Number 982 Mom Brain finally makes her return to the podcast to class things up a bit! She joins us for the latest Nintendo controversies, including more Game-Key Card chatter, Sakurai sharing thoughts on AI, and much more. We also dive into impressions for Switch 2 Welcome Tour, DELTARUNE and plenty of other titles!
Number 981 What happens when the Switch 2 is out and you finally have other pod members at the show? You get our longest episode ever, of course! There's all kinds of Switch 2 impressions to share, games to rave about, stories that make us rant...you get it all this time around!
Number 980 What do we have to talk about following the Switch 2's first week? A ton of broken sales records, of course! The Switch 2 is off to an incredible start, which means we've got plenty of milestones to share. We also share more about our time with Switch 2 games and the ridiculous amount of fun we're having. Man, I thought Nintendo was supposed to be doomed!
Number 979 The big day is finally here! The Switch 2 has launched and we've gotten hands-on time to talk about! Impressions of the system itself, Mario Kart World, Switch 2 Welcome Tour and more! The next generation of Nintendo has arrived!
Number 978 Well here we are, the last week before the Switch 2 arrives. By this time next week, we'll all be elbows deep in the next generation of Nintendo! Let's give the Switch one last time in the spotlight before its successor comes in and steals all the attention!
Number 977 We're less than 2 weeks out from Switch 2's launch and things are getting very exciting! We have rumors of a Nintendo Direct, rumblings of Samsung wanting to get in on the future of Switch 2, speculation about games just around the corner and so much more!
Number 976 With less than a month to go until Switch 2, the Nintendo news is coming out at a furious pace! So much to cover in this episode, and it only helps to push Switch 2 hype higher! Man, we're getting closer to June 5th with every day, yet the wait is somehow getting tougher!
Number 975 I hope you guys feel the same, but I think there was a little magic in this episode. Was it because of all the big Nintendo news? Perhaps it was tied to the two new podcast members? Maybe it was just the random off-shoots and stupid jokes? I'll leave it up to you guys to decide!
Number 974 A bombshell story came out about Nintendo homebrew and it's causing all kinds of chaos, so you know we have to cover it. We also get in on the Switch 2 pre-order madness that's continuing around the world, and share details on the big Switch firmware update that just came out. So much Nintendo news to cover, so little time!
Number 973 After a month of Covid, we finally have the crew back in person! It's perfect timing too, because we all have our Switch 2 pre-order stories to share! Did we all manage to snag one or were we left out in the cold?
Number 972 We FINALLY know the Switch 2 pre-order date in the U.S. and Canada! Now it's time to panic about actually getting one locked down! While we crash out over that we also go over the Mario Kart World Direct, dive into gamer hate, discuss the "damned if you do, damned if you don't" mentality with Nintendo and SO much more.
Number 971 We're nearing two weeks removed from the Switch 2 reveal and all hell is still breaking loose. Tariff talk plagues the system, price woes grow bigger, pre-orders in North America are still up in the air, and Nintendo's damage control seems to be having an opposite effect. It's a tough time to be a Nintendo fan right now, be we cut through all the noise to share what's really going on!
Number 970 Is this the most insane week Nintendo has ever been through? From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows...and then somehow things got even worse! We cover the Switch 2 Direct from top to bottom, highlight every controversy, talk about the horrendous decisions Nintendo has to make and so much more. It's a wild time to be a Big N fan, and things are only going to get more crazy from here!
Number 969 We're just a few days away from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct and Nintendo is keeping us busy with a Direct all about the original Switch! We cover everything from that event, dive into the latest Switch 2 rumbles, and just share our excitement in general for all the big Nintendo news right now!
Number 968 Kirby joins us for our latest episode to enjoy the first show of Spring 2025! Believe it or not, we're extremely game-focused in our discussions today. It's almost like we're on a podcast about gaming! Don't worry though, we still manage to sneak in stupid topics and silly jokes as well.
Number 967 Is the Switch 2 getting GameCube games? Is Pokémon GO in big trouble? Am I a horrible backseat gamer? Is Wanderstop worth your time? Are we going to fail miserably at the music trivia section? Find out all this and SO much more in today's episode!
Number 966 Another week, another deluge of stuff to talk about! Nintendo has a major piracy win, Sakurai shows Iwata some love, Nintendo cracks down on hentai games, and SO much more. We also have spoiler-free talks about Daredevil, Severance, and filler episodes. There's also plenty of Game Boy love, a chat about puzzle games and plenty to keep you entertained!
Number 965 Time to recap the latest Pokemon Presents, which brought all sorts of fun reveals with it. We also talk about a former Nintendo employee who thinks June is the month for Switch 2, but a GN reader has a different take! All that plus talk about Gundam, bagels, Kojima and Captain America and PLENTY more!
Number 964 Are tariffs coming for Switch 2? Why are My Nintendo Gold Points going away? What Bobby Kotick fact made me literally sick to my stomach? Why does Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man confuse me? Did the N64 almost use CDs? What did we think of Paddington in Peru? Is Love REALLY blind?! All this and SO much more in today's podcast!
Number 963 Snowy weather at GN HQ means it's a two-person show this week. Mom Brain and I hold down the fort and bring you the latest Switch 2 rumors, including talks of the system being sold on the black market for some serious cash. We also chat about Captain America: Brave New World (spoiler-free), debate what toys do when we're not watching, and I share my extreme distaste for a very popular game show!
Number 962 The Switch 2 news just keeps coming! With Nintendo's most recent financial report released, the Big N is opening up even more on what we can expect from Switch 2. We talk about that, the patents showing off Joy-Con mouse-style input, major sales records for Nintendo games and so much more. It's quite the exciting time to be a Nintendo fan!
Number 961 Switch 2 Experience invites went out...did we make the cut? More importantly, did YOU guys make the cut? We talk about that, the latest round of software rumors, enjoy another round of clickbait titles, and so much more. Oh, and guys...is 2025 the year when Nintendo is finally being considered cool?!
Number 960 You thought the Switch 2 rumors would end with system's reveal? Well think again, because we've got supposed inside info on software and more! We also have the start of a brand-new feature that hopefully you guys will enjoy. All that, plus our usual antics, questions, movie trivia and so much more!
Number 959 This week's episode is a feast in three acts! Of course, the bulk of this episode is all about the Switch 2. In part one, we cover the entire system, Mario Kart and more. In part two, we talk about some of the wild press reactions to the reveal. Third, we get back into the regular routine with goofs, laughs, music trivia and more. It's a banger episode if you ask me!
Number 958 This was a seriously busy week when it comes to Switch 2 rumors and we've got the full breakdown for you. CES dummy units, rumored games, retailer listings, Nintendo's comments and so much more! Plus we tackle some other big stories, talk about our recent drone encounter, enjoy some music trivia and just have a good time overall!
