Nintendo Dispatch

168: Steam Deck, Pokemon Unite, Joy-Con Drift, Switch OLED Pre-orders, Reggie Writing a Book, and Amiibo Delays

Episode  |  July 21st, 2021  |  1 hr 2 mins

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This week we discuss the Steam Deck and compare it to the Switch OLED. We also talk about Pokemon Unite, fixing drift in your Joy-Cons once and for all, pre-ordering the OLED, Reggie sharing leadership lessons and inspiring stories in his new book, and the delayed Zelda Amiibo.

167: A New Nintendo Switch Has Been Announced!!

Episode  |  July 14th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

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We're Back and this week we finally got the news we've all been waiting for! Or did we? Either way, we discuss the new Nintendo Switch OLED! We also talk about the new Super Mario Movie, Monster Hunter Stories 2 post-launch roadmap, winning 15 Monster Hunter Amiibo, buy edibles from Nintendo, and Zelda selling for WAY too much money at auction!

166: N64 Turns 25, Hot Wheels + Mario Kart Raceway, and Splatoon 2 Online Lounge Discontinued

Episode  |  June 30th, 2021  |  52 mins 22 secs

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The N64 turned 25 and we remember the system by talking about some of our favorite games. We also discuss the Sword and Shield lawsuit that has been going on since 2019, the Hot Wheels and Mario Kart Raceway set, Switch getting a train controller, and the fact that the Splatoon 2 Online Lounge is shutting down!

Review: New Pokémon Snap

Article  |  June 28th, 2021
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New Pokémon Snap is cute and charming, and it's fun to feel like you are peeking in on Pokémon in their natural habitats. Some play aspects are frustrating, but the joy of immersing myself in Pokémon wildlife generally makes up for the game's shortcomings.

165: Nintendo's E3 Direct Peak Viewers, New Switch Release, Bayonetta 3 Still "Alive and Well", Pokemon Unite

Episode  |  June 23rd, 2021  |  45 mins 54 secs

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This week we discuss Nintendo's E3 peak viewer numbers, why we didn't get a Switch Pro announcement, news that Bayonetta 3 is STILL "alive and well", and details about Pokemon Unite.

164: Our E3 Breakdown!!

Episode  |  June 16th, 2021  |  55 mins 11 secs

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This week we breakdown everything we saw during E3!

163: Pokemon Company Breaking Records, New Nintendo Museum, and Our E3 Predictions!

Episode  |  June 9th, 2021  |  1 hr 3 mins

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This week we discuss the Pokemon Company hitting record-breaking profits, the new Nintendo museum, Nintendo winning a lawsuit against RomUniverse, and we give our E3 Predictions!!

162: New Switch Announcement Before E3, Rating System for eShop, Pokemon Release Dates, Pokemon GO Fest, and Anniversaries Galore!

Episode  |  June 2nd, 2021  |  58 mins 9 secs

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Will we be getting a new Switch Pro announcement before E3?! We discuss that as well as a potential game rating system coming to the eShop, release dates for Pokemon Legends Arceus and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, a Spy Alarm "game" for the Switch, Pokemon GO Fest 2021 details, and big anniversary announcements for both Sonic and Dragon Quest!

161: New Zelda Amiibo, More Xbox Game Pass Rumors, Netflix Making Games, More Steamworld games, and Mario Golf details!

Episode  |  May 26th, 2021  |  1 hr 17 mins

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In this week's episode, we discuss Nintendos decision to lock off a quality of life feature for Skyward Sword behind an Amiibo! We also discuss the new 'Xbox Game Pass on Switch' rumors, Netflix wants to make games, new SteamWorld Games in the works, the new Mario Golf: Super Rush details, a new Tony Hawk game, AND a Pokemon Snap review!

160: Nintendo Confirms More Games, Switch Calculator, New 2D Metroid Game, and Switch Pro OLED Display Confirmed?

Episode  |  May 19th, 2021  |  58 mins 3 secs

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This week we discuss "many" new games heading to the Switch. We also may have got confirmation that the Switch Pro is getting an OLED display, the EU getting a digital-only version of Game Builder Garage, Calculator on Switch, Apple making its own hybrid console, a NEW 2d Metroid, and Elon Musk playing as Wario on SNL.

159: Nintendo's Great Fiscal Year, Epic vs Apple Reveals Potential Nintendo Collab, Game Builder Garage Announced, and Bad News for a Metroid Prime Trilogy?

Episode  |  May 12th, 2021  |  47 mins 22 secs

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This week we discuss the great fiscal year that Nintendo had! We also chat about the interesting info coming out of the ongoing Epic vs Apple legal battle, an announcement for Game Builder Garage, and some potentially bad news regarding Metroid Prime Trilogy.

158: Super Mario Party Goes Online, Fall Guys Delayed, Hyrule Warriors a Success, and Metal Gear Solid on Switch?!

Episode  |  May 5th, 2021  |  55 mins 37 secs

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Super Mario Party now has online play! Also, This week we also discuss Hyrule Warriors success, BOTW co-developer continues to expand the team, a Metal Gear Solid remake coming to the Switch, Animal Crossing updates, Mario Gold pre-order bonuses, and more!

157: Mario Kart Tour Still Going Strong, Super Nintendo World Closing, LEGO Luigi, and the Perfect Printer for Pokemon Snap?!

Episode  |  April 28th, 2021  |  51 mins 13 secs

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This week we discuss the Switch-themed printer that Fujifilm is releasing just in time for Pokemon Snap. We also discuss Mario Kart Tour surpassing 200 million downloads, Super Nintendo World closing again due to Covid, LEGO Luigi announced, and a police department in Utah having a little fun with a found Switch!

156: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Breakdown!

Episode  |  April 21st, 2021  |  1 hr 11 mins

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This week we have SO much news! First, we break down the Indie World Showcase. It had a ton of great games! Then we discuss Labo coming to an end, a new Switch Lite color, a possible Switch shortage this year, Microsoft and Nintendo rumors, Pokemon GO banning iPhone users, and Hallmark making Nintendo ornaments.

155: Nintendo Is All About the New Ideas, Pac-Man 99, Super Nintendo World in Hollywood, and Switch Getting Bluetooth Audio Support?!

Episode  |  April 14th, 2021  |  43 mins 52 secs

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This week we discuss the possibility of getting Bluetooth audio support on the Switch, our thoughts on Pac-Man 99, Nintendo wanting to focus on new ideas for IP's in the future, and the progress of Super Nintendo World Hollywood!

154: Fortnite Performance Update, Mario Kart Ride Built on Game Engine, Indigenous Pokemon Artwork, and Tons More!

Episode  |  April 7th, 2021  |  55 mins 35 secs

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This week we discuss the new performance update that Fortnite had for the Switch! We also talk about the Mario Kart Ride basically being a video game, question what the opposite of "review bombing" is, share an indigenous Canadian artist's interpretation of Pokemon, video games and pokemon cards selling for CRAZY prices, talk about Niantics next projects, and play the beta for Knockout City!