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
  • Wind and Waves Could Be the Pokémon Games We’ve Been Waiting For!

    Wind and Waves Could Be the Pokémon Games We’ve Been Waiting For!
    Mar 5 2026
    This week the PU crew discusses all the news surrounding the recent Pokémon Presents, the latest indie showcase, 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 - Intro0:20:38 - Pokemon Presents Recap0:44:13 - Pokémon Pokopia Reviews are Here0:51:25 - What We’re Playing1:10:03 - Indie World Showcase1:27:39 - Warframe coming to Switch 21:27:59 - Iron Galaxy could be working on Fallout Remasters1:30:03 - New Bandai Namco RPG being shown soon1:32:04 - Capcom Spotlight1:33:03 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • They Finally Listened...

    They Finally Listened...
    Feb 26 2026
    This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green digital releases, The latest Treehouse Live, the possible release date for The Duskbloods, 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 - Intro0:34:46 - Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green coming to Switch0:53:08 - Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is getting a Switch 2 Edition0:57:29 - Nintendo Treehouse Recap1:17:22 - What We’re Playing1:26:30 - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 leaked by Bandai Namco1:30:53 - NieR: Automata sequel coming1:35:07 - The Duskbloods release date listing1:39:27 - Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is now on Switch 21:41:36 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Surprise Switch 2 Announcements!

    Surprise Switch 2 Announcements!
    Feb 19 2026
    This week, the PU crew discusses a bunch of new games coming to Switch and Switch 2, like Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, as well as other topics, including a possible Switch 2 price hike later this year and their favorite Zelda games. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:42 - Shutaro Ida has passed away0:31:37 - IGN’s Zelda Top 10 list0:41:37 - Stuff from the State of Play that’s coming to Switch and Switch 21:05:16 - Final Fantasy VII P3 won't be held back by being multiplatform1:09:05 - Switch 2 Price Hike Might be Happening This Year.1:11:29 - What We’re Playing1:23:27 - .hack//Z.E.R.O. Announced1:25:52 - Virtual Boy is now available on NSO1:30:40 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Was This the Most Average Direct Ever?

    Was This the Most Average Direct Ever?
    Feb 12 2026
    This week Micah and Brad go over all the news from last week’s Direct, discuss Pokémon's 30th anniversary, rumors about a new 3D Mario, 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 - Intro0:33:25 - Last Week's Nintendo Direct Recap1:28:07 - Pokemon 30 website1:30:38 - New clip from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie1:32:00 - Rayman is getting an HD version1:34:15 - What We’re Playing1:44:17 - New Direct and 3D Mario Rumors1:47:05 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream looks UNHINGED

    Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream looks UNHINGED
    Feb 5 2026
    This week Micah and Brad discuss a variety of topics, including how insane Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream looks, Nintendo sales updates, the Dispatch censorship drama, 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 - Intro0:28:02 - Tomodatchi Life Direct Thoughts0:40:53 - Dispatch Censor Drama0:51:05 - Sonic Racing Crossworlds Failed to Meet Sales Expectations0:57:00 - What We’re Playing1:12:50 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O Launch1:14:31 - Pokémon Pokopia Amazon Preorder Bonus1:18:29 - Google's Project Genie1:21:09 - Nintendo Sales Update1:34:27 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 5 mins