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Nintendo Dispatch

Join Christina, and Michael each week as they breakdown the latest news, game releases, and happenings in the Nintendo universe. No topic or game system is off limits as we discuss at the Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Nintendo's mobile games, theme parks, merchandise, and whatever else awesome Nintendo is doing. Join us each week for a new episode of awesome. Now you're playing with power!

Episodes

200: The End

This is our final episode and we spend it answering listener questions, sharing our favorite games and Nintendo franchises, discussing our hopes for the future of Nintendo, and just chatting about our favorite moments from the past four years. Enjoy this final episode and thank you all for the great ride! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/rev...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 13 min

199: Pokemon Legends Update, Triangle Strategy Sales, More Sega Genesis Games Coming to NSO, and Hogwarts Legacy on Switch?!

On this week's episode we discuss the recent 1.1.1 update for Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Triangle Strategy hitting 1 million episodes sold, three more Sega Genesis games being added to NSO, the possibility of Hogwarts Legacy on the Switch, more Nintendo controller patents, and Ocarina of Time being inducted into the video game hall of fame! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (h...

Mar 23, 202241 min

198: NSO App Version 2.0, Switch Sales Back on Top, U.S. Super Nintendo World Confirmed for 2023, and the TMNT Cowabunga Collection!

This week we chat about the NSO App update, confirmation for Super Nintendo World coming to the US in 2023, and the TMNT Cowabunga Collection coming to the Switch! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Mar 16, 202239 min

197: Switch Turns 5, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, More Switch-Pro Speculation, Kirby Demo, and Our Thoughts on the New NSO Mission and Rewards!

Happy Birthday, Nintendo Switch! This week we talk about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo suspending the eShop in Russia, Steam Deck Nintendo emulation videos being taken pulled from YouTube, MORE Switch-Pro speculation due to an Nvidia leak, the Kirby demo, and our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch Online missions and rewards. Enjoy! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (htt...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 7 min

196: Nintendo Acquires SRD, Gamers Are Weak, GTA Trilogy Update, and Pokemon Presents!

This week we discuss Nintendo's newest acquisition, gamers being lazy and weak, the GTA trilogy getting an update, AND the newest mainline Pokemon announced! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Mar 02, 202242 min

194: Nintendo Direct Review and Pokemon Legends: Arceus Discussion!

Well, we FINALLY got a Direct! On this week's episode we break down what we saw and our thoughts on it all! We also have Becca back on the show to discuss her thoughts of Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 28 min

193: Metroid Dread Becomes Best Selling Metroid Game, Reconfirmed Release Dates for Upcoming Games, Nintendo Has No Interest in Acquisitions, and A New Bond Game Soon?!

Hey gang! On this week's episode we talk about Metroid Dread becoming the BEST selling Metroid game ever! We also chat about the upcoming Nintendo game release dates, possible Nintendo acquisitions, Switch being around for ANOTHER five years, and a NEW James Bond game?! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 2 min

192: Switch Exclusive on PC, Retro Studios Hiring for Metroid Prime, BOTW 2 Delayed?, and Epic vs. Apple Battle Continues

This week we talk about a Switch exclusive making its way to PC, Retro Studios looking to hire a new member for the Metroid Prime team, the possibility that Breath of the Wild 2 could be delayed, rumors that Nintendo will announce a new game SOON, and the Epic vs. Apple battle continues. Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Feb 02, 202240 min

191: Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard, Life is Strange Delayed, and Pandemic Getting Removed from eShop

The big news this week (maybe EVER in gaming!?) is that Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard and we discuss! We also have new games coming to NSO+, a system update for Switch, Life is Strange gets delayed for Switch, and the digital board game Pandemic is getting removed from the eShop. Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Jan 26, 202244 min

190: Fake Nintendo Websites, Nintendo Cracks Down on BOTW Mod Vids, Assassins Creed Collection on Switch

On this week's episode, Nintendo warns us to watch out for fake Nintendo websites! Nintendo is also cracking down on YouTube videos focused on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 'Second Wind' expansion mod, and we're getting more Assassins Creed on the Switch! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Jan 19, 202236 min

189: Our 2022 Nintendo Predictions and Wishes!

Happy New Year! We're back from the holiday break and discuss all of our predictions and hopes for the new year! In addition to that, we discuss the Nintendo game confirmed for 2022, the lack of GoldenEye on Switch, and Mario Kart 9 in development?! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Jan 12, 20221 hr 2 min

188: Indie World Showcase Recap, New Genesis Games for NSO, New Zelda: BOTW 2 Patents, and Our Nintendo Year in Review

This week we discuss the games that stood out to us during the Indie World Showcase! We also chat about our Nintendo Year in Review stats! We will be taking a short break for the holidays but we wish you all the best and will see you in the new year! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Dec 22, 202145 min

187: The Game Awards, Nintendo Legend Passes Away, Switch Record Sales, and Bioshock 4?!

This week we discuss Nintendo missing from the Game Awards. We also mourn the passing of the NES and SNES creator Masayuki Uemura. Plus, the Switch's record-breaking sales, sales continue to break records, Nintendo is expanding office space for more game development, and there are rumors of BioShock 4 coming out next year! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.ninten...

Dec 15, 202142 min

186: Fire Breaks Out at Super Nintendo World, Pokemon Unite Wins Google Play's Best Game Award, Mario Golf Update is Live, and a "Live-Action Mega Man Movie is Coming!

We're back from the holiday break! This week we chat about a fire at Super Nintendo World, Nintendo's internal response to the Activision/Blizzard harassment reports, POkemon Unite winning Google Plays Best Game of 2021 award, a Mario Golf 4.0 update, and a live-action Mega Man movie! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Dec 08, 202143 min

185: Official Licensed Smash Bros. Championship, Giant Cuber Switch Sales, and Rockstar is Sorry

Hey gang! Just a quick episode so you can get back to enjoying family time while eating all that turkey (if you celebrate Thanksgiving)! This week we discuss some sweet sweet Smash Bros. tournament action, a big cyber Switch eShop sale, and Rockstar saying they're sorry for GTA Trilogy! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Nov 24, 202128 min

184: Nintendo Switch Production Issues, Switch Midway Through Life Cycle, Metroid Prime 1 Remake, Twitch on Switch, and more!

This week we chat about Nintendo's investments into game development and online, as well as the production shortages their experiencing. We also cover the CRAZY Switch sales numbers to date, where Switch is in its life-cycle, the possibility of a Metroid Prime 1 remake coming out, and much more! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Nov 17, 202140 min

183: Switch Has a LOT of Games, Skyward Sword Selling Well, Pikmin Bloom, and Animal Crossing Update

This week we discuss ALL the third-party games. There are just so many! We also talk about how well Skyward Sword is selling on the Switch, Pikmin Bloom, the Animal Crossing 2.0 Update, a Metroid movie, more Nintendo LEGO goodness, and another Nintendo store location. Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Nov 10, 202155 min

182: Nintendo Closing Offices, NSO+ Issues, No More DLC for Animal Crossing, and Tomb Raider on Switch

On this week's episode, we chat about Nintendo closing two of its offices. We also have news that N64 GoldenEye 007 is no longer banned in Germany. Could that be a sign of anything?! Also, NSO+ is out and it seems like there are issues, Apple considers Nintendo a competitor, Animal Crossing isn't getting any more PAID DLC either, Metroid Dread gets a demo, and Tomb Raider IP makes its way to Switch FINALLY!! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo D...

Nov 03, 202152 min

181: SUDA51 Talks Three New IP's, CD Project Group Acquires Dev Company, Metroid Dread Patch, and More!

This week we discuss the future plans of SUDA51 and his team. We also wonder what CD Project Groups next game could be, got our Metroid Dread patch, decide what we need to delete in order to have GTA trilogy on our Switch, and get excited about the next game from Concerned Ape! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Oct 27, 202134 min

180: Animal Crossing Direct, NSO+, and Metroid Dread

This week we break down all of the great new stuff coming to Animal Crossing! We also discuss the value of Nintendo Switch Online and Metroid Dread. Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Oct 20, 20211 hr 11 min

179: Improved Joy-Cons, Final Smash Fighter, Kingdom Hearts on Switch, GTA Trilogy on Switch, Arceus Wont Be Open-World

This week we discuss the "invisible" improvements Nintendo is making on the Joy-Cons. We also FINALLY know the final Smash fighter, find out we're getting Kingdom Hearts AND GTA Trilogy on the Switch, and now know that Arceus won't be an open-world Pokemon game. Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Oct 13, 202144 min

178: Switch Hour Count, Sakurai Takes a Break, Metroid Dread Report, Super Nintendo World Expansion

How many hours have you played any one game on the Switch? Well, this week we discuss another owner hitting the max hour count for Animal Crossing!! In addition to that, we discuss Sakurai taking a break now that he's done with Smash Bros. We also chat about the recent Metroid Dread Report, and Super Nintendo World getting an expansion! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (htt...

Oct 06, 202133 min

177: We Got the September Nintendo Direct!

This week is all about the Nintendo Direct! So much to get excited about! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 16 min

176: Switch FINALLY Supports Bluetooth Audio!!

This week we discuss FINALLY getting Bluetooth audio support for the Switch! Nintendo said it couldn't be done but I guess that wasn't true! We also discuss Switch OLED making its first public appearance, the next and FINAL fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokemon Unite passing 9 MILLION downloads, and pre-orders for Mario Party Superstars will get some freebies but only in the UK. Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & W...

Sep 22, 202135 min

175: Nintendo Not Attending Tokyo Game Show, Switch Price-Cut, Next Lego and Nintendo Collaberation, Most Elusive Pokemon

This week Nintendo confirmed that they will NOT be attending the Tokyo Game Show. We also have a Switch price-cut, new LEGO and Nintendo collaboration, and a VERY elusive Pokemon is finally caught. Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Sep 15, 202135 min

174: Ongoing Chip Supply Issues, Game Boy Games Coming to Switch Online, eShop Available in Latin America, Next Nintendo Direct, Pokemon Unite's First Tournament

This week we discuss the ongoing chip supply issues causing trouble for the game industry. We also discuss the possibility of Game Boy games come to Nintendo Switch Online, the eShop now available in Latin America, getting clean teeth from Smash Bros., the next Nintendo Direct may be SOON, Big Brain Academy announced for Switch, and Pokemons Unite's first tournament. Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorde...

Sep 08, 202148 min

173: Fitness Boxing Anime, Animal Crossing & Puma, Lance Barr Leaves Nintendo, Stardew Valley as an Esport

This week we discuss Fitness Boxing becoming an Anime series, Animal Crossing teaming up with Puma, Blastoise finally arriving on Pokemon Unite, Umbreon getting the Build-A-Bear treatment, Lance Barr leaving Nintendo, and Stardew Valley becoming an Esport! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Sep 01, 20211 hr 6 min

172: A Super Sized "Double Dispatch" Episode

We're back this week with a SUPER sized episode covering the Indie World Showcase as well as the Pokemon Presents news! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http://www.nintendodispatch.com/review) ⭐⭐...

Aug 25, 20211 hr 43 min

171: Switch Sales Slumping, Switch 7th Biggest Console, Mario Kart Still Selling, Metroid Dread Report, Pokemon Go Push Back, Mario Golf Update, Hanafuda Cards

We also cover Switch becoming the 7th largest console of all time, people STILL buying the heck out of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the latest Metroid Dread Report looking back at the past 35 years of Metroid, Niantic getting pushback on Pokemon Go changes, Mario Golf Super Rush getting a free update, and Nintendo re-releasing Hanafuda cards! Follow Us Michael: Twitter , Instagram , Blog James: Twitter , Blog , YouTube Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website Proudly recorded on Zencastr ⭐⭐ Review Us (http:...

Aug 11, 202154 min
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