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Ready Free Gunners?! The Boys go in depth about their excitement for Concord and how unfortunately the Live Service model will ruin the future of gaming. Luckily for you, you won't need a Battle Pass to listen to this episode!

The Boys are BACK. In late fashion of course! What else is new?! In this episode the boys talk about the State of Play that happened a few months ago. They've been trying to get their Podcast figured out for MONTHS. Trust us, its been VERY hard. We missed you :)

In today's episode, the boys discuss their top Games of 2023. The cream of the crop. The best of the best. What will be number 1? Listen and find out! Disclaimer: We mentioned an episode before this one. Unfortunately, Chan is an idiot and didn't convert his audio properly. So, the episode had to be scrapped.

It's that special time of year for all gamers! Its the 2023 Game Awards! The boys give their predictions for what's going to win, what's going to be shown, and maybe a hot take or two. What do you think will win the coveted Game of the Year? What game do you feel like was snubbed? Let us know and enjoy the episode!

WE BACK BABY! And Michael's a dad now?! Join us as we take an hour of your day just to talk only how they know how to do. So take a load off and let us catch you up to speed on what's going on in our lives. ZAMN!

You can't talk about The Last of Us without talking about Part 2. When it first came out it was very divisive amongst critics and fans alike. But what do we think of it? Is it a 10/10 masterpiece or a 1/10 disasterpiece? Find out on Part 2 of our The Last of Us discussion!

It's FINALLY here. After many episodes of the boys talking about it, they finally get to The Last of Us Part 1. The fellas discuss all things story, creation, their favorite parts. Come join us and take a trip down memory lane with us. We can't promise you wont cry though...

Reveals? Announcements? Theories? The guys talk all things gamming in the summertime and all the reveals and announcements that comes with it. Who is gonna have the best showcase? Will we finally get something from Xbox? Will Sony FINALLY show us Spiderman 2?! Come join us as we discuss all the possibilities. P.S. We recorded this before Sony had their showcase so a lot of our info is old and some...

Its really been a LONG time since the boys have met up. The boys take this time to get together, talk about what they missed on and how life has treated them. Also this episode was recorded a few weeks ago. Life's been busy. We are sorry :(

It's been TOO long since the boys have sat together and talked about whatever, and with the unfortunate cancelation of E3, they felt it was time to get together and speak on it. From Mr. Caffeine to Wii Music cringe, to game reviews and deceptions, the boys discuss all things E3 and the good, the bad, and the cringe that comes with it.

CHOSE YOUR FIGHTER in todays episode of Press Start!! The guys discuss the long and respected history of the Super Smash Brothers franchise. Which game is their favorite? Who is their main? Will Michael ever play as anyone else in Ultimate now that Sora is here? Find out in this Retrospective look into Super Smash Bros! Meet us on Final Destination with NO Items!!!!

In today's episode of Press Start, the boys discuss Nintendo's beloved hybrid console, The Switch. What do the boys think of it? Does it hold up 5 years later? What are their favorite games ? Come listen as the guys talk about the past, present, and future of the Nintendo Switch!

On today's episode of Press Start we ask the question that's been on everyone's mind, does Michael ACTUALLY know Chan? What is Chan's favorite game? Where did the name "AgentBlackieChan" come from? Is a baritone a tuba? Let's find out in todays semi-annual-probably-never-happening-again game show "Does Michael Know Chan?" Surely he knows Chan well after 15 years...right?

In this weeks episode of Press Start, we dive into something a little different, the biggest sporting event in America, the Super Bowl. What does this game mean to us? What food items are a must have for us at Super Bowl parties? And if you thought we wouldn't include video game this week, you're wrong. We love football, and we are both just a bit sad that football games have been in such a downwa...

In today's episode of Press Start, the boys look toward the future and discuss games they are looking forward to in 2023. Are they excited for the next new IP? Or, are they excited for another entry in a beloved franchise? From the floating skies of Hyrule to the crime ridden streets of New York, the fellas have all sorts of tastes for every pallet. Come join us as we look forward into what's to c...

In today's episode of Press Start, the boys talk all things Souls-Borne. From the castle walls of Anor Londo, to the dark and gritty streets of Yharnam, and to the glorious light of the Erdtree. The boys have a lot tot a lot to talk about. Which is their favorite game? Which game is the hardest? Will they ever Git Gud? Find out today on Press Start! We promise it'll be easier than taking on Maleni...

In this weeks episode of Press Start, we take a deep dive into Michael's gaming history. What got Michael into video games? What kept him interested in them all the way into adulthood? has he always been this obsessed with Crash Bandicoot? Nostalgia is a powerful feeling, and a few things can draw it out of us a s much as video games. Come join us as we discuss how Michael got to where he is now....

In this weeks episode of Press Start, we dive into a series very near and dear to both of our hearts, Uncharted. Few franchises have had as much impact on PlayStation or the industry as a whole, and we wouldn’t be where we are at with video games today without it. Uncharted combined characters, story, and gameplay with rare grace and we still see it’s influence across the games industry to this da...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! In this episode, the boys discuss their top 10 games of 2022 along with a quick discussion of The Game Awards. Will Elden Ring be top dog? Will God of War Ragnarok be the end all be all of gaming? Will the guys FINALLY go an episode without discussing the lore of Kingdom Hearts?! One things for certain, there will be PLENTY of surprises in store for you to feast on. Let us know y...

This week on Press Start, we dive into the recent big news in the gaming word. Will PSVR 2 be worth its steep launch price? We are honestly torn on it. 2023 is a loaded year for game releases, and survival horror fans have an embarrassment of riches coming, and we are pretty excited for just about all of them. And of course, you'd be a fool for thinking you could get through an episode with us wit...

In part 2 of our pilot episode, we dive more into what we've been up to in our day to day lives and what we've been playing. Is multi-verses a worthy smash clone? Will Chan ever fulfill his dream of becoming a LeBron main? Also, we reminisce about what we miss about the old days. Yes, we really miss game manuals, and are a little sad that they've become so irrelevant, but there are some things tha...

Welcome to Press Start to Podcast! We are your co-hosts Michael and Chandler and we hope you'll come hangout with us to talk about video games, pop culture, life and some random topics you would never expect. In this first episode, we gush about some of our favorite games and memories and give you a little roadmap of what's to come! We hope you enjoy! And we hope that Michael can go more than 5 mi...