences seem to mostly like Super Mario Galaxy Movie
27:11 - Switch 2 price is ?going to have to go up? eventually, former Nintendo sales lead says
32:19 - Analytics firm says Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 third-party ecosystem sales up 76% in 2025
39:00 - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream FAQ details 70 Mii limit, Nintendo Switch 2 improvements, and more
47:19 - Coin-pusher roguelike Raccoin hit a massive Steam sales milestone in just 24 hours
51:30 - GOG?s optimised ports of the original PC Resident Evil trilogy are now on Steam too
51:50 - Super Mario Bros. Speedrunner Claims He?s Being Sabotaged
55:05 - Poll
2026-04-02
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New MindsEye Mission will Reveal how it was "Sabotaged"

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jesse Vitelli to chat about Mario Galaxy review scores, the Nintendo Switch 2 jumping up in sales, the US patent office revoking Nintendo's patent, a new MindsEye mission will apparently reveal corporate espionage, and more! 

00:00 - Intro
04:03 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie becomes punching bag for critics
11:16 - Nintendo Switch 2 sales jumped 154% in March month-on-month following Pokemon Pokopia (in the U.K.)
19:00 - New MindsEye Mission Will Reveal 'Evidence' the Game Was 'Sabotaged', Claims CEO
25:30 - BREAK
25:50 - Resident Evil Creator?s New Studio Teams Up With The Maker Of Stellar Blade
30:40 - US patent office revokes Nintendo?s patent on summoning characters to make them battle
35:00 - Eidos Montreal Cancels 7+ Year In-Development Title That Cost Hundreds of Millions
39:40 - Darksiders Warmastered Edition coming to PS5, Xbox Series on May 19
41:50 - Blaze announces Evercade Nexus handheld, including enhanced versions of Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie
46:10 - CLICK HERE FOR BUBSY FEET PICS!
48:45 - Capcom finally confirms the theory that Pragmata is a stealth Mega Man game
52:10 - Poll
2026-04-01
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The PS5 Pro is Now $900

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are back from PAX East to chat about all of the price increases from PlayStation, Nintendo possibly planning a new Star Fox, rumors of a Super Metroid remake, Crimson Desert selling 5 million sales, and more stories! 

00:00 - Intro
5:48 - New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player
18:15 - Rumored PS6 cost for Sony 
27:11 - BREAK
27:33 - Sources: Nintendo is planning a new Star Fox and a major Zelda remake this year, but no 3D Mario
36:10 - RUMOR: Super Metroid remake coming from MercurySteam, alongside a new Metroid game
42:55 - As Crimson Desert nears 5 million sales, Pearl Abyss CEO says it?s looking into a Switch 2 port
45:27 - Devil May Cry 5 seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch 2, getting new Devil Hunter Edition
47:06 - Super Mario Galaxy movie has 2 post credit scenes
48:45 - This summer?s Xbox Games Showcase is confirmed for June, followed by a Gears of War E-Day Direct
2026-03-30
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