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• Nintendo Shack 365 - A Switch 2 & Some Cracker Jacks

  This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca, Delvin, and Donnie join together one final time before the day of the Switch 2 Direct. They discuss some last minute rumors and smaller headlines before tackling over 20 listener questions about all things Nintendo Switch, NS2, and more. Some questions include whether or not they think the Switch 2 will have the same 8-year-long lifespan as the Switch 1, what will happen with NSO and virtual console, what games will appear during year 1 of the NS2, what were the Switch’s worst qualities, and some final predictions.PSVG Everything in one link: ⁠psvg.taplink.ws

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• Nintendo Shack 364 - Will Wild Blue Switch 2?

  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

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• Nintendo Shack 363 - Game Boy delivers

  This week on the nintendo Shack Podcast, the crew starts with MAR10 Day speculation for the week ahead, including what deals are in store for the special day. They cover the latest NSO updates as well. With news a little slow this week, they take a look at the World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists for this year and debate which three deserve induction. Switch 2 details continue to trickle in, as NFC and WiFi 6 are confirmed, Nintendo’s stock takes a hit over tariff concerns, and a newly discovered patent hints at a mysterious magnetic smartphone accessory. Plus, Nintendo wins a $7 million lawsuit against amiibo counterfeiters. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they think will be the future of amiibo on NS2, what is the best Mario game ever, and which Nintendo game Delvin should replace the protagonist in.PSVG Everything in one link: ⁠psvg.taplink.ws

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• Nintendo Shack 362 - Pokemon Day 2025

  Rebecca, Donnie, and Delvin break down everything from this week’s Pokémon Presents! Pokémon Champions brings back classic stadium-style battles with Pokémon HOME integration, though not every Pokémon will be available at launch. Pokémon Legends Z-A is officially set for late 2025, introducing real-time battles and Lumiose City as a central hub. Plus, Pokémon Concierge gets new episodes, Pokémon TCG unveils new expansions, and even Honda joins the fun with a Pokémon-themed motorcycle.Elsewhere, Gex Trilogy is coming this summer, Dragon Quest XI S gets a permanent price drop, and Terminator 2D: NO FATE brings retro action to the Switch. Rumors point to a Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 reveal soon, and with just a month until the Switch 2 Direct, the crew debates what’s next for Nintendo’s hybrid future.Listener questions cover Pokémon Legends Z-A starter picks, Switch 2’s potential for special editions, and whether a return of Miiverse or StreetPass could work in the modern era.PSVG Everything in one link: ⁠psvg.taplink.ws

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• Nintendo Shack 361 - No Gold For You

  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

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