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The Press Start Podcast

The Press Start Podcast

Each week on The Press Start Podcast, we get together and chat in-depth about the latest video game news and releases, all in the name of Press Start.

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11 Mar

Xbox Project Helix: $1200 Console or PC Hybrid? | The Press Start Podcast

This week we unpack the bombshell reveal of Xbox Project Helix, Microsoft's next generation console that blurs the line between Xbox and PC gaming with a rumored price tag of $1,200 USD. We debate whether PlayStation's testing of dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store is a concerning sign for digital storefronts and discuss what Shinji Mikami's new studio could be working on for their next AA to AAA project. James delivers his full review of the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake and we react to the final trailer for the Super Mario Galaxy movie including the casting of Donald Glover as Yoshi. We also touch on the insane demand for Pokemon Pokopia selling out worldwide before closing with another chaotic round of What The Wiki?! and trivia. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:33 Project Helix: The Next-Generation Xbox 00:11:07 PlayStation Testing Dynamic Pricing 00:16:37 Shinji Mikami's Next Game 00:22:22 Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Review 00:32:12 Super Mario Galaxy Trailer & Casting Reaction 00:44:06 Pokemon Pokopia Sold Out 00:49:19 What The Wiki?! & Trivia 00:59:25 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au (mailto:hello@press-start.com.au) #gaming #podcast #playstation

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51 min
6 Mar

Bungie’s Marathon Is Finally Here But Highguard Is Already Dead | The Press Start Podcast

Bungie finally drops their extraction shooter Marathon while we dissect the shocking 45 day lifespan and shutdown of Highguard. We also dive into the massive Pokemon 30th Anniversary reveals including the record breaking Pokemon Pokopia on Switch 2 and the Gen 10 announcement of Pokemon Winds and Waves. Our team weighs in on whether the era of live service failures is finally coming to a head or if Marathon can buck the trend. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:32 Marathon First Impressions 00:10:57 Highguard Shutting Down: What Does It Mean For Marathon? 00:19:13 PlayStation Abandoning PC Relases 00:25:17 New God of War Leaks: Faye Not Kratos 00:29:09 Pokemon Pokopia Review: Best Pokemon Spin-Off Ever? 00:37:32 Pokemon Winds & Waves: New Starters 00:41:32 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Teased 00:42:28 What The Wiki?! & Trivia 00:50:38 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation

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1 hr, 7 min
25 Feb

Phil Spencer Retires, Bluepoint Closes & Resident Evil Requiem Review | The Press Start Podcast

On this week's episode, we provide an in-depth Resident Evil Requiem review and discuss the fallout of Sony shutting down Bluepoint Games. We analyze the retirement of Phil Spencer as Xbox CEO and what it means for the future of Microsoft Gaming. Finally, we celebrate the news of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:32 Xbox Changes: Phil Spencer & Sarah Bond Depart 00:18:38 PlayStation Close Bluepoint Studios 00:28:15 Resident Evil Requiem Review 00:50:51 Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen ROMs Announced 01:00:34 Did Kratos' Voice Actor Confirm The Next Game? 01:02:05 What The Wiki?! 01:06:03 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation

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59 min
19 Feb

Highguard Ending Already? Give It A Chance | The Press Start Podcast

This week we dive into the controversy surrounding Highguard's rocky launch and plummeting player base, debating whether gamer culture and rage baiting are to blame or if the game simply failed to find its footing. We also break down the shadow-dropped 2D action game God of War: Sons of Sparta and whether it lives up to expectations, plus discuss the announcement of a God of War Trilogy Remake and debate how faithful it should stay to the original games. We recap the latest PlayStation State of Play featuring reveals like Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2, the new John Wick game, Silent Hill Townfall, and Castlevania Belmont's Curse. Harry shares his obsessive deep dive into Mewgenics, one of 2026's highest-rated games so far, and delivers his reviews for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Plus we discuss the news that PlayStation 6 may be delayed until 2029 and close out with another chaotic round of What The Wiki?! Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:34 Highguard Shutdown Speculation 00:12:10 God of War: Sons of Sparta Worth Playing? 00:21:18 God of War Trilogy Remake: True to the Original? 00:27:32 PlayStation State of Play 00:36:18 Mewgenics Impressions 00:42:12 Yakuza Kawami 3 & Dark Ties Review 00:43:41 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 00:45:57 PlayStation 6 Delayed Until 2029 00:47:23 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au (mailto:hello@press-start.com.au) #gaming #podcast #playstation

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39 min
10 Feb

Is Horizon Hunters Gathering A Huge Mistake? | The Press Start Podcast

This week we dive into the polarizing reveal of Horizon Hunters Gathering and its radical new art style before recapping every major announcement from the February Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase including the arrival of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2. We also share our full reviews for the chaotic Mario Tennis Fever and Suda51s bizarre new action title Romeo Is A Dead Man plus a breakdown of the massive Overwatch relaunch that introduces five new heroes. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:29 Horizon Hunters Gathering Reactions 00:07:08 Nintendo Direct February 2026 Reactions 00:14:59 Mario Tennis Fever Review 00:22:56 Romeo Is A Dead Man Review 00:30:02 Overwatch 2 Drops The 2 In Major Update 00:32:26 What The Wiki?! 00:38:11 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation

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48 min
3 Feb

PlayStation Handheld Leaks & GTA 6 Physical Edition News | The Press Start

Join us this week as we dive into the rave reviews for Cairn and share our first-hand experience with this challenging survival climber. We also discuss the latest PlayStation handheld rumors regarding an OLED Portal and the standalone RDNA 5 portable, alongside the news that GTA 6 may skip a physical release at launch. Plus, we check in on our 2026 Fantasy Critic draft and the latest updates for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:41 Cairn Review In-Progress 00:08:15 Code Vein II Review 00:15:20 Fantasy Critic Update 00:18:56 Tomodachi Life Direct 00:23:25 PlayStation Portal & Portable Leaks 00:29:27 Grand Theft Auto 6 Physcial Edition Missing Launch 00:36:22 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/the-press-start-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70QgrzSyPK476F9cTsfUWJ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-press-start-podcast/id812891885 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvh0fsLvVCs9Pym8WExQiXdiqQsscybcK&si=Zh7Gw4QsFJQGFoUU For more gaming news, reviews & more visit https://www.press-start.com.au SUBSCRIBE | https://goo.gl/i9FGAx FOLLOW US | https://www.facebook.com/gaming/PressStartAu https://twitter.com/PressStartAU https://www.instagram.com/pressstartau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pressstartau Contact us at hello@press-start.com.au #gaming #podcast #playstation

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