Playsound Podcast

Playsound Podcast

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Playsound Podcast episodes

  • Our Final Switch 2 Predictions

    In this Switch 2 prediction BLOWOUT, Joe and Chris express their excitement for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, discussing their expectations and speculations about its hardware, online features, and anticipated games. They reflect on the nostalgia of past Nintendo consoles and the potential for new functionalities, including achievements and a second screen for DS/3DS games. The duo also dives into the significance of Mario Kart and the possibility of a new 3D Mario game, emphasizing the importance of a strong launch lineup. In this conversation, Joe and Chris delve into the exciting possibilities surrounding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. They discuss anticipated game releases, including new Zelda titles, the potential for GameCube and Wii online services, and the future of beloved franchises like Donkey Kong, Fire Emblem, and Pokémon. The duo also speculates on collaborations with Xbox and Sony, and the overall excitement for the console's launch.


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Nintendo Direct

    05:19 Anticipation for the Switch 2

    07:16 Hardware Speculations and Features

    12:31 Online Functionality and Achievements

    18:10 Pricing Predictions and Market Positioning

    24:17 Game Upscaling and Performance Expectations

    30:15 Nostalgia and Legacy Game Integration

    35:01 Revamping the eShop Experience

    38:01 Anticipating Launch Titles for Switch 2

    41:38 Speculating on Mario Kart Innovations

    45:59 The Future of 3D Mario Games

    49:54 Exploring New Zelda Adventures

    53:44 The Potential of GameCube and Wii Classics

    58:01 The Next Generation of Smash Bros

    01:01:08 The Return of Donkey Kong

    01:02:00 Xenoblade Chronicles and Frame Rate Upgrades

    01:07:27 Pricing for Switch 2 Games

    01:09:23 Fire Emblem Games

    01:11:58 New Pokémon Releases

    01:15:39 Reviving Classic Nintendo Franchises

    01:20:07 The Future of Xbox and Nintendo Collaboration

    01:22:35 Speculating on Upcoming Game Announcements

    01:25:18 Dreaming Big: Pie-in-the-Sky Game Ideas

    01:29:15 Preparing for the Switch 2 Launch

    01:35:24 Final Thoughts and Predictions


    1 hr 38 min
  • Inventing Swear Words (And Never Watching Football Again)

    Joe and Chris create swear words and talk about 2024 football woes, including:

    - Switch 2 Rumors

    - College Football Playoffs

    - Steelers talk

    - Kirby-shaped Instruments


    Chris Recs: Severance, Shrinking, Comedy Bang Bang, Bill Hader's "What's In My Bag" Episode

    Joe Recs: Anbernic Gameboy Emulator, SNL 50, BoysLikeGirls "Sundays at Foxwoods", Knucklepuck "Copacetic"

    1 hr 47 min
  • Switch 2 Rumors and Top Albums of 2024

    This week, Chris and Joe celebrate the best of 2024, from Switch 2 Rumors and unannounced games to their Top 5 albums of the year. Also included in this neat lil' package:

    - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

    - Package Delivery Issues

    - Sonic X Shadow Generations & Sonic 3

    - Steam Deck Alternatives

    - Silent Hill 2

    - Destiny 2

    - Balatro

    - Tunic

    - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door

    - Hades 2

    - Japan Travel

    - Pokemania 2025 (Why is Pokemon TCG so dang expensive?)

    ... And more!


    This episode's recommendations:

    Chris: Third Eye Blind, Hop Along, Silent Hill 2

    Joe: Tunic, Interior Chinatown, Doechii

    1 hr 47 min
  • PlaySound Presents... Persona 5 Royal, Part 1!
    This is a deep-dive into Persona 5 Royal. As newcomers to the game, Chris and Joe discuss spoilers for Kamoshida's Palace, initial impressions, and the systems that make this game the masterpiece it is, including:
    - Confidants
    - Dungeon Crawling
    - Battle System
    - Time Management
    - Skill Building
    - SP Management
    ... and much, much more. Join us in discovering the game many people consider the BEST modern JRPG ever created.
    1 hr 17 min
  • Feb 9, 2021: Spiderman, Hades, Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, and Foo Fighters
    We're back for our first episode of 2021! This week, we discuss the PS5, including Spider Man and Demon's Souls. We also delve into some thoughts on the Persona Series, the release of Super Mario 3D World on the Switch, Hades, and more.
    Jimmy Eat World has been doing some online shows, and this week they're streaming Clarity. We review the shows so far, then examine the other artists we've been listening to, including A Day to Remember, Weezer, Hayley Williams, and Foo Fighters.
    Recommendations:
    Chris: Spiderman, Haryley Quinn animated series on HBO Max, Tiger Woods documentary
    Joe: Copeland - "In Motion", nightly - "night, love you", Persona 4 Golden, and literally every Marvel Movie in canonical order
    1 hr 30 min

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