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Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

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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

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All Episodes

118:40

Are 3rd Party Ports in Trouble on Switch 2?

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/10/08

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Majora's Mask coming to Nintendo Music, Kingdom Hearts, Pokémon, Capcom having problems porting Monster Hunter, 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 - Intro0:21:45 - Spongebob questions0:33:10 - Majora’s Mask OST Coming to Nintendo Music and more0:40:05 - Kingdom Hearts Collection Out This Week0:53:48 - Pokémon The Series: The Beginning Now on Disney+0:57:01 -

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126:47

Nintendo Killed a Ubisoft Zelda Game

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/10/01

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the canceled Zelda game from Ubisoft, the almost death of Sonic, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered 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 - Intro0:28:17 - New Information on a Cancelled Zelda Game0:45:00 - Zelda Anniversary Concert0:48:19 - Pokémon and McDonald’s Collab Returning1:03:32 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Out Now1:05:08 - What We’re

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144:06

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is Not What We Expected

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/09/24

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Castlevania: Belmont's Curse getting a demo, Pokémon ports, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and more.Timestamps:Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:33:20 - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Gets Demo0:36:26 - Middle-Earth Shadow Bundle Coming to Switch 20:41:24 - Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire rumors heating up0:45:04 - What We’re Playing (Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave)1:31:25 -

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150:46

Is Nintendo REALLY the "Good Guy" Here?

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/09/17

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale, the top 20 selling GameCube games in the US, 007 First Light delayed again, and more!Timestamps:Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.00:00 - Intro31:53 - Diablo IV officially coming to Switch 234:19 - Nintendo of America Customer Appreciation Sale50:42 - What We’re Playing1:20:50 - Top 20 Best-Selling GameCube games in the US1:39:21 - 007 First

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180:56

Nintendo is COOKING

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/09/10

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and a standalone Nintendo Direct, 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 - Intro0:36:13 - Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct1:10:37 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword is already a hit1:11:47 - We’re gonna get more Final Fantasy VII1:15:38 - Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Out Now1:20:17 - What We’re Playing1:43:51 - Capcom focusing on reactivating

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147:25

Did the Next Direct Just Get Leaked?

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/09/03

This week the Punching Up crew discuss more Switch 2 ports, Capcom spotlight announcement, Grand Theft Auto 6, and the next Direct date possibly getting leaked!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:35:05 - Nintendo Direct Date Possibly Leaked0:44:16 - Capcom Spotlight Announcement0:53:06 - Witcher 3 Specs for Switch 20:53:40 - The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu teaser trailer0:54:55 - Pikmin 3 Deluxe

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117:00

We played The Duskbloods! What do we think?

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/08/27

This week the Punching Up crew goes over the recent Gamescom news, The Pokemon series possibly moving away from turn-based battles, new Switch 2 bundles, and Brad shares his experience with The Duskbloods Network test.Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro22:46 - Quick Gamescom Opening Night Live30:36 - Witcher 4 Targeting 2028 and Witcher 3 Coming to Switch 2 with new updates37:30 - The

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116:19

Kingdom Hearts IV Looks INCREDIBLE!

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/08/20

This week the Punching Up crew discusses the Kingdom Hearts blowout at D23, The Simpsons Hit & Run possibly coming back, Pokémon Bank shutting down, and more!Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00 - Intro29:44 - Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date and Other Information48:04 - The New Fortnite Season Has a Ton of Gaming Stuff52:12 - The Simpsons Hit & Run Might Be Coming Back55:39 - What We’re

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127:24

These ZELDA Casting and Hardware Leaks Look Good!

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/08/13

This week the Punching Up crew goes over all the recent Zelda movie casting leaks as well as the leaked Zelda themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller, and more!Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro0:30:26 - Zelda Casting Updates0:39:43 - Leaked Zelda Switch 2 and Pro Controller0:47:09 - Nintendo Financials1:06:38 - What We're Playing1:21:25 - Team Atsuno is Aware of Octopath Traveler 3

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152:02

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is looking GOOD!

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/08/06

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave Direct, Super Mario Sunshine Coming to NSO, Splatoon Raiders and more!Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro0:17:50 - EA Announces Completion of Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners0:25:52 - Fire Emblem Direct0:40:48 - Pokemon Teams up with Krispy Kreme0:46:32 - What We’re Playing1:31:27 - Super Mario

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147:12

Splatoon Raiders is here! What do we think?

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/07/30

This week the Punching Up crew discusses the new Zelda figures from Hasbro, Facial recognition for Pokémon Cards, Link's actor on Breath of the Wild and more!Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00 - Intro21:15 - Hasbro Zelda Figures/Donkey Kong LEGO39:43 - Facial Recognition for Pokémon Cards50:16 - What We’re Playing1:23:17 - Capcom Wants Resident Evil to Be a Yearly Franchise1:31:25 - Double Fine

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120:31

The Duskbloods is Coming Soon...

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/07/23

This week the Punching Up crew discusses the upcoming Network test for The Duskbloods, more Fallout games getting announced, Nintendo in court, and more!Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro30:23 - The Duskbloods Network Test32:29 - New Fallout Games Announced54:25 - Stellar Blade Rated Coming Soon to Switch 256:02 - What We’re Playing1:20:43 - Nintendo Says It Has No Legal Duty to Pass Its

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168:06

We're Already getting Switch 2 OLED Leaks

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/07/16

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Switch 2 OLED leaks, Octopath Traveler 2 coming to Switch 2, Kingdom Hearts IV at D23 and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro23:46 - Mario 40th Anniversary Pin Set25:48 - Octopath Traveller 1 and 2 coming to Switch 230:48 - New Pikmin Merch at Hot Topic37:49 - Kingdom Hearts Panel at D2352:44 - Switch 2 OLED Model Coming Soon?59:11 - What We’re

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188:06

The End of Physical Games — Will Nintendo Follow?

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/07/09

This week, Gene joins Brad and Micah to discuss Switch 2 battery revisions, PlayStation moving away from physical games, whether Nintendo will follow suit, and the recent Xbox layoffs. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro34:52 - Switch 2 Battery Revisions and End of Switch40:16 - Yoshi and Pokémon Toy48:25 - PlayStation Moving Away from Physical Games1:33:43 - What We're Playing2:04:20 - Xbox

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138:46

Nintendo is COOKING with Splatoon Raiders!

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/07/02

This week Micah and Brad go over the Splatoon Raiders Direct, rumors of a live-action Persona Neflix show, Star Fox and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro32:16 - Splatoon Raiders Direct41:01 - Persona is getting a live-action Netflix show57:26 - Switch 2 is possibly getting an updated LCD screen1:01:51 - Star Fox is seemingly a hit1:15:35 - What We’re Playing1:33:10 - Switch 2 the

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135:41

Gaming Birthday Bash!

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/06/25

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64, Sonics 35 birthday, and Micah cant figure out if she wants a Steam Machine or not. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro30:16 - New Poster for Stop-Motion Pokémon series34:33 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets a new release date37:35 - Steam Machine Gets Price and Date1:00:31 - What We’re Playing1:15:13 - Nintendo 64

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133:48

Nintendo just got HACKED!

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/06/18

This week the Punching Up crew goes over the Ocarina of Time remake, more Switch 2 ports, Nintendo getting hacked and more!Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro44:13 - Ocarina of Time Remake52:46 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Switch 2 Port rumored for this year54:46 - The Recent Nintendo Direct was very Popular1:00:46 - What We’re Playing1:13:51 - Hackers claim to have stolen Nintendo HR

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139:59

This Nintendo Direct was INSANE!

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/06/11

This week the Punching Up crew go over all the information from the newest Nintendo Direct and news from Summer Game Fest.Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 00:00 - Intro33:09 - Direct Recap1:41:23 - What We’re Playing1:46:17 - Mina the Hollower Sales Update1:46:53 - FFVII Revelations coming to Switch 21:49:54 - Resident Evil Veronica coming to Switch 21:50:58 - Persona 6 announced1:54:33 - Elden Ring

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139:00

Our Nintendo Direct Predictions!

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/06/04

This week the Punching Up crew share their predictions for the rumored upcoming Nintendo Direct, New Witcher 3 DLC, Dragon Quest XII, 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 - Intro0:12:24 - New Pokémon LEGO Sets0:19:08 - Nintendo Direct Predictions0:52:31 - Witcher 3 DLC0:59:29 - Dragon Quest Updates1:03:27 - What We’re Playing1:17:50 - Call of Duty is finally coming back to Nintendo1:25:39 - Nintendo Music

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124:25

Middle-Earth Games Are Back on the Menu Boys!

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast ·

2026/05/28

This week the Punching Up crew discusses Warhorses’ new projects, including a game set in Middle-earth, Dragon Quest Direct, the new Mario Movie release, Crazy Taxi, 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 - Intro0:25:53 - Dragon Quest Stream0:34:26 - Warhorse Working on Middle-earth Game0:46:29 - Next Mario Movie release0:50:49 - SEGA teasing Crazy Taxi0:54:13 - Nintendo Wants to Produce More

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