Catching up with a big week of video game news, we break down the PlayStation State of Play — including the reveal of Saros — and Brodie discusses his review of Avowed.  00:00 Coming Up01:42 Avowed Review15:05 PlayStation State of Play Reactions40:56 FantasyCritic Check-in43:45 New Astro Bot Levels45:22 What The Wiki?!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-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Avowed Review & PlayStation State of Play Reactions - The Press Start Podcast

We review Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and unpack the week's news including Forza Horizon 5 coming to P55, Multiversus getting shutdown and PlayStation scrapping console themes. 00:00 Coming Up00:44 Spiderman On PC02:05 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Review19:09 Multiversus Shutdown28:34 Forza Horizon 5 Coming To PS537:04 Themes On PS538:05 What The Wiki?!50:26 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-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Review — The Press Start Podcast

The Switch 2 could be revealed before you listen to this episode. We also discuss Assassin's Creed Shadow's delay, the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct and our preview of Kingdom Come Deliverance II. 00:00 Coming Up00:42 CES Tech Time With Shannon03:12 Will The Nintendo Switch 2 Be Revealed This Week?14:31 Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again22:19 Xbox Developer Direct Announced27:08 Kingdom Come Deliverance II Preview40:02 Nintendo Alarmo Coming To Australia42:44 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  Our Top 10 Games Of The Year And The Ones That Just Missed Out: https://press-start.com.au/features/2025/01/01/our-top-10-games-of-the-year-and-the-ones-that-just-missed-out/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Could Be Revealed Any Moment - The Press Start Podcast

It's our first episode for 2025! After a quick look back at the year that was, unpacking our Top 10 Games of 2024, we discuss the year ahead! We share what games were most excited for, and reveal our 2025 gaming predictions. 00:00 Intro00:46 What We've Been Playing09:38 Our Top 10 Games of 202419:06 Our Most Anticipated Games of 202524:46 Our Predictions for 2025 In Video Games45:11 What Wins Game Of The Year In 202546:57 What The Wiki?!52:24 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  Our Top 10 Games Of The Year And The Ones That Just Missed Out: https://press-start.com.au/features/2025/01/01/our-top-10-games-of-the-year-and-the-ones-that-just-missed-out/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 2025 Video Game Predictions — The Press Start Podcast

The Game Awards 2024 was huge! We react to all the announcements — including The Witcher 4, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and Onimush: Way of the Sword — and celebrate all the winners. 00:00 Intro01:40 The Game Awards Overall Impressions05:38 The Game Awards Winners15:50 The Game Awards Announcements16:13 Split Fiction18:31 Turok Origins20:45 Onimusha: Way of the Sword23:34 Elden Ring: Neightreign25:52 Dispatch26:38 Mafia: The Old Country26:54 Rematch27:23 Fumito Ueda's New Game30:32 The Witcher 435:01 Borderlands 436:51 Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet47:23 Shadow Labyrinth48:41 The Outer World 249:28 Project Country49:45 Sonic Racer50:17 Most Anticipated Game52:26 What The Wiki?!55:48 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  Everything Announced At The Game Awards 2024: https://press-start.com.au/features/2024/12/13/everything-announced-at-the-game-awards-2024/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naughty Dog's New Game, The Witcher 4 And Everything From The Game Awards — The Press Start Podcast

Adventure calls. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle releases on December 9th on Xbox Series X and S, Game Pass and PC. Pre-order Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Now. Rated M.We look back on the year 2024 in gaming, reviewing the year in terms of its announcements and quality of releases. We also look at the year ahead, reflect on PlayStation's 30 years of history and Shuhei Yoshida leaving Sony. 00:00 Intro01:11 Treat Time04:55 Reviewing 202411:51 Xbox's 202420:56 Nintendo's 202424:54 PlayStation's 202432:53 Looking Ahead to 202537:31 Celebrating PlayStation's 30th Anniversary45:29 Shuhei Yoshida Leaving PlayStation48:59 PlayStation 30th Anniversary Themes50:33 What The Wiki?!01:01:05 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reviewing The Year 2024 In Gaming — The Press Start Podcast

We react to the Game Awards 2024 nominees, make some predictions, discuss the potential of the PlayStation Portable/PS Vita making a comeback and unpack Brodie's review of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. 00:00 Intro01:16 Living with the Nintendo Alarmo08:09 Our Game Awards Nominee Reactions &amp; Predictions35:28 PlayStation Handheld Rumours43:10 Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl Review52:07 Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Release Date?54:03 What The Wiki?!01:02:16 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE REVIEWS S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Review-In-Progress – Zoned Out: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/xbox-series-x-reviews/2024/11/21/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-heart-of-chornobyl-review-in-progress-zoned-out/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Game Awards 2024 Predictions — The Press Start Podcast

We've been playing LEGO Horizon Adventures together and discussed our review. Brodie weighs in on Metro Awakening VR too, and we discuss the latest on Grand Theft Auto 6, a classic mode returning to Overwatch and Donkey Kong Country's deep dive reveal.  00:00 Intro01:29 LEGO Horizon Adventures Review14:27 Metro Awakening VR Review19:21 GTA 6 On Track32:15 Classic Overwatch Returns38:31 Donkey Kong Country Deep Dive43:08 Rapid Fire Question46:14 What The Wiki?!50:41 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE REVIEWS LEGO Horizon Adventures Review: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/11/13/lego-horizon-adventures-review/ Metro Awakening VR Review: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/11/11/metro-awakening-vr-review-tunnel-vision/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our LEGO Horizon Adventures Review Discussion — The Press Start Podcast

We've spent a week with the PlayStation 5 Pro and share our review. We also reviewed Slitterhead and Mario &amp; Luigi: Brotherhood, reacting to the closure of Firewalk Studios, and dissecting Dragon Age: The Veilguard's huge launch. 00:00 Intro00:32 Firewalk Studios Closed10:26 PS5 Pro Review21:14 Slitterhead Review30:01 Mario &amp; Luigi: Brotherhood Review36:13 Dragon Age: The Veilguards BioWare's Biggest Steam Launch39:08 Scream in Mortal Kombat 139:57 What The Wiki?!45:30 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PlayStation 5 Pro Review — The Press Start Podcast

2024 keeps delivering! We discuss our Dragon Age: The Veilguard review and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review. Brodie has also played Indiana Jones And The Great Circle and shares his preview of the gameplay including combat and puzzle solving. 00:00 Intro00:23 Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review17:33 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Review26:44 Indiana Jones At The Great Circle Hands-On Preview37:39 What Games Are We Making Time For?41:23 PlayStation Stars Changes42:40 What The Wiki?!48:21 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review — The Press Start Podcast

Nintendo is currently conducting a playtest and one brave participant leaked the details. The game sounds like a world-building sim not too different from something like Minecraft. We discuss the unannounced game, Fear the Spotlight, the Xbox Partner Showcase, the lack of Spider-Man 2 DLC  and Shannon's preview of LEGO Horizon Adventures. 00:00 Intro00:40 Fear the Spotlight Review06:03 Nintendo's New Minecraft-Like Game14:12 Xbox Partner Showcase23:57 No Spider-Man 2 Story DLC28:52 LEGO Horizon Adventures Preview32:54 PlayStation Welcome Hub Launches In Australia35:23 What The Wiki?!42:29 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nintendo Is Making A Minecraft Style Game?! — The Press Start Podcast

Not-so-fresh from PAX Australia, the gang discuss the week's worth of gaming news including retailers cancelling PlayStation 30th anniversary orders, going hands-on with Avowed, the Nintendo Alarmo reveal, our review of Neva and Super Mario Party Jamboree, the Game Freak leaks, Steam making changes and more!  00:00 Intro00:51 PlayStation 30th Anniversary Cancellations02:56 PAX Australia Review08:51 Avowed Preview12:30 Nintendo Alarmo Reactions16:12 Neva Review22:25 Super Mario Party Jamboree Review28:50 You Don't Own Your Steam Library34:54 Steam Deck Australia Launch40:54 Pokemon Leaks48:29 Xbox Partner Preview Predictions56:22 Nintendo Switch Online Updates59:02 What The Wiki?!01:02:44 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Neva And Super Mario Party Jamboree Reviews — The Press Start Podcast

343 Industries has rebranded to Halo Studios and revealed an engine change: switching to Unreal 5. We unpack what this might mean for the future of Halo and discuss our Metaphor ReFantazio review, Ubisoft's turmoil, more upcoming Assassin's Creed games, Alien: Isolation 2 entering development, and the God of War trilogy potentially getting remade. 00:00 Intro01:16 Metaphor ReFantazio13:43 Ubisoft New: AC Shadows Delay and Acquisition29:03 More Upcoming Assassin's Creed Game 33:03 Alien: Isolation 2 Announced38:37 What's Next For Halo?49:17 God of War Trilogy Remake51:45 What The Wiki?!59:44 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ  Metaphor ReFantazio Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/10/08/metaphor-refantazio-review/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halo Will Never Be The Same Again — The Press Start Podcast

The much anticipated Silent Hill 2 remake is out and James loved it! Here's our Silent Hill 2 Remake reviews discussion, Shannon's time so far with Until Dawn and our debrief on the chaos of the PlayStation 30th Anniversary pre-orders. 00:00 Intro02:36 Silent Hill 2 Review17:46 Until Dawn First Impressions23:34 PlayStation 30th Anniversary Pre-Order Chaos35:23 Avatar: The Last Airbender New Game36:36 What The Wiki?!40:02 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ Silent Hill 2 Review: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/10/04/silent-hill-2-remake-review-a-tense-and-terrifying-affair/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Silent Hill 2 Remake Review Discussion — The Press Start Podcast

The 30th Anniversary PlayStation collection and PS5 Pro launch is upon us. Still, there's stacks more news to discuss this week including our review of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review, our PlayStation State of Play reactions, endless PlayStation remasters/remakes, the Palworld devs getting sued by Nintendo, and our first look at the Nintendo Switch 2! 00:00 Intro00:50 PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection05:43 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review16:17 PlayStation State of Play Reactions28:18 PlayStation Remasters: When Will They Stop?33:39 Nintendo Sue Palworld Devs38:29 Nintendo Switch 2 Pictures Leaks44:35 Rocksteady Making Another Batman Game47:10 What The Wiki?!53:21 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review & PlayStation State of Play Reactions — The Press Start Podcast

We review The Plucky Squire, Funko Fusion and the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, and unpack the latest EA news including a new Star Wars Jedi game, Skate going into early access next year and The Sims entering a new era. 00:00 Intro00:33 PS5 Pro Thoughts A Week On03:23 The Plucky Squire Review14:11 Funko Fusion Review24:04 Dead Rising Deluxe Remasters Review31:54 New Star Wars Jedi Game35:42 Skate Early Access39:55 The Sims' New Era46:53 Rapid Fire Question49:09 What The Wiki54:31 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another GOTY Contender? The Plucky Squire Is Magical! — The Press Start Podcast

The PlayStation 5 Pro has been unveiled with an overnight technical presentation. We decide whether the upgrade is worthwhile, discuss Concord's untimely demise and Brodie previews The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Time and Super Mario Party Jamboree.  00:00 Intro00:49 PS5 Pro Reactions29:26 Concord Is Dead39:34 Banning Kids From Gaming46:11 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Time Preview55:24 Super Mario Party Jamboree Preview01:02:21 What The Wiki?!01:06:14 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-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$1,200?! You Don't Need To Buy The PS5 Pro — The Press Start Podcast

We've played Astro Bot and adore it 😍 PS5 Pro design details leak. Ewan's played Black Ops 6 during the beta. James has reviewed Emio The Smiling Man. 00:00 Intro00:37 Astro Bot Review11:20 PS5 Pro Design Reactions16:09 Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Beta Impressions20:05 Emio The Smiling Man Review29:46 McDonald's Mario Kart Toys31:02 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ Astro Bot Review: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/09/05/astro-bot-review/ Emio The Smiling Man Review: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch/2024/08/28/emio-the-smiling-man-famicom-detective-club-review-a-thrilling-but-tragic-adventure/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astro Bot is Amazing! PS5 Pro Details and Black Ops 6 Beta — The Press Start Podcast

A bunch of reviews landed this week including Star Wars Outlaws, Concord and Black Myth: Wukong. We share our thoughts and react to the latest news on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Avowed. 00:00 Intro00:34 Star Wars Outlaws Review14:28 Concord Review27:23 Black Myth: Wukong Review33:27 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Previews39:49 Avowed 30FPS On Xbox Series X46:01 Rapid Fire Question48:19 What The Wiki?!51:47 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ Star Wars Outlaws Review: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/08/26/star-wars-outlaws-review-far-far-away-from-perfect/ Concord Review: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/08/27/concord-review/ Black Myth: Wukong: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/08/27/black-myth-wukong-review/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Star Wars Outlaws And Concord Reviews — The Press Start Podcast

Gamescom is underway and we unpack all the biggest announcements from Opening Night Live including Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country, Dying Light: The Best, Indiana Jones: The Great Circle, Dune Awakening and more!  Check out all the announcements: https://press-start.com.au/features/2024/08/21/everything-announced-at-the-gamescom-opening-night-live-2024-event/ 00:00 Intro04:19 Borderlands 409:19 Dying Light: The Best12:40 Directive 802016:15 Mafia: The Old Country18:01 Indiana Jones: The Great Circle25:38 Dune Awakening30:21 Starfield: Shattered Space32:51 Marvel Rivals34:58 Secret Level43:21 Which Xbox Game Comes To PlayStation Next?45:05 What The Wiki?!50:07 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-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Favourite Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 Announcements — The Press Start Podcast

Nintendo has released an extended gameplay trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, but our reactions are mixed. We explain why we're still on the fence, unpack the new The Last of Us Season 2 HBO teaser trailer, discuss the delay of Avowed, react to the new EB World Plus subscription, hypothesize about Sony Santa Monica's new IP post-God of War, and more! 00:00 Intro01:01 The Casting for Frank Stone Preview06:48 Borderlands Box Office Disaster15:31 Gamescom Predictions20:08 Tango Gamesworks Finds New Publisher23:49 WarnerBros Wants To Sell Stake In Video Game Business26:47 Ready At Dawn Closure29:15 Wolfeye Studios' New Dishonored Spiritual Successor32:03 Returning To Black Ops Zombies33:56 What The Wiki Game Show 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #borderlandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Borderlands Is Never Getting A Sequel - The Press Start Podcast

Nintendo has released an extended gameplay trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, but our reactions are mixed. We explain why we're still on the fence, unpack the new The Last of Us Season 2 HBO teaser trailer, discuss the delay of Avowed, react to the new EB World Plus subscription, hypothesize about Sony Santa Monica's new IP post-God of War, and more! 00:00 Intro00:51 The Last of Us Season 2 Teaser Trailer Reaction12:16 TLOZ Echoes of Time Trailer Reaction21:21 Avowed Delay &amp; Xbox's 202431:25 EB World Plus Reactions38:57 Sony Santa Monica's New IP43:03 The Next Darksiders Game45:55 What The Wiki?!51:43 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zelda Game Has Us Torn - The Press Start Podcast

New story DLC has been announced for Mortal Kombat 1adding six new characters, but people are taking issue with it. We also discuss the latest on the Like A Dragon tv series, the BioShock film in the works at Netflix, the Borderlands movie coming out soon, and updates coming Stellar Blade and Starfield.  00:00 Intro00:33 New Astrobot Controller02:33 Like A Dragon Trailer Reactions08:07 BioShock Netflix Movie Update14:25 Are We Still Excited For Borderlands?19:05 Mortal Kombat 1 Controversy29:57 Stellar Blade And Starfield Updates37:07 Rapid Fire: Do You Like Skill-Based Matchmaking?38:32 What The Wiki?!42:35 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Problem With The New Mortal Kombat 1 Characters - The Press Start Podcast

If you thought the dust had settled on the Xbox acquisition of Activision Blizzard, guess again. The FTC is appealing the decision and points to the recent price hikes of Game Pass and layoffs as an example fo competitive behaviour. We discuss this, Ubisoft's statement on the marketing and historical accuracy of Assassin's Creed Shadows, Helldivers II's biggest content update yet, Shannon's impressions of the upgraded ASUS ROG Ally X portable gaming PC and Fortnite getting the LEGO treatment.  00:00 - Intro00:35 - Famicom Detective Club04:21 - FTC's Xbox Challenge13:32 - Ubisoft's Statement on Assassin's Creed Shadows21:35 - Helldiver's II Biggest Content Update Yet28:04 - ASUS ROG Ally X Impressions32:32 - Fortnite LEGO34:50 - What The Wiki?!39:31 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #playstation #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Assassin's Creed Shadows Have A Problem? - The Press Start Podcast

The first Concord beta weekend has wrapped up and we all spent some time over the weekend playing it. We're all pretty impressed with the game, although have a couple of concerns. We share our reviews of Anger Foot and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and discuss leaks around Aliens Fireteam Elite 2, BioShock 4 and Crash Bandicoot 5. 00:00 - Intro01:06 - Fast Food Finds03:05 - Anger Foot Review11:21 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review17:10 - Concord Impressions32:20 - Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Leak38:20 - BioShock 4 Screenshot Emerges47:02 - Crash Bandicoot 5 Cancelled53:20 - Amazon Fire Stick Get Xbox Cloud Gaming Support57:12 - What The Wiki?!1:01:28 - 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-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #playstation #gamingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've All Played Concord And It's A Promising Start - The Press Start Podcast

Xbox Game Pass is changing. Prices are going up and the tiers switched up. We dissect the possible reasons behind the change and what it means for the future of Xbox. We also talk about PlayStation's return to the Tokyo Game Show, The Final Descendant copying Destiny and Palworld's developers teaming up with Sony.  00:00 - Intro00:31 - Shannon's Banana Pie01:55 - Apple Vision Pro Impressions04:11 - Kunitso-Gami: Path Of The Goddess Demo Impressions07:54 - Xbox Game Pass Changes Explained20:20 - PlayStation's Return To TGS25:21 - Pocket Pal Teams Up With Sony30:17 - Did The Final Descendant Copy Destiny?37:31 - Horizon Zero Dawn Netflix Adaptation In Limbo40:36 - What Sport Do You Want Added To Nintendo Switch Sports?42:03 - What The Wiki?!48:18 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-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Were Xbox Thinking!? — The Press Start Podcast

On this week's episode, we welcome the news that the Resident Evil 7 director will be returning to direct Resident Evil 9. We ponder what's next for the series and discuss The First Descendant, Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered, Nintendo Switch 2 stock, Elden Ring and more! 00:00 - Intro00:29 - Donkey Kong Country 2 Apology04:14 - Revisiting Metroid: Zero Mission06:52 - James' Elden Ring Injury10:23 - The First Descendant Early Impressions13:09 - Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered Trailer Reactions20:32 - Resident Evil 7 Director Returns For RE 930:38 - Nintendo Switch 2 Stock Combatting Scalping42:36 - Elden Ring Adaptations45:57 - Embarrassing Video Game Merch48:06 - What The Wiki?!51:42 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident Evil 9 Predictions & The First Descendant Impressions - The Press Start Podcast

In a surprising change of tone, FromSoftware fans have criticised the Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree DLC claiming its too difficult. James doesn't disagree, welcoming a recent update tweaking player progression. We share our thoughts and discuss the lastest Capcom announcements, iOS ports selling poorly and Forza Horizon 4 getting removed from online storefronts.  00:00 - Intro00:55 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review16:45 - Another Dead Rising Remake23:17 - Low iOS Ports Sales28:39 - Forza Horizon 4 Is Getting Delisted34:10 - Are You Excited For The Casting of Frank Stone36:59 - What The Wiki?!41:52 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #eldenringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Review (Post-Update) - The Press Start Podcast

In a surprisingly stacked Nintendo Direct, a tonne of new games were announced to send off the Nintendo Switch before the new console is revealed. We react to the reveal of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario &amp; Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and everything else from the June 2024 Nintendo Direct.  00:00 - Intro01:04 - Alan Wake II DLC06:10 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reveal15:23 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Trailer Reaction19:52 - Mario &amp; Luigi: Brothership Impressions26:01 - Super Mario Party: Jamboree Reactions31:36 - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Reactions36:25 - Will These Games Get Switch 2 Updates? 37:37 - Other Nintendo Direct Announcements43:40 - Uncharted Better Than Indiana Jones?45:20 - What The Wiki50:46 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au#gaming #podcast #nintendoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Nintendo Direct June 2024 Reactions Including New Zelda And Metroid - The Press Start Podcast

We're back from Summer Game Fest 2024 and share out reactions to our favourite new game announcements, talk about the games we played and saw behind closed doors, and review the crazy predictions we made a head of the showcases. 00:00 - Intro02:59 - Our Favourite SGF 2024 Announcements26:12 - Astro Bot Preview29:08 - Fear the Spotlight Preview31:15 - LEGO Horizon Adventures Preview36:30 - Star Wars Outlaws Preview43:27 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Preview49:56 - Reviewing Out Summer Game Fest Predictions55:58 - Most Hype Astro Bot Cameos56:59 - What The Wiki?!01:05:09 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #playstation #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Star Wars Outlaws & Assassin Creed Shadow Previews - The Press Start Podcast

There's plenty to unpack from this week's PlayStation State of Play including Concord and the newly announced Astro Bot. PS VR2 made a last minute pitch to pick up their flailing headset with a PC adapter, but it's too little too late as far we're concerned. Summer Game Fest may also be on the "quieter" side this year, and The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time might be on the horizon after all. We discuss all this and more. 00:00 - Intro00:51 - Anger Foot Preview07:35 - PlayStation State of Play Reactions27:42 - PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter Revealed35:10 - Summer Game Fest Quieter Than Usual45:02 - Google Employee Caught Leaking Nintendo News48:24 - The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Release Date51:51 - What The Wiki?!01:00:04 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astro Bot Is Back But It's Game Over For PS VR2 - The Press Start Podcast

With the Summer Game Fest mere weeks away (and the leaks already leaking) we offer up our official SGF 2024 predictions. James has also reviewed Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door and gone hands-on with Multiversus in a preview. 00:00 - Intro00:58 - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Review09:14 - Multiversus Hands-On Preview17:03 - Summer Game Fest 2024 Predictions50:31 - The Best FPS Games of All Time52:38 - What The Wiki?!1:00:13 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstaitoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Summer Game Fest 2024 Predictions - The Press Start Podcast

The long-awaited Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is here, but how does the sequel to the critically acclaimed game stack up? Is it enough to turn around Xbox's misfortune and improve their slate of exclusives? We review the game and discuss Stellar Blade burgers, Nintendo's acquisition of Shiver Entertainment,  the potential imminent BioShock announcement, Toys For Bob teasing something new, and more! 00:00 - Intro00:58 - Stellar Blade Burger03:06 - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review15:55 - Does Hellblade 2 Save Game Pass?20:40 - Nintendo Acquire Shiver Entertainment35:04 - When Is The Next BioShock Game Coming Out?39:30 - Toys For Bob Tease42:17 - What The Wiki?!48:30 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review - The Press Start Podcast

After a turmultous week at Xbox, the gang dissect Xbox's strategy and how they might do better by their studios and fans. They're not the only one amending their strategy though, with Square Enix moving away from exclusivity deals, and PlayStation appointing dual-CEOs. We discuss all this, Animal Well, Cryptmaster, the Rogue Prince of Persia delay, and more! 00:00 - Intro00:51 - Animal Well First Impressions02:46 - Cryptmaster Review06:57 - Arkane Austin &amp; Tango Gameworks Closure Reactions26:25 - Square Enix Ditch Exclusives32:44 - New PlayStation CEOs36:17 - The Rogue Prince of Persia Delayed to Avoid Hades 239:30 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Has A Bad Name43:55 - What The Wiki?!49:42 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xbox Needs To Be Better & Assassin's Creed Shadows Should Be Renamed - The Press Start Podcast

This past week: the Helldivers 2 community launched a crusade to reverse some questionable decision-making from PlayStation; Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 will be unveiled this year; Batman Arkham Shadow, a new VR game for the Meta Quest 3 was announced; a cancelled Vicarious Visions produced Donkey Kong game was unearthed; and Resident Evil 9 rumours surfaced online. We discuss all this and more.  00:00 - Intro01:03 - Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Confirmed For This Year09:01 - Batman Arkham Shadow Announced18:24 - Helldivers 2 Controversy30:52 - Resident Evil 9 Rumours43:04 - The Cancelled Donkey Kong Game54:45 - Are You Returning to Starfield?56:39 - What The Wiki?!01:01:15 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helldivers 2 Controversy, Switch 2 Confirmation & Resident Evil 9 Rumours - The Press Start Podcast

Xbox has announced a Showcase for June as part of Summer Games Fest, which has replaced E3 as the key mid-year video game event. We speculate what we might see, chat about the upcoming Call of Duty 2024 game developed by Treyarch, weigh in on Square Enix cancelling $220M worth of games, and how the magnetic Joy-Cons might work on the Switch 2 if rumours are the be believed.  00:00 - Intro03:53 - No Rest For The Wicked05:26 - Xbox Showcase &amp; Call of Duty Direct19:21 - Square Enix Cancellations28:24 - How Magnetic Joy-Cons Might Work On The Switch 234:26 - Housemarque's Disappointing Tease36:34 - What The Wiki?!42:33 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ Xbox Showcase Confirmed for June - https://press-start.com.au/news/xbox/2024/05/01/the-xbox-games-showcase-has-been-announced-for-june-along-with-a-redacted-direct/ Square Enix Cancels or Rescopes $220M Worth of Games - https://press-start.com.au/news/2024/05/01/square-enix-is-cancelling-or-rescoping-almost-220-million-worth-of-console-and-pc-games/ Switch 2 Rumours - https://press-start.com.au/news/nintendo/2024/04/26/the-switch-2s-controllers-will-attach-with-magnets-according-to-new-claims/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Xbox Showcase 2024 Announcements We Need To See - The Press Start Podcast

We share our thoughts on Stellar Blade, TopSpin 2K25 and No Rest For The Wicked. James is back from Japan and catches us up on his adventure, before we also discuss Embracer splitting into three, Atari bringing back the Infogrames publishing label, and the latest Assassin's Creed Hexe leaks. 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Jame's Time In Japan05:28 - Stellar Blade Review16:32 - TopSpin 2K25 Review19:21 - No Rest For The Wicked First Impressions20:10 - Reaction To Embracer Split25:16 - Atari Bringing Back Infogrames29:59 - Assassin's Creed Hexe Leaks36:13 - Hollow Knight Silksong At ID@Xbox Showcase Next Week37:03 - What The Wiki?!40:44 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Stellar Blade Review And Assassin's Creed Hexe Theories — The Press Start Podcast

With speculation that EA's upcoming Black Panther game will be an open-world title after a job listing, we declare we're over them. Sometimes less is more. We weigh in on the Star Wars Outlaws controversy, review Harold Halibut, preview Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, discuss Fallout some more and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Harold Halibut Review07:44 - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Preview09:43 - Fallout Player Spike16:50 - EA's Black Panther Open-World Game22:27 - Star Wars Outlaws Controversy27:51 - What Do You Spend PlayStation Star Points On?30:53 - What The Wiki?!35:07 - 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-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's Too Many Open-World Games So Star Wars Outlaws Should Have Less - The Press Start Podcast

Brodie's back on the show and binge-watched the whole of the new Fallout Prime Video TV series and is positively glowing about it. We're equally excited about the newly announced The Rogue Prince of Persia, and cautiously optimistic for Star Wars Outlaws based on the new trailer. It's a sad state of affairs for Dead Space though after the EA Motive were moved to work on Battlefield. We discuss all this and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Children of the Sun Review03:03 - Fallout TV Show Review12:12 - The Rogue Prince of Persia19:12 - Star Wars Outlaws23:57 - Dead Space Dead in the Water30:22 - What's the Best Video Game Adaptation?32:42 - What The Wiki?!37:50 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fallout TV Show Is Another Top-Tier Video Game Adaptation - The Press Start Podcast

Rumours are that PlayStatation will host a big event next week. That's got us excited! So does speculation that Hollow Knight: Silksong may suddenly be imminent. We also discuss what games you should be playing right now, Tales of Kenzera: Zau coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and more! 00:00 - Intro00:33 - What Should You be Playing Right Now?09:09 - PlayStation Showcase Predictions16:57 - Hollow Knight: Silksong News21:38 - Tales of Kenzera: Zau Coming To PlayStation Extra29:08 - Do You Like 'Short, Focused' Games?30:46 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our PlayStation Wishlist If A Showcase Is Next Month — The Press Start Podcast

Trouble might be afoot at Rockstar is recent reports are an indication. Could it result in the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI? Should it be delayed, we'll have a couple of Marvel games to play, both of which look awesome! We discuss all this, Sony Bend potentially making a live service game, Keiron's impressions of Stellar Blade, and more! 00:00 - Intro00:46 - GTA 6 Delayed 202607:50 - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Reactions12:04 - Marvel Rivals Reactions16:01 - Sony Bend Live Service AAA Title22:11 - Stellar Blade Demo Impressions29:08 - Ready To Go Digital Only?30:52 - What The Wiki?!33:55 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Reactions And Delay Concerns For GTA VI  — The Press Start Podcast

It's an episode full of reviews, including our Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Princess Peach: Showtime, Rise of the Ronin and Alone in the Dark. We also touch on the rumours circulating around a PS5 Pro and PlayStation's upscaling tech. 00:00 - Intro01:03 - Dragon's Dogma II Review17:22 - Princess Peach: Showtime! Review26:56 - Rise of the Ronin Review38:56 - Alone in the Dark Review49:50 - PS5 Pro Rumours55:11 - Fave Video Game Clothing59:30 - What The Wiki?!01:04:50 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rise of the Rōnin, Dragon's Dogma 2 And Princess Peach: Showtime! Reviews — The Press Start Podcast

We've played Team Ninja's latest, the PlayStation 5 exclusive Rise of the Rōnin. How does it stack up against other Team Ninja games, and the likes of Ghosts of Tsushima and Sekiro? We also weigh in on the Spider-Man multiplayer trailer leaks and ponder if Insomniac could make a good live-service title in line with PlayStation's evolving strategy. Summer Games Fest 2024 has also been confirmed to be happening, and a slate of new content is on the way for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. We discuss all this and more! 00:00 - Intro00:34 - Rise of the Rōnin Preview12:48 - Spider-Man Multiplayer Trailer Leak 21:37 - Summer Games Fest 202428:38 - New Content for Prince of Persia33:16 - Helldivers II Updates37:22 - Super Mario Movie 2 39:12 - What The Wiki?!44:04 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rise of the Rōnin Preview And Spider-Man Multiplayer Leaks - The Press Start Podcast

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League fell well short of expectations but WB is still committed to live service and mobile games. Are they crazy to double down? Or is there some truth that it's the best way to generate consistent return in games? Toys For Bob is also going independent, The Outlast Trials review is out, we've got a new trailer for Dune: Awakening and James has previewed Dragon's Dogma 2. We discuss all this and more! 00:00 - Intro00:33 - Toys For Bob Goes Independent08:17 - WB Games Doubles Down On Live Service Games22:58 - The Outlast Trials Review29:02 - Dune: Awakening Trailer33:50 - Dragon's Dogma 2 Preview40:45 - Which Character Should Come to Suicide Squad Next? 41:51 - What The Wiki?!46:42 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WB Games Are Insane To Keep Making Live Service Games - The Press Start Podcast

Reports have emerged that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released March 2025 after an internal delay. Can Nintendo wait that long given 2024 looks light on for new games? Details have also leaked around Assassin's Creed Infinity, and the PS VR2 is getting PCR support. We talk about all this and more! 00:00 - Intro00:55 - Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed to March 202410:23 - PS VR2 Getting PC Support19:05 - Assassin's Creed Infinity Leaks30:49 - Supermassive Games Reorganisation &amp; Layoffs37:12 - Our Pokemon Memories47:40  - Late Pokemon Presents Predictions49:12 - What The Wiki?!54:35 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Should Launch Sooner Than March 2025 - The Press Start Podcast

Final Fantasy VII is here and is now the second-highest-rated Final Fantasy of all time. Does Harry (who wrote Press Start's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review) feel as positive about the game as the rest? We also unpack the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree gameplay trailer, all the announcements from the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and discuss the list of Xbox games coming to PlayStation. 00:00 - Intro01:56 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review18:33 - Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree Release Date Reveal23:55 - Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase30:36 - Microsoft Announce The Games Coming To PlayStation37:32 - Thoughts On The Borderlands Trailer39:21 - What The Wiki?!44:42 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review – A Stellar Reimagining - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/02/23/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-review/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review - The Press Start Podcast

It's business as usual at Xbox... Or is it? We unpack everything discussed during Xbox's business update in the wake of numerous reports multiple Xbox games would be released on other platforms. James has also played Banished: Ghosts of New Eden and reviewed it more favourably than most. We find out why, and hear from Brodie on his review of the new metroidvania, Ultros. Apologies for Ewan's recording playing up initially!  00:00 - Intro00:40 - Xbox's Business Update32:24 - SteelSeries Alias Ad33:48 - Banished: Ghosts of New Eden Review42:57 - Ultros Review49:55 - Are You Ready For Next-Gen?50:34 - What The Wiki?!55:12 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden Review – A Hauntingly Beautiful Adventure - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/02/15/banishers-ghosts-of-new-eden-review/ Ultros Review – Savage Gardener - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/02/12/ultros-review-savage-gardener/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Xbox Business Update Reactions & Ultros Review - The Press Start Podcast

It's been a turbulent week for ol' Xbox as reports emerged that more Xbox 'exclusives' were destined for multi-platform release. Phil Spencer has announced a business update next week, but that is not going to stop up speculating what the heck Xbox are up to in light of this developing story. We've spent more time with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice league so are able to share our review of the game, and Kieron's played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to share his preview. Shannon's watched the new Grounded II documentary too, which got us theorising around the next The Last of Us game. 00:00 - Intro00:58 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Preview03:36 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Review11:31 - Xbox's Future32:57 - SteelSeries Ad33:58 - The Last of Us Part III Theories45:17 - Rapid Fire Question47:04 - What the Wiki?!51:39 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Hands-On Preview - https://press-start.com.au/previews/2024/02/07/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-hands-on-preview/ Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/xbox-series-x-reviews/2024/02/05/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-review-a-controversial-closer/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; 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 hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xbox Is Dead Long Live Xbox - The Press Start Podcast

We delayed the show a litte this week to discuss the PlayStation State of Play that happened on Thursday morning. Whilst there was plenty of announcements, the latter half of 2024 looks quiet. We talk about all this, the surprise Silent Hill: The Short Message drop and the lukewarm reception to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.  00:00 - Intro01:03 - It's PlayStation Portal Day04:19 - Steam Next Fest Recommendations08:12 - PlayStations' State of Play Analysis26:42 - SteelSeries Alias Microphones Ad27:36 - Silent Hill: The Short Message40:20 - Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League First Impressions53:51 - Who Will Kojima Cast Next?55:35 - What The Wiki?!01:05:41 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/01/19/the-last-of-us-part-2-remastered-review/ Palworld Is Breaking Player Count Records Despite Concerns Over Poké-Plagiarism - https://press-start.com.au/news/2024/01/22/palworld-is-breaking-player-count-records-despite-concerns-over-poke-plagiarism/  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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PlayStation Won't Have Many Games In 2024 - The Press Start Podcast

The Xbox Developer Direct this week, but it's not just Indiana Jones: The Great Circle that's got people talking this week. Palworld has set the internet on fire with criticism that it copied Pokémon and speculation about its use of AI. We discuss the problematic nature of the survival game, everything announced at the Xbox Direct including Hellblade II and Avowed, and our review of The Last of Us: Part II Remastered. 00:00 - Intro00:45 - We Love Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown03:58 - Xbox Developer Direct Reactions28:26 - SteelSeries Alias Mics29:17 - Palworld's Problems?41:36 - The Last of Us Part II Remastered Review53:51 - Rapid Fire Question54:57 - What The Wiki?!01:05:28 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/01/19/the-last-of-us-part-2-remastered-review/ Palworld Is Breaking Player Count Records Despite Concerns Over Poké-Plagiarism - https://press-start.com.au/news/2024/01/22/palworld-is-breaking-player-count-records-despite-concerns-over-poke-plagiarism/  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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palworld Might Be Problematic But Do We Care? - The Press Start Podcast

The gang's back together in the new year, so we reflect on Press Start's official Top 10 Games of 2023, which caused quite a stir in the comments. We compare the final list against everyone's votes before getting into our gaming predictions for 2024. Will we finally see the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 Pro released in 2024? 00:00 - Intro00:53 - Brodie's Back!01:27 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review08:44 - Pacific Drive Preview14:15 - Reacting to Our Official Top 10 Games of 202351:06 - SteelSeries Alias Microphones51:35 - Our 2024 Gaming Predictions01:09:47 - What's Are You Playing Next?01:11:03 - What The Wiki?!01:17:47 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/01/12/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-review/ Pacific Drive Preview - https://press-start.com.au/previews/2024/01/10/pacific-drive-hands-on-preview-an-electrifying-anomaly/ Press Start's GOTY 2023 - https://press-start.com.au/features/2023/12/31/press-starts-goty-2023-1-alan-wake-ii/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Caused Some Controversy With Our Top 10 Games Of 2023 - The Press Start Podcast

After years of speculation, we believe 2024 will finally be the year Xbox games come to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, especially if recent reports are to be believed. We discuss this, Kieron's preview of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Shannon's PlayStation Portal impressions and our most anticipated games of 2024 in the first episode of The Press Start Podcast for the year! 00:00 - Intro00:47 - What We've Been Playing08:51 - PlayStation Portal Impressions15:09 - Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Preview18:21 - Which Xbox Games Are Coming To PlayStation and Switch?35:57 - SteelSeries Alias Microphones36:44 - Our Most Anticipated Games of 202449:05 - What Xbox Appliance Do You Want Made Next?50:43 - What The Wiki?!54:26 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xbox Games Will Come To PlayStation In 2024 - The Press Start Podcast

After being the target of a hacker group earlier last week, the group behind the ransomware attack have published the stolen documents online revealing a tonne of information about Insomniac’s upcoming games. Naughty Dog has also revealed they were stopping development on The Last of Us Online and rumours around the PlayStation 5 Pro circulate again. We discuss this, the Death Stranding movie in the works at A24 and more, on the latest episode of Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. 00:00 - Intro01:20 - Insomniac Leaks13:00 - The Last Of Us Online Cancelled21:55 - SteelSeries Alias Microphones22:51 - PlayStation 5 Pro Coming 2024 (Rumours)28:30 - Who Will Direct the Death Stranding Movie for A24? 32:19 - Do You Still Have Rock Band Guitar Controllers?35:57 - Should I Play Alan Wake 2's New Game Plus?44:30 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. READ A Heap Of Marvel’s Wolverine Footage And A Playable Build Have Leaked From The Insomniac Hack - https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2023/12/19/a-heap-of-marvels-wolverine-footage-and-a-playable-build-have-leaked-from-the-insomniac-hack/ Rocksteady Is Struggling To Contain Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Leaks - https://press-start.com.au/news/2023/12/19/rocksteady-is-struggling-to-contain-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-leaks/  The Last Of Us Online Has Been Cancelled - https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2023/12/18/the-last-of-us-online-has-been-cancelled/  The Death Stranding Movie Is Being Developed By A24 And Kojima Productions - https://press-start.com.au/news/2023/12/15/the-death-stranding-movie-is-being-developed-by-a24-and-kojima-productions/  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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These Insomniac Leaks Are Absolutely Shocking - The Press Start Podcast

In the wake of The Game Awards, rumours start to swirl around the newly announced OD, a mysterious new cross-media project from Hideo Kojima with collaborator Jordan Peele. FNTASTIC, the developers of the troubled game The Day Before, has shut down after the game launched poorly and "failed financially." We react to this news and look back at our 2023 predictions, to see how many we got right. 00:00 - Intro01:08 - The Game Awards Reflections07:20 - Kojima OD Theories15:52 - SteelSeries Alias Microphones16:46 - The Day Before Developers Shut Down28:05 - Free Radical Design Closes34:17 - Reviewing Our 2023 Predictions40:07 - Should I Play Alan Wake 2's New Game Plus?47:29 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE DAY BEFORE DEVELOPER FNTASTIC IS SHUTTING ITS DOORS LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER LAUNCH - https://press-start.com.au/news/pcmac/2023/12/12/the-day-before-developer-fntastic-is-shutting-its-doors-less-than-a-week-after-launch/ IT LOOKS LIKE HIDEO KOJIMA LEFT A SILENT HILL REFERENCE IN HIS OD ANNOUNCEMENT - https://press-start.com.au/news/2023/12/12/it-looks-like-hideo-kojima-left-a-silent-hill-reference-in-his-od-announcement/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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Day Before Was A Waste Of Everyone's Time - The Press Start Podcast

The Game Awards 2023 had tonnes of game reveals and incredible games up for awards. We react to everything announced at The Game Awards and share our thoughts on whether the most deserving game won Game of the Year.  00:00 - Intro00:59 - Overall Impressions06:10 - All of The Game Awards 2023 Winner19:05 - Everything Announced At The Game Awards 202329:56 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ Everything Announced At The Game Awards 2023 - https://press-start.com.au/features/2023/12/08/everything-announced-at-the-game-awards-2023/ Here Are All Of The Game Awards 2023 Winners - https://press-start.com.au/news/2023/12/08/here-are-all-of-the-game-awards-2023-winners/ 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #thegameawardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reacting To The Game Award Announcements And Award Winners - The Press Start Podcast

The year is wrapping up but the video game news keeps coming! We react to the new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, share our Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review, unpack the Fallout TV show trailer, and try to wrap our heads around the new Fortnite modes. 00:00 - Intro01:23 - GTA 6 Trailer Reactions18:55 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review32:16 - SteelSeries Alias Microphone33:15 - Fallout TV Show Trailer Reactions39:50 - Fortnite's Big Bang Event49:08 - The Person Who Leaked The GTA 6 Trailer50:50 - What The Wiki?! 57:30 - 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/id812891885 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #thelegendofzelda #tearsofthekingdom  #podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer Reactions & Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review - The Press Start Podcast

According to a recent survey of teens in the US, game subscriptions and in-game currency rank higher than physical releases on Christmas lists. We love single-player games, but are we out of touch? We discuss this, changes the The Game Awards and more video game industry closures and redundancies in this episode of The Press Start Podcast. 00:00 - Intro02:38 - Do Kids Want Games As A Service?10:56 - The Game Awards Changes25:28 - Bytedance Backs Out Of Games34:08 - Do You Want To Voice Your Own Character?37:45 - What The Wiki?!42:28 - James' Fan Mail43:34 - 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 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #grandtheftauto #gamingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No It Is The Children That Are Wrong - The Press Start Podcast

The Last Of Us Past 2 is getting a remaster, and of course, we have opinions. Borderlands 4 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 have been reportedly leaked, and the studio behind Immortals of Aveum blames poor sales on a crowded release window. 00:00 - Intro01:04 - Super Mario RPG05:33 - Has Anyone Played COD MW3? 07:07 - Why Remaster The Last Of Us Part 2?20:23 - Borderlands 4 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 Leaks26:21 - A Release Dates Too Crowded?36:38 - Rapid Fire Question39:05 - What The Wiki?!46:36 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE REVIEWS: Super Mario RPG Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch/2023/11/16/super-mario-rpg-review/  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/2023/11/17/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-review/  SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast  For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au  SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au  #podcast #grandtheftauto #gamingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered Is Worth It - The Press Start Podcast

The long-awaited confirmation of Grand Theft Auto 6 is here, and we're only weeks away from our first look. The gang get together to guess at the GTA 6 release date and what we will see. A gameplay trailer perhaps? We also predict who will be the big winners at the Game Awards, discuss the PlayStation live-service game delays and the first reviews of the PlayStation Portal. 00:00 - Intro01:16 - GTA VI Reveal Imminent09:55 - The Game Awards Predictions27:04 - PlayStation Delays Live-Service Games43:48 - PlayStation Portal Reviews50:30 - Rapid Fire Question52:04 - What the Wiki?!58:24 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE REVIEWS: PlayStation Portal - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/tech/2023/11/14/playstation-portal-review-australia/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #grandtheftauto #gamingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Next For GTA 6 And Game Award Predictions - The Press Start Podcast

Turns out, it's not banger after banger in 2023. The team tackle the rather lukewarm receptions to Silent Hill Ascension and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's campaign, and discusses PlayStation 5 Slim teardowns, Remedy's next games and James' preview of Super Mario RPG. 00:00 - Intro00:43 - Alan Wake 2 Bug Fixes05:01 - Silent Hill Ascension Reactions18:54 - Modern Warfare 3's Campaign Disappoints28:48 - PlayStation 5 Slim Teardown Reaction37:57 - Remedy Talk About Their Upcoming Games51:02 - Super Mario RPG Preview53:38 - Will Lightning McQueen Bring You Back To Rocket League?1:03:53 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE PREVIEWS: Super Mario RPG - https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/11/03/super-mario-rpg-preview-a-simple-start-to-a-grand-adventure/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #playstation #gamingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modern Warfare 3 And Silent Hill Ascension Not Knocking Our Socks Off - The Press Start Podcast

This week on Press Start's weekly video game discussion podcast, we share our thoughts on Alan Wake 2, James shares his review of Star Ocean, Shannon previews Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and we discuss the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake in-engine footage and the unfortunate news of Bungie layoffs.  00:00 - Intro00:51 - Star Ocean Review07:32 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Preview15:38 - Alan Wake 2 Review39:17 - Bungie Layoffs 46:54 - Metal Gear Sold 3 Gameplay Gameplay Reactions54:53 - What's Capcom's Unreleased Game?57:35 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE REVIEWS: Alan Wake 2 - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/pc-reviews/2023/10/27/alan-wake-2-review/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #nintendo #reviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Alan Wake 2 Be The Surprise GOTY? - The Press Start Podcast

This week on Press Start's weekly video game discussion podcast, James shares his Super Mario Wonder review and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 review, and the team discuss backwards compatibility on the Switch 2 and the next Assassin's Creed game. 00:00 - Intro05:48 - Super Mario Wonder Review17:41 - What Will Be Game Of The Year 2023?19:33 - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 Review33:30 - The Switch 2 HAS To Be Backwards Compatible50:48 - Is Assassin's Creed Red The Next AC?59:12 - Rapid Fire Question1:03:52 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE REVIEWS: Super Mario Wonder Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch/2023/10/20/super-mario-bros-wonder-review/ Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2023/10/23/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-1-review/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #nintendo #reviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Super Mario Wonder Might Be The Best 2D Mario Yet - The Press Start Podcast

On this week's episode, we share our Spider-Man 2 review, react to the new PlayStation 5 Slim models and discuss the latest on the Xbox Activision Blizzard acquisition. 00:00 - Intro00:45 - Ewan Is Back03:51 - Spider-Man 2 Review16:21 - PlayStation 5 Slim Model Reactions31:56 - Xbox Activision Blizzard Acquisition Nearing Completion44:54- Rapid Fire Question49:20 - What The Wiki?!58:34 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE REVIEW: Spider-Man 2 - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2023/10/17/marvels-spider-man-2-review/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #spiderman2 #review See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Spider-Man 2 Review - The Press Start Podcast

On this week's episode, we chat about our first Super Mario Bros. Wonder impressions, James shares another fantastic fast food story for the ages, and is it too soon to be replaying The Last Of Us Part 2 if the rumoured remaster drops 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 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #assassinscreedmirage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Super Mario Wonder Thoughts & The Last Of Us Part 2's Rumoured Remaster

On this week's episode, we chat about our Assassin's Creed Review, why you should be playing Cocoon and the Meta Quest 3.  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 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #assassinscreedmirage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Assassin's Creed Mirage Review And Will The Meta Quest 3 Succeed?

On this week's episode, we chat about James' glowing review of RE4: Seperate Ways, changes to loot boxes in Australia, Game Pass pricing potentially going up in the future and a third Star Wars Jedi game coming.  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 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #assassinscreedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can The Australian Government Fix Loot Boxes?

On this week's episode, we chat about the recent Nintendo Direct and State of Play, the massive Xbox leak, Apple's big move inot gaming and our thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth &amp; Lies of P.  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 For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #assassinscreedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massive Xbox Leak, Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty + FF7 Rebirth

On this week's episode, we preview Assassin's Creed Mirage and discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 rumours around Gamescom, Starfield being Bethesda's biggest game, and our Goodbye Volcano High review. 00:00 - Intro00:45 - Goodbye Volcano High Review03:46 - Assassin's Creed Mirage Preview12:20 - Nintendo Switch 2 Gamescom Report23:18 - Starfield Is Bethesda's Most Successful Game Launch36:19 - Rapid Fire Question37:45 - What The Wiki?!46:41 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ ALL THE REVIEWS: Goodbye Volcano High - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2023/09/11/goodbye-volcano-high-review-seeking-a-band-for-the-end-of-the-world/   SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #assassinscreedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Assassin's Creed Mirage Preview - The Press Start Podcast

On the show, we discuss our review of Starfield, the latest on Redfall, updates coming to Final Fantasy 16, PlayStation increasing PlayStation Plus prices, and Volition being closed down. 00:00 - Intro00:36 - Baldur's Gate 3 Final Thoughts03:23 - Starfield Review20:53 - Can Redfall Get Good?26:34 - Final Fantasy 16 Updates29:06 - PlayStation Plus Price Increases36:39 - Volition Closing Down42:32 - What Is Your Favourite Video Game Soundtrack?46:54 - What The Wiki?!51:32 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ ALL THE REVIEWS: Starfield - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/xbox-series-x-reviews/2023/09/04/starfield-review/ Baldur's Gate 3 - https://press-start.com.au/news/2023/09/05/baldurs-gate-3-review-pc-ps5-an-achievement-of-monumental-proportions/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox #baldursgate3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why We Gave Starfield A 9 - The Press Start Podcast

Baldur's Gate 3 is coming to Xbox after all, leaving us wondering "is the Xbox Series S a hindrance?" We've also got the Plucky Squire, Skull &amp; Bones and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden previews to discuss, and we weigh in on the Switch surpassing the Wii in sales, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf's internal delays and react to the full reveal of the PlayStation Portal. 00:00 - Intro00:40 - Y3000 Coca-Cola Review02:59 - Plucky Squire Preview04:57 - Skull &amp; Bones Preview09:30 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Review13:01 - PlayStation Portal Reactions19:57 - Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Developer Delays27:04 - Xbox Series S Holding Back Games?39:34 - Nintendo Switch Surpasses Wii Sales47:06 - Are You Excited For The Fallout TV Show?48:42 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ ALL THE PREVIEWS: Plucky Squire Preview - https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/08/26/the-plucky-squire-preview-a-clever-and-colourful-caper/ Skull &amp; Bones Preview - https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/08/28/skull-and-bones-hands-on-preview/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox #baldursgate3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does The Xbox Series S Hold Back Games? - The Press Start Podcast

As the games start hitting, James shares his reviews of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and Immortals of Aveum, and Kieron his review of Fort Solis. We also discuss Little Nightmares 3, newly revealed at Gamescom's Opening Night Live. Of course, we address the rumoured cast of a reported Jak &amp; Daxter live-action film adaptation too. 02:13 - Gamescom's Opening Night Live09:28 - Little Nightmares 3 Preview16:06 - Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Review25:22 - Fort Solis Review30:08 - Immortals of Aveum Review40:33 - Jake &amp; Daxter Casting Rumours46:43 - Who's Replacing Charles Martinet?49:19 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ ALL THE REVIEWS: Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/pc-reviews/2023/08/24/armored-core-6-review/ Immortals of Aveum - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/xbox-series-x-reviews/2023/08/22/immortals-of-aveum-review/ Fort Solis Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2023/08/23/fort-solis-review/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation #fromsoftware #armoredcore6See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armored Core 6, Immortals of Aveum And Gamescom Opening Night Live - The Press Start Podcast

We debate whether or not Baldur's Gate 3 should be treated as the new benchmark for RPGs, discuss the alleged video leak of a new PS5 model, assess the official announcement of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, and try to understand why the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) is a full-price release despite initially intended as an expansion. 00:00 - Intro00:33 - Has Baldur's Gate 3 Set Too High A Standard?12:59 - New PS5 Model?19:56 - TMNT: The Last Ronin24:39 - What's Wrong With The New Call Of Duty? 37:13 - Will You Play Assassin's Creed Mirage?41:35 - What The Wiki?!53:17 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE NEWS: Activision Has Confirmed That COD: Modern Warfare 3 Is A Full-Priced Premium Release  - https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2023/08/15/activision-has-confirmed-that-cod-modern-warfare-3-is-a-full-priced-premium-release/ Assassin's Creed Mirage Has Gone Gold And Had Its Release Date Moved Up By A Week - https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2023/08/15/assassins-creed-mirage-has-gone-gold-and-had-its-release-date-moved-up-by-a-week/ A Video Of The Alleged New PS5 Model Has Been Shared By An Aussie Developer - https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2023/08/12/a-video-of-the-alleged-new-ps5-model-has-been-shared-by-an-aussie-developer/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playsationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has Baldur’s Gate 3 Set Too High A Standard - The Press Start Podcast

This week, we discuss patents ruining game development and the importance of backwards compatibility, react to the Pokemon Presents announcements and the news Red Dead Redemption is getting re-released, and review Stray Gods and the Gran Turismo movie. 00:00 - Intro00:46 - Gran Turismo Review02:52 - Stray Gods Review08:10 - Pokemon Presents Reactions12:30 - Nintendo Patents Zelda Game Mechanics21:22 - Is Backwards Compatability Essential?24:31 - Red Dead Redemption Re-Releases31:08 - Could GTA 6 Be A Year Away?32:25 - Will You Play Modern Warfare 3?33:09 - What The Wiki?!38:22 - Outro  The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE NEWS &amp; REVIEWS: Stray Gods Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/pc-reviews/2023/08/10/stray-gods-the-roleplaying-musical-review-a-pitchy-performance/ Nintendo Patents - https://press-start.com.au/news/nintendo/2023/08/10/nintendo-has-patented-a-bunch-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdoms-mechanics-including-its-loading-screens/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nintendo's Patents And The Red Dead Redemption Re-Release Kinda Sucks - The Press Start Podcast

With James in the hosting chair, the team discuss Final Fantasy 14 Coming to Xbox, Brodie's Venba review, Kieron's Disney Illusion Island review, the rumours of a new Nintendo console (again), Ubisoft reportedly cancelling a sequel to Immortals Fenyx Rising, and Oblivion potentially getting a remake. 00:00 - Intro01:46 - Final Fantasy XIV Coming to Xbox03:09 - Venba Review07:32 - Disney Illusion Island Review12:22 - New Nintendo Console Rumours25:42 - Ubisoft Reportedly Cancelled Immortals Fenyx Rising Sequel29:16 - Oblivion Remake Rumors33:11 - Games for Shannon36:45 - Rapid Fire Question40:08 - What the Wiki?! 47:22 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE REVIEWS: Venba - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/pc-reviews/2023/07/31/venba-review-food-for-the-soul/ Disney Illusion Island - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch/2023/07/27/disney-illusion-island-review/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Nintendo Console Rumours And Disney Illusion Island Review - The Press Start Podcast

We're lucky to have James W join the show having gone hands-on with FromSoftware's upcoming Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon to explain how the game brings the franchise to new Soulslike fans. Insomniac also have an unannounced game in the works that's got our minds racing, and Ewan concedes that some rather interesting Mortal Kombat characters have been revealed. 00:00 - Intro00:54 - Twisted Metal TV Show Preview04:30 - Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon Hands-On Preview22:21 - Insomniac's Unannounced Game28:05 - Mortal Kombat 1's New Characters33:11 - What Scent Do You Wish Your Controller Smelt Like?38:05 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ ALL THE PREVIEWS: Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon - https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/07/26/armored-core-vi-fires-of-rubicon-hands-on-preview-an-exciting-return-to-from/ Twisted Metal - https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2023/07/25/twisted-metal-series-review/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast#playstation #xbox #nintento #fromsoftware #armoredcore6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armored Core 6 Fires Of Rubicon Hands-On Preview - The Press Start Podcast

After a week off we've got a stack of games to review including Exoprimal, Viewfinder and Pikmin 4! Shannon also previews EA Sports FC 24 (not to be confused with FIFA 24) and we try to figure out what's next for Xbox after they win their case against the FTC.  00:00 - Ewan Gets A Prediction Right02:58 - Exoprimal Review13:35 - Viewfinder Review19:05 - EA Sports FC 24 Preview25:03 - Pikmin 4 Review34:09 - Xbox Wins FTC Challenge46:59 - Rapid Fire Question50:04 - What The Wiki?!59:25 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ ALL THE REVIEWS/PREVIEWS: Exoprimal - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/xbox-series-x-reviews/2023/07/16/exoprimal-review-dont-call-it-a-dino-crisis/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintento #playstation #xbox #viewfinder #pikmin4 #exoprimal #easportsfc #fifa  #pokemon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why You Should Still Give Exoprimal A Chance - The Press Start Podcast

Six months in, we debate the Game of the Year so far in 2023. James also shares his preview of Pikmin 4 and we dissect the latest news emerging from the legal proceedings surrounding the Xbox/Activision-Blizzard acquisition. 00:00 - Intro00:51 - Should There Be A New Banjo-Kazooie?02:05 - Pikmin 4 Preview11:22 - Our Game Of The Year So Far23:32 - Microsoft CEO On Exclusive Games36:13 - Call Of Duty Earns PlayStation Mega Bucks40:12 - PlayStation Games Are Expensive 45:10 - Rapid Fire Question50:16 - What The Wiki?!59:42 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ ALL THE NEWS: All Of The Best-Rated Games Released In 2023 So Far - https://press-start.com.au/features/2023/06/27/all-of-the-best-rated-games-released-in-2023-so-far/The Biggest Games Coming Out In The Second Half Of 2023 - https://press-start.com.au/features/2023/07/03/the-biggest-games-coming-out-in-the-second-half-of-2023/The Pikmin 4 Demo Is Out Now - https://press-start.com.au/news/nintendo/2023/06/29/the-pikmin-4-demo-is-out-now-alongside-a-new-deep-dive-trailer/Microsoft's CEO Wants To Get Rid Of Console Exclusives - https://press-start.com.au/news/xbox/2023/06/29/microsofts-ceo-wants-to-get-rid-of-console-exclusives-entirely/Sony Accidentally Revealed Some Of Its PlayStation Exclusive Development Costs And They're Huge  - https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2023/06/29/sony-accidentally-revealed-some-of-its-aaa-game-development-costs-and-theyre-huge/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Game Of The Year So Far 2023 - The Press Start Podcast

Loads of Nintendo and Xbox news to discuss this week! A bunch of new games, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario RPG, were announced in the Nintendo Direct last week. Xbox revealed a bunch during early court proceedings fighting the FTC's block of the Activision Blizzard merger. We tackle Xbox exclusivity, the long-term viability of Game Pass and answer the question: has Xbox really lost the console war? 00:00 - Intro05:15 - Nintendo Direct Reactions21:05 - Has Xbox Lost the Console Wars?27:39 - When Do Next-Gen Consoles Release?31:23 - Call of Duty Xbox Exclusive32:25 - Indiana Jones Xbox Exclusive38:29 - Elder Scrolls 6 Is Not Coming Out For Another 5 Years44:36 - What Game's Been The Biggest Disappointment This Year?49:42 - What The Wiki?!53:18 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ ALL THE NEWS: Everything Announced at the June 2023 Nintendo Direct - https://press-start.com.au/news/nintendo/2023/06/22/everything-announced-at-the-june-2023-nintendo-direct/Microsoft Has Claimed That It's Already Lost The Console Wars - https://press-start.com.au/news/xbox/2023/06/23/microsoft-has-told-courts-that-it-reckons-its-lost-the-console-wars/Microsoft Reckons The Next Console Generation Will Kick Off In 2028 - https://press-start.com.au/news/xbox/2023/06/23/microsoft-reckons-the-next-console-generation-will-kick-off-in-2028/MachineGames' Indiana Jones Game Has Been Confirmed As Xbox And PC Exclusive - https://press-start.com.au/news/xbox/2023/06/23/machinegames-indiana-jones-game-has-been-confirmed-as-xbox-and-pc-exclusive/Phil Spencer Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Still At Least Five Years Away - https://press-start.com.au/news/xbox/2023/06/26/phil-spencer-says-the-elder-scrolls-6-is-still-at-least-five-years-away/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xbox Loses The Console War But Nintendo Announces New Mario Games - The Press Start Podcast

2023 continues to deliver. Final Fantasy XVI is upon us and we've beaten it. Harry shares his review with James and Kieron weighing in too. Brodie's back from Summer Game Fest to talk about the games he saw behind closed doors.  00:00 - Intro00:48 - Final Fantasy 16 Review23:26 - Summer Game Fest24:33 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Preview26:41 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Preview29:32 - Cocoon Preview31:44 - Armoured Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Preview34:48 - Alan Wake 2 Preview41:21 - Demos We've Been Playing42:25 - Wood &amp; Weather Demo43:32 - Lies of P Demo44:41 - Who Do We Want Kojima To Work With If Not Nicholas Cage?48:40 - What the Wiki?!53:23 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.  READ THE REVIEW: Final Fantasy XVI Review – An Eikonic Achievement: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2023/06/22/final-fantasy-xvi-review/ READ OUR PREVIEWS Star Wars Outlaws: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/13/star-wars-outlaws-preview-the-scoundrel-story-weve-been-waiting-for/Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/13/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-preview-an-epic-trip-back-to-pandora/The Crew Motorfest: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/13/the-crew-motorfest-hands-on-preview-car-culture-club/Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/13/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-hands-on-preview-the-fresh-prince/Cocoon: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/11/cocoon-hands-on-preview-a-world-hopping-adventure/Mortal Kombat 1: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/11/mortal-kombat-1-hands-on-preview-a-toasty-new-beginning/Alan Wake 2: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/10/alan-wake-2-preview-the-saga-continues/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAxFOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #finalfantasyxiv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Fantasy 16 Review And Our Summer Game Fest Previews - The Press Start Podcast

After a big weekend of new video game announcements, we unpack all the big reveals from the Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward and Capcom Showcase, including Starfield, Star Wars Outlaws, Fable, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Avowed, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Forza Motorsport, The Crew Motorfest and more! 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Xbox Showcase 17:10 - Ubisoft Forward 31:30 - Capcom Showcase 39:08 - Anything Else? 42:59 - Starfield Only 30 FPS 50:20 - What's Your Most Anticipated Game? 53:10 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. CHECK OUT ALL THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Xbox: https://press-start.com.au/news/xbox/2023/06/12/everything-announced-at-the-xbox-games-showcase-2023/Ubisoft: https://press-start.com.au/features/2023/06/13/everything-announced-at-ubisoft-forward-2023/Capcom: https://press-start.com.au/news/2023/06/13/all-of-the-capcom-showcase-2023-announcements/ READ OUR PREVIEWS Star Wars Outlaws: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/13/star-wars-outlaws-preview-the-scoundrel-story-weve-been-waiting-for/Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/13/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-preview-an-epic-trip-back-to-pandora/The Crew Motorfest: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/13/the-crew-motorfest-hands-on-preview-car-culture-club/Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/13/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-hands-on-preview-the-fresh-prince/Cocoon: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/11/cocoon-hands-on-preview-a-world-hopping-adventure/Mortal Kombat 1: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/11/mortal-kombat-1-hands-on-preview-a-toasty-new-beginning/Alan Wake 2: https://press-start.com.au/previews/2023/06/10/alan-wake-2-preview-the-saga-continues/ For more gaming news, reviews &amp; more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Thoughts On The Xbox Showcase And Ubisoft Forward

In a special bonus episode of The Press Start Podcast, we react to all the announcements from the Summer Game Fest Showcase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We React To The Summer Game Fest Showcase

E3 is no more but from the ashes rises Summer Game Fest. Kicking off this weekend, there are sure to be tonnes of exciting announcements. We share some of our predictions for what will be shown during the showcase, react to the Silent Hill: Ascension trailer, quiz Shannon of Apple's new Vision Pro headset (and Meta's Quest 3), and delve deeper into Redfall's woes. 00:00 - Intro00:40 - Spider-Man 2 Interview02:54 - Silent Hill: Ascension Trailer Reaction10:47 - Summer Game Fest Predictions23:55 - Redfall Devs Wanted The Game Cancelled31:31 - Apple's Vision Pro and Meta's Quest 343:09 - What Resident Evil Game Should Be Remade Next?45:49 - What The Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Summer Game Fest Predictions

Harry joins the show to share his review of Diablo 4 and James, his review of Street Fighter 6. We also react to Gollum's poor reviews and the news The Last of Us's multiplayer game, Factions (or whatever it ends up being called), but still be a while away. 00:00 - Intro00:45 - Diablo IV Review11:42  - Street Fighter 6 Review21:56 - Gollum Review Reactions28:11 - The Last of Us Factions Updates35:33 - What Game Disappointed You The Most?39:38 - What the Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diablo 4 And Street Fighter 6 Review

Hot off the heels of the PlayStation Showcase, the team reacts to all the announcements and new trailers including Spider-Man 2, PlayStation Project Q, Alan Wake 2, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Fairgame$ and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - PlayStation Showcase Impressions 09:12 - Spider-Man 2 New Trailer Reactions 12:54 - What Is PlayStation's New Handheld? 21:19 - Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Remake Reactions 27:15 - Alan Wake 2 Trailer Breakdown 32:57 - Assassin's Creed Mirage Reveal Reaction 37:12 - Fairgame$ PlayStation's First Live-Service Game 40:56 - All The Other Games Announced At The PlayStation Showcase 45:47 - Mortal Kombat I Reaction 50:17 - Digital Or Physical Games Debate 56:13 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reacting To The PlayStation Showcase And Handheld Announcement

A week out from a freshly announced PlayStation Showcase, we predict and anticipate what might be announced. Kieron shares his LEGO 2K Drive review, we reflect on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom a week on, react to Overwatch 2's PvE cancellation, and ask "is GTA 6 coming out next year?" 00:00 - Intro00:32 - LEGO 2K Drive Review06:47 - PlayStation Showcase Predictions15:02 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom A Week Later20:47 - Reaction to Overwatch 2's PvE Cancellation28:04 - Do We Finally Have A GTA 6's Release Date?33:53 - What the Wiki?!39:17 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PlayStation Showcase Predictions & LEGO 2K Drive Review

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece! James shares his 10/10 review of the latest Legend of Zelda series entry, sharing his thoughts on the new world, characters, puzzles, boss battles, gameplay mechanics, crafting and more! Brodie also shares his thoughts on AFL 23 and its bugs in his review of the game, and we react to the news of a new Game Freak game in development with Private Division. 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review 24:42 - AFL 23 Review 37:24 - Game Freak's New Game Project Bloom 44:41 - Rapid Fire Question: The Gaming Industry's Hard-Truths 47:24 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review

It's rare we've all played a game together ahead of review, but we've all played Redfall and have thoughts. We discuss our Redfall review, our Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review, the AFL 23 delay, offer our Twisted Metal trailer reactions and Vampire Survivors TV shows. 00:00 - Intro00:46 - Redfall Review26:03 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review33:21 - AFL 23 Delay (Again)36:48 - Does Xbox Make Game Publishing Harder?40:45 - Twisted Metal TV Show Trailer Reactions 45:40 - Vampire Survivor TV Show News Reaction47:53 - How Will Starfield Review?50:04 - What The Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Redfall Review: We've All Played It And Are Disappointed - The Press Start Podcast

Shannon's played The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and tries to reassure us it adds enough to feel fresh compared to Breath of the Wild. We also discuss the future of The Division, the next Horizon game and the hyper-realistic but controversial Unrecord. 00:30 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Preview16:57 - The Forest Update18:17 - KarmaZoo Preview21:01 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase26:46 - The Future of The Division38:14 - Horizon 3 Confirmed?47:53 - Unrecord55:15 - Rapid Fire Question59:18 - What the Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Tears Of The Kingdom Really Improve On Breath Of The Wild?

The gang's been playing the long-awaited Dead Island 2 and is here to share their thoughts, also weighing in on SEGA's move to acquire Angry Birds creators, Rovio; Redfall not having a performance mode at launch; and the announcement of a standalone Quidditch game. Should it have been in Hogwarts Legacy, or is it right to be its own thing?00:00 - Intro00:51 - The Forest04:14 - Dead Island 2 Review18:52 - SEGA Buying Rovio24:38 - Redfall Won't Have A 60 FPS Mode At Launch36:46 - Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions46:22 - Rapid Fire Question49:53 - What the Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dead Island 2 Review And Redfall Only 30 FPS At Launch

With the Mario movie breaking records and talk it might pick up an Oscar, the gang reflects on what's made it so successful. We also weigh in on the rumours of a new PlayStation handheld, speculating how it might work and what it'll cost as we ask "do we even want one?" Maybe if it was the PS Vita 2... EA Sports FC — the continuation of the FIFA series now the license has been dropped — was also revealed this week, as was news AFL 23 has been delayed. James has reviewed Ghostwire Tokyo: A Spider's Thread, and Brodie, Tron Identity. 00:00 - Intro00:40 - Mario Movie Breaking Records 09:21 - New PlayStation Handheld Rumoured 22:09 - EA Sports FC Revealed 26:37 - AFL 23 Delayed 33:51 - Ghostwire Tokyo: A Spider's Thread Review 44:42 - Tron Identity Review 45:57 - Rapid Fire Question 50:35 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. FOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is A New PlayStation Handheld Coming Soon? - The Press Start Podcast

Kieron's seen the Super Mario Bros. Movie and shares his thoughts. James joins the show to share his preview of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. We weigh in on E3's cancellation, the Australian Government coming after loot boxes, and the latest Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay. Apologies for Ewan sounding a bit funky. We had an audio hiccup, and relied upon some audio-enhancing AI to clean it up, but we know it makes him sound a little weird. 00:00 - Intro01:53 - Super Mario Bros. Movie Review09:52 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Preview22:47 - E3 2023 Is Cancelled32:20 - Loot Boxes Changes Australian Video Game Classifications41:47 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom51:01 - The Last of Us Part I PC Glitches52:16 - Rapid Fire Question53:31 - What The Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've Seen The Mario Movie And Played Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Kicking things off, James reviews Lush's new Mario-themed bath and shower range. We then go on to review Dredge and Terra Nil, unpack the LEGO 2K Drive announcement, dissect the Unreal Editor for Fortnite reveal, reflect on Multiversus going offline until next year, discuss the Resident Evil 4 remake getting extra content, and react to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora screenshots leaking. 00:00 - Intro00:34 - Mario x Lush04:41 - Dredge Review09:13 - Terra Nil Review11:32 - LEGO 2K Drive Reactions16:25 - Unreal Editor for Fortnite Explained24:20 - Our Reaction to MultiVersus Going Offline35:03 - Resident Evil 4 Remake DLC43:13 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Screenshots Leaked47:15 - Do We Care About Ray-Tracing Still?47:59 - Dark, Mature TMNT Game: What Would We Like To See Get The Same Treatment? 49:50 - What The Wiki?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Money On Fortnite And The MultiVersus Hiatus

On this week's episode, the gang reflect on Lance Reddick's contribution to video games, reviews Tchia, discovers the games available on Netflix, ponders as to why Starfield got rated R18+ here in Australia, and discusses LEGO's newest foray into games. 00:00 - Outro 00:30 - Lance Reddick's Contribution to Video Games 03:21 - Tchia Review 07:16 - Netflix Games and Zack Snyder's RPG 17:12 - Starfield Rated R18+ in Australia 22:00 - LEGO 2K Drivers 29:17 - Rapid Fire Question 32:23 - What the Wiki?! 36:11 - Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did You Know Netflix Has Some Good Games?

In one of the more chaotic episodes this year, the gang reviews the Resident Evil 4 Remake and Before Your Eyes, discusses the delay of Starfield and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and asks important questions like "do reviews still influence you?" and "what's your go-to gaming snack at the moment?" 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Resident Evil 4 Remake Review 16:54 - Before Your Eyes Review 20:40 - The Last of Us HBO Series 30:18 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Delayed 35:06 - Starfield Delay and Xbox Showcase 44:35 - Do Video Game Reviews Still Matter? 48:48 - What's Your Go-To Gaming Snack at the Moment? 52:48 - What the Wiki?! 58:57 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident Evil 4 Is The Best Of The Remakes

The full squad assembles to discuss Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Counter-Strike 2 potentially being announced soon, Metroid Fusion coming to Switch, Hogwarts Legacy getting delayed (again) for PS4 and Xbox One and our favourite novelty controllers. We also have one of the most mental rounds of What the Wiki so far this season. Don't forget, the podcast is available in full as a video version on our YouTube channel! 00:00 - Intro00:34 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Impressions07:21 - Counter-Strike 2 Reportedly Coming Soon15:39 - Metroid Fusion Coming to Nintendo Switch19:28 - Nintendo Switch's 6th Birthday23:08 - Hogwarts Legacy Delayed for PS4/Xbox One (Again)28:08 - The Wolf Among Us 2 Delayed30:01 - Our Favourite Novelty Controllers34:46 - What the Wiki?!40:17 - OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counter-Strike 2 Could Be Announced Soon But Might Not Be What You Think

Suicide Squad's Gameplay Trailer Has Us Worried - The Press Start Podcast Right before we hit record on this episode of The Press Start Podcast, news breaks of Elden Ring getting an expansion. We react to that news, and PlayStation's State of Play, the new Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League gameplay, the Pokemon Day Direct, and more! 00:01:52 - An Elden Ring Expansion Is Coming00:07:15 - PlayStation's State of Play00:13:05 - Suicide Squad00:25:08 - Pokemon Day Direct00:30:20 - Rapid Fire Question00:32:48 - What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suicide Squad's Gameplay Trailer Has Us Worried

Atomic Heart is out and we were all really excited for it, but it's sadly not lived up to expectations. James had a grand ol' time with Wild Hearts and Octopath Traveller II though. We dissect the recent news of Nintendo signing a deal with Xbox, and Returnal not doing bumper sales numbers on PC. We now also have a video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel! 00:04:18 - Atomic Heart Review00:17:16 - Wild Hearts Review00:21:03 - Octopath Traveller II Review00:23:57 - Nintendo Xbox Deal00:32:17 - Returnal Struggling On PC00:36:29 - Rapid Fire Question00:38:16 - What The Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atomic Heart Didn’t Steal Our Heart

The gang get together to share their final thoughts on PlayStation VR2 and its launch lineup, and James tells us his honest opinion on Metroid Prime Remastered. We also unpack the Nintendo Direct in the week and have a dramatic round of What the Wiki?! 00:00:21:00 - PS VR2 Review                         00:15:01:01 - Metroid Prime Remastered Review00:21:18:09 - Nintendo Direct Unpacked00:27:12:18 - Tears of the Kingdom00:34:57:10 - Rapid Fire Question 00:36:19:25 - What the Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Review PlayStation VR 2 And Metroid Prime Remastered

One of the most anticipated games of the year is here, and James is on the show to unpack his review and answer all our burning questions. We also discuss PlayStation scrapping the games catalogue, games being shut down and Dragon Age Dreadwolf taking inspiration from God of War. 00:00:23 - Hogwarts Legacy Review00:22:09 - PlayStation Plus Games Catalogue Scrapped00:27:17 - Games Getting Shut down00:34:54 - Dragon Age Dreadwolf00:39:10 - Rapid Fire Question00:40:54 - What the Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Of Our Hogwarts Legacy Questions Answered

The Dead Space remake is out, and Brodie's on the show to share his review. Kieron's also played SEASON: A Letter to the Future and Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake and shares his thoughts. The team also discuss Xbox + Bethesda's Developer Direct, Horizon and TLOU multiplayer rumours, Uncharted possibly making a coming back, and Shannon's impressions of the $340 PlayStation Dualsense Edge controller.00:00:29 - Dead Space Review00:08:54 - SEASON: A Letter to the Future Review00:10:25 - Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake Review00:12:19 - Xbox + Bethesda: Developer Direct Reactions00:23:07 - Horizon and The Last of Us Multiplayer Games00:30:24 - Is Uncharted Coming Back?00:34:42 - Dualsense Edge Impressions00:35:28 - Rapid Fire Question00:36:36 - What The Wiki?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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