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Day 0 Update
SmashPad's flagship podcast, the Day 0 Update covers the latest news and events in the gaming industry, all backed by analysis and insight from a team of avid gamers and industry writers who combine for over 150 years of experience with the medium. The goal isn't simply to report the news, but to look beyond the headlines at the real stories that shape the gaming industry, and have a good deal of fun in the process.
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Episodes
Day 0 Update #585 – It’s True, PlayStation Has No Disc 07.07.2026 1:12:26
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the conclusion of the Subnautica 2 legal battle, more layoffs, and Sony’s one-two punch of news this week. All this and more, up next! Subscribe
Day 0 Update #584 – The Very Bad No Good Week 30.06.2026 1:14:38
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the arrival of the Steam Machine at very premium devices, the GTAVI pre-order situation, and a series of bad news stories about studios shutting down and companies laying off...
Day 0 Update #583 – Bad Vibes for Xbox 23.06.2026 1:59:07
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the potentially bad future for Don’t Nod, Nintendo’s bad week for its employees, and how Xbox dominated the week of news with so many bad story threads. All this...
Day 0 Update #582 – Summer Game Fest 2026 09.06.2026 2:27:23
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the four big showcases at Summer Game Fest along with a bunch of other stuff that was shown between them as we talk about dozens of announcements. All this...
Day 0 Update #581 – Could’ve Been A Dragon Quest Email 02.06.2026 1:37:59
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about big new releases like 007 First Light and Mina the Hollower, the arrival of Donkey Kong 64 on NSO, and the very weird Dragon Quest showcase. All this and...
Day 0 Update #580 – Mina the Destroyer 26.05.2026 1:27:09
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the State of Play happening next week, two games avoiding Mina the Hollower for different reasons, and more reasons to not trust Valnet. All this and more, up next!...
Day 0 Update #579 – It’s SMASHPAD Now 19.05.2026 1:00:41
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the huge success of Subnautica 2, Kaz Harada’s unfortunate new workplace, and eBay’s big rejection of GameStop’s acquisition proposal. All this and more, up next! Subscribe
Day 0 Update #578 – The King of Nintendo 12.05.2026 1:36:23
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the new Star Fox game, the Switch 2’s price increase, and the retirement of one of Nintendo’s most influential directors. All this and more, up next!
Day 0 Update #577 – Star Wars Burnout 05.05.2026 1:08:01
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the new game being published by Extremely OK Games, the unfortunate shutdown of Spiders by Nacon, and one of the more prominent VR devs laying off the majority of...
Day 0 Update #576 – Sassy Eric Pope 28.04.2026 1:50:15
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the upcoming release of Splatoon Raiders, Xbox’s Game Pass price drops, and some of the interesting news out of the ID@Xbox Showcase. All this and more, up next! Subscribe
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