James Montemagno
Co-Host of Nintendo Dispatch
James is a life long Nintendo fanboy! He can't help himself and buys each and every iteration of every Nintendo console that is released. When he isn't browsing the eShop for the latest and greatest indie title he can be found working at Microsoft on mobile developer tools during the day and at night he is most likely cycling around Seattle or guzzling gallons of coffee at a local coffee shop.
James Montemagno has hosted 150 Episodes.
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106: Mayo vs Ketchup, Switch Update, Nintendo E3 Direct Delayed, Reggie Reveals New Podcast, Nintendo Suffer Huge Leak, & Animal Crossing!
Episode | May 6th, 2020 | 1 hr 9 mins
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105: Nintendo Accounts Hacked, Travis Scott Fortnite Event, Splatoon 2 Splatfest and Demo, Animal Crossing Sales and Update!
Episode | April 29th, 2020 | 49 mins 33 secs
animal crossing, broforce, fortnite, hacked, nintendo, nintendo accounts, reggie fils-aimé, splatfest, splatoon 2, switch, travis scott
This week we discuss Nintendo accounts getting hacked, the new Travis Scott event in Fortnite, Splatoon 2 demo, and another Splatfest, as well as the new Animal Crossing update and HUGE sales numbers. We talk about the games coming out this week that we're excited for and all the stuff we're doing to our islands on Animal Crossing!
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104: Switch Update, Pokemon Rumble Rush Shutting Down, Crysis Remastered, Animal Crossing Themed Legos
Episode | April 22nd, 2020 | 54 mins 5 secs
animal crossing, crysis, nintendo, pokemon, rumble rush, switch, trials of mana
This week we got a new update for our Nintendo Switch and it adds some great new features! We also discuss Pokemon Rumble Rush shutting down, Crysis Remastered on the Switch, a cool Animal Crossing Lego set, and all the games we're looking forward to this week.
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103: Customizable Nintendo Switch, Animal Crossing Update, China Bans Animal Crossing, Cleaning the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Closes More Stores
Episode | April 15th, 2020 | 1 hr 2 mins
animal crossing, cleaning, covid-19, nintendo, nintendo switch, xbox
This week we discuss Nintendo launching a customization program for Its Switch console, Nintendo boosting its Switch production, cleaning your switch, new releases, and a LOT of Animal Crossing!
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102: E3 2021 Dates Announced, Pokemon Go Events and Revenue, Switch Delays, and So Much Animal Crossing!
Episode | April 8th, 2020 | 1 hr 5 mins
animal crossing, e3 2021, jimmy kimmell, pokemon, pokemon go
This week we get new dates for E3 2021, discuss Pokemon Go events, Switch and Switch Lite shortages, and SO much Animal Crossing!
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101: Another Nintendo Direct, More Review-Bombing, Record Numbers, Covid-19 News, and more!
Episode | April 1st, 2020 | 56 mins 50 secs
animal crossing, covid-19, direct, metacritic, nintendo, nintendo direct, review-bombing, switch, warface
This week we discuss the surprise "Mini" Nintendo Direct! We also chat about players review-bombing Animal Crossing on Metacritic, Animal Crossings effect on Switch sales, the success of Warface on Switch, and Covid-19 news.
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100: We've Made it to Episode 100!
Episode | March 25th, 2020 | 1 hr 34 mins
animal crossing, boxlunch, indie world, joy con, mario odyssey, max raid battle event, pokemon, the last campfire, witcher 3
This is episode 100! This week we're all back together and have a great Indie Direct to discuss! We also talk about the new event in Pokemon Sword and Shield, an android app that will turn your phone into a Joy-Con, and ANIMAL CROSSING!! Enjoy!
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94: Coronavirus Related Delays, Nintendo Hacker Caught, Switch Owners Getting Banned, Nintendo Direct Rumors, & More!
Episode | February 12th, 2020 | 1 hr 1 min
fire emblem, kingdom rush, nintendo, nintendo direct, nintendo switch, smash brothers, switch
The trio is back together this week! We discuss the Coronavirus and the delays its causing. We also chat about a Nintendo hacker that was just caught, getting banned for buying cheap Nintendo game codes online, there being too many Fire Emblem charactors in Smash Bros. Ultimate, Kingdom Rush, Daemon X Machin on Steam, and the upcoming Nintendo Direct!
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92: Xbox Adaptive Controller on Switch, Mario Kart Tour Multiplayer, ALL the Nintendo Legal News, Devs Are Interested in Switch
Episode | January 29th, 2020 | 50 mins 11 secs
We're all back together again and discussing Nintendo news!
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90: Pokémon Direct, Pokémon GO Update, Huge eShop Sale & Animal Crossing Accessories
Episode | January 15th, 2020 | 1 hr 9 mins
animal crossing, cities skyline, direct, doom, fortnite, nintendo, pokemon, pokemon go, switch, sword and shield
It is Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon this week as we wrap up the crazy awesome Pokémon direct from last week. We also dive into Pokémon GO's success from 2019 and latest update along with some great sales and new Animal Crossing news.
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89: Switch Home Screen Critique, Thoughts on Cloud Gaming, Switch Port Rumors
Episode | January 8th, 2020 | 1 hr 2 mins
bridge constructor portal, cities skylines, fortnite, lapis x labyrinth, mars power industries, metro, nintendo, pokemon, shield, switch, ultimate racing 2d
The new year is off to a slow start, but that doesn't mean we don't have much to debate when it comes to the Nintendo Switch. James also gives his thoughts on Lapis x Labyrinth, Mars Power Industries, and of course more Pokemon from everyone!
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88: Happy New Year!
Episode | January 1st, 2020 | 1 hr 9 mins
mario, new year, news, nintendo, pokemon, switch, top games, zelda
In this episodes, we reminisce about 2019 and discuss our hopes for 2020!
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87: Happy Holidays Edition!
Episode | December 25th, 2019 | 50 mins 59 secs
2019 review, fortnite, holidays, mario kart tour, multiplayer, nintendo, switch, time, top picks, universal studio
Happy Holidays from the Dispatch crew! This week the whole gang is back together with tons of Pokemon news, Time's top pick for gadgets and games of the decade, Mario Kart Tour multiplayer, and a 2019 in review!
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86: Switch Surpasses Xbox One, Indie Showcase, Video Game Awards, Star Wars Fortnite, and More Pokémon
Episode | December 18th, 2019 | 56 mins 20 secs
china, events, fornite, indie, nindies, numbers, pokemon, sales, star wars, switch
It is a huge week for Nintendo as the Switch crushes the Xbox One's sales numbers world wide, Fornite hosts a Star Wars Event, Indie Showcase brings us tons of games, and more Pokémon!
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82: Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon, & Ring Fit Adventure
Episode | November 20th, 2019 | 54 mins 32 secs
bouncy bob, luigi's mansion, narcos, pokemon, sales, shield, stardew valley, switch, sword, touryst, zumba
The Nintendo Switch is the best-selling console and Luigi's Mansion is smashing records, but Pokémon Sword & Shield are here so it is time for tons of Pokémon!
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81: Sword & Shield are Finally Here, Free Mario Kart 8, NES Wireless Mouse
Episode | November 13th, 2019 | 34 mins 51 secs
accessories, doom, nes, nintendo, pokemon, shield, smash bros., switch, sword, wild area, wireless mouse
It is Pokemon week! Sword & Shield are finally here and ready for a weekend of Switch enjoyment. Before the official launch you can play in the Wild Area online, prep for Black Friday with Switch deals, update Smash Bros. and even pickup a new NES wireless mouse for your computer!