Press X to Start
”Press X to Start” is a gaming podcast, run by a group of friends who want to add diverse voices and conversations to video games and culture.
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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
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
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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
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Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
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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.
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Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
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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
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
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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.
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
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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
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Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
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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
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
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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.
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