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December 04, 2021 Episode 7: A Normie’s Guide to Soulsborne feat. HeyKipp
In this episode Tori and Noah break down some of the latest gaming news and speak with Twitch streamer Kipp, a certified Dark Souls aficionado, on why Tori should take the plunge and play a Dark Souls game. There’s also talk about Twitch, gaming communities and Chrono Cross.
Discussed:
A LOT of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, Demon Souls talk
SquillaKilla (guy who does Dark Souls no hit runs)
Ecco the Dolphin
Special thanks to Kipp for coming on the show to spread the gospel of Dark Souls. Find Kipp online:
https://www.twitch.tv/heykipp
https://linktr.ee/kippp
56 min
November 20, 2021 Episode 6: Animal Crossing: Survival Mode
CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of sexual harassment and assault. [13:30-21:25]
Noah and Tori kick off this episode by talking about a game neither of them have played and then talk about some of the video games industry’s worst ails with a repeated refrain: “It sucks.”
They talk XBOX, Skyrim, awful working conditions at Activision/Blizzard and… Donkey Kong?
Further reading:
https://www.polygon.com/22785788/bobby-kotick-resign-activision-blizzard-controversy-allegations
https://www.polygon.com/22786117/activision-blizzard-walk-out-bobby-kotick-resignation-demands
https://kotaku.com/lets-meet-the-board-members-supporting-besieged-activis-1848079283
https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/exclusive-seth-rogen-donkey-kong.html
57 min
November 12, 2021 Episode 5: Super Smash Bros. (Taylor’s Version)
Noah takes Tori down a Smash Bros rabbit hole, exploring the epic highs and lows of Smash Bros speculation, leaks and rumors from 1999 to about a month ago. Tori learns more about the Super Mario RPG character Geno than she has ever wanted to.
Things referenced:
https://www.reddit.com/r/pokeleaks
https://www.ssbwiki.com/List_of_leaks
https://sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwyzZFOAU3M&list=PL3boxNKcToc1o1FpkHxl_LRC2JXMCIPa9
https://itch.io/b/520/bundle-for-racial-justice-and-equality
https://copychaser.itch.io/speeddatingforghosts (Also available on Switch)
https://kinmoku.itch.io/one-night-stand (Also available on Switch)
Intro/outro music is Burn Tap by GEIST, podcast art is by Kai at Wisp Graphics.
Want to get in touch with the show to ask us questions or share your dream Smash Bros. characters? Email us at [email protected].
1 hr 9 min
October 29, 2021 Episode 4: Come, take a seat on the Froggy Chair
Tori and Noah come back from a week away from the show to discuss Animal Crossing updates, the sorry state of Nintendo's emulators, some gaming rumors and what we're playing.
Things referenced:
This tweet about Zelda and this rumor.
Our logo was designed by Kai Sorenson at Wisp Graphics. Our music is Burn Tap by GEIST.
Want to hit our line? Send questions, comments and concerns to [email protected].

49 min
October 14, 2021Episode 3: Gawrsh Sora
Tori and Noah use Sora's addition to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an excuse to talk about Kingdom Hearts ad nauseum.
Things referenced:
Triple Click's Metroid episode

Polygon's Metroid lore update

Waypoint's Lore Reasons exploration of Kingdom Hearts' lore

This meme.
Slight spoilers for: Kingdom Hearts (just like, as a franchise), The Haunted Island: a Frog Detective Game and Eastward.
Our logo was designed by Kai Sorenson at Wisp Graphics. Our music is Burn Tap by GEIST.
Want to hit our line? Send questions, comments and concerns to [email protected].
53 min
October 12, 2021 Episode 2: So Long Gay Bowser
Tori and Noah discuss their favorite (and the most frustrating) announcements from the latest slate of Nintendo commercials.
Our logo was designed by Kai Sorenson at Wisp Graphics. Our music is Burn Tap by GEIST.
Want to hit our line? Send questions, comments and concerns to [email protected].
53 min
October 12, 2021 Episode 1: Introduction
Tori and Noah introduce the show with their top three favorite games of all time.
*Slight spoilers for Final Fantasy VII (Remake and the original) and Earthbound.
Our logo was designed by Kai Sorenson at Wisp Graphics. Our music is Burn Tap by GEIST.
Want to hit our line? Send questions, comments and concerns to [email protected].
42 min
October 11, 2021 Episode 0: Press START
Press START is a brand new gaming podcast brought to you by Tori Dominguez (@tori_as_always on Twitter) and Noah Hertz (@noah_hurts on Twitter), two Gen Z journalists. Press START will feature gaming news, interviews and deep dives into everything from brand new games to our childhood favorites.
Our logo was designed by Kai Sorenson at Wisp Graphics. Our music is Burn Tap by GEIST.
Want to hit our line? Send questions, comments and concerns to [email protected].
2 min

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It's the Gen Z video game podcast. Tori Domínguez Peek, Noah Hertz and Nathaniel Wilson break down the latest in gaming news, talk about what they're playing and do some deep dives into the industry…