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SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the rumored Sony State of Play; ARC Raider's alleged release date; Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 & much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:23 A State Of Play may be coming in June and it could be massive; Discounts may be in the way for the base PS5 & PS5 Pro; Internet sleuths might've discovered the release date for ARC Raiders; Former PS boss thinks that the industry got crippled by "stupid money"; PlayStation Stars to be sunseted as SIE looks to the future of their Loyalty Program; Former Black Ops dev's new studio looking for an artist "proficient in Generative AI"; Kojima speculates that his next game post DS2 is 5-6 years away; Shift Up quietly reveals the sequel to Stellar Blade; Hellblade 2 to finally make its' way to PS5 this summer. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 41:50 Sean & DJ continue to parry & dodge their way through Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 DJ bonds with his wife in Split Fiction If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Crimson Desert's beautiful blend of RPG & fighting game, Bungie's Marathon dumpster fire, Naughty Dog's secret game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:35 Crimson Desert is shaping up to be the perfect RPG for fighting game aficionados; We take an in-depth look at Marathon's spectacular (and sudden) fall from grace; Naughty Dog confirms the existence of another unnamed game in active development; New details about the new PlayStation handheld surface; Kojima gives a 5-6 year timeline on his next game after DS2; Jade Raymond has already left the new studio that she founded; Square Enix finally gives an update on the much anticipated 4th Kingdom Hearts game; Nintendo attempts to reassure the masses that they aren't doing away with physical games. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 53:11 DJ & Sean embark on their mission to stop The Paintress in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and make it past Act 1. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Horizon 3's rumored launch date, Marvel 1943 being the latest big delay, Half-Life 3 gearing up for the summer, Microsoft running consumers' pockets yet again, ARC Raiders and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:01 Horizon 3 rumored for 2027 launch with the MMO preceding it; Marvel 1943 delayed to next year; The new GTA6 trailer unsurprisingly racks up an insane amount of first day views; Half-Life 3 is getting some heavy playtesting ahead of rumored summer reveal; Clair Obscur receives its' first post-launch patch; Microsoft confirms 80$ Xbox games as it raises the price of all of its' consoles; EA surprisingly reveals that it has no plans to raise game prices; teamLFG officially joins PlayStation Studios. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 58:13 Sean & DJ talk about their time with the ARC Raiders Tech Test If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Clair Obscur's critical acclaim, Ghost Of Yotei's non-linear story, Nintendo trying to run our pockets even more, Marathon's Alpha Test and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:54 Clair Obscur looking to be the runaway success of the year as it launches to the best game rating of 2025 so far; Sucker Punch drops new details about Ghost Of Yotei's twisty story campaign; ARC Raiders is opening up early access again; Indiana Jones is selling faster on PS5 than anywhere else; Nintendo subtly confirms pricey upgrade costs for the new Kirby & Mario Party games; Blizzard enlisting Nexon to publish Overwatch mobile & a new StarCraft; Overwatch's new Gundam collab was heavily informed by Gunpla. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 43:51 Sean & DJ talk about their time with the Alpha test for Marathon DJ gushes about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster, Star Wars getting their own tactics game; A possible new Mario game coming to the Switch 2, Blue Prince and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:50 The long-awaited remaster for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion officially revealed; Nintendo of America president teases a new Mario game for the Switch 2; Star Wars Zero Company revealed to be a turn-based tactics game; Bungie continues to be cagey about the price of Marathon while other details come out; Rematch dribbles past 100K concurrent players on Steam; Ubisoft seems to be making a new Battle Royale inspired by Apex Legends; Xbox users can now stream games that they own from their console; Xbox to support the Switch 2 due to their belief in Nintendo's importance to the industry; Japan brings back the ability to rent game consoles. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 48:36 DJ & Sean continue your their respective journeys through the puzzling world of Blue Prince. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Marathon getting a release date, The tariff's spiking PS5 prices overseas, summer plans for Microsoft, Blue Prince and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:00 Marathon officially revealed to launch on Sept 23 with the closed alpha coming later this month; Rematch dev dismisses the notion that online games need to be free-to-play; The tariffs cause a substantial spike in PS5 prices in the UK & Europe; The 2025 Xbox Games Showcase & The Outer Wilds 2 Direct coming in June; Playtester leaks Black Ops 7 details; Insiders claim that the portable PS6 won't be as powerful as the PS5; Hades 2 to be a Switch 2 console exclusive at launch. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 53:32 DJ & Sean try their hand at breaking down the puzzling world of Blue Prince. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the Switch 2, Bungie finally showing off Marathon, Sony potentially making a new handheld console and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:12 Bungie tries to shake off the Concord stink by showing gameplay for their new game, Marathon; We do a deep dive into the controversial Switch 2 reveal; PlayStation may be looking to get back into the handheld market; Microsoft's AI powered version of Quake 2 receives backlash. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 48:04 Sean rolls credits on Immortals of Aveum as DJ starts it. DJ returns to Monster Hunter Wilds for the new update. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the impending Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo's most recent Direct, Game Informer's shocking revival and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:09 We speculate about the Switch 2's three phase launch plan and try to predict what games are coming; We do a rundown on the Nintendo Direct for March; Shuhei Yoshida reveals that PlayStation not wanting to make AA games lead to the closure of Japan Studio; Respawn gives us a first look at their Star Wars Tactics game with Bit Reactor; Sony's trying to preserve its' gaming vault; The expansion to Hogwarts Legacy unceremoniously cancelled despite high sales; Ghost Of Yotei still on track for 2025 release despite radio silence; Game Informer rises from the dead thanks to a blockchain firm. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 54:15 Sean tries out Immortals of Aveum (and Dragon Age Veilguard very briefly). If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about God Of War turning 20, Indiana Jones finally crossing over with Uncharted (sort of), Geoff Keighley's new publication, FBC: Firebreak and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:04 God Of War celebrates 20 years with a big new Ragnarok update and rumors of a new side story project; Sony confirms Indiana Jones release date with a cheeky Uncharted crossover; FBC: Firebreak to be the new control multiplayer belle of the ball; Assassin's Creed Shadows boasts the series' 2nd biggest launch; Geoff Keighley announces a new gaming publication with the editor of Gamesindustry.biz; Astro Bot director advocates for more small games to be made; The dev behind GTA 3-5 tells the industry to "smarten up" about what the consumer actually wants; PC gamers reportedly only devoted a measly 8% of their time playing new games last year; Xbox App's newest update to show your Steam & Epic games; Bam Margera to return to the Tony Hawk games; Former DMC director's new studio said to be working on a AAA action game. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 57:21 Sean says goodbye to the open waters as he gets the platinum trophy in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii DJ tries out 2013's experimental narrative darling, The Stanley Parable If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about PlayStation's new studio with Jason Blundell, Assassin Creed Shadows' long overdue launch, Monster Hunter Wilds' threatening new update, Lego Pokemon and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:03 PlayStation links up with COD Zombies lead dev to form a brand new studio; Gear of War E-Day co-dev is cooking up a secret new project with Sony; Assassin's Creed Shadows debuts to solid reviews while Ubisoft implements an anti-harassament plan for devs of the game; Tencent may be backing Assassin's Creed in the future if Ubisoft has its' way; Monster Hunter Wilds' new update promises a dangerous new threat; Lego Pokemon is a real thing and it's coming in 2026; The PS5 logo appearing in a new Starfield creation sparks port rumors; The Star Wars game from Bit Reactor & Respawn to be revealed next month; Discord is getting even more comprehensive gaming integration. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 39:42 Sean inches closer to getting the platinum trophy in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii DJ begins the true Monster Hunter Wilds journey in the post story game. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @matzrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Xbox's future handheld plans, Kojima's ballsy new DS2 trailer, Sony testing out AI powered characters, Neil Druckmann casting doubt on TLOU3, Monster Hunter Wilds, Split Fiction and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:49 Xbox is looking to finally jump into the handheld game with 2027; Kojima drops an epic new look DS2 featuring a shocking reference from his past; Sony tests out AI powered characters using Aloy as the model; PS5 Pro will have more crisp graphics thanks to the FSR upscaler; Respawn cancelled its unnanounced multiplayer game; Marvel 1943 finally gets a release window; Neil Druckmann throws a wet blanket on the hopes of there being a third TLOU game; The release date for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's PS5 port has been revealed; Exciting things are coming to Starfield later this year according to Bethesda. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 46:51 Sean gets closer and closer to beating Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. DJ rolls credits on the Monster Hunter Wilds story and starts Split Fiction. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the final preview for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Interesting leaks about EA's Black Panther game, A dating app for gamers, Monster Hunter Wilds, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:09 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gives us its' final preview before release and potentially a demo at the end of the month; Monster Hunter Wilds pushes Steam over 40 million concurrent players for the first time; A leak suggests that the star of EA's Black Panther game might be a very unexpected face; COD 2026 allegedly being developed for the next Xbox console; Sony whitelists almost 400 more games for PS Plus Premium in a bid for cloud gaming domination; An "dating app" that matches you with games may be on the horizon; Rockstar buys the developer behind GTA Trilogy: Definitive Edition and rebrands it. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 45:09 Sean continues to navigate the open seas of Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii DJ gets his mech fix with the Mecha Break demo and then returns to his poaching ways in Monster Hunter Wilds. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the mysterious new Pokemon multiplayer game, Call Of Duty hinting at a new Tony Hawk game, the Marvel Rivals layoffs at NetEase, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the Elden Ring Nightreign demo and more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:56 A new multiplayer Pokemon game focused around battles is allegedly on the way; Mecha Break's Open Beta comes out with a bang and shockingly overpasses Marvel Rivals briefly; COD's new update seems to be hinting at an impending Tony Hawk reveal; Monster Hunter Wilds debuts to positive reviews; PC company Corsair boldly claims that GTA6 will launch on PC in 2026...and then promptly retracts that statement; The Marvel Rivals culling part of bigger budget cuts at NetEase; Microsoft to partner with Ninja Theory to create an AI gameplay generation model; Sony being sued for PS Store prices; Jeff Grub says that a God Of War PS5 Remaster will be revealed in March. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 40:35 The pirate life is for Sean as he boards Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii DJ finally beat Metaphor: Refantazio, begrudgingly, and then beat the demo for Elden Ring: Nightreign. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about FromSoftware getting silly with Elden Ring Nightreign, Obsidian hoping that Avowed stands the test of time, Phil Spencer's plan to further integrate PS5 in Xbox Showcases and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:38 FromSoftware is cooking up some top tier shenanigans yet for Elden Ring Nightreign's random events; Sony has moved a whooping 75 million PS5 units with no signs of slowing down; Avowed opens to solid reviews while Obsidian hopes that it sustains itself for "100 years"; Saros is a "roguelite" opposed to Returnal being a "roguelike"; Xbox to include PS5 logos in future showcases; It's looking more & more like GTA6 will drop in October; Ubisoft to focus on open world & live service games annually. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 49:17 Sean jumps into the psychedelic sci-fi world of High On Life DJ takes the Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza demo for a spin and continues to drag his feet through Metaphor: Refantazio If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Nightreign's game changing map, The Switch 2's rumored pricetag, Sony's weak response to the PSN outage and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:55 Elden Ring Nightreign's map to include drastic terrain changes; GTA6 still on track for Fall release and may be coming to the Switch 2; If the leak is to be believed the Switch 2 might have a hefty price tag; Deliverance 2 made all of its' budget back in one day; Rocksteady reportedly gearing up for a new Batman in the midst of Wonder Woman's uncertain future; EA's CEO changes tune on the future of Apex Legends; Sony offers mediocre compensation for the massive PSN outage; The ESA announces a new conference for "visionaries"; Sakurai reposting the Nintendo Direct announcement has fans feining for a new Smash Bros; Rooster Teeth shocking rises from the grave; Marvel Rivals finally reveals when the rest of the Fantastic 4 is coming to the game. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 52:52 DJ airs his gripes about the length of Metaphor: ReFantazio as he approaches the end If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the upcoming PlayStation State Of Play, ESA speaking out about Trump's Tariffs, PlayStation Plus leaving PS4 games in the dust, BioWare becoming a shell of its' former self and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:48 PlayStation's next State Of Play is coming and we speculate on what we may see; Battlefield's new Community Test Environment leaks; The ESA pushes back against Trump's Tariff's in new statement; PlayStation Plus to prioritize PS5 games going forward; BioWare is virtually a ghost town now after losing over half of its' staff; Geoff Keighley hypes up this year's Summer Game Fest; Capcom's upcoming showcase to be immediately followed by a MH Wilds stream; Black Myth: WuKong hits 25 million units sold since launch; Bloodborne's 60fps mod being shut down by Sony DCMA. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 42:38 DJ & Sean return to Metaphor: ReFantazio and FF7 Rebirth respectively in hopes of wrapping them up before Pirate Yazuka drops. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the big announcements from Xbox's Developer Direct, Phil Spencer doubling down on multiplatform games, Insomniac refusing to talk about Wolverine, The First Berserker Khazan's demo and more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:58 We take a look at the announcements to come out of Xbox's Dev Direct for January; Phil Spencer rebuffs his commitment to multiplatform gaming; We rundown the best selling games of Dec 2024; Ass Creed Shadows to feature an evolution of the "Twin" dynamic from Syndicate; Game Devs are growing increasingly frustrated with the rise of AI initiatives; Insomniac gives a vague update about what's to come from the studio; Tales of Kenzara studio crafting a horror game backed by the publishing division from the Palworld creator; Said publishing division is getting a ton of offers from other companies looking to come on board. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 57:53 DJ talks about his experience with the demo for The First Berserker Khazan If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Marvel Rivals Season 1, Bungie's Gummy Bears game, The Switch 2 leak and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:57 Marvel Rivals' player count spikes as Sue Storm and her big ole pixel booty arrive; Microsoft teases the first look at a new game from a mystery studio with their upcoming Developer Direct; PlayStation rumored to be reaching deep into their back to resurrect some old IPs; Bungie reveals its' upcoming Smash Bros-like MOBA...called Gummy Bears; The dev budget for COD Black Ops Cold War revealed to be a whopping 700 million dollars; GamePass games can allegedly lose up to 80% of premium sales; Pirate Yakuza is apparently so bonkers that Sega had to re-clarify its' canon status; Genki confesses to having never seen the Switch 2 after leak controversy; The Switch 2 is reportedly getting 2 Xbox games and one is Halo; Ass Creed Shadows' search for a concrete release date continues as gets delayed yet again; Helldivers is getting a movie adaptation; Ghost Of Tsushima's anime to release on Crunchyroll & PlayStation; LG TVs getting Xbox Cloud Gaming. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 58:40 DJ & Sean talk about their experience with Marvel Rivals' first official season drop. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about their top 5 games of 2024 & their post anticipated games of 2025. 2024 GOTY - Time code: 2:55 2025 Most Anticipated Games - Time code: 33:03 If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Marvel Rivals first in-game event & The 2024 Game Awards! Gaming News - Time code: 3:15 Marvel Rivals drops its' first in-game event and for some reason Venom's all caked up for it, We do a deep dive into all of the big happenings & announcements from this year's Game Awards. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 45:51 DJ talks very briefly about his love for Star Lord in Marvel Rivals If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the industry moving out of GTA6's way in 2025, new Borderlands & Mafia showings at The Game Awards, Kojima's hilarious DS2 testing woes, Marvel Rivals and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:06 The whole industry is making sure to release their 2025 games as far away from GTA6 as possible; Gaming has a big weekend as Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones & Infinity Nikki all arrive to big acclaim; Borderlands 4 & Mafia: The Old Country among the big showings expected at The Game Awards; Hideo Kojima's sleep deprivation effecting the testing for Death Stranding 2; FromSoftware not considering an Elden Ring sequel currently; EA announces 23 royalty free tech patents that will be available to devs soon; Former God of War art director joins Naughty Dog; BO6 facing major backlash from AI concerns. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 40:37 DJ returns to the hero shooter realm and gives his early impressions of Marvel Rivals. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on Soundcloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about their predictions for the 2024 Game Awards, Shuhei Yoshida leaving Sony, Ubisoft trying to hide concurrent player data, Metaphor: ReFantazio and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:51 The head of Sony's indie division to leave the company in January; Clues may be pointing to something PlayStation related coming on Dec 3rd; Upcoming Indiana Jones game to be the biggest & longest game from MachineGames "by far"; Ubisoft allegedly trying to get Steam to hide concurrent player counts; Microsoft reviving its' 1 dollar GamePass trial for PC; GameStop closes all of its' German branches. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 27:20 DJ talks more Metaphor as it moves further up his GOTY list. Game Awards Predictions - Time code: 32:05 If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Sony's plans to acquire Kadowaka, PS Portal's evolution plans; the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards; Control 2 being an Action RPG and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:07 Sony in talks to acquire the media juggernaut behind Elden Ring; PS Portal's remote play experience to evolve with new update; We take a look at the Golden Joystick winners and the nominee list for The Game Awards; Remedy to go full action RPG with Control 2; BO6 causes surge in GamePass subscriptions; STALKER 2's next update to address multiple gameplay issues; Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 continues to struggle as global users enter the fray; Pokemon Go players have apparently been unwittingly training AI; Genshin Impact moving away from X for its' event announcements; FFXIV Mobile officially announced. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 54:08 Sean put some more time into Lego Horizon DJ checks out the Metaphor demo is swayed so much that he bought the game and gives up on Dragon Age. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Microsoft's weird new campaign, Gamers having feelings about Shadow of Erdtree's eligibility for GOTY; Sony mysteriously erasing the PS5's holiday price cut, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Lego Horizon and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:43 Microsoft launches its' bizarre "This Is An Xbox" campaign; Phil Spencer shares thoughts on the future of Xbox ports and a handheld console; Elden Ring's DLC being eligible for GOTY has gamers divided; Sony's holiday price cut for PS5 wiped from new trailer; PS5 Pro off to a better start than PS4 Pro in Japan despite its' price tag; New Horizon game rumored for launch next year; Druckmann reveals that ND's next game has been in development since 2020 but Sony is being cagey about announcing it; Astro Bot has more DLC cameos on the way; FFVII Remake Pt 3 goes into full development; The First Descendant devs make official decision on adding jiggle physics to the game; New COD bundle turns you into a Dragon Knight...which is receiving mixed responses from the fan base. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 52:16 Sean tries out Lego Horizon Adventures DJ talks about some of his gripes with DA: The Veilguard's battle system. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Trump's new tariffs, Sony swerving scalpers with the PS5 Pro, Black Ops 6 trying to keep non-believers engaged, GTA 6's dev update, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:09 Sony boss says PS5 Pro's price tag hasn't negatively effected sales; Lack of PS5 Pro shortages have scalpers looking foolish; BO6 devs trying to keep the "fence sitters" around after GamePass helped get them in the door;  Trump's tariffs to deal a big blow to gamers; GTA6 gets a promising development update; Sega sells Humankind studio in its' restructuring efforts; The IP for Death Stranding officially belongs to Kojima Productions; Word of backwards compatibility raises green flags for Nintendo's next gen; Hogwarts Legacy 2 to have tie-ins with upcoming HBO series; COD Mobile surpasses a billion downloads; Mass Effect show in the works at Amazon with Fast & Furious 9 writer attached. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 38:27 Sean & DJ talk about Pokemon TCG Pocket DJ gives his early impressions on Dragon Age: The Veilguard If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Pokemon TCG Pocket's total domination, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, the Monster Hunter Wilds beta and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:06 Pokemon TCG Pocket is apparently earning 3x more than Pokemon Go per day; The Monster Hunter Wilds Beta currently boasts a whopping 500k concurrent players; Despite topping UK charts physical sales for BO6 are down 10%, likely due to Game Pass; COD not to change its' development structure for Microsoft; Microsoft's gaming revenue continues to increase despite hardware sales being down; BO6 devs protest over office working policy; Nintendo Music to be a streaming service for Switch Online subs; Sony gives an update on PlayStation Studios; Ubisoft launches the first even blockchain game. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 49:01 Sean & DJ give their thoughts on the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta DJ takes it back to grade school with Pokemon TCG Pocket and talks about his experience with BO6. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the potential Switch 2 release date, Black Ops 6's controversial launch, BG3 exec blasting Ubisoft for Prince Of Persia studio's shut down and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:13 Leaks begin to narrow down the release date for the Switch 2; Black Ops 6 debuts to a mixed response on steam due to a number of performance issues and a bizarre audio decision; Xbox's PS5 ports rumored to slow down after Indiana Jones announcement; Bungie's creative team officially moves to PlayStation; BG3 exec calls out Ubisoft for Prince Of Persia's team shutting down; We take a look at the Circana report for September; Balatro drops new free card packs from acclaimed several big games; Like A Dragon: Pirate Yazuka in Hawaii boasts a longer runtime than the most recent Yakuza spinoff. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 54:36 DJ talks about his time with Black Ops 6 If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Sakurai's mystery game, Nintendo getting into the MMO business, Insomniac dashing our Spider-Man 2 DLC dreams, Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:35 Sakurai teases a new game in very mysterious fashion; Nintendo may very well be working on an a brand new MMO; Insomniac destroys any DLC dreams for Spider-Man 2 in its' PC port announcement; Shawn Layden lambasts the industry for the current "collapse in creativity"; IO Interactive reveals plans for its' new "Young Bond" game; We do a run down of Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview; Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox port gets an official ESRB rating; More bad news for the Tales Of Kenzara team as they receive a redundancy notice; Netflix closes its' AAA gaming studio without dropping a single game; The team behind Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown has been unceremoniously disbanded. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 47:03 DJ returns to BG3 to play with the vast suite of mods thanks to the newest patch. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Marathon pre-orders potentially going live next winter, GameFreak's colossal data breach, Xbox's Partner Preview, Dragon Ball: Sparkling Zero & much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:44 Hits or pre-orders for Bungie's next big release found in Destiny 2 files; New mobile RPG shooter set in the Destiny universe on the way; A huge data breach at GameFreak compromises its' employees; We get a preview at Xbox's upcoming Partner Preview; Astro Bot has out-performed every platformer not named Mario from the last decade in Europe; Sparkling Zero moves a whopping 3 million units in just a day; Black Myth: Wukong apparently only cost around 40 million to make; Jason Schreier's most recent book reveals the development of Overwatch Mobile; Steam warning players that they don't actually own the games that they pay for; PS Portal sales still going strong after a year in the wild; Recent moves from Concord Devs lead people to believe that it may be getting a free-to-play revival. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 50:32 DJ gives his early impressions on Dragon Ball: Sparkling Zero If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Halo's big move to Unreal Engine 5, Assassin's Creed Black Flag finally getting a remake, Ubisoft's Tencent buyout rumors, Legend Of Zelda: Echoes of the Kingdom, BG3's final patch and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:16 The future of Halo is in Unreal Engine 5 as 343 announces the devolpment of multiple projects; Assassin's Creed Black Flag is getting a remake while a Co-Op mode is being developed for Shadows; Ubisoft responds to the rumors of Tencent buying them out; Epic Games CEO the most recent person to be loud & wrong about the "death of the single player game"; Space Marine 2 dev says "over-scoping" is what's killing big budget games currently; Balatro reaches a million dollars in sales in just a week; Masahiro Sakurai ending his game design Youtube series this month; We do a Metacritic/Opencritic overview of the recent big releases in gaming. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 48:18 DJ exercises his mobile gaming muscles with Balatro!, delves deeper into Legend of Zelda: Echoes of the Kingdom and returns to BG3 to give its' expansive, mod-friendly final patch a spin. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Death Stranding 2's ridiculous photo mode, Sucker Punch's plan for more Ghost games, The reason behind the delay of Assassin Creed Shadows, The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes of the Kingdom and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:22 Death Stranding 2 is pretty far off from completion but it has an absolutely insane photo mode; Guerrilla focusing its' current efforts on Horizon Online; Sucker Punch is planning to expand the Ghost world outside of Yotei; We gain new context to Assassin Creed Shadows' unfortunate delay; Balatro's created in shock after it beats out the likes of Minecraft & Stardew Valley in the charts; The head of the Astro Bot team has a tough time addressing FF7's absence from the game's PlayStation celebration; The PS4 price of Horizon Zero Dawn increases after the remaster announcement; Tony Hawk drops a tease about the franchise's future. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 46:05 DJ gives early impressions on The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes of the Kingdom If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the most recent PlayStation State of Play, the newest Yakuza game, Tokyo Game Show updates, Nintendo suing Palworld & much more! Gaming News - Time code: 0:55 We do a deep dive on the most recent PlayStation State Of Play; The newest entry in the Yakuza franchise revealed to be a pirate game set in Hawaii; Charts show that majority of the games sold last month were downloaded; PlayStation celebrates 30 years with a limited PS1 colorway for all of its' current consoles; Ubisoft backs out of Tokyo Game Show; Sony announces its' TGS line up while Xbox hypes up its' broadcast as "can't miss"; Square Enix admits to fumbling its' catalog recently; Nintendo & Pokemon Company are finally suing Palworld's creator; We call cap on Concord's reported production budget. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 35:22 DJ & Sean dogpile on The Plucky Squire DJ twice about beating Black Myth: Wukong twice just because he could If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the PS5 Pro and all its' infamy, the Nintendo Switch 2 officially being announced, Astro Bot, Black Myth WuKong and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:43 We do a deep dive on all things PS5 Pro in the wake of its' extremely controversial reveal; PlayStation Co-CEO reassures that consoles will continue to be at the core of their future; PS6 rumored to come with an AMD Chip & backwards compatibility; The Switch 2 officially revealed to be the next Nintendo console as it enters production; The Battlefield series returns to modern day in it's next installment; In the face of dwindling share prices, Ubisoft is being pressured to go private; Tony Hawk claims to be in talks with Activision again; Overwatch 2 officially coming to Xbox Game Pass; Black Ops 6 to forego early access to the campaign. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 48:05 DJ & Sean bring home the Platinum trophy for Astro Bot DJ gets slapped around in Black Myth WuKong Sean tries out the quirky fantasy rogue-like, Peglin If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Astro Bot gunning for GOTY, Concord going the way of the dodo, PlayStation's 30th Anniversary, Black Myth WuKong and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:23 Astro Bot debuts to highest critical acclaim of the year; Astro Bot director sought to fill the gap in PlayStation's current catalog for short, lighthearted games; Ben Starr reveals himself as the voice of Astro Bot; Not to be outdone, Black Myth WuKong is rumored to have 2 DLC on the way; PlayStation celebrates its' 30th anniversary with digital soundtracks, a Gran Turismo simulator & possibly an image of the PS5 Pro; Concord officially taken offline by Sony 2 weeks after launch; Overwatch 2 drops another unnecessarily price skin; Sony CFO calls out the company's lack of Original IP; The studio behind the Until Dawn remake goes through significant layoffs; Balatro Mobile to officially drop Sept 26th; Capcom shares the wealth and announces its' upcoming fighting game collections for Xbox; NetEase's mobile Destiny game reportedly still in development; Rumor has it that Fairgame$ is garnering positive reactions internally.   What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 58:32 Sean talks more Black Myth WuKong before joining DJ for some in-depth early impressions for Astro Bot. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Astro Bot already getting a sequel, OW2's PVE mode potentially becoming its' own game; Hideaki Itsuno leaving Capcom after 30 years; Black Ops 6, Black Myth WuKong and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:48 A sequel for the upcoming Astro Bot game already in the ether before its' even been released; Blizzard's next game may have been leaked by OW2's Product Manager's LinkedIn page; A game-breaking bug is ruining Star Wars Outlaws for players who paid for early access; Devil May Cry's director leaving Capcom after 30 years to make a new game elsewhere; BO6 locks a weapon skin behind an insane price tag; BO6 debuts a "body shield" mechanic that allows for players to scream in their hostages' ear; People are already finding ways to cheat in BO6; Tencent & Netease cutting their ties with Japan leaves Visions Of Mana dev in danger; Binding Of Isaac gets an online multiplayer mode after 13 years; FF14 potentially coming to Nintendo consoles; PS5's price hike in Japan causes Xbox sales to skyrocket. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 44:04 Sean & DJ talk more about their respective journeys through Black Myth WuKong DJ gives his impressions of the Black Ops 6 Beta If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Concord's unfortunate launch, PS5 Pro at Gamescom, Keanu Reeves potentially coming to Yakuza, Black Myth WuKong and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:34 Concord's launch turns out to be more disastrous than initially projected; PS5 Pro turned out to be a poorly kept secret at Gamescom; Avowed to run at 30fps on both Series X & S; Dragon Age: The Veilguard shows off its' combat system; Sega gauges' fan opinions on putting stars like Keanu Reeves in future Yakuza games; Crash Bandicoot 5 seemingly shelved to make way for more live service games; Microsoft unofficially confirms that Black Myth WuKong is coming to Xbox; Sony to launch an incubator program for MENA devs. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 49:03 DJ & Sean talk more Black Myth WuKong If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on SoundCloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Gamescom Day 1, Secret Level, Black Myth WuKong and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:18 We give our thoughts on the expansive opening night of Gamescom; Secret Level looks like Love Death & Robots for the video game industry; Indiana Jones officially goes cross platform with a 2025 release date for PS5; The Plucky Squire dropping next month with a day one launch on PS Plus; Most of the speakers at Devcom believe that additional purchases for AAA games aren't necessary; Lower tier GamePass subscribers will have to wait up to a year for first party games; The screenwriter for the upcoming Zelda movie is now also working on an...Eternal Champions movie?; The First Descendant has lost 70% of its' player base since launch; Black Myth WuKong is neck & neck with PUBG for the most played Steam game of all time. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 52:25 DJ & Sean give their early impressions of Black Myth WuKong If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the concerning new report on Marathon, Gamers getting early access to BO6 thanks to leaks, Remedy's next wave, Gamescom and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:12 Bungie's new FPS, Marathon is giving the industry pause after new report; Sony lays out its' restructuring of Bungie; PlayStation Studios hoping to release nothing but hits; Remedy is loading up new wave of games including Control 2; Thanks to leaks, hundreds are already playing Black Ops 6; Marvel Rivals, Sega & Monster Hunter Wilds to bring the heat at Gamescom; Bethesda takes away the ability to control companions in DA: The Veilguard because we allegedly "wouldn't be able to handle it"; Balatro gearing up for a major 2025 update as it sails past 2 million units sold; Warner Bros looking to save its' games division by giving its' IPs to other game studios. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 52:55 DJ rolls credits on Thank Goodness You're Here! Sean logs more hours into FFVII Rebirth and checks out Apex Legends' new mode. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Sony Santa Monica's. new IP, War coming to the world of Yakuza, The big shifts at Bungie, Game Informer going under, Mecha Break and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:50 Sony Santa Monica's allegedly beginning development on its' first new IP in decades; Sega's newest Yakuza trademark has the fandom buzzing; Avowed pushed back to Feb 2025; Microsoft & Activision form a new team within Blizzard to focus on smaller games; We do a deep dive on the current situation at Bungie; Pour one out as Game Informer announces the end of the iconic magazine; Valorant officially launches on consoles; Dragon Age: The Veilguard expected to get release date announcement soon. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 46:26 DJ joins Sean in returning to FF7 Rebirth to try and conquer the 80+ hour beast DJ talks about his experience with the Mecha Break beta and indulges in the indie comedy shenanigans of Thank Goodness you're here! If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztrshots on Soundcloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ, Marcus & Sean talk about the Marvel Rivals' closed beta, PS5 going all in on gatcha games, Overwatch 2 having an identity crisis, No Man's Sky's new update and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:41 Marvel Rivals adds two more characters to its' already impressive roster during its' closed beta; Genshin Impact has PlayStation investing big in the gatcha business; Modern Warfare 3 arrives on GamePass; Overwatch 2 contemplates returning to its 6v6 roots in the midst of the impending hero shooter power struggle; No Man's Sky's newest update gives it yet another insane player boost; Capcom plans to keep releasing physical games until the wheels fall off; Humble Games lays off its' entire team; Bethesda Games is now fully unionized; WoW devs form wall-to-wall union; PS5 adds ShareLink feature that no one asked for in new firmware update; New PS5 beta boasts personalized 3D audio & new Remote Play settings. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 43:39 Marcus talks in-depth about his time with the Marvel Rivals closed beta Sean & Marcus talk about finally making their respective ways through FFVII Rebirth If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about EVO 2024, Warframe 1999, the College Football 25 frenzy, the Concord open beta and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:13 Reports show that 82% of American gamers dropped cash in a "freemium" game last year; Warframe boss says publishers jump ship too soon from live service titles and then drops a big update on the upcoming 1999 expansion; We do a deep dive on EVO 2024; NetherRealm Studios the latest studio to get hit with massive layoffs; No Man's Sky gets yet another massive update that refreshes the whole experience; Microsoft claps back at the FTC for its' misleading GamePass letter; College Football 25 has over 2 million people ponying up 100$ for early access; Amazon is selling an Xbox bundle that doesn't require a console; Dates for the Black Ops 6 Beta have been confirmed; Ryu Ga Gotoku's mysterious new game to be revealed at TGS; Zenless Zone Zero brings in 50 million dollars in under 2 weeks; BG3's newest patch to potentially make Alfira playable; Bethesda Studios workers have unionized. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 57:58 Sean boots up Remnant 2 for the hell of it DJ gives some more thoughts on the Concord beta and talks about some of the scuttlebutt about the game online If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about CD Projekt's ambitious plans for The Witcher 4, The big overhaul coming to Game Pass, the highly anticipated Concord beta, Zenless Zone Zero, The First Descendant and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:09 The Witcher 4 looking to potentially be the most advanced CD Projekt game yet; Xbox Game Pass is getting a complete overhaul; Zenless Zone Zero racks up 25 million dollars in just 5 days; Nexon stands up for The First Descendants "drop rates" in the midst of it reaching 10 million players; Sonic Team lead doesn't understand how they've gone 30 years without ever making an RPG; Major UK retailer, GAME, no longer accepting pre-orders; PS5 outpaces PS4 in sales while the Xbox series continues to fall; Astro Bot team opted out of going full open world to ensure for more control over the game's variety; Disney's twitter got hacked. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 40:55 DJ & Sean give their in-depth impressions of the Concord beta and speak more on their time with The First Descendant DJ talks more about Zenless Zone Zero If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Netflix canning the Horizon TV show, Crazy Taxi's ambitious reboot, Zenless Zone Zero, The First Descendant and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:31 The long awaited live action adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn has been canned at Netflix; Sony to release LEGO Horizon Zero Dawn on the Switch to prioritize the "family friendly audience"; ZZZ brings in 3.7 million on mobile at launch; The First Descendant brings in big Steam numbers despite its' problematic micro-transactions; XDefiant producer gives players the okay to "move on" if their bug-laden engine is too much for them; Like A Dragon studio speculates that their next game will surprise fans; More Activision games are on their way to Game Pass; Revenue from big game subscriptions like Game Pass has reportedly barely grown in the last 2 years; Tales of Kenzera studio cutting jobs; PlayStation making an appearance at Tokyo Game Show this year; The Crazy Taxi reboot to be an ambitious open world MMO; FF14 reportedly finally making its' way to mobile; Capcom renders Exoprimal extinct just a year after its' launch. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 52:42 DJ & Sean give their initial impressions of Zenless Zone Zero & The First Descendant If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Housemarque's senior game designer search, Concord ramping up for its' beta, Sony's unique new tech patent, Elden Ring and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:41 Housemarque is actively searching for a new senior game designer for this new AAA action game; On the heels of positive previews, Concord announces dates for its' Beta; Sony wants let you create mini-games out of your own gameplay with new tech patent; Former Halo dev claims that live service is a much better model for devs & players than "60$ boxed product"; We cover a roundup of recent Elden Ring news; HellDivers 2 director stands with FromSoftware in the current discourse about increased game difficulty; HellDivers 2 has lost a whopping 90% of its' player base since launch; UbiSoft plans to remake multiple old Assassin's Creed games; UbiSoft Toronto lays off 33 employees in the midst of development for its Sands of Time remake; The dev's community manager for Days Gone apologizes for feedings fans false sequel hopes; ShiftUp CEO wants a PC port for Stellar Blade but is contractually bound to silence on the matter. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 49:47 Sean plays...*checks notes*...Police Simulator?! If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @maztr_sr on IG & Soundcloud Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about the controversial launch of Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree, Black Myth: WuKong coming for the action RPG crown, the newest Nintendo Direct, FarCry VR and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:57 Shadow of Erdtree overtakes Witcher 3: Blood & Wine as the best reviewed DLC ever; Elden Ring's DLC debuts to mixed Steam reviews for being "ridiculously difficult"; FromSoftware boss draws his line in the sand in regards to the recent trend of industry layoffs; We take a look at the hands-on preview for Black Myth: Wukong; We do a rundown of the newest Nintendo Direct; Sony's effectively abandoned the PSVR2; Indie devs think that releasing games on Xbox without a GamePass deal isn't worth it; Avowed to reportedly be very short by RPG standards; miHoYo using AI tech to smooth out Zenless Zone Zero's development; Xbox to go "big" at Gamescom in the midst of Sony & Nintendo's absence; Crash N. Sane Trilogy sales jump to 20 million; Team Cherry devs admit to needing better communication skills in the midst of Hollow Knight Silksong development hell rumors; Sony officially shutting down its' Rewards Program this year; Bandai Namco confirms upcoming Summer Showcase. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 1:00:32 DJ talks about his experience with FarCry VR If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Bioware's plans for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the newest Ubisoft Forward; David Jaffe popping off at the mouth again, the Valorant console beta and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:37 Dragon Age: The Veilguard to be do away with the busywork of previous games in favor of a more "mission-based" approach; We take a look at everything that came out of the recent Ubisoft Forward; David Jaffe suggests that PlayStation should buy Ubisoft to "compete"; Activision to split Black Ops 6 across GamePass tiers; A database leak at Epic Games hits at a treasure trove of unannounced games; Elden Ring director knows for a fact that a Bloodborne PC port is something that FromSoftware wants; We take a look at May's top downloads for the PlayStation Store; The Division 3 gets an exciting update; Gearbox has finally escaped the Embracer Group. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 1:01:19 DJ gives the Valorant console beta a spin If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ, Jordan & Sean talk about the most recent Xbox Games Showcase & the Call Of Duty BO6 Direct. Episode Start - Time code: 1:01 If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about PlayStation's recent State of Play, PlayStation's future in live service, The targeted attacks on the studio behind Tales of Kenzara: Zau, Multiversus and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:16 We give some thoughts on PlayStation's latest State Of Play; We examine PlayStation's future as it doubles down on its' commitment to live service gaming; Call Of Duty announces its new collaboration with Gundam; Toys for Bob will be bringing its' next game to Xbox; Tales of Kenzara: Zau creator takes to Twitter to address the racial harassment that the studio's faced over the game; Take Two speaks on its' decision not to announce GTA6 for PC; MGS Delta may not be dropping until 2025; Halo Infinite gets a brand spankin new Battle Royale mode. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 1:05:34 DJ returns to the wacky fighting toon world of Multiversus If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about The Black Ops 6 reveal, DOOM's surprising new entry, Sony misquoting Neil Druckmann, Microsoft's Steam Deck equivalent, XDefiant and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:47 PlayStation may be swapping its' next Showcase for a State of Play; The "highly anticipated" sequel to AstroBot allegedly to be revealed in a matter of weeks; Insomniac tells fans to chill out on demands for Wolverine news; Black Ops 6 is finally revealed and its' surprisingly going to be available on PS4; The next DOOM to bring its' demon hunting ways to the dark ages; Sony misquotes Neil Druckmann after his recent comments about Naughty Dog's next game; The new CEO of the studio behind HellDivers 2 wants to side step the public trading & endless growth that's currently plaguing the industry; Former Square Enix exec tries to explain the recent trend of FF not meeting sales expectations; Microsoft demos a few games (including BG3) on its new Steam Deck-esque platform; XDefiant brings in a million unique players within 2.5 hours of its' launch; Elden Ring's director sets his eyes on an Armored Core 6 follow up; Yakuza was once "flat out rejected" by Sega due to it not appealing to women & children. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 1:05:00 Sean & DJ give Ubisoft's new free-to-play shooter, XDefiant, a try If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about GTA6's new release window, The internet acting completely rational about Assassin's Creed Shadows, the new Black Myth: Wukong trailer, Animal Well and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:18 GTA6's release window narrowed to Fall of 2025; A new Mario Party is reportedly on the way to destroy more families; Creative Assembly to bring tactical warfare to Star Wars; Lego & PlayStation's collab to be called LEGO Horizon Adventures; Toy's For Bob seemingly gearing up for a game announcement; Black Myth: Wukong gets a big new trailer; Assassin's Creed Shadows sets the internet ablaze thanks to its' usage of Yasuke; We talk about at the highlights from Sony's Fiscal Year Earnings call; Call Of Duty may have Xbox changing up its' GamePass tiers; Microsoft bosses pushing for "no redlines" in regards to which Xbox games come to PlayStation; Activision opens studio dedicated to a new AAA narrative focused franchise; Ubisoft officially cancels The Division Heartland. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 1:10:14 Sean gets the happy ending in Tunic and beats BALATRO! for the first time. DJ finishes Animal Well and is extremely confused. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about PlayStation splitting its' CEO role, Xbox shitting the bed with its' studios, Sony's continued PC struggles, Animal Well and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:24 Herman Hulst & Hideaki Nishino named the new CEOS of PlayStation; The PC port of GOW Ragnarok allegedly on the horizon; We give our predictions on what & who we may see at the next PS Showcase; Sony reportedly form new studio with the remnants of Deviation Games; Despite being a largely offline game, Ghost Of Tsushima's PC Port gets delisted in 200+ countries without PSN access; Assassin's Creed Red renamed Assassin's Creed Shadows; Xbox realizes that its' unable to run the studios that it spent billions of dollars buying up; An Xbox mobile store coming in July; The Perfect Dark reboot reportedly in really rough shape; Bethesda may be bringing back Doom after all, Capcom brings in record profits for the 7th year in a row; EA trying to put ads into its' AAA games; EA "hungry" to use generative AI in their games in the near future. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 55:01 Sean takes a crack at the indie classic, Tunic DJ & Sean jump on the bandwagon and check out the critically acclaimed, Animal Well. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!