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Steffan and Inel is joined by journalist Shay Thompson to discuss all the goings on in the world of gaming. Shay has been playing Metaphor: ReFantazo, but will she be able to convince Steffan to play a super-long game? If you saw this episode with a different title and description, no you didn't

Welcome to the Continue club! Time for another Retro episode of Press X to Continue -  this is the place where we share classic episodes of the podcast from days gone by when it used to live on the BBC This week we’re back in November 2021 and we talk to Bukayo Saka at the launch of the new CoD game that year. He was a top bloke and talked about how video games had helped him out a lovely chat...

Steffan and Inel are joined by Shay Thompson to talk handheld gaming, review a modern RPG and of course tackle some trivia.

A Mexican road trip with Forza Horizon 5, and actor Giancarlo Esposito talking Far Cry 6

Steffan and Inel are once again joined by Dave Jewitt from EXP to share his gaming unpopular opinion. They also chat about how games have helped with real world skills, answer some questions from the Discord and try to reframe the concept of piles of shame.

Sigala gives his verdict on some classic game soundtracks and we talk piles of shame.

Steffan is living life out of a suitcase in a hotel atm but that doesn't stop the Press X train from rolling! This week Steffan and Inel talk BAFTA Game Awards nominations, Pokemon Presents and Monster Hunter: Wilds - all in the company of content creator Dave Jewitt from EXP.

Steffan and Inel sit down to go through the latest news in the gaming world, review the latest version of Mario Party, share another unpopular opinion and get to grips with more trivia.

On this retro episode of Press X, Steffan and the gang talk about the Netflixification of games, and if it's good or bad for players. Also, there's more Hall Of Game Controversy looming!

BAFTA nominated actor Melissanthi Mahut sits down with Steffan to talk about her performance as Kassandra in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, what it's like performing in video games and answers listener questions about her career and work.

In this weeks Retro episode of Press X, we were discussing Rust, Hyrule Warriors, and have a little scrap about the best Street Fighter games.

Welcome along to the Continue Club and this week we have Lucy James and Gav Murphy joining our presenters Steffan and Inel to talk all things games. This episode sees the crew get stuck into another unpopular opinion, chat about the gaming memorabilia they can't throw away and review a new detective puzzle game.

In this retro episode of Press X, we had England footballer Dele Alli along to talk about his love of gaming, plus Gav Murphy of RKG and journalist Shay Thompson are here to talk about Sea of Thieves and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

This episode sees Steffan and Inel joined by games royalty Lucy James and Press X original crew member Gav Murphy from RKG. They wax lyrical about how cheating in video games used to work, review Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders and discuss the idea that bigger games are better (spoiler... they're not).

Comedian Glenn Moore and The Guardian's Video Games Editor, Keza MacDonald, join Steffan and Inel in this episode from the summer of 2022. In this one we’re talking all things VR gaming.

On this episode of Press X to Continue comedian and podcaster Benedict Townsend and journalist Shay Thompson join Steffan and Inel to talk all thing games. There are unpopular opinions, chats about the famous titles the crew have never played and a review of charming British game "Thank Goodness You're Here!".

In this episode we’re going back to December 2020 and a chat about FIFA (this was before the rebrand). The voice of Love Island Ian Stirling and singer songwriter Chelcee Grimes join Inel and Steffan to talk everything from online etiquette to FUT.

Finally! Nintendo have thrown fans a bone and revealed a little bit about the follow-up to the smash hit Nintendo Switch console. Steffan and Inel are joined buy journalist and Nintendo super-fan Shay Thompson to delve into the details.

Hello eXy Beasts! It's time for another episode from the archives, and in this one we're talking about fitness games. Listen in to Inel declare his love for Get Fit With Mel B, guest Laura Whitmore talk about Ring Fit Adventure, and Gav Murphy and Glenn Moore are here to chat about games too!

Comedian Glenn Moore and The Guardian's Game Editor Keza MacDonald are back with Steffan and Inel to talk games. This week side quests, piles of shame and how gamers are perceived by everyone else are all on the menu for discussion. Thanks for listening and don't forget to get involved in the conversation online!

Travel back in time to January 2021 with us in this episode of Retro Press X to Continue. Youtube sensation Vikktsar was telling us about his esports journey meanwhile Elz the Witch & Gav Murphy were  talking NBA 2K21, Resident Evil 3 & Yakuza.

Reacting to the latest ‘best games of all time list’ on this episode of Press X to Continue with Steffan and Inel, are The Guardian’s Games Editor Keza Macdonald and comedian Glenn Moore. The party also talk cut scenes, Indiana Jones and add more tunes to the Press X Spotify playlist.

UK rapper and all round good-guy Aitch was with us on this episode from November 2020. We talk about Call of Duty - which was also the theme for comedian Glenn Moore and Twitch streamer Rage Darling who joined Inel and Steffan to talk about the shooter franchise and other lovely Press X stuff.  Thanks for sticking with the Continue Club!

Inel and Steffan kick off 2025 by talking about a recent article in the New York Times which argues that “video games can’t afford to look this good.” Have games makers put graphics ahead of gameplay? Is it what players want? There’s also Steffan’s (deep) review of Space Marine 2 and an update on the Spotify playlist.

What a better way start the new year than by listening to a Retro Press X To Continue that feature two British female icons. This episode from December 2021 looked at 25 years of Lara Croft and featured a chat with tv star and big gamer Scarlett Moffatt.

GTA 6, a new Nintendo Switch, more Assassin’s Creed and the list could go on. The next 12 months could be epic for people who like games so Steffan, Inel, Shay Thompson and Frankie Wars sit down to go through what’s coming and what we should be most excited about.

With the UK going crazy this Christmas for the final ever episode of the Gavin and Stacey sitcom, this week’s Retro Press X to Continue features Gavin himself, the actor Matt Horne. Also hear from Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb and RKG video’s Gav Murphy., who talk game adaptations.

Steffan and Inel dive into the questions, comments and thoughts that have been flooding in on social media. Frankie Ward and Shay Thompson join them to talk easy mode, zombie games, Pokemon and more.

Keanu Reeves joins the Press X to Continue team to chat Cyberpunk. This Christmassy episode first aired in December 2020. I mean, there's not much else to say - it's Keanu innit. Have a listen and let us know what you think on social media,  pressxpod on Blue Sky and Tik Tok, or pressxpodcast on Insta.

Content creator Elz the Witch and comedian Glenn Moore are here to help you (the exy beasts) survive Christmas through the medium of games. What’s good to play?  How you can play together? Plenty of tips and tricks. Plus we launch the Press X Spotify Playlist.

On this Retro episode from March 2021 Lando Norris chats to us about how beating his dad on Gran Turismo got him in to F1.  Content Creators Elz the Witch and Gav Murphy join us to talk racing games which led to a list that did not go down well on social media.

Comedian Glenn Moore and games journalist Shay Thompson (Press X originals) join Steffan and Inel to talk about the mobile game that could end up being game of the year. Along with the news, there’s a chat about being a gaming full kit wa**er as well as a discussion on being sneaky.

On this Retro Press X to Continue, first released in February 2021 we chat to the singer songwriter Tom Grennan about Call of Duty, Flappy Bird and his stolen Nintendo Switch. Tune in also for comedian Glenn Moore and founder of Black Girl Gamers Jay-Ann Lopez talking mobile games.

Steffan and Inel are joined on this episode by Press X to Continue's unofficial Hollywood Correspondent! Journalist, host and creator Claire Lim is here talking about the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of games in 2024.

On this Retro Press X to Continue, first released in December 2021, the fastest man to ever live talks about his love of games. We review Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and chat about the title that was crowned best game of 2021. With Steffan, Inel, Glenn Moore and Rage Darling.

Gaming podcast Press X To Continue is back baby! In this episode the boys are joined by creator and presenter Frankie Ward to review Astrobot, go through all the latest news and discuss long awaited sequels. Please remember to like / subscribe and find us on all the socials @pressxpod

Welcome to Press X to Continue, your new favourite place for fun video game news, reviews and chat. Join Steffan Powell, Inel Tomlinson and their well informed mates to discover the titles that are worth your time and cash, get involved in big game discussions and keep up to date with all the latest goings on.