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PlayStation's State of Play Had Surprises — Here's What We Think | The Press Start Podcast Jun 03, 2026

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Sony's PlayStation State of Play delivered a wave of announcements that have the gaming world talking, and the Press Start team breaks down every reveal, what it means for PS5 owners, and whether Sony is back on track. We also react to the Fable delay and the official announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and what it could mean for the future of the franchise.

Chapters

00:00:00 Coming Up
00:00:31 God of War Laufey Reactions
00:08:10 Wolverine Gameplay Impressions
00:14:57 Until Dawn 2 Reactions
00:17:50 Control Resonant
00:21:10 Silent Hill Townfall
00:22:19 All the Other Announcements
00:29:06 Fable Has Been Delayed
00:32:32 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Revealed
00:39:25 Clutch Is A New PvPvE Racing Game
00:41:31 What The Wiki?!
00:51:07 Outro

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007 First Light Is The Best James Bond Game In Years | The Press Start Podcast May 26, 2026

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In this episode, we break down our official 9/10 score for 007 First Light, the highly anticipated James Bond action game developed by IO Interactive. We also discuss what’s next for Bungie amongst some troubling times, and share our predictions for next week’s PlayStation State of Play.

Chapters

00:00:00 Coming Up
00:00:28 007 First Light Review
00:20:51 What's Next for Bungie
00:30:33 PlayStation State of Play Predictions
00:43:23 Warhorse's LOTR RPG
00:47:13 What The Wiki?!
01:00:10 Outro

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LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight is Secretly Another Arkham | The Press Start Podcast May 22, 2026

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We break down the massive review score split for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch 2, our thoughts on LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and dive into the controversial gameplay changes in the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Plus, we debate the latest PlayStation Plus price increase, Sony's shifting stance on PlayStation exclusivity, and why Bungie's Marathon is reportedly struggling.

Chapters

00:00:00 Coming Up
00:00:40 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review
00:15:18 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review
00:26:14 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Preview
00:37:00 PlayStation Plus Price Increase
00:40:11 PlayStation Exclusivity
00:46:28 Marathon Is Struggling
00:48:08 GTA 6 Pre-Orders
00:50:38 What The Wiki?!
00:59:34 Outro

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Forza Horizon 6 Is Fantastic But More Of The Same | The Press Start Podcast May 14, 2026

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We dive into our review of Forza Horizon 6, breakdown the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase, discuss the new Xbox Game Pass Discord tier, and share our final impressions of Directive 8020.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:34 Forza Horizon 6 Review
00:11:35 Mortal Kombat II Review
00:21:06 Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase
00:26:43 Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition
00:31:52 Directive 8020 Review
00:41:39 Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Announced
00:44:59 What The Wiki?!
01:00:58 Outro

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Why Mixtape Is A 10 And One Of 2026's Best Games | The Press Start Podcast May 07, 2026

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We discuss why the stunning new release Mixtape earned a perfect score and stands as a top contender for the best game of 2026. The team breaks down the surprise Nintendo Direct announcement for Star Fox on Switch 2 and debates whether another remake of the N64 classic is what fans actually want. Plus we analyse the massive branding shift at Xbox as CEO Asha Sharma reveals a nostalgic new boot screen and signals a major reset for the console platform.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:33 Mixtape Review
00:11:25 Star Fox 64 Remake Announced
00:24:51 WILL: Follow the Light Review
00:30:52 Xbox's New Startup Screen
00:40:35 Should You Buy A Steam Controller?
00:42:40 What The Wiki?!

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The Truth About Why The PS5 Needs Online License Checks | The Press Start Podcast May 01, 2026

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We take a look at the recent PS5 online game license checks and why this move is actually a win for digital security. We also discuss game development maybe need more contract work, more changes at Xbox and our preview of Directive 8020.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 PS5 Online Game Checks
00:06:49 Contract Work in Video Games
00:18:12 More Changes at Xbox
00:27:08 Directive 8020 Preview
00:36:04 Saros Tips
00:38:11 What The Wiki?!
00:47:38 Outro

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Why Saros is an Unmissable 9.5/10 Apr 24, 2026

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We discuss our 9.5 out of 10 review of Saros, the latest PlayStation masterpiece and new front-runner for Game of the Year 2026. Brodie also previews Yoshi and The Mysterious Book, we unpack the reveal of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced and discuss Xbox Game Pass getting cheaper!

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Saros Review
00:16:00 Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Revealed
00:25:13 Yoshi and The Mysterious Book Preview
00:38:52 Xbox Game Pass Price Changes
00:48:22 Splatoon Raiders
00:51:01 What The Wiki?!
00:57:14 Outro

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Why Tomodachi Life is the Most Chaotic Nintendo Game Ever Made | The Press Start Podcast Apr 15, 2026

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We kick things off with our review of the weird and wonderful Tomodachi Life Living the Dream before diving into the high-stakes release of Capcom’s Pragmata. This week we also dive deep into the internal turmoil at Microsoft as Pete Hines breaks his silence on the mismanagement of Bethesda and the shifting value of Xbox Game Pass. Join us for a heated breakdown of why Xbox exclusivity is being re-evaluated and whether Fable can survive a potential delay to avoid the shadow of GTA 6.

Chapters

00:00:00 Coming Up
00:00:44 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review
00:10:49 Pragmata Review
00:23:41 Xbox Game Pass & Exclusivity Changes
00:48:13 A Bloodborne Animated Movie Has Been Announced
00:50:34 What The Wiki?!
00:59:18 Outro

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Sony Is Reaching A Breaking Point With These PS5 Prices | The Press Start Podcast Mar 31, 2026

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Sony has officially announced a massive global price increase for the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, leaving fans questioning the future of console gaming. We also dive into the latest Nintendo Switch 2 rumors regarding a full Zelda Ocarina of Time remake and a classic-style Star Fox revival. Join the crew as we discuss our hands-on preview of Saros from Housemarque and Brodie’s take on the legendary Super Meat Boy.

Chapters

00:00:00 Coming Up
00:00:31 Sony’s Massive PS5 Price Increase Explained
00:07:55 Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks: Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake & Star Fox Rumors
00:16:32 Everything Announced At The Xbox Partner Preview
00:19:50 Super Meat Boy Review: Does The 3D Platforming Work?
00:25:09 Saros Preview: Housemarque’s New Sci-Fi Bullet Hell For PS5
00:38:58 Minecraft Live 2026 News & Reactions
00:41:03 What The Wiki?! & Trivia
00:53:07 Outro

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NVIDIA CEO Says You’re "Completely Wrong" About AI Slop | The Press Start Podcast Mar 20, 2026

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang defends DLSS 5.0 against claims that AI is ruining game art while Bethesda finally confirms the Starfield PS5 release date for April. We also dive into Jeff Kaplan’s viral comments on toxic gaming culture and the latest system updates bringing massive power boosts to the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation Portal.