Nintendo Dads Podcast #569: We Want Rufus
Mar 6, 2026
News rundowns on Pokémon reveals, Retro re-releases, and a Capcom spotlight. Heated talk about Evercade’s Rare Edition and Game Boy music player resales. Deep dives into indie highlights and obsessively praised MiniShoot’ Adventure. Quick takes on lots of recent Switch and retro ports.
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Virtual Boy Purchase Led To One Rough Play Session
- Marty and Jesse confess buying retro hardware can be satisfying but impractical as collectibles.
- Both bought Virtual Boy units; Marty played once for 30 minutes and got motion sick, keeping it mainly as a shelf piece.
Indie World Delivered A Dense Lineup And Shadow Drops
- Nintendo's Indie World showcased many strong indie titles and shadow drops, creating immediate interest for Switch players.
- Notable mentions: Many Shoot Adventures, Rotwood, Blueprints, Toem 2, Mini Shoot Adventures and several demos or shadow drops.
Try These Indie World Games Immediately
- If you liked Toem or Tunic, try the recent Indie World picks immediately since several are must-plays on Switch.
- Marty recommends Many Shoot Adventures and Rotwood, Tim highlights Mini Shoot Adventures and Blueprints as essential.