This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk delve into the second Kirby Air Riders direct, an hour-long presentation hosted once again by Sakurai himself. This time, we were introduced to a whole lot of new features and content, including a top-down mode called Top Ride and a story mode called Road Trip. Plus, there's new giant amiibo to get excited about, and much, much more! We also finish our Halloween countdown with a pair of spooky games, delve into the news of the week including a LOT of new game announcements, plus get an update on the games we're playing from Persona 3 Reload to Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Phew! Enjoy the show!
This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss the latest Pokémon adventure for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. And we're really enjoying our time with it so far! We also take a look at the latest news, with some interesting sales data around Nintendo's mobile offerings. Plus we delve into the games we're playing, including the fantastic Ball X Pit, and recap on upcoming third-party titles like Persona 3, Dragon Quest I&II, and Elden Ring
This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk delve into all things Nintendo, kicking off with an in-depth look at the first-party titles playable at PAX Aus over the weekend. And we got to try them!
On last week's episode, we talked all about the lovely Super Mario Galaxy revamp. This week we were fortunate enough to play the likes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokémon Legends Z-A at PAX Aus 2025. In short: WOW.
We also go through the latest Nintendo news, including that mysterious video that turned out to feature Pikmin. We discuss the Broken Sword series - another revamp is heading our way next year - plus we're playing the likes of Off, Persona 3 Reload, Yooka-Replaylee, and Full Metal Schoolgirl.
Enjoy the show!
This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the three biggest releases of the week: Super Mario Galaxy 1+2, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Invalice Chronicles, and LEGO Party. Plus, we kick off our countdown to Halloween with a look at some recent and upcoming scary titles. Let us know your faves! We're also playing Splatterbot, Puzzle Quest, and Hyke: Northern Lights, so enjoy the show and let us know what you're playing this week. And don't forget to give us a demo to try so we can report back!
It's a huge week of gaming! We've got a brand-new Fire Emblemouting for mobile, Hades II, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, and EA Sports FE 26, PLUS two new GBA entries for the Switch Online collection. There's also plenty of other news, including sales data, Doug Bowser stepping down, and a couple of game delays - including Borderlands 4. We're also playing of games, from the horror-fueled Cronos to Wild Hearts S, plus plenty of RPGs in between. There's a lof of content to cover, so enjoy the show and be sure to let us know what you're enjoying in gaming this week!
This week, we delve into the latest details around the upcoming Mario Galaxy bundle, including new features and graphics. Before we get to that, though, we're excited to be attending PAX Aus next month, especially now that Nintendo has been confirmed to attend. We'll be able to get hands-on time with the likes of Hyrule Warriors and Metroid Prime 4, so get ready to hear all about it on an upcoming episode! We also talk about some new demos ready to try, a new game announcement we're excited about, and the interesting games we're playing this week, from Star Wars Outlaws to The Nameless.
This week, we break down the latest news from Nintendo, which came in the form of an hour-long Direct presentation. We were privy to loads of Mario news for the 40th anniversary, a release date for Metroid Prime 4 (finally!), a new Frie Emblem AND a new Yoshi game, plus a whole lot more. What were your fave moments of the Direct? Let us know!
This week, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss the big hitters from this week, starting with the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong. Jemma's already spent some time with this metroidvania, what does she think? Meanwhile, we also have Star Wars Outlaws, NBA 2K26, and Cronos to get excited about. What a big week! Plus we discuss the Rayman anniversary, what are they planning? We look ahead to a new game coming soon, and we delve into the games we're playing, including Wild HEarts S, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Daemon X Machina, Bubsy, and Madden NFL 26. Phew! Let us know what your'e playing this week ,and enjoy the show!
This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the latest Kirby adventure - it's quite a mouthful (pun intended): Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World. Phew! We are super excited to check this one out, and Jemma and Trev give their thoughts on the original and new edition. We also delve into the latest news, including that Elden Ring debacle, more on game-key cards, and a new Ys release for the Switch. Plus, we're playing a ton of games this week, from Kirby and Shuten Order to Hollow Knight and Shatae's latest outing. It's all happening on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we hope you enjoy the show :)
This week, Jemma and Trev delve into the latest Nintendo Direct, this time all about the upcoming Kirby Air Riders. Plus there's exciting news for Indy fans as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been announced for Switch 2! Another huge announcement came recently in the form of Hollow Knight Silksong, which has a release date of September 4. So soon! Plus we're playing Chibi-Robo, Herdlings, Donkey Kong Bananza, and we pose a question for our fans about retro gaming. Let us know if you're still playing older consoles!
This week, Jemma and Kirk delve into Nintendo's latest IP, the fast and furious Drag x Drive. This one features a unique mouse-control system, and after months of speculation, it's time to reveal how it fares. We also discuss other games we're playing, including UFO 50, Is This Seat Taken?, Shuten Order, and Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. Plus there's new Nintendo Music to enjoy, an intersting Gamecube title to look forward to, and other new titles to dicusss. Enjoy the show!
Last week, Nintendo treated us to yet another Nintendo Direct, this time an Indie World Showcase. The presentation squeezed 18 indie games into 15 minutes, including Mira the Hollower, UFO 50, Well Dweller, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon, Herdling, Undusted, Go-Go Town, and much more. We go through the entire list and give our thoughts on this exciting batch of Switch and Switch 2 titles.
This week, Jem, Kirk, and Trev delve into the latest Partner Showcase from Nintendo, which aired 31 July. The presentation delivered news on 26 games, with 14 of those for Switch 2. We go through our high (and low) points. There's some exciting new content, some ports, and plenty in between. We'd love to hear thoughts on the Partner Showcase,too, so let us know!
This week, Jemma and Kirk are excited to welcome a bunch of new Switch 2 games to the fold, including the updated Super Mario Party Jamboree! There's also WWE 2K25, Wild Hearts S, and No Sleep for Kaname Date, giving us plenty of variety. Plus, last week's Pokémon Presents gave us new games, animations, and footage of the upcoming Pokémon Z-A. There were some complaints online from fans - was it that bad? We delve into other Nintendo news from the week as well as the games we're playing. Enjoy the show!
This week, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev talk all things Donkey Kong. With DK Bananza out now, we delve into the development of this spectacular game, its origins, design, and new amiibo. Plus we talk Nintendo movies with recent casting news for Zelda - and is there a potential Donkey Kong movie on the horizon? We also chat about the games we're playing, including Wild Hearts S, Shadow Labyrinth, wizard of Bug, and, of course, Donkey Kong Bananza.
This week, Jemma and Kirk talk about their hands-on time with Donkey Kong Bananza ahead of this week's launch. We also revisit the Switch 2 one month in - how are we liking the new system? Plus, we address those Nintendo Direct rumors - will there be one this month? We also revisit sports on the Switch 2, along with an Atelier Ryza trilogy heading to Switch 2, plus the games we're playing this week. Phew! There's a lot to cover, so let's get to it! Enjoy the show!
This week we delve into all things Nintendo, including the latest news from Bandai Namco, new Mario-themed tunes on Nintendo Music, the truth behind who developed Donkey Kong Bananza and Welcome Tour, a look at sports titles on the Switch 2, and the controversy around the latest Mario Kart World update. It has some fans fuming, but is it really that bad? We do our best to answer this question! Enjoy the show and let us know your thoughts on the world of Nintendo this week.
This week, we delve into the upcoming Drag x Drive from Nintendo. The mouse-centric 3-on-3 basketball title has an August release date and a pricetag for the eShop. Will there be a physical version? What about local players? We discuss the details and what it means for Nintendo's newest IP. We also take a retrospective look at the Nintendo 64, which celebrated an impressive anniversary recently, along with new Nintendo tunes, how does Street Fighter 6 hold up on Switch 2, a discussion on TRON, and much, much more. Enjoy the show!
This week, we break down the latest info on Donkey Kong Bananza. This game looks terrific, and our excitement levels are heightened as we count down to Nintendo's latest 3D platformer. There's so much to this game, from the Pauline reveal to the special moves, not to mention the spectacular-looking graphics. We also talk about the games we're playing this week, including another first-party title that might be an unexpected surprise. Enjoy the show!
This week we revisit the Switch 2 after one week - now that we've had more time with the newest Nintendo console, how are we feeling about it? And .. did Trev get one, too? We talk controls, camera, games, and more as we delve into the excitement. We also discuss Switch 2 sales along with a surprise Splatoon announcement that came during the week. It's all happening! Enjoy the show!
