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Time for a new episode of Headlines, DayOne's twice-weekly news focused show that covers the latest and greatest from across the video game industry. On this episode, Aarsal and Jesse dive into Microsoft's Buy Out of 60,000 employees. All this and more! On this Episode: Headlines | Microsoft Looks to Buy Out 60,000 Employees New on DayOne - The Wolf Among Us Remastered, The Séance of Blake Manor Reviews. (One more due later today!)Bloomberg: Microsoft Offering Buyouts to 60K EmployeesDetails on Microsoft's Desire to Shutter Arkane Lyon#SaveMassEffect Petition Soars Past 200K SignaturesWarhorse Studios Hit by CyberattackGolden Joystick 'Ultimate Game of the Year' 2026 Nominees RevealedAll this and more!

The lads return once more from the depths of the internet to talk video games, the industry and share some life stories. It's the DayOne Show Episode 336, and one of the best gaming podcasts is available on demand for your eyeholes and earholes, right now! As always, we kick off the show catching up and then diving into what we've been playing this week, and while Jesse and Nick have been dabbling with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (a review is on the way) that star of the show is undoubtedly Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.While Jesse has yet to dive in, we've all been playing it, and it's a very good time. Beyond that, Jon is continuing his 'insanity' run in Gears of War: E-Day, and Nick has finally rolled credits. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is also still getting plenty of playtime, though a technical issues forced Nick to start again from scratch. Jon's also been checking out Cyberpunk 2077 again, now that it's Xbox Play Anywhere. It's worth mentioning, although none of the panel here have played them, that we have reviews up for Stupid Never Dies, Final Fantasy Resonance, ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet and an in progress piece on Village in the Shade. From a news perspective, there's been a lot going on. First, a new Xbox feature piece from Fortune Magazine caused a stir and was filled with a ton of surprising details, be it Xbox Game Pass Changes, hardware timings and pricing with an Xbox Handheld suggested for 2027 and a $1200+ Console in 2028. Xbox are also rumoured to be continuing layoffs at the company into January. An Xbox employee had a viral moment sharing his thoughts, perhaps without permission on AI in the gaming industry, saying "Gaming is the Only Industry Pretending to Not Use AI", before promptly deleting his entire twitter account. Whoops! Arkane Lyon also made the news, with details that the developer currently working on Blade faces closure in November unless a buyer is found, though Bloomberg's Jason Schrier thinks it's all going to work out. The big news though is reserved for EA this week, who announced their 'Next Chapter'. The frustrating part of taking on all that debt after the sale is the closure of Bioware, and the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game. Hey, at least they're bringing back Fight Night, right? And it's some small consolation that the Amazon 'Mass Effect' TV Series is still going ahead at Amazon MGM, despite the end of Bioware entirely. We end the show with your community questions, and once again extend our thanks for everyone that supports DayOne so we can continue to exist in these trying times. Enjoy the show? Let us know in the comments below!

Thursday has arrived, and with it a brand spanking new episode of Headlines, our twice-weekly games industry news focused live show, as we break down the top stories in gaming. On this episode, we take a look at EA's 'New Chapter' as it shuts down legendary studio Bioware after 31 years, cancels Mass Effect 5 and eliminates 400 roles. On this Episode: Headlines | Bioware Closed and Mass Effect Cancelled New on DayOne: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Impressions, HALO: Parasite's Wake Review, ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet ReviewElectronic Arts Shutters BioWare, Cutting 400 Jobs and Electronic Arts Details its 'Next Chapter'Xbox Game Pass Changes Detailed in New Report and Xbox Handheld in 2027, $1200+ Console in 2028 per New ReportThe Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners 2 Update Lands Tomorrow as the game goes Xbox Play AnywhereXbox Game Pass October Wave 2 brings Terrible Lizards, FFVII Remake Intergrade and MoreAll this and more!

Tuesday is here, and so is a brand new episode of Headlines, our twice-weekly gaming news focused live show! On this episode, we take a look at the now deleted comments from an Xbox employee about how the gaming industry all pretends to not use AI, and more. On This Episode: Headlines | Games Industry ‘Pretends Not to Use AI’ Says Xbox Employee New to DayOne | Final Fantasy Resonance, Stupid Never Dies, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Campaign Impressions, Steam Next Fest Demo Roundup“Gaming is the Only Industry Pretending to Not Use AI” Says Senior Business Strategy Manager at Xbox‘GTA 6’ Takes Over Miami and A Surprising Number of People Think Dating in GTA 6 is CheatingXbox 25th Anniversary Controller Grants Users Exclusive Dynamic Background‘Saros: Zenith’ Update Now AvailableAll this and more!

Blimey, what a time to be alive! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is good, exclusives might be back on the cards for Xbox and there are even more great video games to play. Let's get into things in The DayOne Show Episode 335! Jon, Nick and Jesse return to talk video games, and as 2026 just doesn't want to let up, there's a ton of new games to chat about. Jesse's been tackling the first-person souls-like adventures of Valor Mortis, out now and on Xbox Game Pass, as well as the boomer-shooter delights of Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2, which is even better than the first game. We've even got a review up for Double Fine's latest, Thank You Bus Driver and rhythm-game Ratatan, if you're curious.The entire crew has been playing Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a genuinely fantastic entry into the franchise, and we've also been dabbling in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's campaign, which is out now in Early Access and seems to be a real return to form thus far. Jon has been reviewing indie-off-roader Over the Hill, and would recommend it to folks that like to explore and hang out with their buddies, and surprised everyone with a review of the Xbox Ally X20, a refreshed OLED-equipped handheld from ASUS. It's expensive, but goodness me is it fantastic. Beyond all the video games that you can check out and play at the moment, there's been plenty of news to dig into. GTA6 dropped their new launch trailer out of the blue, and significantly before the game actually launches, but hey, at least that November 19th date is 100% locked in now - and the game is eligible for the Game Awards 2026. Xbox have revealed their new 'Nano' Controller which looks adorably cute and fits right in your pocket - we can't wait to check one out! They also announced 'Xbox Labs' and new division tasked with experimenting with all these AI-driven recompiles of video games. Even more interestingly, a new survey went out to Xbox fans that asked a curious hypothetical - Are Xbox considering a return to full console exclusivity? All this plus your Community Questions - so jump in, hang out, and as always, thank you for listening, supporting and being the best video game community on the internet!

Thursday has arrived, and to be honest, there's a lot going on. Thankfully, this is Headlines, our twice-weekly, news focused show to keep you up to date on all the latest goings on in the video game industry. On this Episode, we discuss the Xbox survey that suggests Microsoft are at least considering a full return to exclusivity, along with a brand new launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. Enjoy the show! New on DayOne: ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review, Over the Hill, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2, Thank You, Bus Driver and more!Xbox Asks Customers About A Full Return to Console ExclusivityXbox Labs Announced as Xbox 'Explore the PossibilitiesGrand Theft Auto 6 Eligible for Nomination in The Game Awards 2026Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer is here!All this and more!Enjoy the episode? Let us know in the comments below!

Tuesday is here and we're back with a brand new episode of Headlines, our twice weekly news focused show to bring you up to speed on the latest stories in gaming. On this episode of Headlines, Gears of War: E-Day suffers DDOS attacks and Epic Games goes all in on AI. On this Episode: Gears E-Day Faces DDOS Attacks New on DayOne - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Ratatan and Valor MortisGears of War: E-Day Suffers DDOS Attacks Causing Player DisruptionEpic Games Move to 'AI-First' Development ApproachGTA 6 Leaker Threatens to Release Full PC Build of GameGTA6 PC Release Planned for Q1, 2027 Per New ReportAll this and more!

After another solid week in video games, Jon, Nick and Jesse return to chat about all the latest news, games, and Nick's habitual cutscene skipping. Jump in for The DayOne Show Episode 334! As always, we kick off the show by diving into what we've been playing. Gears of War: E-Day is a frequent topic of conversation with it's excellent Horde Siege mode, and the usual 'Insanity' campaign run through, though Nick is still taking it slow in his ongoing hunt for every collectible. Jesse has reviewed a number of titles releasing this week, from the horny horror of Hellraiser: Revival to the sumptuous expansion in Dragons Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. This week has also seen a number of games release, including a couple for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. First there's Neon Abyss 2, which has launched everywhere in 1.0 form following a year or so in Early Access on PC. We also have Forever Ago, a new narrative focused game about love, loss and regret which Jon has been playing following an excellent review from Joe Cumbo on the site. Despite all the great video games, there's also been plenty of industry goings-on to dive into, in what feels like a very Xbox-centric week. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma held a town hall at Xbox HQ and revealed that Gen-10 (Project Helix) will be a 'Family of Devices' with some being made by third party partners. Xbox also announced a new division - Xbox XP - which will focus on 4 verticals for Microsoft including a focus on film and TV entries in popular franchises. There was some reporting around Xbox, streaming and GTA6 and crypto-scam leaker Cyberleek returned to threaten Rockstar with the release of the full game unless he gets money, or Rockstar makes a physical version. Oh, and Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a movie in partnership with Paramount and CDPR. All this and more, including Nick defending his thoughts on videogame cutscenes in The DayOne Show Episode 334, available now on demand.

Another crazy week in video games, with even more releases and a brand new Xbox division to dive into! On this episode of Headlines, we take a look at Xbox XP, a new team set up to deliver success in key areas for Xbox, as well as new GTA6 Gameplay leaks. On this Episode: Headlines | Xbox XP Division Announced New on DayOne – Reviews for Neon Abyss 2 and Forever Ago (both new to Xbox Game Pass) as well as Dragons Dogma II: Dark Arisen and Hellraiser: Revival.Xbox Announce ‘XP’, a New Division Focused on Expanding Xbox’s Most Popular FranchisesXbox CEO Confirms Next-Gen Helix “Family of Devices” in Town Hall MeetingXbox Plans Improvements for ID@Xbox PublishingGoogle Announce ‘Playground’, an AI-Powered Game Creation PlatformNew GTA6 Leak Shares 25 Minutes of GameplayThe Music of GTA6 is Now Available to PreviewAll this and more!

October begins and we're back with another episode of Headlines, DayOne's twice-weekly, news focused live show that covers the latest and greatest stories from across the video game industry. On this episode of Headlines, we dive into the recent leaks regarding the Elite Series 3 Controller and the latest reviews from the team. On this Episode: Headlines | Ubisoft's 'Mother Brain' Gen-AI System Detailed New on DayOne - Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Warhammer SurvivorsOur friends over at Insider Gaming report on Ubisoft's 'Mother Brain' Gen-AI platform.Star Wars: Galactic Racer is Out Now - And It's Free on Amazon LunaNew Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Details LeakNacon Announce Revolution 5 Unlimited PS5 ControllerCall of Duty Modern Warfare 4 'DMZ' Deep DiveEmbark Studios' ARC Raiders and The Finals to Get Movie and TV AdaptationsAll this and more!Enjoy the episode? Let us know in the comments below!

Emergence Day has finally arrived and it’s time for Jon, Nick and Jesse to sit down and catch up on all of the incredible games this week in the DayOne Show Episode 333! In a nice change, the big topic this week isn’t on news, or rumours and industry drama, but on the games. None is making more conversation than Gears of War: E-Day, out now in “Early Access” on Xbox and PC. We’ve been playing it, and all agree it’s a genuinely incredible experience, and the best Gears has ever looked, sounded or felt to actually play, ever. Incredibly, E-Day doesn’t stand alone this week in terms of squadmates on the battlefield that is the release calendar. This week has seen a ton of great games release, or their embargos lifted. We’ve got indie metroidvania ‘End of Abyss‘, which is dark, gorgeous and full of challenge and mystery, even if it needed a little more time in the oven. There’s also the crowd-pleasing ‘Minecraft Dungeons 2‘, which while not necessarily a critical success certainly seems to be landing well with players, and is a vast improvement on the first game in the series. Lastly, we’ve got ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer‘, which has reviewed very highly, and comes thoroughly recommended as an incredibly addictive AAA arcade racer. Really feels like something for everyone this week! On the news front, there’s not a huge amount to talk about. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma declared Xbox is ‘not for sale’ in a recent interview with the New York Times, as Xbox continues to make moves for its console fan-base, with Mythic Achievements available for Xbox insiders on all test rings, and the Disc-to-Digital program is now available to all on console.Sony also revealed God of War Laufey pre-orders are now live, and confirmed Naughty Dog are working on a couple of Last of Us projects, along with sharing that we’ll see more from Intergalactic in 2027. All this and more in the DayOne Show Episode 333! Enjoy the episode? Let us know in the comments below!

A new metroidvania title that seems to take the best bits of games like Little Nightmares, Dead Space and throws in a little twin-stick shooting for good measure. This debut release from the team at Section 9 may have flown under your radar, so see if this is one you should pick up with our End of Abyss Review.

October begins, and with it, so does Emergence Day! Gears of War: E-Day hogs the spotlight this episode, as reviews have dropped worldwide for what is The Coalition's best ever game. Beyond that, on this episode of Headlines, we dive into recent comments from Xbox CEO on the sale of the brand and more! On this Episode: Headlines | Emergence Day Begins!

Gears of War: E-Day is the game that cements The Coalition as one of the top developers in gaming. A picture-perfect campaign, full of grit, emotion, brilliant design, and sheer spectacle, takes us through the start of it all. The eponymous Emergence Day sees us through three days and nights of the fall of humanity. It is a stunning achievement, with excellent gameplay, pacing, and writing. Paired with the incredible delights of Horde Siege and a solid PvP multiplayer, E-Day is as thoroughly compelling a package as I have played this generation. Our Gears of War: E-Day Review:

It’s the start of a brand-new week, and the team are back with our roundup of the latest video game industry news in Headlines, our twice-weekly, concise, news focused live show. On this episode, Jesse and Jon discuss some upcoming projects in ‘The Last of Us’ universe.On this Episode: Headlines | The Last of Us has Multiple Projects in the Works New on DayOne – Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park, Fangtopia and Minecraft Dungeons IINaughty Dog news, with two ‘The Last of Us’ projects in the pipeline and a reveal date for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.ARC Raiders is Testing a PvE Matchmaking Experience Following Community FeedbackAll this and more!Did you enjoy this episode of Headlines? Let us know in the comments below.