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The Press Start Podcast

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Death Stranding 2
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Hollow Knight: Silksong
Summer Game Fest
Assassin's Creed
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Nintendo Direct
Xbox Game Pass
Grand Theft Auto 6
Resident Evil 9
Gamescom
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The Game Awards 2025
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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.

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Latest Episodes

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... more

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... more

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 Hil... more

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 re... more

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Recent Guests

Jasmin Roy
Games director at Compulsion Games
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Episode: Talking South of Midnight With Compulsion Games — The Press Start Podcast
Chris Fox
Heads up All Things Audio at Compulsion Games
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Episode: Talking South of Midnight With Compulsion Games — The Press Start Podcast
Harry Callow
Special guest who previewed Rise of the Rōnin
Episode: Rise of the Rōnin Preview And Spider-Man Multiplayer Leaks - The Press Start Podcast

Hosts

Ewan Roxburgh
Host of The Press Start Podcast; frequent face of the show with broad coverage of gaming news and previews
Shannon Grigsty
Co‑host; provides on‑air discussion and guest coordination
James
Co‑host and on‑air discussion participant; regular commentator on topics and previews
Brody
Co‑host; active in discussions and panel style segments
Harry Callow
Co‑host; contributes to debates and practical perspectives

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Do these guys even like gaming?

    Seriously these guys cannot even pretend to be excited about anything. It sounds like they don’t even like each other honestly. It feels like a bunch of coworkers at the end of their week being forced to “get through it”. Would be better with actual gamers

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    Dakotamoore
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stop talking over each other!

    Boys, great gaming podcast but stop talking over each other!!!!! Jesus Christ!

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    swept-wing
    Australia3 months ago
  • UNPOPULAR OPINION

    Red Dead redemption 2 was robbed of GOTY by God of War. Bigger world and better mission structures and story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HenryE12
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great games podcast.

    Fantastic games podcast with plenty of news and interesting discussions around the latest games, industry news and more. Always a great listen and high quality production makes it an easy listen without having to put up with bad audio. If you like games and an Aussie take then you’ll enjoy the show.

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    5
    Kempos2112
    Australia2 years ago
  • PS5 Pro copium

    Those four dudes literally just said that the PS5 Pro high price was “worth it” and “reasonable”. I’d suggest listening to pretty much any other podcast if you want rational opinions.

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    ConcernedConnoisseur
    Australia2 years ago

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Lively, banter‑driven discussions with strong host personalities.
Some listeners feel the energy is uneven or the takes can be negative or scattered at times.
The production quality is high and easy to listen to, especially for an Aussie audience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#180
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#87
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#10
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#74
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#3
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#14
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Why Mixtape Is A 10 And One Of 2026's Best Games | The Press Start Podcast
Q: What is the name of the Star Fox Switch 2 remake and what are some of its notable changes?
The remake is Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64 with updated graphics, new cutscenes, voice acting, and more detailed character models, while preserving the distinctive puppety art style.
The Best Games of 2025 Are Launching... Now? | The Press Start Podcast
Q: How does Resident Evil Requiem compare to earlier titles?
The game is more horror-focused compared to the previous entries, aiming to get back to the franchise's roots.
The Best Games of 2025 Are Launching... Now? | The Press Start Podcast
Q: What are your thoughts on Metroid Prime 4?
There's excitement but also concern about the character interaction and how it affects the isolation experience core to Metroid's identity.
The Best Games of 2025 Are Launching... Now? | The Press Start Podcast
Q: Why do you think Dispatch is a front runner for your game of the year?
It has great storytelling, character work, and decisions that feel meaningful, similar to classic Telltale games.
Ghost of Yotei Review — The Press Start Podcast
Q: What did you score the game and why?
I scored it an 8.5 mainly because it's more iterative than it is innovative, and it doesn't quite feel as landmark as when Tsushima came out.

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A lively Australian gaming roundtable that covers the latest in video game news, previews, and industry shifts. Episodes frequently feature hands-on impressions from previews, debates about platform strategies, and analyses of digital ownership, pricing, and distribution. Regular hosts provide a casual but opinionated take on big releases, industry moves, and regional market dynamics, with a strong emphasis on the Australian scene and a friendly, banter‑driven format that rewards personality and deep knowledge of games across platforms. Noteworthy is the mix of hands-on game talk, industry context, and entertaining segments that keep conversations accessible while staying opinionated and current.

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