The SwitchCast - A Nintendo Switch Podcast

Let's all give thanks for great games (and gainful employment) with this recap of the latest Indie World Showcase, the Demon Slayer anime, and your feedback from last podcast. TIMESTAMPS: 0:17 - Show Feedback 8:56 - The Indie World Showcase 33:12 - Demon Slayer (Anime)

There's still life in this podcast yet! KC is back to just talk about some stuff in gaming, movies, and life in what might be a new formula for the future. TIMESTAMPS: 4:43 - Pokemon TCG Live 13:31 - The Thing (1982) 19:09 - Nintendo Switch 2 24:49 - The Job Hunt

A special annoucement about the future of The SwitchCast followed by a special retro repost of our first-ever episode.

It's been an interesting week, with a big non-Switch distraction in the form of Street Fighter 6. But we still manage to review Dead Cells and catch up on the week's Nintendo Switch news. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

The biggest game for Nintendo Switch has finally landed, and we can't wait to talk about our initial experiences with this immense and amazing adventure through Hyrule. We also spend some time chatting about some Nintendo-esque reveals coming out of Sony this past week. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

Please take your seats, we will now be reviewing the Super Mario Bros. movie! We will also take a look at the souls-like platformer Lost Epic for Nintendo Switch, but not before KC's latest complaint about Pokemon UNITE. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

We both got boots on the ground with Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp. Plus, we open a Pokemon Chess challenge to the listeners, all before running down all the latest Nintendo Switch news. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

Fresh from the Bacta Tanks, we're back at fully healed and ready to review some games! First up is Cereza and the Lost Demon with a quick chat about KC's first foray into Omega Strikers. Next up, we rundown all of the Nintendo Switch gems inside this month's Indie World Showcase. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

This week, JV takes us for a stroll through the indie game alley of PAX East, including Wildfrost and Wargroove 2. We also recap the best gags from April Fool's Day, and rundown all the real Nintendo Switch news that's gone down. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

JV's back from PACKS East, and he has lots of amazing packs and bags to discuss. Plus. we take a deep dive into the first gameplay presentation of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

It's a quick one this week, as JV is PAXing it up. But KC is dropping a review of the tactical puzzle music mix of Backbeat, along with some fun community announcements. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

JV makes dreams come true with his review of Kirby's Return to Dream Land. KC sets off on a new trail with Octopath Traveler II. And we catch up on all the latest Nintendo Switch news out in the world! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

KC cracks open the new Octopath Traveler 2 Collector's Edition while JV steps over to the other side to play Wild Hearts for a comparison to the Monster Hunter series. Plus, we all take a trip to the Pokemon Center to see what's cookin' for this year's Pokemon Day presentation. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

This week, we wrap up the final reveals of the Nintendo Direct, including the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer and the Metroid Prime remake for Nintendo Switch. KC also summon up a review of Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

What crazy games and expansions can we look forward to this year? Well, Nintendo showed off a lot in their latest Nintendo Direct. Stick around and hear what we have to say about all of these juicy reveals! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

We're back in full swing with our 100% completion review of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (including spoilers). We also discuss whether players want (or need) a new, more powerful Nintendo Switch model. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

JV finally rejoins the cast to catch up on his Japan adventures and discuss our most anticipated Nintendo Switch titles of 2023! KC also reviews The DioField Chronicle. Will it be the new challenger to Fire Emblem: Engage? Listen in to find out!   SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

This week we try to get everything perfect with A Little the Left, and catch up on the January news that's been piling up. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

Playing Bayonetta 3 on Nintendo Switch is awesome, but does it also put a spotlight on the system's limits? We discuss that and much more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

Aggrocrog joins the final pod of the year to look back at all the biggest titles to hit the Switch in 2022. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

There's a bumper crop of content this week as we review Harvestella, catch up on my Pokemon Scarlet/Violet progress, and discuss the tragic end of the Smash World Tour. TIMESTAMPS 0:18 - Personal Updates 11:05 - Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Updates23:24 - Harvestella Review33:48 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TeamPocket Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

With so many big games coming out, I really gotta go fast to play them all! That's why I'm zipping through a review of Sonic Frontiers this week, followed by some first impressions of Pokemon Violet. TIMESTAMPS 0:18 - Personal Updates 15:57 - Sonic Frontiers Review31:13 - Pokemon Scarlet/Violet First Impressions SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

Life is like an Indie Showcase... you never know what you gonna get. And we got plenty of interesting surprises this time, with clever and compelling games announced for all kinds of gamers on the Nintendo Switch! TIMESTAMPS 0:18 - Personal Updates 10:46 - Indie World Showcase Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

I'm jazzing up the format a bit this week, so let me know what you think! But we still have a solid selection of games to chat about, including the pixelated deck-building roguelike, One Step from Eden, and KC's new go-to fighting game on Switch, Them's Fightin' Herds! TIMESTAMPS 0:18 - Personal Updates 13:52 - One Step from Eden Review 32:35 - Them's Fightin' Herds Review 46:24 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

BOO! I'm popping back on the mic just in time for a little Halloween episode, and there just happens to be a new survival "horror" game to review with Dragonball: The Breakers. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

KC's back, and he's trying to frantically catch up with the massive supply of exciting Switch news that dropped over the past month, including his favorite game of ALL TIME being remade for Switch! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist

Life always finds a way in this episode! It survives in Endling: Extinction is Forever, revives the lost classic in Live A Live, and perhaps delays our next podcast a few weeks... SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

JV's back just in time to help us pick apart every detail from the MASSIVE Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct! KC also discusses how the Jackbox Party Pack 8 made his latest BBQ a blast. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

JV tags Rin in to talk about the latest Pokemon Presents, full of fresh details for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon Unite, Pokemon Go, and more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

We got a slew of reviews this week, as JV dives into the retro revival that is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and KC works his way through the Capcom Fighters Collection starting with Gem Fighter. He also gets pulled into the mobile RPG, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 11:42 - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge 26:28 - Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix 33:31 - Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent 48:52 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

This week's topic is always growing: Game Expansions! We chat about which expansions work, which make us angry, and why Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak seems to get it so right. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 14:12 - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Review 1:03:50 - Switch Focus: Game Expansions 42:36 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

It's a game-packed podcast this week as we review several games including Eastward, Mario Strikers: Battle League, and drop some first impressions of Monster Hunter Sunbreak. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 12:25 - Eastward Review 23:04 - Mario Strikers: Battle League Review 30:59 - Monster Hunter Sunbreak (First Impressions) 42:36 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Nuttin' "mini" 'bout this Nintendo Direct! Nor this podcast, as we go into every game discussed, new and old! TIMESTAMPS 0:24 - Intro 16:21 - Switch Focus: Nintendo Direct (Partners Showcase) SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Mario Strikers has hit the pitch on Nintendo Switch, so we're giving our initial impressions on whether this one's in a league of its own, or should be sent back to the minors. TIMESTAMPS 0:27 - Intro 11:20 - Game Center: Mario Strikers Battle League 39:33 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Come on by and grab a seat, Chow down on some crawly treats, Listen as JV repeats, His opinion... on Bugsnax! TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 15:10 - Game Center: Bugsnax 37:20 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Ball's in your court! This week we pit two Nintendo Switch sports games against each other as we review Nintendo Switch Sports and Instant Sports+. We also analyze all the new reveals from the latest Pokemon Scarlet/Violet trailer. TIMESTAMPS 0:24 - Intro 14:40 - Game Center: Nintendo Switch Sports vs. Instant Sports+ 34:21 - Switch Focus: The New Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Trailer SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Beep beep! Hop on in and join us for ride through Mini Motorways plus a first look at Nintendo Switch Sports! We also run down all the new reveals from Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event! TIMESTAMPS 0:24 - Intro 13:58 - Game Center: Mini Motorways & Nintendo Switch Sports 32:02 - Switch Focus: The Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

We have a pipin' hot Indie World Showcase to cover this week, with several Nintendo Switch games available right now (and some I wish were available right now). TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 8:57 - Indie World Showcase Recap 59:18 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

At last, it's time for JV to dish about all the events and games he saw at PAX East 2022. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 16:26 - PAX East 2022 1:08:11 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

250 episodes!? We gotta do something special, so in this podcast we're going to answer whatever questions you sent us in our special AMA survey. Everything's on the table, from our favorite "non-tendo" games to our top husbandos. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

The title says it all! It's a short one this week as JV's off exploring PAX East this week. So KC is just running down the games he's most excited to see gameplay from, as well as a quick news rundown. SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Our apologies for the audio this week! KC had to record in the "Chamber of Eternal Echoes" and his track paid the price. But it's still a great show, with JV reviewing the first 3D Kirby game, and an in-depth discussion on the value of achievement systems in games. All that, and the week's Nintendo Switch News Roundup! TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 12:39 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land Review 31:33 - Switch Focus: Achievements 56:14 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

What fate awaits at the end of your journey? This week, we discuss the impact of alternate endings of games, and review the final chapter in the Blaster Master Zero trilogy! TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 15:28 - Blaster Master Zero III Review 25:37 - Switch Focus: Alternate Endings 36:05 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

A new Monster Hunter Digital Event gives us a heavy serving of new content to look forward to. We also have new games and content to review, including The Cruel King and the Great Hero, as well as the first wave of new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks! TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 15:28 - Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pack (Wave 1) 25:37 - The Cruel King & The Great Hero Review 36:05 Switch Focus: The Monster Hunter Dawnbreak Digital Event 58:40 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Our master plan comes together as we discuss the new golden age of Strategy RPGs, and review the week's most interesting Nintendo Switch news. TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 10:04 - Switch Focus: The Golden Age of Strategy RPGs 37:47 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Gotta celebrate 'em all! It's been 26 years of Pokémon, and this week's Pokémon Presents revealed plenty to look forward to, including Pokémon Scarlet and Velvet! We also take a test flight with the indie exploration/building game, Astroneer. TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 12:14 - Game Center: Astroneer 49:01 - Switch Focus: Pokemon Presents (Feb, 2022) SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Today we're talking about fat stacks... of games! We rank our top 5 game collections for Nintendo Switch and analyze the latest reveals from Capcom. TIMESTAMPS 0:24 - Intro 9:47 - Switch Focus: Top 5 Game Collections 49:01 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

This week we complete our conversation about Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and take our first few steps into Triangle Strategy with the new demo. In the wake of the WiiU and 3DS eShops shutting down, we decide to chat about the future of the Switch eShop and how it can age with grace. TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - Intro 16:07 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus Review 35:14 - Triangle Strategy Demo Impressions 43:28 - Switch Focus: The Future of the Switch eShop 1:01:41 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

"FINALLY!" That's our reaction to so many of the big reveals from the first Nintendo Direct of 2022. See why we're so excited to see such awesome titles as Mario Strikers: Battle League, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and much more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

Arceus is calling... will you answer? This week we give our first impressions of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and dive deep into the anime Metroidvania that is Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth. We also chat about games based on anime, and what effect this visual style has on games and how people perceive them. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 - Intro 17:20 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus First Impressions 31:36 - Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth Review 43:09 - News Rundown SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/theswitchcast JOIN OUR NINTENDO SWITCH COMMUNITY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSw... Twitter - @TheSwitchCast Discord - https://discord.gg/Ty6bwnt Email - [email protected] Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... The SwitchCast Friend Code List - http://bit.ly/scfriendcodelist MUSIC Special thanks to the HeatleyBros for bringing real Nintendo power to our Nintendo Switch podcast with great chiptunes! "8 Bit Joy" By HeatleyBros Free Music For Your YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros