Potscast

Nintendo Switch turned two this week so the Pete, Steve and Pixelpar celebrate the hybrid console by reminiscing about the last couple of years. It also looks like the rumours were true and VR is on its way in the form of a Labo kit, there are some new NES games joining Switch Online and an N64 classic returns to a Nintendo console. 00:01:53 - What We're Playing 00:12:53 - March's NES Classics (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/kid-icarus-and-startropics-join-nintendo-switch-online-in-march-06032019/) 00:15:11 - Turok is coming to Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/turok-coming-to-switch-in-march-turok-2-seeds-of-evil-to-follow-later-06032019/) 00:19:20 - Labo VR Kit (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/nintendo-announce-cardboard-vr-labo-kit-for-the-nintendo-switch-07032019/) 00:27:31 - To the Moon headed to Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/to-the-moon-blasts-onto-nintendo-switch-this-summer-04032019/) 00:31:04 - Out This Week 00:35:52 - Happy Birthday Nintendo Switch! PotsCast is the weekly Ni

Apparently, there was some big Pokémon news this week so we get our Swords and Shields at the ready and give thoughts on the upcoming Gen 8 games. Before that, Pete, Steve and Pixelpar give thanks to Reggie Fils-Aimé, discuss the possibility of Xbox Game Pass on Switch and more! 00:05:15 – What We’re playing 00:23:50 – Reggie Fils-Aimé Retires (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/reggie-fils-amie-to-retire-in-april-doug-bowser-named-as-next-noa-president-21022019/) 00:29:43 – Baba Is You (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/baba-is-you-launches-on-march-13th-for-nintendo-switch-pc-and-mac-21022019/) 00:32:59 – Resident Evil and Saints Row coming to Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/resident-evil-hd-resident-evil-0-and-re4-launch-for-nintendo-switch-in-may-25022019/) 00:38:10 – Xbox on Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/microsoft-might-be-planning-to-bring-xbox-exclusives-and-gamepass-to-switch-22022019/) 00:46:23 – Out This Week 00:50:21 – Pokémon Sword & Shield Revealed (https://www.lootpots.com/a

This week the PotsCast crew are joined by special guest, Stealth (https://twitter.com/Stealth40k)! In this bumper episode, Pete, Steve, Pixelpar and Stealth dig deep into February's jam-packed Nintendo Direct. Before that, Pixel professes his love once again for Hollow Knight, Steve gets excited about some old CRPGs, and is Switch VR on the way? 00:00:51 – What We’re Playing 00:31:03 – Hollow Knight: Silksong (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/hollow-knight-sequel-hollow-knight-silksong-revealed-for-switch-and-pc-14022019/) 00:37:43 – Skybound brings classic CRPGS to Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/six-crpgs-including-baldurs-gate-icewind-dale-head-to-switch-in-2019-08022019/) 00:43:19 – Switch VR? 00:47:38 – Out This week 1:02:47 – Nintendo Direct discussion PotsCast is the weekly Nintendo podcast from the LootPots team. We get together to discuss the latest gaming news, rumours and releases. Get in touch with us at potscast@lootpots.com (mailto:potscast@lootpots.com). The PotsCast is: Pixelpar: ht

With Pete away, Steve plays host for a week. After gushing about Wargroove, we discuss the leaked and later announced Darksiders Warmastered Edition, a new Dr. Mario game, and the possibility of Xbox Live on Switch. Then we comb over some of the stats and figures from Nintendo's earnings call and find out if they hit that magic 20 million. 00:39 – What We’re Playing 10:05 – Darksiders Warmastered Edition (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/darksiders-warmastered-edition-rides-on-to-nintendo-switch-this-april-31012019/) 16:12 – Dr. Mario Mobile Announced, Mario Kart Tour Delayed (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/nintendo-announces-dr-mario-world-mobile-game-delays-mario-kart-tour-01022019/) 19:16 – Piranha Plant Paid DLC (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/piranha-plant-fighter-now-available-as-paid-dlc-in-super-smash-bros-ultimate-02022019/) 23:24 – Xbox Live on Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/microsofts-new-cross-platform-xdk-enables-xbox-live-on-nintendo-switch-04022019/) 31:49 – Q.U.B.E. 2 (https:

The band is back together and ready to tackle a crazy week of news! In his absence Pixelpar's been catching up on some Super Rare Games, Pete's been helping a refugee, and Steve's been scaring villagers. There's also new firmware, Piranha Plants and a tonne of new games to go over before we all try to come to terms with the Metroid Prime 4 news. 00:02:14 - What we’re playing 00:22:26 - Nintendo Switch v7.0.0 Released (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/nintendo-switch-firmware-v7-0-0-released-29012019/) 00:27:58 - Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation Collection (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/possible-box-art-release-date-listed-for-assassins-creed-collection-on-switch-27012019/) 00:33:42 - Songbird Symphony (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/rhythm-based-platformer-songbird-symphony-lands-on-switch-this-july-30012019/) 00:36:27 - Piranha Plant Joins The Battle! (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/piranha-plant-joins-the-battle-in-smash-ultimates-2-0-0-update-30012019/) 00:42:15 - Out This Week 01:00:14 - Metroid

Pixelpar is out on assignment this week so Pete and Steve are joined by fellow LootPots writer, Max Wright. After we've caught up on what we're playing (and reading), we cover the big stories from last week before breaking down Wednesday's Indie Highlights presentation. 00:02:20 - Minit & Completionism 00:08:48 - Transistor 00:11:44 - New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe & Max’s love of DK Tropical Freeze 00:16:34 - DYING: Reborn 00:21:51 - Katamari Damacy 00:26:15 - Blood, Sweat and Pixels 00:29:11 - Giga Wrecker Alt. (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/giga-wrecker-alt-announced-for-switch-limited-physical-run-planned-17012019/) 00:32:54 - Downwell (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/downwell-drops-onto-nintendo-switch-this-january-18012019/) 00:37:13 - Among the Sleep (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/among-the-sleep-enhanced-edition-crawls-to-nintendo-switch-in-2019-21012019/) 00:40:44 - Indie Highlights January 2019 Wargroove (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/wargroove-gets-a-february-release-date-on-nintendo-

Between the stack of games releasing this week and Nintendo’s decision to drop some big announcements on twitter, there’s a lot to get through in this episode. Throw in some alternative controllers and a bit of seaman and you’ve got one packed PotsCast. 0:00 - Intro Monster Truck Madness - Windows 95 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Truck_Madness) 2:28 - What We’re Playing Super Smash Bros (https://www.smashbros.com) DYING: Reborn (https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/dying-reborn-nintendo-switch-edition) Seaman on Dreamcast (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaman_(video_game)) 15:17 - Alternative Controllers 8BitDo N30 Pro 2 (http://www.8bitdo.com/n30pro-2/) Power A Wireless GameCube Controller (https://www.powera.com/products/wireless-controller-for-nintendo-switch-gamecube-style-purple/) NES Toploader (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System_(Model_NES-101)) Dogbone NES Controller (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System_(Model_NES-101)#/media/File:Nintendo-Fami

It's a brand new year and a brand new podcast. Well, the podcast is pretty much the same but we're confident Nintendo has lots in store for 2019. So pull up a chair and join us as we ramble our way through rumours, targets, potential announcements, and Pete's new obsession with British chocolate 00:04:03 - What we're playing Road Rash on Game Boy Pocket (https://twitter.com/steve228uk/status/1077160266259935232) 00:35:10 - Witcher 3 Rumours (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/witcher-3-wild-hunt-might-be-coming-to-nintendo-switch-in-2019-29122018/) 00:43:13 - Frostbite on Switch? 00:47:34 - Listener Mail 00:55:58 - Will Nintendo hit their targets? 01:01:37 - A big Switch title every month in 2019? 01:03:51 - Potential big third-party announcements 01:05:26 - Switch Online, Past-Gen ports, and Virtual Console 01:10:52 - Can the 3DS survive 2019? 01:12:37 - First Nintendo Direct of 2019 01:16:25 - What will Nintendo bring to E3 01:23:43 - Dormant franchises & new IP 01:26:17 - Switch model refresh

It's Christmas and 2019 is almost upon us! We share our favourite games of 2018, some we wish we'd had time to play and talk about what we're looking forward to in the year ahead. Grab yourself a hot chocolate and a mince pie and join us for the fun… Ho-ho-ho! 00:00:00 - Games of the Year 00:41:25 - Games We Missed 00:50:38 - 2019 Hype 00:54:44 - Listener Mail PotsCast is the weekly Nintendo podcast from the LootPots team. We get together to discuss the latest gaming news, rumours and releases. Get in touch with us at potscast@lootpots.com (mailto:potscast@lootpots.com). The PotsCast is: Pixelpar: https://twitter.com/pixelpar Pete: https://twitter.com/loud_pete Steve: https://twitter.com/steve228uk

Christmas is just around the corner and if Santa is leaving a Switch under your tree this year there are a few things you might want to know! Before that, we talk comic books, try to pronounce Taiko no Tatsujin, and consider if you should wait for refreshed hardware before buying a Nintendo Switch. 00:00 - InkyPen Impressions 16:49 - Celeste Impressions 24:47 - Donut County Impressions 28:39 - Taiko no Tatsujin 33:28 - Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/chocobos-mystery-dungeon-every-buddy-gets-a-march-release-date-in-japan-19122018/) 36:42 - Switch Sales Updates (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/nintendo-switch-fastest-selling-console-of-this-generation-in-the-us-18122018/) 46:15 - Smash Bros. Spirit Event 47:33 - ACA Donkey Kong Jr. 51:58 - Reader Mail 58:38 - Out this Week 1:03:44 - So You’re Getting a Switch for Christmas… 1:05:04 - Switch Accessories 1:32:50 - Must Play Games 1:34:00 - Budget / Indie Games 1:35:45 - Switch Online & eShop PotsCast is the weekly Nintendo podcast

Pete and Pixelpar share some first impressions on Smash Bros. Ultimate, Steve shares his thoughts on Carcassonne and Katamari Damacy Reroll. Then we dive headfirst into an absolutely slam-packed news week complete with announcements like the return of Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Persona 5's Joker coming to Smash. 00:01:21 - Smash Bros. Ultimate Impressions 00:11:20 - Katamari Damacy Reroll Impressions 00:13:54 - Carcassonne Impressions (https://www.lootpots.com/reviews/carcassonne-review-nintendo-switch-13122018/) 00:18:00 - Stardew Valley Multiplayer (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/multiplayer-voice-chat-stardew-valley-nintendo-switch-this-week-10122018/) 00:21:22 - Gunman Clive HD Collection (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/gunman-clive-hd-collection-coming-to-nintendo-switch-10122018/) 00:23:46 - Overcooked/Escapists 2 Holiday Updates (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/teaser-trailer-for-free-overcooked-2-festive-winter-dlc-10122018/) 00:27:03 - Jenny LeClue: Detectivú (https://www.lootpots.com/artic

Rumours of loftwings and assassins fill the air, leaving us to ponder what surprises this year’s Game Awards might have in store for Nintendo fans. Pete finally manages to get his hands on some long awaited reader mail and it's beginning to look a lot like Smashmas. 00:00:48 – What We’re Playing 00:10:29 – Reader Mail 00:33:16 – Skyward Sword Coming to Switch? (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/zelda-skyward-sword-hd-nintendo-switch-tease-aonuma-26112018/) 00:40:06 – Firewatch Coming to Switch! (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/firewatch-is-heading-to-nintendo-switch-on-december-17th-03122018/) 00:44:39 – Assassin’s Creed Compilation (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/assassins-creed-compilation-for-switch-listed-by-multiple-retailers-03122018/) 00:47:47 – Out This Week 00:52:40 – The Game Awards PotsCast is the weekly Nintendo podcast from the LootPots team. We get together to discuss the latest gaming news, rumours and releases. Get in touch with us at potscast@lootpots.com (mailto:potscast@lootpots.com).

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! and Let’s Go, Pikachu! have been out for a week and we apparently have a lot to say about the games! Pop the kettle on and settle down for an in-depth talk about Let’s Go, the Pokéball Plus and what we’d like to see in Pokémon “2019”. 00:00:00 - Happy Thanksgiving! Binging With Babish - Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FyKxVJmsdE) 00:03:18 - Pokémon Let's Go Sales Figures Pixelpar's Poll (https://twitter.com/pixelpar/status/1064111987267944449) 00:18:07 - Pokémon Let's Go Impressions 00:41:23 - Pokéball Plus Charging Sound (https://twitter.com/steve228uk/status/1063420764106436609) 00:49:07 - Pro Controller Support 00:51:54 - Pokémon GO Integration 00:55:57 - Gift Codes 01:04:07 - Pokémon "Play" Pikachu Mimicking Brock (https://twitter.com/steve228uk/status/1064629780572585989) 01:10:09 - Riding Pokémon "Riding" Snorlax (https://twitter.com/fct1205/status/1063266753042477057) 01:10:09 - Performance 01:16:39 - Pokémon Moves 01:21:08 - Pokémon 2019 PotsCast

Like Pokémon? Great, because this week we're not only discussing the upcoming Pokémon Let’s Go games but the Detective Pikachu movie trailer too! You'll have to listen to us discuss the upcoming awards series, video apps, and this month's NES games first though. It's a tough life. 00:00:00 - What We're Playing 00:03:52 - The Game Awards (https://thegameawards.com) 00:06:53 - Red Dead Redemption 2 00:08:04 - New NES Games on Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/metroid-joins-nintendo-switch-onlines-classic-nes-library-this-november-07112018/) Solomon's Key Let's Play (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VR6cjxwsdQ) Ace Waters YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/acewatersthe3rd) 00:12:52 - YouTube for Nintendo Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/youtube-arrives-on-nintendo-switch-08112018/) 00:27:52 - 8BitDo GBros. (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/8bitdo-wireless-gamecube-adapter-releasing-alongside-smash-bros-ultimate-08112018/) Hori D-Pad Controller Review (https://www.lootpots.com/artic

In this special episode of the PotsCast, Pete, Steve and Pixelpar discuss the recent Nintendo Direct that focused on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. New fighters, new amiibo and new modes were revealed and the guys also speculate on which characters may make the cut as DLC. 00:00:28 - Final Fighters Revealed (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/the-final-super-smash-bros-ultimate-fighters-revealed-01112018/) 00:10:04 - Paid DLC is Planned (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/paid-dlc-planned-for-super-smash-bros-ultimate-01112018/) 00:11:23 - Piranha Plant Pipes Up! 00:14:03 - About That "Leak" 00:17:23 - Who Could Be a DLC Fighter? 00:29:39 - New Smash Bros. amiibo (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/new-smash-bros-ultimate-amiibo-revealed-01112018/) 00:37:35 - New Assist Trophies (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/new-assist-trophies-revealed-for-super-smash-bros-ultimate-01112018/) 00:49:34 - Balancing Smash Bros. 00:53:22 - Online Play 00:56:52 - World of Light Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WShCN-AYHqA)

This week there's news of a new Pokémon evolution, a potential Atari Flashback Classics release date and the possibility of Dreamcast games on Switch. Then Pete, Steve and Pixelpar dig deep into the supposed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate "leak" and discuss what special edition consoles would convince them to buy a new console. 00:00:00 - What We're Playing Wandersong Review (https://www.lootpots.com/reviews/wandersong-review-nintendo-switch-30102018/) Guacamelee Article (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/guacamelee-launches-today-on-switch-with-guacamelee-2-coming-december-08102018/) 00:08:01 - Meltan's Evolution, Melmetal (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/metlans-evolution-melmetal-revealed-for-pokemon-lets-go-and-pokemon-go-24102018/) 00:17:12 - Trine 4 on Nintendo Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/trine-4-is-making-its-way-to-nintendo-switch-in-2019-29102018/) 00:20:32 - Atari Flashbacks Release Date Leaked? (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/atari-flashback-classics-might-be-coming-to-nintendo-swit

Pete finally gets around to playing Dragalia Lost and shares some thoughts with Steve and Pixelpar. Then the trio shares their first forays into the world of Nintendo and Steve quizzes Pete and Pixelpar to discover who is the King of the PotsCast. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:21 - What We’re Playing 00:20:20 - Out This Week The Room (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/unlock-the-secrets-of-the-room-on-nintendo-switch-07102018/) Dark Souls Remastered (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/dark-souls-remastered-gets-an-october-release-date-on-nintendo-switch-14082018/) Windjammers Crayola Scoot Just Dance 2019 00:27:23 - First Nintendo Experiences 00:49:54 - Trivia Time PotsCast is the weekly Nintendo podcast from the LootPots team. We get together to discuss the latest gaming news, rumours and releases. The PotsCast is: Pixelpar: https://twitter.com/pixelpar Pete: https://twitter.com/loud_pete Steve: https://twitter.com/steve228uk

Pete, Steve and Pixelpar discuss the possibility of a new Switch in 2019 and what they'd like to see from a revised console. There's more D-pad talk, news of a "special" version of The Legend of Zelda and the Undertale game club continues with a spoiler-filled discussion of the game's ending. 00:18 - HORI D-Pad Controller (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/the-hori-d-pad-controller-does-it-hold-up-as-a-joy-con-alternative-08102018/) 06:01 - What we’ve been playing 14:13 - Pokemon Let’s Go! Accessories (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/hori-reveal-range-of-pokemon-lets-go-themed-nintendo-switch-accessories-03102018/) 18:31 - This War of Mine Physical Release (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/this-war-of-mine-is-getting-a-physical-release-on-nintendo-switch-08102018/) 21:39 - Guacamelee on Switch (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/guacamelee-launches-today-on-switch-with-guacamelee-2-coming-december-08102018/) 23:54 - NES & The Legend of Zelda Special (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/nintendo-sneak-special

Pete, Steve and Pixelpar contemplate a mysterious a Pokémon trademark, discuss alternative controllers, and talk Tom Nook. The trio then dives deep into a spoiler-filled teardown and discussion about the cult-classic, Undertale. What We’re Playing - 00:00:00 Pokémon Handheld Controls - 00:03:00 IGN Article (https://uk.ign.com/articles/2018/09/27/pokemon-lets-go-works-without-motion-controls-but-theres-a-catch) Pokémon: Let’s Go Road Trip (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/pokemon-kick-off-u-s-road-trip-to-demo-lets-go-pikachu-and-lets-go-eevee-30092018/) - 00:07:40 Monpoké Trademark (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/monpoke-trademarked-by-nintendo-and-game-freak-02102018/) - 00:11:26 Animal Crossing in Q1 2019? (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/animal-crossing-for-nintendo-switch-could-be-released-as-early-as-q1-2019-02102018/) - 00:15:29 Cloud Save Blacklist - 00:22:41 Alternative Controllers - 00:38:15 Hori D-Pad Controller (https://hori.jp/products/nsw/juji_con_l_blue/) 8BitDo (http://www.8bitdo.com/#Pro

You’re tuned in to episode #1 of the PotsCast, LootPots.com’s weekly Nintendo podcast. For our maiden voyage Pete, Steve and Pixelpar are discussing their hopes for Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Roster, Nintendo Switch Online, upcoming Nintendo Switch games and Pokémon Go’s brand new Pokémon. What We’re Playing (00:00:18) Nintendo Switch Online Reactions (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/nintendo-switch-online-cloud-saves-can-be-recovered-for-180-days-after-your-subscription-ends-25092018/) (00:21:44): Crossplay (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/sony-makes-first-steps-to-allow-ps4-cross-play-with-nintendo-switch-and-xbox-one-26092018/) (00:36:46): Meltan Officially Comes to Pokemon Go (https://www.lootpots.com/articles/new-mythical-pokemon-called-meltan-revealed-for-pokemon-lets-go-go-25092018/) (00:46:09): Out this week (00:55:32) Smash Chat (01:12:45) PotsCast is the weekly Nintendo podcast from the LootPots team. We get together to discuss the latest gaming news, rumours and releases. The PotsCast is: Pixelpar: