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Where’s The Next Nintendo Direct? w/ RSGabe | EP. 146

EmSwizzle (Max) and RSGabe (Gabe) dive into all things Nintendo this week — including where the next Nintendo Direct might be, Drag x Drive finally getting a price and release date reveal, and whether Nintendo really ruined Mario Kart World with the new update. We also break down the biggest Nintendo news from the past week, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:24 Welcome Gabe!
1:30 Start Of Nintendo News!
1:45 Drag x Drive Price & Release Date!
8:00 Nintendo Destroyed Mario Kart World?
14:15 GameCube NSO Game Coming July 3rd!
17:44 Where's The Next Direct + PREDICTIONS!
39:29 The Question Block! (Q&A)
40:05 Next 3D Mario Game Release?
42:44 Which Game Needs A Switch 2 Edition?
48:06 Nintendo's Joy-Con 2 Problem...
52:49 Will Mario Odyssey 2 Happen?
53:50 Are Mii's Making A Comeback?

Donkey Kong Bananza's Direct Was INSANE! w/ Infinite Bits | EP. 145

EmSwizzle (Max) and Infinite Bits (Brad) dive into the Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct — covering everything you may have missed and sharing our overall thoughts! We also break down the biggest Nintendo news from the past week, including major issues with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, the uncertainty around a June Nintendo Direct, and more. Plus, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview! 1:19 Welcome Infinite Bits/Brad!
1:33 Start Of Nintendo News!
2:12 2800 Switch 2's STOLEN?
4:12 Will There Be Another June Nintendo Direct?
11:18 Switch 2's Starting To Have Big Problem?
15:28 Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Thoughts!
48:04 The Question Block! (Q&A)
48:52 Favorite Special Edition Nintendo Console?
52:07 What Will Switch 2 Lite Be Like?
58:57 Who's Your Mario Kart World Main?
1:03:59 What Will 2026 Be Like For Switch 2?

ANOTHER Nintendo Game Coming This YEAR? | EP. 144

EmSwizzle (Max) dives into the newest Nintendo game announcement for Splatoon Raiders and all the details surrounding it! Additionally, we go over the Nintendo Switch 2 sales numbers which are exciting, an interesting Mario Kart World DLC theory, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:24 Start Of Nintendo News!
2:22 Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Revealed!
6:04 Mario Kart World DLC Coming?
12:04 Splatoon 3 Switch 2 Update Released!
16:40 NEW Nintendo Game Announced! (Splatoon Raiders)
31:12 The Question Block! (Q&A)
33:12 Piranha Plant Camera OR Official?
35:17 Selling Pitch To Upgrade To Switch 2?
37:51 Is Switch 2 Camera Worth It?
39:58 Is Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Worth It?
40:08 Max Admits His L...

First Thoughts On Nintendo Switch 2! | EP. 143

EmSwizzle (Max) and his Dad dive into all their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2! The time is here and it's quite exciting! We discuss the system, the hardware, Mario Kart World, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Introduction!
1:15 First Thoughts On Nintendo Switch 2!

FINAL News Before Nintendo Switch 2! | The Mario Matter EP. 142

EmSwizzle (Max) dives into all the last bits of news before the Nintendo Switch 2's release including how it's already in the publics hands, the release date for Pokemon Legends Z-A, midnight launch news, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Introduction!
1:18 Nintendo News Starts Here!
1:30 Switch 2 Is ALREADY Out In The Wild!
7:26 Pokémon Legends Z-A Release Date & News!
13:35 BIG Mario Kart World Rumor!
16:24 Best Buy Switch 2 Bonus REVEALED!
18:28 NEW Nintendo Switch Update!
22:53 Bits Of Small Switch 2 News!
25:32 Max's GameStop Switch 2 Rant!
32:14 Start of Q&A!
33:23 What Happens If You Do THIS To Switch 2?
35:07 VR On Switch 2?
37:52 What Would An EmSwizzle Game Store Be Like?
40:47 Cookie Clicker Nintendo Switch Review!

HUGE Mario Kart World News Dropped! w/ Arrowstotle | EP. 141

EmSwizzle (Max) and Arrowstotle dive into all Nintendo news from this week including a bunch of juicy Mario Kart World news that has come out via Nintendo's Developer Q&A, a Nintendo Switch Online rumor hinting at a long awaited game coming over, small bits of Nintendo Switch 2 news, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:17 Welcome Arrowstotle!
1:33 HUGE Mario Kart World News Dropped!
2:13 Mario Kart World IS Mario Kart 9!
4:14 Arrowstotle's Thoughts After PLAYING Mario Kart World!
6:11 Mario Kart World Began Development WHEN?
8:48 There's A JUKEBOX In Mario Kart World?
11:00 There IS Customization In Mario Kart World!
16:11 This GameStop Switch 2 Info SUCKS!
21:12 RUMOR: Mario Paint Coming To NSO?
25:23 Cookie Clicker Released On Nintendo Switch!
29:20 Nintendo Switch 2 Capture Button Details!
31:26 Nintendo Switch 2 New Mouse Info!
36:13 Max's Thoughts On Mario Maker 3!
41:26 Nintendo Alarmo Update! (YES!)
43:21 The Question Block! (Q&A)
44:17 Switch 2 Feature You're Most Excited For?
46:55 What Would You Warn Your Past Self About For Switch 2?
49:49 How Often Will You Use GameChat?
53:05 Is The Switch 2 Pro Controller Worth It?

Nintendo Can Now Brick Your Switch... w/ cdotkom | EP. 140

EmSwizzle (Max) and cdotkom dive into all Nintendo news from this week including Nintendo now being able to brick your Switch (seriously), the Mario Movie sequels name being leaked, Diddy Kong's redesign, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Introduction!
1:14 Welcome cdotkom!
2:10 Nintendo Can Now Brick Your Switch!
5:52 Mario Movie 2 Title LEAKED!
10:55 Diddy Kong Gets Redesigned!
13:47 NSO GameCube Controller Pre-Order Stories!
18:50 Nintendo Will Record Your GameChat Audio?
22:06 MORE Switch Games Upgraded On Switch 2!
28:58 Small Bits Of Nintendo Switch 2 News!
34:41 Best Buy Will Have MORE Switch 2's + Extra!
38:18 EmSwizzle Interrogates cdotkom About Switch 2!
52:05 Start of The Question Block! (Q&A)
53:53 Will cdotkom Be A Permanent Host?
58:17 Favorite Wii U Game?
1:04:37 Will Switch 2 Have Custom Themes?
1:09:22 Will Nintendo Keep Hybrid Consoles?

Your Nintendo Switch 2 Hot Takes! | EP. 139

EmSwizzle (Max) reacts to YOUR submitted hot takes and questions about the Nintendo Switch 2! It gets QUITE spicy! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒
 
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0:00 Preview!
2:08 Start Of Reacting To Hot Takes!
2:28 $80 Dollar Mario Kart Is Fair!
7:03 Donkey Kong More Exciting Than 3D Mario!
9:34 We DO NOT Need 3D Mario Right Now!
12:44 Steam Deck WAY Better Than Switch 2!
16:28 Mouse Controls Will Be Useless!
19:22 Animal Crossing Will Outsell Mario Kart!
22:34 How Many Switch 2's Will Sell?
26:03 Drag x Drive Will Have A Big Fanbase!
28:43 Switch 2 Will Be A PS Vita Situation!
32:43 Will Switch 2 Price Drop?
34:29 Mario Kart Free Roam Will be Boring!
36:48 I Don't Care GameChat Costs Money!
38:51 Next Animal Crossing Game Concept?
40:48 Favorite Mario Kart Feature We've Seen?
42:03 What Would You Add To Switch 2?
44:02 $70 For Switch 2 Games Is Fair!
46:05 Hate Mario Kart Character Stats!
48:10 MY Switch 2 Hot Take!

Predicting Nintendo Switch 2's 2025! | EP. 138

EmSwizzle (Max) predicts what the rest of 2025 looks like for Nintendo Switch 2! We've predicted a lot of things on this podcast but now with this context after the Switch 2 Direct, Max is feeling confident he knows when games are releasing! Mark our words! We also go over Nintendo news including the big Version 20.0.0 update for Nintendo Switch, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:12 Nintendo News Starts Here!
2:02 Nintendo Switch Got A BIG Update!
11:10 GOOD Switch 2 GameCube News!
15:18 NEW LEGO Mario & Animal Crossing Sets!
19:58 Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Bad News!
21:08 Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons Will Be Quieter?
21:34 Nintendo eShop Cards Redesigned!
23:58 Predicting Nintendo Switch 2's 2025!
50:35 The Question Block! (Q&A)
51:26 How To Make Money For Switch 2?
54:40 Plans For Switch 2 Animal Crossing?
56:48 Will Next Console Be Switch 3?
58:07 Favorite Skylander(s)?
1:00:07 Announcement For NEXT Podcast!

Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Were A MESS! w/ Sunbro Nation | EP. 137

EmSwizzle (Max) and Sunbro Nation dive into the mess that was Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders in the US & Canada! We also go over Nintendo news including Nintendo address backlash from the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Controller, amiibo prices going up, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:48 Welcome Sunbro Nation!
2:13 Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Recap!
25:26 NSO GameCube Controller Good News!
29:27 Thoughts On amiibo Being $30+?
35:04 This Is GREAT For Switch 2 Pro Controller!
42:36 The Question Block! (Q&A)
43:40 Nintendo Companion You Want IRL?
44:53 Nintendo Era You'd Bring Back?
47:27 Switch 2 Games You're Buying At Launch?
50:36 Which Nintendo Console Would You Buy New Today?