Dads After Dark Show - A Nintendo Podcast

The BIGGEST release day of 2023 has hit and we talk Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Spider-Man 2. Are these "required" gaming for respective Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 console owners? John & Drew also discuss more scary movies they've seen and their favorite salad dressings. PLUS the other games they played including Wargroove 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Dwerve & more! Our Su...

It's October again! John & Drew have started watching ALL the scary movies and share what they've seen. They announce winners for the September reviews contest and discuss the end of online for Wii U & 3DS. PLUS the games they played including Wargroove 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Mutant League Football, Portal 2, HAUNTED: Halloween '86, Monster Hunter World & more! Our Substac...

We were in shock when they said Mortal Kombat 1 was coming to Nintendo Switch and then...we got it. How damaging is this release for Nintendo? Are the execs pissed off at Ed Boon? John & Drew discuss this, the Unity debacle and the 3DS re-release train is running full-force now. PLUS the games they played including Pikmin 4, Monster Hunter World, Baldur's Gate 3, Sea of Stars, Mythforce, S...

John & Drew give their thoughts on the latest Nintendo Direct, including the reveal of a remastered version of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door and F-Zero 99?! Our Substack including links to all our socials and our merch store: ⁠https://dadsafterdarkshow.substack.com/

The Super Bros. Wonder Direct showed off the next extry in the 2D Mario series and, OH BOY, did it look good! John & Drew talk about that, if game reviews are broken, house cleaning & more! PLUS the games they played including Pikmin 4, Red Dead Redemption, Undead Nightmare, Sea of Stars, Moving Out 2 & more! Our Substack including links to all our socials and our merch store: https://...

Charles Martinet is retiring as the voice of Mario and John & Drew discuss the impact he had on us and the game industry. Who will replace him? Maybe someone in our audience! Hear the tryout tapes we got sent and VOTE who you think is best. Also, what makes your ideal barber and is TV better than games for your kids? PLUS the games they played including Red Dead Redemption, Diablo IV, The Grea...

The morning after our 12-hour marathon, John, Drew, Hambone and Coozy cluster in the arcade room and chat about their favorite moments, lessons learned, achieving our goals and so much more. Thank you EVERYBODY for helping us reach all the goals we threw out there...we raised $2,000! You can still donate to the Nintendo Dads team here: ⁠https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.pa...

We're less than a week away from our IN-PERSON Extra Life campaign! John & Drew will be meeting for the FIRST TIME along with Hambone and Cooz for our 12-hour marathon! Plus we discuss Devolver Digital's game delays, Red Dead Redemption's "port" to modern systems with a hefty pricetag and which console has the most impressive lifetime sales? Donate to the Nintendo Dads te...

Another day, another Switch rumor! This time, it's a Switch 2 that's coming in 2024. Alright, let's bite. John does a deep dive into EVERY aspect of the Nintendo Swtch that could be better. From the system, to the screen, the controls rights down to the system software. Our Substack including links to all our socials and our merch store: https://dadsafterdarkshow.substack.com/

Who have been the hottest new characters in 2023 gaming so far? John & Drew have opinions! Whether it's from Fire Emblem Engage or even Xbox exclusives, we have it covered! They also give parenting advice on vacationing teenagers, come to the defense of Dunkin' and investigate if AI ladies can be a...turn on...in their most not-family-friendly show yet. PLUS the games they played inclu...

With 2023 just over halfway complete, John & Drew discuss the games they've enjoyed most up to this point and review the biggest Switch releases for the rest of the year? Who has the biggest load dropping on them before the ball drops? PLUS the games they played including ElecHead, Disney Speedstorm, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Octopath Traveler II, Super Mario Party & more! Our Substack...

The IGN Top 100 Games of All Time is a list full of worthy inclusions and maddening snubs. Let's review it! John takes a blind look at the latest updates to the list to see where it stands. Our Substack including links to all our socials and our merch store: https://dadsafterdarkshow.substack.com/

You won't believe it, but Drew signed up for Amazon Luna! Are we about to get a whole bunch of reviews of the games the Switch can't handle?! Maybe! Also, what's your favorite modern 2D Nintendo game, did Metroid start the fire and they give their opinions on Xbox v FTC. PLUS the games they played including Street Fighter 6, Cat Quest, Vampire Survivors, Octopath Traveler II, Final Fan...

John & Drew geek over the June '23 Nintendo Direct! It started slow, but we got a Super Mario RPG Remake, a new Wario Ware, Metal Gear Solid, Persona 5 Tactica and OH MY GOODNESS Super Mario Bros. Wonder! The Nintendo Switch will be THE place to be in 2023. And soooo much more! Find out what were our favorite games as well as the most noticeable absences. There's a lot to talk about, s...

John & Drew wrap up their The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom coverage with a final take until the DLC is released. They also play "Name That Gaming Dad," find out how many dads Drew can name based on the clues and you can play along with us! Also, they talk the PGA/LIV golf merger, TV shows like Euphoria that might be TOO sexy, what does Nintendo have coming after Pikmin 4 is...

John cover sall the Summer Game Fest presentations we saw this week including Geoff Keighley's keynote, Xbox, Day of the Devs, Devolver Digital, Wholesome Direct & more! We're talking Starfield, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Hauntii, Lies of P, Persona 5 Tactica, Banishers: Ghost of New Eden, Retro Gadgets, Mars First Logistics, The Expanse: A Telltale Series, Fable, Goodbye Volcano High,...

John & Drew are joined by sleepover buddy Hambone Jonny to talk the deep recesses of Tears of the Kingdom, Ted Lasso finale, the upcoming Summer Game Fest, Everybody 1-2 Switch and so much more! PLUS the games they played including Disney Speedstorm, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Lake and Street Fighter 6! Our Substack including links to all our socials and our merch store: https://dadsaf...

The PlayStation Dads return with special guest EscoRichard (and we were hoping BobCoozy but his laptop crapped out early in the show) to talk the Sony PlayStation Showcase for 2023! We also talk our favorite games we've played in the first half of 2023 and what we're hyped for the rest of the year. Includes the games we've played including Jedi Survivor, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Ghost of Tsus...

John & Drew kick off a new show format with lots of chat about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They're obsessed with this game! Plus they talk trampolines, brussel sprouts, our favorite condiments and a new Splatoon 3 season is here! Remember, if you are missing the Nintendo Power Podcast, we're here for you. PLUS the games they played including Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp...

John & Drew are joined by Hambone Jonny to discuss their first impressions of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! They'll discuss the opening area ("the great plateua"), make some story predictions, shrine strategy and more! The opening area is going to be spoilery, but no spoilers after...so if you have all your powers, you're safe! Our Substack includi...

John & Drew are celebrating Legend of Zelda week! With Tears of the Kingdom just 5 days away, they discuss their favorite games in the series, do some Breath of the Wild trivia and talk about how they're enjoying the Nintendo holiday! Our Substack including links to all our socials and our merch store: https://dadsafterdarkshow.substack.com/

John & Drew get hyped up for Tears of the Kingdom, COMING SOON, pass their judgement on Nintendo Switch Online and discuss proper colon screenings. PLUS the games they played including Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, Advance Wars 1+2 Re-boot Camp, Wildfrost, Breath of the Wild and more! Our Substack including a new article on Redfall's framerate fallout: https://dadsafterdarkshow.s...

John & Drew spend the time between talking about Wildfrost, by Chucklefish, the deck-building roguelike that sees cards fighting each other in mortal combat. Let's be real: it's hard. Really hard. They'll talk strategy and what it takes to improve! Our Substack: https://dadsafterdarkshow.substack.com/ Our 90-Second Reviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DadsAfterDarkShow Merch: https://bit.ly...

John & Drew fangirl (well, John anyway) over the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer we had lost faith that we'd get. How amazing was that?! Then, it's TV talk with The Mandelorian, Barry, Ted Lasso, Schmigadoon, Hook & more! PLUS the games we played including Wildfrost, Breath of the Wild, Punch-Out on Wii, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and more! Our Substack including a new...

Dylan joins John to discuss all things Fire Emblem Engage from Nintendo! They go over the base game, all DLC and share some tips and tricks with their favorite characters. Also, how did Engage compare to previous entries in the Fire Emblem series? And now we have merch! Check out our selection of products from RedBubble: https://bit.ly/dads-merch-shop