The Press Start Podcast

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.

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Sony has officially announced a massive global price increase for the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, leaving fans questioning the future of console gaming. We also dive into the latest Nintendo Switch 2 rumors regarding a full Zelda Ocarina of Time remake and a classic-style Star Fox revival. Join the crew as we discuss our hands-on preview of Saros from Housemarque and Brodie’s take on the legendary Super Meat Boy.

Chapters

00:00:00 Coming Up
00:00:31 Sony’s Massive PS5 Price Increase Explained
00:07:55 Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks: Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake & Star Fox Rumors
00:16:32 Everything Announced At The Xbox Partner Preview
00:19:50 Super Meat Boy Review: Does The 3D Platforming Work?
00:25:09 Saros Preview: Housemarque’s New Sci-Fi Bullet Hell For PS5
00:38:58 Minecraft Live 2026 News & Reactions
00:41:03 What The Wiki?! & Trivia
00:53:07 Outro

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

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang defends DLSS 5.0 against claims that AI is ruining game art while Bethesda finally confirms the Starfield PS5 release date for April. We also dive into Jeff Kaplan’s viral comments on toxic gaming culture and the latest system updates bringing massive power boosts to the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation Portal.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:34 NVIDIA CEO Slams Gamers Over AI Backlash
00:15:47 Starfield Releases on PS5 with Major Update
00:20:33 Jeff Kaplan’s Message to "Nerd Baby Rage" Critics
00:28:58 The Switch 2 Just Got a Massive Performance Update
00:34:50 Crimson Desert is Getting Mixed Reviews
00:36:07 What The Wiki?! & Trivia
00:42:38 Outro

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

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This week we unpack the bombshell reveal of Xbox Project Helix, Microsoft's next generation console that blurs the line between Xbox and PC gaming with a rumored price tag of $1,200 USD. We debate whether PlayStation's testing of dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store is a concerning sign for digital storefronts and discuss what Shinji Mikami's new studio could be working on for their next AA to AAA project. James delivers his full review of the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake and we react to the final trailer for the Super Mario Galaxy movie including the casting of Donald Glover as Yoshi. We also touch on the insane demand for Pokemon Pokopia selling out worldwide before closing with another chaotic round of What The Wiki?! and trivia.

Chapters

00:00:00 Coming Up
00:00:33 Project Helix: The Next-Generation Xbox
00:11:07 PlayStation Testing Dynamic Pricing
00:16:37 Shinji Mikami's Next Game
00:22:22 Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Review
00:32:12 Super Mario Galaxy Trailer & Casting Reaction
00:44:06 Pokemon Pokopia Sold Out
00:49:19 What The Wiki?! & Trivia
00:59:25 Outro

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

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Bungie finally drops their extraction shooter Marathon while we dissect the shocking 45 day lifespan and shutdown of Highguard. We also dive into the massive Pokemon 30th Anniversary reveals including the record breaking Pokemon Pokopia on Switch 2 and the Gen 10 announcement of Pokemon Winds and Waves. Our team weighs in on whether the era of live service failures is finally coming to a head or if Marathon can buck the trend.

Chapters

00:00:00 Coming Up
00:00:32 Marathon First Impressions
00:10:57 Highguard Shutting Down: What Does It Mean For Marathon?
00:19:13 PlayStation Abandoning PC Relases
00:25:17 New God of War Leaks: Faye Not Kratos
00:29:09 Pokemon Pokopia Review: Best Pokemon Spin-Off Ever?
00:37:32 Pokemon Winds & Waves: New Starters
00:41:32 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Teased
00:42:28 What The Wiki?! & Trivia
00:50:38 Outro

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

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