
Michael Rivette
Co-Host of Nintendo Dispatch
Michael has been a "gamer" ever since he broke blocks and shot ducks on the NES! That love has continued for all these years and he's always excited to watch, read, play, or discuss the topic with others.
When Michael isn't playing video games he's busy running Cinder Design Co. with his partner or enjoying the great outdoors.
Michael Rivette has hosted 191 Episodes.
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116: Treehouse Live 2020, Gamestop Leaks New Nintendo SKUs, Team Rocket Join Pokemon Go, & Pokemon Go Commercial by Rian Johnson
Episode | July 15th, 2020 | 46 mins 55 secs
bakugan, bioshock infinite, neversong, nintendo switch, overcooked! 2, paper mario: the origami king, pokemon go, rian johnson, team rocket, treehouse live, trine
This week we discuss the new Treehouse event! We also talk leaked GameStop SKUs for Nintendo, some new Pokemon GO news, a summer update for Overcooked 2, and a few games that are coming out this week!
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115: Nintendo's Mobile Game Strategy, Nintendo Apologizes for Joy-Con Drift, Opening of Nintendo World Delayed, and A Direct in July!?
Episode | July 8th, 2020 | 49 mins 1 sec
bioshock infinite, bloodstained, covid-19, fobia, joy-con drift, laraan, mobile, nintendo direct, pocket camp, super mario world, superliminal, the great perhaps, trine
On this week's show we talk about Nintendo's mobile business and their plans to stay in it. We also talk Joy-Con drift, Nintendo's North American Store is open for business, potential game delays due to Covid-19, Universal decision to delay the opening of Super Nintendo World, and rumors that we're getting a new direct this month!
We also talk the best sellers this week, new releases we're into and what we have been playing!
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114: More EA Games on Switch, Nintendo Cutting Back on Mobile Games, Pokemon Unite Announcement, New Super Smash Bros. Fighter Announced, and an Animal Crossing Update!
Episode | July 1st, 2020 | 53 mins 11 secs
animal crossing, ea, lost in random, min min, nintendo, pokemon, pokemon unite, super smash bros. ultimate, switch
This week we discuss the EA games that are reportedly coming to Switch, Nintendo cutting back on its mobile game efforts, the Pokemon Unite announcement, Nintendo issuing refunds for Pokemon Sword & Shield DLC, the new Smash fighter, and an Animal Crossing Update!
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113: ALL the Pokemon News, LEGO Super Mario Expansion Sets, and Crazy Ring Fit Adventure Sales
Episode | June 24th, 2020 | 1 hr 24 mins
This week we discuss ALL the new Pokemon news that came out! We also chat about new LEGO sets, crazy Ring Fit Adventure sales numbers, Nintendo legal issues, and so many games!
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112: Nintendo Data Breach, More Super Nintendo World Photos, Nintendo Trademarks, Inflating Nintendo Switch Prices, Spellbreak on Switch, and Black Character Coming to Smash?
Episode | June 17th, 2020 | 43 mins 38 secs
night in the woods, nintendo, pro controller, spellbreak, stylus, switch
This week on the show we talk about the Nintendo data breach. We also discuss MORE photos from Super Nintendo World, Nintendo applying for several trademarks and what that means, Switch prices going up due to shortage, the possibility of a black character coming to Smash Bros. Ultimate, Spellbreak on Switch, a kickstarted new stylus for Switch and more!
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111: Nintendo Supports Black Community, Another Switch Update, Pokemon News, Free Xenoblade Gift, and Big eShop Sales
Episode | June 10th, 2020 | 53 mins 29 secs
bioshock, expansion pass, house flipper, minecraft dungeons, nintendo, pokemon, pokemon go, racism, switch, xenoblade chronicles
This week we discuss Nintendo's statement regarding the anti-racism protests. We also got ANOTHER small update for the Switch, a TON of Pokemon News, a free gift for Xenoblade Chronicles fans, big sales, and a few games coming out that we're interested in!
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110: Super Nintendo World Sneak Peak, Nintendo Tokyo Reopening, Ketchup Wins Splatfest, Animal Crossing Fashion Shows, Minecraft Dungeons DLC, and more!
Episode | June 3rd, 2020 | 52 mins 24 secs
animal crossing, clubhouse games, liberated, minecraft, minecraft dungeons, outer worlds, splatfest, super nintendo world, update
This week we get a sneak peek of the new Super Nintendo World theme park! We also discuss the results of the most recent splatfest, Nintendo Tokyo reopening, fashion shows in Animal Crossing, and DLC content already announced for Minecraft Dungeons.
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109: Nintendo Continues to Fight Hackers, Nintendo Repair Centers Reopening, Witcher 3 Anniversary, Animal Crossing and Bloodstained Updates, and more!
Episode | May 27th, 2020 | 56 mins 25 secs
animal crossing, bioshock, bloodstained, borderlands, minecraft dungeons, nintendo, switch, witcher 3
This week we talk Nintendo hackers, the repair centers reopening, 2K will keep releasing games on the Switch, the 5 year anniversary of Witcher 3, and some updates for Animal Crossing and Bloodstained. We're also really excited for the new games coming out this week!
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108: Nintendo Switch Online Gets More Games, New Paper Mario Game Announced, 3DS Sales, Clubhouse Games News, and More!
Episode | May 20th, 2020 | 1 hr 5 mins
3ds, clubhouse games, nes, nintendo switch online, paper mario, picross s4, super mario 64, super nes, tom nook, wild guns
This week we discuss the appeal of the Nintendo Switch online service. There's also the new Paper Mario announcement, declining 3DS sales, Tom Nook costumes for your cat, Clubhouse Games news, and so much more!
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107: Nintendo's Fiscal Year Earnings Report, Friend Codes, Fortnite Event, and LOTS of Games Out This Week!
Episode | May 13th, 2020 | 1 hr 2 mins
animal crossing, fortnite, friend codes, nintendo, nintendo switch, witcher 3
This week we talk a LOT about sales numbers. We also discuss or love/hate for friend codes, the recent Fortnite event, and all the games coming out this week.
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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.