Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

byLast Stand Media & Studio71

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Punching Up is a weekly show all about Nintendo, co-hosted by Dustin Furman, Gene Park, Dagan Moriarty, and Mama Micah. The goal of Punching Up is to discuss the latest news and games from Nintendo, as well as dive deep into the prestigious catalog of games from the past, all while keeping it fun and entertaining. The show is highly interactive, with plenty of questions and comments from the audience. New episodes are released every other Friday. To get early access to each episode, support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/laststandmediaFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.co...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Newest first

E100 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Looks INSANE!

This week, the Punching Up crew celebrates their 100th episode and discusses a variety of news topics, including the new Super Mario Galaxy trailer, Pokémon coming to Universal Studios, Nintendo Direct rumors, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:24:53 - New Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer0:29:46 - Nintendo Veterans Leave the Company0:32:41 - Pokémon is Universal Studios0:40:48 - Blizzard 35 Showcase0:43:06 - Tomodachi Life Living the Dream Di...

Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 2:56:14

E99 - Nintendo Continues to Dominate

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo One again being on top of the charts in Japan, Pokémon's surprisingly long development, a new Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:27:16 - Quick Marathon thoughts0:33:16 - New Zelda LEGO set0:37:45 - Doug Bowser Joins Hasbro board0:46:00 - Life is Strange Reunion0:50:29 - Possible date for Switch 2 version of Borderlands 40:51:47 - Wh...

Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 2:16:22

E98 - So This Is What’s Next for Pokémon?

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, Pokémon LEGO, our thoughts on no Switch 2 port for Baldur's Gate 3, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:03:35 - Nintendo Year in Review now available0:13:57 - Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct0:32:34 - Hellblade 3 is Ninja Theory’s Next Project0:40:04 - LEGO Pokemon0:48:27 - Baldur’s Gate III won't come to Switch 20:50:02 - What We’re Play...

Published: Jan 15, 2026Duration: 2:27:52

E97 - Big Gaming Anniversaries Are Coming… What’s Next?

his week the Punching Up crew discusses the Dragon Quest VII demo, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond open-world problems, new Nintendo trademarks, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:10:20 - Vince Zampella0:16:09 - Dragon Quest VII Demo0:19:42 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond “Outdated open world.”0:30:00 - New Nintendo Trademarks0:33:37 - What we’re Playing1:10:25 - Toshiyuki Itahana leaves Square Enix1:15:40 - Lots of Anniversaries this year1:26:46 - Final...

Published: Jan 8, 2026Duration: 2:00:59

E96 - Nintendo 2026 Predictions

This episode, The Punching Up crew look back at Nintendo’s performance in 2025 and share their predictions for 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Published: Jan 1, 2026Duration: 1:45:31

E95 - Nintendo Memories with Colin

This week Colin joins the Punching Up crew for the very first time in the show’s history! Join us as we reminisce about a variety of Nintendo launches and share some of our favorite Nintendo memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Published: Dec 25, 2025Duration: 2:42:09

E94 - Were the Game Awards a Letdown This Year?

This week, The Punching Up crew goes over all the announcements at The Game Awards, talks about Resident Evil rumors, surprises Silk Song DLC, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00- Intro0:14:42 - Pragmata announced for Switch 20:17:54 - The Switch 2 Skyrim port is not good0:22:25 - Bradley the Badger0:30:55 - What we’re Playing0:44:26 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Zero Remake Rumors0:47:08 - Divinity: Original Sin 2 is...

Published: Dec 18, 2025Duration: 2:01:00

E93 - Is There Still Hope for Knights of the Old Republic?

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Katsuhiro Harada leaving Bandai Namco after 30 years, Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2 remakes still alive, more Resident Evil Requiem leaks, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:18:49 - Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco after 30 Years0:24:05 - Xbox outsold by a Kinect-style console during Black Friday0:37:52 - Next Tomb Raider being shown at The Game Awards0:45:55 - F...

Published: Dec 11, 2025Duration: 2:25:20

E92 - Metroid is BACK!

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the future Witcher games, the bizarre Game Awards statue in the desert, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reviews, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:52 - Witcher 4, 5, and 6 Release Plans0:32:36 - Desert Statue tied to The Game Awards0:39:21 - Nintendo Acquires New Studio0:43:28 - Former Splinter Cell remake director returns to Ubisoft0:55:58 - What We’re Playing1:18:42 - New...

Published: Dec 4, 2025Duration: 2:19:09

E91 - From Software is COOKING with The Duskbloods!

This week the Punching Up crew talks about Ubisoft game rumors, The Duskbloods, The Golden Joystick Awards, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:34:16 - Tales of Berseria Remaster Announced0:42:05 - Panic Button Helped On Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrades0:46:40 - Upcoming Ubisoft Games Release Leak0:53:35 - What We’re Playing1:18:31 - Golden Joystick Awards Recap1:27:56 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is gonna take a lot of spa...

Published: Nov 27, 2025Duration: 2:27:17

E90 - Is Metroid Prime 4 in Trouble?

This week the Punching Up crew go over The Game Awards nominees, Metroid Prime 4 previews, IGN's Top Nintendo Games, and the recent Zelda movie info. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:11:36 - Game Awards0:52:09 - IGN's Top Nintendo Games0:59:22 - Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Shadow Dropped1:04:10 - Steam Machine1:16:23 - What We’re Playing1:44:09 - Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Drama1:52:49 - First, look at the...

Published: Nov 20, 2025Duration: 2:27:18

E89 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Looks Insane!

This week Dustin joins the Punching Up crew to discuss the new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the new Zelda LEGO teaser, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:12:55 - Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer0:28:40 - New LEGO Zelda Teaser0:35:21 - Reggie Fils-Aimé on Xbox Games for Switch 20:45:15 - Pokémon Pokopia is a Game Key Card0:55:24 - What We’...

Published: Nov 13, 2025Duration: 1:52:35

E88 - We Played Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment!

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo's collaboration with Capcom, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment impressions, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:10:03 - Resident Evil Requiem Amiibo and Controller0:20:30 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Upgrade and Update0:35:15 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Impressions0:46:55 - Breath of the Wild Vinyl Set0:52:13 - What We’re Pla...

Published: Nov 6, 2025Duration: 2:02:03

E87 - Nintendo Keeps Winning

This week the Punching Up crew discusses the massive second Kirby Air Riders Direct, more Switch 2 ports, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:18:09 - Kirby Air Riders Direct0:29:12 - Pikmin 4 update0:36:59 - Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition coming to Switch 20:41:39 - Xbox Rog Ally1:13:02 - AC Shadows Officially Confirmed for Switch 21:14:44 - What We’re Playing1:24:31 - Halo: Combat Evolved Ann...

Published: Oct 30, 2025Duration: 2:21:32

E86 - We Need to Talk about Pokémon Legends: Z-A

This week the Punching Up crew talks about all the drama and positives surrounding Legends: Z-A, a new Halo game, and more Resident Evil rumors. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:37:10 - Pokemon Legends Z-A Discussion0:57:19 - The passing of Tomonobu Itagaki1:08:12 - New Halo Game being announced this week1:15:32 - Final Fantasy VII Part 3 DLC/New Game1:21:05 - Kirby Air Riders Direct #21:23:54 - What We’re Pla...

Published: Oct 23, 2025Duration: 2:29:42

E85 - These Pokémon Leaks are INSANE!

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the canceled Assassins Creed game, Gene's impressions with Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and the massive Pokémon leaks. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:17:53 - Animal Crossing Clone0:23:07 - Canceled Assassin's Creed Game0:37:38 - RE 9 and Onimusha hands-on0:53:33 - What We’re Playing1:22:31 - Massive Pokémon Leaks1:48:55 - Closing Questions <...

Published: Oct 16, 2025Duration: 2:17:49

E84 - Is Nintendo Online the Next Price Increase?

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the delay of Mina the Hollower, Nintendo's new animated short and whether or not we think a price hike is coming for Nintendo Switch Online. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:17:06 - Mina the Hollower Delayed0:26:21 - New Nintendo Short Close to You0:35:44 - Nintendo Continues to Fight Switch Piracy0:41:52 - What We’re Playing1:35:49 - Nintendo denies Jap...

Published: Oct 9, 2025Duration: 2:38:48

E83 - Nintendo of America Has a New President

This week, the Punching Up crew discuss EA being sold, rumors of a new Lord of the Rings game, Doug Bowser's retirement, DS memories and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:18:08 - EA to be acquired by Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners0:31:37 - New Lord of the Rings game0:45:48 - Must Play Rereleases this week0:55:10 - What We’re Playing1:21:47 - Dou...

Published: Oct 2, 2025Duration: 2:16:33

E82 - Could Switch 2 Get A Price Hike?

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the recent Xbox price increases and if Nintendo may as well in the future, Why we're getting Dragon Quest VII Reimagined now, Kojima's new projects and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:28 - Xbox Price Hike0:40:07 - LEGO rumors0:48:02 - Why Dragon Quest VII Remake now?0:53:04 - Nintendo of America Outsources Customer Support0:59:38 - What we’re Pla...

Published: Sep 25, 2025Duration: 2:36:03

E81 - This Nintendo Direct Was INSANE!

This week Rick Hoeg joins the Punching Up crew to discuss the recent massive Nintendo Direct, the insane Pokémon patents and your questions! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro0:10:57 - Nintendo Direct Recap2:15:19 - What We’re Playing2:39:05 - Insane Pokémon Patent2:51:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Published: Sep 18, 2025Duration: 3:20:05