Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

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

This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of topics including the lack of Switch 2 dev kits, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 maybe getting a remaster, and if we think the Switch 2 is already feeling out of date. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:10:27 - Switch 2 already getting stinky?0:37:04 - A lot of devs still don't have Switch 2 dev kits0:44:46 - Direct Rumors are starting again0:58:51 - Silksong Release date1:28:30 - Japan NDL won't accept Switch 2 game-key cards for preservation1:32:59 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 getting a Switch 2 upgrade?1:38:21 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gene goes hands-on with Kirby Air Riders, and Brad and Micah talk Gamescom, Starfield rumors for Switch 2, 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 - Intro0:09:21 - Kriby Air Riders Direct0:27:40 - Hands on with Gene1:07:23 - Gamescom Announcements1:22:08 - Dual-Screen Patent Updated1:31:52 - Shenmue 3 Enhanced Edition Announced1:36:18 - What We’re Playing2:02:44  Chibi Robo Coming to NSO2:11:29 - Pokemon Worlds Wrapup2:19:30 - Starfield Switch 2 Rumors2:22:44 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the new adorable My Mario products, Pokémon fans going nuts, Dragon Age Remakes being shutdown 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 - Intro0:21:03 - My Mario Products0:38:15 - Dragon Age Remakes shutdown allegedly0:52:50 - Pokémon Happy Meals pulled from Japan1:04:16 - What we’re Playing1:49:42 - Spoilers for War of the Worlds1:52:55 - Last week's Indie world showcase recap1:56:55 - Closing questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discusses the Switch US price hikes, Nintendo's recent survey, updated sales numbers, 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 - Intro0:20:04 - Switch Price Hike0:31:03 - Nintendo Survey0:43:04 - Last week's Partner Direct thoughts0:55:39 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage0:58:31 - Nintendo Sales Updates1:08:02 - What we’re playing1:24:30 - SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide coming this November1:36:18 - Kirby Air Riders rated in Saudi Arabia1:38:19 - Metroid is still coming this year1:43:00 - Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack coming this November1:47:17 - Sonic Timberland collab1:51:03 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World info1:56:43 - Indie World Direct announcement1:58:49 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake gets a Switch 2 upgrade1:59:06 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the crew discusses a variety of topics like the Nintendo Partner Direct, Mario Paint, PlayStation multiplatform possibilities, Square Enix sales updates 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 - Intro 0:15:26 - Nintendo Partner Direct 0:49:55 -  Mario Paint on NSO 1:01:29 - Princess Peach and Mario are just good friends 1:18:09 - Donkey Kong Bananza Tetris 99 event 1:20:32 - Leaked Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Date 1:24:35 - Sony multiplatform job listing 1:45:01 - What we’re playing 2:26:07 - Star Wars: Outlaws sequel reportedly canceled 2:31:26 - LEGO Game Boy 2:34:34 - Square Enix Series Sales Update 2:37:45 - Xenoblade composer teases new project 2:42:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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