Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

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  Nintendo Killed a Ubisoft Zelda Game 01.10.2026 2ч 6мин

  This week the Punching Up crew discuss the canceled Zelda game from Ubisoft, the almost death of Sonic, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered 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 - Intro0:28:17 - New Information on a Cancelled Zelda Game0:45:00 - Zelda Anniversary Concert0:48:19 - Pokémon and McDonald’s Collab Returning1:03:32 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Out Now1:05:08 - What We’re Playing1:25:15 - Persona Series Sales Update1:27:18 - Minecraft Dungeons II Now on Switch 21:29:48 - Sonic and Shadow were almost killed off1:33:30 - One Piece: Grand Gourmet getting physical version1:38:22 - Unicorn Overlord Director Announces New Fantasy IP1:40:24 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is Not What We Expected 24.09.2026 2ч 24мин

  This week the Punching Up crew discuss Castlevania: Belmont's Curse getting a demo, Pokémon ports, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and more.Timestamps:Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:33:20 - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gets Demo0:36:26 - Middle-Earth Shadow Bundle Coming to Switch 20:41:24 - Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire rumors heating up0:45:04 - What We’re Playing (Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave)1:31:25 - No DLC coming for Splatoon Raiders1:34:46 - Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga Announced1:37:50 - XBOX Layoffs and Studio Mergers1:51:37 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Is Nintendo REALLY the "Good Guy" Here? 17.09.2026 2ч 30мин

  This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale, the top 20 selling GameCube games in the US, 007 First Light delayed again, and more!Timestamps:Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.00:00 - Intro31:53 - Diablo IV officially coming to Switch 234:19 - Nintendo of America Customer Appreciation Sale50:42 - What We’re Playing1:20:50 - Top 20 Best-Selling GameCube games in the US1:39:21 - 007 First Light Delayed Again for Switch 21:45:12 - Kingdom Hearts comes to Fortnite1:50:16 - More SEGA movies are coming1:55:47 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Nintendo is COOKING 10.09.2026 3ч

  This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and a standalone Nintendo Direct, 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 - Intro0:36:13 - Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct1:10:37 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword is already a hit1:11:47 - We’re gonna get more Final Fantasy VII1:15:38 - Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Out Now1:20:17 - What We’re Playing1:43:51 - Capcom focusing on reactivating IPs1:46:33 - Huge Steam DB Leak1:51:58 - Nintendo Direct2:37:11 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Did the Next Direct Just Get Leaked? 03.09.2026 2ч 27мин

  This week the Punching Up crew discuss more Switch 2 ports, Capcom spotlight announcement, Grand Theft Auto 6, and the next Direct date possibly getting leaked!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:35:05 - Nintendo Direct Date Possibly Leaked0:44:16 - Capcom Spotlight Announcement0:53:06 - Witcher 3 Specs for Switch 20:53:40 - The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu teaser trailer0:54:55 - Pikmin 3 Deluxe gets Switch 2 update0:59:05 - What We’re Playing1:19:41 - Metaphor: ReFantazio Releasing Soon on Switch 21:23:20 - LEGO Harry Potter Collection Coming to Switch 21:29:25 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword out this week1:34:04 - GTA 6 Thoughts1:40:20 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  We played The Duskbloods! What do we think? 27.08.2026 1ч 57мин

  This week the Punching Up crew goes over the recent Gamescom news, The Pokemon series possibly moving away from turn-based battles, new Switch 2 bundles, and Brad shares his experience with The Duskbloods Network test. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro22:46 - Quick Gamescom Opening Night Live30:36 - Witcher 4 Targeting 2028 and Witcher 3 Coming to Switch 2 with new updates37:30 - The Pokémon series may change its battle system43:29 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta46:07 - What We’re Playing1:05:47 - Castlevania getting a reboot1:12:07 - Story Of Seasons Teaser1:14:29 - Terranigma is coming back1:19:07 - Switch 2 getting new bundles1:22:32 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Kingdom Hearts IV Looks INCREDIBLE! 20.08.2026 1ч 56мин

  This week the Punching Up crew discusses the Kingdom Hearts blowout at D23, The Simpsons Hit & Run possibly coming back, Pokémon Bank shutting down, and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00 - Intro29:44 - Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date and Other Information48:04 - The New Fortnite Season Has a Ton of Gaming Stuff52:12 - The Simpsons Hit & Run Might Be Coming Back55:39 - What We’re Playing1:06:17 - Collectible Card Set for Completing DK Challenges1:09:48 - (Rumor) Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Ports Planned for Switch1:12:48 - Pokemon Bank Shutting Down1:19:48 - The Duskbloods Network Test Info1:23:44 - Closing Questions1:37:54 - Cosmo Write-ins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  These ZELDA Casting and Hardware Leaks Look Good! 13.08.2026 2ч 7мин

  This week the Punching Up crew goes over all the recent Zelda movie casting leaks as well as the leaked Zelda themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller, and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro0:30:26 - Zelda Casting Updates0:39:43 - Leaked Zelda Switch 2 and Pro Controller0:47:09 - Nintendo Financials1:06:38 - What We're Playing1:21:25 - Team Atsuno is Aware of Octopath Traveler 3 Expectations1:25:29 - Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition Shadowdropped1:27:19 - P-Studio Producer Wants Persona 1 and 2 Remakes to Happen1:31:48 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is looking GOOD! 06.08.2026 2ч 32мин

  This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave Direct, Super Mario Sunshine Coming to NSO, Splatoon Raiders and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro0:17:50 - EA Announces Completion of Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners0:25:52 - Fire Emblem Direct0:40:48 - Pokemon Teams up with Krispy Kreme0:46:32 - What We’re Playing1:31:27 - Super Mario Sunshine Coming to NSO1:40:17 - Cancelled Virtual Boy Games now on NSO1:43:35 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could come to Switch 2, but it’ll be a challenge.1:51:09 - Crazy Taxi: World Tour Trailer1:55:18 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Splatoon Raiders is here! What do we think? 30.07.2026 2ч 27мин

  This week the Punching Up crew discusses the new Zelda figures from Hasbro, Facial recognition for Pokémon Cards, Link's actor on Breath of the Wild and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00 - Intro21:15 - Hasbro Zelda Figures/Donkey Kong LEGO39:43 - Facial Recognition for Pokémon Cards50:16 - What We’re Playing1:23:17 - Capcom Wants Resident Evil to Be a Yearly Franchise1:31:25 - Double Fine Layoffs1:37:34 - Pokémon Pokopia DLC Launching Soon1:41:26 - Link Actor on Breath of the Wild1:46:27 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Duskbloods is Coming Soon... 23.07.2026 2ч

  This week the Punching Up crew discusses the upcoming Network test for The Duskbloods, more Fallout games getting announced, Nintendo in court, and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro30:23 - The Duskbloods Network Test32:29 - New Fallout Games Announced54:25 - Stellar Blade Rated Coming Soon to Switch 256:02 - What We’re Playing1:20:43 - Nintendo Says It Has No Legal Duty to Pass Its Tariff Refunds on to Customers1:26:58 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta1:28:09 - Splatoon Raiders Reviews Are Here!1:29:43 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  We're Already getting Switch 2 OLED Leaks 16.07.2026 2ч 48мин

  This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Switch 2 OLED leaks, Octopath Traveler 2 coming to Switch 2, Kingdom Hearts IV at D23 and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro23:46 - Mario 40th Anniversary Pin Set25:48 - Octopath Traveller 1 and 2 coming to Switch 230:48 - New Pikmin Merch at Hot Topic37:49 - Kingdom Hearts Panel at D2352:44 - Switch 2 OLED Model Coming Soon?59:11 - What We’re Playing1:42:46 - New Games Added to NSO1:44:43 - Compulsion Games Looking for Partners1:52:33 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The End of Physical Games — Will Nintendo Follow? 09.07.2026 3ч 8мин

  This week, Gene joins Brad and Micah to discuss Switch 2 battery revisions, PlayStation moving away from physical games, whether Nintendo will follow suit, and the recent Xbox layoffs. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro34:52 - Switch 2 Battery Revisions and End of Switch40:16 - Yoshi and Pokémon Toy48:25 - PlayStation Moving Away from Physical Games1:33:43 - What We're Playing2:04:20 - Xbox Layoffs and What It Means for Nintendo2:43:52 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Nintendo is COOKING with Splatoon Raiders! 02.07.2026 2ч 18мин

  This week Micah and Brad go over the Splatoon Raiders Direct, rumors of a live-action Persona Neflix show, Star Fox and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro32:16 - Splatoon Raiders Direct41:01 - Persona is getting a live-action Netflix show57:26 - Switch 2 is possibly getting an updated LCD screen1:01:51 - Star Fox is seemingly a hit1:15:35 - What We’re Playing1:33:10 - Switch 2 the second fastest-selling gaming console1:37:16 - Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2 gets a date1:40:50 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Gaming Birthday Bash! 25.06.2026 2ч 15мин

  This week the Punching Up crew discuss the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64, Sonics 35 birthday, and Micah cant figure out if she wants a Steam Machine or not. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro30:16 - New Poster for Stop-Motion Pokémon series34:33 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets a new release date37:35 - Steam Machine Gets Price and Date1:00:31 - What We’re Playing1:15:13 - Nintendo 64 Turns 301:28:39 - SEGA Financials Update1:34:00 - Sonic Turns 30 + Frontiers Now on Switch 21:42:34 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Nintendo just got HACKED! 18.06.2026 2ч 13мин

  This week the Punching Up crew goes over the Ocarina of Time remake, more Switch 2 ports, Nintendo getting hacked and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro44:13 - Ocarina of Time Remake52:46 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Switch 2 Port rumored for this year54:46 - The Recent Nintendo Direct was very Popular1:00:46 - What We’re Playing1:13:51 - Hackers claim to have stolen Nintendo HR data1:17:23 - Pokémon Wind and Waves' rumored release date1:20:02 - Ranking Nintendo games1:39:06 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  This Nintendo Direct was INSANE! 11.06.2026 2ч 19мин

  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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  Our Nintendo Direct Predictions! 04.06.2026 2ч 19мин

  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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  Middle-Earth Games Are Back on the Menu Boys! 28.05.2026 2ч 4мин

  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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  We Didn't Expect This... 21.05.2026 2ч 13мин

  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