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Some will call awards shows trash tier entertainment, and Press B is always ready to dive into that gutter! Our Game Awards 2025 nominees episode is here, and once again we are tearing into the categories with love of the game. We also decided toss in a... friendly wager. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.com

Will Valve kick off a new revolution in living-room PC gaming? Should Microsoft and Sony be sweating? This week, Valve announced a trio of new hardware coming in 2026: the Steam Controller loaded with trackpads and gyro aiming, the next standalone wave of VR with the Steam Frame, and what will be destined to be known forever as “The GabeCube” a Steam Machine PC for the living room. Well I guess GabeN64 could also work? Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.com

The year is 1995. While console gamers eagerly await the dawn of a new hardware generation, the gaming world is far from quiet. This year delivered a wave of unforgettable hits, including a surprising number of iconic PC titles. This week, Press B to Cancel shares their personal picks for Game of the Year: 1995. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.com

You can debate whether it's a hidden gem of horror or not, but this Shinji Mikami franchise does NOT get enough love. This week Chard & Sinistar dive into The Evil Within and it's sequel. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

Another round of Steam's Nextfest has ended, with thousands of demos one clearly stood out for us. Ball X Pit is a surprise release with an interesting premise. With a dose of Vampire Survivors, a dash of Arkanoid, and a whole lotta balls. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

Halloween is soon approaching, what better way to celebrate then by debating the absolute pillars of scary games. These are the foundation for the horror game genre. From Resident Evil to Phasmophobia, this week on Press B it's a survival horror showdown. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for ur podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

Without a doubt, Bloober Team has really been hitting its stride. After the undeniable smash hit Silent Hill remake last year, 2025 sees them launching their own sci-fi survival horror fever dream, Cronos: The New Dawn. Our resident expert on all things evil and scary, Chard, is here to break it down for us. Also… something something orphans? Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.com

In this episode, Jake and Wulff are speeding into a post-apocalyptic wasteland with Turbo Kid - a Metroidvania with stunt BMX action! The game is a direct sequel to the movie and maintains the same cheesy, but heartfelt feeling. Ready to become a master of kicking ass? Le Matos's music is fantastic check out: https://lematos.bandcamp.com/ Turbo Kid is well worth it for Metroidvania fans: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733250/Turbo_Kid/SUMMARY GO HERE Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

Really is the Year of the Ninja. This week we are flipping out over Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. From the developers that brought you Blasphemous comes a surprisingly faithful reimagining of the original NES classic. We give our thoughts on this frantic platformer and whether it's worth your Steam wallet. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

The game that shook Steam and the Nintendo eShop. Did it break our hearts or win them over? This week on Press B to Cancel, we dive into our first impressions of Hollow Knight: Silksong. From its challenging gameplay and hauntingly beautiful music to the curious art direction and early difficulty. Was this long awaited sequel worth the hype? Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

When it comes to Sierra's legacy, most people think of King’s Quest and Leisure Suit Larry. However, there exists a stranger pair of adventure games unlike anything else from the time: Manhunter: New York and Manhunter 2: San Francisco. These bleak, alien-occupied mysteries blended point-and-click adventure with surveillance and deduction in a way no other games dared. Oh, and let’s not forget the awful controls in mini-games sprinkled in for good measure. This week, Jake and Sinistar don their fuzzy bathrobes and break down this lesser-known franchise. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.com

It’s Gamescom week; the world’s largest gaming trade show and festival! With dozens of new games, trailers, and announcements dropping, we wanted to highlight the ones we’re most excited about. Just when we thought 2025 was winding down, it turns out there’s still plenty more coming this fall. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.com

Faced with an impossible choice, this week Press B decides the very best, the essential, the four pillars of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Everyone likes Pilot Wings right? Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

The year is 1987. The year that brought us the origin of the rick roll. The year we wanted to dance with somebody. The year we lived on a prayer. Also the year of endless music one liners Chard can bring while we go round the table with our picks for Game of the Year in 1987! Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

Normally this is where Jake puts a description of the episode, but this week he's had his hands full trying to keep a 3 year old in line and has no spoons left. Get your cereal bowls ready and start slurpin cause in this weeks utensil free episode we are talking about checks notes Hidden Gems AGAIN?! Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

This week, we each rank our Top 3 favorite plot twists or surprises. What a twist! IYKYK Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.com

Fun references to pop culture or blatant cash grabs? Much like in TV and film; there are a surprising number of games that feature product placement. This week, we each rank our Top 3 games that snuck in brand deals. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

System Shock 2 25 years later. An iconic game that earned its reputation over time. We speak of the game, its influence, spiritual successors, and more. Shodan me the money! Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.com

In the world's first Copypastavania (we're claiming that genre term btw), Ruffy and the Riverside first gained our attention as a demo during Steam Next Fest. A fun indie title with an incredibly unique mechanic to change the world around you. Wulff has played it and shares his thoughts on this interesting new game. Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript

This week in Press B tradition we ask Sinistar to give us his five least favorite video games of all time. Does he secretly hate Bard's Tale? Has it been an act all along?! Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.comRead transcript