Nintendo Dispatch

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

Episode  |  May 23rd, 2018  |  31 mins 47 secs

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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

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

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

Episode  |  May 16th, 2018  |  31 mins 48 secs

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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
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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!

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

Episode  |  May 9th, 2018  |  41 mins 17 secs

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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.

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

Episode  |  May 2nd, 2018  |  49 mins 21 secs

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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.

0: Welcome to Nintendo Dispatch

Episode  |  April 30th, 2018  |  1 hr 29 mins

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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.