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Day One Patch Podcast is a video game podcast that looks at each week's video game news and how it will affect the industry through our own opinions and experience.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ubisoft Reorganization, PS6 Delays, and Highguard’s Troubled Launch

    Ubisoft reorganization headlines this episode as the team breaks down major changes at the publisher, growing concerns around PS6 delays, and the rocky launch of Highguard. In this episode of the Day One Patch Podcast, Matt kicks things off with a Video Game Fun Fact on the history of Xbox Live Arcade and how it helped shape modern digital gaming on consoles. From there, the crew breaks down reports suggesting Sony may extend the PS5 lifecycle and delay the PlayStation 6, debating when the market will truly be ready for next-gen hardware and whether rising component costs could slow things down even further. The conversation then turns to Ubisoft’s ongoing struggles, including major layoffs, studio closures, canceled projects, and a controversial return-to-office mandate. Finally, the team discusses Highguard’s rocky Game Awards reveal, the risks of putting smaller games on massive stages, and whether some launches are better left out of the spotlight. As always, the episode wraps with what everyone’s been playing lately.

    1h 54m

  2. JAN 25

    Xbox Developer Direct 2026

    Xbox Developer Direct 2026 took place on January 22, so let's talk about all the announcements! There were a total of four games discussed, three of which were announced before the show, with the fourth making a surprise appearance. Forza Horizon 6 is shaping up to be a beautiful racing game complete with an amazing setting, new progression features, and even a build mechanic that's multiplayer-friendly. Game Freak is making a non-Pokémon game that goes by the title Beast of Reincarnation. This "one-person, one-dog action-RPG" reminded us of both the Monster Hunter series as well as Elden Ring. The surprise announcement came from Double Fine, in the form of their new upcoming multiplayer game - Kiln. In Kiln, you make your own pottery and then hop into competitive multiplayer matches, playing as your very own pot. Last, but not least, we got a lot of new information and gameplay on the all-new Fable game. With a character creator, new reputation system, and beautiful looking graphics - this new generation of Fable is shaping up nicely.

    1h 5m

  3. JAN 18

    Anthem’s Servers Are Off, Consoles Are Down, and Bethesda Is Struggling

    Anthem’s servers are officially offline - bringing BioWare’s live-service experiment to a planned and permanent end. In this episode of the Day One Patch Podcast, we look back at Anthem’s scheduled shutdown, its final hours online, and what its legacy says about the risks of games-as-a-service titles. We also break down Bobby Kotick’s recent claims that declining Call of Duty and console sales prove Activision Blizzard was right to sell to Microsoft - and why parts of that argument are being questioned. We then dive into new comments from Bethesda’s former Elder Scrolls loremaster, who opened up about internal communication breakdowns, broken promises, and why he ultimately left the studio. His comments shed new light on Starfield’s troubled development and the creative direction The Elder Scrolls VI almost took. Plus, in this week’s Video Game Fun Fact, we rewind to the strange and often forgotten history of Call of Duty on handhelds - from the Nintendo DS era spin-offs to how they stacked up against their console counterparts.

    1h 23m

  4. JAN 11

    Yu-Gi-Oh’s Rise, Larian’s AI Stance, and Fallout Remaster Theories

    In this episode of the Day One Patch Podcast, we kick things off with a deep dive into the history of Yu-Gi-Oh video games, exploring how the franchise expanded from the trading card game into dozens of titles across multiple generations, including record-breaking releases and fan-favorite entries. From there, we break down some of the biggest industry stories of the week. Larian Studios draws a firm line on generative AI, confirming there will be no GenAI-generated art in Divinity while clarifying how AI may still be used internally during development. Next, former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden compares the modern console market to the VHS vs. Betamax format war, sparking discussion around whether gaming needs a shared platform or format to truly expand its audience. Finally, Fallout co-creator Tim Cain officially comes out of semi-retirement and returns to Obsidian full-time, leading to speculation about what he could be working on - including theories around a potential Fallout: New Vegas remaster with restored cut content. The episode wraps up with What We’re Playing, covering the games currently our rotations.

    1h 29m

  5. 12/14/2025

    The Game Awards 2025

    The Game Awards 2025 are in the books, and there’s a lot to unpack. In this episode of the Day One Patch Podcast, we break down the biggest announcements, surprise reveals, standout trailers, and the wins that had everyone talking. We dive into major reveals like Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Tomb Raider: Catalyst, and Control: Resonant, sharing our reactions to what these games could mean for their franchises and the industry moving forward. From Game of the Year discussions to unexpected moments on stage, we cover what lived up to the hype, what didn’t, and what might shape gaming in the year ahead.

    1h 41m

  6. 11/30/2025

    Cold Fear’s Wild Ship Physics & Far Cry TV Show News

    This week on the Day One Patch Podcast: Matt kicks things off with a Cold Fear deep dive, covering the game’s legendary rolling-ship mechanic and why the 2005 cult classic just resurfaced on GOG in their preservation program. In the news, we look at Far Cry getting a TV adaptation from Rob McElhenney and Noah Hawley, Sony’s slowing PC sales as “the novelty wears off,” and Epic’s Tim Sweeney calling on Steam to ditch its “Made with AI” tags as generative AI becomes standard across the industry. We wrap with What We’re Playing, as the crew digs into their latest gaming obsessions.

    1h 29m

  7. 11/23/2025

    A New Stargate, The Game Awards Nominations, Are PCs the New Consoles?

    In this week’s episode of the Day One Patch Podcast, Matt kicks things off with a Video Game Fun Fact covering the rise and fall of Stargate: The Alliance, Stargate Worlds, and Stargate Resistance. We dive into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shattering records with 12 Game Awards nominations - the most in the show’s history - and discuss Asus ramping up production of the Xbox Ally as demand exceeds expectations. This week’s Query Corner Question asks: are we witnessing the end of the console wars and the beginning of an entirely new paradigm for gaming? Plus, we wrap up with what we’ve been playing.

    1h 58m

  8. 11/16/2025

    Black Ops 4’s Cancelled Campaign & Valve’s New Steam Machine Reveal

    In this episode of the Day One Patch Podcast, Matt dives deep into Call of Duty’s strangest era with a Video Game Fun Fact all about the cancelled Black Ops 4 campaign, how it compares to the experimental Black Ops 7 campaign, and how Black Ops 4’s early take on battle royale helped pave the way for what eventually became Warzone. We also break down a massive round of hardware news from Valve, including the reveal of the next-gen Steam Machine—promising over 6x the power of the Steam Deck—alongside a brand-new Steam Controller built to replace your mouse right from the couch. With 2026 hardware on the horizon, we talk specs, design changes, and whether Valve has finally learned from the failures of the original 2015 Steam Machine lineup. Plus, we react to the latest Game Informer 10/10 scores and chat about what we’ve been playing this week.

    1h 55m
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