This week, PlayStation increased the price of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus in Australia. We unpack why, and what it means for the future of video games, as well as reacting to the Marathon reveal and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion rumours.

00:00 Coming Up
01:06 The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 Review
06:51 PlayStation Price Increases
19:09 Marathon Reveal
30:15 New Games
40:38 Rapid Fire
43:51 What The Wiki?!

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We've played the Nintendo Switch 2 and weighed in on whether the new console's expensive price is fair. Shannon shares his hands-on impressions and Nintendo Switch 2 game previews. We also chat about Hades 2 being exclusive, the Xbox Showcase, the AFL 26 announcement, and a Minecraft Movie review.

00:00 Coming Up 
01:04 A Minecraft Movie Review
04:17 Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing
21:36 Hands-On Impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2
30:44 Nintendo Switch 2 Game Previews
33:16 Hades 2 Switch 2 Exclusive
38:57 Xbox Showcase Announced
49:38 AFL 26 Revealed
54:09 Marathon
55:49 What The Wiki?!

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In the lead up to South of Midnight, we were fortunate enough to speak with members of the Compulsion Games team about the upcoming action-adventure Xbox exclusive and how they went about building a handcrafted world embedded in Southern Gothic folklore. We were joined by Jasmin Roy, Game Director for South of Midnight, and Chris Fox, who serves as the game’s Audio Director. South of Midnight is out now for those who opted for the premium early access, though it rolls out officially on April 8 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. 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 [email protected]

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Having stayed up most of the night to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, we unpack all the announcements, including the price, release date, tech specs and launch lineup. Brodie also shares his review of South of Midnight and preview of Doom: The Dark Ages.

00:00 Coming Up
01:16 Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders
03:44 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
05:58 Nintendo Switch 2 Price
15:02 Nintendo Switch 2 Tech Specs
30:30 Nintendo Switch 2 Games At Launch
54:45 South of Midnight Review
01:02:54 Doom The Dark Ages Preview
01:09:47 What The Wiki?!

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After a listing noted that Silent Hill F had been refused classification in Australia, the Australian Classification Board responded to our request for comment. What does it mean for the game's release in Australia? We explore the ever-changing Australian regulatory landscape, review Atomfall and ponder what might be in store this year for God of War on this episode of The Press Start Podcast.

00:00 Coming Up
00:48 Silent Hill F Refused Classification
11:49 Atomfall Review
25:35 God of War Greece Rumours
30:17 Look Outside Release
32:46 What The Wiki?!
40:26 Outro

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We've all played Assassin's Creed Shadows, the long-anticipated AC game set in feudal Japan, and discuss our review of the game. We also discuss AI replacing actors in video games and the Nintendo Switch 2 launch possibly being the biggest gaming launch ever.

00:00 Coming Up
01:02 Silent Hill F Trailer Reaction
06:06 Assassin's Creed Shadows Review Discussion
29:53 AI In Video Games
38:54 Nintendo Switch 2 Price Speculation
44:50 People Can Fly PlayStation IP
48:00 Outro

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Back from his holidays, James joins the show to weigh in on the Xbox handheld and console rumours, the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3 and Death Stranding getting a release date.

00:00 Coming Up
00:59 James Is Back!
03:24 Xbox Handheld Rumours
07:11 The Next Xbox Will Be A PC
12:46 The Last Of Us Part 3
17:33 The Last Of Us Season 2 Trailer Reaction
21:23 Death Stranding Release Date
26:50 Rapid Fire Question
27:54 What The Wiki?!
31:38 Outro

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We discuss our glowing review of Split Fiction, share our impressions on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and react to the PlayStation VR 2 price cut.

00:00 Coming Up
00:48 Pokemon Presents Reactions
03:01 Split Fiction Review Discussion
22:42 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Preview
32:23 PlayStation VR 2 Price Cut
38:02 Rugby League Game Announced
39:12 What The Wiki?!
46:08 Outro

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The zoomers take over the podcast to talk through our Monster Hunter Wilds and Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii reviews, react to the Wonder Woman cancellation and Fable delay, and share our impressions of Elden Ring: Nightreign.

00:00 Coming Up
01:26 Monster Hunter Wilds Review Discussion
18:57 Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Review Discussion
23:47 Wonder Woman Cancelled and WB Studios Closed
33:25 Fable Delayed
40:41 EB Selling Single Pokemon and MTG Cards
43:20 Harry's Most Anticipated Games of 2025
46:55 Elden Ring: Nightreign Impressions
52:23 Outro

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Catching up with a big week of video game news, we break down the PlayStation State of Play — including the reveal of Saros — and Brodie discusses his review of Avowed. 

00:00 Coming Up
01:42 Avowed Review
15:05 PlayStation State of Play Reactions
40:56 FantasyCritic Check-in
43:45 New Astro Bot Levels
45:22 What The Wiki?!
52:17 Outro

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