The Press Start Podcast

Xbox is going through a massive restructure with fresh layoffs shaking the industry, and PlayStation has confirmed it's ending support for physical discs on PS5. On this episode of The Press Start Podcast, we break down what both moves mean for gamers, whether Xbox's shake-up can actually save the brand, and if the death of physical media is the beginning of the end for game ownership. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:27 Xbox Lays-off 3000+ Employees And Sells Off Studios 00:19:19 PlayStation Ending Physical Disc Releases 00:35:38 Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Review 00:42:45 What Will Be The Last Physical PlayStation Game? 00:44:12 What The Wiki?! 00:56:23 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We're breaking down the biggest GTA 6 hot takes sent in by you, the listeners. From the controversial price tag to paywalling rumors, the lack of a physical disc and no online mode at launch, we dig into whether Rockstar has gone too far this time. Hear our unfiltered reactions to GTA 6 news and price controversy. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:36 GTA VI's Price 00:07:07 When Will GTA VI Go On Sale? 00:09:45 GTA VI Deluxe Edition Paywalls 00:17:11 GTA VI Doesn't Have A Disc Version At Launch 00:30:50 Could You Refund GTA VI Without A Disc? 00:32:31 GTA VI Might Be Bad? 00:38:37 When Will GTA VI Online Come Out? 00:42:03 Steam Machine Prices Are Insane! 00:49:04 What The Wiki?! 01:04:06 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Fox McCloud is back with a faithful remake of the beloved Star Fox 64, but does nostalgia alone make it worth your time in 2026? The Press Start Podcast team digs into whether the game delivers for longtime fans and what it means for the future of the franchise. Also this week: hands-on impressions of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, plus the team reacts to PlayStation quietly walking back its commitment to PC ports. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:30 What We're Playing Right Now 00:05:41 Star Fox Remake Review 00:18:51 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Preview 00:26:15 Star Wars Galactic Racer Preview 00:33:26 PlayStation Abandons PC 00:38:46 Does Game Pass Not Have Enough Good Games? 00:42:50 What The Wiki?! 00:52:17 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Xbox is sending shockwaves through the gaming industry with reports that Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games are all facing potential closure, raising serious questions about the future of first-party Xbox gaming. Rockstar has also dropped the official GTA 6 cover art ahead of pre-orders opening June 25, fuelling speculation about a November release date and what the game will cost. Plus, the crew shares the best game demos you should be playing right now, and the What the Wiki game show returns. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:28 Xbox Consider Closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine & Compulsion Games 00:22:43 Grand Theft Auto 6 Cover Art & Pre-Order Launch Revealed 00:29:19 Best Game Demos Right Now 00:34:41 What The Wiki?! 00:45:39 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Since the demise of E3, it’s the biggest week in gaming — Nintendo dropped a Direct packed with announcements including a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, while the Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest revealed everything coming out in the months ahead. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:35 Nintendo Direct June 2026 Reactions 00:18:27 XBOX Games Showcase 2026 00:42:55 Summer Game Fest Stream Reactions 01:18:27 Our Game of Summer Game Fest 01:19:40 What The Wiki?! 01:32:02 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Sony's PlayStation State of Play delivered a wave of announcements that have the gaming world talking, and the Press Start team breaks down every reveal, what it means for PS5 owners, and whether Sony is back on track. We also react to the Fable delay and the official announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and what it could mean for the future of the franchise. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:31 God of War Laufey Reactions 00:08:10 Wolverine Gameplay Impressions 00:14:57 Until Dawn 2 Reactions 00:17:50 Control Resonant 00:21:10 Silent Hill Townfall 00:22:19 All the Other Announcements 00:29:06 Fable Has Been Delayed 00:32:32 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Revealed 00:39:25 Clutch Is A New PvPvE Racing Game 00:41:31 What The Wiki?! 00:51:07 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE for weekly gaming news, hot takes, and deep dives from The Press Start Podcast. LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

In this episode, we break down our official 9/10 score for 007 First Light, the highly anticipated James Bond action game developed by IO Interactive. We also discuss what’s next for Bungie amongst some troubling times, and share our predictions for next week’s PlayStation State of Play. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:28 007 First Light Review 00:20:51 What's Next for Bungie 00:30:33 PlayStation State of Play Predictions 00:43:23 Warhorse's LOTR RPG 00:47:13 What The Wiki?! 01:00:10 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We break down the massive review score split for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch 2, our thoughts on LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and dive into the controversial gameplay changes in the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Plus, we debate the latest PlayStation Plus price increase, Sony's shifting stance on PlayStation exclusivity, and why Bungie's Marathon is reportedly struggling. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:40 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review 00:15:18 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review 00:26:14 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Preview 00:37:00 PlayStation Plus Price Increase 00:40:11 PlayStation Exclusivity 00:46:28 Marathon Is Struggling 00:48:08 GTA 6 Pre-Orders 00:50:38 What The Wiki?! 00:59:34 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We dive into our review of Forza Horizon 6, breakdown the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase, discuss the new Xbox Game Pass Discord tier, and share our final impressions of Directive 8020. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:34 Forza Horizon 6 Review 00:11:35 Mortal Kombat II Review 00:21:06 Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase 00:26:43 Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition 00:31:52 Directive 8020 Review 00:41:39 Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Announced 00:44:59 What The Wiki?! 01:00:58 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We discuss why the stunning new release Mixtape earned a perfect score and stands as a top contender for the best game of 2026. The team breaks down the surprise Nintendo Direct announcement for Star Fox on Switch 2 and debates whether another remake of the N64 classic is what fans actually want. Plus we analyse the massive branding shift at Xbox as CEO Asha Sharma reveals a nostalgic new boot screen and signals a major reset for the console platform. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:33 Mixtape Review 00:11:25 Star Fox 64 Remake Announced 00:24:51 WILL: Follow the Light Review 00:30:52 Xbox's New Startup Screen 00:40:35 Should You Buy A Steam Controller? 00:42:40 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We take a look at the recent PS5 online game license checks and why this move is actually a win for digital security. We also discuss game development maybe need more contract work, more changes at Xbox and our preview of Directive 8020. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:30 PS5 Online Game Checks 00:06:49 Contract Work in Video Games 00:18:12 More Changes at Xbox 00:27:08 Directive 8020 Preview 00:36:04 Saros Tips 00:38:11 What The Wiki?! 00:47:38 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We discuss our 9.5 out of 10 review of Saros, the latest PlayStation masterpiece and new front-runner for Game of the Year 2026. Brodie also previews Yoshi and The Mysterious Book, we unpack the reveal of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced and discuss Xbox Game Pass getting cheaper! Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:30 Saros Review 00:16:00 Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Revealed 00:25:13 Yoshi and The Mysterious Book Preview 00:38:52 Xbox Game Pass Price Changes 00:48:22 Splatoon Raiders 00:51:01 What The Wiki?! 00:57:14 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We kick things off with our review of the weird and wonderful Tomodachi Life Living the Dream before diving into the high-stakes release of Capcom’s Pragmata. This week we also dive deep into the internal turmoil at Microsoft as Pete Hines breaks his silence on the mismanagement of Bethesda and the shifting value of Xbox Game Pass. Join us for a heated breakdown of why Xbox exclusivity is being re-evaluated and whether Fable can survive a potential delay to avoid the shadow of GTA 6. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:44 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review 00:10:49 Pragmata Review 00:23:41 Xbox Game Pass & Exclusivity Changes 00:48:13 A Bloodborne Animated Movie Has Been Announced 00:50:34 What The Wiki?! 00:59:18 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

The Press Start Podcast discusses the massive box office success of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and what it means for the future of Nintendo films. We also dive into the frustrating reality of modern game development cycles and debate whether post launch game updates are a consumer right or a developer bonus. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:26 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review 00:13:48 Are Game Dev Cycles Too Long? 00:23:29 Game Update: Bonus or RIght? & "Friendslop" 00:34:39 Most Anticipated Games in April 00:35:17 What The Wiki?! & Trivia 00:40:51 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Sony has officially announced a massive global price increase for the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, leaving fans questioning the future of console gaming. We also dive into the latest Nintendo Switch 2 rumors regarding a full Zelda Ocarina of Time remake and a classic-style Star Fox revival. Join the crew as we discuss our hands-on preview of Saros from Housemarque and Brodie’s take on the legendary Super Meat Boy. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:31 Sony’s Massive PS5 Price Increase Explained 00:07:55 Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks: Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake & Star Fox Rumors 00:16:32 Everything Announced At The Xbox Partner Preview 00:19:50 Super Meat Boy Review: Does The 3D Platforming Work? 00:25:09 Saros Preview: Housemarque’s New Sci-Fi Bullet Hell For PS5 00:38:58 Minecraft Live 2026 News & Reactions 00:41:03 What The Wiki?! & Trivia 00:53:07 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang defends DLSS 5.0 against claims that AI is ruining game art while Bethesda finally confirms the Starfield PS5 release date for April. We also dive into Jeff Kaplan’s viral comments on toxic gaming culture and the latest system updates bringing massive power boosts to the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation Portal. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:34 NVIDIA CEO Slams Gamers Over AI Backlash 00:15:47 Starfield Releases on PS5 with Major Update 00:20:33 Jeff Kaplan’s Message to "Nerd Baby Rage" Critics 00:28:58 The Switch 2 Just Got a Massive Performance Update 00:34:50 Crimson Desert is Getting Mixed Reviews 00:36:07 What The Wiki?! & Trivia 00:42:38 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

This week we unpack the bombshell reveal of Xbox Project Helix, Microsoft's next generation console that blurs the line between Xbox and PC gaming with a rumored price tag of $1,200 USD. We debate whether PlayStation's testing of dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store is a concerning sign for digital storefronts and discuss what Shinji Mikami's new studio could be working on for their next AA to AAA project. James delivers his full review of the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake and we react to the final trailer for the Super Mario Galaxy movie including the casting of Donald Glover as Yoshi. We also touch on the insane demand for Pokemon Pokopia selling out worldwide before closing with another chaotic round of What The Wiki?! and trivia. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:33 Project Helix: The Next-Generation Xbox 00:11:07 PlayStation Testing Dynamic Pricing 00:16:37 Shinji Mikami's Next Game 00:22:22 Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Review 00:32:12 Super Mario Galaxy Trailer & Casting Reaction 00:44:06 Pokemon Pokopia Sold Out 00:49:19 What The Wiki?! & Trivia 00:59:25 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) #gaming #podcast #playstation

Bungie finally drops their extraction shooter Marathon while we dissect the shocking 45 day lifespan and shutdown of Highguard. We also dive into the massive Pokemon 30th Anniversary reveals including the record breaking Pokemon Pokopia on Switch 2 and the Gen 10 announcement of Pokemon Winds and Waves. Our team weighs in on whether the era of live service failures is finally coming to a head or if Marathon can buck the trend. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:32 Marathon First Impressions 00:10:57 Highguard Shutting Down: What Does It Mean For Marathon? 00:19:13 PlayStation Abandoning PC Relases 00:25:17 New God of War Leaks: Faye Not Kratos 00:29:09 Pokemon Pokopia Review: Best Pokemon Spin-Off Ever? 00:37:32 Pokemon Winds & Waves: New Starters 00:41:32 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Teased 00:42:28 What The Wiki?! & Trivia 00:50:38 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

On this week's episode, we provide an in-depth Resident Evil Requiem review and discuss the fallout of Sony shutting down Bluepoint Games. We analyze the retirement of Phil Spencer as Xbox CEO and what it means for the future of Microsoft Gaming. Finally, we celebrate the news of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:32 Xbox Changes: Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond Depart 00:18:38 PlayStation Close Bluepoint Studios 00:28:15 Resident Evil Requiem Review 00:50:51 Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen ROMs Announced 01:00:34 Did Kratos' Voice Actor Confirm The Next Game? 01:02:05 What The Wiki?! 01:06:03 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

This week we dive into the controversy surrounding Highguard's rocky launch and plummeting player base, debating whether gamer culture and rage baiting are to blame or if the game simply failed to find its footing. We also break down the shadow-dropped 2D action game God of War: Sons of Sparta and whether it lives up to expectations, plus discuss the announcement of a God of War Trilogy Remake and debate how faithful it should stay to the original games. We recap the latest PlayStation State of Play featuring reveals like Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2, the new John Wick game, Silent Hill Townfall, and Castlevania Belmont's Curse. Harry shares his obsessive deep dive into Mewgenics, one of 2026's highest-rated games so far, and delivers his reviews for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Plus we discuss the news that PlayStation 6 may be delayed until 2029 and close out with another chaotic round of What The Wiki?! Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:34 Highguard Shutdown Speculation 00:12:10 God of War: Sons of Sparta Worth Playing? 00:21:18 God of War Trilogy Remake: True to the Original? 00:27:32 PlayStation State of Play 00:36:18 Mewgenics Impressions 00:42:12 Yakuza Kawami 3 & Dark Ties Review 00:43:41 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 00:45:57 PlayStation 6 Delayed Until 2029 00:47:23 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) #gaming #podcast #playstation

This week we dive into the polarizing reveal of Horizon Hunters Gathering and its radical new art style before recapping every major announcement from the February Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase including the arrival of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2. We also share our full reviews for the chaotic Mario Tennis Fever and Suda51s bizarre new action title Romeo Is A Dead Man plus a breakdown of the massive Overwatch relaunch that introduces five new heroes. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:29 Horizon Hunters Gathering Reactions 00:07:08 Nintendo Direct February 2026 Reactions 00:14:59 Mario Tennis Fever Review 00:22:56 Romeo Is A Dead Man Review 00:30:02 Overwatch 2 Drops The 2 In Major Update 00:32:26 What The Wiki?! 00:38:11 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Join us this week as we dive into the rave reviews for Cairn and share our first-hand experience with this challenging survival climber. We also discuss the latest PlayStation handheld rumors regarding an OLED Portal and the standalone RDNA 5 portable, alongside the news that GTA 6 may skip a physical release at launch. Plus, we check in on our 2026 Fantasy Critic draft and the latest updates for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:41 Cairn Review In-Progress 00:08:15 Code Vein II Review 00:15:20 Fantasy Critic Update 00:18:56 Tomodachi Life Direct 00:23:25 PlayStation Portal & Portable Leaks 00:29:27 Grand Theft Auto 6 Physcial Edition Missing Launch 00:36:22 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We are drafting our official 2026 Fantasy Critic league to predict which video games will dominate the review scores this year. Join the crew as we bid on massive titles like Grand Theft Auto VI and Resident Evil Requiem while hunting for the best indie sleeper hits of 2026. This episode covers our full draft strategy for a winning Fantasy Critic season and our boldest predictions for the years best reviewed games. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:28 How Fantasy Critic Works 00:03:41 Fantasy Critic Draft 2026 00:44:29 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We break down the generative AI controversy hitting Larian Studios and Sandfall Interactive, exploring the backlash against Baldur's Gate 3 and the award disqualification of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Plus, we analyze the sudden closure of all EB Games stores in New Zealand and discuss the potential future impact on the Australian retail market. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:50 Actor Playigng Kratos in God of War TV Show Revealed 00:04:15 Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Leaks 00:07:54 Brodie's 2026 Predictions 00:12:02 The End of EB Games 00:19:22 The Generative AI Controversy Explained 00:29:18 LEGO Pokemon Reactions 00:34:22 What The Wiki?! 00:43:59 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

In this episode, we break down our biggest gaming predictions for 2026, discussing whether Grand Theft Auto 6 will hit its release date or face another delay. We also dive into the future Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup, rumors surrounding a new God of War and BioShock cancellation, and the possibility that Half-Life 3 could finally return this year. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:24 What We've Been Playing 00:04:29 Our 2025 Game of the Year List Reactions 00:12:36 2026 Gaming Predictions: GTA 6, God of War & Half-Life 3 00:45:50 Most Anticipated Games of 2026 00:48:26 What The Wiki?! 00:55:28 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We count down our personal Top 5 Games of the Year for 2025, discussing the biggest AAA releases, indie gems, and the impact of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. We also look back at our 2025 gaming predictions from the start of the year to see which hot takes aged well and which were completely wrong. From GTA 6 to Hollow Knight: Silksong, join us for the ultimate 2025 Game of the Year (GOTY) wrap-up and year in review. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:33 We Predicted Hollow Knight Silksong Sea of Sorrow 00:02:26 Top 5 Games of 2025 00:37:23 2025: Did Our Predictions Actually Come True? 00:47:35 Fantasy Critic 2025 Results 00:53:11 Our Most Played Game of 2025 00:56:38 The What The Wiki?! 2025 Decider! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We break down the biggest night in gaming, covering every major reveal from The Game Awards 2025, including the massive Control: Resonant, Resident Evil Requiem, Megaman and Tomb Raider announcements. We also discuss the complete list of winners and debate whether Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 deserved to take home the Game of the Year award over heavy hitters like Hollow Knight Silksong and Hades II. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:30:15 The Game Awards Winners 00:11:11 Evaluating The Game Awards (And Our Predictions) 00:18:05 Reaction: Everything Announced at The Game Awards 00:53:24 Deus Ex Remastered Delayed Indefinitely 00:55:01 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

The Game Awards are just around the corner, and the gang share their bold predictions for what's set to be revealed. Will we finally see GTA 6 on Nintendo Switch 2? Is Resident Evil 9 ready to show Leon? Could Control 2, Judas, or even Half-Life 3 make an appearance? We debate the likelihood of a God of War side-scrolling game, Death Stranding 2 coming to PC day-and-date, Marathon's re-reveal, and much more. We also dive deep into our Metroid Prime 4 review, discussing the controversial bike sections, the game's stunning visuals, new psychic abilities, and whether the story sticks the landing. Plus: Xbox's bizarre controller Crocs, What The Wiki returns, and the age-old debate about footwear. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:27 Game Awards Predictions 00:29:16 Metroid Prime 4 Review 00:46:40 Rapid Fire Question: Xbox Crocs 00:50:16 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

The DRAM shortage is the latest crisis impacting the cost of gaming. As the price of consoles, PCs and games skyrocket, we ask: when does it stop? We also wind the clock back to last week’s Xbox Partner Showcase, discuss the announcement of a Far Cry TV adaptation, and debate when Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is actually going to come out if not 2026. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:43 The Rising Cost of Gaming 00:16:36 Xbox Partner Showcase Reactions 00:23:39 Far Cry TV Adaptation Announced 00:31:12 Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet 00:36:34 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

The gang share their reviews of Kirby Air Riders and Dispatch, discuss our previews of Metroid Prime 4 and Resident Evil: Requiem, and react to the nominees for this year’s Game Awards. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:29 Food In Focus 00:04:02 Kirby Air Riders Review 00:11:26 Dispatch Review 00:21:34 Metroid Prime 4 Preview 00:32:24 Resident Evil Requiem Preview 00:42:17 Game Awards 2025 Predictions 00:51:54 Rapid Fire: Xbox Partner Showcase Predictions 00:55:35 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:30 Valve's New Hardware: Steam Machine, Steam Controller & Steam Frame 00:17:50 Horizon Steel Frontiers and Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble 00:26:19 Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed: Will It Come Out in 2026 for Sure? 00:35:26 Possessor(s) Review: 2025's Best Metroidvania? 00:40:59 Lumines Arise Review: Puzzle Game of the Year Contender The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

We’re sold on Arc Raiders, the new sci-fi, co-operative extraction shooter amassing popularity. We also share our thoughts on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Fortnite’s Simpsons event, the future of Rockstar Games and Metroid Prime 4. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:47 Exploring Arc Raiders: A New Extraction Shooter 00:09:47 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review 00:12:16 Hyrule Warriors: Edge of Imprisonment Review 00:18:23 The Future of Rockstar: Open World vs. Linear Games 00:27:47 Exploring Metroid Prime 4's Marketing Strategy 00:33:08 PlayStation Portal Supports Cloud Gaming... NOT in Australia 00:34:05 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Halo Campaign Evolved is a remake of the first game’s iconic singleplayer campaign and makes the long-anticipated jump to PlayStation for the first time. What once never seemed possible is now a reality. We debate what it might mean for the future of Xbox, discuss Remedy’s woes and unpack the updates for Fallout 4, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Fortnite and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:33 Halo Campaign Evolved Brings Halo To PS5 00:13:02 What's Xbox Without Halo? 00:23:41 Remedy In Trouble? 00:37:04 Fallout 4 Anniversay Edition Announced 00:44:57 Assassin's Creed Shadows On Nintendo Switch 2 00:47:44 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Third-Person Update 00:49:55 Simpsons Fortnite Crossover 00:51:47 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

The gang discuss our Ninja Gaiden 4 review, as well as Pokémon Z-A, BALL x PIT and Keeper reviews. We also react to an unpopular gaming opinion: camping is a fair tactic. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:43 Ninja Gaiden 4 00:09:24 BALL x PIT Review 00:15:40 Pokémon Legends: Z-A Review 00:21:35 Keeper Review 00:30:16 Games from PAX AUS to Wishlist 00:32:37 UNPOPULAR GAMING OPINION: Camping is a Legit Tactic 00:39:14 What The Wiki?! 00:50:03 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Regrouping after PAX Australia 2025, the gang discuss the tech that’s powering the PlayStation 6 (and a potential 2028 release date), our review of Battlefield 6 and Sandfall Interactive’s next game after Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:47 UNPOPULAR GAMING OPINION: Are AAA games less interesting? 00:07:41 PlayStation 6 Teased By Lead Architect 00:20:20 Battlefield 6 Review 00:25:31 The Next Game from the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Devs 00:31:16 Who's Getting Pokemon? 00:37:04 What The Wiki?! 00:49:27 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Xbox has increased the prices of Xbox Game Pass. We ask, “was it necessary?” We also discuss what’s next for Halo, James’ review of Yooka-Re-Playlee, a rumoured update to the PlayStation 5 Dualsense controller, and the resurrection of Amazon Luna. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:28 Unpopular Gaming Opinion: Red Dead Better Than God Of War? 00:04:58 Xbox Game Pass Price Increase 00:21:06 What's Next For Halo? 00:29:05 Yooka-Re-Playlee Review 00:37:31 Rumoured New PlayStation Controller 00:41:48 Rapid Fire: Amazon Luna Lives! 00:43:48 What The Wiki?! 00:52:25 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

PlayStation hosted a huge State of Play in the week with Wolverine and Saros the big showpieces. The gang get together to discuss the announcements as well as the EA acquisition, Forza Horizon 6 reveal,Xbox Ally prices, and our reviews of Hades II and Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Remastered. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:57 Unpopular Gaming Opinion: First-Person Platforming 00:05:52 Wolverine Reactions 00:12:42 Saros Gameplay Reactions 00:18:05 Deus Ex Remastered Announced 00:26:52 Breaking Down the EA Acquisition 00:31:34 ROG Xbox Ally Prices 00:36:59 Forza Horizon 6 Announced, Set In Japan 00:41:49 Hades II Review 00:49:27 Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Remastered Review 00:59:48 Video Game Collaborations 01:02:09 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

The gang’s been busy playing Ghost of Yotei, Silent Hill f and Dying Light: The Beast, getting together to share their reviews. We also react to the latest trailer giving another look of Kojima’s upcoming horror project, OD Knock, and more! Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:51 OD Knock Trailer Reaction 00:08:37 Ghost of Yotei Review 00:25:31 Silent Hill f Review 00:39:55 Dying Light: The Beast Review 00:46:53 Horizon Better Than BOTW 00:54:48 Rapid Fire 00:57:39 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

After Nintendo's longest Nintendo Direct EVER, the gang gets together to share their thoughts on Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Pokopia and more. They also weigh in on Nintendo patenting game mechanics and Brodie shares his review of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants. Oh, and James continues to invent rules for his new game... What The Jamzy?! Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:46 Unpopular Gaming Opinions: Streamers Suck? 00:09:06 Nintendo Direct Reactions 00:30:13 Nintendo Patents Pokémon 00:36:06 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC Review 00:43:21 What The Wiki?! 01:01:38 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

After breaking multiple digital storefronts, we've spent a week with Hollow Knight: Silksong. We share our thoughts, hypothesise about Perfect Dark making a comeback and weigh in on another unpopular gaming opinion Chapters 00:00 Coming Up 01:33 What We've Been Playing 06:00 iPhone 17 Announcement 09:12 Anthem Was Underrated 13:59 Hollow Knight: Silksong Review So Far 23:21 Perfect Dark Could Have Been Saved 31:40 PS5 Digital Edition Downgrades 36:15 What The Wiki?! Extended Edition 48:26 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstation

Brodie's played (and loved) Cronos: The New Dawn. We unpack his review, react to the 007 First Light gameplay reveal and discuss the PlayStation 6 portable rumours. 00:00 Coming Up00:57 Ewan's Back04:29 Hollow Knight: Silksong08:04 Controversial Video Game Opinion14:05 Cronos: The New Dawn28:07 007 First Light35:30 PlayStation 6 Portable Rumours43:28 Call of Duty Movie51:23 Kojima Reveals Next Project53:32 What The Wiki?!01:03:31 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang are back with another episode of The Press Start Podcast! This week there's many reviews and previews to go over from the team, as well as discussing the new free Nintendo app, and some big gaming news for Hollow Knight and Forza Horizon!https://youtu.be/nohMiNnNaR400:00 Coming Up 01:08 Unpopular Opinion15:01 Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater Review24:16 Kirby: Forgotten Land - Star Crossed Worlds Expansion Review29:56 Outer Worlds 2 - Preview37:22 Hello Mario App42:26 Hollow Knight: Silk Song Finally Gets A Release46:37 Forza Horizon Goes To Japan51:41 Rapid Fire Question54:03 What The Wiki?!The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.SUBSCRIBELiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUUFor more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.auSUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartauContact us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big show this week chatting about the Nintendo Kirby Direct as well as everything announced at Gamescom 2025. The crew also has some reviews to share on Drag & Drive and Dead Take, and we play everyone's favourite 'What the Wiki'. https://youtu.be/CAzTrAeHQUQ 00:00 Coming Up 01:38 Unpopular Opinion 10:22 Nintendo Direct: Kirby Air Riders 20:00 What Was Announced At Gamescom 2025 41:00 Drag & Drive Review 47:43 Dead Take Review 53:25 Rapid Fire Question 55:44 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brodie's favourite Indie game, Little Kitty, Big City is back! We discuss the recent Nintendo direct showcases, the cancellation of Contraband, whether there's a prejudice against turn based RPGs, the bleak future of Bioshock and play everyone's favourite 'What the Wiki'.https://youtu.be/ur8IW-kF2I8 00:00 Coming Up01:15 Unpopular Opinion: Should You Play Horror Games With Friends?05:54 Nintendo Directs (Partner & Indie)16:00 Contraband Has Been Cancelled20:08 Is There a Prejudice Against Turned Based Games?31:05 The Future of Bioshock37:33 Heretic + Hexen Have Dropped39:24 What The Wiki?!The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.SUBSCRIBELiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUUFor more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.auSUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAuhttps://twitter.com/PressStartAUhttps://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartauContact us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A job ad has indicated Rocksteady are making another live service game, but surely not after Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, right? We dicuss the news as well as Xbox flip-flopping on game prices, Battlefield making a comeback and the Nintendo Switch 2 smashing sales records. Update: We mistakenly associated the WB job ad with a role at Rocksteady. Whilst the podcast conversation has been changed, the podcast title and description have been updated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iBymIA5Rb4 00:00 Coming Up00:46 Unpopular Opinion: Digimon Better Than Pokémon10:05 Rocksteady's Next Game18:12 Xbox Game Prices26:01 Nintendo Switch 2 Record Launch Sales30:52 NSFW Games35:19 Battlefield 640:08 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With us all having played some Donkey Kong Bananza, we keep talking about one of the year's best games before sharing ideas for the Assassin's Creed TV show coming to Netflix, and react to the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer. 00:00 Coming Up01:01 Our First Weekend With Donkey Kong Banaza14:11 The Drifter Review20:01 Shadow Labyrinth Review26:41 Assassin's Creed TV Show Predictions34:28 Mortal Kombat 2 Reactions38:26 Pokemon Presents Last Minute Predictions43:12 inFamous Comeback?46:49 What The Wiki?!  The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We unpack our 10/10 review of Donkey Kong Bananza and why it's better than Super Mario Odyssey. Brodie also shares his thoughts on Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4, we react to The Legend of Zelda cast announcement and the Ghost of Yotei State of Play. 00:00 Coming Up01:01 Pokémon Presents Predictions03:26 Donkey Kong Bananza Review26:58 Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 Review36:50 The Legend of Zelda Movie Cast Announcement41:30 Ghost of Yotei State of Play Reactions49:51 Rapid Fire Question53:27 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #nintendoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After another week of significant layoffs and game cancellations across Xbox's studios, we're left asking: 'What's next for Xbox?' On this episode of The Press Start Podcast, we unpack and assess Microsoft's recent decisions and the future of Xbox gaming. We also discuss the potential of Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox and Neil Druckmann's departure from HBO's The Last of Us TV show. 00:00 Coming Up00:48 Death Stranding 2 Progress Update03:00 Xbox Layoffs And Cancellations24:12 Helldivers 2 Coming To Xbox29:55 Neil Druckman Leaves HBO's The Last Of Us TV Show36:25 Resident Evil: Survival Unit34:43 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We share our review of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, with James going in-depth about the game, how it evolves from the first and how it appeals to both fans and newcomers. Brodie also shares his review of Slowclap's new game, post-Sifu, Rematch, and we weigh in on Xbox's next console being essentially a PC. 00:00 Coming Up00:51 Death Stranding 2 Review28:48 Rematch Review37:58 The Next Xbox49:30 Rapid Fire Question51:51 What The Wiki?! SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our first weekend with the Nintendo Switch 2, and Summer Game Fest has been hitting us with a ton of exciting announcements. We react to all the showcases and the reveal of Resident Evil 9, the Xbox ROG Ally handheld, and more! 00:00 Coming Up00:36 Nintendo Switch 2 First Weekend10:34 Summer Game Fest Reactions45:02 Resident Evil 9 Trailer Reactions55:21 Xbox ROG Ally59:27 Most Anticipated Games01:00:52 What The Wiki?! SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at [email protected] #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.