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SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest with DJ and Sean: The latest Pokemon presents left us with one question, what is Pokemon Z-A? It’s a dark time for Sony as they lay off 900 employees, we will talk about the why, and what's next! ...It’s a dark time for EA as they lay off 600 employees... when will this be over? With EA canceling the Mandorlian FPS, could this make room for a TitanFall 3? All this and more on S8 episode 9 of Press X to Start’s Gamer’s Digest!    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 hav

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Elden Ring's massive new DLC, Nintendo's Partner Showcase Direct, The PS5 Pro's specs, Helldivers 2 and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:32 At the peak of its' success, Helldivers 2 teases a game-changing new feature; Elden Ring's DLC map may be bigger than the opening area of the base game; The PS5 Pro to run 120FPS and in 4K; Sony's not happy with Bungie and demands accountability; Leaks may have revealed the revamped Jet Set Radio & Crazy Taxi as live service games; We break down Nintendo's Partner Showcase Direct; Palworld smoked Elden Ring & Hogwarts Legacy's yearly player base in 2 months; Skull & Bones is having an unsurprisingly tough time bringing in players; WB admits to Suicide Squad falling short of their expectations. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 44:07 Sean continues to run amok through Japan in Like A Dragon 8 DJ

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Nintendo moving the Switch 2 goalpost, Respawn's Mandalorian plans; IGN getting into the convention game, Xbox bringing 4 games to PlayStation, HellDivers 2  and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:59 Nintendo moves the release of the Switch 2 to 2025, but it may be backwards compatible; A FPS Mandalorian game is in development at Respawn; IGN to start an in-person fan convention to make up for the loss of E3; We do a rundown of some big new developments over at Microsoft; the PS5 officially enters its' later days of its' life cycle. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 42:16 Sean moves through more of Like A Dragon 8 DJ delves deeper into HellDivers 2 with the homies 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

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 industry shifting console situation, Disney trying to get some Fortnite money, the Ubisoft CEO being loud & wrong, the FF7 Rebirth demo, Helldivers 2 and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:27 We do a deep dive into the newest developments in Microsoft's console dilemma; Insiders predict a March reveal for the Switch 2; Disney invests big money in Epic to build something new with Fortnite; Ubisoft CEO says that Skull & Bones is a *ahem* "Quadruple A" game with his whole chest. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 54:09 Sean continues making his way through Like A Dragon 8 DJ takes it back to Nibelheim in the FF7 Rebirth Demo and jumps on the newest game bandwagon with Helldivers 2. 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,

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 newest State Of Play, Sony looking to be on an African start up, Microsoft's slow move out of the console business, Tekken 8, Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth & more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:36 We do a deep dive into PlayStation's first State Of Play for 2024; The new PS Handheld is reportedly in early development; Sony's looking to turn Africa into the next big gaming hub; Xbox sales continue to plummet after Microsoft devalues its' console; More layoffs hit the gaming industry. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 58:49 Sean continues to search for his Infinite Wealth in Like A Dragon 8 DJ continues to have a violent field day with Tekken 8 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/Fo

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about PalWorld's continued dominance, Microsoft's most recent culling, Switch 2's big ole LCD screen, Tekken 8, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth & much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:06 Tekken 8 & Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth debut to critical acclaim; Infinite Wealth boasts the highest pre-orders in franchise history; More Death Stranding 2 details to be revealed within the next two weeks; The Switch 2 is reportedly packing 8 inches of LCD screen; PalWorld's popularity & infamy continue to grow as The Pokemon Company moves in to investigate; We look at the fallout of Microsoft's recent mass layoffs; Apple opens the app store to game streaming; Riot Games eliminates 530 jobs; China backtracks on its' plans to combat "obsessive gaming". What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 50:25 Sean gleefully returns to the wacky world of Yakuza with Like A Drag

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ, Jordan & Marcus talk about Xbox's Developer_Direct, PalWorld holding Steam's servers at gunpoint, TLOU2's No Return mode borrowing from iconic roguelikes and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:55 We give our thoughts on Xbox's first Dev Direct of the year; PalWorld almost shuts down Steam servers with launch; Microsoft confirms its' plan to release is first party games on all platforms; The first game from Former CD Projekt devs looks a lot like a vampire game; BG3 brought in over $650 Million in sales on PC alone in 2023; Larian CEO believes that the subscription model makes it harder for good content to be released; The Last Of Us 2 Remastered's No Return mode apparently based on the likes of Hades & Dead Cells. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 1:09:32 Jordan traverses the darkly psychedelic landscape of Alan Wake 2 Marcus returns after a long hiatus to bri

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about T-Pain working GTA 6, Overwatch 2's game changing update, Xbox bring back Developer_Direct, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:49 Xbox to bring back Developer_Direct on Jan 18th; Gears of War fans get some promising updates for Gears 6 & the GoW Collection; Nintendo & Sony set tentative dates for their next Directs; T-Pain confirms his involvement in GTA 6; SEGA brings 3 more classics to it's big reboot initiative; The PS5 DualSense "V2" potentially leaked by a retailer listing; Spiderman 2 racks up the most nominations at the DICE Awards; Overwatch 2's giant update has essentially reduced the need for actual team strategy; 2 weeks into 2024 and 2700+ layoffs are already coming to the gaming industry. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 51:14 Sean makes good use of his PlayStation Plus subscription and tr

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Gaming News - Time code: 3:08 Sony drops a sneak peak at its' 2024 lineup; TLOU2 Remastered's new roguelike mode is even stressing out the devs; TLOU show dominates the Creative Arts Emmys; Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown to run 60fps or more across all consoles; Dragon's Dogma 2 makes a case for the first big hit of the year with new gameplay showcase; Days Gone dev team working on a brand new IP; Ex-Activision exec claims discrimination against "old white guys"; Nexon gets a 9M dollar fine after false loot box drop rates; Logan Paul finally refunds people for his failed NFT game; Valve officially makes "Boomer Shooters" an official genre. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 44:11 Sean finally tries out the Saint's Row reboot now that it's free and then cleanses his palette with Like A Dragon Gaiden. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment

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 respective GOTY lists for 2023, the games they look forward to in 2024 & a big rumor round-up on upcoming games. GOTY Talk/Most Anticipated Games for 2024 - Time code: 2:40 Gaming News - Time code: 45:11 The OG GOW trilogy could potentially be getting a remaster; New job listings all but confirm the active development of the Horizon MMORPG; Sony may be building a new studio with former Deviation Games devs; The Bayonetta trilogy may be coming to the Switch 2; Insiders are claiming that a new Bango-Kazooie game is on the way; A single tweet from a level designer has everyone anticipating Gears 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: pressxtostartt

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Gaming News - Time code: 2:43 Details for the PS5 Pro, Microsoft's next console & Insomniac's development roadmap leak; The Last Of Us 2 Factions confirmed to be dead but their new IP sounds promising; E3 is also officially dead and that says alot about the current gaming landscape; Tekken 8's most recent trailer finally reveals its' story; Larian CEO says that BG3 is too big of a game to give away on GamePass; Hogwarts Legacy still holds the crown of 2023's best selling game; Netflix continues its' foray into gaming by bringing Sonic Mania to mobile; Just 4 days after The Day Before's abysmal launch the dev studio is forced to close its' doors. What We've Been Playing - Time code: 57:33 DJ tries out Fortnite's new Lego & Racer extensions and then dips his toe back into the King of The Iron Fist Tournament in the Tekken 8 demo.

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 2023 Game Awards, The Day Before taking a MASSIVE (but expected) L & more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:16 We do a deep dive recap on the 2023 Game Awards; The Day Before debuts to easily the most disastrous game launch of the year; Fortnite & Rocket League implement a cross game item 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 b

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Gaming News - Time code: 2:36 Rockstar confirms release date for GTA 6 trailer but a TikTok leak may have already jeopardized that; We do a round-up of late stage Game Awards news; Capcom makes Dragon's Dogma 2 its' first 70$ game; Tony Todd fuels rumors by revealing that Insomniac only uses 10% of his Venom lines; BG3 drops a MASSIVE new patch that includes a much needed Epilogue; COD MW3 drops some big announcements; Sega admits that early COVID numbers influenced their haphazard live service push; PlayStation deleting a bunch of shows that users already paid for; Phil Spencer says that GamePass isn't coming to PlayStation or Nintendo post Activision-Blizzard merger. What We've Been Playing - Time code: 56:01 Sean officially joins Team Microsoft and tries out Starfield DJ ventures into the indie wonderland of Cocoon and delves deeper into Super Mario Wo

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about our predictions for the 2023 Game Awards, Call of Duty's disappointing new game news, Xbox's secret announcement & more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:56 Xbox set to drop some big news at this year's Game Awards; The next COD revealed to be a Black Ops set during the Gulf War; Ubisoft becomes newest company to pull its' advertising from X; Returnal director to leave Housemarque after 14 years; Sony fails to overcome 7.9 billion dollar lawsuit over spiked PS Store prices. Game Awards Predictions - Time code: 28:41 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: @PressX2Sta

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Gaming News - Time code: 2:17 The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered features a mode that may undercut the story; Neil Druckmann to receive a prestigious award in the midst of some pro-Isreali controversy surrounding him; Snoop Dogg launches a game studio with his son; Warner Bros debunks the live service rumors for the upcoming Wonder Woman game; Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League gets a new release date and a big gameplay showcase; Sean gives his impressions on the PS Portal; Dragon's Dogma 2 may have had its' release date revealed by the Ratings Board. What We've Been Playing - Time code: 52:02 Sean gets his RPG fix with Sear of Stars and then tries out the under the radar strategy game, Teardown DJ solves puzzles in Cocoon, puts more time into Super Mario Wonder & continues to shoot his way through COD MWZ. If you're enjoying the show, please take

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Rockstar officially announcing a GTA6 trailer; Sony cutting its' live service game plans in half; Nintendo developing a Zelda movie; Modern Warfare Zombies, Super Mario Wonder and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:09 Sony reassesses its' plan to drop 12 live service games by 2026; Rockstar set to drop the long awaited trailer for GTA6 in December; Due to the work on Dreadwolf, Mass Effect 4 not expected until 2029 or later; Nintendo is hoping to strike box office gold again with a live action Zelda movie; Sonic Frontiers devs confused as to what Tears of The Kingdom or Armored Core 6 have that they don't; Modern Warfare 3 developed in just 18 months under untenable work conditions; The Overwatch League officially pronounced dead; Hades is coming to Netflix...as a game. What We've Been Playing - Time code: 55:11 Sean rolls credits on the Burning Shores

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ, Cameron & Sean talk about Overwatch 2's new tank hero, FFVII Rebirth having a unique quest feature, God Of War Ragnarok's upcoming DLC, COD MW3, Spiderman 2 & more! Gaming News - Time code: 4:29 PlayStation to acquire an AI firm for video delivery; Insomniac destorys Daredevil DLC fan theories with newest patch; God Of War Ragnarok's long awaited DLC to be announced later this year; Overwatch 2 gets a new Samoan tank hero that fans have been waiting years for; Dragon's Dogma 2 features a scene that almost fooled the games' director that it was scripted; FFVII Rebirth to feature 2 versions of its' quests thanks to a specific story mission; Like A Dragon Gaiden allegedly took 6 months to make; Silent Hill Ascension's microtransactions spark major backlash; Phil "The GOAT" Spencer reverses Microsoft's plan to take away free GamePass from employees. What We've Been Playing

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Alan Wake 2, The Xbox Partner Preview event, BG3 making Hasbro big money, The Finals beta, Spiderman 2, Super Mario Wonder & much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:56 We take a look at the strong launch of Alan Wake 2 and its' ambitious DLC plans; We look at all the announcements from Xbox's Partner Preview; Baldur's Gate 3 has made Hasbro some big bucks thanks to its' ties to D&D; Insomniac reveals Wolverine as a shared universe game in the wake of Spiderman 2 becoming PS Studio's fastest selling game; Waves of layoffs come to Media Molocule & Playstation; Sony tries to defend the recent rise in PS Plus prices; Skull & Bones delayed for the 500th time. What We've Been Playing - Time code: 42:46 DJ & Sean give more in-depth thoughts on Spiderman 2 & Super Mario Wonder Sean talks about his experience with the beta for the controversi

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Spiderman 2, Super Mario Wonder, GTA potentially coming to Netflix, Call Of Duty being out of the exclusivity deal game and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:43 DJ & Sean examine the launches of Spiderman 2 & Super Mario Wonder and give their early impressions; Starfield stands tall as September's best selling game even with GamePass as an option; Call Of Duty to no longer have exclusivity deals post Microsoft/Activision deal; EA's putting all their major focus into building an Iron Man game in UE5; Netflix tests out its' game streaming capabilities in hopes of taking on Sony & Microsoft; A new GTA game that isn't GTA6 may be coming to Netflix. What We've Been Playing - Time code: 52:40 Sean returns to Final Fantasy XVI to fill in time between Spiderman & Mario DJ gives the Tekken 8 beta a spin If you're enjoying the show, please tak

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 Microsoft finally closing the Activision deal, Disney contemplating an EA acquisition, Tekken 8 side stepping SF6, Forza Motorsport and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:52 We try to predict the review scores for Marvel's Spiderman 2 as the embargo lifts; Sony to drop a PS5 model with a removable disk drive next month; We examine the fallout after Microsoft officially closes the deal on the Activision after a long legal battle; Mickey Mouse is apparently making eyes at EA as Disney revamps its' gaming division; The CEO of Unity is gone, but devs are still not ready to trust the company; Resident Evil vet, Shinji Mikami, teases a return to work; Tekken 8 calls an audible on its' release date to avoid Street Fighter 6; Disturbing allegations arise against the developer is the much maligned Lord of the Rings: Gollum. What We've Been Playing - Time