The DayOne Show | A Video Games Podcast

The DayOne Show covers a Gamescom 2026 preview of Fable, featuring a live Bowerstone demo and hands-on combat gameplay.

The DayOne Show reviews the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.

The DayOne Show previews Gears of War E-Day, set 14 years before the original trilogy during the Locust Horde’s initial attack on Kelowna.

The host shares positive impressions of the Metro 2039 demo, praising its stunning visuals and tense gameplay.

The Day One Show previews State of Decay 3, highlighting its refined combat, new archetype system, and improved co-op mechanics without player tethering.

This episode reviews Onimusha: Way of the Sword, praising its deliberate combat, parrying mechanics, and stunning RE Engine visuals.

This episode reviews *A Plague Tale: Resonance*, a prequel focusing on a young Sophia’s backstory and her quest to find a mythical Greek island.

The DayOne Show returns from Gamescom 2026, with hosts John, Jesse, and guest Oreo discussing travel mishaps and Oreo’s recent emergency surgery.

Nick and Jesse are joined by guest Rand for this episode of The Day One Show, discussing recent gaming experiences and upcoming releases.

Hosts John and Jesse discuss the Stalker 2 2.

This episode reviews Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s major 2.

Hosts John and Jesse review *Mortal Shell 2* and *The Sinking City 2*, praising both as significant improvements over their predecessors.

The host previews Battlefield 6’s Season 4, featuring a Top Gun: Maverick crossover launching August 18, 2026.

This episode reviews The Sinking City 2, a standalone survival horror sequel that shifts from the original’s open-world detective gameplay to a Resident Evil-inspired structure.

This episode reviews Mortal Shell 2, praising it as a phenomenal sequel that surpasses the original with fast, frenetic combat and deep customization.

The DayOne Show hosts discuss their recent reviews, praising Marvel Rivals for its accessibility while critiquing ProJank Footy’s frustrating mechanics.

The DayOne Show reviews Dusk Fade, a PS2-inspired platformer by Weird Beluga that blends stunning visuals with mixed gameplay.

Hosts John and Jesse discuss their busy schedule ahead of Gamescom, highlighting reviews for Marvel Rivals and Big Walk.

This episode features a DayOne review of Big Walk, a cooperative puzzle game by House House designed for two to twelve players.

The Day One Show hosts recap their Gamescom fundraiser and discuss their recording workflows before diving into gameplay impressions.

The DayOne Show covers the completed $55 billion acquisition of EA by a Saudi-led consortium, sparking concerns about future layoffs and asset sales.

Hosts review *Beast of Reincarnation* and *Mistfall Hunter*, praising the former’s combat despite slow dialogue.

The DayOne Show reviews Beast of Reincarnation, a character action RPG by Game Freak.

This episode provides a hands-on preview of Gears of War E-Day’s multiplayer, highlighting its modernized controls and stunning visuals powered by a ground-up rebuild.

The host shares impressions from an early preview of Gears of War E-Day’s multiplayer beta, focusing on the Horde Siege mode.

This episode reviews *Halo Campaign Evolved*, a 2026 Unreal Engine 5 remake celebrating the original Xbox’s 25th anniversary.

Hosts John and Jesse discuss Gears of War E-Day, praising its Horde Siege mode and refined multiplayer controls.

Hosts John and Jesse discuss Ubisoft’s new dual entitlement for Xbox PC games and a major 20-hour Xbox outage caused by licensing service failures.

Nick returns from a Greek holiday, discussing the intense heat, poor internet, and cheap water.