This week, PlayStation increased the price of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus in Australia. We unpack why, and what it means for the future of video games, as well as reacting to the Marathon reveal and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion rumours. 00:00 Coming Up 01:06 The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 Review 06:51 PlayStation Price Increases 19:09 Marathon Reveal 30:15 New Games 40:38 Rapid Fire 43:51 What The Wiki?! The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion ...
Apr 17, 2025•51 min
We've played the Nintendo Switch 2 and weighed in on whether the new console's expensive price is fair. Shannon shares his hands-on impressions and Nintendo Switch 2 game previews. We also chat about Hades 2 being exclusive, the Xbox Showcase, the AFL 26 announcement, and a Minecraft Movie review. 00:00 Coming Up 01:04 A Minecraft Movie Review 04:17 Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing 21:36 Hands-On Impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 30:44 Nintendo Switch 2 Game Previews 33:16 Hades 2 Switch 2 Exc...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr
In the lead up to South of Midnight, we were fortunate enough to speak with members of the Compulsion Games team about the upcoming action-adventure Xbox exclusive and how they went about building a handcrafted world embedded in Southern Gothic folklore. We were joined by Jasmin Roy, Game Director for South of Midnight, and Chris Fox, who serves as the game’s Audio Director. South of Midnight is out now for those who opted for the premium early access, though it rolls out officially on Apr...
Apr 04, 2025•34 min
Having stayed up most of the night to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, we unpack all the announcements, including the price, release date, tech specs and launch lineup. Brodie also shares his review of South of Midnight and preview of Doom: The Dark Ages. 00:00 Coming Up 01:16 Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders 03:44 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date 05:58 Nintendo Switch 2 Price 15:02 Nintendo Switch 2 Tech Specs 30:30 Nintendo Switch 2 Games At Launch 54:45 South of Midnight Review 01:02:54 Doom The...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 19 min
After a listing noted that Silent Hill F had been refused classification in Australia, the Australian Classification Board responded to our request for comment. What does it mean for the game's release in Australia? We explore the ever-changing Australian regulatory landscape, review Atomfall and ponder what might be in store this year for God of War on this episode of The Press Start Podcast. 00:00 Coming Up 00:48 Silent Hill F Refused Classification 11:49 Atomfall Review 25:35 God of War Greec...
Mar 24, 2025•42 min
We've all played Assassin's Creed Shadows, the long-anticipated AC game set in feudal Japan, and discuss our review of the game. We also discuss AI replacing actors in video games and the Nintendo Switch 2 launch possibly being the biggest gaming launch ever. 00:00 Coming Up 01:02 Silent Hill F Trailer Reaction 06:06 Assassin's Creed Shadows Review Discussion 29:53 AI In Video Games 38:54 Nintendo Switch 2 Price Speculation 44:50 People Can Fly PlayStation IP 48:00 Outro The Press Start Podcast ...
Mar 18, 2025•57 min
Back from his holidays, James joins the show to weigh in on the Xbox handheld and console rumours, the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3 and Death Stranding getting a release date. 00:00 Coming Up 00:59 James Is Back! 03:24 Xbox Handheld Rumours 07:11 The Next Xbox Will Be A PC 12:46 The Last Of Us Part 3 17:33 The Last Of Us Season 2 Trailer Reaction 21:23 Death Stranding Release Date 26:50 Rapid Fire Question 27:54 What The Wiki?! 31:38 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia...
Mar 12, 2025•33 min
We discuss our glowing review of Split Fiction, share our impressions on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and react to the PlayStation VR 2 price cut. 00:00 Coming Up 00:48 Pokemon Presents Reactions 03:01 Split Fiction Review Discussion 22:42 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Preview 32:23 PlayStation VR 2 Price Cut 38:02 Rugby League Game Announced 39:12 What The Wiki?! 46:08 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://pla...
Mar 04, 2025•48 min
The zoomers take over the podcast to talk through our Monster Hunter Wilds and Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii reviews, react to the Wonder Woman cancellation and Fable delay, and share our impressions of Elden Ring: Nightreign. 00:00 Coming Up 01:26 Monster Hunter Wilds Review Discussion 18:57 Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Review Discussion 23:47 Wonder Woman Cancelled and WB Studios Closed 33:25 Fable Delayed 40:41 EB Selling Single Pokemon and MTG Cards 43:20 Harry's Most Anti...
Mar 02, 2025•54 min
Catching up with a big week of video game news, we break down the PlayStation State of Play — including the reveal of Saros — and Brodie discusses his review of Avowed. 00:00 Coming Up 01:42 Avowed Review 15:05 PlayStation State of Play Reactions 40:56 FantasyCritic Check-in 43:45 New Astro Bot Levels 45:22 What The Wiki?! 52:17 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/...
Feb 17, 2025•54 min
On this episode, Brodie shares his preview of South of Midnight and we discuss the PlayStation Network, rumoured State of Play, Bloomberg's report of Warner Bros. Games and check in on our FantasyCritic results. 00:00 Coming Up 01:09 Snake vs. Monkey 03:16 Resistance 4 Pitch Rejected By PlayStation 06:31 South of Midnight Preview 14:53 PlayStation Network Outage 17:42 PlayStation State of Play Rumours 25:12 Warner Bros. Games Woes 31:58 Fantasy Critic Check-In 36:57 GTA VI Definitely Coming Out ...
Feb 11, 2025•53 min
We review Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and unpack the week's news including Forza Horizon 5 coming to P55, Multiversus getting shutdown and PlayStation scrapping console themes. 00:00 Coming Up 00:44 Spiderman On PC 02:05 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Review 19:09 Multiversus Shutdown 28:34 Forza Horizon 5 Coming To PS5 37:04 Themes On PS5 38:05 What The Wiki?! 50:26 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. SUBSCRIBE LiSTNR: https://play...
Feb 03, 2025•52 min
Xbox's Developer Direct was huge with Ninja Gaiden 4 announced and Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 all getting a release date. Xbox Boss, Phil Spencer, has been busy elaborating on Xbox's strategy in the wake thereafter, and EA and Ubisoft are struggling with AAA games performing worse than expected, giving us plenty to discuss! 00:00 Coming Up 00:58 Fantasy Critic Update 03:19 Xbox Developer Direct Recap 12:00 Xbox Series S Support 18:11 Xbox's Next Consol...
Jan 29, 2025•46 min
In this special episode, we complete our Fantasy Critic draft, react to the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal and discuss the news PlayStation cancelled a live-service God of War game. 00:00 Coming Up 00:53 Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions 12:19 Fantasy Critic Draft 46:24 PlayStation Cancels Live-Service God Of War Game 53:48 Will You Buy A Nintendo Switch 2 Day One? 55:34 What The Wiki?! 59:44 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. Follow along on...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min
The Switch 2 could be revealed before you listen to this episode. We also discuss Assassin's Creed Shadow's delay, the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct and our preview of Kingdom Come Deliverance II. 00:00 Coming Up 00:42 CES Tech Time With Shannon 03:12 Will The Nintendo Switch 2 Be Revealed This Week? 14:31 Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again 22:19 Xbox Developer Direct Announced 27:08 Kingdom Come Deliverance II Preview 40:02 Nintendo Alarmo Coming To Australia 42:44 Outro The Press Start Po...
Jan 14, 2025•45 min
It's our first episode for 2025! After a quick look back at the year that was, unpacking our Top 10 Games of 2024, we discuss the year ahead! We share what games were most excited for, and reveal our 2025 gaming predictions. 00:00 Intro 00:46 What We've Been Playing 09:38 Our Top 10 Games of 2024 19:06 Our Most Anticipated Games of 2025 24:46 Our Predictions for 2025 In Video Games 45:11 What Wins Game Of The Year In 2025 46:57 What The Wiki?! 52:24 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start A...
Jan 06, 2025•54 min
In our final episode of the year, we review our predictions for 2024 and share our personal picks for Game of the Year 2024. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Secret Level 04:12 Alien: Rogue Incursion Review 13:44 Marvel Rivals First Impressions 21:01 More Switch 2 Leaks 27:48 Reviewing Our 2024 Predictions 36:45 Our Game of the Year 2024 Picks 1:15:25 Most Played Game of 2024 01:17:29 What The Wiki?! 01:23:35 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast. E...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min
The Game Awards 2024 was huge! We react to all the announcements — including The Witcher 4, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and Onimush: Way of the Sword — and celebrate all the winners. 00:00 Intro 01:40 The Game Awards Overall Impressions 05:38 The Game Awards Winners 15:50 The Game Awards Announcements 16:13 Split Fiction 18:31 Turok Origins 20:45 Onimusha: Way of the Sword 23:34 Elden Ring: Neightreign 25:52 Dispatch 26:38 Mafia: The Old Country 26:54 Rematch 27:23 Fumito Ueda...
Dec 14, 2024•57 min
Adventure calls. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle releases on December 9th on Xbox Series X and S, Game Pass and PC. Pre-order Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Now. Rated M. We look back on the year 2024 in gaming, reviewing the year in terms of its announcements and quality of releases. We also look at the year ahead, reflect on PlayStation's 30 years of history and Shuhei Yoshida leaving Sony. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Treat Time 04:55 Reviewing 2024 11:51 Xbox's 2024 20:56 Nintendo's 2024 24:54 P...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
We react to the Game Awards 2024 nominees, make some predictions, discuss the potential of the PlayStation Portable/PS Vita making a comeback and unpack Brodie's review of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. 00:00 Intro 01:16 Living with the Nintendo Alarmo 08:09 Our Game Awards Nominee Reactions & Predictions 35:28 PlayStation Handheld Rumours 43:10 Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl Review 52:07 Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Release Date? 54:03 What The Wiki?! 01:02:16 Outro The Press Start P...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min
We've been playing LEGO Horizon Adventures together and discussed our review. Brodie weighs in on Metro Awakening VR too, and we discuss the latest on Grand Theft Auto 6, a classic mode returning to Overwatch and Donkey Kong Country's deep dive reveal. 00:00 Intro 01:29 LEGO Horizon Adventures Review 14:27 Metro Awakening VR Review 19:21 GTA 6 On Track 32:15 Classic Overwatch Returns 38:31 Donkey Kong Country Deep Dive 43:08 Rapid Fire Question 46:14 What The Wiki?! 50:41 Outro The Press Start P...
Nov 13, 2024•52 min
We've spent a week with the PlayStation 5 Pro and share our review. We also reviewed Slitterhead and Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood, reacting to the closure of Firewalk Studios, and dissecting Dragon Age: The Veilguard's huge launch. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Firewalk Studios Closed 10:26 PS5 Pro Review 21:14 Slitterhead Review 30:01 Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood Review 36:13 Dragon Age: The Veilguards BioWare's Biggest Steam Launch 39:08 Scream in Mortal Kombat 1 39:57 What The Wiki?! 45:30 Outro The ...
Nov 06, 2024•47 min
2024 keeps delivering! We discuss our Dragon Age: The Veilguard review and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review. Brodie has also played Indiana Jones And The Great Circle and shares his preview of the gameplay including combat and puzzle solving. 00:00 Intro 00:23 Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review 17:33 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Review 26:44 Indiana Jones At The Great Circle Hands-On Preview 37:39 What Games Are We Making Time For? 41:23 PlayStation Stars Changes 42:40 What The Wiki?! 48:21 Outro The...
Oct 29, 2024•51 min
Nintendo is currently conducting a playtest and one brave participant leaked the details. The game sounds like a world-building sim not too different from something like Minecraft. We discuss the unannounced game, Fear the Spotlight, the Xbox Partner Showcase, the lack of Spider-Man 2 DLC and Shannon's preview of LEGO Horizon Adventures. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Fear the Spotlight Review 06:03 Nintendo's New Minecraft-Like Game 14:12 Xbox Partner Showcase 23:57 No Spider-Man 2 Story DLC 28:52 LEGO Hori...
Oct 22, 2024•44 min
Not-so-fresh from PAX Australia, the gang discuss the week's worth of gaming news including retailers cancelling PlayStation 30th anniversary orders, going hands-on with Avowed, the Nintendo Alarmo reveal, our review of Neva and Super Mario Party Jamboree, the Game Freak leaks, Steam making changes and more! 00:00 Intro 00:51 PlayStation 30th Anniversary Cancellations 02:56 PAX Australia Review 08:51 Avowed Preview 12:30 Nintendo Alarmo Reactions 16:12 Neva Review 22:25 Super Mario Party Jambore...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 01:16 Metaphor ReFantazio 13:43 Ubisoft New: AC Shadows Delay and Acquisition 29:03 More Upcoming Assassin's Creed Game 33:03 Alien: Isola...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 02:36 Silent Hill 2 Review 17:46 Until Dawn First Impressions 23:34 PlayStation 30th Anniversary Pre-Order Chaos 35:23 Avatar: The Last Airbender New Game 36:36 What The Wiki?! 40:02 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video...
Oct 04, 2024•42 min
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 00:50 PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection 05:43 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review 16:17 PlayStation State ...
Sep 25, 2024•56 min
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 00:33 PS5 Pro Thoughts A Week On 03:23 The Plucky Squire Review 14:11 Funko Fusion Review 24:04 Dead Rising Deluxe Remasters Review 31:54 New Star Wars Jedi Game 35:42 Skate Early Access 39:55 The Sims' New Era 46:53 Rapid Fire Question 49:09 What The Wiki 54:31 Outro ...
Sep 18, 2024•56 min
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 00:49 PS5 Pro Reactions 29:26 Concord Is Dead 39:34 Banning Kids From Gaming 46:11 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Time Preview 55:24 Super Mario Party Jamboree Preview 01:02:21 What The Wiki?! 01:06:14 Outro The Press Start Podcast is Pres...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min
