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The Nintendo Direct Was GREAT and SUCKED! w/ Russ Vandy | EP. 133

EmSwizzle (Max) and Russ from the YouTube channel RussVandy dive into the highlights of the March 27, 2025, Nintendo Direct, discussing the exciting announcements of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Rhythm Heaven Groove, both slated for release on the Nintendo Switch in 2026. We also explore the latest rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2's release date and launch plans. Additionally, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:34 Welcome Russ!
3:03 Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake!
5:50 Shadow Labyrinth! 8:29 PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY!
9:54 Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar!
11:42 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond!
21:04 Disney Villains Cursed Cafe!
23:57 Rift Of The NecroDancer!
25:04 Tamagotchi Plaza!
28:31 Pokémon Legends Z-A!
32:28 Rhythm Heaven Groove!
38:22 Virtual Games Cards!
47:03 Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream!
57:36 Nintendo Today!
1:07:07 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date + Rumor?
1:11:22 Game You Wanna Play But Don't Own?
1:13:02 3D Or 2D Mario Maker 3?
1:15:55 Miiverse or Streetpass Return?
1:19:50 Switch 2: More Excited For Games Or Console?
1:22:19 Next Animal Crossing: Tropical Theme Or New One?

LEGO Pokémon Is BRILLIANT! w/ cdotkom | EP. 132

EmSwizzle (Max) and (Charlie) dive into the brand-new LEGO Pokémon announcement and discuss which sets we're excited for and what they could include. Plus, we share our first impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition — and whether Max is finally coming around to the series or not! We also answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:33 Welcome Charlie!
2:14 LEGO x Pokémon Announced!
10:01 Nintendo Gold Points End Next Week!
17:16 Nintendo Logo Will Be On THIS MLB Jersey!
23:38 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition First Impressions!
47:31 The Question Block! (Q&A)
48:31 Nintendo Appliances You'd Use?
53:53 Job At Nintendo You'd Want?
57:27 Next 3D Mario Companion/Mechanic?
1:05:08 YouTube Journey Talk!

Will Nintendo Switch 2 Flop? w/ AntDude | EP. 131

EmSwizzle (Max) and (Ant/Anthony) from the YouTube Channel AntDude discuss whether or not the Nintendo Switch 2 will flop in terms of sales and success, along with other important bits of news such as the newly announced LEGO Mario Kart set and Switch 2 rumors. Plus, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:21 Welcome Ant!
1:40 Switch 2 Unit's Already Shipped To US?
6:21 LEGO Mario Kart Set Announced!
10:25 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date?
13:12 Switch 2 Patent Hints At Voice Chat?
17:30 Xenoblade Chronicles X Releases Next Week!
25:14 Will Nintendo Switch 2 Flop?
40:06 The Question Block! (Q&A)
40:41 Game You Bought Super Late?
43:01 Real Life Cars You Want In Mario Kart 9?
46:03 Other Consoles As LEGO Sets?
50:59 Will Zelda Be Shown At Switch 2 Direct

Pokémon Legends Z-A Is WILD! | EP. 130

EmSwizzle (Max) discusses the February 27, 2025 Pokémon Presents—including an in-depth look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the reveal of Pokémon Champions, and plenty more! Plus, we dive into the latest Nintendo news, answer your questions, and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:20 Nintendo News!
1:37 New FULL VIEW Of Switch 2 Dock!
5:04 Start Of Pokémon Presents Thoughts!
8:24 Pokémon Champions Thoughts!
15:39 Pokémon Legends: Z-A Thoughts!
39:13 The Question Block!
40:37 What Will Switch 2 Game Boxes Be Like?
44:51 Next Mario Kart Game Name?
46:24 Mario's 40th Anniversary Game Wish List?
47:41 Buying Switch 2 Day 1 If NOT A YouTuber?
50:24 Favorite Sports Video Game?
51:53 AC: New Horizons vs. AC: New Leaf?

Will Nintendo Switch 2 Games Be $70? w/ AndresRestart | EP. 129

EmSwizzle (Max) and AndresRestart (Andres) discuss whether or not Nintendo Switch 2 games will be $70, Nintendo Gold Points being discontinued, the upcoming Pokémon Presents and our predictions, along with other important bits of news. Plus, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒 📷
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:30 Welcome Andres!
1:51 Nintendo Getting Rid Of Gold Points!
11:35 Pokémon Presents Announced For Feb 27!
18:41 Nike Releasing Nintendo Shoes?
22:47 Are We NOT Getting A February Direct?
32:55 Will Nintendo Switch 2 Games Be $70?
48:31 The Question Block! (Q&A)
49:13 Time Spent Per Day Playing Games?
52:01 What Is The "C" Button On Switch 2?
57:33 What Game Did You Buy And Never Play?
59:58 What Will Nintendo Announce On Mario Day?

The Weirdest Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Yet? w/ BoTalksGames | EP. 128

EmSwizzle (Max) and Bo from the YouTube channel BoTalksGames dive into a WEIRD Nintendo Switch 2 feature that leaked straight from Nintendo and share their thoughts on it. We also break down the latest Nintendo news, including Kirby: Planet Robobot seemingly getting confirmed for the Switch, rumors of a February Nintendo Direct, the leaked price of the Switch 2, plus we answer your questions and MUCH more!r your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:27 Welcome Bo!
2:23 Costco Leaked Nintendo Switch 2 Price?
6:43 NateTheHate CONFIRMS Kirby Planet Robobot To Switch!
10:50 Does THIS Confirm February Nintendo Direct?
17:05 Mario Kart LEGO Icons Set Coming Soon?
20:39 Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Trailer Thoughts!
26:23 Weird Nintendo Switch 2 Feature Leaked!
41:42 The Question Block! (Q&A)
42:40 New Amiibo In 2025?
47:02 New Zelda Game In 2025?
54:24 How Many Switches Will We Get?
57:35 Which Games Won't Work On Switch 2?

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: 5 Things We NEED! | EP. 127

EmSwizzle (Max) breaks down five key things that both fans and Nintendo need to see in the Nintendo Switch 2-focused Direct. We also cover a packed week of news, including Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa’s comments on a range of topics, along with other important bits of news. Plus, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒
 
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0:00 Preview!
2:46 Nintendo WILL Combat Nintendo Switch 2 Scalpers!
6:35 Updated Nintendo Switch Console Sales!
7:18 EA CEO (Kind Of) Confirms Madden For Switch 2!
12:34 DEMO For Donkey Kong Country Returns HD!
15:32 Nintendo Confirms Ongoing Switch 1 Support!
19:30 Nintendo Doesn't Think Switch 2 Is Affecting Switch Sales!
23:01 Nintendo Game Sales Numbers Updated!
25:37 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct TIME Announced!
27:54 5 Things Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Needs!
45:31 The Question Block! (Q&A)
46:57 Best Sonic Game?
48:44 Favorite Part Of Editing?
49:46 Favorite Video Game Cover Art?
53:16 Will Switch 2 Fix THESE Problems?
56:12 Best Game You Got For Christmas/Birthday?
58:22 Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?

February Nintendo Direct LEAKED + Predictions! w/ cdotkom | EP. 126

EmSwizzle (Max) and Charlie from the YouTube channel cdotkom discuss a potential February Nintendo Direct leak and our predictions if it were to happen, our results for entering the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event, the worst rip-off Mario game just released, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:35 Welcome cdotkom!
2:10 Our Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Results...
7:57 Nintendo Confirms Donkey Kong's Redesign!
11:29 Xbox Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Support!
14:29 Rip-Off Mario Game Hits Xbox Store!
20:03 February Nintendo Direct LEAK + Predictions!
47:43 Could A Splatoon Spinoff Happen?
51:13 The Future Of Chibi-Robo?
54:20 Will An Old Animal Crossing Be Ported?
58:10 Max's Skylanders Game Ranking!
59:56 Which Games Won't Be On Switch 2?

Predicting The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! w/ Nin10doland | EP. 125

EmSwizzle (Max) and Landon from the YouTube channel Nin10doland predict the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and what games and features will be shown off along with the potential price, we also discuss Nintendo news including Switch 2 rumors, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Introduction!
1:26 Welcome Nin10doland/Landon!
2:39 Accessory Company Puts Out Switch 2 Release!
7:42 RUMOR: BIG 3rd Party Games On Switch 2?
11:49 Thoughts On Donkey Kong's New Design?
17:31 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Predictions!
18:41 Games In Switch 2 Direct Predictions!
26:37 Switch 2 Feature Predictions!
32:56 Switch 2 Price Predictions!
38:40 Start Of Q&A!
39:23 Switch 2 Home Menu Wishes?
42:49 Mario Companion You Want To Return?
44:46 Any Midnight Launch Memories?
48:56 Message For Nintendo Creators!
49:29 Will People Sell Switch 1 For Switch 2?
50:57 Favorite Childhood Cartoon?

Nintendo Switch 2 Full Thoughts & Breakdown! | EP. 124

EmSwizzle (Max) discusses and breaks down the entirety of the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer, discusses his thoughts overall and answers your questions + SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:18 Nintendo Switch 2 Breakdown & Thoughts!
53:49 Start of Q&A! 54:24 Old Feature You Want On Switch 2?
55:35 Advice For New Nintendo YouTubers!
59:14 Is THIS A Downgrade From Switch 1 To Switch 2?
1:01:36 Favorite 2D & 3D Mario?
1:02:14 Nintendo Crossover Game You Want?