A new game rating from Brazil may have accidentally revealed the next Metroid title: Metroid Ravenous. Patrick and Mark discuss what the title suggests about the game and speculate about its potential release date. Plus, Mark's first impressions of Rhythm Heaven Groove, details from the Splatoon Raiders Direct, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Patrick’s progress in Xenoblade Chronicles on Switch 2 and his evolving feelings about the game.
A new update for Mario Kart World introduces two new routes to Knockout Tour, along with other changes.
PlayStation announces the discontinuation of physical games in 2028.
Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo gets a release date and a price.

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To celebrate the release of Rhythm Heaven Groove on Switch, Patrick and Mark look back on the history of Nintendo rhythm games, from Donkey Konga to Wii Music. Then, they talk about some notable rhythm mechanics in otherwise non-rhythm games.

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Will Patrick and Mark be forced to rename the Slippy B. DeFrog Award for Achievement in Obnoxious Characters? The new, great Star Fox game has the guys reconsidering their position. Plus, Patrick revisits Donkey Kong 64 to see if his thoughts on the game have changed after all these years, an update on Nintendo's new headquarters, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Patrick attempts to get into Xenoblade Chronicles once again.
A crisis of faith looms with the release of the newest Kirby Air Riders amiibo.
Takashi Tezuka not fully retiring from Nintendo after all.
An (almost) record setting sales start for the Switch 2 in America.
New DLC for Monster Hunter Stories 3.
A Star Fox-themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup takes off in July.

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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Drew Mackie to explore the amusing, unexpected, and outright strange elements of Mario's history and lore, as detailed in Drew's "Mario 101" chronicle. The guys discuss the unique, cross-continent environment in which Mario and the Mushroom Kingdom were formed, how different regions understand the Mario universe in different ways, favorite surprising facts, and lots more.

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Yes, it's still a Nintendo podcast, but this week Patrick and Mark take some time to talk about the Steam Machine and what its over-$1k starting price tells us about the state of the video games industry. Plus, Patrick reaches Mina the Hollower's endgame, the Nintendo Museum expands with a new restaurant, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Nintendo goes into turbo mode with Nintendo Music updates.
A new eShop experience on the original Switch.
Why Final Fantasy VII's final chapter is called "Revelation."
Europe gets in on the Pokopia bundle party.
A Diablo 4 Switch 2 port seems imminent, but can it survive Microsoft's changing strategies?

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Patrick and Mark revisit the first year of the Switch 2. From pre-orders and launch day through first-party games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokopia, game pricing controversies, Switch 2 Editions, and more, they cover it all and talk about where Nintendo stands heading into year two.

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You know it's been a crazy couple of weeks for gaming news when Patrick and Mark are just now getting to react to major announcements like Resident Evil: Veronica and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Plus, Patrick's thoughts on Mina the Hollower, divining as much as possible from some Ocarina of Time remake website metadata, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Patrick getting some quality time with friends in with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Mark's deciding to pass on the side missions in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (unless?).
The major Switch and Switch 2 announcements from Summer Game Fest, including two new Cuphead games.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition gets a release date.
The creators of The Adventures of Elliot - The Millenium Tales reflect on some "surprising" feedback .
Confirmation that Nintendo plans a new Switch 2 model with a replacable battery for the EU.
A new Donkey Kong Bananaza theme for Alarmo.

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Nintendo confirmed an Ocarina of Time remake, but the June 2026 Direct had a lot more to share. Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Conner McCabe (Call Me By Your Game) to break down every announcement, share their honest reactions, and fill in details that emerged after the show.

Including:

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time "reborn"
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Star Fox
Splatoon Raiders
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Pokemon Pokopia DLC
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 Switch 2 Editions
Xenoblade Genesis
The Duskbloods
Switch 2-exclusive NSO Donkey Kong challenges
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Kingdom Hearts IV
Final Fantasy Resonance

And much more!

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Part 2 of the ABCs of Capcom on Nintendo. Patrick and Mark pick up at N and work through to Z, covering obscure Nintendo releases, surprising Capcom history, and a few picks that go a lot deeper than you'd expect.

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It's a big week for third-party news and it starts with Dragon Quest XII's re-reveal 5 years after its initial announcement. Patrick and Mark discuss what they think caused Square-Enix to pivot away from their original vision for the game and what it means for the future of the franchise. Plus, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 announced for Switch 2, the guys check out Pictonico!, and more.

The guys also talk about:
Mark's thoughts on finishing Pragmata and early impressions of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2.
Patrick's first impressions of Mina the Hollower.
A Nintendo Music update brings new features and Mario Kart World tracks.
Donkey Kong 64 making its way to Nintendo Switch Online later this week.
Other updates from the Dragon Quest anniversary stream, including Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World and confirmation of a Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI.
Steam Deck gets a hefty price increase.
A demo and discount for Resident Evil Requiem.
Looking at the week ahead as Summer Game Fest kicks off.

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