Nintendo Dispatch

The latest news, game releases, and happenings in the Nintendo universe, released every Wednesday.

About the show

Join Christina, James, and Michael each week as they breakdown the latest news, game releases, and happenings in the Nintendo universe. No topic or game system is off limits as we discuss at the Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Nintendo's mobile games, theme parks, merchandise, and whatever else awesome Nintendo is doing. Join us each week for a new episode of awesome. Now you're playing with power!

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Episodes and Blog Entries

  • Bonus Round: State of the eShop. Our likes, dislikes, and the most needed feature

    Episode  |  May 26th, 2018  |  24 mins 54 secs
    digital downloads, eshop, predictions, reviews

    This week we discuss what we like and dislike about the Nintendo eShop. We also give Nintendo our suggestion on features that NEED to be added.

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    4: DIY JoyCon repairs, Little Nightmares, and Pokémon and Star Fox Rumors

    Episode  |  May 23rd, 2018  |  31 mins 47 secs
    atomine, disco dodgeball, little nightmares, mega man, n++, pokemon, punch club, runner 3, splatfest, splatoon, star fox, teenage mutant ninja turtles

    We discuss the recent Splatoon 2 Splatfest results, DIY JoyCon Repairs, chat about Pokémon and Star Fox rumors, and give initial feelings on Little Nightmares.

  • Bonus Round: Do We Still Need the 3DS?

    Episode  |  May 19th, 2018  |  25 mins 44 secs
    3ds, nintendo, nintendo switch, switch

    We discuss the Nintendo 3DS now that we all live in a Nintendo Switch world.

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    3: Launch Contest, Nintendo Switch Online, Splatfest, Monster Hunter, Minecraft, & Bloodstained

    Episode  |  May 16th, 2018  |  31 mins 48 secs
    banner saga, bloodstained, contest, hyrule warriors, little nightmares, minecraft, monster hunter, splatfest, splatoon, switch online

    We have a Nintendo Dispatch Contest! Nintendo released details on Nintendo Switch Online. Nintendo Switch is getting Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate as well as Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon launches soon and Michael and James discuss all the new games dropping this week!

  • Nintendo Dispatch Podcast Launch Contest

    Article  |  May 12th, 2018
    By James Montemagno
    contest, podcast, switch

    We are excited to launch Nintendo Dispatch to the world and kicking things off with an amazing contest with glorious prizes! Win a Waterfield Switch Cityslicker case or amazing Nintendo Switch games!

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    2: Miitomo is Dead, Nintendo Gets Sued, & Nintendo Going Mobile

    Episode  |  May 9th, 2018  |  41 mins 17 secs
    12 orbits, animal crossing, death road to canada, fire emblem heroes, gamevice, ikaruga, immortal redneck, labo, light fall, mario kart, mii, miitomo, raging justice, shantae, super chariot, super mario run, the fall, zen pinball

    Nintendo has decided to shut down the Miitomo, Nintendo's first app. Nintendo is getting sued by Gamevice on the claim that the Switch design infringes on their patents. With the death of Miitomo and Nintendo creating a new IP for mobile, James and Michael discuss the future of mobile gaming for Nintendo.

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    1: Nintendo's New President, Switch Success, E3 Schedule, & Labo Constructed

    Episode  |  May 2nd, 2018  |  49 mins 21 secs
    battle royale, donkey kong, e3, eshop, fortnite, hacked, korg, labo, lichtspeer, light fall, nba playgrounds, pubg, smash bros., splatoon, wolfenstein

    Big news in the Nintendo universe with the announcement that Tatsumi Kimishima will step down as President. A strong 2017 fiscal year thanks to the Switch's success. Nintendo looks to go big at this year's E3 with Super Smash Bros. and Splatoon. James start putting together cardboard with Nintendo Labo and much more.

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    0: Welcome to Nintendo Dispatch

    Episode  |  April 30th, 2018  |  1 hr 29 mins
    3ds, 3rd party, eshop, mario kart, nintendo online, reveal, splatoon, switch, theme park, year one, zelda

    Welcome to Nintendo Dispatch, your weekly Nintendo podcast where we break down the latest news, game releases, and happenings in the Nintendo universe. In this inaugural episode we introduce everyone to the podcast, review year one of the Switch, and talk about our hopes and dreams for Nintendo.