Last week, we caught up on Tears of the Kingdom on its anniversary. This week we get into something new yet old as Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door celebrates an anniversary of its own. Twenty years on and the revamped Switch version brings new characters, battles, and quality-of-life improvements, not to mention the updated visuals and audio.

We also talk about the recent news that Atari has purchased Intellivision. If you were gaming in the ’70s or ’80s, you were likely to have played one of these systems. Kirk and Trev in particular give their thoughts on this situation, which is touted to be the end of the long-running “first console war”.

Dave the Diver has recently received some DLC, which brings Godzilla into the mix. Plus, we’ve been playing a classic NES title, a new visual novel, and continuing our foray into Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was originally released in 2004 for the GameCube. The revamped Switch release comes just in time for its 20th anniversary, bringing updated visuals and audio along with new characters, battles, and quality-of-life updates. The color and fun of the original remains intact, though, so whether you’re a new or old fan, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’ll be giving our first impressions on this week’s Pure Nintendo Podcast, so stay tuned!

What’s better than one paper-based outing? Two, of course. Paper Trail continues the paper theme with a puzzle-adventure title set in a foldable paper world. You play as the aptly named Paige, folding the world to solve pupzzles and discover secrets.

There’s also some exciting DLC for Dave the Diver this week as Godzilla joins the story. This free DLC features all-new stories and battles, and it’s available now. What makes a good game even better? Well, Godzilla, of course. We’ll be sure to check it out and let you know our thoughts on the Pure Nintendo Podcast as well.

Meanwhile, the Minecraft anniversary sale continues, plus there’s special Paper Mario activities to check it out. In short, it’s another busy week!

There’s plenty more happening so check out the full list of new releases below and let us know which games you’re playing this weekend.

Nintendo Switch

• Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – Experience the adventure that unfolds in the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door game! Make use of all the abilities that come with being cursed – er, conveniently made of paper – and help Mario collect the Crystal Stars before the nefarious X-Nauts do. Explore a colorful paper world with charming characters in every fold, twenty years after the original game on the Nintendo GameCube system. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is available today.
• Paper Trail – Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world. You play as Paige, a budding academic, leaving home for the first time to pursue her studies. On the journey, you learn to fold the world, merging two sides to solve puzzles, explore new areas and uncover long-lost secrets. Paper Trail is available now.
• Duck Detective – The Secret Salami – Solving crime is no walk in the pond. Duck Detective – The Secret Salami is a cozy mystery game about a down-on-his-luck duck searching for answers in a sinister sausage-based conspiracy. Inspect and interview suspects to learn their hidden secrets, then use the information you’ve gathered (plus your own de-duck-tive reasoning) to locate the suspect and bust the case wide open! Duck Detective – The Secret Salami is available later today on Nintendo eShop.

DLC

• DAVE THE DIVER X Godzilla – Get ready for an action-packed collaboration with DAVE THE DIVER and Godzilla! This legendary monster stomps into the world of DAVE THE DIVER for an exciting adventure. Exclusive content including new missions, boss fights and an enticing storyline await in this DLC! The free DAVE THE DIVER – Godzilla Content Pack is available later today on Nintendo Switch.

Activities

• The Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Character Notepad Reward is Here! – Take notes in style with this colorful My Nintendo papercraft reward featuring characters from the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door game. Each notepad includes 20 different designs on 60 total pages. Plus, a paper airplane template and folding instructions are also included! My Nintendo members can redeem 550 Platinum Points** to get this reward. Check out this page for more information: https://my.nintendo.com/news/a69c040d3df46da4.
• Enter the Fold – Have fun with these printables inspired by the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door game! Unleash those retro vibes with the retro Nintendo GameCube cover reward. Bring along some colorful reading buddies when diving into your next book with the bookmarks reward. If you’re feeling more crafty, add some style to your scrapbook with the scrapbook kit or create the perfect money holder card for your Mario-loving grad with the card reward!

Nintendo eShop sales

• Minecraft 15^th Anniversary Sale – Minecraft turns 15! Join a vast community of creators and heroes with up to 50% off Minecraft, Minecraft Dungeons, Minecraft Legends and more. Buy now and shape your world! This sale ends on June 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week

• 50 Pinch Barrage!!
• Adventure Horror Bundle – Available May 28
• Airplane Delivery Simulator 2024: Realistic Geographical – Available May 26
• Blade Jumper
• Bread & Fred
• C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield
• Cat Warrior – Available May 25
• Chocolate Factory Tycoon
• Claws & Feathers 3 – Available May 24
• Coffee Simulator Tycoon – Available May 24
• Conjured Through Death
• Construction Simulator 4 – Available May 28
• Crazy Stunt Driver: Extreme Racing Simulator
• Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling – Available May 28
• Dish Puzzle – Available May 26
• Doug’s Nightmare
• EGGCONSOLE SHIN MAOU GOLVELLIUS MSX2
• Eternal Threads
• Evidence Destroyer
• Hauntii
• Helicopter Battle Arena Simulator – Available May 24
• Highlaundry Overwashed – Play with your friends! – Available May 24
• I am Titan – Available May 25
• My Universe Discovery Collection 2
• NecroBouncer – Available May 24
• Ninja Shadow Quest – Available May 25
• One More Gate : A Wakfu Legend Complete Edition
• Paper Dash – Invasion of Greed
• Pine Hearts
• Restaurant Tycoon Simulator – Available May 24
• Scarlet Tower
• SlidePuzzle
• Soul Link
• Summer and Winter Sports Games Bundle
• Sunland Town
• Tales From The Under-Realm: After Midnight – Available May 24
• The Glass Staircase – Available May 24
• The Magic and Murder Bundle
• The Quintessential Quintuplets – Five Memories Spent With You
• The Quintessential Quintuplets – Memories of a Quintessential Summer
• Tip Top Table Tennis – Available May 24
• TP Bullet – Available May 24
• Treasure Guardian: Collector Shift Defender’s Saga
• Truck Simulator City Delivery
• Ultra Foodmess 2
• Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
• You adorable! Elfin Clay 2

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Last week, we talked about Nintendo’s latest sales data announced during their annual fiscal report. This week, we begin with a look at sales for Tears of the Kingdom and how that compares to BReath of the Wild and other titles and series.

We delve further into Tears of the Kingdom, with Kirk and Jemma having jumped back into the game this week. Where are we at? What have we achieved? And how do we feel about it 12 months on?

We talk about our favorite moments in the game, along with what we think could be improved in future iterations. Plus, we talk about the future of the franchise, the lack of DLC for Tears of the Kingdom, and much more.

We end the show by chatting about a couple of non-Zelda games we’re playing, including Please Fix My Road and Ikki Unite.

Have you been playing Tears of the Kingdom recently? Let us know your thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom. How do you feel about it on its anniversary?

Thanks for listening, we love putting these shows together, so let us know your thoughts! And don’t forget to leave us a review to help support the channel.

Until next time, game on everyone!

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Last week we talked about undersea adventures, Zelda news, and ESRB ratings. This week is HUGE, with the first official word from Nintendo that a Switch successor will be announced within the next 10 months. It’s an exciting time to be a Nintendo fan, and we discuss our thoughts for the next 6 months on the Switch.

We also discuss last week’s ESRB rating, which has now been confirmed as a July title called Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. It features over 150 challenges across 13 NES games, giving players a chance to compete for glory.

We’re also playing a lot of games this week, from the feline adventures of Little Kitty, Big City to JRPG goodness of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Plus Trev is playing a fishing RPG called Moonglow Bay, while Kirk is also playing the interesting-sounding, retro-inspired Goliath Depot.

Thanks for listening, we love putting these shows together, so let us know your thoughts! And don’t forget to leave us a review to help support the channel.

Until next time, game on everyone!

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Happy birthday, Minecraft! It’s hard to believe this blocky series has been around for 15 years. It’s easy, though, to see the influence Minecraft has had on gaming culture. Many people grew up with this crafty world, and this month marks the perfect time to celebrate all things Minecraft. With that in mind, there are some decent discounts on existing titles for the Switch, so if you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to grab yourself a bargain, this is it!

Meanwhile, Lorelei is a non-linear puzzle affair that presents a third-person adventure about illusions. It sounds like a mysterious, somewhat creepy outing, with an enigma just waiting to be solved.

Remember Braid? If not, that might be because this 2008 title didn’t appear on a Nintendo console. Thankfully, this anniversary edition sets things straight by heading to the Switch. This revamped platformer sounds has been given quite the refresh, with completely new graphics and hours of commentary from the developers.

Did you know it’s been a whole year since Tears of the Kingdom was released? It might be hard to believe so much time has passed, but Nintendo is celebrating by providing a special digital wallpaper and keychain reward. Check it out online via the details below. Oh, and be sure to tune into the Pure Nintendo Podcast on Monday when we revisit Tears of the Kingdom, too.

With that, let’s find out what else has appeared on the Switch eShop. Which games are you playing this weekend?

Nintendo Switch

• Minecraft 15 Year Anniversary – Here’s to 15 years of gripping adventures, crafty creations and a community that has left its mark on every block! To honor the occasion, Minecraft kicked off a 15-day celebration packed with gifts on May 15. Don’t forget to explore the custom Mario-themed world in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack during the festivities, featuring 15 tracks and 40 player skins inspired by the iconic Super Mario series. To continue the celebration, get up to 50% off Minecraft, Minecraft Dungeons, Minecraft Legends and more on Nintendo eShop until June 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT!
• Lorelei and The Laser Eyes – In this non-linear puzzle game developed by the team behind Sayonara Wild Hearts, a woman summoned to participate in a project in an old hotel somewhere in central Europe becomes embroiled in a game of increasingly nightmarish and surreal illusions. This third-person adventure features over 100 handcrafted puzzles with shifting mechanics and perspectives, each of which leads players closer to deciphering the enigma. Everything is a puzzle in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, launching first for consoles on Nintendo Switch today.
• Braid, Anniversary Edition – Control the flow of time to solve subtle platform puzzles in this update of the indie classic Braid, featuring refreshed artwork and seriously in-depth creator commentary. Travel from a city house through a series of interconnected worlds where time behaves strangely, searching for an elusive Princess. Along the way you’ll explore memories and regrets that still haunt you. This Anniversary Edition remaster of the award-winning platformer contains fully repainted high-resolution graphics, new sound effects and extensive audio commentary. Braid, Anniversary Edition is available now!

 Activities

• One Year with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – It’s been one year since the release of the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game! Celebrate this anniversary with a new My Nintendo digital wallpaper reward featuring Link and Zelda. Plus, the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Glow in the Dark Keychain reward is back! Thank you to fans everywhere for your continued support. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/0a53201ffdf04151.
• BlackMilk X The Legend of Zelda Collection – Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the game with the My Nintendo BlackMilk X The Legend of Zelda Sweepstakes, featuring styles inspired by the latest installment in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Enter now for a chance to win this stylish collection that can make you the envy of Hyrule. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/f2538a44a822d693.

 Nintendo eShop sales

• Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week 

• 3 minutes Mystery 2
• 8th MILLENNIUM: WAR AGAINST THE PAGAN GODS
• A Simple Life
• Adrenaline Rush: Highway Extreme Traffic Racer – Available May 18
• Alien Survivors: To Starship Resurrection
• Arcade Archives Tutankham
• Arcadia: Colony
• Astroblaze DX – Available May 18
• Awesome Pea 3
• BEASTWATCH: Meat and Mayhem – Available May 20
• Cosmic Robots
• Devil Girl
• Duck Creator
• Dungeon Arsenal
• Erra: Exordium
• Eternal Light – Available May 18
• Express Courier Pro: Urban Bike Delivery Simulator 2024! – Available May 17
• Finger Suck – Available May 18
• FoxyRush – Available May 17
• High School Detective: Romance Visual Novel
• HighScore Anomaly Shop
• Internet Generation
• Kingdom Heritage Bundle
• Kingdom Imperial Collection
• Little Cat Doctor
• Loving Life – Available May 20
• Monster Outbreak
• Morbid: The Lords of Ire – Available May 17
• Musashi vs Cthulhu
• Mutant Express
• My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery – Available May 17
• Overmorrow – Available May 17
• Paper Trail – Available May 21
• Please Fix The Road
• PO’ed: Definitive Edition
• Pool Party
• Purple Explorer
• Puzzle World: Cute Cats
• Puzzle World: Neko Girls
• Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER
• Return – Available May 17
• Roman Empire Farming
• SEKIMORI GAMI – SAIEN
• Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer
• Slide Puzzle World History
• Smurftastic Collection
• Spellcats: Auto Card Tactics – Available May 17
• Stellarons Superstars: Detectives of the Scarlet Horizons
• Sweetest Monster – Available May 17
• That Damn Goat
• Tokyo Cooking – Available May 17
• Toon Toon Racing – Available May 19
• Trust No One
• Ultimate Traffic Sign Quiz
• UNDEMON
• Undercat – Available May 18
• Word Guess
• Zombie Night Defense

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Last week, we revisited Jemma’s trip in Japan, including a discussion about the amazing Super Nintendo World. This week, we take things under the ocean to discuss a couple of recently released titles set underwater.

Endless Ocean: Luminous is the third in the series, presenting a relaxing scuba-diving adventure with over 500 creatures to catalogue. Meanwhile, Another Crab’s Treasure may look cute on the surface, but it’s actually a tough Soulslike experience featuring difficult battles and plenty of collectibles.

We also delve into the altest Zelda movie news, with director Wes Ball giving fans hope that he’s taking it seriously as a fan himself. Plus, keen eyes online have spotted a new ESRB rating for something called Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. Is this a new Remix-style game coming our way soon?

Thanks for listening, we love putting these shows together, so let us know your thoughts! And don’t forget to leave us a review to help support the channel.

Until next time, game on everyone!

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Most of the puzzles involve arranging boxes in a way so you pass them, stack them, or climb them. At the end of each puzzle is a cat scratcher that can be on the main path, a box above it, or higher. If it’s floating a box or two above, this is where you’d need to stack boxes to reach it.

Other than this, there isn’t a whole lot to Mimi the Cat: Mimi’s Scratcher. There are 50 or so levels, all of which follow the same theme, just with a couple of different elements. While they do increase the difficulty, there’s not a whole lot of progression in this game. There’s no story to follow or points to earn. However, getting to see Mimi’s excitement as she reaches her cat scratcher adds its own level of achievement.

The controls for this game are simple; you simply move Mimi around with your Joy-Con stick. The beginning of the game gives you a tutorial of the controls, which you can pull up at any time. There are some extra features—such as hints or changing the background color of the minimal graphics—that help add some more elements, but, overall, the game remains pretty basic.

However, Mimi the Cat: Mimi’s Scratcher is still enjoyable and cute. It’s perfect for those who like adorable cats or simple puzzle games they can play while watching TV or listening to a podcast. Though it didn’t keep my attention very long, I did enjoy playing it with something on in the background.

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We also catch up on the latest news, including the recent shutdown of the Wii U and 3DS servers. Some inspirational users were clinging on long after the official disconnection time!

We also talk about Shadow the Hedgehog since it’s apparently his big year. A revamped game, a movie, and Keanu is the new voice of this antihero – does he deserve a whole year?

We also talk about the recent Indie World Showcase, dissecting our favorite games mentioned during the presentation.

Meanwhile, we’ve been playing a lot of current titles, from Pikmin Bloom and Anomaly Agent to El Shaddai and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!. Not to mention the interesting Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story.

Thanks for listening, we love putting these shows together, so let us know your thoughts! And don’t forget to leave us a review to help support the channel.

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Last week, we got into the pros and cons of originals vs. remakes. This week, we discuss some amazing titles heading to the Nintendo Switch in physical format via Premium Edition Games.

We go through a list of outstanding titles, from the cuteness of Poglings to the dark RPG goodness of Kristala. We also touch on the Mana-inspired Godshard Chronicles along with the platforming prowess of Atomic Owl. Other highlights include Tadpole Treble Encore, Scarlet Tower, and Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils. There’s a lot of great content to get into!

Indie devs do some amazing work, but there’s a lot of content that gets missed on the eShop. The Premium Edition Games team works closely with developers to help highlight high-quality games and help preserve them in physical format. Check out the latest offerings from Premium Edition Games.

We also chat about the latest games we’re playing,including Snufkin and Loretta.

Thanks for listening, we love putting these shows together, so let us know your thoughts! And don’t forget to leave us a review to help support the channel.

Until next time, game on everyone!

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Last week, we discussed the charming Princess Peach: Showtime! This week, we look back at Super Mario 64, which was trending on Twitter recently. There was some debate over the original N64 title versus the DS remake. Which is best? And what makes a good remake anyway? We get into the finer details of this tought question.

We also talk about the current spring sales on the Nintendo Switch eShop. There are some hefty discounts on titles like Cult of the Lamb, Super Bomberman R2, Fae Farm, Red Dead Redemption, and more. We go through our choices, but let us know if you’ve picked up any bargains lately.

We also make time to chat about the games we’re playing this week, including the fast-paced platformer Pepper Grinder and Unicorn Overlord.

Thanks for listening, we love putting these shows together, so let us know your thoughts! And don’t forget to leave us a review to help support the channel.

Until next time, game on everyone!

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