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A Podcast where every single week we react to the latest Nintendo news and talk about the games we're playing. Lots of Resident Evil, Persona, Zelda, and more!

  1. 10 HR AGO

    Pokémon Presents REACTION + NO MORE PlayStation Games on PC

    Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Pokémon Presents reaction https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-and-updates-from-the-pokemon-day-2026-pokemon-presents Pokémon Winds & Waves revealed for 2027 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38XHXMdDegg Indie World Showcase reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DCtXFrB9OE https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/new-indie-world-showcase-spotlights-upcoming-games-on-nintendo-switch-2-and-nintendo-switch/ Mario's Tennis, Mario Clash, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong join Nintendo Classics on March 10 https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2028999114575212759 MARVEL MaXimum Collection announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC https://www.gematsu.com/2026/02/marvel-maximum-collection-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-switch-and-pc Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced https://x.com/Wario64/status/2029244935908594099 Sony will stop bringing its single-player exclusives on PC - Bloomberg Upgraded PSSR upscaler is coming to PS5 Pro https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/27/upgraded-pssr-upscaler-is-coming-to-ps5-pro/ Highguard will shut down on March 12 https://x.com/PlayHighguard/status/2028923492125819287   Questions from Discord:  jtlawbass: Have you ever played a game that despite all its faults you loved it and couldn’t stop playing? I’m currently playing .hack GU Last ReCode on PS4 and it’s full of things I usually hate (weird walking animations, bad voice acting, characters’ mouths not moving when they talk, grindiness, etc.), but I'm addicted and over 21 hours in. What we’re playing:  Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong  John: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Greg: Marvel Rivals, Kirby’s Adventure, Rocket League (Switch 2)  Brett L: Resident Evil Requiem  Brett M: Final Fantasy Remake (beat) Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (beat) Resident Evil Requiem (beat) Pokemon FireRed

    2h 27m

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Retro Pokemon is BACK! + Sony Shuts Down Incredible Studio Bluepoint Games

    Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen hit the eShop for $19.99 on February 27, Pokémon Presents also set for February 27 https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/english-pokemon-firered-version-switch/ https://x.com/Pokemon/status/2024756120313807015 Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a $5 upgrade; not everyone is happy with it Nintendo Treehouse Live showcases Mario Wonder Switch 2 Edition and Pokémon Pokopia https://www.youtube.com/live/8SyOGO_ubSo Resident Evil Requiem gets bombass reviews https://www.metacritic.com/game/resident-evil-requiem/ Bluepoint Games is being shut down by Sony - Bloomberg Link Xbox shocker: Phil Spencer retires, Sarah Bond resigns, Matt Booty promoted, AI executive Asha Sharma takes over https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-out-matt-booty-promoted-as-microsoft-ai-exec-asha-sharma-named-new-xbox-boss-exclusive Sarah Bond message https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7430753683912531968/ The Verge gives a look inside what’s going on Nacon files for insolvency, says it’s ‘assessing all possible solutions’ to continue running https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nacon-files-for-insolvency-says-its-assessing-all-possible-solutions-to-continue-running/ Nobuo Uematsu: On the Record biography to release in September 2026 https://amzn.to/4scPtlJ   Questions from Discord:  What we’re playing:  Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong  John: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (finished), Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, K-Pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut demo (finished) Greg: Marvel Rivals  Brett L: Shovel Knight (beat), Reanimal (beat), Specter of Torment (beat), King of Cards  Brett M: Final Fantasy Remake (beat) Ninja Gaiden Ragebound

    2h 27m

  3. 19 FEB

    Virtual Boy DISAPPOINTS + Nintendo is SHUTTING DOWN Emulators Again!

    Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics is here Nintendo issues DMCA takedown on more Switch emulators https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-issues-dmca-takedown-on-more-switch-emulators-but-at-least-one-is-fighting-back/ Bloomberg reports PS6 launch could be pushed back and Switch 2 price could increase due to memory shortage Hideki Sato, the designer of Sega hardware, dies at age 77 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideki-sato-designer-of-segas-consoles-dies-age-75/ Longtime Castlevania and Bloodstained creative force Shutaro Ida dies at age 52 https://x.com/ArtplayEN/status/2023213425707647237 Koji Igarashi’s personal statement https://x.com/KojiIGA/status/2023210325970129391 Kristen Bell cast as Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sonic-4-kristen-bell-voice-amy-rose-1236508342/   Questions from Discord:  Jtlawbass: What’s a random game that you didn’t ask for but got as a gift that you ended up loving? One Christmas my sister gave me Heroes of Might and Magic 2 because her husband thought I’d like it. He was right! I played so many hours of that game and got so much enjoyment out of a gift that I didn’t ask for. What we’re playing:  Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong  John: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Greg: Marvel Rivals  Brett L: Darwins Paradox demo, Shovel Knight, Reanimal Brett M: Final Fantasy VII Remake

    2h 6m

  4. 13 FEB

    PlayStation State of Play REACTION! + Pokémon Super Bowl Commercial!

    Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: “What's Your Favorite?” Pokémon commercial airs at the Super Bowl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3O4ymaZ41Q Mario Tennis Fever debuts at 77 on Metacritic https://www.metacritic.com/game/mario-tennis-fever/ PlayStation State of Play reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0e5YEXtZu0 Full games list: https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-state-of-play-february-2026-everything-announced   Questions from Discord:  Jtlawbass: What’s a random game that you didn’t ask for but got as a gift that you ended up loving? One Christmas my sister gave me Heroes of Might and Magic 2 because her husband thought I’d like it. He was right! I played so many hours of that game and got so much enjoyment out of a gift that I didn’t ask for. What we’re playing:  Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong  John: Slitterhead (finished), Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Super Bomberman Collection Greg: Marvel Rivals  Brett L: Dying Light: The Beast, Pragmata (demo)  Brett M: Dragon Age The Veilguard (finished) Mafia: The Old Country (finished) BioShock: Burial At Sea (finished)

    2h 31m

  5. 6 FEB

    Nintendo Direct REACTION! + Horizon Multiplayer Game REVEALED!

    Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Ym9SCKFpc / https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260205421305/en/Latest-Nintendo-Direct-Partner-Showcase-Features-New-and-Classic-Titles-Coming-to-Nintendo-Switch-2-and-Nintendo-Switch Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches April 16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_0kl1WiSPg Nintendo Q3 financial results highlights https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260203_3e.pdf Switch is bestselling Nintendo hardware ever at 155.37M, Switch 2 at 17.37M Metroid Prime 4 did sell 1M units https://bsky.app/profile/stephentotilo.bsky.social/post/3me2qye4yks2s Overwatch 2 drops ‘2’ as year-long narrative arc begins with 10 new heroes; coming to Switch 2 this spring https://www.gematsu.com/2026/02/overwatch-2-drops-2-as-year-long-narrative-arc-begins-with-10-new-heroes-coming-to-switch-2-this-spring Horizon Hunters Gathering revealed as co-op action game for PS5 & PC https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/05/announcing-horizon-hunters-gathering-guerrillas-new-co-op-action-game/ PS5 shipments top 92.2 million https://www.gematsu.com/2026/02/ps5-shipments-top-92-2-million Baldur's Gate TV series in the works at HBO with Craig Mazin helming https://deadline.com/2026/02/baldurs-gate-3-tv-show-craig-mazin-hbo-1236710583/   Questions from Discord:  🦉  What we’re playing:  Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong  John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (finished), Slitterhead Greg: Marvel Rivals  Brett L: Dying Light: The Beast, Pragmata (demo)  Brett M: Dragon Age The Veilguard (finished) Mafia: The Old Country (finished) BioShock: Burial At Sea (finished)

    2h 31m

  6. 29 JAN

    Nintendo CENSORS Dispatch on Switch + Nintendo Direct NEXT WEEK!?

    Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct tomorrow We are on Nintendo Direct watch next week Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics launches February 17, and unreleased games are on the way! https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/27/video-virtual-boy-nintendo-classics-launches-17th-february/ The Disney Afternoon Collection launches on Switch/Switch 2 on February 26 with 2 new games: Goof Troop and Bonkers https://x.com/Wario64/status/2016608900573696448 Highguard launches to a mixed reception https://store.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguard/ Dispatch on Switch & Switch 2 is censored but John refused to be swindled!   Questions from Discord:  🦉  What we’re playing:  Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong  John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Greg: Marvel Rivals, Blops 7, PSP - Lemmings, Rocket League  Brett L: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (beat), Kirby and the Forgotten Land:  Star Crossed World  Brett M: Dragon Age The Veilguard

    2h 5m

  7. 23 JAN

    Plethora of Nintendo News + Xbox Dev Direct REACTION!

    Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD gets major free update for Switch & Switch 2 https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/21/donkey-kong-country-returns-hd-gets-major-free-update-for-switch-switch-2/ Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition launches March 26, features revealed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVB3hZoOF0A SMBW Talking Flower is up for preorder for $34.99 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR4W3e-_3zs Switch 2 finished December with 4.4M units sold in the US, double the install base of Switch 1 in that time https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3mczduu7kxc2b Veteran Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe, known for Metroid and Paper Mario, reportedly confirms retirement https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/veteran-nintendo-producer-kensuke-tanabe-known-for-metroid-and-paper-mario-reportedly-confirms-retirement/ Ex-Nintendo of America Boss Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro https://www.ign.com/articles/ex-nintendo-of-america-boss-doug-bowser-joins-hasbro-owner-of-dungeons-dragons-and-magic-the-gathering New Nintendo of America president introduces herself at New York Game Awards https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/19/new-nintendo-of-america-president-introduces-herself-at-new-york-game-awards/ Pokémon is coming to Universal Studios globally https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/pokemon-universal-theme-parks-japan-1236481477/ Ubisoft has canceled 6 games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-has-cancelled-6-games-including-the-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-remake/ Xbox Developer_Direct 2026 reaction https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/22/xbox-developer-direct-2026-recap/   Questions from Discord:  jtlawbass: What is a game character’s accessory or item of clothing you’d like to have? I would like either Master Chief’s armor or the Buster Sword from FFVII (Feel free to include weapons like I did since I was having a brain fart on the word “weapon” and said accessories instead. Side effect of not having any sugar for 2 weeks) Brydude: Do you guys think Cory in the House will dethrone Expedition 33 for number 1 on Metacritic? campfire_knight: What is/are your guilty game(s)?  For me, the definition of a guilty pleasure game is more about, "Man, i really ought to play something else that is either more new or is of higher quality than this thing.  However, i just can't stop myself from playing this game every now and again."The game that probably best fits this category for me is FF10-2.  There are better JRPGs in terms of gameplay mechanic loops, story, and sidequests.  But I have yet to find another JRPG that is centered around a bunch of magical girls kicking butt Charlie's Angel style the way FF10-2 does!!  Also, WHO THE HECK IS LENNE??🦉  What we’re playing:  Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong  John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy  Greg: Marvel Rivals, Blops 7, PSP - Lemmings, Rocket League  Brett L: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (beat), Kirby and the Forgotten Land:  Star Crossed World  Brett M: The Outer World 2 (beat), Dragon Age The Veilguard

    1h 58m

  8. 15 JAN

    Tons of Video Game Layoffs and studio closures yippeee!

    Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Lego Pokémon sets revealed: Starter trio costs $649.99! https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/pokemon Nintendo’s share price has dropped 33% in the last five months in Japan https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendos-share-price-has-dropped-33-in-the-last-five-months-in-japan/ Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches physically on Switch 2 on March 26 https://x.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/2010868437237842055 High On Life 2 coming to Switch 2 on April 20 https://www.gematsu.com/2026/01/high-on-life-2-coming-to-switch-2-on-april-20 The Disney Afternoon Collection gets ESRB rating for Switch, Switch 2 https://www.esrb.org/ratings/41099/the-disney-afternoon-collection/ Meta has closed several studios, including ‘Splosion Man studio Twisted Pixel and Asgard Wrath’s Sanzaru Games https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/meta-has-closed-several-studios-including-splosion-man-studio-twisted-pixel-and-asgard-wraths-sanzaru-games/ Camouflaj hit with layoffs but not shut down https://bsky.app/profile/zackzwiezen.com/post/3mcg5eic5q22h   Questions from Discord:  X🦉  What we’re playing:  Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong  John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined demo  Greg: Marvel Rivals, Blops 7, PSP - Lemmings, Rocket League  Brett L: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (beat), Kirby and the Forgotten Land:  Star Crossed World  Brett M: The Outer Worlds 2

    1h 53m
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A Podcast where every single week we react to the latest Nintendo news and talk about the games we're playing. Lots of Resident Evil, Persona, Zelda, and more!

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    Press X
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    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    217
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