Scott, Joseph, and Dylan return to discuss Sony’s transition to digital-only releases from 2028, more mass layoffs at Xbox studios, the retirement of Dead Space director Glenn Schofield, and Dylan’s review of Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations. Finally, the guys discuss what they’ve been playing recently from Joseph’s addiction to Star Fox to Dylan’s thoughts on Denshattack! and Scott’s love for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.

Date Recorded: July 15 2026

This episode was recorded before the announcement of layoffs at Double Fine Productions

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:41 Sony announces digital-only releases from January 2028

27:41 Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations Review with Dylan

35:27 Xbox Layoffs and Studio Buyouts

49:47 Glen Schofield retirement

56:18 What We Playin’

56:30 Joseph’s been playing Star Fox, Pragmata, and Telltale’s The Walking Dead

1:01:17 Dylan’s been playing The Legend of Dragoon and Control

1:08:48 Denshattack! Review with Dylan

1:11:16 Scott’s been playing 007: First Light and the new LEGO Batman

1:19:21 Outro

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Scott, Joseph, and new co-host Francis break down Rockstar’s digital-only release and Ultimate Edition exclusives for Grand Theft Auto VI, the developer strikes at Quantic Dream in Paris, and more Xbox hardware price hikes. Then, the guys discuss their most anticipated indie titles (mostly) from the recent Day of the Devs livestream. Finally, Scott sits down with Joseph to review the new Star Fox remake on Nintendo Switch 2.

Date Recorded: June 30 2026

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

00:40 Grand Theft Auto VI digital-only release

16:52 Quantic Dream strikes + Star Wars Eclipse concerns

27:42 Xbox hardware price hikes

36:08 Most Anticipated Indie Titles

36:38 Lazy River

39:34 Screenbound

43:00 Tenebris Somnia

45:29 Mr. Records

47:41 N Plus Infinity Times Two

48:40 Big Walk

51:12 Grave Seasons

55:11 Super Yooka-Laylee Kart

58:08 Prove You’re Human

1:01:07 Bub

1:05:30 Star Fox (2026) Review with Joseph

1:25:05 Outro

Star Fox (2026) Written Review

https://www.smashjump.com/reviews/star-fox-review-switch-2/

Day of the Devs 2026 Livestream

Bub Premiere Trailer (Paperfrog Games)

Big Walk Release Date Announcement

Grave Seasons Official Trailer

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Scott, Joseph, and Dylan debate the so-called ‘reset’ at Xbox under new CEO Asha Sharma before picking out the highlights from the 2026 Showcase. The guys also break down the recent Nintendo Direct, including a rather contentious remake, before Dylan caps things off with a rundown of his favourite Steam Next Fest demos.

Date Recorded: June 23 2026

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:28 The Big Xbox Reset under Asha Sharma

22:30 Gears of War: E-Day

23:15 Metro 2039

25:17 Persona 6 + Persona 4: Revival

26:37 Doom: The Dark Ages: Revelations DLC

28:09 Crazy Taxi: World Tour

29:45 Halo: Campaign Evolved

33:33 Magicians: The Devil’s Deal

34:26 Join Us

34:53 Fable

37:53 Nintendo Direct 2026

38:54 Star Fox

41:56 Orbitals

45:19 DK Challenge

46:35 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake

1:04:00 Kingdom Hearts IV

1:10:03 Steam Next Fest

1:10:30 Silver Pines

1:16:28 Sprawl Zero

1:21:07 Normal Golf Game

1:24:59 Vholume

1:26:28 Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World

1:30:03 Outro

Silver Pines Written Previewhttps://www.smashjump.com/reviews/previews/silver-pines-sells-silent-hill-horror-in-a-side-scrolling-package/

Sprawl Zero Written Preview

https://www.smashjump.com/reviews/previews/sprawl-zero-is-the-evolution-of-half-life-i-wanted-but-never-thought-id-have/

Steam Next Fest Written Feature

https://www.smashjump.com/features/the-steam-next-fest-blessed/

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Scott, Dylan, Joseph, and special guest Adrian break down the biggest reveals and trailers from the 2026 Sony State of Play and the impact of Grand Theft Auto VI on the upcoming release schedule for the rest of the year. Then, Scott is joined by Sandy Gordon, pixel artist and animator at Yacht Club Games, to provide some exclusive insight on the development of the acclaimed studio’s recent outing: Mina the Hollower.

Date Recorded: June 16 2026

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:43 Marvel’s Wolverine

13:19 Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

17:21 The Lost Wild

22:53 ILL

26:59 Marathon Season 2: Nightfall + Destiny 2 closure

41:47 Until Dawn 2

52:53 God of War: Laufey

1:03:48 The Insane September Release Schedule

1:08:02 Rayman Legends Retold Hands-on Preview

1:11:54 Interview: Sandy Gordon Yacht Club Games about Mina the Hollower

1:27:01 Outro

Mina the Hollower Written Review

https://www.smashjump.com/reviews/mina-the-hollower-review-ps5/

Mina the Hollower Gameplay Footage (Source)

Rayman Legends Retold Preview

https://www.smashjump.com/previews/rayman-legends-retold-is-more-than-a-face-lift/

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On the inaugural episode of the new and improved Smash Jump Podcast: Scott, Dylan, and Joseph sit down to discuss the biggest reveals and trailers from Summer Games Fest 2026. Smash Jump Managing Editor Adrian Cozmuta also joins to discuss his official review of the latest James Bond game, 007: First Light

Date Recorded: June 16 2026

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:12 Resident Evil Veronica

16:24 Cuphead 2 and The Mighty Cuphead Adventure

17:25 Alien Isolation 2

23:53 gen ATLAS

29:35 Blood Message

33:06 Stranger than Heaven

43:23 TMNT: The Last Ronin

45:12 The Wolf Among Us 2 and The Wolf Among Us: Remastered

47:14 Crossfire

53:25 1666: Amsterdam

59:25 Final Fantasy VII: Revelation

01:03:13 007: First Light review with Adrian Cozmuta

1:27:58 Outro

007 First Light Review

https://www.smashjump.com/reviews/007-first-light-review-ps5/

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