Look. Every episode I try to inject some personality into these descriptions that nobody reads, but it's a bank holiday today, and quite frankly I can't be arsed. So instead, below is the exact message Smark sent me about this episode:

Games discussed - Dune 2 (not a game), Chrono Trigger, Mario vs DK, Metroid Prime HD, Vampire Survivors, Pokemon Violet

News/Topics - F-Zero is it shite?

Princess Peach review round-up

EShop Sale

Easter Gaming feature

Mario or Smario

On this episode, Smark and the Smarkettes discuss Balatro, Suika Game, Mar10 Day and something called... Pokémon, which I don't believe they've ever mentioned before.

Join the gang as we break down the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and ask all the big questions. Does Snake Rattle 'n' Roll still hold up? Did it ever? Is Pocket Card Jockey even a real game? Why does it feel so nice to say "Contra: Operation Galuga"? Try it: Galooooga. Galooooooga. Lovely stuff.

Hey!

The Switch 2 rumour mill keeps on chugging. Although mills don't actually chug, do they? I suppose former host of Channel 5's Games World, Bob Mills, looks like he's chugged a few pints in his time... So there we go. Mills can chug. Now shut up and let me get on with this.

Er... Switch 2, yeah. That's covered here. We've also played a bunch of stuff, including Super Mario RPG, Cassette Beasts, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Case of the Golden Idol.

There's also an EPIC game of Mario or Smario to finish you off.

2024 baybeeeeeeee! Strap in for a big one.

This week, we're joined by one of our most ravishing patrons and PROPER GAMES JOURNALIST, Nate Ellingsworth, to pick his brains on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

We also look ahead to Nintendo's 2024, and look back at other years that end in a 4.

Hey, what's your favourite year that ends in a 4? Mine is probably 1984, because of the novel by George Orwell. I've never read it, but I have a beloved aunt who lives under the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich.

Join Smark, Tylor and Ethan as they reflect on what's certainly been another year for Nintendo. Another great year? Terrible year? You'll need to listen to find out.

Ocarina of Time is finally old enough to drink in Eritrea.

Join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion. We also discuss the best Nintendo Black Friday deals; Game Awards nominations and give our first impressions of Super Mario RPG.

The NX boys are back with more thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wonder; responses to your fantastic listener questions; their dream cast for the recently confirmed Zelda movie and, of course, a cheeky round of Mario or Smario.

What the FFFFFFFlower Kingdom is this???

It's a brand new, 100% Nintendo focussed podcast from Cross Players alumni and Ninty pervs, Smark, Tylor, and Ethan.

Join them for their thoughts on all the lovely Nintendo games they've been playing and, of course, the big new Switch release, Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

And if 2 hours of these goombas isn't enough, watch out for the next episode of our Patreon podcast, Bin Chat, which you can access for a mere £2 per month over at ⁠patreon.com/thecrossplayers