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Send us Fan MailThe Nintendo Switch 2 is nearing its second year & some are still waiting for a major, must-have title to arrive. Despite a cozy start to 2026.... the Nintendo Switch 2 is about to have an interesting summer with new entries to famed franchises & a major holiday release that'll make fans thrilled.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe first Nintendo Direct of 2026 is upon us & with it comes great excitement for what is next for the Nintendo Switch 2. With strong third-party support and excited partners, the possibilities are endless & we share our thoughts and predictions on what third-party partners may announce for the Nintendo Switch 2 in this Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase broadcastSupport the show

Send us Fan MailA new year for the Nintendo Switch 2 is upon us but a question remains: Will we see a new 3D Mario game in 2026? We discuss when Nintendo may host their first Nintendo Direct of 2026, what games were think will release in 2026 from Nintendo studios and what type of major third-party support could rise on Switch 2. We discuss all things related to Nintendo & what we think 2026 may bring. Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe debut General Nintendo Direct of the Nintendo Switch 2 era is now upon us & with it comes high expectation & great excitement. We give our predictions.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Nintendo Switch 2 has launched... but there have been very few new game announcements since the system's debut Direct. Why have new game announcements been rare & when will the announce drought end? We discuss the reasons we have heard & when we may begin to see new announcements be made. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIt's Summer Game Fest season and with that comes predictions! In this episode, we give our predictions & expectations for Summer Game Fest & the Xbox June Showcase. Will Microsoft live up to last year's showcase? Are Final Fantasy 7 Remake & Final Fantasy 16 coming to Xbox? Will we get a new, fresh look at Clockwork Revolution? Will we see Double Fine's new game? All that & more is discussed. Support the show

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Send us Fan MailNintendo Switch 2 Direct Predictions: 3D Mario, Launch Day, MAJOR 3rd Party Reveals & More !Support the show

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Send us Fan MailThe year of the Nintendo Switch 2 is upon but one question remains: When will Nintendo reveal it? We discuss when Nintendo may reveal the system, how they will do so & what's next in their marketing plans for the Switch 2 as is inches towards its launch date. Beyond Switch 2, the Nintendo Switch remains a viable platform & will continue to receive games in 2025 & beyond. We discuss all things related to Nintendo & what we think 2025 may bring.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAs 2025 begins, so does a new dawn for the Xbox Series X|S. With 2024 behind us & a clearer vision for what is to come from Microsoft as the Xbox brand evolves, there is much to be excited about when it comes to Xbox & gaming. We discuss what we know & what we expect from the Xbox in 2025 -- including new announcements, the Dev Direct, new releases, & some of the titles MS will be bringing to PS5 and Switch 2. Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Game Awards are upon us & with it comes predictions. Which company will surprise with an unexpected announcement this year? Will Sony bring a major game reveal from Naughty Dog? Could Capcom share a first-look at an IP revival? Will Nintendo have any presence? Could we get a fresh look at The Outer Worlds 2? Will Elden Ring get more new content?We discuss our predictions for the show and more.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAs 2024 comes to a conclusion, the Switch 2 remains largely a mystery; but much movement has occurred as the day of reveal nears. When in early 2025 had the more favorable odds for a Switch 2 reveal? What does industry chatter suggest for the Switch 2 release window & could we see a significant event take place early year for the new hardware? Plus, will 2025 be the final year of meaningful Switch support? Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhile there is much that remains unknown when it comes to the Nintendo Switch 2, there is one area that needs significant improvement & that's the Nintendo eShop. We talked with some developers to get their thoughts on the importance of the eShop, the significant drawbacks it has on the Nintendo Switch & how Nintendo can improve upon it for the Nintendo Switch 2.   We discuss this & more.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Nintendo Switch 2 reveal countdown is well underway with a firm deadline of March 2025 -- but when will Nintendo officially announce and reveal the next-gen successor to Switch? Will it be this year? Or early 2025? Pending on reveal timing, so goes the release window. Will Switch 2 release in early 2025 or could it find its way to the latter half of 2025? Furthermore, has the Nintendo Switch exceeded expectation in 2024 as Nintendo begins to transition to new hardware? We discuss this & more.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhile the PS5 enjoys strong software and hardware sales, the system has been burdened with first-party software draughts; but a controversial tactic has been used to ease these slow periods. Are we on the precipice on a software eruption from Sony's internal teams? How will Sony address their shortcomings in the Games as a Service/Live Service production? When will the PS5 Pro launch and does the industry/consumer need a mid-gen refresh like the PS5 Pro? We discuss all this & more.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMuch has happened with Xbox in 2024 & we discuss the high & lows for Microsoft -- so far -- and what the future of Xbox looks like following the June Showcase & how viable is GamePass with the recent price increase. Furthermore, rumblings suggest a major GamePass release is still to come in July... what may it be? We discuss this & much morSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIt's time to gather around & listen... for we need to have a long talk about the state of the video game industry in 2024 & what's next for this channel.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe first General Nintendo Direct of 2024 is upon us & there is much excitement around what Nintendo may potentially show us in the presentation. Will we get a first-look at Metroid Prime 4? A new F-Zero game? Could we get a 3DS Remaster of a classic game like Kirby Planet Robobot or Kid Icarus: Uprising? What do you third-party partners have in store? Perhaps a console version of Fantasian from Square Enix?   We give our thoughts & predictions.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIt's time for the Xbox Showcase & expectations are high on the upcoming show. Following a controversial Sony State of Play, Microsoft finds itself in an opportune position to deliver a strong showcase that gives consumers confidence in the future of the brand. Will they do it? The potential is there; but will Xbox deliver? We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThere is much anticipation about the Nintendo Switch 2 & though many details remain unknown, the biggest of them is when will it be announced... We discuss the numerous windows of opportunity Nintendo has ahead of itself in 2024 to announce the Switch 2 and how each of these widows will play a role in the timing of when the Switch 2 will see release. Is 2024 still a possibility? Is early 2025 a certainty? We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIt's time for you to gather around & listen... for we need to have a long talk about the state of the video game industry in 2024 & its concerning, uncertain future.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Nintendo Switch 2 release is now expected in early 2025 & questions remain -- why was it delayed & how will this move impact Nintendo's 2024? With the delay now all but confirmed, Nintendo's 2024 has been reshaped, as reveal timing for Switch 2 remains a mystery & the Switch shows its age. Support the show

Send us Fan MailNintendo's 2024 has begun and with a new year comes new excitement & possibilities. For Nintendo, 2024's looking to be the new of new beginnings, as the successor to Switch prepares for its arrival. We discuss the Switch's final year & when we think we'll first hear of Switch 2, when it'll launch, whether it has back-compat, a gimmick and much more.   We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAs 2024 begins, so does a new dawn for the Xbox Series X|S. With 2023 behind us & a clearer vision for what is to come from Microsoft & the Xbox Series in the near future, there is much to be excited about when it comes to Xbox & gaming. We discuss what we know & what we expect from the Xbox in 2024 -- including new announcements, releases, & MS exploring bringing their titles to other platforms.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Game Awards are upon us & with it comes predictions. Which company will surprise with an unexpected announcement this year? Will Microsoft bring a major game reveal or GamePass announcement? Could Capcom share with us a first-look at a new Monster Hunter? Will Nintendo have any presence? Could Sony date Death Stranding 2 for PS5?   We discuss our predictions for the show and more.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMany things about the Nintendo Switch 2 remain unknown; but based on leaks and testing, we have a general idea of what type of performance we can anticipate from the yet-to-be announced hardware. With ray-tracing being a key feature of modern hardware, we explore what type of ray-tracing performance we may see on Nintendo Switch 2 & how it'll compare to the PS5 and Xbox Series X.  We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSony have released the PlayStation Portal: a streaming device that allows users to play their PS5 library wherever, whenever -- well, at least in principle. We have given the PlayStation Portal a battery of tests, played a variety of games & report to you our full thoughts & impressions. Given the portable nature of the device, do we see it replacing our Nintendo Switch in the future or influencing our buying habits in a way that benefits Sony? We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailNintendo recently gave a statement which aimed to dismiss reports of Switch 2 tech demos at Gamescom earlier this year; but the statement's masterful wordsmithing has created some confusion amongst the Nintendo community. Furthermore, Nintendo has modified slides shown to investors, which may have provided clarity on their ambitions concerning the Switch and the shared software between it & its successor.   We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA variety of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors surfaced in recent weeks & they covered a multitude of topics: but did any have a foundation of truth? We discuss the latest round of Switch 2 rumors & sprinkle in a couple of new bits of information we have been able to confirm via our own sources concerning the Switch 2 and its feature set.  We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSuper Mario Bros. Wonder is set for release on Nintendo Switch in just a few more days & with comes the potential of a historic release. With more than a decade since the last 2D Mario release, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has a great deal of hype & anticipation. We analyze the history of 2D Mario releases, their release timing, reviews, and sales to forecast where Super Mario Bros. Wonder may land amongst them. Will it rank among the greatest of the 2D Mario franchise? The potential is certainly there...Support the show

Send us Fan MailSince the advent of the digital age, companies have sought a means to shift consumers to a pure digital consumption model & gaming is the next major industry to embrace this change. Is a digital-only model a concern for the gaming industry? Or will we continue to see a hybrid approach of digital-only and physical hardware?   We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat may be the final Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Nintendo Switch has aired & with it came some new announcements -- including a Game of the Year nominee; but the real story is how the Direct illustrated a tonal shift, as Nintendo transitions from Switch to the Switch 2.  Furthermore, Xbox emails leaked discussion about the next-gen Switch and its potential power range; but what does it all mean? We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA new Nintendo Direct is upon us & we are ready to give our thoughts and predictions on what we hope may be shown. With Tokyo Game Show around the corner, could a surprise third-party reveal show up? As the Nintendo Switch enters its twilight years, this Nintendo Direct is one to keep a close eye on. Will we see major announcements and reveals -- like Metroid Prime 4 or Fire Emblem 4 Remake? Or will Nintendo play it safe with smaller releases like Mario vs Donkey Kong?   We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe industry event of Gamescom has come & gone; and with it came new information concerning Nintendo's plans and ambitions for the Switch Successor. While much remains unknown, a couple of tech demos were presented during the industry convention & with them came information that provides a better idea of how the Switch 2 will perform against the PS5 and Xbox Series, as well as how it'll be a vast improvement over the current Switch.   We discuss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe release of Baldur's Gate 3 has taken the gaming world by storm & it has been a hot topic of conversation when discussing the Xbox Series line of hardware. Originally slated for release in 2024, Baldur's Gate 3 is now coming to Xbox in 2023; but a significant exemption was made to make it happen. Is this a concerning sign of things to come? Or has the release of Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox changed the future of the system for the better?Support the show

Send us Fan MailStarfield, the highly anticipated release from Bethesda Games, is soon releasing for Xbox Series X, Series S and PC; & many are wondering: can it live up to the hype & make gaming history? We analyze historic Xbox releases, note the high quality pedigree of prior Bethesda releases; including Skyrim, and discuss whether or not Starfield could make history for both Xbox and Bethesda.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAs the video game industry evolves and grows, so do the standards in which the customer expects to have select features be ever present. Be it online functionality or the ability to communicate with friends during gaming sessions, the video game industry holds its own set of standards and one such standard is backwards compatibility. With Nintendo's Switch successor looming just beyond the horizon, the importance of backwards compatibility is, once again, a discussion point & we discuss why this feature is essential to Nintendo Switch 2 and all platforms.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA new report surfaced from VGC that sheds light on some of the plans Nintendo may have for the Switch successor -- commonly referred to as Switch 2. With details regarding launch timing, backwards compatibility, and more... we share our thoughts on the article's claims and provide some extra details on a few points based on whispers we have been hearing.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe June Nintendo Direct just took place & with it came a lot of answers concerning the future of the Nintendo Switch in 2023 & beyond. What did the newly announced games tell us about the future of the hardware & when new hardware may arrive?   We discuss this & give our thoughts on the Direct, its contents & more.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA new Nintendo Direct is upon us & we are ready to give our thoughts and predictions on what we hope may be shown. With Nintendo's second half lacking content, this is the moment to announce their lineup for the remainder of 2023 and what title will serve as their big holiday release. Perhaps a new 2D Mario?Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Xbox Showcase has concluded & Microsoft delivered a show that the Xbox brand desperately needed. Highlighting a large array of first-party games, release dates for major releases, & Japanese partnerships, the Xbox Showcase infused the Xbox brand with much needed energy; but was it enough to give the Xbox momentum in 2023 and beyond?Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe first PlayStation Showcase of 2023 has aired & with it came a fresh look at upcoming games, but also the revelation of a BIG problem for the PS5. As 2023 advances and the future software lineup is developed, we may see the true impacts of this issue make its presence known. Furthermore, we discuss the Showcase, the future of PSVR2 and if Sony has given the Xbox a chance to to reclaim some momentumSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe first PlayStation Showcase of 2023 is upon us & with it comes high hope & expectation. With a focus on PS5 and PSVR2, it's now the time for Sony to give specifics on their 2023 lineup with a Spider-Man 2 release date, shed light on the future of PSVR2, and share surprising third-party reveals. Everyone expects Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake to make an appearance, but could more Metal Gear Solid be shown? Will Spider-Man 2 take on Starfield in September? We discuss these and more in our PS Showcase predictions.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, is soon releasing for Nintendo Switch & many are wondering: can it outsell its predecessor? We analyze historic trends, note growth in the gaming scene since 2017 and weigh potential impacts of the higher price to formulate our own thoughts and conclusions on whether or not Tears of the Kingdom can do the impossible & outsell Breath of the Wild.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMicrosoft have given Starfield an official release date & while it faces a delay, the release timing of the game finds itself strengthening the Xbox Series lineup for 2023. Additionally, it puts pressure on Sony and PlayStation 5 come the second-half of the year. We discuss why this is & how Microsoft and Bethesda's decision to delay the game benefits the Xbox, GamePass, consumers, and issues the PlayStation 5 its first legitimate challenge of the generationSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe first Nintendo Direct of 2023 has aired & with it came release dates and some surprise releases. Furthermore, insight into Nintendo's plans for 2023 and beyond came to light, as we get a better look at their intentions for both the first half of 2023 and the second half of the 2023. We discuss what we learned from the Nintendo & it shapes what's to come from Nintendo in both the near and distant future.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe first Nintendo Direct of 2023 is coming our way & with that comes fresh predictions. What will Nintendo announce & detail in this coming Direct? Will they focus on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Or will they surprise with some desirable and unexpected first & third-party announcements?Support the show

Send us Fan MailA new year has begun for the Nintendo Switch & with it comes new expectations & predictions. We give our predictions for Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch in 2023 and the opening months of 2024. Will we see a new 2D Mario game? Could a new Donkey Kong swing to Switch this year? Will Metroid Prime 4 not only be seen... but release in the coming year? Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe first presentation of 2023 has aired, and it was Microsoft taking lead. While the industry waits patiently for the premiere Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play of 2023, Microsoft took point & shared details on their first half of 2023 lineup. A blend of great news and some bad news, the Microsoft Xbox Direct achieved its primary goal: showcasing games in a strong light. How did the show impact and shape the Xbox Series early 2023 lineup? We discuss this and more.Support the show