Dan and Luis talk about their impressions on Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl and Metroid Dread. Plus Sony made a lottery to buy a PS5, Best Buy made a paywall to buy a PS5, Jim Ryan wants to expand PS Software reach, Microsoft Re-thinking right to repair. All this and more.

00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping

05:40 - Nickelodeon All Star Brawl

12:15 - Metroid Dread

24:17 - Jim Ryan on wanting to expand PlayStation Software Reach via GamesIndustry.biz

31:20 - Sony has made a lottery for a chance to buy a PS5 via VGC

36:11 - Best Buy’s new $200/yr membership locks PS5 behind sign up via ArsTechnica

43:32 - OLED Switch has ‘improved’ Joy-Cons — but drift still persists via Polygon

49:34 - Evidence suggests Switch OLED's dock can support 4K via VGC

52:20 - Microsoft re-thinking right to repair via VG247

57:49 - Extra News

1:08:00 - New Releases & Updates

1:13:30 - Broke Gamer’s Guide

1:17:12 - Outro / Winner of Gameplay / Ready Press Play Full Theme by Joel “WAZ” Perez

Every Friday, Dan Lima (@thedanlima) and Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, go to readyplaynetwork.com or hit us up on Twitter or TikTok @readypressplay.

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In a shorter episode recorded earlier in the week than usual, Dan and Luis talk about the release of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Sora from Kingdom Hearts joining Smash Ultimate, and the Twitch leak. Plus: Free demos on the PS5, Konami getting back into the game, and more.

00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping

02:20 - Nickelodeon All Star Brawl

09:20 - Psychonauts

11:28 - Sora joins Smash Ultimate via LV1 Gaming

22:15 - Twitch leak via VGC

29:52 - Konami reviving Metal Gear, Castlevania and Silent Hill via VGC

32:50 - Sony introduces Game Trials via PushSquare / Xbox update lets you track play time via GameSpot

37:40 - Extra News

46:40 - New Releases & Updates

53:16 - Broke Gamer’s Guide

57:37 - Outro / Ready Press Play Full Theme by Joel “WAZ” Perez

Every Friday, Dan Lima (@thedanlima) and Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, go to readyplaynetwork.com or hit us up on Twitter or TikTok @readypressplay.

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Dan and Luis talk about PlayStation’s acquisition of Bluepoint Games finally being confirmed, leaks of remakes of Metroid Prime and the GTA PS2 trilogy, and Crystal Dynamics working alongside The Initiative on Perfect Dark. Plus: Temple of Time, the Last of Us show, Dan’s thoughts on last week’s Nintendo Direct, and more!

00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping

13:40 - Temple of Time

44:43 - PlayStation acquires Bluepoint Games via IGN

48:52 - GTA trilogy leaks in new rating via Polygon

53:40 - Nintendo working on a Metroid Prime remake via MyNintendoNews

58:17 - Perfect Dark reboot being co-developed by Crystal Dynamics via Eurogamer

1:03:38 - Last Of Us TV show first image released & update on multiplayer game via GameSpot

1:08:00 - Extra News

1:14:27 - New Releases & Updates

1:22:25 - Broke Gamer’s Guide

1:31:00 - Metacritic’s best games of the year so far

1:33:30 - Outro / Ready Press Play Full Theme by Joel “WAZ” Perez

Every Friday, Dan Lima (@thedanlima) and Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, go to readyplaynetwork.com or hit us up on Twitter or TikTok @readypressplay.Please subscribe to the feed so you can get every new show directly to your device as soon as it posts, and if you like it, please leave us a nice review.

On this week’s show, Dallaz Man from LV1 Gaming Filled in for Dan.  Dallaz and Luis talk about their thoughts on the Nintendo Direct, PS5 getting restocked at retail, the latest WATA games controversy, and Sony actually fixing the CBomb issue?! Plus the final characters coming to Smash 64! All this and more

00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping

03:19 - Impressions

19:09 - Nintendo Direct via IGN

1:01:27 - PS5 and Xbox Series X Restock at Best Buy Stores via Tech Radar

1:05:30 - Wata Rated Sonic the Hedgehog sold for Record Price via Nintendo Life

1:12:15 - Sony Fixes PS4 CBomb via MVG Twitter

1:15:00 - Extra News

1:23:43 - New Releases & Updates

1:30:15 - Broke Gamer’s Guide

1:40:14 - Outro / Ready Press Play Full Theme by Joel “WAZ” Perez

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On this week’s show, Luis is tired after reviewing Deathloop.  Dan gets to pick Luis’ brain about Deathloop as well as give his thoughts on P5R and Halo 2.  Dan is surprised about the director change for God of War Ragnarok.  The Nintendo Switch now supports Bluetooth audio, and a big update on Epic vs. Apple lawsuit.

00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping

06:10 - Impressions

39:21 - God of War is changing directors via VGC

God Of War Ragnarok is ending the Norse Saga via GameSpot

49:10 - Nintendo Switch update enables Bluetooth audio via Polygon

53:48 - App Store must allow third-party payments, judge tells Apple via Polygon

Schreier’s take

1:00:00 - August NPD Roundup via VG247

1:03:51 - Nintendo is planning a new Switch controller via VGC

1:09:03 - Extra News

1:19:08 - New Releases & Updates

1:27:03 - Broke Gamer’s Guide

1:33:13 - Outro / Ready Press Play Full Theme by Joel “WAZ” Perez

Every Friday, Dan Lima (@thedanlima) and Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, go to readyplaynetwork.com or hit us up on Twitter or TikTok @readypressplay.

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This week’s show is mostly focused on Sony’s latest PlayStation Showcase, which featured a proper reveal of God of War: Ragnarok, as well as announcements for Spider-Man 2, Wolverine, KOTOR Remake, and much more. Plus: Sony U-turns on upgrade fees and Waluigi comes to Smash?

00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping

01:28 - PlayStation Showcase 2021: Everything Announced via IGN

45:40 - Horizon Forbidden West now gets a free upgrade via GameSpot

51:55 - New test suggests the revised PS5 model actually runs cooler via VGC

56:20 - Waluigi coming to Smash Bros, but not the one you think via KingBobGaming on Youtube

1:00:12 - Report alleges 'fraud' behind recent surge in retro game prices via VGC

1:09:44 - Extra News

1:18:41 - New Releases & Updates

1:25:00 - Broke Gamer’s Guide

1:30:40 - Outro / Ready Press Play Full Theme by Joel “WAZ” Perez

Every Friday, Dan Lima (@thedanlima) and Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, go to readyplaynetwork.com or hit us up on Twitter or TikTok @readypressplay.

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On this week’s episode, Dan and Luis talk about a boycott/controversy that is plaguing Twitch as well as the redesigned PS5 that runs hotter. Plus: Why Halo’s single-player campaign was a no show at Gamescom, Steam’s refund policy revisited, Nintendo shutting down another Smash tournament, and all the game anniversaries, and more.

00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping

07:51 - Topics of Discussion

49:08 - Extra News

1:00:51 - Temple of Time (Game Anniversaries)

1:31:01 - New Releases & Updates

1:33:34 - Broke Gamer’s Guide

1:38:31 - Outro / Ready Press Play Full Theme by Joel “WAZ” Perez

Every Friday, Dan Lima (@thedanlima) and Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, go to readyplaynetwork.com or hit us up on Twitter or TikTok @readypressplay.

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On this week’s episode, Dan and Luis give their impressions on the recently released Xbox game 12 Minutes, discuss the biggest announcements from Gamescom Opening Night Live, and share their thoughts on some recent Fortnite stories. Plus: July’s NPD results, everything from the Pokémon Presents, Square Enix not disclosing Outriders sales to devs, and more.

00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping

03:20 - Game Impressions / 12 Minutes

19:03 - Topics of Discussion

1:27:20 - Extra News

1:33:18 - New Releases & Updates

1:43:22 - Broke Gamer’s Guide

1:46:15 - Outro / Ready Press Play Full Theme by Joel “WAZ” Perez

Every Friday, Dan Lima (@thedanlima) and Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, go to readyplaynetwork.com or hit us up on Twitter or TikTok @readypressplay.

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On this very unique episode of Ready Press Play, our crew unites to discuss and rank their favorite original games released between 1990 and 1999. The end result is a Top 20 list with some very fun and special games for both Dan and Luis. We recommend listening to the episode blind, so you can be surprised! This DLC was originally recorded on August 10th, 2021, and therefore won’t include updated news, releases, or other traditional segments of the show. Check back next week for a timelier episode. Enjoy!

00:00 - Intro

05:20 – Thoughts on the List

09:17 – The Rules of the List

11:50 – List Begins (10 thru 6)

52:17 – The GOATs (Top 5s)

1:24:16 – The Runner Up

1:34:31 – Dan’s #2 Game

1:40:59 – Our #1 Game

1:46:06 – Honorable Mentions / Filling in the top 20

1:51:29 – The Top 20 in Order

1:58:45 – Pre-outro/plans for the 80s list

2:01:45 - Outro

Every Friday, Dan Lima (@thedanlima) and Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, go to readyplaynetwork.com or hit us up on Twitter or TikTok @readypressplay.

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On this week’s episode, Dan and Luis continue to speculate about the mysterious game Abandoned, go through the highlights of Nintendo’s and Xbox’s recent indie showcases, and discuss Hideo Kojima’s recent comments on why he prefers physical media. Plus: what should we expect from Gamescom this year, Ariana Grande’s concert in Fortnite, a fan-made portable PS2, Breath of the Wild with ray tracing, and much more.

00:00 - Intro / Housekeeping

10:05 - Topics of Discussion

55:15 - Extra News

1:05:16 - New Releases & Updates

1:10:33 - Broke Gamer’s Guide

1:19:37 - Sharing the Love - GameBoy & Metroid anniversary memories

1:35:35 - Outro / Ready Press Play Full Theme by Joel “WAZ” Perez

Every Friday, Dan Lima (@thedanlima) and Luis Menchaca (@chacalaca88) will catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. If you want to write anything to be read in the show, go to readyplaynetwork.com or hit us up on Twitter or TikTok @readypressplay.