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N-Focus - A Nintendo Podcast

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A regular natter about all things Nintendo

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Switch Focus #110 – Look Kawaii? 20.04.2020 40:25

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we discuss the Switch’s new firmware, Piczle Cross Adventure, Kawaii Deathu Desu, Fire Emblem’s Cindered Shadows DLC and the PowerA wireless controller. Join us as we discuss: The Switch’s latest firmware, 10.0.0 Piczle Cross Adventure Kawaii Deathu Desu Fire Emblem: Three Houses’...

Switch Focus #109 – When is a trilogy not a trilogy? 15.04.2020 1:00:06

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we talk about Cooking Mama’s weirdness, Zombie Army Trilogy, Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands, Songbird Symphony and more… Join us as we discuss: The weirdness with Cooking Mama: Cookstar Zombie Army Trilogy Final Fantasy VII Vosaria: Lair of the Forgotten Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands Songbird S...

Switch Focus #108 – PaciFIST 01.04.2020 1:19:44

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we chat about the Nintendo Direct Mini, Way of the Passive Fist, HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed and more racers, including Gear. Club Unlimited 2. Join us as we discuss: All the big news from the Nintendo Direct Mini Mantis Burn Racing HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed Submerged Way of the Passive Fist Gear. Club Unlimited 2 Cr...

Switch Focus #107 – Nooks and Callys 25.03.2020 1:01:52

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we cover the latest Indie World Showcase, share our updated experiences on GRID Autosport and Two Point Hospital, plus offer our early views on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Join us as we discuss: Updates on GRID Autosport, Two Point Hospital and Blasphemous The Indie World Showcase Animal Crossing: New...

Switch Focus #106 – Rescue rangers 10.03.2020 47:12

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week, Andy gets a racing wheel and catches up with heaps of racing games, plus we chat about Warface’s co-op mode, Murder by Numbers and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. Join us as we discuss: Andy’s experience with the Hori Mario Kart Racing Pro Wheel Mini, including: Mario Kart 8 Team Sonic Racing Crash...

Switch Focus #105 – Playing doctor… 04.03.2020 42:51

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week, we chat over the release of Two Point Hospital, Oniken, Odallus: The Dark Call and JackQuest: Tale of the Sword. Join us as we discuss: Two Point Hospital Oniken: Unstoppable Edition Odallus: The Dark Call JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword Credits: Panelists: Andy – @FlameRoastToast Andrew – @...

Switch Focus #104 – Aweface or Nawface? 27.02.2020 42:18

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we chat about the news from the Animal Crossing Direct, Warface’s surprise release, Wargroove’s Double Trouble DLC and more! Join us as we discuss: The news (or lack thereof) from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct Mark of the Ninja Warface Wargroove: Double Trouble Andrew’s repla...

Switch Focus #103 – Punchy avocado dip 10.02.2020 41:29

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! Still no Nintendo Direct, so we offer our closing thoughts on Tokyo Mirage Sessions, plus chat about Guacamelee, Kentucky Route Zero and Cuphead. Join us as we discuss: Final thoughts on Tokyo Mirage Sessions Guacamelee! One-Two Punch Collection Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition Cuphead Credits: Panelists: Andy &#821...

Switch Focus #102 – It’s not a hashtag! 28.01.2020 52:14

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week, guest Stew Wassenaar joins us to talk about the Trine Ultimate Collection, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, and Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore. Join us as we discuss: Trine Ultimate Collection Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore Credits: Panelists: Andy – @FlameRoastToast...

Switch Focus #101 – Thinking we’re fit and a bit… 23.01.2020 1:07:12

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we catch up on everything we’ve been playing over the holidays, plus we chat about more Fire Emblem in Smash and the announced expansions for Pokémon Sword and Shield. Join us as we discuss: The expansions for Pokémon Sword and Shield More Fire Emblem in Smash Yoshi’s Crafted World Mario &...

Switch Focus #100 – Best of 2019 special! 23.12.2019 1:23:39

We’re fast-approaching the year’s end so, as per industry custom, we’ve created arbitrary categories and slotted our favourite games from 2019 into them. Here are our best of 2019 picks! Join us as we discuss: Best game we missed last year Best port or remaster Best indie Best multiplayer Best writing Best soundtrack Best sound design Favourite announcement Favourite moment in a game Biggest...

Switch Focus #99 – A not-at-all rushed news episode 19.12.2019 17:58

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! We here with a decidedly not hastily put together, reactive episode! We talk through the big announcements from the Indie World Showcase and Game Awards! Join us as we discuss: The Indie World Showcase. The few Nintendo announcements from the Game Awards. Credits: Panelists: Andy – @FlameRoastToast Ginny &#82...

Switch Focus #98 – A pirate’s life for us? 09.12.2019 36:45

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we talk about how Bloodstained is still broken, Andrew’s Switch woes, and the Assassin’s Creed Rebel Collection. Join us as we discuss: Andy’s continued issues with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Super Mario Maker 2’s new update Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection Nonog...

Switch Focus #97 – Breath of the Wild Area? 24.11.2019 53:00

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we talk about homages to classic platformers in New Super Lucky’s Tale and A Hat in Time, plus we take a deep dive into Pokémon Sword and Shield. Join us as we discuss: Updates on Vampyr New Super Lucky’s Tale A Hat in Time Pokémon Sword and Shield Credits: Panelists: Andy – @FlameRoastT...

Switch Focus #96 – Ghostplumbers 11.11.2019 55:51

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we chat about recent updates to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Smash Bros, offer final thoughts on Dragon Quest XI, and discuss Luigi’s Mansion 3! Join us as we discuss: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s performance patch Terry Bogard hits Smash Dragon Quest XI final thoughts Luigi&#8...

Switch Focus #95 – Happy medium 08.11.2019 40:03

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! In this spooky Halloween episode we talk about Ghoulboy, Vampyr, Zombieland: Double Tap Roadtrip and Resident Evil. Join us as we discuss: Ghoulboy Resident Evil Triple Pack Zombieland: Double Tap Roadtrip Vampyr Credits: Panelists: Andy – @FlameRoastToast Ginny – @GinnyWoes Andrew – @PlayCritical...

Switch Focus #94 – The ol’ Switcheroo 21.10.2019 1:00:07

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we talk about all those ports of Dungeons & Dragons games and CD Projekt Red’s fantasy epic, The Witcher 3. Join us as we discuss: Andy updates us on Fire Emblem: Three Houses Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2, plus Planescape: Torment and Icewind Dale The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Credits: Panelists: Andy...

Switch Focus #93 – Bustin’ makes us feel good… 15.10.2019 58:36

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we don proton packs in Ghostbusters: The Video Game, check out the new Yooka-Laylee adventure, plus scope out Northgard and Trine 4. Join us as we discuss: Andrew’s updates on Ori and Darksiders II Northgard Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Trine 4 Credits...

Switch Focus #92 – Timed elusive 29.09.2019 1:09:14

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week the team chats about the Switch Lite, Dragon Quest XI S, Ori and the Blind Forest, Overland, Darksiders 2 and more! Join us as we discuss: Andy finishes a bunch of games Life with a Switch Lite Dead by Daylight Overland Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Ori and...

Switch Focus #91 – Awakening to a goose chase 24.09.2019 55:56

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we wash up on Koholint Island in Link’s Awakening, bother a small English town in Untitled Goose Game, and head into the fantasy world of Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Join us as we discuss: Torchlight II The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Untitled Goose Game Sayonara Hearts Ni No K...

Switch Focus #90 – Pinball space wizards 17.09.2019 58:56

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we chat about Ring Fit Adventure, Blasphemous, and Oninaki, plus we get the lowdown on Star Wars Pinball. Join us as we discuss: More on Astral Chain Did Daemon X Machina’s second demo sway anyone? Ring Fit Adventure Blasphemous Star Wars Pinball Oninaki Credits: Panelists: Andy – @FlameRoastT...

Switch Focus #89 – Unchained felony 10.09.2019 1:14:19

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we talk about Nintendo’s exercise tease, the news from the latest Direct, plus Astral Chain, Super Kirby Clash, and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Join us as we discuss: The Switch’s teased new exercise thingy All the news from the latest Nintendo Direct Spyro Reignited Trilogy Creature in the W...

Switch Focus #88 – Mana material 07.09.2019 1:14:52

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we chat more about Hotline Miami 2 and DOOM 3, a packed September of releases, the Collection of Mana, and have a special PAX West report. Join us as we discuss: Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number DOOM 3 A stupendous September awaits Ginny’s PAX West report Bastion Transistor Pinball FX3’s Fallout...

Switch Focus #87 – It’s a RAD world? 27.08.2019 55:49

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we chat all about the latest news from both Nintendo’s Indie World showcase and GamesCom, and talk about RAD, DOOM 3 and Valkyria Chronicles, Join us as we discuss: All the news from Nintendo’s Indie World showcase and GamesCom Andy’s finished DOOM II and has started DOOM 3 Mutant Year Z...

Switch Focus #86 – Outpacin’ Jason 20.08.2019 55:24

We’re back with another dose of Switch news, game impressions and discussion! This week we chat about Resident Evil 0, look at Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, and run from Jason in Friday the 13th: The Game. Join us as we discuss: Andrew’s progress on Realm Royale How to spot the new Switch model Classic DOOMs get updated Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Frida...