This week, Jemma and Kirk are joined by Barry Carenza from Premium Edition games to talk about some amazing-looking titles from indie developers that are heading to physical release. Whether you want to support indie devs are you're just into collecting physical games, there's bound to be something on this episode to inspire you. We also talk about…

This week Kirk and Jemma chat about remakes - what makes a good port or remake? Mario 64 sparked this conversation via online trends during the week, and we give our thoughts on the best way to port a title. We also get into some of the main games on sale at the moment, with some great discounts on decent titles. Plus, we celebrate the 3DS' anniver…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Kirk and Jemma chat about the new Princecss Peach: Showtime! game that's just been released. And, it's a blast! We also talk about new Zelda movie news, celebrate the anniversary of Game Boy Advance, and discuss the games we're playing this week.

This week, Kirk and Jemma break down the latest news following Mario Day, the annual celebration of all thinigs Mario. We also talk about the games we're playing this week, including an update on Unicorn Overlord, along with Astro Duel II, Rough Justice '84, and The Vale: Shadow of the Crown. Plus, we dissect the latest Switch 2 rumors, including a…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the annual event that celebrates all things Mario. Jemma has also spend some time with Princess Peach Showtime! and gives her first impressions, plus Kirk is enjoying to full release of Unicorn Overlord. We also look at the latest Switch 2 rumors, plus much more! Enjoy the show :)…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, Trev, and Justin discuss last week's Pokémon Presents video, going through the updates to all the games and the big announcements of two new titles. We also chat about the news of the week from Nintendo, plus we get into the games we're playing right now, including Ufouria 2 and Unicorn Overlord,…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev dissect last week's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, talking about the games that interest us. There were 30 games highlighed during the presentation, and we discuss titles like Unicorn Overlord, Fantasy Life i, Grounded, Epic Mickey, Star Wars, Contra, and more. Plus we've tried the sh…

It's our 50th episode!! This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Trev talk about the latest Princess Peach Showtime trailer, how the Wii U has been trending lately, our time with the new Mario vs. Donkey Kong game, and recent Switch 2 rumors. Plus a whole lot more! Enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave us a review to support show :)…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk and Trev dissect the latest financial news from Nintendo, including some impressives sales records. Last week, we chatted about the Mario Vs. Donkey Kong demo, which is surprisingly short! This week, there's a demo for the upcoming Promenade, a colorful puzzle-platformer that we're reviewing. This…

This week, Jemma and Kirk dissect the new Mario Vs. Donkey Kong demo. We also take a look at SEGA's Sonic X Shadow Generations announcement, plus take a look at a unique title called Ufouria coming in March. We delve into the games we're playing, including Promenade, Persona 5 Royal, and Hitman: Blood Money. And let's not forget our recap of the la…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the controversy around Palworld and its erry similarity to our beloved Pokémon. We also dissect the latest Princess Peach Showtime trailer, get into the 3DS and Wii U online shut-down, and chat about the games we're playing this week. Plus we take a look at the Switch 2 rumors of the we…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev talk about the games we're playing, including Golden Sun, Sea of Stars, and The Legend of Steel Empire. We touch on Prince of Persia again thanks to the accolades trailer. This leads to a discussion of a few elements we like about the game, including amulets and the map system. We also t…

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. Do…

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 (o…

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 - t…

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", wh…

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 revi…

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…

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…

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 d…

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 …

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 ma…

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 Ma…

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 collect…

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 con…

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…

This week Jemma and Kirk get into the latest wave of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, highlighting our fave tracks, thoughts on the new characters, and what's next for the series. We also look at the games we're playing this week, from Zen Pinball FX to Bleak Sword DX.

This week, Jemma, Trev, Kirk, Justin, and Katey chat about games we're playing, from Garden Simulator to Lara Croft. We also discuss the upcoming Mario Kart DLC, Nintendo's recent sales records, and touch on Pikmin 4 and Tears of the Kingdom. So many games, so little time!

This week, Kirk and Jemma discuss their time with the Pikmin 4 demo, detailing what to expect and our first impressions of the game, which is due out later this month.

This week, Justin, Trev, and Jemma delve into the latest Nintendo Direct, dissecting the games announced and giving our thoughts on the presentation. There were so many announcements, let us know which game - or collection of games ;) - you're most looking forward to playing later this year!

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk delve into the latest games heading to the Switch, including The Lara Croft Collection, Persona 5 Tactica, and Fire Emblem for Game Boy Advance. We also chat about our recent adventures in Hyrule, and discuss the games we're playing right now.

In this week's episode, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk go through our latest adventures in Hyrule with our weekly Tears of the Kingdom update before delving into some recent announcements, including Sonic Superstars, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, as well as discussing the newest entries in the Switch Online collection.…

In this week's episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, Kirk, Justin, and Katelyn discuss our latest adventures in Hyrule as we continue our Tears of the Kingdom journey. We also delve into other recent and upcoming games on our radar, including Pikmin 4, Super Mega Baseball 4, AEW Fight Forever, Etrian Odyssey Collection, and more!…

We're two weeks into Tears of the Kingdom, and what have we done? This week, Jemma, Kirk, Justin, and Katey discuss their Hyrulian adventure so far, including where we're all at. We won't give away any major spoilers in the show, but we do give some tips and tricks for your own adventure, so listen and compare notes!…

In this week's episode, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk chat about their time with Tears of the Kingdom during the past week. We talk about how far we've made it through Hyrule, tips and tricks, and we discuss those amazing sales numbers. We also delve into some of the criticisms the game has received, are they justified?…

It's here - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out in the wild! This week, Jemma, Trev, Kirk, and Justin talk about our initial impressions of the game, from the intro scene to exploring the sky islands, as well as those fancy new abilities. It's an exciting time to be a fan of the series, and we love talking about it as we begin the long…

This week's all-star lineup features Jemma, Trev, Kirk, and Justin as we discuss our theories, hopes, and dreams for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The long-awaited sequel to Breath of the Wild is almost upon us, and we dedicate this show to discussing everything we know so far, from where those Sky Islands come from to whether the game…

This week Kirk and Jemma delve into some recent news, including new LEGO sets and the fact that Nintendo will be attending this year's Gamescom in Germany. Could this mean something big is planned for the second half of the year? We also discuss the many games we've been playing this week, including Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC, Mario Kart Tour, Adva…

This week Jemma and Kirk chat about Nintendo's recent Indie World showcase, highlighting several titles that caught our eye. There were so many great titles mentioned, like Papertrail, Quilts + Cats of Calico, Cult of the Lamb, Animal Well, Plate Up!, Little Kitty Big City and, Shadows Over Loathing. Phew! Plus we talk about new amiibo and the exce…