Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, Pokémon LEGO, our thoughts on no Switch 2 port for Baldur's Gate 3, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:03:35 - Nintendo Year in Review now available0:13:57 - Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct0:32:34 - Hellblade 3 is Ninja Theory’s Next Project0:40:04 - LEGO Pokemon0:48:27 - Baldur’s Gate III won't come to Switch 20:50:02 - What We’re Playing1:22:52 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance added to NSO1:23:19 - Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch 2 Version out this week1:31:35 - Mario Tennis Fever is almost here1:35:37 - Resident Evil Showcase airing this week1:43:24 - Meta closes several studios1:47:53 - Nintendo President Interview tidbits1:52:17 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

his week the Punching Up crew discusses the Dragon Quest VII demo, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond open-world problems, new Nintendo trademarks, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:10:20 - Vince Zampella0:16:09 - Dragon Quest VII Demo0:19:42 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond “Outdated open world.”0:30:00 - New Nintendo Trademarks0:33:37 - What we’re Playing1:10:25 - Toshiyuki Itahana leaves Square Enix1:15:40 - Lots of Anniversaries this year1:26:46 - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles sells over 1 million copies1:27:53 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode, The Punching Up crew look back at Nintendo’s performance in 2025 and share their predictions for 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Colin joins the Punching Up crew for the very first time in the show’s history! Join us as we reminisce about a variety of Nintendo launches and share some of our favorite Nintendo memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, The Punching Up crew goes over all the announcements at The Game Awards, talks about Resident Evil rumors, surprises Silk Song DLC, 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- Intro0:14:42 - Pragmata announced for Switch 20:17:54 - The Switch 2 Skyrim port is not good0:22:25 - Bradley the Badger0:30:55 - What we’re Playing0:44:26 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Zero Remake Rumors0:47:08 - Divinity: Original Sin 2 is now on Switch 20:48:57 - Bleach Coming to Fortnite0:51:08 - Mega Man Dual Override0:55:03 - Silksong DLC coming in 20260:57:28 - Game Awards Recap and our thoughts on the show1:34:53 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade demo now on Eshop1:35:45 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Katsuhiro Harada leaving Bandai Namco after 30 years, Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2 remakes still alive, more Resident Evil Requiem 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 - Intro0:18:49 - Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco after 30 Years0:24:05 - Xbox outsold by a Kinect-style console during Black Friday0:37:52 - Next Tomb Raider being shown at The Game Awards0:45:55 - Fake Shenmue 4 Trailer0:51:13 - What we’re Playing1:19:06 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 name soon to be decided1:22:18 - New studio from Take-Two1:25:50 - What’s going on with Warner Bros?1:37:55 - Knights of the Old Republic 2 Remake plans as KOTR 1 Remake continues1:41:23 - Resident Evil Requiem Leak1:47:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the future Witcher games, the bizarre Game Awards statue in the desert, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reviews, 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 - Intro0:21:52 - Witcher 4, 5, and 6 Release Plans0:32:36 - Desert Statue tied to The Game Awards0:39:21 - Nintendo Acquires New Studio0:43:28 - Former Splinter Cell remake director returns to Ubisoft0:55:58 - What We’re Playing1:18:42 - New Dead Rising reportedly in development1:23:56 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Embargo is up1:25:54 - Metroid Memories1:31:54 - Untitled “Sonic Universe Event” movie coming December 20281:38:05 - Shovel Knight 3D reportedly in development1:41:17 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew talks about Ubisoft game rumors, The Duskbloods, The Golden Joystick Awards, 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 - Intro0:34:16 - Tales of Berseria Remaster Announced0:42:05 - Panic Button Helped On Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrades0:46:40 - Upcoming Ubisoft Games Release Leak0:53:35 - What We’re Playing1:18:31 - Golden Joystick Awards Recap1:27:56 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is gonna take a lot of space1:32:34 - The Duskbloods Leaker Rumors1:39:17 - Some PSA’s for Metroid Prime 4 Beyond1:43:14 - Xbox Crocs and Possible Incoming Price Increase1:57:12 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew go over The Game Awards nominees, Metroid Prime 4 previews, IGN's Top Nintendo Games, and the recent Zelda movie info. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps:  0:00:00 - Intro0:11:36 - Game Awards0:52:09 - IGN's Top Nintendo Games0:59:22 - Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Shadow Dropped1:04:10 - Steam Machine1:16:23 - What We’re Playing1:44:09 - Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Drama1:52:49 - First, look at the Zelda Movie2:00:27 - Making Melodies – It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts, Episode 4 | My Mario2:01:48 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Dustin joins the Punching Up crew to discuss the new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the new Zelda LEGO teaser, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 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 - Intro0:12:55 - Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer0:28:40 - New LEGO Zelda Teaser0:35:21 - Reggie Fils-Aimé on Xbox Games for Switch 20:45:15 - Pokémon Pokopia is a Game Key Card0:55:24 - What We’re Playing1:04:59 - Octopath Traveler Zero Demo1:11:21 - New Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Trailer1:15:58 - Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter to launch by September 20261:19:52 - Black Friday Nintendo Deals1:24:35 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo's collaboration with Capcom, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment impressions, 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 - Intro0:10:03 - Resident Evil Requiem Amiibo and Controller0:20:30 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Upgrade and Update0:35:15 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Impressions0:46:55 - Breath of the Wild Vinyl Set0:52:13 - What We’re Playing1:10:23 - Yuji Horii Awarded1:14:34 - Nintendo Sales Update1:28:09 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discusses the massive second Kirby Air Riders Direct, more Switch 2 ports, Halo: Campaign Evolved, 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 - Intro0:18:09 - Kirby Air Riders Direct0:29:12 - Pikmin 4 update0:36:59 - Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition coming to Switch 20:41:39 - Xbox Rog Ally1:13:02 - AC Shadows Officially Confirmed for Switch 21:14:44 - What We’re Playing1:24:31 - Halo: Combat Evolved Announced1:46:05 - Pokemon Legends Z-A Sales Updates1:47:49 - Luigi’s Mansion coming to NSO1:48:54 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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