The Press Start Podcast

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Oct 2026

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<p>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. </p>

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October 14, 202658 min

Could the Ocarina of Time Remake Be the Definitive Zelda? | The Press Start Podcast

We went hands-on with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of its November 5 launch, playing from Kokiri Forest and the Great Deku Tree through to the Forest Temple. Plus, Harry reviews Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, we dig into Marvel's Wolverine's surprising PS5 disc sales, Xbox's new XP film and TV division and Paramount's Cyberpunk 2077 movie, and debate whether we're taking time off for GTA 6. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:42 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Preview 00:19:39 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review 00:28:14 PlayStation Physical Sales Spike 00:33:00 Xbox XP Announced Making Film & TV Adaptations 00:39:56 Rapid Fire Q: Are you taking time off for GTA VI? 00:43:02 What The Wiki Video Game Gameshow 00:54:54 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

October 9, 202659 min

Xbox Admits It Was in "Free Fall"... Can Helix Save It? | The Press Start Podcast

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Xbox was in free fall before this year's restructure, and the team debates whether Project Helix, a console-first "family of devices", and a refocused Game Pass can win players back. Plus GameStop's $1,400 used PS5 Pro price ahead of GTA 6, a mixed verdict on Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, and the latest Uncharted 5 rumours, including Nolan North saying he'd return as Nathan Drake. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:33 Xbox's Restructuring and Future Outlook 00:15:41 GTA 6 and the PS5 Pro Price Surge 00:24:09 Reviewing Hellraiser: A Mixed Bag 00:34:32 Rumors of a New Uncharted Game 00:48:30 Rapid Fire: What will be the next big game? 00:50:36 What The Wiki?! 00:58:42 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

October 2, 20261 hr 1 min

Star Wars Galactic Racer Is the Podracing Game We Waited 20 Years For | The Press Start Podcast

James has played Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the debut game from ex-Burnout developers Fuse Games, and it might be the best Star Wars racing game since Episode I Racer and Racer Revenge. We break down his review, its roguelite campaign and that brutal final act, then dig into The Witcher 3 Remastered, Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition, more The Last of Us projects and news on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Plus, Sony has patented a PS5 controller you can tap to pay with. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:31 Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review 00:19:08 The Witcher 3 Reamstered Review 00:27:48 Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition Review 00:40:32 Naughty Dog's Future Projects 00:48:19 Would You Tap Your Card on Your Controller to Pay? 00:52:06 What The Wiki?! 01:00:37 Untitled Marker 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

September 25, 20261 hr 9 min

Halo Changed Forever As Xbox Guts Its Studios | The Press Start Podcast

Xbox's latest restructure sees Halo move to Activision, Ninja Theory face closure and a wave of studio changes, while Bungie promises to bring vaulted Destiny 2 content back and rework Marathon to win back players' trust. We also share our Silent Hill Townfall review, get into full spoilers for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, and debate whether the GTA 6 Vice City Collector's Edition is worth around $570 without a copy of the game. Plus, What the Wiki returns on this week's Press Start Podcast. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:35 Xbox’s Latest Shake-up 00:16:35 Bungie Wants to Earn Back Your Trust 00:23:29 Silent Hill Townfall Review 00:36:43 Resident Evil Movie Review (Spoilers) 00:59:51 The Grand Theft Auto 6 Vice City Collector's Edition 01:02:58 What The Wiki?! 01:09:07 Untitled Marker 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

September 18, 202659 min

A Perfect Fire Emblem And Control's Riskiest Move Yet | The Press Start Podcast

This week on The Press Start Podcast, the team breaks down whether Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave is the best entry in the series since Awakening, and reacts to Control Resonant's dramatic shift toward melee combat ahead of its release. Plus, Shannon reviews the new Resident Evil movie. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:32 Control Resonant Review 00:21:01 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review 00:34:07 Resident Evil Movie Review 00:46:36 What The Wiki?! 00:57:05 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

September 10, 20261 hr 7 min

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 diving into the week's biggest Nintendo news out of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and the September Nintendo Direct, including the Ocarina of Time remake. The crew also unpacks Xbox picking up Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT from PlayStation and runs through everything revealed at September's PlayStation State of Play, including Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:33 Marvel's Wolverine Review 00:17:44 Ocarina of Time Remake Reactions 00:32:30 Metroid Ravenous & Kirby Reactions 00:45:42 Kojima Signs With Xbox 00:55:14 PlayStation September State of Play Reactions 00:59:31 What The Wiki?! 01:05:54 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

September 1, 20261 hr 3 min

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, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword — before diving into reactions to Rockstar's extended Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay reveal, covering the returning six-star wanted system, deeper NPC behaviour, and Jason and Lucia's evolving story. Plus, a rapid fire question on Xbox's newly confirmed "family of devices" plans for Project Helix, and another round of What the Wiki. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:31 The Blood of Dawnwalker Review 00:18:50 Orbitals Review 00:29:41 Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review 00:43:49 Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Reactions 00:57:30 What The Wiki?! 01:02:56 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

August 28, 20261 hr 5 min

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 announcement from the show. We also dig into two of the year's best releases, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Star Wars Zero Company, plus Rockstar's response to the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks and Xbox's new Discs to Digital program. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:38 Opening Night Live 2026 00:13:51 Xbox Disc to Digital Explained 00:22:11 Metro 2039 Preview 00:31:03 Star Wars Zero Company Review 00:38:44 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Resonance Review 00:51:20 GTA VI Leaks Hurt The Hype 00:53:39 What The Wiki?! 01:03:52 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

August 20, 202648 min

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, Sony admits the PS6 still doesn't have a launch date, and Simpsons Hit & Run Remastered rumours are heating up again after a D23 slip-up. The crew also reacts to Hogwarts Legacy 2, Ghost of Yotei's new expansion, and Fortnite's Sonic crossover. It's this week's biggest gaming news on The Press Start Podcast. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:34 Star Wars: Zero Company Preview 00:08:45 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Preview 00:16:35 Kingdom Hearts 4 New Trailer 00:24:19 The Simpsons Hit & Run Remake? 00:29:35 PlayStation 6 Delays? 00:36:50 New Game Announcements 00:39:43 RIP Hayden Panettiere 00:41:14 What The WIki?! 00:47:31 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

August 11, 202641 min

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, and EA and Halo Studios are both facing fresh layoffs despite recent wins. The Press Start Podcast breaks down the biggest gaming news of the week, plus a rapid fire on Ubisoft's newly confirmed Ghost Recon game. Subscribe for weekly video game news, reactions and discussion from Australia's biggest gaming podcast. Chapters 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:00:42 GTA 6 Extended Look Confirmed for Netflix 00:07:27 Australia Cracks Down: Xbox Age Verification and Halloween Banned 00:16:47 Industry Layoffs Hit EA and Halo Studios 00:28:03 PlayStation Aren't Backing Down Now 00:30:18 A New Ghost Recon Game 00:32:10 What The Wiki?! 00:40:20 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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