This week, the Podcast Pirates look back at the life of the Wii U as it is rumored to be ending production. They look at the highs and lows of Nintendo's console as well as some of the best games, many of which can only be experienced on the Wii U.

This week, the Podcast Pirates discuss the Nintendo Switch trailer and the information we know so far about Nintendo's new console/portable hybrid! Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick discuss their predictions and hopes for the new hardware.

This week, the Podcast Pirates share their experiences from the GaymerX 4 conference, which took place in Santa Clara, CA from September 30-October 2 - including discussion on how the convention has grown over the years and why a safe space for diverse members of the gaming community is so important.

It's a Tokyo Game Show 2016 Playstation news-a-palooza!

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick discuss the recent Sony event unveiling the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro! They go over the details of the new members of the PS4 family and the different roles they fill as well as their capabilities. and their opinion on whether it's worth the price of admission.

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick discuss Nintendo's flagship sci-fi franchise, Metroid, on the dawn of its 30th anniversary! From its beginnings as a 2D platformer focusing on exploration, to celebrated sequels, to a successful shift to 3D and first person POV, and now an uncertain future - the Metroid series has been an interesting part of Nintendo's history as the company continuously struggles to find a wide audience for the games while simultaneously experimenting with the formula. The Podcast Pirates discuss the impact of Metroid on the broader gaming scene, including as a formative element of the "Metroidvania," and Samus Aran's notable status as one of gaming's earliest female protagonists.

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick look at notable examples of games that have been delayed. They examine the development history, reasons the games were delayed, and whether the delays helped make the game a better product.

This week, on the heels of a slew of Nintendo NX rumors, the Podcast Pirates analyze what could very likely be the plans for the new hardware. They examine the latest rumors in the context of what we already know and with various patents filed by Nintendo, and the business, design, and gameplay implications of a likely handheld/home console hybrid.

This week, Spike, Slagkick, and Sulker discuss the phenomenon that is Pokémon Go! The trainers look at the early days of Niantic Labs, the development of Ingress, and the April Fools joke in collaboration with Satoru Iwata and Tsunekazu Ishihara – all culminating in the recent release of the highly anticipated Pokémon Go! The title has become a gaming and pop culture sensation, and the trainers discuss their experiences with the game so far, as well as how they would like to see it grow, and how it may draw new audiences for Pokémon Sun and Moon.

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick celebrate 35 years of the King of Swing - Donkey Kong! From his breakthrough debut in arcades, to well-loved platformers, to more recent experimental efforts, this Kong's one hell of a guy - and the Podcast Pirates look at the development and release history of these iconic games.