The Pure Nintendo Podcast

We have a huge show this week! Jemma, Kirk, and Trev go through the latest trailer for the Ocarina of Time remake and find out if Jemma got tickets for the orchestra event! We also finish our PAX Aus recap witha look at Switch Sports Resort and more indie devs. Kirk presents us with a unique game called Tom the Postgirl along with a look at the Metaphor: ReFantazio demo. Plus we're playing Blu...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma relays her time at PAX Aus, which wrapped up on the weekend. She saw Nintendo, SEGA, Square Enix, and plenty of indie devs. Meanwhile, Dave the Diver has just announced its final DLC - Trev goes through the details. Has Kirk even played the game yet? Kirk's Corner is also back this week with a scary title to play during Halloween season. Plus we go thr...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jem and Kirk dive into the latest Fire Emblem as we play Fortune's Weave. But do we love it as much as we'd hoped? Before that we talk about the upcoming Zelda concerts, plus we kick off our spooky month of horror-themed titles for Halloween. We also have time to play the new Castlevania demo, plus we welcome back Kirk's Corner for the first time...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Trev are playing the latest LEGO game, with Legacy of the Dark Knight gracing the Switch 2 recently. Before we get to that, we dive into the latest news, from Nintendo's PAX presence to a few game delays. We also discuss a few recent and upcoming anniversaries, along with the latest demos and games we're playing, including TOEM 2 and 1000xR...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk are joined by fellow Nintendo enthusiast Jonathan from the Perth Gaming Crew to discuss all things GameCube. The reason? The humble 'cube just celebrated its 25th anniversary! It was originally released in Japan on September 14, 2001. We go through our memories of the console, from the launch and our fave games to the peripherals an...

This week, Jemma and Trev dive into the second Nintendo Direct of last week. That's two Directs in a row! We go through our highlights, such as Final Fantasty, Pikmin 4, Star Fox, Professor Layton, Metroid Ravenous, and the new Kirby outing, Kirby and the World Beyond. Fans are absolutely feasting at the moment with so many games to look forward to - what are you most excited about?

On this bonus mid-week episode, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk dissect the Zelda Direct that celebrated the 40th anniversary of the series. We go through the music, the reveals, and everything to do with Ocarina of Time. Spoiler alert: it looks great. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode and let us know your thoughts on the Zelda Direct!

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we're very excited. Nintendo is bringing us not one, but two Directs this coming week. What can we expect? Meanwhile, Nintendo also provided free Switch 2 upgrades for a pair of excellent Switch games, plus Final Fantasy is back in a big way with a release date for Revelations and a demo for Resonance. We also dive into the latest NES games to join the S...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we go through our highlights from this year's Gamescom event in Germany. We chat about Final Fantasy, Witcher 3, Stage Tour, Mega Man, LEGO Skylines, Hitman, 007, and much more! What were your highlights? Plus, we dive into the upcoming Onimusha game from Capcom, check out Ground Zero Hero, look into the next Warhammer game, and play Rain Station Z.

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk dive into the Duskbloods network test that happened over the weekend! Did we enjoy our time with the game? Before we get into that, we look at the upcoming Gamescom event - what are our expectations? Plus we get excited about the latest Kingdom Hearts update with a new trailer and anime news. In Kirk's Corner, we discuss a unique retro-ins...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we dive into the latest news, including a look at upcoming anime-inspired Orbitals for Switch 2. Elder Scrolls IV is out now on Switch 2. Did we get the physical version? Jemma is also excited to try Duskbloods this week in the network trial, plus we announce our presence at this week's Comics by the Creek - come and say hi! We also celebrate a pair of a...

This week, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk break down the latest Nintendo Direct, this time dedicated to the upcoming Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. It looks like a great entry, and we talk about our fave characters, classes, and more. Plus, we dive into the latest Zelda moviedetails with some exciting casting news. We also preview a Fire Emblem-like game in Kirk's Corner, revisit Xenoblade Chronicle...

This week, Jemma and Kirk get excited about the news of Super Mario Sunshine heading to Switch Online Classics this month. Plus, we continue our discussion on physical media with talk about recent amiibo purchases, those cool Zelda figures, and another physical release heading our way soon. In Kirk's Corner, we visit a unique visual novel, plus we're playing the likes of Xenoblade Chronicl...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Kirk is back! Jemma and Kirk take to the airwaves to discuss the latest news and games, including the recently released Splatoon Raiders. Jemma seems to be enjoying her time with this spin-off so far! Plus we look at Star Fox' sales from June, Gamescom in Germany, another big physical release, and the latest trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie -...

Jemma and Trev return for a two-person episode to unpack a busy week in Nintendo news. We dive into the newly announced Switch 2 versions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2—and the backlash around missing upgrade paths and save transfers. We also discuss Splatoon Raiders launching this week, and whether this spin-off can attract both longtime fans and new players. Plus, Cult of the Lamb...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the end of one of the longest-running Nintendo mobile outings, Mario Kart Tour, which is officially ending in September. Before we get into that, we dive into Brisbane-based indie dev Prideful Sloth and the team's upcoming release, Go-Go Town. You may have heard of their previous games Yonder and Grow. We had some hands-on time with the latest...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev dive into the latest Star Fox adventure, the first for the Switch 2. What do we think of the characters, the action, and the cutscenes? Plus, Nintendo hosted a Direct presentation dedicated to the upcoming Splatoon Raiders game. We delve into the details - it's looking like a lot of fun! We also chat about physical media - is it dea...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we relive our time with the Nintendo 64, which celebrated its 30th anniversary just last week. From Super Mario 64 to that unique controller, we go through out fave memories. Plus Sonic the Hedgehog also celebrated an anniversary last week, giving us more nostalgia to reflect on. We also launch a new segment called Demo Direct, featuring the latest demos on...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the latest games announced for Switch 2, including Tomb Raider, Wolf Among Us, Crazy Taxi, and Spyro. Plus, we delve into the latest releases, from the Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles to The Adventures of Elliot. We also feature an upcoming shooter in Kirk's Corner and discuss the games we're playing this week - did Je...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we dive into the latest news from Nintendo, who hosted a dedicated Direct event just last week. There's a LOT to cover, and we go through the likes of Fire Emblem, Xenoblade, Rhythm Heaven, Sports Resort, Final Fantasy, and, of course, the big Zelda news: Ocarina of Time is being remade for Switch 2. And somehow is releasing this year! It's a packed...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev are joined by special guest Barry from Nintendo Fuse! Together, we celebrate the Switch 2's first anniversary, looking back over the last year. We go through the launch, the highlights, what's missing, and the future of this sequel hybrid console. Plus, we talk about third-party support, leading to a look at the best titles alre...

This week, Jemma, Kirk and Trev discuss two new games heading to Switch 2: Dragon Quest XI S and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4. Plus, Donkey Kong 64 is coming to Switch Online Classics this week. Our thoughts? Trev tried the Adventures of Elliot demo, we check out the Pikmin tracks on Nintendo Music, plus did Jemma try Nintendo's new mobile offering, Pictonico? You bet! In Kirk’s Corner, we di...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev delve into Yoshi's latest outing, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. This delightful platformer is full of charm. Nintendo also surprised us all by announcing a new mobile game called Pictonico, which is out at the end of May. Will we be playing? Upcoming RPG Adventures of Elliot has a lovely new demo that we've tried, plus the A Li...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we're excited to discuss one of the biggest third-party releases of the year: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Before we get to that, we cover the latest news, including a Zelda movie update and more Virtual Boy games on Switch Online Classics. We also look at a lovely-looking upcoming game called Moss, the latest Yoshi trailer ahead of this week'...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev delve into the latest Star Fox news, dissecting the announcement of a new Star Fox game for the Switch 2. What do we think about the look, the voices, the new modes, and the fact that it's not really a "new" game? Plus, we look at Nintendo's latest financial data - and there's a price hike coming soon, too. Mina th...