Episodes

  • Is There Still Hope for Knights of the Old Republic?

    Is There Still Hope for Knights of the Old Republic?
    Dec 11 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss Katsuhiro Harada leaving Bandai Namco after 30 years, Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2 remakes still alive, more Resident Evil Requiem leaks, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:18:49 - Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco after 30 Years0:24:05 - Xbox outsold by a Kinect-style console during Black Friday0:37:52 - Next Tomb Raider being shown at The Game Awards0:45:55 - Fake Shenmue 4 Trailer0:51:13 - What we’re Playing1:19:06 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 name soon to be decided1:22:18 - New studio from Take-Two1:25:50 - What’s going on with Warner Bros?1:37:55 - Knights of the Old Republic 2 Remake plans as KOTR 1 Remake continues1:41:23 - Resident Evil Requiem Leak1:47:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 25 mins
  • Metroid is BACK!

    Metroid is BACK!
    Dec 4 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss the future Witcher games, the bizarre Game Awards statue in the desert, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reviews, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:52 - Witcher 4, 5, and 6 Release Plans0:32:36 - Desert Statue tied to The Game Awards0:39:21 - Nintendo Acquires New Studio0:43:28 - Former Splinter Cell remake director returns to Ubisoft0:55:58 - What We’re Playing1:18:42 - New Dead Rising reportedly in development1:23:56 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Embargo is up1:25:54 - Metroid Memories1:31:54 - Untitled “Sonic Universe Event” movie coming December 20281:38:05 - Shovel Knight 3D reportedly in development1:41:17 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • From Software is COOKING with The Duskbloods!

    From Software is COOKING with The Duskbloods!
    Nov 27 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew talks about Ubisoft game rumors, The Duskbloods, The Golden Joystick Awards, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:34:16 - Tales of Berseria Remaster Announced0:42:05 - Panic Button Helped On Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrades0:46:40 - Upcoming Ubisoft Games Release Leak0:53:35 - What We’re Playing1:18:31 - Golden Joystick Awards Recap1:27:56 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is gonna take a lot of space1:32:34 - The Duskbloods Leaker Rumors1:39:17 - Some PSA’s for Metroid Prime 4 Beyond1:43:14 - Xbox Crocs and Possible Incoming Price Increase1:57:12 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Is Metroid Prime 4 in Trouble?

    Is Metroid Prime 4 in Trouble?
    Nov 20 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew go over The Game Awards nominees, Metroid Prime 4 previews, IGN's Top Nintendo Games, and the recent Zelda movie info. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:11:36 - Game Awards0:52:09 - IGN's Top Nintendo Games0:59:22 - Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Shadow Dropped1:04:10 - Steam Machine1:16:23 - What We’re Playing1:44:09 - Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Drama1:52:49 - First, look at the Zelda Movie2:00:27 - Making Melodies – It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts, Episode 4 | My Mario2:01:48 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Looks Insane!

    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Looks Insane!
    Nov 13 2025
    This week Dustin joins the Punching Up crew to discuss the new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the new Zelda LEGO teaser, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:12:55 - Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer0:28:40 - New LEGO Zelda Teaser0:35:21 - Reggie Fils-Aimé on Xbox Games for Switch 20:45:15 - Pokémon Pokopia is a Game Key Card0:55:24 - What We’re Playing1:04:59 - Octopath Traveler Zero Demo1:11:21 - New Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Trailer1:15:58 - Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter to launch by September 20261:19:52 - Black Friday Nintendo Deals1:24:35 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • We Played Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment!

    We Played Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment!
    Nov 6 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo's collaboration with Capcom, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment impressions, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:10:03 - Resident Evil Requiem Amiibo and Controller0:20:30 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Upgrade and Update0:35:15 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Impressions0:46:55 - Breath of the Wild Vinyl Set0:52:13 - What We’re Playing1:10:23 - Yuji Horii Awarded1:14:34 - Nintendo Sales Update1:28:09 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Nintendo Keeps Winning

    Nintendo Keeps Winning
    Oct 30 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discusses the massive second Kirby Air Riders Direct, more Switch 2 ports, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:18:09 - Kirby Air Riders Direct0:29:12 - Pikmin 4 update0:36:59 - Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition coming to Switch 20:41:39 - Xbox Rog Ally1:13:02 - AC Shadows Officially Confirmed for Switch 21:14:44 - What We’re Playing1:24:31 - Halo: Combat Evolved Announced1:46:05 - Pokemon Legends Z-A Sales Updates1:47:49 - Luigi’s Mansion coming to NSO1:48:54 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • We Need to Talk about Pokémon Legends: Z-A

    We Need to Talk about Pokémon Legends: Z-A
    Oct 23 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew talks about all the drama and positives surrounding Legends: Z-A, a new Halo game, and more Resident Evil rumors. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:37:10 - Pokemon Legends Z-A Discussion0:57:19 - The passing of Tomonobu Itagaki1:08:12 - New Halo Game being announced this week1:15:32 - Final Fantasy VII Part 3 DLC/New Game1:21:05 - Kirby Air Riders Direct #21:23:54 - What We’re Playing1:37:09 - More Resident Evil Code Veronica and Zero Remake Leaks1:45:11 - Nintendo Pop-Up Store in London1:47:43 - Xbox Dev Kit Price Increase2:01:33 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 30 mins