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Episode 81 | Gaming Reviews Are Broken, Tekken 8 Drama & Harada Leaving Bandai Namco
Are gaming review scores completely broken in 2026? In this episode of the Press Start Select Podcast, the crew debates the controversy surrounding Mixtape’s perfect review scores, whether outlets like IGN still influence gamers, and why modern game journalism feels more disconnected than ever.
We also break down the growing frustration surrounding Tekken 8, Bandai Namco’s recent decisions, and what Harada joining SNK could mean for the future of fighting games. From Dragon Ball game fatigue to Xenoverse 3 concerns, Fighting Game Community drama, and the rise of creator-driven reviews over traditional media, this episode goes deep into the current state of gaming culture.
Topics Include:
Mixtape review controversy
Are IGN scores still trustworthy?
Tekken 8
Harada joining SNK
Bandai Namco
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 concerns
Fighting game community discourse
Why gamers trust creators more than journalists
The future of gaming reviews
The Press Start Select Podcast delivers weekly conversations covering gaming news, anime, fighting games, industry trends, and unfiltered hot takes from lifelong gamers.
14 May 2026
Episode 80 | Nintendo Has No Idea What To Do With Star Fox
Nintendo has one of gaming’s most iconic franchises sitting on the bench, and in Episode 80 of the Press Start Select Podcast, Antonius DaGamer and Super SSS Rank break down why Star Fox feels more irrelevant than ever — and what Nintendo would need to do to finally bring the series back properly.
The discussion explores how modern audiences would respond to a true Star Fox reboot, why Nintendo struggles to evolve certain franchises, and how Sega and Capcom have handled legacy IPs far more effectively in recent years.
The crew also dives into Xbox’s ongoing identity crisis, Asha Sharma’s recent changes to the brand, Tekken 8 Season 3 backlash, Kunimitsu’s reveal, and why Capcom’s Pragmata success proves that creative AAA games can still thrive in today’s industry.
Topics Include:
Why Nintendo abandoned Star Fox
What a modern Star Fox reboot should look like
Xbox’s branding and leadership problems
Tekken 8 Season 3 impressions
Fighting games losing casual players
Pragmata selling over 2 million copies
Why Capcom is dominating gaming right now
Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven reveal
The future of Sonic and Sega remakes
Why modern AAA games feel incomplete
The Press Start Select Podcast is a gaming and anime podcast covering industry news, gaming culture, hot takes, and deep discussions around Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, anime, and modern gaming trends.
13 Mar 2026
Ep 79 | Project Helix Revives Xbox?, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake, Roguelike Boom | Press Start Select Podcast
Xbox may be preparing its next major move with Project Helix, a rumored strategy that could blur the line between console and PC. If Microsoft is really heading toward a unified ecosystem, what does that mean for traditional consoles and the future of Game Pass?
This week on the Press Start Select Podcast, Antonius DaGamer and Super SSS Rank break down the growing speculation around Project Helix and whether it could finally solve Xbox’s long-standing identity problem. They also react to reports of an Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake, discuss why Ubisoft keeps returning to its most beloved entry, and explore the ongoing roguelike boom sparked by massive interest in games like Slay the Spire.
From Xbox strategy to Ubisoft nostalgia and indie genre dominance, this episode dives into some of the biggest conversations happening in gaming right now.
Episode Chapters
00:00 – Intro & catching up
02:45 – Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake discussion
15:31 – Why roguelikes are exploding in popularity
21:54 – Xbox Project Helix explained
30:06 – Microsoft strategy & pricing speculation
1:26:13 – PlayStation & Nintendo quick hits
1:45:15 – Resident Evil discussion
1:50:02 – Final thoughts & outro
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