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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Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
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This week on the Press X to Start Podcast: Sean & Avery talk about PlayStation Spartacus' impending launch, Fortnite doing away with building, the new Ghostbusters game, Apex Legends Season 12, and much more!
Gaming News - Time code: 1:20
The quick hits: Fortnite turns off building in a game-changing new event; GTA Online to add a monthly subscription service for next-gen; Microsoft won't object if Activision recognizes COD devs union; A surprising new Ghostbusters game announced; Gran Turismo 7 developer makes in rain in-game currency after issues at launch; PlayStation takes a shot in the dark and acquires' Jade Raymond's unproven Haven Studios; PlayStation to allegedly drop Spartacus as soon (which has since been proven).
What We've Been Playing - Time code: 33:17
Sean & Avery talk more about their time in Elden Ring and their return to Apex for Season 12.
Press X extends its' most sincere thoughts & prayers to the people of Ukraine during this harrowing time.
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Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
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This week on the Press X to Start Podcast: DJ, Sean & Avery talk about Reggie leaving GameStop, Bethesda giving us just the tip of Starfield, more Elden Ring and sadly more stories about toxic work environments.
Gaming News - Time code: 4:19
The quick hits: Big Daddy Fils-Aime chunks up the deuce at GameStop after the refuse to listen to reason; Several big companies sign open letter opposing Texas' ass-backward anti-Trans bill; EA Play Live suspiciously canceled the year after a black man hosts it; Several big companies including FromSoftware under fire due to toxic workplace allegations; Perfect Dark's next-gen future is in jeopardy after mass exits from the studio; Bethesda gives the Starfield fandom blue balls after dropping a measly 8 seconds of gameplay footage.
What We've Been Playing - Time code: 44:48
DJ, Sean & Avery do another deep dive into their time with Elden Ring
Press X extends its' most sincere thoughts & prayers to the people of Ukraine during this harrowing time.
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Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
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This week on the Press X to Start Podcast: DJ, Avery, Sean & Marcus talk about the most recent State Of Play, the upcoming Overwatch 2 Beta, Sony's God Of War TV plans, and much more!
Gaming News - Time code: 6:09
The quick hits: Internet darling Ikumi Nakamura launches her own studio; Overwatch 2 shows signs of life with a Beta coming in April; God of War might be the next big fantasy hit on Amazon Prime; Nintendo removes Advance Wars from slate in lieu of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Sony & Nintendo join Microsoft in suspending sales in Russia; Russia pushes back by legalizing piracy; Eight more women speak out in long running sexism lawsuit at PlayStation.
Heavy Hitter: We give an overview of the most recent Sony State Of Play focusing on PlayStation's upcoming Japanese releases.
What We've Been Playing - Time code: 55:32
Avery & Sean talk about their continued experience braving the harsh open world of Elden Ring and Marcus briefly gives an update on his progress in Horizon Forbidden West.
Press X extends its' most sincere thoughts & prayers to the people of Ukraine during this harrowing time.
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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
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Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
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On This Episode: DJ, Sean & Avery breakdown and critique arguably the first big AAA release of 2022, Horizon Forbidden West. Throughout they examine the gameplay advancements, the new characters & terrain, the potential for future games and more!
Discussion Start - Time code: 1:22
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Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
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This week on the Press X to Start Podcast: DJ, Avery, Sean & Marcus talk about The massive Star Wars Eclipse delay, Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, the long awaited Cyberpunk 2077 next gen update and much more!
Gaming News - Time code: 3:40
The quick hits: Microsoft suspends all sales of new products & services in Russia; World Of Tanks' studio gives its' creative director the boot after voicing support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine; Epic Games acquires Bandcamp...for some reason; Elden Ring has biggest non-FIFA or COD launch in the UK since Red Dead Redemption 2.
Heavy Hitter: We discuss the extensive delay of Star Wars' Eclipse and what that might meet for Quantic Dream going forward.
What We've Been Playing - Time code: 37:55
We share more thoughts on Elden Ring & Horizon Forbidden West and Jordan returns to the mean streets of Night City to see what they next gen Cyberpunk 2077 update is all about.
Press X extends its' most sincere thoughts & prayers to the people of Ukraine during this harrowing time.
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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 Twitter & IG
Be good to each other, Peace!
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
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This week on the Press X to Start Podcast: DJ, Avery, Marcus & Sean talk about Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, The industry standing behind Ukraine, Pokemon's surprising new phase, and much more!
Quick Hits - Time code: 4:19
The game industry comes out in droves to support Ukraine; Pokemon shockingly announces its' new chapter; Square Enix continues to be unsatisfied with their non-Final Fantasy games; The 2023 COD reportedly delayed to 2024; The bad guy wins again as Bobby Kotick's set to profit off of recent Microsoft deal; Street Fighter 6 revealed with a very different looking Ryu; Playstation reveals the tiers & prices for Spartacus.
What We've Been Playing - Time code: 40:11
We give our in-depth early impressions of Elden Ring and our updated thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West.
Press X extends its' most sincere thoughts & prayers to the people of Ukraine during this harrowing time.
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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
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Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
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Due to the hefty nature of this week's Heavy Hitter we decided to once again split the episode in half and give you our lengthy discourse (with returning special guest, Shimbo) about the current state of The Console/Platform Wars as a separate episode.
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Check Out Shimbo's Radio Network at https://neverdaunted.net/
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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
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Be good to each other, Peace!
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
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This week on the Press X to Start Podcast: DJ, Avery, Jordan & returning special guest, Shimbo, talk about Horizon Forbidden West, Sony's Horizon themed green initiative, The Halo show's decision to unmask Master Chief and much more!
Quick Hits - Time code: 3:25
Nintendo finally putting the 3DS & WiiU eshops to rest in 2023; Sony's out here planting trees for player engagement with Horizon Forbidden West; Alloy gets her cover model on in this month's Vanity Fair; We dive into a cluster of video game show & movie adaption news; and Activision Blizzard under fire for the 4 millionth time amidst "union-busting" allegations.
What We've Been Playing - Time code: 33:29
DJ & Avery give their early impressions of Horizon Forbidden West, Jordan gives Horizon Zero Dawn a try and Shimbo waxes poetic about how Halo is still the king of the competitive multiplayer genre.
If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!
Check Out Shimbo's Radio Network at: https://neverdaunted.net/
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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 @hgpmd on SoundCloud & IG
Be good to each other, Peace!