The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast

An Excellent Vintage - #298

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about a new Bluey game (made in Brisbane!), the future of Mario Kart World, some wonky Switch 2 updates, and more. They also talk about the past, present, and future of Nintendo Directs — are they going away, and does it matter if they do? It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Luke's game? Relevant stories: Bluey: https://www.vooks.net/bluey-happy-snaps-coming-to-switch-switch-2-later-this-year/ [https://www.vooks.net/bluey-happy-snaps-coming-to-switch-switch-2-later-this-year/] Mario Kart: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-1-6-0-update-adds-bob-omb-blast-battle-mode/ [https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-1-6-0-update-adds-bob-omb-blast-battle-mode/] Yooka-Replaylee: https://www.vooks.net/yooka-replaylee-on-switch-2-gains-performance-mode-up-to-60-fps-support/ [https://www.vooks.net/yooka-replaylee-on-switch-2-gains-performance-mode-up-to-60-fps-support/] Level-5: https://www.vooks.net/level-5-offers-updates-on-layton-snack-world-remake-and-more-in-vision-showcase/ [https://www.vooks.net/level-5-offers-updates-on-layton-snack-world-remake-and-more-in-vision-showcase/] Groovin: https://www.vooks.net/rhythm-heaven-groove-set-for-july-2nd-release/ [https://www.vooks.net/rhythm-heaven-groove-set-for-july-2nd-release/] Overwatch: https://www.vooks.net/overwatch-launches-on-nintendo-switch-2-this-week/ [https://www.vooks.net/overwatch-launches-on-nintendo-switch-2-this-week/] 007: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-version-of-007-first-light-delayed/ [https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-version-of-007-first-light-delayed/] Warhammer: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/warhammer-survivors-reveals-the-platforms-the-game-is-coming-to [https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/warhammer-survivors-reveals-the-platforms-the-game-is-coming-to] THQ: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/thq-nordic-are-bringing-a-trio-of-titles-to-switch-2-and-one-to-switch [https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/thq-nordic-are-bringing-a-trio-of-titles-to-switch-2-and-one-to-switch] NES: https://www.vooks.net/nes-pac-man-mendel-palace-and-tower-of-druaga-added-to-nintendo-classics-lineup/ [https://www.vooks.net/nes-pac-man-mendel-palace-and-tower-of-druaga-added-to-nintendo-classics-lineup/] Featured: https://www.vooks.net/is-the-era-of-the-big-nintendo-direct-over/ [https://www.vooks.net/is-the-era-of-the-big-nintendo-direct-over/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/7770/fan_mail/new] 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.

Living in a digital world - #297

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about Pokémon Champions, Minecraft Dungeons, a bunch of new Nintendo Lego, and more. They also talk about a big update to Nintendo Switch backwards compatibility, as well as have a lengthy discussion about cheaper Switch 2 game pricing and the future of pricing as a whole. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Angelo's game? Relevant Stories  Pokémon Champions to Launch April 8th, Switch 2 Patch on the Same Day (https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-champions-to-launch-april-8th-switch-2-patch-on-the-same-day/ [https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-champions-to-launch-april-8th-switch-2-patch-on-the-same-day/]) Minecraft Dungeons II Announced for Switch & Switch 2 (https://www.vooks.net/minecraft-dungeons-ii-announced-for-switch-switch-2/ [https://www.vooks.net/minecraft-dungeons-ii-announced-for-switch-switch-2/]) LEGO Super Mario Minifigures Finally on the Way for 2027 (https://www.vooks.net/lego-super-mario-minifigures-finally-on-the-way-for-2027/ [https://www.vooks.net/lego-super-mario-minifigures-finally-on-the-way-for-2027/]) LEGO Luigi in Mach 8 Set Announced, Out April 1st (https://www.vooks.net/lego-luigi-in-mach-8-set-announced-out-april-1st/ [https://www.vooks.net/lego-luigi-in-mach-8-set-announced-out-april-1st/]) Fox McCloud Joins the Super Mario Galaxy Movie (https://www.vooks.net/fox-mccloud-joins-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/ [https://www.vooks.net/fox-mccloud-joins-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/]) Uniqlo Has New Super Mario Galaxy Movie-Themed Gear This Month (https://www.vooks.net/uniqlo-has-new-super-mario-galaxy-movie-themed-gear-this-month/ [https://www.vooks.net/uniqlo-has-new-super-mario-galaxy-movie-themed-gear-this-month/]) Create Your Own Pokémon Pokopia T-Shirt at These Three Uniqlo Stores (https://www.vooks.net/create-your-own-pokemon-pokopia-t-shirt-at-these-three-uniqlo-stores/ [https://www.vooks.net/create-your-own-pokemon-pokopia-t-shirt-at-these-three-uniqlo-stores/]) New Switch 2 Update Adds a Big Boost to Handheld Switch Games (https://www.vooks.net/new-switch-2-update-adds-a-big-boost-to-handheld-switch-games/ [https://www.vooks.net/new-switch-2-update-adds-a-big-boost-to-handheld-switch-games/]) Nintendo Switch 2 Game Prices Are Changing Beginning in May (https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-game-prices-are-changing-beginning-in-may/ [https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-game-prices-are-changing-beginning-in-may/]) PlayStation Has Increased the Price of Its Hardware Offerings for a Third Time (https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/playstation-has-increased-the-price-of-its-hardware-offerings-for-a-third-time [https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/playstation-has-increased-the-price-of-its-hardware-offerings-for-a-third-time]) Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/7770/fan_mail/new] 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.

The Show Goes On - #296

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the glut of presentations they missed (and the ones they didn't, yet — there's no escaping the curse). They also have a lengthy chat about the apparent new laws surrounding online games in Australia, and dive deep into the new Vooks site. Check it out! It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Michael's game? Relevant stories: New Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/the-next-pokemon-games-are-pokemon-winds-and-waves-due-2027/ [https://www.vooks.net/the-next-pokemon-games-are-pokemon-winds-and-waves-due-2027/] Old Pokemon – https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-fire-red-and-leaf-green-appear-in-coming-soon-section-of-switch-eshop/ [https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-fire-red-and-leaf-green-appear-in-coming-soon-section-of-switch-eshop/] Pokemon Sounds: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-red-pokemon-blue-game-boy-jukebox-available-from-the-my-nintendo-store-in-australia/ [https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-red-pokemon-blue-game-boy-jukebox-available-from-the-my-nintendo-store-in-australia/] Marvel: https://www.vooks.net/marvel-maximum-collection-brings-six-classics-titles-to-switch/ [https://www.vooks.net/marvel-maximum-collection-brings-six-classics-titles-to-switch/] Castlevania: https://www.vooks.net/a-new-2d-castlevania-has-been-announced-castlevania-belmonts-curse/ [https://www.vooks.net/a-new-2d-castlevania-has-been-announced-castlevania-belmonts-curse/] MGS: https://www.vooks.net/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-coming-to-the-switch-switch-2/ [https://www.vooks.net/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-coming-to-the-switch-switch-2/] Bluey: https://www.vooks.net/blueys-quest-for-the-gold-pen-hits-consoles-this-may/ [https://www.vooks.net/blueys-quest-for-the-gold-pen-hits-consoles-this-may/] Xenoblade: https://www.vooks.net/surprise-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-get-switch-2-edition-out-now/ [https://www.vooks.net/surprise-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-get-switch-2-edition-out-now/] Hello, Mario: https://www.vooks.net/hello-mario-app-now-available-in-australia-but-only-for-mobiles-so-far/ [https://www.vooks.net/hello-mario-app-now-available-in-australia-but-only-for-mobiles-so-far/] Skyrim: https://www.vooks.net/skyrim-updated-on-switch-2-with-60fps-mode/ [https://www.vooks.net/skyrim-updated-on-switch-2-with-60fps-mode/] Trails Beyond: https://www.vooks.net/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon-finally-available-in-australia/ [https://www.vooks.net/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon-finally-available-in-australia/] Amiibo: https://www.vooks.net/two-more-kirby-air-riders-amiibo-on-the-way-king-dedede-dated/ [https://www.vooks.net/two-more-kirby-air-riders-amiibo-on-the-way-king-dedede-dated/] Kena: https://www.vooks.net/kena-bridge-of-spirits-coming-to-the-switc [https://www.vooks.net/kena-bridge-of-spirits-coming-to-the-switch-2/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/7770/fan_mail/new] 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.

Two in a Row - #295

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the Tomodachi life Direct that was sent from the Nintendo gods just to spite us, Nintendo financials, and a couple of other stories. They also, of course, dive deep into the massive Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, where one game in particular stands out for the crew. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Ollie's game? Relevant stories: Financials:  https://www.vooks.net/beyond-all-expectations-nintendo-switch-2-crosses-17-million-sold/ Tomodachi: https://www.vooks.net/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-set-to-arrive-on-april-16th/ WWE: https://www.vooks.net/wwe-2k26-slams-it-way-onto-switch-2-this-march/ Apex: https://www.vooks.net/apex-legends-is-winding-down-nintendo-switch-support-this-august/ Dogs: https://www.vooks.net/deck-your-dog-out-with-these-pokemon-harnesses-collars-and-bow-ties/ NSO: https://www.vooks.net/balloon-kid-and-yoshi-added-to-the-game-boy-nintendo-classics-lineup/ Partner Direct roundup: https://www.vooks.net/everything-announced-in-the-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-february-2026/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/vooksdotnet Socials Ollie - @chocobalt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chocobalt.bsky.social Luke - @renderman7 on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/renderman7.bsky.social Angelo - @manjell0 on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/manjello.bsky.social Michael - @subelementl on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/subelement.bsky.social 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. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/7770/fan_mail/new] 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.

Too Much Lego - #294

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the endless torrent of Nintendo-related Lego that has been announced lately, a few new Switch 2 announcements, Ubisoft's latest fumble, and more. They also avoid the Direct curse... only to be struck by another one immediately after. Maybe next time. It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Luke's game? Relevant stories: Galaxy Direct: https://www.vooks.net/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-direct-revealed-yoshi-birdo-and-some-babies/ [https://www.vooks.net/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-direct-revealed-yoshi-birdo-and-some-babies/] Pokémon Lego: https://www.vooks.net/first-look-at-lego-pokemon-sets-pricing-and-release-date-details-revealed/ [https://www.vooks.net/first-look-at-lego-pokemon-sets-pricing-and-release-date-details-revealed/] Zelda Lego: https://www.vooks.net/lego-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-the-final-battle-set-officially-announced/ [https://www.vooks.net/lego-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-the-final-battle-set-officially-announced/] Mario Kart Lego: https://www.vooks.net/the-lego-mario-kart-sets-expand-with-a-luigi-kart/ [https://www.vooks.net/the-lego-mario-kart-sets-expand-with-a-luigi-kart/] Star Trek: https://www.vooks.net/the-lego-mario-kart-sets-expand-with-a-luigi-kart/ [https://www.vooks.net/the-lego-mario-kart-sets-expand-with-a-luigi-kart/] DKCRHD: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-country-returns-hd-free-update-adds-dixie-switch-2-performance-boost/ [https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-country-returns-hd-free-update-adds-dixie-switch-2-performance-boost/] Mario Wonder: https://www.vooks.net/fresh-super-mario-bros-wonder-switch-2-edition-details-drop-three-new-amiibo-on-the-way-too/ [https://www.vooks.net/fresh-super-mario-bros-wonder-switch-2-edition-details-drop-three-new-amiibo-on-the-way-too/] Pokémon @ Universal: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-is-expanding-into-universal-studios-japan-first-other-parks-after/ [https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-is-expanding-into-universal-studios-japan-first-other-parks-after/] Prince of Persia: https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/ubisoft-cancels-prince-of-persia-remake-shuffles-studios-and-more [https://www.maxi-geek.com/con/ubisoft-cancels-prince-of-persia-remake-shuffles-studios-and-more] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/7770/fan_mail/new] 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.