167: Drag x Drive, Gamescom Opening Night Live, Roblox Lawsuits, More!

167: Drag x Drive, Gamescom Opening Night Live, Roblox Lawsuits, More!

Author: Jeff Gerstmann | Daylight Media August 20, 2025 Duration: 2:42:11
This week the podcast got broken into two parts because the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream happened in the middle of it! So let’s start with some talk about Battlefield 6’s beta and my time with Drag x Drive, then we’ll come back and talk about Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Skate’s rotating soundtrack, Resident Evil Requiem, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, all these free-to-play-looking games that got announced and immediately forgotten, the state of Louisiana’s lawsuit against Roblox, New Jersey’s lawsuit against Discord, and more! Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge’s Annual Sweepstakes by going tohttp://ridge.com/jeffg #Ridgepod NO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, Canada & the UK, age maj.+. Void where prohibited. Begins 8/1/25 and ends 9/15/25. 2 winners selected. Max Prizes total ARV: $380,000 USD / approximately $516,000 CAD / £306,800. Canadian skill-testing question required. Subject to Rules, including free entry method & odds: ridge.com/rules. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet, LLC. AUCUN ACHAT NÉC. Ouvert aux résidents autorisés des 50 É.-U./D.C., du Canada et du R.-U., âge de maj.+. Nul là où interdit. Débute le 01/08/25, se termine le 15/09/25. Sélection de 2 gagnants. VDA totale max. des prix :380 000 $ US / ~516 000 $ CA / 306 800 £. Question d’habileté mathématique (Canada) req. Sujet au règlement, incluant méthode de participation gratuite et chances de gagner : http://ridgewallet.ca/rules. Organisateur : The Ridge Wallet, LLC. 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
122: Sack, Boy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:57:27
What game do you think Halo Studios is working on? Let’s talk about it! Also: Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO, the Diablo IV expansion, Ken Kaniff from CT, Xbox’s new dev outreach, the delisting of LittleBigPla…
121: There Will Be A Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:49:26
Tony Hawk claims he’s not done with video games! Also: the 30th Anniversary PlayStation Pre-Order Process (you know, the 30APSPOP), GI Joe: Wrath of Cobra,. the new Mortal Kombat 1 expansion, Assassin’s Creed delayed whi…
120: The Meat Cap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:47:10
You’ll need more than 25 meat if you want to listen to this entire show! It’s time to break down what makes UFO 50 so incredible! Also let’s talk about the surprisingly cool Yars Rising along with the news, including lim…
119: Ah yes, the PlayStation 6! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25:34
Enough of this silly PlayStation 5 Pro talk, it’s time to live in the now! It’s time to move on to the PlayStation 6! We’ll also talk about the first game announced for Nintendo’s next Switch, layoffs at Xbox, this entir…
118: Never Forget (The Dreamcast’s Anniversary) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:07:05
The PlayStation 5 Pro is unveiled! Are you ready to feel the POWER of PSSR? Let's also talk about Astro Bot, What The Car?, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, and somehow even mo…
117: Concord’s Bad Fur Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:57:21
Concord gets removed from sale and prepped for refunds just two weeks after its launch. Meanwhile, the Black Ops 6 beta is lewd, Annapurna ties up with Remedy, the PS5 Pro could be right around the corner, and the true m…
116: The Oil Man Cometh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54:38
Ben Pack joins to discuss Star Wars Outlaws, Concord, Deadlock, Avowed, the state of the union, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
115: Return of Molyneux [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:32
Two parts merge together as we discuss the news of the week up front, like Black Myth: Wukong breaking some Steam records and Adam Boyes stepping down at Iron Galaxy. Then we discuss Gamescom Opening Night Live show, whe…
114: The Impact of Metallica [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:10:33
Jeff is back this week to discuss Thank Goodness You’re Here! Also he spends some time likening a current free-to-play game to smoking cigarettes. In the news: a bunch of streamers invest in a new shooter? Krafton picks…
113: From Funcoland to Funko Land [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59:57
After dealing with an increasingly faulty monitor, I’ve replaced it! Let’s talk about the power of 360hz displays. Also: If the AI bubble pops, what will that mean for graphics cards? In the news: Bungie layoffs, the abr…