A new report may finally explain the mysterious Switch 2 model code from January, but are Patrick and Mark ready for the answer to be as mundane as EU regulations? Plus, Patrick conquers Fire Emblem Awakening on Hard Mode, Picross teams up with Konami for a new game, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Whether Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream can compete with Pokopia for social media dominance
Missing the colorful Joy-Con of the original Switch
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie getting McDonald’s Happy Meal toys
The return of the Springfest Splatfest in Splatoon 3

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With Pokemon Pokopia taking off, Patrick and Mark look beyond Pokemon and ask: what other Nintendo franchises deserve the “Pokopia treatment”? From cozy spinoffs to unexpected franchise mashups, the guys pitch their ideas for how Nintendo’s biggest series could evolve in surprising new ways.

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Pokemon Pokopia is popping off and Patrick’s been playing it! He shares early impressions from his first hours with the game. Plus, a release date trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book introduces us to the Glubbits, a new Switch 2 update adds a “Handheld Mode Boost” for Switch 1 games, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Pokopia selling over 2.2 million copies in its first four days
Questions around the missing US price for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Reports out of GDC on Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
A new Hori steering wheel peripheral for Mario Kart
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight moving up its release date
A Tetris 99 Maximus Cup celebrating Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2

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Finally, an episode that’s all about Mii! Patrick and Mark revisit everyone’s favorite video game doppelgangers before determining the Top 10 greatest uses of Miis of all time.

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Patrick is joined by special guest host Conner McCabe (Call Me By Your Game) to stare quizically at the new cast list for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie before shouting out highlights from last week's Indie World Showcase and figuring out what it means for Nintendo to be suing the US federal government. Truly, nothing makes sense.

The guys also talk about:

Resident Evil Requiem being its own engine of variety
Fire Emblem Awakening being an emotional roller coaster
Pokemon Pokopia living up to the hype
Mario Day Sales on first party games
Is Blue Prince worth picking up on Switch?
Kena Bridge of Spirits coming to Switch 2
A shocking new price point for Kirby Air Riders amiibo
WarioWare director Goro Abe retiring from Nintendo

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Resident Evil Month reaches its chilling conclusion! Returning special guest, and RE megafan, Mikey McCollor joins Patrick and Mark to dig into Resident Evil Requiem. Beware: some spoiler discussion ahead, though Patrick and Mark haven’t finished the game yet, so plenty of horrors remain unexplored.

Then, Mikey helps Patrick and Mark make sense of Resident Evil VII and Resident Evil Village, and how those games fit into the larger Resident Evil universe.

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A new Pokemon generation has been revealed in Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, and Patrick and Mark waste no time pledging their allegiance to one of the new starters. Plus, the guys try to read the tea leaves on that 2027 release date, share first impressions of Resident Evil Requiem, and more.

The guys also talk about:

The great reviews for Pokemon Pokopia.
Rumors that Gran Turismo 7 is running on Switch 2 and what that could mean.
A newly announced Konami Marvel games collection.

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Resident Evil Month rolls on! Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Charlie Mihelich to definitively rank the many protagonists of Resident Evil.

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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are headed to Nintendo Switch on Pokemon Day (which Patrick and Mark definitely know is February 27). The guys discuss Nintendo’s full-court press to stay ahead of the pricing conversation. Plus, their thoughts after a week with Virtual Boy on Switch, a major shakeup at the top of Microsoft Gaming, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Mark's first thoughts on Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse.
The surprise announcement and release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
A Treehouse Live presentation for Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park and Pokemon Pokopia.
The quiet 40th birthday party for The Legend of Zelda.

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Resident Evil Month continues! Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Roxy Polk to take a detour from the mainline horror and explore every strange, experimental, and occasionally baffling Resident Evil spinoff.

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