A weekly podcast to catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. We meet every Friday morning to discuss the top news of the week, notable releases on all platforms, what we’re playing, big topics of the industry and the games we love. Hosted by game developer Dan Lima (@PowerUpDan) and game reviewer Luis Menchaca (@Chacalaca88).
Ready Press Play: A Video Game Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Dan Lima & Luis Menchaca
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A weekly podcast to catch you up on everything that’s new and exciting in the world of video games. We meet every Friday morning to discuss the top news of the week, notable releases on all platforms, what we’re playing, big topics of the industry and the games we love. Hosted by game developer Dan Lima (@PowerUpDan) and game reviewer Luis Menchaca (@Chacalaca88).
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Recent Episodes
February 20, 2026
#158 - 2025 GOTY Discussion
<p>Luis and Dan meet to discuss all the games they played in 2025 and come to a consensus as to what Ready Press Play's Game of the Year for 2025 will be.</p><p><br></p><p>The nominees for Ready Press Play's Game of the Year 2025 are:</p><p>Clair Obscur Expedition 33</p><p>Donkey Kong Bananza</p><p>Ghost of Yotei</p><p>Metroid Prime 4</p><p><br></p><p>Who will win?</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>(Coming Soon)</p><p>For more Dan and Luis in the future, subscribe to the <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/one-game-at-a-time-rpp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">One Game at a Time</a> podcast feed</p><p>If you like our intro and would like to support the artist, go check out Waz on Spotify and <a href="https://waz-cursd.bandcamp.com/track/room-with-a-view" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bandcamp</a>. Thank you!</p><p>Follow RPP on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/readypressplay" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Twitch</a>!</p><p>Find Luis on <a href="https://x.com/Chacalaca88" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">X</a> , his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MusingwithMenchaca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube Channel</a>, his <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/chacalaca88" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Twitch</a>, and on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SecretStashPodOfficial100" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Secret Stash</a></p><p>Follow Dan on his <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/powerupdan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Twitch</a>.</p><p><br></p>
December 13, 2025
#157 - Game Awards 2025 Recap/Reactions
<p>Dan and Luis met live on Twitch immediately following The Game Awards to discuss all the announcements, the awards, and the show overall.</p><p><br></p><p>Timecodes:</p><p>00:00 Intro / Revealing the prediction winner</p><p>09:33 Recapping the announcements</p><p>53:46 Thoughts on the award winners</p><p>1:18:22 Thoughts on Game of the Year</p><p>1:23:30 Thoughts on the show overall</p><p>1:26:20 Outro/RPP Theme</p><p>For more Dan and Luis in the future subscribe to the <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/one-game-at-a-time-rpp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">One Game at a Time</a> podcast feed</p><p>If you like our intro and would like to support the artist, go check out Waz on Spotify and <a href="https://waz-cursd.bandcamp.com/track/room-with-a-view" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bandcamp</a>. Thank you!</p><p>Follow RPP on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/readypressplay" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Twitch</a>!</p><p>Find Luis on Twitter <a href="https://x.com/Chacalaca88" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@chacalaca88</a> and on his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MusingwithMenchaca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube channel</a> and on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SecretStashPodOfficial100" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Secret Stash</a></p>
November 28, 2025
#156 - Predicting The Game Awards 2025
<p>This episode was recorded live on November 19th, 2025, on the Ready Press Play <a href="twitch.tv/readypressplay">Twitch channel</a>. </p>
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