This week, Jemma and Kirk are joined by special guest Nick Cellini from Turtle Flip Studio. We love our indie devs and this week's episode provides an insight into how Nick and his team have developed their new game Which Way Up for the Switch. Plus we delve into Switch 2 talk as we continue counting down to next week's Direct, and give an update o…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev talk about a big gaming anniversary as Chrono Trigger turns 30! Plus we discuss the games we think will launch alongside the Switch 2, a big change for mobile gaming, some recent RPGs and visual novels that excel, and much more!

It's that time of year - time to celebrate all things Mario! We continue counting down to the Switch 2 Direct by talking about what's next for Mario. Odyssey 2? More Wonder? Something else entirely? We go through our faves and what we think could be next for our fave plumber. We also talk about amiibo, new Nintendo Music, a Game Boy Advance classic…

This week's show begins with our countdown to the Switch 2 Direct. Will we be prepurchasing? Attending a midnight launch? We give our pre-order updates! Plus Pokémon Presents happened last week, what was revealed? We go into all the details. We also talk about the exciting new Xenoblade Chronicles X trailer, plus new Nintendo Music, the games we're…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev celebrate our 100th episode! Thanks to all our listeners for getting us to this point, and here's to the next 100. Also on this episode, we continue our Swith 2 Direct countdown. This week's topic? Release date! There are some interesting opinions in the mix, so let us know where you sta…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma aned Kirk talk about Switch 2 pricing. What do we think it will cost? We also delve into newand upcoming games, including Tomb Raider Iv-VI Remastered, Warriors: Abyss, Fantasy Life i, and Wario Land 4. We delve into new music, plus the sub-genre that seems to be super popular right now combining gambli…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk continue counting down to the Switch 2 Direct, which is now only 8 weeks away. We focus on the topic of JoyCons, which seem to double as a mouse in the next iteration of the Switch. How will that work exactly? We also delve into the latest news, including Nintendo's latest financial reports, pl…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev continue counting down to the April 2 Nintendo Direct set to be focused on the Switch 2. This week's discussion: who will host this special edition of the Nintendo Direct? Our money is on Miyamoto, but who else? Plus we discuss the latest news, from supermarket chains and their legal bat…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev discuss the latest Nintendo Music plus the new SNES additions to Switch online. We also begin our ten-week countdown to the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and delve into the games we're playing, from Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and Mindcop to Phantom Brave and Dragon Takers. Enjoy the show…

We're back after a short break to discuss the latest Nintendo news, and, oh boy, what a week it's been. The Switch 2 was (finally) officially announced - or should we say, teased? - in a brief video that highlighted the sleek new look, ample size, and even a glimpse at the next Mario Kart outing. There's a lot to dig into and we get into all in thi…

This week on the show, Jemma, Kirk, Trev, and Justin go through their predictions for the year ahead. We know the Switch successor will be announced, but which games will launch with it? How much will it cost? Will we see any amiibo? We talk all the possibilities and more - it's time to get excited!

In our final episode of the year, Jemma, Kirk, Trev, and Justin count down our top ten titles of 2024. It was a tough decision, but which games made the cut? What a great year for gaming it's been! We cover the best first party and indie titles that appeared on the Switch during the year. Thanks for listening throughout 2024, and don't forget to li…

This week, Jemma and Kirk go through their year-in-review info from Nintendo. What were our most-played games of the year? Let us know yours! We also profile the latest music to hit Nintendo Music, talk sales, dive into RPGs from Mana to Fire Emblem, and compare Tetris scores. Happy holidays from us and enjoy the show!…

This week, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev get excited about the latest trailer for DK's latest outing, due out in January. We also discuss the fantastic crossover event that is Aardman X Pokémon - what will this studio bring to the world of pocket monsters? We chat the creepy new Pac-Man trailer, along with Wave Race 64 tunes, the next Ys outing, WarioWare,…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk Animal Camp's latest outing with Pocket Camp complete. What is it, and how does it fit into Nintendo's mobile ecosystem? We also delve into the latest retro titles to hit the Switch Online service, plus we check out Balatro merch, new Nintendo Music, Christmas wish lists, and much more! Let us …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the latest news that throws into question the concept of sales data being finalized. Just how is the PS2 still selling consoles 20 years later? We also check out the latest tunes to hit the Nintenso Music app, plus delve into the new Professor Layton trailer, and discuss the games we're…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk and Trev celebrate the anniversaries of several Nintendo consoles, from the Wii U to the DS. This leads to a discussion on the trend of November releases. The Wii, GameCube, and even the SNES all had November releases, yet the Switch came out in March - what does this mean for the Switch successor…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev dicsuss the upcoming Donkey Kong Country expansion at Super Nintendo World. Miyamoto himself gave a sneak peak of the new theme park during the latest Nintendo Direct, and we break it all done! Meanwhile, Jemma received her Alarmo at long last, and we give all the details. Plus there's m…

This week Jemma and Kirk discuss the latest Nintendo news, including the reveal that the Switch successor WILL be backwards compatible. This is great news, but why is it so important? We also discuss other Switch successor news, such as release dates and features. Plus, there's been an update on the upcoming Zelda movie, along with new Nintendo Mus…

This week, Jemma and Kirk showcase the many facets of Super Mario, celebrating anniversaries, exploring the recent Super Mario Party Jamboree, and looking forward to Mario + Luigi: Brothership. We also get into the latest news, including the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X for Switch and the release of Nintendo Music. Plus, it's a new month …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk celebrate the spooky season with a look at our fave scary games. We talk about Vampire Survivors, Castlevania, Anglerfish, Luigi's Mansion, and much more. What's your fave game to play during Halloween? Let us know!

This week, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev chat about the newest Mario Party outing. We also continue our celebration of all things spooky in the lead up to Halloween. Before that, though, we delve into the latest news, including Alarmo, Switch 2's code name, Banjo Tooie, and Tron. It's a packed show so we hope you enjoy it!…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk delve into the world of Australian indie devs at PAX Aus. There were so many passionate developers on site talking about their games, and we spoke to as many as we could to get the lowdown. We also saw what bigger players like SEGA, Devolver Digital, Ubisoft and more had on offer. Plus, Nintend…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Trev go through some tip and tricks for the lovely new Zelda adventure, Echoes of Wisdom. We also delve into other games we're playing this week, including The Plucky Squire, Crossy Road Castles, Dagon, Star Wars Hunters, and Fragrant Story and Papaya's Path. There's a lot to cover this week, so enj…

This week's show is (almost) all about Echoes of Wisdom! We talk about everything we love about this new entry in The Legend of Zelda series, from dungeons, exploration, waypoints, and even the echoes - some frustrations are there, sure, but this is a fun and fresh take on the top-down Zelda experience. Let us know your thoughts on Echoes of Wisdom…

Echoes of Wisdom is out this week and we give our thoughts on the game ahead of launch. Who is the villain? How will it the game go in terms of sales? We break it all down. We also delve into the recent news of Nintendo filing a lawsuit against the developers of Palwaorld. Just what does it all mean? We comment on the the latest Switch 2 talk, plus…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the latest rumors swirling about an upcoming Nintendo Direct. September is one of the most common timings for a Direct in Nintendo's history, so we use the evidence to weigh things up. A lot like Kirk is doing in Ace Attorney Investigations, a game he's reviewing at the moment. Meanwhil…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk delve into quite a few new trailers, from the latest footage of Echoes of Wisdom to the cfontroversial A Minecraft Movie trailer. We also talk Level 5, Sonic 3, and the many and varied games we're playing this week: Yars Rising, Bakeru, Sunsoft is Back! and more. Enjoy the show!…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we break down the latest Nintendo Direct, a double feature comprising Indie World and Partner Showcases! We go through our highlights, from Tetris Forever to Pizza Tower, and many more in between. There's a lot to look forward to. Let us know your highlights!

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk chat about the Emio demo that's out now, a lengthy intro to the full game that comes out on August 29. We also break down the latest Nintendo Direct, this time it was all about the Nintendo Museum - and it looks super cool. We talk Fantasy Life i delays, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp end of life…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev get into all things Nintendo, including PAX Aus, a persistent 3DS online player, Broken Sword and LEGO Horizon news, plus the games we're playing. Jemma is playing as Jango Fett in the revamped 2002 title, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter. Trev is playing the wonderful new entry in the steamWorl…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we kick things off with a look back at the history of Metroid as we celebrate the series' 38th anniversary this month. We also delve into the latest The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer, breaking down the locations and abilties shown off. We're also playing Cat Quest III this week, along with an upda…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk ask the tough questions, such as - what happened to our traditional Mario and Sonic olympics outing? It turns out there's more to this story! Plus, if you noticed that we're later than usual this week, it's because Kirk has some special news regarding an upcoming title in the Ys series. He even…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss their time with Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. We're also playing the indie puzzler stylings of Arranger and the revamped Atari racer, NeoSprint. Plus, we look at the latest Nintendo news, from Fire Emblem's anniversary to new LEGO sets, along with a look at the class…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk delve into the world of Emio, officially announced by Nintendo last week. We also celebrate Pikmin 4's anniversary, chatting about the game and the series. We discuss the news that Link appears to be playable in Zelda's solo outing - how? In what capacity? We give our thoughts on what's likely.…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss all things Nintendo, from the Emio teaser that's got everyone guessing to the Tears of the Kingdom player who set about collecting rocks. Plus, there are two new TMNT games to look forward to, a Paper Mario update, Basketball for Nintendo Switch Sports, and hidden dinosaurs to find in T…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kir,k and Trev discuss their time with Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. This is the revamped version of the 2013 3DS title, which brings updated visuals and multiplayer elements to the Switch. We also delve into the latest Nintendo news, from Suika game updates to people being arrested for weilding Master Swords.…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss the new games coming to Switch and how they're already faring on wishlist charts. Plus, we talk Mario movie sequel and Miyamoto's current role at Nintendo. We also delve into the many and varied games we're playing this week, from Fruit Mountain and Metal Slug Attack Reloaded to …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Justin, and Kirk break down the latest games reveiled during last week's Nintendo Direct. It was a huge showcase of upcoming titles, and we're excited to give our thoughts on the likes of Mario + Luigi: Brotherhood, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario Party Jamboree, Nintendo Switch Sports, Me…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk get into the latest announcements from Summer Games Fest. We also celebrate 10 years of amiibo, the latest retro showcase, and plenty of other interesting news from abroad. We discuss the games we're playing this week, including TP Bullet and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Enjoy the …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we talk about Mega Man 1-5, which recently joined the Switch Online collection. We also take a good look at Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play arena brawler with some slick new characters. When it comes to JRPGs, Kirk is our resident expert, and he gives his opinions on a demo that's out now ahead of the rele…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Trev and Jemma discuss the new Zelda LEGO set that's headed our way in September. Fans have wanted a Zelda-themed set for a long time, is this one worth the price tag? We also talk about potential ports that could coincide with this LEGO release, plus we've got some new amiibo to talk about, and we take a loo…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev chat about the newlyrevamped Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. This is the second game in the series, originally hitting the GameCube way back in 2004. The Switch version features plenty of new additions along with updated visuals and audio. Plus, it's super fun. We also get into the …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk and Justin discuss the anniversary of one of last year's biggest titles: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We get into the sales, previous games, hopes for the sequel, and both positives and negatives of Tears of the Kingdom itself. We'd love to know your thoughts on this epic adventure, …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk and Trev discuss the latest news from Japan and the fact that Nintendo quietly announced a Switch successor during their recent investor briefing. We talk about what to expect for the rest of the year, our hopes for the Nintendo Direct in June, and when we think the Switch 2 might actually launch.…

This week, Jemma and Kirk dive into a couple of new sea-themed titles, including Endless Ocean Luminous and Another Crab's Treasure. Meanwhile, what's the latest on the live-action Zelda movie? We discuss the director's thoughts on this important franchise! Plus, we delve into the latest Switch 2 rumor, which is all about the handheld.…

We're back after a short break, and this week Jemma talks abour her time abroad in Japan, including visiting Super Nintendo World. We also discuss recent news, including the shutdown of the 3DS/Wii U online servers, plus is it really the Year of Shadow the Hedgehog? We give our thoughts on this antihero. We also delve into the games we're playing r…

This week, Jemma and Kirk are joined by Barry Carenza from Premium Edition games to talk about some amazing-looking titles from indie developers that are heading to physical release. Whether you want to support indie devs are you're just into collecting physical games, there's bound to be something on this episode to inspire you. We also talk about…

This week Kirk and Jemma chat about remakes - what makes a good port or remake? Mario 64 sparked this conversation via online trends during the week, and we give our thoughts on the best way to port a title. We also get into some of the main games on sale at the moment, with some great discounts on decent titles. Plus, we celebrate the 3DS' anniver…