Episodes

  • 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
  • These Pokémon Leaks are INSANE!

    These Pokémon Leaks are INSANE!
    Oct 16 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss the canceled Assassins Creed game, Gene's impressions with Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and the massive Pokémon leaks. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:17:53 - Animal Crossing Clone0:23:07 - Canceled Assassin's Creed Game0:37:38 - RE 9 and Onimusha hands-on0:53:33 - What We’re Playing1:22:31 - Massive Pokémon Leaks1:48:55 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • Is Nintendo Online the Next Price Increase?

    Is Nintendo Online the Next Price Increase?
    Oct 9 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss the delay of Mina the Hollower, Nintendo's new animated short and whether or not we think a price hike is coming for Nintendo Switch Online. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:17:06 - Mina the Hollower Delayed0:26:21 - New Nintendo Short Close to You0:35:44 - Nintendo Continues to Fight Switch Piracy0:41:52 - What We’re Playing1:35:49 - Nintendo denies Japanese politician’s AI claim1:43:12 - Xbox raises Game Pass Prices, is Nintendo Next?2:08:20 - Sonic teams up with the Olympic Games brand2:13:02 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 39 mins
  • Nintendo of America Has a New President

    Nintendo of America Has a New President
    Oct 2 2025
    This week, the Punching Up crew discuss EA being sold, rumors of a new Lord of the Rings game, Doug Bowser's retirement, DS memories 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 - Intro0:18:08 - EA to be acquired by Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners0:31:37 - New Lord of the Rings game0:45:48 - Must Play Rereleases this week0:55:10 - What We’re Playing1:21:47 - Doug Bowser retired1:29:23 - Switch 2 Editions of some LEGO games could be comin1:31:50 - Looking back at the launch of the Nintendo DS1:47:58 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • Could Switch 2 Get A Price Hike?

    Could Switch 2 Get A Price Hike?
    Sep 25 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss the recent Xbox price increases and if Nintendo may as well in the future, Why we're getting Dragon Quest VII Reimagined now, Kojima's new projects 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 - Intro0:28:28 - Xbox Price Hike0:40:07 - LEGO rumors0:48:02 - Why Dragon Quest VII Remake now?0:53:04 - Nintendo of America Outsources Customer Support0:59:38 - What we’re Playing1:25:38 - Kojima Event1:37:36 - Closing Questions2:23:08 - Borderlands 4 delayed for Switch 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 36 mins
  • This Nintendo Direct Was INSANE!

    This Nintendo Direct Was INSANE!
    Sep 18 2025
    This week Rick Hoeg joins the Punching Up crew to discuss the recent massive Nintendo Direct, the insane Pokémon patents and your questions! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:10:57 - Nintendo Direct Recap2:15:19 - What We’re Playing2:39:05 - Insane Pokémon Patent2:51:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 20 mins
  • The 3DS Is Officially Dead Now

    The 3DS Is Officially Dead Now
    Sep 11 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of news topics including Nintendo ending repairs on the 2DS and 3DS, small Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts IV updates, Nintendo winning a lawsuit 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 - Intro0:20:59 - Nintendo no longer repairing 2DS XL and 3DS.0:26:29 - Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 info0:37:39 - Very small FF7 Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4 update0:52:23 - What we’re Playing1:26:46 - Nintendo wins lawsuit against modder1:33:11 - Sega & Atlus TGS 2025 Lineup1:36:30 - Resident Evil games coming to Switch 2?1:40:23 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • MORE Nintendo Direct Rumors!

    MORE Nintendo Direct Rumors!
    Sep 4 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss Rayman's 30th anniversary, LEGO Pokémon, and more Nintendo Direct 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 - Intro0:20:08 - Rayman 30th Anniversary0:28:14 - Ubisoft Games Rumors0:39:36 - PlayStation State of Play, focusing on 007 First Light0:46:46 - Silksong Info0:50:38 - What we’re playing1:18:57 - Pokémon LEGO price rumors1:26:06 - Yooka-Replayee info1:28:02 - It’s Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts1:32:51 - Hello Mario app1:36:06 - More Nintendo Direct rumors1:38:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 22 mins