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Game Mess Mornings

Giant Bomb
Xbox
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo
Playstation
Grand Theft Auto 6
Nintendo Direct
Ubisoft
Sony
Resident Evil
Microsoft
Metroid Prime 4
Call Of Duty
Rockstar Games
Gaming Industry
Switch 2
Game Awards
Nintendo Switch Online
Battlefield 6
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 TurboShawn take you into Spooky Weekend with talks about Ocarina of Time's remake being better thanks to younger devs, Gears of War: E-Day's rocky sales numbers, and EA shuting down BioWare... "Because" of Star Wars Battlefront 3?

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Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to deliver you video game news! Today we chat about The Duskbloods getting delayed to 2027 and the reasons for doing so, Walmart messing up preorders for The Legend of Zelda Switch 2, No Man's Sky having a Halloween ... more

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Lex Ludi joins Grubb this Wednesday to chat about the news! Today we cover Valve and their stance on AI tools with game development, game-key cards, GTA VI already smashing records before its even out, and a whole bunch of other headlines.

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Shawn joins Grubb to start your work week with video game news! We chat about how we're enjoying Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Phantom Blade Zero reviews, Arkane's deadline for a new buyer getting extended, Netflix trying to court Microsoft for Xbox ... more

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Recent Guests

Lex Ludi
Freelance games journalist and founder of Start Menu
Start Menu
Episode: Valve Won't Restrict AI Tools for Developers
Jason Fanelli
Video game journalist and writer covering games and entertainment
GameSpot
Episode: Arkane Studios Has Until November 13 to Find a Buyer
Rhiannon Bevan
Video game journalist and critic
Episode: EA Closes Bioware and Cancels Mass Effect
Brian Altano
Video game journalist and co-founder of X Button
X Button
Episode: Next Xbox Console Prices Could Be $1,800
Seth Macy
Video game journalist and co-founder of X-Button
X-Button
Episode: Bungie Could Be Involved with the Next Star Wars: Battlefront?
Lex Luddy
Video games journalist and reviewer
Kotaku (guest work mentioned), Start Menu
Episode: Ace Combat 8 is the Fastest Selling Game in the Series
Danreb Victorio
Community manager; former EA employee; owner of smashpad.com; Gamers Outreach advocate
Gamers Outreach; smashpad.com
Episode: NEW Ape Escape Game in Development
Jan Ochoa
Guest analyst on industry trends and game development
Industry analyst
Episode: PlayStation Reportedly Going Back in the Vault
Shawn McDowell
Episode: Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review Roundup

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 491 ratings
  • Gambling and AI ads

    I don’t care if they can’t be controlled. Maybe don’t do ads then

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    1
    Dopetydopedope
    United States3 months ago
  • Political

    You are turning away half your audience. Good luck

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    3
    Types92
    United States4 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.

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    1
    Celros
    United States4 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

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    2
    Emancipor
    Canada7 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 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.

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#44
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#230
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#74
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#77
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
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#188
Canada/Leisure
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#223
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Arkane Studios Has Until November 13 to Find a Buyer
Q: Jason, what do you think?
Fanelli agrees that AI-assisted tools and console jailbreaks could pose a serious threat to the games industry, while noting that he is unsure what legal or practical response would work.
Arkane Studios Has Until November 13 to Find a Buyer
Q: Any interest from you in Call of Duty?
Fanelli is curious about the Korean conflict setting but says the game otherwise appears to rely on familiar Call of Duty action and conventions. He may play a few chapters, partly to see Mads Mikkelsen's performance, but does not plan to prioritize it.
Valve Won't Restrict AI Tools for Developers
Q: What do you think, Lexi?
Lex Ludi says the Rockstar union vote and employment tribunal deserve attention alongside Grand Theft Auto VI's release, because the game's launch could bring workplace issues into wider public view.
Valve Won't Restrict AI Tools for Developers
Q: What do you think?
Lex Ludi says Valve's response reflects its longstanding reluctance to act as a gatekeeper, but argues the company should give clearer answers about how it will address discoverability problems and protect developers.
Bungie Could Be Involved with the Next Star Wars: Battlefront?
Q: What do you think?
Seth Macy agrees that Sony has a financial incentive to move players toward digital purchases, but says the company could better explain that choice by promising lower console prices.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Game Mess Mornings

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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4. Brian Altano
5. Seth Macy
6. Lex Luddy
7. Danreb Victorio
8. Jan Ochoa

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