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The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #290: Close To You?In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the strange drop of Nintendo Pictures' Close To You shorts. They also chat about a new Pokemon Go event in Sydney, the delay of a massive Switch 2 game, a newly announced remake, and say "so long, Bowser" to Nintendo of America's president.It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions — but watch out, it's Luke's week.Relevant stories:PoGo: https://www.vooks.net/australia-finally-gets-its-first-pokemon-go-city-safari-event-this-december-in-sydney/Pikmin: https://www.vooks.net/nintendos-two-mystery-pikmin-videos-just-two-shorts-by-nintendo-pictures/Borderlands 4: https://www.vo...
2025-10-291h 56
The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #289: The Tradition Lives On!In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the first general Nintendo Direct since the launch of the Switch 2 — and it's a big one. So big, in fact, that they didn't really have much time to talk about anything else, and somehow managed to stay mostly on-topic.Imagine that.It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions, courtesy of one of our Discord regulars.Relevant stories:Direct roundup: https://www.vooks.net/everything-from-the-september-2025-nintendo-direct-marios-40th-metroid-resident-evil-yoshi-and-more/Galaxy: https://www.vooks.ne...
2025-09-222h 05
The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #288: Silksong baby!In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the biggest release of all time — Hollow Knight: Silksong... which they almost forget entirely. They also talk about the recent Kirby Air Riders Direct, a bunch of new games coming to Switch 2, and so much more.It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions that goes down to the wire.Relevant storiesKirby: https://www.vooks.net/kirby-air-riders-out-november-20th-all-the-details-from-the-direct/Pokemon: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-to-feature-four-player-arena-deathmatch-mode/Indy: https://www.vooks.net/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-is-coming-to-switch-2/Mortal Kombat: https://www.vooks.ne...
2025-09-101h 29
The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #287: Kept You WaitingIn this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke are back after a lengthy break to discuss Nintendo finally making new announcements with Partner Showcase and Indie World presentations, new news about the upcoming live-action Zelda movie, more Nintendo Lego, and so much more.It's all capped off with a stunning round of Nintendo 20 Questions that is sure to be controversial.Relevant stories:Vouchers: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-game-voucher-program-to-end-in-january-2026/8BitDo: https://www.vooks.net/8bitdo-is-back-with-a-pro-3-controller-now-in-gamecube-purple/Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/link-and-zelda-have-been-cast-in-the-legend-of-zelda-movie/Lego: https://www.vooks.net...
2025-08-122h 06
The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #286: Going BananasIn this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, then get sidetracked for an hour while trying to discuss Little Nightmares, Drag X Drive, a new game from Arc System Works, and so much more.It's all capped off with another round of Nintendo 20 Questions, which given it was Luke picking the game, was a real challenge.Relevant stories:DK: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-bananza-looks-absolutely-bananas-direct-recap/Little Nightmares: https://www.vooks.net/little-nightmares-is-scaring-up-a-release-on-switch-2/Drag X Drive: https://www.vooks.net/drag-x-drive-rolls-onto-the-switch-2-eshop-on-august-14...
2025-06-301h 40
The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #285: 'Tis the SeasonIn this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the recent "E3 season" announcements, which were suspiciously light on Switch 2 games. They also go over Nintendo's strange announcement of a new Splatoon game, some very strong Switch 2 launch sales, James Bond, and so much more.It's all capped off with another round of Nintendo 20 Questions, which probably doesn't go how you'd expect.Relevant stories:Switch 2 sales: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-moves-3-5-million-units-worldwide-in-first-four-days/Splatoon Raiders: https://www.vooks.net/new-splatoon-spin-off-announced-splatoon-raiders-coming-to-switch-2/Switch 2 updates: https://www.vooks.net/u...
2025-06-251h 53
The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #284: Dawn of the Final DaysIn this final episode of the Vookcast before Switch 2's release, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the last batch of pre-launch news, including the release date for quite a few games, a surprising midnight launch for the console, a bunch of Nintendo app updates,and the origins of Mario Kart World.It's all capped off with an episode of Nintendo 20 Questions that goes down to the wire.Relevant stories:Mario Kart 9: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-was-almost-an-original-switch-game-called-mario-kart-9/DQ 1+2 HD: https://www.vooks.net/dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake-launches-30th-october-switch-2-version-too/Pokemon: https://www...
2025-06-021h 40
The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #283: Another VRRy Long EpisodeIn this huge episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, and Luke discuss all of the recent news about the Nintendo Switch 2, including the Mario Kart World Direct, Game-Key Cards, digital upgrade pricing, and so much more.It's all capped off with an episode of Nintendo 20 Questions — and the return of Darren's game suggestions. You won't want to miss it.Relevant stories:Financials: https://www.vooks.net/switch-ends-its-final-solo-quarter-with-decent-numbers/Super Mario World oops: https://www.vooks.net/the-next-super-mario-movie-is-called-super-mario-world/Mario Kart Direct: https://www.vooks.net/heres-what-we-learned-from-the-mario-kart-world-direct/Deltarune: https://www.vooks.ne...
2025-05-241h 57
The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #282: Direct 2 YouIn this massive episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo revealed the Switch 2's price, a host of new games, some surprising features, and finally told us what the C button does.There's no Nintendo 20 Questions this week, though, because this episode is already over 2 hours long, and there were far bigger fish to fry. Tune into the next episode for its return!Relevant stories:Switch 2 release date and price: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-to-release-on-june-5/Mario Kart World: https://www.vooks.net...
2025-04-082h 04
The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #280: Pokémon PartyIn this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the recent Pokémon Day celebrations and revisit the Switch's latter years.They also discuss the new Tony Hawk game, a lovely Aussie game, a strange new collaboration, and more. It's all finished up with a nail-biting round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant stories:Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-arriving-late-2025-with-brand-new-battle-system/More Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-champions-brings-pokemon-battles-to-mobile-and-switch-connects-to-home/Tony Hawk – https://www.vooks.net/tony-hawk-pro-skater-34-kickflips-on-switch-this-july/Tempopo – https://www.vooks.net/tempopo-jumps-onto-nintendo-switch-on-april-17th/Animal Cro...
2025-03-151h 49The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #279: Happy 20th Birthday Nintendo DSIn this very special episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, Luke, and special returning guest Ben as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the Nintendo DS. They also discuss the latest the upcoming Pokémon Presents, a few new retro-style games, and the start of the slow death of the Switch. It's all finished up with a very thematically appropriate round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant stories:- Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-presents-locked-in-for-next-week/Shinobi – https://www.vooks.net/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-slices-onto-switch-this-august/- Samurai Pizza Cats – https...
2025-02-241h 59The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #278: The Switch 2 Countdown beginsIn this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as start the countdown toward the Switch 2 by looking back at the Switch's stellar first three years of first-party support. They also discuss the latest Nintendo financials, a new patent that could give us insight into the Switch 2, a long-awaited TCG Pocket update, and more. It's all finished up with a nail-biting round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant stories:Financials: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-tops-150-million-units-sold-strong-holiday-sales/Switch 2 times: https://www.vooks.net/the-nintendo-switch-2-direct-broadcast-time-locked-in/Patents: https://www.vooks.net/n...
2025-02-131h 53The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #277: New Year, New Switch? (Our Switch 2 Predictions)In the first episode of the Vookcast for 2025, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the year that was, make predictions for the year ahead, and talk about rumours that have popped up about the future of Nintendo hardware.They also discuss the unfortunate state of the eShop, a long-awaited resolution for one Aussie developer, and more. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant stories- Unpacking: https://www.vooks.net/misleading-unpacking-game-removed-from-the-nintendo-switch-eshop/- The Vooks Awards: https://www.vooks.net/the-vooks-awards-2024-the-best-of-switch-indies-the-ups-and-downs-of-the-year/
2025-01-121h 59The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #276: 'Tis the SeasonIn the final episode of the Vookcast for 2024, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss The Game Awards, a new update for Alarmo, a surprising Pokemon collaboration, and more.It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Thank you to our listeners in 2024, we couldn't have done this without you and we appreciate that you're still tuning in every fortnight (or so) to listen to us ramble about video games.Relevant stories:Alarmo: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-8-deluxe-races-onto-alarmo/Omega 6: https://www.vooks.net/omega-6-the-triangle-stars-comes-to-the-west-this-february/...
2024-12-211h 58The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast #275: Whoa, that's a mountain of bananas!In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the first real news about the Nintendo Switch successor, the recent Nintendo financials release, some cute new gacha toys, and the end of the Sega Mega Drive drought.They also take a look at a Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World, a long-awaited update to GTA, and more. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant stories:Financials: https://www.vooks.net/switch-sales-fall-forecast-reduced-as-zelda-makes-strong-debut-in-latest-nintendo-results/Switch 2 BC: https://www.vooks.net/all-nintendo-switch-games-will-work-on-the-nintendo-switch-successor-furukawa/GTA...
2024-12-141h 31The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#272: What a Croc!In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the return of one of the most iconic platforming mascots of all time — Croc.They also take a look at the recent double Direct, which featured both a Partner Showcase and an Indie World, a new Zelda trailer, and Nintendo Live Sydney. It's all finished up with a very speedy round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant storiesCroc: https://www.vooks.net/croc-legend-of-the-gobbos-is-back-remaster-announced/Partner Showcase: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-august-2024/Indie World: https://www.vooks.ne...
2024-09-131h 32The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#270 - 1-2-What?In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael and Luke as they discuss the seemingly impossible feat of Everybody 1-2-Switch topping the sales charts last month.They also take a look at new games added to Nintendo Switch Online (shocker), a new enhanced version of Doom, the recent Nintendo financials, and a classic game series finally getting a physical release in Australia. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions, which... yeah. Relevant stories:Mystery Dungeon: https://www.vooks.net/more-pokemon-comes-to-nintendo-switch-online-pokemon-mystery-dungeon/Doom: https://www.vo...
2024-08-201h 57The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#268 - The Zelda Zelda Direct RecapIn this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the recent June Nintendo Direct, including the announcement of a new Zelda Zelda game, Metroid Prime 4, Mario & Luigi, and so much more.They also take a look at new games added to Nintendo Switch Online, a strange PlayStation game coming to Switch, the names of remasters, and some classic games coming to Switch soon.Relevant storiesNintendo Direct: https://www.vooks.net/metroid-zelda-mario-party-luigi-and-everything-else-from-the-june-2024-nintendo-direct/NSO Mega Man: https://www.vooks.net/this-months-game-boy-update-for-switch-online-is-mega-five-mega-man-games/Leaker nonsense: https://www...
2024-06-231h 59The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#267 - Finally, An Aussie Pokémon Center!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.Relevant storiesNintendo 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/P...
2024-05-191h 11The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#266 - Lego KK Slider doesn't actually singIn 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.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.Relevant stories:-Nintendo World Championships: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-world-championships-nes-edition-classified-by-the-esrb/Trademarks: https://w...
2024-05-121h 43The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#265 - See ya, Nintendo NetworkIn 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.Relevant stories: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...
2024-04-151h 45The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#264 - The Race For LegoIn 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.Relevant stories: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-othe...
2024-03-141h 41The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#262 - Golden PredictionsIn 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.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.Relevant stories: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...
2024-01-301h 55The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#261 - A 4K Super Mario Bros. SpecialIn 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.Buy Super Mario Bros. at Umbrella Entertainment: https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/super-mario-bros-30th-anniversary-4-k-uhd-blu-ray-1993They 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.Relevant stories:Nintendo 64 on NSO: https://www...
2024-01-232h 24The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#260 - Featuring Tom Holland as ZeldaIn 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.They also dive deep into the announcement of the live-action Zelda movie, and of course a great round of Nintendo 20 Questions.Relevant stories: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...
2023-11-251h 48The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#259 - Spookcast 2023In 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.CCOMPETITION ENTRY HERE: bit.ly/vooksdiscordRelevant stories: 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...
2023-10-311h 53The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#258 - Showtime: Another 99In 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.They also talk about the latest addition to Nintendo Kirby Online, and of course a great round of Nintendo 20 Questions.COMPETITION ENTRY HERE: bit.ly/vooksdiscordRelevant stories: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...
2023-10-121h 43The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#257 - Pre-Post-DirectIn 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.Relevant stories: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...
2023-09-141h 41The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#256 - Excite Bike RedemptionIn 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.Relevant stories:Red Dead Redemption review - https://www...
2023-09-041h 28The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#254 - Gex Is Back, In Pog FormIn 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.Relevant stories: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...
2023-07-241h 42The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#252 - Prince of Green Hill ZoneIn 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.Related Stories 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...
2023-06-271h 34The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#251 - 1-2-Why?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...
2023-06-171h 48The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#248 - E3 Is Over Again (Again)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.They also take a look at the latest Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer, and find themselves getting more and more excited.Relevant articles:Nintendo skipping E3: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-confirms-its-skipping-e3-2023/Sparks of Hope...
2023-03-011h 12The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#247 - Nintendo Direct (+Birdo) DiscussionIn this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Luke, and Michael as they discuss the February Nintendo Direct, which somehow didn't happen after they recorded.There's a remastered Metroid, a new Professor Layton on the way, and of course, Birdo is coming to Mario Kart 8.Relevant articles:Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kindom-collectors-edition-amiibo-announced-alongside-new-trailer/GB: https://www.vooks.net/game-boy-game-boy-advance-games-launch-on-nintendo-switch-online-today/Advance Wars: https://www.vooks.net/advance-wars-12-re-boot-camp-finally-launches-on-april-21st/Pikmin: https://www.vooks.net/pikmin-4-lands-on-july-21st-with-new-footage/Mario Kart 8: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-8-deluxe-booster-course-pass-wave-4-gets-new-course-birdo/Ghost Trick: https://www.vooks.net/ghost-trick-phantom-detective-is-coming-to-the-switch...
2023-02-141h 04The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#241 – John Deerect's Farming Spectacular - Nintendo Direct ImpressionsIn this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Luke, Angelo, and Michael as we break down the latest Nintendo Direct, including discussion on Octopath Traveller II, all the new Nintendo 64 games coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service, a surprising Kirby remake, and of course, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.This episode is also available uncut in video form, which is available early to Patreon subscribers! Click here to watch the DX episode on YouTube, and click here to subscribe to our Patreon and get episodes early, alongside a host of other...
2022-10-031h 22The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#239+240 – Double FeatureOn 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...
2022-08-082h 13The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#238 – Crisis Core Has Cloud, Isn't CloudOn this week's episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Luke and Michael as we get into discussions about the best* Final Fantasy game coming to Switch, Overwatch 2 somehow still coming to Switch, and a new game from James Turner.* your mileage may varyWe also have a chat about what Nintendo's done so far this year, and what they might have brewing.Are you excited for Crisis Core? What do you think of The Plucky Squire? And is id's gritty Clu Clu Land remake going to be a smash hit? Head on...
2022-06-271h 24The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#237 – In Australia It's Called Autumn GuysOn 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...
2022-05-291h 07The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#236 – Square Sells Its Cow For Magic BeansOn 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...
2022-05-151h 13The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#235 – Movie MadnessOn this week's episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as we dive into discussions about the Breath of the Wild sequel's delay, some new games on Nintendo's subscription service, and the cancellation of E3. We also have a chat about the brand new Monkey Island game announcement, and take a look at what makes a good video game movie, er, good.What do you think about the Breath of the Wild 2 delay? What's your favourite video game movie? And just how many monkeys are there in Monkey Island? Head...
2022-04-131h 02The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#234 – The Very Long, Very Late EpisodeOn this week's episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke in a huge episode all about Nintendo shuttering yet another mobile game, the Switch finally (kind of, a little bit) getting folders, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. We also take some questions from a listener who wanted to know a little bit more about us, and take on our hardest challenge yet in Nintendo 20 questions.Huge apologies for both the sound quality in this one and the long time it took to upload. I (that's Ollie) just moved houses...
2022-04-021h 23The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#233 – Our Biggest Gaming Pet PeevesOn 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...
2022-03-181h 07The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#232 – Catching Up On The NewsOn 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 N...
2022-03-031h 06The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#231 – Only The Spiciest of TakesOn this week's episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they discuss Pokemon Legends Arceus – with some spicy results.We also discuss Nintendo's holiday financials, Nintendo's approach to music availability, our big dreams for new sequels, and more! What are your thoughts on Ollie and Angelo's hot takes? Will Nintendo ever make their music more available? Why do we always record just before a Direct is announced? Head on over to the Vooks Discord to let us know, give feedback, and throw some suggestions our way for the new "On...
2022-02-101h 04The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#230 - Kirby Gets A GunOn this week's episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they discuss the biggest news ever to rock gaming – Kirby has a gun now. We also discuss the new games added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack's Nintendo 64 offerings, the actual release date for a long-delayed Lego game (until it gets delayed again), and uh.... that's about it? Wait no, there's that whole Microsoft-Bought-Activision thing, too. I guess we should talk about that too. What are your thoughts on the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard takeover? Should more Nintendo characters have gun...
2022-01-251h 03The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#229 - New Year, New Host, Same Bad PredictionsOn this week's episode of the Vookcast, new lead host Ollie joins Angelo, Michael, and Luke as they make their (terrible) predictions for Nintendo's year ahead, as is tradition. We also discuss whether or not E3 is worth keeping around, talk through the 2021 Vooks Awards, and hear Angelo's controversial take on sarsaparilla in a brand new segment dictated by you, the listeners. What are your thoughts on E3's future? Do you have any predictions for the year ahead? Did you think the 2021 Vooks Awards were on the money? And why is Angelo wrong about...
2022-01-101h 00The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#228 - Let's Look Back on 2021On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke and Michael to look back on the last 12 months and review how the year went. NSO’s Expansion Pack, the return of Nintendo Direct, Switch Pro rumours… There was a lot to unpack!We also return to our 2021 predictions from the first episode of the year, and to our surprise, we got quite a few things correct! How do you feel about Nintendo in 2021? Are you keen to play Banjo-Kazooie on the Switch next month? Are you still just as hung up on Mario’s 35th anni...
2021-12-201h 21The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#227 - Should We Already Be Concerned With NSO’s Expansion Pack?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke and Michael to consider if Paper Mario’s timing on the NSO’s Expansion Pack is an early warning sign that the service will see more droughts between releases. The crew also discusses the newly announced delay for GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition’s physical release on Switch to “early 2022”, and the possibility of it being another download code in a box.Plus, in the lead up to the holiday season, Ollie and Luke take us through some gift-giving ideas.Are you confident in the Exp...
2021-12-0756 minThe Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#226 - 15 Years of Nintendo Wii!On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Luke and Michael to reminisce over the Wii for its 15th anniversary (in the US, at least). We spent most of the episode talking about our first experiences with the console, the impact it had on our lives, and how the system has since influenced the games industry.And we couldn’t resist discussing retro games in some capacity, of course, especially after Xbox’s Phil Spencer went on the record to suggest platform manufacturers should share responsibility in preserving games by allowing emulation.Do you think Nint...
2021-11-211h 09The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastSpecial Halloween SpookcastOn this week's very special bonus episode, the Spookcast, Oliver is filling in for Angelo as host, and is joined by Luke, Michael, and special guest Paul to discuss some of our scariest gaming memories, whether Nintendo should invest more in mature games, and our picks for the best horror games on Switch. Paul also gives us a little sneak preview of his upcoming review for Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water.We also had a spooky Halloween-themed 20 questions, and the crew’s performance was so good it’s scaaaAAArrRryyy (I’m so sorry). What are you...
2021-11-011h 00The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#223 - The Last Smash FighterOn this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to react to Sora being announced as the last fighter DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Capcom also announced new Monster Hunter Rise franchise collaboration DLC, this time in the form of Arthur from Ghosts ‘n Goblins. In this episode’s featured discussion, we split the segment in two to discuss both Metroid Dread and the Nintendo Switch OLED Model. Is a vibrant screen and more robust kickstand enough to justify buying another Switch?Were you surprised to see Sora added to the Smash...
2021-10-111h 05The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#221 - Are Adults Ruining the Fun of Video Games for Kids?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to consider the rumours swirling about Game Boy and Game Boy Color games coming to Switch Online subscribers. The crew also turns their eyes toward Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s M rating from the ACB, and that the game won’t feature any of the characters’ iconic voices.Our featured discussion for this week is discussing whether or not adults and collecting/scalping culture is ruining the fun of video games for kids.Do you think we’ll be getting Game Boy and Game Boy Colo...
2021-09-131h 10The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#220 - What’s New With the Upcoming Pokémon Releases?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to have a squiz at all the Pokémon news that landed over the last two weeks, plus lament the cancellation of a sweet fan-made, Metroid Prime 2D-make. Also, Monster Rancher is coming back for some reason?Our featured discussion for this week is sharing what games we loved as kids, but it turns out now they’re not so great… Or are they? And a whirlwind of a Nintendo 20 Questions episode.That new Pokémon Legends: Arceus trailer: hot, or not? Are you ke...
2021-08-301h 10The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#219 - Will Nintendo Selects Ever Come to Switch?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to dig into Nintendo’s latest financial earnings and check in on whether Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and the Switch are still selling well (hint: they are). The crew also takes a look at the exciting Indie World Showcase announcements, and the cancellation of PAX Aus 2021.Is Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s popularity starting to fizzle out? Which indies are you pumped to get your hands on later this year? Are you down about not heading to PAX Aus this year? Use DIG...
2021-08-171h 04The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#218 - Did Nintendo Make Good on Mobile Gaming?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to break down the free content announcements for some of the Switch’s biggest releases: Monster Hunter Rise, New Pokémon Snap, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We also commiserate about the scheduled shut down of Dr. Mario World… or do we? And this week’s featured discussion is about whether or not Nintendo has put its best foot forward in mobile gaming.Will all this new, free content coming to the aforementioned titles keep you coming back for the rest of the year? Are you goi...
2021-08-0259 minThe Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#217 - “But Of Course I’ll Buy It… It’s Nintendo”On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to consider the latest homebrew “fix” for Joy-Con drift that’s picked up steam recently, and chat about the newest Smash clone contender Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. And because we’re a Nintendo site and podcast, we have our own debate about whether or not the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is really worth the money.For this episode’s featured discussion, with yet another piece of Nintendo hardware coming out that’s made to do what all the others do, too, we point our attention towards some fans’ a...
2021-07-191h 09The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#216 - If 2021 is the Switch’s Final Year, Has it Been a Good One?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to react to Skyward Sword HD’s quality of life improvements trailer and wonder… why most of this wasn’t implemented 10 years ago. Mario Kart Live also got a surprise update with new content, and Capcom announced its post-release roadmap of free DLC for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.For our featured discussion, the crew look back on the Switch over 2021, and run through what’s left to expect for the remainder of the year. We also pose the question: if this is the Switch’s...
2021-07-051h 13The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#215 - So... How Did Nintendo Go At E3 This Year?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to dig right into those E3 announcements! Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Metroid Dread, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, Mario Party Superstars, the Breath of the Wild sequel… Oh my! We also reflect back on our E3 predictions from episode 213 to see how much we got wrong (spoilers: it was a lot).Which announcement got you the most amped? Will you be getting the Legend of Zelda Game & Watch? Are you as exhausted as we are about the constant swirling of the Switch Pro...
2021-06-221h 17The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#214 - Will We FINALLY Hear About That Switch Pro?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to relay the Vooks community’s predictions of what Nintendo might announce at this year’s E3. The crew also chats about that weird survey some Switch owners got about a potentially new WarioWare game, and some Earthbound development secrets that were discovered on a 30 year old floppy disk!Will the Switch Pro finally get announced at E3 this year? Does US$50 sit about right with you for a new WarioWare game? What’s another retro game you’d love to see some old development notes of...
2021-06-071h 01The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#213 - Is a Critical New Game Function Worth an Extra $35?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to consider whether locking important, new game improvements behind an amiibo paywell is a worthy investment, as well as react to the next 5-game drop on NSO’s S/NES apps. There’s also another high-profile 35th anniversary livestream coming this week (finish your beer!).With no real word yet about Nintendo announcements at E3 this year, we decide to do what we do best and speculate: this week’s featured topic is our E3 predictions! How do you feel about having to find an...
2021-05-241h 01The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#212 - Was New Pokémon Snap Worth the 22 Year Wait?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to look at Nintendo’s latest financial earnings and whether or not Animal Crossing: New Leaf is still ridiculously successful (hint: it is). The gang also reacts to the surprise announcement of Super Mario Party’s online multiplayer update, and the government’s new tax offset scheme for local game development starting next year.In our featured discussion, we focus a lens on New Pokémon Snap and find out if this is finally the Pokémon game for Michael. Do you think the Switc...
2021-05-101h 01The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#211 - What Are Your Favourite Nintendo-Published Game Soundtracks?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael and are puzzled by a new Pokémon stamp collection coming to AusPost in celebration of the franchise’s 25th anniversary. We also look into the new Mario Kart Tour Sydney event, as well as the announcement of a new way to print your photos from New Pokémon Snap thanks to Fujifilm’s Pokémon Instax Mini Printer, and the new, blue Nintendo Switch Lite variant.Just for fun, this week’s discussion topic is our favourite soundtrack from Nintendo-published games, and of course, Ollie has...
2021-04-261h 00The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#210 - I Got 99 Problems But a Pac Ain't OneOn this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael react to Monster Hunter Rise’s successful debut as a current Switch exclusive, as well as discuss E3’s return as a digital-only event. We then turn our attention to the surprise announcement and release of Pac-Man 99 on Nintendo Switch Online, and get our wishlist out of what other properties we’d like to see get the arcade, battle royale treatment.Are you excited for E3 to make a come-back? Have you won a round of Pac-Man 99 yet? Or are you just looking for some advent...
2021-04-121h 03The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#209 - Will the Switch Pro Support DLSS?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to delve into what’s good about one of Switch’s biggest releases of the year: Monster Hunter Rise. Luke and Ollie have had extensive time with the game in the lead up to their reviews, and give us the low-down on what to expect getting into later parts of the game.There have also been some really interesting rumours (because there’s no shortage of them) surrounding the Switch Pro, suggesting it might incorporate DLSS for upscaling docked gameplay to 4K. Don’t know what any...
2021-03-291h 11The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#208 - Will the Switch Suffer from Microsoft’s Ownership of Bethesda?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to look at Microsoft’s finalised purchase of Zenimax Media, and its flagship moneymaker, Bethesda Softworks. Luke also runs through how Apex Legends has shaped up now that it’s out on Switch.Our featured discussion, though, is of course, the Switch’s fourth birthday! We take a quick look back on how it’s grown since it turned 3 years old, and what the next year might look like in comparison.Do you think there’s the opportunity for future Bethesda games to come to Sw...
2021-03-161h 10The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#207 - Nintendo Directs and Pokémon Anniversaries!On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to run through two huge announcement events over the last fortnight: a new Nintendo Direct and the Pokémon 25th Anniversary livestream. 2021 started off a little thin on releases, but it’s looking pretty chock-full now!We also have some preview info to discuss, with Luke taking us through his time in Knockout City, and Ollie sharing what’s what with Bravely Default 2 and Monster Hunter Rise.Are you as excited as Ollie and Michael are for the Famicom Detective Club games? How are y...
2021-03-011h 10The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#206 - Goldeneye, SM3DW, and Stardew Valley Are Making Comebacks!On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Luke to suss out the GoldenEye 007 remaster leak, which came as a surprise to many people. We also look into the new Stardew Valley 1.5 update that brings a whole load of new features and content to the game.We also go deeper into Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury now that it’s out, and you can even follow it up by checking out the Vooks review. We finish off the show with our first listener-submitted entry to our Nintendo 20 Questions segment!Are you exci...
2021-02-1557 minThe Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#205 - What's Going on With Sonic at Sega?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Luke to look back on a week of… not much, really. Takaya Imamura, character designer of Fox McCloud and Falco, among many others, departed Nintendo after 32 years. And another important behind-the-scenes figure, Sonic the Hedgehog voice actor Roger Craig Smith, is also no longer part of Sega after a decade.But while it was a quiet couple of weeks, we still come together to look back on some stand out games made in Australia, and compare our favourite/least enjoyable Zelda games. Then, of course, we finish of...
2021-02-011h 04The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#204 - Are Big Anniversary Events Becoming Irrelevant?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Chris Lawn to dive into last week’s trailers of Nintendo’s biggest 2021 releases (that we know of): New Pokémon Snap and New Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. We also quickly discuss Super Nintendo World’s recently-delayed opening, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons being Australia’s highest-selling game of 2020.In light of news swirling around Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, and Katy Perry jumping on the marketing bandwagon, the show’s featured topic is whether or not these big anniversary events are becoming irrelevant. And...
2021-01-181h 05The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#203 - So, What’s Definitely-Maybe Coming in 2021?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Daniel W to look back on 2020 and realise that… Nintendo actually put out a pretty hefty amount of releases. Most of our 2020 predictions were wrong, so join us as we guess what’s happening over the course of this year - and hopefully get some right this time!We also run down The Vooks Awards for last year’s best games and biggest events, as well as list off all the games announced to come over the next 12 months. Also, I manage to stump Luke in this e...
2021-01-041h 04The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#202 - Our First Look at Super Nintendo World!On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Luke and Daniel W to squee with glee at the first official look at Super Nintendo World. We then turn our attention to the joint statement out of Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo about their pledge to combat toxic online gaming and take responsibility for providing a safer environment for young gamers.In further news about March 31’s annihilation day for Mario games (because we just can’t seem to steer clear of this story), NOA President, Doug Bowser, has gone on the record to say this timed-release marketing scheme is a...
2020-12-211h 15The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#201: THAT’S Why Kadabra’s Been Missing From the Pokémon TCG?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Daniel W to break down the Switch’s latest firmware update, which has some new, very welcome functions.We also look at a surprise return of a Pokémon card after being tied up in legal squabbles for almost 20 years, as well as another Mario game set for annihilation on March 31, 2021.There’s also a dive into thoughts and experiences with Immortals Fenyx Rising, and how it holds up on Switch (look for our review soon)! Finally, we end the show with a new segme...
2020-12-071h 01The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#200 - Happy 20th Birthday, Vooks!Vooks turned 20 years old last month, and in conjunction with the Vookcast’s 200th episode, we’re finally celebrating!This episode is split into two halves: first is our regular show, talking about hot topics like Super Mario 3D All-Stars getting GameCube controller support and Nintendo’s foray into next-gen; and second is a 20th anniversary discussion of Vooks as a site and community over such a time. Much of the current Vooks team features in this episode, as well as a very special appearance by former Vookcast host, Steven Impson.We’d love to hear fro...
2020-11-231h 52The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#199 - Is Game Streaming Viable for Aussie Switch Owners?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Daniel Worthington to look at Control's cloud-based streaming on the Switch and whether it's a boon for Aussies. We then talk about Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the latest Wii U re-release on Switch. Nintendo also announced its Q2 financial earnings, which Ollie is always eager to dig into.Have you had success playing any of the Switch’s stream-only games like Control or Assassins Creed: Odyssey? Did you pick up Pikmin 3 Deluxe? Are you pumped for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity? Join the discussion in the Vooks Discord!...
2020-11-0954 minThe Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#198 - Are Limited Digital Releases Nintendo's New Thing?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Luke to find any substance in industry analyst Michael Pachter suggesting that Nintendo ditch the Switch (sort of). We also delve further into how much of a success the Switch is compared to some of Nintendo’s other phenomenal console sales. Plus a previously Japanese-only classic gets a re-release announcement, following the disturbingly familiar trend of being available digitally for a short period of time. What’s with that?Do you think Nintendo would benefit from going handheld-only in their next generation console? How many diffe...
2020-10-2753 minThe Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#197 - Would You Pay $300,000 For A Pokémon Card?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Luke to chat about the new Monster Hunter trailer--movie, not game--and whether or not a Pokémon card is worth over $300,000.We also discuss our personal favourite Mario games, and compare our least favourite. Hint: Mario is Missing! gets a mention as one of those...What’s your favourite Mario game? Are you interested in the Monster Hunter film? Would you rather buy a house or a trading card? Join us over in the Vooks Discord for all that and more!Subscribe to us...
2020-10-201h 03The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#196 - Let's Pour One Out for the 3DSOn this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Andrew and Daniel to reminisce about the 3DS’s life, now that Nintendo has officially killed off any further manufacturing. We go through some of our most memorable moments with the system, look back on its announcement, and even react to every 3DS variant.We know the console is important to many gamers over the 2010s, and it has a special place in hearts of the Vooks team, too. So here’s to the Nintendo 3DS, and all of the wonderful, strange, and even frustrating experiences it brought to u...
2020-09-2756 minThe Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#195 - Get Ready to Buy Super Mario Bros. Again, For $80On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke and Paul to discuss Nintendo’s worst-kept 2020 secret--Mario’s 35th anniversary--and break down the good, the bad and the pricey.With Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity strategically lined up to cap off 2020, we ask ourselves: is this what Nintendo’s banking on carrying the Switch through the holiday shopping period, with two next-gen consoles on the horizon?What got you most excited out of the Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct? Are you happy to drop $80 on another Super Mario...
2020-09-131h 04The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#194 - Wait, How Broken is Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Paul and Chris to discuss exactly how broken Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition really is (hint: very broken), as well as the surprise Nintendo Mini Direct: Partner Showcase. Following the resurgence of rumours about a more powerful Switch model looming on the horizon (again), we put forward our wishlist of features we want to see if that announcement ever happens. Plus we give our current eShop recommendations and look towards this fortnight’s upcoming releases.Have you been affected by Crystal Chronicles’ broken online co-op? Are you l...
2020-08-301h 08The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#193 - Will Pikmin Finally Become a Hit on Switch?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Luke to look through Nintendo’s latest financial figures and discuss how big of a deal Animal Crossing has become, and whether or not it will overtake Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the Switch’s best-seller. The crew also chat about the surprise Pikmin 3 Deluxe announcement, and how it might find new life on the Switch this October.Speaking of Mario Kart, we take a moment to indulge our thirst for a new entry to the series by sharing our thoughts on what we’d like to see in the...
2020-08-161h 03The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#192 - Does Videogame Preservation Justify Stealing?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Michael, our Discord moderator, to dig into the Nintendo Gigaleak which unfolded a lot of development details from many high-profile SNES and N64 games. There’s also the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons which helps lay further foundations for island backups and restoration (sort of…?), pricing and release window of the Analogue Pocket, and some anticipation around Nintendo’s Q1 financials coming later this week.Capping off the show is what we’re playing, eShop recommendations, and the fortnight forecast (hint: nothing interesting). We also break to a separa...
2020-08-021h 13The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#191 - Everyone’s Excited About Mario’s 35th Anniversary—Except NintendoOn this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Luke and Andrew to discuss their experiences with Paper Mario: The Origami King, currently the last big Nintendo release we know about for 2020. We also talk about even more Super Mario LEGO sets on the way, as well as a new Nintendo partnership with Monopoly and Jenga.Topping off the show, as usual, are our eShop recommendations (it’s been a while, but there are some solid choices again!) as well as the release forecast. Note: Crysis Remastered got un-delayed!Are you looking forward to emptying your fu...
2020-07-191h 00The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#190 - Are You Excited About a Pokémon MOBA?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Chris and Ollie to discuss Pokémon Unite’s announcement, Min Min joining Smash, a surprise new physical release coming to Wii and Wii U, plus loads more.Ollie and Chris also give their respective takes ahead of their Catherine: Full Body and Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town reviews.Are you up for a Pokémon MOBA? Have you been keeping your heart rate healthy with Jump Rope Challenge? Can the Switch really run Crysis? Join the discussion in the Vooks Discord!Relevant arti...
2020-07-061h 12The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#189 - How Much Pokémon is Too Much?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Luke to talk about Nintendo’s update on its NNID breach, the new LEGO Super Mario sets prices, a boatload of indie announcements, as well as the return of a couple of gaming classics.We also discuss how Pokémon-heavy recent years have been, and whether or not that will slow down any time soon. And of course, we bring you our eShop recommendations as well as the release forecast.Are you as excited as I am about Alex Kidd’s resurrection? Will you be buyin...
2020-06-221h 12The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#188 - Is Creativity Stalling on the Switch?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Chris to talk about Pokémon Sword and Shield’s first expansion, The Isle of Armor, releasing on June 17. We also get into some of those new Gigantamax forms for some old favourites, as well as the Summer Games Done Quick 2020 event adapting to the current pandemic crisis.Being lighter on news this episode, we discuss whether creativity has stalled somewhat lately with Switch releases, looking at the recent wave of remasters, and those still on the way. Then we sift through the enormous eShop sales to sha...
2020-06-081h 17The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#187 - Has Nintendo Been Isolating Harder than the Rest of Us?On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Luke to discuss Paper Mario: The Origami King’s surprise announcement, new additions to the NES and SNES Switch apps, how many sales Animal Crossing: New Horizons has made so far, and Star Wars Episode I: Racer’s delay… on the day of release.We also turn our attention towards Nintendo’s awkward silence over this isolation period, and whether the company’s made the most of appealing to so many people staying home. As usual, we also bring you our eShop sale recommendations for the week, along with...
2020-05-181h 11The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#186 - Mario is Missing (from the Summer Game Fest)!On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Paul to talk about some lucky Japanese households winning Super Famicoms, an old splatfest is coming back to Splatoon 2, the 160,000 hacked NNID accounts, and where’s Nintendo among the Summer Game Fest line up?We also discuss some of our Star Wars memories on Nintendo in light of May the Fourth, plus a Nookspot update to see what’s up in New Horizons. As usual, there’s also our eShop recommendations for this week!What are some of your favourite Star Wars games? Are you excite...
2020-05-041h 14The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#185 - Cooking Mama's in Hot WaterOn this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Dan in a short-but-sweet episode all about the weird, crazy situation going on with Cooking Mama: Cookstar. Plus, we quickly chat about the surprise Crysis Remastered announcement for Switch, and give our eShop recommendations for the week.We also have a competition running on the site for a chance to win one of five copies of the upcoming Moving Out by SMG Studio, thanks to Five Star Games!Be sure to subscribe for fortnightly episodes and give us a review! And check out our sweet...
2020-04-2130 minThe Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#184 - What Secrets Are Nintendo Still Keeping for this Year?On this week’s Vookcast Angelo is joined by Luke and Chris to break down the rumours surrounding Nintendo’s big Mario plans for 2020 (including remasters of the plumber’s most iconic 3D titles), and which of our favourite releases we hope to see make a return. Plus, Gamescom is set to go ahead with a digital event later this year, then we check on what else is happening in the world with Animal Crossing: New Horizons.Of course, another week means another eShop drop and sale, so we top it all off with our recommendations. Hint: there...
2020-04-061h 05The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast Special: The NookcastThis week we present a new Vookcast Special: The Nookcast! I’m joined Ollie, Daniel Vuckovic, and special guest Michael Goncalves, who’s a moderator for the Vooks Discord community.This week is all about Animal Crossing: New Horizons: what’s new, what’s great, and what we’re hoping will come. We also dive into what makes the series so special and how it’s being received among Nintendo fans, as well as you, the Vooks community!Of course, another week means another eShop drop and sale, so we top it all off with our recommen...
2020-03-301h 10The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#128 - Vooks Treehouse Live (Delayed Telecast)Steven, Daniel, Vook and Troy gather round the microphone to get all their feelings out about Nintendo's E3 2016 presence.Send us a textSupport the showSocials 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.
2016-06-201h 27The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#114 - VCR Tape #009: Resident Evil CODE VeronicaWelcome to the first VCR episode of the Vookcast for 2015! For those who are just joining us, VCR stands for Vooks Critical Review! It's where the team sits down, looks at a (sometimes controversial) title and dissects it in it's entirety from story to writing to gameplay and presentation!
The topic of the show this time around is Resident Evil CODE: Veronica. Developed by a secondary team who were actually a SEGA subsidiary, CODE: Veronica is one of the more hotly debated Resident Evil titles. Some love it, some hate it. But there's one thing for sure - it's not...
2015-02-101h 11The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#109 – The Witching HourAnother fortnight, another episode of the Vookcast! This fortnight, the team looks at the latest updates in the world of Smash Bros, Pokemon, the eShop as well as other miscellaneous announcements.
James, Steven and Ben all delve into the latest announcements straight out of the Smash Bros. for Wii U presentation, as well as other tidbits of news that were revealed throughout the fortnight since we last were on. Pokemon: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are given a quick run through of all the latest mega evolutions announced in both CoroCoro and by Nintendo themselves.
Nintendo's offerings on the eShop...
2014-11-041h 36The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#108 – VCR Tape #007: Sweet HomeThe team returns with an all new VCR! In case you weren't aware, the Vooks Critical Review is a special kind of podcast episode where the team discusses and dissects a game in Nintendo’s past, whether it be third or first party, and talk about how it holds up today.
The game for this VCR tape is Sweet Home, a 1989 NES title that was developed by Capcom and considered by many to be the first survival horror games made. Mixed with unusual RPG elements, the game sees a group of five people, each with unique abilities vying to get ou...
2014-10-211h 18The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#106 - Hyrule, Curtains, Magnets and TurnkicksThe team returns with yet another episode of the Vookcast! We go over the latest news, as minimal as it is, including the latest Smash Brothers updates as well as the Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire demo that was recently announced for release in the coming months. We also talk about Hyrule Warrior's downloadable content schedule and pricing structure as well as the new announcement of Image & Form's game SteamWorld Heist. Of course, it wouldn't be any Vookcast without a mention of Watch_Dogs for Wii U so we threw in a small discussion about the game now that...
2014-09-231h 14The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#104 - Steampunk, Japanese Ghosts and TransformersThe team returns to our traditional format for this episode, where we do a brief recap of all the latest news in the world of Nintendo. Since there's no new releases to talk about, we are doing what we call Team Picks, where the team talks about one game each that they are presently playing instead.
As per usual with most of our recaps, we provide the latest updates on Super Smash Bros. as well as Hyrule Warriors. Please note that there's no discussion of the recent leaks or spoilers as we recorded the episode prior to the leaks being...
2014-08-261h 28The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#103 – VCR Tape #006: Trauma Center Under The Knife / Second OpinionOur first Vooks Critical Review (VCR) since our mid year break is the flavour of the fortnight. In case you didn't know, the Vooks Critical Review is a special kind of podcast episode where the team discusses and dissects a game in Nintendo's past, whether it be third or first party, and talk about how it holds up today.
The game for this VCR tape is Trauma Center: Under The Knife and the Wii remake, Trauma Center: Second Opinion, the surgical drama game developed by Atlus. As per usual with these episodes, the team delves into the game's development history...
2014-08-121h 05The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#101 – VCR Tape #005 - Timesplitters 2The team returns with a brand new VCR tape! VCR stands for Vooks Critical Review, and it means the team will be diving into a game of yesteryear (or maybe even more recent) to dissect and critique it and see how well it holds up today!
The game for this VCR tape is TimeSplitters 2, the first multi platform game from the team comprised of ex-Rare designers known as Free Radical Design. The team opens the episode by looking at a brief history of the game as well as discussing how the game establishes it's story. Being a rather comedic game...
2014-07-011h 40The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast#80 - Visit the Vooks.Net Garden~~WE SINCERELY APOLOGISE FOR UPLOADING AN UNFINISHED MASTER - PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE AND IGNORE PREVIOUS ONES~~ It's podcast time yet again, and this time the regular team of James, Steven and Daniel are joined by previous podcast contributor Hope! We talk about the Pokemon X & Y eShop size, the recent delays to Bravely Default for Europe and Australia, Nintendo's plans to further their online presence as well as the possibilities of Reggie Fils-Aimes being in the next Smash Brothers! Sales talk, as always, is here too as the team discusses what's on the horizon for the Wii U...
2013-08-111h 28The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo PodcastVookcast Episode 42 - Post E3 Wrap Our latest episode is one of our biggest ever, along with the previously mentioned E3 impressions we give each of our our top 5 games of the show, our thoughts on Nintendo's conference and all of our regular features. Links mentioned during the showMonado Trailer - http://www.vooks.net/video-40-E3-09-Monado-Beginning-of-The-World.htmlSpan Smasher and Line Attack Heroes - http://www.vooks.net/story-18091-E3-09-Missing-in-Action--These-Wii-games-missed-the-conference.html Japanese guy sleeping at Conference - http://tinyurl.com/pyoa2eRhythm Heaven Demo – Now on the Nintendo Channel Send us a textSupport the showSo...
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