On this week’s Nintendo News Recap, we break down everything revealed during the massive Star Fox Direct for Switch 2! From the game’s gorgeous new visual style and redesigned cast of characters to brand-new Challenge and Battle modes, we analyze what Nintendo showed off and discuss why this remake of Star Fox 64 could be one of the biggest surprises of the summer. We also dive into the expanded story content, cinematic presentation, and what this means for the rumored Ocarina of Time remake later this year.

We also discuss a new Pokopia Switch 2 bundle that Nintendo is offering in Australia and New Zealand, plus early review impressions for Mixtape and whether the stylish indie adventure lives up to the hype.

Quick Headlines: Wario possibly appearing in the next Mario movie (without the dirty jokes), a brand-new Animal Crossing LEGO set, Pragmata hitting a major sales milestone, Borderlands 4 still potentially heading to Switch 2, IO Interactive prioritizing a polished version of 007 First Light on Nintendo hardware, Mina the Hollower finally getting a release date, the latest Donkey Kong Bananza event news, Fortnite’s month-long Star Wars celebration, and the unofficial method players discovered to watch YouTube on Switch 2!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:05:20 Star Fox Returns on Switch 2

00:27:59 Switch 2 Bundled With Pokopia in Australia/New Zealand

00:32:28 Mixtape Review Roundup

00:36:15 Wario in a Mario Movie, Animal Crossing LEGO, Unofficial YouTube on Switch 2

00:44:08 Out This Week

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Final Fantasy is not slowing down on Switch 2! In this week's Nintendo News Recap from Podcasting With Power, we dissect the long-awaited announcement of Final Fantasy XIV on a Nintendo platform. We also get to look at the new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo and read some previews from around the web!

Nintendo also seems to be making moves in the movie space, with the announcement of a new, untitled Illumination film and rumblings of a live-action Metroid pitch being shopped around. We also (tragically) follow the trail of an internet mystery: What happened to the original Star Fox puppets?

Quick Headlines: Mina the Hollower goes gold, Shovel Knight visits Crypt of the Necrodancer, updates on Pokemon Pokopia, Home, and Legends: Z-A; the Sega Universe initiative, Mario Tennis Aces soundtrack joins Nintendo Music, Super Mario Galaxy 2 gets new lore 16 years later, and PowerWash Simulator 2 gets Star Wars DLC this summer

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:07:27 Temple Maker 64/ Do you play Zelda games for the story?

00:14:39 Final Fantasy (XIV, VII Rebirth) making a comeback on Switch 2

00:24:55 Untitled Illumination movie/ Metroid film being pitched by Nintendo

00:33:31 The sad story of Star Fox's puppets

00:36:45 Mina the Hollower, Pokemon, Super Mario Galaxy 2, PowerWash Simulator 2, and more

00:41:16 Out This Week

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This week on Podcasting With Power, we take a deep dive into the infamous live-action Super Mario Bros. movie from the nineties! Does this movie deserve to stay in the shadows, or should Nintendo do more to celebrate it?

We welcome special guest Nick Dumitrescu (from the WASD and Beyond and It Came From Screambox podcasts) for our special rewatch (or in Jordan's case, a first-time watch!) of this cult classic. We'll share our full thoughts on the movie, as well as behind-the-scenes details and almost-castings we've learned about over the years. We even compare it directly to the more recent, animated Super Mario films!

Check out Nick's podcasts, WASD and Beyond (video games) and It Came From ScreamBox (horror movies) on:

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Time Codes:

00:00:00 Welcoming Nick from WASD and Beyond

00:05:50 Super Mario Bros. (1993) discussion

00:43:00 Who was ALMOST in this movie?

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Nintendo’s summer 2026 lineup is starting to take shape, and this week we finally got a big one: the long-awaited Splatoon Raiders!

On this Nintendo News Recap edition of Podcasting With Power, we break down everything revealed so far, including gameplay details, how the single-player campaign works, what co-op looks like, and the characters you’ll be teaming up with. Plus, we’ve got a confirmed July release date, a surprisingly affordable $49.99 price point, and a brand-new trio of amiibo launching alongside the game.

We also take a look at a new overview trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book ahead of its release next month, and discuss a leaked first look at what could be the final design for Link in the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie.

Quick Headlines:

- Gamers are suing Nintendo over tariffs

- Annapurna Interactive’s reveals upcoming Switch 2 slate

- New Resident Evil datamine hint at an upcoming mode

- Fortnite’s Save the World mode finally hits Switch 2

- Nintendo pushes out bug fixes for several recent first-party titles

- Miyamoto responds to negative Super Mario Galaxy Movie reviews

- Pokemon- and Zelda-ripoff Pickmos has been removed from Steam

As always, we wrap things up with Out This Week, highlighting the biggest new game releases you should have on your radar.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:10:51 Splatoon Raiders Release Date, Price, and More

00:16:31 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Overview Trailer

00:21:33 Possible Leak of Link's Zelda Movie Costume

00:27:56 Gamers Suing Nintendo, Annapurna Switch 2 Lineup, Resident Evil Datamine, and more

00:34:51 Out This Week

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What were the Nintendo rumors YOU believed growing up?

This week on Podcasting With Power, we’re diving deep into the wildest Nintendo myths we heard on the playground, long before we could Google the truth for ourselves. From finding Mew under the truck in Pokémon Red and Blue to unlocking Luigi in Super Mario 64, we break down what we heard, why we believed it, and whether any of it was actually true!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:06:26 Classic Nintendo Playground Rumors

00:39:15 Jordan is Shocked by Metroid Endings

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Nintendo and it's partners may be gearing up for some big reveals... but ratings board around the world have other plans! This week on Podcasting With Power, we take a look at a number of listings that have popped up for unannounced Switch 2 ports like Diablo IV, Starfield, and more. Is a Partner Direct right around the corner?

We also look at a report that Microsoft may be considering tightening Xbox exclusivity back up and what that could mean for the publisher on Switch 2 in the years ahead. Oh, and Tomodatchi Life spent 9 years getting the details just right...including a fart sound effect!

We've also got review roundups for FOUR games you should check out this week: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Opus: Prism Peak, Tomodatchi Life: Living the Dream, and Pragmata.

Quick Headlines include news about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's box office success, Nintendo Music additions, Animal Crossing's 25th anniversary, a GameCube Classics bug fix, Overwatch on Switch 2, new events in Pokemon Pokopia and Legends: Z-A, Xenoblade X's Switch 2 phyiscal release, the passing of a Star Fox 64 voice actor, the Legend of Zelda movie wrapping filming, and Yooka-Replaylee receiving a much-anticipated 60 FPS patch.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:07:14 Ratings Boards Leak Unannounced Switch Games

00:16:30 Xbox Having "Very Big Discussions" About Exclusivity

00:22:03 Behind the Scenes on Tomodatchi Life's Development

00:27:58 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Review Roundup

00:29:32 Opus: Prism Peak Review Roundup

00:31:24 Tomodatchi Life: Living the Dream Review Roundup

00:32:41 Pragmata Review Roundup

00:34:22 Quick Headlines (Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo Music, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, Overwatch, Legend of Zelda movie, Yooka-Replaylee)

00:39:00 Out This Week

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Every generation, we pick a platform to be our gaming home. On this week's Podcasting With Power, we explore what it takes to be our "main" console. From our early favorites to our modern go-to systems, we explore how our preferences evolved and what really matters when choosing where to play.

A lot of factors go into these decisions, and we discuss them all: software libraries, unique features, online ecosystems, and more! This episode is part nostalgia trip and part reflection on how our gaming habits have evolved over time.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 What It Means To Pick A "Main" Console

00:08:03 Our Picks For Every Generation of Consoles00:38:22 How Much Do Controllers Matter?

00:41:59 Deciding Where We Play

00:47:55 Have We Ever Picked The Wrong Console?

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This week on Podcasting With Power, we discuss the long-awaited release date of Rhythm Heaven Groove! Besides being the first domino to fall according to last week's rumors (!), we also look at the price point and role this title has in Nintendo's summer 2026 lineup.

We also discuss Elden Ring potentially coming out with premium price point, and the latest game to follow a scary trend of last-minute delays on Switch 2.

Quick headlines:

- Pokemon Champion Bug Fixes On The Way

- Pokemon Champion's First Mystery Gift- No Man's Sky New Pokemon-Like Mode

- Assassin's Creed Shadows Mouse/Keyboard Support

- Legend of Zelda Movie Lands Composer

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:17:23 Rhythm Heaven Release Date, Price, and Implications

00:21:31 Elden Ring is $80 on Switch 2?

00:24:57 007 First Light is Latest to Delay on Switch 2

00:28:54 Quick Headlines: Pokemon Champions, No Man's Sky, and Zelda Movie

00:34:40 Out This Week

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