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Game Mess Mornings

Giant Bomb
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
Xbox
Nintendo Direct
Playstation
Grand Theft Auto 6
Ubisoft
Sony
Metroid Prime 4
Battlefield 6
Resident Evil
Call Of Duty
Switch 2
Microsoft
Rockstar Games
Gaming Industry
Game Awards
Nintendo Switch Online
Game Pass
Nintendo DS

Prolific gaming news expert Jeff Grubb is here to dish out all of the hottest headlines from the around the world of video games!

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Latest Episodes

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are here to give you the news! Today we're talking about updates from Xbox coming out of the Tokyo Game Show like casting getting revealed for Kojima's Physint, PlayStation games disappearing from Steam in the UK, GTA 6 getti... more

Jeff Grubb is joined by Dean Dobbs today to chat about Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Trails in the Sky 2nd reviews, Wardogs continuing to sell very well, layoffs happening at Mindseye, and more!

0:00 - Intro

4:25 - Fire Emblem reviews

17:17 - Tr... more

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Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to jump start your week with news! Today we're catching up on some of the bigger announcements coming out of Blizzcon, Wardogs selling a million copies in 24 hours, Polyarc shutting down, and more!

0:00 - Intro

5:0... more

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HAPPY FANELLI FRIDAY! We've got Jason Fanelli joining Grubb today to talk about updates with Kojima's Physint, Ubisoft and Steam, the upcoming EA merger, and more!

0:00 - Intro

4:24 - Saudi wealth fund weighs EA-Savvy merger, Bloomberg News reports more

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Recent Guests

Sean McDowell
TurboShawn McDowell, guest on the episode
Independent creator/streamer
Episode: Recapping the State of Plays
Josh Coulson
Gamer/tech journalist featured on TheGamer
TheGamer
Episode: Riot is Ending Active Development for 2XKO
Mat Piscatella
Circana analyst discussed on the show
Circana
Episode: Low Sales on Physical Xbox Games
Mike Minotti
Gaming journalist featured on the show
Episode: Kingdom Hearts IV Targetting 2027 Release
Rhiannon Bevan
Guest on the show, journalist with tech/gaming focus
Formerly at The Verge, GameSpot/Giant Bomb contributor
Episode: Netflix is Closing the Oxenfree Studio
Sean TurboShawn McDowell
Guest on episode
Giant Bomb contributor
Episode: Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Biggest Competition Might Be Halo
Mike Bonatti
Guest discussing headlines and industry reactions
Industry analyst/author
Episode: BONUS: Game Mess Mornings LIVE(-ish) from The Great Giant Bomb Road Trip!
Tamoor Hussain
Guest on the show
Gamespot/Giant Bomb contributor
Episode: Bethesda Confirms Obsidian Fallout and That Fallout 5 Is In Preproduction
Lexie Luddy
Guest expert on the show
Episode: Report: At Least Half of id Software Laid Off By Xbox

Host

Jeff Grubb
Host of Game Mess Mornings; prominent Giant Bomb/GB Premium voice providing daily gaming headlines and industry analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 488 ratings
  • Political

    You are turning away half your audience. Good luck

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Types92
    United States2 months ago
  • Emotional and uninformed

    I have been looking for a new gaming news podcast, and I thought this could be the one. However it’s easy to hear in the last five episodes; that, hard numbers and actual facts are ignored over feelings. Also if you have and opinion that is different or difficult to hear; than the hosts, then you are a bad person… apparently.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Celros
    United States2 months ago
  • Lazy negativity and too Nintendo focussed

    Jeff Grubb has a fine mind but most of his guests come across as unprepared. If you’re a big Nintendo fan it’s probably worth checking out but otherwise, no. A guest host recently suggested that “Elder Scrolls 6 was never coming out”. C’mon. Anti-Xbox sentiment at its laziest. Giant Bomb is off my podcast list

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Emancipor
    Canada5 months ago
  • A conflicted show

    Used to talk a lot about game news and new releases and stuff like that but as time went on it’s gotten quite political and even as a liberal myself I find it quite off putting. Especially when they highlight things like the

    Microsoft boycott but don’t actual do it themselves, just mentioning the boycott and then continuing to support Microsoft just makes you look like a shill. Just pick a side guys and actually stick with it, or go back to games talk I don’t care which one you choose. As a side... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Posivated
    United States6 months ago
  • Dismiss FFIV at Your Own Clibbard!

    Daily digest of video game news with interviews. Great effort, insight and professional production from independent GB crew. Keep doing the lawds twerk team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexLOVESrdio
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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A few listeners praise the show's informative cadence and energy.
Critiques mention repetitive hot takes and ad load concerns.
Many call the show a reliable daily gaming news source with strong host dynamics.
Some reviews note political commentary dominates discussions at times.
Listeners appreciate guest diversity and insider insight from journalists.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#23
United States/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#116
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#15
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#39
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#64
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#154
United Kingdom/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Panic is Actually Refunding Tariffs from the Playdate
Q: Jon, what do you think about GTA 6's Netflix extended look and its potential impact on how players perceive the game before launch?
The extended look seems to balance hype with careful pacing, giving fans a sense of scale and systems without overexposing the final product, which could help manage expectations while keeping momentum.
Low Sales on Physical Xbox Games
Q: What was your reaction to Sony's AI grind patent and the idea of monetizing player data for drivatars?
Mat expresses sadness and concern about the direction, questioning who benefits and noting the ethical and practical implications of such a system.
Low Sales on Physical Xbox Games
Q: Anything else from your report that you think is worth mentioning besides the main headlines?
Mat highlights additional shifts in the market, such as the ongoing hardware price pressures, the meaningful impact of gas prices on discretionary spending, and the broader move toward digital when considering both consumer behavior and retailer strategies.
XBOX Backwards Compatibility Comes to PC
Q: Where can listeners find Jon Martin online and what is he working on next?
Jon notes his Blue Sky presence at jomartin.bluesky.social, mentions streaming Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, and indicates he'll post updates about his content and streams, inviting listeners to follow for more.
XBOX Backwards Compatibility Comes to PC
Q: Which Backward Compatible XBOX game are you going to play on PC first?
The hosts discuss favorites among Blink's The Time Sweeper, Conker Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies, High Road to Revenge, and Fusion Frenzy, with Fusion Frenzy suggested as a fallback option if none are appealing.

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What is Game Mess Mornings about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced listen for gaming industry followers, delivering daily headlines, reactions, and pundit-style commentary on console wars, platform shifts, AI implications, and big publisher moves. The show blends hard industry analysis with lively banter, guest insights from journalists and developers, and occasional political takes that reflect ongoing debates in tech and culture. Its format is headphone-friendly for listeners who want quick synthesis of what's happening now, plus informed opinions on where the industry is headed and how deals, launches, and policy shifts could affect players, publishers, and platforms. A standout is the mix of seasoned gaming journalists and core hosts who cultivate a confident, sometimes provocative, but we... more

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1. Sean McDowell
2. Josh Coulson
3. Mat Piscatella
4. Mike Minotti
5. Rhiannon Bevan
6. Sean TurboShawn McDowell
7. Mike Bonatti
8. Tamoor Hussain

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