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Listen on Apple PodcastsIn this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to chat about the latest Nintendo news: the announcement and reveal of Hasbro The Legend of Zelda figures. They also dive deep into the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, Microsoft's continued nonsense, some new (and frustrating) Switch 2 ports, and more. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Luke's game? Relevant stories: Figures: https://www.vooks.net/first-look-at-hasbros-the-legend-of-zelda-figures/ MGS: https://www.vooks.net/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-resolution-and-frame-rates-detailed/ Fallout: https://www.vooks.net/fallout-3-and-fallout-new-vegas-remasters-are-on-the-way/ Dinosaur: https://www.vooks.net/jurassic-world-evolution-2-complete-edition-coming-to-switch-2-this-month/ Octopath: https://www.vooks.net/octopath-traveler-octopath-traveler-ii-head-to-switch-2-with-no-upgrade-path/ NBA: https://www.vooks.net/nba-2k27-drops-the-original-nintendo-switch/ Hospital: https://www.vooks.net/two-point-hospital-full-health-collection-gets-a-switch-2-release-date/ Tennis: https://www.vooks.net/mario-tennis-fever-adds-galaxy-content-gameshare-in-free-update/ Footy: https://www.vooks.net/pro-jank-footy-bounces-down-on-august-12th/ Lego DK: https://www.vooks.net/lego-donkey-kong-arcade-machine-to-drop-august-1st/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this massive episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to discuss all of the nonsense going on in the games industry in the year 2026. We discuss the upcoming revision for the Switch 2 in Europe, Mario Karts of various natures, and the future of Takashi Tezuka at Nintendo — thankfully, he's sticking around. We also discuss EB Games and its completely bonkers "strategy" surrounding the 30th Anniversary Pokémon TCG product, as well as major bad news out of PlayStation and Xbox and what it means for Nintendo and the industry at large. There's no 20 Questions this time, but be sure to tune in next time, too, for Luke's undoubtedly impossible game. Relevant stories Batteries: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-announces-revised-switch-2-and-accessories-with-user-replaceable-batteries-for-europe/ MK Tour: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-tour-coming-to-an-end-on-september-30th/ MK World: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-worlds-latest-update-adds-more-knockout-tour-routes-many-more-changes/ Takashi Tezuka: https://www.vooks.net/takashi-tezuka-reflects-on-career-will-remain-producer-at-nintendo/ The Crew: https://www.vooks.net/the-crew-motorfest-races-onto-switch-2-on-october-8/ Onimusha: https://www.vooks.net/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-release-date-moved-up-to-avoid-september-bloodbath/ Oblivion: https://www.vooks.net/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered-on-switch-2-hits-august-full-game-on-card/ Lego: https://www.vooks.net/new-lego-pokemon-sets-announced-including-first-minifigure-pokemon/ NSO: https://www.vooks.net/wario-land-sword-of-hope-and-puzzle-league-join-nintendo-classics/ EB weirdness: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-not-offering-online-preorders-for-fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-and-other-nintendo-titles/ More EB weirdness: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-says-doubled-30th-anniversary-pokemon-tcg-pricing-was-a-planned-tactic-to-weed-out-scalpers/ PlayStation: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/ Xbox: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/07/06/resetting-xbox/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this massive episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to discuss all of the news, announcements, and release dates for absolutely everything announced for Switch 2 during the fake-E3 season. We're talking random (dumb) Square Enix announcements, Call of Duty coming to Switch 2, a bunch of Atari reveals, some belated ports, a bunch of Summer Game Fest announcements, and of course, the big one, the June Nintendo Direct. Naturally, there's a bunch of side quests along the way too. It is the Vookcast, after all. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Angelo's game? Relevant stories: Everything in the Direct: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-nintendo-direct-june-2026/ DQ12: https://www.vooks.net/dragon-quest-xii-restarted-development-now-subtitled-beyond-dreams/ DQ11: https://www.vooks.net/dragon-quest-xi-s-comes-to-the-switch-2-on-september-24th/ FF: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster-is-getting-a-switch-2-version/ CoD: https://www.vooks.net/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-announced-coming-to-switch-2-same-day-as-everyone-else/ Toy Story: https://www.vooks.net/toy-story-retro-roundup-toy-story-3-complete-edition-set-to-launch-on-switch-switch-2/ Godzilla: https://www.vooks.net/godzilla-destroy-all-monsters-melee-returns-remastered-on-the-switch-2/ Barbie: https://www.vooks.net/barbie-rewind-collection-set-for-november-12th-release-on-switch-switch-2/ Thief: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/thief-the-dark-project-remastered-is-sneaking-back-to-pc-and-consoles Rayman: https://www.vooks.net/rayman-legends-retold-coming-to-switch-2-on-october-1st/ Tomb Raider: https://www.vooks.net/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-coming-to-the-switch-2/ Veronica: https://www.vooks.net/resident-evil-veronica-a-remake-of-code-veronica-comes-to-switch-2-in-2027/ FF7R: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-launching-day-and-date-on-switch-2/ Alien: https://www.vooks.net/alien-isolation-2-coming-to-the-switch-2/ Hot Wheels: https://www.vooks.net/hot-wheels-infinite-rush-speeds-onto-switch-2/ Star Trek: https://www.vooks.net/star-trek-shadow-frontier-set-to-spook-switch-2-in-2027/ Spyro: https://www.vooks.net/spyro-a-realm-beyond-announced-for-switch-2/ Crazy Taxi: https://www.vooks.net/crazy-taxi-world-tour-coming-to-switch-2-next-year/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to celebrate 300 episodes (and a few specials) of the Vookcast by... doing what they always do: get distracted. They discuss the latest Nintendo financial results, the retirement of a key architect of the Super Mario and Zelda franchises, a brand-new mobile game from Nintendo, and so much more. They also dive deep into the recently announced Switch 2 price increase, as well as the announcement of a brand-new Star Fox game and its seed-eating shortcomings. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Michael's game? We also want to thank every single listener of the Vookcast over the years. It means a lot to everyone that you continue to watch and/or listen to each and every episode, and your patronage drives us to keep going as we celebrate the Vookcast's 20th year. There's also a surprise for our loyal listeners in the episode — and it's so surprising that even we don't really know what it is. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about a host of recently classified but totally unannounced games for Switch 2. They also dive deep into new announcements for upcoming Switch 2 games, like Splatoon Raiders, Orbitals, and Final Fantasy 14, and lament the messy world of HDR content. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Ollie's game? Relevant stories: Splatoon: https://www.vooks.net/splatoon-raiders-set-to-release-on-july-23rd/ FF14: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-xiv-online-is-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2-this-august/ Orbitals: https://www.vooks.net/new-orbitals-trailer-breaks-orbit-still-due-in-2026/ Annapurna: https://www.vooks.net/annapurna-reveals-a-handful-of-switch-2-titles-two-out-today/ MK: https://www.vooks.net/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-adds-cross-play-and-vrr-support/ Lego: https://www.vooks.net/lego-animal-crossing-returns-with-new-timmy-tommy-set/ Classifications: https://www.vooks.net/were-still-waiting-for-these-classified-but-unannounced-switch-2-games/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about a new Bluey game (made in Brisbane!), the future of Mario Kart World, some wonky Switch 2 updates, and more. They also talk about the past, present, and future of Nintendo Directs — are they going away, and does it matter if they do? It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Luke's game? Relevant stories: Bluey: https://www.vooks.net/bluey-happy-snaps-coming-to-switch-switch-2-later-this-year/ Mario Kart: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-1-6-0-update-adds-bob-omb-blast-battle-mode/ Yooka-Replaylee: https://www.vooks.net/yooka-replaylee-on-switch-2-gains-performance-mode-up-to-60-fps-support/ Level-5: https://www.vooks.net/level-5-offers-updates-on-layton-snack-world-remake-and-more-in-vision-showcase/ Groovin: https://www.vooks.net/rhythm-heaven-groove-set-for-july-2nd-release/ Overwatch: https://www.vooks.net/overwatch-launches-on-nintendo-switch-2-this-week/ 007: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-version-of-007-first-light-delayed/ Warhammer: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/warhammer-survivors-reveals-the-platforms-the-game-is-coming-to THQ: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/thq-nordic-are-bringing-a-trio-of-titles-to-switch-2-and-one-to-switch NES: https://www.vooks.net/nes-pac-man-mendel-palace-and-tower-of-druaga-added-to-nintendo-classics-lineup/ Featured: https://www.vooks.net/is-the-era-of-the-big-nintendo-direct-over/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about Pokémon Champions, Minecraft Dungeons, a bunch of new Nintendo Lego, and more. They also talk about a big update to Nintendo Switch backwards compatibility, as well as have a lengthy discussion about cheaper Switch 2 game pricing and the future of pricing as a whole. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Angelo's game? Relevant Stories Pokémon Champions to Launch April 8th, Switch 2 Patch on the Same Day ( https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-champions-to-launch-april-8th-switch-2-patch-on-the-same-day/ ) Minecraft Dungeons II Announced for Switch & Switch 2 ( https://www.vooks.net/minecraft-dungeons-ii-announced-for-switch-switch-2/ ) LEGO Super Mario Minifigures Finally on the Way for 2027 ( https://www.vooks.net/lego-super-mario-minifigures-finally-on-the-way-for-2027/ ) LEGO Luigi in Mach 8 Set Announced, Out April 1st ( https://www.vooks.net/lego-luigi-in-mach-8-set-announced-out-april-1st/ ) Fox McCloud Joins the Super Mario Galaxy Movie ( https://www.vooks.net/fox-mccloud-joins-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/ ) Uniqlo Has New Super Mario Galaxy Movie-Themed Gear This Month ( https://www.vooks.net/uniqlo-has-new-super-mario-galaxy-movie-themed-gear-this-month/ ) Create Your Own Pokémon Pokopia T-Shirt at These Three Uniqlo Stores ( https://www.vooks.net/create-your-own-pokemon-pokopia-t-shirt-at-these-three-uniqlo-stores/ ) New Switch 2 Update Adds a Big Boost to Handheld Switch Games ( https://www.vooks.net/new-switch-2-update-adds-a-big-boost-to-handheld-switch-games/ ) Nintendo Switch 2 Game Prices Are Changing Beginning in May ( https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-game-prices-are-changing-beginning-in-may/ ) PlayStation Has Increased the Price of Its Hardware Offerings for a Third Time ( https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/playstation-has-increased-the-price-of-its-hardware-offerings-for-a-third-time ) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the glut of presentations they missed (and the ones they didn't, yet — there's no escaping the curse). They also have a lengthy chat about the apparent new laws surrounding online games in Australia, and dive deep into the new Vooks site. Check it out! It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Michael's game? Relevant stories: New Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/the-next-pokemon-games-are-pokemon-winds-and-waves-due-2027/ Old Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-fire-red-and-leaf-green-appear-in-coming-soon-section-of-switch-eshop/ Pokemon Sounds: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-red-pokemon-blue-game-boy-jukebox-available-from-the-my-nintendo-store-in-australia/ Marvel: https://www.vooks.net/marvel-maximum-collection-brings-six-classics-titles-to-switch/ Castlevania: https://www.vooks.net/a-new-2d-castlevania-has-been-announced-castlevania-belmonts-curse/ MGS: https://www.vooks.net/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-coming-to-the-switch-switch-2/ Bluey: https://www.vooks.net/blueys-quest-for-the-gold-pen-hits-consoles-this-may/ Xenoblade: https://www.vooks.net/surprise-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-get-switch-2-edition-out-now/ Hello, Mario: https://www.vooks.net/hello-mario-app-now-available-in-australia-but-only-for-mobiles-so-far/ Skyrim: https://www.vooks.net/skyrim-updated-on-switch-2-with-60fps-mode/ Trails Beyond: https://www.vooks.net/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon-finally-available-in-australia/ Amiibo: https://www.vooks.net/two-more-kirby-air-riders-amiibo-on-the-way-king-dedede-dated/ Kena: https://www.vooks.net/kena-bridge-of-spirits-coming-to-the-switch-2/ Indies: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-indie-world-showcase-march-2026/ Pokemon XD: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-xd-gale-of-darkness-launches-on-switch-2-next-month/ Marios: https://www.vooks.net/mario-clash-marios-tennis-and-mario-vs-donkey-kong-join-nintendo-classics-on-mario-day/ New Vooks: https://www.vooks.net/mario-clash-marios-tennis-and-mario-vs-donkey-kong-join-nintend Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the Tomodachi life Direct that was sent from the Nintendo gods just to spite us, Nintendo financials, and a couple of other stories. They also, of course, dive deep into the massive Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, where one game in particular stands out for the crew. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Ollie's game? Relevant stories: Financials: https://www.vooks.net/beyond-all-expectations-nintendo-switch-2-crosses-17-million-sold/ Tomodachi: https://www.vooks.net/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-set-to-arrive-on-april-16th/ WWE: https://www.vooks.net/wwe-2k26-slams-it-way-onto-switch-2-this-march/ Apex: https://www.vooks.net/apex-legends-is-winding-down-nintendo-switch-support-this-august/ Dogs: https://www.vooks.net/deck-your-dog-out-with-these-pokemon-harnesses-collars-and-bow-ties/ NSO: https://www.vooks.net/balloon-kid-and-yoshi-added-to-the-game-boy-nintendo-classics-lineup/ Partner Direct roundup: https://www.vooks.net/everything-announced-in-the-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-february-2026/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/vooksdotnet Socials Ollie - @chocobalt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chocobalt.bsky.social Luke - @renderman7 on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renderman7.bsky.social Angelo - @manjell0 on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/manjello.bsky.social Michael - @subelementl on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/subelement.bsky.social Find Vooks on social media, (https://linktr.ee/vooksdotnet) 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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the endless torrent of Nintendo-related Lego that has been announced lately, a few new Switch 2 announcements, Ubisoft's latest fumble, and more. They also avoid the Direct curse... only to be struck by another one immediately after. Maybe next time. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Luke's game? Relevant stories: Galaxy Direct: https://www.vooks.net/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-direct-revealed-yoshi-birdo-and-some-babies/ Pokémon Lego: https://www.vooks.net/first-look-at-lego-pokemon-sets-pricing-and-release-date-details-revealed/ Zelda Lego: https://www.vooks.net/lego-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-the-final-battle-set-officially-announced/ Mario Kart Lego: https://www.vooks.net/the-lego-mario-kart-sets-expand-with-a-luigi-kart/ Star Trek: https://www.vooks.net/the-lego-mario-kart-sets-expand-with-a-luigi-kart/ DKCRHD: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-country-returns-hd-free-update-adds-dixie-switch-2-performance-boost/ Mario Wonder: https://www.vooks.net/fresh-super-mario-bros-wonder-switch-2-edition-details-drop-three-new-amiibo-on-the-way-too/ Pokémon @ Universal: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-is-expanding-into-universal-studios-japan-first-other-parks-after/ Prince of Persia: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/ubisoft-cancels-prince-of-persia-remake-shuffles-studios-and-more Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In the first episode of the Vookcast for 2026, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the year past and the year ahead in the form of predictions. Did they correctly predict the Nintendo year in 2025, and will they do the same for 2026? Find out now. They also discuss Hollow Knight: Silksong, Dispatch, a new Joy-Con 2 colour, and more. There's no 20 Questions this time, but stay tuned for the next episode for some fun new additions. Relevant stories: Silksong: https://www.vooks.net/hollow-knight-silksong-free-dlc-announcement/ Dispatch: https://www.vooks.net/dispatch-is-coming-to-switch-and-switch-2-early-2026/ GRID: https://www.vooks.net/grid-legends-deluxe-edition-lines-up-for-switch-2-in-2026/ EB: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-considering-closure-of-all-new-zealand-stores/ Joy-Con: https://www.vooks.net/new-joy-con-2-colour-on-the-way-light-purple-and-light-green/ NAL: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-australia-has-a-new-managing-director-after-six-years/ Fire Emblem: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-path-of-radiance-drops-onto-switch-2-nintendo-classics-today/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the return of the blue bomber – Mega Man himself – at The Game Awards. They also discuss all the Switch and Switch 2 announcements at the show, a curious Singaporean acquisition, what Panic Button's been up to, the upcoming Zelda movie, and much more. It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions that comes with a surprise ending — you won't want to miss it. Relevant stories Singapore: https://www.vooks.net/bandai-namco-singapore-to-become-nintendo-studios-singapore-in-shares-acquisition/ Panic Button: https://www.vooks.net/panic-button-reveals-it-worked-on-switch-2-updates-for-nintendos-switch-games/ PGA: https://www.vooks.net/pga-tour-2k25-set-to-tee-off-on-nintendo-switch-2/ Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/first-photos-of-link-and-zelda-in-the-legend-of-zelda-live-action-movie-released/ Game Boy: https://www.vooks.net/game-boy-classics-latest-update-has-hidden-boot-screen-easter-egg/ NES: https://www.vooks.net/kid-icarus-battletoads-and-more-added-in-fresh-nes-and-game-boy-classics-update/ N64: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-64-duo-rayman-2-tonic-trouble-coming-to-switch-online-next-week/ Wario: https://www.vooks.net/wario-world-piledrives-onto-switch-2s-nintendo-gamecube-classics-today/ RE9: https://www.vooks.net/leon-kennedy-to-return-in-resident-evil-requiem/ Pragmata: https://www.vooks.net/pragmata-is-coming-to-switch-2-diana-amiibo-too/ South of Midnight: https://www.vooks.net/south-of-midnight-coming-to-switch-2-in-2026/ Out of Words: https://www.vooks.net/stop-motion-styled-out-of-words-coming-to-switch-2/ Orbitals: https://www.vooks.net/retro-anime-inspired-orbitals-a-switch-2-exclusive-coming-in-2026/ Phasmophobia: https://www.vooks.net/phasmophobia-comes-to-switch-2-in-2026/ Batman: https://www.vooks.net/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-has-a-release-date-but-not-just-yet-for-switch-2/ Mega Man: https://www.vooks.net/mega-man-is-back-in-2027-mega-man-dual-override-is-coming-to-switch-and-switch-2/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the first special edition Switch 2 hardware, as well as a very strange amiibo, both courtesy of the next Resident Evil game. They also chat about Pikmin 4's weird update, a much less weird Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, Zelda vinyl, and a bunch of Switch 2 announcements.It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions, as per usual. Relevant Stories Nintendo Switch 2 tops 10 million sold, Donkey Kong Bananza opens with 3.49 million A fresh Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer slides into action Pokémon Legends: Z-A ‘Mega Dimension’ DLC dropping on December 10th Animal Crossing: New Horizons getting ‘Switch 2 Edition’ on January 15th Resident Evil: Requiem gets a special Switch 2 Pro Controller and amiibo The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild getting Deluxe Vinyl Soundtrack release Pikmin 4 gets free content update 27 months after release Assassin’s Creed Shadows sneaks onto Switch 2 this December System Shock Remake is coming to both Switch and Switch 2 Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader coming to Switch 2 Elden Ring on Switch 2 delayed until 2026 Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is coming to Switch 2 in 2026 There’s a new Bluey game on the way and it’s actually made in Australia Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
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.vooks.net/borderlands-4-delayed-indefinitely-on-switch-2/ Yakuza: https://www.vooks.net/yakuza-kiwami-3-with-new-spin-off-dark-tides-coming-to-switch-2/ FE Shadows: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-shadows-is-revealed-and-released-today-for-mobile-devices/ Prof. Layton: https://www.vooks.net/professor-layton-and-the-new-world-of-steam-now-due-out-in-2026/ Bowser: https://www.vooks.net/so-long-doug-bowser-nintendo-of-america-president-to-retire/ SNES games: https://www.vooks.net/mario-wario-bubsy-and-fatal-fury-join-the-snes-nintendo-classics-lineup-today/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
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.net/super-mario-galaxy-super-mario-galaxy-2-coming-to-switch-this-october/ Virtual Boy: https://www.vooks.net/nintendos-adding-virtual-boy-to-nintendo-classics-with-an-actual-virtual-boy/ Yoshi: https://www.vooks.net/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-a-new-yoshi-game-coming-in-2026/ Mario Tennis: https://www.vooks.net/mario-tennis-fever-swings-onto-switch-2-in-february-2026/ Pokopia: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-pokopia-is-some-sort-of-cosy-life-simulator-arriving-2026/ Metroid: https://www.vooks.net/metroid-prime-4-beyond-is-out-december-4th-and-samus-has-a-bike/ Resident Evil(s): https://www.vooks.net/resident-evil-requiem-7-biohazard-and-village-are-coming-to-switch-2-in-2026/ Fire Emblem: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-announced-due-in-2026/ PAX: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-to-return-to-pax-australia-2025/ GBA: https://www.vooks.net/klonoa-empire-of-dreams-mr-driller-2-coming-to-gba-classics-lineup-next-week/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
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 stories Kirby: 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.net/mortal-kombat-mythologies-sub-zero-special-forces-also-coming-to-legacy-kollection/ Lego Batman: https://www.vooks.net/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-is-coming-to-switch-2/ The Rogue PoP: https://www.vooks.net/the-rogue-prince-of-persia-headed-to-switch-switch-2/ Bubsy: https://www.vooks.net/atari-announce-bubsy-4d-for-both-switch-switch-2/ Yooka: https://www.vooks.net/yooka-replaylee-out-october-9th-full-physical-release-on-switch-2/ 007: https://www.vooks.net/007-first-light-shoots-onto-switch-2-in-march-2026/ Chibi Robo: https://www.vooks.net/chibi-robo-comes-to-the-nintendo-classics-gamecube-line-up-next-week/ Forsaken: https://www.vooks.net/forsaken-64-coming-to-switch-online-expansion-pack-tomorrow/ Easter Egg: https://www.vooks.net/game-boy-advance-boot-screen-easter-egg-add-to-switch-nintendo-classics-app/ Silksong: https://www.vooks.net/hollow-knight-silksong-launches-september-4th/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In 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/lego-game-boy-set-to-launch-on-october-1st-preorders-open-now/ Partner Showcase: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-july-2025/ Indie World: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-indie-world-showcase-august-2025/ Umbrella: https://www.vooks.net/pro-jank-footy-is-coming-to-the-switch-in-2026/ Financials: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-off-to-a-big-start-mario-kart-world-goes-with-it-nintendo-financials-q1-25-26/ My Mario: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-to-launch-my-mario-new-range-of-products-apps-shorts-for-young-kids/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In 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-14th/ Dear me, I was: https://www.vooks.net/dear-me-i-was-is-an-all-new-adventure-title-from-arc-system-works-for-switch-2/ Oops: https://www.vooks.net/metroid-prime-4-beyond-billboard-in-london-says-the-game-is-out-now-whoops/ Strikers: https://www.vooks.net/super-mario-strikers-hits-nintendo-classics-gamecube-next-week/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In 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/unexpected-switch-2-updates/ No Man's Sky Switch 2: https://www.vooks.net/no-mans-sky-gets-free-nintendo-switch-2-edition-update/ Mortal Kombat: https://www.vooks.net/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-coming-to-switch-switch-2-later-this-year/ James Bond: https://www.vooks.net/james-bond-returns-first-look-007-first-light/ Lego Party: https://www.vooks.net/lego-party-coming-to-switch-later-this-year/ Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/the-legend-of-zelda-movie-release-date-pushed-back-six-weeks/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.
In 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.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-set-to-launch-on-october-16th/ WA: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-now-holding-midnight-launches-in-wa-for-the-switch-2/ Switch app: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-app-gets-its-name-change-and-adds-a-lot-of-new-features/ Nintendo Music: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-music-is-not-pausing-with-this-new-update/ Parental controls: https://www.vooks.net/nintendos-parental-controls-app-is-ready-for-switch-2/ Nintendo Classics: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-adds-four-game-boy-games-to-mays-nintendo-classics-lineup/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Socials 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.