Episodes

  • Prices Are Going Up - Will It Affect You?

    Prices Are Going Up - Will It Affect You?
    Jul 3 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss a price hike for some Nintendo games and services in Canada, Mario Strikers coming to NSO, the team behind Donkey Kong Bananza and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:16:21 - Super Mario Strikers Coming to NSO0:19:16 - Price Increase in Canada0:25:35 - Nintendo and Amazon Update0:34:11 - Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair X Sonic Collaboration Announced0:37:38 - What We’re Playing1:03:34 - Switch 1 Upgrades for Switch 2 Specs1:08:31 - Sonic Adventure Remakes Not Happening1:13:52 - Mario Kart World Update Has People Upset1:17:05 - Physical Turok Trilogy Coming1:21:20 - Donkey Kong Bananza Team Finally Confirmed1:25:17 - Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Rated1:30:36 - Closing Write-ins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • The Numbers Are In! - How Are Games Selling?

    The Numbers Are In! - How Are Games Selling?
    Jun 26 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discusses leaked Sega sales numbers, third-party sales updates, Drag X Drive, Zelda scores and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:34:12 - Leaked Sega0:40:52 - Final Fantasy XVI coming to Switch 2?0:51:13 - Switch 2 Zelda Metacritic Scores0:56:56 - 3rd party sales update0:59:11 - What We’re Playing1:16:28 - Real or Fake Kong1:19:55 - Drag and Drive Price and Date1:35:08 - Little Nightmares 31:39:29 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 26 mins
  • Donkey Kong Bananza Direct!

    Donkey Kong Bananza Direct!
    Jun 19 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss all the latest Nintendo news including the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, Borderlands 4, Switch 2 sales and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:13:17 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Still Coming0:29:03 - Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 won't be out at launch. Standard editions of the game also cost $700:35:10 - Switch 2 sets the all-time sales record in the US0:47:33 - Nintendo is selling games once again on Amazon after a hiatus0:54:39 - What We’re Playing1:09:13 - Donkey Kong Bananza Direct1:41:33 - Capcom Counting Game Key Card Titles as Digital Sales1:48:01 - Closing Questions2:19:03 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 SPOILER thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 3 mins
  • Switch 2 Is Finally Here!

    Switch 2 Is Finally Here!
    Jun 12 2025
    With the arrival of the Switch 2, the Punching Up crew take a deep dive and gives their thoughts on the system and software and discuss new announcements like Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, Mina the Hollower's release date and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:16:18 - Switch 2 System impressions0:42:23 - Mario Kart World1:02:42 - Welcome Tour1:06:30 - Everything Else We’re Playing1:31:20 - Zelda Movie Delayed1:36:36 - Mina and the Hollower Release date announced1:39:00 - Scott Pilgrim EX1:43:57 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Launch Window1:45:52 - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles1:48:03 - Splatoon Raiders1:53:39 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 32 mins
  • Hands-on with Mario Kart World and More!

    Hands-on with Mario Kart World and More!
    Jun 5 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew talk about Gene's hands-on time with Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and discuss news and get excited for Summer Game Fest!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:32 - Mario Kart World Impressions0:38:09 - Welcome Tour Impressions0:47:12 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Switch 2 Footage0:51:23 - The World Ends With You Director Leaves Square Enix0:53:44 - What We’re Playing1:17:57 - IO Interactive Showcase1:29:18 - Spider man 2 spoilers game1:30:52 - Mario Party Jamboree Overview Trailer1:38:02 - Persona 4 Remake Leak?1:43:56 - Final Fantasy Tactics Coming Back?1:48:00 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • We Went to Super Nintendo World! Ft. RogersBase

    We Went to Super Nintendo World! Ft. RogersBase
    May 29 2025
    This week, special guest RogersBase joins the Punching Up crew to talk about his and Gene's time at Super Nintendo World in Orlando, Gene’s interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, as well as the latest news—including Nintendo Direct rumors, Dragon Quest updates, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:08:02 - Super Nintendo World Orlando0:57:32 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches1:03:32 - Switch 2 out in the Wild1:09:45 - Games added to NSO1:11:06 - Nintendo direct rumors1:21:47 - What we're playing1:47:54 - Xbox Games reportedly coming to Switch 21:55:41 - GameChat requires a phone number linked to your Nintendo Account1:58:51 - Pokémon Series Sales Update2:00:25 - Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time is doing well and getting free DLC to celebrate.2:03:13 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 50 mins
  • Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Coming to Switch 2?

    Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Coming to Switch 2?
    May 22 2025
    This week Micah and Brad share their favorite Nintendo 64 memories, go over Switch game upgrades, possible leaks like Red Dead Redemption 2 and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:25:51 - N64 memories0:56:23 - Updated Switch Games1:07:54 - Randy Pitchford on Borderlands 4's potential price1:15:55 - New Nintendo Store1:23:45 - New Hotel Dusk Trademark Filed1:25:49 - Nintendo Teams Up with Samsung to Produce Switch 2 Chips1:28:34 - Nintendo at Gamescom1:30:34 - What We’re Playing1:43:34 - Red Dead Redemption 2 Port Rumors1:47:45 - Leaker claims Injustice 3 is coming.1:52:00 - New Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Creators Voice Video1:58:27 - Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Sales Update2:00:38 - Nintendo on Game-Key Cards for First Party Switch 2 Games2:05:03 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 41 mins
  • Nintendo's Numbers Are In - How'd They Do?

    Nintendo's Numbers Are In - How'd They Do?
    May 15 2025
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo's recent financial report, Final Fantasy VII Remake series possibly coming to Switch 2, Capcom, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:14:07 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Release Date0:22:33 - Nintendo Financial Report0:38:32 - Palworld Case Update0:48:37 - Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Possibly Coming to Switch 20:54:27 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. coming to Switch 20:59:18 - Physical Game Sales in Japan1:05:43 - What We’re Playing1:37:09 - Switch 2 TOS Update1:44:20 - Capcom Sales1:55:44 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 27 mins