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Send us Fan Mail The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 is upon us & we share with you our predictions of what we think & hope will show during the presentation. Will Nintendo set the world ablaze with a new Fire Emblem? Is it time for Metroid Prime? Could GoldenEye find its way to the Nintendo Switch Online Service? We discuss all this and more. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In spring 2022, Sony will introduce their answer to Microsoft's Game Pass service with their own service, which will merge PS Now and PS Plus into a single cohesive service. To entice users to upgrade, Sony will offer classic software spanning the PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and PS3 -- though with some compromise.  Furthermore, Sony will show their plan...

Send us Fan Mail Sony's PS5 will start the calendar year of 2022 strong with major game releases in the opening months, and that momentum may last for the next twelve months & beyond. While Sony has detailed their first-party roadmap for 2022 fairly well, some surprises remain from first and third-party partners. We discuss what we expect to see announced & released in 2022 for the PS...

Send us Fan Mail The table is set for Nintendo to have one of their strongest years, in terms of first-party output. With Pokémon and Kirby setting the tone for Nintendo's 2022, gamers can & should expect big things from the Big N in 2022. While some anticipated releases may see delays, many expected and unexpected releases are planned to satisfy your gaming needs in the coming year.  Sup...

Send us Fan Mail As 2021 comes to an end, we recap which areas Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo found success in, as well as failed in. Surprisingly, each company shared a number of successes, but they also shared failures. What do we grade each company and their yearly performance? We discuss. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Game Awards are upon us once again & that means it is time to give our predictions on what Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony may have planned in terms of reveals during the show. Will we get a fresh look at Hellblade 2? Will Nintendo share a new trailer for Breath of the Wild 2? Will Sony secure Chrono Cross as a PS5 exclusive? And will Epic Games reveal a first look at Alan W...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo has joined in to voice their displeasure with the situation at Activision Blizzard; but is an internal memo enough to put pressure on the company? Furthermore, both Nintendo & Sony have their own internal controversies that need to be addressed. We discuss this endemic corrupting the industry. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code NATETHEHATE at MANSC...

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft & the Xbox recently celebrated both the 20th anniversary of the Xbox-brand & the first birthday of the Xbox Series X/S coming to market. We discuss the first year of the Xbox & how Game Pass defined its opening months; but how Halo Infinite & Forza Horizon 5 deliver the next-gen experience we have been waiting for. Furthermore, we discuss a serious issue...

Send us Fan Mail The Sony PlayStation 5 came to market one year ago & over the course of the year we have seen Sony make numerous moves -- like studio acquisitions, commitment to PC gaming, and software delays & exclusive releases.  We discuss Sony's first year on market, whether the platform has delivered a "next-gen" experience & fulfilled the promise of new ways to pl...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is now available & we share our thoughts on the new additions -- Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis -- and whether the emulation is up to par. Should fans upgrade their NSO subscription? We discuss. Furthermore, a third-party Switch developer has expressed their thoughts concerning the need for more powerful Switch hardware. Their thought &...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo has priced & detailed the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack and the pricing has been a point of contention. While it may not show value in the immediate, the inclusion of Animal Crossing DLC may be an early indicator of their roadmap plans with the service moving forward. Could Nintendo be positioning the Expansion Pack to provide users with "free" acces...

Send us Fan Mail A recent Bloomberg article provided substantial evidence supporting the existence of new, upcoming Nintendo hardware designated to the Switch-family of products. However, Nintendo quickly denied claims made in the article & one developer named in the report publicly refuted the information. The truth: there is new Switch hardware in the hands of developers; but what kind of ha...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo's September Direct has aired & with it came official news that Nintendo Switch Online will be getting a new tier known as the "Expansion Pack" and this will feature the exciting addition of Nintendo 64 & another new NSO platform.  Furthermore, Nintendo reveals new titles for 2022 and gives a first-look at the long absent Bayonetta 3. We discuss our...

Send us Fan Mail The Nintendo Switch Online service will soon be entering its third year of service &, beyond Game Boy & Game Boy Color, Nintendo may be looking to other avenues to retain & grow their subscription base. Enter the Nintendo 64.  However, could Nintendo consider exploring a more premium service tier with the introduction of N64? We discuss how Nintendo 64 could come to NS...

Send us Fan Mail It has been two years since Nintendo provided the Nintendo Switch Online Service with new legacy hardware. With two emulators remaining unused and service renewals around the corner, now is the time for Nintendo to update the service with new hardware -- but which hardware is best suited for the service? We discuss which platforms are most likely & which are least likely to ap...

Send us Fan Mail PlayStation 5 exclusive, Abandoned, was scheduled to get a real-time experience, but BlueBox Game Studio claims that "technical issues" prevented a smooth launch; however, the company has a long history of technical problems. We investigate the truth behind Abandoned & why this week's demo was a blatant lie.  We also discuss our thoughts and reactions to Nintend...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo has taken aim at Bloomberg over a report claiming the company stands to see increased profit margins on the Nintendo Switch OLED versus the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has gone as far to say the report is inaccurate. However, there may be more to the story than a simple refutation of data.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo have announced new Switch hardware for the holiday 2021 season & it's not what many had expected. Enter the Nintendo Switch OLED. As the name implies, this new Switch model is a Switch with an OLED screen... and little else. However, it begs the question: Is this the Switch Pro?  We discuss. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo's Direct for E3 2021 has now comes & gone. With it came some exciting new game announcements; but Nintendo also disappointed in a major way. We discuss our thoughts on Nintendo's E3 showcase, what impressed up, what disappointed us, and what we think of Metroid Dread, Advance Wars, and the latest update on Breath of the Wild 2 and what it means for that titl...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo will host their E3 Nintendo Direct & Treehouse presentation in just a few days & expectations are at an all-time high. We discuss what Nintendo and third-party partners may bring to the show & how they can surprise with new announcements & finally make rumors a reality. Will Switch Pro make an appearance at E3? Is a new 2D Metroid E3 bound? Or a new Mario...

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft's official E3 2021 Showcase just days away & we are here to share our official predictions & expectations for this exciting event. With the Xbox Series X set to host quality releases in holiday 2021, we discuss what titles we expect Microsoft to announce, like Forza Horizon 5, & if Elden Ring will make an appearance at the Xbox Showcase. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A new report from Bloomberg has shed light on a potential launch window for the Nintendo Switch Pro. We discuss why this release timing may present several obstacles for the consumer & why it may raise concerns for development partners, as well.  Furthermore, we dip our toe & discuss what one can expect to see from Nintendo in regards to the Nintendo Pro in the coming week...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo have given official guidance to their new fiscal year & they are anticipating some aggressive sales figures from both software & hardware. We discuss how Nintendo can exceed their aggressive expectations, the role Switch Pro will play, and how the Switch may be able to surpass the long-standing lifetime sales of Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. We discus...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo is due to report their fiscal earnings in just over a week & we discuss where we think Nintendo will end their fiscal year. Furthermore, we delve into some of Nintendo's plans for 2021 and how the company may approach with conservative estimates; but still surprise with exciting software - like Zelda's 35th anniversary, new IP, and much more. Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail The ESA announced their official plans for a digital E3 in 2021 and several big companies have committed to the show -- including Nintendo and Microsoft. We discuss why this year's E3 is vital for the ESA and how it can help shape the future of the event. Furthermore, we discuss the recent Switch firmware update & how the latest datamine relates to the Switch Pro. Support...