Was the Nintendo Direct Good or Bad?
Summary
The hosts review a Nintendo Direct, debating the heavy focus on third-party titles like Capcom’s Onimusha and Dragon’s Dogma versus fan demands for first-party exclusives. They discuss upcoming releases including Rhythm Heaven, Star Fox 2, and a new Final Fantasy HD-2D game, while expressing excitement for Ocarina of Time’s potential visuals. The episode also covers Nintendo Switch Sports’ return with quirky features like thumb wrestling and addresses listener frustrations regarding the lack of a new 3D Mario announcement.
Topics discussed
Intro and host introductions
Rhythm Heaven Fever and online co-op
Capcom support and third-party announcements
Destiny 2, One Piece, and Vampire Survivors
Pokemon Legends Z-A and Ocarina of Time remake
Switch 2 hardware availability and pricing
Progressive Insurance ad break
Xenoblade Chronicles and graphics expectations
Storage concerns and Mario Sports Superstars
Mii customization and Wii Fit nostalgia
Star Fox demo impressions and art style
Donkey Kong Bananza and Splatoon Raiders
Elden Ring: Nightreign and Persona 6
Kingdom Hearts collection and Zelda speculation
Nintendo development teams and Direct summary
Physical game collecting and outro
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