Nintendo Dads Podcast

Doug Bowser's forthcoming departure as President of Nintendo of America sparks discussions about leadership changes and public persona comparisons. The hosts delve into the implications of Nintendo outsourcing customer support and the latest music tracks adding flair to gaming. They explore recent game updates, delays, and a variety of new releases, while also engaging in a spirited Blind Rankings segment featuring Super Smash Bros. guest reveals. Listeners provide insights on their Switch play modes and suggest musical artists for game soundtracks.

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo Direct 9.12.2025 ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● How good were our predictions? Games we've been playing ● Gloomy Eyes ● Cross Pix ● Cross Pix 2 ● Cross Pix 3 ● Hollow Knight ● Donkey Kong Bananza DLC ● Platypus Reclayed ● Mega Man 9 ● Mega Man 10 Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taken from our Live-React stream of Nintendo Direct 9.12.2025, this is our post-Direct conversation while we were still live-streaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo Direct announced for Friday ● Ubisoft Dev says that Game Key Cards were used for STAR WARS: Outlaws vs. game-on-cart for technical reasons ● Nintendo wins in the courtroom against Genki ● Hollow Knight: Silksong gets patched ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● Our predictions for Friday’s Nintendo Direct Games we've been playing ● Picross S8 ● Picross S9 ● Forsaken 64 ● Hollow Knight: Silksong ● Bad Cheese ● Star Wars Outlaws ● Fruitbus Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Atari purchases 82% of Thunderful Games in a $5.2 million deal ● New features added to Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics ● People were wrong about Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 ● Game Releases/Updates Games we've been playing ● Sword of the Sea ● Acecraft ● Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds ● Tetris 99 ● Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World ● Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● Professor Layton and the Curious Village ● Shinobi: Art of Vengeance ● Discounty ● The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD ● Hollow Knight ● SIWIQU/Antank S3 Max Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Station Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Digital Foundry claims that many devs have still not received Switch 2 devkits ● Nintendo Switch 2 has sold over 2 million units in the US ● New features are available for SNES on NSO ● Nintendo Alarmo will get seven different alarms in the near future ● Tetris 99 Event ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● What would you say are the most important Nintendo games in history? Rumors ● ANOTHER Nintendo Direct is possibly coming on September 12th? Time Out ● Parenting Games we've been playing ● Donkey Kong Bananza, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound ● Split/Second ● Dangerous Driving ● Sword of the Sea ● Drag x Drive ● Mario Kart World ● Donkey Kong Bananza ● Above Snakes ● Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World ● Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution ● Discounty Demo ● Is This Seat Taken? ● Morgan: Metal Detective ● Professor Layton and the Curious Village ● PICROSS Records of The Shield Hero ● Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into a nostalgic journey as the hosts reminisce about classic franchises like Power Rangers and He-Man while exploring the potential of new games. Updates on the anticipated Kirby Air Riders and performance issues with Elden Ring on the Switch 2 spark lively debate. Hear personal anecdotes about navigating home renovations and the warmth of family support. With a spotlight on upcoming titles and community engagement, the enthusiasm for gaming remains infectious, blending humor and heartfelt reflections on the gaming landscape.

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo of America and the ISEA partner to bring gaming esports to schools ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● What is one of your favorite games from Nintendo over each decade? Games we've been playing ● Off ● Donkey Kong Bananza ● Drag x Drive Global Jam ● WWE 2K25 The Bloodline Edition ● Balatro ● Fortnite Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● IndieWorld Showcase - 8.7.2025 ● My Mario Merchandise is announced to be available in the Nintendo Stores in Japan ● Nintendo’s Latest Numbers (Q1 2026) ● Game Releases/Updates Games we've been playing ● Shinobi, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound ● UFO 50 ● The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Demo ● Donkey Kong Banaza ● Gradius Origins ● Mina the Hollower Demo ● Is This Seat Taken? ● NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound ● SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Demo ● Mario Kart World ● Chillin by the Fire ● Spy Drops ● EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 ● TETRIS 99 ● Donkey Kong (1981) ● Donkey Kong Jr. Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 20% plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 7.31.2025 ● Nintendo sold over 512,000 Switch 2 Pro Controllers in June ● Mario Paint is now available for NSO ● Mario Kart World receives a hefty update ● Game Releases/Updates Games we've been playing ● Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program ● Donkey Kong Bananza ● Donkey Kong (1981) ● Pokémon Friends ● Liar’s Bar Poker ● Mario Kart World Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices