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Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

By: Last Stand Media & Studio71
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Punching Up is a weekly show all about Nintendo, co-hosted by Dustin Furman, Gene Park, Dagan Moriarty, and Mama Micah. The goal of Punching Up is to discuss the latest news and games from Nintendo, as well as dive deep into the prestigious catalog of games from the past, all while keeping it fun and entertaining. The show is highly interactive, with plenty of questions and comments from the audience. New episodes are released every other Friday. To get early access to each episode, support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/laststandmedia For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20PolicyLast Stand Media & Studio71 Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Is the Switch 2 Struggling?

    Is the Switch 2 Struggling?
    Mar 26 2026
    This week the Punching Up crew discussed Switch 2 sales in North America, Capcom saying they won’t use generative AI, and Micah finally watched The Super Mario Movie! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:33 - New Switch 2 Model for the EU0:24:31 - Capcom says they won't be using Generative AI0:31:03 - Switch Big Among Teens in Japan0:46:51 - What We’re Playing1:04:22 - Square Enix Partners with Google to Put an AI Chatbot in Dragon Quest X1:10:37 - Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Minecraft Amusement Park1:15:23 - Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips1:27:49 - Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees1:34:06 - The Super Mario Movie Bros. Movie Thoughts1:56:36 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Switch 2 Just Got a Massive Update!

    Switch 2 Just Got a Massive Update!
    Mar 19 2026
    This week the Punching Up crew discusses the recent Handheld Boost Update for Switch 2, NVIDIA DLSS 5, Octopath Traveler Series Sales, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:21 - Handheld Boost Mode Update0:36:05 - Nivida DLSS 50:45:29 - Tunic Getting a Switch 2 Update0:47:19 - What We’re playing1:07:05 - Mario Kart World Race Wheel Licensed by Nintendo1:13:47 - Octopath Traveler Series Sales1:23:09 - Jeff Kaplin Interview1:25:20 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Nintendo is Suing the US Government!

    Nintendo is Suing the US Government!
    Mar 12 2026
    This week the PU crew discusses Nintendo suing the US government, the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book release date, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:15:26 - Nintendo Suing the US Government0:22:12 - Final Trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:34:47 - New Added to NSO0:36:57 - Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 5 Million0:40:59 - What We’re Playing1:05:29 - South of Midnight Switch 2 Release Date1:07:14 - Mega Man Dual Overide Robot Master Design Contest Finalists1:15:15 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Launch Date and New Trailer1:19:54 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 42 mins
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