The Press Start Podcast

GTA 6's extended gameplay reveal is dropping on Netflix before YouTube, Australia has banned Halloween: The Game while rolling out Xbox age verification for R18+ titles, and EA and Halo Studios are both facing fresh layoffs despite recent wins. The Press Start Podcast breaks down the biggest gaming news of the week, plus a rapid fire on Ubisoft's newly confirmed Ghost Recon game. Subscribe for weekly video game news, reactions and discussion from Australia's biggest gaming podcast.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:42 GTA 6 Extended Look Confirmed for Netflix
• 00:07:27 Australia Cracks Down: Xbox Age Verification and Halloween Banned
• 00:16:47 Industry Layoffs Hit EA and Halo Studios
• 00:28:03 PlayStation Aren't Backing Down Now
• 00:30:18 A New Ghost Recon Game
• 00:32:10 What The Wiki?!
• 00:40:20 Outro

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House House, the studio behind Untitled Goose Game, returns with Big Walk, a co-op puzzler built entirely around proximity chat — and a bold decision to ban traditional voice chat altogether.

This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, Brodie and James debate whether that design choice is genius or a recipe for co-op chaos, and ask whether Big Walk can rise above the flood of "friend games" currently on the market.

Also in this episode: Sony breaks its silence on killing off PS5 discs, and Game Freak's Soulslike debut Beast of Reincarnation gets reviewed.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:00:39 Big Walk Review
• 00:16:31 Sony Responds to Backlash & Boycott
• 00:23:08 Beast of Reincarnation Review
• 00:34:26 What The Wiki?!
• 00:42:17 Outro

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This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, Shannon, James and Brodie dive into Halo Campaign Evolved, debating whether it's the definitive way to play the original Halo campaign and what that secret ending means for a possible Halo 2 remake. The crew also unpacks Xbox's new ad-supported cloud gaming test, the newly revealed God of War Laufey release date and Kratos' confirmed return, plus a rapid fire on Marvel's SDCC reveals including Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 casting.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:31 Halo: Campaign Evolved Review Discussion
• 00:09:25 Ad Supported Game Streaming
• 00:17:21 God of War Laufey Release Date & Kratos Return
• 00:27:41 SDCC Right Place for Game Announcements?
• 00:29:47 What The Wiki?!
• 00:42:26 Outro

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This week on The Press Start Podcast, Harry gives his verdict on Splatoon Raiders, scoring Nintendo's co-op spin-off an 8.5. Ewan, Shannon and James also dig into Ryan Hurst's shock recast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen calling Sony's PS5 disc decision totally irrelevant, and Newzoo's GTA 6 pre-order projections of up to 4.5 billion dollars in week one sales. New episodes of the video game podcast every week — subscribe for the latest gaming news, reviews and hot takes.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:33 Splatoon Raiders Review — Harry Scores It 8.5
• 00:14:39 Bethesda's Full Roadmap: Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout 5 & New Vegas Remaster
• 00:25:48 Ryan Hurst Dropped As Kratos — Who Replaces Him?
• 00:32:34 GameStop CEO Says PS5 Disc Backlash Is "Totally Irrelevant"
• 00:39:03 GTA 6 Pre-Orders Could Hit .5 Billion (Rapid Fire)
• 00:40:25 What The Wiki
• 00:45:31 Outro

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Xbox's Game Pass subscriber decline, mass layoffs and the Obsidian returning to Fallout dominate the discussion this week, alongside Sony Santa Monica confirming God of War Laufey will land on disc, hinting at a 2027 release. The Press Start Podcast crew also breaks down Bethesda and Ubisoft union unrest, the future of physical media on PlayStation, and Steve Buscemi joining the Far Cry TV show cast.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:27 Press Start Is Independent
• 00:04:42 Xbox Layoff Fallout
• 00:25:12 God Of War Laufey Coming 2027 On Disc
• 00:29:55 Steve Buscemi Joins Far Cry
• 00:32:51 What The Wiki?!
• 00:44:44 Outro

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Xbox is going through a massive restructure with fresh layoffs shaking the industry, and PlayStation has confirmed it's ending support for physical discs on PS5. On this episode of The Press Start Podcast, we break down what both moves mean for gamers, whether Xbox's shake-up can actually save the brand, and if the death of physical media is the beginning of the end for game ownership.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:27 Xbox Lays-off 3000+ Employees And Sells Off Studios
• 00:19:19 PlayStation Ending Physical Disc Releases
• 00:35:38 Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Review
• 00:42:45 What Will Be The Last Physical PlayStation Game?
• 00:44:12 What The Wiki?!
• 00:56:23 Outro

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We're breaking down the biggest GTA 6 hot takes sent in by you, the listeners. From the controversial price tag to paywalling rumors, the lack of a physical disc and no online mode at launch, we dig into whether Rockstar has gone too far this time. Hear our unfiltered reactions to GTA 6 news and price controversy.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:36 GTA VI's Price
• 00:07:07 When Will GTA VI Go On Sale?
• 00:09:45 GTA VI Deluxe Edition Paywalls
• 00:17:11 GTA VI Doesn't Have A Disc Version At Launch
• 00:30:50 Could You Refund GTA VI Without A Disc?
• 00:32:31 GTA VI Might Be Bad?
• 00:38:37 When Will GTA VI Online Come Out?
• 00:42:03 Steam Machine Prices Are Insane!
• 00:49:04 What The Wiki?!
• 01:04:06 Outro

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Fox McCloud is back with a faithful remake of the beloved Star Fox 64, but does nostalgia alone make it worth your time in 2026? The Press Start Podcast team digs into whether the game delivers for longtime fans and what it means for the future of the franchise. Also this week: hands-on impressions of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, plus the team reacts to PlayStation quietly walking back its commitment to PC ports.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:30 What We're Playing Right Now
• 00:05:41 Star Fox Remake Review
• 00:18:51 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Preview
• 00:26:15 Star Wars Galactic Racer Preview
• 00:33:26 PlayStation Abandons PC
• 00:38:46 Does Game Pass Not Have Enough Good Games?
• 00:42:50 What The Wiki?!
• 00:52:17 Outro

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Xbox is sending shockwaves through the gaming industry with reports that Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games are all facing potential closure, raising serious questions about the future of first-party Xbox gaming. Rockstar has also dropped the official GTA 6 cover art ahead of pre-orders opening June 25, fuelling speculation about a November release date and what the game will cost. Plus, the crew shares the best game demos you should be playing right now, and the What the Wiki game show returns.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:28 Xbox Consider Closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine & Compulsion Games
• 00:22:43 Grand Theft Auto 6 Cover Art & Pre-Order Launch Revealed
• 00:29:19 Best Game Demos Right Now
• 00:34:41 What The Wiki?!
• 00:45:39 Outro

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Since the demise of E3, it’s the biggest week in gaming — Nintendo dropped a Direct packed with announcements including a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, while the Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest revealed everything coming out in the months ahead.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:35 Nintendo Direct June 2026 Reactions
• 00:18:27 XBOX Games Showcase 2026
• 00:42:55 Summer Game Fest Stream Reactions
• 01:18:27 Our Game of Summer Game Fest
• 01:19:40 What The Wiki?!
• 01:32:02 Outro

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