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NewIs GTA 6 Stuck at 30 FPS So You'll Buy It Twice? | The Press Start PodcastNovember 12, 2026 · 51 min
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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. 

Episodes 157

  1. Is GTA 6 Stuck at 30 FPS So You'll Buy It Twice? | The Press Start Podcast

    51 min

    GTA 6 is locked to 30 FPS on every console, even PS5 Pro, and on this week's Press Start Podcast we ask whether Rockstar is leaving room for a PC or next-gen double dip, along with the GTA VI box copy, the …

  2. Why We Gave the Ocarina of Time Remake a 10/10 | The Press Start Podcast

    38 min

    Harry gave The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake a perfect 10 in his Press Start review, and on this episode of The Press Start Podcast he explains why Nintendo's Switch 2 reimagining of the N64 classic …

  3. RIP BioWare, Hello Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel | The Press Start Podcast

    35 min

    EA has shut down BioWare and cancelled the next Mass Effect, and we're asking how the studio behind Dragon Age and Mass Effect ended up here after EA's Saudi buyout. Plus, The Elder Scrolls 6 is reportedly …

    Show notes

    EA has shut down BioWare and cancelled the next Mass Effect, and we're asking how the studio behind Dragon Age and Mass Effect ended up here after EA's Saudi buyout. Plus, The Elder Scrolls 6 is reportedly called Sentinel and set in Hammerfell, GTA 6 gameplay surprisingly appears in South Park.

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:00:32 BioWare Closing
    • 00:10:33 Can Arkane Finish Blade?
    • 00:17:57 GTA VI in Southpark
    • 00:23:12 What The Wiki?
    • 00:34:26 Outro

    The Press Start Podcast is Press Start Australia's weekly video game discussion podcast.

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

    34 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 …

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

    58 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 …

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

    60 min

    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 …

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

    1 h 2 min

    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 …

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

    1 h 10 min

    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 …

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

    59 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 …

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

    1 h 8 min

    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 …

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

    1 h 4 min

    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 …

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

    1 h 6 min

    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 …

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

    49 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 …

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

    41 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 …

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

    43 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 …

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

    44 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 …

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

    48 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 …

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

    48 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 …

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

    57 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 …

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

    1 h 5 min

    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 …

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

    53 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 …

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

    47 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 …

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

    1 h 34 min

    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 …

  24. PlayStation's State of Play Had Surprises — Here's What We Think | The Press Start Podcast

    53 min

    Sony's PlayStation State of Play delivered a wave of announcements that have the gaming world talking, and the Press Start team breaks down every reveal, what it means for PS5 owners, and whether Sony is back …

  25. 007 First Light Is The Best James Bond Game In Years | The Press Start Podcast

    1 h 2 min

    In this episode, we break down our official 9/10 score for 007 First Light, the highly anticipated James Bond action game developed by IO Interactive. We also discuss what’s next for Bungie amongst some …

  26. LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight is Secretly Another Arkham | The Press Start Podcast

    1 h 1 min

    We break down the massive review score split for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch 2, our thoughts on LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and dive into the controversial gameplay changes in …

  27. Forza Horizon 6 Is Fantastic But More Of The Same | The Press Start Podcast

    1 h 2 min

    We dive into our review of Forza Horizon 6, breakdown the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase, discuss the new Xbox Game Pass Discord tier, and share our final impressions of Directive 8020.Chapters00:00:00 …

  28. Why Mixtape Is A 10 And One Of 2026's Best Games | The Press Start Podcast

    55 min

    We discuss why the stunning new release Mixtape earned a perfect score and stands as a top contender for the best game of 2026. The team breaks down the surprise Nintendo Direct announcement for Star Fox on …

  29. The Truth About Why The PS5 Needs Online License Checks | The Press Start Podcast

    48 min

    We take a look at the recent PS5 online game license checks and why this move is actually a win for digital security. We also discuss game development maybe need more contract work, more changes at Xbox and our …

  30. Why Saros is an Unmissable 9.5/10

    58 min

    We discuss our 9.5 out of 10 review of Saros, the latest PlayStation masterpiece and new front-runner for Game of the Year 2026. Brodie also previews Yoshi and The Mysterious Book, we unpack the reveal of …

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