This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of topics including The Legend of Zelda movie casting, No Rest for the Wicked, Pokémon Presents, and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:31:32 - Zelda Movie Cast Announcement
0:38:20 - No Rest for the Wicked Coming to Switch 2?
0:41:28 - NSO Playtest Program
0:51:56 - Ubisoft thinks Micro-transactions are “fun”
1:06:46 - What we’re playing
1:34:33 - Pokemon Presents Roundup
1:46:29 - Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Date
1:48:54 - Closing Questions

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This week, Gene shares his Donkey Kong Bananza review with the crew, and they discuss other topics including Dragon Quest VII remake rumors, Camelot Software's next game, and upcoming potential Nintendo Directs.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:12 - Donkey Kong Bananza Review with Gene
0:49:56 - Camelot Software Signs of Late-Stage Development Work
0:53:40 - Donkey Kong Movie
0:58:46 - Dragon Quest 7 Remake Coming?
1:04:21 - What We’re Playing
1:15:06 - Nintendo is asking for feedback on game-key Cards in Japan
1:28:50 - Naoki Yoshida on Turn-Based Combat for future Final Fantasy Games
1:40:28 - Nintendo Rumors
1:45:50 - Dragon Quest 1 & 2 won't have an upgrade path
1:48:55 - Closing Questions

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Nintendo 64 leaks for Switch Online, Final Fantasy XI Remake rumors, Switch 2 port potential and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:08:06 - BBQ/Grilling Talk
0:19:58 - Leaked N64 Games for NSO?
0:27:54 - Rumored Final Fantasy IX Remake Might be in Trouble
0:42:32 - Nintendo is considering shorter development periods
0:54:51 - What We’re Playing
1:12:30 - Series S games should easily port to Switch 2
1:17:21 - Animal Crossing Crocs
1:21:42 - Closing Questions

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss a price hike for some Nintendo games and services in Canada, Mario Strikers coming to NSO, the team behind Donkey Kong Bananza and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:16:21 - Super Mario Strikers Coming to NSO
0:19:16 - Price Increase in Canada
0:25:35 - Nintendo and Amazon Update
0:34:11 - Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair X Sonic Collaboration Announced
0:37:38 - What We’re Playing
1:03:34 - Switch 1 Upgrades for Switch 2 Specs
1:08:31 - Sonic Adventure Remakes Not Happening
1:13:52 - Mario Kart World Update Has People Upset
1:17:05 - Physical Turok Trilogy Coming
1:21:20 - Donkey Kong Bananza Team Finally Confirmed
1:25:17 - Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Rated
1:30:36 - Closing Write-ins

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This week the Punching Up crew discusses leaked Sega sales numbers, third-party sales updates, Drag X Drive, Zelda scores and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:34:12 - Leaked Sega
0:40:52 - Final Fantasy XVI coming to Switch 2?
0:51:13 - Switch 2 Zelda Metacritic Scores
0:56:56 - 3rd party sales update
0:59:11 - What We’re Playing
1:16:28 - Real or Fake Kong
1:19:55 - Drag and Drive Price and Date
1:35:08 - Little Nightmares 3
1:39:29 - Closing Questions

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 This week the Punching Up crew discuss all the latest Nintendo news including the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, Borderlands 4, Switch 2 sales and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:13:17 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Still Coming
0:29:03 - Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 won't be out at launch. Standard editions of the game also cost $70
0:35:10 - Switch 2 sets the all-time sales record in the US
0:47:33 - Nintendo is selling games once again on Amazon after a hiatus
0:54:39 - What We’re Playing
1:09:13 - Donkey Kong Bananza Direct
1:41:33 - Capcom Counting Game Key Card Titles as Digital Sales
1:48:01 - Closing Questions
2:19:03 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 SPOILER thoughts

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With the arrival of the Switch 2, the Punching Up crew take a deep dive and gives their thoughts on the system and software and discuss new announcements like Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, Mina the Hollower's release date and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:16:18  - Switch 2 System impressions
0:42:23 - Mario Kart World
1:02:42 - Welcome Tour
1:06:30 - Everything Else We’re Playing
1:31:20 - Zelda Movie Delayed
1:36:36 - Mina and the Hollower Release date announced
1:39:00 - Scott Pilgrim EX
1:43:57 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Launch Window
1:45:52 -  Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles
1:48:03 - Splatoon Raiders
1:53:39 - Ending Questions

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This week the Punching Up crew talk about Gene's hands-on time with Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and discuss news and get excited for Summer Game Fest!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:32 - Mario Kart World Impressions
0:38:09 - Welcome Tour Impressions
0:47:12 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Switch 2 Footage
0:51:23 - The World Ends With You Director Leaves Square Enix
0:53:44 - What We’re Playing
1:17:57 - IO Interactive Showcase
1:29:18 - Spider man 2 spoilers game
1:30:52 - Mario Party Jamboree Overview Trailer
1:38:02 - Persona 4 Remake Leak?
1:43:56 - Final Fantasy Tactics Coming Back?
1:48:00 - Closing Questions

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This week, special guest RogersBase joins the Punching Up crew to talk about his and Gene's time at Super Nintendo World in Orlando, Gene’s interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, as well as the latest news—including Nintendo Direct rumors, Dragon Quest updates, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:08:02 - Super Nintendo World Orlando
0:57:32 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches
1:03:32 - Switch 2 out in the Wild
1:09:45 - Games added to NSO
1:11:06 - Nintendo direct rumors
1:21:47 - What we're playing
1:47:54 - Xbox Games reportedly coming to Switch 2
1:55:41 - GameChat requires a phone number linked to your Nintendo Account
1:58:51 - Pokémon Series Sales Update
2:00:25 - Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time is doing well and getting free DLC to celebrate.
2:03:13 - Closing Questions

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This week Micah and Brad share their favorite Nintendo 64 memories, go over Switch game upgrades, possible leaks like Red Dead Redemption 2 and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:25:51 - N64 memories
0:56:23 - Updated Switch Games
1:07:54 - Randy Pitchford on Borderlands 4's potential price
1:15:55 - New Nintendo Store
1:23:45 - New Hotel Dusk Trademark Filed
1:25:49 - Nintendo Teams Up with Samsung to Produce Switch 2 Chips
1:28:34 - Nintendo at Gamescom
1:30:34 - What We’re Playing
1:43:34 - Red Dead Redemption 2 Port Rumors
1:47:45 - Leaker claims Injustice 3 is coming.
1:52:00 - New Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Creators Voice Video
1:58:27 - Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Sales Update
2:00:38 - Nintendo on Game-Key Cards for First Party Switch 2 Games
2:05:03 - Closing Questions

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