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‘Saros’ Review, ‘Resident Evil’ Trailer Reactions, and a Recent Release Roundup Button Mash

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May 1, 202699:07TV & Film

Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James assess their hype levels for several recently announced release dates for upcoming games and video game movies, react to the ‘Resident Evil’ teaser, and share their thoughts on...

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‘Saros’ Review, ‘Resident Evil’ Trailer Reactions, and a Recent Release Roundup Button Mash is an episode from The Ringer-Verse by The Ringer. Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James assess their hype levels for several recently announc...

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Published May 1, 2026, 99:07 long, audio available.

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Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James assess their hype levels for several recently announced release dates for upcoming games and video game movies, react to the ‘Resident Evil’ teaser, and share their thoughts on Microsoft’s Game Pass price cut and Xbox brand rehabilitation. Then they review Sony’s new PS5-exclusive rogue-like shooter ‘Saros’ and compare it to its predecessor ‘Returnal.’ Finally, they play Mash or Pass with four other new games: ‘Vampire Crawlers,’ ‘Invincible VS,’ ‘Tides of Tomorrow,’ and ‘Aphelion’ (plus “Rage Quit” rants about a ‘Battlefield’ movie and rolling credits too early). (00:00) Intro(1:14) Upcoming games and video game movies (11:54) ‘Resident Evil’ teaser(17:16) ‘Battlefield’ rage quit (22:12) Microsoft’s Game Pass price cut(28:15) 'Saros' review(51:54) Rolling credits rage quit (56:38) Mash or Pass Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Steve Ahlman and Matt JamesProducers: Devon Renaldo and Chris SuttonAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Published May 1, 2026 and 99:07 long