Nintendo Direct July 2025 BREAKDOWN! Patrick Jake and Cog go through everything announced at today's Nintendo Partner Direct, and give their thoughts. What did you think of what Nintendo showed?

Timecodes

Direct intro

6:40 - Direct Intro

20:20 - Game by game recap

1:13:45 - ELLIOT

1:24:00 - What was missing?

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop-In Drop-Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

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In this episode, Jerica, Jake, Jordan, and Kamen build their dream game development studios in our first-ever Studio Showdown. From legendary directors to "Wild" wildcard picks, each of us reveals our ideal dev lineup—and then pitches the kind of game that team would create.

You’ll hear about alternate realities, Emma D’Arcy with a Tamagotchi sidekick, cosmic vomit, and more. It’s part fantasy draft, part fever dream, and brought to you by four passionate gamers who probably took this way too far.

00:00:00 Start

00:12:00 Kickoff Topic

00:18:08 Creative Directors

00:26:35 Game Directors

00:33:40 Narrative Leads 

00:46:43 Art Directors 

00:57:10 Composers

01:09:08 Wildcards Game Pitches

01:43:20 Wrap up

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop-In Drop-Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

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And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

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Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop-In Drop-Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

In this episode, Jake, Kayla, and Jerica swing into our first impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza. From barrel-blasting chaos to banana-fueled platforming, we break down the highs, the lows, and whether this game brings back the hype for the Kong.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Start 00:03:38 First Impressions + Review Score So Far 00:12:55 Our History with Donkey Kong 00:39:17 Deeper Dive into Bananza (First Hour-ish) 01:07:17 Audience Submissions  01:16:27 Outro + Final Bananza Thoughts

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Donkey Kong Country: Legend of the Crystal Coconut is a direct to VHS compilation of four episodes from the animated TV series, Donkey Kong Country... and it's a complete nightmare. Kamen, Jerica and Jake indulge in a devastating series of events known as Save Trash Cinema. You're all SO welcome! 

0:00 Intro 8:30 Movie overview 17:30 Initial Thoughts 21:50 Plot recap 1:58:03 Save it or Can it?

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @spotlightgamespod Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

MARIO SPORTS RULE LET'S TALK ABOUT EM

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

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Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

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Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

What is the Game of the Decade so far? Each of us are picking 5 games to build out a team for chat to vote on. What would you pick?!

Timecodes

0:00 intro

 6:00 fantasy check in

13:30 Top games of the decade draft

1:26:30 lightning round

1:31:25 community lists

1:34:00 actual top 5s

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

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Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

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Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

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This week, Jerica and Patrick review Death Stranding 2: On The Beach! Are you playing DS2?!

#deathstranding #deathstranding2 #deathstranding2onthebeach #kojima

Timecodes

1:40 - Jerica’s world travels

6:55 - icebreaker

14:55 - history with DS1

22:00 - High level DS2 thoughts

29:53 - Improvements from 1 to 2

37:50 - Combat

42:25 - vehicles / more improvements

47:00 - Criticisms

57:00 - Story

1:01:28 - Audience questions

1:22:38 - final thoughts on DS2

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

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Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

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Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

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In this episode, we dive deep into how to fix Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2. From new characters and long-overdue costumes, to fresh game modes and quality of life upgrades—we’ve got a full wishlist of what Nintendo needs to do next.

PLUS: We break down that wild Donkey Kong Bananza update from this morning’s Nintendo Direct, including the reveal of Pauline, new DK content, and what it means for the franchise.

If you're a Mario Kart diehard or just hyped about where Nintendo's heading next—this episode’s for you. Strap in.

New episodes every week — don't forget to like, rate, and sub! #MarioKartWorld #NintendoSwitch2 #DonkeyKongBananza #Pauline #MarioKartFixes #NintendoPodcast #NintendoDirect #MarioKartCharacters #GamersUnite #Switch2Wishlist #GamingPodcast #MarioKartWorldLeak #MarioKartCostumes #NintendoNews #PodcastClips #MarioKartIdeas

Timecodes

0:00 Intro

9:45 Donkey Kong Bananza Direct breakdown

52:55 Fixing Mario Kart World

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

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Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

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Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

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This week, we are grading the week of Summer Game Fest! From Xbox's showcase, to SGF proper, what did you think of last week's string of announcements?

Timecodes

0:00 Intro

8:19 SGF High Level Report Card

42:30 Audience Lists

50:25 cautiously optimistic

55:20 dont show me again

56:48 games kept from us

1:00:49 we knew but you’re cool

1:04:42 we’re getting a sequel?!

1:08:29 f*ck your friendship

1:11:00 - redacted -

1:13:30 freakos

1:15:50 prediction reviews + contest

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

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Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

SWITCH 2 IS OUT!!!!! We spent all day playing and have all our initial impressions about our experiences. What do you think?!

Drop-In Drop-Out Episode 19

Timecodes 

3:35 Launch experience

10:20 Acquisition of the switch

12:18 Jake’s midnight release experience

19:35 Mario Kart World

48:20 top three feet

51:48 accessories

53:15 pro controller

1:02:30 resolution / oled convo

1:07:50 comparing to original switch

1:16:15 mouse features

1:20:35 GameCube games on switch

1:27:19 Other games (deltarune, bravely default)

1:27:19 Jake deltarune rant

1:38:49 welcome tour + more mouse talk

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday ⁨@jkgamespodcast⁩

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday ⁨@spotlightgamespod⁩

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from ⁨@Cognitive-Clips⁩

Dumpster Dives from ⁨@TheDumpsterBoySTC⁩

And the gamble worth taking, ⁨@gwtmori⁩

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com