Retro Pokemon is BACK! + Sony Shuts Down Incredible Studio Bluepoint Games

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reviews are not great! https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_super_mario_galaxy_movieIllumination was the one that wanted Star Fox in the film, and Glen Powell campaigned to play him before he even knew there were plans to use Fox https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2026/03/31/shigeru-miyamoto-and-chris-meledandri-on-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/The movies don’t seem to consciously be building toward a Smash Bros. movie https://www.polygon.com/super-mario-galaxy-movie-smash-bros-shigeru-miyamoto-interview/NateTheHate has ruined Nintendo’s lives Former Nintendo sales lead has surprising things to say about Nintendo pricing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL6t4C6q3YgThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—Secrets of the Zonai book arrives October 20 https://www.ign.com/articles/dark-horse-reveals-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdomsecrets-of-the-zonai-art-bookBlaze announces Evercade Nexus handheld, including enhanced versions of Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blaze-announces-evercade-nexus-handheld-including-enhanced-versions-of-banjo-kazooie-and-banjo-tooie/Shift Up acquires and funds Unbound, the new studio from RE creator Shinji Mikami https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTColDTq19MPAX adventures? Questions from Discord: What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, Castlevania Dominus CollectionGreg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games Brett L: Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island Brett M: Zelda Minish Cap

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Nintendo games on Switch 2 will have different physical and digital prices starting with Yoshi in May https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/about-nintendo-switch-2-game-pricing/Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gets a demo and overview trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xY0XuGOWJsPokémon Champions gets overview trailer ahead of April 6 launch on Switch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfW-qdsvpUNintendo cuts back on Switch 2 production after underperforming holiday expectations - Bloomberg LinkBut Mat Piscatella scoffs at this @matpiscatella.bsky.social on BlueskyNintendo Switch is the second most popular brand name among Japanese teenagers https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-is-the-second-most-popular-brand-name-among-japanese-teenagers-beating-pokemon-disney-and-nintendo-itself-according-to-large-scale-survey/Marvel Rivals for Switch 2 is in the works https://www.ign.com/articles/we-will-do-it-marvel-rivals-dev-confirms-nintendo-switch-2-version-in-the-worksGTA6 on Switch 2 day and date? probably not, but sure https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/2035779046735577478Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 employees, Fortnite shuttering three modes https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/im-sorry-were-here-again-epic-games-is-laying-off-over-1000-employees/Xbox Partner Preview reaction https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/03/26/xbox-partner-preview-march-2026-recap/ / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1plun37iZ8 Questions from Discord: What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: ???Greg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games Brett L: Planet of Lana 2 (beat) Brett M: Persona 3 Reload, Reanimal (beat)

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Big Nintendo firmware update adds Handheld Mode Boost function and more https://x.com/Wario64/status/2033715839711519220SUPER METROID FINALLY JOINS NINTENDO MUSIC APP https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2033709905895440494THQ Nordic is porting a bunch of games to Nintendo https://www.gematsu.com/2026/03/destroy-all-humans-destroy-all-humans-2-reprobed-and-disney-epic-mickey-rebrushed-coming-to-switch-2-spongebob-squarepants-titans-of-the-tide-coming-to-switchPlayStation Portal software update adds 1080p High Quality mode and UX refinements https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/17/new-playstation-portal-software-update-adds-1080p-high-quality-mode-and-ux-refinements/Starfield coming to PS5 on April 7 alongside ‘Free Lanes’ update and story DLC ‘Terran Armada’ https://www.gematsu.com/2026/03/starfield-coming-to-ps5-on-april-7-alongside-free-lanes-update-and-story-dlc-terran-armadaNateTheHate says Switch 2 version in works but not going smoothly https://x.com/NateTheHate2/status/2033957466354971112DLSS 5 sets the world on fire, kills everyone https://x.com/NVIDIAGeForce/status/2033617732147810782Final Fantasy IX animated series officially in production at EuroVisual, titled Black Mages Legacy https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19909-final-fantasy-ix-anime-black-mages-legacy-season-1-episodes-10-euro-visual Questions from Discord: Shout-out to Beavis Christ’s wifeWhat we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Persona 3 ReloadGreg: Marvel Rivals random Switch 1 games Brett L: Resident Evil Requiem (beat)  Planet of Lana 2 Brett M: Pokemon FireRed (beat) Reanimal, Persona 3 Reload

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct reveals final trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbaZAQMwEbcYoshi and the Mysterious Book launches May 21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdOu4yG8ntcNintendo is suing the US government over tariffs https://aftermath.site/nintendo-tariffs-sue/The Pokémon Company issues a statement about the White House appropriating Pokopia marketing https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-pokemon-company-pushes-back-against-trump-administrations-latest-pokemon-meme/1100-6538615/WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/warioware-series-director-goro-abe-has-left-nintendo/Career credits: https://www.mobygames.com/person/140507/goro-abe/credits/PickMon is the ultimate ripoff, just a crime in motion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNLLBhQjEf8Xbox confirms Project Helix as codename of next-generation Xbox, will play both Xbox and PC games https://x.com/asha_shar/status/2029645713962156149 / Context: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-next-console-project-helix-codename-revealed-ceo-asha-sharma-re-affirms-new-xbox-is-on-the-wayMore details: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/03/11/project-helix-building-next-generation-of-xbox/Nagoshi Studio is facing closure after NetEase pulls funding https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nagoshi-studio-reportedly-facing-closure-after-netease-pulls-gang-of-dragon-funding/ Questions from Discord: campfire_knight: What is a game you have not played but really dig the OST to? One example for me is The Little Mermaid 2 Pinball Frenzy!! Some other notable ones are Secret of Mana, Undertale, and Final Fantasy 6.What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (finished), Persona 3 ReloadGreg: Marvel Rivals, Kirby’s Adventure, Rocket League (Switch 2) Brett L: Resident Evil Requiem (beat)Brett M: Pokemon FireRed, Resident Evil 3 (beat), Reanimal

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Pokémon Presents reaction https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-and-updates-from-the-pokemon-day-2026-pokemon-presentsPokémon Winds & Waves revealed for 2027 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38XHXMdDeggIndie World Showcase reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DCtXFrB9OE https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/new-indie-world-showcase-spotlights-upcoming-games-on-nintendo-switch-2-and-nintendo-switch/Mario's Tennis, Mario Clash, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong join Nintendo Classics on March 10 https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2028999114575212759MARVEL MaXimum Collection announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC https://www.gematsu.com/2026/02/marvel-maximum-collection-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-switch-and-pcAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced https://x.com/Wario64/status/2029244935908594099Sony will stop bringing its single-player exclusives on PC - BloombergUpgraded PSSR upscaler is coming to PS5 Pro https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/27/upgraded-pssr-upscaler-is-coming-to-ps5-pro/Highguard will shut down on March 12 https://x.com/PlayHighguard/status/2028923492125819287 Questions from Discord: jtlawbass: Have you ever played a game that despite all its faults you loved it and couldn’t stop playing? I’m currently playing .hack GU Last ReCode on PS4 and it’s full of things I usually hate (weird walking animations, bad voice acting, characters’ mouths not moving when they talk, grindiness, etc.), but I'm addicted and over 21 hours in.What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark TiesGreg: Marvel Rivals, Kirby’s Adventure, Rocket League (Switch 2) Brett L: Resident Evil Requiem Brett M: Final Fantasy Remake (beat) Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (beat) Resident Evil Requiem (beat) Pokemon FireRed

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen hit the eShop for $19.99 on February 27, Pokémon Presents also set for February 27 https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/english-pokemon-firered-version-switch/ https://x.com/Pokemon/status/2024756120313807015Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a $5 upgrade; not everyone is happy with itNintendo Treehouse Live showcases Mario Wonder Switch 2 Edition and Pokémon Pokopia https://www.youtube.com/live/8SyOGO_ubSoResident Evil Requiem gets bombass reviews https://www.metacritic.com/game/resident-evil-requiem/Bluepoint Games is being shut down by Sony - Bloomberg LinkXbox shocker: Phil Spencer retires, Sarah Bond resigns, Matt Booty promoted, AI executive Asha Sharma takes over https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-out-matt-booty-promoted-as-microsoft-ai-exec-asha-sharma-named-new-xbox-boss-exclusiveSarah Bond message https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7430753683912531968/The Verge gives a look inside what’s going onNacon files for insolvency, says it’s ‘assessing all possible solutions’ to continue running https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nacon-files-for-insolvency-says-its-assessing-all-possible-solutions-to-continue-running/Nobuo Uematsu: On the Record biography to release in September 2026 https://amzn.to/4scPtlJ Questions from Discord: What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (finished), Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, K-Pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut demo (finished)Greg: Marvel Rivals Brett L: Shovel Knight (beat), Reanimal (beat), Specter of Torment (beat), King of Cards Brett M: Final Fantasy Remake (beat) Ninja Gaiden Ragebound

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Virtual Boy Nintendo Classics is hereNintendo issues DMCA takedown on more Switch emulators https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-issues-dmca-takedown-on-more-switch-emulators-but-at-least-one-is-fighting-back/Bloomberg reports PS6 launch could be pushed back and Switch 2 price could increase due to memory shortageHideki Sato, the designer of Sega hardware, dies at age 77 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideki-sato-designer-of-segas-consoles-dies-age-75/Longtime Castlevania and Bloodstained creative force Shutaro Ida dies at age 52 https://x.com/ArtplayEN/status/2023213425707647237Koji Igarashi’s personal statement https://x.com/KojiIGA/status/2023210325970129391Kristen Bell cast as Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sonic-4-kristen-bell-voice-amy-rose-1236508342/ Questions from Discord: Jtlawbass: What’s a random game that you didn’t ask for but got as a gift that you ended up loving? One Christmas my sister gave me Heroes of Might and Magic 2 because her husband thought I’d like it. He was right! I played so many hours of that game and got so much enjoyment out of a gift that I didn’t ask for.What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Dragon Quest VII ReimaginedGreg: Marvel Rivals Brett L: Darwins Paradox demo, Shovel Knight, ReanimalBrett M: Final Fantasy VII Remake

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:“What's Your Favorite?” Pokémon commercial airs at the Super Bowl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3O4ymaZ41QMario Tennis Fever debuts at 77 on Metacritic https://www.metacritic.com/game/mario-tennis-fever/PlayStation State of Play reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0e5YEXtZu0Full games list: https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-state-of-play-february-2026-everything-announced Questions from Discord: Jtlawbass: What’s a random game that you didn’t ask for but got as a gift that you ended up loving? One Christmas my sister gave me Heroes of Might and Magic 2 because her husband thought I’d like it. He was right! I played so many hours of that game and got so much enjoyment out of a gift that I didn’t ask for.What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: Slitterhead (finished), Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Super Bomberman CollectionGreg: Marvel Rivals Brett L: Dying Light: The Beast, Pragmata (demo) Brett M: Dragon Age The Veilguard (finished) Mafia: The Old Country (finished) BioShock: Burial At Sea (finished)

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase reaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Ym9SCKFpc / https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260205421305/en/Latest-Nintendo-Direct-Partner-Showcase-Features-New-and-Classic-Titles-Coming-to-Nintendo-Switch-2-and-Nintendo-SwitchTomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches April 16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_0kl1WiSPgNintendo Q3 financial results highlights https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260203_3e.pdfSwitch is bestselling Nintendo hardware ever at 155.37M, Switch 2 at 17.37MMetroid Prime 4 did sell 1M units https://bsky.app/profile/stephentotilo.bsky.social/post/3me2qye4yks2sOverwatch 2 drops ‘2’ as year-long narrative arc begins with 10 new heroes; coming to Switch 2 this spring https://www.gematsu.com/2026/02/overwatch-2-drops-2-as-year-long-narrative-arc-begins-with-10-new-heroes-coming-to-switch-2-this-springHorizon Hunters Gathering revealed as co-op action game for PS5 & PC https://blog.playstation.com/2026/02/05/announcing-horizon-hunters-gathering-guerrillas-new-co-op-action-game/PS5 shipments top 92.2 million https://www.gematsu.com/2026/02/ps5-shipments-top-92-2-millionBaldur's Gate TV series in the works at HBO with Craig Mazin helming https://deadline.com/2026/02/baldurs-gate-3-tv-show-craig-mazin-hbo-1236710583/ Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (finished), SlitterheadGreg: Marvel Rivals Brett L: Dying Light: The Beast, Pragmata (demo) Brett M: Dragon Age The Veilguard (finished) Mafia: The Old Country (finished) BioShock: Burial At Sea (finished)

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct tomorrowWe are on Nintendo Direct watch next weekVirtual Boy Nintendo Classics launches February 17, and unreleased games are on the way! https://mynintendonews.com/2026/01/27/video-virtual-boy-nintendo-classics-launches-17th-february/The Disney Afternoon Collection launches on Switch/Switch 2 on February 26 with 2 new games: Goof Troop and Bonkers https://x.com/Wario64/status/2016608900573696448Highguard launches to a mixed reception https://store.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguard/Dispatch on Switch & Switch 2 is censored but John refused to be swindled! Questions from Discord: 🦉 What we’re playing: Mary: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Hades 2, Silksong John: The Hundred Line: Last Defense AcademyGreg: Marvel Rivals, Blops 7, PSP - Lemmings, Rocket League Brett L: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (beat), Kirby and the Forgotten Land:  Star Crossed World Brett M: Dragon Age The Veilguard