213: It's Grim Up North

213: It's Grim Up North

Author: Jeff Gerstmann | Daylight Media July 7, 2026 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 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

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211: 30 Years of Quake vs. 30 Years of N64 - The Ultimate Showdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:14
Big anniversaries this week for the N64 and for Quake! Let's talk about those, also the FUTURE OF SCIENCE, the future of Unreal Engine, a review of the Beitong Pangu, the Steam Machine, goblinAmerica, and more! Learn mor…
210: Hits Only [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:02:07
Some hands-on reporting from the worlds of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Turok Origins, Stranger Than Fiction, and Sprawl Zero. Also: last week’s “Xbox has to make some tough choices” talk turns into this week’s “mass…
209: The SGF 2026 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:49:33
Nintendo’s Direct aired this morning and it seems like we’re all-the-way done with announcements for this year’s Summer Game Fest window of events. Let’s talk about everything that happened from PlayStation, Nintendo, an…
208: Summer Game Fest is Nigh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:49
We’re on the precipice of new video games! Let’s talk a bit about that along with Mina the Hollower, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, PlayStation fight sticks, Fable’s delay, the wild new Steam Deck price, and more. Learn…
207: The End of Destiny [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:55:03
Destiny 2 is headed for more of a maintenance-style mode, Rocket League’s going to get updated with Unreal Engine 6, the new Modern Warfare is coming, James Bond has returned, Yoshi has also returned, and more! Learn mor…
206: Happy Mr. Do! Release Window To All Who Celebrate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:09:17
Mr. Do! finally joins the Arcade Archives series and there is much rejoicing! Also: Forza Horizon 6, PSN prices go up, Lego 2K Drive goes away, some Xbox controllers leak, and Nintendo wants to bring some kind of WarioWa…
205: Death of the Super Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:42:30
Sega cancels the SUPER GAME, PlayStation exec sees bright future from third-parties, Harada starts a new studio, Tezuka retires, Angry Birds goes into the Hall, Steam Controller talk, and more! Learn more about your ad c…
204: I Will Sell You A Steam Controller For Only $599 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:08:35
The Steam Controller goes on sale and scalpers run wild, Invincible VS is out, Xbox Mode hits Windows 11, Call of Duty to skip PS4, Capcom seems to think you might want more Pragmata someday, and more! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN…
203: Eccojams Vol. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:13:29
Saros is out, let’s talk about it. So is Kiln, from Double Fine! In the news, Xbox is keeping its options open, Sega tries out a new catchphrase, MMOs on Switch 2, piracy is still (not) a threat, and more! EXCLUSIVE Nord…
202: Smokable Cheeseburgers with Austin Walker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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, Pragma…