Press Start Select Podcast

In this episode, the fellas discuss the latest updates in Naruto Storm Connections, critique its mechanics and character updates, and compare the modern Naruto legacy to other franchises like Dragon Ball. They also review Mortal Kombat Chaos Reigns, highlighting its storytelling issues and the impact of guest characters on the narrative. The conversation shifts to Tekken 8 and the return of Heihac...

In this episode, the fellas kick off the discussion with the latest news on the Mortal Kombat 1 DLC character reveals and gameplay mechanics, as well as the launch of Astro Bot and the announcement of the PlayStation 5 Pro. They delve into fan reactions, expectations, and the implications of higher pricing strategies in the gaming industry. The conversation also delves into updates in Dragon Ball...

In this episode, Antonius DaGamer and Mykale Smith discuss the recent announcement by PlayStation to shut down the hero shooter game, Concord, just two weeks after its' launch. They talk about the challenges Playstation faces in delivering successful shooters and the impact of fan support and investment. They also discuss the decline of the Star Wars brand and the mediocrity of recent Star Wars ga...

Back again with Episode 38! The Pod boys barely get past the introductions before they express their excitement about the upcoming Capcom fighting game collections, including Marvel vs. Capcom and Capcom fighting collection 2. They discuss their favorite games in the collections and debate whether or not they should be back to trusting in Capcom. Next up, they analyze Phil Spencer's announcement t...

**DISCLAIMER: While recording this episode on August 17th 2024, we ran into numerous technical issues that led to some Audio and Visual glitches in the final product. We still wanted to commit to putting out this episode but also wanted to forewarn our viewers and listeners who are used to a certain level of quality from us. Thank you for understanding!** In this episode of the Press Start Select...

In this episode of the Press Start Select podcast, the fellas discuss their thoughts on the recent EVO event and the games that were showcased. They talk about the growth of the fighting game community and the intertwining of corporate endorsements. They also discuss the shadow drop of SNK vs Capcom and the reveal of Terry Bogard in Street Fighter VI. The hosts express their excitement for the upc...

In this episode, the fellas kick of the podcast with a conversation about Xbox's Game Pass price hike and how that may impact the future of Xbox's decisions. The conversation than shifts to the recent controversy surrounding the game Genshin Impact and its depiction of characters from West Africa. They address the issue of Caucasianizing traditionally minority characters and the importance...

Antonius DaGamer and Mykale Smith hold down the episode in Super SSS Rank's absence. The topics kick off with a deep dive into why most entertainment properties seem to insist on having a Multiverse angle nowadays and whether or not it impacts the story in a meaningful way. From there they discuss the announcement of a new Bleach console game and what that could potentially mean for the Bleach...

In this episode of the Press Start Select Podcast, the fellas discuss the recent Nintendo Direct and the announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom 2. They also touch on the remakes of classic games, the future of the Nintendo Switch, and the potential release of Pokémon on the new Nintendo system. The conversation then progresses to the nostalgia and impact of the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise, particularly...

The fellas are back after a long weekend of Game Fests and Showcases! The conversation immediately kicks off with a focus on the Xbox Showcase and Phil Spencer's IGN interview. From there the guys discuss a majority of the announced games and their release dates before switching the conversation to Street Fighter 6's announcement of Season 2 and what the future may hold for the Street Figh...

The fellas are back with a new episode and a new podcast title announcement! From there they waste no time getting into a review of the new Kurenai DLC from Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. The Tekken 8 Lidia DLC gets brought up next, with the question of how characters like her play into the greater Tekken storyline. Street Fighter 6's one year anniversary and MK1's release of Hom...

In this episode of the Gamer podcast, the fellas discuss the recent studio closures by Xbox and the impact on the gaming community. From there there's a debate about the role of Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, and whether he should be held accountable for these decisions. They discuss the challenges faced by Xbox in competing with Sony and the importance of creativity in game development. The...

Antonius DaGamer and Super SSS Rank hold down this week's episode in Mykale Smith's absence and get right into the underlying theme of the episode: Buying DLC twice. Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is the first culprit, followed up by Street Fighter 6's Akuma as well as Tekken 8's Lidia. From there the conversation moves into the announced Hunter X Hunter Fighter and whether or not Hunter...

The fellas waste no time getting right into the latest news surrounding the sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth as well the state of Final Fantasy as a franchise. From there they break down whether or not FF7 Rebirth could be considered a consumer friendly release before Antonius DaGamer gives his review on the main story of the game. Lastly, Mykale Smith leads a discussion on the legacy of Animation...

The fellas waste no time getting into the topics at hand, starting off with the official Ermac reveal trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 and how well his reimagining works for the game. From there the idea of Tekken 8 leading the pack when it comes to the biggest fighting games of this generation came up and whether or not the Tekken team can maintain it. Star Wars Outlaws and franchise fatigue gets disc...

The Pod boys are back! After a bit of a break, DaGamer Podcast returns and gets right into an evaluation of the current console generation and how it has and hasn't met expectations. From there the guys wonder what games and announcements could potentially be on the horizon and if there's any hype behind current gaming info leaks. Antonius DaGamer wonders if Nintendo is nervous about relea...

The Pod boys are back with Episode 25! Right away we dive into all of the EVO 2024 announcements and whether or not certain entries deserve to be there. The question of fighting game character 'types' gets brought up and if fighting game properties are running out of unique characters to introduce. We also discuss the potential road map of Tekken 8 DLC and why 'Gamer Outrage' can b...

The Pod boys are back with Episode 24. Tekken 8 and its' storyline are discussed, including where things can possibly go from here. The conversation then shifts to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and how its' storyline was handled, including the Arkham verse controversy. Palworld's success, Xbox Direct, and PlayStation's State of Play all get discussed at length as well, wit...

**Recorded on 01/11/2024 ** The boys are back with their first episode of 2024! Immediately they get into the upcoming release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and what exactly has it seeming destined for failure, whether the gameplay is good or not. The topic of how this game affects Rocksteady Studios' overall legacy is also discussed before discussing why Mortal Kombat 1 just seems...

Back with Episode 22! In our last episode of 2023 the pod boys discuss the Game Awards, everything from the rewards handed out, favorite trailers, and whether or not the show still has room to grow. Super SSS Rank has a unique perspective on God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC and how it depicts Kratos. The topic then shifts to the state of Anime games before doing an extensive deep dive of Tek...

Back with Episode 21! This episode brings a wide variety of topics starting off with the recent release of Tekken 8 character trailers. This leads to a discussion about whether or not guest characters should be reoccurring in future fighting game installments. The Last of Us 2 Remaster is brought up and the fellas discuss what Naughty Dog's next game should be. Capcom and Sega's seemingly...

Back with Episode 20! Antonius DaGamer and Mykale Smith get right into a conversation about Rockstar's official announcement of the next Grand Theft Auto installment before getting into a variety of topics about this year's video game award nominees. The fellas wonder aloud if Hogwarts Legacy may have been intentionally snubbed and also discuss Tekken 8's completed base roster. Lastly,...

Back with Episode 19! We've been waiting for Super SSS Rank and Mykale Smith to be back on the pod together to discuss the release of Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol 1 and all things on the horizon for the franchise. From there, we discuss the recent Bungie layoffs and how corporate greed and short sightedness seem to be leading the Gaming Industry into a riskier business space, especially wit...

Antonius DaGamer and Super SSS Rank hold down the podcast and go into a full in depth review of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, covering everything from combat to traversal and story. They also discuss where they see the storyline going from here as well as their personal histories with Spider Man games. Lastly, the question of how well the "Sony Gaming formula" is brought up and how that's potentially had...

Back from a short break with a brand new episode! We kicked off this episode with a discussion about the reveal of the PS5 slim before getting into Xbox's acquisition of Activision and what that means for the potential return of the "Console Wars.'We also speak on the final year of the Nintendo Switch and how Nintendo handled the life cycle of the Switch when it came to first party ga...