112: Stickless Joysticks For All!

112: Stickless Joysticks For All!

Author: Jeff Gerstmann | Daylight Media July 31, 2024 Duration: 3:09:53
Jeff accidentally becomes one of those weird leverless controller zealots. Also: Kunitsu-gami: Path of the Goddess, the actors strike comes to video games, World of Warcraft becomes a union shop, skill-based matchmaking is (still) the way and the light, the future of Twitch, PSVR2 gets a price cut ahead of its PC debut, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For years, Jeff Gerstmann has been a distinct voice cutting through the noise of the games industry, and that continues here. The Jeff Gerstmann Show-A Podcast About Video Games is exactly what it says, but delivered with a depth and perspective that only comes from decades of being in the trenches. Each week, Jeff draws from a deep well of personal experience, discussing not just the latest releases and industry news, but the broader culture and strange business decisions that shape the medium. The conversation often extends into the essential fuel that powers these marathon sessions-energy drinks-adding a layer of personal, offbeat humor. This isn't a rehearsed presentation or a corporate overview; it feels like getting analysis from a friend who has seen it all, for better or worse. Tuning into this podcast means hearing unfiltered opinions, historical context, and the kind of nuanced discussion that treats video games as both a serious art form and a frequently absurd hobby. It’s a consistent, thoughtful, and often funny download from someone who genuinely loves talking about games, hosted by Jeff Gerstmann and presented by Daylight Media.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games
Podcast Episodes
143: Global Force Gold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:52:57
Some folks—including professional wrestler, Jeff Jarrett—have come together to revive the Acclaim name as an indie publisher. Weird! Also: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 becomes official, PSVR2 gets a price cut, and a new Te…
142: Similar To The New PlayStation 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:02:50
Warner cancels Wonder Woman and shuts down three studios, NetEase looks to make more cuts, Tony Hawk’s coming back with a couple more remakes, Microsoft tests some AI stuff… also Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves beta impre…
141: Managing Your Fiber Intake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:11:22
After a mess of visits and rain delays and bad scheduling, the time is now. Today is the day. Faster internet for me. But enough about that, let’s talk about how cool Avowed is. Also: more Tony Hawk remasters on the way,…
140: The Shenmue Centrist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:56:24
Spider-Man 2 gets patches on PC, PSN goes down and up, Warner tries to figure it all out, Football Manager takes an extra year, Eternal Strands, the impact of the Atari Jaguar, Nintendo’s shadowy ways, and more. Learn mo…
139: I Need A Tongue Scraper! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:09:59
I managed to find a new flavor of energy drink out there in my travels, so let’s give that a try before we get into Tokyo Xtreme Racer, the Treyarch co-founder that flew that drone, the end of Multiversus, Horizon finall…
138: Adam Boyes is Here! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:50:30
Adam Boyes joins us to talk about his time at companies like PlayStation, Capcom, and Iron Galaxy as well as his new operation, Vivrato. We’ll talk about the various challenges facing game developers these days and how A…
137: The Switch 2 Goes Mouse Mode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59:22
After spending the last several days thinking about the Switch 2, I have some thoughts about the device, its capabilities, and its place in the market. Let’s discuss these joycon mouses, what that could mean for the futu…
136: The Switch 2 is Fine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:03:39
Wirecutter’s Arthur Gies joins us to discuss his time at CES getting up close and personal with the next batch of handheld PCs. Also: Is the Switch 2 about to be announced? Probably? Let’s talk about that, Ubisoft’s futu…
135: Two Thousand Dollars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:09:00
CES is upon us, which can mean only one thing: new announcements for a bunch of trash no one wants or needs! Oh, wait, there are also new graphics cards and handheld gaming machines getting announced, too. So three thing…
134: Whoops, It’s Warframe! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:05:03
Whoops, I accidentally got into Warframe. Even crazier? I think I might actually understand it now. I’ll tell you about my forays into that, we’ll talk a bit about the very little news happening out there, and then a mes…