196: Oh No, I Get It Now

196: Oh No, I Get It Now

Author: Jeff Gerstmann | Daylight Media March 10, 2026 Duration: 3:03:53
Marathon has me in a real chokehold, let’s talk about how cool this game is. Also, let’s talk about how cool Pokémon Pokopia is! Cool games! In the news, Nintendo wants a refund, a bunch of questionable Xbox rumors are everywhere now, GDC gets underway, 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: 50

The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games
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222: The Moist Child Will See You Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:49:09
The Legend of Zelda: it’s not just a movie anymore! Let’s talk about the new version of The Ocarina of Time, how wet that elf looks, the offline update to Let It Die, Xbox’s cloud cut, Sega’s desire to cater to non-playe…
221: The 1996 Hit Film, Crash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:03:23
Call of Duty comes to Switch 2 and wow, dude! Wow. Let’s talk about that, the weird magic of G-Sync Pulsar monitors, the Gulikit TT MAX, CICADAMATA, the GTA6 reveal, Xbox’s Disc2Digital thing, and more. Learn more about…
220: Big Beta Weekend, Gamescom, and More! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:38
Gamescom Opening Night Live happened in the middle of this show, so we’ll talk a bit about the announcements that happened there along with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, Blood Dungeon, the GTA6 leaks,. the end…
219: I Mean, Matt Groening Would Know, Right? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:07:16
Seems like we’re getting a new or old Simpsons: Hit & Run at some point here, huh? Also: the only podcast that DARES to compare Bug! and the Gabby’s Dollhouse game is back to talk about Mortal Shell II, Rogue Eclipse, So…
218: Six Hours Early on Netflix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59:12
Jeff visits a modern arcade and is blown away! Also: Marvel Tokon kinda rules, GTA6 is coming to Netflix, Persona 1 & 2 Remake mentioned, Roblox falls off a cliff into a big pile of money, the end of the PS5 generation m…
217: Virtual Boy Game of the Year 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:56:01
Which of the many new Virtual Boy releases will win the coveted Best Virtual Boy Game award in 2026? I don’t know, let’s talk about those games a bit along with Sony’s non-discussion of physical games, Xbox’s goal of ret…
216: Everything Broke, Hold On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54:17
PSN and Xbox Live outages heighten awareness of just how fragile this all-digital future of ours really is! Meanwhile, Halo gets a remake, Splatoon Raiders is rad, and Marvel Tokon on PC was completely busted. Will it be…
215: Stabbing that Fstab [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:58:06
I've been messing around with FSR4 on the Steam Machine and it's a pretty big deal! Also: the only soccer game you'll ever need is out now, trains, Marathon gets new leadership, Wreckreation gets a sequel, Ubisoft gets n…
214: Should You Buy A Steam Machine? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:51:50
There are a lot of great things going on with the Steam Machine, but it might not quite be ready for prime time. Let’s talk about my time with it so far, the price, the comparisons to other devices, all that stuff. Also:…
213: It's Grim Up North [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:11:07
Xbox cuts 1,600 jobs. PlayStation announces plans to exit the game disc business. Jeff buys an Ayn Thor and uses it to play Mr. Do! on two screens at once. Dark times, friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…