Episodes

  • Surprise Switch 2 Announcements!

    Surprise Switch 2 Announcements!
    Feb 19 2026
    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
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Was This the Most Average Direct Ever?

    Was This the Most Average Direct Ever?
    Feb 12 2026
    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
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream looks UNHINGED

    Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream looks UNHINGED
    Feb 5 2026
    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
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Looks INSANE!

    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Looks INSANE!
    Jan 29 2026
    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
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    2 hrs and 56 mins
  • Nintendo Continues to Dominate

    Nintendo Continues to Dominate
    Jan 22 2026
    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
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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • So This Is What’s Next for Pokémon?

    So This Is What’s Next for Pokémon?
    Jan 15 2026
    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
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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Big Gaming Anniversaries Are Coming… What’s Next?

    Big Gaming Anniversaries Are Coming… What’s Next?
    Jan 8 2026
    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
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Nintendo 2026 Predictions

    Nintendo 2026 Predictions
    Jan 1 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 46 mins