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Sinopse
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.
Episódios
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Day 0 Update #540 - Woke Lollipop Chainsaw
29/07/2025 Duração: 01h35minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about some hot movie properties getting their first games, the downside of the announcement of a new Lollipop Chainsaw game, and how Itch is dealing with its own payment processor pressure. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #539 - The DK Bananza Bonanza
22/07/2025 Duração: 01h59minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about our experiences with Donkey Kong Bananza, the layoffs at Virtuos, and Steam's big changes to their marketplace to appease payment processors and the evangelicals that are behind them. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #538 - SmashPad's Summer Game Release Preview
15/07/2025 Duração: 02h31minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the Ghost of Yokei State of Play, the drama between Krafton and Unknown World's former leadership, and a preview of game releases for the summer. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #537 - The Xbox Empire Strikes Back
08/07/2025 Duração: 01h58minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the huge Xbox layoffs, Kotaku finally being freed from G/O Media's clutches, and EA shutting down Anthem's servers in early 2026. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #536 - Bullying Works Against AI
01/07/2025 Duração: 01h44minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the Super Mario Strikers, the Dbrand situation, and Arc System Works' showcase of interesting games. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #535 - The Origins of New Donk City
24/06/2025 Duração: 01h45minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, PowerWash Simulator 2's cool new additions, and Digital Eclipse's new collection of classic games. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #534 - SmashPad's Demo Fest
17/06/2025 Duração: 02h09minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about many impressions of demos we've played, the new Splatoon game, and the aftermath of Splitgate 2's CEO wearing a dumb hat during Summer Game Fest. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #533 - The Switch 2 and Summer Game Fest
10/06/2025 Duração: 02h48minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the Switch 2, the return of Game Informer's magazine, and the many announcements from the PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs, and Xbox Showcases this past weekend. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #532 - Farewell to the Switch
03/06/2025 Duração: 02h17minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the new College Football game, EA cancelling one of its Marvel games and shutting down the studio, and reminiscing over our fond Switch memories as the Switch 2 is nearly here. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #531 - Don't Be A Randy
27/05/2025 Duração: 01h45minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the new weird way Microsoft wants you to experience old Activision games, Randy Pitchford's new dumb moment, and the new game from the creator of Danganronpa. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #530 - Internet Arguments are Pointless
20/05/2025 Duração: 01h43minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Marathon's current controversy, Sony and Nintendo talking about potential future price increases of their consoles, and a certain head of an indie studio that got attention on the internet for the dumbest reasons. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #529 - Bend Studio's Bubsy 3D
13/05/2025 Duração: 01h32minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about what's up with Gex and Bubsy, the remastering of Gears of War's remaster, and the surprising return of Giant Bomb. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #528 - The Grand Theft Auto VI Situation
06/05/2025 Duração: 01h25minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about how much of a bummer this week's news has been with layoffs at EA, the trouble Zenimax unions have had with Microsoft, and the shakeup to games media with Polygon and Giant Bomb. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #527 - The Switch 2 Queues
29/04/2025 Duração: 01h02minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Ghost of Yotei's upcoming release date, and the latest Nintendo Switch 2 launch news. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #526 - The Dwarves' Fortress
22/04/2025 Duração: 01h10minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about when we can finally pre-order a Switch 2, Paul Rudd's return to moody games commercials, and the success of an indie game that's been around for a long time. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #525 - Nintendo Switch 2 vs Trump: The Sequel
15/04/2025 Duração: 01h44minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about more Nintendo Switch 2 news as the effect of tariffs have just made things more confusing, why you might not want to play Hogwarts Legacy on PS+, and some cool stuff from The Triple-I Initiative. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #524 - Nintendo Switch 2 vs Trump
08/04/2025 Duração: 02h29minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about all of the details of the Switch 2 that we know at this moment, the games coming to the Switch 2, and how tariffs have thrown the US launch plans into chaos. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #523 - No Man's Bones
01/04/2025 Duração: 02h01minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the return of Game Informer, the new Nintendo Direct, and SmashPad's Spring Release Preview. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #522 - Voivod: The Game
25/03/2025 Duração: 01h31minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about GDC, a new game based on the works of Voivod, and the hopeful teasing of some positive Game Informer news. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.
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Day 0 Update #521 - PowerWash Simulator Dos
19/03/2025 Duração: 01h40minIn this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about two new-ish games being shut down, the big announcement of PowerWash Simulator 2, and how excited we are at the Saudis acquiring Niantic Labs' games. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found here.