Dads After Dark Show - A Nintendo Podcast

Drew & John talk.

We get silly this week talking about crazy Nintendo Switch rumors, what makes you want to replay a game and...manscaping? Get ready for an episode full of Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation, and MORE on a new Dads After Dark Show Top 10:10. Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition has gotten the FPS Boost treatment (31:23)9. Subscribe to Game Pass News--and, it too, is FREE! (40:27)8. If you could have any Nintendo-themed merch, what would it be? (42:58)7. Game Builder Garage announced! (47:35)6. The Nintendo Dads' Ice Hockey league (51:20)5. What would make you play a game multiple times? (54:05)4. Rumors: Metroid, Donkey Kong and more FIRE EMBLEM?! (1:01:33)3. COVID restrictions lifted! (1:13:57)2. A new Monthly Mayhem! (1:18:14)1. The Lawnmower Men (1:22:04)

Uh, oh! John is bored, tired, irritable, and is ready to rant about the obnoxious things the game community sometimes does. Console wars between Xbox and PlayStation, complaining about Bayonetta 2 being a console exclusive? You think the Nintendo Switch is bad because...why...you don't own it? WE GOTTA TALK.

Super Mario Party got an UPDATE and this Nintendo staple is now playable online! John & Drew break down the news, talk about manscaping and ball grooming and then break down why Nintendo better not make the same mistake with the Nintendo Switch that they did with the Nintendo Wii on a new Dads After Dark Show Top 10:10. It's-a Super Mario Party, online! (38:39)9. When DLC comes out for a game you played and finished a while ago, do you go back to it? (45:45)8. What is one thing you hate doing as a Dad but do it because you love your kids? (57:05)7. The Great Ace Attorney: Chronicles is coming to the Nintendo Switch in July, but why is it gonna be so good? (1:05:03)6. Update on Monthly Mayhem for May (1:07:56)5. What wild innovation is coming to the next Nintendo console?! (1:10:11)4. HOW WOULD YOU IMPROVE IT? (1:18:09)3. Our favorite fruits! (1:27:32)2. Manscaping with John & Drew (1:40:40)1. How can Nintendo avoid the Wii U-oops? (1:50:33)

This week, we put Xbox's Game Pass program in the crosshairs. Is it free? Why do gamers say they are playing a game like MLB The Show '21 for free? Or is the subscription cost that makes this a paid service enough to negate it? What say you? Hear from John & Drew on what they think on The Betwixt!

John & Drew break down the new Indie World presentation and all the Nintendo Switch goodies they're excited for! Also, we talk PAC-MAN 99 and what makes an indie developer an indie developer on a new Dads After Dark Show Top 5:5. What are your favorite indie games and why wouldn't you play them on your Xbox?! (47:47)4. What Nintendo game made you OMG? A look back at Mario Strikers for the GameCube. (57:34)3. Monthly Mayhem results from our 4-week, NES and SNES online battle! Who won?! (1:03:56)2. PAC-MAN 99 has arrived, how much did John and Drew play and what do they think of this battle royale from Bandai Namco? (1:14:53)1. Indie World has revealed a House of the Dead remake, Fez for Switch and Oxenfree II! What are our favorites? (1:21:38)

This week we have a hard-hitting interview with 12-Year-Sold Sebastian Blanco. He discusses what games he's been playing and his favorite games of all time on his Nintendo Switch and Wii U. We also play a game of "Do you know what this means," an inter-generational battle of wits!

John & Drew chat about a whole range of weird topics include in-store displays, Xbox's Game Pass and what can ruin Super Smash Bros.? It's time for some Nintendo and chill on a new Dads After Dark Show with a Top 5:5. What video game store displays draw you in and which turn you away? (50:21)4. If you could cross over any two gaming series, what would they be? (57:10)3. How much do game exclusives sell you on a console? (1:01:11)2. MLB: The Show coming to...Xbox...Game Pass...for free? WHAT?! (1:09:55)1. Does taking our games too seriously ruin all the fun? (1:14:16)

Monster Hunter Rise is OUT NOW for the Nintendo Switch and John is no expert. He's barely ever played, actually. So, what's he got to say?! Ah! But as a Monster Hunter beginner he can relate to you much better than the expertiest expert! Hear some basic, how-to-start adventuring tips and see if you too want to get in on the hunt in Capcom's newest entry in the series!

John & Drew are getting prepared for March 31st, the end of the 35th Anniversary for Mario on the Nintendo Switch. No more Super Mario 35! No more...3D All-Stars? What does it all mean?10. Predictions on Mario’s fate for 3/31! (36:52)9. Why do we hate spoilers? (42:14)8. Does Nintendo grow with gamers or do gamers outgrow Nintendo? (51:12)7. What are the universally beloved games everybody would enjoy? (56:47)6. What's up with all these game anniversaries? (1:05:02)5. Does your favorite gaming genre reflect on your sex life? (1:10:05)4. Square Enix Presents...Life is Strange 3! (1:14:08)3. Have you ever moved on and aged out from a gaming genre? (1:19:35)2. Year 2 of Animal Crossing is upon us! (1:27:14)1. Monthly Mayhem has begun on Nintendo Switch Online! (1:34:58)

John & Drew wrap up our Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Monthly Mayhem. We're fat on Cat Shines and Green Stars, so now what's next? Nintendo Switch Online may be in our future! TUNE IN to find out the winners and what's coming for March and April.

The guys had a busy gaming week playing ELEVEN games between them, then, there was another Nintendo presentation, John went to the Denver Retro Gamers swap meet, and TUNE IN to find out how Drew failed his family!10. Xenoblade Chronicles' Pyra and Mythra are ready to Smash! (37:18)9. Drew failed his wife, his children, and he's going to tell you about it. (42:34)8. John lost his Animal Crossing island. (47:07)7. Drew finally played Sayonara Wild Hearts! But did he like it? (51:37)6. A rundown of the latest Nintendo Switch Pro rumors. (57:08)5. Pokémon Presents with Disney Guys' guest Tim Candee! (1:08:23)4. Is Drew finally going to play a Pokémon game?! (1:18:55)3. Capcom's Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is...uh...very hard. (1:26:20)2. What are your favorite video game checkpoints? (1:37:56)1. If you were sent to a desert island with your Switch and just 5 games... (1:47:19)

John & Drew present the first-ever Daddy Awards! Justin, Jesse, Marty, and Tim have done such a great job building the Nintendo Dads family that the Discord community decided to make an award show focused on them and vote on the winners!Tune in to hear our wacky categories and who personified the VERY BEST in each one! The Dads After Dark Show, Dad Crossing, and Retro Logic shows get in on a few categories as well!

Drew's back for a new Top 10 and Nintendo has finally revealed a new Direct! Was it a hit with the Dads After Dark? Find out in another Top 10:10. A new Nintendo Direct! (32:50)9. Persona 5 Strikers selling Early Access for $10. Gross! (59:06)8. The Mortal Kombat trailer. (1:01:44)7. What role would you play in a video game movie? (1:04:47)6. Mario Golf: Super Rush; Drew is coming all over it! (1:06:34)5. PS5 Dual Sense controllers having drift issues? (1:18:34)4. How to upgrade an SD Card on your Nintendo Switch... (1:20:25)3. How bad is Peter Pan? Drew the Disney Guy is unwittingly here to discuss! (1:26:02)2. New Nintendo sales numbers with the Switch now at 80 million sold. (1:35:12)1. What are the best and worst video game movies? (1:49:07)

John hosts The Betwixt tonight with special guest Kevin Alexander for a mini-episode of sorts! Find out their thoughts on Nintendo hardware and when a Switch Pro might just be coming out!5. What've you been playing on your Nintendo Switch?4. Questions from the Nintendo Dads' Discord.3. The new Mario Red & Blue Switch...how hot is it? (SPOILER: Super hot!)2. What do we think about Super Mario 3D World & Bowser's Fury!1. Monthly Mayhem for February has begun!

John hosts The Betwixt tonight and is joined by members of the Nintendo Dads Discord community for a night of 20 Questions! Can ChrisHL94, Hambone Jonny, Ebucel, and Jesse Waldack rise up to the challenge? Find out as you guess right along with them!

John & Drew have come together (haha) once again and played the SAME GAME. An old game. That they LOVE! What game is it? Find out in another Top 10:10. A new Monster Hunter-themed Nintendo Switch!9. Takaya Imamura retires at the age of 54.8. John's mad at Dan from RetroLogic Podcast.7. Nintendo owns the Astral Chain IP...so...a new sequel to Platinum's hit?6. Listener questions.5. John & Drew played a 2013 game for the first time AND IT'S SO GOOD!4. John's mad at Marty from Nintendo Dads.3. GameStop stonk craziness...who bought into GME?!2. John's mad at Drew.1. Monthly Mayhem results for our Donkey Kong high-score competition!

John hosts The Betwixt tonight and he's spent a week playing through the 2015 graphic adventure, Life Is Strange...uh...TWICE. Hear his spoiler-free review of the game and case for why it's a must-play if you haven't before. Then, buckle in for a VERY SPOILERY retrospective of the entire story and the moments and decisions that had the biggest impact!

John & Drew celebrate ONE YEAR as hosts of the Dads After Dark Show with our final takes on Immortals Fenyx Rising and Dicey Dungeons, as well as another Top 10:10. The New Pokémon Snap trailer for Nintendo Switch.9. A new Monthly Mayhem for January, but it ain't a month long! #OnLikeDonkeyKong8. New Super Nintendo World merchandise.7. That Bowser's Fury (Furry?) trailer.6. SPORTS TALK...by ChrisHL945. Is it cheating in video games if...?4. COIN/COUNTER COIN...a debate by Antonio Cotroneo.3. What would get you to buy a next-gen console like PS5 or Xbox Series X?2. Our one-year anniversary, a look back...1. 2021 Nintendo Predictions!

John hosts The Betwixt tonight and brings you his Top 5 WORST Games of the Year on Nintendo Switch! Will your favorite game be his worst? Hmmmm, could be!

John & Drew have BOTH played Immortals Fenyx Rising and debate how it stacks against Breath of the Wild, describe their dream 2021 from Nintendo, and answer the question on everyone's mind: how heavy is a boobie?The Dads After Dark Show is your place for "after dark" Nintendo Switch talk. Join John and Drew, two Nintendo-loving dads, for a night of fun talk about Nintendo, wives, kids, and more!

John & Drew announce their Top 3 Games of the Year, opine on Cyberpunk's woes, dream about what they'd but at Super Nintendo World, argue over the Nintendo Switch Pro and, so much more!

John and Drew gush over the news of a new The World Ends With You, a possible upcoming sports game, and the new Nintendo Switch update 11.0! Plus, we answer the question of what console purchase gave use the most regret!

John and Drew introduce a new show format which means more video gaming topics and more fun! Everything is on the table here: Age of Calamity, Monster Hunter, Google Stadia, listener questions, boobies, everything...and now, without further ado, the Top 10!

John and Drew reminisce about their favorite satisfying moments in gaming. Plus, the results of the Super Mario Bros. 35 Monthly Mayhem! Who won the grand prizes? Find out!

John and Drew celebrate the Halloween season with their scary gaming memories. Also, in a month we'll be debating what our GOTY's are...so, what makes a game a GOTY? We discuss!

John, Drew and special guest Sam (Third Strongest Mole) discuss Hades by Supergiant Games (Nintendo Switch version) in a SPOILER-FULL roundtable review! Is this roguelite everything that everyone says it is? (HINT: Yes.)

John & Drew finally dig into Hades together, talk pin drama, getting dirty with Keira Metz, and have a serious discussion on Game Pass.

Our September Monthly Mayhem is complete! How did we like our Metroidvanias and, most importantly, who won the contest?!

Nick & John review all the Nintendo Switch news over the last couple of weeks but then twist the show into a discussion about PS5, Series X and all the preorder hijinx!

John & Drew celebrate all the news Nintendo has given us the last two weeks and then debate which are the best Mario games of all time!

Drew & John give their reviews of the most recent Indie and Partner Directs, answer ALLLL your Nintendo Switch questions and announce the winners of our Twitter contest!

We recap Paper Mario: The Origami King and Donkey Kong Country as well as announce our winners!

Drew & John analyze Epic Games' massive lawsuit against Apple, review a bunch of games they played the last two weeks and review Nintendo's history of launch lineups following news of Halo Infinite's surprise delay!

SPOILER WARNING: John, Drew, Jesse and another John (Datfast) review Paper Mario: The Origami King for the Nintendo Switch and chat about their experiences in the main game, the post game, what worked well and what could've been improved.

John & Drew discuss their impressions of Paper Mario: The Origami King, argue about the hardest games on the Switch, and choose which male Nintendo character they'd make out with.

John and special guests, Bryan and Nick, talk Xbox and that Xbox Game Showcase revealing Halo Infinite, Fable, and more! How was it? Did it match the PS5's showcase? Tune in to find out!

John & Drew discuss the importance of graphics, misnamed genres and what could've saved the Wii U. Then, 2 hours after recording, a Nintendo Direct Mini is announced. What can ya do, right?

We review last month's Clubhouse Games contest, announce our winners, and then reveal July's Monthly Mayhem starting July 20th!

John & Drew tackle a series of 5-minute topics ranging from female characters wearing bikini armor to the death of the Nintendo Direct and...does the Switch stand a chance in 2021? Where do they stand on these matters? Tune in to find out!

John & Drew chat about what they've been playing on their Nintendo Switch, delve into retro gaming and discuss when a game is considered "complete" on this special Father's Day episode!

BONUS: That PlayStation 5 RevealJohn is joined by special guests, Bryan and Dan, to discuss the PlayStation 5 console reveal, the games, if we're jumping on the hype train, and what it all means for Nintendo in 2021 and beyond!

John & Drew revel in all the new Nintendo Switch games that came out the last couple weeks, talk game replayability, and consider what kind of contraception Donkey Kong uses.

Our June Monthly Mayhem is announced with an exciting new format! Clubhouse games launches June 5th for $39.99.

John & Drew talk about all the great Nintendo Switch titles coming out next week, achievements and trophy systems and what we love (and hate) about them, Nintendo nudes and more. Plus, has Bayonetta 2 been dethroned as John's favorite game of all time?!

Our two month long Animal Crossing contest has come to an end, who were our winners? Tune in to find out!

John & Drew cover a ton of news, review a whole slew of games, and then discuss the sexiest looking hardware and special editions Nintendo has ever made. Did they mention YOUR favorite?

John & Drew provide updates on their Animal Crossing towns, discuss what makes games so addictive, and debate sex versus wedded bliss with beloved Nintendo characters.

John & Drew discuss Animal Crossing etiquette, healthy streaming, and answer listener questions!

John & guest host Sam review Nintendo's surprise Direct Mini! Was it a hit...or a dud? Also, why should you never, ever play Oninaki? Listen to find out!