193: DICE Summit Interviews & Recap

193: DICE Summit Interviews & Recap

Author: Jeff Gerstmann | Daylight Media February 18, 2026 Duration: 2:47:02
Jeff is fresh (?) back from Las Vegas with some thoughts about the future of video games. Also: interviews with Greg Kasavin, Amir Rao, Evan Wells, and Chris Kohler recorded moments after their wins at the DICE awards! Then we’ll get into the news, including layoffs for 2XKO and HIghguard, the new God of War game, PlayStation’s latest State of Play, the threat (?) of a new Metal Gear, 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

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Podcast Episodes
161: SHOW FEET [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:14:33
Tony Hawk returns and he’s brought a big batch of new music with him. Let’s talk about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, replacing DualSense Edge stick modules, The Feet Descendant, the status of Romero Games following its pub…
160: Set Physics to “Cinematic” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:12:09
Nintendo warns Canada about a price increase, Xbox is probably bracing for layoffs, Buck Bumble is in the news, reading world chat in horny games, the point of VR, the nightmare we’ve found ourselves in as systems stack…
159: Ben Pack is... Bloodman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:09:55
Ben Pack joins the show and we discuss Death Stranding 2, Elden Ring: Nightreign, Grok, FBC Firebreak’s launch week changes, upcoming Xbox layoffs, the unavailability of Metroid Prime 2 and Gex Trilogy, and who should pl…
158: Jared Leto (Still) Looks Like Some Kind of Creep [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:27:20
Let’s Talk Tron! Tron: Catalyst is out, so is FBC: Firebreak. And hey, how about some MindsEye, the Gex Trilogy, and Stellar Blade on PC? In the news, Marathon gets delayed, Sony talks PlayStation 6, Xbox commits to AMD…
157: Wrapping Up SGF & Switch 2 with Sebmal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:46:27
This week I’m joined by professional Mr. Do! fan, Sebmal, to discuss the last week in games, from State of Play to Showcase to Day of the Devs to Summer Game Fest and… oh, right, Nintendo released a new game playing mach…
156: Tomorrow is the Day? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:45:01
Hey, the Switch 2 is out tomorrow night. That feels soon! Let’s talk about how we got here and how this launch and review situation compares to the PS5 and the Xbox 360, which had a wild behind-the-scenes situation that…
155: Live from Pleasantville [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:55:09
Splitgate 2 hits open beta! PS5 Pro gets a discount! Hellblade 2 gets haptics! Also the weird streaming retrogame thing Xbox put out isn’t awesome, the Switch 2 backwards compatibility list is shaping up, Fortnite on you…
154: All You Can Drift [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:58:36
A terrifying ratings board leak hangs over this show like an illness, but don’t let that get you down! Let’s talk about Capcom Fighting Collection 2, A Minecraft Movie, Deadzone: Rogue, Nintendo’s Switch 1 games running…
153: Giant Bomb Co-Founder Meets Giant Bomb Co-Owner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:18:15
Doom is out, Capcom’s selling a lot of digital games, and Giant Bomb Co-Owner Dan Ryckert joins us to discuss Death Stranding 2, the passing of ECW icon Sabu, anime podcasts, and the what it’s like to own a video game we…
152: Let’s Talk About It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:02:48
Grand Theft Auto VI gets delayed and then gets a new trailer. Meanwhile, Gears of War is on its way to the PlayStation 5. Is that still weird, or have you gotten used to it yet? Also, let’s sum up some of this Giant Bomb…