The Press Start Podcast

Wolverine Left Us Wanting More, So Did Ocarina of Time | The Press Start Podcast

This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, James, Brodie and Shannon give their honest reactions to Marvel's Wolverine from Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games, before

We Reviewed Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha & Orbitals (Loved Every Minute) | The Press Start Podcast

This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, James, Harry and Shannon deliver their verdicts on three of September's biggest releases — The Blood of Dawnwalker, Orbitals,

Star Wars Zero Company Is Incredible (Plus Gamescom & Xbox News) | The Press Start Podcast

2026 keeps on giving. This week on The Press Start Podcast we break down the Witcher 3: Remastered reveal from Gamescom Opening Night Live, along with every other major a

Our Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave & Star Wars: Zero Company Previews | The Press Start Podcast

Harry went hands-on with Star Wars Zero Company and Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave, and the verdict might surprise you. Plus: Kingdom Hearts 4 finally gets a release window,

GTA 6 Reveal Is Skipping YouTube For Netflix | The Press Start Podcast

GTA 6's extended gameplay reveal is dropping on Netflix before YouTube, Australia has banned Halloween: The Game while rolling out Xbox age verification for R18+ titles,

We Played Big Walk And It Tested Our Friendship | The Press Start Podcast

House House, the studio behind Untitled Goose Game, returns with Big Walk, a co-op puzzler built entirely around proximity chat — and a bold decision to ban traditional v

Xbox Wants You To Watch Ads Before You Play Your Own Games | The Press Start Podcast

This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, Shannon, James and Brodie dive into Halo Campaign Evolved, debating whether it's the definitive way to play the original Halo

Why We Gave Splatoon Raiders An 8.5 | The Press Start Podcast

This week on The Press Start Podcast, Harry gives his verdict on Splatoon Raiders, scoring Nintendo's co-op spin-off an 8.5. Ewan, Shannon and James also dig into Ryan Hu

The Real Cost Of Xbox's Restructure Is Becoming Clear | The Press Start Podcast

Xbox's Game Pass subscriber decline, mass layoffs and the Obsidian returning to Fallout dominate the discussion this week, alongside Sony Santa Monica confirming God of W

The Games Industry Has Officially Lost The Plot | The Press Start Podcast

Xbox is going through a massive restructure with fresh layoffs shaking the industry, and PlayStation has confirmed it's ending support for physical discs on PS5. On this

Reacting To All The GTA 6 Hot Takes | The Press Start Podcast | The Press Start Podcast

We're breaking down the biggest GTA 6 hot takes sent in by you, the listeners. From the controversial price tag to paywalling rumors, the lack of a physical disc and no o

The Best Way To Play Star Fox 64 Still Won't Win New Fans | The Press Start Podcast

Fox McCloud is back with a faithful remake of the beloved Star Fox 64, but does nostalgia alone make it worth your time in 2026? The Press Start Podcast team digs into wh

Xbox Is Killing Its Best Studios & Nobody Is Stopping Them | The Press Start Podcast

Xbox is sending shockwaves through the gaming industry with reports that Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games are all facing potential closure, raising serious

Our Summer Game Fest 2026 Reactions: Nintendo, XBOX & More! | The Press Start Podcast

Since the demise of E3, it’s the biggest week in gaming — Nintendo dropped a Direct packed with announcements including a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of T

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

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 fo

007 First Light Is The Best James Bond Game In Years | The Press Start Podcast

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 wha

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

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

Forza Horizon 6 Is Fantastic But More Of The Same | The Press Start Podcast

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 o

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

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

The Truth About Why The PS5 Needs Online License Checks | The Press Start Podcast

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 con