Press Eh Podcast: Recent Episodes
Press Eh Podcast
A show on video-based games. Join DigitMason and Brandon Friesen as they explore titles from the late noughts and early oughts, and celebrate everything that makes playing them fun.
Digit and Brandon journey back through the past 7 months looking at major Nintendo titles and announcements, how the first chunk of Switch 2's life has gone, and why the Metroid series remains undefeated. Plus, a defense of physical cartridges and finishing a typically endless game!
Also some exciting news for fans of podcast chapters - those have now been added for ID3-supporting apps/players.
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Digit and Brandon take stock of what games they've played in 2025 so far (mostly Metroid Dread), dive into the new hardware from Nintendo and big games on the way, and what could be coming in the next few years. Plus, why the new cases and pricing tiers might overshadow the console generation!
Also some exciting news for fans of podcast chapters - those have now been added for ID3-supporting apps/players.
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Digit and Brandon recall all the games played since last time (nearly 7 months!), including Mario Party (several), Prince of Persia, Crash Bandicoot & Spyro, and offer their thoughts on the imminent Nintendo Switch successor and its penchant for being spoiled. Plus, what they want to play through in 2025!
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Digit and Brandon resurface their brief moments in games including Metroid Dread and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, look back at predictions made for a then-upcoming Nintendo Direct with franchises like Donkey Kong and Metroid, and talk about overall reception of the games presented. Plus, what makes Nintendo stand out from its competitors with hardware, software and marketing!
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Digit and Brandon return from an accidental break to regale you about playing Animal Crossing unconventionally, perks of owning a game shop, and childhood adventures in multiplayer games. Plus, rant about the state of capitalism and the games industry! You know, just keeping it light...
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Digit and Brandon share their recent experiences with Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, cinematic narrative games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and discuss what they'd like to see released in the Switch's last fiscal. Plus, expecting realistically during game annoucement season!
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Digit and Brandon gush about their recent releases and announcements, discuss remakes that allow switching between old and new graphics/music, along with Nintendo's schedule between Directs and shadow drops. Plus, the Switch successor's potential launch titles and new gimmick!
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Digit and Brandon discuss eventually playing Metroid Prime Remastered, compare the multiplayer for Sea of Thieves and Pokémon Violet, along with the highly-anticipated Zelda launch and the timing of Nintendo's next console. Plus, the phrase 'friend of the show' makes its first cameo!
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Digit and Brandon go over the Cook Serve Forever Demo, Game and Watch Gallery 3 and Tears of the Kingdom, along with covering recent Nintendo news with the Online Expansion Pass, Metroid Prime remaster and their console's lifecycles. Plus, a design aspect they both appreciate in many games!
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Digit and Brandon swap roles and discuss their unique game lists from Fall 2022, a rather depressing Steam Replay, discover classic titles on PS1 Demo Discs, lament under-utilized franchises on Switch, and laugh for two straight minutes about a car wash. Plus, their Nintendo Direct and console predictions!
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Digit and Brandon talk classic titles like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro and Donkey Kong Country, features like time trial, vehicle sections and hard mode, and how older titles can be remade today, warts and all. Plus, modern fighting games!
DigitMason talks some behind-the-scenes changes to the show, regarding their podcast host Sounder.
Digit and Brandon tackle the lost art of video game manuals, what Sega could have been after the Dreamcast, and a viral list of classic games they have (and haven't) played. Plus, the joys of multiplayer and Smash Bros!
What better way to introduce the show than wait 3 episodes to do it!
Press Eh Podcast is hosted by Brandon Friesen and DigitMason.
Digit and Brandon share their thoughts on Kirby and the Forgotten Land, what they think the best-looking console is overall, and the delightful limitations of fifth-generation graphics. Plus their favourite movie tie-in game!
Digit and Brandon chat about the bygone era of Wii Sports, the delicate balance of announcement vs. release window, and game soundtracks that stand up all on their own. Plus a demo for a highly-anticipated title!
Digit and Brandon discuss their current games of choice, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Halo and Civilization 3. Plus, a title with some incredibly unique completion bonuses!