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On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast:

News

● Mario will be a balloon in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to celebrate Super Mario’s 40th anniversary

● Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update and Nintendo Switch 2 Editions coming early 2026

● From Mat Piscatella: Pokémon Legends: Z-A had a massive US launch at retail

● The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild OST is releasing on vinyl

● Resident Evil Pro Controller, amiibo, and Generation Pack coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026

● Amazon Luna made HUGE changes

● Game Releases/Updates

Let's Discuss

● What’s your favorite spooky locale from a video game?

Time Out

● Tim - Collecting Handhelds

Games we've been playing

● Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

● Fire Emblem Shadows - Season 2

● BALL x PIT – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

● Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection

● Chibi-Robo

● PowerWash Simulator 2

Community Spotlight

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