194: “Xbox Deserves This.”

194: “Xbox Deserves This.”

Author: Jeff Gerstmann | Daylight Media February 25, 2026 Duration: 3:12:28
A wild week in news as Xbox honcho Phil Spencer retires and is set to be replaced by someone from one of Microsoft’s AI divisions. What does this mean for the future of Xbox? Also: Sony shutters Bluepoint Games, Evo expands, and my son got way into Knack? Aw man. Use code 50jeff to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first order at goodchop.com/podcast 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.
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191: The Year of Linux on the TV [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:56:51
We’ve been talking about it so much that I finally had to try Bazzite out for myself, let’s talk about some of the early impressions of that! Also: Apex ditches the Switch, 2K announces way too many different editions of…
190: Unreleased Virtual Boy Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:01:23
Out of Action is out on Early Access and it’s neat, let’s talk about it! Also: Highguard, the talk around HIghguard, and the talk around the talk around Highguard. Exhausting. Hey, Nintendo’s going to release some unrele…
189: Windows, Am I Right? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54:14
Playing Astro Bot with the kids leads me to the next natural evolution… replaying Super Mario Bros. Special. Pretty direct cause and effect, there, really. Also: is it just me or is Microsoft kind of messing up at everyt…
188: Nintendo is the Hoodslam of Video Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:04:49
This week’s topics include the Commodore 64 Ultimate, Nintendo’s thoughts on RAM prices, the future of the Xbox Ally X, The Division 3, 2 Live Crew, "coinslop," and the need for a new Wolfenstein game. Learn more about y…
187: Ride or Die [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:06:03
Let's try another one of these AI Energy Drinks. The last one was garbage, surely this one will be different, right? Also: CES is here and it kinda doesn'tt matter. NVIDIA rolls out a DLSS update but here at headquarters…
186: The Guy Game vs. BMX XXX [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:06:05
Finally, the rivalry that defined the early 2000s can be settled! Let’s talk about GOG splitting off of CD PROJEKT, RAM prices, the PlayStation 6, and Actually Important things. Like, for example, what it was like to rev…
185: Good Tech CEO vs. Evil Tech CEO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:04:18
Will I ever make it through all of Tron: Ares? Going to guess no on this one. In the news, the game industry loses a legend, the future of Forza clears up a bit, EA shareholders do the thing, and Bits & Bops is pretty in…
184: The Galaxy Needs Racing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:08:06
Terminator 2D wins the award for Best Amiga Game of 2025! Let’s talk about the awards and announcements of The Game Awards along with Skate Story, the desperate-seeming state of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Marathon’s date…
183: Psychic Boots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:11:17
Horses! I experienced Horses, let’s talk about it and the idea of it being banned from Steam and the Epic Game Store. I also played Metroid Prime 4, which also isn’t on Steam or the Epic Game Store. Hmmmm! VERY INTERESTI…
182: Blowing Up Cop Cars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:09:38
Linux adoption vs. Windows 10 vs. TPM 2.0 vs. Anti-Cheat vs. Steam Machines vs. Windows 11... where does it end? Heck, where does it start? Also: Goat Simulator 3 is broken in the right ways, an Xbox Series X was more ex…