This week Brad, Micah, and Gene share their thoughts on the Game Awards nominees. Go over Gene's interview with Eiji Aonuma. Talk Pokémon Sales, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:19:20 - Game Awards nominees thoughts 0:26:54 - Switch 2 confirmed backwards compatibility 0:38:46 - Gene's interview with Eiji Aonuma 0:53:45 - What We’ve Been Playing 0:57:41 - Gene’s thoughts on Dragon Age w...
Nov 21, 2024•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 41
On this episode of Punching Up Brad, Gene, Micah, and Dustin talk about the unexpected Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Nintendo Music, updated Nintendo financials, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:16:16 - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition announced 0:32:42 - Nintendo Music 0:38:38 - Switch sales stuff 0:53:18 - Mario and Luigi Brothership 1:00:27 - What we're playi...
Nov 07, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 40
This week Colin and Gene join Brad and talk about both versions of Until Dawn, Dino Crisis, Horizon: Forbidden West and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 39
This week special guest PhillyBeatzU joins us and we talk Sonic's future on Nintendo. Possible new Suikoden games, Micah's time with Echoes of Wisdom and more! To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/LastStandMediaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/punchingup If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/punch...
Oct 10, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 38
This week Brad and Gene chat about upcoming games like Freedom Wars, Tales of the Shire. Go over Switch 2 leaks and go in-depth with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/LastStandMediaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/punchingup If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://...
Sep 26, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 37
This week the Punching Up Crew discuss Gene’s time with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario Party Jamboree and answers your questions! To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/LastStandMediaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/punchingup If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/punchingup Learn more...
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 36
This week Brad, Gene, and Micah discuss topics like the canceled Crash Bandicoot game, New LEGO sets, and go over the latest direct. To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/LastStandMediaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/punchingup If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/punchingup Learn more about your...
Aug 29, 2024•3 hr 10 min•Ep. 35
This week Brad joins Micah and Gene and go over Tango Gameworks reresection, the new Echoes of Wisdom trailer, Doom 1 + 2 enhancements and Nintendo's year so far. To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/LastStandMediaYouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/punchingup If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/pu...
Aug 15, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 34
Welcome back to Punching Up! Nintendo is remaining tight lipped at the moment, but we’re still getting a trickle of new smaller things from the company, some that are a bit confusing. Why is Nintendo releasing a new Joycon charger this late in the game? Also, there’s a new Super Mario World Lego set that looks really awesome. The cast is also playing a slew of games on the Switch. Gene is back at Dark Souls Remastered, Micah is hitting the trail with Oregon Trail and I (Dustin) am competing to b...
Aug 01, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 33
After Nintendo posted a YouTube video featuring a man with a bag on his head, fans were in deep speculation about what the company was up to. Could it be a new horror IP, or simply a fake-out for a much less sinister project? Today, the company revealed that it was all a lead-up to a new release in the Famicom Detective Club series, the first new entry since 1988. Our original recording just missed the window of the reveal, but we've adjusted with a pickup that's already inserted into the episod...
Jul 18, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 32
Just recently, Nintendo held its annual shareholder meeting with a full q and A with their stockholders. While the official translation of the meeting is not available yet, we’ve gotten of few interesting bits to look at that people have translated. Is Miyamoto taking care of himself as he gets older? What is Nintendo doing to prevent shortages of the next console? Also, there’s two fresh lawsuits Nintendo is filing against alleged pirates. Join us as we discuss! Please keep in mind that our tim...
Jul 04, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 31
This could be the last Nintendo Direct of the Switch generation, and expectations were low. This late in the generation usually warrants remakes, remasters, and other easy titles to hold us over until the new system. However, Nintendo surprised us with quite a few new titles and many other awesome third-party announcements. Let's dive into all the big announcements of the Direct! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. ...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 30
At this point, we shouldn’t be surprised anymore when groundbreaking events occur in the industry, as they seem to be happening all the time. In this case, PlayStation, Nintendo’s long-time competitor and rival, is releasing a game on the Nintendo Switch. Lego Horizon Adventure will launch later this year on both PlayStation and Switch. But what does this mean? Is this a one-off occurrence since it’s a Lego-branded game, or could this be the beginning of something bigger? Let’s discuss. Please k...
Jun 13, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 29
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has been championed as a classic of the GameCube era, and for many, the last great Paper Mario game. For years, it’s been sequestered on outdated hardware, but finally, Nintendo has released a full remake of the title on Nintendo Switch. So, what does the Punching Up crew think? Join us as we talk about our early impressions of the game, along with this week’s Nintendo news. Enjoy! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slig...
May 30, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 28
Nintendo recently presented their yearly financial results and set a new net profit record. In fact, the Switch era has been more profitable than 1981 to 2016. With that, there's a lot riding on the transition to the “Switch successor”. Join us as we discuss the financial results, the upcoming June Direct, and much more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:30 - Paper Mario gut check 0:28:11 - Ni...
May 16, 2024•2 hr 40 min
Continuing to await official information about Nintendo’s next console, we are gradually starting to see small details leak out, this time from Chinese 3rd party accessory maker Mobapad. As always, these leaks need to be taken with a grain of salt until they are verified with secondary sources. In the meantime, let’s discuss. New buttons, magnetic suction, and 4K support are all included in the rundown. Join Micah, Gene, and me (Dustin) as we dive deep. Please keep in mind that our timestamps ar...
May 02, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 26
Welcome back to Punching Up! Apple has changed its App Store policy to allow emulators on iOS devices. With that, we can only assume that the App Store will soon be flooded with NES, SNES, and Game Boy emulators. Given Nintendo's history and recent legal action against Yuzu, the company surely isn't pleased with the decision. However, the biggest question is: will they attempt to make a move against them, even if they have shaky legal ground to do so? In other news, an ex-PlayStation executive h...
Apr 19, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 25
Welcome back to Punching Up! Nintendo is eyeing the top spot for the best-selling console of all time, but the ex-CEO of PlayStation recently reported new sales data showing they’ve still got a significant way to go to claim the spot from PlayStation. Additionally, Nintendo's testing centers have been hit with layoffs just before the launch of a new console. Princess Peach Showtime is here, but is it for us? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off ...
Apr 04, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 24
Another March 10th has come and gone, bringing with it a slew of new Mario-related announcements from Nintendo. These include new NSO games, two release dates for upcoming titles, Lego sets, and confirmation of a sequel to the Super Mario Bros movie! Additionally, there is a plethora of new awards and nominations for Nintendo from both the BAFTAs and Famitsu. While Nintendo may be rounding out the end of the Switch era with some remasters and remakes, there's still a brand-new game on the horizo...
Mar 21, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 23
Nintendo’s reputation for being an extremely litigious company continues. Over the past two weeks, their latest target was Yuzu, a popular Nintendo Switch emulator. While there has been legal precedent that emulation and game backups are legal, Nintendo makes the case that Yuzu has opened the floodgates for piracy, specifically citing that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was downloaded over a million times for use on the emulator a week before launch. In addition, Yuzu, while not direc...
Mar 07, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 22
Nintendo fans have received some bad news: Nintendo’s next console, originally expected to release later this year, has been internally delayed to early 2025. While the reasoning may be sound, pointing to creating a better lineup of launch games, it’s still disappointing for those of us who are waiting. In the meantime, though, Nintendo still has other things to show us in the here and now, most notably with a new Partner Direct. Brad joins the crew this week to discuss all the news while Dagan ...
Feb 22, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 21
It’s been a chaotic few days as major rumors surround Xbox and the exclusivity of their games. Initial reports pointed to a few select older games moving over to Switch and PlayStation, but it appears the floodgates are fully opening, marking what could be a major shift in Xbox’s strategy. While most of the conversation has been around what this means for their most direct competitor, PlayStation, it’s also important to consider what this means for Nintendo. What games could make the “switch,” a...
Feb 08, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 20
In a very short amount of time, Palworld has exploded to become one of the biggest games of the year. Combining numerous elements of other successful games, it’s easy to see why it’s been appealing to so many. Despite the successes, there’s one area of the game that’s been called into question: the so-called 'Pals' themselves and their Pokémon counterparts. When does inspiration cross the line into theft, and has Palworld gone too far? Should Nintendo consider legal action against Palworld? Does...
Jan 26, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 19
Console exclusives have been the standard for decades. Purchasing a console granted you access to each manufacturer's lineup of exclusive games that you can't play anywhere else. Nintendo has adhered to this strategy since the very beginning and has maintained a firm grip on one of its most valuable assets. While Nintendo won't be changing its approach anytime soon, what about its competitors? A recent rumor and leaked rating approval indicate that some select Xbox games may be making the switch...
Jan 12, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 18
It's hard to believe, but all signs point to the Nintendo Switch reaching the end of its life. Nintendo will most likely release a new console in 2024, marking the end of the little hybrid console. So, with 2024 being the time to look ahead, I (Dustin) thought it would be a great opportunity to reflect on the Nintendo Switch — the reveal, the release, the best and worst moments, and, of course, the games! Please enjoy. To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/LastStandMediaYouTube Don’t f...
Dec 29, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 17
Another year has come and gone, and the Game Awards once again proved to be a bit of a mixed bag. Nintendo won three different awards, only to have awkward acceptance speeches that felt rushed to the point of being disrespectful. Additionally, Fortnite is on top with millions of players and a slew of crossover IPs, but where's Nintendo? Thanks to a recent interview, it's clear that Epic has tried. So, is Nintendo being stingy, or do they have a right to be protective and not want to see Mario do...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 16
Originally released for the Super Nintendo in 1996, Super Mario RPG is back in 2023 with a full remake for the Nintendo Switch. While the graphics are completely remade, along with quality-of-life updates, pre-rendered cutscenes, and newly recorded music, the remake remains faithful to the aesthetic and feel of the original. So, what does the Punching Up crew think? In this episode, we dive deep into the new release and our thoughts so far. As always, we love hearing from you as well, so we've i...
Dec 01, 2023•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 15
This Is Dustin. We have created a new episode of Punching Up and it’s ready for you to listen to right now. The Legend of Zelda movie is real, but there are some deep concerns. First, is live action the right approach for the franchise? Second, are the people attached to the project the right choice? Lastly, Nintendo has opted to make the film with Sony instead of their recent partner, Universal. Let’s break down all the details and see what we can glean from the information we currently have. I...
Nov 17, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 14
Nintendo can't seem to resist a gimmick with new hardware, and some recent patents show they may be up to their old tricks. The patents show a device reminiscent of the Nintendo DS, but with an extra screen on the outside shell. Could this be a glimpse into the future of Nintendo's hardware? Maybe not, as Nintendo, along with many other companies, loves to patent any idea for safekeeping. Even without the patent news, Nintendo has been on fire in the last few weeks with the release of Super Mari...
Nov 03, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 13
A new Mario game is always a call for celebration, and it appears that Super Mario Wonder is a fantastic game. While we haven't had a chance to play it yet, it seems like it's going to be one of the greats. But Mario isn't alone; Splatoon is getting a Special Halloween-themed Splatfest. As always, we're delighted to include your questions and comments in the show. What is the most underrated Nintendo game? Why are Dagan and Gene excited for a new Sonic game? Who is Kirby's hamster, really? Does ...
Oct 20, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 12
