The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast

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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. Jul 27

    Who'd Have Figured? #303

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to chat about the latest Nintendo news: the announcement and reveal of Hasbro The Legend of Zelda figures. They also dive deep into the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, Microsoft's continued nonsense, some new (and frustrating) Switch 2 ports, and more. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Luke's game? Relevant stories:  Figures: https://www.vooks.net/first-look-at-hasbros-the-legend-of-zelda-figures/ MGS: https://www.vooks.net/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-resolution-and-frame-rates-detailed/ Fallout: https://www.vooks.net/fallout-3-and-fallout-new-vegas-remasters-are-on-the-way/ Dinosaur: https://www.vooks.net/jurassic-world-evolution-2-complete-edition-coming-to-switch-2-this-month/ Octopath: https://www.vooks.net/octopath-traveler-octopath-traveler-ii-head-to-switch-2-with-no-upgrade-path/ NBA: https://www.vooks.net/nba-2k27-drops-the-original-nintendo-switch/ Hospital: https://www.vooks.net/two-point-hospital-full-health-collection-gets-a-switch-2-release-date/ Tennis: https://www.vooks.net/mario-tennis-fever-adds-galaxy-content-gameshare-in-free-update/ Footy: https://www.vooks.net/pro-jank-footy-bounces-down-on-august-12th/ Lego DK: https://www.vooks.net/lego-donkey-kong-arcade-machine-to-drop-august-1st/ 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.

    Who'd Have Figured? #303

  2. Jul 12

    Live from the Collapse of the Games Industry - #302

    In this massive episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to discuss all of the nonsense going on in the games industry in the year 2026. We discuss the upcoming revision for the Switch 2 in Europe, Mario Karts of various natures, and the future of Takashi Tezuka at Nintendo — thankfully, he's sticking around. We also discuss EB Games and its completely bonkers "strategy" surrounding the 30th Anniversary Pokémon TCG product, as well as major bad news out of PlayStation and Xbox and what it means for Nintendo and the industry at large. There's no 20 Questions this time, but be sure to tune in next time, too, for Luke's undoubtedly impossible game. Relevant stories Batteries: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-announces-revised-switch-2-and-accessories-with-user-replaceable-batteries-for-europe/ MK Tour: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-tour-coming-to-an-end-on-september-30th/ MK World: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-worlds-latest-update-adds-more-knockout-tour-routes-many-more-changes/ Takashi Tezuka: https://www.vooks.net/takashi-tezuka-reflects-on-career-will-remain-producer-at-nintendo/ The Crew: https://www.vooks.net/the-crew-motorfest-races-onto-switch-2-on-october-8/ Onimusha: https://www.vooks.net/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-release-date-moved-up-to-avoid-september-bloodbath/ Oblivion: https://www.vooks.net/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered-on-switch-2-hits-august-full-game-on-card/ Lego: https://www.vooks.net/new-lego-pokemon-sets-announced-including-first-minifigure-pokemon/ NSO: https://www.vooks.net/wario-land-sword-of-hope-and-puzzle-league-join-nintendo-classics/ EB weirdness: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-not-offering-online-preorders-for-fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-and-other-nintendo-titles/ More EB weirdness: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-says-doubled-30th-anniversary-pokemon-tcg-pricing-was-a-planned-tactic-to-weed-out-scalpers/ PlayStation: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/ Xbox: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/06/resetting-xbox/ 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.

    Live from the Collapse of the Games Industry - #302

  3. Jun 16

    Some Things Have Happened - #301

    In this massive episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to discuss all of the news, announcements, and release dates for absolutely everything announced for Switch 2 during the fake-E3 season. We're talking random (dumb) Square Enix announcements, Call of Duty coming to Switch 2, a bunch of Atari reveals, some belated ports, a bunch of Summer Game Fest announcements, and of course, the big one, the June Nintendo Direct. Naturally, there's a bunch of side quests along the way too. It is the Vookcast, after all. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Angelo's game? Relevant stories: Everything in the Direct: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-nintendo-direct-june-2026/ DQ12: https://www.vooks.net/dragon-quest-xii-restarted-development-now-subtitled-beyond-dreams/ DQ11: https://www.vooks.net/dragon-quest-xi-s-comes-to-the-switch-2-on-september-24th/ FF: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster-is-getting-a-switch-2-version/ CoD: https://www.vooks.net/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-announced-coming-to-switch-2-same-day-as-everyone-else/ Toy Story: https://www.vooks.net/toy-story-retro-roundup-toy-story-3-complete-edition-set-to-launch-on-switch-switch-2/ Godzilla: https://www.vooks.net/godzilla-destroy-all-monsters-melee-returns-remastered-on-the-switch-2/ Barbie: https://www.vooks.net/barbie-rewind-collection-set-for-november-12th-release-on-switch-switch-2/ Thief: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/thief-the-dark-project-remastered-is-sneaking-back-to-pc-and-consoles Rayman: https://www.vooks.net/rayman-legends-retold-coming-to-switch-2-on-october-1st/ Tomb Raider: https://www.vooks.net/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-coming-to-the-switch-2/ Veronica: https://www.vooks.net/resident-evil-veronica-a-remake-of-code-veronica-comes-to-switch-2-in-2027/ FF7R: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-launching-day-and-date-on-switch-2/ Alien: https://www.vooks.net/alien-isolation-2-coming-to-the-switch-2/ Hot Wheels: https://www.vooks.net/hot-wheels-infinite-rush-speeds-onto-switch-2/ Star Trek: https://www.vooks.net/star-trek-shadow-frontier-set-to-spook-switch-2-in-2027/ Spyro: https://www.vooks.net/spyro-a-realm-beyond-announced-for-switch-2/ Crazy Taxi: https://www.vooks.net/crazy-taxi-world-tour-coming-to-switch-2-next-year/ 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.

    Some Things Have Happened - #301

  4. May 25

    Vookcast #300: We're Just Getting Started

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to celebrate 300 episodes (and a few specials) of the Vookcast by... doing what they always do: get distracted. They discuss the latest Nintendo financial results, the retirement of a key architect of the Super Mario and Zelda franchises, a brand-new mobile game from Nintendo, and so much more. They also dive deep into the recently announced Switch 2 price increase, as well as the announcement of a brand-new Star Fox game and its seed-eating shortcomings. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Michael's game? We also want to thank every single listener of the Vookcast over the years. It means a lot to everyone that you continue to watch and/or listen to each and every episode, and your patronage drives us to keep going as we celebrate the Vookcast's 20th year. There's also a surprise for our loyal listeners in the episode — and it's so surprising that even we don't really know what it is. 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.

    Vookcast #300: We're Just Getting Started

  5. May 4

    Strictly Classified - #299

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about a host of recently classified but totally unannounced games for Switch 2. They also dive deep into new announcements for upcoming Switch 2 games, like Splatoon Raiders, Orbitals, and Final Fantasy 14, and lament the messy world of HDR content. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Ollie's game? Relevant stories: Splatoon: https://www.vooks.net/splatoon-raiders-set-to-release-on-july-23rd/ FF14: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-xiv-online-is-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2-this-august/ Orbitals: https://www.vooks.net/new-orbitals-trailer-breaks-orbit-still-due-in-2026/ Annapurna: https://www.vooks.net/annapurna-reveals-a-handful-of-switch-2-titles-two-out-today/ MK: https://www.vooks.net/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-adds-cross-play-and-vrr-support/ Lego: https://www.vooks.net/lego-animal-crossing-returns-with-new-timmy-tommy-set/ Classifications: https://www.vooks.net/were-still-waiting-for-these-classified-but-unannounced-switch-2-games/ 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.

    Strictly Classified - #299

  6. Apr 19

    An Excellent Vintage - #298

    In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about a new Bluey game (made in Brisbane!), the future of Mario Kart World, some wonky Switch 2 updates, and more. They also talk about the past, present, and future of Nintendo Directs — are they going away, and does it matter if they do? It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Luke's game? Relevant stories: Bluey: https://www.vooks.net/bluey-happy-snaps-coming-to-switch-switch-2-later-this-year/ Mario Kart: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-1-6-0-update-adds-bob-omb-blast-battle-mode/ Yooka-Replaylee: https://www.vooks.net/yooka-replaylee-on-switch-2-gains-performance-mode-up-to-60-fps-support/ Level-5: https://www.vooks.net/level-5-offers-updates-on-layton-snack-world-remake-and-more-in-vision-showcase/ Groovin: https://www.vooks.net/rhythm-heaven-groove-set-for-july-2nd-release/ Overwatch: https://www.vooks.net/overwatch-launches-on-nintendo-switch-2-this-week/ 007: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-version-of-007-first-light-delayed/ Warhammer: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/warhammer-survivors-reveals-the-platforms-the-game-is-coming-to THQ: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/thq-nordic-are-bringing-a-trio-of-titles-to-switch-2-and-one-to-switch NES: https://www.vooks.net/nes-pac-man-mendel-palace-and-tower-of-druaga-added-to-nintendo-classics-lineup/ Featured: https://www.vooks.net/is-the-era-of-the-big-nintendo-direct-over/ 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.

    An Excellent Vintage - #298

  7. Apr 7

    Living in a digital world - #297

    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.

    Living in a digital world - #297

  8. Mar 10

    The Show Goes On - #296

    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-switch-2/ Indies: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-indie-world-showcase-march-2026/ Pokemon XD: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-xd-gale-of-darkness-launches-on-switch-2-next-month/ Marios: https://www.vooks.net/mario-clash-marios-tennis-and-mario-vs-donkey-kong-join-nintendo-classics-on-mario-day/ New Vooks: https://www.vooks.net/mario-clash-marios-tennis-and-mario-vs-donkey-kong-join-nintend 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.

    The Show Goes On - #296
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