In this supersized episode, John and Niki are joined by Game Informer Associate Producer Charles Harte to unpack the 60 minute Nintendo Direct for Switch 2 and all of the accompanying (and globally relevant) stories coming out of the event. Including:

• The console's price point
• Mario Kart World's features & $80 price point
• What $80 Nintendo games mean for the industry
• Why Switch 2 costs what it costs
• Double mice with Drag x Drive
• The shocking reveal of Bloodborne spiritual successor The Duskbloods
• Enhanced editions of Nintendo Switch games
• Donkey Kong Bananza

Also, we discuss games we've been playing, including:

• South of Midnight
• Atomfall
• Avowed

Finally, we answer your burning HIVE QUESTIONS, including one about exploring weird themed grocery store Jungle Jim's in Cincinnati.