This week the Punching Up crew discusses the Switch US price hikes, Nintendo's recent survey, updated sales numbers, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:04 - Switch Price Hike0:31:03 - Nintendo Survey0:43:04 - Last week's Partner Direct thoughts0:55:39 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage0:58:31 - Nintendo Sales Updates1:08:02 - What we’re playing1:24:30 - SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide coming this November1:36:18 - Kirby Air Riders rated in Saudi Arabia1:38:19 - Metroid is still coming this year1:43:00 - Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack coming this November1:47:17 - Sonic Timberland collab1:51:03 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World info1:56:43 - Indie World Direct announcement1:58:49 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake gets a Switch 2 upgrade1:59:06 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the crew discusses a variety of topics like the Nintendo Partner Direct, Mario Paint, PlayStation multiplatform possibilities, Square Enix sales updates and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:15:26 - Nintendo Partner Direct 0:49:55 -  Mario Paint on NSO 1:01:29 - Princess Peach and Mario are just good friends 1:18:09 - Donkey Kong Bananza Tetris 99 event 1:20:32 - Leaked Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Date 1:24:35 - Sony multiplatform job listing 1:45:01 - What we’re playing 2:26:07 - Star Wars: Outlaws sequel reportedly canceled 2:31:26 - LEGO Game Boy 2:34:34 - Square Enix Series Sales Update 2:37:45 - Xenoblade composer teases new project 2:42:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of topics including The Legend of Zelda movie casting, No Rest for the Wicked, Pokémon Presents, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:31:32 - Zelda Movie Cast Announcement0:38:20 - No Rest for the Wicked Coming to Switch 2?0:41:28 - NSO Playtest Program0:51:56 - Ubisoft thinks Micro-transactions are “fun”1:06:46 - What we’re playing1:34:33 - Pokemon Presents Roundup1:46:29 - Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Date1:48:54 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Gene shares his Donkey Kong Bananza review with the crew, and they discuss other topics including Dragon Quest VII remake rumors, Camelot Software's next game, and upcoming potential Nintendo Directs. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:12 - Donkey Kong Bananza Review with Gene0:49:56 - Camelot Software Signs of Late-Stage Development Work0:53:40 - Donkey Kong Movie0:58:46 - Dragon Quest 7 Remake Coming?1:04:21 - What We’re Playing1:15:06 - Nintendo is asking for feedback on game-key Cards in Japan1:28:50 - Naoki Yoshida on Turn-Based Combat for future Final Fantasy Games1:40:28 - Nintendo Rumors1:45:50 - Dragon Quest 1 & 2 won't have an upgrade path1:48:55 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Nintendo 64 leaks for Switch Online, Final Fantasy XI Remake rumors, Switch 2 port potential and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:08:06 - BBQ/Grilling Talk0:19:58 - Leaked N64 Games for NSO?0:27:54 - Rumored Final Fantasy IX Remake Might be in Trouble0:42:32 - Nintendo is considering shorter development periods0:54:51 - What We’re Playing1:12:30 - Series S games should easily port to Switch 21:17:21 - Animal Crossing Crocs1:21:42 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss a price hike for some Nintendo games and services in Canada, Mario Strikers coming to NSO, the team behind Donkey Kong Bananza and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:16:21 - Super Mario Strikers Coming to NSO0:19:16 - Price Increase in Canada0:25:35 - Nintendo and Amazon Update0:34:11 - Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair X Sonic Collaboration Announced0:37:38 - What We’re Playing1:03:34 - Switch 1 Upgrades for Switch 2 Specs1:08:31 - Sonic Adventure Remakes Not Happening1:13:52 - Mario Kart World Update Has People Upset1:17:05 - Physical Turok Trilogy Coming1:21:20 - Donkey Kong Bananza Team Finally Confirmed1:25:17 - Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Rated1:30:36 - Closing Write-ins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discusses leaked Sega sales numbers, third-party sales updates, Drag X Drive, Zelda scores and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:34:12 - Leaked Sega0:40:52 - Final Fantasy XVI coming to Switch 2?0:51:13 - Switch 2 Zelda Metacritic Scores0:56:56 - 3rd party sales update0:59:11 - What We’re Playing1:16:28 - Real or Fake Kong1:19:55 - Drag and Drive Price and Date1:35:08 - Little Nightmares 31:39:29 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 This week the Punching Up crew discuss all the latest Nintendo news including the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, Borderlands 4, Switch 2 sales and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:13:17 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Still Coming0:29:03 - Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 won't be out at launch. Standard editions of the game also cost $700:35:10 - Switch 2 sets the all-time sales record in the US0:47:33 - Nintendo is selling games once again on Amazon after a hiatus0:54:39 - What We’re Playing1:09:13 - Donkey Kong Bananza Direct1:41:33 - Capcom Counting Game Key Card Titles as Digital Sales1:48:01 - Closing Questions2:19:03 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 SPOILER thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the arrival of the Switch 2, the Punching Up crew take a deep dive and gives their thoughts on the system and software and discuss new announcements like Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, Mina the Hollower's release date and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:16:18  - Switch 2 System impressions0:42:23 - Mario Kart World1:02:42 - Welcome Tour1:06:30 - Everything Else We’re Playing1:31:20 - Zelda Movie Delayed1:36:36 - Mina and the Hollower Release date announced1:39:00 - Scott Pilgrim EX1:43:57 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Launch Window1:45:52 -  Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles1:48:03 - Splatoon Raiders1:53:39 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew talk about Gene's hands-on time with Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and discuss news and get excited for Summer Game Fest!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:32 - Mario Kart World Impressions0:38:09 - Welcome Tour Impressions0:47:12 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Switch 2 Footage0:51:23 - The World Ends With You Director Leaves Square Enix0:53:44 - What We’re Playing1:17:57 - IO Interactive Showcase1:29:18 - Spider man 2 spoilers game1:30:52 - Mario Party Jamboree Overview Trailer1:38:02 - Persona 4 Remake Leak?1:43:56 - Final Fantasy Tactics Coming Back?1:48:00 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, special guest RogersBase joins the Punching Up crew to talk about his and Gene's time at Super Nintendo World in Orlando, Gene’s interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, as well as the latest news—including Nintendo Direct rumors, Dragon Quest updates, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:08:02 - Super Nintendo World Orlando0:57:32 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches1:03:32 - Switch 2 out in the Wild1:09:45 - Games added to NSO1:11:06 - Nintendo direct rumors1:21:47 - What we're playing1:47:54 - Xbox Games reportedly coming to Switch 21:55:41 - GameChat requires a phone number linked to your Nintendo Account1:58:51 - Pokémon Series Sales Update2:00:25 - Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time is doing well and getting free DLC to celebrate.2:03:13 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Micah and Brad share their favorite Nintendo 64 memories, go over Switch game upgrades, possible leaks like Red Dead Redemption 2 and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:25:51 - N64 memories0:56:23 - Updated Switch Games1:07:54 - Randy Pitchford on Borderlands 4's potential price1:15:55 - New Nintendo Store1:23:45 - New Hotel Dusk Trademark Filed1:25:49 - Nintendo Teams Up with Samsung to Produce Switch 2 Chips1:28:34 - Nintendo at Gamescom1:30:34 - What We’re Playing1:43:34 - Red Dead Redemption 2 Port Rumors1:47:45 - Leaker claims Injustice 3 is coming.1:52:00 - New Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Creators Voice Video1:58:27 - Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Sales Update2:00:38 - Nintendo on Game-Key Cards for First Party Switch 2 Games2:05:03 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo's recent financial report, Final Fantasy VII Remake series possibly coming to Switch 2, Capcom, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:14:07 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Release Date0:22:33 - Nintendo Financial Report0:38:32 - Palworld Case Update0:48:37 - Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Possibly Coming to Switch 20:54:27 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. coming to Switch 20:59:18 - Physical Game Sales in Japan1:05:43 - What We’re Playing1:37:09 - Switch 2 TOS Update1:44:20 - Capcom Sales1:55:44 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo Suing accessory manufacturer Genki, new firmware updates, The return of Ecco the Dolphin, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:11:59 - Nintendo Suing Accessory Manufacturer Genki0:17:46 - Firmware 20.0.00:26:09 - Ecco the Dolphin is Back0:34:32 - What We're Playing1:12:46 - New Star Wars Collection1:15:48 - NieR: Automata and Astral Chain Dev leaves Platinum1:20:45 - GTA VI Delayed and New Trailer1:33:25 - Xbox Game Prices Going Up1:41:55 - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition1:54:12 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Switch 2 pre-orders, Game-Key Cards, New Switch 2 Ports and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:04:55 - Pre-order madness0:21:59 - Game Stop Scummy Practices0:30:00 - DB Sparking coming to Switch 20:43:38 - Game-key Card started a couple min ago0:48:05 - What we're playing1:07:20 - No upgrade for Sonic X Shadow Generations on Switch 21:11:02 - Switch 2 Magazine1:15:01 - GameCube Controller update1:16:39 - Platinum Games1:24:19 - EA Layoffs1:36:33 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the US pre order date and plans. Mario Kart World Direct, and Nintendo's future plans for Mario. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:17 - Switch 2 preorder date NA 0:17:42 - Switch 2 Paul Rudd Commercial 0:29:18 - Mario Kart World Direct 0:38:57 - Doug bowser on Mario 0:41:53 - Xbox and Nintendo 0:51:02 - What we're playing 1:38:27 - Assassin's Creed Shadow Coming to Switch 2 1:40:26 - Nintendo Requests Subpoena 1:44:35 - Elder Scrolls Obilivion is back 1:52:11 - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is Now on NSO 1:56:02 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Zelda Notes App, Toys for Bob and Banjo, Shuhei Yoshida's thoughts on Nintendo and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:22:14 - Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Version Not Coming with DLC 0:29:22 - Zelda Note App Info 0:39:08 - Banjo Kazooie 0:51:01 - What we're playing 1:23:29 - Bafta 1:31:26 - No Download Code needed for Physical First Party Games 1:36:15 - The GameCube Controller will only work with NSO games. 1:40:08 - The Legend of Zelda added to Nintendo Music 1:41:01 - Switch 2 Pre Order date rumors 1:43:53 - Shuhei Yoshida on Nintendo 1:54:25 - Oblivion Remake 1:58:59 - Marathon Thoughts 2:19:47 - Closing Comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew discuss all the recent Switch 2 drama including the pre order delays in North America, $80 games and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:17:37 - Switch 2 preorders delayed in NA 0:23:29 - Tariffs not factored into the price 0:27:50 - Switch 2 Battery life 0:32:51 - No achievements 0:48:24 - Nintendo Defends $80 games 1:17:34 - What We're Playing 1:51:22 - Donkey Kong Bananza devs 1:56:18 - Switch One enhanced Games 2:04:42 - Welcome Tour 2:13:01 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nintendo has finally fully revealed the Switch 2 along with a slew of new games! Join us to break down all the details of the direct and more. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:03 - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct 1:45:28 - Nintendo Treehouse 1:46:14 - Zelda movie release date 1:48:25 - What We’re Playing 2:03:39 - Final Fantasy IX anniversary 2:07:27 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Punching Up crew react to the newest Nintendo Direct, share their predictions for the upcoming Switch 2 event, talk Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, possible Persona 4 remake leaks, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:51 - Nintendo Direct News 0:49:47 - Our Switch 2 predictions 1:39:04 - Switch 2 Three-phase game plans 1:43:07 - New SNES titles coming NSO 1:45:44 - Nintendo is teaming up with the Mariners 1:50:05 - What We're Playing 2:30:32 - Xenoblade Chronicles X 60 fps? 2:36:22 - Chrono Trigger Sales 2:38:37 - Minecraft Inspired McFlurry 2:41:37 - Persona 4 Remake Leaks? 2:46:51 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices