The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast

In this massive episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo revealed the Switch 2's price, a host of new games, some surprising features, and finally told us what the C button does. There's no Nintendo 20 Questions this week, though, because this episode is already over 2 hours long, and there were far bigger fish to fry. Tune into the next episode for its return! Relevant stories: Switch 2 release date and price: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-to-release-on-june-5/ [https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-to-release-on-june-5/] Mario Kart World: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-will-be-a-launch-title-for-switch-2/ [https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-will-be-a-launch-title-for-switch-2/] Donkey Kong Bananza: https://www.vooks.net/a-brand-new-donkey-kong-game-donkey-kong-bananza-is-coming-to-switch-2-this-july/ [https://www.vooks.net/a-brand-new-donkey-kong-game-donkey-kong-bananza-is-coming-to-switch-2-this-july/] Switch 2 Editions: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-edition-game-upgrades-will-let-you-enhance-your-existing-games-for-a-fee/ [https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-edition-game-upgrades-will-let-you-enhance-your-existing-games-for-a-fee/] The C Button: https://www.vooks.net/the-switch-2s-mysterious-c-button-lets-you-chat-share-your-screen-and-more/ [https://www.vooks.net/the-switch-2s-mysterious-c-button-lets-you-chat-share-your-screen-and-more/] GameCube: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-gamecube-coming-to-nintendo-classics-only-on-switch-2-gamecube-controller-coming-too/ [https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-gamecube-coming-to-nintendo-classics-only-on-switch-2-gamecube-controller-coming-too/] Every game announced: https://www.vooks.net/every-nintendo-switch-2-game-announced-so-far/ [https://www.vooks.net/every-nintendo-switch-2-game-announced-so-far/] Preorders: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-australia-pre-order-details/ [https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-australia-pre-order-details/] Switch 2 Mega Guide: https://www.vooks.net/the-nintendo-switch-2-mega-guide-everything-you-need-to-know/ [https://www.vooks.net/the-nintendo-switch-2-mega-guide-everything-you-need-to-know/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/7770/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/vooksdotnet] Socials * Ollie: @chocobalt [https://bsky.app/profile/chocobalt.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Luke: @renderman7 [https://bsky.app/profile/renderman7.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Angelo: @manjell0 [https://bsky.app/profile/manjello.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Michael: @subelement [https://bsky.app/profile/subelement.bsky.social] on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the surprise Nintendo Direct in depth — likely the last Switch-only Direct ever. They go over the new Metroid Prime 4 footage, a couple of new Sony-owned games, a brand-new Rhythm Heaven game, a new app, and major changes to digital files... and that's before they get sidetracked. They also reveal their final predictions for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct just days before it airs.  It's all finished up with a nail-biting round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Relevant stories: * Metroid Prime [https://www.vooks.net/fresh-metroid-prime-4-beyond-trailer-shows-samus-psychic-powers/]  * PlayStation games?? [https://www.vooks.net/playstation-faves-everybodys-golf-and-patapon-are-coming-to-the-switch/] * You =( [https://www.vooks.net/get-back-in-the-groove-with-rhythm-heaven-groove-coming-to-switch-in-2026/] * Tomodachi Life [https://www.vooks.net/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-announced-coming-to-switch-in-2026/] * Nintendo Today [https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-launches-nintendo-today-app-to-bring-news-directly-in-a-new-way/] * Virtual Game Cards [https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-introducing-virtual-game-cards-to-change-how-sharing-digital-switch-games-work/] * The Whole Direct [https://www.vooks.net/everything-announced-in-the-march-2025-nintendo-direct/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/7770/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/vooksdotnet] Socials * Ollie: @chocobalt [https://bsky.app/profile/chocobalt.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Luke: @renderman7 [https://bsky.app/profile/renderman7.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Angelo: @manjell0 [https://bsky.app/profile/manjello.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Michael: @subelement [https://bsky.app/profile/subelement.bsky.social] on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie is joined by Michael, Angelo, and Luke as they discuss the recent Pokémon Day celebrations and revisit the Switch's latter years. They also discuss the new Tony Hawk game, a lovely Aussie game, a strange new collaboration, and more.  It's all finished up with a nail-biting round of Nintendo 20 Questions. Relevant stories: Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-arriving-late-2025-with-brand-new-battle-system/ [https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-arriving-late-2025-with-brand-new-battle-system/] More Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-champions-brings-pokemon-battles-to-mobile-and-switch-connects-to-home/ [https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-champions-brings-pokemon-battles-to-mobile-and-switch-connects-to-home/] Tony Hawk – https://www.vooks.net/tony-hawk-pro-skater-34-kickflips-on-switch-this-july/ [https://www.vooks.net/tony-hawk-pro-skater-34-kickflips-on-switch-this-july/] Tempopo – https://www.vooks.net/tempopo-jumps-onto-nintendo-switch-on-april-17th/ [https://www.vooks.net/tempopo-jumps-onto-nintendo-switch-on-april-17th/] Animal Crossing – https://www.vooks.net/animal-crossing-new-horizons-at-sea-life-experiences-coming-to-australia-and-new-zealand/ [https://www.vooks.net/animal-crossing-new-horizons-at-sea-life-experiences-coming-to-australia-and-new-zealand/] eShop nonsense – https://www.vooks.net/solo-devs-game-copied-sold-under-another-name-on-switch-eshop-ps-store-and-others/ [https://www.vooks.net/solo-devs-game-copied-sold-under-another-name-on-switch-eshop-ps-store-and-others/] NSO – https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-94-marios-picross-out-now-on-nintendo-switch-online/ [https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-94-marios-picross-out-now-on-nintendo-switch-online/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/7770/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/vooksdotnet] Socials * Ollie: @chocobalt [https://bsky.app/profile/chocobalt.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Luke: @renderman7 [https://bsky.app/profile/renderman7.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Angelo: @manjell0 [https://bsky.app/profile/manjello.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Michael: @subelement [https://bsky.app/profile/subelement.bsky.social] on Bluesky 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.

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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [https://www.vooks.net/arrests-made-in-the-aussie-pokemon-tcg-robberies-case/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/7770/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/vooksdotnet] Socials * Ollie: @chocobalt [https://bsky.app/profile/chocobalt.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Luke: @renderman7 [https://bsky.app/profile/renderman7.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Angelo: @manjell0 [https://bsky.app/profile/manjello.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Michael: @subelement [https://bsky.app/profile/subelement.bsky.social] on Bluesky 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.

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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [https://www.vooks.net/wario-land-4-brings-the-love-to-nintendo-switch-online-on-february-14th/] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/7770/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/vooksdotnet] Socials * Ollie: @chocobalt [https://bsky.app/profile/chocobalt.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Luke: @renderman7 [https://bsky.app/profile/renderman7.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Angelo: @manjell0 [https://bsky.app/profile/manjello.bsky.social] on Bluesky * Michael: @subelement [https://bsky.app/profile/subelement.bsky.social] on Bluesky 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.