Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

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Is Nintendo Online the Next Price Increase? Oct 09, 2025

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss the delay of Mina the Hollower, Nintendo's new animated short and whether or not we think a price hike is coming for Nintendo Switch Online.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:06 - Mina the Hollower Delayed
0:26:21 - New Nintendo Short Close to You
0:35:44 - Nintendo Continues to Fight Switch Piracy
0:41:52 - What We’re Playing
1:35:49 - Nintendo denies Japanese politician’s AI claim
1:43:12 - Xbox raises Game Pass Prices, is Nintendo Next?
2:08:20 - Sonic teams up with the Olympic Games brand
2:13:02 - Closing Questions

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Nintendo of America Has a New President Oct 02, 2025

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This week, the Punching Up crew discuss EA being sold, rumors of a new Lord of the Rings game, Doug Bowser's retirement, DS memories and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:18:08 - EA to be acquired by Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners
0:31:37 - New Lord of the Rings game
0:45:48 - Must Play Rereleases this week
0:55:10 - What We’re Playing
1:21:47 - Doug Bowser retired
1:29:23 - Switch 2 Editions of some LEGO games could be comin
1:31:50 - Looking back at the launch of the Nintendo DS
1:47:58 - Closing Questions

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Could Switch 2 Get A Price Hike? Sep 25, 2025

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss the recent Xbox price increases and if Nintendo may as well in the future, Why we're getting Dragon Quest VII Reimagined now, Kojima's new projects and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:28:28 - Xbox Price Hike
0:40:07 - LEGO rumors
0:48:02 - Why Dragon Quest VII Remake now?
0:53:04 - Nintendo of America Outsources Customer Support
0:59:38 - What we’re Playing
1:25:38 - Kojima Event
1:37:36 - Closing Questions
2:23:08 - Borderlands 4 delayed for Switch 2

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This Nintendo Direct Was INSANE! Sep 18, 2025

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This week Rick Hoeg joins the Punching Up crew to discuss the recent massive Nintendo Direct, the insane Pokémon patents and your questions!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:10:57 - Nintendo Direct Recap
2:15:19 - What We’re Playing
2:39:05 - Insane Pokémon Patent
2:51:08 - Closing Questions

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The 3DS Is Officially Dead Now Sep 11, 2025

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of news topics including Nintendo ending repairs on the 2DS and 3DS, small Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts IV updates, Nintendo winning a lawsuit and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:59 - Nintendo no longer repairing 2DS XL and 3DS.
0:26:29 - Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 info
0:37:39 - Very small FF7 Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4 update
0:52:23 - What we’re Playing
1:26:46 - Nintendo wins lawsuit against modder
1:33:11 - Sega & Atlus TGS 2025 Lineup
1:36:30 - Resident Evil games coming to Switch 2?
1:40:23 - Closing Questions

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MORE Nintendo Direct Rumors! Sep 04, 2025

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss Rayman's 30th anniversary, LEGO Pokémon, and more Nintendo Direct rumors.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:08 - Rayman 30th Anniversary
0:28:14 - Ubisoft Games Rumors
0:39:36 - PlayStation State of Play, focusing on 007 First Light
0:46:46 - Silksong Info
0:50:38 - What we’re playing
1:18:57 - Pokémon LEGO price rumors
1:26:06 - Yooka-Replayee info
1:28:02 - It’s Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts
1:32:51 - Hello Mario app
1:36:06 - More Nintendo Direct rumors
1:38:08 - Closing Questions

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Is the Switch 2 Already Outdated? Aug 28, 2025

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of topics including the lack of Switch 2 dev kits, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 maybe getting a remaster, and if we think the Switch 2 is already feeling out of date.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:10:27 - Switch 2 already getting stinky?
0:37:04 - A lot of devs still don't have Switch 2 dev kits
0:44:46 - Direct Rumors are starting again
0:58:51 - Silksong Release date
1:28:30 - Japan NDL won't accept Switch 2 game-key cards for preservation
1:32:59 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 getting a Switch 2 upgrade?
1:38:21 - Closing Questions

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We Played Kirby Air Riders Early! Aug 21, 2025

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This week Gene goes hands-on with Kirby Air Riders, and Brad and Micah talk Gamescom, Starfield rumors for Switch 2, and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:09:21 - Kriby Air Riders Direct
0:27:40 - Hands on with Gene
1:07:23 - Gamescom Announcements
1:22:08 - Dual-Screen Patent Updated
1:31:52 - Shenmue 3 Enhanced Edition Announced
1:36:18 - What We’re Playing
2:02:44 Chibi Robo Coming to NSO
2:11:29 - Pokemon Worlds Wrapup
2:19:30 - Starfield Switch 2 Rumors
2:22:44 - Closing Questions

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Nintendo’s Indoctrination Plan Aug 14, 2025

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss the new adorable My Mario products, Pokémon fans going nuts, Dragon Age Remakes being shutdown and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:21:03 - My Mario Products
0:38:15 - Dragon Age Remakes shutdown allegedly
0:52:50 - Pokémon Happy Meals pulled from Japan
1:04:16 - What we’re Playing
1:49:42 - Spoilers for War of the Worlds
1:52:55 - Last week's Indie world showcase recap
1:56:55 - Closing questions

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Brutal Switch Price Hikes Aug 07, 2025

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This week the Punching Up crew discusses the Switch US price hikes, Nintendo's recent survey, updated sales numbers, and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:04 - Switch Price Hike
0:31:03 - Nintendo Survey
0:43:04 - Last week's Partner Direct thoughts
0:55:39 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
0:58:31 - Nintendo Sales Updates
1:08:02 - What we’re playing
1:24:30 - SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide coming this November
1:36:18 - Kirby Air Riders rated in Saudi Arabia
1:38:19 - Metroid is still coming this year
1:43:00 - Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack coming this November
1:47:17 - Sonic Timberland collab
1:51:03 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World info
1:56:43 - Indie World Direct announcement
1:58:49 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake gets a Switch 2 upgrade
1:59:06 - Closing Questions

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