This week, Jemma and Kirk showcase the many facets of Super Mario, celebrating anniversaries, exploring the recent Super Mario Party Jamboree, and looking forward to Mario + Luigi: Brothership. We also get into the latest news, including the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X for Switch and the release of Nintendo Music. Plus, it's a new month …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk celebrate the spooky season with a look at our fave scary games. We talk about Vampire Survivors, Castlevania, Anglerfish, Luigi's Mansion, and much more. What's your fave game to play during Halloween? Let us know!

This week, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev chat about the newest Mario Party outing. We also continue our celebration of all things spooky in the lead up to Halloween. Before that, though, we delve into the latest news, including Alarmo, Switch 2's code name, Banjo Tooie, and Tron. It's a packed show so we hope you enjoy it!…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk delve into the world of Australian indie devs at PAX Aus. There were so many passionate developers on site talking about their games, and we spoke to as many as we could to get the lowdown. We also saw what bigger players like SEGA, Devolver Digital, Ubisoft and more had on offer. Plus, Nintend…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Trev go through some tip and tricks for the lovely new Zelda adventure, Echoes of Wisdom. We also delve into other games we're playing this week, including The Plucky Squire, Crossy Road Castles, Dagon, Star Wars Hunters, and Fragrant Story and Papaya's Path. There's a lot to cover this week, so enj…

This week's show is (almost) all about Echoes of Wisdom! We talk about everything we love about this new entry in The Legend of Zelda series, from dungeons, exploration, waypoints, and even the echoes - some frustrations are there, sure, but this is a fun and fresh take on the top-down Zelda experience. Let us know your thoughts on Echoes of Wisdom…

Echoes of Wisdom is out this week and we give our thoughts on the game ahead of launch. Who is the villain? How will it the game go in terms of sales? We break it all down. We also delve into the recent news of Nintendo filing a lawsuit against the developers of Palwaorld. Just what does it all mean? We comment on the the latest Switch 2 talk, plus…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the latest rumors swirling about an upcoming Nintendo Direct. September is one of the most common timings for a Direct in Nintendo's history, so we use the evidence to weigh things up. A lot like Kirk is doing in Ace Attorney Investigations, a game he's reviewing at the moment. Meanwhil…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk delve into quite a few new trailers, from the latest footage of Echoes of Wisdom to the cfontroversial A Minecraft Movie trailer. We also talk Level 5, Sonic 3, and the many and varied games we're playing this week: Yars Rising, Bakeru, Sunsoft is Back! and more. Enjoy the show!…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we break down the latest Nintendo Direct, a double feature comprising Indie World and Partner Showcases! We go through our highlights, from Tetris Forever to Pizza Tower, and many more in between. There's a lot to look forward to. Let us know your highlights!

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk chat about the Emio demo that's out now, a lengthy intro to the full game that comes out on August 29. We also break down the latest Nintendo Direct, this time it was all about the Nintendo Museum - and it looks super cool. We talk Fantasy Life i delays, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp end of life…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev get into all things Nintendo, including PAX Aus, a persistent 3DS online player, Broken Sword and LEGO Horizon news, plus the games we're playing. Jemma is playing as Jango Fett in the revamped 2002 title, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter. Trev is playing the wonderful new entry in the steamWorl…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we kick things off with a look back at the history of Metroid as we celebrate the series' 38th anniversary this month. We also delve into the latest The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer, breaking down the locations and abilties shown off. We're also playing Cat Quest III this week, along with an upda…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk ask the tough questions, such as - what happened to our traditional Mario and Sonic olympics outing? It turns out there's more to this story! Plus, if you noticed that we're later than usual this week, it's because Kirk has some special news regarding an upcoming title in the Ys series. He even…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss their time with Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. We're also playing the indie puzzler stylings of Arranger and the revamped Atari racer, NeoSprint. Plus, we look at the latest Nintendo news, from Fire Emblem's anniversary to new LEGO sets, along with a look at the class…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk delve into the world of Emio, officially announced by Nintendo last week. We also celebrate Pikmin 4's anniversary, chatting about the game and the series. We discuss the news that Link appears to be playable in Zelda's solo outing - how? In what capacity? We give our thoughts on what's likely.…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss all things Nintendo, from the Emio teaser that's got everyone guessing to the Tears of the Kingdom player who set about collecting rocks. Plus, there are two new TMNT games to look forward to, a Paper Mario update, Basketball for Nintendo Switch Sports, and hidden dinosaurs to find in T…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kir,k and Trev discuss their time with Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. This is the revamped version of the 2013 3DS title, which brings updated visuals and multiplayer elements to the Switch. We also delve into the latest Nintendo news, from Suika game updates to people being arrested for weilding Master Swords.…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk discuss the new games coming to Switch and how they're already faring on wishlist charts. Plus, we talk Mario movie sequel and Miyamoto's current role at Nintendo. We also delve into the many and varied games we're playing this week, from Fruit Mountain and Metal Slug Attack Reloaded to …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Justin, and Kirk break down the latest games reveiled during last week's Nintendo Direct. It was a huge showcase of upcoming titles, and we're excited to give our thoughts on the likes of Mario + Luigi: Brotherhood, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario Party Jamboree, Nintendo Switch Sports, Me…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Trev, and Kirk get into the latest announcements from Summer Games Fest. We also celebrate 10 years of amiibo, the latest retro showcase, and plenty of other interesting news from abroad. We discuss the games we're playing this week, including TP Bullet and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Enjoy the …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we talk about Mega Man 1-5, which recently joined the Switch Online collection. We also take a good look at Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play arena brawler with some slick new characters. When it comes to JRPGs, Kirk is our resident expert, and he gives his opinions on a demo that's out now ahead of the rele…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Trev and Jemma discuss the new Zelda LEGO set that's headed our way in September. Fans have wanted a Zelda-themed set for a long time, is this one worth the price tag? We also talk about potential ports that could coincide with this LEGO release, plus we've got some new amiibo to talk about, and we take a loo…

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev chat about the newlyrevamped Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. This is the second game in the series, originally hitting the GameCube way back in 2004. The Switch version features plenty of new additions along with updated visuals and audio. Plus, it's super fun. We also get into the …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk and Justin discuss the anniversary of one of last year's biggest titles: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We get into the sales, previous games, hopes for the sequel, and both positives and negatives of Tears of the Kingdom itself. We'd love to know your thoughts on this epic adventure, …

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk and Trev discuss the latest news from Japan and the fact that Nintendo quietly announced a Switch successor during their recent investor briefing. We talk about what to expect for the rest of the year, our hopes for the Nintendo Direct in June, and when we think the Switch 2 might actually launch.…

This week, Jemma and Kirk dive into a couple of new sea-themed titles, including Endless Ocean Luminous and Another Crab's Treasure. Meanwhile, what's the latest on the live-action Zelda movie? We discuss the director's thoughts on this important franchise! Plus, we delve into the latest Switch 2 rumor, which is all about the handheld.…

We're back after a short break, and this week Jemma talks abour her time abroad in Japan, including visiting Super Nintendo World. We also discuss recent news, including the shutdown of the 3DS/Wii U online servers, plus is it really the Year of Shadow the Hedgehog? We give our thoughts on this antihero. We also delve into the games we're playing r…

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…