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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 NetEase's surprise AAA reveal; DS2 launching to strong reviews; Xbox's aggregated gaming library, Mario Kart World and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 1:57 NetEase shocks the industry with reveal of their new AAA game that blends Wuxia with swashbuckling adventure of Uncharted; Despite Kojima's best efforts, Death Stranding 2 opens to critical acclaim; An aggregated gaming library is coming to Xbox; Capcom's next showcase to feature Resident Evil Requim & Pragmata; Donkey Kong Bananza is playable on the Switch 1 after all; Sega accidentally reveals the sales data for 11 of its' games; The rumored Greece-based God of War game delayed to 2026; Bungie closes the curtain on Marathon for the forseeable future; Splitgate 2's dev studio holds layoffs. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 48:34 Sean drifts his way through the open landscape of Mario Ka

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 Asus ROG Xbox Ally, Sony's PS6 plans, Our Switch 2 impressions, Mindseye's hilariously sad launch and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 3:06 The Launch Date & Price for the Asus ROG Ally X may have been leaked; Sony reveals plans to bet on hardware over the Cloud for PS6; The news of the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct leads us to give our impressions of the Switch 2 (Time code: 38:55); The Mindseye studio in shambles over the game's disastrous launch as PlayStation issues mass refunds; Kojima was dissatisfied with how much testers liked DS2...so he made it even weirder; Gears of War: Reloaded dropping on PS5 for 40$; The gooners ensure that Stellar Blade has one of Sony's biggest Steam launches ever; Borderlands 4 revealed to not join the growing trend of 80$ games. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever servi

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 State Of Play, Xbox Showcase & Summer Game Fest! Gaming News - Time code: 2:16 We do a in-depth deep dive & review on the biggest gaming weekend of the year thus far. 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

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 murderer's row assembled for SGF, Xbox halting its' handheld plans, the reason behind EA's Black Panther cancellation, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and much more! Gaming News - Time code: 2:37 The full list of partners for Summer Game Fest have been revealed and we have thoughts & predictions; Xbox sidelines their handheld console for the time being; Ass Creed Black Flag Remakes begin to swell after a collectible maker stirs the pot; Apple acquires its' first game studio; We look into why EA ultimately cancelled the Black Panther game; After scrapping 3 Respawn games in 2 years, morale is at an all time low; Tango Gameworks resurfaces and begins scouting talent for an unannounced action game. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 55:31 Sean rolls credits on Expedition 33 while DJ still makes his way through it. DJ bonds with his daughter on the S

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 Cl

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 the

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, pleas

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

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

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'

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.faceboo

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 en

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

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 integratio

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 -

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 - T

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

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 Y

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 F

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