The Vookcast - Australian Nintendo Podcast

In the first episode of the Vookcast for 2026, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the year past and the year ahead in the form of predictions. Did they correctly predict the Nintendo year in 2025, and will they do the same for 2026? Find out now. They also discuss Hollow Knight: Silksong, Dispatch, a new Joy-Con 2 colour, and more. There's no 20 Questions this time, but stay tuned for the next episode for some fun new additions. Relevant stories: Silksong: https://www.vooks.net/hollow-knight-silksong-free-dlc-announcement/ Dispatch: https://www.vooks.net/dispatch-is-coming-to-switch-and-switch-2-early-2026/ GRID: https://www.vooks.net/grid-legends-deluxe-edition-lines-up-for-switch-2-in-2026/ EB: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-considering-closure-of-all-new-zealand-stores/ Joy-Con: https://www.vooks.net/new-joy-con-2-colour-on-the-way-light-purple-and-light-green/ NAL: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-australia-has-a-new-managing-director-after-six-years/ Fire Emblem: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-path-of-radiance-drops-onto-switch-2-nintendo-classics-today/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about the return of the blue bomber – Mega Man himself – at The Game Awards.  They also discuss all the Switch and Switch 2 announcements at the show, a curious Singaporean acquisition, what Panic Button's been up to, the upcoming Zelda movie, and much more. It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions that comes with a surprise ending — you won't want to miss it. Relevant stories Singapore: https://www.vooks.net/bandai-namco-singapore-to-become-nintendo-studios-singapore-in-shares-acquisition/ Panic Button: https://www.vooks.net/panic-button-reveals-it-worked-on-switch-2-updates-for-nintendos-switch-games/ PGA: https://www.vooks.net/pga-tour-2k25-set-to-tee-off-on-nintendo-switch-2/ Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/first-photos-of-link-and-zelda-in-the-legend-of-zelda-live-action-movie-released/ Game Boy: https://www.vooks.net/game-boy-classics-latest-update-has-hidden-boot-screen-easter-egg/ NES: https://www.vooks.net/kid-icarus-battletoads-and-more-added-in-fresh-nes-and-game-boy-classics-update/ N64: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-64-duo-rayman-2-tonic-trouble-coming-to-switch-online-next-week/ Wario: https://www.vooks.net/wario-world-piledrives-onto-switch-2s-nintendo-gamecube-classics-today/ RE9: https://www.vooks.net/leon-kennedy-to-return-in-resident-evil-requiem/ Pragmata: https://www.vooks.net/pragmata-is-coming-to-switch-2-diana-amiibo-too/ South of Midnight: https://www.vooks.net/south-of-midnight-coming-to-switch-2-in-2026/ Out of Words: https://www.vooks.net/stop-motion-styled-out-of-words-coming-to-switch-2/ Orbitals: https://www.vooks.net/retro-anime-inspired-orbitals-a-switch-2-exclusive-coming-in-2026/ Pha Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the first special edition Switch 2 hardware, as well as a very strange amiibo, both courtesy of the next Resident Evil game. They also chat about Pikmin 4's weird update, a much less weird Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, Zelda vinyl, and a bunch of Switch 2 announcements.It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions, as per usual. Relevant Stories  Nintendo Switch 2 tops 10 million sold, Donkey Kong Bananza opens with 3.49 million A fresh Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer slides into action Pokémon Legends: Z-A ‘Mega Dimension’ DLC dropping on December 10th Animal Crossing: New Horizons getting ‘Switch 2 Edition’ on January 15th Resident Evil: Requiem gets a special Switch 2 Pro Controller and amiibo The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild getting Deluxe Vinyl Soundtrack release Pikmin 4 gets free content update 27 months after release Assassin’s Creed Shadows sneaks onto Switch 2 this December System Shock Remake is coming to both Switch and Switch 2 Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader coming to Switch 2 Elden Ring on Switch 2 delayed until 2026 Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is coming to Switch 2 in 2026 There’s a new Bluey game on the way and it’s actually made in Australia Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the strange drop of Nintendo Pictures' Close To You shorts. They also chat about a new Pokemon Go event in Sydney, the delay of a massive Switch 2 game, a newly announced remake, and say "so long, Bowser" to Nintendo of America's president. It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions — but watch out, it's Luke's week. Relevant stories: PoGo: https://www.vooks.net/australia-finally-gets-its-first-pokemon-go-city-safari-event-this-december-in-sydney/ Pikmin: https://www.vooks.net/nintendos-two-mystery-pikmin-videos-just-two-shorts-by-nintendo-pictures/ Borderlands 4: https://www.vooks.net/borderlands-4-delayed-indefinitely-on-switch-2/ Yakuza: https://www.vooks.net/yakuza-kiwami-3-with-new-spin-off-dark-tides-coming-to-switch-2/ FE Shadows: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-shadows-is-revealed-and-released-today-for-mobile-devices/ Prof. Layton: https://www.vooks.net/professor-layton-and-the-new-world-of-steam-now-due-out-in-2026/ Bowser: https://www.vooks.net/so-long-doug-bowser-nintendo-of-america-president-to-retire/ SNES games: https://www.vooks.net/mario-wario-bubsy-and-fatal-fury-join-the-snes-nintendo-classics-lineup-today/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the first general Nintendo Direct since the launch of the Switch 2 — and it's a big one. So big, in fact, that they didn't really have much time to talk about anything else, and somehow managed to stay mostly on-topic. Imagine that. It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions, courtesy of one of our Discord regulars. Relevant stories: Direct roundup: https://www.vooks.net/everything-from-the-september-2025-nintendo-direct-marios-40th-metroid-resident-evil-yoshi-and-more/ Galaxy: https://www.vooks.net/super-mario-galaxy-super-mario-galaxy-2-coming-to-switch-this-october/ Virtual Boy: https://www.vooks.net/nintendos-adding-virtual-boy-to-nintendo-classics-with-an-actual-virtual-boy/ Yoshi: https://www.vooks.net/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-a-new-yoshi-game-coming-in-2026/ Mario Tennis: https://www.vooks.net/mario-tennis-fever-swings-onto-switch-2-in-february-2026/ Pokopia: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-pokopia-is-some-sort-of-cosy-life-simulator-arriving-2026/ Metroid: https://www.vooks.net/metroid-prime-4-beyond-is-out-december-4th-and-samus-has-a-bike/ Resident Evil(s): https://www.vooks.net/resident-evil-requiem-7-biohazard-and-village-are-coming-to-switch-2-in-2026/ Fire Emblem: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-announced-due-in-2026/ PAX: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-to-return-to-pax-australia-2025/ GBA: https://www.vooks.net/klonoa-empire-of-dreams-mr-driller-2-coming-to-gba-classics-lineup-next-week/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke are back to discuss the biggest release of all time — Hollow Knight: Silksong... which they almost forget entirely. They also talk about the recent Kirby Air Riders Direct, a bunch of new games coming to Switch 2, and so much more.It's all capped off with a fantastic round of Nintendo 20 Questions that goes down to the wire. Relevant stories Kirby: https://www.vooks.net/kirby-air-riders-out-november-20th-all-the-details-from-the-direct/ Pokemon: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-to-feature-four-player-arena-deathmatch-mode/ Indy: https://www.vooks.net/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-is-coming-to-switch-2/ Mortal Kombat: https://www.vooks.net/mortal-kombat-mythologies-sub-zero-special-forces-also-coming-to-legacy-kollection/ Lego Batman: https://www.vooks.net/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-is-coming-to-switch-2/ The Rogue PoP: https://www.vooks.net/the-rogue-prince-of-persia-headed-to-switch-switch-2/ Bubsy: https://www.vooks.net/atari-announce-bubsy-4d-for-both-switch-switch-2/ Yooka: https://www.vooks.net/yooka-replaylee-out-october-9th-full-physical-release-on-switch-2/ 007: https://www.vooks.net/007-first-light-shoots-onto-switch-2-in-march-2026/ Chibi Robo: https://www.vooks.net/chibi-robo-comes-to-the-nintendo-classics-gamecube-line-up-next-week/ Forsaken: https://www.vooks.net/forsaken-64-coming-to-switch-online-expansion-pack-tomorrow/ Easter Egg: https://www.vooks.net/game-boy-advance-boot-screen-easter-egg-add-to-switch-nintendo-classics-app/ Silksong: https://www.vooks.net/hollow-knight-silksong-launches-september-4th/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke are back after a lengthy break to discuss Nintendo finally making new announcements with Partner Showcase and Indie World presentations, new news about the upcoming live-action Zelda movie, more Nintendo Lego, and so much more. It's all capped off with a stunning round of Nintendo 20 Questions that is sure to be controversial. Relevant stories: Vouchers: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-game-voucher-program-to-end-in-january-2026/ 8BitDo: https://www.vooks.net/8bitdo-is-back-with-a-pro-3-controller-now-in-gamecube-purple/ Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/link-and-zelda-have-been-cast-in-the-legend-of-zelda-movie/ Lego: https://www.vooks.net/lego-game-boy-set-to-launch-on-october-1st-preorders-open-now/ Partner Showcase: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-nintendo-direct-partner-showcase-july-2025/ Indie World: https://www.vooks.net/everything-in-the-indie-world-showcase-august-2025/ Umbrella: https://www.vooks.net/pro-jank-footy-is-coming-to-the-switch-in-2026/ Financials: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-off-to-a-big-start-mario-kart-world-goes-with-it-nintendo-financials-q1-25-26/ My Mario: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-to-launch-my-mario-new-range-of-products-apps-shorts-for-young-kids/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, then get sidetracked for an hour while trying to discuss Little Nightmares, Drag X Drive, a new game from Arc System Works, and so much more. It's all capped off with another round of Nintendo 20 Questions, which given it was Luke picking the game, was a real challenge. Relevant stories: DK: https://www.vooks.net/donkey-kong-bananza-looks-absolutely-bananas-direct-recap/ Little Nightmares: https://www.vooks.net/little-nightmares-is-scaring-up-a-release-on-switch-2/ Drag X Drive: https://www.vooks.net/drag-x-drive-rolls-onto-the-switch-2-eshop-on-august-14th/ Dear me, I was: https://www.vooks.net/dear-me-i-was-is-an-all-new-adventure-title-from-arc-system-works-for-switch-2/ Oops: https://www.vooks.net/metroid-prime-4-beyond-billboard-in-london-says-the-game-is-out-now-whoops/ Strikers: https://www.vooks.net/super-mario-strikers-hits-nintendo-classics-gamecube-next-week/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the recent "E3 season" announcements, which were suspiciously light on Switch 2 games.  They also go over Nintendo's strange announcement of a new Splatoon game, some very strong Switch 2 launch sales, James Bond, and so much more.It's all capped off with another round of Nintendo 20 Questions, which probably doesn't go how you'd expect. Relevant stories: Switch 2 sales: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-2-moves-3-5-million-units-worldwide-in-first-four-days/ Splatoon Raiders: https://www.vooks.net/new-splatoon-spin-off-announced-splatoon-raiders-coming-to-switch-2/ Switch 2 updates: https://www.vooks.net/unexpected-switch-2-updates/ No Man's Sky Switch 2: https://www.vooks.net/no-mans-sky-gets-free-nintendo-switch-2-edition-update/ Mortal Kombat: https://www.vooks.net/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-coming-to-switch-switch-2-later-this-year/ James Bond: https://www.vooks.net/james-bond-returns-first-look-007-first-light/ Lego Party: https://www.vooks.net/lego-party-coming-to-switch-later-this-year/ Zelda: https://www.vooks.net/the-legend-of-zelda-movie-release-date-pushed-back-six-weeks/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this final episode of the Vookcast before Switch 2's release, Ollie, Michael, Angelo, and Luke discuss the last batch of pre-launch news, including the release date for quite a few games, a surprising midnight launch for the console, a bunch of Nintendo app updates,and the origins of Mario Kart World. It's all capped off with an episode of Nintendo 20 Questions that goes down to the wire. Relevant stories: Mario Kart 9: https://www.vooks.net/mario-kart-world-was-almost-an-original-switch-game-called-mario-kart-9/ DQ 1+2 HD: https://www.vooks.net/dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake-launches-30th-october-switch-2-version-too/ Pokemon: https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-legends-z-a-set-to-launch-on-october-16th/ WA: https://www.vooks.net/eb-games-now-holding-midnight-launches-in-wa-for-the-switch-2/ Switch app: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-app-gets-its-name-change-and-adds-a-lot-of-new-features/ Nintendo Music: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-music-is-not-pausing-with-this-new-update/ Parental controls: https://www.vooks.net/nintendos-parental-controls-app-is-ready-for-switch-2/ Nintendo Classics: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-adds-four-game-boy-games-to-mays-nintendo-classics-lineup/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

In this huge episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Michael, and Luke discuss all of the recent news about the Nintendo Switch 2, including the Mario Kart World Direct, Game-Key Cards, digital upgrade pricing, and so much more.It's all capped off with an episode of Nintendo 20 Questions — and the return of Darren's game suggestions. You won't want to miss it. Relevant stories: Financials: https://www.vooks.net/switch-ends-its-final-solo-quarter-with-decent-numbers/ Super Mario World oops: https://www.vooks.net/the-next-super-mario-movie-is-called-super-mario-world/ Mario Kart Direct: https://www.vooks.net/heres-what-we-learned-from-the-mario-kart-world-direct/ Deltarune: https://www.vooks.net/deltarune-is-the-first-cross-buy-switch-and-switch-2-game-aussies-to-unlock-it-first/ New firmware: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-switch-firmware-20-0-0-adds-virtual-games-cards-switch-2-trade-in-backup-and-much-more/ Marvelous and GKC: https://www.vooks.net/marvelous-usa-confirms-its-switch-2-titles-are-on-the-game-card/ Upgrades: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-digital-upgrade-pack-pricing-starts-at-20-in-australia/ Donkey Kong got Norted: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-will-offer-258-user-profiles-icons-at-launch/ Batteries: https://www.vooks.net/switch-2-will-feature-a-handy-battery-optimisation-and-health-setting/ VRR: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-confirms-switch-2-only-supports-vrr-in-handheld-mode/ Free upgrades: https://www.vooks.net/nintendo-details-new-features-in-free-switch-2-patches-for-original-switch-games/ Mega Drive: https://www.vooks.net/streets-of-rage-and-two-more-mega-drive-games-added-to-nintendo-switch-online/ Fire Emblem GBA: https://www.vooks.net/fire-emblem-the-sacred-stones-added- Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

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/ Mario Kart World: 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/ Switch 2 Editions: 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/ GameCube: 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/ Preorders: 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/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

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  PlayStation games?? You =( Tomodachi Life Nintendo Today Virtual Game Cards The Whole Direct Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

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/ More Pokemon – 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/ Tempopo – 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/ eShop nonsense – 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/ Send us a text Support the show Socials Ollie: @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on Bluesky Angelo: @manjell0 on Bluesky Michael: @subelement on Bluesky 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.