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| 06 Dec 2023 | Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer Reactions & Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review - The Press Start Podcast | 00:59:34 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #thelegendofzelda #tearsofthekingdom #podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 24 Dec 2022 | We Roast Everyone's Top 5 Games Of The Year | 01:08:55 | |
In our final podcast for the year, everyone shares, and then argues about, our Top 5 games of the year. We also settle this season of What the Wiki?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | We Review PlayStation VR 2 And Metroid Prime Remastered | 00:43:08 | |
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review - The Press Start Podcast | 00:46:01 | |
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 - Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | The Nintendo Switch 2 Should Launch Sooner Than March 2025 - The Press Start Podcast | 00:56:03 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | WB Games Are Insane To Keep Making Live Service Games - The Press Start Podcast | 00:47:52 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Palworld Might Be Problematic But Do We Care? - The Press Start Podcast | 01:07:40 | |
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 - Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 May 2024 | The Xbox Showcase 2024 Announcements We Need To See - The Press Start Podcast | 00:43:45 | |
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 - Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Resident Evil 4 Is The Best Of The Remakes | 01:00:43 | |
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?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | Xbox Loses The Console War But Nintendo Announces New Mario Games - The Press Start Podcast | 00:54:28 | |
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 - Intro 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/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | All Of Our Hogwarts Legacy Questions Answered | 00:45:38 | |
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 Review See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | We Caused Some Controversy With Our Top 10 Games Of 2023 - The Press Start Podcast | 01:18:55 | |
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 - Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 16 Feb 2024 | Our Xbox Business Update Reactions & Ultros Review - The Press Start Podcast | 00:56:19 | |
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 - Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Our Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review - The Press Start Podcast | 00:50:04 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Our Assassin's Creed Mirage Preview - The Press Start Podcast | 00:48:37 | |
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 - Intro 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/
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| 11 Sep 2024 | $1,200?! You Don't Need To Buy The PS5 Pro — The Press Start Podcast | 01:07:51 | |
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 Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | Our Game Of The Year So Far 2023 - The Press Start Podcast | 01:01:18 | |
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 - Intro 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/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | Our Bold 2023 Gaming Predictions | 00:53:20 | |
Happy New Year! To mark our first episode of the year, we predict what will happen in games in 2023 and make some changes to the rules of What the Wiki?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 12 Apr 2024 | The Fallout TV Show Is Another Top-Tier Video Game Adaptation - The Press Start Podcast | 00:39:07 | |
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
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| 16 Nov 2022 | We React To The Game Award Nominations | 01:12:12 | |
With Shannon battling COVID and technical difficulties abound, the gang sets out to react to all the Game Awards nominations, quiz Shannon on his time testing NVIDIA's new 4080 graphics card, and ask "why did we pre-order the PSVR 2?" 00:04:23 - PSVR 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 | Call Of Duty Burgers, Our God Of War Ragnarok Impressions And Bayonetta 3 Review | 00:46:56 | |
Do we spend another 10 minutes discussing fast food this episode... Maybe? We definitely do talk however about our God of War Ragnarok, Callisto Protocol and The Dark Pictures: The Devil In Me previews, and our review of Bayonetta 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | Our PlayStation Wishlist If A Showcase Is Next Month — The Press Start Podcast | 00:39:07 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | Borderlands Is Never Getting A Sequel - The Press Start Podcast | 00:39:47 | |
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 Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #borderlands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Armored Core 6, Immortals of Aveum And Gamescom Opening Night Live - The Press Start Podcast | 01:00:30 | |
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 & Daxter live-action film adaptation too. 02:13 - Gamescom's Opening Night Live 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation #fromsoftware #armoredcore6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Rise of the Rōnin, Dragon's Dogma 2 And Princess Peach: Showtime! Reviews — The Press Start Podcast | 01:06:29 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 05 Jul 2024 | Resident Evil 9 Predictions & The First Descendant Impressions - The Press Start Podcast | 00:53:10 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | Did Elden Ring Deserve To Win Game Of The Year? | 00:43:10 | |
Fresh from the Game Awards, the gang react to all the award winners and the insane announcements from the show! We also share our thoughts on the FTC blocking Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. 00:02:32 - The Winners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | Xbox Games Will Come To PlayStation In 2024 - The Press Start Podcast | 00:55:34 | |
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 - Intro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | We React To The Summer Game Fest Showcase | 00:26:03 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | Has Baldur’s Gate 3 Set Too High A Standard - The Press Start Podcast | 00:54:35 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playsation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | Why We Still Enjoyed Forspoken Despite Its Flaws | 00:54:45 | |
Forspoken is out and James has reviewed it. He shares his thoughts on the game and joins our discussion on the discontinued support for Marvel's Avengers, the reported leak of Ubisoft games, and Shannon's PS VR2 impressions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Can Tears Of The Kingdom Really Improve On Breath Of The Wild? | 01:06:35 | |
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 Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | Does Hogwarts Legacy's Delay Signal The Death Of Last-Gen? | 01:00:31 | |
The PlayStation Wrap-Ups are out, so we compare playtime. We've played Forspoken too, and have a preview of the game to share. Hogwarts Legacy has been delayed: does this spell the end of last-gen releases? Will it force Nintendo's hand in releasing a Switch Pro? Kieron's played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and GRIS' updates. Xbox has addressed the lack of announcements at the Game Awards and it's go James fired up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 25 May 2023 | Reacting To The PlayStation Showcase And Handheld Announcement | 01:02:31 | |
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | There's Too Many Open-World Games So Star Wars Outlaws Should Have Less - The Press Start Podcast | 00:36:11 | |
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 SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | The New Zelda Game Has Us Torn - The Press Start Podcast | 00:53:06 | |
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 Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 10 Nov 2022 | Our Spoiler-free Reviews Of God Of War Ragnarök, Sonic Frontiers And The Chant | 00:37:55 | |
In another huge week of releases, the gang discuss God of War Ragnarok, Sonic Frontiers, The Chant, Overdose's leak, Gears of War getting a movie and what we'd keep in our hot box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | Dead Island 2 Review And Redfall Only 30 FPS At Launch | 00:57:26 | |
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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | The Massive Xbox Leak, Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty + FF7 Rebirth | 00:58:23 | |
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 & 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #assassinscreed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | Our Summer Game Fest Predictions | 00:52:49 | |
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 - Intro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 28 May 2024 | Our Summer Game Fest 2024 Predictions - The Press Start Podcast | 01:01:38 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstaito See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | No It Is The Children That Are Wrong - The Press Start Podcast | 00:44:53 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #grandtheftauto #gaming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | What Can Be Done To Stop Game Leaks And Spoilers? | 00:55:49 | |
In the wake of spoilers surfacing online for God of War Ragnarok after a US retailer broke the street date, the team ponders what can be done to stop spoilers ahead of release. James shares his thoughts on Shadows of Rose, Ewan on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer, and the team delves into the week's news on The Last of Us HBO show, new Marvel games and video game consoles going up in price. 00:00:22 - Shadows of Rose Review See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Our Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Reactions And Delay Concerns For GTA VI — The Press Start Podcast | 00:35:03 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Can The Australian Government Fix Loot Boxes? | 00:40:01 | |
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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #assassinscreed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | Our Assassin's Creed Mirage Review And Will The Meta Quest 3 Succeed? | 00:53:04 | |
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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #assassinscreedmirage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Reacting To The Game Award Announcements And Award Winners - The Press Start Podcast | 00:41:05 | |
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 - Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #thegameawards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 04 Oct 2024 | Our Silent Hill 2 Remake Review Discussion — The Press Start Podcast | 00:41:57 | |
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 Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 May 2023 | Redfall Review: We've All Played It And Are Disappointed - The Press Start Podcast | 00:56:57 | |
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 - Intro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | Our Nintendo Direct June 2024 Reactions Including New Zelda And Metroid - The Press Start Podcast | 00:52:02 | |
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 & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and everything else from the June 2024 Nintendo Direct. 00:00 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 18 May 2023 | PlayStation Showcase Predictions & LEGO 2K Drive Review | 00:40:29 | |
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 - Intro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Did You Know Netflix Has Some Good Games? | 00:37:17 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | Our The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review & PlayStation State of Play Reactions — The Press Start Podcast | 00:55:58 | |
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 Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | These Insomniac Leaks Are Absolutely Shocking - The Press Start Podcast | 00:46:58 | |
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 - Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Astro Bot Is Back But It's Game Over For PS VR2 - The Press Start Podcast | 01:01:27 | |
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 - Intro
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| 20 Jan 2023 | Does The PS VR2's Launch Lineup Justify A Day One Purchase? | 00:26:39 | |
Microsoft has laid off 10,000 employees, including those in the game studios. We react to the restructuring and the implications for Xbox's future, discuss the leaked Suicide Squad images suggesting it is a live service game, and PSVR2s launch lineup. 00:02:28 - Microsoft Layoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 11 May 2023 | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review | 00:55:41 | |
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 The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | Our Star Wars Outlaws And Concord Reviews — The Press Start Podcast | 00:53:29 | |
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 Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 15 Mar 2024 | Rise of the Rōnin Preview And Spider-Man Multiplayer Leaks - The Press Start Podcast | 00:45:54 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | The Day Before Was A Waste Of Everyone's Time - The Press Start Podcast | 00:48:40 | |
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 - Intro 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/ LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Could Alan Wake 2 Be The Surprise GOTY? - The Press Start Podcast | 01:06:32 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #nintendo #review See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 | Astro Bot is Amazing! PS5 Pro Details and Black Ops 6 Beta — The Press Start Podcast | 00:43:10 | |
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 Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | Why Super Mario Wonder Might Be The Best 2D Mario Yet - The Press Start Podcast | 01:15:31 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #nintendo #review See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Our Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Review (Post-Update) - The Press Start Podcast | 00:42:55 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #eldenring See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | Does Assassin's Creed Shadows Have A Problem? - The Press Start Podcast | 00:40:29 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #playstation #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | Counter-Strike 2 Could Be Announced Soon But Might Not Be What You Think | 00:41:40 | |
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 - Intro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | The Problem With The New Mortal Kombat 1 Characters - The Press Start Podcast | 00:43:33 | |
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 Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | Our Star Wars Outlaws & Assassin Creed Shadow Previews - The Press Start Podcast | 01:06:38 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #playstation #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | Another GOTY Contender? The Plucky Squire Is Magical! — The Press Start Podcast | 00:55:59 | |
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 Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | First Super Mario Wonder Thoughts & The Last Of Us Part 2's Rumoured Remaster | 00:57:23 | |
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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #assassinscreedmirage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Suicide Squad's Gameplay Trailer Has Us Worried | 00:40:59 | |
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 Coming The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 03 Feb 2024 | PlayStation Won't Have Many Games In 2024 - The Press Start Podcast | 01:07:12 | |
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 - Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Our Spider-Man 2 Review - The Press Start Podcast | 01:00:26 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #spiderman2 #review See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | Halo Will Never Be The Same Again — The Press Start Podcast | 01:01:22 | |
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 Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | Nintendo's Patents And The Red Dead Redemption Re-Release Kinda Sucks - The Press Start Podcast | 00:40:19 | |
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 - Intro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. READ THE NEWS & 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered Is Worth It - The Press Start Podcast | 00:48:13 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #grandtheftauto #gaming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Making Money On Fortnite And The MultiVersus Hiatus | 00:53:00 | |
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 - Intro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 15 May 2024 | Xbox Needs To Be Better & Assassin's Creed Shadows Should Be Renamed - The Press Start Podcast | 00:51:11 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 05 Sep 2023 | Why We Gave Starfield A 9 - The Press Start Podcast | 00:52:52 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox #baldursgate3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | Final Fantasy 16 Review And Our Summer Game Fest Previews - The Press Start Podcast | 00:55:14 | |
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 - Intro 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/ SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #finalfantasyxiv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | New Nintendo Console Rumours And Disney Illusion Island Review - The Press Start Podcast | 00:48:52 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | Our Thoughts On The Xbox Showcase And Ubisoft Forward | 00:58:40 | |
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! CHECK OUT ALL THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Xbox: https://press-start.com.au/news/xbox/2023/06/12/everything-announced-at-the-xbox-games-showcase-2023/ 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/ For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Is It Fair To Compare The Callisto Protocol To Dead Space? | 00:57:16 | |
After a week off (Ewan was overseas, apologies), the crew delve into all the reviews they've published in the last couple of weeks, including Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, The Callisto Protocol, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Pentiment, Somerville, The Dark Pictures: The Devil In Me and Goat Simulator 3. 00:04:46 - Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Is Not A Vibe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 11 Jul 2024 | What Were Xbox Thinking!? — The Press Start Podcast | 00:49:11 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 30 May 2023 | Diablo 4 And Street Fighter 6 Review | 00:49:55 | |
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 - Intro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | Atomic Heart Didn’t Steal Our Heart | 00:45:24 | |
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. 00:04:18 - Atomic Heart Review See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 14 Nov 2023 | What's Next For GTA 6 And Game Award Predictions - The Press Start Podcast | 01:00:14 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #grandtheftauto #gaming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | Our Stellar Blade Review And Assassin's Creed Hexe Theories — The Press Start Podcast | 00:41:57 | |
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 SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | Does The Xbox Series S Hold Back Games? - The Press Start Podcast | 00:57:01 | |
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 & 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 - Intro 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 & 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox #baldursgate3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | Dead Space Is A Better Remake Than The Last Of Us Part I | 00:39:55 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Xbox Is Dead Long Live Xbox - The Press Start Podcast | 00:52:53 | |
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 - Intro 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-podcast For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #xbox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | We've All Played Concord And It's A Promising Start - The Press Start Podcast | 01:02:38 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #playstation #gaming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | Does The Last Of Us HBO Series Live Up To The Hype? | 00:42:36 | |
We've watched the new The Last Of Us series and share our spoiler-free thoughts on the first season. In the news this week is also the rumour of Apple launching an AR/VR headset, an upcoming Xbox showcase and new menu items coming to McDonald's. 00:01:43 - The Last Of Us HBO Series Reactions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | We've Seen The Mario Movie And Played Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | 00:59:10 | |
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. 00:00 - Intro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Is A New PlayStation Handheld Coming Soon? - The Press Start Podcast | 00:59:15 | |
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... FOLLOW US | @pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au
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| 07 May 2024 | Helldivers 2 Controversy, Switch 2 Confirmation & Resident Evil 9 Rumours - The Press Start Podcast | 01:02:28 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #nintendo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | Our Favourite Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 Announcements — The Press Start Podcast | 00:51:04 | |
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 Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | Modern Warfare 3 And Silent Hill Ascension Not Knocking Our Socks Off - The Press Start Podcast | 01:05:34 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #podcast #playstation #gaming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | Armored Core 6 Fires Of Rubicon Hands-On Preview - The Press Start Podcast | 00:46:59 | |
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 - Intro 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 & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast#playstation #xbox #nintento #fromsoftware #armoredcore6 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Why You Should Still Give Exoprimal A Chance - The Press Start Podcast | 01:01:00 | |
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 Right 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/
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