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Punching Up is a weekly show all about Nintendo, co-hosted by Dustin Furman, Gene Park, Dagan Moriarty, and Mama Micah. The goal of Punching Up is to discuss the latest news and games from Nintendo, as well as dive deep into the prestigious catalog of games from the past, all while keeping it fun and entertaining. The show is highly interactive, with plenty of questions and comments from the audience. New episodes are released every other Friday. To get early access to each episode, support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/laststandmedia

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Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the delay of Mina the Hollower, Nintendo's new animated short and whether or not we think a price hike is coming for Nintendo Switch Online.

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Timestamps: 

0:00:00 - Intro0:17:06 - Mina the Hollower Delayed0:26:21 - New Nintendo Short Close to You0:35:44 - Nintendo Continues to Fight Switch Piracy0:41:52 - What We’re Playing1:35:49 - Nintendo denies Japanese politician’s AI claim1:43:12 - Xbox raises Game Pass Prices, is Nintendo Next?2:08:20 - Sonic teams up with the Olympic Games brand2:13:02 - Closing Questions
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Is Nintendo Online the Next Price Increase?

This week, the Punching Up crew discuss EA being sold, rumors of a new Lord of the Rings game, Doug Bowser's retirement, DS memories and more!

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Timestamps: 

0:00:00 - Intro0:18:08 - EA to be acquired by Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners0:31:37 - New Lord of the Rings game0:45:48 - Must Play Rereleases this week0:55:10 - What We’re Playing1:21:47 - Doug Bowser retired1:29:23 - Switch 2 Editions of some LEGO games could be comin1:31:50 - Looking back at the launch of the Nintendo DS1:47:58 - Closing Questions
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Nintendo of America Has a New President

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the recent Xbox price increases and if Nintendo may as well in the future, Why we're getting Dragon Quest VII Reimagined now, Kojima's new projects and more!

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Timestamps: 

0:00:00 - Intro0:28:28 - Xbox Price Hike0:40:07 - LEGO rumors0:48:02 - Why Dragon Quest VII Remake now?0:53:04 - Nintendo of America Outsources Customer Support0:59:38 - What we’re Playing1:25:38 - Kojima Event1:37:36 - Closing Questions2:23:08 - Borderlands 4 delayed for Switch 2

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Could Switch 2 Get A Price Hike?

This week Rick Hoeg joins the Punching Up crew to discuss the recent massive Nintendo Direct, the insane Pokémon patents and your questions!

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Timestamps: 

0:00:00 - Intro0:10:57 - Nintendo Direct Recap2:15:19 - What We’re Playing2:39:05 - Insane Pokémon Patent2:51:08 - Closing Questions
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This Nintendo Direct Was INSANE!

This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of news topics including Nintendo ending repairs on the 2DS and 3DS, small Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts IV updates, Nintendo winning a lawsuit and more!

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Timestamps: 

0:00:00 - Intro0:20:59 - Nintendo no longer repairing 2DS XL and 3DS.0:26:29 - Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 info0:37:39 - Very small FF7 Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4 update0:52:23 - What we’re Playing1:26:46 - Nintendo wins lawsuit against modder1:33:11 - Sega & Atlus TGS 2025 Lineup1:36:30 - Resident Evil games coming to Switch 2?1:40:23 - Closing Questions

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The 3DS Is Officially Dead Now

This week the Punching Up crew discuss Rayman's 30th anniversary, LEGO Pokémon, and more Nintendo Direct rumors.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro0:20:08 - Rayman 30th Anniversary0:28:14 - Ubisoft Games Rumors0:39:36 - PlayStation State of Play, focusing on 007 First Light0:46:46 - Silksong Info0:50:38 - What we’re playing1:18:57 - Pokémon LEGO price rumors1:26:06 - Yooka-Replayee info1:28:02 - It’s Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts1:32:51 - Hello Mario app1:36:06 - More Nintendo Direct rumors1:38:08 - Closing Questions

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MORE Nintendo Direct Rumors!

This week the Punching Up crew discuss a variety of topics including the lack of Switch 2 dev kits, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 maybe getting a remaster, and if we think the Switch 2 is already feeling out of date.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro0:10:27 - Switch 2 already getting stinky?0:37:04 - A lot of devs still don't have Switch 2 dev kits0:44:46 - Direct Rumors are starting again0:58:51 - Silksong Release date1:28:30 - Japan NDL won't accept Switch 2 game-key cards for preservation1:32:59 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 getting a Switch 2 upgrade?1:38:21 - Closing Questions
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Is the Switch 2 Already Outdated?

This week Gene goes hands-on with Kirby Air Riders, and Brad and Micah talk Gamescom, Starfield rumors for Switch 2, and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro0:09:21 - Kriby Air Riders Direct0:27:40 - Hands on with Gene1:07:23 - Gamescom Announcements1:22:08 - Dual-Screen Patent Updated1:31:52 - Shenmue 3 Enhanced Edition Announced1:36:18 - What We’re Playing2:02:44 Chibi Robo Coming to NSO2:11:29 - Pokemon Worlds Wrapup2:19:30 - Starfield Switch 2 Rumors2:22:44 - Closing Questions
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We Played Kirby Air Riders Early!

This week the Punching Up crew discuss the new adorable My Mario products, Pokémon fans going nuts, Dragon Age Remakes being shutdown and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro0:21:03 - My Mario Products0:38:15 - Dragon Age Remakes shutdown allegedly0:52:50 - Pokémon Happy Meals pulled from Japan1:04:16 - What we’re Playing1:49:42 - Spoilers for War of the Worlds1:52:55 - Last week's Indie world showcase recap1:56:55 - Closing questions

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Nintendo’s Indoctrination Plan

This week the Punching Up crew discusses the Switch US price hikes, Nintendo's recent survey, updated sales numbers, and more!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro0:20:04 - Switch Price Hike0:31:03 - Nintendo Survey0:43:04 - Last week's Partner Direct thoughts0:55:39 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage0:58:31 - Nintendo Sales Updates1:08:02 - What we’re playing1:24:30 - SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide coming this November1:36:18 - Kirby Air Riders rated in Saudi Arabia1:38:19 - Metroid is still coming this year1:43:00 - Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack coming this November1:47:17 - Sonic Timberland collab1:51:03 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World info1:56:43 - Indie World Direct announcement1:58:49 - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake gets a Switch 2 upgrade1:59:06 - Closing Questions
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Is the Switch 2 Already Outdated?

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