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529: Square Enix wants you to have two copies of every game for Switch 1 and 2! Plus Disgaea Mayhem and Who is Cloud Really?

Jul 17, 2026 · 1h 58m

Summary

Hosts Trey and John discuss recent gaming experiences, including strategies for Star Fox 64 and impressions of Tomba! and Fighting Force. They critique defective Nintendo metal displays and debate the high cost of the PS5 Pro ahead of GTA VI. The episode also covers industry news, such as Square Enix’s Switch 2 plans and Microsoft’s layoffs at id Software.

Topics discussed

Intro and Laura's Draperies ad Star Fox 64 expert mode strategies and Star Wolf Nintendo E-Shop metal display quality issues Review of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Mario Kart Tour seasons and online play World Cup soccer and combat sports discussion Streets of Rage 4 and Windjammers reviews PS5 disc drive necessity and storage concerns Xbox gamer lawsuit against Microsoft in Brazil Guilty Gear Strive and Disgaea gameplay Splatoon 3 support and Amiibo availability Tactical Rescue and Final Fantasy 7 on PSP Square Enix Switch 2 upgrade policies Outro and sponsor mentions Weekly game releases: Starbites, Dtopia, Moonlight Peaks Guest arrival and Heave Ho 3 Switch 2 update Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Crisis Core Reunion Hunter Douglas and Calci ads Crisis Core Reunion story integration with Rebirth Dragon Quest series and Final Fantasy VIII characters Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and podcast wrap-up
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