Episodes

  • Nintendo’s Next Target in the Courtroom

    Nintendo’s Next Target in the Courtroom
    May 8 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo Suing accessory manufacturer Genki, new firmware updates, The return of Ecco the Dolphin, 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 - Intro0:11:59 - Nintendo Suing Accessory Manufacturer Genki0:17:46 - Firmware 20.0.00:26:09 - Ecco the Dolphin is Back0:34:32 - What We're Playing1:12:46 - New Star Wars Collection1:15:48 - NieR: Automata and Astral Chain Dev leaves Platinum1:20:45 - GTA VI Delayed and New Trailer1:33:25 - Xbox Game Prices Going Up1:41:55 - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition1:54:12 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 49 mins
  • Game-Key Cards: The End of Physical Games?

    Game-Key Cards: The End of Physical Games?
    May 1 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss Switch 2 pre-orders, Game-Key Cards, New Switch 2 Ports 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 - Intro0:04:55 - Pre-order madness0:21:59 - Game Stop Scummy Practices0:30:00 - DB Sparking coming to Switch 20:43:38 - Game-key Card started a couple min ago0:48:05 - What we're playing1:07:20 - No upgrade for Sonic X Shadow Generations on Switch 21:11:02 - Switch 2 Magazine1:15:01 - GameCube Controller update1:16:39 - Platinum Games1:24:19 - EA Layoffs1:36:33 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 39 mins
  • Pre-orders Are Back on the Menu, Boys

    Pre-orders Are Back on the Menu, Boys
    Apr 24 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss the US pre order date and plans. Mario Kart World Direct, and Nintendo's future plans for Mario. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:17 - Switch 2 preorder date NA 0:17:42 - Switch 2 Paul Rudd Commercial 0:29:18 - Mario Kart World Direct 0:38:57 - Doug bowser on Mario 0:41:53 - Xbox and Nintendo 0:51:02 - What we're playing 1:38:27 - Assassin's Creed Shadow Coming to Switch 2 1:40:26 - Nintendo Requests Subpoena 1:44:35 - Elder Scrolls Obilivion is back 1:52:11 - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is Now on NSO 1:56:02 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 39 mins
  • Nintendo's Lost Identity?

    Nintendo's Lost Identity?
    Apr 17 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Zelda Notes App, Toys for Bob and Banjo, Shuhei Yoshida's thoughts on Nintendo 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 - Intro 0:22:14 - Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Version Not Coming with DLC 0:29:22 - Zelda Note App Info 0:39:08 - Banjo Kazooie 0:51:01 - What we're playing 1:23:29 - Bafta 1:31:26 - No Download Code needed for Physical First Party Games 1:36:15 - The GameCube Controller will only work with NSO games. 1:40:08 - The Legend of Zelda added to Nintendo Music 1:41:01 - Switch 2 Pre Order date rumors 1:43:53 - Shuhei Yoshida on Nintendo 1:54:25 - Oblivion Remake 1:58:59 - Marathon Thoughts 2:19:47 - Closing Comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 55 mins
  • Switch 2 Is Already Chaos – What’s Going On?

    Switch 2 Is Already Chaos – What’s Going On?
    Apr 10 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss all the recent Switch 2 drama including the pre order delays in North America, $80 games 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 - Intro 0:17:37 - Switch 2 preorders delayed in NA 0:23:29 - Tariffs not factored into the price 0:27:50 - Switch 2 Battery life 0:32:51 - No achievements 0:48:24 - Nintendo Defends $80 games 1:17:34 - What We're Playing 1:51:22 - Donkey Kong Bananza devs 1:56:18 - Switch One enhanced Games 2:04:42 - Welcome Tour 2:13:01 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 49 mins
  • Nintendo Switch 2 REVEALED! Our Reactions

    Nintendo Switch 2 REVEALED! Our Reactions
    Apr 2 2025
    Nintendo has finally fully revealed the Switch 2 along with a slew of new games! Join us to break down all the details of the direct 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 - Intro 0:02:03 - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct 1:45:28 - Nintendo Treehouse 1:46:14 - Zelda movie release date 1:48:25 - What We’re Playing 2:03:39 - Final Fantasy IX anniversary 2:07:27 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 38 mins
  • Surprise Direct!

    Surprise Direct!
    Mar 27 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew react to the newest Nintendo Direct, share their predictions for the upcoming Switch 2 event, talk Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, possible Persona 4 remake 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 - Intro 0:09:51 - Nintendo Direct News 0:49:47 - Our Switch 2 predictions 1:39:04 - Switch 2 Three-phase game plans 1:43:07 - New SNES titles coming NSO 1:45:44 - Nintendo is teaming up with the Mariners 1:50:05 - What We're Playing 2:30:32 - Xenoblade Chronicles X 60 fps? 2:36:22 - Chrono Trigger Sales 2:38:37 - Minecraft Inspired McFlurry 2:41:37 - Persona 4 Remake Leaks? 2:46:51 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 19 mins
  • The 3DS Is Still AWESOME!

    The 3DS Is Still AWESOME!
    Mar 20 2025
    The week Dustin reunites with the Punching Up crew and discuss the 3DS launch, Final Fantasy sales, the new Nintendo store, 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 - Intro 0:47:43 - Looking back on the 3DS launch 1:20:46 - Yooka-Replaylee trailer 1:23:45 - Atelier Yumia Demo 1:32:09 - Final Fantasy series sales update 1:36:35 - New Nintendo Store 1:41:25 - What we're playing 1:56:02 - Life is Strange sales 2:00:28 - Famitsu game awards 2:04:38 - Metroid Prime 4 hype? 2:08:49 - Pokemon Lego Tease 2:12:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 45 mins