In this episode of the Press Start Select Podcast, the fellas discuss the recent Nintendo Direct and the announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom 2. They also touch on the remakes of classic games, the future of the Nintendo Switch, and the potential release of Pokémon on the new Nintendo system. The conversation then progresses to the nostalgia and impact of the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise, particularly Marvel vs. Capcom 2.

Later on in the podcast, the fellas discuss the potential return of Virtua Fighter and the current state of fighting games. They also touch on the recent developments in the One Piece manga, including Jewelry Bonnie's ability to replicate Luffy's Gum Gum powers. They also touch on the pacing and plot developments in the Vegapunk arc of One Piece. The hosts express their mixed opinions on the arc, highlighting both cool moments and plot inconsistencies. They also speculate on the future power-ups and developments for the Straw Hat crew. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the plot conveniences in Shounen anime and how they are present in almost every series.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:26 Nintendo Direct

06:00 Mario Remakes

08:25 No Donkey Kong Game?

13:30 Nintendo Switch Send Off

15:15 F-Zero Announcement

21:47 The Future of the Nintendo Switch and the Potential Release of Pokémon

26:30 Lego Horizons

28:28 MVC 2

40:35 Introduction to Marvel vs. Capcom and the inclusion of new content

49:00 Is Marvel VS Capcom 2 a Dreamcast Game?

58:25 Speculation about future releases and the desire for a remake of the X-Men arcade game

01:09:00 The Potential Return of Virtua Fighter and the Future of Fighting Games

01:16:00 One Piece Manga Developments: Jewelry Bonnie's Replication of Powers

01:26:07 Japanese Mangaka and Imagination Powers

01:28:30 Speculating on Future Power-Ups for the Straw Hat Crew

01:35:11 Vegapunk Arc So Far

01:42:00 The Presence of Plot Conveniences in Shonen Series

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