Episode 436 - Reacting to the Sept. 9th Nintendo Direct!
Summary
Andy and Allison discuss the fallout from the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, focusing on the Ocarina of Time remake and the chaotic pre-order launch of the special edition console. They also review the subsequent Nintendo Direct, highlighting Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby Air Riders while criticizing the Age of Calamity Definitive Edition marketing. The hosts promote a new Zelda Dungeon table-read project and share thoughts on other announcements like Star Fox Adventures and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Topics discussed
Patreon promo and ZeldaCast XL bonus show
Intro and discussion of a busy week
Announcement of Zelda cartoon table read
Ocarina of Time remake reactions and details
Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and box art
Nintendo sale, Dark Horse book, and amiibo
Switch 2 stock issues and scalper PSA
Debate on combining Zelda and Nintendo Directs
General impressions of the Nintendo Direct
Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy 7 Reborn
Age of Calamity Definitive Edition controversy
Star Fox, Witcher, and other ports
Pikmin 4, Xenoblade 3, and cozy games
Kirby Air Riders and other racing games
Metroid Ravous trailer and amiibo
Mario Kart update and Mega Man Dual Override
Sony vs Microsoft and Kojima news
Crossover games and Yu-Gi-Oh mentions
Persona 4 and 5 discussion
Kirby open world game and trailer
Grading the Directs and final thoughts
Patreon Q&A: Missing items and footage
Tingle's Rupee Land 20th anniversary
Outro and social media plugs
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