The NXpress Nintendo Podcast
Detective Pikachu
Episodes
Thursday May 16, 2019
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #166: 'Detective Pikachu' and 'Mortal Kombat 11'
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast we review Detective Pikachu, which marks the first time any Hollywood studio has attempted a live-action movie adaptation of the popular Pokemon gaming franchise. Is Detective Pikachu just another cash grab or is this movie more than just product placement? We answer this question while also trying desperately to make sense of the convoluted plot. Before that, we set aside some time to discuss Mortal Kombat 11 which Harry calls one of the greatest fighting games ever made and Rick claims features one of the best story modes in the genre. Finally, discuss Super Mario Maker 2, launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on June 28. Thanks to a recent direct, we were given a deep dive into the game's new features, including new course parts and tools; a new single-player story mode with more than 100 Nintendo-created courses; new course themes; details about online course sharing*; options to create and play together with others; and information about a special offer for Nintendo Switch Online members. The presentation also covered the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 tournament, streaming live online the weekend before E3 from Los Angeles so there's a lot to cover. It's another jam-packed episode and somehow we managed to keep it under one hour. Enjoy!
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #159: 'Ape Out' and Celebrating Two Years with the Switch
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
Thursday Mar 07, 2019
This week on the NXpress Nintendo Switch Podcast, Marty Allens joins us to review Ape Out, the beat ’em up game developed by Gabe Cuzzillo that has critics raving thanks to its strong aesthetic style and flair. Expect many comparisons to the work of Saul Bass and a few jazz references thrown into the mix. Meanwhile, in our main event, we set aside some time to reflect on the two year anniversary of the Nintendo Switch and discuss everything we like and dislike about Nintendo’s portable console. All this and more!
Friday Nov 16, 2018
NXpress Nintendo Podcast #150: 'Detective Pikachu' Trailer and 'Diablo III'
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Cuddly or creepy? Legitimate video game cinema or heartless or cash-grab? Ryan Reynolds or Danny DeVito? It may only provide a brief glimpse at what's to come, but the first trailer for Detective Pikachu has already inspired so many emotions — hope, trepidation, excitement, apathy, and everything in between. This is especially true for the Nxpress' resident Pokémon fanatic, Tim Maison, who is joined by Patrick and guest Zack Rezac to discuss what the hell is going on in this Who Framed Roger Rabbit-like mystery involving real actors and CGI monsters.
And speaking of Hell, Blizzard released a monster of its own on the Switch with Diablo III. Zack gives us the lowdown, letting us know if this journey into the darkness shines as bright as its colleagues on other consoles. Or perhaps it's even better...?
Before all that, however, the guys talk about what they've been playing, and Patrick follows up last week's positive impressions of Starlink: Battle for Atlas with a full review. For all this and more, have a listen!