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In "Press Start To Play", Ayush sits down with Jay and discuss the Gaming Culture both in India and Internationally. It's basically an excuse to talk about video games, and feel important.

Ayush Chauhan


    • Aug 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 122 EPISODES


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    Was IGN Wrong? - Baldur's Gate 3 Controversy || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 43:10


    Irrelevant IGN once again driving the conversation when it comes to one of the best and most ambitious games of the generation - Baldur's Gate 3.

    Red Dead Recycled - Rockstar Ruining Their Legacy? | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 34:54


    Rockstar is recycling Red Dead Redemption for money while also buying the GTA RP , Overwatch 2 is in the worst state it could be and much more!

    Every Roll A Surprise, Every Failure An Adventure - Baldur's Gate 3 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 69:16


    We talk about a game that has turned developers into panic mode and gamers thirsting for romance. Baldur's Gate 3 is one the top performing games on Steam and Manas , Sushir , Darren and Jay talk all about it.

    VENBA - Loss Of Identity & Living With Regret || Review || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 24:29


    The real game is about cutting onions and not letting the tears flow. Venba is a thoughtful and considered experience that layers the various flavors of life - both joyful and heartrending - into one savory biryani. Available now on Xbox Game Pass, Steam, PS5, Xbox & Nintendo Switch.

    Forget Real Life, Games Are Here (Biggest Upcoming Games 2023) || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 82:51


    In this episode , Sushir , Manas , Darren & Jasmeet talk about the upcoming games of the remaining of 2023. These next upcoming months are packed with games and it seems impossible to play all of them. What games are you looking forward to in 2023?

    Tencent Going After Techland, Ubisoft Taking Your Games Away? || Gaming News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 50:40


    Communist zombies & more in this episode of gaming news! Join Manas, Darren, Ayush and Sushir for a rapid fire analysis of the latest news of the videogame world!

    Recommending Our Fav. Games, Movies, & TV Shows #2 || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 32:25


    In this episode , we recommend our fav games , movies and TV shows that we have been watching recently. Comment down your own recommendations or what you think about our recommendations.

    We're Tired Of The Xbox FTC Drama | Reading Your Comments || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 54:00


    In this episode , we take in your comments from our past videos and talk about the games that we've been playing as well. We are also pretty tired of xbox ftc drama.

    Xbox Won But Now What? | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 63:11


    In this episode , we talk about Xbox winning the case and getting to keep the Activision deal but what happens now? Can Xbox still make good games? This episode was recorded the day before when FTC appeals for the loss.

    Day 4 & 5 FTC Vs Microsoft - Can Xbox Manage Their Studios? | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 70:38


    The last two days of FTC vs Microsoft we take you through what happened in the final days of the case. We get to know more about Bobby Kotick and what he thinks of game pass , Satya Nadella on Microsoft's business and much more.

    Day 3 FTC vs Microsoft - Publishers Hate Game Pass || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 50:49


    In this episode , we talk about Day 3 of FTC vs Microsoft where we get to hear from Jim Ryan about what he thinks of the deal , Xbox , Game Pass and much more

    Day 2 FTC vs Microsoft - PlayStation Failed To Make Starfield Exclusive || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 41:27


    In this episode , we talk about Day 2 of FTC vs Microsoft case where FTC grilled Phil Spencer talking about Bethesda acquisition , future of Call of Duty , Relationship with Sony and much more

    Day 1 FTC vs Microsoft - Xbox Wants To Buy Games, Not Make Them || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 52:50


    In this episode , Sushir explains to Ayush , Manas and Darren on what's going with FTC Vs Microsoft case on day 1 which includes leaked emails within Bethesda and Sony along with many other things. Things are getting heated up!

    "Spirit of the Backwaters" - Indian Game Dev Interview || Press Start 2Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 36:54


    In this episode , we have a special guest who is currently developing Spirit of the Backwaters from India , Rural Bandit. This game is heavily inspired by Stardew Valley and based on Toddy in Kerela. We also get to know the mechanics , the current status of the game and much more!

    Can Assassin's Creed & Avatar Change Ubisoft's Reputation? || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 44:31


    In this episode , we talk about the Ubisoft Showcase and how it was possible the best showcase of them all which showcased new games and gameplay. But the question is can Assassin's Creed , Avatar or even Star Wars save Ubisoft and its reputation?

    Will Steam Be Banned In India? | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 19:56


    In this video , Sushir talks about how Steam community was blocked by his ISP and it could be possible that Steam is banned in India. What do you think?

    Street Fighter 6 Is The Best Street Fighter? | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 31:43


    Street Fighter 6 released few days ago and Darren tells Manas how amazing Street Fighter is with its new features including world tour , combo trials and many more.

    Bungie Did Not Like Naughty Dog's Game? || Reading Your Comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 63:34


    Bungie may have come in and changed the 'destiny' of Naughty Dog's Factions multiplayer game! Join the PS2P gang in this episode of answering your burning questions!

    Diablo 4 Is A GOTY Contender || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 28:35


    In this episode , Ayush and Manas talks about Diablo 4 and how it is a GOTY contender because Blizzard was able to make a killer game that is not only enjoyable but addictive.

    What is the Future of the PS5? || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 67:08


    The PlayStation Showcase was meant to answer a lot of questions we had about the future of the PS5 - how many did it answer? Or do we have more questions than ever now? Join Ayush, Darren, Manas and Sushir in this analysis episode of Gamefffine presents Press Start 2 Play!

    I Like Namokar Gaming? || Reading Your Comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 34:07


    In this episode , we are back reading your comments that you've left on our Youtube videos. Make sure to drop your comments to get featured in the next episode.

    What Is The Future Of XBOX? || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 33:06


    With a pretty disappointing week for Xbox recently - Redfall's release and Phil Spencer's interview with Kinda Funny XCast - we take a look at how Xbox fans are dealing with all the negativity and what the future holds for the console platform.

    Redfall - AAA Xbox Game That Phil Spencer Is Sorry About || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 17:28


    In this episode , we talk about how Redfall really plays and whether its really as bad as many people have been talking about from its world building , graphics and the play style. But can it be one of those games that gets better over the time? It doesn't seem like it.

    Has Xbox Given Up? Phil Spencer Interview Breakdown | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 54:02


    In this episode , we talk about what Phil Spencer was talking about in his interview on Kinda Funny Games podcast about his disappointment with Redfall along with few statements that gave us a bad feeling about the future of the company.

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    This Is A Disaster For Xbox - The Activision Deal In Danger || Press Start To Play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 44:05


    In this episode , we talk about how The Activision deal is in danger and how Xbox might be in big trouble. This is based on how CMA blocked the Activision deal and we go through all the information present publicly and breakdown what might happen

    Star Wars Jedi Survivor Got Bigger & Better? | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 41:24


    In this episode , Uphar gives his first impression on Star Wars Jedi Survivor includes its new gameplay features , new stances , the open world system and much more.

    The Embarrassing Horizon DLC Controversy | Burning Shores Review || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 6:59


    In this episode , Manas explains about the embarrassing Horizon Forbidden west DLC controversy to Uphar and Sushir and how it makes no sense to criticize over lesbian kissing instead of talking about what the game has to offer with new story and gameplay features.

    Greediness Has No Limits | Reading Your Comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 55:19


    In this episode , Manas , Sushir & Darren discuss the comments that you have posted in our videos these past 2 weeks. These comments talk about reviewing games , AI in gaming , playstation pc port and so much more.

    Xbox Doesn't Care About Gamers? | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 38:00


    In this episode , Manas , Sushir & Darren talk about how Xbox is making a premium game for their premium console by locking it at 30 FPS & how Sony is removing one of their premium games from PS Plus Extra for no reason.

    Exploring Heavy Themes & Developing Games In India - Frostwood Interactive Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 48:02


    Armaan Sandhu, of Frostwood Interactive, is releasing his third game Unwording! He dropped in for a freestyle chat with us at Gameffine, and we couldn't stop asking him questions! From the perils of being a solo indie developer, using AI, talking about mental health, battling writer's block to making a game with no words - this is indeed a fascinating peek into the mind of one of India's top videogame developer!

    Bias, Nostalgia, & Hype - Are Game Reviews Broken? | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 60:15


    In this episode , we take up a comment from Turbayan Das talking about reviewing games based on Bias , Nostalgia and Hype and how it affects reviewers. Thank you to Turbayan for such an awesome comment that turned into a full video topic

    Tropical Island Adventure Vs The Nuclear Apocalypse | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 8:32


    In this episode , we talk about the tropical islands of Tchia which looks incredible as an indie game and the nuclear apocalypse of Fallout with added mods that changes the game completely. Have you tried any of those games ?

    A Horrible Restaurant Experience | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 16:54


    In this episode , Manas , Ayush and Sushir talk about a horrible restaurant experience that left a bad taste to a very popular dish. This ofcourse is all about The Last of Us PC Port that gave a bad impression to such an amazing game.

    Bad Games Belong on Game Pass? | Reading Your Comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 62:15


    In this episode , we take in your comments talking about games that belongs to Xbox Game Pass , Future of AI in gaming , next EA games we want to get remade and much more. Do express your comments on Twitter , Facebook or editor@gameffine.com & featured in the next episode.

    Counter Strike 2 Effects , Fake Allegations & Cancel Culture | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 29:21


    In this episode , we go through this week's biggest gaming news which includes the effects of Counter Strike 2 , Chris Avellone's allegations , Xbox Game Pass , PS5 prices and much more

    Resident Evil 4 Remake , Diablo 4 & WWE 2K23 Impressions | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 52:24


    In this episode , we talk about Resident Evil 4 Remake & how different is this game to the original , Diablo 4 Beta and the issues around it and WWE 2K23 and whether its any good.

    Are Gamers Ready For The Last of Us Season 2?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 54:26


    Welcome to a special episode of Press Start 2 Play where Manas , Abhi & Sushir talk about The Last of Us Season 1 and what they think about it. They also give feedbacks of how it could've been better with more episodes and more zombies.

    Sony Doesn't Want Call of Duty , CSGO 2 & MORE | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 41:12


    In this episode we talk about the biggest gaming news of the week with Jim Cryan about Call of Duty , Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League delay , the delay of Starfield and its concerns and CSGO 2 coming soon.

    WWE 2K23 GM Mode : We Pick Our Dream Teams || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 26:56


    In this episode , the team of Darren & Sushir ( Team Surod ) compete against the team of Manas & Abhi ( Team Manga ) as they create their own dream WWE show by choosing a show , general manager and 6 superstars. Ayush will then create these show in WWE 2K23 and see which team stands tall by the end of the year.

    We FAILED As Gamers | 20 Questions || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 39:56


    In this special episode , 20 Questions makes a return. The rules are simple , Ayush thinks of a game while the team of Manas and Abhi & Sushir and Darren will guess the game. Each team gets to ask 10 yes or no question and the team that successfully guesses the game , wins!

    Sons of the Forest , Midnight Suns & Atomic Heart | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 41:05


    In this episode , we talk about the games we've been playing this past week from Sons of the Forest to Midnight Suns to Atomic Heart

    Did Rocksteady Kill Arkham Series? | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 18:34


    In this episode we talk about the biggest video game news of the week with Rocksteady killing Arkham series for Suicide Squad , Hogwarts Legacy amazing sales and more

    Video Game Predictions 2023 | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 60:48


    In this episode we put out our predictions for 2023 on what games might come this year , what our heart wants and our moon shots.

    Hogwarts Legacy - After The Hype & Controversy | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 14:01


    In this episode we talked about Hogwarts Legacy after the hype and controversy and how everyone feels about the game in general and whether we will continue playing it or not.

    Hogwarts Legacy Love Hate Relationship | Reading Your Comments || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 52:00


    In this episode , we talk about Hogwarts Legacy love hate relationship , state of AAA games , Last of Us show and more as we read your comments from previous videos on Youtube. Subscribe to our Youtube channel , Gamffine and comment in our videos to be featured.

    Sony & Xbox Cancel Each Other & More Games Cancelled | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 60:17


    In this episode , we talk about Xbox and Sony cancel culture and many video games getting cancelled from EA and many more

    Hogwarts Legacy : The Best Harry Potter Game Is Not Flawless?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 54:11


    In this episode , we talk about Hogwarts Legacy and our initial impressions and how the world is set in a perfect way but it does not play as good as we all wanted and much more!

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    Fantasy Gaming League 2023 || Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 97:42


    In this episode we start our videogame fantasy league for 2023 with Ayush, Sushir, 2022 champ Manas, Abhi and rank newcomer Darren! We changed the rules a bit and added some auction house style masala to make it more interesting! Whose roster do you think is the best? Follow us through the year to find out who wins!

    The Last of Us HBO Show - Faithful & Creative | Press Start 2 Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 47:35


    Welcome to another episode of Press Start 2 Play where Manas , Sushir & Abhi talk about the Last of Us HBO Show and whether its faithful to the games.

    The Day Before Drama , Justin Roiland Allegations , Last of Us Show & More | Gaming News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 44:32


    Welcome to another episode of Press Start 2 Play where Manas , Sushir & Darren talk about the biggest gaming news of the week including The Day Before drama , Justin Roiland allegations & Last of Us TV Show.

    "Gaming Is Dead" - The New Gamer Clickbait | Reading Your Comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 48:28


    Welcome to another episode of Press Start 2 Play where Manas and Sushir read your comments from previous videos talking about "Gaming is Dead"

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