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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the Nintendo World Championships announcement that took place immediately after the last episode.
They also take a look at new games added to Nintendo Switch Online, a Pokémon Center coming to Australia, the next Switch, and Elon Musk's ruining of Twitter. Plus, a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that almost went belly up.
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Nintendo World Championships: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-world-championships-nes-edition/
More NSO: https://www.vooks.net/super-mario-land-baseball-and-alleyway-out-now-for-switch-online/
Pokemon Center: https://www.vooks.net/the-pokemon-center-online-store-is-coming-australia-and-new-zealand/
Square Enix: https://www.vooks.net/square-enix-announce-new-medium-term-business-plan-involves-nintendo-platforms/
Twitter: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-to-remove-switch-ability-to-share-to-twitter-from-june-10th/
Switch 2 baby: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-confirms-switch-successor-will-be-announced-before-march-2025/Support the Show.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael and Luke as they discuss the Indie World Showcase that took place immediately after the last episode.
-Nintendo World Championships: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-world-championships-nes-edition-classified-by-the-esrb/Trademarks: https://www.vooks.net/new-trademarks-filed-for-kirby-and-the-rainbow-paintbrush-fullblox/Tesla Kart Racer: https://www.vooks.net/ride-on-mario-kart-racer-gets-recalled-due-to-stuck-accelerator/AC Lego: https://www.vooks.net/new-leg-animal-crossing-sets-coming-in-august-includes-k-k-slider/Iggy's Reckin' Balls: https://www.vooks.net/double-drop-of-extreme-g-and-iggys-reckin-balls-hits-nintendo-switch-online-today/Indie World Showcase: https://www.vooks.net/everything-from-the-indie-world-showcase-april-2024/Hollow Knight Silksong: https://www.vooks.net/hollow-knight-silksong-now-rated-in-australia/Nintendo Live Sydney: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-live-is-coming-to-sydney/
They also take a look at new Lego Animal Crossing sets coming later this year, whether or not Hollow Knight: Silksong is actually real, Nintendo Live Sydney, and so much more.
Plus, a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very end.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael and Luke as they discuss the the shutdown of 3DS and Wii U online services.They also take a look at Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door and ask why it exists, the recently announced Mario Bros sequel movie, and check in on the state of Nintendo Switch Online. Round that out with a game of Nintendo 20 Questions, and baby, you've got a stew going.
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F-Zero: https://www.vooks.net/f-zero-maximum-velocity-comes-to-switch-online-this-week/
Mario Wonder: https://www.vooks.net/unused-wonder-effects-revealed-by-super-mario-wonder-bros-team-at-gdc/
Paper Mario TTYD: https://www.vooks.net/paper-mario-the-thousand-year-door-opens-up-on-switch-this-may/
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD: https://www.vooks.net/luigis-mansion-2-hd-comes-to-switch-on-june-27th/
New Mario movie: https://www.vooks.net/the-next-super-mario-bros-movie-will-debut-april-3rd-2026/Support the Show.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the newly teased Mario Kart Lego and so much more.
They take a look at the recently announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A (that only Ollie's excited for) and mourn the loss of a classic Australian games studio.
They also play a game of Nintendo 20 Questions, with everything that entails – the good and the silly.
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-announced-coming-to-switch-in-2025/
Mario Kart Lego: https://www.vooks.net/lego-mario-kart-teased-for-2025-other-new-lego-mario-sets-coming-in-august/
Switch emulator smackdown: https://www.vooks.net/switch-emulator-creators-quickly-settle-with-nintendo-ceasing-all-operations/
Torus Games closing: https://www.vooks.net/torus-games-effectively-closed-as-layoffs-hit-iconic-aussie-studio/
The Switch is 7 years old: https://www.vooks.net/the-nintendo-switch-is-7-years-old-today/Support the Show.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the recent Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase.
They dive deep into an Endless Ocean, talk about Xbox games coming to Switch, and hope that the new Monkey Ball is actually good. They also talk about the games they've been playing recently, and play a game of Nintendo 20 Questions that almost goes very wrong — you won't want to miss it.
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Nintendo Direct: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-february-2024/Support the Show.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they revisit their predictions for 2023 and make all-new predictions for 2024. Will any of them be right? If last year is anything to go by, probably not.
Palworld: https://www.vooks.net/the-pokemon-company-to-investigate-use-of-its-ip-in-palworld/Golden Sun: https://www.vooks.net/the-first-two-golden-sun-games-dawn-on-nintendo-switch-online-next-week/Hitman: https://www.vooks.net/hitman-blood-money-reprisal-hits-the-switch-this-month/Ace Combat: https://www.vooks.net/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-deluxe-edition-coming-to-switch-in-july/Nintendo concerts: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-to-stream-zelda-splatoon-concerts-from-cancelled-nintendo-live-event/
They also discuss the recent controversy around Palworld, Golden Sun finally coming to Nintendo Switch, a couple of unlikely Switch ports, and smash out a game of Nintendo 20 Questions.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael and very special guest Ben Gourlay, who helped contribute to the upcoming 4K UHD Blu-Ray release of the 1993 cult classic Super Mario Bros.
Nintendo 64 on NSO: https://www.vooks.net/jet-force-gemini-1080-snowboarding-and-harvest-moon-64-out-now-on-switch-online/Suika Game: https://www.vooks.net/suika-game-is-the-next-game-trial-for-switch-online-subscribers/Pokemon Horizons: https://www.vooks.net/where-to-watch-pokemon-horizons-in-australia/Donkey Kong Country: https://www.vooks.net/first-look-at-donkey-kong-country-inside-super-nintendo-world-japan/The Switch successor: https://www.vooks.net/were-officially-in-the-void-between-nintendo-consoles/
Buy Super Mario Bros. at Umbrella Entertainment: https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/super-mario-bros-30th-anniversary-4-k-uhd-blu-ray-1993
They dive deep into the film and everything that's gone into Umbrella Entertainment's incredible release of the film, as well as discuss recent Nintendo news and smash out a game of Nintendo 20 Questions.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they chat about the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase, the end of Mario Kart 8 DLC, and some weird and wonderful retro releases.
Live-action Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/a-live-action-the-legend-of-zelda-movie-is-in-development/Indie World: https://www.vooks.net/everything-from-the-november-2023-indie-world-showcase/Mario Kart 8 DLC: https://www.vooks.net/the-sixth-and-final-mario-kart-8-deluxe-dlc-wave-is-out-november-9th/More NSO games: https://www.vooks.net/devil-world-the-mysterious-murasame-castle-out-now-on-switch-online/Turok 3 weirdness: https://www.vooks.net/turok-3-will-release-on-switch-in-australia-un-delayed-but-isnt-meant-to/
They also dive deep into the announcement of the live-action Zelda movie, and of course a great round of Nintendo 20 Questions.
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In this special Halloween episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they chat about their biggest gaming fears, the newest voice on Nintendo's block, and the spookiest thing of all: corporate consolidation.They wrap things up, of course, with a terrifying round of Nintendo 20 Questions.C
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Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard: https://www.vooks.net/microsoft-completes-activision-blizzard-acquisition-everythings-coming-up-xbox/
New Mario voice actor: https://www.vooks.net/kevin-afghani-is-the-new-voice-of-mario-and-luigi-in-super-mario-bros-wonder/
Mario 1993: https://www.vooks.net/the-1993-super-mario-bros-movie-is-getting-a-fully-restored-4k-release-in-2024/
Pac-Man: https://www.vooks.net/pac-man-mega-tunnel-battle-chomp-champs-coming-in-2024/
Lego Animal Crossing: https://www.vooks.net/heres-the-lego-animal-crossing-sets-coming-march-2024/Support the Show.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael and Luke as they chat about the latest Nintendo Direct, a spicy email from Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and the Apollo Justice Trilogy.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy: https://www.vooks.net/the-apollo-justice-ace-attorney-trilogy-set-for-release-in-january-2024/Kirby & The Amazing Mirror: https://www.vooks.net/kirby-the-amazing-mirror-lands-on-nintendo-switch-online-next-week/Spicy Xbox email: https://www.vooks.net/xbox-boss-thinks-nintendo-is-better-off-without-its-own-hardware/Nintendo Direct roundup: https://www.vooks.net/everything-from-the-massive-september-2023-nintendo-direct/
They also talk about the latest addition to Nintendo Kirby Online, and of course a great round of Nintendo 20 Questions.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they chat about the latest Super Mario Bros. Direct (right before a general Direct is announced), the future of Tears of the Kingdom, new Switch bundles, and more.They also talk about their favourite (and least favourite) games of 2023 so far, and of course a great round of Nintendo 20 Questions.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct: https://www.vooks.net/everything-we-learned-about-super-mario-bros-wonder-from-the-direct/Zelda DLC: https://www.vooks.net/aonuma-no-plans-to-release-additional-content-for-tears-of-the-kingdom/NSO additions: https://www.vooks.net/new-game-boy-super-nes-and-nes-games-for-september-added-to-switch-online/New Switch bundles: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-reveals-new-yet-familiar-switch-bundles-for-2023/Borderlands 3: https://www.vooks.net/borderlands-3-ultimate-edition-coming-to-switch-in-october/
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they chat about some new Nintendo Switch Online games, a surprise port of a 15-year-old game, a tough decision for Australians in competitive Pokemon, and so much more.It also goes wildly off topic before they even get to the third news item, but they eventually get back on track to discuss Charles Martinet's departure as the voice of Mario, and of course a great round of Nintendo 20 Questions.
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Red Dead Redemption review - https://www.vooks.net/red-dead-redemption-comes-to-the-nintendo-switch-on-august-17th/
Nintendo Switch Online - https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-trading-card-game-and-pokemon-stadium-2-out-today-on-nintendo-switch-online/ - https://www.vooks.net/excitebike-64-comes-to-switch-online-on-august-30th/
Sonic Superstars - https://www.vooks.net/sonic-superstars-set-for-october-17th-has-local-co-op-and-battle-mode/
Turok/Star Wars - https://www.vooks.net/turok-3-shadow-of-oblivion-coming-to-switch-on-november-14th/ - https://www.vooks.net/star-wars-dark-forces-remaster-announced/
Charles Martinet - https://www.vooks.net/charles-martinet-will-no-longer-be-the-voice-of-mario/Support the Show.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they chat about some beloved Zelda games getting another release, the Wii U making headlines again and the loveable Bluey getting her first proper game.The conversation stays mainly on track this time, but of course there is plenty of side news and opinions, and of course a great round of Nintendo 20 Questions.
- Wii-U Games Live Again
- Rayman & No Mario
- Nintendo Australia selling more than scrunchies
- More Game Boy Games
- BlueySupport the Show.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they chat about a bunch of new old games coming to the Switch, including Gex, Jurassic Park, and Tomba.
They also get very distracted and veer wildly off-topic, as every good episode of the Vookcast does, and talk about EA Sports FC finally breaking the FIFA Switch curse.
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Not-FIFA - https://www.vooks.net/the-legacy-is-broken-as-ea-sports-fc-24-is-coming-to-switch/
Tomba - https://www.vooks.net/playstation-cult-favourite-tomba-coming-to-switch/
GEX - https://www.vooks.net/gex-is-back-gex-trilogy-coming-to-modern-consoles-thanks-to-limited-run-games/
Jurassic Park - https://www.vooks.net/limited-run-games-announce-jurassic-park-classic-games-collection/
Pokemon Sleep - https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-sleep-open-beta-now-available-in-australia-for-android/
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they chat about the Nintendo Direct that was announced immediately after the last episode, which always happens. They also get very distracted and veer wildly off-topic, as every good episode of the Vookcast does.
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Nintendo Direct roundup - https://www.vooks.net/everything-from-the-june-2023-nintendo-direct/
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they chat about an Apollo Justice collection that isn't about Apollo Justice, new Sonic and Prince of Persia games, and more.
They also discuss the state of the Switch and get wildly off-topic, as is usually the case.
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Fire Emblem: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-is-the-next-gba-game-for-switch-online-expansion-pack-subscribers/
Lara Croft: https://www.vooks.net/the-tomb-raider-collection-coming-to-switch-june-29th/
N64 controllers: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-64-controller-for-switch-restocks-coming-this-week/
Apollo Justice: https://www.vooks.net/the-apollo-justice-ace-attorney-trilogy-is-coming-to-switch/
New Sonic: https://www.vooks.net/gotta-go-fast-as-sonic-superstars-speeds-onto-switch-later-this-year/
New Prince of Persia: https://www.vooks.net/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crownprince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-is-bringing-the-series-back-to-its-roots/
Switch in Australia: https://www.vooks.net/the-nintendo-switch-remained-the-best-selling-console-in-australia-in-2022/
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they chat about Everybody 1-2 Switch and why it exists, a new set of Joy-Con colours, the shutting down of a beloved developer, and glitches in Tears of the Kingdom.
They also discuss their perspectives on video game difficulty, in what was supposed to be a short segment but ended up taking up most of the episode. Whoops.
Everybody 1-2-Switch: https://www.vooks.net/everybody-1-2-switch-launches-june-30th/
Pastel Joy-Cons: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-launching-new-pastel-joy-con-colours-this-month/
Vanpool shuts down: https://www.vooks.net/dillons-rolling-western-nintendo-support-developers-vanpool-shutting-down/
Tears of the Kingdom glitches: https://www.vooks.net/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-patch-1-1-2-released-kills-items-duplication-tricks/
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they chat about the death of Pac-Man 99, what it means for the future of Nintendo Switch Online, a surprising Mortal Kombat reboot, and Hollow Knight Silksong, which doesn’t exist.
They also discuss their time with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and the wacky adventures they’ve gotten up to in-game.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they dive deep into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They also talk about the current state of Nintendo Switch Online, and the new font of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters.
The team also talks about everything we loved and hated about the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and get distracted somehow talking about Star Wars for 10 minutes. Whoops.
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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo and Luke as they discuss the end of E3 for Nintendo... again. They also discuss how Call of Duty is going to end up on Nintendo consoles, a new firmware update for the Switch, the trailer for the upcoming Tetris movie, and the Wii U and 3DS shutdown.
Nintendo skipping E3: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-confirms-its-skipping-e3-2023/Sparks of Hope DLC: https://www.vooks.net/the-tower-of-doooom-opens-next-month-for-mario-rabbids-sparks-of-hope/CoD on Nintendo: https://www.vooks.net/microsoft-and-nintendo-sign-10-year-legal-agreement-to-bring-call-of-duty-games-to-nintendo-players/Switch firmware: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-firmware-jumps-to-16-0-0-doesnt-do-much/Tetris movie: https://www.vooks.net/the-first-tetris-movie-trailer-drops-into-view/Wii U/3DS closure: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-set-end-date-on-unlinked-wii-u-3ds-balances-after-eshop-shutdown/
They also take a look at the latest Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer, and find themselves getting more and more excited.
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