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The Vookcast is Australia's Nintendo Podcast. Keep informed on the latest Nintendo news, reviews, and events by our enthusiastic and sharp-eyed team. Subscribe and follow us on social to stay up-to-date, and support us adding a review or checking us out on Patreon!

  1. Vookcast #297: Living in a digital world

    7 APR

    Vookcast #297: Living in a digital world

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about Pokémon Champions, Minecraft Dungeons, a bunch of new Nintendo Lego, and more. They also talk about a big update to Nintendo Switch backwards compatibility, as well as have a lengthy discussion about cheaper Switch 2 game pricing and the future of pricing as a whole. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Angelo's game? Relevant Stories  Pokémon Champions to Launch April 8th, Switch 2 Patch on the Same Day (https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-champions-to-launch-april-8th-switch-2-patch-on-the-same-day/) Minecraft Dungeons II Announced for Switch & Switch 2 (https://www.vooks.net/minecraft-dungeons-ii-announced-for-switch-switch-2/) LEGO Super Mario Minifigures Finally on the Way for 2027 (https://www.vooks.net/lego-super-mario-minifigures-finally-on-the-way-for-2027/) LEGO Luigi in Mach 8 Set Announced, Out April 1st (https://www.vooks.net/lego-luigi-in-mach-8-set-announced-out-april-1st/) Fox McCloud Joins the Super Mario Galaxy Movie (https://www.vooks.net/fox-mccloud-joins-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/) Uniqlo Has New Super Mario Galaxy Movie-Themed Gear This Month (https://www.vooks.net/uniqlo-has-new-super-mario-galaxy-movie-themed-gear-this-month/) Create Your Own Pokémon Pokopia T-Shirt at These Three Uniqlo Stores (https://www.vooks.net/create-your-own-pokemon-pokopia-t-shirt-at-these-three-uniqlo-stores/) New Switch 2 Update Adds a Big Boost to Handheld Switch Games (https://www.vooks.net/new-switch-2-update-adds-a-big-boost-to-handheld-switch-games/) Nintendo Switch 2 Game Prices Are Changing Beginning in May (https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-game-prices-are-changing-beginning-in-may/) PlayStation Has Increased the Price of Its Hardware Offerings for a Third Time (https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/playstation-has-increased-the-price-of-its-hardware-offerings-for-a-third-time) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.

    2h 5m
  2. Vookcast #296:  The Show Goes On

    10 MAR

    Vookcast #296:  The Show Goes On

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the glut of presentations they missed (and the ones they didn't, yet — there's no escaping the curse). They also have a lengthy chat about the apparent new laws surrounding online games in Australia, and dive deep into the new Vooks site. Check it out! It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Michael's game? Relevant stories: New Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/the-next-pokemon-games-are-pokemon-winds-and-waves-due-2027/ Old Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-fire-red-and-leaf-green-appear-in-coming-soon-section-of-switch-eshop/ Pokemon Sounds: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-red-pokemon-blue-game-boy-jukebox-available-from-the-my-nintendo-store-in-australia/ Marvel: https://www.vooks.net/marvel-maximum-collection-brings-six-classics-titles-to-switch/ Castlevania: https://www.vooks.net/a-new-2d-castlevania-has-been-announced-castlevania-belmonts-curse/ MGS: https://www.vooks.net/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-coming-to-the-switch-switch-2/ Bluey: https://www.vooks.net/blueys-quest-for-the-gold-pen-hits-consoles-this-may/ Xenoblade: https://www.vooks.net/surprise-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-get-switch-2-edition-out-now/ Hello, Mario: https://www.vooks.net/hello-mario-app-now-available-in-australia-but-only-for-mobiles-so-far/ Skyrim: https://www.vooks.net/skyrim-updated-on-switch-2-with-60fps-mode/ Trails Beyond: https://www.vooks.net/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon-finally-available-in-australia/ Amiibo: https://www.vooks.net/two-more-kirby-air-riders-amiibo-on-the-way-king-dedede-dated/ Kena: https://www.vooks.net/kena-bridge-of-spirits-coming-to-the-switc Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.

    2h 3m
  3. Vookcast #295: Two in a Row

    12 FEB

    Vookcast #295: Two in a Row

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the Tomodachi life Direct that was sent from the Nintendo gods just to spite us, Nintendo financials, and a couple of other stories. They also, of course, dive deep into the massive Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, where one game in particular stands out for the crew. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Ollie's game? Relevant stories: Financials:  https://www.vooks.net/beyond-all-expectations-nintendo-switch-2-crosses-17-million-sold/ Tomodachi: https://www.vooks.net/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-set-to-arrive-on-april-16th/ WWE: https://www.vooks.net/wwe-2k26-slams-it-way-onto-switch-2-this-march/ Apex: https://www.vooks.net/apex-legends-is-winding-down-nintendo-switch-support-this-august/ Dogs: https://www.vooks.net/deck-your-dog-out-with-these-pokemon-harnesses-collars-and-bow-ties/ NSO: https://www.vooks.net/balloon-kid-and-yoshi-added-to-the-game-boy-nintendo-classics-lineup/ Partner Direct roundup: https://www.vooks.net/everything-announced-in-the-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-february-2026/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/vooksdotnet Socials Ollie - @chocobalt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chocobalt.bsky.social Luke - @renderman7 on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renderman7.bsky.social Angelo - @manjell0 on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/manjello.bsky.social Michael - @subelementl on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/subelement.bsky.social Find Vooks on social media, (https://linktr.ee/vooksdotnet) support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.

    1hr 35min
  4. Vookcast #294: Too Much Lego

    30 JAN

    Vookcast #294: Too Much Lego

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the endless torrent of Nintendo-related Lego that has been announced lately, a few new Switch 2 announcements, Ubisoft's latest fumble, and more. They also avoid the Direct curse... only to be struck by another one immediately after. Maybe next time. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Luke's game? Relevant stories: Galaxy Direct: https://www.vooks.net/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-direct-revealed-yoshi-birdo-and-some-babies/ Pokémon Lego: https://www.vooks.net/first-look-at-lego-pokemon-sets-pricing-and-release-date-details-revealed/ Zelda Lego: https://www.vooks.net/lego-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-the-final-battle-set-officially-announced/ Mario Kart Lego: https://www.vooks.net/the-lego-mario-kart-sets-expand-with-a-luigi-kart/ Star Trek: https://www.vooks.net/the-lego-mario-kart-sets-expand-with-a-luigi-kart/ DKCRHD: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-country-returns-hd-free-update-adds-dixie-switch-2-performance-boost/ Mario Wonder: https://www.vooks.net/fresh-super-mario-bros-wonder-switch-2-edition-details-drop-three-new-amiibo-on-the-way-too/ Pokémon @ Universal: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-is-expanding-into-universal-studios-japan-first-other-parks-after/ Prince of Persia: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/ubisoft-cancels-prince-of-persia-remake-shuffles-studios-and-more Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.

    1hr 42min
  5. Vookcast #293: Predicting Precious Products

    19 JAN

    Vookcast #293: Predicting Precious Products

    In the first episode of the Vookcast for 2026, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the year past and the year ahead in the form of predictions. Did they correctly predict the Nintendo year in 2025, and will they do the same for 2026? Find out now. They also discuss Hollow Knight: Silksong, Dispatch, a new Joy-Con 2 colour, and more. There's no 20 Questions this time, but stay tuned for the next episode for some fun new additions. Relevant stories: Silksong: https://www.vooks.net/hollow-knight-silksong-free-dlc-announcement/ Dispatch: https://www.vooks.net/dispatch-is-coming-to-switch-and-switch-2-early-2026/ GRID: https://www.vooks.net/grid-legends-deluxe-edition-lines-up-for-switch-2-in-2026/ EB: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-considering-closure-of-all-new-zealand-stores/ Joy-Con: https://www.vooks.net/new-joy-con-2-colour-on-the-way-light-purple-and-light-green/ NAL: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-australia-has-a-new-managing-director-after-six-years/ Fire Emblem: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-path-of-radiance-drops-onto-switch-2-nintendo-classics-today/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.

    1hr 25min
  6. Vookcast #292: Very Mega Men

    20/12/2025

    Vookcast #292: Very Mega Men

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the return of the blue bomber – Mega Man himself – at The Game Awards.  They also discuss all the Switch and Switch 2 announcements at the show, a curious Singaporean acquisition, what Panic Button's been up to, the upcoming Zelda movie, and much more. It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions that comes with a surprise ending — you won't want to miss it. Relevant stories Singapore: https://www.vooks.net/bandai-namco-singapore-to-become-nintendo-studios-singapore-in-shares-acquisition/ Panic Button: https://www.vooks.net/panic-button-reveals-it-worked-on-switch-2-updates-for-nintendos-switch-games/ PGA: https://www.vooks.net/pga-tour-2k25-set-to-tee-off-on-nintendo-switch-2/ Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/first-photos-of-link-and-zelda-in-the-legend-of-zelda-live-action-movie-released/ Game Boy: https://www.vooks.net/game-boy-classics-latest-update-has-hidden-boot-screen-easter-egg/ NES: https://www.vooks.net/kid-icarus-battletoads-and-more-added-in-fresh-nes-and-game-boy-classics-update/ N64: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-64-duo-rayman-2-tonic-trouble-coming-to-switch-online-next-week/ Wario: https://www.vooks.net/wario-world-piledrives-onto-switch-2s-nintendo-gamecube-classics-today/ RE9: https://www.vooks.net/leon-kennedy-to-return-in-resident-evil-requiem/ Pragmata: https://www.vooks.net/pragmata-is-coming-to-switch-2-diana-amiibo-too/ South of Midnight: https://www.vooks.net/south-of-midnight-coming-to-switch-2-in-2026/ Out of Words: https://www.vooks.net/stop-motion-styled-out-of-words-coming-to-switch-2/ Orbitals: https://www.vooks.net/retro-anime-inspired-orbitals-a-switch-2-exclusive-coming-in-2026/ Phasmophobia: Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.

    1hr 54min
  7. Vookcast #291: A Grace Ashcroft Amiibo?

    23/11/2025

    Vookcast #291: A Grace Ashcroft Amiibo?

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the first special edition Switch 2 hardware, as well as a very strange amiibo, both courtesy of the next Resident Evil game. They also chat about Pikmin 4's weird update, a much less weird Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, Zelda vinyl, and a bunch of Switch 2 announcements.It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions, as per usual. Relevant Stories  Nintendo Switch 2 tops 10 million sold, Donkey Kong Bananza opens with 3.49 millionA fresh Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer slides into actionPokémon Legends: Z-A ‘Mega Dimension’ DLC dropping on December 10thAnimal Crossing: New Horizons getting ‘Switch 2 Edition’ on January 15thResident Evil: Requiem gets a special Switch 2 Pro Controller and amiiboThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild getting Deluxe Vinyl Soundtrack releasePikmin 4 gets free content update 27 months after releaseAssassin’s Creed Shadows sneaks onto Switch 2 this DecemberSystem Shock Remake is coming to both Switch and Switch 2Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader coming to Switch 2Elden Ring on Switch 2 delayed until 2026Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is coming to Switch 2 in 2026There’s a new Bluey game on the way and it’s actually made in AustraliaSend us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.

    1hr 35min
  8. Vookcast #290: Close To You?

    29/10/2025

    Vookcast #290: Close To You?

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the strange drop of Nintendo Pictures' Close To You shorts. They also chat about a new Pokemon Go event in Sydney, the delay of a massive Switch 2 game, a newly announced remake, and say "so long, Bowser" to Nintendo of America's president. It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions — but watch out, it's Luke's week. Relevant stories: PoGo: https://www.vooks.net/australia-finally-gets-its-first-pokemon-go-city-safari-event-this-december-in-sydney/ Pikmin: https://www.vooks.net/nintendos-two-mystery-pikmin-videos-just-two-shorts-by-nintendo-pictures/ Borderlands 4: https://www.vooks.net/borderlands-4-delayed-indefinitely-on-switch-2/ Yakuza: https://www.vooks.net/yakuza-kiwami-3-with-new-spin-off-dark-tides-coming-to-switch-2/ FE Shadows: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-shadows-is-revealed-and-released-today-for-mobile-devices/ Prof. Layton: https://www.vooks.net/professor-layton-and-the-new-world-of-steam-now-due-out-in-2026/ Bowser: https://www.vooks.net/so-long-doug-bowser-nintendo-of-america-president-to-retire/ SNES games: https://www.vooks.net/mario-wario-bubsy-and-fatal-fury-join-the-snes-nintendo-classics-lineup-today/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.

    1hr 57min
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