PAX Australia 2022 returned for the first time since 2019 and of course we carried on the annual Audio-Technica booth recording at the convention! I (Drew) was joined by good friends Ash (Crackin' Furphys), Josh (NintenVania) and Zach (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blowing-cartridges/id1522263460?i=1000578001119 (Blowing Cartridges)) to talk about their PAX experience and play a few rounds of 20 questions! The doors are open! REACH...

PAX Australia 2022 is only a week away! I invited over my mates Buddy and Paul to discuss our past PAX experiences and what we're looking forward to this year! The doors are open! FOLLOW BUDDY! https://twitter.com/BuddyWatson12 (https://twitter.com/BuddyWatson12) FOLLOW PAUL! https://twitter.com/PaulJamesGames (https://twitter.com/PaulJamesGames) REACH OUT! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on Twitter) https://twitter.com/TheHouseOfMario...

On the lead up to the release of Splatoon 3 I invite my friend and Goo Tuber legend, WackoJacko! During the encore we discuss the state of Splatoon 2 since 2017, the vibe within the Splatoon community and why Splatoon 3 needed to be a new game. The doors are open! CHECK OUT WACKOJACKO'S WORK https://twitter.com/_wackojack0?s=21andt=BeXNa6Zxc5zV_yV4daAxaQ (Twitter) https://m.twitch.tv/wackojack0_?desktop-redirect=true (Twitch) https://youtube.com/c/WackoJacko_1 (YouTube) REACH...

My friend Delfino Durians joins me to discuss our time with Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes! Note: Half way we start bringing up story moments some may consider spoilers. The doors are open! REACH OUT! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on Twitter) https://twitter.com/TheHouseOfMario (@TheHouseOfMario on Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/TheHouseOfMario/ (The House of Mario's Facebook...

During the Christmas holidays in 2017 I bought and played one of my favourite games on Switch, Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King. It was a charming action adventure game that filled the lack of a 2D Zelda title on Switch perfectly. Today Castle Pixel's sequel has landed on the eShop, Blossom Tales ll: The Minotaur Prince! I'm excited to welcome Castle Pixel's own Miguel and Tyler to the house and discuss their new game! The doors are open! REACH...

Nintendo has seen huge success with the Switch but transitioning their audience to another system could be a challenge. I discuss how gaming has changed since 2017, what other companies are doing to fill the handheld gaming market and what I believe is essential to make the Nintendo Switch successor a success! The doors are open! REACH OUT! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on Twitter) https://twitter.com/TheHouseOfMario (@TheHouseOfMario on...

After rolling credits on Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes and really enjoying it I thought I would share my top level thoughts on the game. The doors are open! REACH OUT! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on Twitter) https://twitter.com/TheHouseOfMario (@TheHouseOfMario on Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/TheHouseOfMario/ (The House of Mario's Facebook page) https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/[email protected] (eMail) LISTEN TO MY...

Josh from the excellent Nintendo Podcast NintenVania joins me to talk about our time with Stray! Developed by BlueTwelve and published by Annapurna Interactive, Stray lets you play as a cat exploring a strange city with a dark and interesting past! The discussion is spoiler free until 24:25 where we dig into lore, story and puzzle details! The doors are open!

After a month with Mario Strikers Battle League it is time for Bryce and I to discuss our thoughts on Next Level Games' 3rd entry in the Strikers franchise. After all the boys excitement did the game meet the hype? Nope. No it didn't. The discussion leads to us talking about Nintendo's strategy of bare bones releases and why we're concerned about their future. The doors are open! REACH OUT! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on...

The Artful Escape is described as a narrative-driven, musical, cinematic platformer. While that sounds like an odd collision of genres it perfectly describes what the game is! I (Drew) love Beethoven and Dinosaur's debut game for it's relatable personal journey story told through a stylistic cosmic rollercoaster! This encore I discuss the game and why I think it is so special. The doors are open! REACH OUT! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on...

Welcome to the first House Game Gathering here at The House of Mario! I am joined by Tam, WackoJacko and Sam from our Discord community to discuss our experience with Kid Icarus! The doors are open! REACH OUT! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on Twitter) https://twitter.com/TheHouseOfMario (@TheHouseOfMario on Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/TheHouseOfMario/ (The House of Mario's Facebook...

Barry Carenza from Premium Edition Games joins me to share his impressive knowledge on physical video game collecting, the importance of game preservation & why his company Premium Edition Games brings the best indie games to physical! The doors are open!

Joshua from the NintenVania podcast joins me to discuss Reggie Fils-Aime's book, Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo! The doors are open! CHECK OUT JOSHUA'S CONTENT! https://linktr.ee/NintenVania (NintenVania podcast) https://twitter.com/nintenvania (Twitter) https://www.patreon.com/nintenvania (Patreon) REACH OUT! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on Twitter) https://twitter.com/TheHouseOfMario (@TheHouseOfMario on...

Buddy Watson joins me for an Encore to discuss his history with the Wii Sports series and to discuss Nintendo's latest game, Nintendo Switch Sports! The doors are open! CHECK OUT BUDDY WATSON'S CONTENT! https://twitter.com/BuddyWatson12 (Twitter) https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/twitch.tv/buddywatson (Twitch) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY14CWQVaHMy11hrImXrHpg (Youtube) https://radio-watson.simplecast.com/ (Radio Watson Podcast) REACH...

This Encore I (Drew) rebut an article on metro.co.uk titled "Four reasons why the Nintendo Switch is overrated". Are they right? I don't think so. https://metro.co.uk/2022/04/30/four-reasons-why-the-nintendo-switch-is-overrated-readers-feature-16562428/ (Article link: Four reasons why the Nintendo Switch is overrated) The doors are open! REACH OUT FOR TOPIC SUGGESTIONS! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on Twitter) https://twitter.com/TheHouseOfMario...

Drew sits down with Bryce to have an in-depth discussion about HAL Laboratories Kirby and the Forgotten Land! They go over everything including copy ability, mouthful mode, collectables and story! Note: Spoilers for mouthful mode and the end of the game start at 00.52.35! Spoiler free up until that point if you haven't finished the game. The doors are open! REACH OUT FOR TOPIC SUGGESTIONS! https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/www.twitter.com/idrewby (@iDrewby on...

Todays Encore I take a look at each game in my 3DS collection and discuss the memories and experiences I have with each of them!

Drew sits down with Bryce to have an in-depth discussion about GameFreak's new take on the Pokemon formula, Pokémon Legends: Arceus! 00:15:12 the review enters full spoiler territory diving into the New Pokemon, characters and story. You've been warned if you haven't finished the game!

Season 3 of the show will be starting again this week!

For your encore here at The House of Mario we explore the Galar region that was introduced in Pokémon Sword & Shield! A land that is heavily based on Great Britain and Scotland with a emphasis on sports fandom and culture! Join Drew as he discusses Galar and the additions the 8th generation added to the Pokémon series such as the Wild Area, add-on DLC, regional evolutions, PVP streamlining, the games music & much more!

For this very special episode, Drew is joined for an Encore At The House of Mario by community members and good friends Delfino Durians, Mettadox & Sam Haigh! Together they talk about the Pokémon series including their favourite games, movies, shows, manga & more!

We explore the Alola region from Pokémon Sun & Moon! Released in 2016 these games brought fan favourite features to the series like the removal of HMs, regional forms, cinematic story & much more. While these games aren't Drew's favourite, there are still a lot he enjoys from these titles. Put on sunscreen, your best shorts, protective sunnies and cool shirt because we're heading to Alola, baby!

Drew discusses his thoughts on the upcoming Pokémon releases Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl & Legends Arceus! Since the last encore there has been a lot shown! From the graphical changes, returning features, battle mechanics and open world experience there is a lot to be excited about, but let's have a gut check to see how we feel.

This Encore special guest Dane Pevy from the mental health awareness podcast Pushin' Through Blu joins Drew to discuss his childhood memories of collecting Pokémon cards, playing the Game Boy games, watching the anime and much more!