Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

This week the Punching Up crew discuss all the recent leaks, new upcoming Switch 2 ports, and Gene pops in to share his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:24:28 - Ocarina of Time Remake and Star Fox Rumors0:48:58 - New Mario Kart World Patch0:51:34 - Final Fantasy IX on Hold, according to rumors0:54:04 - Pearls Abyss is looking to bring Crimson Desert to Switch 20:57:18 - What We’re Playing1:17:24 - New Games Spotted on Listings1:19:07 - Digital Games are going to be cheaper than physical1:32:00 - PlayStation 5 is getting a price hike. Is Switch 2 next?1:41:11 - Closing Questions2:03:20 - Mario Galaxy movie thoughts with Gene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discussed Switch 2 sales in North America, Capcom saying they won’t use generative AI, and Micah finally watched The Super Mario Movie! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:33 - New Switch 2 Model for the EU0:24:31 - Capcom says they won't be using Generative AI0:31:03 - Switch Big Among Teens in Japan0:46:51 - What We’re Playing1:04:22 - Square Enix Partners with Google to Put an AI Chatbot in Dragon Quest X1:10:37 - Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Minecraft Amusement Park1:15:23 - Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips1:27:49 - Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees1:34:06 - The Super Mario Movie Bros. Movie Thoughts1:56:36 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discusses the recent Handheld Boost Update for Switch 2, NVIDIA DLSS 5, Octopath Traveler Series Sales, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:21 - Handheld Boost Mode Update0:36:05 - Nivida DLSS 50:45:29 - Tunic Getting a Switch 2 Update0:47:19 - What We’re playing1:07:05 - Mario Kart World Race Wheel Licensed by Nintendo1:13:47 - Octopath Traveler Series Sales1:23:09 - Jeff Kaplin Interview1:25:20 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the PU crew discusses Nintendo suing the US government, the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book release date, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:15:26 - Nintendo Suing the US Government0:22:12 - Final Trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:34:47 - New Added to NSO0:36:57 - Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 5 Million0:40:59 - What We’re Playing1:05:29 - South of Midnight Switch 2 Release Date1:07:14 - Mega Man Dual Overide Robot Master Design Contest Finalists1:15:15 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Launch Date and New Trailer1:19:54 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the PU crew discusses all the news surrounding the recent Pokémon Presents, the latest indie showcase, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:38 - Pokemon Presents Recap0:44:13 - Pokémon Pokopia Reviews are Here0:51:25 - What We’re Playing1:10:03 - Indie World Showcase1:27:39 - Warframe coming to Switch 21:27:59 - Iron Galaxy could be working on Fallout Remasters1:30:03 - New Bandai Namco RPG being shown soon1:32:04 - Capcom Spotlight1:33:03 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green digital releases, The latest Treehouse Live, the possible release date for The Duskbloods, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:34:46 - Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green coming to Switch0:53:08 - Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is getting a Switch 2 Edition0:57:29 - Nintendo Treehouse Recap1:17:22 - What We’re Playing1:26:30 - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 leaked by Bandai Namco1:30:53 - NieR: Automata sequel coming1:35:07 - The Duskbloods release date listing1:39:27 - Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is now on Switch 21:41:36 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the PU crew discusses a bunch of new games coming to Switch and Switch 2, like Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, as well as other topics, including a possible Switch 2 price hike later this year and their favorite Zelda games. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:42 - Shutaro Ida has passed away0:31:37 - IGN’s Zelda Top 10 list0:41:37 - Stuff from the State of Play that’s coming to Switch and Switch 21:05:16 - Final Fantasy VII P3 won't be held back by being multiplatform1:09:05 - Switch 2 Price Hike Might be Happening This Year.1:11:29 - What We’re Playing1:23:27 - .hack//Z.E.R.O. Announced1:25:52 - Virtual Boy is now available on NSO1:30:40 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Micah and Brad go over all the news from last week’s Direct, discuss Pokémon's 30th anniversary, rumors about a new 3D Mario, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:33:25 - Last Week's Nintendo Direct Recap1:28:07 - Pokemon 30 website1:30:38 - New clip from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie1:32:00 - Rayman is getting an HD version1:34:15 - What We’re Playing1:44:17 - New Direct and 3D Mario Rumors1:47:05 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Micah and Brad discuss a variety of topics, including how insane Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream looks, Nintendo sales updates, the Dispatch censorship drama, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:02 - Tomodatchi Life Direct Thoughts0:40:53 - Dispatch Censor Drama0:51:05 - Sonic Racing Crossworlds Failed to Meet Sales Expectations0:57:00 - What We’re Playing1:12:50 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O Launch1:14:31 - Pokémon Pokopia Amazon Preorder Bonus1:18:29 - Google's Project Genie1:21:09 - Nintendo Sales Update1:34:27 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Punching Up crew celebrates their 100th episode and discusses a variety of news topics, including the new Super Mario Galaxy trailer, Pokémon coming to Universal Studios, Nintendo Direct rumors, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:24:53 - New Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer0:29:46 - Nintendo Veterans Leave the Company0:32:41 - Pokémon is Universal Studios0:40:48 - Blizzard 35 Showcase0:43:06 - Tomodachi Life Living the Dream Direct0:47:18 - Highguard thoughts with Gene1:00:31 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellable Park Info1:19:41 - Nintendo Rumors are heating up1:25:45 - What We’re Playing1:39:58 - Xbox Developer Direct1:47:33 - Nintendo Sales US1:52:42 - New Games coming to NSO1:59:00 - Ubisoft Trouble2:01:51 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo One again being on top of the charts in Japan, Pokémon's surprisingly long development, a new Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:27:16 - Quick Marathon thoughts0:33:16 - New Zelda LEGO set0:37:45 - Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro board0:46:00 - Life is Strange Reunion0:50:29 - Possible date for Switch 2 version of Borderlands 40:51:47 - What We’re Playing1:14:23 - Pokémon Red and Green took a while to get right1:22:08 - Nintendo Sales in Japan1:28:56 - Hitman World of Assassination is getting cross progression1:34:31 - Sonic might be coming to Fortnite1:37:59 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, Pokémon LEGO, our thoughts on no Switch 2 port for Baldur's Gate 3, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:03:35 - Nintendo Year in Review now available0:13:57 - Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct0:32:34 - Hellblade 3 is Ninja Theory’s Next Project0:40:04 - LEGO Pokemon0:48:27 - Baldur’s Gate III won't come to Switch 20:50:02 - What We’re Playing1:22:52 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance added to NSO1:23:19 - Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch 2 Version out this week1:31:35 - Mario Tennis Fever is almost here1:35:37 - Resident Evil Showcase airing this week1:43:24 - Meta closes several studios1:47:53 - Nintendo President Interview tidbits1:52:17 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

his week the Punching Up crew discusses the Dragon Quest VII demo, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond open-world problems, new Nintendo trademarks, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:10:20 - Vince Zampella0:16:09 - Dragon Quest VII Demo0:19:42 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond “Outdated open world.”0:30:00 - New Nintendo Trademarks0:33:37 - What we’re Playing1:10:25 - Toshiyuki Itahana leaves Square Enix1:15:40 - Lots of Anniversaries this year1:26:46 - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles sells over 1 million copies1:27:53 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode, The Punching Up crew look back at Nintendo’s performance in 2025 and share their predictions for 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices