We’re back in the hotseat and sizzling up some summer treats. Daniel grills fresh takes on Nintendo Switch 2’s debut with Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza while Mark cools off with the refreshing retro charm of Breath of Fire. We also discuss some recent controversy around representation in games and the broader role of cultural consultancy.

Topics Discussed

CGE apology re: Harry Potter Codenames, Devir apology re: Ace of Spades, ‘Ghibli inspired’ games, Breath of Fire, Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Donkey Kong Country, Gokurakugai (manga), Legend (1985 film)

Timestamps

• Start: 0:00:00
• Appetizer:  0:01:29
• Breath of Fire:  0:21:33
• Switch 2 Impressions, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza:  0:37:59
• Dessert 1, Gokurakugai (manga):  1:04:19
• Dessert 2, Legend (1985 film):  1:12:30
• Outro:  1:17:06

Links

Block Collective⁠https://bsky.app/profile/blockcollectives.bsky.social⁠

CGE statement

https://www.wargamer.com/codenames/harry-potter-charity

Ace of Spades recall

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/08/08/devir-to-recall-all-copies-of-new-release-ace-of-spades-after-backlash-over-slavery-depictions-in-artwork-apologises-for-causing-harm/

Tabletop Game Designers Association

https://www.ttgda.org/

‘Why "Ghibli-ness" is not an excuse for Orientalist appropriation of Japanese culture’

https://kashi-info.carrd.co/

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