By listener suggestion, Patrick and Mark take a deep dive into the new worlds and characters Nintendo has introduced with each console generation. From breakout successes to forgotten experiments, they explore the legacy of Nintendo’s original creations and what they mean for the future—especially with the Switch 2 on the horizon.

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Patrick and Mark team up with Garrett Morlang and the Super Gamer Boys podcast for an epic crossover episode! They break down the latest Nintendo news, including rumors of two Final Fantasy remakes in development, share what they’ve been playing, and even tackle 4:33—all with a Super Gamer Boys twist.

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This Valentine's Day, Patrick and Mark play Cupid by casting Nintendo characters in classic Disney love stories. Tune in as they reimagine The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin with a fun, Nintendo twist.

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Patrick is joined by special guest Conner McCabe to try to make sense of all these new Nintendo patent filings, speculate about what "mouse support" could bring to the Switch 2, and bring as many things full-circle as they can.

The guys also talk about:

The Wario Land series
The GBA's weird sound chip
Whether they're going to play Donkey Kong Country Rreturns HD
What the Switch 2 will cost
The runaway success of Super Mario Party Jamboree
The possibility of more HD-2D Dragon Quest Remakes
A release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2

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Patrick and Mark explore the colorful rogues' gallery of Donkey Kong villains, tracing their evolution through the years. Then, after reviewing the contenders, they deliver a definitive ranking to crown the greatest Donkey Kong villain of all time.

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After an unexpected sick day last week, Patrick and Mark are back—fever-free and (mostly) decongested—to catch up on all the latest Nintendo news! This week, they dive into an Animal Crossing Valentine’s Day event exclusive to Japan, trading in Pokemon TCG Pocket, leaked Switch 2 box dimensions, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Metroid Dread's hard mode.
Mark's first thoughts on Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
Donkey Kong's kill screen defeated after 44 years.
Alarmo for rent in Japan.

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Patrick and Mark dive into Phil Spencer’s remarks on Xbox’s plans to support the Switch 2, speculating on what the future could hold. Plus, the challenges indie developers face with follow-ups to breakout hits, Donkey Kong’s charming redesign, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Patrick's Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania impressions.
Extremely OK Games cancels Earthblade.
A Polygon piece on "Angry Kirby" and those infamous eyebrows.

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With the Switch 2 set to launch later this year, Patrick and Mark take a look back at Nintendo’s past hardware transition years. From the highs of smooth successes to the lows of infamous missteps, they reflect on what Nintendo got right—and where things went horribly wrong.

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With the Switch 2 officially unveiled, Patrick and Mark unpack reports that Nintendo is setting its sights on selling up to 20 million units in the console's first year. Can the Switch 2 match the success of its predecessor—or is that an impossible bar to clear? Plus, Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on his time developing the Wii, a (tiny) update on Hollow Knight: Silksong, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Entering the Switch 2 preview ticket lottery.
Mark's progress in Shovel Knight and Patrick's thoughts on returning to Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows.
Patrick plays Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the first time.
The Super Mario Kart soundtrack arrives on Nintendo Music.
Nintendo warns Wii U players of unauthorized online services.
Hideki Kamiya's choice words for Switch 2 leakers.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is revealed! Patrick and Mark convene an emergency meeting of the Nintendo Cartridge Society to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 First-Look trailer.

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