The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast

Turn down the lights, light up a cigar and pour a nice brandy because an cozy cast of two brings you the Vookcast this fortnight. It's a shorter podcast than normal, with only one major release to talk about, but we do our best to bring you the news and discussion you listen for. This week in news, we look at Nintendo confirming that they'll be present at PAX Australia, Mighty Switch For...

We're back with heaps of Nintendo news and opinions to talk about! This week we have James hosting, with guests Steven (Ninja Catfish) and Ben (Darth Robbo).Starting things off we talk a bit about how we've found the Wii U system update and Virtual Console that's come along with it, Miiverse breaking out of the confines of the Wii U and onto our phones and computers, and the stock i...

We had so much in Episode 73 that we had to split out the show into 'two parts'. In this bonus content we talk about Nintendo's plan for E3 2013 and beyond. You'll want to listen to this one! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky  Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social medi...

After a bit of an unintended hiatus (sorry about that guys!), we're back with episode 72 of the Vookcast! Unfortunately Daniel couldn't join us this time, but we think that James, Steven and Scott do a decent job of holding the 'cast together. This episode covers the big news of the past week, we talk a little about Pokemon X & Y as well. It's been a big month for games too...

Wind Waker HD, Wii U System Updates, New Mario Kart, 3D Mario, New Zelda, Virtual Console for Wii U. These are just some of the new things Nintendo announced in their last Nintendo Direct. And we're going to talk about it, as well as all our usual antics. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky  Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael:...

After last episode's look back on our favourite games of 2012, this week on episode 70 of the Vookcast, join Daniel, James and Steven as they look back over the major Nintendo news stories and events of 2012, with such thrilling topics as the Wii U's somewhat shaky launch, Nintendo's interesting E3 2012 presence, the 3DS XL and some reminiscing over the Wii as it nears it's end...

2012 has past us by and now it's time to look back over the year gone by, join Flamecondor, James, Catfish and Vook as we run through our favourite games of the year. Hahaha sixty-nine. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky  Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media , support the show...

Ooooh spooky! Well something like that. Vookcast Episode 68 is here and you should grab a seat and some headphones and take a listen. Join your host Daniel 'Flamecondor' Worthington, Community Manager James, Moderator Ninja Catfish and grand overlord of the site himself VOOK for a extra long edition of the Vookcast. In this episode we recap and review the latest Pokemon titles, Pokemon B...

In this action packed episode of the Vookcast, myself Daniel Worthington and Community Manager James are joined by the ever lovable Hope as we tackle head on all the latest Nintendo Talk as well as taking some time out to discuss what scares us. Things kick off with Games Played where we have a look at some of the recent Hot Nintendo titles like Beat the Beat Rhythm Paradise, FreakyForms Deluxe, T...

The latest of episode of the Vookcast is here! Join James and myself Daniel Worthington as we take a good long look at all the recent Wii U announcements. We discuss the release dates and the price points for the system as well as the various bundles in each region. We also give our take on the storm of controversy surrounding the announcement of Bayonetta 2 coming exclusively to the Wii U plus al...

After a bit of a dull period in the Nintendo news world we're back with Episode 65 of Australia's favourite Nintendo Podcast. It's a three man team this episode with Daniel, James and Scott taking on the news, their thoughts on the Nintendo 3DS XL, New Super Mario Bros 2. and many more. There's also some talk about the Wii U price and release date and the hoops we're runni...

This week we go all cliché on you and have a look back on Nintendos late 90's wonder system, the Nintendo 64. We talk about our memories with the system, our favourite games and just ramble on for 50 minutes about how amazing it was. We also squeeze in some extra time to talk about recent stuff as well with the usual Games Played & discuss all the recent gaming news such as Sega's re...

Vookcast Episode 63 is live, after the dust has settled from E3 we dive in and catch up on some games played. We also cover all the news coming out of the most recent Nintendo Direct Events including the 3DS XL Announcement and Namco Bandai's involvement in the new Super Smash Bros game as well as discussing the passing of the Australian R18+ rating for video games. After news we have a look...

E3 2012 has been and gone, it's time to recap all the Wii U and 3DS news from Nintendo's Conference. In this episode we go into a in-depth review and report on Nintendo's E3 conference, the ups, the downs and the even more downs. We talk about the Wii U, all the new games revealed including Pikmin 3, Project P-100, ZombiU, LEGO City: Undercover, Scribblenauts Unlimited, Batman: Arkh...

Its been 10 Years since the GameCube came out in Australia, we sit down and chat about the best and worst of the little purple bugger. The latest news and impressions are here as well.  Games Played - Mario Tennis Open- Rayman Origins Demo- News Covered- GAME Australia goes in Administration- Mario Kart 7 Patching- And much more.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie:  @chocobalt on Blu...

It's that time again for your fortnightly dose of the Vookcast, your one stop audio treat for all things Nintendo! This week take a seat and settle down for a more intimate affair as you join myself Daniel (flamecondor) Worthington as I am joined by the one and only site community manager James Mitchell as we take a look back at the past 2 weeks of Nintendo gaming goodness and share our thoug...

We're back and this episode we're discussing just what is going on with Australian gaming retail. We of course have all our usual features including games played and the latest news. Join myself, Daniel (flamecondor) and James (James), Hope (muse shake) and Scott (Lucrei) are but and joing us this episode is Adrian otherwise known as Lord Zod for a whole bunch of fun.  Games Played this...

That's right we ain't dead and we are back to celebrate the launch of the all new and improved Vooks! The Vookcast returns once again like a pheonix from the ashes. Join myself, Daniel (flamecondor) and James (James), as we welcome Vookcast newbies on board with Hope (muse shake) and Scott (Lucrei) to the show. This episode we talk about Kid Icarus: Uprising, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond,...

This time around: Nintendo 3DS, Pokemon and more Finally! An episode you haven't been waiting months for! This episode we go over all the fun and games that is the Nintendo 3DS. With our Japanese unit having arrived a couple of weeks ago, we've been able to go hands on with everything in and around the system. No more lining up for hours and giving tired impressions - it's all fresh...

With all the 3DS news flying around at the moment, what better time for the Vookcast to emerge from its long, dormant slumber and rise from the ashes once again. This week join myself, Daniel "flamecondor" Worthington, as I chat with Vooks Community Manager James, Grand Lord Overlord of the site Vook and special guest, Kotaku Australia Editor Mark Serrels, as we dive head first into all...

Joining us this week we have the every loving host Daniel "flamecondor" Worthington, Lord of the Site Daniel "Vook" Vuckovic and our own E3 reporter, Josh Moulds. This week we do a lot of catch up on games played with Super Mario Galaxy 2, Sin & Punishment 2, Wii Party, 3D Space Tank, Maestro! Green Groove, Steam World Tower Defense, Castlevan.....err no, I mean Soul of Dar...

With E3 out of the way and all the news and the follow tidbits of information all sunk in good and proper, we sat down to nut out E3 and everything that was there. If it was in Nintendo's E3 press conference or on the E3 floor, we talk about it. The Nintendo 3DS, Zelda: Skyward Sword, Kid Icarus, Starfox 64 3DS, Goldeneye 007 remake and more. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials Ollie: ...

It was almost lost in the ether but episode 53 of the Vookcast is here and ready to download. In this episode we go over the highly mysterious and third-dimensional Nintendo 3DS, cover DSi region locking and talk about Pokémon Black and White. There are also copies of Gunpey DS, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Rings of Fates, Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime and New Play Control! Pikmin to be w...

Join the usual team again for another fun filled episode of the Vookcast. This episode discusses the case of the New Super Mario Bros Wii Pirate, the announcement of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and gives our latest impressions on games including No More Heroes 2, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Legend of Exidia, Excitebike on WiiWare and many more. The main topic of this podcast is looking back of the last 5 years...

This jumbo episode is jammed packed with Nintendo goodness and we're joined by Mark Serrels editor of the Official Nintendo Magazine AustraliaThe latest Vookcast is a doozy, not only is it huge episode we've got a special guest joining us. That guest is none other than the Editor of the Official Nintendo Magazine here in Australia, Mark Serrels. This episode we cover a lot of ground incl...