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Punching Up is a weekly show all about Nintendo, co-hosted by Dustin Furman, Gene Park, Dagan Moriarty, and Mama Micah. The goal of Punching Up is to discuss the latest news and games from Nintendo, as well as dive deep into the prestigious catalog of games from the past, all while keeping it fun and entertaining. The show is highly interactive, with plenty of questions and comments from the audience. New episodes are released every other Friday. To get early access to each episode, support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/laststandmedia


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106 Episodes
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This week the PU crew discusses Nintendo suing the US government, the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book release date, 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 - Intro0:15:26 - Nintendo Suing the US Government0:22:12 - Final Trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:34:47 - New Added to NSO0:36:57 - Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 5 Million0:40:59 - What We’re Playing1:05:29 - South of Midnight Switch 2 Release Date1:07:14 - Mega Man Dual Overide Robot Master Design Contest Finalists1:15:15 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Launch Date and New Trailer1:19:54 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week the PU crew discusses all the news surrounding the recent Pokémon Presents, the latest indie showcase, 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 - Intro0:20:38 - Pokemon Presents Recap0:44:13 - Pokémon Pokopia Reviews are Here0:51:25 - What We’re Playing1:10:03 - Indie World Showcase1:27:39 - Warframe coming to Switch 21:27:59 - Iron Galaxy could be working on Fallout Remasters1:30:03 - New Bandai Namco RPG being shown soon1:32:04 - Capcom Spotlight1:33:03 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
They Finally Listened...

They Finally Listened...

2026-02-2602:18:12

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green digital releases, The latest Treehouse Live, the possible release date for The Duskbloods, 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 - Intro0:34:46 - Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green coming to Switch0:53:08 - Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is getting a Switch 2 Edition0:57:29 - Nintendo Treehouse Recap1:17:22 - What We’re Playing1:26:30 - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 leaked by Bandai Namco1:30:53 - NieR: Automata sequel coming1:35:07 - The Duskbloods release date listing1:39:27 - Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is now on Switch 21:41:36 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the PU crew discusses a bunch of new games coming to Switch and Switch 2, like Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, as well as other topics, including a possible Switch 2 price hike later this year and their favorite Zelda games. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:42 - Shutaro Ida has passed away0:31:37 - IGN’s Zelda Top 10 list0:41:37 - Stuff from the State of Play that’s coming to Switch and Switch 21:05:16 - Final Fantasy VII P3 won't be held back by being multiplatform1:09:05 - Switch 2 Price Hike Might be Happening This Year.1:11:29 - What We’re Playing1:23:27 - .hack//Z.E.R.O. Announced1:25:52 - Virtual Boy is now available on NSO1:30:40 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Micah and Brad go over all the news from last week’s Direct, discuss Pokémon's 30th anniversary, rumors about a new 3D Mario, 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 - Intro0:33:25 - Last Week's Nintendo Direct Recap1:28:07 - Pokemon 30 website1:30:38 - New clip from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie1:32:00 - Rayman is getting an HD version1:34:15 - What We’re Playing1:44:17 - New Direct and 3D Mario Rumors1:47:05 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Micah and Brad discuss a variety of topics, including how insane Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream looks, Nintendo sales updates, the Dispatch censorship drama, 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 - Intro0:28:02 - Tomodatchi Life Direct Thoughts0:40:53 - Dispatch Censor Drama0:51:05 - Sonic Racing Crossworlds Failed to Meet Sales Expectations0:57:00 - What We’re Playing1:12:50 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O Launch1:14:31 - Pokémon Pokopia Amazon Preorder Bonus1:18:29 - Google's Project Genie1:21:09 - Nintendo Sales Update1:34:27 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, the Punching Up crew celebrates their 100th episode and discusses a variety of news topics, including the new Super Mario Galaxy trailer, Pokémon coming to Universal Studios, Nintendo Direct rumors, 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 - Intro0:24:53 - New Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer0:29:46 - Nintendo Veterans Leave the Company0:32:41 - Pokémon is Universal Studios0:40:48 - Blizzard 35 Showcase0:43:06 - Tomodachi Life Living the Dream Direct0:47:18 - Highguard thoughts with Gene1:00:31 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellable Park Info1:19:41 - Nintendo Rumors are heating up1:25:45 - What We’re Playing1:39:58 - Xbox Developer Direct1:47:33 - Nintendo Sales US1:52:42 - New Games coming to NSO1:59:00 - Ubisoft Trouble2:01:51 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo One again being on top of the charts in Japan, Pokémon's surprisingly long development, a new Legend of Zelda LEGO set, 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 - Intro0:27:16 - Quick Marathon thoughts0:33:16 - New Zelda LEGO set0:37:45 - Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro board0:46:00 - Life is Strange Reunion0:50:29 - Possible date for Switch 2 version of Borderlands 40:51:47  - What We’re Playing1:14:23 - Pokémon Red and Green took a while to get right1:22:08 - Nintendo Sales in Japan1:28:56 - Hitman World of Assassination is getting cross progression1:34:31 - Sonic might be coming to Fortnite1:37:59 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Nintendo 2026 Predictions

Nintendo 2026 Predictions

2026-01-0101:41:48

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
Metroid is BACK!

Metroid is BACK!

2025-12-0402:20:18

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
Nintendo Keeps Winning

Nintendo Keeps Winning

2025-10-3002:18:26

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
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William Carter (aka Rob Radd)

As someone that has built three PCs, Steam Machine sounds awesome. Uniform specs for optimization and a PC I can carry under one arm or in a strapped accessory bag! Plus people are happy with SteamDeck so gaming on this should be quite respectable. If it can play first descendant and cyberpunk 2077 really well it's no competition

Nov 21st
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Jake Nunley

Dustin ate my son.

May 24th
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