SmashPad's flagship podcast, the Day 0 Update covers the latest news and events in the gaming industry, all backed by analysis and insight from a team of avid gamers and industry writers who combine for over 150 years of experience with the medium. The goal isn't simply to report the news, but to look beyond the headlines at the real stories that shape the gaming industry, and have a good deal of fun in the process.
Day 0 Update
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5.0(7 reviews)
379 episodes
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SmashPad's flagship podcast, the Day 0 Update covers the latest news and events in the gaming industry, all backed by analysis and insight from a team of avid gamers and industry writers who combine for over 150 years of experience with the medium. The goal isn't simply to report the news, but to look beyond the headlines at the real stories that shape the gaming industry, and have a good deal of fun in the process.
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3/17/2019
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Day 0 Update #585 - It's True, PlayStation Has No Disc
<p>In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the conclusion of the Subnautica 2 legal battle, more layoffs, and Sony's one-two punch of news this week. All this and more, up next!</p><p><br></p><p>Full show notes can be found <a href="https://smashpad.com/podcast/day-0-update-585-its-true-playstation-has-no-disc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p>
June 30, 2026
Day 0 Update #584 - The Very Bad No Good Week
<p>In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the arrival of the Steam Machine at very premium devices, the GTAVI pre-order situation, and a series of bad news stories about studios shutting down and companies laying off a bunch of people. All this and more, up next!</p><p><br></p><p>Full show notes can be found <a href="https://smashpad.com/podcast/day-0-update-584-the-very-bad-no-good-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p>
June 23, 2026
Day 0 Update #583 - Bad Vibes for Xbox
<p>In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the potentially bad future for Don't Nod, Nintendo's bad week for its employees, and how Xbox dominated the week of news with so many bad story threads. All this and more, up next!</p><p><br></p><p>Full show notes can be found <a href="https://smashpad.com/podcast/day-0-update-583-bad-vibes-for-xbox/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p>
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