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Nintendo have given official guidance to their new fiscal year & they are anticipating some aggressive sales figures from both software & hardware. We discuss how Nintendo can exceed their aggressive expectations, the role Switch Pro will play, and how the Switch may be able to surpass the long-standing lifetime sales of Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. We discuss why the goal is possible & how it may be achieved.

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Nintendo is due to report their fiscal earnings in just over a week & we discuss where we think Nintendo will end their fiscal year. Furthermore, we delve into some of Nintendo's plans for 2021 and how the company may approach with conservative estimates; but still surprise with exciting software - like Zelda's 35th anniversary, new IP, and much more.

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The ESA announced their official plans for a digital E3 in 2021 and several big companies have committed to the show -- including Nintendo and Microsoft. We discuss why this year's E3 is vital for the ESA and how it can help shape the future of the event. Furthermore, we discuss the recent Switch firmware update & how the latest datamine relates to the Switch Pro.

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Nintendo & Sony each offered their own stark reminder to the dangers that a digital-only future can present; as each company removed the option of purchasing digital software on their family of hardware -- though the two situations differ in terms of reasoning. Nevertheless, each highlights a growing concern about how long we, the consumer, may have access to our digital game libraries & how little say we have in the matter. 

While Nintendo chose to delist recent releases -- like Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Mario 35; Sony is shutting down older hardware digital storefronts.  Though different in reasoning, the execution shares similarities. We discuss how this precedent is worrisome & how Microsoft is the best suited of the trio to deliver a well-crafted platform that serves the consumer & respects the Xbox legacy for years to come.

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A new report from Bloomberg has corroborated many of the key points we have shared in recent weeks; those being a new SoC equipped with DLSS features to achieve a 4K gaming experience. However, a key point of contention remain: release date. While Bloomberg remains firm on a 2021 holiday release, we explain why this release date is likely to change due to the growing uncertainty in the chip supply climate.

Furthermore, we discuss how backwards compatibility may be approached, how Nintendo must perfect their marketing strategy with an attractive price model, and how current Switch will benefit from the improved hardware offered by the Switch Pro revision.

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It is no secret that Nintendo is busy preparing new hardware; but the question remains: what will it be and when will it be revealed? While we are confident Nintendo is working on a revision equipped with a new SoC & 4K features with DLSS support; one must consider an alternative angle in which a secondary model makes an appearance in advance of such a major hardware change. Enter the Switch XL. 

We chat with Digital Foundry's John Linneman about this multi-platform and why it is not only supported by Nintendo's historic patterns; but why it makes sense from a business, economical and logistics point-of-view. Could Nintendo introduce a Switch XL ahead of the Switch Pro? We discuss why it may happen.

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A new report from Bloomberg has surfaced which, seemingly, sheds new light on the long-rumored Nintendo Switch Pro. Or does it? We examine the report, breakdown multiple outcomes and consider the possibility of the report implying the existence of a non-Switch Pro revision for 2021 holiday launch.

Furthermore, will the Nintendo Switch Pro host exclusive games? We explain how and why the platform will feature such releases.

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Sony held their first 'State of Play' of 2021 and the presentation gave fans a fresh look at several upcoming releases, as well as a number of new announcement; including, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for the PS5. How do we feel about the game's new episode being exclusive to PlayStation 5? 

Furthermore, Sony is beginning to wind down production of original games at one of their most legendary first-party studio. This news is devastating for any long-time PlayStation fan as the studio is responsible for many iconic PlayStation franchises. In many ways, the PlayStation is losing a part of its soul with this closure.

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Sony's first 'State of Play' presentation of 2021 has fans bursting with excitement and we discuss our predictions for the show and why the time is right for Final Fantasy 7 Remake to make an appearance on the PlayStation 5. What other surprises are planned? Could we see Elden Ring? Or the long-rumored Silent Hill?

One of Sony's flagship 2021 releases, Gran Turismo 7, has officially been delayed from 2021 to 2022. We discuss how news of this delay may indicate a growing concern regarding Sony's PS5 software lineup & how the impacts of the pandemic continue to resonate throughout the industry. Will further details impact the PS5's 2021 lineup? We discuss.

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Nintendo has hosted the first Nintendo Direct in over a year & expectations were high; but did Nintendo deliver? We discuss our thoughts on the recent Nintendo Direct presentation & how the show has given us a better idea of what to expect in 2021 from Nintendo. Furthermore, two recent bits of news seem to suggest Nintendo may be building to replicating their 2017 success in 2022. What do we mean? Listen and find out.

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