April Fools! This week on Podcasting With Power, we’re doing something a little different… We’re putting Nintendo aside and diving into the world of PlayStation!

From our history with the brand to our personal favorite PlayStation systems, games, and characters, this episode is a fun (and slightly cursed) look at another side of gaming.

We also compare PlayStation’s iconic characters and franchises to Nintendo’s lineup, and see how they stack up from our perspective as longtime Nintendo fans. April Fools!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:06:52 Our Favorite PlayStations

00:21:20 Our Defining PlayStation Games

00:45:31 Comparing Characters: PlayStation vs. Nintendo

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This week on Podcasting With Power, we break down Nintendo’s new pricing strategy, where digital games are becoming cheaper than physical copies, and what it means for players, collectors, and the industry as a whole.

We also cover a packed week of Nintendo news, including Fox McCloud's surprising Super Mario Galaxy Movie appearance, a release date and more on Pokémon Champions, and reports that Nintendo is reducing Switch 2 production in the U.S. Plus, we dive into the early reviews for Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Switch 2!

This week's quick headlines include: a Tomodachi Life demo on the eShop, a Switch 2 version of Marvel Rivals my be on the way, potential hardware changes might be needed to meet EU regulations, and more!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:10:34 Nintendo Lowering Prices on Digital Games

00:15:43 Fox McCloud is in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie

00:22:21 Pokemon Champions Release Date and Details

00:27:38 Nintendo Cutting Switch 2 Output

00:31:33 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition Review Roundup

00:35:19 Tomdatchi Life demo, Marvel Rivals, EU Hardware Revisions, and More!

00:39:44 Out This Week

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Backwards compatibility has been a defining feature across Nintendo’s history, but how well has Nintendo really handled it? This week on Podcasting With Power, we’re breaking down Nintendo’s approach to backwards compatibility, from the Game Boy family all the way to the Nintendo Switch 2 and its new handheld boost mode for Switch 1 games.

We dive into the transitions between generations, including Game Boy to Game Boy Advance, GameCube to Wii, Wii to Wii U, and DS to 3DS. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and why backwards compatibility matters so much for players today. Plus, we share our own experiences revisiting older games across different Nintendo systems.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Start/Jordan's Super Famicom

00:06:34 Backwards Compatibility

00:35:13 Would Nintendo Ever Release Hardware Adapters for Old Consoles?

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This week on Podcasting With Power, we break down Nintendo’s newly revealed Switch 2 Handheld Mode Boost, a feature designed to enhance the performance and visuals of original Switch games when played on the newer system. From smoother framerates to sharper image quality, we talk about what this could mean for your existing library and why it might be one of the most important features of the Switch 2.

We're also happy to see Elden Ring's Switch 2 port looking better than it did before, and we unpack the surprising appearance of Pikmin in promotional material for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie!

Our smaller headlines this week include Pokemon XD's arrival on GameCube Classics, impressive Resident Evil Requiem sales numbers, an excellent collection of old Marvel games, and more!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:08:07 Switch 2 Handheld Mode Boost

00:17:24 Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Finally Looking Good on Switch 2

00:23:52 Pikmin are the Super Mario Galaxy Movie?!

00:28:15 Pokemon XD, Resident Evil, Marvel Maximum Collection, and More!

00:37:32 Out This Week

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie set box office records in 2023...but how does it hold up a few years later?

In this episode, we revisit everything: the insane hype leading up to release, our reactions to the cast reveals, and our first time seeing the film in theaters. We also break down the full plot, highlight our favorite moments, and talk about what Illumination got right... and what we hope they get right in the sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Remembering The Super Mario Bros. Movie

00:25:28 Cast and Box Office

00:39:56 Plot Recap

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Nintendo had one of its wildest news weeks in a while! On this episode of Podcasting With Power, we start by analyzing the final direct and trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! We also look at Pokemon Pokopia's roaring launch sales and some key details about Yoshi and the Mysterious Book ahead of its release. Finally, we bring it home with a break down of Nintendo's legal battle with the United States government over tariffs!

And just to be thorough, we've rounded up some of last week's smaller headlines, including a slew of Mario Day announcements, the retirement of a longtime Nintendo director, and the confirmation of more content headed to Resident Evil Requiem!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:11:36 Final Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct

00:23:25 Pokopia's Launch Sales Numbers and Supply Issues

00:31:28 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Release Date, Box Art, and More

00:36:07 Pokemon Company, Nintendo Challenge the U.S. Government

00:44:59 Mario Day Announcements, WarioWare Director Retiring, RE Requiem DLC on the Way

00:51:56 Out This Week

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With the Nintendo Switch 2 officially taking the spotlight, the era of the original Nintendo Switch is finally coming to a close.

In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we’re looking back at one of the most important pieces of hardware in Nintendo's history. We relive the unforgettable reveal of the console, share our launch day experience, and discuss the lasting impact the console has had on Nintendo’s overall strategy, game development, and the industry as a whole.

On top of all of that, each of us narrow down our list of Top 10 Switch games (with surprisingly little overlap)!

Nearly a decade later, the question is clear: what will the legacy of the Switch generation ultimately be?

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Reliving the Nintendo Switch Launch

00:15:49 Our Top 10 Switch Games

00:57:13 Impacts of the Switch Generation

Link to our original "Day in the Life #2: Merry Switchmas!" video from 2017:

https://youtu.be/cpXSNrPqagM?si=1xqUPOioH_DRam5O

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Nintendo just dished out its latest Indie World Showcase, and we’re breaking down every game announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. From brand new indie reveals to some exciting release date confirmations, we run through everything shown during Nintendo’s latest presentation.

We also cover the latest Mario Day (MAR 10) celebrations, including some eShop deals and fresh additions to Nintendo Classics. On top of that, we talk about a few new Kirby Air Riders amiibo, the minor changes made to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch, and early review impressions for the newly released Pokémon Pokopia.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:11:39 Indie World Showcase

00:21:09 Mario Virtual Boy, GBA Classics Incoming

00:25:09 Mario Day eShop and Retail Deals

00:33:23 2 More Kirby Air Riders amiibo

00:35:40 Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen Censorship, Fixed Glitches, and Event Updates

00:42:17 Pokemon Pokopia Review Roundup

00:47:12 Out This Week

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The world of Pokémon has officially turned 30 years old, and this week we're celebrating by diving deep into our personal history with the series.

In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we answer our Pokémon Questionnaire, sharing our favorite Pokémon games, spin-offs, cards, and more. We also reveal our all-time favorite Pokémon, talk about the moments that made the franchise special for us growing up, and reflect on how Pokémon has evolved along with us across three decades.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Reflecting on the 30th Anniversary of Pokémon

00:17:03 Our Pokémon 30 Questionnaire

00:55:07 Our Top 10 Favorite Pokémon

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It is Pokemon's 30th Anniversary and The Pokemon Company had a lot to show on Pokemon Day! In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we cover all of the big (and small) news from the latest Pokemon Presents, from the return of the GBA classics FireRed and LeafGreen to the reveal of the Generation 10, Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves!

We also discuss Nintendo issuing some rare refunds for last week's Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition, Resident Evil Requiem's review scores around the industry, and our own review of FUR Squadron Phoenix, a new Star Fox 64-inspired game on Switch! (Code provided by Raptor Claw)

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:09:14 Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen hit Switch

00:20:03 Pokemon Game Boy Jukebox

00:22:31 Pokemon Champions Release Date

00:24:16 Pokemon Day Headlines (Pokopia, Pokemon TCG, Pokemon GO, etc)

00:29:04 Pokemon Winds and Waves Revealed

00:43:30 Nintendo Refunds Xenoblade Chronicles X on Switch 2

00:47:15 Resident Evil Requiem Review Roundup

00:51:04 FUR Squadron Phoenix Review00:57:41 Out This Week

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