The Press Start Podcast

Latest Episodes:

What Were Xbox Thinking!? — The Press Start Podcast Jul 11, 2024

Show notes

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
00:31 - Shannon's Banana Pie
01:55 - Apple Vision Pro Impressions
04:11 - Kunitso-Gami: Path Of The Goddess Demo Impressions
07:54 - Xbox Game Pass Changes Explained
20:20 - PlayStation's Return To TGS
25:21 - Pocket Pal Teams Up With Sony
30:17 - Did The Final Descendant Copy Destiny?
37:31 - Horizon Zero Dawn Netflix Adaptation In Limbo
40:36 - What Sport Do You Want Added To Nintendo Switch Sports?
42:03 - What The Wiki?!
48:18 Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

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

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

#gaming #podcast #xbox

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident Evil 9 Predictions & The First Descendant Impressions - The Press Start Podcast Jul 05, 2024

Show notes

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
00:29 - Donkey Kong Country 2 Apology
04:14 - Revisiting Metroid: Zero Mission
06:52 - James' Elden Ring Injury
10:23 - The First Descendant Early Impressions
13:09 - Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered Trailer Reactions
20:32 - Resident Evil 7 Director Returns For RE 9
30:38 - Nintendo Switch 2 Stock Combatting Scalping
42:36 - Elden Ring Adaptations
45:57 - Embarrassing Video Game Merch
48:06 - What The Wiki?!
51:42 - Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au

#gaming #podcast #playstation

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Review (Post-Update) - The Press Start Podcast Jun 27, 2024

Show notes

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
00:55 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review
16:45 - Another Dead Rising Remake
23:17 - Low iOS Ports Sales
28:39 - Forza Horizon 4 Is Getting Delisted
34:10 - Are You Excited For The Casting of Frank Stone
36:59 - What The Wiki?!
41:52 - Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au

#gaming #podcast #eldenring

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Nintendo Direct June 2024 Reactions Including New Zelda And Metroid - The Press Start Podcast Jun 19, 2024

Show notes

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
01:04 - Alan Wake II DLC
06:10 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reveal
15:23 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Trailer Reaction
19:52 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership Impressions
26:01 - Super Mario Party: Jamboree Reactions
31:36 - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Reactions
36:25 - Will These Games Get Switch 2 Updates?
37:37 - Other Nintendo Direct Announcements
43:40 - Uncharted Better Than Indiana Jones?
45:20 - What The Wiki
50:46 - Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Star Wars Outlaws & Assassin Creed Shadow Previews - The Press Start Podcast Jun 14, 2024

Show notes

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
02:59 - Our Favourite SGF 2024 Announcements
26:12 - Astro Bot Preview
29:08 - Fear the Spotlight Preview
31:15 - LEGO Horizon Adventures Preview
36:30 - Star Wars Outlaws Preview
43:27 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Preview
49:56 - Reviewing Out Summer Game Fest Predictions
55:58 - Most Hype Astro Bot Cameos
56:59 - What The Wiki?!
01:05:09 - Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au

#podcast #playstation #xbox

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astro Bot Is Back But It's Game Over For PS VR2 - The Press Start Podcast Jun 04, 2024

Show notes

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
00:51 - Anger Foot Preview
07:35 - PlayStation State of Play Reactions
27:42 - PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter Revealed
35:10 - Summer Game Fest Quieter Than Usual
45:02 - Google Employee Caught Leaking Nintendo News
48:24 - The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Release Date
51:51 - What The Wiki?!
01:00:04 - Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au

#gaming #podcast #playstation

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Summer Game Fest 2024 Predictions - The Press Start Podcast May 28, 2024

Show notes

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
00:58 - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Review
09:14 - Multiversus Hands-On Preview
17:03 - Summer Game Fest 2024 Predictions
50:31 - The Best FPS Games of All Time
52:38 - What The Wiki?!
1:00:13 - Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au

#gaming #podcast #playstaito

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review - The Press Start Podcast May 22, 2024

Show notes

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
00:58 - Stellar Blade Burger
03:06 - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Review
15:55 - Does Hellblade 2 Save Game Pass?
20:40 - Nintendo Acquire Shiver Entertainment
35:04 - When Is The Next BioShock Game Coming Out?
39:30 - Toys For Bob Tease
42:17 - What The Wiki?!
48:30 - Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au

#gaming #podcast #xbox

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xbox Needs To Be Better & Assassin's Creed Shadows Should Be Renamed - The Press Start Podcast May 15, 2024

Show notes

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
00:51 - Animal Well First Impressions
02:46 - Cryptmaster Review
06:57 - Arkane Austin & Tango Gameworks Closure Reactions
26:25 - Square Enix Ditch Exclusives
32:44 - New PlayStation CEOs
36:17 - The Rogue Prince of Persia Delayed to Avoid Hades 2
39:30 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Has A Bad Name
43:55 - What The Wiki?!
49:42 - Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au

#gaming #podcast #nintendo

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helldivers 2 Controversy, Switch 2 Confirmation & Resident Evil 9 Rumours - The Press Start Podcast May 07, 2024

Show notes

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
01:03 - Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Confirmed For This Year
09:01 - Batman Arkham Shadow Announced
18:24 - Helldivers 2 Controversy
30:52 - Resident Evil 9 Rumours
43:04 - The Cancelled Donkey Kong Game
54:45 - Are You Returning to Starfield?
56:39 - What The Wiki?!
01:01:15 - Outro

The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au

#gaming #podcast #nintendo

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected