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22 Sep 2024 | Nintendo Shack 343 - Did Switch 2 just leak? | 02:02:26 | |
Delvin and Donnie start the show this week and Rebecca hops on late to chat about the Plucky Squire and other games they’ve been playing. They discuss the Switch 2 leak that details the specs of the next console and share their thoughts on it all. The trio also talks about other news from the week, such as the Pokemon Company suing the creators of Palworld. As always, they answer listener questions, such as possibilities for a Switch 2 price point, Switch 2 launch games, concerns for the Switch 2, and what will be the big gaming companies 24 years from today. | |||
24 Sep 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 295 - F-Zero 99 Redeems | 01:25:56 | |
Rebecca, Donnie, and Delvin reunite to discuss F-Zero 99, Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch, and a variety of other headlines from the past week. They cover information about Part 1 of the Pokemon DLC (The Teal Mask), Atari’s reimagining of their game Haunted House, the status of Dragon Quest III’s remake, and much more. As always, they answer listener questions such as possible crossovers between Nintendo and Xbox if Microsoft were to ever acquire Nintendo, and which games remind them of the autumn season. Join our discord - https://discord.gg/FEuwPvk Follow us @Shacklife on Twitter Catch the live show Sundays at 11:00 am ET at https://www.twitch.tv/psvg or https://www.youtube.com/@psvg
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12 Jan 2025 | Nintendo Shack 355 - Switch 2 Watch Continues | 01:58:24 | |
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, the trio talks about their busy weeks and dive into a rabbit hole of fantastic Japanese N64 box art recently acquired. They discuss the latest leaks and speculation surrounding the imminent Switch 2 console, including mysterious SKUs and accessory pre-orders. Then, they touch on some smaller headlines and reminisce about the original Switch reveal presentation 8 years ago on this day. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what are their favorite snowy locations in a Nintendo game, would Nintendo ever make a realistic/cinematic visual game like its competitors, and whether or not Donnie likes to play golf in real life in addition to golf video games.
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14 Apr 2024 | The Nintendo Shack 320 - Pretendo to the Rescue | 01:33:07 | |
Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca join back together this week to talk about the latest in Nintendo and in their lives. After Delvin and Donnie bully Rebecca about her total solar eclipse experience, the trio chat about the games they’ve been playing, discuss how Pretendo is a good alternative service for the 3DS/Wii U online shutdown, the Nintendo Switch Online SNES game update, and more news. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what are some of the reasons to buy the upcoming Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door remake beyond upgraded graphics. They also choose a game soundtrack from each Nintendo console for a hypothetical car ride playlist. If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe for Gabe Patillo, friend of the PSVG podcast network who recently passed away, you can find the link right here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-patillo-family-fund/ | |||
29 Oct 2022 | The Nintendo Shack 249 - Bayo 3 Release Week + Greavard the Best Doggo | 01:21:10 | |
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss Bayonetta 3’s release including the latest news on the voice actress controversy. They also talk about Greavard, the newest Pokemon that was unveiled this week, and chat about their favorite dog Pokemon. Finally, they reminisce about Super Mario Odyssey for its 5th anniversary and speculate about future Mario games. As always, they answer listener questions, such as the best Halloween prank they’ve pulled.
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28 May 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 277 - More Zelda Adventures | 01:53:31 | |
This week on the Nintendo Shack, Rebecca and Donnie catch up on their Tears of the Kingdom playthroughs - both have completed two dungeons and have been taking their time exploring Hyrule. They briefly discuss some news stories, such as Nintendo issuing a DMCA against Dolphin emulator on Steam, a Daemon X Machina sequel announced, some indie game news, and more. As usual, they spend time at the end of the show answering listener questions, such as what the silliest way is they have died in Tears of the Kingdom and what is one shrine that they know they solved in an unintended way. Join our discord - https://discord.gg/FEuwPvk Follow us @Shacklife on Twitter Catch the live show Sundays at 10:00 am ET at https://www.twitch.tv/psvg | |||
31 Jan 2024 | The Nintendo Shack 309 - A little late, but just as good. | 01:40:21 | |
Better late than never, the crew joins after Donnie’s hectic weekend of work and Rebecca’s Magfest adventures. They spend some time catching up before diving into some light news about—you guessed it—Switch 2 rumors and other quick topics. They spend the rest of the time answering some thought-provoking listener questions, enjoying the conversation along the way.
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05 Jan 2025 | Nintendo Shack 354 - Let’s Light This Candle | 02:07:44 | |
The Shack is BACK! Kicking off 2025 in style the trio is back together to recap what they played over the xmas break as well as all of these Switch 2 leaks! You guys showed up for the Q/A session in a big way & we answered every single question. We're back and and ready to see what 2025 has in store for Nintendo. SHAAAAAAAAAAAACK!! PSVG Everything in one link: psvg.taplink.ws | |||
03 Sep 2022 | The Nintendo Shack 241 - September Direct Hype ft. Jeff Grubb | 01:09:26 | |
Greeeetings, Koopalings! This week on the Nintendo Shack podcast, Rebecca and Garret are joined by the one and only Jeff Grubb to talk to him about his statements regarding an upcoming Nintendo Direct for the month of September and what it might involve. He shares information that he discussed on his own podcast, Last of the Nintendogs, earlier in the week. After the Nintendo Direct talk, the three talk about the new Pokemon Grafaifai that was revealed, Live A Live's sales numbers, and an interesting update to Mario Kart Tour. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what Nintendo game runs better than it has any right to, and what is the best video game with a dinosaur in it. Follow Jeff Grubb on Twitter here and YouTube here.
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10 Feb 2022 | Shack + Play Some Video Games: The Crossover Episode | 02:01:40 | |
This week, the Nintendo Shack invades the Play Some Video Games podcast on the heels of the Nintendo Direct presentation. Garret and Rebecca join Devin and Donnie - they start off by talking about Dying Light 2's strong start before diving into the Direct recap. They go over the highlights and "other stuff" announced and their thoughts on each of them. It's a great show with lots of laughs and strong opinions. Be sure to hit us up on Discord/Twitter letting us know your thoughts on the Nintendo Direct and what games you're excited about.
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18 Dec 2023 | PSVG Christmas Spectacular & 2023 Wrap Up | 03:16:57 | |
Merry Christmas from PSVG! Here's our annual Christmas Spectacular featuring members for Shack, PSVG, BWVG, and PSXP. We recap our favorite games of the year & what we're looking forward to in 2024. We hope you enjoy the show and have a very happy holiday season. See you in 2024. | |||
21 Apr 2024 | Nintendo Shack 321 - WE HAVE REAL NEWS! (indie world) | 01:42:46 | |
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, the crew gathers to talk all about the Indie World Showcase and each of the highlights from it, such as Little Kitty Big City, Europa, Cat Quest III, and more. They also discuss the Delta emulator on iOS that has been taking social media by storm, and what it could mean for Nintendo’s stance on Roms. As usual, they answer listener questions, such as when they think Hollow Knight: Silksong will finally be fully revealed, and what do they think they see happening with themselves/games in the upcoming future. If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe for Gabe Patillo, friend of the PSVG podcast network who recently passed away, you can find the link right here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-patillo-family-fund/ PSVG Everything in one link: psvg.taplink.ws | |||
03 Dec 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 305 - See You in 2024 | 01:34:40 | |
In the final Nintendo Shack episode of 2023, Donnie, Delvin, and Rebecca look ahead to what games are releasing in December before diving into the week’s news. They discuss a rumor about a potential Switch Mini console and what that could look like as a concept. They also talk about an interview with Phil Spencer about Game Pass on Switch and Banjo Kazooie’s revival, LEGO Fortnite coming to…Fortnite, and the scrapped WaPeach design from the GameCube era. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what Nintendo game or product are they most excited for in 2024. Don’t forget to look out for our annual PSVG Christmas episode later this month! PSVG Everything in one link: psvg.taplink.ws | |||
17 Nov 2024 | Nintendo Shack 351 - A New Horizon for Switch | 01:34:47 | |
On this week’s episode, Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca talk a little bit about Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Lego Horizon Adventures, and other games they have been playing lately. They discuss some Zelda tidbits about the development of Echoes of Wisdom and other games from the franchise, as well as Miyamoto’s 72nd birthday. They briefly talk about the reveal of Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World before summarizing some upcoming Black Friday Switch deals and notable headlines from the week. As always, they answer listener questions, such as whether or not Zelda Echoes of Wisdom will receive a Game Awards nomination for Game of the Year, and what kind of new Nintendo IP might we see on the Switch 2?
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09 Jun 2024 | Nintendo Shack 328 - PlayStation’s Horizon on Switch?!? | 01:12:20 | |
We are well into Summer Game Fest goodness with lots of video game announcements, it almost feels like E3. On this week’s episode, Donnie and Rebecca recap SGF and other showcases from this week with all of the notable games coming to the Switch and more. They talk about more than 40 game announcements and their thoughts on what was revealed. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what Nintendo games made them feel a special kind of magic, what’s their favorite fast food go-to, and what do they imagine gaming will look like in 50 years from now.
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23 Feb 2025 | Nintendo Shack 361 - No Gold For You | 02:17:16 | |
This week, Donnie, Rebecca, and Delvin dive into Nintendo’s latest shake-up: Gold Points are going away. Starting March 25, 2025, players will no longer earn Gold Points from purchases, and Switch Game Vouchers won’t apply to Switch 2 titles. What does this mean for digital rewards and eShop discounts? The crew breaks it down. Meanwhile, Pokémon Go developer Niantic is reportedly in talks to sell its gaming business to Saudi-owned Scopely for $3.5 billion. HAL Laboratory celebrates its 45th anniversary, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure tops the eShop charts for February. Plus, a LEGO Game Boy set leaks, Pokémon Presents is officially set for February 27, and rumors swirl about a Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED bundle. In listener questions, the Shack crew discusses Pokémon Day predictions, the future of Metroid: Other M, Switch 2 storage solutions, and—most importantly—whether Nintendo’s next-gen cartridges will still taste awful. PSVG Everything in one link:psvg.taplink.ws | |||
27 Aug 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 291 - Rebecca Finally Beat Tears of the Kingdom | 01:25:13 | |
Donnie is back at the Shack this week, joining Rebecca to talk about this week in Nintendo. Their discussion begins with their impressions of the ending of Tears of the Kingdom, since Rebecca finally rolled credits in the game. Then, they dive into this week’s news topics, which include Charles Martinet retiring as the voice of Mario, Switch games announced at Gamescom, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which Switch exclusives deserve a sequel, and what are some realistic Switch 2 launch titles. Join our discord - https://discord.gg/FEuwPvk Follow us @Shacklife on Twitter Catch the live show Sundays at 10:00 am ET at https://www.twitch.tv/psvg | |||
26 Mar 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 268 - eShop Death Day | 01:48:02 | |
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca and Donnie reminisce about the Wii U and 3DS on the final day of the eShop services. They discuss some of the news from the week, such as stories about Sonic Origins Plus, Lego 2K Drive, and Fell Xenologue. They also talk about Wind Waker’s 20th anniversary and why they think it hasn't been released on the Switch yet. As always, they end the show with listener questions, such as what small studio would be perfect to give their spin on a Nintendo franchise, and when they think the next Animal Crossing game will be.
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04 Feb 2024 | The Nintendo Shack 310 - Direct Watch | 01:35:07 | |
With Delvin off this week, Donnie and Rebecca cover some light news and speculate on when the inevitable Nintendo Direct could happen. They make some predictions before moving onto the week’s listener questions. They answer questions from a variety of topics, including what’s next for Pokemon this year, what’s next for Donkey Kong, what third party games could be early Switch 2 titles, what the handheld boom means for Nintendo, and what would the worst tasting Switch cart taste like.
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10 Nov 2024 | Nintendo Shack 350 - This is Furukawa | 01:49:13 | |
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Donnie, Rebecca, and Delvin reflect on the difficulty of the past week and spend some time comforting each other and listeners. They then move on to discuss the week’s Nintendo news, such as the quarterly financials, confirmation of backwards compatibility on the Switch successor, and other notable headlines. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which musician should collab with a Nintendo music IP, and will the Switch 2 be affected by international tariffs. Thank you for listening, and stay well this week. | |||
18 Jun 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 280 - TOTK + Persona & Direct Speculation | 01:23:16 | |
On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca and Donnie talk about the Persona games that are making their way to the Switch, and then they do some speculating about Nintendo’s plans for possible upcoming Directs. They hit some smaller news topics before moving on to questions from the community, including if they think games should be re-reviewed after receiving significant updates, and what is one thing they would change for the next botw/totk-style Zelda game. Join our discord - https://discord.gg/FEuwPvk Follow us @Shacklife on Twitter Catch the live show Sundays at 10:00 am ET at https://www.twitch.tv/psvg | |||
06 Apr 2025 | Nintendo Shack 368 - Switch 2 Fiasco | 02:19:47 | |
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Delvin returns to talk with Donnie and Rebecca about his thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 and everything else that has happened in the past week. The crew talks extensively about the community discussions on the prices, preorder delay, and Treehouse happenings. They go over some various headlines of news that popped up throughout the past few days. As always, they answer a large number of questions (more than 20, to be exact), such as what is the future of game key cards, could there eventually be a Switch 2 Lite model, what’s the deal with Game Chat, and more.
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14 Jan 2024 | The Nintendo Shack 307- Switch 2 powered by GameShark | 01:02:15 | |
The Shack is back this week talking about the latest rumors revolving around the next Switch console, this time coming from a peculiar source. The trio touch on other topics as well, such as Golden Sun coming to Nintendo Switch Online, Cult of the Lamb’s upcoming DLC, the ridiculous ways to watch the Pokemon anime, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what is the plausibility of a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate “Deluxe” port coming within the first year of the Switch 2, and what one thing would they change to make today’s Pokemon games better.
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12 Mar 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 266 - Abolish Daylight Saving Time | 01:42:51 | |
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca and Donnie chat about the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe wave 4 dlc courses before diving into recent news stories. They discuss the final Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer, the Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon playable demo, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what can be done to innovate the next Mario game, and whether or not they think the next Nintendo console should keep the “Switch” name.
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30 Sep 2024 | Nintendo Shack 344 - Nintendo Will Not Be Involved in Any Type of Game War | 01:03:44 | |
This week, Delvin and Rebecca team up while Donnie is out, and the duo starts the show by talking about their experiences with Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom so far. They discuss this week’s news stories, such as Nintendo stating they want to be left out of console war debates, the first Pixar characters introduced to Fortnite, an exciting update to the Delta emulator on mobile devices, and information about the Switch version of Life is Strange: Double Exposure. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which Nintendo villain would you take over the world with, and what should Nintendo’s game plan for revealing the Switch 2 be. PSVG Everything in one link: psvg.taplink.ws | |||
18 Mar 2022 | Mario Kart DLC Eve | 01:31:11 | |
Greeting Koopalings! This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss the first wave of the imminent Mario Kart 8 Booster Course DLC and what they’re looking forward to with the rest of the waves. They also go over the Monster Hunter Digital Event from this week as well as the three SEGA Genesis games that were added to the NSO + Expansion Pack library. They end the show by answering a ton of great listener questions, such as which previously released Switch game should get new content added and embarrassing video game memories they have. Both Garret and Rebecca share Pop-Tart related stories after a listener asks what Pop-Tart flavor is the best.
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11 Aug 2024 | Nintendo Shack 337 - New Zelda Echoes of Wisdom Trailer | 01:37:34 | |
Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca join this week to discuss the latest trailer for Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, which is all about the unique traversal methods in the upcoming game. They also talk about some other Nintendo news, such as free updates coming for DOOM I and II owners, Switch 2 rumors, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as a great conversation about which Nintendo consoles are the most “revolutionary,” and whether or not they think there will be one more Nintendo Direct before the end of the year. Follow Delvin’s son on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RenTalksAbout
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11 Feb 2024 | Nintendo Shack 311 - Nintendo makin bells | 01:39:07 | |
With even more rumors of a Nintendo Direct and Switch 2 reveal looming, Rebecca, Donnie, and Delvin discuss the company’s quarterly financial report and what’s ahead. They spend some time talking about the state of AAA games and the industry as a whole, including Nintendo’s place in it all. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what video game character they’d want to be their valentine and what mini-games would work in a Zelda-themed Mario Party game. Additionally, listener’s favorite controllers are discussed.
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07 Jul 2024 | Nintendo Shack 332 - Nintendo vs. Scalpers | 00:59:01 | |
On this episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca talk about how Nintendo has been going after Switch modders in full force. They also discuss Nintendo’s statement on scalping and how they intent to combat it. They talk about new NES games added to Nintendo Switch Online as well as a speedrunning dog named Peanut Butter. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what are their favorite Nintendo fitness products, and what TV shows have they watched that would make good video games. PSVG Everything in one link: psvg.taplink.ws | |||
25 Aug 2024 | Nintendo Shack 339 - Nintendo Museum Revealed | 01:07:31 | |
Rebecca is back this week with Donnie and Delvin to talk about this week in Nintendo news, such as the Nintendo Museum Direct. They also cover topics about the closure of Animal Crossing Pocket Camp, a Zelda Tears of the Kingdom social media app for Nintendo employees, and a leak/rumor that MySims may see a return to the Switch. They discussed a few other topics before answering listener questions, such as favorite Rachael Lillis (voice of Misty) moments from the Pokemon anime, and what big announcements are possibly left before the eventual reveal of the next Switch console. | |||
10 Sep 2022 | The Nintendo Shack 242 - You Wouldn’t Mod a 3DS | 01:05:07 | |
On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca celebrate Splatoon 3’s launch day by discussing Rebecca’s experience with the game thus far and sharing in Garret’s misery of not yet having the game in his possession. They briefly chat about rumored changes to the rumored Nintendo Direct before diving into a discussion about the latest Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trailer. They touch on a few other news stories before answering listener questions about the difficulty level of modding the 3DS. (Spoiler: It’s actually so easy to mod it; anyone can do it!) Read Rebecca’s review of Splatoon 3 here on Twinfinite: https://twinfinite.net/2022/09/splatoon-3-review/
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14 Jan 2022 | Kirby Actually Looks...Good! | 01:13:51 | |
Rebecca and Garret discuss everything from this week in Nintendo. They talk about the latest trailers for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Pokemon Legends: Arceus, both of which surprised them. Other topics this week include an Assassin's Creed collection coming to the Switch, rumors about a certain sequel that could be announced soon, and nostalgia for the 2017 Switch presentation. As always, they answer listener questions, such as if they think the Switch should have an achievement system and words of wisdom for someone who hasn't played a Shin Megami Tensei game in nearly two decades.
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02 Jun 2024 | Nintendo Shack 327 - June Game Fest Begins | 01:51:52 | |
Happy June, Koopalings! This week, Donnie and Rebecca talk about their progress in Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door before discussing some news about the upcoming Dragon Quest 2DHD game(s). They list some notable games that will be releasing in June as well as some smaller headlines before jumping into an ocean of great listener questions. They answer questions such as how does the voice actor from Fire Emblem Awakening who does the podcast’s outro feel about the “bad take,” what will the market for physical Switch games look like in 20 years from now, and which character would be the best choice for an Astro Bot-like game that revisits all of Nintendo’s past franchises… and many more interesting questions!
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19 May 2024 | Nintendo Shack 325 - The Cusp of TTYD | 01:36:19 | |
Donnie and Rebecca reconvene this week to chat about the latest headlines in Nintendo as they begin to prepare for the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. They have a discussion about what Nintendo might do for “deluxe” upgrades to Switch titles on their next console, and they even talk about a college course on Fire Emblem that is actually coming to Carnegie Mellon University. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which gaming era do they wish they had grown up during, and when do they think the next brand new Zelda game will release. PSVG Everything in one link: psvg.taplink.ws | |||
16 Mar 2025 | Nintendo Shack 364 - Will Wild Blue Switch 2? | 01:48:04 | |
Donnie, Delvin, and Rebecca join together again this week to talk about this week in Nintendo news, including the announcement of a new on-rails shooter called Wild Blue from an original Star Fox development team member, an upcoming demo for Atelier Yumia, analyst predictions for the Switch 2, and more. There are some big rumors about hundreds of thousands of NS2 units in the US already, and even a YouTuber claiming he’s been offered to buy a stolen Switch 2 console. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what gimmick they think the next Mario Kart will bring, what third party games do they think will be included in the NS2 direct, and which GameCube games they want to see on Nintendo Switch Online/virtual console. PSVG Everything in one link: psvg.taplink.ws | |||
16 Feb 2025 | Nintendo Shack 360 - Switch Flip | 01:44:47 | |
Donnie, Rebecca, Delvin, and Jason break down the latest Switch 2 rumors, including a new patent suggesting Joy-Cons can attach to either side of the device with a screen that flips to match. Reports claim Switch 2 units may have already surfaced on the black market for a staggering $40K. Spanish outlet Vandal also hints that Bungie’s mysterious MOBA, Project Gummy Bears, will launch day one on the system. Meanwhile, several Switch games pop up in PlayStation Direct, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance lands in August, and Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny gets a May remaster. Sonic fans get a fresh look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and survival horror hit Sorry We’re Closed arrives on Switch next month. In this week’s headlines, Star Fox artist Takaya Imamura hopes to see Star Fox: Assault on Switch 2, Capcom teases Monster Hunter Wilds for the next-gen console, and Glover makes a surprise return. Finally, the Shack crew tackles listener questions, from must-finish games before Switch 2 to retro collection dreams, and—if Miyamoto demanded their most prized gaming possession in exchange for retirement—what they’d be willing to give up. | |||
17 Jun 2022 | Nintendo Shack 230 - PB&J | 01:31:24 | |
Donnie joins Garret in this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast to talk about Fire Emblem Rumors and Nintendo Direct speculation. They also go into the news from this week in Nintendo, such as TMNT Shredder's Revenge first impressions, new RPG reveals, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what games stood out from the Wholesome showcase and what is the best pb&j? Check it out! | |||
25 Jul 2022 | The Nintendo Shack 235 - A Delayed Podcast Is Eventually Good | 01:19:25 | |
This week's episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast might have been a few days late, but eventually, Garret and Rebecca sat down to discuss the previous week of Nintendo news. They talked about Mario Strikers: Battle League's first free update and the quality of the game as a whole. They also discussed topics such as Xenoblade Chronicle 3 copies out in the wild a week early, new classic games added to Nintendo Switch Online, an interesting Pokemon collaboration, a curious update to Camelot's official website, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what is the best RPG of the year so far and what is the most recognizable sound in gaming.
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08 Oct 2022 | The Nintendo Shack 246 - Super Mario Bros. Movie Hype ft. Mary Stowe | 01:04:57 | |
Mary Stowe from Destructoid and Zelda Universe joins Rebecca this week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast. They discuss their mixed feelings about the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer premiere, including Chris Pratt's voiceover for Mario. They also talk about other Nintendo news from the week, such as the latest Pokemon trailer with the new Pokemon Farigiraf, the next Splatoon 3 Splatfest announcement, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as if they think there will be a sequel to Metroid Dread, and what is their favorite type of cookie. Follow Mary Stowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marywantacookie
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13 Aug 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 288 - Shack Presents Pokemon…And Delvin | 01:07:51 | |
This week on the NIntendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca returns to the show after her trip and Delvin takes over the show to join her. They discuss this week’s Pokemon Presents showcase and share their opinions on what was revealed. They also dive into some smaller headlines, such as the development progress of Overwatch 2 story missions on the Switch and the news of two big titles in development at Mercury Steam. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which Nintendo franchise characters would make the best news anchor team, and what is their favorite breakfast foods. Join our discord - https://discord.gg/FEuwPvk Follow us @Shacklife on Twitter Catch the live show Sundays at 10:00 am ET at https://www.twitch.tv/psvg
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10 Mar 2024 | The Nintendo Shack 315 - MAR10 Day 2024 | 01:35:03 | |
It’s Mario Day 2024, as well as Donnie’s birthday! Donnie, Delvin, and Rebecca celebrate the day by sharing all of the Mario news that Nintendo just announced for this holiday. They also discuss their own impressions on the Princess Peach Showtime demo and other games they’ve been playing. After a short tribute to Akira Toriyama, they follow up with the status of last week’s Yuzu vs. Nintendo lawsuit. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which Mario spinoff title is their favorite, what are their best memories with a Mario game, and what do they hope the next Mario movie will be like? REMINDER: The final Mario Golf 3DS tournament has just started and will be open until March 17. Winner gets a $20 eShop gift card. Join with this code and submit your score: 52-4887-9685-4488
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02 Feb 2025 | Nintendo Shack 358 - Ridddddgee Racerrrrrr | 01:58:51 | |
The Shack crew is back, and February is in full swing! Rebecca dives into Hello Kitty Island Adventure, while Donnie and Delvin take on Life is Strange, Yakuza, Nexomon, G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra, and Power Rangers. The trio runs through February Switch releases, including Citizen Sleeper 2, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, and Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, plus new Nintendo Switch Online updates like Ridge Racer 64 and fresh Xenoblade Chronicles icons. They also discuss the latest industry headlines, from RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic adding touch controls to MLB The Show 25 landing on Switch. And then—rumors, rumors, rumors! With Forza Horizon 5 reportedly coming to Switch 2 and whispers of Starfield, Fable, and more making their way over, they break down what could be next for Xbox and Nintendo. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what Zelda game would have the best post-game world, will they still use their original Switch after the new one drops, and most importantly… what would Mario rather eat: French toast, pancakes, or waffles? https://tenor.com/view/mario-luigi-pancakes-eating-floating-gif-16631699
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08 Jan 2022 | Shack Life Season Premiere | 01:13:37 | |
In the first Nintendo Shack episode of 2022, Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine look ahead to what games are scheduled to release this year and what they hope might still be announced. They discuss their hopes and fears for the first major release of 2022, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which is only a few weeks away. They also discuss a rumor about a new Mario Kart game and talk about a funny story related to Undertale and...the Pope. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they think Splatoon 3 needs to be able to distinguish itself from the previous game.
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01 Oct 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 296 - So Long Kamiya | 01:42:49 | |
This week Donnie and Delvin chat about changes at Platinum, the resurfacing of Hatch Tales, what 99 game they'd like to see next, and more. | |||
07 Jan 2024 | The Nintendo Shack 306 - New Year New Switch? | 01:46:59 | |
Welcome back to the Nintendo Shack in its first episode of 2024! Rebecca, Delvin, and Donnie start the show by catching up on what they’ve been playing for the past few weeks over their holiday breaks. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Nintendo Shack without more talks about the inevitable next Switch console. They touch on some games coming out in January, what they’re looking forward to playing on the Switch in 2024, and discuss some rumors as well. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what gaming new years resolutions they have, when they think the first Nintendo Direct of the year will be, and if they think there will be a new Zelda game by the end of the year.
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02 Apr 2022 | Kirby Impressions: Steam Shack Edition | 01:43:23 | |
This week on the Nintendo Shack podcast, Donnie returns to talk with Garret and Rebecca about his playthrough of Kirby and the Forgotten Land (spoiler-free). They also discuss the news of Breath of the Wild sequel’s delay, E3’s cancellation, some NES/SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, and more. They also answer listener questions, such as what game they would make each co-host play as a form of punishment.
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26 Nov 2023 | The Nintendo Shack 304 - Turkey Day Hangover | 01:41:38 | |
This week, Donnie, Rebecca, and Delvin catch up about their Thanksgivings and what they’ve been playing during the holiday. They talk about some of the latest Nintendo news, such as Kamiya’s plans for future Bayonetta games and the latest N64 game to come to Nintendo Switch Online. They also touch on a few more topics before diving into the week’s listener questions, such as what should Nintendo do differently with the next Splatoon game, and what do they think Nintendo will announce or show at the Game Awards.
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11 Mar 2022 | MAR10 Day! | 01:07:45 | |
Happy MAR10 Day, Koopalings! This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca celebrate the greatness that is Mario, including discussing the announcement of Super Nintendo World opening at Universal Hollywood Studios. They also dive into some other news from the past week, such as the TMNT Cowabunga Collection announcement, the Advance Wars 1+2: ReBoot Camp delay, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what game franchise they enjoy that would surprise people, and what was the most painful loss of progress in a game they’ve experienced.
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04 Mar 2022 | Pokemon Presents and the Switch Pro Lives On | 01:19:05 | |
In this week's episode of the Nintendo Shack podcast, Garret and Rebecca talk about the contents of the recent Pokemon Presents broadcast, including the announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and what it means for the future of Pokemon games. They also reveal which of the three new starter Pokemon is the greatest (there is only one right answer). Afterward, they discuss the Nvidia leak and what it means for new Switch hardware. They touch on a few more topics before celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Nintendo Switch by answering some listener questions, such as why they feel the Switch has been so successful and whether Nintendo has drastically changed since the Wii U era or not.
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04 May 2018 | Nintendo Shack 27: Newsplosion | 01:06:05 | |
That's right the shack is back! Caro, Donnie and Jason return to talk all things Nintendo. This week in the shack we breakdown the flood of news that came out of Nintendo HQ, Nintendo's focus on mobile games, & earnings during Switch's first fiscal year and what they all might mean for us gamers.
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11 May 2018 | Nintendo Shack 28: About virtual console... | 01:06:06 | |
GREETINGS KOOPALINGS! That's right, the shack is back and this week Donnie and Caroline talk games (Labo, Xeno, Mario Golf, Monster Hunter Stories, Jotun) before breaking down the Nintendo Switch Online news and then wrap everything up with some Animal Crossing for Nintendo Switch speculation.
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18 May 2018 | Nintendo Shack 29: Leaky Boat | 01:05:31 | |
The Shack is Back and full of pre-E3 rumors and speculation! Join Donnie, Caroline, & Jason as they talk the newest Pokemon and Star Fox rumors as well as their excitement for this week's releases.... HYRULE WARRIORS!
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25 May 2018 | Nintendo Shack 30: Shack Warriors | 01:17:51 | |
This week The Shack is Back and discussing Hyrule Warriors, Runner 3, and third party games we want to see at E3! as well as some tales from Momocon and a custom intro from Coach Mo and Kevin.
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30 May 2018 | Nintendo Shack 31 - Pokemon for Everyone | 01:03:24 | |
The Shack is Back! The Pokemon company sprung a surprise briefing last night in Japan dropping all kinds of news. So you know PSVG had to reunite the Pokemon Trainer's Corner to discuss all the news we could find.
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01 Jun 2018 | Nintendo Shack 32: It's Not a Comeback | 01:30:56 | |
The SHACK is BACK and this week we're discussing our E3 predictions, a new E3 rumor/leak, brief Pokemon news and all about that HYLIAN 2DSXL!
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08 Jun 2018 | Nintendo Shack 33 - E3 Mini Shack Direct | 00:35:20 | |
In this final podcast before E3, Donnie and Caro continues to have the HYPE intensified as PSVG primes the engine to go all in this weekend @ E3.
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14 Jun 2018 | Nintendo Shack 34 - Nintendo E3 2018 Direct | 01:27:15 | |
This week we break down the Nintendo E3 presentation in detail and go over all the big announcements we have for things coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2018-2019
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22 Jun 2018 | Nintendo Shack 35: Better Together | 01:08:47 | |
The SHAAAACCKK is finally back after a long week since E3! The normal trio of Donnie, Caroline & Jason return to discuss some rumors, Nintendo pairing up with Microsoft, Hollow Knight, Xenoblade, Squid Game DLC and more.
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29 Jun 2018 | Nintendo Shack 36 - A Labo-What?!! | 01:11:02 | |
This week in the Shack Donnie & Caroline discuss Labo X Mario Kart 8 News, Lions Song coming to Switch, what a GameCube classic would mean to us, Switch pro, what Donnie thinks of this generation and hardware in general and so much more!!! Truly a really great show, thank you so much for contributing and listening, it means everything to us.
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06 Jul 2018 | Nintendo Shack 37 - N64 Josh | 01:04:18 | |
Donnie is MIA but have no fear, its dangerous to go alone so Caro and Jason are joined by N64 Josh to shack and discuss some of the latest news.
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13 Jul 2018 | Nintendo Shack 38 - Octopath Eve! | 01:11:39 | |
The gang is back together, YES THE WHOLE GANG! Join Caroline, Donnie and Jason as they discuss Nintendo
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20 Jul 2018 | Nintendo Shack 39 - UnCivil War | 00:54:12 | |
Something has gone crazy in the shack, this week Kevin has sabotaged both Donnie and Jason and taken over. He left a back window open too so Mr. Bad Bit himself climbed through to help with the invasion. Don't worry Caro is still here though. We discuss Octopath Traveler, Mario Kart Toys and DLC updates, and much much more!
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27 Jul 2018 | Nintendo Shack 40 - NEW LABO!!!!! | 01:08:25 | |
Donnie and Caro convene Shack to discuss new Labo, vacations, becoming a Twitch streamer, Donkey Kong Rabbids, Octolings & Octopath, Virtual Boys, 3DS and Wii U and even some Switch games to keep an eye on in August. Yeah.... Shack is packed this episode.
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03 Aug 2018 | Nintendo Shack 41 - It's been a week.... | 01:12:02 | |
PSVG's Ninten-twins Caroline & Donnie stand up the shack to talk about Oxenfree on Nintendo Switch, first week back to school, Nintendo's current financials, the return to prominence for the NES classic, questions and more!
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10 Aug 2018 | Nintendo Shack 42 - A Smashing Direct | 01:12:40 | |
The SHAAAAAACK is back and this week.... ALL of us are back together! That's right, Jason Lacy has finally returned so you know, we had to hang out a little bit before breaking down the Smash Bros Direct and some Nintendo buzz.
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17 Aug 2018 | Nintendo Shack 43 - Ninjas vs. Pirates | 01:07:18 | |
Kevin comes back to the Shack this week as he and Donnie discuss Nintendo vs. Rom hosts, State of Mind, Telltale's Final Season and Donnie's awful awful day.
The Shack crew hits the road on our normal day of recording to go joing N64 Josh over on the Nintendo Power Cast, so please got check that out at @Npowercast.
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24 Aug 2018 | Nintendo Shack #44 - Nindie News | 01:18:57 | |
The SHACK is BACK! This week in the Nintendo Shack Bobby @NintendoGurus joins Caro & Donnie to break down all of the Nindie News from Gamescom, Nintendo's continued healthy sales success, what we hope to see from this Nindie Direct next week, but not before we have a mini-reflection on the Make Us Better Movement.
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31 Aug 2018 | Nintendo Shack 45 - Too Many Indies? | 01:10:19 | |
This week the Shack tackles Nintendo of America's Nindie highlight, that sweet sweet Smash Ultimate Pro Controller, Onimusha and ask ourselves if it's Nintendo's responsibility to provide more coverage for their Nintendo partners oh and yeah.... Seth brought his anti-Nintendo attitude this episode lol its a mess.
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07 Sep 2018 | Nintendo Shack 46 - Directly Delayed | 01:09:48 | |
The SHACK is BACK and this week we discuss the properly delayed Nintendo Direct, the games the Shack trio has been playing of late, Yoshi, Mega Man, Streets of Rage 4 & more.
Follow us on Twitter at @ShackLife | Watch live on Twitch every Thursday night
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14 Sep 2018 | Nintendo Shack 47 - Nintendo Direct 9.13.18 | 01:01:51 | |
The SHACK is BACK and this week's episode runs down everything you need to know from today's Nintendo Direct, our thoughts & opinions, and whether or not Caroline and Donnie think Switch 2019 can be better than Switch's 2017. Also we kind of butcher the history/lineage of Final Fantasy games lol.
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21 Sep 2018 | Nintendo Shack 48 - Nintendo Switch Online Launches | 01:12:20 | |
The Shack is Back!!! This week we're joined by Marty Estes from @NintendoDads to discuss all things Nintendo Switch Online. Shack goes through the pre-launch, NES-Flix, cloud saves, game sharing and more before answering some listener questions.
Follow us on Twitter at @ShackLife | Watch live on Twitch every Thursday night
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13 Oct 2017 | Nintendo Shack 1 - Golf Story | 00:56:19 | |
Jason and Donnie kick off the official launch of the Nintendo Shack! This week they chat about Golf Story on the Nintendo Switch and also about the heavily rumored Game Boy Classic.
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20 Oct 2017 | Nintendo Shack 2 - Super Nintendo Time | 01:03:00 | |
This week Jason and Donnie talk about their first impressions of the Super Nintendo Classic, some Fire Emblem Warriors review talk, the New Switch System update and more!
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03 Nov 2017 | Nintendo Shack 4 - A New Odyssey | 01:03:22 | |
In this episode Jason and Donnie are joined by Caroline (who can't be bothered to turn off the TV...) to discuss their early impressions of Mario Odyssey. They also discuss the Breath of the Wild DLC speculation as well as the announcement of the Explorers edition and the very odd looking Zelda 2DS.
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10 Nov 2017 | Nintendo Shack 5 - Xenoblades of Steel | 01:00:06 | |
In this episode Donnie is joined by Seth and Justin. They discuss the recent Xenoblades 2 Direct as well as some Mario Odyssey and some Black Friday shopping plans.
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17 Nov 2017 | Nintendo Shack 6: Rocket League & The Game Awards | 01:02:14 | |
Jason is back with Donnie to Shack up yet again. This week we tackle Rocket League, the Game Awards, BOXBOY and questions
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09 Dec 2017 | Nintendo Shack 8 - Cerealously Live | 01:07:23 | |
Jason and Donnie are re-united and it feels so good....but what this?!?!? That's right a Kevin approaches and its highly effective. The triforce of PSVG have come together to discuss Xenoblade 2 reviews, 2018 predictions from the big N, answer your questions, and BREAKFAST CEREAL?
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16 Dec 2017 | Nintendo Shack 10 - What a year it was | 01:07:25 | |
Donnie is joined this week by Caro, and a special guest.....(Hint: Capri like the Pants) as they discuss the year that was Nintendo and more!
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06 Jan 2018 | Nintendo Shack 12 - Switch Title #29 | 01:02:49 | |
Donnie is joined tonight by Jacob Rush from Nintendo Nostalgia as they ring in 2018! We discuss Yooka-Laylee, a little more Mario Odyssey and THEN WE DISCUSS THESE SWITCH RUMORS.
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13 Jan 2018 | Nintendo Shack 13 - The mini Direct Cometh | 01:02:45 | |
Jason and Donnie are back to break down today's Nintendo Mini-Direct and provide their feedback.
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20 Jan 2018 | Nintendo Shack 14 - Yo Labo Labo | 00:59:57 | |
Jason and Kevin discuss Switch Sales, the top selling Switch eShop games and of course Nintendo's latest announcement of Labo!
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27 Jan 2018 | Nintendo Shack 15 - Talkin' Shop | 01:07:56 | |
That's right the Nintendo Shack is back and Donnie & Jason are here to talk about a few Nintendo-things
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10 Feb 2018 | Nintendo Shack 17 - Donnie's Back! | 00:59:13 | |
Donnie's back! You know what that means?! It's time to shack.
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24 Feb 2018 | Nintendo Shack 19 - Don't f*** with a witch! | 01:07:30 | |
Greetings Koopalings! The SHACK is back with the RETURN of Caroline & a newcomer as Kyle from Board with Video Games joins the show for the first time proper.
- Bayonetta Impressions
- Floor Kids, Xeno 2, Rocket League, Old Mans Journey
- Donnie's New Wii U
- News (Smash, NPD, FE Heroes)
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03 Mar 2018 | Nintendo Shack 20 - Switchaversary | 01:01:12 | |
Today (well tomorrow) mark's the Nintendo Switch's birthday! Last night we got the old gang back together to discuss all things Switch in year one and what we think & hope to see in year two. Again thank you to all that join us live each and every Thursday night and those of you that continue to share PSVG podcasts with your friends.
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24 Mar 2018 | Nintendo Shack 22 - Nindies Everywhere | 01:11:26 | |
Donnie and Jason are back! This week is all about The Long Reach, Nindies, Nintendo Rewards & a not quite as funny as Donnie thinks trade in story.
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09 Dec 2017 | Nintendo Shack 9 - ITS OUT RIGHT NOW! | 00:59:21 | |
The Nintendo Shack is Back! This week Donnie and Jason go along for the ride and boy what an episode with LIVE BREAKING NEWS from the Game Awards. Also, Donnie gives you his Xenoblade Chronicles 2 impressions, Bayonetta 3?! New Switch HD REMASTERS? So much to talk about.
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31 Mar 2018 | Nintendo Shack 23 - No News Here | 00:58:17 | |
Caroline & Donnie strike up a conversation this week in the Nintendo Shack. This week in the Shack is all about your questions because we absolutely have NO NEWS to discuss. So, docks bricking consoles, E3 ideas, Zelda on 3DS are all bantered around.
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06 Apr 2018 | Nintendo Shack 24 - FLuxtashack | 01:02:28 | |
Put on your beer goggles everyone! Fluxtaposed takes over the shack as Mr. Lucas Rose joins host Jason Lacy to discuss ALL THE THINGS Nintendo
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13 Apr 2018 | Nintendo Shack 25 - Smash Predictions | 01:00:54 | |
Donnie, Caro & Jason are back in the Nintendo Shack and this episode is all about SMASH BROS on SWITCH. Which characters are in? Out? Listen to find out
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28 Sep 2018 | Nintendo Shack 49 - No News = Playing Games | 01:01:04 | |
The SHACK IS BACK! Pull up a stool as Jason, Caro, & Donnie talk about what they're playing, favorite sports games, things they just hate and more in this hang out Shack Out episode. Don’t forget you can find us at PSVG.Blog as well as on Twitter: @ShackLife
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05 Oct 2018 | Nintendo Shack 50 - New Super Switch XL Deluxe | 01:22:46 | |
The SHACK is BACK! This episode Caroline and Donnie are joined by Ryan, aka @metroidhunter, from Nintendo Nostalgia. We begin today's with Caroline's recent Twitch stream before getting into the New Switch hardware rumors, Splatoween, Torna, Dragon Ball FighterZ, why she (we) collect the things we do and end with Donnie giving what might be his final Wii U story.
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12 Oct 2018 | Nintendo Shack 51 - Shack SP | 01:19:33 | |
The SHACK is BACK! Join Caro, Jason & Donnie as they discuss Switch recent Nintendo news, what the future might hold for Mario Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Killer Queen Black, Mega Man 11, classic videos game franchises that should come back on Switch & what we want next from the NES online lineup.
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19 Oct 2018 | Nintendo Shack 52 - Splatoween Eve | 01:18:07 | |
The SHACK is BACK! This week’s just Caro & Donnie and that’s GREAT as we talk about Luigi’s Mansion, recent Pokemon Let’s Go comments from Masuda, that Diablo console, controllers and favorite Star Fox games.
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26 Oct 2018 | Nintendo Shack 53 - Jason’s back for Smash rumors | 01:19:21 | |
The SHACK is BACK! Due to some technical difficulties Nintensis Caro had to hang back this episode :( So what you’re getting this week is just the NintenBros Jason and Donnie talking about Smash rumors, probably TOO much Valkyria Chronicles, Power Pro’s baseball, Diablo plans as well as some new Switch game announcements.
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02 Nov 2018 | Nintendo Shack 54 - Final Smash Direct | 01:04:52 | |
The SHACK is BACK! This episode is ALLL about Nintendo's recent SMASH DIRECT as Kevin, Caro and Donnie break down all you need to know about the modes, the characters, the amiibo and more on this episode.
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09 Nov 2018 | Nintendo Shack 55 - El Diablo | 00:59:13 | |
The SHACK is BACK and this week Kevin, Caroline and Jason take to the mics to talk about Diablo on Nintendo Switch, Moonlighter, Yoku’s Island Express, new fortnight updates, YouTube, listener question among other things.
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17 Nov 2018 | Nintendo Shack 56 - Pokemon Day 2018 | 01:15:30 | |
The SHACK is BACK and this week PSVG’s Pokemon Trainers assemble to discuss all things Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee. The pick up experience, multiple switch systems and game sharing, the new Pokemon go integrations and what we like and dislike about this new variation of Pokemon game.
Remember you can follow us @ShackLife on TwitterVisit our discord at https://discord.gg/nQKP985 and https://psvg.blog/
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30 Nov 2018 | Nintendo Shack 57 - Skyward Dev | 01:18:29 | |
The SHACK is BACK and this week is very special as Devin, yes that Devin, joins the Nintendo Shack show for the VERY FIRST TIME. We talk about those Skyward rumors, Black Friday sales, Warframe, Diablo, our hopes for The Game Awards and more.
Remember you can follow us @ShackLife on TwitterVisit our discord at https://discord.gg/nQKP985 and https://psvg.blog/
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09 Dec 2018 | Nintendo Shack 58 - Persona Smash Ultimate | 01:02:50 | |
The SHACK is BACK! AND ITS SMASH WEEK!!! But 1st, we break down the Switch related news from Kinda Funny Games Showcase, talk about Nintendo’s Game Awards Presence, Persona 5’s Joker coming to Smash and then finally we dig into Smash Bros.
Remember you can follow us @ShackLife on TwitterVisit our discord at https://discord.gg/nQKP985 and https://psvg.blog/
Much thanks to our wonderful Patreon Producers - Coach Hulk, Edwin Calo, Devin Tyus, Kevin Austin, Chris M., Kyle Haiman, Joel Voss, Nick Metzger, Nathan Thomas, Caroline Underwood, Grrouchie Serge, Justin Pickerd, & Delvin Cox.
Remember you can follow us @ShackLife on TwitterVisit our discord at https://discord.gg/nQKP985 and https://psvg.blog/
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