The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast

On this week's double episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Luke, Michael, and sometimes Angelo as we get into discussions about the Nintendo Direct Mini, the latest Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, Bayonetta 3 finally getting a release date, and so so much more. Plus, TWO rounds of Nintendo 20 Questions!
We also have a chat about video game leaks and how they affect both the developers behind the games that leak, and the players who play them.
Thank you so much for your patience on this episode. As explained in the intro, getting these episodes edited and uploaded was an exercise in frustration and exhaustion, but thankfully they're here now and we should be back to a regular fortnightly release schedule starting with the next episode. As always, head on over to the Vooks Discord to give us some feedback, and throw some suggestions our way.
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This week's intro music is 'Credits' from Sparkster.

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On this week's episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Luke and Michael as we get into discussions about the global announcement of a previously China-exclusive Switch game, Fall Guys going free to play, a beloved classic somehow coming to Switch, the recent Indie World Showcase, and EA going through a messy divorce.
We also take a short detour from Nintendo to answer a question from one of our listeners and give our suggestions for games to play on Xbox and PlayStation.
What game in the Indie World Showcase caught your attention? Which Non-tendo games do you think are worth playing? And can FIFA make its own football game (lmao)? Head on over to the Vooks Discord to let us know, give feedback, and throw some suggestions our way.
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Relevant articles:

• Fall Guys going free-to-play when it launches on Switch next month
• Rabbids: Party of Legends heads west on June 30th
• Alan Wake Remastered is coming to the Switch
• Everything from the Indie World showcase – May 2022
• EA and FIFA divorce, EA Sports FC is the new name of the FIFA game
• Nintendo delivers strong FY22, Pokémon sales balloon as Kirby off to a good start

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• Angelo: Twitter | Twitch
• Luke: Twitter | Twitch | Maxi-Geek
• Michael: Twitter

This week's intro music is 'Follow Me' from Pokemon Sword and Shield.

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• Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky
• Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky
• Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky
• Michael: @subelement on Bluesky

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On this week's episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo and Michael as we into discussions about the launch of Nintendo Switch Sports, a couple of high profile releases doing the ol' switcheroo, a duology of Aussie news, and Square Enix selling off its western development assets to invest in NFTs.
We also have discuss the recent damning reports from IGN and Kotaku about the poor working environment for Nintendo contractors at the company's North American headquarters.
What Eidos and Crystal Dynamics IPs are you hoping come to Switch? Are you having fun with Nintendo Switch Sports? And why is America such a mess? Head on over to the Vooks Discord to let us know, give feedback, and throw some suggestions our way.
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Relevant articles:

• Embracer Group has purchased Crystal Dynamics, Eidos, and more from Square Enix
• Nintendo Australia finally adds search for digital games to its web store
• The Nintendo Experience at EB Games Swanston Street has closed
• Nintendo Switch Sports Review
• Xenoblade Chronicles 3 moves up two months to July 29th
• Splatoon 3 inks itself a September release
• Kotaku: The Nintendo of America Contractors Who Feel Like Second Class Workers
• IGN: Inside the Growing Discontent Behind Nintendo’s Fun Facade
  

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This week's intro music is 'The Legend of Zelda (99 Players)' from Tetris 99.

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• Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky
• Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky
• Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky
• Michael: @subelement on Bluesky

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On this week's episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they discuss their biggest gaming pet peeves.
We also discuss a new Australian Government initiative for games developers, PAX Australia returning to the real world, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp's delay, and the announcement of the ninth generation of Pokemon games.
What are your biggest gaming pet peeves? Will you be attending PAX Aus this year? What starter are you picking in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and why is it Fuecoco? Head on over to the Vooks Discord to let us know, give feedback, and throw some suggestions our way for the new "On The Spot" segment.
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Relevant articles:

• Small Aussie game developers get a boost with new Screen Australia grant program
• PAX Australia is returning to the real world this October
• Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp has been delayed
• The next Pokemon games are Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, out in late 2022

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This week's intro music is 'The Ending Has Lots of Coffee' from Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth.

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• Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky
• Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky
• Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky
• Michael: @subelement on Bluesky

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On this week's episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they catch up on all the news we've missed in our three weeks off the air.
We discuss the shutdown of the 3DS and Wii U eShops, the improvement of Nintendo's N64 offerings on the Switch, Nintendo skipping EVO, and of course, the big Nintendo Direct... recorded right before a new Pokemon game was announced, as is tradition.
What are your thoughts on the inevitable death of the 3DS and Wii U? What was your favourite part of the Nintendo Direct? How on Earth did we record yet another podcast right before more major news happened? Head on over to the Vooks Discord to let us know, give feedback, and throw some suggestions our way for the new "On The Spot" segment.
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Relevant articles:

• Majora’s Mask arrives on NSO with fixes for Ocarina of Time and Paper Mario as well
• Capcom Fighting Collection brings 10 classic Capcom fighting games together
• 3DS and Wii U eShops getting the axe in March 2023, redownloads will still be available
  • Pokémon Bank will be free for a while when 3DS eShop shuts down
• Everything in the Nintendo Direct for February 2022

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This week's intro music is 'Bomb Rush Blush' from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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• Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky
• Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky
• Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky
• Michael: @subelement on Bluesky

Find Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts.