The Start Cast

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We only ever hit pause to talk about the games we love. Each week on the Start Cast, a bunch of us Aussies get together and chat in-depth about the latest news and releases, all in the name of Press Start Australia. Come hangout and geek-out with us; nothing is better than talking video games with your mates... except playing them of course!

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Our most anticipated games of 2020
Dec 19 2019
Our most anticipated games of 2020
On this episode, Ewan, Shannon, James and Steven share the games they’re most excited for in 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodes

Our most anticipated games of 2020
Dec 19 2019
Our most anticipated games of 2020
On this episode, Ewan, Shannon, James and Steven share the games they’re most excited for in 2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Game Awards Reactions
Dec 15 2019
The Game Awards Reactions
On this episode, the team discuss all the announcements and awards from the Game Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our favourite PlayStation memories
Dec 4 2019
Our favourite PlayStation memories
On this episode, we mark PlayStation’s 25th birthday by sharing our favourite memories with Sony’s home consoles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thank you for 200 episodes!
Dec 3 2019
Thank you for 200 episodes!
On our 200th episode of the Start Cast, we celebrate and debate which game deserves Game of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is a janky game?
Nov 24 2019
What is a janky game?
On this episode, the team debate the meaning of the word ‘janky’ and discuss Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Pokémon Sword and Shield, and Half-Life: Alyx.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A week with Death Stranding
Nov 13 2019
A week with Death Stranding
On this episode, the team share their evolving thoughts on Death Stranding, the redesigned Sonic and the upcoming Xbox event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remake or Remaster
Oct 30 2019
Remake or Remaster
On this episode of the Start Cast, Brodie shares some exciting news, Steven spots a hell of a deal, Ewan wonders if we should be worried about class warfare breaking out, and James asks if games should be remade, or remastered?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do game always come out at the same time?
Oct 23 2019
Why do game always come out at the same time?
On this episode, Jake returns from LA to tell us about Galaxy’s Edge and Jedi: Fallen Order, and James wants to know why games always seem to come out at the same time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best Games of the Decade
Oct 17 2019
The Best Games of the Decade
On this episode, we swap PAX stories, Brodie talks Shannon Noll entering esports and we debate the top games of the decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics and Games
Oct 8 2019
Politics and Games
On this episode, Steven shares his concerns about the Hearthstone player banned for talking politics, and Ewan gives advice about going to video game conventions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if games had a fast-forward button?
Oct 1 2019
What if games had a fast-forward button?
On this episode, James talks fast-fowarding, Ewan discusses The Last of Us multiplayer, Brodie questions the new Mortal Kombat movie logo and Steven celebrates game archiving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Apple Arcade Sustainable?
Sep 25 2019
Is Apple Arcade Sustainable?
On this episode, James wonders whether Apple Arcade is good for the industry and Ewan gets SUPER excited about the Last of Us Part II.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re not sure about Borderlands
Sep 17 2019
We’re not sure about Borderlands
On this episode, Ewan and James discus their time with Borderlands 3, Steven’s excited about Apple Arcade and Brodie is still unsure about Death Stranding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are Nintendo up to?
Sep 10 2019
What are Nintendo up to?
On this episode: Ewan shares his thoughts on Control; Brodies wonders what Nintendo’s new accessory might be; James is hopeful Project Resistance looks good, and we settle the PlayStation X vs Cross debate once and for all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We review Gears 5 and Blair Witch
Sep 4 2019
We review Gears 5 and Blair Witch
On this episode, Brodie and James share their reviews of Gears 5 and Blair Witch whilst Steven gets excited about the rumoured return of Resident Evil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re back from Gamescom!
Aug 29 2019
We’re back from Gamescom!
On this episode, Brodie joins us fresh from Germany where he played a tonne of exciting unreleased games and we do a deep dive into James’ review of Control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Start Cast 187 – Will the new Need for Speed be good?
Aug 19 2019
The Start Cast 187 – Will the new Need for Speed be good?
On this episode, we talk about what surprised us about this generation, the Doom remasters and the new Need for Speed game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What games won you back?
Aug 13 2019
What games won you back?
On this episode, we talk about games we came back to and discuss the last game to be banned from Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are the best gaming snacks
Aug 5 2019
What are the best gaming snacks
On this episode, Ewan and James share their favourite gaming snacks, Ninja’s move to Mixer and do another Buzzfeed quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do we play video games
Jul 29 2019
Why do we play video games
On this episode of the Start Cast, we discuss the mixed impressions of Wolfenstein: Youngblood, the Fortnite World Cup and how the most recent data on Australian gamers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.