Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast Studio71

Welcome back to Punching Up! Apple has changed its App Store policy to allow emulators on iOS devices. With that, we can only assume that the App Store will soon be flooded with NES, SNES, and Game Boy emulators. Given Nintendo's history and recent legal action against Yuzu, the company surely isn't pleased with the decision. However, the biggest question is: will they attempt to make a move against them, even if they have shaky legal ground to do so? In other news, an ex-PlayStation executive has joined Nintendo, and it's been announced that the company will be skipping Gamescom this summer.

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:17:16 - Emulators on the iOS App Store
0:28:15 - Gio Corsi joins Nintendo
0:43:40 - Nintendo is skipping Gamescom
0:53:40 - Pokemon Save Crimes?
1:03:57 - Quickies
1:10:34 - What We’re Playing
1:46:06 - Ending Questions
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Welcome back to Punching Up! Nintendo is eyeing the top spot for the best-selling console of all time, but the ex-CEO of PlayStation recently reported new sales data showing they’ve still got a significant way to go to claim the spot from PlayStation. Additionally, Nintendo's testing centers have been hit with layoffs just before the launch of a new console. Princess Peach Showtime is here, but is it for us?

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:22 - Dagan's new gig
0:16:28 - LSM in NYC
0:35:27 - Road to #1 best selling console
0:46:37 - Changing at US Nintendo Testing
1:03:32 - Quickies
1:09:07 - What We’ve Been Playing
1:42:43 - Ending Questions
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Another March 10th has come and gone, bringing with it a slew of new Mario-related announcements from Nintendo. These include new NSO games, two release dates for upcoming titles, Lego sets, and confirmation of a sequel to the Super Mario Bros movie! Additionally, there is a plethora of new awards and nominations for Nintendo from both the BAFTAs and Famitsu. While Nintendo may be rounding out the end of the Switch era with some remasters and remakes, there's still a brand-new game on the horizon: Princess Peach Showtime. Was the demo any good, or just a bit too basic for older gamers? Lastly, rumors of third-party support on Switch 2 persist, with speculation of a Persona 6 launch on the console. The Punching Up crew is ready to discuss, so hit play and join us!

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:06:29 - MAR10 Day News
0:33:02 - Nintendo nominations
0:39:00 - Persona 6 on Switch 2?
0:54:00 - Quickies
0:59:49 - What We’re Playing
1:35:26 - Casting the Super Mario Bros 2 Movie
1:47:55 - Ending Questions
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Nintendo’s reputation for being an extremely litigious company continues. Over the past two weeks, their latest target was Yuzu, a popular Nintendo Switch emulator. While there has been legal precedent that emulation and game backups are legal, Nintendo makes the case that Yuzu has opened the floodgates for piracy, specifically citing that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was downloaded over a million times for use on the emulator a week before launch. In addition, Yuzu, while not directly hosting game files and Nintendo Switch BIOS and decryption files, paved a clear and easy way for its users to acquire them. So who’s in the right and who’s wrong? The Punching Up crew agrees that there’s obviously a place for emulation and game preservation, but when does piracy take things too far? Let’s dive in.

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Nintendo fans have received some bad news: Nintendo’s next console, originally expected to release later this year, has been internally delayed to early 2025. While the reasoning may be sound, pointing to creating a better lineup of launch games, it’s still disappointing for those of us who are waiting. In the meantime, though, Nintendo still has other things to show us in the here and now, most notably with a new Partner Direct. Brad joins the crew this week to discuss all the news while Dagan is away, and you don’t want to miss it. Enjoy!

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It’s been a chaotic few days as major rumors surround Xbox and the exclusivity of their games. Initial reports pointed to a few select older games moving over to Switch and PlayStation, but it appears the floodgates are fully opening, marking what could be a major shift in Xbox’s strategy. While most of the conversation has been around what this means for their most direct competitor, PlayStation, it’s also important to consider what this means for Nintendo. What games could make the “switch,” and could these games come to the current Switch, or is the new console coming later this year the perfect landing spot? That’s not all, though, because rumors and reports continue to trickle out regarding Nintendo’s Switch successor. The most recent one points to an 8-inch LCD screen. After experiencing the glory of the OLED Switch screen, is this a regression? Why would Nintendo make this seemingly regressive move? The Punching Up crew is here to discuss, so please enjoy!

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