The Pure Nintendo Podcast

This week, Jemma and Kirk go through the games they're playing, including the brand-new Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. We also talk about the two Game Boy Advance games joining the Nintendo Switch Online collection this week, which leads to a discussion of the Golden Sun series and where it's at. Meanwhile, there's a new trailer for Mario Vs. Donkey Kong to dissect, plus we take a l...

This week, Jemma, Trev, and Justin go through their predictions for Nintendo in 2024. Will we see a Switch successor? How about finally, finally something more about Metroid Prime 4? Only time will tell, but our annual list gives us a lot to hope for! Let us know yor own predictions for the year ahead.

Happy new year! As we welcome 2024, we take a look back at the year that was, reflecting over our top ten games of 2023. It was a strong year for the Nintendo Switch, with a mix of heavy-hitting first-party titles along with some terrific indies. We go through them all! Thanks for your support this year, and don't forget to let us know your game (or games!) of the year!

Merry Christmas! Are you looking for ways to spend your eShop cards over the holiday period? We can help you there! This week, Jemma and Kirk go through the latest seasonal sales, highlighting our favorites and must-haves - there are some super bargains to be picked up this week. Meanwhile, there's a rumor going around about a Smash Bros. movie - take this with a grain of salt, but have fun di...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev talk about the recent news that the biggest gaming expo of them all has announced its retirement forever. Yep, E3 is permanently cancelled. We talk about our reactions to the news, as well as memories of this beloved event. We also get into our annual Nintendo Switch "year in review", which highlights to individual players how...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss last week's Game Awards. Which awards did Nintendo take home? And what announcements were made? We get into all the details! We also touch on new amiibo, the Smash Bros. anniversary, the next Game Trial from Nintendo, and more! Enjoy the show and help support us by leaving a review!

Welcome back to the Pure Nintendo Podcast! This week, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss the pros and cons of award shows. A few Nintendo games were nominated for this year's Game Awards, plus we talk about the "indie" controversy. We also take a look at Professor Layton's next outing; when might we find ourselves playing it? Meanwhile, the Black Friday sales are almost over, which ga...

This week, Trev and Jem give their thoughts on the excellent Super Mario RPG. If this one isn't on your playlist yet, it should be! Meanwhile, Kirk and Trev share some excellent sale tips, plus we talk about the many games we're playing right now - and why we're unimpressed with some of the Atari re-releases.

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk go through the excellent indie games showcased by Nintendo late last week. From new Shantae to Backpack Hero, Howl to A Highlands Song, there's a lot of great content from some truly talented devs. We also chat about games we're playing and take a look at the Black Friday sales - it's that time of year!

This week's episode is a biggie! Trev, Kirk, and Jemma outline the latest tracks to hit Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. We've welcomed some great content over the past 18 months, and the final batch closes things off with fantastic tracks like Bowser's Castle 3 and DK Mountain. What's next for the series? We speculate on what we think might be next. We also delve into the recent news of a liv...

This week, Kirk and Jemma celebrate Halloween in style by looking at some current spooky titles ripe for playing this season! There are also plenty of discountson horror titles, and we feature some of our picks. We also revisit Super Mario Bros. Wonder and check out new titles on the Switch this week. If you enjoy the show, let us know!

This week, Kirk and Jemma talk about their time with Super Mario Bros. Wonder so far! This new game is very different to previous entries, and we detail our experience to date!

This week, Jemma and Trev chat to Barry from Premium Edition Games about the team's recent showcase. We talk about the many games getting a physical release soon, including Switch titles like Anuchard and Lonesome Village, plus some brand-new NES titles. We also talk about the new voice of Mario and Luigi, plus we've spent some time with Detective Pikachu - what are our thoughts so far?

This week, Jemma has returned from PAX Aus 2023! It was her first convention and she regales us with her tales from the showroom floor, including time with Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sonic Superstars, Prince of Persia, Fae Farm, and Detective Pikachu. There were also many amazing indie devs present, and it was a pleasure to meet and greet with so many talented people. Meanwhile, Kirk begins our cou...

PAX AUS is next week, and Jemma is heading down to Melbourne for the event. What can she expect to see on display? We go through the Nintendo games on show and

This week, we interview the fantastic team behind Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, Krome Studios! Steve and George talk about the Australian company and their latest game, Ty 4, which is heading to the Switch this week. Meanwhile, Kirk and Jemma also delve into F-Zero 99, Super Bomberman R 2, Cross Tails, Silent Hope, and Shark! Shark! Plus there's a new Mario-themed LEGO set and a new entry on the Swi...

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Justin, Trev, Kirk and Jemma break down the latest announcements from Nintendo. We talk Princess Peach Showtime, Mario RPG, Trombone Champ, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, and much, much more! Let us know your thoughts on the presentation and this episode!

This week, Kirk and Jemma discuss the latest video from Nintendo that details Charles Martinet's new role as Mario Ambassador. We also talk about the new LEGO 2K Drive demo out now on the Nintendo Switch, plus all the games we're playing at the moment, from Marble it up! to revisiting Tears of the Kingdom.

This wee's episode is all about the next steps for Mario's gaming series, with a completely new take on his platforming outing. Nintendo dropped a new Direct on us last week, dedicated entirely to Mario's next title, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We dissect the footage and talk about all the features we know about so far.

This week, Trev, Kirk, and Jemma discuss the news that Charles Martinet is stepping down as the voice of Mario (and others). It's a big change fter almost 30 years voicing the iconic character, and we give our thoughts on the situation. We also recap our recent trip to New York for hands-on time with games like the upcoming Metal Gear Solid collection and Super Crazy Rhythm Castle. Plus we&#39...

This week, Kirk and Jemma talk about last week's Konami event, which showcased upcoming games from the company, including Bomberman R 2, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1, and Super Crazy Rhythm Castle. We also talk about the games we're playing.

This week, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss the altest news from last week's Pokémon Presents showcase. We also talk about upcoming THQ Nordic titles, along with the recently announced Red Dead Redemption for the Switch. Is it worth it? We also get into Moving Out 2, Pikmin 4, new staff, magazine orders, and more!

This week, Kirk and Jemma chat about the recent spike in a Switch successor. When will it appear? What will it look like? We do our best to speculate! We also discuss a couple of new games out this week along with the titles we're playing at the moment. There's plenty to go over, so enjoy the show! Let us know your thoughts on the next Nintendo console!

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Kirk, Trev, and Jemma delve into a few series and compare their old and new games, from a Hey! Pikmin reprieve between bouts of Pikmin 4 to a look at classic 2D Zeldas on the Switch versus and update on Tears of the Kingdom. We also talk Mickey Mouse's new game, plus pinball, Shakespearean JRPGs, and more!

This week, Kirk, Justin, Katey, and Jemma give their thoughts on the newly released Pikmin 4. We also discuss the recent 40th anniversary of the Famicom in Japan, give our latest Hyrule update, and talk about the games we're currently playing. When it comes to Pikmin, we're all fans, and this week allows Kirk and Jemma in particular to go over what's new in Pikmin 4. The only real nega...