186: A DIRECT BEFORE THE DIRECT?

Mike still out but that won't stop us from podcasting about Nintendo!Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

A lot of third-party games are using game key cards for Switch 2, and people aren't happy! Also, we run a bracket of the best N64 games.Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

It's time to lock down that Switch 2 preorder strategy!Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

Well, we don't know when Switch 2 preorders will start in North America yet. But with the Mario Kart Direct coming, will that change soon?Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

Switch 2 preorders are delayed in the U.S. and Canada. Will the price go up? Will the release date get delayed?Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gameme

Switch 2 has a release date, a price, some cool games, big surprises, and plenty of weirdness!Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess 

Are we really getting a Switch 1 Direct before the big Switch 2 Direct?Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess 

Critics seem to love the Switch definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X.Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

Does a feature of the Switch 2 signal that Amiibo are coming back?Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is real! Yay! But there is maybe some bad news for THPS4 fans.Remember our motto: "BUY A SHIRT!"Merch: https://game-mess.creator-spring.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/gamemessDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamemess