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The DayOne Show | A Video Games Podcast

Welcome to DayOne! We"re an independent, community supported publication bringing you the latest in video game news, reviews, previews and livestreams that focus on reasonable discourse without the clickbait and rage bait that has overrun the video game media industry. Just head to www.playday.one to begin your journey! Join Jon, Nick, Jesse and friends every week for all the latest news, reviews, community shenanigans, cool guests and more. If you love what we do, consider supporting us directly

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00:57:37

Headlines | Unions Prepare to Rally Against Xbox Layoffs

The DayOne Show | A Video Games Podcast ·

2026/07/14

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 onCall of Duty Black Ops 1 & 2 come to PlayStationEA Removes Microtransactions from College Football 27 Modes Following Fan BacklashAssassin's Creed: Black

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02:39:18

Episode 322 | "The Big Xbox Reset"

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2026/07/12

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

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00:55:16

Headlines | Elder Scrolls is Years Away, Obsidian Now...

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2026/07/09

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 scratching its collective head.Elder Scrolls is years away per Jason Schrier, and

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00:49:18

Headlines | Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Hit Bethesda...

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2026/07/07

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 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

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00:51:50

Headlines 'Special Report' | Xbox Layoff 3200...

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2026/07/06

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 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!

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02:29:26

Episode 321 | "PlayStation Ending Discs, Xbox Ending...

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2026/07/05

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

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01:07:41

Headlines | PlayStation to Stop Making Physical Discs

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2026/07/02

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' will ship with a disc drive.More studio rumors persist ahead of

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00:49:20

Headlines | State of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs...

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2026/06/30

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 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

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01:59:38

Episode 320 | "GTA 6 is expensive, Xbox is expensive,...

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2026/06/28

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

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00:49:28

Headlines | GTA 6 Costs $80 and Layoffs at Bungie

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2026/06/25

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 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

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00:53:48

Headlines | The Steam Machine is Cool Tech at a Big Cost

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2026/06/23

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 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

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02:16:54

Episode 319 | "Xbox closures, spin offs and...

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2026/06/21

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

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01:02:57

Headlines | Unreal Engine 6 is All-in on AI and is...

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2026/06/18

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 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

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01:02:19

Headlines | Xbox may be Closing Multiple Studios

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2026/06/16

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 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!

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04:03:57

Episode 318 | "Xbox is back and in big trouble"

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2026/06/14

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

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00:57:37

Headlines | Xbox Reportedly Set for Huge Layoffs

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2026/06/11

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, Stranger Than Heaven and more! Xbox have shared a new blog post sent to all

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02:04:50

Episode 317 | ""Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Prediction...

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2026/06/07

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

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00:51:25

Headlines | ASUS Announce New OLED Xbox Ally X

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2026/06/02

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 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

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04:09:21

Episode 316 | "Xbox Logo-gate and we played Modern...

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2026/06/01

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

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01:02:34

Headlines | We played the New Call of Duty

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2026/05/28

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 priceFable and other Xbox games rated in KoreaNew Witcher 3 DLC is on the way!Loads more!

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