Nintendo Dads Podcast

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 15% off plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo to offer different MSRP for physical and digital ● Nintendo to create a revision of Nintendo Switch 2 with a replaceable battery for the EU, following "Right to Repair" legislation ● Bloomberg: Nintendo to cut Switch 2 production by 4 million this quarter due to weak US holiday sales ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● SPOILERS!!! - Since I cannot give an exact location due to unknown length of embedded ads, from when we first mention spoilers, skip 12 min ahead if you don't want to hear it Games we've been playing ● Poker Night at the Inventory ● DOKAPON KiNGDOM CONNECT ● Split Fiction ● Deadzone Rogue ● Blue Prince ● Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream - Welcome Version ● Dispatch ● Kena: Bridge of Spirits ● South of Midnight Weaver's Edition ● Pokémon FireRed Version ● Dragon Quest X Version 1 ● The Rogue Prince of Persia ● Minishoot’ Adventures Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 15% off plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo Switch 2 adds “Handheld Mode Boost” for Switch 1 games and other updates ● GameChat Free Trial ENDS SOON ● THQ Nordic has announced a range of titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch ● Tunic to get Switch 2 update ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● We got a Partner Showcase and an Indie World Showcase, so what do you want to see in Nintendo's next Major Direct? Time Out ● Justin - Being Kind on the Internet ● Kids and Their Allowance Games we've been playing ● Baladins ● OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 ● EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 ● Poker Night at the Inventory ● Blue Prince ● Pokémon Pokopia ● Metroid Dread ● Mario Tennis Fever ● Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition ● Pokémon LeafGreen Version ● Planet of Lana II: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● Minishoot' Adventures - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● Dispatch ● Ball x Pit ● Pokémon FireRed Version Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 15% off plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct 3.9.2026 ● Nintendo of America sues the US Government due to tariffs ● Goro Abe retires from Nintendo ● Amazon raises Pokémon Pokopia prices after stock constraints ● LEGO announces new Mario sets with real minifigures ● Fortnite's "Save the World" mode coming to Nintendo Switch 2 ● Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup ● Sony is testing a controversial dynamic pricing model on the PlayStation Store ● Game Releases/Updates Games we've been playing ● DOKAPON KiNGDOM CONNECT ● Blue Prince ● Minishoot’ Adventure ● Pokémon Pokopia ● Poker Night at the Inventory ● Pokémon FireRed Version Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 15% off plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo offers refunds for the Xenoblade Chronicles X Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade ● Balatro gets a Nintendo Switch 2 edition ● Nintendo Treehouse shows off ● Donkey Kong Bananza and Kirby Air Riders receive updates ● Super Mario Galaxy Movie Spoilers ahead ● What are we expecting to get out of the Pokémon Day’s Pokémon Presents event ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● Mickey Burgett’s Blind Rank Game - Part 2 Games we've been playing ● DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined ● Escape from Ever After ● DOKAPON KiNGDOM CONNECT ● Caramageddon: Rogue Shift ● Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition ● Resident Evil Village Gold Edition ● Split Fiction ● Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● FUR Squadron Phoenix ● The Disney Afternoon Collection ● Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They react to a surprise Xenoblade Switch 2 release and dig into Virtual Boy NSO unboxing and accessory quirks. They debate whether gamers will buy multiple next-gen consoles and discuss Switch 2 pricing and third-party support. A serious personal segment covers divorce, single dad life, and adjusting routines. They also list recent games they've been playing and share streaming and capture setup notes.

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 15% off plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Do we have the fever? ● Pokémon 30th Anniversary website opens ● PlayStation State of Play (Games coming to the Switch) ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● Mickey Burgett’s Blind Rank Game - Part 1 Games we've been playing ● Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection ● Dokapon Kingdom Connection ● Maid of Salvation ● Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Demo ● Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● Mario Tennis Fever ● Carmageddon: Rogue Shift ● Dispatch ● CiniCross ● DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined ● Escape from Ever After Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 15% off plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Dispatch Update ● Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2.5.2026 ● Nintendo’s Latest Numbers ● Game Releases/Updates Games we've been playing ● Escape from Ever After ● DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition ● FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE ● Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● Fortnite Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 15% off plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct ● The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct 1.25.2026 ● Hideki Konno leaves Nintendo after 40 years ● Virtual Boy Overview video drops ● The Disney Afternoon Collection announced for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 ● Splatoon v11.0.0 Available Now ● Kirby Air Riders also get an update (v1.3.0) ● Walmart leaks new NSO games for GameCube ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● Nintendo and Censorship ● Guess the arcade game #4 Games we've been playing ● DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition ● Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● Demonschool ● GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition ● FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE ● Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● The Legend of Zelda ● Piczle Lines 2: Into the Puzzleverse Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 15% off plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park Overview Trailer ● Nintendo Patches and Updates ● New Nintendo Toys ● Bowser joins Hasbro ● Ubisoft Restructures; cancels games ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● Guess the arcade game #3 ● Nintendo’s Roadmap for 2026 Games we've been playing ● Street Fighter 6 ● Donkey Kong Country HD update ● PowerWash Simulator 2 ● Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ● Demonshool ● Split Fiction ● Dokapon Kingdom Connect ● MIO: Memories in Orbit ● DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices