This week on Podcasting With Power, we’re diving into Nintendo’s long history with sports games, from the all-time classics to modern experiments! Fresh off the launch of Mario Tennis Fever, we ask the big question: does Nintendo still have its sports magic? We break down what has worked, what hasn’t, and what it might take to win us back.

We also react to the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and rapidfire through all of the stories we missed while Zachary was sick. Plus, we look at early impressions of Pokopia, and round up reviews for Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, Reanimal, and Mario Tennis Fever!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:14:03 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Discussion

00:33:43 Switch is Nintendo's Best-Selling Console Ever

00:38:35 Quick Headlines We Missed

00:45:56 Pokemon Pokopia Previews Are Out

00:49:14 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review Roundup

00:52:19 Reanimal Review Roundup

00:54:03 Mario Tennis Fever Review Roundup00:55:39 Out This Week

00:59:07 Nintendo's Sports Games

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What defines the Nintendo brand in 2026? This week, we break down how Nintendo has evolved from the company we grew up with into the one we know today. From hardware philosophy and game design to risk-taking, nostalgia, and brand identity, we compare classic Nintendo to modern Nintendo and try to define what truly sets this era apart.

We also cover the latest Nintendo news, including the new Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer featuring Yoshi, highlights from the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct, new details on Virtual Boy Classics, rumored GameCube games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, and the long-awaited Disney Afternoon Collection finally making its way to Switch.

Let us know what you think defines modern Nintendo in the comments. Is this their strongest era yet, or do you miss the Nintendo of the past?

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00:00:00 Start

00:09:21 Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary

00:15:49 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Reveals Yoshi

00:23:14 Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Direct Details

00:30:45 Virtual Boy Classics Launch Lineup, Unreleased Games, and New Features

00:34:04 Walmart Leaks GameCube Classics Additions, Nintendo Denies

00:39:12 Disney Afternoon Collection Announced for Switch & Switch 2

00:42:06 Out This Week

00:43:34 Defining Modern Nintendo

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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!

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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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Another year of Nintendo is in the books, and we’re breaking it all down. In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we look back at everything that defined Nintendo in 2025, from the release of the Switch 2 and plenty of Nintendo Directs announcements to our personal Game of the Year picks and how we got there.

We also take a look at some of the biggest news stories we missed over the holidays, including peeking at anniversary logos for Pokémon, Dragon Quest, and Persona, analyzing comments from Square Enix’s Yoshi-P about the possibility of Final Fantasy XIV coming to Switch 2, and mourning the loss of industry veteran Vince Zampella.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:02:18 Pokemon 30th Anniversary Logo Reveal

00:04:17 Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Logo and Hints at New Games

00:07:43 Persona 30th Anniversary Trailer and Incoming Info

00:10:09 Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Teases Switch Releases

00:12:28 Remembering Vince Zampella

00:15:08 Nintendo 2025 Recap: Releases, Directs, and More

00:35:20 The Games We DIDN'T Get To Play in 2025

00:45:53 Zachary's Game of the Year Picks

00:54:46 Jordan's Game of the Year Picks

What were YOUR Game of the Year picks? Let us know in the comments!

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In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we’re making bold predictions for Nintendo in 2026, from the possibility of new Metroid and Zelda games to Pokemon's 30th anniversary, a tease of 3D Mario, and even the future of the Super Smash Bros. franchise!

We break down what Nintendo might have planned, what feels overdue, and which rumors make the most sense based on Nintendo’s history. Whether it’s legacy content coming to the Classics library, surprise third-party partnerships, or new accessories that could change the way we play, we’re calling our shots and debating what’s realistic and what's wishful thinking.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:03:40 Housekeeping

00:07:55 Celebrating Pokemon's 30th Anniversary, Gen 10, Maybe a Remake?

00:18:07 Return of 2D Metroid: Port, Remake, or New Game?

00:21:31 Is the Ocarina of Time Remake Real? Legend of Zelda in 2026

00:30:55 Nintendo DS Classics on NSO

00:33:46 New Joy-Con and Pro Controller Colors, Improved Accessories

00:38:43 Expedition 33, Metal Gear Solid, Doom, and more on Switch 2

00:42:22 Will We See 3D Mario in 2026?

00:47:38 Call of Duty Comes Home

00:49:41 What Will Be Nintendo's Heavy-Hitter in 2026?

00:53:25 The Super Smash Bros. Movie

Let us know which predictions you agree with (and which ones you think are totally off base) in the comments below!

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We've talked about summer games, we've talked about fall games, and now it's time for Podcasting With Power to break down the kinds of games we think have the strongest winter vibes!

Do we take the longer nights to really dial into a difficult game? Or are we looking for something wholesome to warm our hearts during the coldest months of the year? We'll share what works for us, and you can share your winter gaming vibes in the comments!

We'll also take a look at the winners and major announcements coming out of this year's Game Awards, an interview with Monolith Software on collaborating on the Legend of Zelda series, Team Cherry's big plans for Hollow Knight in 2026, and more!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:04:47 Housekeeping

00:05:24 The Game Awards 202500:17:47 Monolith Software on Zelda

00:22:25 Hollow Knight: Silksong Sea of Sorrows Expansion

00:26:33 Nitro Deck 2

00:30:40 Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo

00:33:43 Reduced Input Lag on Gamecube Classics

00:35:21 Out This Week

00:35:52 Winter Games

Podcasting With Power is a weekly show about all things Nintendo from Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis. PWP is available as a video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

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