The Mario Matter

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?

Did Mario Kart World Earn Its $80 Price? | EP. 136

EmSwizzle (Max) and  @NintyPrime  (Nate) dive into dissecting the Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct, recap it, and discuss whether or not the game is $80! We also go over Nintendo news including Switch 2 Pre-Order dates for the US and Canada, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE! 🛒 Shop Mario Matter Merch HERE! ➡️ https://emswizzle.shop/ 🛒
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:25 Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Order CONFIRMED!
4:09 GameStop's Getting Less Than 100 Switch 2s?
11:26 Mario Kart World Direct Thoughts!
49:45 The Question Block! (Q&A)
50:17 What Was Missing From the Mario Kart Direct?
53:05 Favorite Third Party Game Coming To Switch 2?
58:37 Will Nintendo Make Switch 2 Lites Or OLEDs?
1:05:57 Character You Want In The Next Smash Game?

Nintendo Switch 2's Rollout Is A Disaster! | EP. 135

EmSwizzle (Max) discusses what a disaster the Nintendo Switch 2 rollout has been. From delayed pre-orders to Nintendo explaining why Mario Kart World costs $80, there’s been no shortage of controversy. We break down all the messy details, some exciting news, and 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!
1:49 Nintendo Switch 2 Situation Recap...
4:20 Switch 2 Pre-Orders Delayed!
8:19 Nintendo Explains Mario Kart World Price!
16:04 Switch 2 Pre-Orders Reselling For HOW MUCH?
19:20 Nintendo Switch 2: Welcome Tour Price Revealed!
27:33 Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Bad News...
34:47 Good News For Switch 1 Games On Switch 2!
37:18 Zelda: Wind Waker HD May Still Happen?
39:11 GameCube Controller ONLY WORKS With NSO Games?
41:06 Nintendo Says There Is MORE To Drag x Drive?
43:23 Switch 2 Games Will Still Taste Bad!
45:26 Switch 2 Will STILL Use Friend Codes...
48:35 Switch 2 Piranha Camera Isn't What We Thought!
50:53 Zelda: TOTK On Switch 2 Won't Be Perfect...
52:17 Nintendo Declines To Comment On THIS...
53:16 Good News For Animal Crossing On Switch 2!
55:12 The Question Block! (Q&A) 56:07 New Horizons 3.0 Update or New Leaf Port?
57:43 Which Zelda Game Would You Port?
9:10 Will Nintendo Switch 2 Be Successful?
1:02:47 What Do You Want For The Next Kirby?

Nintendo Switch 2 Changes EVERYTHING! w/ ZackScottGames | EP. 134

EmSwizzle (Max) and ZackScottGames (Zack) dive into the massive announcements from this week's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! We're breaking down all the excitement around Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Drag X Drive, Nintendo Switch Online adding GameCube classics, and all the other huge reveals from the presentation. Additionally, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
 
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0:00 Preview!
1:38 Welcome Zack!
2:58 Mario Kart World Thoughts!
13:59 GameChat (C Button) Thoughts!
18:25 GameShare (Download Play) Thoughts!
20:38 All Nintendo Switch 2 Specs!
24:27 Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller!
27:08 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour!
35:25 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games!
44:59 Drag x Drive!
50:29 Third Party Switch 2 Games
58:04 GameCube Switch Online!
1:02:42 Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment!
1:06:06 Kirby Air Riders!
1:10:20 Donkey Kong Bananza!
1:17:06 Switch 2 Pre-Orders HALTED Due To Tariffs?
1:22:52 Max & Zack See If Their Wish List Was Right!
1:28:44 The Question Block! (Q&A)
1:29:36 Favorite Game From Switch 2 Direct?
1:31:41 How Did You Start YouTube?
1:35:16 Should Nintendo Make a Mario Kart Switch 2 Edition?

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