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Big Walk | Review
Our Big Walk Review! Written, edited and narrated by Jon "Sikamikanico" Clarke
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 start off, we always talk about the games we’ve been playing – if Nick were here, he’d be waxing lyrical about Marvel T...
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 CompleteGTA 6 Extended Look Arrives this August via NetflixGears of War: E-Day Open Beta starts today and now includes 4v4 Multiplayer after fan outcry.Halo Studios Staff Laid Off Following...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 Disc ProductionXbox Working to Bring Xbox 360 Titles to PC for Next-Gen Helix, per Report EA's $55 Billion Merger Scheduled to Close Next WeekXbox Game Pass August Wave 1 Brings Gears of War: E-Day O...Beast of Reincarnation | Review
Our Beast of Reincarnation Review - written, edited and narrated by Jesse "Doncabesa" Norris
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
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
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.
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 now fully out in the wild, Nick's been catching up and is having a very good time with the remade campaign. It also spawns a...
Headlines | Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Previews
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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 divisionXbox detail their Gamescom plans with 25+ games on showCrazy Taxi World Tour gets a network testWuchang Fallen Feathers has a sequel announcedAnd lots more!Headlines | Certain Ubisoft Games on Xbox Now Provide a PC Version
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Ubisoft and Xbox announce a 'Play Anywhere'-Type solution for select titlesXbox 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 hackedTomb Raider: Catalyst delayed - maybe?New update available for 007 First LightAll this and more!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 new-found appreciation for how hot it can get over here.
Before long, we of course turn our eyes on...
Headlines | Original Xbox Backwards Compatibility Comes to PC
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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 PassHuman Fall Flat hits 60 Million players, celebrates 10 yearsAvatar Legends: The Fighting Game delayed on Xbox hours before releaseAll this and more!Headlines | Bethesda Gives Roadmap for New Games, including Fallout
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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 LayoffsXbox Game Pass July Wave 2 Brings Halo: Campaign Evolved, Mistfall Hunter and MoreSince Sony announced the end of discs for PlayStation, a new blow to fans of physical media has been dealt, as Circana data reveals that ju...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 Dreamcast era with ease and has been received very positively across the world as it releases on all platforms and Game Pass...
Headlines | ZeniMax Online Studios Leadership Depart as Part of Xbox Layoffs
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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 Game Pass due to licensing issuesThe Coalition partner with NVIDIA for Gears of War: E-DAYGlen Schofield retires from video gamesAll this and more!Headlines | Unions Prepare to Rally Against Xbox Layoffs
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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 onCall of Duty Black Ops 1 & 2 come to PlayStationEA Removes Microtransactions from College Football 27 Modes Following Fan BacklashAssassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced sells two million copies on day oneAll this and more!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 we've been enjoying this week.
Jon has been having a wonderful time sailing around the Caribbean in Assassin's Creed...
Headlines | Elder Scrolls is Years Away, Obsidian Now on Fallout
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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 scratching its collective head.Elder Scrolls is years away per Jason Schrier, and Obsidian have been tasked with working on a...Headlines | Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Hit Bethesda Studios Hard
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Layoffs hit Xbox - 3200 roles are being cut and five studios divestedObsidian 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 new DLC lands for Doom: The Dark AgesZenimax Online's Elder Scrolls and Fallout 76 Teams also have reportedly seen cuts. IO Interactive to close Istanbul Studio due...Headlines 'Special Report' | Xbox Layoff 3200 Employees, Divest 5 Studios
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The Xbox Reset has begun - all the detailsDouble Fine goes indieSo does Compulsion GamesNinja Theory to obtain new ownershipAnd so does Undead Labs! Asha Sharma's Full memo detailedWhat to do you think about the big reset at Xbox? Let us know in the comments!
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 into too much detail, as everything we are playing is embargoed until a later date. Nick...
Headlines | PlayStation to Stop Making Physical Discs
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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' will ship with a disc drive.More studio rumors persist ahead of Microsoft's looming layoffs - with Arkane and Blade reportedly also on the chopping block. Speaking of...Headlines | State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs Reportedly at Risk of Closure
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Undead Labs joins other Xbox Game Studios on the potential chopping blockXbox has reportedly frozen 3rd party deals according to a games industry podcastXbox's PR Team 'Assembly' also reportedly begins layoffsXbox hardware prices go up once againRAM Manufacturers face lawsuit for alleged price-fixingNintendo raises employees salaries by 10%Will GTA 6 be 60FPS? A polish podcast says they've heard yesAll this and more!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 we've been playing. Y'know, the fun thing that we're all here for.
We've got a...
Headlines | GTA 6 Costs $80 and Layoffs at Bungie
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The big story - Grand Theft Auto 6 Preorders and Ultimate Edition DetailedPlayStation 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 Announces a 'Reduction in Force' as Company ReorganizesNew Reviews and Previews - Star Wars Galactic Racer, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, House Flipper Remastered...Headlines | The Steam Machine is Cool Tech at a Big Cost
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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 FestXbox Entertainment Weekly Article shares news on Sea of Thieves movie, the Gears of War Movie, Kojima's OD gets an update and more.Halo Campaign Evolved doesn't require PS+ for both accounts when playing split-screen play after all. All this...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 Campaign Mode (yes, you should go subscribe) to talk through all the going's on in gaming this week. Before we get into all the drama, we...
Headlines | Unreal Engine 6 is All-in on AI and is Years Away
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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 revealedJason Schrier on Xbox's 'Reset' - "It's going to be bad."New Previews and Reviews - Dave the Diver: In the Jungle, Join Us, Hellraiser and The Adventures of Elliot: The Milennium TalesLots more!Headlines | Xbox may be Closing Multiple Studios
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The big story - Xbox are in 'reset' mode, and are apparently discussing multiple studio closures, affecting Double Fine, Compulsion Games and Ninja TheoryWe talk through some of our latest previews and reviews from SGF and moreGame Pass Wave 2 for June 2026 has droppedXbox reaffirms commitment to ExclusivesAll this and more!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 goodness. The SGF 2026 broadcast featured some serious fan-favourite heavy hitters like Resident Evil Veronica and the final part of the Final Fantasy Trilogy...
Headlines | Xbox Reportedly Set for Huge Layoffs
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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, Stranger Than Heaven and more! Xbox have shared a new blog post sent to all employees that talks about a hard reset - the...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 of the show is rightly focused on all the big shows that we've enjoyed this week.
We kick things off with the most recent...
Headlines | ASUS Announce New OLED Xbox Ally X
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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 XboxXbox fall out with fans over proposed inclusion of competitor platform logos in the Xbox Games Showcase this weekendInsider Gaming had a showcase, and indies came to play!1047 Games reveal EMPULSE with a cinematic trailerMaverick Games reveal 'Clutch' a new open-world action driving...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 to chat about the latest goings on.
First up it's Aarsal's time in the spotlight with his thoughts on Call of...
Headlines | We played the New Call of Duty
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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 priceFable and other Xbox games rated in KoreaNew Witcher 3 DLC is on the way!Loads more!Headlines | 007 First Light is the Best Bond Game Ever Made
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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 League is getting a new engine, and it's not Unreal Engine 5.All this and more!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, we're all just enjoying the game - it's excellent. We do have a review of recent Game Pass addition Luna Abyss up...
Headlines | Sony's State of Play Returns
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PlayStation State of Play AnnouncedPS+ Price Increases Virtua Fighter Crossroads LeaksXbox Leadership Changes Part 2! Subnautica 2 sells like crazyEmbracer Group splits in two, Warhorse working on a Middle-Earth RPGAnd more!Headlines | PlayStation to Stop Single Player PC Ports
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Reports indicate PlayStation are halting Single Player Narrative games from going to PCPlayStation Plus price increasesXbox Game Pass May Wave 2 AnnouncedForza Horizon 6 breaks recordsXbox Controller LeaksXbox announces 'Xbox Player Voice'and more!