Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast

Brett and Mary discuss the latest rumor surrounding a possible F-ZERO GX remake for the Nintendo Switch. They also go over the recent news about the closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops, what it means for gamers, and how they can still access their favorite titles. #nintendo #switch #nintendoswitch

Welcome back! It’s time for a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Doug Bowser justifies Zelda Tears of the Kingdom $70 price tag. The Super Mario Bros. Movie received a final trailer. And Activision is confident Nintendo Switch can run Call of Duty.  #nintendo #tearsofthekingdom #zelda

Welcome back! It’s time for a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Backward compatibility for the next Nintendo hardware. The switch is 6 years old. Backward compatibility for the next Nintendo hardware. Is persona 6 delayed!? And more!  #nintendoswitch #switch #persona

Welcome back! It’s time for a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Switch Pro in 2023!? State of LAME. Pokémon Presents sleeping with Pokémon and so much more!  #pokemon #pokémonpresents #stateofplay

Pokemon 2023 hopes and dreams Welcome back! It’s time for a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight we’ll be talking all about the upcoming Pokemon Presents. Along with that, a war still wages between Sony and Microsoft regarding acquiring Activision-Blizzard. A deal that will have huge ramifications across the industry, even for Nintendo. As Microsoft has signed an agreement with Nintendo to release Call of Duty and other “Xbox games” on Nintendo platforms. So much to talk about! There’s a high chance we get our first look at the next major Pokemon game during this week’s Pokemon Presents. One area I really hope the following games are improved in is the performance. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are still riddled with bugs and performance issues which is a shame, as they’re great games to their core. Lastly, Pokemon titles are sorely missing from the latest Nintendo Switch Online announcement regarding Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games coming to the service. Tonight on Spot Dodge we’ll talk all about Pokemon in 2023. Spot Dodge is a weekly Nintendo-focused Podcast here at Destructoid where we dedicate an hour or two to go over the latest Nintendo news and discuss the games we’re playing. If you’re a fan of Nintendo Switch, RPGs, or having a good time, Spot Dodge will be a great addition to your podcast rotation. So be sure to subscribe! Spot Dodge is streaming live every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET on Twitch channel. ICYMI: We now have a dedicated Spot Dodge YouTube channel for our archived streams! All future episodes will be uploaded there. Afterward, the show will be available on-demand for audio listeners via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. The live video version will remain on Twitch until  (don’t forget to follow and subscribe). So many options!

Inconsistent definitions Welcome back! It’s time for a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight we’ll be talking all about the magnificent and recently stealth-released Metroid Prime Remastered. Along with that, the team discusses the difference between a remaster and a remake -- And how even game devs are split on the meaning. I know what you're thinking, the difference between a remaster and a remake is clear. A game like Wind Waker HD is a remaster and Resident Evil 2 (2019) is a remake. Wind Waker retained the same skeleton as the original but overhauled the graphics. Essentially being 90% the same game. Whereas Resident Evil 2 was a full reimagining of the original game. With new gameplay, dialogue, characters, sound, and more. Boom. It's that simple. Or is it? Because PlayStation is dead set on The Last of Us Part I being a from-the-ground-up "remake". Not a remaster. Despite retaining the same skeleton as the original and featuring the exact combat, sound, voice acting, and gameplay mechanics. With subtle tweaks to the enemy AI and additional accessibility options. Should this not be categorized as a remaster? Being that the only substantial upgrade was the visuals? Compare that to a game like the newly-released Metroid Prime Remastered. This "remaster" not only overhauled the visuals but even added modernized controls and enhanced sound. But Nintendo is clearly going with "remastered" verbiage for the game and its title. Finally, there's a game like Final Fantasy VII Remake which is not really a remake at all, but more of a reimaging of the first 3 hours of FFVII, and even somewhat of a sequel to the original. And that game literally has "remake" in the title! It's such a messy topic I can't wait to discuss. Our lovely cast from around the web: Brett Medlock (me) and Mary Stowe from Destructoid, John Friscia from The Escapist, Greg Bargas from PC Invasion, and Brett Larsen, our extra special guest. Behind the scenes, Gamurs’ Eric Weichhart is live-editing this week’s show.

Nintendo Direct live roundtable reactions! Welcome back! It’s time for a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight we’ll be discussing and reacting to everything we saw in the Nintendo Direct from earlier today! Metroid Prime Remastered, new Tears of the Kingdom footage. So much to talk about! Our lovely cast from around the web: Brett Medlock (me) and Mary Stowe from Destructoid, John Friscia from The Escapist, Greg Bargas from PC Invasion, and Brett Larsen, our extra special guest. Behind the scenes, Gamurs’ Eric Weichhart is live-editing this week’s show. Spot Dodge is a weekly Nintendo-focused Podcast here at Destructoid where we dedicate an hour or two to go over the latest Nintendo news and discuss the games we’re playing. If you’re a fan of Nintendo Switch, RPGs, or having a good time, Spot Dodge will be a great addition to your podcast rotation. So be sure to subscribe! Spot Dodge is streaming live every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET on Twitch channel. ICYMI: We now have a dedicated Spot Dodge YouTube channel for our archived streams! All future episodes will be uploaded there. Afterward, the show will be available on-demand for audio listeners via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. The live video version will remain on both YouTube and Twitch (don’t forget to follow and subscribe). So many options!

In a sea of mediocre and padded games, a well-paced experience is welcomed Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: After the explosive shadow drop of HI-FI Rush, a trending topic across socials has been short video games. I thought this would be a great opening topic after the recent releases of High on Life, The Callisto Protocol, Evil West, along with HI-FI Rush. All of which have caught some flak for their lengths. Along with this topic, the Spot Dodge crew discusses the latest Nintendo news and the games they’re playing. Over time the expectation of video game length has gotten way out of hand. To the point of excruciatingly long development cycles and video games that are poorly paced, bug-filled, and sometimes just blatantly unfinished. The question is, why are gamers still equating time with value in an industry full of so many soulless, overly-padded games? This question comes from someone whose favorite genre is JRPGs. Games that tend to take 60-100 hours to complete. The fact is, not all games need to be that long. Or anywhere near it. The game-length criticism across the internet is also strange to me considering some of the most beloved titles of all time are under ten hours long. One thing is for sure, the years of AAA games like BioShock, Portal 2, and Metal Gear Rising being a mainstay in the industry are long gone. Because nowadays releasing a game under twenty hours is bound to come with some scrutiny. Let’s discuss it all in the latest episode of Spot Dodge! Our lovely cast from around the web: Brett Medlock (me) and Mary Stowe from Destructoid, John Friscia from The Escapist, Greg Bargas from PC Invasion, and Brett Larsen, our extra special guest. Behind the scenes, Gamurs’ Eric Weichhart is live-editing this week’s show. Spot Dodge is a weekly Nintendo-focused Podcast here at Destructoid where we dedicate an hour or two to go over the latest Nintendo news and discuss the games we’re playing. If you’re a fan of Nintendo Switch, RPGs, or having a good time, Spot Dodge will be a great addition to your podcast rotation. So be sure to subscribe! Spot Dodge is streaming live every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET on Twitch channel. ICYMI: We now have a dedicated Spot Dodge YouTube channel! All future episodes will be live-streamed and uploaded there. Afterward, the show will be available on-demand for audio listeners via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. The live video version will remain on both YouTube and Twitch (don’t forget to follow and subscribe). So many options!

Fire Emblem Engage is great but lacks story depth Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: The Spot Dodge crew discusses the latest entry in the Fire Emblem series, Fire Emblem Engage.  I’m loving Fire Emblem Engage so far. The combat is intense, the visuals are solid, and the pacing is damn near perfect. However, Fire Emblem Engage is lacking in a few important areas, story and characters. A key area previous Fire Emblem games thrived in. Fire Emblem Engage ramps up quickly, it spends a lot less time on building up the world and characters than other recent Fire Emblem titles. Which has its ups and downs. On one hand, you’re thrust right into learning the strategic combat Fire Emblem Engage offers. Yay! On the other hand, the game doesn’t give you much of a reason to care about its huge cast of characters or their motivations. To add to that, socializing with characters takes a backseat in Fire Emblem Engage. Getting into thought-provoking conversations has been a rarity for me so far. This is a pretty big letdown. Three Houses offered intriguing backstories and lore for most of its characters, along with a fantastic main narrative. Character conversations in Fire Emblem Engage are much less appealing or interesting. I won’t judge the main story too harshly yet, as I’m midway through the game, but so far it’s just completely “fine”. Nothing exceptional but also not the worst thing on earth. It’s really easy to follow which is perfect for newcomers, but I’m hoping it ramps up a bit more in the second half. Now let’s discuss it more thoroughly on Spot Dodge! Our lovely cast from around the web: Brett Medlock (me) and Mary Stowe from Destructoid, John Friscia from The Escapist, Greg Bargas from PC Invasion, and Brett Larsen, our extra special guest. Behind the scenes, Gamurs’ Eric Weichhart is live-editing this week’s show. Let us know in the comments! Spot Dodge is a weekly Nintendo-focused Podcast here at Destructoid where we dedicate an hour or two to go over the latest Nintendo news and discuss the games we’re playing. If you’re a fan of Nintendo Switch, RPGs, or having a good time, Spot Dodge will be a great addition to your podcast rotation. So be sure to subscribe! Spot Dodge is streaming live every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET on Twitch channel. ICYMI: We now have a dedicated Spot Dodge YouTube channel! All future episodes will be live-streamed and uploaded there. Afterward, the show will be available on-demand for audio listeners via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. The live video version will remain on both YouTube and Twitch (don’t forget to follow and subscribe). So many options! -Brett Medlock

Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Ubisoft says Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope & Just Dance 2023 underperformed. In Hogwarts Legacy, actor Simon Pegg plays Phineas Nigellus Black. Fire Emblem Engage gets 82 on Metacritic. And more!  #Ubisoft #TLOU #HogwartsLegacy

If there is an Xbox showcase, I hope it copies Nintendo Direct’s formula Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight the crew discusses the heavily rumored “Xbox Developer Direct”. Will Xbox finally lean into smaller Nintendo Direct-style presentations? What would we want to see during it? The team also goes over Fire Emblem Engage specs, GameCube controller return, and the future of physical games media! ICYMI: According to Windows Central, Xbox has a new show titled “Xbox Developer Direct” set for January 25 at 12 PM Pacific Time. The show is rumored to give us deep dives into three major first-party titles from Xbox. Minecraft Legends, Redfall, and Forza Motorsport. Along with that, it’s also said to cover some ZeniMax Online content. The Xbox Developer Direct is rumored to be Microsoft’s first attempt at a more transparent marketing initiative starting in 2023. Lastly, Starfield might be absent from the show because Xbox and Microsoft have bigger marketing plans for a later date. I hope Xbox has produced a new show format more akin to Nintendo Directs and PlayStation’s State of Play events. The long-form structure of previous shows like Inside Xbox were hard to sit through. Not only that but they were never amped up like a Nintendo Direct. Inside Xbox would drop with very little fanfare. This new show has the chance to change the perception of Xbox’s smaller shows. Our lovely cast from around the web: Brett Medlock (me) and Mary Stowe from Destructoid, John Friscia from The Escapist, Greg Bargas from PC Invasion, and Brett Larsen, our extra special guest. Behind the scenes, Gamurs’ Eric Weichhart is live-editing this week’s show. Let us know in the comments! Spot Dodge is a weekly Nintendo-focused Podcast here at Destructoid where we dedicate an hour or two to go over the latest Nintendo news and discuss the games we’re playing. If you’re a fan of Nintendo Switch, RPGs, or having a good time, Spot Dodge will be a great addition to your podcast rotation. So be sure to subscribe! Spot Dodge is streaming live every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET on Twitch channel. ICYMI: We now have a dedicated Spot Dodge YouTube channel! All future episodes will be live-streamed and uploaded there. Afterward, the show will be available on-demand for audio listeners via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. The live video version will remain on both YouTube and Twitch (don’t forget to follow and subscribe). So many options!

Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of the Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: The crew discusses their favorite games of 2022 and what their most anticipated 2023 games are. That’s not all — Persona 3 is getting a full remake(!?), Square Enix is teasing something big, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED may have leaked, and more! #nintendo #nintendoswitch #zelda

One-on-one with Brett M and Brett L as they share their top 10 games of 2022! #nintendo #switch 

Rumor: New online 2D Mario in the works Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight the crew discusses Mortal Shell launching on Switch, Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters coming to most consoles, and a new rumored 2D Mario game in the works! Zippo claimed last August that a new 2D Mario game is in the works and it’ll have an art style that will “surprise” people. They also claimed it will feature online multiplayer. Lastly, this alleged new 2D Mario game will not be a part of the “New Super Mario Bros.” series. Fast-forward to now, Zippo returns with some new info about the alleged 2D Mario game. Apparently, Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad are all playable characters — the exact same lineup as in Super Mario Bros. 2 for NES. One thing is for sure, I really hope this claim about an art style that will “surprise” people is true. We’ve gotten four mainline 2D Mario games and one major expansion that used the “New Super Mario Bros.” art direction and it has been bland from the start. It’s time for something new and exciting for 2D Mario, and a stylish new art direction is exactly what the series needs to spice things up. Hell, something along the lines of the fan-made Super Mario Flashback would be nice. Our lovely cast from around the web: Brett Medlock (me) and Mary Stowe from Destructoid, John Friscia from The Escapist, Greg Bargas from PC Invasion, and Brett Larsen, our extra special guest. Behind the scenes, Gamurs’ Eric Weichhart is live-editing this week’s show. Let us know in the comments! Spot Dodge is a weekly Nintendo-focused Podcast here at Destructoid where we dedicate an hour or two to go over the latest Nintendo news and discuss the games we’re playing. If you’re a fan of Nintendo Switch, RPGs, or having a good time, Spot Dodge will be a great addition to your podcast rotation. So be sure to subscribe! Spot Dodge is streaming live every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET on Twitch channel. ICYMI: We now have a dedicated Spot Dodge YouTube channel! All future episodes will be live-streamed and uploaded there. Afterward, the show will be available on-demand for audio listeners via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. The live video version will remain on both YouTube and Twitch (don’t forget to follow and subscribe). So many options!

Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight the crew discusses all those crazy announcements from The Game Awards. From Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon to Ken Levine's long-awaited return with "Judas". Let's get into it!!

More killer less filler Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Geoff Keighley’s Game Awards event is right around the corner. So I thought it’d be fun for everyone to bring their predictions for the show to the table. Geoff Keighley confirmed that The Game Awards will be significantly shorter this year due to feedback from previous years. While I’ve always enjoyed watching The Game Awards, it’s no secret that the show was excruciatingly padded in length to filter in dozens of advertisements. It’s great to see the TGAs may be pivoting away from that and offering a more streamlined showcase. TGA never fails to give us some awesome announcements, it just sucks you usually have to trudge through three hours of nonsense to see them. Lastly, I’m still worried that the actual “awards” will continue to be an afterthought during the presentation. Which is a bummer, considering this is the “Game Awards”. I love watching nervous devs give awards speeches for the game they worked tirelessly on for years. It’s cringey, adorable, and easily one of the best parts of Geoff Keighley’s Game Awards. Our lovely cast from around the web: Brett Medlock (me) and Mary Stowe from Destructoid, John Friscia from The Escapist, Greg Bargas from PC Invasion, and Brett Larsen, our extra special guest. Behind the scenes, Gamurs’ Eric Weichhart is live-editing this week’s show. Let us know in the comments! Spot Dodge is a weekly Nintendo-focused Podcast here at Destructoid where we dedicate an hour or two to go over the latest Nintendo news and discuss the games we’re playing. If you’re a fan of Nintendo Switch, RPGs, or having a good time, Spot Dodge will be a great addition to your podcast rotation. So be sure to subscribe! Spot Dodge is streaming live every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET on Twitch channel. ICYMI: We now have a dedicated Spot Dodge YouTube channel! All future episodes will be live-streamed and uploaded there. Afterward, the show will be available on-demand for audio listeners via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. The live video version will remain on both YouTube and Twitch (don’t forget to follow and subscribe). So many options!

Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: The crew reacts to the new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer. Aside from that, the team discusses recent releases like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, God of War Ragnarok, Somerville, and more! Today we finally got a longer look at The Super Mario Bros. Movie and it did not disappoint. The CG looks breathtaking, the writing seems charming and witty, and it looks to be a celebration of the Super Mario franchise as a whole. #mario #supermario #nintendo

Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: The crew discusses Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's extremely poor performance and optimization. Aside from that, we wanted to have a dedicated episode to talk about the games we're playing. #Pokemon #pokemonscarletandviolet #gamefreak

Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: The crew discusses the major titles that are still slated to release this year. The team also discusses Geoff Knightley's Game Awards nominations (Xenoblade didn't get snubbed!?), Brett won't shut up about Xbox Game Pass, and so much more!  #GOTY #GameAwards #Nintendo

Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: It's been quite the year of disappointing video games. From CrossfireX to Babylon's Fall, in tonight's opening topic we discuss the worst games of the year. The crew also discusses the recent Pokemon Scarlet and Violet leaks and Square Enix's major NFT blunder. All of that and so much more on Spot Dodge!  #GothamKnights #SaintsRow #HorizonForbiddenWest

Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Bayonetta 3 is here! The crew shares their thoughts on the highly anticipated action title. That’s not all — Liam Hemsworth is replacing Henry Cavill in The Witcher season 4, SEGA talks about its “super game”, and Call of Duty could be Switch-bound. A Bayonetta 3 win is a pretty easy thing to talk about for one! All of that and so much more on Spot Dodge! #nintendo #nintendoswitch #bayonetta

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: The crew discusses the recent showcases for the Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises. Resident Evil Village Gold Edition looks excellent and Capcom finally shows off a ton of Resident Evil 4 remake. Bloober Team has been tasked with a considerable job remaking Silent Hill 2 -- Can they pull it off? We're also getting a lot more new Silent Hill experiences.  #ResidentEvil4 #RE4 #RE4remake

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: The crew discusses the recent controversy regarding PlatinumGames' "insulting" pay offer of $4,000 USD to veteran Bayonetta voice actress Hellena Taylor for the third installment. Brett M and Brett L also share their thoughts on A Plague Tale: Requiem. Spoilers: It's one of the best games of the year.  #Bayonetta3 #PlatinumGames #PlagueTaleRequiem

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: With the controversy around the web regarding Sony possibly remaking/remastering Horizon Zero Dawn, I thought it’d be fun to do a roundtable discussion about what our favorite and actually necessary remakes/remasters have been throughout the years. We also give our full thoughts on the Super Mario movie trailer and react to Chris Pratt as the iconic plumber. Also, Mary, if you ever see this, Twilight Princess is underrated. -brett  #HorizonZeroDawn #nintendoswitch #nintendo

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Today on Spot Dodge the crew discusses some of the most underrated or appreciated games ever released.  #nintendo #nintendodirect #nintendoswitch

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Today on Spot Dodge the crew discusses Nintendo’s downright unmatched game release cadence as a publisher. Nintendo is one of the very few publishers that seem to work way ahead of schedule — the company has been known to “sit on” fully completed games until it can find an open slot to put them in its release schedule. Not only is that almost unheard of in today’s gaming economy, but most publishers are quick to release games before they’re done cooking. We’ve seen it time and time again — Battlefield 2042, Halo Infinite, No Man’s Sky, Cyberpunk 2077, and the list goes on and on. While not every game Nintendo publishes is for everyone, there’s no denying the company has kept a steady stream of notable games coming over the last few years. It will be interesting to see if Nintendo can keep up this cadence leading into inevitable new hardware. #nintendo #nintendoswitch #silenthill

GTA VI pre-alpha footage leaked early which has made it more obvious than ever that most gamers don’t have a base understanding of how games are made. In the leaked footage GTA VI is buggy, runs poorly, and lacks finished models — understandably! The footage was stolen and showcased in the most unflattering way imaginable, with code pop-ups galore. Unfortunately, many gamers fail to understand what that actually means. A lot of reactions are ridiculing the visual fidelity and unfinished assets of the game, rather than the more impressive elements extracted from the leaked footage. The early clips show us GTA VI will feature extremely dynamic NPC interactions and a great deal of car customization that is rare for even a dedicated racing game. It’s also important to note that some of the footage is said to be as old as 2019. If that is the case, there’s no doubt the game should be in a much better state today — maybe even officially revealed sooner than we expect? #gta #gtavi #grandtheftauto Oh, and Suikoden remasters are coming to Switch.

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight, we’re discussing all the recent announcements from the Nintendo Direct this morning. Breath of the Wild 2 finally has a real name with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. To many gamers' surprise, Pikmin 4 was revealed. Fire Emblem Engage is coming on January 20 and it has a lengthy trailer with tons to speculate on. Then, we saw It Takes Two for Switch, Octopath Traveler II, new N64 games for Nintendo Switch Online, and tons more. The Direct was jam-packed with a lot of cool-looking titles, but I can't help but feel slightly disappointed. I thought the showing of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was way too short. It's nice we finally have a name but how many times is Nintendo going to show 20-seconds of footage for this title? I also thought the show was missing some big hitters like a first look at Metroid Prime 4, a dormant Nintendo IP return, or one of the various rumored titles for Switch. All-in-all, a very solid showing — I was just a little letdown. Let's discuss! #zelda #nintendo #switch

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight, we’re discussing the rumors surrounding Zelda Twilight Princess and The Wind Waker finally making it to Nintendo Switch. Aside from that, we speculate more on Breath of the Wild 2 and if the Zelda IP is about to make a big splash on Switch in the next year.   Jeff Grubb recently stated on his Nintendo podcast a source of his told him Nintendo is planning a Direct during the week of Sep 12. He also mentioned the very high likelihood of Zelda Wind Waker and Twilight Princess being announced for Nintendo Switch during the showcase. I think these ports are long overdue and I'd love to play these on Switch leading up to the highly anticipated Breath of the Wild 2. If these rumors are to be believed, we're about to have a bevy of new Zelda titles on Switch!  #Zelda #BOTW2 #WindWaker

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight, we’re discussing the biggest games slated for 2023 — from heavy hitters like Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 and Final Fantasy XVI to smaller but ambitious games like Replaced and Planet of Lana. #ps5 #nintendoswitch #xbox

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight, we’re discussing Gamescom announcements, Sonic Frontiers getting progressively better trailers, what we expect from Splatoon 3‘s single-player-focused Nintendo Treehouse Live event, and more! #SonicFrontiers #Sonic #Gamescom

Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid. Topics: Tonight, we’re discussing the latest addition to Nintendo Switch Online (Wave Race 64) and whether it’s worth it yet, game delays, the bizarre nature of anime in Fortnite, and more. #nintendo #nintendoswitch #switch

Tonight, we’re discussing the Pokemon Presents presentation of Scarlet and Violet from last week, what we expect from tomorrow’s Splatoon 3 Direct, the games we’re playing, and more. #Pokemon #Splatoon3 #NintendoSwitch

The Spot Dodge crew share first impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 now that it's finally here, and then they offer up predictions for tomorrow's Pokémon Presents!  #XenobladeChronicles #XenobladeChronicles3 #XC3 #Pokemon

The Spot Dodge crew reacts to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 reviews and shares their thoughts on the recently released LiveALive. It’s JRPG madness! The team also talks about what they are playing this week. #XenobladeChronicles #XenobladeChronicles3 #XC3

Bayonetta 3 launches on the 28th of October. Nintendo will acquire Dynamo Pictures which will be renamed Nintendo Pictures. Brett and Brett reveal their love for each other. And so much more on today’s episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast.  #residentevil #Bayonetta3 #NintendoSwitch

Tonight on Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast the crew talks about the newly-announced Kirby title "Kirby Dream Buffet". Along with that, they talk about what they are playing, Zelda BOTW 2, and other Nintendo news! #KirbyDreamBuffet #Kirby #NintendoSwitch

The Spot Dodge crew discusses Nintendo’s missing FULL Direct. They also chat about what they’re playing and all the JRPGs coming out the second half of 2022. Do you think there will be a July Nintendo Direct? #NintendoDirect #Nintendo #Switch

FIRE EMBLEM WARRIORS THREE HOPES RULES! The Spot Dodge crew also gives a full rundown and their reactions to the latest Nintendo Direct. Nier? Persona? Harvestella? LiveALive? It’s weebs gone wild! #NintendoDirect #NintendoSwitch #Nintendo

Brett Medlock and Brett Larsen sit down for a little one-on-one fireside chat. Will they kiss? Listen to find out. The duo with incredible sexual chemistry discuss the highly anticipated Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Fire Emblem Three Hopes strengths and weaknesses, and the FINAL FANTASY EXPLOSION Square Enix gave us last week. Sit back, relax, and try not to fall in love with Brett. #XenobladeChronicles3 #FireEmblem #FinalFantasy

Starfield, Persona, Wolong, Diablo IV, RE4 remake, Sonic Frontiers and SO MUCH MORE has been shown off the past week. This week the Spot Dodge crew talks about their favorite announcements from not-E3 2022. The team also speculates when the next Nintendo Direct will happen. Rumors are saying the next Direct in June 29. Let’s discuss! #Starfield #RE4 #Persona

This week the Destructoid Spot Dodge crew is giving their predictions for all of the upcoming game showcases. Most notably, the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. Xbox has a lot of games up his sleeve and hopefully we can get a glimpse at a boatload of them in a few days. Fable, Avowed, Starfield, anyone?  #Xbox #XboxGamesShowcase #XboxAndBethesdaGamesShowcase #Bethesda

The Spot Dodge crew reacts to today's tease for Sonic Frontiers. Also sharing their hopes for the upcoming Sonic title. Aside from that, the crew talks Pokémon Scarlet & Violet + what they're playing! #sonic #sonicfrontiers #nintendo

Brett Medlock and Greg Bargas have a 1-on-1 fireside chat about E3, Switch power, video game preservation, and more! #nintendo #nintendoswitch #switch

Fall Guys is coming to Nintendo Switch, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is getting more characters, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns resubmitted to game ratings boards! All of that and more on this week’s Spot Dodge live! #NintendoSwitch #FallGuys #Switch #Nintendo

Nintendo Switch Biggest Wins REACTION & Last-Gen is Dying!? Strap in for another fun episode of Spot Dodge! Just don't expect 2 Brett's this week. If you love Nintendo and getting different perspectives on games, subscribe on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify!  #NintendoSwitch #IndieWorld #Nintendo

It’s time for Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast! Let’s talk about this week’s HUGE news. “The bottomless pit of cash that is the Embracer Group has gone on another spending spree, announcing its intention to acquire three studios from legendary Japanese developer/publisher Square Enix. The company has entered into an agreement to purchase developers Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal for a reported sum of around $300 million USD.” - Destructoid.com #SquareEnix #nintendo #nintendoswitch

This week on spot dodge a live Nintendo Podcast The crew discusses Sonic The Hedgehog and Super Mario movies. Are there too many service games? The group shares what they're playing. Brett FINALLY beat Horizon Forbidden West. There's also a drag race at Eric's house. #sonicmovie2 #supermariomovie #nintendo

Sega's ambition to do weird things didn't end with the Sega CD and 32X, Sony and Nintendo will ask consent for auto-renewals, and Switch exclusives are selling well while also releasing in other platforms. Oh, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is releasing earlier than expected and some of us already set up the voice language to Japanese.  #XenobladeChronicles #nintendo #NintendoSwitch

Spot Dodge is now presenting its diet version, now with 100% less Brett for limited time! Kingdom Hearts IV was announced, the Sonic 2 movie is a hit, Sony keeps throwing money at Epic and more news will be discussed by our panel. Also, we forgot to preload Advance Wars so nobody is playing it. #nintendo #nintendoswitch #switch

Tonight on Spot Dodge the crew discusses the rest of Nintendo's 2022 and what Nintendo Switch 2022 exclusives will actually come out. Along with that they give their final thoughts on Kirby And The Forgotten Land and react to the Brett breaking his sausage 3 times. #NintendSwitch #nintendo #switch

Zelda BOTW 2 has been DELAYED! The panel reacts to this devastating news. The Witcher 4 has been officially announced. BioShock Infinite receives a mysterious update causing BioShock 4 speculation. Lastly, we gush over Kirby And The Forgotten Land! #Zelda #BOTW2 #NintendoSwitch

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe received its first batch of DLC levels. Spot Dodge shares their thoughts on it. Along with that, Nintendo Switch finally has folders! The team also talks about the newly announced Resident Evil Netflix series. #nintendoswitch #nintendo #mariokart

The Xbox Direct. Is this something Microsoft should start doing? With the ongoing releases on Game Pass and projects at its 30+ game studios, this seems like a no-brainer Also, F-Zero X and Chocobo GP Switch impressions! #Xbox #SeriesX #XboxSeries

It’s a stellar month for Nintendo Switch with great titles like Triangle Strategy and Kirby And The Forgotten Land. John gives his Triangle Strategy review and the rest of the crew gives their Kirby And The Forgotten Land review impressions of the eShop demo! We also talk about the games we’re currently playing. #KirbyAndTheForgottenLand #TriangleStrategy #NintendoSwitch

Pokemon Scarlet Version and Pokemon Violet Version have been revealed! No one really expected to see these SO SOON. They’re…kinda ugly. It’s officially KIRBY MONTH! The crew talk about their hype levels for Nintendo’s next big release, Kirby And The Forgotten Land. Lastly, the legendary Majora’s Mask has been added to Nintendo Switch Online, but what other N64 games would we like to see? #Pokemon #PokemonScarletViolet #NintendoSwitch

The Wii U and 3DS eShops are closing down! Nintendo does not plan on bringing virtual console to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch Online subscription is the only plan for retro titles on Switch. The Spot Dodge crew reacts to this news and shares their thoughts!  #Nintendo #WiiU #3DS

Our REACTION to the Nintendo Direct! It’s been a week since that epic Nintendo Direct. Now that the storm is calm, what were the best parts of the show? The team discusses Zelda’s absence, Mario Strikers, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and more! Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast is a go!  #XenobladeChronicles3 #MarioStrikers #NintendoDirect

Nintendo Direct February 9th 2022 predictions! This episode of Spot Dodge is all about the BIG Nintendo Direct coming tomorrow! What will we see? Zelda BOTW 2? Bayonetta 3? Metroid Prime 4!? Let’s get into it! #NintendoDirect #Nintendo #Direct

Another massive acquisition this week as Sony plans to purchase Bungie, the studio behind classic Halo and of course Destiny. Bungie confirmed the studio will continue to operate separately. In other news, Pokemon Legends is awesome. Pokemon has needed something fresh for a while, and this is a great start for a new direction. Spot Dodge is a live Nintendo Podcast every Tuesday night at 7PM CT. #Bungie #PokemonLegends #Pokemon

Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast episode 3 is HERE! Pokemon Legends LEAKS and more Activision Blizzard news! Today on Spot Dodge we talk about the latest Nintendo news and what games we think deserve sequels. #PokemonLegends #PokemonLegendsArceus #Pokemon

Welcome to Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast! — Microsoft-Xbox has purchased Activision Blizzard along with all of its IP. Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk, Diablo, Overwatch and more are now Xbox properties. What does this mean for the IP on other platforms? Will Call of Duty stay on PlayStation? Will this affect future Activision games on Nintendo Switch? Spot Dodge is here to discuss! #Xbox #Activision #ActivisionBlizzard

Welcome to Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast! — Today's topics include NEW Armored Core by FromSoftware, Mario Kart 9 expected reveal, Assassin’s Creed Ezio Collection for Switch, Pokemon Legends extended Japanese trailer, and more Nintendo news! But first, we’ll talk about what we’re playing! For more Nintendo and gaming reactions, hit subscribe! #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #NintendoNews