Nintendo Dads Podcast #546: Quit Having Fun
Sep 26, 2025
Doug Bowser's forthcoming departure as President of Nintendo of America sparks discussions about leadership changes and public persona comparisons. The hosts delve into the implications of Nintendo outsourcing customer support and the latest music tracks adding flair to gaming. They explore recent game updates, delays, and a variety of new releases, while also engaging in a spirited Blind Rankings segment featuring Super Smash Bros. guest reveals. Listeners provide insights on their Switch play modes and suggest musical artists for game soundtracks.
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October's Release Wave For Nintendo
- Nintendo continues to release varied content across platforms: mobile shadow drops, GBA classics, and major Switch titles lined up in October.
- Hosts note October's schedule is unusually stacked, offering many first-party and third-party releases.
Discovering Hidden Difficulty And Story In DK DLC
- Tim describes exploring Donkey Kong Bonanza DLC and discovering a challenging new gauntlet and boss in Emerald Rush.
- He enjoyed the story hooks (like more Pauline content) despite questioning the DLC's $20 value.
Silksong's Rewarding Difficulty Loop
- Justin reports 25 hours into Hollow Knight: Silksong and praises the tough boss fights and satisfying progression loop.
- He alternates with Star Wars Outlaws to balance challenge and open-world relaxation.
