Nintendo bricked a fan’s Switch 2 for using a secondhand game—and it sparked a larger conversation about anti-consumer behavior in modern gaming. We break it all down alongside thoughts on Ghost of Yotei’s gameplay reveal, sequel fatigue in franchises like Pokémon and Spider-Man, and the eternal question: why don’t we have a good Superman game yet?
We also talk about:
Fighting games losing identity to guest characters
Mortal Kombat 2’s live-action trailer & adaptation issues
The strange decline of Dragon Ball and My Hero’s hype
🎙 Hosted by Antonius DaGamer, Mykale Smith, and Super SSS Rank
💬 Press Start Select is a gaming podcast for millennial gamers, anime fans, and players who never put the controller down.
🎮 Timestamps & Topics
00:00 – Introduction: Press Start Select Podcast
01:13 – Superman in Fortnite & Potential Superman Game
16:00 – Secondhand Games & Nintendo's Policies
18:20 – Companies Want Secondhand Market Non-Existent
26:00 – Discussion on Nintendo Switch 2 Issues
30:32 – Nintendo Japan's Key Card Surveys
33:30 – Pokémon Direct & Future of the Franchise
47:50 – The Bridge Between Generations in Pokémon
56:31 – Ghost of Yotei Gameplay & Sequel-itis
1:21:25 – Expectations for Sequels & Innovation
1:37:21 – Capcom & Mega Man's Future
1:48:00 – City Wolves Crossover & Fighting Game Roster Issues
2:01:24 – Sagat's Street Fighter 6 Trailer
2:18:40 – Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer & Movie Adaptations
2:42:40 – Dragon Ball Super Manga Hiatus & Future
3:02:15 – Super Dragon Ball Heroes Transformations
3:20:13 – Conclusion
