Episodes

  • Pokémon Presents Fallout

    Pokémon Presents Fallout
    Jul 24 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of topics including The Legend of Zelda movie casting, No Rest for the Wicked, Pokémon Presents, 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 - Intro0:31:32 - Zelda Movie Cast Announcement0:38:20 - No Rest for the Wicked Coming to Switch 2?0:41:28 - NSO Playtest Program0:51:56 - Ubisoft thinks Micro-transactions are “fun”1:06:46 - What we’re playing1:34:33 - Pokemon Presents Roundup1:46:29 - Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Date1:48:54 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 39 mins
  • Donkey Kong Bananza Reviews Are In! - The Next GOTY Contender?

    Donkey Kong Bananza Reviews Are In! - The Next GOTY Contender?
    Jul 17 2025
    This week, Gene shares his Donkey Kong Bananza review with the crew, and they discuss other topics including Dragon Quest VII remake rumors, Camelot Software's next game, and upcoming potential Nintendo Directs. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:12 - Donkey Kong Bananza Review with Gene0:49:56 - Camelot Software Signs of Late-Stage Development Work0:53:40 - Donkey Kong Movie0:58:46 - Dragon Quest 7 Remake Coming?1:04:21 - What We’re Playing1:15:06 - Nintendo is asking for feedback on game-key Cards in Japan1:28:50 - Naoki Yoshida on Turn-Based Combat for future Final Fantasy Games1:40:28 - Nintendo Rumors1:45:50 - Dragon Quest 1 & 2 won't have an upgrade path1:48:55 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 31 mins
  • Leaked N64 Lineup for Switch Online?!

    Leaked N64 Lineup for Switch Online?!
    Jul 10 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Nintendo 64 leaks for Switch Online, Final Fantasy XI Remake rumors, Switch 2 port potential 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 - Intro0:08:06 - BBQ/Grilling Talk0:19:58 - Leaked N64 Games for NSO?0:27:54 - Rumored Final Fantasy IX Remake Might be in Trouble0:42:32 - Nintendo is considering shorter development periods0:54:51 - What We’re Playing1:12:30 - Series S games should easily port to Switch 21:17:21 - Animal Crossing Crocs1:21:42 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • Prices Are Going Up - Will It Affect You?

    Prices Are Going Up - Will It Affect You?
    Jul 3 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss a price hike for some Nintendo games and services in Canada, Mario Strikers coming to NSO, the team behind Donkey Kong Bananza 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 - Intro0:16:21 - Super Mario Strikers Coming to NSO0:19:16 - Price Increase in Canada0:25:35 - Nintendo and Amazon Update0:34:11 - Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair X Sonic Collaboration Announced0:37:38 - What We’re Playing1:03:34 - Switch 1 Upgrades for Switch 2 Specs1:08:31 - Sonic Adventure Remakes Not Happening1:13:52 - Mario Kart World Update Has People Upset1:17:05 - Physical Turok Trilogy Coming1:21:20 - Donkey Kong Bananza Team Finally Confirmed1:25:17 - Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Rated1:30:36 - Closing Write-ins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • The Numbers Are In! - How Are Games Selling?

    The Numbers Are In! - How Are Games Selling?
    Jun 26 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discusses leaked Sega sales numbers, third-party sales updates, Drag X Drive, Zelda scores 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 - Intro0:34:12 - Leaked Sega0:40:52 - Final Fantasy XVI coming to Switch 2?0:51:13 - Switch 2 Zelda Metacritic Scores0:56:56 - 3rd party sales update0:59:11 - What We’re Playing1:16:28 - Real or Fake Kong1:19:55 - Drag and Drive Price and Date1:35:08 - Little Nightmares 31:39:29 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 26 mins
  • Donkey Kong Bananza Direct!

    Donkey Kong Bananza Direct!
    Jun 19 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss all the latest Nintendo news including the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, Borderlands 4, Switch 2 sales 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 - Intro0:13:17 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Still Coming0:29:03 - Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 won't be out at launch. Standard editions of the game also cost $700:35:10 - Switch 2 sets the all-time sales record in the US0:47:33 - Nintendo is selling games once again on Amazon after a hiatus0:54:39 - What We’re Playing1:09:13 - Donkey Kong Bananza Direct1:41:33 - Capcom Counting Game Key Card Titles as Digital Sales1:48:01 - Closing Questions2:19:03 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 SPOILER thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 3 mins
  • Switch 2 Is Finally Here!

    Switch 2 Is Finally Here!
    Jun 12 2025
    With the arrival of the Switch 2, the Punching Up crew take a deep dive and gives their thoughts on the system and software and discuss new announcements like Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, Mina the Hollower's release date 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 - Intro0:16:18 - Switch 2 System impressions0:42:23 - Mario Kart World1:02:42 - Welcome Tour1:06:30 - Everything Else We’re Playing1:31:20 - Zelda Movie Delayed1:36:36 - Mina and the Hollower Release date announced1:39:00 - Scott Pilgrim EX1:43:57 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Launch Window1:45:52 - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles1:48:03 - Splatoon Raiders1:53:39 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • Hands-on with Mario Kart World and More!

    Hands-on with Mario Kart World and More!
    Jun 5 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew talk about Gene's hands-on time with Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and discuss news and get excited for Summer Game Fest!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:32 - Mario Kart World Impressions0:38:09 - Welcome Tour Impressions0:47:12 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Switch 2 Footage0:51:23 - The World Ends With You Director Leaves Square Enix0:53:44 - What We’re Playing1:17:57 - IO Interactive Showcase1:29:18 - Spider man 2 spoilers game1:30:52 - Mario Party Jamboree Overview Trailer1:38:02 - Persona 4 Remake Leak?1:43:56 - Final Fantasy Tactics Coming Back?1:48:00 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 24 mins