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• Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf Hasbro toys are up for preorder https://x.com/Wario64/status/2079952248654696959

• Shigeru Miyamoto confirms new Star Fox and Yoshi games happened because of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie https://nintendoeverything.com/miyamoto-on-how-nintendo-chooses-which-games-to-release-confirms-star-fox-and-yoshi-games-happened-because-of-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/

• Nintendo says consumers are not entitled to any tariff refunds Nintendo stands to receive https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/nintendo-customers-have-no-legal-right-to-tariff-refunds-company-tells-judge/

• Star Fox projected to be the 4th bestselling game of June 2026 https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3mraew5nmc22s

• Splatoon Raiders gets 81 Metacritic score and Ask the Developer interview https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-22-splatoon-raiders-part-1/

• Xbox Backward Compatibility for PC introduced, starting with four games https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/22/xbox-backward-compatibility-on-pc/

Questions from Discord: 

• campfire_knight: What is one of your favorite themes or backgrounds on the startup menu of one of your consoles? One of my personal favs is the Shantae: Pirates's Curse Summer Vacation theme on my New 3DS XL!! Shantae characters are just so adorable!! 😍 However, I do wish this 3DS theme also included my girls, Sky and Rottytops. 🥺 Leaving them out breaks my heart!!

• jtlawbass: You have been given the power to revive any dormant or dead franchise(s), but the caveat is that for every franchise you revive, you have to kill off an active one. Which do you choose? Also, if you kill off a franchise, that also means you can’t have remakes or remasters in that series so whatever is already out when you kill the series off is it for that franchise. I would bring single-player Phantasy Star back and would sacrifice Metal Gear. Kojima is gone so it’s not like we’ll ever get a new good MG game again anyway.

What we’re playing: 

Mary: Met video game boyfriend at Anime Expo. 10/10.

John: The Last Remnant Remastered, Silent Hill f

Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games 

Brett L: Adventures of Elliot:  The Millenium Tales

Brett M: The Expanse

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• Hasbro to Produce New Toys Based on Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda Franchise https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260716098766/en/Hasbro-to-Produce-New-Toys-Based-on-Nintendos-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Franchise

• Crocs x Super Mario is here to buy https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/mario-classic-clog-br-128983-1/

• Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will now launch on Switch on October 15, the same as other platforms https://x.com/Castlevania_EN/status/2077418806289580537

• Marvel's Wolverine gets a new trailer ahead of September launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJrqHyojaa4

Questions from Discord: 

• Bailey: Imagine every game ever created vanished overnight, and you could choose to save only one for future generations. Which game would you choose and why? To add, this question is inspired by hearing so many people say “they could take all our games away at any moment” after the whole PlayStation digital-only thing. 🤣🤣 It’s been on my mind hahhaha

• Tatertor96: What is a game you absolutely love but find it difficult to recommend to a casual player/beginner?

What we’re playing: 

Mary: Met video game boyfriend at Anime Expo. 10/10.

John: The Last Remnant Remastered, Silent Hill f

Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games 

Brett L: Adventures of Elliot:  The Millenium Tales

Brett M: AC Black Flag

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• Mario Kart Tour shuts down in September https://x.com/mariokarttourEN/status/2074767600245252177

• Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis shuts down October 6 https://x.com/FFVII_EC_EN/status/2074676377778106747

• Nintendo hardware is getting revisions to have a user-replaceable battery in Europe, but Switch 1 will stop being sold in Europe in February 2027 https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch-2/Information-about-upcoming-battery-related-revisions-to-some-Nintendo-products-3132901.html

• Nintendo Classics adds Fortified Zone, Wario Land, The Sword of Hope II, and Dr. Mario & Puzzle League https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2074659988492972391

• Xbox reduces head count by 3200, Compulsion Games and Double Fine return to being independent, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are planned to be bought, and Arkane is up in the air https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/06/resetting-xbox/

• Obsidian reportedly loses around 25% of staff, 60-70 people, and shelves Avowed 2 to work on new Fallout https://kotaku.com/avowed-the-outer-worlds-pentiment-studio-obsidian-xbox-layoffs-2000713032 / https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mq5oqyh2yk2o

• id Software suffers 136 layoffs https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/id-software-dev-claims-its-been-relegated-to-support-studio-size-as-136-layoffs-confirmed/

Questions from Discord: 

• Joe the Usurper: Does a game being super popular and appealing to more casual gamers turn you off of the game? Because honestly it does for me a little. I think it's wild GTA6, a digital-only game with no gameplay footage, is selling preorders like crazy. It's not gonna run out of stock. What if it comes out and is just mid or janky? If IGN gives it a 7 will someone burn down their offices? If GTA6 leads to more PS5 and Xboxes being sold, what's even the point of releasing a PS6 or Helix?

• jtlawbass: Has your favorite character or IP been made into a good game? If so, what was it? If not, what would your ideal game for that character or IP be? Daredevil is my favorite character, and obviously we’ve yet to have a good Daredevil game. My ideal DD game would be a mix of the new Spider-Man games with some investigation/detective work thrown in. It would be fun to have some Ace Attorney elements where you get to play as Matt in the courtroom, too.

• Tatertot96: What kind of gamer are you when it comes to getting stuck? Are you someone who looks up a walkthrough after a handful of attempts, or are you fully prepared to die over a hundred times until you get it right?

What we’re playing: 

Mary: Met video game boyfriend at Anime Expo. 10/10.

John: The Last Remnant Remastered, Silent Hill f

Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games 

Brett L: Adventures of Elliot:  The Millenium Tales

Brett M: FFVII Rebirth (beat), AC Black Flag

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Topics:

• Is Switch 2 the last console to have physical games? Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/

• PS3 and Vita digital stores are shutting down for real this time https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/an-update-on-playstation-store-for-ps3-and-ps-vita/

• Xbox is testing a disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical game collection https://x.com/Wario64/status/2072376537664413900

• Switch 2 seems to be getting a revised LCD panel from Sharp https://bsky.app/profile/ninpatentswatch.bsky.social/post/3mpgynym2ok2k

• Mario Kart World ver. 1.7.0 update adds 2 new routes to Knockout Tour and stickers in Photo Mode https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/mario-kart-world-update-adds-two-new-routes-to-knockout-tour-and-more/

• Oblivion Remastered launches August 11 on Switch 2 as a real physical game, runs at 900p 30 FPS handheld and 1080p 30 FPS docked with DLSS https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en-US/news/2AQF1Pmy3m8GGT8s0RTkJT/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered-nintendo-switch-2-launch-date

• Love and Deepspace canceled the release of a new character because some fans did not like him. The fan base is imploding. Reviews on all app stores are abysmally low. Law suits are in the works. I have not seen drama of this level in a very long time. https://www.polygon.com/love-and-deepspace-bring-back-valko/ 

• Y’all don’t actually have to talk about this lol

Questions from Discord: 

• Bailey: I have never played GTA 5, but all the hype around GTA 6 has me wanting to play it day one. Do you think it’s necessary to play 5 first? Will I appreciate or enjoy 6 more if I’ve already experienced 5, or would it be fine to skip 5 and go straight to 6? I definitely want to have the best experience possible but there isn’t a ton of time between now and the new one coming out and I have a lot of games on my list to play. 😅 I’m struggling to decide if it’s worth prioritizing playing 5 right now or not. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

• Tatertot96: What happens to game preservation if physical discs completely vanish? Are we trusting publishers too much to keep our libraries alive? I am not overly concerned as things have been trending this way for a while now and I resort to digital copies, but curious to know everyone's thoughts.

What we’re playing: 

Mary: Dragon Age Inquisition, RE4 remake (very modded)  

John: The Last Remnant Remastered, Silent Hill f

Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games 

Brett L: Adventures of Elliot:  The Millenium Tales

Brett M: FFVII Rebirth, Gears of War Judgement (beat)

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• Grand Theft Auto VI is $80, $100 for Ultimate Edition, and physical is a download code in a box https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/grand-theft-auto-vi-pricing-ultimate-edition-and-pre-order-bonuses-announced

• Nintendo 64 30th anniversary is here (Japan: June 23, USA: September 29)

Questions from Discord: 

• Tatertot96: In decision-based games where your actions greatly impact the trajectory of the story, what is one morally gray choice in a game that truly kept you up at night, or one where you had to pause the game and walk away to think before you acted?

• Joe: WTF is wrong with Valve? In honor of Star Fox, what are the best short games ever?

• Jtlawbass: Have you ever played a game recommended by a relative or friend that was so bad it had you questioning your relationship with that person?

What we’re playing: 

Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong 

John: The Last Remnant Remastered, Silent Hill f

Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games 

Brett L: 007 First Light (beat), Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

Brett M: FFVII Rebirth, Gears of War Judgement, Days Gone

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• Xbox Studios closed? + Bungie + EA

• Ocarina of Time remake has "timeless gameplay"--what does that mean? https://mynintendonews.com/2026/06/15/nintendo-has-removed-and-replaced-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-description/

• Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition on Switch 2 shows up at Walmart despite Sega not announcing it exists yet https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-physical-copy-of-sonic-frontiers-definitive-edition-on-switch-2-appears-to-have-been-found-in-the-wild/

Questions from Discord: 

• campfire knight: Do you ever just turn your console on, wishlist a bunch of stuff on the eShop, and then turn your console off because you are too burnt out to play anything including games you have already bought? 😔  This has been me with my Switch 1 and 2 for the last couple years. 😅  Another more open-ended question: Which scary game sits in your wishlist because you are legit too afraid of playing it? 🫣  Mine is a game called Milk Inside A Bag Of Milk Inside A Bag Of Milk, Outside A Bag Of Milk Outside A Bag Of Milk. 🥛 💼  And yes, that is the full name of the game.  While it looks intriguing and usually sits at a very cheap price to buy online, the trailers make it look absolutely terrifying!! 😱  Maybe someday I will work up the courage to play. But for now, it remains sitting in my wishlist… menacingly!! 😫

• Bailey: If you had to live inside a game for an entire year, which game would you choose? Assume you can respawn after dying, so survival risk isn’t a factor. You’re just choosing based on the world itself, characters you could meet, and things you could experience.

What we’re playing: 

Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong 

John: Mina the Hollower (finished), The Last Remnant Remastered

Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games 

Brett L: 007 First Light (beat), Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

Brett M: FFVII Rebirth, Gears of War Judgement

WE WERE BANNED! + Nintendo Direct, Xbox Showcase REACTION!

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Topics:

• Huge Nintendo Music app update adds Mario Kart World OST, iPad support, car support for iOS and Android, and a web player https://music.nintendo.com/en-US/

• Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launches August 28 on Switch 2, still an $80 Game-Key Card https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-launches-august-28

• State of Play reaction: Wolverine, Stuntman: Hollywood, Until Dawn 2, God of War Laufey etc. https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-sonys-playstation-state-of-play-june-2026

• Sega prepping a low-cost 2D-centric handheld gaming device? https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1twfxno/sega_prepping_low_cost_2d_centric_handheld_gaming/

Questions from Discord: 

• Jtlawbass: If you could pick ONE game to be announced at Keighleyfest on Friday, the Xbox show, PC show, rumored Nintendo Direct, or any other E3-like event, what would it be? Doesn’t have to be realistic or rumored. Me, I would love a new offline Phantasy Star, but who knows if we’ll ever get that since Sega has been radio-silent on those revivals they teased a few years ago.  

What we’re playing: 

Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong 

John: Mina the Hollower, The Last Remnant Remastered

Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games 

Brett L: Adventures of Elliot demo (beat), Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, 007 First Light

Brett M: 07 First Light, Spider-Man

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• Dragon Quest XII has been rebooted and re-revealed as Beyond Dreams, new Dragon Quest Monsters announced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsYz_CVdowA

• Mina the Hollower (92 MC) and 007 First Light (87 MC) have excellent review scores

• Bloober Team’s Project M to be “uniquely Nintendo” and use Switch 2 in way others “simply wouldn’t be able to replicate” https://mynintendonews.com/2026/05/25/bloober-teams-project-m-to-be-uniquely-nintendo-and-use-switch-2-in-way-others-simply-wouldnt-be-able-to-replicate/

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Announced https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/media/news/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-songs-of-the-past-announced/

• Steam Deck leaps up $300 in price https://x.com/Wario64/status/2059685992332698026

• CEO of Japanese sexy game company says depicting adult women with small chests has become “risky,” which is why all their characters are extremely well-endowed https://automaton-media.com/en/news/ceo-of-japanese-sexy-game-company-says-depicting-adult-women-with-small-chests-has-become-risky-which-is-why-all-their-characters-are-extremely-well-endowed/

Questions from Discord: 

• Beavis Christ: I finally beat Dragon Quest 11 after putting it down for no particular reason years ago. I think that usually when I put a game down like that, I don't come back to it. Do you have any success stories of returning to a game like this? (In this case, I felt like I had to finish it before I started playing 7. Idk if I would've gotten back to it if not for that)

• Jtlawbass: Has a game ever inspired you to do something outside of gaming? For example, last year Clair Obscur made me want to learn French, (I never did because I got too busy.) and this year Forza Horizon 6 makes me want to buy a fast car, (I probably won’t.) but that made me curious about if that has ever happened to anyone else.

What we’re playing: 

Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong 

John: The Last Remnant Remastered

Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games 

Brett L: Adventures of Elliot demo (beat), Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, 007 First Light

Brett M: Ghost of Yotei (beat) Stellar Blade (beat) 007 First Light

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• Nintendo photo game Pictonico! launches May 28 on Android & iOS from Intelligent Systems https://pictonico.nintendo.com/en/index.html / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONoxuXGAoMk

• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book earns 81 Metacritic score https://www.metacritic.com/game/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch-2

• Tomodachi Life tops the rankings in projected April 2026 US game sales; Pokopia ranks 4th for total projected sales year to date so far https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3mmbxkhgi2d2v

• Order of the Sinking Star adds Switch 2 version https://www.gematsu.com/2026/05/order-of-the-sinking-star-adds-switch-2-version

• PlayStation State of Play set for June 2 with 60+ minutes of updates, announcements, & gameplay reveals https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/20/state-of-play-returns-tuesday-june-2/

• PlayStation confirms that narrative single-player games will be PlayStation-exclusive moving forward https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mm5jzsls5s2a

• Embracer Group to split into two companies – Fellowship Entertainment and Embracer https://www.gematsu.com/2026/05/embracer-group-to-split-into-two-companies-fellowship-entertainment-and-embracer

• Warhorse Studios is making a new Kingdom Come game and an open-world Middle-earth RPG https://x.com/WarhorseStudios/status/2057008469920624696

Questions from Discord: 

• Joe: You ever buy a game digitally because it was super cheap and despite already owning a physical copy you were just too lazy to get up and grab it?

What we’re playing: 

Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong 

John: Ori and the Will of the Wisps (finished), The Adventures of Elliot demo

Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games 

Brett L: Pragmata (beat)

Brett M: Ghost of Yotei (beat) Stellar Blade