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Game Mess Mornings

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

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 is joined by Jeff Bakalar to start your week with news! We're talking about Big Walk reviews, a new Nintendo Direct dropping tomorrow, we might see Wolverine's butt in the upcoming game, and more!

0:00 - Intro

6:40 - Big Walk reviews

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Jeff Grubb and Jason Fanelli end the week with video game news! Today we chat about how PlayStation's profits are jumping despite lack of games, Jason's time at MagicCon, another statement from Asha Sharma about the goals of XBOX, Sony continuing for... more

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Jeff Grubb is joined by Rachel Kaser to chat about NVIDIA raising the prices again of some of their products, Capcom feeling very positive about the chances of a Pragmata sequel, Splatoon Raiders doing big numbers in Japan, and Croc 2?

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We've got surround sound Jeffs today on Game Mess Mornings! Jeff Grubb and Jeff Bakalar are in the house to chat about what's happening at Double Fine, Konami wants a new Silent Hill every year, Splatoon Raiders is hitting BIG, and more!

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Recent Guests

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
Jeff Bakalar
Guest on the show
Episode: Mario Kart Tour Shutting Down With No Offline Version
Steve Saylor
Accessibility advocate and streamer
Self (Steve Saylor)
Episode: Grand Theft Auto 6 is $80
Taylor Cocke
Guest, on the show to discuss headlines and provide expert insights
Independent games media / Blue Sky and other projects mentioned
Episode: PlayStation is Done with PC Ports
Adie EposVox
Tech content creator and guest on the show
EposVox
Episode: Gears of War: E-Day Could Be the Longest Game in the Series
Jason Fanelli
Guest analyst on gaming industry trends
Game Mess Mornings / Fanelli Friday
Episode: SEGA Teasing a NEW Craxy Taxi?
Lex Luddy
Gaming journalist and reviewer
Lex Luddy (self‑employed/independent)
Episode: Xbox becomes XBOX

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Jeff Grubb
Host of Game Mess Mornings, frequently discussing headlines and market dynamics in gaming.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 479 ratings
  • Political

    You are turning away half your audience. Good luck

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Types92
    United States22 days 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 Statesa month 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
    Canada4 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 States5 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 States7 months ago

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Hard news-focused with strong insider takes, though politics can dominate some episodes.
Consistently informative for industry watchers and sponsors seeking broad reach in gaming news.
Listeners praise the cadence and guest variety, with occasional critiques of signaling over substance.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#21
United States/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#95
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#28
Canada/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#33
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#143
Canada/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#156
United Kingdom/Leisure

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Xbox is Cutting 3,200 Jobs
Q: What is the future of those studios under this new ownership?
The hosts discuss uncertainty, noting some studios will remain independent or be sold, and question how these moves will translate into new, high-quality games and a sustainable business model.
XBOX Console Prices Going UP
Q: Jon, what do you think is the core reason for the recent price increases across consoles?
The increases are being framed as necessary to manage higher costs like memory and components, but they also serve to sustain margins as demand softens, especially with a major title like GTA 6 on the horizon.
Subnautica 2 Sells 2 Million In 12 Hours With 600K+ Concurrent Players
Q: There's a Stumper from the latest episode of the MinMax show about the biggest video game franchise that has never dabbled with any multiplayer. What's your take on this, Jeff?
The trend shows that once a franchise has a large enough legacy, some form of multiplayer tends to appear, whether in mainline games or spinoffs, though there are clear exceptions where no multiplayer exists. It's a fun prompt that highlights how pervasive multiplayer has become across aging IP, and it sets up a broader discussion about how brands evolve and experiment with co-op or competitive modes.

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A fast-paced daily briefing on video game headlines, industry moves, and market dynamics. Discussions frequently center on big releases, hardware pricing, publisher strategies, and cross‑media deals, with guest experts weighing in on trends shaping the gaming landscape. The show is known for candid takes, insider anecdotes, and a brisk, news‑forward format that helps listeners stay current on the industry, platforms, and monetization shifts. Noteworthy is the mix of hardware discourse, live‑service versus single‑player debates, and a willingness to connect gaming news to broader tech and entertainment trends, which can appeal to both industry professionals and informed enthusiasts.

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2. Tamoor Hussain
3. Lexie Luddy
4. Jeff Bakalar
5. Steve Saylor
6. Taylor Cocke
7. Adie EposVox
8. Jason Fanelli

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