This week Rick Hoeg joins the Punching Up crew to discuss the recent massive Nintendo Direct, the insane Pokémon patents and your questions!

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Timestamps: 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:10:57 - Nintendo Direct Recap
2:15:19 - What We’re Playing
2:39:05 - Insane Pokémon Patent
2:51:08 - Closing Questions

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of news topics including Nintendo ending repairs on the 2DS and 3DS, small Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts IV updates, Nintendo winning a lawsuit and more!

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Timestamps: 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:59 - Nintendo no longer repairing 2DS XL and 3DS.
0:26:29 - Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 info
0:37:39 - Very small FF7 Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4 update
0:52:23 - What we’re Playing
1:26:46 - Nintendo wins lawsuit against modder
1:33:11 - Sega & Atlus TGS 2025 Lineup
1:36:30 - Resident Evil games coming to Switch 2?
1:40:23 - Closing Questions

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss Rayman's 30th anniversary, LEGO Pokémon, and more Nintendo Direct rumors.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:08 - Rayman 30th Anniversary
0:28:14 - Ubisoft Games Rumors
0:39:36 - PlayStation State of Play, focusing on 007 First Light
0:46:46 - Silksong Info
0:50:38 - What we’re playing
1:18:57 - Pokémon LEGO price rumors
1:26:06 - Yooka-Replayee info
1:28:02 - It’s Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts
1:32:51 - Hello Mario app
1:36:06 - More Nintendo Direct rumors
1:38:08 - Closing Questions

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of topics including the lack of Switch 2 dev kits, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 maybe getting a remaster, and if we think the Switch 2 is already feeling out of date.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:10:27 - Switch 2 already getting stinky?
0:37:04 - A lot of devs still don't have Switch 2 dev kits
0:44:46 - Direct Rumors are starting again
0:58:51 - Silksong Release date
1:28:30 - Japan NDL won't accept Switch 2 game-key cards for preservation
1:32:59 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 getting a Switch 2 upgrade?
1:38:21 - Closing Questions

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This week Gene goes hands-on with Kirby Air Riders, and Brad and Micah talk Gamescom, Starfield rumors for Switch 2, and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:09:21 - Kriby Air Riders Direct
0:27:40 - Hands on with Gene
1:07:23 - Gamescom Announcements
1:22:08 - Dual-Screen Patent Updated
1:31:52 - Shenmue 3 Enhanced Edition Announced
1:36:18 - What We’re Playing
2:02:44  Chibi Robo Coming to NSO
2:11:29 - Pokemon Worlds Wrapup
2:19:30 - Starfield Switch 2 Rumors
2:22:44 - Closing Questions

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss the new adorable My Mario products, Pokémon fans going nuts, Dragon Age Remakes being shutdown and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:21:03 - My Mario Products
0:38:15 - Dragon Age Remakes shutdown allegedly
0:52:50 - Pokémon Happy Meals pulled from Japan
1:04:16 - What we’re Playing
1:49:42 - Spoilers for War of the Worlds
1:52:55 - Last week's Indie world showcase recap
1:56:55 - Closing questions

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This week the Punching Up crew discusses the Switch US price hikes, Nintendo's recent survey, updated sales numbers, and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:04 - Switch Price Hike
0:31:03 - Nintendo Survey
0:43:04 - Last week's Partner Direct thoughts
0:55:39 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
0:58:31 - Nintendo Sales Updates
1:08:02 - What we’re playing
1:24:30 - SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide coming this November
1:36:18 - Kirby Air Riders rated in Saudi Arabia
1:38:19 - Metroid is still coming this year
1:43:00 - Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack coming this November
1:47:17 - Sonic Timberland collab
1:51:03 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World info
1:56:43 - Indie World Direct announcement
1:58:49 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake gets a Switch 2 upgrade
1:59:06 - Closing Questions

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This week the crew discusses a variety of topics like the Nintendo Partner Direct, Mario Paint, PlayStation multiplatform possibilities, Square Enix sales updates and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:15:26 - Nintendo Partner Direct

0:49:55 -  Mario Paint on NSO

1:01:29 - Princess Peach and Mario are just good friends

1:18:09 - Donkey Kong Bananza Tetris 99 event

1:20:32 - Leaked Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Date

1:24:35 - Sony multiplatform job listing

1:45:01 - What we’re playing

2:26:07 - Star Wars: Outlaws sequel reportedly canceled

2:31:26 - LEGO Game Boy

2:34:34 - Square Enix Series Sales Update

2:37:45 - Xenoblade composer teases new project

2:42:08 - Closing Questions

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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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