Punching Up, Episode 4 | Nintendo's June Direct Was Awesome - Our Reactions
Added 2023-06-21 23:27:01 +0000 UTCScheduling Note:In order to record this early episode, we had to take the KnockBack recording slot. So for this coming week, KnockBack will post on Tuesday instead of Sunday.
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 Mario with two new releases this year, a remake of the Super Nintendo Classic, Super Mario RPG, and a new 2D Mario called Super Mario Bros. Wonder. In addition, we got a new look at the upcoming Pikmin 4, along with brand new ports of Pikmin 1 and 2 that are out today. Looking ahead to 2024, Nintendo showed off a new Princess Peach game as well. That's just scratching the surface, though. Let's go through all the announcements in this surprise episode!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:07:54 - Pokemon DLC
0:15:10 - Headlines Part 1
0:24:51 - Super Mario RPG
0:36:34 - Princess Peach Game
0:44:31 - Headlines Part 2
0:53:25 - Pikmin 4 and Pikmin 1+2
0:58:03 - Metal Gear Solid Collection
1:04:48 - Vampire Survivors
1:10:36 - Penny's Big Breakaway
1:14:04 - Star Ocean The Second Story R
1:17:34 - WarioWare Move It!
1:24:26 - Zelda Amiibo
1:27:47 - Super Mario Bros Wonder
1:48:06 - Fire Emblem GBA and Everybody 1-2 Switch
1:58:04 - What We've Been Playing
2:05:27 - Dagan closing segment
Comments
You won’t regret it if you can find a copy! Sincerely one of the best games I’ve ever played. -Micah
Mama Micah
2023-06-25 00:21:43 +0000 UTCGene describing MC Horace killed me. 🤣
NeO JD
2023-06-24 15:10:14 +0000 UTCI have a theory that Dagan doesn't know what the word "fan" or "fanatic" means. I think he's heard the words in passing, but isn't quite sure how to use them in a sentence so any time someone is a fan of something Dagan just calls them a mark 😂
Zac Lebeau
2023-06-23 19:49:17 +0000 UTCThis is a great podcast man. I’m really excited for the Mario RPG game
Kashif Mohamed
2023-06-22 03:36:02 +0000 UTCMicah casually mentioned DBZ Attack of the Saiyans. I've never heard of this game and now I'm obsessed! That game looks fantastic, and now it is my mission to hunt down a copy.
PuppiesOnParade
2023-06-22 03:06:23 +0000 UTCI immediately thought of what an indictment it was of Everybody 1-2 Switch's quality that there wasn't even a brief mention of it in the Direct. I have a bad feeling about this lol
OnyxOsprey
2023-06-22 02:53:55 +0000 UTCSuper Mario Bros. Wonder and Sonic Superstars look beautiful. Really interested in seeing how Arkham Knight runs on the Switch lol. Super Princess Peach has a cringe premise but the game is fun. Down for a new Peach game. Good Direct.
Integra76
2023-06-22 01:20:35 +0000 UTCI love how all major console platforms are coming into the second half of 2023 into 24 swinging haymakers. Seems regardless of what platform you choose you’re eating good. Gotta love it
OneTick Haole
2023-06-22 01:09:54 +0000 UTCHell yeah! That mythforce game lookin sweet.
Stewy108
2023-06-22 00:49:33 +0000 UTCHunky, early morning Dagan voice gonna get people weak in the nethers.
GenesisPoint
2023-06-22 00:30:56 +0000 UTCHell Ya!
Trevor Myers
2023-06-21 23:46:43 +0000 UTCI’ve been over Pokémon mainly since sword and shield but I will and am going to play the crap out of Detective Pikachu Returns or anything related
Julian Zhu
2023-06-21 23:46:33 +0000 UTC😭 Fair enough. Thanks for the info!
Tonys_Always_Write
2023-06-21 23:42:24 +0000 UTCThis is next week's episode early.
Dustin Furman
2023-06-21 23:41:52 +0000 UTCSo damn happy to get an episode this week! We won't be losing out on the regularly scheduled episode will we?
Tonys_Always_Write
2023-06-21 23:36:09 +0000 UTCLoving how flexible y’all are being when it comes to shows and releasing them in tune with these summer showcases!
Mykal
2023-06-21 23:33:46 +0000 UTC
