Nintendo Dispatch

174: Ongoing Chip Supply Issues, Game Boy Games Coming to Switch Online, eShop Available in Latin America, Next Nintendo Direct, Pokemon Unite's First Tournament

Episode  |  September 8th, 2021  |  48 mins 19 secs

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This week we discuss the ongoing chip supply issues causing trouble for the game industry. We also discuss the possibility of Game Boy games come to Nintendo Switch Online, the eShop now available in Latin America, getting clean teeth from Smash Bros., the next Nintendo Direct may be SOON, Big Brain Academy announced for Switch, and Pokemons Unite's first tournament.

170: Next Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Olympic Involvement Scrapped, and Pokemon Snap Free Update

Episode  |  August 4th, 2021  |  37 mins 21 secs

amiibo, animal crossing, bombuzal, claymates, jelly boy, metroid dread, new pokemon snap, nintendo direct, olympics, tokyo 2020

On this weeks episode we discuss the rumors for the next Nintendo Direct! Also, we found out (kind of) why Nintendo wasn't featured in the Olympics, the new Pokemon Snap DLC, some mediocre Animal Crossing updates, Metroid Dread Amiibo, and the new games coming to Switch Online!

148: Nintendo Directs Are BACK Baby!

Episode  |  February 24th, 2021  |  1 hr 20 mins

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This week we FINALLY got another Nintendo Direct! We spend this episode breaking down the good, and maybe not so good, parts of it!

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

control, fortnite, griftlands, hitman 3, hyrule warriors, immortals fenyx rising, my time at portia, nintendo direct, no more heroes, part time ufo, retro studios, surviving the aftermath

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

bioshock infinite, bloodstained, covid-19, fobia, joy-con drift, laraan, mobile, nintendo direct, pocket camp, super mario world, superliminal, the great perhaps, trine

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

animal crossing, decay of logos, hyperforma, joy-con, luigi's mansion, nintendo, nintendo direct, overwatch, pokemon, snes, switch

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

aragami, astral chain, daemon x machina, fortnite, nintendo, nintendo direct, olliolli, switch, tetris 99, trine 2, yoshi

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.