The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo podcast

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In 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://www.vooks.net/samurai-pizza-cats-2d-action-rpg-on-the-way/ - Fantasy Life – https://www.vooks.net/fantasy-life-i-the-girl-who-steals-time-now-set-for-may/ - Gold Points – https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-is-killing-the-my-nintendo-gold-points-program/ - Vouchers – https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-game-vouchers-wont-continue-onto-switch-2/ - Robberies – https://www.vooks.net/arrests-made-in-the-aussie-pokemon-tcg-robberies-case/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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Vookcast #278: The Switch 2 Countdown begins 1:53:08

22 days ago1:53:08

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In 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/new-nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-patents-detail-mouse-like-controls-magnets-and-more/ TCGP: https://www.vooks.net/trading-has-arrived-in-pokemon-tcg-pocket/ SNES NSO: https://www.vooks.net/trio-of-snes-games-to-kick-off-nintendo-switch-online-in-2025/ Ridge Racer: https://www.vooks.net/ridge-racer-64-races-onto-nintendo-switch-online-today/ Wario Land: https://www.vooks.net/wario-land-4-brings-the-love-to-nintendo-switch-online-on-february-14th/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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Vookcast #277: New Year, New Switch? (Our Switch 2 Predictions) 1:59:13

8 weeks ago1:59:13

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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 Switch games: https://www.vooks.net/sending-the-switch-off-in-style-with-this-2025-line-up/ - Vooks' predictions: https://www.vooks.net/whats-nintendo-doing-in-2025-we-have-no-idea-so-lets-take-a-guess/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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Vookcast #276: 'Tis the Season 1:58:28

11 weeks ago1:58:28

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In 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/ Pokemon x Aardman: https://www.vooks.net/the-pokemon-company-and-aardman-announce-collaboration-set-for-2027/ Ninja Gaiden: https://www.vooks.net/ninja-gaiden-returns-to-its-2d-roots-in-ragebound/ Okami: https://www.vooks.net/okami-is-getting-a-sequel-with-hideki-kamiya-as-director/ Pactroidvania: https://www.vooks.net/pac-man-goes-metroidvania-in-shadow-labyrinth-coming-in-2025/ The Game Awards: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/everything-shown-at-the-game-awards-2024 NSO DKL3: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-land-iii-lands-on-nintendo-switch-online-today/ NSO Tetrises: https://www.vooks.net/tetris-dx-joins-nes-tetris-on-nintendo-switch-online-today/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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Vookcast #275: Whoa, that's a mountain of bananas! 1:31:39

12 weeks ago1:31:39

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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: https://www.vooks.net/rockstar-releases-major-update-for-grand-theft-auto-definitive-edition-now-on-switch/ Zonai gacha: https://www.vooks.net/zonai-device-magnets-arrive-in-gacha-machines-at-nintendo-stores-in-japan/ DKC: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-country-opens-at-super-nintendo-world-in-japan-on-december-11th/ DK Land: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-land-swings-onto-nintendo-switch-online-today/ DK Land 2: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-land-2-spins-onto-nintendo-switch-online-today/ Mega Drive: https://www.vooks.net/new-sega-mega-drive-games-added-to-nintendo-switch-online-line-up-after-519-day-drought/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#274: Nintendo Switching 2 other offerings 1:37:57

17 weeks ago1:37:57

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss some bizarre new announcements from Nintendo, including an alarm clock, a music streaming app, and more. They also take a look at a few newly-announced remasters, a Wii U port that isn't the one Michael was hoping for, and more. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that is far more relevant than it should have been. - Alarmo - Nintendo Music - Xenoblade Chronicles X - Yooka Laylee - Animal Crossing - Star Wars - Tomb Raider - Banjo - Turok 2 Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#273: Rating for some good news 1:56:47

21 weeks ago1:56:47

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the a new change to Aussie classifications that have proven to be quite controversial. They also take a look at a few newly-announced remasters, a very predictable lawsuit, the Nintendo Museum, and more. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that probably doesn't go the way you expect it. Relevant stories Nintendo Museum Freedom Wars Legacy of Kain Lunar Nintendo sues Palworld SNES games F-Zero NSO Classification Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#272: What a Croc! 1:32:58

25 weeks ago1:32:58

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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 stories Croc: 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.net/everything-in-the-indie-world-presentation-august-2024/ Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/new-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-trailer-reveals-still-world-swordfighter-form/ Nintendo Live goodies: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-apologizes-for-nintendo-live-sydney-store-issues-will-offer-products-online/ Nintendo Live recap: https://www.vooks.net/recap-all-the-sights-sounds-and-lines-of-nintendo-live-2024-sydney/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#271 - Goemon is Bakeru 1:49:31

26 weeks ago1:49:31

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Angelo and Luke as they discuss the return of the Goemon series with the localisation of Bakeru. They also take a look at the recent Nintendo Museum Direct, a new Pokemon mobile game, Civilization 7, and Nintendo's mobile efforts in recent years. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Relevant stories: Bakeru Nintendo Museum TCG Pocket Lego Mario Kart Civilization 7 Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#270 - 1-2-What? 1:57:23

28 weeks ago1:57:23

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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.vooks.net/enhanced-doom-doom-ii-release-drops-today-free-for-existing-owners/ FF Pixel Remasters: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-collection-getting-local-aussie-release/ Everybody 1-2-Switch: https://www.vooks.net/everybody-1-2-switch-somehow-returned-to-the-top-of-the-aussie-charts-last-month/ Switch sales: https://www.vooks.net/switch-sales-soften-luigis-mansion-and-paper-mario-sale-a-bri[…]ales-soften-luigis-mansion-and-paper-mario-sale-a-bright-spot/ EB World Plus: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-launches-eb-world-plus-subscription/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#269 - Twice As Nice 1:35:10

30 weeks ago1:35:10

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the announcement of the strangest new entry in a defunct series in a long time. They also take a look at new games added to Nintendo Switch Online, a classic GBA game headed to the Switch, an update nobody wanted, and a very strange accessory that might hint at the future of the Switch. It's all finished up with a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that definitely won't go how you think. Relevant Stories Starfy Seven NES Games Sigma Star Saga Wii Sports Basketball Joy-Con Stand Splatoon racism Who is Emio? LEGO Super Mario World Yosh Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#268 - The Zelda Zelda Direct Recap 1:59:21

37 weeks ago1:59:21

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In 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 stories Nintendo 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.vooks.net/google-employee-behind-multiple-nintendo-youtube-leaks/ Lego Horizon Adventures: https://www.vooks.net/lego-horizon-adventures-announced-coming-to-switch-later-in-2024/ Life is Strange: https://www.vooks.net/life-is-strange-double-exposure-announced-coming-to-the-switch-later/ Civ 7: https://www.vooks.net/sid-meiers-civilization-vii-launching-on-switch-in-2025/ Lollipop Chainsaw: https://www.vooks.net/lollipop-chainsaw-repop-coming-to-the-switch-this-september/ Shovel Knight: https://www.vooks.net/yacht-club-games-reveals-new-dx-version-of-shovel-knight-dlc-and-more-coming-soon/ Beyond Good & Evil: https://www.vooks.net/beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition-releases-next-week/ Fear Effect: https://www.vooks.net/fear-effect-coming-to-switch-in-2025/ Bubsy: https://www.vooks.net/bubsy-in-the-purrfect-collection-coming-to-switch-in-2025/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#267 - Finally, An Aussie Pokémon Center! 1:11:39

42 weeks ago1:11:39

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the Nintendo World Championships announcement that took place immediately after the last episode. They also take a look at new games added to Nintendo Switch Online, a Pokémon Center coming to Australia, the next Switch, and Elon Musk's ruining of Twitter. Plus, a round of Nintendo 20 Questions that almost went belly up. Relevant storie s Nintendo World Championships: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-world-championships-nes-edition/ More NSO: https://www.vooks.net/super-mario-land-baseball-and-alleyway-out-now-for-switch-online/ Pokemon Center: https://www.vooks.net/the-pokemon-center-online-store-is-coming-australia-and-new-zealand/ Square Enix: https://www.vooks.net/square-enix-announce-new-medium-term-business-plan-involves-nintendo-platforms/ Twitter: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-to-remove-switch-ability-to-share-to-twitter-from-june-10th/ Switch 2 baby: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-confirms-switch-successor-will-be-announced-before-march-2025/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#266 - Lego KK Slider doesn't actually sing 1:43:28

43 weeks ago1:43:28

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael and Luke as they discuss the Indie World Showcase that took place immediately after the last episode. 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://www.vooks.net/new-trademarks-filed-for-kirby-and-the-rainbow-paintbrush-fullblox/ Tesla Kart Racer: https://www.vooks.net/ride-on-mario-kart-racer-gets-recalled-due-to-stuck-accelerator/ AC Lego: https://www.vooks.net/new-leg-animal-crossing-sets-coming-in-august-includes-k-k-slider/ Iggy's Reckin' Balls: https://www.vooks.net/double-drop-of-extreme-g-and-iggys-reckin-balls-hits-nintendo-switch-online-today/ Indie World Showcase: https://www.vooks.net/everything-from-the-indie-world-showcase-april-2024/ Hollow Knight Silksong: https://www.vooks.net/hollow-knight-silksong-now-rated-in-australia/ Nintendo Live Sydney: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-live-is-coming-to-sydney/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Twitter Luke: @renderman7 on Threads Angelo: @manjell0 on Twitter Michael: @subelement@aus.social on Mastodon 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.…

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#265 - See ya, Nintendo Network 1:45:21

47 weeks ago1:45:21