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The Press Start Podcast

Hosted by LiSTNR · leisure · EN-US

154 episodesAudience: 5
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Each week on The Press Start Podcast, we get together and chat in-depth about the latest video game news and releases, all in the name of Press Start.

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What is The Press Start Podcast about?

Each week on The Press Start Podcast, we get together and chat in-depth about the latest video game news and releases, all in the name of Press Start.

Who hosts The Press Start Podcast?

The Press Start Podcast is hosted by LiSTNR. The show has published 154 episodes to date.

What has The Press Start Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "AI Just Broke Gaming And Xbox Is All In | The Press Start Podcast" (20 October 2026, 34 minutes), "Could the Ocarina of Time Remake Be the Definitive Zelda? | The Press Start Podcast" (14 October 2026, 58 minutes), and "Xbox Admits It Was in "Free Fall"... Can Helix Save It? | The Press Start Podcast" (9 October 2026, 60 minutes).

How often does The Press Start Podcast publish?

The Press Start Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 154 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Press Start Podcast?

Booking probability for The Press Start Podcast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Press Start Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Press Start Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Press Start Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Press Start Podcast are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. The Press Start Podcast has a leisure audience.

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LiSTNR hosts The Press Start Podcast, a leisure podcast with 154 episodes published.

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    AI Just Broke Gaming And Xbox Is All In | The Press Start Podcast

    Oct 20, 202634 min

    Final Fantasy Resonance brings Final Fantasy to HD-2D, and we give our verdict on Square Enix's turn-based JRPG. Plus, AI-powered game ports, mashups and jailbreaks have exploded online and Xbox has responded with Xbox...

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    Could the Ocarina of Time Remake Be the Definitive Zelda? | The Press Start Podcast

    Oct 14, 202658 min

    We went hands-on with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of its November 5 launch, playing from Kokiri Forest and the Great Deku Tree through to the Forest Temple. Plus, Harry...

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    Xbox Admits It Was in "Free Fall"... Can Helix Save It? | The Press Start Podcast

    Oct 9, 20261 hour

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Xbox was in free fall before this year's restructure, and the team debates whether Project Helix, a console-first "family of devices", and a refocused Game Pass can win players back...

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    Star Wars Galactic Racer Is the Podracing Game We Waited 20 Years For | The Press Start Podcast

    Oct 2, 20261h 2m

    James has played Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the debut game from ex-Burnout developers Fuse Games, and it might be the best Star Wars racing game since Episode I Racer and Racer Revenge. We break down his review, its...

  • The Press Start Podcast

    Halo Changed Forever As Xbox Guts Its Studios | The Press Start Podcast

    Sep 25, 20261h 10m

    Xbox's latest restructure sees Halo move to Activision, Ninja Theory face closure and a wave of studio changes, while Bungie promises to bring vaulted Destiny 2 content back and rework Marathon to win back players'...

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    A Perfect Fire Emblem And Control's Riskiest Move Yet | The Press Start Podcast

    Sep 18, 202659 min

    This week on The Press Start Podcast, the team breaks down whether Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave is the best entry in the series since Awakening, and reacts to Control Resonant's dramatic shift toward melee combat ahead...

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    Wolverine Left Us Wanting More, So Did Ocarina of Time | The Press Start Podcast

    Sep 10, 20261h 8m

    This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, James, Brodie and Shannon give their honest reactions to Marvel's Wolverine from Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games, before diving into the week's biggest Nintendo news out...

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    We Reviewed Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha & Orbitals (Loved Every Minute) | The Press Start Podcast

    Sep 1, 20261h 4m

    This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, James, Harry and Shannon deliver their verdicts on three of September's biggest releases — The Blood of Dawnwalker, Orbitals, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword — before diving...

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    Star Wars Zero Company Is Incredible (Plus Gamescom & Xbox News) | The Press Start Podcast

    Aug 28, 20261h 6m

    2026 keeps on giving. This week on The Press Start Podcast we break down the Witcher 3: Remastered reveal from Gamescom Opening Night Live, along with every other major announcement from the show. We also dig into two...

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    Our Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave & Star Wars: Zero Company Previews | The Press Start Podcast

    Aug 20, 202649 min

    Harry went hands-on with Star Wars Zero Company and Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave, and the verdict might surprise you. Plus: Kingdom Hearts 4 finally gets a release window, Sony admits the PS6 still doesn't have a launch...

  • The Press Start Podcast

    GTA 6 Reveal Is Skipping YouTube For Netflix | The Press Start Podcast

    Aug 11, 202641 min

    GTA 6's extended gameplay reveal is dropping on Netflix before YouTube, Australia has banned Halloween: The Game while rolling out Xbox age verification for R18+ titles, and EA and Halo Studios are both facing fresh...

  • The Press Start Podcast

    We Played Big Walk And It Tested Our Friendship | The Press Start Podcast

    Aug 5, 202643 min

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

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    Xbox Wants You To Watch Ads Before You Play Your Own Games | The Press Start Podcast

    Jul 30, 202644 min

    This week on The Press Start Podcast, Ewan, Shannon, James and Brodie dive into Halo Campaign Evolved, debating whether it's the definitive way to play the original Halo campaign and what that secret ending means for a...

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    Why We Gave Splatoon Raiders An 8.5 | The Press Start Podcast

    Jul 21, 202648 min

    This week on The Press Start Podcast, Harry gives his verdict on Splatoon Raiders, scoring Nintendo's co-op spin-off an 8.5. Ewan, Shannon and James also dig into Ryan Hurst's shock recast as Kratos in Amazon's God of...

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    The Real Cost Of Xbox's Restructure Is Becoming Clear | The Press Start Podcast

    Jul 17, 202648 min

    Xbox's Game Pass subscriber decline, mass layoffs and the Obsidian returning to Fallout dominate the discussion this week, alongside Sony Santa Monica confirming God of War Laufey will land on disc, hinting at a 2027...

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    The Games Industry Has Officially Lost The Plot | The Press Start Podcast

    Jul 8, 202657 min

    Xbox is going through a massive restructure with fresh layoffs shaking the industry, and PlayStation has confirmed it's ending support for physical discs on PS5. On this episode of The Press Start Podcast, we break down...

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    Reacting To All The GTA 6 Hot Takes | The Press Start Podcast | The Press Start Podcast

    Jun 30, 20261h 5m

    We're breaking down the biggest GTA 6 hot takes sent in by you, the listeners. From the controversial price tag to paywalling rumors, the lack of a physical disc and no online mode at launch, we dig into whether...

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    The Best Way To Play Star Fox 64 Still Won't Win New Fans | The Press Start Podcast

    Jun 24, 202653 min

    Fox McCloud is back with a faithful remake of the beloved Star Fox 64, but does nostalgia alone make it worth your time in 2026? The Press Start Podcast team digs into whether the game delivers for longtime fans and...

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    Xbox Is Killing Its Best Studios & Nobody Is Stopping Them | The Press Start Podcast

    Jun 19, 202647 min

    Xbox is sending shockwaves through the gaming industry with reports that Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games are all facing potential closure, raising serious questions about the future of first-party Xbox...

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    Our Summer Game Fest 2026 Reactions: Nintendo, XBOX & More! | The Press Start Podcast

    Jun 13, 20261h 34m

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

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