NextPlay Australia

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XBOX To Cut 3,200 Jobs | Not Another Update #5 | Video Game News Podcast 11.07.2026 36:52

We discuss Asha Sharma's email addressing XBOX staff regarding 3200 job cuts over the next 12 months and rediscuss PlayStation's decision to stop producing discs from 2028.👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au--------------------------------------------Follow NextPlayhttp://next-play.com.au...

Can We Guess The Top 15 JRPGs Of All Time? | Ready Up Podcast #4 11.07.2026 39:04

Join us as we try and guess the top 15 JRPGs of all time, name all of the starter Pokemon, and more!👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au--------------------------------------------Follow NextPlayhttp://next-play.com.auhttp://facebook.com/nextplayauhttp://x.com/nextplayauhttps://bsky.app/pr...

PlayStation Ends Physical Media In 2028 | Not Another Update #4 | Video Game News Podcast 07.07.2026 1:02:22

We discuss the PlayStation suspending disc production from 2028, our favourite games of 2026 so far, and what games we're looking forward to for the rest of the year.👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au--------------------------------------------Follow NextPlayhttp://next-play.com.auht...

The Best Games From 2005 to 2009 | Ready Up Podcast #3 07.07.2026 55:42

Join us as we discuss our favourite games from the 21st century! In this episode, we cover 2005 to 2009.👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au--------------------------------------------Follow NextPlayhttp://next-play.com.auhttp://facebook.com/nextplayauhttp://x.com/nextplayauhttps://bsky.ap...

Everything We Learned About GTA VI This Week | Not Another Update #3 | Video Game News Podcast 07.07.2026 39:33

We discuss the latest in Grand Theft Auto VI news, pre-order information, and speculate about the new GTA Online.👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au--------------------------------------------Follow NextPlayhttp://next-play.com.auhttp://facebook.com/nextplayauhttp://x.com/nextplayauhttps:...

This or That - Video Game Edition | Ready Up Podcast #2 06.07.2026 44:18

Join us as we play some This or That, Blind Rank video games, and guess the top 10 video games of 2010s!👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au--------------------------------------------Follow NextPlayhttp://next-play.com.auhttp://facebook.com/nextplayauhttp://x.com/nextplayauhttps://bsky.ap...

Xbox Layoffs, Nintendo Switch 2 Turns 1 | Not Another Update #2 | Podcast 06.07.2026 44:13

We discuss the latest in Xbox's layoff news, plus we look back at the first year of Nintendo Switch 2👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au--------------------------------------------Follow NextPlayhttp://next-play.com.auhttp://facebook.com/nextplayauhttp://x.com/nextplayauhttps://bsky.a...

The Best Games From 2000 to 2004 | Ready Up Podcast #1 06.07.2026 49:38

Join us as we discuss our favourite games from the 21st century! In this episode, we cover 2000 to 2004. Those five years contain so many pioneers for the games we play today.👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au--------------------------------------------Follow NextPlayhttp://next-play.com...

Which Summer Game Fest Presentation Was The Best? | Not Another Update #1 06.07.2026 1:10:35

We recap the Summer Game Fest, PlayStation State of Play, Xbox Games Showcase, and Nintendo Direct from the past week.👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au--------------------------------------------Follow NextPlayhttp://next-play.com.auhttp://facebook.com/nextplayauhttp://x.com/nextplayauh...

#55 - Will Expedition 33 Influence Final Fantasy 17? (Final Fantasy Deep Dive) 06.09.2025 1:41:28

We discuss everything from our favourite Final Fantasy games to what we expect from Final Fantasy 17! 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ W A T C H N E X T : Watch The NextPlay Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj18lkLJS80&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr8RmchLL5RSDKmO606L1Qyt Let's Play Final Fantasy IX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFjy3TGG50&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr-MuiQIMmDj7...

#54 - MGS Delta, Gears of War Reloaded, and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Reviews 06.09.2025 1:59:25

We discuss everything out of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025! 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ W A T C H N E X T : Watch The NextPlay Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj18lkLJS80&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr8RmchLL5RSDKmO606L1Qyt Let's Play Final Fantasy IX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFjy3TGG50&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr-MuiQIMmDj7LbdVCWaYQl4 Our gameplay videos: https:...

#53 - Let's Talk About Gamescom Opening Night Live 05.09.2025 1:03:31

#52 - Videogames That Need Sequels 15.08.2025 1:38:06

We discuss the latest Bioshock 4 news and go through which games we think deserve a sequel! 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ -------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 1:04 - What we've been playing/watching/listening to 24:25 - Videogames that need sequels 25:01 - Apex Legends / Titanfall (no spoilers) 28:52 - Infamous series 32:13 - J...

#51 - Donkey Kong Bananza Is A Masterpiece, Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 08.08.2025 1:27:06

We discuss our 10/10 Donkey Kong Bananza review, plus discuss the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase! 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ -------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 1:01 - Re-introducing ourselves 11:44 - What we've been playing/watching/listening to 27:55 - Donkey Kong Bananza Review 49:32 - Nintendo Direct Partner Sh...

#50 - Donkey Kong Bananza Looks Bananas, Our Game of the Year So Far 27.06.2025 1:54:12

Hannah returns! We discuss the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, plus the first look at The Blood of Dawnwalker and Little Nightmares 3 in our special 50th episode! -------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 0:40 - Our 50th episode 10:40 - What we've been playing 17:55 - Deliver At All Costs review 19:34 - RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army review 21:14 - Don...

#49 - 9 Games We Want On Nintendo Switch 2 27.06.2025 1:41:51

We discuss an assortment of our latest reviews, plus share what games we'd like to see on Switch 2. -------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - What we've been playing 14:56 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review 20:47 - MTG Final Fantasy set review 24:34 - DOOM: The Dark Ages review 28:00 - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered review 30:39 - Capcom Fighting C...

#48 - Summer Game Fest 2025 Recap 27.06.2025 2:23:45

We discuss our thoughts on the Switch 2 so far and everything announced during Summer Game Fest 2025. -------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - What we've been playing 03:21 - Nintendo Switch 2 first impressions 19:38 - PlayStation State of Play recap 45:58 - Summer Game Fest recap 1:33:58 - Xbox Games Showcase recap 2:11:19 - Frost Games Fest - our favouri...

The Last of Us S2x06, S2x07 - "The Price", "Convergence" Review | The NextPlay Spoilercast 27.06.2025 1:38:18

The team review and discuss The Last of Us S2x06 "The Price" and S2x07 "Convergence". WARNING: Spoilers ahead for the show and the video games. -------------------------------------------- Inquiries: contact@next-play.com.au -------------------------------------------- Follow NextPlay http://next-play.com.au http://facebook.com/nextplayau http://x.com/nextplayau https://bsky.ap...

#47: Elden Ring Nightreign Review, Summer Game Fest Predictions 29.05.2025 1:36:41

We discuss our Elden Ring Nightreign review, Nice Day For Fishing review, and more! 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ W A T C H N E X T : Watch The NextPlay Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj18lkLJS80&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr8RmchLL5RSDKmO606L1Qyt Let's Play Final Fantasy IX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFjy3TGG50&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr-MuiQIMmDj7LbdVCWaYQl4 Our ga...

The Last of Us S2x05 - "Feel Her Love" | The NextPlay Spoilercast 15.05.2025 45:58

The team review and discuss The Last of Us S2x05 - "Feel Her Love". WARNING: Spoilers ahead for the show and the video games. 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ W A T C H N E X T : Watch The NextPlay Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj18lkLJS80&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr8RmchLL5RSDKmO606L1Qyt Let's Play Final Fantasy IX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFjy3TGG50&list...

The Last of Us S2x04 - "Day One" | The NextPlay Spoilercast 15.05.2025 38:16

The team review and discuss The Last of Us S2x04 - "Day One". WARNING: Spoilers ahead for the show and the video games. 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ W A T C H N E X T : Watch The NextPlay Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj18lkLJS80&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr8RmchLL5RSDKmO606L1Qyt Let's Play Final Fantasy IX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFjy3TGG50&list=PL5_H...

#46: We Went Hands-On With The Nintendo Switch 2 11.05.2025 2:05:18

We discuss going hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and more! 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ W A T C H N E X T : Watch The NextPlay Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj18lkLJS80&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr8RmchLL5RSDKmO606L1Qyt Let's Play Final Fantasy IX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFjy3TGG50&li...

The Last of Us S2x03 - "The Path" | The NextPlay Spoilercast 04.05.2025 53:36

The team review and discuss The Last of Us S2x03 - "The Path". WARNING: Spoilers ahead for the show and the video games. 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ W A T C H N E X T : Watch The NextPlay Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj18lkLJS80&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr8RmchLL5RSDKmO606L1Qyt Let's Play Final Fantasy IX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFjy3TGG50&l...

#45 - Why We Love Turn-Based RPGs 30.04.2025 1:28:47

We discuss the discourse surrounding turn-based combat, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success, Ghost of Yotei, and more! 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ W A T C H N E X T : Watch The NextPlay Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj18lkLJS80&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr8RmchLL5RSDKmO606L1Qyt Let's Play Final Fantasy IX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFjy3TGG50&list=PL5_...

The Last of Us S2x02 - "Through The Valley" | The NextPlay Spoilercast 26.04.2025 50:46

The team review and discuss The Last of Us S2x02 - "Through The Valley". WARNING: Spoilers ahead. 👉 Visit NextPlay for all of our content https://next-play.com.au/ W A T C H N E X T : Watch The NextPlay Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj18lkLJS80&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr8RmchLL5RSDKmO606L1Qyt Let's Play Final Fantasy IX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFjy3TGG50&list=PL5_HTYiAFdr-MuiQIM...