202: Smokable Cheeseburgers with Austin Walker

202: Smokable Cheeseburgers with Austin Walker

Author: Jeff Gerstmann | Daylight Media April 22, 2026 Duration: 3:08:55
Austin Walker is here so we can finally get some Marathon talk on this podcast! Also, he’s got a new tabletop RPG in the works called Realis! We’ll also talk about Call of Duty leaving Game Pass, Splatoon Raiders, Pragmata, Jay & Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, AD&D, 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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181: Bagpipes From Baghdad???? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:03:37
Eminem comes to Hitman in a promotional opportunity that feels at least a year late! Also, Sektori seems to be very red, Timesplitters gets a cool new fangame, the Xbox 360 turns 20, Far Cry gets a TV series, Black Ops 7…
180: Gas-Huffers Unite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:49
Time to take a big hit of whatever this evil red gas is and talk about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. They say it’s the biggest Call of Duty ever, which is probably true? Kind of a big mess, really. Also: Valve is back in th…
179: This Week in Deceptive Video Gaming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:02:39
Between Q-Up and It Takes A War it’s been a good little stretch for games that might not quite be what they seem. Let’s talk about those along games that are very much what they seem, like Lumines Arise, Powerwash Simula…
178: Virtual Springfield 2K25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:03:18
We missed Mortal Monday, but there’s still plenty to discuss with the new Legacy Kollection. Also: what’s up with ARC Raiders? Plus: Battlefield 6 custom server mayhem, Once Upon A Katamari review update, and that awful-…
177: An Enthusiastic Four-Year-Old Tells You About Katamari [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:14:12
Once Upon a Katamari is finally out and we have something resembling a review from an expert in the field. Speaking of fields, Wreckreation is out and it’s probably about as close as you’re going to get to a Burnout Para…
176: This Is Not An Xbox (Yet?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:13:42
Double Fine shows us that a lighthouse can walk! Ball X Pit illustrated the various ways to merge your balls with other balls! Ninja Gaiden 4 shows the perils of merging Platinum’s sensibilities with the legacy of Ninja…
175: Console of the Year 2027 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:16:58
The PlayStation 6! The Xbox 5? Let’s catch up a bit on some next-generation hardware leaks. Also: Battlefield 6 is out and it’s cool! Plus: The final days of Windows 10, Absolum, Netflix gets into video games (again), Th…
174: Yesterday’s Price is Not Today’s Price [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:10
Xbox turns Game Pass upside-down and the deal seems bad. Did Call of Duty on Game Pass really cost $300 million? No, right? Do you care about Fortnite Crew? Also: The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta, Marathon gets a new t…
173:  Exciting News About Our Future! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:57:08
Electronic Arts delivers exciting news about its future. Nintendo delivers exciting news about its future! Xbox delivers… but not to Costco? Also: Ghost of Yotei, Megabonk, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad c…
172: Ghost Rewards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:51:25
Ben Pack joins us to discuss how he’s been playing games with a broken wrist and the great/poor choices he’s been making in games during that time. Also: Let’s talk about Hell is Us, Don’t Die Collect Loot, Unfair Flips,…