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Did images of the Nintendo Switch 2 just leak? We have no idea if they’re real or not, but we’re going to talk about it anyways! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they speculate (again) on when Nintendo might reveal its next hardware. Plus, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are going after the developers of Palworld, Splatoon 3’s Grand Festival was a huge success, and a whole lot more.

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Check out listener Dwayne's Game Builder Garage game, Astro Joust: G-004-6LN-C5Y

Sony has been making headlines for some weird reasons over the last few weeks, so this week we’re asking: What are the weirdest things Nintendo has done this generation? Join Logan and Chris as they talk about Super Mario Odyssey’s lack of DLC, Labo VR, and more. Plus, Logan played Super Mario Party Jamboree and Chris has some questions about the lack of Dry Bones. Finally, the panel discusses the Splatoon 3 Grand Festival and the best 3D platformers.

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Logan and Justin have played Echoes of Wisdom, and they fell in love with it! Hear about the game’s first dungeon, the funniest uses for echoes, and how it perfectly blends 2D Zelda with BotW/TotK. Plus, they highlight the best games they saw at PAX West, including Romancing Saga, Reggie, Retro Realms: Ash vs the Evil Dead, and Dragon Quest 3. Then, Chris and Logan share their thoughts on the full release of Emio: The Smiling Man – Famicom Detective Club.

Logan is away at PAX this week, which means the inmates are running the asylum once again! Join Justin and Chris as they discuss the announcements at this week's Nintendo Indie and Partner Showcase including the arrival of Pizza Tower on the Switch, Balatro's DLC, and a whole lot more. We also talk about a new Super Mario Sunshine Mod that has been in the making for YEARS and the dawn of GameStop's Retro storefronts and what it means for retro game collectors.

Nintendo showed off its upcoming museum in a Direct this week, and Logan and Chris can’t help but feel disappointed by how it’s shaping up. Plus, Logan played the Emio: The Smiling Man demo, Nintendo finally detailed amiibo support for Echoes of Wisdom, and the guys dive into your questions in E. Gadd’s Emails.

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After a week off, Logan, Justin, and Chris react to the new Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer and discuss why this game looks bigger than your traditional 2D Zelda. Then, the panel guesses at when we might see Switch 2 launch next year and how Grand Theft Auto 6 could factor into it. Finally, they discuss Aero GPX, the F-Zero spiritual successor that you need to play if you’re into futuristic racing games… and should still try even if you’re not.

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To celebrate 100 episodes of the Toadstool Boardroom, we’re taking a look at the most influential figures in Nintendo history. From the names you know like Miyamoto and Iwata, to the unsung heroes that deserve more recognition, we walk through 12 names you need to know if you care about Nintendo’s legacy. Then, we reflect on the show and listen to your voice messages about what the Boardroom has meant to you. Thank you so much for supporting us through the last 100 episodes, here’s to 100 more!!

References:

https://web.archive.org/web/20200418092054/https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/issues/issue_87/490-Searching-for-Gunpei-Yokoi

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/08/random_did_you_know_the_name_metroid_was_made_by_combining_metro_and_android

https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/postscript-the-man-behind-nintendo

https://web.archive.org/web/20110721221628/http://www.1up.com/news/nintendo-president-yamauchi-builds-83

https://www.wired.com/2007/03/vgl-koji-kondo-/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazumi_Totaka

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/layoffs-are-not-the-solution-nintendo-s-iwata

https://web.archive.org/web/20121011005838/http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2008/04/column_game_mag_weaseling_just.php

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Ocarina-of-Time-3D/Vol-2-Original-Development-Staff-Part-1/3-Let-s-Go-to-Toei-Kyoto-Studio-Park-/3-Let-s-Go-to-Toei-Kyoto-Studio-Park--231680.html

We have so much Nintendo news to talk about this week! First, Logan, Justin, and Chris review Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. Then, they talk about the week’s news, including Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Splatoon 3’s big grand festival, the return of amiibo, and if Nintendo just dropped the first real hint about Switch 2.

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