Nintendo Dads Podcast

This week features juicy rumors about the Switch 2’s specs and insights into the end of certain LEGO sets. The crew tackles the rise of emulator controversies while reminiscing about the Virtual Boy’s quirky legacy. A spirited debate ensues over Zelda game rankings, highlighting nostalgia and personal experiences. There's an exciting discussion on favorite spooky Nintendo settings and gamifying workouts with a zombie chase app. Plus, they announce a Halloween contest that'll engage the community in some festive fun!

A thrilling dive into Nintendo news reveals Platinum Games' acquisition of 'The Wonderful 101' and hints at a new wireless device. The hosts share personal stories, explore fall vibes, and celebrate their podcast's upcoming milestones. Discussions on Zelda spark debates over 2D versus 3D gameplay, while mishaps at GameStop bring laughter. They delve into 'Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' with compelling insights on gameplay mechanics, plus interactions with the community set a warm, engaging tone. Join them for nostalgic gaming chats and lighthearted banter!

**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 Switch Holiday Bundles Announced● Nintendo and The Pokémon Company file a patent infringement lawsuit in Tokyo District Court against Pocketpair, Inc.● Splatoon 3 is done● Lots of developers got invited to Nintendo this week● Game Releases/UpdatesLet's Discuss● Do YOU believe the supposed leaks of the Switch 2 are real? Why or why not?● Special Guests Patreon Producer Jacqueline Amira and Rick StaffordGames we've been playing● Marvel's Spider-Man 2● Fallout 76● Balatro● Peglin● Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door● The Plucky Squire● Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis -The Answer- DLC● The Elder Scrolls: Castles● SteamWorld Heist II● Selfloss● Wild BastardsCommunity SpotlightCheck 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=2YouTube Music feed:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKrBecome 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● Sony recently unveiled the PS5 Pro which will be released this November at a base price of $700● Game Releases/UpdatesLet's Discuss● Knowing that Nintendo has the Switch's successor coming soon, how much are you willing to pay for what's next?Games we've been playing● The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening● Balatro● Helldivers 2● Eldin Ring● ASTRO BOT● Yars Rising● Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis -The Answer- DLC● SteamWorld Heist IICommunity SpotlightCheck 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=2YouTube Music feed:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKrBecome 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● Pauline gets added to Super Mario Party Jamboree● Nintendo shows off Echoes of Wisdom's Still World and Zelda's Swordfighter form● Nintendo's new Zelda timeline● Nintendo ALSO● The Grand Festival Splatfest is coming● A Minecraft Movie teaser trailer has dropped● Game Releases/UpdatesLet's Discuss● The Nintendo Ninja Fairy wakes you up one night with a sprinkle of magic dust and grants you the ability to make sure ONE (and only one) thing is included in the Switch 2Rumors● Switch 2 will be previewed soon according to Chris DringTime Out● Tim - Linkin ParkGames we've been playing● SteamWorld Heist IICommunity SpotlightCheck 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=2YouTube Music feed:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKrBecome 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 8.27.2024● Game Releases/UpdatesLet's Discuss● Spotlight on John● What is your favorite 3DS memory?Time Out● John - Super Nintendo World● Jesse - Class starts againGames we've been playing● SteamWorld Heist II● Balatro● Peglin● Pizza Tower● Final Fantasy III● Fortnite● Crypt Custodian● Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Demo● Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Demo● Castlevania Dominus CollectionCommunity SpotlightCheck 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=2YouTube Music feed:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKrBecome 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 Museum Opens October 2, 2024● Nintendo to shut down Servers for Animal Crossing Pocket Camp● Game Awards 2024 scheduled● New Nintendo Console and GTA VI to Boost Gaming Industry● Animal Crossing book from Kelsey Llewyn available https://pinkgorillagames.com/collections/books/products/animal-crossing-by-kelsey-lewin● Game Releases/UpdatesLet's Discuss● If Nintendo does have another Direct this year, what would you want to see in that direct? it may not be as good as the last Direct, but it could be very informative. Or if they show a teaser announcement for Switch 2, would that make it another banger? Maybe we'll get a Mother 3 announcement?Rumors● Another Nintendo Direct is coming - and it's not the museum directTime Out● Tim - GolfingGames we've been playing● Final Fantasy II● Fortnite● DOOM + DOOM II● NASCAR Arcade Rush● Phantom Spark● Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Demo● F-Zero 99● SteamWorld Heist IICommunity SpotlightCheck 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=2YouTube Music feed:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKrBecome 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● Rachel Lillis, the voice actor of Misty and Jessie from Pokemon, has passed away● Chris Dring and Eurogamer say that Switch 2 will not be available before April 2025● Switch 2 hardware speculation● Game Releases/UpdatesLet's Discuss● Who are your favorite dynamic duos in gaming?Games we've been playing● SteamWorld Heist II● Thank Goodness You're Here!● Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team● Arcade Paradise● Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King● Final Fantasy II● Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition● FortniteCommunity Spotlight 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’s Latest Numbers for Q1 2025● Game Informer to Shut Down After 33 Years● Game Releases/UpdatesLet's Discuss● Sadly, the Dads After Dark show recently announced they will end with episode 200. John and Drew have brought so many laughs and so much joy to our communities, now is our time to give back to them. Take a moment to leave a personal message or voicemail for the DAD guys and we will share them with the community this week on the show.Time Out● Tim - MTG: Bloomburrow ● Jesse - ColonoscopyGames we've been playing● Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure● SteamWorld Heist II● Cat Quest III● Fortnite● Thank Goodness You’re Here!Community Spotlight 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● Sony's Bungie is shrinking from 1,300 people to 850● Pokemon Company retail sales for 2023 was $10.8 BILLION● Game Freak will have a big recruitment event on August 30th● Nintendo announced "Mega Multiplyer Festival” for the month of August● Game Releases/UpdatesTime Out● Alzheimer's Sucks● Arby’s Potato Cakes are false advertisingGames we've been playing● Magic The Gathering Arena● Arranger A Role Puzzling Adventure● MARS 2120● Star Wars: Bounty Hunter● Conscript● Trinity Fusion● Final Fantasy II● FortniteCommunity Spotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices