Podcasts by Press YYZ
Press YYZ is a video game podcast hosted by three friends from the Great White North. Tune in weekly to hear us chat about what we've been playing, debate everything in the industry worth debating, and laugh at the absurdities of our favourite pastime.
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An Update on the Future of Press YYZ from 2022-06-01T01:09:07
Hey everyone - the Press YYZ podcast is going on hiatus. Doing the show has been greatly fulfilling, but as our personal lives have become busier, it's also become more challenging. We're taking...
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Is Nathan an Xbox Fanboy Yet? - Press YYZ Ep. 113 from 2022-05-19T19:00:22
Nathan owned an Xbox Series X for just over a year now, and wants to know if his achievements on the platform thus far make him a bona-fide Xbot, or an X-not. In the middle of all this, Kozi fin...
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The Turnip Boy Conspiracy - Press YYZ Ep. 112 from 2022-05-05T19:00:57
On this week's episode, Kozi BRIMMING WITH RAGE at the travesty that is Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. Will AJ be able to stave off his anger? Come find out on Press YYZ's MOST INTENSE EPISODE ...
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Our Definite Wii Sports and Pizza Toppings Pairings feat. Tucker Hazell - Press YYZ Ep. 111 from 2022-04-28T19:00:22
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Tucker Hazell joins us once again to determine which of the original five Wii Sports correspond to the five most-popular pizza toppings. Kozi swears he wasn'...
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Virtue's Last Reward Review (In Progress) - Press YYZ Ep. 110 from 2022-04-22T19:00:07
Kozi returns to the show to review Virtue's Last Reward, bringing with him some of the weirdest, loopiest energy ever witnessed on the podcast. Serious, what is wrong with that man?
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The Pam & Tommy Kingdom Hearts Keyblade - Press YYZ Ep. 109 from 2022-04-14T19:00
In this ramshackle of an episode, Kevin Ainsworth (@TheMuff1nMon) of Project XTalk: An Xbox Podcast
Chillaxin' - Press YYZ Ep. 108 from 2022-04-07T19:00
Every now and then, it's worth taking a break from the hustle and bustle of scripted segments and ultra-prepared show topics - which is why on this week's episode, Nathan, Kozi, and AJ decided t...
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PlayStation Plus' Future Cometh - Press YYZ Ep. 107 from 2022-03-31T19:00
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Kozi and Nathan snuggle up for an intimate two-man show to talk about Forza Horizon's surprisingly addictive battle royale mode, Tunic's awesomeness, and Pla...
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Musing about Music Games feat. Thomas Rockyowitz - Press YYZ Ep. 106 from 2022-03-24T19:00
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Kozi and Nathan are joined by special guest Thomas Rockyowitz - the man responsible for our podcast's theme song - to help determine the best video game wher...
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Art of Rally Soapboxing feat. Ben Wander - Press YYZ Ep. 105 from 2022-03-22T14:00
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Kozi and AJ are joined by returning guest (and Airborne Kingdom developer) Guest Ben Wander! Together, we talk about the success of Airborne Kingdom (which -...
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Unpacking PlayStation - Press YYZ Ep. 104 from 2022-03-10T20:00
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Kozi and AJ annoy Nathan with even more Poke-talk, Rachel guest-stars on the 'cast to chat about her love of Witch Beam's Unpacking, and Square showed off a ...
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World Events and Pokemon Starter Rankings - Press YYZ Ep. 103 from 2022-03-03T20:00
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, the crew get silly ranking the ten best starter Pokemon - but not before taking a moment to talk seriously about the devastating events currently taking plac...
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We Armchair Design the Future of Metroid Prime - Press YYZ Ep. 102 from 2022-02-24T20:00
Retro Studios updated their twitter banner, which means that it's time to spend an hour talking about our hopes and dreams for Metroid Prime 4 before it (hopefully) gets announced later this yea...
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Budgeting the Best Xbox/GameCube/PS2 Games feat. Jacob McCourt - Press YYZ Ep. 101 from 2022-02-17T20:00
It's episode 101 of Press YYZ! To celebrate our after-100 milestone, friend of the podcast Jacob McCourt joined us to collectively budget the best collection of games from the PS2/XBOX/GameCube ...
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Celebrating a Major Milestone and Reacting to that Nintendo Direct - Press YYZ Episode 100 from 2022-02-10T20:00
Press YYZ is one-hundred episodes old! If that's still not old enough for us to buy ourselves a drink, then perhaps we can settle with spending this momentous occasion chatting about Knack 2, Wi...
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Pokemon Impressions, Drinkbox Reviews, and Sony's Destiny - Press YYZ Ep. 99 from 2022-02-03T20:00
This week on Press YYZ, the crew share their impressions so far of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, go deep into their thoughts on Drinkbox's Nobody Saves the World, and talk just a skosh about Sony buy...
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Top Tier: Mythical Pokemon as Pets feat. Kumail - Press YYZ Ep. 98 from 2022-01-27T20:00
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Kumail joined us to talk about renting dogs, Legends Arceus hype, and which mythical Pokemon would make the best (and worst) pets.
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We Review The Gunk (And React to Microsoft Buying Activision!) - Press YYZ Ep. 97 from 2022-01-21T17:08:38
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, the crew review their time with Image & Form's The Gunk, and share their hot takes on Microsoft's (upcoming) acquisition of a little company called Activ...
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2022 Games Hype Check feat. Justin Das - Press YYZ Ep. 96 from 2022-01-13T21:17:11
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, special guest (and longtime fan) Justin Das joined us to talk Deep Rock Galactic, A Short Hike, and our most anticipated games of 2022!
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Our Top Games of 2021 - Press YYZ Ep. 95 from 2022-01-06T20:00
2022 is here! To celebrate, the Press YYZ crew decided to reminisce on and rank their favourite games of 2021. Thought we were done talking about Halo? Well the joke's on you!
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Press YYZ is Taking a Short Break. Happy Holidays! from 2021-12-23T15:00
A quick update on when you can expect to hear from Press YYZ next.
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Halo Infinite: Our Impressions So Far - Press YYZ Ep. 94 from 2021-12-09T20:00
On this short-but-sweet episode of Press YYZ, the crew convene to share their thoughts on Halo Infinite's campaign, The Artful Escape, and the questionable future of Hogwarts Legacy. Don't worry...
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Game Awards 2021 Predictions - Press YYZ Ep. 93 from 2021-12-09T02:20:47
The Game Awards are upon us, and the crew are ready to lay down their predictions for the biggest show of the year. Also on this episode: our predictions for which characters will be announced n...
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Xbox Talk with Court Lalonde! - Press YYZ Ep. 92 from 2021-11-26T00:54:44
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Court Lalonde of Three Dads and a Podcast joined us to talk about Halo Infinite's highs (and lows), Forza Horizon 5, and Life is Strange: True Colors. We als...
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Halo Infinite: Greatness Awaits? - Press YYZ Ep. 91 from 2021-11-18T20:00
Halo Multiplayer is out, and Alex can't stop smiling. So he had to sit down with Mitch and Nathan to talk all things Halo, Forza getting snubbed, Spider-Man theories, and how open-source softwar...
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Xbox's Surprisingly Great Year - Press YYZ Ep. 90 from 2021-11-11T20:00
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Alex Balant returns(!) to reflect together with us on our recent Extra Life charity stream, and determine whether 2021 has been as good as year for the Xbox ...
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Fan Casting Video Game Movies - Press YYZ Ep. 89 from 2021-11-04T19:00
With Chris Pratt gobbling up video game roles left and right, the Press YYZ crew decided to figure out which actors are most deserving of portraying the medium's most beloved characters. Also on...
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Rank 'Em: The Greatest Video Game Monsters - Press YYZ Ep. 88 from 2021-10-28T19:00
Halloween is imminent - which is why on this week's episode of Press YYZ, the crew decided to rank the greatest video game monsters of all time. Also on this week's episode: Halo 3 ODST, Back 4 ...
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DC Fandome Reactions - Press YYZ Ep. 87 from 2021-10-21T10:00
DC had itself another one of those Fandomes, and the Press YYZ crew had plenty say about it. But before that happens, Mitch has some important words to share about himself and the past, present,...
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MetroidMania - Press YYZ Ep. 86 from 2021-10-14T21:00
This episode of Press YYZ is about Metroid, Snake Quakes, Metroid, Halo 3: ODST, and Metroid, with a few side tangents about Metroid (and a couple of fun little Metroid anecdotes as well!)
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Ranking the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC trailers - Press YYZ Ep. 85 from 2021-10-07T21:00
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Nathan pulled the rug out from under us with a surprise topic of the show: Ranking the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC trailers! We also talked about Pixel Pu...
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Rank 'Em: Video Game Characters That Would Make Great Pokemon - Press YYZ Ep. 84 from 2021-09-30T21:00
On this week's episode, special guest Snorkulese joined Nathan and Kozi to determine which non-Pokemon video game characters would make for fantastic Pokemon! We also discussed Metroid, Bayonett...
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Getting to know AJ Feat. Robot Kozi - Press YYZ Ep. 83 from 2021-09-23T21:00
It's another one-on-one episode! This time around, Kozi decided to nestle up with AJ to learn all the deets on the Hero of Time's gaming history. Also, Kozi's a robot this week because his compu...
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Wait, has it really been a week since the PlayStation Showcase?! - Press YYZ Ep. 82 from 2021-09-16T20:00
Yep, it has been a week - but that didn't stop AJ, Nathan, and Kozi from discussing the pivotal PlayStation presentation on this week's episode of Press YYZ. Be sure to listen until the very end...
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We Predict the September 2021 PlayStation Showcase - Press YYZ Ep. 81 from 2021-09-09T02:42:42
Kozi's back! And just in time to predict the September 2021 PlayStation Showcase alongside Nathan and AJ. This is one of our biggest, most jam-packed episodes in quite some time, and you're not ...
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Taking a Stand - Press YYZ Ep. 80 from 2021-09-02T18:32:36
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, Nathan and AJ nestle up together to discuss taking a day off Twitch, the upcoming Canadian federal election, and the state of politics across North America. ...
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Marvel's Avengers Madness - Press YYZ Ep. 79 from 2021-08-19T02:23:29
The boys have been playing a TON of Marvel's Avengers as of late, and need to scream about it for a hour or two. Lend them your ear, will ya? (Also: AJ's been wrecking shop in Skate!)
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HaLoki - Press YYZ Ep. 78 from 2021-08-05T03:09:58
Kozi ABANDONED us this week for family things, so AJ was behind the wheel of this dumpster fire alongside Mitch and Nathan! We talked about our experiences with the Halo Infinite Test Flight, th...
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Pokémonetization feat. Hayley ZorEl - Press YYZ Ep. 77 from 2021-07-29T02:45:15
On this extra-lucky episode of Press YYZ, Hayley joins us once again to talk about those darned microtransactions, and how they can be better. Also: take a trip down the Internet rabbit hole, an...
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Getting to know Kozi - Press YYZ Second Helpings from 2021-07-22T02:41:59
Call the kids - because after almost a year and a half, Press YYZ's "Getting to know..." series is BACK! This time around, Nathan decided to interview Kozi to learn everything there is to know a...
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The Greek Gods of Video Games feat. TheLawMorris - Press YYZ Ep. 76 from 2021-07-15T02:58:57
If the Greek Gods were video game franchises, what franchises would they be? It's this inane question that Kozi, Nathan, AJ, and returning special guest Patrick "TheLawMorris" set out to answer ...
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The Boys are Back in Town - Press YYZ Ep. 75 from 2021-07-08T03:21:51
Mitch and Alex Balant have returned! To celebrate, the crew kicks back, and gets caught up on everything that its two previously-MIA hosts have been up to. Also: moths are weird, awful little be...
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Vaccinations and Consolidations - Press YYZ Ep. 74 from 2021-07-01T02:22:37
It seems like almost every video game company under the sun is getting gobbled up by a bigger fish - and the Press YYZ crew have and thing or two to say about it. Also: hear Nathan and AJ try th...
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Nintendo 64 Memories to Last a Lifetime - Press YYZ Ep. 73 from 2021-06-24T02:30:25
It's the Nintendo 64's twenty-fifth anniversary, which means that Nathan, Kozi, and AJ are ready talk about their most coveted N64 memories. We also find out about a Press YYZ family member's fi...
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E3 2021 Recap feat. Tucker Hazell - Press YYZ Ep. 72 from 2021-06-17T03:16:53
On this week's jam-packed episode, the crew are joined by Tucker Hazell to discuss their thoughts E3 2021 and the many games that came out of it. We also discover late into the episode that Pres...
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Video Game Genres we want Marvel to Explore - Press YYZ Ep. 71 from 2021-06-10T02:53:14
Last week, news broke of a Firaxis-developed Marvel strategy game on the horizon. This week, the Press YYZ decided to pitch other Marvel games in unconventional genres that they'd love to see - ...
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We Predict E3 2021 - Press YYZ Ep. 70 from 2021-06-03T02:45:32
E3 2021 is right around the corner, and the Press YYZ hosts have something to say about it! Join Kozi, AJ, and Nathan as they take off their metaphorical gloves, cast their predictions for this ...
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Our Favorite Summer Gaming Memories - Press YYZ Ep. Not-69 from 2021-05-27T02:21:01
The Summer is nearly here! To celebrate, 3/5ths of the Press YYZ decided to get together and discuss their greatest Summer gaming memories. Also on this episode: Nathan finally got an Xbox Serie...
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Rank 'Em: Our Dream Studio-IP Pairings feat. Hayley ZorEl - Press YYZ Ep. 68 from 2021-05-13T04:03:13
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, the crew are joined by Hayley to pitch their dream studio-IP pairings in another rambunctious round of Rank 'Em. Also: Mitch and Alex are in love with The Mi...
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Just Chillin' - Press YYZ Ep. 67 from 2021-05-06T03:25:02
On this extra-chill episode of Press YYZ, the crew decided to take things easy and just chat about what they've been enjoying in the realm of entertainment. Expect plenty of talk about New Pokem...
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Top Tier: The Best Nintendo Franchise Soundtracks - Press YYZ Ep. 66 from 2021-04-29T03:49:39
Few things are as nostalgic in gaming as Nintendo games - and few things are as nostalgic about Nintendo games as their music. That's why on episode 66 of Press YYZ, the crew (sans Alex Balant) ...
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We Build the Ultimate Video Game Theme Park feat. Alex O'Neill - Press YYZ Ep. 65 from 2021-04-22T10:16:31
On this action-packed episode of Press YYZ, Alex O'Neill of Irrational Passions joins us to craft the ultimate video game theme park - which somehow involves a live stage show based on Emily is ...
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Our Most-Wanted Canceled Games - Press YYZ Ep. 64 from 2021-04-15T02:39:38
Games get canceled all the time in the video game industry - but it's rare that footage of these ephemeral projects gets shown, and rarer still that people like us - the Press YYZ crew - find ou...
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GirthyMania feat. Mario Rivera - Press YYZ Ep. 63 from 2021-04-08T02:50:29
We're ranked Mario's best and worst jobs. We've helped Mitch build a PC. We're even debated how to best rehabilitate Google Stadia. But on this extra-girthy episode of Press YYZ, we're joined by...
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Patch Notes: Donkey Kong Country feat. TheLawMorris - Press YYZ Ep. 62 from 2021-04-01T03:11:21
On this bananas episode of Press YYZ, Kozi, Nathan, and AJ are joined by Patrick "TheLawMorris" to exhaustively discuss the Donkey Kong Country series. Wait, Mitch is absent again? Trust us, the...
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Round Table: Games That Need a Snyder Cut - Press YYZ Ep. 61 from 2021-03-25T02:29:49
With Zack Snyder's Justice League now in the periphery, the Press YYZ crew decided to discuss which games are most deserving of a "Snyder Cut". Also: has anyone seen Mitch? Somebody call a milk ...
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Round Table: Our Gaming Guilty Pleasures - Press YYZ Ep. 60 from 2021-03-18T02:32:22
We all have guilty pleasures when it comes to video games - but you haven't heard ours yet. That's why on this laid-back episode of the Press YYZ, we decided to lay bare our love for Hunipop, Qb...
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Top Tier: Mario's Best and Worst Jobs - Press YYZ Ep. 59 from 2021-03-11T04:12:41
Did you know that in addition to being a plumber, Mario used to be a soldier, a marine biologist, and a cement factory worker? On this week's episode of Press YYZ, the crew ranks all of the odd ...
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Our Most Desired VR Games - Press YYZ Ep. 58 from 2021-03-04T05:07:15
What do McDonaldland, Metal Gear Solid, and Duck Hunt all have in common? They're all set in worlds that we think would make for fantastic VR experiences. Also on this week's episode: Kozi deter...
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Patch Notes: How We Would Improve Pokemon - Press YYZ Ep. 57 from 2021-02-25T04:40:54
With the Pokemon franchise's 25 anniversary imminent, the Press YYZ crew decided to share how they would improve Game Freak's beloved monster-collecting series. Along the way, AJ shares his fora...
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February 2021 Nintendo Direct Reactions - Press YYZ Ep. 56 from 2021-02-18T04:14:15
Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct for the first time in over a year, and the Press YYZ crew are here to share their thoughts on it. Listen to us share our collective love for Mario Golf: Super Rus...
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Top Tier: Most Iconic Video Game Couples - Press YYZ Ep. 55 from 2021-02-12T11:00
Love is in the air! On this extra-intimate, three-man episode Press YYZ, the crew decided to rank gaming's most iconic couples into the tiers they (unarguably) belong to. They also discover alon...
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Rank 'Em: Video Game Football Fantasy Draft - Press YYZ Ep. 54 from 2021-02-11T03:58:37
It's Sportsball season everyone! With the Super Bowl right around the corner, the crew decided to debate and rank which video game characters would make the best footballers. Will Mitch be able ...
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Rank 'Em: Best Video Game Mounts - Press YYZ Ep. 53 from 2021-02-02T05:00:46
On this week's episode of Press YYZ, the crew talk (briefly) about the Gamestock madness, get hyped (sorta) for Godzilla vs. Kong, and attempt (unsuccessfully) to peacefully rank the best video ...
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Player's Choice: 5 Games to Introduce Gaming to Kids - Press YYZ Ep. 52 from 2021-01-21T22:58:46
Kozi decided to host this week's episode of Press YYZ, which meant that the rest of the cast were subjected to a constant stream of references to The Dark Knight Rises. Only one of us has kids, ...
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We Played A LOT of Games - Press YYZ Ep. 51 from 2021-01-15T04:50:52
In our first live episode of 2021, we reflect on our first year of recording Press YYZ, our plans for the podcast's second year, and all the games we played over the holidays!
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Our Favourite Games of 2020: Part 3 - Press YYZ Ep. 50 from 2021-01-12T01:04:50
In the third part of our Season 1 Finale mini-series, the Press YYZ crew discuss and tabulate their favourite games from 2020. We'll see you in Season 2!
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Our Favourite Games of 2020: Part 2 - Press YYZ Ep. 49 from 2021-01-03T01:06:49
The Press YYZ crew continue to rank their favourite games of the year in part 2 of our Season 1 Finale mini-series. What will our third and second picks be? Tune in to find out!
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Our Favourite Games of 2020: Part 1 - Press YYZ Ep. 48 from 2021-01-03T00:51:46
Happy holidays! To close out 2020 - and the first season of Press YYZ - the crew decided to rank their favourite games of the year in a three-part mini-series. Our honorable mentions, as well as...
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Cyberpunk 2077 Madness - Press YYZ Ep. 47 from 2020-12-29T16:00
Cyberpunk 2077's launch has been an utter mess - but this messiness wasn't able to stop AJ and Mitch from spending a hefty chunk of this episode explaining why you shouldn't write CD Projekt's o...
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PlayStation 5 Review One Month Later feat. The Trophy Room - Press YYZ Second Helpings from 2020-12-25T12:12
On this special episode of Press YYZ, Mitch and Nathan are joined by Kyle Stephenson and Joseph "Mr. Badbit" Moran of The Trophy Room to review the PlayStation 5 one month out from its rele...
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Rank 'Em: Best Character Customization feat. Drugstore Pete - Press YYZ Ep. 46 from 2020-12-23T03:21:15
With Cyperpunk 2077 imminent, the Press YYZ crew decided to rank the best character customization suites in all of gaming, and things got pretty contentious. So much so, that Kozi straight up le...
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Xbox Series X Review One Month Later - Press YYZ Second Helpings from 2020-12-17T16:00
On this special episode of Press YYZ, Kozi and Alex are joined by Patrick "TheLawMorris" and TJ "Pvtt Jebus" Beckham to review the Xbox Series X one month out from its release. We also debate wh...
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We Predict The 2020 Game Awards - Press YYZ Ep. 45 from 2020-12-07T00:00
This week, we look toward the 2020 Game Awards, and predict which games and performers will win each category of the show. (Spoilers: we're not as unanimous as you might think!) We also discuss ...
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Rank 'Em: Most Anticipated Games Of 2021 - Press YYZ Ep. 44 from 2020-12-02T16:54:27
With the hellscape that is 2020 almost at its end, we decided to peer into the future that is 2021, and predict what gaming experiences the new year will have in store for us. We also discuss th...
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The Verge's Taylor Lyles talks PlayStation 5 - Press YYZ Ep. 43 from 2020-11-29T21:31:48
This week, the Press YYZ crew are joined by Taylor Lyles of The Verge for an in-depth conversation about their experiences with the Playstation 5! A healthy of amount of time is spent discussing...
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A Year-by-Year Look Back on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One - Press YYZ Ep. 42 from 2020-11-18T14:16:39
NEXT GEN IS FINALLY HERE! With those new fancy boxes arriving at our doors, it's time to look back on the 8th console generation year-by-year, break down why it played out the way it did, and ho...
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Top Tier: Best PS4/Xbox One Exclusives - Press YYZ Ep. 41 from 2020-11-09T19:23:49
Next-gen is rapidly approaching - which means it's time to do a retrospective on the PS4 and Xbox One's life-cycles. But a normal retrospective wouldn't be good enough for us - so we decided to ...
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Round Table: Spookiest Gaming Memories - Press YYZ Ep. 40 from 2020-11-04T21:14:33
It's Spooky season, which means that it's time for us to talk about our spookiest gaming memories! We also delve into the metric ton of news that dropped on the day of recording, including ...
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Revisit: Game Critic Scores for 2020 - Press YYZ Ep. 39 from 2020-10-25T23:01:30
Earlier this year, we predicted the OpenCritic scores of 2020's biggest releases. This week, we recap the scores of all the games that have since come out, mourn all the games that have since be...
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Rank 'Em: Best Video Game Character Redesigns - Press YYZ Ep. 38 from 2020-10-21T20:49:22
Back-to-back Rank 'Em episodes you say? Heck yeah! With the full cast back together, Mitch hosts us through a Rank 'Em of the Best Video Game Character Redesigns. Does the Sonic movie atrocity m...
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Rank 'Em - Best Launch Titles - Press YYZ Ep. 37 from 2020-10-12T07:08:59
The next generation is so close, we can taste it! We play Rank 'Em to determine the best launch titles of all time, cover the PlayStation 5's teardown video, talk about what we've been playing, ...
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Video Game Rehab: Google Stadia - Press YYZ Ep. 36 from 2020-10-10T01:00:39
Mitch continues to dodge us, so TJ "Pvtt Jebus" Beckham joins us this week! Google Stadia gets taken to Video Game Rehab, the crew discusses CyberPunk 2077 crunch, Alex shares his university com...
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Round Table: Xbox Buys Bethesda - Press YYZ Ep. 35 from 2020-09-30T14:45:14
Alex has returned - and just in time to have a round table discussion about Xbox's acquisition of Bethesda for $7 Billion, and the future of its 24 studios. Hang in there - this episode is a mea...
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Round Table: Playstation 5 Showcase - Press YYZ Ep. 34 from 2020-09-22T23:08:48
The Press YYZ crew (minus Alexander Balant) have a round table discussion about the PlayStation 5 price and release date reveal event. Scrambling to get our hands on those pre-orders was such a ...
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Avengers, THPS 1 + 2 Reviews (feat. Allan "Spoonr" Martinez) - Press YYZ Ep. 33 from 2020-09-15T00:29:56
We've got a new logo! The artist behind it, Allan "Spoonr" Martinez, joins us to discuss all things Avengers and THPS 1 + 2. Also on the docket is a discussion of all things Xbox Series X/S, inc...
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Rank 'Em: The Best Superhero Games (that aren't Batman or Spider-Man) - Press YYZ Ep. 32 from 2020-09-07T16:08:11
With Marvel's Avengers on the horizon, Nathan hosts a (questionable) game of Rank 'Em in which we rank the best non-batman or Spider-Man superhero games! We also run through what we're playing, ...
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Bracket Blitz: Best Video Game Sequels - Press YYZ Ep. 31 from 2020-09-01T23:49:18
This week marks the return of Bracket Blitz, where we fight over an arbitrarily ranked bracket to see which Video Game Sequel comes out on top! We also discuss Alex's first tattoo, Mitch having ...
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Rank 'Em: The Most Important Mobile Games - Press YYZ Episode 30 from 2020-08-26T00:57:02
On the heels of Epic going to war with Apple, Mitch hosts a game of Rank 'Em of the most important mobile games of all time. Do things go off the rails as usual? You'll have to listen to find ou...
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Round Table: Video Game Delays - Press YYZ Ep. 29 from 2020-08-17T19:17:49
The Press YYZ crew (minus Nathan) have a round table discussion covering the good, the bad, and the ugly of video game delays to coincide with the delay of Halo Infinite. We also discuss Rockste...
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Let's Build Mitch a PC! - Press YYZ Ep. 28 from 2020-08-10T22:26:48
Mitch decided to quit halfway through this episode, so his lovely fiancée steps ups, and helps the rest of the Press YYZ cast build Mitch his first gaming PC! Before giving up on the show, Mitch...
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Video Game Rehab: G4TV - Press YYZ Ep. 27 from 2020-08-03T03:32:45
G4TV is coming back, but what will it look like in today's video game media landscape? The Press YYZ crew got together to discuss our memories of G4, and what we think they should do on the road...
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Xbox Games Showcase Analysis feat. MC Fixer - Press YYZ Second Helpings from 2020-07-28T06:49:51
Xbox joins the next-gen games reveal party! Mitch, Kozi, and Alex are joined by special guest MC Fixer as they run through all of the announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase from July 23, 202...
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Getting to Know SPECIAL GUEST Ben Wander - Press YYZ Ep. 26 from 2020-07-27T03:27:46
AJ brought a friend with him this week: Ben Wander, one of the developers behind the upcoming Airborne Kingdom! We chat about his history in the games industry and how Airborne Kingdom is shapin...
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We Predict The Games of 2020 - Press YYZ Ep. 25 from 2020-07-20T19:17:53
Mitch returns to host the show! This week, we look towards the rest of 2020's upcoming releases, and lay down our predictions for their OpenCritic scores. We also discuss Avengers beta details, ...
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The Last of Us Part II Spoilercast - Press YYZ Second Helpings from 2020-07-15T18:37:06
Join Alex, Kozi, AJ, and Mitch as they recap the plot of The Last of Us Part II and share their thoughts on the long-awaited flagship PlayStation sequel.
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Rank 'Em: Best PlayStation Platinums - Press YYZ Ep. 24 from 2020-07-13T19:42:48
Kozi is hosting this week - and he decided that 5x5 needed a bit of a facelift. Our new-and-improved Rank 'Em has us discussing some of the "best" PlayStation Platinum trophies. Also on the dock...
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Inaugural Canada Day Spectacular! - Press YYZ Ep. 23 from 2020-07-06T01:39:28
OH CANADA! Time to wear our maple leaf proudly in our inaugural Canada Day Spectacular! Nathan and Mitch ABANDONED us for this super-spectacular, but we carry on. The Alex-cast (Balant, AJ, Kozi...
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Video Game Rehab: PlayStation Plus - Press YYZ Ep. 22 from 2020-06-29T03:02:33
Time to go back to Video Game Rehab! To celebrate the ten-year anniversary (!) of PlayStation Plus, Nathan guides the Press YYZ crew through a look back at the good, the bad, and the outages of ...
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5x5: The Best Narrative Games - Press YYZ Ep. 21 from 2020-06-21T20:47:38
5x5 IS BACK! To honour the launch of The Last Of Us Part II, the YYZ crew rank the best narrative games of all time - and let's just say things don't go as expected. Also on this week's episode:...
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PS5 Future of Gaming Showcase Reaction - Press YYZ Second Helpings from 2020-06-15T19:56
Game reveals are back baby! Join Kozi, Alex, Nathan, and Mitch as they run through all of the announcements (INCLUDING THE BOX!) from PlayStation's Future of Gaming Showcase.
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Round Table: Gaming in Tough Times - Press YYZ Ep. 20 from 2020-06-14T22:02:09
Times are tough - which is why on this episode of Press YYZ, we decided to share intimate stories of how games helped us through tough times in the past. We also talk about Destiny's future, dev...
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Black Lives Matter - Press YYZ Ep. 19 from 2020-06-08T17:19:42
This is not a normal episode of Press YYZ. We discuss our feelings around the current global protests, and how we've tried to help, learn, and listen. Please go support some of our friends we me...
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5x5: The Best Licensed Games - Press YYZ Ep. 18 from 2020-06-01T00:45:09
Have you ever watched a TV show or movie and thought "man, I wish I could play that as a video game?" So have we - which is why on this week's episode of Press YYZ, we decided to rank the best l...
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Round Table: Game Launch Hype - Press YYZ Episode 17 from 2020-05-24T22:33:50
Have you ever obsessed to the point of insanity about an upcoming video game? So have we - which is why on this week's episode of Press YYZ, we decided to recount our most hype video game launch...
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Getting to Know Mitch - Press YYZ Second Helpings from 2020-05-20T05:46:31
It's time for another second helping of Press YYZ! This time around, we delve into Mitch George's mind and learn all about who he is, why he has an unrelenting love for Disney and Pokémon, and w...
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Video Game Rehab: Halo - Press YYZ Ep. 16 from 2020-05-17T19:01
The Halo series has fallen from grace - but with Halo Infinite on the horizon, there's a real possibility for the sci-fi franchise to reclaim its former glory. This week, the Press YYZ crew (wel...
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoilercast - Press YYZ Second Helpings from 2020-05-13T20:12:30
Few thought that Final Fantasy VII Remake would ever come to pass - yet it finally has, and it's taken 2020 by storm. Join Mitch, Kozi and Alex on this special episode of Press YYZ in which they...
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Bracket Blitz: The Worst NPCs of ALL TIME - Press YYZ Ep. 15 from 2020-05-10T23:00:11
Ever play a video game and think, "Wow, that NPC is the worst!" Well, we have too - and that's why we decided to figure out who the very worst NPC of all time is using a new game called Bracket ...
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Getting to Know Nathan - Press YYZ Second Helpings from 2020-05-06T18:03:38
Everyone loves second helpings - and it's time for us to provide one. In this special bonus episode, Mitch sits down with Nathan Mclnerney to learn everything there is to know about our Hea...
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5x5: The Best Non-Traditional Sports Games - Press YYZ Ep. 14 from 2020-05-04T00:32:20
It's time for some sports ball! This week, the YYZ crew debate the best non-traditional sports games - and let's just say things get weird. We also discuss new release dates for some major ...
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Video Game Rehab: Mass Effect - Press YYZ Ep. 13 from 2020-04-26T21:54:17
There once was an RPG studio from Canada that wanted to make a trilogy of games - a trilogy where players would travel to the farthest reaches of the galaxy to help alien civilizations in need, ...
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Round Table: Our Biggest Gaming Regrets - Press YYZ Ep. 12 from 2020-04-19T23:10:16
We all have major gaming regrets, and this week we dive right into them. We also talk about what we've been up to this week (*cough* Final Fantasy VII Remake *cough*), some turnip ta...
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Player's Choice: Most Important RPGs OF ALL TIME! - Press YYZ Ep. 11 from 2020-04-13T04:03:19
With the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake this week, the crew decided to collaborate on a list of the most important RPGs of all time. An Animal Crossing update, next-gen discussion (includin...
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5x5: Our Most Wanted Remakes & Remasters! - Press YYZ Ep. 10 from 2020-04-05T22:02:50
The world continues to grind to a halt as we continue to self-isolate. Fortunately, this has given us all plenty of time to play more video games. With the release of Resident Evil 3...
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Animal Crossing is DOOMed! - Press YYZ Ep. 9 from 2020-03-30T02:19:47
We're still isolated, and there really isn't any news, so what do we talk about? Everything we've been playing and streaming of course! The meat of the show is a deep dive into our time with DOO...
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Round Table: Xbox Series X Vs. PlayStation 5 - Press YYZ Ep. 8 from 2020-03-23T02:52:04
Last week, Sony held a Livestream in which Mark Cerny - the lead system architect of the Playstation 5 - went into great detail into the upcoming console's inner workings. Coupled that with all ...
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Player’s Choice: Definitive E3 Moments - Press YYZ Ep. 7 from 2020-03-16T01:29:49
E3 2020 is canceled. Now what? The gang is all here, and we discuss the ramifications of E3's cancellation in depth. In a game of Player's Choice, the podcast crew builds a list of the definitiv...
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5x5: Rank The Best Pokemon! - Press YYZ Ep. 6 from 2020-03-09T02:11:33
It's time to be the very best! In honour of Pokémon Day, our pokémaniacs play 5x5 to determine the best Pokémon. We also cover our thoughts on the Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo, the latest impact ...
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Player's Choice: Must-Have Next-Gen Features - Press YYZ Ep. 5 from 2020-03-01T22:24:49
On the latest episode of this up-and-coming podcast, we decided to try something new! A new main segment - Player's Choice - is introduced, where we make a list of our must-have next-gen feature...
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Let's Rank The Best Games Of The Generation - Press YYZ Ep. 4 from 2020-02-23T20:20:58
DISCLAIMER! We had technical problems recording this week's episode of Press YYZ: A Video Game Podcast. These problems were so bad that we didn't feel comfortable releasing the episode as-is - s...
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Let's Rank Video Game Protagonists! - Press YYZ Ep. 3 from 2020-02-17T01:56:16
Alex hosts the podcast this week, and Kozi makes a game-changing announcement! The team discusses Sony's acquisition of Insomniac Games, Anthem making a comeback, and the continued demise of E3....
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Video Game Rehab: Street Fighter - Press YYZ Ep. 2 from 2020-02-09T23:29:45
We survived episode 1! Now on to episode two. This week, the team discusses EA making bank in Q4 2019, the disastrous launch of Warcraft III: Reforged, and two major game studio departures. To e...
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Let's Rank Video Game Villains! - Press YYZ Ep. 1 from 2020-02-01T23:22:14
Welcome to Press YYZ! This week, we release our first episode! We discuss the GDC20 State of the Game Industry Report and Pokemon HOME details. We round out the show with a game of 5x5 - Best Vi...
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Is This Thing On? - Press YYZ Trailer from 2020-01-30T05:22:05
Starting a podcast is hard. Hopefully, this trailer gives you some insight into what we plan to deliver on ours on weekly basis (we hope!)
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