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 questions about the future of first-party Xbox gaming. Rockstar has also dropped the official GTA 6 cover art ahead of pre-orders opening June 25, fuelling speculation about a November release date and what the game will cost. Plus, the crew shares the best game demos you should be playing right now, and the What the Wiki game show…
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 Time, while the Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest revealed everything coming out in the months ahead. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:35 Nintendo Direct June 2026 Reactions 00:18:27 XBOX Games Showcase 2026 00:42:55 Summer Game Fest Stream Reactions 01:18:27 Our Game of Summer Game Fest 01:19:40 What The Wiki?! 01:32:02…
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 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…
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 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 The…
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 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 The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's…