The Pure Nintendo Podcast

Jemma and Trev return for a two-person episode to unpack a busy week in Nintendo news.We dive into the newly announced Switch 2 versions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2—and the backlash around missing upgrade paths and save transfers. We also discuss Splatoon Raiders launching this week, and whether this spin-off can attract both longtime fans and new players.Plus, Cult of the Lamb is getting a massive collector’s edition, which leads us back into the ongoing conversation around physical vs digital games.A mix of news, opinions, and plenty of tangents along the way.

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we discuss the end of one of the longest-running Nintendo mobile outings, Mario Kart Tour, which is officially ending in September. Before we get into that, we dive into Brisbane-based indie dev Prideful Sloth and the team's upcoming release, Go-Go Town. You may have heard of their previous games Yonder and Grow. We had some hands-on time with the latest title and give our thoughts. Meanwhile, Rhythm Paradise has been dancing up a storm on the Japan sales charts, and Yosh and the Mysterious Book gets its very own demo. Are sales not doing well? We also bring back the Demo Direct for a couple of other demos, Moonlight Peaks and Digimon Story. Plus Kirk relives the good ol' arcade days in Kirk's Corner and we discuss the many games we're playing this week. Phew! Enjoy!

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma, Kirk, and Trev dive into the latest Star Fox adventure, the first for the Switch 2. What do we think of the characters, the action, and the cutscenes? Plus, Nintendo hosted a Direct presentation dedicated to the upcoming Splatoon Raiders game. We delve into the details - it's looking like a lot of fun! We also chat about physical media - is it dead? Plus, a quirky wrestling crossover with Nintendo console that's more than a little amusing. We also feature Kirk's Corner and the Games We're Playing, so enjoy the show and let us know what you're playing this week!

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, we relive our time with the Nintendo 64, which celebrated its 30th anniversary just last week. From Super Mario 64 to that unique controller, we go through out fave memories. Plus Sonic the Hedgehog also celebrated an anniversary last week, giving us more nostalgia to reflect on. We also launch a new segment called Demo Direct, featuring the latest demos on the Switch and Switch 2 that we're playing. Kirk's Corner brings us Jackbox Party Pack 12, and in Games We're Playing, we dive into Dave the Diver, The Adventures of Elliot, Untitled Goose Game, Realm of Ink, and Console Archives L'Empereur. Enjoy the show!

This week on the Pure Nintendo Podcast, Jemma and Kirk discuss the latest games announced for Switch 2, including Tomb Raider, Wolf Among Us, Crazy Taxi, and Spyro. Plus, we delve into the latest releases, from the Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles to The Adventures of Elliot. We also feature an upcoming shooter in Kirk's Corner and discuss the games we're playing this week - did Jemma finally try Shovel Knight?!