Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

This week, the Punching Up crew shares their thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Tomodachi Life leaked, and what we want from future Nintendo movies.

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0:00:00 - Intro0:28:00 - Switch 2 Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle0:36:24 - Pokémon Chapminos Out now0:38:58 - New Kirby NSO User Icons0:42:55 - Mario Galaxy Movie has a strong first week opening0:47:09 - What We’re Playing0:59:22 - Pokopia Themed Space in London1:03:04 - Tomodachi Life Living the Dream leaked online1:05:20 - Takaya Imamura is worried about Link talking in the Zelda movie1:11:51 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review1:16:02 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie Spoilers1:46:32 - Closing Questions
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This week the Punching Up crew discuss all the recent leaks, new upcoming Switch 2 ports, and Gene pops in to share his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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0:00:00 - Intro0:24:28 - Ocarina of Time Remake and Star Fox Rumors0:48:58 - New Mario Kart World Patch0:51:34 - Final Fantasy IX on Hold, according to rumors0:54:04 - Pearls Abyss is looking to bring Crimson Desert to Switch 20:57:18 - What We’re Playing1:17:24 - New Games Spotted on Listings1:19:07 - Digital Games are going to be cheaper than physical1:32:00 - PlayStation 5 is getting a price hike. Is Switch 2 next?1:41:11 - Closing Questions2:03:20 - Mario Galaxy movie thoughts with Gene
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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!

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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
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This week the Punching Up crew discusses the recent Handheld Boost Update for Switch 2, NVIDIA DLSS 5, Octopath Traveler Series Sales, and more!

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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
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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!

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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
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