About this podcast
With over 174 years of gaming experience at our table, our rotating hosts will take you back to your favorite retro games and culture! From the distant 80's to a far flung 65 billion years in the future, come level up, and listen to the Press B to Cancel podcast.
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Episodes
The newest 50 of 324 episodes
- Press B 320: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 320Not just Pachinko anymore! Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is the long awaited new entry in one of Konami's much loved franchises. Drac is back, but some don't feel this is a REAL…
- Press B 319: Control Resonant Impressions · 1 h 16 min · Season 1 Episode 319It’s the fall of gaming! No, we mean autumn, and the season has been packed with dozens of fantastic games. Wulff has beaten Control Resonant and is here to rundown the ups and…
- Press B 318: I Beat 20 Games in 2026: Which Ones Are Worth Playing? · 1 h 38 min · Season 1 Episode 318Jake keeps saying it has never been a better year for gaming (at least until next year). This week, he runs down the 20 games he has beaten in 2026, both new and old. He details…
- Press B 317: Silent Hill: Townfall · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 317Silent Hill: Townhall is out, and Chard's been playing all week. He gives us the break down of the game and takes our questions on what is turning into a yearly franchise from…
- Press B 316: The OG Xbox: Where To Even Begin · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 316This week, Jake and Wulff discuss how to even begin playing games for the original Xbox console, and its current state of emulation. We also chat about "The Duke" controller, and…
- Press B 315: The Four Pillars Of Action RPGs · 1 h 14 min · Season 1 Episode 315This week, Press B is faced with not one, but TWO impossible tasks. From Cyberpunk 2077 to Skyrim, to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Fallout 3, we are going to pick the four…
- Press B 314: Star Wars Favorites · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 314Star Wars Zero Company might just be one of the best games in the franchise in years. This week we look at our favorite Star Wars games from across PC and console generations…
- Press B 313: Grim Dawn in 2026? · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 313Plenty of ARPGs try to carry on the spirit of Diablo II, but Grim Dawn might just be the best of the bunch. Originally released in 2016, Crate Entertainment’s classic just…
- Press B 312: The Four Pillars Of The Sega Genesis · 1 h 13 min · Season 1 Episode 312With a library of well over 800 titles, Press B is faced yet again with an impossible task: deciding the ultimate four pillars of the Sega Genesis**. **Or the Mega Drive, hello…
- Press B 311: Quake Turns 30! · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 311The iconic game that revolutionized the genre has now turned 30! Break out the nail gun cause it's time to hang some pictures and talk about Quake, it's legacy, favorite mods…
- Press B 310: Game Of The Year: 1997 · 1 h 26 min · Season 1 Episode 3101997 produced some of the most influential video games of all time. From the groundbreaking local 4-player multiplayer of GoldenEye 007 on N64 to the cinematic scale of Final…
- Press B 309: Origins Of Kabuki: Quantum Fighter · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 309You might have seen or played Kabuki: Quantum Fighter, but do you know what the original Japanese release was spun off from? This week we whip our hair back and forth explaining…
- Press B 308: StarCraft I & II · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 308Today, we look back at what is surely Blizzard's forgotten franchise: StarCraft. From the Queen of Blades to Raynor's Raiders, we talk about the legendary real-time strategy…
- Press B 307: Rygar Revisited · 1 h 13 min · Season 1 Episode 307We are celebrating 7 years of Press B To Cancel by revisiting the very first franchise we ever covered: Rygar! Join us as we break down this retro classic and finally answer the…
- Press B 306: Celebrating 30 Years of N64 Nostalgia · 1 h 14 min · Season 1 Episode 306Welcome back to another episode of Press B to Cancel! This week the crew is diving deep into retro gaming history to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64. From early…
- Press B 305: Game of the Year: 1985 · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 305This week we go back in time to debate the absolute best games of 1985! It was a legendary year that defined the rules of gaming, but which masterpieces take our top crowns?…
- Press B 304: Our Picks For Steam Next Fest June 2026 · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 304What do you mean GTA 6 might cost more than seventy dollars?! Look, if AAA prices are stressing your wallet don't panic! There is a massive world of incredible games made by…
- Press B 303: Mina the Hollower - Masterpiece or Misstep? · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 303Mina the Hollower is finally here, and we're still torn on whether it’s a genuine Game of the Year contender or just a frustrating attempt at a 2D Soulslike. This week, we…
- Press B 302: Summer Game Fest Recap - Tupac's Back Jack! · 2 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 302Tupac's back, baby! And if you're wondering why... because VIDEO GAMES! This week, we're diving into Summer Game Fest 2026 with a recap, breaking down our thoughts on Friday's…
- Press B 301: Your Mitochondria Called. They've Unionized. Parasite Eve · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 301This week on Press B to Cancel, we're diving into the 1998 PlayStation classic Parasite Eve. The game that made you rethink everything your biology teacher told you about…
- Press B 300: Our All Time Top 3 Games · 1 h 48 min · Season 1 Episode 300It's our 300th episode! To celebrate this wonderful milestone, we're doing something special. Over the years each of us has done an episode with our personal all time favorite…
- Press B 299: Hidden Gems, On A Friday?! · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 299This week's episode is hidden gems. Are they retro? Maybe, maybe not; you'll have to tune in to find out! Here is what I can officially confirm: they are definitely games, they…
- Press B 298: Game of the Year: 1996 · 1 h 13 min · Season 1 Episode 298Dolly the sheep was born, Charles and Diana split, and the first Game of Thrones novel was released; but none of that matters! Cause VIDEO GAMES! The year was 1996; PC gamers…
- Press B 297: Vampire Crawlers In My Skin · 1 h 5 min · Season 1BAFTA Award winning studio Poncle. Let that sink in for a second. Vampire Crawlers is the eagerly anticipated follow up to the massively successful Vampire Survivors, and it is…
- Press B 296: Weird Nintendo Accessories: UnNEScessary · 1 h 10 min · Season 1Without a doubt Nintendo is willing to experiment and take risks with it's controllers and peripherals. From the Power Glove and Wiimotes to whatever the heck that ring thing was…
- Press B 295: Across The Desert Onto The Beach · 1 h 24 min · Season 1This week Chard and Jake sit down and talk about two recent PC releases that are full of sandy grit. Crimson Desert and Death Stranding 2: Onto The Beach. Press B To Cancel also…
- Press B 294: Games Worse Than Circus Charlie - March Radness! · 1 h 36 min · Season 1March Madness is over, but March Radness returns to Press B! Today we take 10 of the worst games in history and pit them against each other in a winner (loser?) battle to…
- Press B 293: TurboGrafx-16 - More Than Shmups? · 1 h 16 min · Season 1Today we look back at the TurboGrafx-16. Was it actually 16 bits? Did it have more than just shmups? Is Bonk better than Sonic? Do kids still appreciate pinball? All that and…
- Press B 292: The Four Pillars Of Puzzle Games · 1 h 15 min · Season 1This week we hunker down in the nerd hole and determine once and for all the very BEST of the puzzle game genre. From Tetris to Lumines; there can be only FOUR pillars of the…
- Press B 291: Resident Evil Requiem · 1 h 6 min · Season 1Resident Evil Requiem is the NINTH entry into this pillar of the survival horror genre. Chard has been diving deep in this new release and is here discuss why he can't get…
- Press B 290: A Return For Diablo? · 1 h 19 min · Season 1There’s no doubt ARPGs are in a resurgence right now, but much of the foundation of modern loot driven dungeon crawlers comes from the legendary Diablo franchise. As Diablo…
- Press B 289: Could 2026 Be EVEN Better Than 2025? · 1 h 15 min · Season 1Could 2026 actually beat 2025 for gaming? In this episode of Press B to Cancel we break down some more upcoming titles now on our radar including the pod racing energy of Star…
- Press B 288: Comfort Games · 1 h 15 min · Season 1It's the middle of winter in the dead of February. Pull up a cozy chair and sit by the fire as this week Press B goes around the table to talk about their favorite comfort games…
- Press B 287: Dispatch Is A Knockout · 1 h 21 min · Season 1Just a note this episode was recorded prior to the censorship kerfuffle with Nintendo & Adhoc. Dispatch is without a doubt one of the best games of last year, and best in class…
- Press B 286: 2026 Game Releases Forecast · 1 h 25 min · Season 1It's going to be hard to top last year, but 2026 is here and a whole slate of games is on the way. Sure Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light are going to be bangers, but…
- Press B 285: Commodore 64 Ultimate · 1 h 17 min · Season 1Chances are, you either grew up with a Commodore 64 or you knew someone who did. From Space Taxi to Ultima, it was the other side of 80s gaming across North America and Europe…
- Press B 284: Sisyphean Games 2026 · 1 h 32 min · Season 1As is tradition, each year we select a video game we feel we should have beaten. Whether it's for nostalgia, guilt, or a personal challenge; we're here this week to pick our…
- Press B 283: Should You Play Cyberpunk 2077 in 2026? · 1 h 24 min · Season 1Last year, Sinistar took on Cyberpunk 2077; a backlog beast he’s finally slain. He sits down with Chard and Jake to talk Night City spoilers, story, and the endings to decide…
- Press B 282: Game of the Year 2025 · 1 h 48 min · Season 1The Game Awards are long gone and now it's OUR turn. This week it's Press B To Cancel's annual Game of the Year episode! Clair Obscur can't sweep us! Press B To Cancel also on…
- Press B 281: Routine · 50 min · Season 1ROUTINE, it's anything but! This brand new survival horror game caught Chard's eye and he's going to break it down for the rest of Press B. Press B To Cancel also on YouTube!…
- Press B 280: Game of the Year: 1986 · 1 h 24 min · Season 1From Bon Jovi to the A-Team the year 1986 was...an interesting time to try to explain to my kids. Of course the Nintendo Entertainment System was in it's sophomore year and…
- Press B 279: Soup To Nuts · 1 h 23 min · Season 1As the year draws to a close, each of us has been playing a wide range of games. This week we’re going soup to nuts, chatting about everything we’ve been playing this season…
- Press B 278: The Game Awards 2025 Nominees · 2 h 3 min · Season 1Some 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…
- Press B 277: Steam Machine March · 1 h 11 min · Season 1Will 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…
- Press B 276: Game of the Year: 1995 · 1 h 46 min · Season 1The 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…
- Press B 275: The Evil Within Franchise Dive · 54 min · Season 1You 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…
- Press B 274: Ball X Pit Surprise Hit? · 1 h 3 min · Season 1Another 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…
- Press B 273: The Four Pillars Of Horror Games · 1 h 31 min · Season 1Halloween 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…
- Press B 272: Cronos: The New Dawn · 1 h 13 min · Season 1Without 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…
- Press B 271: Turbo Kid · 1 h 11 min · Season 1In 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…
