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Arrrghhh! Feb 18, 2022

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This week, Garret and Rebecca discuss Nintendo's announcement of the approaching Wii U / 3DS eShop closures. They talk about what it means for game discoverability and preservation as well as how it closes the door to legal purchases and opens the door to emulation. The two also share some Wii U and 3DS memories. Afterward, they chat about Retro Studios teasing Metroid Prime 4 in a unique way, a creator of Super Mario RPG expressing interest in a new game, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as whether the addition of Mario Kart DLC makes the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack worthwhile.

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Shack + Play Some Video Games: The Crossover Episode Feb 10, 2022

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This week, the Nintendo Shack invades the Play Some Video Games podcast on the heels of the Nintendo Direct presentation. Garret and Rebecca join Devin and Donnie - they start off by talking about Dying Light 2's strong start before diving into the Direct recap. They go over the highlights and "other stuff" announced and their thoughts on each of them. It's a great show with lots of laughs and strong opinions. Be sure to hit us up on Discord/Twitter letting us know your thoughts on the Nintendo Direct and what games you're excited about.

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Switch Outsold the Wii Feb 05, 2022

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Rebecca, Elaine, and Garret get back together to talk about more Pokémon Legends: Arceus impressions! They also go through the latest Nintendo sales including... the Switch outselling the Wii and PS1. They also discuss the rumors of a direct which may or may not include some speculative titles. Lastly, they talk about Yacht Club Game's announcement of their latest project: Mina, the Hollower. As always, they go through listener questions, such as their childhood games, Splatoon adopting a live service model, and is Garret an evil or a good doctor? Find out!

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Launch Week Jan 29, 2022

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Rebecca, Elaine, and Dr. Garret reunite to chat about their first impressions of Pokemon Legends: Arceus after playing the first part of the game. They discuss their thoughts about how the new gameplay style might impact the future of the series. (Note that the episode of the podcast will contain spoilers for the first hour or so of Pokemon Legends: Arceus.) As always, they answer listener questions, such as what game they can relate to a specific event in their life and what they think the "one more thing" announcement will be in the next Nintendo Direct.

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Donnie's Back and #JusticeForJack Jan 21, 2022

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Dr. Garret is out this week, so Donnie returns to the Nintendo Shack to fill in. He, Rebecca, and Elaine talk about their general thoughts on the Pokemon Legends: Arceus leak (no spoilers discussed), the success of the Pokemon franchise vs its lack of ambition, how Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard affects Nintendo, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as release date predictions for the major confirmed titles of 2022.

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Kirby Actually Looks...Good! Jan 14, 2022

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Rebecca and Garret discuss everything from this week in Nintendo. They talk about the latest trailers for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Pokemon Legends: Arceus, both of which surprised them. Other topics this week include an Assassin's Creed collection coming to the Switch, rumors about a certain sequel that could be announced soon, and nostalgia for the 2017 Switch presentation. As always, they answer listener questions, such as if they think the Switch should have an achievement system and words of wisdom for someone who hasn't played a Shin Megami Tensei game in nearly two decades.

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Shack Life Season Premiere Jan 08, 2022

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In the first Nintendo Shack episode of 2022, Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine look ahead to what games are scheduled to release this year and what they hope might still be announced. They discuss their hopes and fears for the first major release of 2022, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which is only a few weeks away. They also discuss a rumor about a new Mario Kart game and talk about a funny story related to Undertale and...the Pope. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they think Splatoon 3 needs to be able to distinguish itself from the previous game.

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See Ya Later, 2021! Dec 17, 2021

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In the final Nintendo Shack episode of 2021, Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine recap the recent Indie World Showcase and discuss which indies they’re looking forward to playing. They also give an overview of another recent Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer and of five new Genesis games coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. They also learn a surprising fact about a famous Olympian who loves video games. As always, they answer listener questions, such as their favorite 2021 gaming memories and New Year traditions. The Nintendo Shack will be taking a break for the holidays over the next two weeks; however, be on the lookout for the Play Some Video Games main feed in late December where Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine will join other PSVG members for a special 2021 GOTY episode.

The Game Awards Recap Dec 11, 2021

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Rebecca and Garret give a recap of The Game Awards in which Nintendo forgot to show up to. They also dive into some other Nintendo news from the week, such as another Hisuian variant for Pokemon Legends: Arceus, the next Nintendo Switch Online N64 game, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they thought could be improved about The Game Awards and which Nintendo franchises still haven’t appeared on the Switch that they’d like to see.

'Tis the Delay Season Dec 03, 2021

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Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine discuss the first N64 game to be added to the NSO Expansion Pack, some unfortunate Switch game delays, some JRPGs headed to the Switch, and whether or not they believe that we are at the beginning of a “handheld Renaissance” in gaming. It’s a big week for listener questions, with 10 answered, including the most difficult boss they’ve faced and their favorite winter levels in games.

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