Game Mess Mornings

Several XBOX Studios May Be Facing Closure 02.07.2026 54min

Jan Ochoa joins Grubb before the Holiday weekend in the states to try and understand what's happening at XBOX and clarify what's happening with some of its internal studios. We also get into the mess also happening over at PlayStation, Nintendo continuing to operate on their own accord, a potential NEW Metroid game, Onimusha moving up its release date, and more! 00:00 - Intro4:35 - Obsidian Entertainment among Xbox studios negotiating to avoid closure16:12 - Everyone disliked that, Sony26:00 - PlayStation ditching physical games ‘unlikely to influence Nintendo’s plans’, says analyst29:00 - Xbox is reportedly planning a way for players to convert their discs into digital copies36:32 - BREAK37:00 - Unannounced Metroid Ravenous rated in Brazil41:00 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date moved forward in a crowded September43:28 - Star Fox opens No. 1 in Japan

PlayStation Ending Physical Disc Production in 2028 01.07.2026 1h 6min

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to chat about Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews, a new Switch 2 model being spotted in the wild, and the status of Kojima's horror game for the XBOX. We then buckle up to dive into a whole grip of PlayStation related news such as the company ending physical disc production, Sony closing the PlayStation store on the PS3 and VITA, and more!00:00 - Intro5:40 - Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews13:50 - New Switch 2 model spotted in the wild with updated screen19:15 - Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles25:55 - PlayStation 6 ‘almost guaranteed’ for 2028 after digital-only news, analyst says35:55 - BREAK37:00 - Sony is closing the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita44:25 - Hideo Kojima’s Xbox exclusive horror game reportedly safe from Microsoft cuts48:55 - US bill requiring paid games to be playable after they shut down has failed to pass a Senate vote55:55 - Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses

Class Action Lawsuit Accueses Manufacturers of Collusion 29.06.2026 1h

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli to start your week with an EVO roundup, a Splatoon Raiders Direct coming this week, Star Fox selling very well, and a class action lawsuit accusing the big three RAM manufacturers of colluding to drive up prices. 00:00 - Intro3:40 - EVO roundup here: 14:55 - Splatoon Raiders Direct tomorrow followed by Treehouse20:30 - Some stores are apparently selling out of copies of Star Fox21:20 - Star Fox is No.1 in the U.K. and sold double the sales of Star Fox Zero on Wii U25:50 - break26:07 - Class Action Lawsuit Accuses The Three Largest RAM Manufacturers Of Colluding To Drive Up Prices32:00 - Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled for PC coming in next few months33:46 - GTA 6 has no plans for a post-launch physical release, "not at launch, and not months later", insists new report42:08 - Xbox disputes reports of PS5 crushing GTA 6 preorder demand44:00 - PS5 ‘captures 75-80% of AAA single-player launch sales’ versus Xbox46:30 - Xbox reportedly pausing new third-party Game Pass deals, developers say50:40 - Sony says it doesn’t plan to ‘sell hardware at significant losses’ but is ‘monitoring the market’ with PS6 in mind

XBOX Console Prices Going UP 26.06.2026 58min

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jon Martin to end the week chatting about the May 2026 Circana report on the video game market, XBOX prices increasing significantly, layoffs at Bungie, GTA 6 listings on Amazon, Star Fox plushies coming to North America, and more! 00:00 - Intro3:42 - May 2026 U.S. Video Game Market Highlights15:46 - Microsoft Announces Significant Price Rises for Xbox29:10 - BREAK29:20 - Bungie layoffs revealed to have affected nearly 300 jobs at Destiny 2 maker32:25 - Amazon GTA 6 listing mentions unannounced features including ‘Larger map’ and ‘NPC routines’38:20 - Retiring Mario and Zelda director Takashi Tezuka clarifies he’ll still be involved at Nintendo42:00 - Bandai Namco Announces TEKKEN! CARTOON With First Teaser Trailer and Staff Reveal44:00 - The Star Fox plushies are coming to North America45:50 - Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen preview48:00 - Nintendo Raises base salary for employees50:55 - Poll56:00 - B12

Bungie Announces Layoffs 25.06.2026 1h 2min

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday chatting about if consoles will be scarce come the holidays, Bungie announcing massive layoffs after Destiny 2 "fell short of expectations", Tim Sweeney wanting to squeeze more money out of you, and more! 00:00 - Intro4:38 - There may not be enough consoles this Christmas to meet demand, major retailer warns16:55 - Bungie announces layoffs as it acknowledges Destiny 2 ‘fell short of expectations’30:50 - BREAK31:05 - Compulsion Games Developers Are Now Looking For Work as Xbox Studio Closures Loom36:40 - Tim Sweeney says only hope for new games is to 'connect to economies of other games'45:40 - Sony is intentionally losing money on the Japan-only PS549:10 - Marathon PvE Vault Breaker mode coming in July52:10 - GTA 6 disc version will reportedly be coming in December, insider claims53:50 - Valve Releases SteamOS So Anyone Can Make A Steam Machine Now54:40 - WHAT'S HAPPENING

Grand Theft Auto 6 is $80 24.06.2026 58min

Jeff Grubb is joined by Steve Saylor to chat about Grand Theft Auto 6's price being announced and preorders going live, Tencent is looking to offload some investments, Sony cracking down on shovelware, and more for your Wednesday morning! 00:00 - Intro6:18 - Grand Theft Auto 6 is $80 and you can not get it on a disc19:50 - GTA 6 is best on PS5, according to Sony30:00 - BREAK30:14 - Tencent Looking to Offload Game Dev Investments, Even at a Loss39:52 - Sony’s shovelware crackdown will remove more than 900 games from one publisher46:44 - Lords of the Fallen 2 Retreats from Insane Fall Release Schedule, Delayed into 202749:15 - Netflix Reveals Horror Game Starring Troy Baker and Sadie Sink51:35 - The Studio Behind This Acclaimed PS5 Metroidvania Is Closing Its Doors52:58 - What's Happening?!

PlayStation is Done with PC Ports 22.06.2026 1h 1min

Jeff Grubb is joined by Taylor Cocke today to chat about GTA 6's leaked price being incorrect, a whole grip of PlayStation news including how the company is handling AI and PC ports, Onimusha potentially releasing earlier in the year, the Steam Controller, and MORE!00:00 - Intro4:40 - GTA 6’s “Leaked” Prices Are Probably Bogus, Reliable Insider Says14:20 - PlayStation’s PC port era appears over as Sony scrubs key policy languageBREAK29:10 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword may be Releasing Earlier than Planned35:20 - CDProjekt Red CEO says Cyberpunk didn’t finish its ‘redemption arc’Meccha Chameleon sells 7 million copies in 12 days44:35 - Unreal Engine veteran leaves Epic Games, says the industry is at ‘a pivotal point’53:44 - Devil May Cry Remake ‘Pretty Far Along,’ It’s Claimed56:00 - Meccha Chameleon sells 7 million copies in 12 days57:00 - If You Haven’t Reserved A Steam Controller Yet, You’ll Have To Wait Until Next Year

GTA VI Cover Art Revealed and Preorders Start June 25 18.06.2026 53min

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa end the short week at GBHQ with recapping Adventures of Elliot reviews, GTA 6 news and updates, Unreal Engine 5 getting updated for Switch 2 improvements, and more stories for your gaming needs! 00:00 - Intro3:32 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales reviews7:00 - GTA 6 Preorders Begin June 25, Cover Art Revealed14:14 - Epic introduces major Unreal Engine 5 update that runs ‘twice as fast’ on Nintendo Switch 218:05 - Fortnite Will Let You Make The Simpsons Games, And You Can Bet Someone Will Make Hit & Run26:15 - BREAK26:20 - Sonic Team head talks about how SEGA was once ready to stop making Sonic games31:35 - Black Ops 1 And 2 Are Coming To PS4 And PS533:50 - Capcom should have a strong Gamescom37:16 - MSI prices its latest handheld at $1,800

Senua's Saga Announcement Used as Bait for Studio Sale 17.06.2026 56min

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to power through your Wednesday with Devil May Cry 5 having its most successful year, stolen data from Nintendo, SanDisk releasing a costly PS5 SSD, Microsoft announcing a new Senua's Saga as bait to sell Ninja Theory, and more! 00:00 - Intro4:45 - Microsoft reportedly announced Senua as bait for a Ninja Theory buyer18:57 - Sony patents PlayStation controller with buttons that can get harder or trap your fingers24:00 - BREAK24:10 - Nintendo says hacker group’s stolen employee data is ‘limited and old’ despite $2M ransom threat28:00 - PSN populated profiles with random adult and unreleased games31:50 - SanDisk’s new PS5 SSD costs nearly $3,00040:00 - Devil May Cry 5 just had its most successful year yet44:04 - Bungie Set To Lose Roughly 400 Staff In Summer Layoffs, It’s Claimed47:30 - Classic gaming brand Commodore announces its next product: a flip-phone that blocks social media and browsers

What to Expect with the Ocarina of Time Remake 15.06.2026 58min

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jason Fanelli to jumpstart your week with a whole slew of XBOX updates across the board, the UK government trying to ban social media for anyone under the age of 16, Capcom's development strategy, and what to expect from the Ocarina of Time remake! 00:00 - Intro3:46 - Nintendo narrowly won the summer showcase audience8:46 - Nintendo says Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will have ‘timeless gameplay’, implying no massive overhaul15:47 - Capcom says abandoning auteur-led development helped create its current run21:40 - Microsoft Considering Spinning Off Xbox29:15 - Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan steps down31:00 - Microsoft CEO says ‘YouTube monetizes Xbox better than we do’, ahead of expected layoffs34:25 - BREAK34:45 - Electronic Arts launches EA Advertising40:00 - Ubisoft’s Next Ghost Recon Game Reportedly Running Into Big Problems46:20 - UK government announces ban on social media for under-16s, including YouTube and possibly Twitch50:00 - Nintendo may only get $30,000 out of its lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair

Gears of War: E-Day Could Be the Longest Game in the Series 12.06.2026 56min

Jeff Grubb is joined by Adie "EposVox" Taylor to chat about his upcoming magazine and a whole bunch of news to end the week. We're chatting about updates on in-game ads on the XBOX, Nintendo suspending sales of the Switch 2, Gears of War: E-Day might have the longest campaign in the series, and more stories! 00:00 - Intro7:55 - New Xbox Exec Clarifies Recent Comments About In-Game Ads15:20 - Xbox says some Forza Horizon 6 players are losing their save files, offers advice to prevent it17:37 - Nintendo temporarily suspends sales of the multi-region Switch 2 in Japan after suspected hoarding24:40 - break24:50 - Grid Legends’ servers will shut down on PlayStation and Xbox later this year29:40 - Kingdom Hearts Cloud Versions Shut Down Today, And You’ll Have To Buy New Versions To Keep Playing33:45 = 2K And FIFA Came Close To Agreement On Game Before Talks Broke Down—REPORT37:15 - The Final Fantasy VII Revelation director calls streaming a “crisis” for linear RPGs43:05 - Gears of War: E-Day Could be the Longest Ever46:20 - Valve will stop producing physical Steam gift cards because of scammers

XBOX May Close More Studio Soon 11.06.2026 1h

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday with some somber news regarding layoffs at Ubisoft and potential incoming ones from XBOX. We also get updates on the Elder Scrolls 6, SEGA staffing up at Sonic Team, and SPYRO?00:00 - Intro3:50 - Xbox needs great games, so it may close another studio17:49 - Ubisoft is closing multiple studios, resulting in up to 380 job losses24:40 - BREAK24:53 - The Elder Scrolls 6 exists29:30 - Xbox games chief hints Marvel's Blade could be shown later in 2026 after missing the Xbox Games Showcase33:20 - Q1 2026 revenue figures show there is still demand for compelling single-player video games44:20 - Xbox says hardware pricing boom represents "great" opportunity for games streaming52:14 - SEGA is heavily recruiting for Sonic Team55:53 - Spyro’s Big Comeback Wouldn’t Be Possible Without First Escaping The Call Of Duty Mines56:00 - Poll

Recapping the Nintendo Direct 10.06.2026 1h 13min

We're back with Game Mess Mornings and we have Lexi Luddy on the show to help Grubb recap the Nintendo Direct, some rumblings on what the future of the XBOX would look like, and more for your Wednesday morning. 00:00 - Intro8:00 - General SGF Thoughts9:26 - Xbox is exploring ‘radically different business models’ to make its next console affordable19:38 - BREAK19:50 - Nintendo Direct all the big announcementsZelda: Ocarina of Time remake officially announced for Nintendo Switch 21:07:10 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will cost $70 digitally and $80 physically

Fable Delayed to 2027 01.06.2026 1h 3min

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to chat about what to expect from Summer Game Fest this week, Fable getting delayed to 2027, what's being promised for the next Call of Duty, the Crossy Road developer getting acquired, and more for your Monday morning. 00:00 - Intro5:33 - Fable delayed to February 2027, Xbox confirms13:20 - US bill that would keep games playable after being shut down passes first vote19:25 - Felix the Cat comes to Magic the Gathering20:12 - Summer Game Fest week begins: PlayStation tomorrow, SGF Friday, Xbox Sunday 33:50 - Break34:30 - Xbox Will Show PS5 Logos at Showcase, But May Adjust Moving Forward as Execs Publicly Contradict Each Other40:45 - Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Promises No More ‘Clowny’ Skins46:25 - Hollow Knight: Silksong physical edition announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 249:10 - Atari acquires Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale51:50 - Asus announces a new ROG Xbox Ally, the X20, with a larger OLED screen and improved controls

007 First Light is IOI's Fastest Selling Game Ever 29.05.2026 56min

We've got Jon Martin joining Grubb on Game Mess Mornings today to chat about the supposed Persona 6 leaks, game breaking bugs in the new Yoshi game, 007: First Light sales, and more! 00:00 - Intro5:13 - Persona 6 Character Designs and Background Art Leaked11:00 - Playstack is being sold to Fandom16:40 - Xbox CEO claims Game Pass price cuts are working24:00 - break24:48 - 007 First Light is already IO’s fastest-selling game ever34:50 - Nintendo Investigating Reports Of Game-Breaking Bug In Yoshi's New Switch 2 Outing, Update On The Way36:30 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is official — current-gen only, Switch 2 day-and-date41:30 - Activision confirms Call of Duty Warzone is shutting down on last-gen PlayStation and Xbox44:50 - Rayman Legends Retold will be $40 and a physical edition is planned for Switch 246:50 - Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen

Valve Increases the Price of the Steam Deck 28.05.2026 54min

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday with updates on the Steam Deck's pricing, worries about the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, Nintendo releasing a new mobile game, Marathon going Free-to-Play, and Donkey Kong 64 is hitting the Switch?00:00 - Intro5:18 - The biggest price increase yet hits consumers as Valve jacks the price of the Steam Deck16:00 - Steam Machine and Steam Frame are still in pricing limbo23:30 - Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Switch Online + Expansion Pack25:30 - Nintendo’s new mobile game Pictonico is out – it’s basically Face Raiders x WarioWare30:14 - Marathon Is Going Free-To-Play, But Not For Long35:20 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 teasing begins41:50 - Rayman Legends remake reportedly leaks as Rayman Legends: Retold43:43 - Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Sneaks In Some Huge Numbers Ahead Of The Price Rise50:25 - Poll

Sony Shuts Down Destruction Allstars 27.05.2026 55min

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jon Clarke to chat about Mina the Hollower and 007: First Light reviews, some quick details on Dragon Quest XII, a new expansion for The Witcher 3, and Sony shutting down Destruction Allstars.00:00 - Intro3:00 - Mina the Hollower reviews9:36 - 007: First Light reviews21:06 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Announced27:50 - Break28:39 - Sony is shutting down Destruction AllStars38:10 - Kojima and AI?40:25 - Square Enix shows off Dragon Quest XII, now known as Beyond Dreams following developmental restart45:20 - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC46:30 - Sonic Frontiers Definitive Editions is coming next month, it’s claimed48:46 - EA says there are "more stories" coming with the Star Wars Jedi protagonist Cal Kestis

SEGA Teasing a NEW Craxy Taxi? 22.05.2026 1h 4min

Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli end your week with new on what's happening with Bungie and Destiny 2 ending major development, SEGA teasing a new Crazy Taxi, Fortnite Crew might be getting Disney+, and more to end the week!00:00 - Intro5:27 - Bungie is ending major Destiny 2 development — and layoffs are reportedly coming14:40 - Take-Two sticks with 'GTA VI' launch timeline, forecasts annual bookings below estimates21:18 - Sega may finally be waking Crazy Taxi back up26:30 - BREAK26:40 - Fortnite Crew is reportedly adding Disney+31:42 - California’s Stop Killing Games-backed bill clears a key hurdle36:50 - Valve removed a free Steam horror game after malware reports39:40 - Xbox Player Voice feedback portal becomes a referendum on Xbox strategy44:41 - Nintendo wants to produce 20 million Switch 2 consoles by March 2027 as production ramps up49:40 - Infinity Ward teases the upcoming Call of Duty52:57 - Tell us what you think of the Virtua Fighter leak, Jason53:40 - Poll & B12

Sony Trademarks New Game Called "Break In" 21.05.2026 56min

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday with more updates around the PlayStation Plus price increase, Sony filing a trademark for NEW game called "Break In" and what it could potentially be, Virtua Fighter Crossroads leaks, and more! 0:00 - Intro4:10 - Bubsy 4D reviews13:00 - PS Plus price increases are worse than Sony first let on18:36 - Ubisoft working on new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Ghost Recon, and ‘first playable’ gen-AI experience24:40 - Capcom: ‘AI is not for creating art, but to unlock the potential of creators’29:50 - BREAK30:08 - Sony Trademarks New Game Called ‘Break In’ Ahead of PlayStation State of Play33:20 - Darksiders Publisher Refuses to Explain $10 PS5 Upgrade Charge That's Free on Xbox36:59 - ‘Virtua Fighter Crossroads’ Footage Leaks Online39:50 - What is going to be at the State of Play?

State of Play Slated for June 2 20.05.2026 1h

Jeff Grubb is joined by Rachel Kaser to check out the April 2026 game market, PlayStation's upcoming State of Play, a cancelled Dungeons & Dragons game, and more for your Wednesday! 0:00 - Intro4:40 - Nintendo Direct in June9:14 - April 2026 U.S. Video Game Market Highlights Thread from Circana:20:10 - PlayStation announces June 2 State of Play, with Wolverine leading29:18 - Break29:30 - Dungeons & Dragons game from Star Wars Jedi director has been cancelled by Hasbro34:45 - Embracer says it will ‘more actively’ explore Deus Ex, TimeSplitters, and Saints Row partnerships40:30 - Warhorse confirms both a The Lord of the Rings RPG and more Kingdom Come are in development45:10 - Forza Horizon 6 becomes Xbox’s biggest Steam launch47:09 - Amazon Reveals Pokémon Winds & Waves Price?49:29 - CI Games Ends Lords of the Fallen 2 PC Publishing Deal With Epic Games52:09 - Xbox Game Pass titles for the rest of May have been revealed51:20 - Quantic Dreams Kills Its MOBA54:55 - Poll