Best Nintendoswitch Podcasts (2025)

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4Player Podcast #836 - The Illness Incubation Show (Monster Train 2, Labyrinth of the Demon King, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and More!) 1:45:29

1d ago1:45:29

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Brad's home has been invaded by Covid once again but not even that can stop Brad from digging into the hotly anticipated new deck-builder, Monster Train 2! Nick shovels more "Nick-slop" in the form of lo-fi indie horror game, Labyrinth of the Demon King and Chris Davis delves deeper into DOOM: The Dark Ages! We also talk Mission Impossible and try …

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663: Mulching with the Games 1:17:25

2d ago1:17:25

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This week the guys talk about summer memories, The Last of Us Part 2 finale (spoiler-free), blockbuster movies, and much much more!By Gabe Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, and Chris McCrackin

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VGH #649: A Beer in Every Country 1:25:31

3d ago1:25:31

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Randy returns from Super Nintendo World with a full report on mushroom-inspired dishes and Luigi-inspired cutlery. Meanwhile, D.J. once again finds himself aimlessly roaming the Japanese countryside in Promise Mascot Agency, but this time he's into it. Also: Strange Horticulture. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Super Nintendo World (42:49) - Game N…

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Ranking Every Nintendo Launch Lineup w/ Jon Cartwright - #307 1:45:29

4d ago1:45:29

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GVG's Jon Cartwright joins us again this week to go through all of Nintendo's home console launch lineups (including the Switch 2!) and rank them in a definitive list of best to worst. How does the Switch 2 stack up against Nintendo's outings historically? We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a Nintendo Direct rumored for a week a…

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PDPG 479: Clair Obscur Prologue 50:55

6d ago50:55

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This week the Prof, Larry, and the Dev, Anthony talk about the prologue of the indie darling Clair Obscur and prepare themselves for the game to come. The Prof also talks about his time with another indie game, Sunderfall; a multiplayer digital boardgame.

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Have Graphics Hit A Ceiling? 1:31:57

6d ago1:31:57

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On this week's epiosode,Kiaun will go over Neil Druckmann confirming Naughty Dog is working on several projects,Nintendo wants to take away your ability to file join a class action law suit against the company,Xbox Game Pass gets a great new feature and the new Tomb Raider could be releasing very soon.…

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Shuten For The Stars - Episode 294 1:09:36

7d ago1:09:36

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Send us a text Locomoto, Cookie Clicker, Smash Bros. Dating app 'SmashTogether', Killer Instinct Gold VRR support, Nintendo Fukuoka store, Borderlands 4, Shuten Order, Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition, OctaRace, Hello Kitty: Island Adventure, Switch 2 change grip/order easter egg, redesign Diddy Kong, New Star GP, no game-keys for Nintendo first…

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4Player Podcast #835 - The Doom and Gloom Show (DOOM: The Dark Ages, Skin Deep, Blades of Fire, and More!) 1:50:24

8d ago1:50:24

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Don't let the episode title fool you, it's not all doom and gloom this week... DOOM: The Dark Ages is out and we dig into what it gets right and wrong; Regardless of it's faults, it's still great to see DOOM thriving in the year of our (dark) lord, 2025. Brad suspects that Mercury Steam may have lucked into creating a hidden gem with their latest I…

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662: The Reflective Episode 1:11:50

9d ago1:11:50

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This week the guys talk about Jade Raymond leaving the studio she founded, Kojima’s film-directing timeline, and much, much more! PlayStation Executive Jade Raymond Leaves Studio She Founded https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/playstation-ex…

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The Gigification of Games Media w/ Ben Bertoli - #306 1:28:00

11d ago1:28:00

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This week we talk with Ben Bertoli (Polygon, Kotaku, IGN) about the current state of gaming journalism following the sale of Polygon and the layoff of the majority of their staff. With sites like Giant Bomb going independent, how feasible are smaller scale operations in the media space? We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news and rumors such…

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SPECtacular Switch 2 - Episode 293 1:02:58

13d ago1:02:58

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Send us a text Shownotes - Episode 293 Stikbold! A dodgeball Adventure, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., Limited Run physical releases, LEGO Mario Kart Spiny Shell, Stop Charging Around 90% setting, System Lock feature, mouse mode, GameChat requiring a mobile number, Mario Kart World posters, pick-and-mix experience, Digital Foundry reveals full specs fo…

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PDPG 478: Blue Prince Spoilercast For Now 56:17

13d ago56:17

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Prof and Dev (Larry and Anthony) have inched toward the mid-game of Blue Prince, so they wanted to talk about the game they've experienced so far. Join us for a chat to and through a few visits to Room 46 and a journey underground and a toe into the sanctum. Derp--did not edit the bumper music into the correct spot again.…

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Is PS Plus Worth The Money? 1:02:06

13d ago1:02:06

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On this week's episode,Kiaun will discuss The Switch 2 missing an important feature when the console is docked,we get a small update on EA Motive's Iron Man project,there are multiple Rockstar rumors outside of GTA6 going around and Sony could be raising the price of the PS5 soon.By Kiaun Mitchell

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4Player Podcast #834 - What does Chris Davis Watch? (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Bionic Bay, Giant Bomb went Independent, and More!) 1:28:51

16d ago1:28:51

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Next week is gonna be big but the calm before the storm comes in the form of more in-depth impressions of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33; An undeniably impressive RPG for the modern age that wears nostalgia on it's sleeve. Brad makes a strong case for playing Bionic Bay and Nick talks about the experience of replaying The Last of Us: Part II alongside…

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661: Persevere, I Guess 1:19:31

16d ago1:19:31

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This week the guys talk about the leaked photos of an Xbox-branded handheld, the possibility of Nintendo bricking their own consoles as punishment, and much much more!By Gabe Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, and Chris McCrackin

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VGH #648: The Toast Does Talk 1:20:01

17d ago1:20:01

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D.J. regrets playing JRPGs that were not Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Meanwhile, Randy becomes a shadow frog in Schim before becoming a buttered cat in Cato: Buttered Cat (obviously). Also: The Infinity Nikki meltdown. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Deleting games (17:58) - Stream announcement: ? (19:23) - Monster Hunter Wilds (20:57) - Infinity N…

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Super Nintendo Trivia Headz: David vs Summer - SPECIAL #29 45:26

18d ago45:26

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This week, in a long awaited follow-up to our previous episode in the series, we play a round of Nintendo trivia. David and Summer go head to head while Jordan asks the questions. Who will come out on top? Feel free to play along with us and test your Nintendo trivia knowledge!! Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wh…

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PDPG 477: Final Fantasy Meets Magic The Gathering 1:36:20

20d ago1:36:20

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Prof, Larry, and Dev, Anthony, get overly excited about the upcoming Final Fantasy x Magic the Gathering set. With the full preview season kicked off at PAX East they discuss the hits and the misses on the revealed cards, but overall their excitement for the set.

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May Contain Dark Themes - Episode 292 58:50

20d ago58:50

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Send us a text Shownotes - Episode 292 Switch 2 light and dark themes, Nintendo privacy policy refresh, Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection, Shadow Labyrinth,Nintendo US diversity and equality position, Ecco The Dolphin, Genki, AliExpress Joy-Con 2 listings, Switch 2 profile icons, Star Wars: Grand Collection, Star Wars Outlaws, Tales of the Shire: A…

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Will This Generation Be Extended? 1:17:06

20d ago1:17:06

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On this week's episode, Kiaun will discuss new information about Mafia The Old Country,Sony is working on new technology to make the PS5 even better,we get more details about Death Stranding 2 and could we be getting another GTA6 trailer very soon.By Kiaun Mitchell

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4Player Podcast #833 - The Brand Safety Show (The New Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer, the Games Media Culling of 2025, StarVaders, and More!) 1:55:49

23d ago1:55:49

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On Brad's birthday episode, we talk about games journalism being culled in the name of "brand safety" - a concept completely foreign to us here at 4Player. We also dissect the shiny new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, analyze some outrageous claims from Chris Davis that relate to our Game of the Year lists, and let Brad get his nerd on when talkin…

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Business Chris-ual 1:08:23

23d ago1:08:23

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This week the guys talk about what they do when they see a space that needs filled, both in gaming and in life. How do you react? Do you heed the call or let the cards fall where they may?By Gabe Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, and Chris McCrackin

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Is A Gaming Crash Coming? 1:25:37

25d ago1:25:37

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In this week's episode,Kiaun discusses the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer,Gears Of War is coming to Playstation5,we get updated news on Max Payne 1-2 Remakes,Sony Santa Monica is working on a project that doesn't sound like it's God Of War and one other title under the Take Two banner has been delayed.…

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20 Things We Still Don't Know About Switch 2 - #305 1:48:31

25d ago1:48:31

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We are only ONE MONTH AWAY from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Kyle Baker joins the podcast this week to ask all the unanswered questions we still have about the upcoming system. What will the release cadence be for the new console? How is Game Share going to work? How good is that microphone, really? We get down to brass tacks and discuss…

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Duck, Duck....Ghost! - Episode 291 48:50

25d ago48:50

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Send us a text Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, Against the Storm, Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, Nintendo Switch UI Ver. 20.0.0, system transfer data, LEGO sets, Joy-Con 2 HD Rumble, Cattle Country, Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley & Harvest Moon: Skytree Village, Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark, Rift of the NecroDancer, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate E…

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PDPG 476: The Cost of Our Hobby 1:05:11

27d ago1:05:11

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Prof and Dev chat about the cost of everything in video games going up--Xbox, Nintendo, and probably Playstation soon. They chat about how to defray costs by checking out amazing games at lower costs--Clair Obscur and Blue Prince chief among them currently. Then, they chat quite a bit about Blue Prince. Polygon and Giant Bomb are dour topics of con…

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4Player Podcast #832 - The Tax Evasion Show (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Marathon Alpha, and More!) 1:49:34

30d ago1:49:34

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This Week on the Show: Discussion - Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Chaos (4:05) Impressions - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (15:15) Impressions - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (56:50) Impressions - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (1:09:50) Impressions - Marathon Alpha (1:23:20) 4Player Minute (1:34:30)By 4Player Network

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659: The Balancing Act 1:21:49

1M ago1:21:49

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This week the guys talk about the balance between gaming, family, and home life. It's another roundtable discussion that truly encompasses games and life... life and games!By Gabe Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, and Chris McCrackin

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VGH #647: The Very Loud Man of Tsushima 1:18:44

1M ago1:18:44

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Randy goes into detail about his late-night gaming regimen, while D.J. is confused about who exactly the Ghost of Tsushima is. (Is it him??) Also: Trying to buy a Switch 2, The Last of Us season 2, Spilled, and Star Overdrive. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Prime gaming time (8:24) - Revenge of Nintendo Switch 2 (21:05) - The Last of Us (31:23) - …

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Is Nintendo Now Direct Competition? 1:39:33

1M ago1:39:33

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On this week's episode,Kiaun will go over Mafia The Old Country showng off gameplay at an upcoming event,more small concrete details have come out about Resident Evil 9,we find out what exclusive Xbox game developer People Can Fly is working on and not all of Nintendo Switch 2 game upgrades will be $10.…

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Water - #304 1:36:53

1M ago1:36:53

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Comedian Garrett Buss joins the podcast this week to talk all about water in video games. From level 2-2 in Super Mario Bros. to realistic water physics in Red Dead Redemption 2, we break down how water is a fundamental part of game design. We also cover the Nintendo news and rumors like our experience with the Switch 2 preorder system (it was madn…

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A Ruddy Good Advert - Episode 290 1:07:22

1M ago1:07:22

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Send us a text Shownotes - Episode 290 Now You're Playing Together advert, Desert Race Adventures, Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Game Boy Advance | Nintendo Switch Online, Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Upgrade Pack, Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 E…

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PDPG 475: The Dev Returns for a Headline Rundown 1:00:11

1M ago1:00:11

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The Dev, Anthony, has returned from the land of great wine and food and needs a refresher on what he's missed the past few weeks. The Prof, Larry, is up to the task as they discuss the big headlines before chatting about the games they've been playing; Promise Mascot Agency, Blue Prince, and retro PS1 games on the Anbernic.…

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Interlude: Undertale Episode 4 from The RPG Backlog 25:58

1M ago25:58

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ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time. This is the final episode of the arc. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed it, search for "The RPG Backlog" on your podcast service of choice and follow!

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658: Samurai Sword Brute Game 1:22:08

1M ago1:22:08

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This week, the guys talk about the future of gaming i.e. a pause generation and less monetization, The Last of Us Partr 2 television adaptation (spoiler free, of course), and much, much more!By Gabe Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, and Chris McCrackin

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Interlude: Undertale Episode 3 from The RPG Backlog 35:41

1M ago35:41

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ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time.

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Is Nintendo Fumbling the Switch 2 Rollout? (ft. Jared from Devolver) - #303 1:38:13

1M ago1:38:13

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We're joined by Jared Stults of Devolver Digital this week to talk about the PR rollout for the Nintendo Switch 2. Between fans chanting "drop the price," tariff woes, and Shuhei Yoshida claiming Nintendo's lost the sauce, we break down their announcement strategy and if it will have any effect on console sales. We also cover the Nintendo news and …

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Interlude: Undertale Episode 2 from The RPG Backlog 42:57

1M ago42:57

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ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time.

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A Whole New World - Episode 289 1:15:12

1M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Send us a text Shownotes - Episode 289 General News Spine, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, screenshots of the Nintendo Switch 2 user interface, stockpiling millions of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in the United States, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Nintendo GameCube Controller. new US pre-order date for Swi…

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Interlude: Undertale Episode 1 from The RPG Backlog 46:10

1M ago46:10

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ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time.

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Interlude: Undertale Episode 0 from The RPG Backlog 42:17

1M ago42:17

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ProfPlaysGames also runs The RPG Backlog podcast. Here, Prof and his friend Scott play through Undertale for the first time.

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Interlude: I am the Dragon 3:36

1M ago3:36

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ProfPlaysGames, in another life, might also be ProfMakesMusic. Here's one of his songs, written after playing Tears of the Kingdom. It's called: "I am the Dragon."

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PDPG 474: Prelude to a Special Week 1:05

1M ago1:05

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With the Dev away another week, ProfPlaysGames brings to you some treats this week. Some music of his and then an arc of his sister podcast The RPG Backlog that's all about Undertale! Stay tuned all week, and we'll see you next week for the Dev's return!

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4Player Podcast #831 - The Hustle Button Show (South of Midnight, Blue Prince, The Last of Us Season 2, and More!) 2:06:06

1M ago2:06:06

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This week's discussion topics: First Thoughts - The Last of Us Season 2 (7:55) Impressions - Nubby's Number Factory (15:40) Impressions - South of Midnight (27:20) News - Nintendo Switch 2 price expected to rise due to tariffs (46:50) Impressions - Blue Prince (53:52) Fantasy Critic Updates (1:25:40) 4Player Minute (1:43:00)…

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657: Broadcasting from the Sun 1:13:49

1M ago1:13:49

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This week the guys talk about second chances in gaming, which movies should be remade (and shouldn't have been), and much much more!By Gabe Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, and Chris McCrackin

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VGH #646: GameCube Boot-Up Sequence 1:18:11

2M ago1:18:11

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It's finally time!!! We get into every last detail from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the fallout from the Direct, the fallout from the fallout from the Direct, etc. Also: Blue Prince. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro/Stream announcement (6:53) - Nintendo Switch 2 (56:03) - Blue Prince (1:15:06) - Outro…

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AI, Robotics, and Existential Dread: Qualia Dev Interview - #302 1:44:30

2M ago1:44:30

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This week Sydney (aka allsee) from CMY2K joins to talk about her solo indie game qualia. Covering themes on artificial intelligence, existentialism, and yearning, we break down the writing process and what it's like to ship your first game. We also cover the Nintendo and gaming news such as the Switch 2's ongoing tariff situation, pricing controver…

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Nintendo Intend You to Spend - Episode 288 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

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Send us a text Anton and Mike take the reins while Al is in Japan! Support the showBy NSUKP Limited

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PDPG 473: Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing Drama 25:15

2M ago25:15

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Prof is solo this week talking Nintendo Switch 2 pricing in relation to a weak Nintendo of America/Doug Bowser, hubris caused by generational success, and tariffs coming from an unstable White House. Nintendo is facing some headwind, but it sure can't seem to get out of its own way.

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Can Xbox Mount A Comeback? 1:36:20

2M ago1:36:20

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On this week's episode,Kiaun will be going over the release date for Mafia The Old Country,Xbox is having their annual Showcase,more information has come out about when Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remake could release and Nintendo has come under fire for some remarks that were said.By Kiaun Mitchell

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