Zelda and Wolverine - Easy Allies Podcast - Sep 11, 2026
Summary
The hosts discuss the highly anticipated *Zelda: Ocarina of Time* remake for Switch 2, debating its modernized visuals and traditional dungeon-focused gameplay. They also cover the surprise announcement of a new open-world *Kirby* title, noting the absence of a new *Mario* game despite its 40th anniversary. Additional topics include *Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave*, *Final Fantasy VII Rebirth*, and various third-party ports to the Switch 2 ecosystem.
Topics discussed
Intro, migraine aura, and Fall Staff launch
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom visuals and design
Zelda: Dungeon design and open world shift
Resident Evil 2 remake hype and comparisons
Nintendo Direct: FF7, Kirby, and Mario rumors
Monster Hunter Wilds and Metroid: Ravager
Metroid gameplay, Kingdom Hearts 4, and title drops
Direct recap: Witcher 3, Star Fox, and ratings
Don't Nod's financial crisis and reorganization
Kojima Productions, Xbox deal, and Metal Gear
Fallsta promo and Dune lore discussion
Silo finale, Office, and Chipotle menu changes
Marvel's Wolverine gameplay and combat mechanics
Wolverine story, pacing, and cutscene criticism
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Dragon Quest Monsters
Parasite movie, One Piece, and hype management
Fan mail: Water World tactics and Matrix ideas
Walking Dead game hype and character predictions
Dune: Part Three IMAX tickets and sign-off
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