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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61: Labo Game of the Year, Pedro has all the friends, & Dr. Mario preps for launch
Episode | June 26th, 2019 | 53 mins 14 secs
awards, bloodstained, nintendo, pedro, rocket league, stores, switch
A slow week in news, but filled with tons of amazing new games for Nintendo Switch.
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60: E3 Rehash, Stocks Falling, All the Sales, and Full Micro SD Cards!
Episode | June 19th, 2019 | 55 mins 32 secs
3ds, e3, fortnite, mario maker, nintendo, recap, smash bros, switch
Michael is back from a week on the road and gives his full thoughts on E3 2019. We also have all the latest news including Mario Maker 2 online, Fortnite Horde Mode, Nintendo moving Switch production, and what happens when you fill your SD cards.
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59: Nintendo E3 2019 Spectacular!
Episode | June 12th, 2019 | 1 hr 4 mins
breadth of the wild, dark crystal, dq xi, e3, luigi, nintendo, pokemon, switch, treehouse, zelda
We have your full breakdown of Nintendo's E3 digital press conference where there were some major announcements including Animal Crossing, Zelda, Luigi's Mansion 3, DQ XI, The Dark Crystal, Fire Emblem, and so so so so so much more!
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Bonus Round: Pokémon Direct Recap & E3 2019 Predictions
Episode | June 8th, 2019 | 56 mins 38 secs
direct, e3, gamepass, halo, mario kart, online, pokemon, predictions, smash bros, switch online, xbox live
It is that time of year! We do a full crazy recap of the latest Pokémon Direct featuring Sword and Shield, which was absolutely AMAZING! Then we break down our predictions of what we think will happen, may happen, and it would be crazy if it happened announcements for Nintendo's E3 direct.
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58: Pokémon Press Conference Recap, More Labo VR, & A New Host!
Episode | June 5th, 2019 | 1 hr 11 mins
labo vr, nintendo, nintendo switch, pokemon, pokemon home, pokemon sleep, smash bros. ultimate, super mario maker 2, tetris 99, video games
New announcements from the 2019 Pokémon Press Conference such as Pokémon Home and Pokémon Sleep. We discuss Tetris 99, an expensive eShop game, Super Mario Maker 2 Multiplayer details, Labo VR, and all the new releases! Oh, and we have a new host joining the team!
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57: Pokémon Everywhere, Mario Kart Tour Hands-on, Downtown Drop Disaster
Episode | May 29th, 2019 | 1 hr 14 mins
3ds, accessories, controller, direct, fortnite, pokemon, pokemon direct, sd card, switch
Mario Kart Tour for mobile devices is on the way and we have a full breakdown of the beta! In addition, Pokémon is even more places than ever including shirts, store, and two more Pokémon events. All this and so much more including some awesome new releases.
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56: Switch Surpasses PS4, Game Vouchers, Super Mario Maker 2, & Wick Fortnite Edition
Episode | May 22nd, 2019 | 1 hr 1 min
castlevania, fortnite, nintendo, pokemon, rumble rush, super mario maker, switch
It is the week of Resident Evil for the Switch, but more importantly the Switch is completely crushing sales in Japan as the #1 selling console of this generation. We break down Super Mario Maker 2 direct, game voucher fiasco, Pokemon Rumble Rush, and all the latest releases!
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55: Fortnite Season 9, Detective Pikachu Review, Tetris 99 DLC
Episode | May 15th, 2019 | 1 hr 1 min
blazing beaks, detective pikachu, fortnite, nintendo, pokemon, switch
You are in for a treat with our full review of Fortnite Season 9, Detective Pikachu, and Blazing Beaks! All of this and all of the lastest Nintendo news and game releases.
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54: A Dark Room Pulled from eShop, Game Boy LCD Screen, Pokémon Pass, Bayonetta 3 Update, and Fortnite Live Event
Episode | May 8th, 2019 | 51 mins
eshop, fortnite, movies, nintendo, sonic, switch, the dark room
It's a slow week for Nintendo news, but we have you covered with crazyness from the world of the eShop, The Sonic movie, and all the latest releases.
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53: 3DS is Dead, Labo VR Hands-on, Nintendo Financial Report, and Troubles in Portia
Episode | May 1st, 2019 | 1 hr 18 mins
3ds, final fantasy, financial report, labo, labo vr, my time at portia, nintendo, switch, zelda
It is a huge week as it is the end of another quarter, which means it is time for financial reports. Nintendo has some huge updates on the success of the Switch, info on new mobile titles, and absolutely no comments on the 3DS. We go hands-on with My Time in Portia and Nintendo Labo VR including Zelda edition!
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52: Nightmares in Portia, Switch hits China, Joker and more in Smash Bros.
Episode | April 24th, 2019 | 1 hr 17 mins
amiibo, capcom home arcade, chine, joker, metroid, my time in portia, reggie, smash bros, switch, tencent
It is another action packed week and Motz is finally back from holiday travel! Nintendo Switch gets a huge 8.0 update, Joker is unleashed along side Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 3.0, Nintendo & Tencent team up to release Switch in China, Minecraft is getting a movie, and of course we have all the new games for the week.
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51: Game Deals, DIY Labo VR Goggles, Star Wars Pinball, and Catan on Switch
Episode | April 17th, 2019 | 28 mins 16 secs
final fantasy, labo vr, my time at portia, nintendo, switch, warhammer, wolfenstein
On this week's Dispatch we have DIY Labor VR, rumors of a stage builder for Smash Bros. Ultimate, Star Wars Pinball finally lands on Switch this fall, and an odd decision for Wolfenstein: Youngstein. We also have the latest releases including Final Fantasy 10, My Time at Portia, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and many more!
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50: Dragon Quest Movie, Labo VR Hype, Controller With Chat Built In, & Best Buy Leaks?!
Episode | April 10th, 2019 | 41 mins 30 secs
civilization 6, dragon quest, fortnite, labo, mobile, nintendo, online, switch, twitch, vr
So much great Nintendo news this week including three new games coming to Switch online, a trailer for the new Dragon Quest Movie, more Labo VR news, as well as all the new game releases for the week!
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49: Labo Education Edition, Free Nintendo Online, More Wolfenstein, & E3 Hype
Episode | April 3rd, 2019 | 53 mins 6 secs
e3, free, nintendo, online, panic button, switch, twitch, wolfenstein
Twitch + Nintendo == Awesome! And we should say FREE Nintendo Online service for Twitch Prime Members! We are getting pumped for E3 with a bunch of new tournaments announced, a schedule, and speculation on some games. We have all that and the latest game releases this week.
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48: Labo VR Revealed, Castle Crashers on Switch, Fortnite Nerf Edition, and NINDIES!!!!
Episode | March 27th, 2019 | 1 hr 3 mins
castle crashers, fortnite, galak-z, gems of war, istanbul, nindies, nintendo, sales, switch, timberman vs, turok, yoshi
It is an epic week filled with amazing Nindies hitting the Nintendo Switch this year. Nintendo reveals the best-selling indie games, Nerf prepares Fortnite guns, Timberman VS dominates the charts, Motz plays too much Turok, and we have all the new releases including Gems of War, Istanbul, Goken, Final Fantasy VII, and Yoshi!
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47: Long Lost NES Game, Xbox Live on Switch Update, Switch Bundles, RICO Review, and Borderland Rumors
Episode | March 20th, 2019 | 52 mins
3ds, cross-play, fortnite, nes, nintendo, rico, switch, xbox
It is another action packed week with some mysteries such as why Nintendo is scheduling maintenance for three days, a lost NES game for over 30 years, mystery Pokemon tweet deletions, and Xbox Live maybe coming to Switch? All this and our full RICO review!