Day 0 Update
SmashPad's flagship podcast, the Day 0 Update covers the latest news and events in the gaming industry, all backed by analysis and insight from a team of avid gamers and industry writers who combine for over 150 years of experience with the medium. The goal isn't simply to report the news, but to look beyond the headlines at the real stories that shape the gaming industry, and have a good deal of fun in the process.
Episodes
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about how much of a bummer this week's news has been with layoffs at EA, the trouble Zenimax unions have had with Microsoft, and the shakeup to games media with Polygon and Giant Bomb. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Ghost of Yotei's upcoming release date, and the latest Nintendo Switch 2 launch news. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about when we can finally pre-order a Switch 2, Paul Rudd's return to moody games commercials, and the success of an indie game that's been around for a long time. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about more Nintendo Switch 2 news as the effect of tariffs have just made things more confusing, why you might not want to play Hogwarts Legacy on PS+, and some cool stuff from The Triple-I Initiative. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about all of the details of the Switch 2 that we know at this moment, the games coming to the Switch 2, and how tariffs have thrown the US launch plans into chaos. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the return of Game Informer, the new Nintendo Direct, and SmashPad's Spring Release Preview. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about GDC, a new game based on the works of Voivod, and the hopeful teasing of some positive Game Informer news. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about two new-ish games being shut down, the big announcement of PowerWash Simulator 2, and how excited we are at the Saudis acquiring Niantic Labs' games. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the big upcoming summer releases like Death Stranding 2 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, the return of Acclaim, and more layoffs. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about EA's continued dumping on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, WB's awful cancellations and studio shutdowns, and two showcases with a bunch of interesting upcoming indie games. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about a Samurai Pizza Cats game, Xbox's dumb new AI, and some bummer layoffs for this week. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the wild new Jeff Minter game, Astro Bot's new update, and the various announcements from the State of Play showcase. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about an Intellivision Amico game that's getting a new life, the ESA's new conference, and more about EA's disappointment in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. All this and more, up next!
Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about BioWare's unfortunate layoffs and the situation they're in for Mass Effect 5, Warner Bros.' shut down of MultiVersus, and the awesome digital library that the Video Game History Foundation has made available in early access. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about sad news about Earthblade, the weird conspiracy that surrounded Hollow Knight: Silksong for a short time, and the retirement of a great industry figure. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, the most unusual reason for a game's development to stop for a while, and some good industry news. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, another delay for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and a new Xbox controller we're looking forward to its release. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Stardew Valley's amazing success, the latest indie game getting an unfair gambling label, and the new releases to keep an eye on for first three months of 2025. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about our individual Top 10 Games of the Year along with SmashPad's Top 10 Games of the Year as we celebrate our favorite games of the year. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the weird news about Balatro, the many announcements from Nihon Falcom, and what's going on with Borderlands 4's writing. All this and more, up next! Full show notes can be found here.
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