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Episode 10
The Nintendo Direct makes clear that we are nearing the end of the Switch life cycle, but there's still a lot of meat on the calendar. It's a lot of remakes, rereleases and remasters like Luigi's Man…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Is Mario Wonder Nintendo's Next GOTY?
Episode 9
Nintendo surprised us all this past week by giving us a deep dive into the highly anticipated new game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. With details about new characters, game mechanics, and locations, the…
Published on 2 years ago
Mario’s Voice Actor Moves On... Thank You Charles Martinet!
Episode 8
For 30 years, Charles Martinet has brought Mario to life through his incredible voice. It's the end of an era with Nintendo announcing his departure from the role. It's not all bad news as Charles wi…
Published on 2 years ago
Switch 2 Leaks... We're Concerned
Episode 7
After what feels like years of speculation, we finally have our first substantial leak about Nintendo's next console. Video Game Chronicle has reported that the successor to the Switch is coming next…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Pikmin 4 Early Impressions - It's GREAT!
Episode 6
Pikmin 4 is finally out in the wild, and the Punching Up crew consists of a bunch of newbies! Despite being new to the IP, Pikmin 4 has really impressed us, and we have a lot to say about our early i…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility - What’s the catch?
Episode 5
Welcome back to another episode of Punching Up! Nintendo has a spotty history of backwards compatibility. We've seen examples where they went above and beyond, like on the Wii with GameCube backwards…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Nintendo's June Direct Was Awesome - Our Reactions
Episode 4
Surprise! A Nintendo Direct was announced and aired, so naturally, we knew we had to cover it as soon as possible. So what were the heavy hitters? Nintendo is naturally leaning into the success of Ma…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Is Zelda Nintendo's Next Movie?
Episode 3
Nintendo is riding high on the massive success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Who wouldn't be thrilled after making billions of dollars? But, as with any triumph, the next question on everyone's min…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Domination of the Kingdom
Episode 2
The release of a new Zelda feels like an Olympic-level event. This release feels a little different due to the total domination not only in sales but also in cultural saturation. It feels like everyo…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is Finally Here
Episode 1
Welcome to Punching Up, a brand new Nintendo podcast from Last Stand Media! I (Dustin) am so excited to be doing this new show with an awesome lineup of co-hosts, including Gene Park, Dagan Moriarty,…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago