Nintendo Dispatch

132: Last Partner Direct of 2020, Retro Studios Remodeling, Fortnite Switch Bundle, and a My Time at Portia Sequel?!

Episode  |  November 4th, 2020  |  59 mins 18 secs

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This week we got ANOTHER surprise Nintendo Partner Direct and it was a great one! We break down all the games we're excited about. We also talk about Retro Studios expanding their offices, a new Fortnite Nintendo Switch, and a sequel to My Time at Portia! We also go hands-on with Hyrule Warriors and Control.

115: Nintendo's Mobile Game Strategy, Nintendo Apologizes for Joy-Con Drift, Opening of Nintendo World Delayed, and A Direct in July!?

Episode  |  July 8th, 2020  |  49 mins 1 sec

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On this week's show we talk about Nintendo's mobile business and their plans to stay in it. We also talk Joy-Con drift, Nintendo's North American Store is open for business, potential game delays due to Covid-19, Universal decision to delay the opening of Super Nintendo World, and rumors that we're getting a new direct this month!

We also talk the best sellers this week, new releases we're into and what we have been playing!

101: Another Nintendo Direct, More Review-Bombing, Record Numbers, Covid-19 News, and more!

Episode  |  April 1st, 2020  |  56 mins 50 secs

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This week we discuss the surprise "Mini" Nintendo Direct! We also chat about players review-bombing Animal Crossing on Metacritic, Animal Crossings effect on Switch sales, the success of Warface on Switch, and Covid-19 news.

94: Coronavirus Related Delays, Nintendo Hacker Caught, Switch Owners Getting Banned, Nintendo Direct Rumors, & More!

Episode  |  February 12th, 2020  |  1 hr 1 min

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The trio is back together this week! We discuss the Coronavirus and the delays its causing. We also chat about a Nintendo hacker that was just caught, getting banned for buying cheap Nintendo game codes online, there being too many Fire Emblem charactors in Smash Bros. Ultimate, Kingdom Rush, Daemon X Machin on Steam, and the upcoming Nintendo Direct!

72: Curry on Rice Edition, Direct Recap, Celeste Farewell, Hyperforma & Decay of Logos Hands-on

Episode  |  September 11th, 2019  |  1 hr 44 secs

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It is another action packed week as Nintendo has surprised us with another Nintendo Direct! This time unleashing details on tons of new Switch games including Luigi's Mansion 3, Animal Crossing, Zelda, Pokemon Sword and Shield, Overwatch, and a new SNES Online Service! We also have updates on Pokemon Masters, a mystery new accessory for the Switch, and a patent on adjustable hinge joy-cons. On top of that all the new games for the week and hands-on with Hyperforma and Decay of Logos.

45: Switch Turns 2, Pokémon Sword and Shield, Nintendo ASMR, & Fortnite Season 8

Episode  |  March 6th, 2019  |  1 hr 12 mins

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What an action packed week! We have your full wrap up of the Pokémon direct featuring Sword and Shield, updates on Fortnite Season 8, Nintendo goes full ASMR, and some crazy d-pad issues. We also summarize our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch on it's 2nd birthday along with the best sellers, new releases and full hand's on of Ape Out!

43: Nintendo Direct Updates, Pokemon Day, Super Mario Bros. is Worth THOUSANDS, and New Modes for Tetris 99

Episode  |  February 20th, 2019  |  1 hr 6 mins

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It has been a week since the latest Nintendo Direct and we have tons of juicy updates on Rune Factory 5, Tetris 99, and Astral Chain. We ponder the rumors of a new Zelda BoTW and if Spyro Reignited Trilogy will ever come to the Switch. We break down the latest releases including Aragami, Trine 2, Q.U.B.E. 2, and so much more. We end with a full hands-on impression of Daemon X Machina and OlliOlli.

Bonus Round: Nintendo Direct Recap: Fire Emblem + Yoshi's Crafted World and Tetris 99 Hands on

Episode  |  February 16th, 2019  |  31 mins 9 secs

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Nintendo dropped some huge bomb shells and the latest direct and we have full breakdown of all games including Super Mario Maker 2, Box Boy + Box Girl, Smash. Bros. Ultimate 3.0, Bloodstaind, Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Astral Chain, and more! We also go hands on with Yoshi's Crafted World and Tetris 99.

Bonus Round: Nintendo Direct Recap - Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion, Switch Online, & More

Episode  |  September 16th, 2018  |  48 mins 13 secs

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We have the full breakdown of the September 13th Nintendo Direct full of amazing Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch game announcements. In addition, we take a look at some new news that has come up since the direct on the Nintendo Switch Online service.

20: Cloud Saves, Direct Delay Spoilers, Let's Go Switch, and more Fortnite

Episode  |  September 12th, 2018  |  1 hr 1 min

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This week we discuss what we think WOULD have been shown during the Nintendo Direct, the confusing cloud storage issues, the cute Pokemon Lets Go Special Edition Switch, and Fortnite toys!!