The SwitchCast - A Nintendo Switch Podcast

By Team Pocket

Video Games

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The SwitchCast is more than a show where we talk about Nintendo Switch news and game reviews. We are a lively community of Nintendo Switch players who organize competitive events, contests, and interviews with some of the coolest names in the industry.

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A Little to the Left and Ne...

01.23.2023

This week we try to get everything perfect with A Little the Left, and catch up on the January news that's been piling up. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket ...

The SwitchCast - A Nintendo Switch Podcast episodes:

01.23.2023 A Little to the Left and News Rundown This week we try to get everything perfect with A Little the Left, and catch up on the January news that's been piling up. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket ...
01.16.2023 Bayonetta 3 and is the Switch Underpowered? Playing Bayonetta 3 on Nintendo Switch is awesome, but does it also put a spotlight on the system's limits? We discuss that and much more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - ...
12.30.2022 2022 Switch Year in Review Aggrocrog joins the final pod of the year to look back at all the biggest titles to hit the Switch in 2022. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - ...
12.07.2022 Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Harvestella, and the Smash World Tour There's a bumper crop of content this week as we review Harvestella, catch up on my Pokemon Scarlet/Violet progress, and discuss the tragic end of the Smash World Tour. TIMESTAMPS 0:18 - Personal Updates 11:05 - Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Updates23:24 - ...
11.22.2022 Sonic Frontiers and the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Launch With so many big games coming out, I really gotta go fast to play them all! That's why I'm zipping through a review of Sonic Frontiers this week, followed by some first impressions of Pokemon Violet. TIMESTAMPS 0:18 - Personal ...
11.15.2022 The November 2022 Indie World Showcase Life is like an Indie Showcase... you never know what you gonna get. And we got plenty of interesting surprises this time, with clever and compelling games announced for all kinds of gamers on the Nintendo Switch! TIMESTAMPS 0:18 - ...
11.08.2022 Them's Fightin' Herds and One Step from Eden I'm jazzing up the format a bit this week, so let me know what you think! But we still have a solid selection of games to chat about, including the pixelated deck-building roguelike, One Step from Eden, and KC's new ...
10.31.2022 Dragonball: The Breakers and Copin' with COVID BOO! I'm popping back on the mic just in time for a little Halloween episode, and there just happens to be a new survival "horror" game to review with Dragonball: The Breakers. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO ...
10.18.2022 News Catchup with KC KC's back, and he's trying to frantically catch up with the massive supply of exciting Switch news that dropped over the past month, including his favorite game of ALL TIME being remade for Switch! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN ...
08.27.2022 Endling: Extinction is Forever, Live A Live, Pokemon Worlds 2022, and Environmental Storytelling Life always finds a way in this episode! It survives in Endling: Extinction is Forever, revives the lost classic in Live A Live, and perhaps delays our next podcast a few weeks... SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO ...
08.12.2022 The Massive Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct and Jackbox Party Pack 8 JV's back just in time to help us pick apart every detail from the MASSIVE Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct! KC also discusses how the Jackbox Party Pack 8 made his latest BBQ a blast. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN ...
08.08.2022 The August 2022 Pokmeon Presents JV tags Rin in to talk about the latest Pokemon Presents, full of fresh details for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon Unite, Pokemon Go, and more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter ...
08.01.2022 TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix, and Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent We got a slew of reviews this week, as JV dives into the retro revival that is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and KC works his way through the Capcom Fighters Collection starting with Gem Fighter. He also gets ...
07.18.2022 Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and Game Expansions This week's topic is always growing: Game Expansions! We chat about which expansions work, which make us angry, and why Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak seems to get it so right. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 14:12 - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak ...
07.10.2022 Eastward, Mario Strikers: Battle League, and Monster Hunter Sunbreak (First Impressions) It's a game-packed podcast this week as we review several games including Eastward, Mario Strikers: Battle League, and drop some first impressions of Monster Hunter Sunbreak. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 12:25 - Eastward Review 23:04 - Mario Strikers: Battle League ...
07.01.2022 The "Mini" Nintendo Direct (Partners Showcase) Nuttin' "mini" 'bout this Nintendo Direct! Nor this podcast, as we go into every game discussed, new and old! TIMESTAMPS 0:24 - Intro 16:21 - Switch Focus: Nintendo Direct (Partners Showcase) SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH ...
06.17.2022 Mario Strikers Battle League (First Impressions) Mario Strikers has hit the pitch on Nintendo Switch, so we're giving our initial impressions on whether this one's in a league of its own, or should be sent back to the minors. TIMESTAMPS 0:27 - Intro 11:20 - Game ...
06.12.2022 Bugsnax on Switch, Chess Drama, and News Rundown Extravaganza Come on by and grab a seat, Chow down on some crawly treats, Listen as JV repeats, His opinion... on Bugsnax! TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 15:10 - Game Center: Bugsnax 37:20 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN ...
06.05.2022 Switch Sports vs. Instant Sport+, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Trailer 2, and Mad Chess Ball's in your court! This week we pit two Nintendo Switch sports games against each other as we review Nintendo Switch Sports and Instant Sports+. We also analyze all the new reveals from the latest Pokemon Scarlet/Violet trailer. TIMESTAMPS 0:24 ...
05.28.2022 Mini Motorways, Nintendo Switch Sports, and the Monster Hunter Rise: Subreak Event Beep beep! Hop on in and join us for ride through Mini Motorways plus a first look at Nintendo Switch Sports! We also run down all the new reveals from Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event! TIMESTAMPS 0:24 - ...
05.14.2022 Indie World Showcase, News Rundown, and Pokemon Home Updates We have a pipin' hot Indie World Showcase to cover this week, with several Nintendo Switch games available right now (and some I wish were available right now). TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 8:57 - Indie World Showcase Recap 59:18 - ...
05.06.2022 The PAX East 2022 Games Roundup At last, it's time for JV to dish about all the events and games he saw at PAX East 2022. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 16:26 - PAX East 2022 1:08:11 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR ...
05.01.2022 The Five Year Ultimate AMA! 250 episodes!? We gotta do something special, so in this podcast we're going to answer whatever questions you sent us in our special AMA survey. Everything's on the table, from our favorite "non-tendo" games to our top husbandos. SUPPORT US ...
04.22.2022 Quick Play: JV's at PAX, so KC Recaps The title says it all! It's a short one this week as JV's off exploring PAX East this week. So KC is just running down the games he's most excited to see gameplay from, as well as a quick news ...
04.16.2022 Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Achievments, and Reverberating Audio Our apologies for the audio this week! KC had to record in the "Chamber of Eternal Echoes" and his track paid the price. But it's still a great show, with JV reviewing the first 3D Kirby game, and an in-depth ...
04.08.2022 Blaster Master Zero III, Alternate Endings, and News Roundup What fate awaits at the end of your journey? This week, we discuss the impact of alternate endings of games, and review the final chapter in the Blaster Master Zero trilogy! TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 15:28 - Blaster Master Zero ...
03.25.2022 The Cruel King & the Great Hero, Mario Kart 8 Booster Pass 1, and the Monster Hunter Sunbreak Digital Event A new Monster Hunter Digital Event gives us a heavy serving of new content to look forward to. We also have new games and content to review, including The Cruel King and the Great Hero, as well as the first ...
03.11.2022 Strategy/Tactical RPGs and News Rundown Our master plan comes together as we discuss the new golden age of Strategy RPGs, and review the week's most interesting Nintendo Switch news. TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 10:04 - Switch Focus: The Golden Age of Strategy RPGs 37:47 - ...
03.04.2022 Pokémon Day 2022, the Pokémon Direct, and Astroneer Gotta celebrate 'em all! It's been 26 years of Pokémon, and this week's Pokémon Presents revealed plenty to look forward to, including Pokémon Scarlet and Velvet! We also take a test flight with the indie exploration/building game, Astroneer. TIMESTAMPS 0:26 ...
02.25.2022 Video Game Collections, New Capcom Reveals, and News Roundup Today we're talking about fat stacks... of games! We rank our top 5 game collections for Nintendo Switch and analyze the latest reveals from Capcom. TIMESTAMPS 0:24 - Intro 9:47 - Switch Focus: Top 5 Game Collections 49:01 - News ...
02.18.2022 Pokemon Legends: Arceus Follow-Up, Triangle Strategy Demo, and the Future of the Nintendo eShop This week we complete our conversation about Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and take our first few steps into Triangle Strategy with the new demo. In the wake of the WiiU and 3DS eShops shutting down, we decide to chat about the ...
02.11.2022 Nintendo Direct Showcase - February 9th, 2022 "FINALLY!" That's our reaction to so many of the big reveals from the first Nintendo Direct of 2022. See why we're so excited to see such awesome titles as Mario Strikers: Battle League, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and much more! SUPPORT ...
02.04.2022 Pokemon Legends: Arceus (First Impressions), Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, and Anime Games Arceus is calling... will you answer? This week we give our first impressions of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and dive deep into the anime Metroidvania that is Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth. We also chat about games based on anime, and what ...
01.28.2022 Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Danganronpa Decadence, and "Should I Buy?" The hour of competition is upon us! Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has activated its trap card and the entire world seems to be sucked in. We also review an entire series of anime murder mysteries, all compiled in in the Danganronpa ...
01.21.2022 To Be or Not To Be, Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel, and Carrion We have a packed Game Center this week, as we review the hilarious Shakespearean shenanigans of To Be or Not To Be, the accelerated card combat of Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel, and have a bloody good time with the horror Metroidvania, ...
01.15.2022 Loop Hero, Dragonball FighterZ, A Robot Named Fight!, and Game Books Gather 'round, children. KC is about to review the inspirational tale of Daigo Umehara's, "A Will to Keep Winning." We also have a ton of intense games to review, including Dragonball FighterZ, Loop Hero, and A Robot Named Fight!. SUPPORT ...
01.07.2022 BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Fighting Games, and What Excites Us in 2022 We square off with the whole of 2022 by running down all the games that promise to make this one of the biggest years for Nintendo Switch fans. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 16:33 - Game Center: BlazBlue: Central Fiction vs. ...
12.31.2021 Holiday with the SwitchCats Special (2021/2022) Members of the community pop up from every corner of KC's place as he prepares to welcome 2022! But first, we all take a look back at the games and more that made 2021 a year to remember for the ...
12.17.2021 Indie World Showcase December 2021 Overview Our final presentation for the Switch in 2021 is a doozy, with loads of interesting new indie titles to talk about. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 07:45 - Switch Focus: Indie World Showcase SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO ...
12.10.2021 Pokémon UNITE Winter Update and Toxicity in Gaming Pick your poison! Because we're discussion toxic gamers/communities and how we handle those who try to troll your fun. We also have a huge Pokemon Unite update to talk about in the News Rundown. TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 20:48 - ...
12.03.2021 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Progress Reports, and News Rundown This week we play the new old school with the "Nintendo hard" (yet still surprisingly fun) Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. Then we have some progress reports on several games we've been playing, including Pokemon BDSP and Metroid Dread ...
11.24.2021 Ruined King, Pokemon BDSP, and Games We're Thankful For This week we RIOT with the new League of Legends RPG (Ruined King) and Netflix series (Arcane). We also talk about the new monster-catching remakes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl. And in the Switch Focus, we discuss the ...
11.19.2021 Root, Metroid Prime Update, and Digital Board Games This week we roll the dice with Cats, Birds, and Mice, as we review the Nintendo Switch version of Root! Which naturally leads us into a discussion about all the great tabletop options on the platform. We also cover the ...
11.12.2021 Metroid Dread, Shiren the Wanderer, and Game Expectations We go deep into Metroid Dread this week, with a follow-up review of the pure Roguelike adventures of Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate. In the Nintendo Switch Focus, we discuss some of the ...
11.05.2021 No More Heroes III and Games on a Plane This week, JV is tired of these monkey-fighting games, on this Monday to Friday plane! We chat about No More Heroes III, plus what kinds of games we load up for a long flight. And of course, we catch up ...
10.21.2021 The Animal Crossing: New Horizons / Happy Home Paradise Direct Just when you think things have settled down on your little island home, Nintendo drops a ton of free DLC, plus an entirely new game (that's technically paid DLC?). We also recap all the week's Nintendo Switch news, plus a ...
10.15.2021 The Switch OLED, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, and Return of the Obra Dinn We've successfully bagged ourselves Switch OLED systems, just in time to help each other survive Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes and Return of the Obra Dinn. TIMESTAMPS 0:47 - Intro 20:53 - Game Center - Return of the Obra Dinn ...
10.08.2021 IP Crossovers and the Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Character 'Tis the end of an era... The final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character has been revealed, and it's someone from another massive crossover series! TIMESTAMPS 0:28 - Intro 18:59 - Switch Focus - IP Crossovers in Games 52:54 - News ...
10.01.2021 WarioWare: Get it Together, Pokemon UNITE Mobile Launch, and News WAHHH! This week KC reviews the latest WarioWare title for Nintendo Switch, and we catch up with all the news, including the big update to Pokemon UNITE and more! TIMESTAMPS 0:24 - Intro 12:12 - Game Center - WarioWare: Get ...
09.24.2021 September 2021 Nintendo Direct Live Reactions Monster Hunter DLC, Splatoon 3 deets, the final Smash Bros. Ultimate character... all this and way more were shown off in the latest Nintendo Direct. And we didn't even have time to watch it before recording, so screw it, we'll ...

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