With the Nintendo Switch 2 officially taking the spotlight, the era of the original Nintendo Switch is finally coming to a close.

In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we’re looking back at one of the most important pieces of hardware in Nintendo's history. We relive the unforgettable reveal of the console, share our launch day experience, and discuss the lasting impact the console has had on Nintendo’s overall strategy, game development, and the industry as a whole.

On top of all of that, each of us narrow down our list of Top 10 Switch games (with surprisingly little overlap)!

Nearly a decade later, the question is clear: what will the legacy of the Switch generation ultimately be?

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Reliving the Nintendo Switch Launch

00:15:49 Our Top 10 Switch Games

00:57:13 Impacts of the Switch Generation

Link to our original "Day in the Life #2: Merry Switchmas!" video from 2017:

https://youtu.be/cpXSNrPqagM?si=1xqUPOioH_DRam5O

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Nintendo just dished out its latest Indie World Showcase, and we’re breaking down every game announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. From brand new indie reveals to some exciting release date confirmations, we run through everything shown during Nintendo’s latest presentation.

We also cover the latest Mario Day (MAR 10) celebrations, including some eShop deals and fresh additions to Nintendo Classics. On top of that, we talk about a few new Kirby Air Riders amiibo, the minor changes made to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Switch, and early review impressions for the newly released Pokémon Pokopia.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Opening

00:11:39 Indie World Showcase

00:21:09 Mario Virtual Boy, GBA Classics Incoming

00:25:09 Mario Day eShop and Retail Deals

00:33:23 2 More Kirby Air Riders amiibo

00:35:40 Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen Censorship, Fixed Glitches, and Event Updates

00:42:54 Pokemon Pokopia Review Roundup

00:47:48 Out This Week

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The world of Pokémon has officially turned 30 years old, and this week we're celebrating by diving deep into our personal history with the series.

In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we answer our Pokémon Questionnaire, sharing our favorite Pokémon games, spin-offs, cards, and more. We also reveal our all-time favorite Pokémon, talk about the moments that made the franchise special for us growing up, and reflect on how Pokémon has evolved along with us across three decades.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 Reflecting on the 30th Anniversary of Pokémon

00:17:03 Our Pokémon 30 Questionnaire

00:55:07 Our Top 10 Favorite Pokémon

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It is Pokemon's 30th Anniversary and The Pokemon Company had a lot to show on Pokemon Day! In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we cover all of the big (and small) news from the latest Pokemon Presents, from the return of the GBA classics FireRed and LeafGreen to the reveal of the Generation 10, Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves!

We also discuss Nintendo issuing some rare refunds for last week's Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition, Resident Evil Requiem's review scores around the industry, and our own review of FUR Squadron Phoenix, a new Star Fox 64-inspired game on Switch! (Code provided by Raptor Claw)

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:09:14 Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen hit Switch

00:20:03 Pokemon Game Boy Jukebox

00:22:31 Pokemon Champions Release Date

00:24:16 Pokemon Day Headlines (Pokopia, Pokemon TCG, Pokemon GO, etc)

00:29:04 Pokemon Winds and Waves Revealed

00:43:30 Nintendo Refunds Xenoblade Chronicles X on Switch 2

00:47:15 Resident Evil Requiem Review Roundup

00:51:04 FUR Squadron Phoenix Review00:57:41 Out This Week

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This week on Podcasting With Power, we’re talking about the Nintendo games we want to love… but just can’t seem to care about. Whether it’s a long-running franchise or a cult classic, sometimes a game just doesn’t click, and that’s okay! We break down why certain Nintendo titles miss the mark for us, and whether we think we’re alone in feeling this way.

Plus, we cover the shadowdrop of Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 Edition, recap every Switch and Switch 2 announcement from PlayStation’s State of Play, and react to the very charming Hatching Yoshi toy coming soon!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:16:41 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Switch 2 Edition

00:23:14 PlayStation State of Play Announcements for Switch/Switch 2

00:33:54 Hatching Yoshi Toy

00:37:12 Out This Week

00:41:39 Nintendo Games We Just Don't Care About

Are there Nintendo games you just can’t get into? Let us know in the comments!

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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?

Time Stamps:

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!

Time Stamps:

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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