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We cover games with reviews, hands-on previews, Twitch streams, and YouTube videos to give you our honest impressions on the latest games out there.
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smashpad
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/smashpad
We cover games with reviews, hands-on previews, Twitch streams, and YouTube videos to give you our honest impressions on the latest games out there.
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smashpad
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/smashpad
We're back to stream as we check out the newest free to play game on PS5 in Arknights: Endfield to see what it has to offer. Join us!
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SmashPad - Twitch
This is the official Twitch account for SmashPad.com. We will occasionally stream ourselves playing games for or with the community while also taking questions and talking with you.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:15 AM
We're back to stream as we check out the newest free to play game on PS5 in Arknights: Endfield to see what it has to offer. Join us!
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REVIEW – Logitech’s “MX Master 4” superior build quality makes it an easy-to-use go-to mouse
Get your clicks on Route 66
Get your clicks on Route 66
REVIEW – Logitech’s “MX Master 4” superior build quality makes it an easy-to-use go-to mouse
Get your clicks on Route 66
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January 22, 2026 at 7:10 PM
REVIEW – Logitech’s “MX Master 4” superior build quality makes it an easy-to-use go-to mouse
Get your clicks on Route 66
Get your clicks on Route 66
Trucking through the Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 - SmashPad Plays
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Trucking through the Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 - SmashPad Plays
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January 21, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Trucking through the Nordic Horizons DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 - SmashPad Plays
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Let’s Weekend #500 – 500 Days of SmashPad
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about reaching 500 episodes with some familiar faces, the awful stuff still happening in Minnesota, and how bad things have gotten with Twitter's Grok AI. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Nolan Batman trilogy, The…
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about reaching 500 episodes with some familiar faces, the awful stuff still happening in Minnesota, and how bad things have gotten with Twitter's Grok AI. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Nolan Batman trilogy, The…
Let’s Weekend #500 – 500 Days of SmashPad
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about reaching 500 episodes with some familiar faces, the awful stuff still happening in Minnesota, and how bad things have gotten with Twitter's Grok AI. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Nolan Batman trilogy, The Batman, European Truck Simulator 2, AC New Horizons T: Super Mario 3D World, Animal Crossing update, Cozy Caravan, Ghosts season 2…
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January 21, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Let’s Weekend #500 – 500 Days of SmashPad
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about reaching 500 episodes with some familiar faces, the awful stuff still happening in Minnesota, and how bad things have gotten with Twitter's Grok AI. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Nolan Batman trilogy, The…
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about reaching 500 episodes with some familiar faces, the awful stuff still happening in Minnesota, and how bad things have gotten with Twitter's Grok AI. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Nolan Batman trilogy, The…
Day 0 Update #563 – RIP to the King of XBLA
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the shutdowns of some great devs by Meta, what to expect from the next Life is Strange, and some real growth from a solo Steam developer. All this and more, up next! Intro What Are We Playing? C: New PC,…
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the shutdowns of some great devs by Meta, what to expect from the next Life is Strange, and some real growth from a solo Steam developer. All this and more, up next! Intro What Are We Playing? C: New PC,…
Day 0 Update #563 – RIP to the King of XBLA
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the shutdowns of some great devs by Meta, what to expect from the next Life is Strange, and some real growth from a solo Steam developer. All this and more, up next! Intro What Are We Playing? C: New PC, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Big Hops, Fallout 76…
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January 21, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Day 0 Update #563 – RIP to the King of XBLA
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the shutdowns of some great devs by Meta, what to expect from the next Life is Strange, and some real growth from a solo Steam developer. All this and more, up next! Intro What Are We Playing? C: New PC,…
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the shutdowns of some great devs by Meta, what to expect from the next Life is Strange, and some real growth from a solo Steam developer. All this and more, up next! Intro What Are We Playing? C: New PC,…
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (Switch 2 NSO + Expansion Pack) - SmashPad Retro
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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (Switch 2 NSO + Expansion Pack) - SmashPad Retro
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January 21, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (Switch 2 NSO + Expansion Pack) - SmashPad Retro
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Returning to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Update 3.0 After Years Away - SmashPad Plays
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Returning to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Update 3.0 After Years Away - SmashPad Plays
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January 21, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Returning to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Update 3.0 After Years Away - SmashPad Plays
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While I enjoyed my time with Big Hops, it wasn't the must-play I was expecting it to be, but there are plenty of elements in the game that really give Luckshot's next platforming or puzzle project a lot of potential provided they really focus on the fun of either side.
REVIEW – Patient people with big brains will get the most out of “Big Hops”
The best platforming games usually a have a fantastic sense of momentum during traversal, creating a feeling of nonstop action. Other stalwarts in the genre replace that momentum with weapons and power ups that help make the impossible seem possible. Big Hops does a little of both in very enjoyable ways, but its focus on puzzles heavily bogs down the experience.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM
While I enjoyed my time with Big Hops, it wasn't the must-play I was expecting it to be, but there are plenty of elements in the game that really give Luckshot's next platforming or puzzle project a lot of potential provided they really focus on the fun of either side.
We're back on this lovely Saturday afternoon as we return to stream our first PC game after building a new PC and we're going to truck our way through the Nordic Horizons DLC on Euro Truck Simulator 2. Join us!
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www.twitch.tv/smashpad
SmashPad - Twitch
This is the official Twitch account for SmashPad.com. We will occasionally stream ourselves playing games for or with the community while also taking questions and talking with you.
www.twitch.tv
January 17, 2026 at 9:09 PM
We're back on this lovely Saturday afternoon as we return to stream our first PC game after building a new PC and we're going to truck our way through the Nordic Horizons DLC on Euro Truck Simulator 2. Join us!
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
Other than its mediocre gameplay systems and animations,Therapy Simulator does hold some potential. I love the writing, the way conversations flow, and how I’d look forward to speaking with a new patient now and then.
EARLY ACCESS REVIEW – “Therapy Simulator” is a conversationalist mess of a game you shouldn’t ignore
Other than its mediocre gameplay systems and animations, Therapy Simulator does hold some potential. I love the writing, the way conversations flow, and how I’d look forward to speaking with a new patient now and then.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Other than its mediocre gameplay systems and animations,Therapy Simulator does hold some potential. I love the writing, the way conversations flow, and how I’d look forward to speaking with a new patient now and then.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is finally out in the west! Don't forget to check out our review ICYMI!
We likened it do Avengers Doomsday.
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We likened it do Avengers Doomsday.
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REVIEW – “The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon” is the Avengers Doomsday of JRPGs
At long last, the west has finally caught up with Japan and its beloved Trails series, and now more clearly than ever after 13 long entries, the end is near. Or is it?
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January 16, 2026 at 1:34 AM
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is finally out in the west! Don't forget to check out our review ICYMI!
We likened it do Avengers Doomsday.
smashpad.com/review-the-l...
We likened it do Avengers Doomsday.
smashpad.com/review-the-l...
We're back for another stream as we check out the rare GameCube Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance now that it's on NSO + Expansion Pack. Join us!
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SmashPad - Twitch
This is the official Twitch account for SmashPad.com. We will occasionally stream ourselves playing games for or with the community while also taking questions and talking with you.
www.twitch.tv
January 16, 2026 at 12:09 AM
We're back for another stream as we check out the rare GameCube Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance now that it's on NSO + Expansion Pack. Join us!
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
We're back to jump into Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the first time in years to see what a mess our island is now and what's been added with the new 3.0 update. Join us!
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www.twitch.tv/smashpad
SmashPad - Twitch
This is the official Twitch account for SmashPad.com. We will occasionally stream ourselves playing games for or with the community while also taking questions and talking with you.
www.twitch.tv
January 15, 2026 at 2:29 AM
We're back to jump into Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the first time in years to see what a mess our island is now and what's been added with the new 3.0 update. Join us!
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
Let’s Weekend #499 – SmashPad Will Return in Avengers: Doomsday
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the murder of a US citizen by an ICE agent, the shut down of the CPB, and how a 200 year old company you've never heard of shutting down puts thousands of libraries in a rough spot.…
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the murder of a US citizen by an ICE agent, the shut down of the CPB, and how a 200 year old company you've never heard of shutting down puts thousands of libraries in a rough spot.…
Let’s Weekend #499 – SmashPad Will Return in Avengers: Doomsday
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the murder of a US citizen by an ICE agent, the shut down of the CPB, and how a 200 year old company you've never heard of shutting down puts thousands of libraries in a rough spot. Intro What Are We Up To? C: The Terminator, Batman/Returns/Forever/Robin, American Truck Simulator, Rocket League, Fallout 76…
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January 14, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Let’s Weekend #499 – SmashPad Will Return in Avengers: Doomsday
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the murder of a US citizen by an ICE agent, the shut down of the CPB, and how a 200 year old company you've never heard of shutting down puts thousands of libraries in a rough spot.…
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the murder of a US citizen by an ICE agent, the shut down of the CPB, and how a 200 year old company you've never heard of shutting down puts thousands of libraries in a rough spot.…
FINAL PREVIEW – “Romeo is a Dead Man” lets you have fun with bastards
I had the opportunity to sit down with a preview build for Romeo is a Dead Man after all this waiting, so now it's time to see what I have gotten myself into.
I had the opportunity to sit down with a preview build for Romeo is a Dead Man after all this waiting, so now it's time to see what I have gotten myself into.
FINAL PREVIEW – “Romeo is a Dead Man” lets you have fun with bastards
I had the opportunity to sit down with a preview build for Romeo is a Dead Man after all this waiting, so now it's time to see what I have gotten myself into.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
FINAL PREVIEW – “Romeo is a Dead Man” lets you have fun with bastards
I had the opportunity to sit down with a preview build for Romeo is a Dead Man after all this waiting, so now it's time to see what I have gotten myself into.
I had the opportunity to sit down with a preview build for Romeo is a Dead Man after all this waiting, so now it's time to see what I have gotten myself into.
When I first got my hands on Luckshot's Big Hops at GDC last year, I thoroughly enjoyed what I played and needed more. Unfortunately after a few hours, it hasn't been nearly as enjoyable.
Review in Progress: The middle of “Big Hops” might be too big of a hop
When I first got my hands on Luckshot's Big Hops at GDC last year, I thoroughly enjoyed what I played and needed more. Unfortunately after a few hours, it hasn't been nearly as enjoyable.
smashpad.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:43 AM
When I first got my hands on Luckshot's Big Hops at GDC last year, I thoroughly enjoyed what I played and needed more. Unfortunately after a few hours, it hasn't been nearly as enjoyable.
We're back to relax with a new stream as we check out upcoming indie platformer Big Hops. Join us!
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SmashPad - Twitch
This is the official Twitch account for SmashPad.com. We will occasionally stream ourselves playing games for or with the community while also taking questions and talking with you.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:18 AM
We're back to relax with a new stream as we check out upcoming indie platformer Big Hops. Join us!
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
Trails Beyond the Horizon is a game that feels like it's setting up the foundation to pay off the fandom with a conclusion that's set to surprise people, for better or for worse. I likened Trails of Cold Steel IV to Avengers Endgame. Trails Beyond the Horizon might as well be Avengers Doomsday.
REVIEW – “The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon” is the Avengers Doomsday of JRPGs
At long last, the west has finally caught up with Japan and its beloved Trails series, and now more clearly than ever after 13 long entries, the end is near. Or is it?
smashpad.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Trails Beyond the Horizon is a game that feels like it's setting up the foundation to pay off the fandom with a conclusion that's set to surprise people, for better or for worse. I likened Trails of Cold Steel IV to Avengers Endgame. Trails Beyond the Horizon might as well be Avengers Doomsday.
Let’s Weekend #498 – The Thinnest Blood
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the US kidnapping the President of Venezuela, Trump's thin blood, and Zohran Mamdani being sworn in as NYC's mayor. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Stranger Things 5 Finale, One Battle After Another, The Chair…
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the US kidnapping the President of Venezuela, Trump's thin blood, and Zohran Mamdani being sworn in as NYC's mayor. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Stranger Things 5 Finale, One Battle After Another, The Chair…
Let’s Weekend #498 – The Thinnest Blood
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the US kidnapping the President of Venezuela, Trump's thin blood, and Zohran Mamdani being sworn in as NYC's mayor. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Stranger Things 5 Finale, One Battle After Another, The Chair Company, Anthem B: Mario Kart World, Splatoon 3, books, hospital stuff Brandon’s Random Factoid Assholes of the Week: …
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January 7, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Let’s Weekend #498 – The Thinnest Blood
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the US kidnapping the President of Venezuela, Trump's thin blood, and Zohran Mamdani being sworn in as NYC's mayor. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Stranger Things 5 Finale, One Battle After Another, The Chair…
In this episode of Let’s Weekend: We talk about the US kidnapping the President of Venezuela, Trump's thin blood, and Zohran Mamdani being sworn in as NYC's mayor. Intro What Are We Up To? C: Stranger Things 5 Finale, One Battle After Another, The Chair…
Day 0 Update #562 – SmashPad’s Games of the Year Spectacular
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the passing of Vince Zampella and our Games of the Year. All this and more, up next! Intro RIP Vince Zampella January PS+ Essential lineup 007 First Light was delayed to May 27 Game of…
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the passing of Vince Zampella and our Games of the Year. All this and more, up next! Intro RIP Vince Zampella January PS+ Essential lineup 007 First Light was delayed to May 27 Game of…
Day 0 Update #562 – SmashPad’s Games of the Year Spectacular
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the passing of Vince Zampella and our Games of the Year. All this and more, up next! Intro RIP Vince Zampella January PS+ Essential lineup 007 First Light was delayed to May 27 Game of the Year lists Chris 10. Ghost of Yotei 9. Hollow Knight Silksong 8. Sektori…
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January 7, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Day 0 Update #562 – SmashPad’s Games of the Year Spectacular
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the passing of Vince Zampella and our Games of the Year. All this and more, up next! Intro RIP Vince Zampella January PS+ Essential lineup 007 First Light was delayed to May 27 Game of…
In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about the passing of Vince Zampella and our Games of the Year. All this and more, up next! Intro RIP Vince Zampella January PS+ Essential lineup 007 First Light was delayed to May 27 Game of…
This year, we ran it back and invited SmashPad newcomers Adriana Rodriguez and Michael Fertitta to the scene, and the draft was an absolute blast. Highlights include Adriana's first pick being Grand Theft Auto VI (will it actually come out?), Danreb crashing out after not ending up with the "Capcom
SmashPad x Temple of Geek – 2026 Fantasy Critic Draft
We've collaborated with Temple of Geek for another Fantasy Critic Draft! Will Kurosh keep his crown?
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January 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This year, we ran it back and invited SmashPad newcomers Adriana Rodriguez and Michael Fertitta to the scene, and the draft was an absolute blast. Highlights include Adriana's first pick being Grand Theft Auto VI (will it actually come out?), Danreb crashing out after not ending up with the "Capcom
We're back for the first stream of 2026 as we check out an indie darling that came out late last year in Unbeatable. Join us!
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
www.twitch.tv/smashpad
SmashPad - Twitch
This is the official Twitch account for SmashPad.com. We will occasionally stream ourselves playing games for or with the community while also taking questions and talking with you.
www.twitch.tv
January 2, 2026 at 12:21 AM
We're back for the first stream of 2026 as we check out an indie darling that came out late last year in Unbeatable. Join us!
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www.twitch.tv/smashpad
SmashPad power washes into 2026 with PowerWash Simulator 2
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January 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM