Episodes

  • This Nintendo Direct was INSANE!

    This Nintendo Direct was INSANE!
    Jun 11 2026
    This week the Punching Up crew go over all the information from the newest Nintendo Direct and news from Summer Game Fest. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 00:00 - Intro33:09 - Direct Recap1:41:23 - What We’re Playing1:46:17 - Mina the Hollower Sales Update1:46:53 - FFVII Revelations coming to Switch 21:49:54 - Resident Evil Veronica coming to Switch 21:50:58 - Persona 6 announced1:54:33 - Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Release Date1:56:59 - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse1:57:51 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Our Nintendo Direct Predictions!

    Our Nintendo Direct Predictions!
    Jun 4 2026
    This week the Punching Up crew share their predictions for the rumored upcoming Nintendo Direct, New Witcher 3 DLC, Dragon Quest XII, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:12:24 - New Pokémon LEGO Sets0:19:08 - Nintendo Direct Predictions0:52:31 - Witcher 3 DLC0:59:29 - Dragon Quest Updates1:03:27 - What We’re Playing1:17:50 - Call of Duty is finally coming back to Nintendo1:25:39 - Nintendo Music is getting Web Browser Support1:27:38 - Rayman Legends Retold Leaked1:33:04 - Super Yooka - Laylee Kart Leakd1:35:46 - Toy Story Retro Roundup & Toy Story 3: Complete Edition Announced1:40:56 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • Middle-Earth Games Are Back on the Menu Boys!

    Middle-Earth Games Are Back on the Menu Boys!
    May 28 2026
    This week the Punching Up crew discusses Warhorses’ new projects, including a game set in Middle-earth, Dragon Quest Direct, the new Mario Movie release, Crazy Taxi, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:25:53 - Dragon Quest Stream0:34:26 - Warhorse Working on Middle-earth Game0:46:29 - Next Mario Movie release0:50:49 - SEGA teasing Crazy Taxi0:54:13 - Nintendo Wants to Produce More Switches0:58:23 - What We’re Playing1:10:55 - The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Anniversary Stream1:17:27 - Unreal Engine 6 Announced1:20:16 - Closing Questions1:43:30 - BBQ Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • We Didn't Expect This...

    We Didn't Expect This...
    May 21 2026
    This week, the Punching Up crew discuss the brand new mobile game from Nintendo, Pictonico, new games added to NSO and more Nintendo Direct rumors.Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:21:09 - LEGO Batman Reviews are in0:23:32 - Yoshi Reviews0:30:42 - LEGO says the first Zelda is scheduled to be retired this Year0:34:49 - New Nintendo Mobile Game0:39:33 - The Legend of Zelda Movie gets a new release date0:48:10 - What We’re Playing1:04:13 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales gets a new demo1:06:58 - Japanese Man arrested for threatening to blow up Nintendo HQ1:10:38 - 5 Virtual Boy games added to NSO1:14:52 - Nintendo Direct Rumors are starting once again1:26:00 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 14 mins
  • The Switch 2 Price Hike is Here...

    The Switch 2 Price Hike is Here...
    May 14 2026
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss the upcoming Switch 2 price increase, Square teasing a new Dragon Quest game, Takashi Tezuka retiring, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:15:27 - Switch 2 Prince increase0:26:20 - New Switch 2 Bundle0:29:47 - Next Dragon Quest Game announcement coming soon0:43:05 - Yoshi Demo at Stores0:48:20 - What We’re Playing1:06:27 - Takashi Tezuka retires from Nintendo1:09:52 - Unofficial Twilight Princess PC port out now1:19:07 - Katsuhiro Harada forms a new Studio with SNK1:25:06 - Sega Cancels “Super Game”1:28:03 - BBQ Questions1:37:31 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Star Fox is BACK!

    Star Fox is BACK!
    May 7 2026
    Welp, we were just talking about Star Fox being a no-show, and Nintendo decides to randomly drop a new Direct showing a brand-new Star Fox game!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:14:13 - Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia Bundle0:24:27 - Games Stop puts in an offer for eBay0:44:01 - RIP Star Fox Puppets0:49:52 - Star Fox is BACK!1:05:00 - Pokémon Target crossover1:13:18 - Super Mario Galaxy 2 Update adds more story1:16:54 - What We’re Playing1:35:33 - IO CEO on Switch 2 Delay for 0071:39:31 - Reggie clears the air on the past rift1:43:54 - Miyamoto thinks Zelda 2 was “sort of a failure.”1:47:21 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • More Nintendo Movies Are Coming!

    More Nintendo Movies Are Coming!
    Apr 30 2026
    This week, Gene reunites with the Punching Up crew to discuss more upcoming Nintendo movies, Final Fantasy XIV coming to Switch 2, Sega Universe, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:06:34 - Reggie and Gene0:36:29 - Metroid Movie Allegedly Being Pitched0:43:29 - Final Fantasy XIV Coming to Switch 20:54:07 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Now Out0:57:57 - Mina The Hollower has Gone Gold1:00:32 - What We’re Playing1:37:19 - SEGA Universe1:42:45 - Miyamoto Surprised by the Harsh Reaction to the Super Mario Galaxy Movie1:54:04 - Unlisted Illumination Nintendo Film listed for 20281:56:35 - BBQ Write-ins2:00:03 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 44 mins
  • Tomodachi Life Takeover

    Tomodachi Life Takeover
    Apr 23 2026
    This week the Punching Up Crew discuss Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced and other Ubisoft leaks. Micah is addicted to Tomodachi Life, and the most recent news on the Legend of Zelda movie. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:14 - Toei Gaming Division0:35:04 - Splatoon Raiders Release Date0:42:46 - Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Release Date0:44:18 - Zelda Movie Artwork0:49:59 - Elden Ring Movie Release Date and Other Info0:55:34 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Release Date1:02:02 - Other Ubisoft Updates1:04:12 - What We’re Playing1:24:59 - Pragmata is doing well1:25:46 - Changes coming to Game Pass1:37:19 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 15 mins