Nintendo Talks Game Preservation, Switch Online, and the Future of Classics
Summary
This episode covers the end of the Nintendo eShop Summer Sale, highlighting deals on titles like Bioshock and The Messenger. The hosts discuss Capcom’s plans to expand the Mega Man franchise for its 40th anniversary and Shigeru Miyamoto’s vision for introducing new characters beyond Mario and Zelda. Finally, they analyze Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa’s comments on preserving gaming history through the Nintendo Museum and Switch Online.
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Sponsors: Progressive, ZipRecruiter, and AllTrails
Intro and Community Co-opathon Announcement
Nintendo eShop Sale Highlights and Recommendations
Capcom's Plans for Mega Man's 40th Anniversary
Miyamoto on Expanding Nintendo IP Beyond Games
Nintendo Switch Online and Retro Game Preservation
Outro and Sponsor: Orderly Meds
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