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Punching Up is a weekly show all about Nintendo, co-hosted by Dustin Furman, Gene Park, Dagan Moriarty, and Mama Micah. The goal of Punching Up is to discuss the latest news and games from Nintendo, as well as dive deep into the prestigious catalog of games from the past, all while keeping it fun and entertaining. The show is highly interactive, with plenty of questions and comments from the audience. New episodes are released every other Friday. To get early access to each episode, support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/laststandmedia For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
4d ago
This week, The Punching Up crew goes over all the announcements at The Game Awards, talks about Resident Evil rumors, surprises Silk Song DLC, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00- Intro 0:14:42 - Pragmata announced for Switch 2 0:17:54 - The Switch 2 Skyrim port is not good 0:22:25 - Bradley the Badger 0:30:55 - What we’re Playing 0:44:26 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Zero Remake Rumors 0:47:08 - Divinity: Original Sin 2 is now on Switch 2 0:48:57 - Bleach Coming to Fortnite 0:51:08 - Mega Man Dual Override 0:55:03 - Silksong DLC coming in 2026 0:57:28 - Game Awards Recap and our thoughts on the show 1:34:53 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade demo now on Eshop 1:35:45 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11
This week the Punching Up crew discuss Katsuhiro Harada leaving Bandai Namco after 30 years, Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2 remakes still alive, more Resident Evil Requiem leaks, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:18:49 - Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco after 30 Years 0:24:05 - Xbox outsold by a Kinect-style console during Black Friday 0:37:52 - Next Tomb Raider being shown at The Game Awards 0:45:55 - Fake Shenmue 4 Trailer 0:51:13 - What we’re Playing 1:19:06 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 name soon to be decided 1:22:18 - New studio from Take-Two 1:25:50 - What’s going on with Warner Bros? 1:37:55 - Knights of the Old Republic 2 Remake plans as KOTR 1 Remake continues 1:41:23 - Resident Evil Requiem Leak 1:47:08 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 4
This week the Punching Up crew discuss the future Witcher games, the bizarre Game Awards statue in the desert, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reviews, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:21:52 - Witcher 4, 5, and 6 Release Plans 0:32:36 - Desert Statue tied to The Game Awards 0:39:21 - Nintendo Acquires New Studio 0:43:28 - Former Splinter Cell remake director returns to Ubisoft 0:55:58 - What We’re Playing 1:18:42 - New Dead Rising reportedly in development 1:23:56 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Embargo is up 1:25:54 - Metroid Memories 1:31:54 - Untitled “Sonic Universe Event” movie coming December 2028 1:38:05 - Shovel Knight 3D reportedly in development 1:41:17 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27
This week the Punching Up crew talks about Ubisoft game rumors, The Duskbloods, The Golden Joystick Awards, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:34:16 - Tales of Berseria Remaster Announced 0:42:05 - Panic Button Helped On Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrades 0:46:40 - Upcoming Ubisoft Games Release Leak 0:53:35 - What We’re Playing 1:18:31 - Golden Joystick Awards Recap 1:27:56 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is gonna take a lot of space 1:32:34 - The Duskbloods Leaker Rumors 1:39:17 - Some PSA’s for Metroid Prime 4 Beyond 1:43:14 - Xbox Crocs and Possible Incoming Price Increase 1:57:12 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20
This week the Punching Up crew go over The Game Awards nominees, Metroid Prime 4 previews, IGN's Top Nintendo Games, and the recent Zelda movie info. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:11:36 - Game Awards 0:52:09 - IGN's Top Nintendo Games 0:59:22 - Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Shadow Dropped 1:04:10 - Steam Machine 1:16:23 - What We’re Playing 1:44:09 - Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Drama 1:52:49 - First, look at the Zelda Movie 2:00:27 - Making Melodies – It's Me, Mario! Stop Motion Shorts, Episode 4 | My Mario 2:01:48 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13
This week Dustin joins the Punching Up crew to discuss the new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the new Zelda LEGO teaser, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:12:55 - Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer 0:28:40 - New LEGO Zelda Teaser 0:35:21 - Reggie Fils-Aimé on Xbox Games for Switch 2 0:45:15 - Pokémon Pokopia is a Game Key Card 0:55:24 - What We’re Playing 1:04:59 - Octopath Traveler Zero Demo 1:11:21 - New Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Trailer 1:15:58 - Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter to launch by September 2026 1:19:52 - Black Friday Nintendo Deals 1:24:35 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 6
This week the Punching Up crew discuss Nintendo's collaboration with Capcom, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment impressions, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:10:03 - Resident Evil Requiem Amiibo and Controller 0:20:30 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Upgrade and Update 0:35:15 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Impressions 0:46:55 - Breath of the Wild Vinyl Set 0:52:13 - What We’re Playing 1:10:23 - Yuji Horii Awarded 1:14:34 - Nintendo Sales Update 1:28:09 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30
This week the Punching Up crew discusses the massive second Kirby Air Riders Direct, more Switch 2 ports, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:18:09 - Kirby Air Riders Direct 0:29:12 - Pikmin 4 update 0:36:59 - Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition coming to Switch 2 0:41:39 - Xbox Rog Ally 1:13:02 - AC Shadows Officially Confirmed for Switch 2 1:14:44 - What We’re Playing 1:24:31 - Halo: Combat Evolved Announced 1:46:05 - Pokemon Legends Z-A Sales Updates 1:47:49 - Luigi’s Mansion coming to NSO 1:48:54 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices