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Day 0 Update

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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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SmashPad

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Leisure

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Day 0 Update #277 - The Greatest (Console) Generation 12.04.2020

On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update: The PS5 DualSense controller  design was announced, and it's kind of neat. Google Stadia Pro is free  for two months. Plus, a recap of console generations up to this point  and our thoughts on which was the best. Full show notes can be found here .

Day 0 Update #276 - Cheating Isn't Easy 05.04.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: Everything is delayed. April Fool's day didn't go over the way some folks expected. Trails of Cold Steel IV coming to the west. Plus, whatever happened to cheat codes? Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #275 - Nintendo Direct 'Mini'? 29.03.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about what we're playing during this time of self-isolation. NieR is getting a remaster. Plus, Nintendo doesn't quite crasp the concept of 'Mini' as they deliver a content packed video out of nowhere.  Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #274 - QuarantYned 22.03.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: COVID-19 has a big impact on GameStop. GDC gets rescheduled and rebranded. Nintendo has an Indie presentation. Plus a vivid discussion on the upcoming Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. NOTE: Due to bandwidth issues, there are some audio problems in this episode.  Full show notes can be found here .

Day 0 Update #273 - On A Positive Note 15.03.2020

On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update: COVID-19 is a big theme in this show. It's having a disruptive impact on almost every part of the games industry. We talk about it, as well as some other lighter stories. Do check it out, won't you? Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #272 - The Groggy Edition 08.03.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: GDC is postponed and we wonder whether E3 will follow suit. Xbox Series X and PS5 'speculation. Final Fantasy VII Remake's demo is good. Dead or Alive 6 is charging for basic cosmetic options. Plus the Nintendo Play Station finally sold! This and more, next! Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #271 - An Irregular Show 01.03.2020

On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update, I'm joined by Fran Shergold and John Duffill from The Irregular Corporation. We'll be talking a bit about PC Building Simulator. There's some good insights here. A brief note, Fran wasn't feeling too great today. I want to thank both Fran and John for going through with the show regardless. On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update, I'm joined by Fran S...

Day 0 Update #270 - Git Gud 23.02.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: A discussion of nerd rage. Biomutant is still in development GameStop is on the decline, and it's sad. COVID-19 is taking its toll on conventions. Plus a bit about Animal Crossing! This and more, next. Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #269 - Tim Is Confusing 16.02.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: Tim Sweeney's talk at DICE is confusing. Geoff Keighley is skipping E3 this year. Anthem is getting relaunched. Plus, the Nintendo Play Station is up for auction. All this, and more, next! Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #268 - The Animal Crossing Saga 09.02.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: Nvidia makes Stadia irrelevant. Kunio Kun gets a compilation. Nintendo has trust issues with Animal Crossing saves, and more! Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #267 - The Switch Is Like Ouya 02.02.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: An animal Crossing themed Switch is coming out after all. 36,000+ Flash games have been preserved for anyone to enjoy. Blizzard manages to ruin a sure thing. Plus, is E3 going to be able to turn things around? This and more, next! Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #266 - Rumor Time 26.01.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: Switch Pro Rumors. Xbox Series X rumors. PSVR2 rumors. Plus a game where a Deer can ride a horse. Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #265 - Delay Of Game 19.01.2020

On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update: Big games get delayed. Chris gives us his impressions of DBZ: Kakarot. Google thinks timed exclusives will save Stadia. The Smash Community is upset... again. And more. Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #264 - CES, Xbox, and Street Fighter 12.01.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: Windows 7 ends support on Tuesday. Sony reveals the PS5 logo at CES. Xbox Series X games will run on Xbox One. Plus, Street Fighter V's online was "fixed" by a modder. Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #263 - 2020 Predictions 05.01.2020

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: The RDR PC fan port gets shut down by Take-Two. WWE 2K20 stops working on Jan 1st 2020. Grandma Shirly becomes a follower in Skyrim. Plus, we talk at length about what we hope to see in 2020. Full show notes can be found here .

Day 0 Update #262 - 2019 According To Us 22.12.2019

On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update: Microsoft clarifies the Xbox Series X branding. The Cats movie gets patched. Plus, an in-depth discussion of the year's notable stories and trends. Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #261 - Xbox Series X 15.12.2019

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: Sony's State of Play. Nintendo's Worldwide Indie Showcase. Plus, the Game Awards for 2019. This and a discussion about the Xbox Series X that goes in some odd directions. Full show notes can be found here.

Day 0 Update #260 - PS One Twenty-Five 08.12.2019

On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update: Bad news for card battling fans on console. Tekken's Season 3 looks solid. There's a Jesus Simulator coming to Steam. Plus, we take a brief look back at the original PlayStation. Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #259 - Homogenized Horse S... 01.12.2019

On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update: No Man's Sky gets a nice update. Jedi Fallen Order is selling well, maybe single-player games aren't dead? Ghost Recon: Breakpoint players want offline mode. Plus, The Atari VCS gets a delay for Indiegogo backers. Will it ever actually come out? That and more, up next. Full show notes can be found here .

Day 0 Update #258 - Fearsome Fanfare of Fetid Flatulence 24.11.2019

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: Despite internet uproar, Pokemon Sword & Shield sells 6 Million units. Street Fighter V is getting a much needed upgrade. Plus, Google Stadia launched this week. All this, and more, to come. Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #257 - Pokemon Outrage 17.11.2019

On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update: People are upset about Pokemon: Sword & Shield's incomplete pokedex. Epic launches Battle Breakers. Bioware plans to try to save Anthem. Plus, John Carmack may be responsible for Skynet. This and more next. Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #256 - It's All Connected 10.11.2019

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: We have a discussion about Death Stranding and what it means. Red Dead 2 is out on PC. Whether you can get it running or not is still up in the air. Plus, a fine example of online games going off the rails.  Show notes can be found here .

Day 0 Update #255 - Creating A Hamster Wheel 03.11.2019

We missed last week's show, so this week is a packed episode. We talk about Ubisoft's stock plummeting, their delay of some major games, and what it means for the industry as a whole. Are gamers getting sick of "Live Services"? Plus, we talk about BlizzCon, and the things Blizzard said, and didn't say. All this and much more! Full show notes can be found here .

Day 0 Update #254 - Can't Wait For BlizzCon 20.10.2019

On this episode of the Day 0 Update: We speculate on how Blizzard will handle things at BlizzCon. Analogue unveils their Analogue Pocket. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare won't have loot boxes... Yeah, right. Volition finds the source for the PC Port of Saint's Row 2. Plus a board game scammer doesn't know when he's caught. Full show notes are available here .

Day 0 Update #253 - It's Made Of People 13.10.2019

On this week's episode of the Day 0 Update: China, Hong Kong, and American companies. An ambitious thief burglers Valve's offces. Plus, PlayStation 5 details emerge. This and more, coming up. Full show notes are available here .

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