144: 87% of Console Sales in Japan are Nintendo Switch, 28 of 30 Top Games in Japan are Switch Games, Tingle Creator Retires, New Exclusive Game for Game Boy, Mario Kart 8 Now a Fitness Game, and Mario in GoldenEye?!
01/27/21 • 59 min
In this weeks episode we discuss the Nintendo Switch and its crazy sales numbers in Japan. We also wish the creator of Tingle, Takaya Imamura, well as he retires from Nintendo after 32 years, discuss a NEW Game Boy exclusive coming out, turning Mario Kart 8 into a fitness game, and Mario in GoldenEye?!
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- James: Twitter, Blog, YouTube
- Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website
- Proudly recorded on Zencastr
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Links:
- ’Mario Kart’ with an exercise bike? An engineer made it possible. - The Washington Post
- Nintendo Switch Accounted for 87% of All Consoles Sold in Japan in 2020 - IGN
- Japanese Charts: Switch Games Make Up The Entire Top 20 - Nintendo Life
- Takaya Imamura, Tingle’s creator, retires from Nintendo - Polygon
- Nintendo Game Boy Getting New Exclusive Game 31 Years After Release
- GoldenEye 007: Mario 64 Peach's Castle Mod Gameplay - IGN
- Cyber Shadow | Yacht Club Games
- GENKI: ShadowCast for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 by Human Things — Kickstarter
- Nintendo Dispatch Podcast on Twitter: "#LittleNightmares2 Demo Switch vs Xbox Series S https://t.co/gc4Szbp5z2" / Twitter
- Digital Pinball Cabinet for NS - fareastpinball - BOOTH
- NSテーブル筐体スタンド - fareastpinball - BOOTH
In this weeks episode we discuss the Nintendo Switch and its crazy sales numbers in Japan. We also wish the creator of Tingle, Takaya Imamura, well as he retires from Nintendo after 32 years, discuss a NEW Game Boy exclusive coming out, turning Mario Kart 8 into a fitness game, and Mario in GoldenEye?!
Follow Us- Michael: Twitter, Instagram, Blog
- James: Twitter, Blog, YouTube
- Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website
- Proudly recorded on Zencastr
⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐
Links:
- ’Mario Kart’ with an exercise bike? An engineer made it possible. - The Washington Post
- Nintendo Switch Accounted for 87% of All Consoles Sold in Japan in 2020 - IGN
- Japanese Charts: Switch Games Make Up The Entire Top 20 - Nintendo Life
- Takaya Imamura, Tingle’s creator, retires from Nintendo - Polygon
- Nintendo Game Boy Getting New Exclusive Game 31 Years After Release
- GoldenEye 007: Mario 64 Peach's Castle Mod Gameplay - IGN
- Cyber Shadow | Yacht Club Games
- GENKI: ShadowCast for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 by Human Things — Kickstarter
- Nintendo Dispatch Podcast on Twitter: "#LittleNightmares2 Demo Switch vs Xbox Series S https://t.co/gc4Szbp5z2" / Twitter
- Digital Pinball Cabinet for NS - fareastpinball - BOOTH
- NSテーブル筐体スタンド - fareastpinball - BOOTH
Previous Episode
143: New Red & Blue Mario Themed Switch, NES Lego Set Knock-offs, Limited Run Games Celebrates Scott Pilgrim, Super Nintendo World Opening Delayed, Pokémon Snap Release Date
This week we got a look at the all new Mario themed Switch console! We also discuss the knock-off NES Lego sets coming out, the Scott Pilgrim vs The World physical release that Limited Run Games is doing, Super Nintendo World opening has been delayed, and a release date for Pokemon Snap!
Follow Us- Michael: Twitter, Instagram, Blog
- James: Twitter, Blog, YouTube
- Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website
- Proudly recorded on Zencastr
⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐
Links:
- Scott Pilgrim For Switch Becomes Limited Run's "Biggest" Physical Release Ever - Nintendo Life
- Nintendo – Limited Run Games
- Japan’s Super Nintendo World opening delayed due to COVID-19 - Polygon
- New Pokémon Snap release date for Nintendo Switch announced - Polygon
- Nintendo Unveils Brand New 'Mario Red & Blue' Switch Console - Nintendo Life
Next Episode
145: Monster Hunter Themed Switch & Pro Controller, Shadowcast Kickstarter Goal Easily Hit, Next Big Animal Crossing Update, More Joy-Con Drift Issues, The Switch was "Make or Break" for Nintendo
On this weeks episode we have a new special edition Switch to talk about! We also discuss the Genki ShadowCast hitting its Kickstarter goal, the next Animal Crossing update, more Joy-Con drift drama, and the Switch being a "make or break" for Nintendo!
Follow Us- Michael: Twitter, Instagram, Blog
- James: Twitter, Blog, YouTube
- Nintendo Dispatch: Twitter & Website
- Proudly recorded on Zencastr
⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐
Links:
- Island Tracker - Animal Crossing turnip tracking with friends
- Reggie Admits Switch Was A "Make Or Break Product" For Nintendo After Poor Performance Of Wii U - Nintendo Life
- Animal Crossing: Everything new in the free January update
- Nintendo Unveils Monster Hunter Rise Special Edition Switch Console - Nintendo Life
- Genki: ShadowCast Kickstarter Ends With Almost $2 Million Raised - Nintendo Life
- Nintendo Faces Complaint Over ‘Joy-Con Drift’ on Switch Console - Bloomberg
- Flip Grip - Fangamer
- Here are tons of unused versions of the Wii logo Nintendo considered
- Infinity Pinball on Twitter: "@digitalwillinc and @dadakostudios are excited to launch @InfinityPinball for iOS and Android. Ready to download and play for free right now. It's an endless Pinball #pixelart party - you are all invited! https://t.co/LisiKI01Ei #infinitypinball #mobilegame https://t.co/TwEl18WSOY" / Twitter
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