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Tuesday · 34 min
AI Just Broke Gaming And Xbox Is All In | The Press Start Podcast
Final Fantasy Resonance brings Final Fantasy to HD-2D, and we give our verdict on Square Enix's turn-based JRPG. Plus, AI-powered game ports, mashups and jailbreaks have exploded online and Xbox has responded with Xbox Labs, while GTA 6's launch trailer drops ahead of its 19 November release, with a PC version reportedly coming in early 2027. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:31 Final Fantasy Resonance Best RPG of the Year? 00:09:30 AI Vibe Coded Games Takeover 00:22:04 Grand Theft Auto 6 Launch Trailer and PC Rumours 00:27:17 Xbox Nano Controller and Gaming Hardware 00:28:47 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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October 14 · 58 min
Could the Ocarina of Time Remake Be the Definitive Zelda? | The Press Start Podcast
We went hands-on with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of its November 5 launch, playing from Kokiri Forest and the Great Deku Tree through to the Forest Temple. Plus, Harry reviews Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, we dig into Marvel's Wolverine's surprising PS5 disc sales, Xbox's new XP film and TV division and Paramount's Cyberpunk 2077 movie, and debate whether we're taking time off for GTA 6. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:42 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Preview 00:19:39 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review 00:28:14 PlayStation Physical Sales Spike 00:33:00 Xbox XP Announced Making Film & TV Adaptations 00:39:56 Rapid Fire Q: Are you taking time off for GTA VI? 00:43:02 What The Wiki Video Game Gameshow 00:54:54 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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October 9 · 59 min
Xbox Admits It Was in "Free Fall"... Can Helix Save It? | The Press Start Podcast
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Xbox was in free fall before this year's restructure, and the team debates whether Project Helix, a console-first "family of devices", and a refocused Game Pass can win players back. Plus GameStop's $1,400 used PS5 Pro price ahead of GTA 6, a mixed verdict on Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, and the latest Uncharted 5 rumours, including Nolan North saying he'd return as Nathan Drake. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:33 Xbox's Restructuring and Future Outlook 00:15:41 GTA 6 and the PS5 Pro Price Surge 00:24:09 Reviewing Hellraiser: A Mixed Bag 00:34:32 Rumors of a New Uncharted Game 00:48:30 Rapid Fire: What will be the next big game? 00:50:36 What The Wiki?! 00:58:42 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-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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October 2 · 1 hr 1 min
Star Wars Galactic Racer Is the Podracing Game We Waited 20 Years For | The Press Start Podcast
James has played Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the debut game from ex-Burnout developers Fuse Games, and it might be the best Star Wars racing game since Episode I Racer and Racer Revenge. We break down his review, its roguelite campaign and that brutal final act, then dig into The Witcher 3 Remastered, Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition, more The Last of Us projects and news on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Plus, Sony has patented a PS5 controller you can tap to pay with. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:31 Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review 00:19:08 The Witcher 3 Reamstered Review 00:27:48 Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition Review 00:40:32 Naughty Dog's Future Projects 00:48:19 Would You Tap Your Card on Your Controller to Pay? 00:52:06 What The Wiki?! 01:00:37 Untitled Marker The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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September 25 · 1 hr 9 min
Halo Changed Forever As Xbox Guts Its Studios | The Press Start Podcast
Xbox's latest restructure sees Halo move to Activision, Ninja Theory face closure and a wave of studio changes, while Bungie promises to bring vaulted Destiny 2 content back and rework Marathon to win back players' trust. We also share our Silent Hill Townfall review, get into full spoilers for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, and debate whether the GTA 6 Vice City Collector's Edition is worth around $570 without a copy of the game. Plus, What the Wiki returns on this week's Press Start Podcast. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:35 Xbox’s Latest Shake-up 00:16:35 Bungie Wants to Earn Back Your Trust 00:23:29 Silent Hill Townfall Review 00:36:43 Resident Evil Movie Review (Spoilers) 00:59:51 The Grand Theft Auto 6 Vice City Collector's Edition 01:02:58 What The Wiki?! 01:09:07 Untitled Marker The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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September 18 · 59 min
A Perfect Fire Emblem And Control's Riskiest Move Yet | The Press Start Podcast
This week on The Press Start Podcast, the team breaks down whether Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave is the best entry in the series since Awakening, and reacts to Control Resonant's dramatic shift toward melee combat ahead of its release. Plus, Shannon reviews the new Resident Evil movie. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:32 Control Resonant Review 00:21:01 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review 00:34:07 Resident Evil Movie Review 00:46:36 What The Wiki?! 00:57:05 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-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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September 10 · 1 hr 7 min
Wolverine Left Us Wanting More, So Did Ocarina of Time | The Press Start Podcast
This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, James, Brodie and Shannon give their honest reactions to Marvel's Wolverine from Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games, before diving into the week's biggest Nintendo news out of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and the September Nintendo Direct, including the Ocarina of Time remake. The crew also unpacks Xbox picking up Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT from PlayStation and runs through everything revealed at September's PlayStation State of Play, including Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:33 Marvel's Wolverine Review 00:17:44 Ocarina of Time Remake Reactions 00:32:30 Metroid Ravenous & Kirby Reactions 00:45:42 Kojima Signs With Xbox 00:55:14 PlayStation September State of Play Reactions 00:59:31 What The Wiki?! 01:05:54 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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September 1 · 1 hr 3 min
We Reviewed Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha & Orbitals (Loved Every Minute) | The Press Start Podcast
This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, James, Harry and Shannon deliver their verdicts on three of September's biggest releases — The Blood of Dawnwalker, Orbitals, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword — before diving into reactions to Rockstar's extended Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay reveal, covering the returning six-star wanted system, deeper NPC behaviour, and Jason and Lucia's evolving story. Plus, a rapid fire question on Xbox's newly confirmed "family of devices" plans for Project Helix, and another round of What the Wiki. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:31 The Blood of Dawnwalker Review 00:18:50 Orbitals Review 00:29:41 Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review 00:43:49 Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Reactions 00:57:30 What The Wiki?! 01:02:56 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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August 28 · 1 hr 5 min
Star Wars Zero Company Is Incredible (Plus Gamescom & Xbox News) | The Press Start Podcast
2026 keeps on giving. This week on The Press Start Podcast we break down the Witcher 3: Remastered reveal from Gamescom Opening Night Live, along with every other major announcement from the show. We also dig into two of the year's best releases, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Star Wars Zero Company, plus Rockstar's response to the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks and Xbox's new Discs to Digital program. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:38 Opening Night Live 2026 00:13:51 Xbox Disc to Digital Explained 00:22:11 Metro 2039 Preview 00:31:03 Star Wars Zero Company Review 00:38:44 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Resonance Review 00:51:20 GTA VI Leaks Hurt The Hype 00:53:39 What The Wiki?! 01:03:52 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-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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August 20 · 48 min
Our Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave & Star Wars: Zero Company Previews | The Press Start Podcast
Harry went hands-on with Star Wars Zero Company and Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave, and the verdict might surprise you. Plus: Kingdom Hearts 4 finally gets a release window, Sony admits the PS6 still doesn't have a launch date, and Simpsons Hit & Run Remastered rumours are heating up again after a D23 slip-up. The crew also reacts to Hogwarts Legacy 2, Ghost of Yotei's new expansion, and Fortnite's Sonic crossover. It's this week's biggest gaming news on The Press Start Podcast. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:34 Star Wars: Zero Company Preview 00:08:45 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Preview 00:16:35 Kingdom Hearts 4 New Trailer 00:24:19 The Simpsons Hit & Run Remake? 00:29:35 PlayStation 6 Delays? 00:36:50 New Game Announcements 00:39:43 RIP Hayden Panettiere 00:41:14 What The WIki?! 00:47:31 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-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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August 11 · 41 min
GTA 6 Reveal Is Skipping YouTube For Netflix | The Press Start Podcast
GTA 6's extended gameplay reveal is dropping on Netflix before YouTube, Australia has banned Halloween: The Game while rolling out Xbox age verification for R18+ titles, and EA and Halo Studios are both facing fresh layoffs despite recent wins. The Press Start Podcast breaks down the biggest gaming news of the week, plus a rapid fire on Ubisoft's newly confirmed Ghost Recon game. Subscribe for weekly video game news, reactions and discussion from Australia's biggest gaming podcast. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:42 GTA 6 Extended Look Confirmed for Netflix 00:07:27 Australia Cracks Down: Xbox Age Verification and Halloween Banned 00:16:47 Industry Layoffs Hit EA and Halo Studios 00:28:03 PlayStation Aren't Backing Down Now 00:30:18 A New Ghost Recon Game 00:32:10 What The Wiki?! 00:40:20 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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August 5 · 42 min
We Played Big Walk And It Tested Our Friendship | The Press Start Podcast
House House, the studio behind Untitled Goose Game, returns with Big Walk, a co-op puzzler built entirely around proximity chat — and a bold decision to ban traditional voice chat altogether. This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, Brodie and James debate whether that design choice is genius or a recipe for co-op chaos, and ask whether Big Walk can rise above the flood of "friend games" currently on the market. Also in this episode: Sony breaks its silence on killing off PS5 discs, and Game Freak's Soulslike debut Beast of Reincarnation gets reviewed. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:39 Big Walk Review 00:16:31 Sony Responds to Backlash & Boycott 00:23:08 Beast of Reincarnation Review 00:34:26 What The Wiki?! 00:42:17 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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July 30 · 43 min
Xbox Wants You To Watch Ads Before You Play Your Own Games | The Press Start Podcast
This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, Shannon, James and Brodie dive into Halo Campaign Evolved, debating whether it's the definitive way to play the original Halo campaign and what that secret ending means for a possible Halo 2 remake. The crew also unpacks Xbox's new ad-supported cloud gaming test, the newly revealed God of War Laufey release date and Kratos' confirmed return, plus a rapid fire on Marvel's SDCC reveals including Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 casting. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:31 Halo: Campaign Evolved Review Discussion 00:09:25 Ad Supported Game Streaming 00:17:21 God of War Laufey Release Date & Kratos Return 00:27:41 SDCC Right Place for Game Announcements? 00:29:47 What The Wiki?! 00:42:26 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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July 21 · 47 min
Why We Gave Splatoon Raiders An 8.5 | The Press Start Podcast
This week on The Press Start Podcast, Harry gives his verdict on Splatoon Raiders, scoring Nintendo's co-op spin-off an 8.5. Ewan, Shannon and James also dig into Ryan Hurst's shock recast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen calling Sony's PS5 disc decision totally irrelevant, and Newzoo's GTA 6 pre-order projections of up to 4.5 billion dollars in week one sales. New episodes of the video game podcast every week — subscribe for the latest gaming news, reviews and hot takes. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:33 Splatoon Raiders Review — Harry Scores It 8.5 00:14:39 Bethesda's Full Roadmap: Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout 5 & New Vegas Remaster 00:25:48 Ryan Hurst Dropped As Kratos — Who Replaces Him? 00:32:34 GameStop CEO Says PS5 Disc Backlash Is "Totally Irrelevant" 00:39:03 GTA 6 Pre-Orders Could Hit .5 Billion (Rapid Fire) 00:40:25 What The Wiki 00:45:31 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-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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July 17 · 47 min
The Real Cost Of Xbox's Restructure Is Becoming Clear | The Press Start Podcast
Xbox's Game Pass subscriber decline, mass layoffs and the Obsidian returning to Fallout dominate the discussion this week, alongside Sony Santa Monica confirming God of War Laufey will land on disc, hinting at a 2027 release. The Press Start Podcast crew also breaks down Bethesda and Ubisoft union unrest, the future of physical media on PlayStation, and Steve Buscemi joining the Far Cry TV show cast. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:27 Press Start Is Independent 00:04:42 Xbox Layoff Fallout 00:25:12 God Of War Laufey Coming 2027 On Disc 00:29:55 Steve Buscemi Joins Far Cry 00:32:51 What The Wiki?! 00:44:44 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-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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July 8 · 57 min
The Games Industry Has Officially Lost The Plot | The Press Start Podcast
Xbox is going through a massive restructure with fresh layoffs shaking the industry, and PlayStation has confirmed it's ending support for physical discs on PS5. On this episode of The Press Start Podcast, we break down what both moves mean for gamers, whether Xbox's shake-up can actually save the brand, and if the death of physical media is the beginning of the end for game ownership. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:27 Xbox Lays-off 3000+ Employees And Sells Off Studios 00:19:19 PlayStation Ending Physical Disc Releases 00:35:38 Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Review 00:42:45 What Will Be The Last Physical PlayStation Game? 00:44:12 What The Wiki?! 00:56:23 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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June 30 · 1 hr 5 min
Reacting To All The GTA 6 Hot Takes | The Press Start Podcast | The Press Start Podcast
We're breaking down the biggest GTA 6 hot takes sent in by you, the listeners. From the controversial price tag to paywalling rumors, the lack of a physical disc and no online mode at launch, we dig into whether Rockstar has gone too far this time. Hear our unfiltered reactions to GTA 6 news and price controversy. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:36 GTA VI's Price 00:07:07 When Will GTA VI Go On Sale? 00:09:45 GTA VI Deluxe Edition Paywalls 00:17:11 GTA VI Doesn't Have A Disc Version At Launch 00:30:50 Could You Refund GTA VI Without A Disc? 00:32:31 GTA VI Might Be Bad? 00:38:37 When Will GTA VI Online Come Out? 00:42:03 Steam Machine Prices Are Insane! 00:49:04 What The Wiki?! 01:04:06 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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June 24 · 53 min
The Best Way To Play Star Fox 64 Still Won't Win New Fans | The Press Start Podcast
Fox McCloud is back with a faithful remake of the beloved Star Fox 64, but does nostalgia alone make it worth your time in 2026? The Press Start Podcast team digs into whether the game delivers for longtime fans and what it means for the future of the franchise. Also this week: hands-on impressions of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, plus the team reacts to PlayStation quietly walking back its commitment to PC ports. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:30 What We're Playing Right Now 00:05:41 Star Fox Remake Review 00:18:51 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Preview 00:26:15 Star Wars Galactic Racer Preview 00:33:26 PlayStation Abandons PC 00:38:46 Does Game Pass Not Have Enough Good Games? 00:42:50 What The Wiki?! 00:52:17 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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June 19 · 47 min
Xbox Is Killing Its Best Studios & Nobody Is Stopping Them | The Press Start Podcast
Xbox is sending shockwaves through the gaming industry with reports that Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games are all facing potential closure, raising serious questions about the future of first-party Xbox gaming. Rockstar has also dropped the official GTA 6 cover art ahead of pre-orders opening June 25, fuelling speculation about a November release date and what the game will cost. Plus, the crew shares the best game demos you should be playing right now, and the What the Wiki game show returns. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:28 Xbox Consider Closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine & Compulsion Games 00:22:43 Grand Theft Auto 6 Cover Art & Pre-Order Launch Revealed 00:29:19 Best Game Demos Right Now 00:34:41 What The Wiki?! 00:45:39 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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June 13 · 1 hr 33 min
Our Summer Game Fest 2026 Reactions: Nintendo, XBOX & More! | The Press Start Podcast
Since the demise of E3, it’s the biggest week in gaming — Nintendo dropped a Direct packed with announcements including a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, while the Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest revealed everything coming out in the months ahead. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:35 Nintendo Direct June 2026 Reactions 00:18:27 XBOX Games Showcase 2026 00:42:55 Summer Game Fest Stream Reactions 01:18:27 Our Game of Summer Game Fest 01:19:40 What The Wiki?! 01:32:02 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation
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