Nintendo Dispatch

42: Xbox Live For Switch, Mario Bros. 2, Online Boost, WarGroove Domination

Episode  |  February 13th, 2019  |  1 hr 9 mins

fable, nintendo, online, sales, switch, wargroove, xbox live

Is it almost time for another Nintendo Direct? Rumors have been spiraling around the internet, but we have real news with a voice chat SDK coming to Switch, Xbox Live for Switch, Nintendo Online getting a "boost", and WarGroove has been dominating the charts. All this and more including the latest releases and listener feedback.

41: Q3 Financial Briefing, WarGroove Hands-on, Marshmello Dance Party, & Wii Shop Channel Shuts Down

Episode  |  February 6th, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

fortnite, marshmello, nintendo, sales numbers, smash bros, switch, twitch, wargroove

It is another crazy week in the world of Nintendo with huge announcements during their Q3 briefing including this years release time frames, sales numbers for games/consoles, and some upcoming surprise game announcements. We also have a stellar debut by WarGroove at the top spot, some crazy Fortnite/Marshmello collaborations, Smash Bros. 2.0, and so much more!

40: Indie Highlights, Metroid Prime 4 Delays, Fortnite Ice Storm, and No Switch Price Drops

Episode  |  January 30th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

3ds, fornite, goat story, ice storm, indie direct, indie highlights, nindies, nintendo, npd, sale numbers, smash bros., switch, wargroove

It is a week full of awesome new games from the recent Indie Highlights event and we have a full break down. With good news comes the bad with Metroid Prime 4 delays and word that there is no new switch successor or price drop on the way. It all isn't bad as there are some amazing new games releasing this week including WarGroove and Fortnite 7.3 is ready to land after the epic Ice Storm!

39: Dock Mods, Piranha Plant DLC, Cross-Play Rocket League, Game Freak's New Game, and Smash Galore

Episode  |  January 23rd, 2019  |  58 mins 13 secs

3ds, art, dlc, futuregrind, my memory of us, nso, piranha, rocket league, smash bros., smite, switch, switch online

We are about to be flooded with Nindies, Piranha Plant is ready to launch on Smash Bros. Ultimate, there are new Nintendo 3DS Selects, Rocket League Cross-Play, and a new job listing for a NSO Manager. We have all this and this weeks new releases and tons of Smash Bros. impressions.

38: Fortnite Supply Drop, 2019 Switch Games, NES Classic Anger, Smash Bros. Success

Episode  |  January 16th, 2019  |  1 hr 49 secs

3ds, build a bridge, desktop soccer, firewatch, fornite, gunman clive, lightseekers, nintendo, octahedron, smash bros., steamworld, switch, travis strikes again, yiik

This week we see the smashing success of Smash Bros. Ultimate...the best selling Smash game of all time in Japan and at the same time runaway success for Monster Boy from FDG Entertainment. We also examine the new laws in Japan making it illegal to mod consoles, release dates for Yoshi, Kirby, and Dragon's Dogma. We discuss the good side of NES classic games on the Switch Online and at the same time address the anger from gamers. Finally, we take a look at this week's releases including Travis Strikes Again, Onimusha, Forever Forest, Gunman Clive HD, YIIK, and more.

37: Predicting Switch Pro/Lite, Shifting Away from Home Consoles, New Super Mario Bros. U!

Episode  |  January 9th, 2019  |  1 hr 11 mins

3ds, bestsellers, fortnite, mario, pro controller, switch, switch lite, switch pro

It's a week of crazy Switch rumors with a potential Pro or Lite version coming down the road. We give our thoughts on this and the world of Fortnite. We take a look at the latest released including some true gems.

36: Happy 2019! Persona 5 Rumors, Celeste CE, Wireless Charging, Fitness, and Monthly Fortnite Update

Episode  |  January 2nd, 2019  |  1 hr 20 mins

fitness boxing, fornite, joycon, persona, smash bros, switch, wireless

It's a new year and we are off to a great start with tons of great news including Epics awesome success, a Celeste collectors edition, and some new Persona 5 rumors. We also have the latest released including a full hands on of Fitness Boxing.

35: Nintendo Goes To Court, No More Minecraft, Damon Departs, Genki Bluetooth, & Our Top Picks for 2018

Episode  |  December 26th, 2018  |  59 mins 49 secs

bluetooth, celeste, doom, fitness boxing, fortnite, genki, hollow knight, minecraft, moonlighter, niantic, nintendo, pinball fx, pokemon, sky force, steamworld, super meat boy, switch, travis strikes again

It is the last podcast of the year and we have a banger! Niantic is crushing it with Pokemon Go, Nintendo is dominating the holiday NPD charts, and Celeste sells more than 500,000 copies this year. Nintendo heads to court in Europe over pre-purchases, Damon Baker departs Nintendo, and Minecraft for Wii U gets one last update. We finish it all of with the new releases and a special segment where we cover our top game and accessory picks of 2018.

34: Classic Consoles, Smash Bros. Ultimate Online is Broken, New Pokémon GO PvP and Event, and Stardew Valley Multiplayer

Episode  |  December 19th, 2018  |  1 hr 1 min

3ds, classic consoles, doom, firewatch, katamari, pokemon go, reggie, smash bros, stardew valley, switch

Reggie is back in the spotlight and sheds some light on the future of the NES & SNES Classic Consoles and if there will be a N64 Classic. We take a look at the latest updates for Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon GO, and Stardew Valley and at the same time break down all the releases before the big holiday break.

33: Flip Grip, Marvel Exclusives, The Game Awards Recap, & Mobile Updates

Episode  |  December 12th, 2018  |  1 hr 3 mins

flip grip, game awards, marvel, mortal kombat, nintendo, switch

Nintendo titles swept The Game Awards, and even more great games are headed our way including Mortal Kombat and a new Marvel Exclusive. We have all the great Nintendo news, released, and a full breakdown of the new Flip Grip accessory for your Switch.

32: Smash Bros. Ultimate Launch, Switch Holiday Success, Larger Joy-Cons, & Winter Splatfest

Episode  |  December 5th, 2018  |  26 mins 22 secs

3ds, adaptive controller, holiday, nintendo, sales, sky force, smash bros, splatoon 2, switch

It has been a wonderful holiday season for Nintendo with record settings sales and huge game releases including this week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It isn't all Smash Bros. this week as we have some really cool updates for Splatoon 2, Stardew Valley, and some new accessories including a larger joy-con and hacking the Xbox Adaptive Controller to work with the Switch.

31: The Super Nintendo Theme Park, Piranha Plant Amiibo Problems, Pokémon: Let's Go Is a HIT, Super Smash Bros. Leaks, and Dragalia Lost

Episode  |  November 28th, 2018  |  34 mins 4 secs

This week we discuss the new Nintendo theme park, Piranha Plant Amiibo shortages, the Pokémon: Let'sGo sales numbers for its first week as well as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate leaks.

30: Warframe Drops, More Pinball, and Reggie Talks Metroid 4, N64 Classic, and DLC

Episode  |  November 21st, 2018  |  1 hr 3 mins

3ds, dlc, lawsuite, nintendo, pinball fx, pokemon, reggie, roms, warframe

Reggie gives us full updates and thoughts on the N64 Classic, Metroid 4's release timeframe, downloadable content, and the state of the 3DS. We also have all the latest releases for the week and updates on Pinball FX3.

29: Pokémon Let's Go Launch, YouTube on Switch, Katamari Damacy Demo, and a Nintendo Holiday Experience

Episode  |  November 14th, 2018  |  59 mins 55 secs

3ds, holiday, nintendo, pokemon, sales, smash bros, switch, youtube, zelda

This week we talk about the Pokémon Let's Golaunch, YouTube, the Nintendo Holiday Experience, Overwatch, and a new Zelda coming to Switch!?

28: Smash Bros. Direct, Pokémon Details, 3DS Marches On, & Moonlighter Release

Episode  |  November 7th, 2018  |  1 hr 6 mins

3ds, brawlhalla, civilization, hollow knight, let's go pokemon, moonlighter, nintendo, pokemon, shadow of loot box, smash bros, switch, this is the police ii, ultimate

It is official everything that could be announced for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been announced! We break down the full direct, have the latest Pokémon news, Civilization VI online details, the best sellers, and all the new releases.

27: Smash Bros. Ultimate Everywhere, Resident Evil Invades Switch, First Ever Wii Remote, and This is the Police II

Episode  |  October 31st, 2018  |  55 mins 59 secs

diablo, fortnite, gamecube, luigi, nintendo, pirates, smash bros, switch, this is the police 2, transistor, wii

It is time for some serious Smash Bros. Ultimate rumors and news as the upcoming Nintendo Direct lingers. Some serious Wii prototypes hit the market, Switch is selling well, and a bunch of new games are coming!