Jiggle Physics

The JP team report on everything announced at the September 2021 Nintendo Direct, including news that Chris Pratt will voice our favorite plumber in an upcoming film. Needless to say, we have thoughts!

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• Apple rejects Epic's request to bring Fortnite back to the App Store | iMore
• Activision Blizzard, CEO Bobby Kotick subpoenaed by SEC over toxic workplace allegations | Windows Central
• Everything announced at the September 2021 Nintendo Direct | iMore
• N64 and Sega Genesis emulators coming to Nintendo Switch in late October | iMore
• Death Stranding Director's Cut for PS5 review: More light-hearted fun, even for new players | Android Central
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits for PS5 review — Charming its way into my heart | Android Central

Carli is out this week, so Rebecca leads Jen and special guest Sam Tolbert on an expedition into recent game dev studio acquisitions, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Switch OLED, and more.

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• Netflix makes its first gaming acquisition in Oxenfree developer Night School Studio | Windows Central
• Sony acquires Bluepoint Games as a PS5 developer for Sony Worldwide Studios | Android Central
• Demon's Souls remake crosses 1.4 million copies sold, Bluepoint's next game is an original title for PS5 | Android Central
• Pokémon Legends: Arceus — Everything you need to know | iMore
• Are there gyms in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? | iMore
• Nintendo 4K kit claims and Switch OLED Models out in the wild ahead of launch | iMore
• Nintendo Switch OLED Model is a much bigger deal than you think | iMore

Our adventuring party is back at full strength! Plus, special guest Zachary Boddy joins us for a review of Forza Horizon 5 and a whole lot more.

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• Zachary Boddy (@BoddyZachary) / Twitter
• Nintendo recap: The Pokémon Company takes action against leakers and future Switch plans revealed | iMore
• Forza Horizon 5 cloud gaming review: Diet Forza tastes nearly as sweet | Android Central
• Forza Horizon 5 review: The unchallenged champion of open-world racers | Windows Central

This week, we make a few quick stops into Epic v. Apple and Activision Blizzard corner before signing the praises of Deathloop for PS5. Nintendo Switch has finally received a software update that enables Bluetooth audio support. Additonally, rumors are swirling about Nintendo Switch Online getting N64 games, and a curious firmware update has been released for the dock accessory of the OLED Switch model.

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• As expected, Epic Games has appealed a court ruling in its spat with Apple | iMore
• Epic Games pays Apple $6 million as result of Epic v. Apple lawsuit | iMore
• Deathloop for PS5 review: A deadly day I didn't want to end | Android Central
• Activision Blizzard charged with violating labor laws in union complaint | Windows Central
• Nintendo Switch finally gets Bluetooth audio support with latest update | iMore
• Rumor: Nintendo Switch Online to get Nintendo 64 games and different pricing tiers | iMore

There's a ludicrous amount of game news to cover this week. We go in-depth with everything from the PlayStation State of Play, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and more.

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• PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced for PS VR2 | Android Central
• PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced in the June 2022 showcase | Android Central
• Resident Evil 4 remake announced for PS5, coming in March 2023 | Android Central
• We got our first look at Street Fighter 6's open-world gameplay, new characters coming to Xbox, PC | Windows Central
• The Callisto Protocol gets a December 2022 release date | Windows Central
• Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered comes to PC in August 2022 | Windows Central
• Summer Game Fest 2022 reveals developer, publisher lineup | Windows Central
• The new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer showcases new legendaries and a release date | iMore
• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Everything you need to know | iMore