Xbox Game Studios and Microsoft own some of the biggest franchises in gaming… so why does the Switch 2 feel almost completely ignored? In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we dig into Microsoft’s surprisingly small presence on Nintendo’s next console, and why it might be one of the strangest strategic gaps in the industry right now.

We break down which Xbox, Bethesda, Activision, and Blizzard titles could and should be on Switch 2, what options we'd like to see them explore, and what we think the roadblocks might have been thus far. With Nintendo opening the door wider than ever to third-party support, Xbox’s absence raises some big questions.

We also run through a packed week of Nintendo and gaming news, including new details on Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Switch 2 Edition, a surprise update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, and our first look at an epic new Legend of Zelda LEGO set featuring the final boss fight of Ocarina of Time!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:12:06 Super Mario Wonder Switch 2 Details, amiibo, and Talking Flower

00:23:03 Chris Pratt Teases More Surprises for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

00:26:42 Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Update

00:31:35 Metroid Prime/Paper Mario Producer Kensuke Tanabe Retires

00:41:10 Major Ubisoft Restructuring, 6 Games Cancelled

00:48:42 LEGO Ocarina of Time - The Final Battle Revealed

00:54:17 Out This Week

00:54:44 Where is Xbox on Switch 2?

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New video game remakes come out every year, and some of them are truly great experiences in their own right! This week on Podcasting With Power, we break down the remakes we think truly nail it, what makes a remake worth doing in the first place, and which classic games we believe absolutely deserve a modern revival. From faithful recreations to full reimaginings, we debate where the line should be drawn and whether nostalgia helps (or hurts) our industry.

We also cover the biggest Nintendo news of the week, including the reveal of brand-new LEGO Pokémon sets, Nintendo’s official 2025 Year in Review, an industry-wide move to make gaming safer, and the impact of GameStop closing nearly 300 store locations.

Whether you’re craving a remake of a forgotten classic or tired of seeing the same games brought back again and again, this episode is for you. Let us know in the comments which game you want to see remade next!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:09:22 First Look at Pokemon Lego Sets

00:17:01 Nintendo 2025 Year in Review Available Now

00:23:16 Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox Unite to Make Gaming Safer

00:29:23 GameStop Closes Our Childhood Store

00:38:19 Out This Week

00:40:03 Our Favorite Video Game Remakes

01:00:14 Games We Think Need Remakes

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Nintendo already has a packed 2026 lineup, and this week on Podcasting With Power we break down every confirmed Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game with a 2026 release date or window.

From the biggest AAA releases to indie darlings, we go title by title and highlight the games we think look particularly special along the way. Whether you’re tracking release dates, planning your backlog, or just want to know what Nintendo has cooking for 2026, this episode has you covered.

We've also got the latest details on Mario Tennis Fever, new Joy Con 2 colors, Switch 2 holiday sales, and more!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:07:59 Mario Tennis Fever Overview Trailer Details

00:12:05 Joy Con 2 Get Their First New Color Options

00:15:30 Switch 2's Holiday Sales Slump

00:19:33 First Look at GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron

00:22:49 Out This Week

00:24:52 Every Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Game Coming in 2026

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