Ode to Games

The latest Kirby game is finally here, and Kevin and Logan share their early thoughts on Kirby's biggest Switch outing to date. Plus, Breath of the Wild 2 has been delayed to 2023, and the panel shares thoughts on what it means for the sequel and Nintendo's 2022 lineup. And, Sony has finally revealed its Game Pass competitor, which has led to some mixed feelings on the panel.

The first wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass is out now, and Logan and Kevin are torn on the product as a whole. Listen in as they hash out their thoughts on the good, the bad, and the (literally) ugly of the DLC. Plus, the Switch finally has folders, CD Projekt announced their next game way too early, and Nintendo is shutting down another mobile game. Then, in the Ode To, Logan and Kevin share their feelings about the future of Mario spinoffs.

The Ode to Games crew has been playing a ton of games this week! First up, hear Zach and Logan’s final thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West. Plus, early impressions of the demos for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Strangers In Paradise. And, Logan and Zach have taken the plunge into Elden Ring, and they share their early stories from the Lands Between. In the news, hear about Sony’s latest underwhelming State of Play, Halo’s content woes, and more. Finally, the show wraps up with the long-awaited spoilercast for the Uncharted movie.

Kevin, Logan, and Zach are throwing a huge birthday party for the Nintendo Switch on this week's Ode to Games, as Nintendo's lovely hybrid console just turned five years old. From their first memories of the console, to the definitive list of the top ten best Switch games, sit back and enjoy reminiscing over the Switch era thus far. But before they reflect on classics like Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Smash Ultimate, the guys look ahead to what's next for Nintendo Switch with the recent announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

It's a sad day for Nintendo fans and gamers everywhere, as Nintendo has revealed plans to shut down service for two of its consoles. Join Kevin, Logan, and Zach as they react to Nintendo's announcement of the eShop closure on 3DS and Wii U. Plus, hear about Cyberpunk 2077's next-gen update, big news for the Sonic Cinematic Universe, and the crew's picks for which tracks they want to see in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass.

The Ode to Games gang walks through the latest acquisition to shake the games industry. And, the Switch just keeps selling, and we react to the first reported sales numbers for Metroid Dread, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and more. And in this week's Sonic Frontiers Rumor Roundup, hear what we think Sonic's new combat could look like.

Ode to Games is back after the huge Episode 200 celebration! Zach's PS5 is here, along with Zach's impressions of Miles Morales, Hitman 3, and more. Kevin is diving into the world of Mafia 2 remastered, and has some entertaining stories to tell about the game's glitches. Plus, Logan is making his way through Skyward Sword, and has some fresh thoughts 10 years later.