In this final episode of the Vookcast before Switch 2's release, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the last batch of pre-launch news, including the release date for quite a few games, a surprising midnight launch for the console, a bunch of Nintendo app updates,and the origins of Mario Kart World.It's all capped off with an episode of Nintendo 20 Questions that goes down to the wire.Relevant stories:Mario Kart 9: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-was-almost-an-original-switch-game-called-mario-kart-9/DQ 1+2 HD: https://www.vooks.net/dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake-launches-30th-october-switch-2-version-too/Pokemon: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-set-to-launch-on-october-16th/WA: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-now-holding-midnight-launches-in-wa-for-the-switch-2/Switch app: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-app-gets-its-name-change-and-adds-a-lot-of-new-features/Nintendo Music: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-music-is-not-pausing-with-this-new-update/Parental controls: https://www.vooks.net/nintendos-parental-controls-app-is-ready-for-switch-2/Nintendo Classics: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-adds-four-game-boy-games-to-mays-nintendo-classics-lineup/Send us a textSupport the showSocials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.
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Vookcast #283: Another VRRy Long Episode
In this huge episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, and Luke discuss all of the recent news about the Nintendo Switch 2, including the Mario Kart World Direct, Game-Key Cards, digital upgrade pricing, and so much more.It's all capped off with an episode of Nintendo 20 Questions — and the return of Darren's game suggestions. You won't want to miss it.Relevant stories:Financials: https://www.vooks.net/switch-ends-its-final-solo-quarter-with-decent-numbers/Super Mario World oops: https://www.vooks.net/the-next-super-mario-movie-is-called-super-mario-world/Mario Kart Direct: https://www.vooks.net/heres-what-we-learned-from-the-mario-kart-world-direct/Deltarune: https://www.vooks.net/deltarune-is-the-first-cross-buy-switch-and-switch-2-game-aussies-to-unlock-it-first/New firmware: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-firmware-20-0-0-adds-virtual-games-cards-switch-2-trade-in-backup-and-much-more/Marvelous and GKC: https://www.vooks.net/marvelous-usa-confirms-its-switch-2-titles-are-on-the-game-card/Upgrades: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-digital-upgrade-pack-pricing-starts-at-20-in-australia/Donkey Kong got Norted: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-will-offer-258-user-profiles-icons-at-launch/Batteries: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-will-feature-a-handy-battery-optimisation-and-health-setting/VRR: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-confirms-switch-2-only-supports-vrr-in-handheld-mode/Free upgrades: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-details-new-features-in-free-switch-2-patches-for-original-switch-games/Mega Drive: https://www.vooks.net/streets-of-rage-and-two-more-mega-drive-games-added-to-nintendo-switch-online/Fire Emblem GBA: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-the-sacred-stones-added-Send us a textSupport the showSocials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.
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Vookcast #282: Direct 2 You
In this massive episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo revealed the Switch 2's price, a host of new games, some surprising features, and finally told us what the C button does.There's no Nintendo 20 Questions this week, though, because this episode is already over 2 hours long, and there were far bigger fish to fry. Tune into the next episode for its return!Relevant stories:Switch 2 release date and price: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-to-release-on-june-5/Mario Kart World: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-will-be-a-launch-title-for-switch-2/Donkey Kong Bananza: https://www.vooks.net/a-brand-new-donkey-kong-game-donkey-kong-bananza-is-coming-to-switch-2-this-july/Switch 2 Editions: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-edition-game-upgrades-will-let-you-enhance-your-existing-games-for-a-fee/The C Button: https://www.vooks.net/the-switch-2s-mysterious-c-button-lets-you-chat-share-your-screen-and-more/GameCube: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-gamecube-coming-to-nintendo-classics-only-on-switch-2-gamecube-controller-coming-too/Every game announced: https://www.vooks.net/every-nintendo-switch-2-game-announced-so-far/Preorders: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-australia-pre-order-details/Switch 2 Mega Guide: https://www.vooks.net/the-nintendo-switch-2-mega-guide-everything-you-need-to-know/Send us a textSupport the showSocials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.
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Vookcast #281: One More Thing
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the surprise Nintendo Direct in depth — likely the last Switch-only Direct ever. They go over the new Metroid Prime 4 footage, a couple of new Sony-owned games, a brand-new Rhythm Heaven game, a new app, and major changes to digital files... and that's before they get sidetracked.They also reveal their final predictions for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct just days before it airs. It's all finished up with a nail-biting round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant stories:Metroid Prime PlayStation games??You =(Tomodachi LifeNintendo TodayVirtual Game CardsThe Whole DirectSend us a textSupport the showSocials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.
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Vookcast #280: Pokémon Party
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the recent Pokémon Day celebrations and revisit the Switch's latter years.They also discuss the new Tony Hawk game, a lovely Aussie game, a strange new collaboration, and more. It's all finished up with a nail-biting round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant stories:Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-arriving-late-2025-with-brand-new-battle-system/More Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-champions-brings-pokemon-battles-to-mobile-and-switch-connects-to-home/Tony Hawk – https://www.vooks.net/tony-hawk-pro-skater-34-kickflips-on-switch-this-july/Tempopo – https://www.vooks.net/tempopo-jumps-onto-nintendo-switch-on-april-17th/Animal Crossing – https://www.vooks.net/animal-crossing-new-horizons-at-sea-life-experiences-coming-to-australia-and-new-zealand/eShop nonsense – https://www.vooks.net/solo-devs-game-copied-sold-under-another-name-on-switch-eshop-ps-store-and-others/NSO – https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-94-marios-picross-out-now-on-nintendo-switch-online/Send us a textSupport the showSocials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky Find Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.
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