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Level 9.21 - Everyone Wants In On Summer Game Fest

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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 Switch
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Level 9.20 - Is Monumental State Of Play On The Horizon?

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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
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Level 9.19 - Crimson Desert's Looking To Throw Hands With The Competition

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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.
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Level 9.18 - Who Up Raiding Their ARCs?

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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
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Level 9.17 - Nothing Obscur About Expedition 33's Ratings!

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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
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Level 9.16 - Star Wars Meets X-Com In Zero Company

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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.
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Level 9.15 - Trump's Tariffs Hit The UK

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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.
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Level 9.14 - The Marathon Continues With Bungie

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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.
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