The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about a host of recently classified but totally unannounced games for Switch 2. They also dive deep into new announcements for upcoming Switch 2 games, like Splatoon Raiders, Orbitals, and Final Fantasy 14, and lament the messy world of HDR content.

It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Ollie's game?

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Splatoon: https://www.vooks.net/splatoon-raiders-set-to-release-on-july-23rd/
FF14: https://www.vooks.net/final-fantasy-xiv-online-is-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2-this-august/
Orbitals: https://www.vooks.net/new-orbitals-trailer-breaks-orbit-still-due-in-2026/
Annapurna: https://www.vooks.net/annapurna-reveals-a-handful-of-switch-2-titles-two-out-today/
MK: https://www.vooks.net/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-adds-cross-play-and-vrr-support/
Lego: https://www.vooks.net/lego-animal-crossing-returns-with-new-timmy-tommy-set/
Classifications: https://www.vooks.net/were-still-waiting-for-these-classified-but-unannounced-switch-2-games/

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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?

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Bluey: 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/
Yooka-Replaylee: 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/
Groovin: 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/
007: 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
THQ: 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/
Featured: https://www.vooks.net/is-the-era-of-the-big-nintendo-direct-over/

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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/

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On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Andrew and Daniel to reminisce about the 3DS’s life, now that Nintendo has officially killed off any further manufacturing. We go through some of our most memorable moments with the system, look back on its announcement, and even react to every 3DS variant.

We know the console is important to many gamers over the 2010s, and it has a special place in hearts of the Vooks team, too. So here’s to the Nintendo 3DS, and all of the wonderful, strange, and even frustrating experiences it brought to us all.

What are some of your favourite 3DS memories? Did you ever get one of the limited edition models? Did you collect every puzzle piece in Puzzle Swap? Come raise a glass with us in the Vooks Discord!

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• The Nintendo 3DS has now been discontinued
• E3 2010: Nintendo 3DS revealed, final name confirmed
• The Forgotten 3D of the 3DS
• StreetPass - The Defining 3DS Feature
• Every Nintendo 3DS Variant Ever Released. Probably.
• The Life and Times of the Nintendo 3DS
• The Best of the Best of the Nintendo 3DS

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This week's music is from the Nintendo 3DS’ StreetPass Plaza app.

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On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke and Paul to discuss Nintendo’s worst-kept 2020 secret--Mario’s 35th anniversary--and break down the good, the bad and the pricey.

With Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity strategically lined up to cap off 2020, we ask ourselves: is this what Nintendo’s banking on carrying the Switch through the holiday shopping period, with two next-gen consoles on the horizon?

What got you most excited out of the Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct? Are you happy to drop $80 on another Super Mario Bros. re-release? Are you also hoping Tingle will be playable in the new Hyrule Warriors? Join the conversation in our new Vookcast channel at the Vooks Discord!

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• Super Mario Bros. 35 is a battle royale for classic Mario coming next month
• Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a Switch AR game using a real Mario Kart RC toy
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury coming February 2021 with online co-op and more
• Super Mario 3D All-Stars arrives on September 18th
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity announced, out November 20th
• Weekly Aussie eShop Downloads & Deals (Week 36) Hot Shots!

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This week's music is from 1993’s Super Mario All-Stars for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

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On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Paul and Chris to discuss exactly how broken Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition really is (hint: very broken), as well as the surprise Nintendo Mini Direct: Partner Showcase. 

Following the resurgence of rumours about a more powerful Switch model looming on the horizon (again), we put forward our wishlist of features we want to see if that announcement ever happens. Plus we give our current eShop recommendations and look towards this fortnight’s upcoming releases.

Have you been affected by Crystal Chronicles’ broken online co-op? Are you looking forward to Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 as well? What’s on your New Nintendo Switch wishlist? HONK with us in the Vooks Discord!

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Relevant articles:

• It’s not just you, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles’ online isn’t working for Aussies and Kiwis
• Everything announced during the Nintendo Direct mini, Partner Showcase for August 2020
• Untitled Goose Game gets a two-player mode on September 23rd
• Bloomberg: Nintendo Plans Upgraded Switch Console and Major Games for 2021
• Weekly Aussie eShop Downloads & Deals (Week 34) Woofer

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This week's music is from 1987’s Final Fantasy for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

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On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Luke to look through Nintendo’s latest financial figures and discuss how big of a deal Animal Crossing has become, and whether or not it will overtake Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the Switch’s best-seller. The crew also chat about the surprise Pikmin 3 Deluxe announcement, and how it might find new life on the Switch this October.

Speaking of Mario Kart, we take a moment to indulge our thirst for a new entry to the series by sharing our thoughts on what we’d like to see in the inevitable Mario Kart 9. Capping off the show is what we’re playing, eShop recommendations, and the fortnight forecast (late August is a doozy!).

Are you excited about Pikmin 3 finding new life on the Switch? What would you want out of a new Mario Kart? Did you tune into Animal Talking’s interview with Xbox head, Phil Spencer? Join the discussion in the Vooks Discord!

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• Nintendo Switch sales soar to 61.4m, Animal Crossing now up to 22.4m since launch
• Wikipedia: List of best-selling game consoles
• Pikmin 3 Deluxe coming to Nintendo Switch on October 30th
• Weekly Aussie eShop Downloads & Deals (Week 32) Holding Pattern

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This week's music is from 1991’s Battletoads for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

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On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie and Michael, our Discord moderator, to dig into the Nintendo Gigaleak which unfolded a lot of development details from many high-profile SNES and N64 games. There’s also the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons which helps lay further foundations for island backups and restoration (sort of…?), pricing and release window of the Analogue Pocket, and some anticipation around Nintendo’s Q1 financials coming later this week.

Capping off the show is what we’re playing, eShop recommendations, and the fortnight forecast (hint: nothing interesting). We also break to a separate segment where Ollie and Michael have a spoilerific chat about Paper Mario: The Origami King.

How do you feel about the theft of Nintendo history? Will you be pre-ordering the Analogue Pocket? Do you get as excited about corporate financials as Ollie? Join the discussion in the Vooks Discord!

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• Nintendo Gigaleak breakdowns: VGC, Eurogamer, Polygon, IGN
• Animal Crossing New Horizons gets Island Backup, Dreaming, and fireworks later this week
• Analogue’s Pocket handheld now due 2021, but still looks amazing
• Weekly Aussie eShop Downloads & Deals (Week 30) Tall Tails

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This week's music is from 2017’s Star Fox 2 for the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

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On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Luke and Andrew to discuss their experiences with Paper Mario: The Origami King, currently the last big Nintendo release we know about for 2020. We also talk about even more Super Mario LEGO sets on the way, as well as a new Nintendo partnership with Monopoly and Jenga.

Topping off the show, as usual, are our eShop recommendations (it’s been a while, but there are some solid choices again!) as well as the release forecast. Note: Crysis Remastered got un-delayed!

Are you looking forward to emptying your future kids’ university funds into some LEGO Super Mario sets? Have you been playing the new Paper Mario this weekend? Was Donkey Kong Country the right choice for Nintendo Switch Online? Join the discussion in the Vooks Discord!

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• LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System set to arrive on August 1st with interactive TV included
• Celebration Super Mario Monopoly and Super Mario Jenga coming in August
• Donkey Kong Country and two others are your Nintendo Switch Online games for July
• Empty Super Mario 35th anniversary Twitter account found, but it could also be nothing
• Crysis Remastered is no longer delayed for Switch - out July 23rd
• Weekly Aussie eShop Downloads & Deals (Week 28) Panic Buy

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This week's music is from 1991’s Super Castlevania IV for the Super Nintendo.

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On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Chris and Ollie to discuss Pokémon Unite’s announcement, Min Min joining Smash, a surprise new physical release coming to Wii and Wii U, plus loads more.

Ollie and Chris also give their respective takes ahead of their Catherine: Full Body and Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town reviews.

Are you up for a Pokémon MOBA? Have you been keeping your heart rate healthy with Jump Rope Challenge? Can the Switch really run Crysis? Join the discussion in the Vooks Discord!

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• Pokémon Unite is a Pokémon MOBA coming to mobile and Switch
• Ramen Royalty Min Min is the next Super Smash Bros. fighter, out June 30th
• Shakedown: Hawaii goes back in time and is coming to Wii and Wii U
• Jump Rope Challenge adds new costumes, backgrounds and more
• Here’s Crysis Remastered running on the Nintendo Switch (Update: Now delayed)
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ huge Summer updates start next week
• Weekly Aussie eShop Downloads & Deals (Week 26) Hump Week

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This week's music is from 2000's Pokémon Gold & Silver for the Game Boy.

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