James Montemagno

80: Switch Sales Numbers, First Party Game Sales, Mario Kart Multiplayer, PokemonGo News, Overwatch 2 on Switch, and Bloodstained Update!

Episode  |  November 6th, 2019  |  1 hr 10 mins

So much to talk about this week! We discuss everything from the up to date sales numbers of the Nintendo Switch, great first-party Nintendo game sales currently at Amazon and Walmart to multiplayer coming to Mario Kart Tour! We discuss the fact that Pokemon Sword & Shield won't have cloud saves as well as PokemonGo news, Overwatch 2 coming to the Switch, the Bloodstained update, and ALL the game we're interested in coming out this week!

77: Brain Training, Motion Controlled Pokémon, Wargroove DLC, & ALL OF THE GAMES

Episode  |  October 16th, 2019  |  1 hr 28 mins

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It is an EPIC week here at the Dispatch. Not only did we get Fortnite Chapter 2, but we also got tons of new Pokémon news and accessories, Super Mario World is real, a new Switch Pro controller, and plenty of Overwatch PR blunders. We have all the games including reviews of Puzzle Book, Shipped, Niffelheim, and lots of play time on My Time on Portia, Hyperforma, and Untitled Goose Game.

76: MKT's Rocket Start & Review, Reggie's Induction, Sword and Shield Details, and Doom is Delayed

Episode  |  October 9th, 2019  |  1 hr 31 mins

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Everyone is back for an epic special long edition of the dispatch. We have a lot to discuss with Mario Kart Tour, but first plenty of Pokemon news including mobile, accessories, and Sword/Shield.

74: Reviews Are In - Switch Lite, Untitled Goose Game, Link's Awakening, & Niffelheim

Episode  |  September 25th, 2019  |  1 hr 16 mins

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We have a Nintendo Switch Lite in our hands and we are ready for a full review! We discuss all the good, bad, and ugly that the Switch Lite brings to the table. We have some new news on Luigi's Mansion 3, Pokemon Go, Ori & the Blind Forest, and Bloodstained. All of this with our full reviews of Niffelheim and Untitled Goose Game! Tune into this action packed Nintendo Dispatch.

73: Switch 9.0, Ring Fit Revealed, Bloodstained Updates, Link's Awakening Releases, & Super Dodgeball Beats Hands-on

Episode  |  September 18th, 2019  |  42 mins 36 secs

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This week is CRAZY with the release of Link's Awakening, Untitled Goose Game, Ni no Kuni, Overland, Sayonara, Castle Crashers, and so many more. We have all the latest news including the crazy Ring Fit Adventure reveal, updates on Bloodstained, software updates for the Switch, and insight on how big discounts are helping indie devs.

72: Curry on Rice Edition, Direct Recap, Celeste Farewell, Hyperforma & Decay of Logos Hands-on

Episode  |  September 11th, 2019  |  1 hr 44 secs

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It is another action packed week as Nintendo has surprised us with another Nintendo Direct! This time unleashing details on tons of new Switch games including Luigi's Mansion 3, Animal Crossing, Zelda, Pokemon Sword and Shield, Overwatch, and a new SNES Online Service! We also have updates on Pokemon Masters, a mystery new accessory for the Switch, and a patent on adjustable hinge joy-cons. On top of that all the new games for the week and hands-on with Hyperforma and Decay of Logos.

71: Pokemon Masters, Review-Bombing Astral Chain, & Reggie Goes Back to School!

Episode  |  September 4th, 2019  |  1 hr 10 mins

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The gang is finally back together and there is tons of awesome Nintendo news to cover! Pokemon Masters starts off with a bang and massive downloads, Reggie goes back to school, Untitled Goose Game gets a release date, Bulletstorm launches out of no where, and Doom is getting an update. We also have the newest releases this week and have some hand's on of Superbeat: Xonic, Subdivision Infinity DX, Forager, Bloodstained, and Automachef.

70: Astral Chain Drops, Switch Lite Hands-on, & The PokeBar!

Episode  |  August 28th, 2019  |  26 mins 8 secs

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It is an interesting week again with Michael and Christina on the road, but James is here to break down the latest and greatest in Nintendo news. We get lots of hands-on impressions of the Switch Lite by the press, Polygon gives a great overview of how the Switch is dominating 2019, and Mario Kart Tour has a release date. Additionally, lots of rumors of Overwatch and some Disney remakes.

69: Indie World Showcase, Free Switch Upgrades, Dr. Mario World Blunders

Episode  |  August 21st, 2019  |  33 mins 18 secs

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Nintendo hit us with an awesome Indie World Showcase this week packed full of Indie goodness. In addition we get some unofficial reports of free upgrades for Nintendo Switch, Tetris 99 Grad Prix Event with Fire Emblem, Mario & Sonic 2D Mode, Neon Green Joy-cons, and so much more.

68: IGZO Upgrade, Sugarfina Rush, Genki Dock, and Zelda Wireless Chargers

Episode  |  August 14th, 2019  |  45 mins 4 secs

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It is a slow news week, but action packed full of some awesome kickstarter projects and one of a kinda Zelda merch that you can pick up. We also get wind of how to spot the updated Switch model with a new fancy screen and perhaps Joy-con updates!

67: Fortnite Season X, Switch Surpasses N64, Super Nintendo World, Subscriber Goodies

Episode  |  August 7th, 2019  |  1 hr 2 mins

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Epic kicks off Fortnite Season X and Michael has a full field report. Christina gets her hands on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a new wired controller for some awesome online play. Nintendo's financial reports have dropped and things are looking up for the Nintendo Switch. If you are a Nintendo Online Subscriber lots of awesome goodies are coming for Smash Bros. and also limited edition trials!

66: Youngblood Hands-on, Free Joy-Con Repairs, Faceoff Deluxe+ Controller Review

Episode  |  July 31st, 2019  |  1 hr 8 mins

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Michael is still away, but that doesn't mean that we can't have some fun! Christina and James go hands-on with the "buddy mode" in Wolfeinstein: Younblood, play way too much Mario Kart, give updates on My Time in Portia, and try out the Nintendo Switch voice chat app! There is also huge new with Nintendo offering up joy-con repairs for free, Doom hits the Switch with DRM, and we are reminded who really makes Pokemon.

65: Switch Hardware Updates, Fortnite Robot-Monster Battle, Fire Emblem Launches, & Joy-con Drift

Episode  |  July 24th, 2019  |  1 hr 6 mins

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Nintendo is doubling the Switch battery life this August, launching new joy-cons (maybe fixing drift issues), gives away Switches & Mario Maker on a Southwest flight, and picks a date for Luigi's Mansion 3! On top of that Fornite is absolutely crazy with epic battles! All that and the launch of Fire Emblem for Switch!

64: Nintendo Switch Lite, Dr. Mario World is Live, and NES Rewind

Episode  |  July 17th, 2019  |  57 mins 44 secs

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It has officially happened... the Nintendo Switch Lite has been announced and coming this fall to stores near you! Additionally, Nintendo updates some components in the original Switch, moves production to Vietnam, and adds new Games to the NES Online service!

63: Nintendo Share Holder Updates, Bloodstained Hands-On, and Pokémon Go Turns 3

Episode  |  July 10th, 2019  |  1 hr 25 mins

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This week brought the share holder meeting for Nintendo which came along with tons of news about upcoming games, online services, and tons of little goodies. Fortnite is all over the place with the best season ever with the introduction of Stranger Things cross-over, and there is SO MUCH Pokemon!

62: SNES Games on Switch Online, Tariffs, Pokemon Masters, and More Bloodstained Issues

Episode  |  July 3rd, 2019  |  45 mins 29 secs

This week Christina and Michael discuss the possibility that SNES games will come to Switch Online, tariffs and what it can mean for gamers, Pokemon Masters, the National Pokedex, Bloodstained issues, and all the new releases for the week!