It's our April News Episode! Josh and Ryan talk about the Switch 2 and all the news that we've gotten about it over the last month. There's complaints and excitement throughout. What are your thoughts on the Switch 2?
Edit: Josh says that preorders for the Switch 2 begin on May 8th. Nintendo changed that to April 24th after the recording of this episode. Josh also said that Metroid Prime 4 is going to be a launch title. This was wishful thinking and inaccurate.
In this episode Josh introduces a wild conspiracy about the plot of Finding Nemo. Ryan revisits Palworld after the recent lawsuits. Josh has been playing Metroid Prime 3 (yes Josh plays a lot of Metroid games).
For the first time ever all four Dead Tired Dads are together in the same room. Topics in this episode range from Xbox's reported handheld console and Shooter McGavin being featured in the newest PGA game to the merits of the Nintendo 64 controller.
Greetings friends! In this episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh can't keep output and input straight for some reason. Ryan has nothing going on, but he is still playing Persona 5 and contemplates taking a week off to finish it. Josh has been playing Mario vs. Donkey Kong.
Welcome to our February news episode. In this episode Ryan admits to doing something stupid, Josh tells a story badly, and then does a VERY bad Donald Trump impression. News includes Palworld lawsuits, AI video games, a new Street Fighter movie, and much more!
Josh, Matt, and Daniel are back for February reviews. Matt shares his history as a nerd, and Josh complains about the existence of C batteries. Josh reviews Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Matt reviews Marvel Rivals.
Josh, Matt, and Daniel are back for the start of the 4th season of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast on the 7th anniversary of the launch of the Dead Tired Dads YouTube channel. In this month's news episode the Dads talk about the Switch 2, and a little about Nintendo's history of follow up consoles. Xbox also makes an appearance with a new slate of games that will be coming out over the next year, and that will also be available day one on GamePass.
In the season finale of the the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh and Ryan talk about their hopes for next gen Nintendo controllers as well as the complications that have arisen due to controllers having the same button labels in different places.
Also, they reminisce about Mario Kart 64 battle mode.
Ryan talks about some updates on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and follows up with a review on Borderlands for Switch (because he accidentally found out he's getting Borderlands 3 for Christmas).
Josh reviews Blast Corps from the N64 Virtual Console, and laments the lack of pointlessness in modern blockbusters.
There should be a description here about the episode, but I forgot to put it in. November news includes Nintendo being petty, Microsoft continuing to insist that you should be able to play Xbox anywhere and everywhere, and Sony earning a little bit of redemption. Also Josh and Ryan provide their Christmas wish lists...if anyone wants to buy them something.
In this episode Ryan eats an oatmeal cream pie (yes, really). He also reviews a game he didn't play. Josh continues his trend of playing Metroid games too frequently, and Daniel waxes poetic about the beauty of the Nintendo Gameboy Color.
Welcome to the October news. Nintendo has been busy not releasing the launch date for the Switch 2, but they are trying to help you wake up and may or may not be trying to get you to think about them more often (like all the time). Also a new console brings the Nintendo 64 to 4K TVs.
In a sprawling adventure through the Columbus OH Legoland Discovery Center and Hershey PA, the Dead Tired Dads discover the secret color of the Hershey Bar wrapper. Josh reviews The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Ryan reviews Baldur's Gate III
Welcome to our September News episode. Matt returns bringing with him discussions of octogenarian gamers and retro wi fi. Also $700 consoles and the connection between video games and Hollywood.
In this bonus length episode the dads discuss the decline in quality animated shows that can appeal to both kids and adults and the decline of entertainment in general. Also a follow up discussion on the third party Zelda game mentioned in our last episode. Daniel reviews Sonic Mania, Josh talks about Metroid Zero Mission (yes another Metroid game), and Ryan discovers a dating sim hidden in NCAA 25.
Josh discovers a fatal flaw in his "Can't hold it, don't own it," philosophy, and Daniel buys his kids walkie-talkies leading to shananigans. In the news, Gamestop makes a bad business decision and a good business decision. Also, Nintendo doesn't want people to know what their new console looks like, but they are ok with them knowing what it feels like.
On this episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast Josh shares the dangers of going for ice cream with a new Tattoo. Also the guys uncover that the podcast is actually subsidized by the local government. Josh reviews Metroid Other M, Ryan gives his son's review of Detective Pikachu Returns, and Daniel discusses the nuances between Fire Emblem Three Houses and Fire Emblem Engage.
Welcome to August...I mean the end of July! Today we learn about the dangers of international travel and discover further evidence that Microsoft and Sony are indeed getting out of the console game. Also whatever happened to JnCo?
Josh is mad at the streaming services for burying the list under a mass of recommendations, and he and Daniel ponder the future of entertainment. Daniel reviews Triangle Strategy and Fire Emblem Engage, and Josh laments the death of Guitar Hero and Rock Band after realizing how much he misses them.
Daniel makes his triumphant return to the podcast. Today we learn about Josh damaging his finger while bowling, and Daniel's children pretend they are in Metal Gear. In the world of video game news, is it possible that Nintendo manages to once again win the console wars? Trends seem to point to "YES". Also there was a new Nintendo Direct and there were a lot of games announced. The guys talk about the games that they find interesting including one that Josh has been begging for that involves a certain space lady named Samus.
In today's episode Josh and Ryan talk Tamagotchi and other digital pets. Ryan reviews Another Crab's Treasure and the frustrations of "Souls Style" games. Josh reviews Princess Peach Showtime and the need for more intro level games.