200: Stay A While, Stay Forever

200: Stay A While, Stay Forever

Author: Jeff Gerstmann | Daylight Media April 8, 2026 Duration: 2:58:15
Can you believe they went and made 200 of these things? Let’s talk about the important video games of the day, such as Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Jaws for the NES! Also: the next Garry’s Mod gets a release date, a look at Logitech’s Pro X2 Superstrike, the true depths of Roblox, and more. One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code JEFFG at https://www.Ridge.com/JEFFG #Ridgepod EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/jeffgerstmann Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 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
132: God Hand 2, Right? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:01:14
Capcom makes big announcements at The Game Awards and now I can’t help but wonder what other older franchises they’ll revisit. Let’s talk about that, Onimusha, Okami 2, the other announcements from last week, Virtua Figh…
131: Felled By Funko Pops [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:04:19
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches, Path of Exile 2 has a bumpy Early Access debut, XDefiant shuts down, Suicide Squad gets an offline mode, and someone uses the phrase “I AM EXCITE” on social media. It’s a wild…
130: Mario vs. Disney Princesses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:43:05
We’re nearing the end of the year, but there are still a small handful of new games left to be released! Let’s talk briefly about Delta Force while also covering 30 years of the PlayStation, a new interactive Watch Dogs…
129: Welcome To Our Happy (Steam) Family! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:53:01
Jeff embarks on the journey of creating a Steam Family while also telling you about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Also: PlayStation Portal gets more useful just in time for a fresh batch of reports about a proper, portable PlayStati…
128: YOU CAN (NOT) PET THE DOG [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:02:14
The nominees for The Game Awards have been announced, let’s look ‘em over! Also: details on the new Call of Duty Warzone update, a tantalizing Control 2 update, Sony gets more anime, some PS5 Pro games are looking worse…
127: This Tuesday it’s Wednesday! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:41:11
Phil Spencer talks handhelds, Bethesda workers strike, Tetris Forever talk, PlayStation 5 Pro capture woes, and yes, another long list of names to read aloud! It’s Wednesday! The power is back!!! Learn more about your ad…
126: Launch Week For America Pro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:38
Sony offers a list of PS5 Pro games, Nintendo cuts forecasts while reminding us that Mario Kart is, like, the most popular game they make, start your own instant record collection for just 500 bones, some talk about the…
125: Jeff Gerstmann Online Mature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:55:29
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 joins the list of people and entities that want to check out your ears. Also: Survey says there’s a new Jackbox game! In the news: Concord developer shuttered, Animal Crossing cuts loose, Someth…
124: Nintendo Gets Weird [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:44:30
It’s always fun when Nintendo makes something weird, even if the game isn’t great. Will this “Rockstock” thing be any good? Heck, who knows! But at least they’re doing something weird. Let’s talk about that along with We…
123: Dave Mustaine’s Magic School Bus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:08:45
Sound the Alarmo, it’s time for another podcast. While you wave your arms around in the general direction of the clock, I’ll tell you about Dragon Age DRM, Call of Duty in the Cloud, the new Tron game coming next year, a…