The Press Start Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 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

The Press Start Podcast discusses the massive box office success of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and what it means for the future of Nintendo films. We also dive into the frustrating reality of modern game development cycles and debate whether post launch game updates are a consumer right or a developer bonus. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:26 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review 00:13:48 Are Game Dev Cycles Too Long? 00:23:29 Game Update: Bonus or RIght? & "Friendslop" 00:34:39 Most Anticipated Games in April 00:35:17 What The Wiki?! & Trivia 00:40:51 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

We are drafting our official 2026 Fantasy Critic league to predict which video games will dominate the review scores this year. Join the crew as we bid on massive titles like Grand Theft Auto VI and Resident Evil Requiem while hunting for the best indie sleeper hits of 2026. This episode covers our full draft strategy for a winning Fantasy Critic season and our boldest predictions for the years best reviewed games. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:28 How Fantasy Critic Works 00:03:41 Fantasy Critic Draft 2026 00:44:29 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

It's an episode full of reviews, including our Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Princess Peach: Showtime, Rise of the Ronin and Alone in the Dark. We also touch on the rumours circulating around a PS5 Pro and PlayStation's upscaling tech.

00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Dragon's Dogma II Review
17:22 - Princess Peach: Showtime! Review
26:56 - Rise of the Ronin Review
38:56 - Alone in the Dark Review
49:50 - PS5 Pro Rumours
55:11 - Fave Video Game Clothing
59:30 - What The Wiki?!
01:04:50 - Outro

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We've played Team Ninja's latest, the PlayStation 5 exclusive Rise of the Rōnin. How does it stack up against other Team Ninja games, and the likes of Ghosts of Tsushima and Sekiro?

We also weigh in on the Spider-Man multiplayer trailer leaks and ponder if Insomniac could make a good live-service title in line with PlayStation's evolving strategy. Summer Games Fest 2024 has also been confirmed to be happening, and a slate of new content is on the way for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. We discuss all this and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Rise of the Rōnin Preview
12:48 - Spider-Man Multiplayer Trailer Leak 
21:37 - Summer Games Fest 2024
28:38 - New Content for Prince of Persia
33:16 - Helldivers II Updates
37:22 - Super Mario Movie 2 
39:12 - What The Wiki?!
44:04 - Outro

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League fell well short of expectations but WB is still committed to live service and mobile games. Are they crazy to double down? Or is there some truth that it's the best way to generate consistent return in games?

Toys For Bob is also going independent, The Outlast Trials review is out, we've got a new trailer for Dune: Awakening and James has previewed Dragon's Dogma 2. We discuss all this and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Toys For Bob Goes Independent
08:17 - WB Games Doubles Down On Live Service Games
22:58 - The Outlast Trials Review
29:02 - Dune: Awakening Trailer
33:50 - Dragon's Dogma 2 Preview
40:45 - Which Character Should Come to Suicide Squad Next? 
41:51 - What The Wiki?!
46:42 - Outro

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Reports have emerged that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released March 2025 after an internal delay. Can Nintendo wait that long given 2024 looks light on for new games?

Details have also leaked around Assassin's Creed Infinity, and the PS VR2 is getting PCR support. We talk about all this and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed to March 2024
10:23 - PS VR2 Getting PC Support
19:05 - Assassin's Creed Infinity Leaks
30:49 - Supermassive Games Reorganisation & Layoffs
37:12 - Our Pokemon Memories
47:40  - Late Pokemon Presents Predictions
49:12 - What The Wiki?!
54:35 - Outro

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Final Fantasy VII is here and is now the second-highest-rated Final Fantasy of all time. Does Harry (who wrote Press Start's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review) feel as positive about the game as the rest?

We also unpack the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree gameplay trailer, all the announcements from the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and discuss the list of Xbox games coming to PlayStation.

00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review
18:33 - Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree Release Date Reveal
23:55 - Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
30:36 - Microsoft Announce The Games Coming To PlayStation
37:32 - Thoughts On The Borderlands Trailer
39:21 - What The Wiki?!
44:42 - Outro

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review – A Stellar Reimagining - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/02/23/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-review/

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It's business as usual at Xbox... Or is it? We unpack everything discussed during Xbox's business update in the wake of numerous reports multiple Xbox games would be released on other platforms. James has also played Banished: Ghosts of New Eden and reviewed it more favourably than most. We find out why, and hear from Brodie on his review of the new metroidvania, Ultros.

Apologies for Ewan's recording playing up initially! 

00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Xbox's Business Update
32:24 - SteelSeries Alias Ad
33:48 - Banished: Ghosts of New Eden Review
42:57 - Ultros Review
49:55 - Are You Ready For Next-Gen?
50:34 - What The Wiki?!
55:12 - Outro

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Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden Review – A Hauntingly Beautiful Adventure - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/02/15/banishers-ghosts-of-new-eden-review/

Ultros Review – Savage Gardener - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2024/02/12/ultros-review-savage-gardener/

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It's been a turbulent week for ol' Xbox as reports emerged that more Xbox 'exclusives' were destined for multi-platform release. Phil Spencer has announced a business update next week, but that is not going to stop up speculating what the heck Xbox are up to in light of this developing story.

We've spent more time with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice league so are able to share our review of the game, and Kieron's played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to share his preview. Shannon's watched the new Grounded II documentary too, which got us theorising around the next The Last of Us game.

00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Preview
03:36 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Review
11:31 - Xbox's Future
32:57 - SteelSeries Ad
33:58 - The Last of Us Part III Theories
45:17 - Rapid Fire Question
47:04 - What the Wiki?!
51:39 - Outro

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

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Hands-On Preview - https://press-start.com.au/previews/2024/02/07/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-hands-on-preview/

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/xbox-series-x-reviews/2024/02/05/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-review-a-controversial-closer/

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