Best Nintendo Shack Podcasts (2024)

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Nintendo Shack 334 - Emio: The Disappointing Man 1:06:27

2h ago1:06:27

1:06:27

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Delvin and Rebecca take over in Donnie’s absence to talk about the latest news stories. They discuss new information about Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the Grand Festival announcement for Splatoon 3, and the reveal of Emio and what his game actually is. As always, they answer listener questions, such as how much…

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Shack Together 022 - Is Xbox Game Pass Healthy? Nintendo’s Spooky Teaser, feat. Sam Chandler 1:36:56

1d ago1:36:56

1:36:56

In this episode of Shack Together, the ultimate (and currently only) Shacknews video games podcast, your hosts Asif Khan, (maybe) John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and guides editor Sam Chandler dive into another exciting (read: slow) week of gaming news. Asif, John, and Sam share what they’ve been playing recently, while I talk about finally tack…

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Shack Together 023 - EA Sports College Football 25, Concord Preview, Trivia! feat. Donovan Erskine 1:43:30

4h ago1:43:30

1:43:30

In this special episode of Shack Together, we’re celebrating our 23rd episode by welcoming a fan-favorite guest, news editor Donovan Erskine. We've got host Asif Khan and myself Joe Stasio on the mic today, too. Donovan shares what he’s been playing lately, including insights from his reviews and previews such as Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus and Conc…

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Nintendo Shack 333 - Retro Shack w/ Jason Lacy 1:33:48

4h ago1:33:48

1:33:48

This week Shack rolls the clock all the way back to the beginning as Jason drops in to talk everything nintendo. Who's Emio Starfy NSO Drop Donnie's Boomer-Shooter craze Jason's father-son bonding with Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition Preorders are up GameCube NSO one day? PSVG Everything in one link: ⁠psvg.taplink.ws…

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Nintendo Shack 332 - Nintendo vs. Scalpers 59:01

6d ago59:01

59:01

On this episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca talk about how Nintendo has been going after Switch modders in full force. They also discuss Nintendo’s statement on scalping and how they intent to combat it. They talk about new NES games added to Nintendo Switch Online as well as a speedrunning dog named Peanut Butter. As…

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Shack Together 021 - Kunitsu-Gami + Nintendo World Championships, Gamestop Fun, feat. Ozzie Mejia 1:45:07

9d ago1:45:07

1:45:07

Join us for a riveting installment of Shack Together, brought to you by Shacknews! Today, our lovely team—host Asif Khan, mysterious and invisible cohost John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and senior editor Ozzie Mejia—kick things off with a discussion about what we’ve been playing recently. Ozzie dives deep into his experiences with Kunitsu-Gami: …

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Nintendo Shack 331 - Introducing Kong Dong 1:12:37

13d ago1:12:37

1:12:37

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca talk about some entertaining headlines such as alternative names considered for Donkey Kong, a Japanese fan who took his hatred of Splatoon 3 too far, and AI entries in the Pokemon card art contest. They also give a quick recap of the Limited Run Games showcase and an upcoming Spl…

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Shack Together 020 - Belated Nintendo Direct Reactions, Dead Rising Trivia, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, feat. Donovan Erskine 1:27:58

16d ago1:27:58

1:27:58

Join us for the latest episode of Shack Together, where we delve into all things gaming with our special guest, Donovan Erskine! This week, our hosts Asif Khan, John Benyamine (will he show face?), and myself, Joe Stasio, along with Donovan, chat about what we've been playing and share our latest gaming experiences. Most importantly, I give my long…

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Nintendo Shack 330 - Direct Day 2024 1:42:12

1M ago1:42:12

1:42:12

The Shack crew are reunited just in time for Nintendo's big June Direct!! Join the returning Delvin along with Rebecca & Donnie as they break down the newest Mario & Luigi, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, a new Switch system and SO MUCH MORE!!! PSVG Everything in one link: ⁠psvg.taplink.ws

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Nintendo Shack 329 - Games by the Bucket 1:24:56

27d ago1:24:56

1:24:56

On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Donnie and Rebecca recap the rest of the announcements from Summer Game Fest, including Life is Strange: Double Exposure’s announcement, news from Yacht Club games, and more. They discuss some other Nintendo-related headlines and acknowledge the rumor that there is likely to be a Nintendo Direct…

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Shack Together 019 - SGF Recap, Xbox Showcase, AC Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, WDC 2024 feat. Ozzie Mejia 2:17:43

30d ago2:17:43

2:17:43

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Shack Together, the ultimate Shacknews Extended Podcast Universe podcast for video game enthusiasts and skeptics alike! Join your host Asif Khan, a wild John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and senior editor Ozzie Mejia, as we dive into the latest and greatest from Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. But first, Ozz…

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Nintendo Shack 328 - PlayStation’s Horizon on Switch?!? 1:12:20

1M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

We are well into Summer Game Fest goodness with lots of video game announcements, it almost feels like E3. On this week’s episode, Donnie and Rebecca recap SGF and other showcases from this week with all of the notable games coming to the Switch and more. They talk about more than 40 game announcements and their thoughts on what was revealed. As al…

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Shack Together 018 - The Final Shape Launch, Shadow of the Erdtree, GME Stock Chat, feat. Bill Lavoy 2:01:21

1M ago2:01:21

2:01:21

Thanks for joining us for another episode of "Shack Together," the most-together Shacknews video games podcast there ever was! Asif Khan, possibly John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and managing editor Bill Lavoy are today’s crew and we’re all stoked to bring you the latest and greatest in gaming. We kick off with what we've been playing lately: Bi…

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Nintendo Shack 327 - June Game Fest Begins 1:51:52

1M ago1:51:52

1:51:52

Happy June, Koopalings! This week, Donnie and Rebecca talk about their progress in Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door before discussing some news about the upcoming Dragon Quest 2DHD game(s). They list some notable games that will be releasing in June as well as some smaller headlines before jumping into an ocean of great listener questions. They …

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Shack Together 017 - SGF Predictions, State of Play, CoD on Gamepass, feat. Donovan Erskine 1:52:16

1M ago1:52:16

1:52:16

In this seventeenth episode of Shack Together, we bring you your weekly does of gaming chatter, predictions, and community interactions. Join us as your host, Asif Khan, is joined by myself Joe Stasio, and News Editor Donovan Erskine. As always, we kick things off with what we’ve been playing, including titles like MultiVersus, Killer Klowns From O…

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Nintendo Shack 326 - Nintendo Goes Shopping 1:09:01

2M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack, Rebecca and Donnie talk all about the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Rebecca’s first few hours with the game, and what it could mean that there is 4K resolution in the code. They also discuss Nintendo’s recent acquisition of the studio Shiver Entertainment, and they tell a fun story abo…

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Shack Together 016 - Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Animal Well, Open AI vs ScarJo, feat. TJ Denzer 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

Welcome to another episode of Shack Together! Today’s show is brought to you by your host, Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior Editor TJ Denzer. In this episode, we dive into what games we've been playing, including Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and the mystifying Animal Well. Plus, we play a few rounds of a …

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Nintendo Shack 325 - The Cusp of TTYD 1:36:19

2M ago1:36:19

1:36:19

Donnie and Rebecca reconvene this week to chat about the latest headlines in Nintendo as they begin to prepare for the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. They have a discussion about what Nintendo might do for “deluxe” upgrades to Switch titles on their next console, and they even talk about a college course on Fire Emblem that is actu…

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Shack Together 015 - Animal Well, Day-Z, F-Zero Renaissance, Google I/O feat. TJ Denzer 1:57:22

2M ago1:57:22

1:57:22

Welcome to Shack Together, the definitive Shacknews podcast experience where we discuss all things gaming, entertainment, and technology. Asif Khan, a belated John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and TJ Denzer team up and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. In this episode, the crew discusses their thoughts on indie-sensation "Animal…

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Nintendo Shack 324 - This Is Furukawa 1:48:55

2M ago1:48:55

1:48:55

On this exciting episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Donnie and Rebecca FINALLY have solid, tangible Switch 2 news to talk about as the console’s existence has officially been confirmed. They dive into everything we know so far, from confirmed information to potential hardware leaks, as well as the upcoming June Nintendo Direct. They also talk a…

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Shack Together 014 - Rabbit R1 Review, HLTB Star Wars, iPads, NTDOY Earning, Feat. Ozzie Mejia 1:37:25

2M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

Another episode of Shack Together, the Shacknews video games podcast where we celebrate May the 4th a week late because I forgot about it last week. Fronted by our host Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior Editor Ozzie Mejia, we dive into a fun new segment entitled How Long 2D2 where the crew tries to guess how long Star Wars video games take t…

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Nintendo Shack 323 - NWC Returns 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca and Donnie join forces to talk about the latest Nintendo news, including May Switch Highlights. They discuss the return of the Nintendo World Championships in game form, as leaked by Pyoro and the ESRB. They also talk about some other news, such as the next Splatfest, a game called Funko…

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Shack Together 013 - Corrupt Human Executives, Fallout 4palooza, ToTK Greed Feat. Bill Lavoy 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

In this episode of Shack Together, host Asif Khan is not joined by cohost John Benyamine, but is joined by myself Joe Stasio, and managing editor Bill Lavoy for a fun-filled discussion about the latest in video games. The team chats about what they’ve been playing lately, including titles like Fallout 4, Tears of the Kingdom, and [checks notes] Sno…

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Nintendo Shack 322 - Take with a DUMP TRUCK OF SALT (Switch 2 rumors) 1:30:49

3M ago1:30:49

1:30:49

Delvin is off this week, so Rebecca and Donnie join together to talk all about some exciting Switch II rumors that have come from THREE different outlets. They also discuss the Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door previews and what to expect from the remake. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what are the best Wii U games that never c…

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Shack Together 012 - Stellar Blade, JRPG Reviewfest, Tesla + META Earnings Feat. Donovan Erskine 1:23:02

3M ago1:23:02

1:23:02

It’s Shack Together! Today we’re brought to you by Asif Khan, producer Joe Stasio and news editor Donovan Erskine. Donovan shares his thoughts on Sony and SHIFT UP’s sci-fi action game, Stellar Blade, in his detailed review. The gang also discusses their latest gaming adventures, including Asif’s resurgent, duplicative journey through Tears of the …

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Nintendo Shack 321 - WE HAVE REAL NEWS! (indie world) 1:42:46

3M ago1:42:46

1:42:46

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, the crew gathers to talk all about the Indie World Showcase and each of the highlights from it, such as Little Kitty Big City, Europa, Cat Quest III, and more. They also discuss the Delta emulator on iOS that has been taking social media by storm, and what it could mean for Nintendo’s stance on Roms. As usua…

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Shack Together 011 - Sea of Deceives, Smell-o-vision, Nintendo Indie World Feat. Sam Chandler 1:32:55

3M ago1:32:55

1:32:55

Join Asif Khan, a few moments of John Benyamine, Cake Producer Joe Stasio, and the lovely Sam Chandler on this episode of Shack Together as we discuss what games we’ve been playing lately and so much more. From F-Zero 99 to Destiny 2, we dive into our gaming (and reading) experiences of the past week. Afterward, we play a few rounds of “Sea of Dece…

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The Nintendo Shack 320 - Pretendo to the Rescue 1:33:07

3M ago1:33:07

1:33:07

Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca join back together this week to talk about the latest in Nintendo and in their lives. After Delvin and Donnie bully Rebecca about her total solar eclipse experience, the trio chat about the games they’ve been playing, discuss how Pretendo is a good alternative service for the 3DS/Wii U online shutdown, the Nintendo Switc…

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Shack Together 010 - Cake By Proxy, Sequels vs Originals, Broken Roads Review, feat. Lucas White 1:47:22

3M ago1:47:22

1:47:22

Join us for this week's Shack Together, the official Shacknews video games podcast. Asif Khan, John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and freelance contributing editor Lucas White discuss their latest adventures, including a very special update on F-Zero 99, Lucas’s jaunt through SaGa Emerald Beyond, and Joe’s continued love affair with 3-Body Problem.…

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The Nintendo Shack 319 - (Early) Late Show 1:58:53

3M ago1:58:53

1:58:53

Donnie and Rebecca record this week’s episode a few days early, and they talk about a variety of topics such as Rebecca’s earthquake survival story, Switch games that should be live service games, Mario RPG games, and Hollow Knight Silksong news. As always, they answer listener questions, such as the most iconic video game character and whether or …

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Shack Together 009 - PS4 Trivia, Helldivers 2 Still Good, Apple Robotics feat. Dennis White 1:43:02

3M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

Join us on this episode of Shack Together as we celebrate our favorite pasttime live, for you! Hosted by Asif Khan, John Benyamine, and myself, this episode is jam-packed with fun and informative edutainment for all! What’s more is we’re joined by Shacknews community manager, Dennis White! From discussing what games we’ve been playing lately to tes…

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The Nintendo Shack 318 - Rebecca’s Back from PAX 1:37:48

4M ago1:37:48

1:37:48

Rebecca returns from her PAX East adventures and shares all about it with Delvin and Donnie. They catch up on the light Nintendo news from the week and list the games releasing on Switch in April. As always, they answer listener questions, sparking a lively debate about whether or not Zelda is an RPG. PSVG Everything in one link: ⁠psvg.taplink.ws…

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Shack Together 008 - Game Sequel Predictions, Marvel Rivals, Gearbox Acquisition feat. Ozzie Mejia 1:43:29

4M ago1:43:29

1:43:29

Join Asif Khan, John Benyamine, myself, and Senior Editor Ozzie Mejia on the eighth episode of Shack Together as we discuss the latest in the gaming world. Asif talks about playing Splatoon 3’s latest Splatfest, while John shares his varied experience with Balatro. Ozzie discusses his Visions of Mana and Sand Land previews, all before the crew head…

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Nintendo Shack 317 - When Bex is away… Delvin will delay. 1:26:01

4M ago1:26:01

1:26:01

This week in the Nintendo Shack Garret Bland fills in for Rebecca who’s out at PAX. Delvin has crazy Florida stories, Wavetail, we discuss Nintendo at GDC, Princes Peach reviews, Dragon's Dogma 2, and more. PSVG Everything in one link: ⁠psvg.taplink.ws

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Shack Together 007 - Console Codenames, Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review and Impressions, feat. Bill Lavoy 1:45:09

4M ago1:45:09

1:45:09

In this episode of Shack Together, host Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Managing Editor Bill Lavoy dive into what we’ve been playing recently, including Dragon’s Dogma 2, Super Mario Maker for Wii U, and more. The team also plays a round or ten of Code Games, where I test Asif and Bill’s knowledge of console codenames over the past several decade…

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Nintendo Shack 316 - Says I Just Whipped Your... 1:24:35

4M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

The Nintendo Shack returns as Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca talk about this week’s topics, such as the ripple effect from the Yuzu lawsuit, new content coming to Prince of Persia, a rumor about the Persona franchise, and more. They answer listener questions, such as which extra DLC fighters could come to a deluxe version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate…

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Shack Together 006 - Backclogged, Rise of the Ronin Preview, Mario Movie Snub feat. TJ Denzer 1:26:12

4M ago1:26:12

1:26:12

Welcome to Shack Together! In this episode, host Asif Khan is joined by cohost John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior News Editor TJ Denzer. We discuss what games they have been playing recently, including Balatro, F-Zero 99, Like A Dragon: Ishin, and FFVII Rebirth. In our first ever installment of Backclogged, the crew uncovers their most b…

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The Nintendo Shack 315 - MAR10 Day 2024 1:35:03

4M ago1:35:03

1:35:03

It’s Mario Day 2024, as well as Donnie’s birthday! Donnie, Delvin, and Rebecca celebrate the day by sharing all of the Mario news that Nintendo just announced for this holiday. They also discuss their own impressions on the Princess Peach Showtime demo and other games they’ve been playing. After a short tribute to Akira Toriyama, they follow up wit…

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Shack Together 005 - Mario Sales Showdown, Xbox Partner Preview, Blues Traveler Hook feat. Steve Tyminski 1:36:18

4M ago1:36:18

1:36:18

Join us for the fifth installment of Shack Together as host Asif Khan and myself, producer Joe Stasio are joined by editor Steve Tyminski to discuss our current gaming obsessions. In our first ever Mario-themed segment, I challenge the crew’s knowledge of everyone’s favorite Italian plumber in the form of Cudgel, Bubble, Trouble: Mario Edition. Ove…

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The Nintendo Shack 314 - Switch Turns 7 1:28:44

4M ago1:28:44

1:28:44

The Nintendo Shack trio celebrates the Switch’s 7th anniversary by sharing memories. Afterwards, they discuss the news from the week, including the Pokemon Presents announcements (Pokemon Legends Z-A). They cover March game highlights as well and talk about what they plan to buy. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what Pokemon type …

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Shack Together 004 - Donovan’s Pokémon Conquest, Skull and Bones Review, Apple Blues 1:35:24

5M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

Join us on this episode of Shack Together as we dive into the world of Pokémon with Shacknews’ resident Pokémon expert, Donovan Erskine! Our host Asif Khan, co-host John Benyamine, and myself are joined today by News Editor Donovan as we talk about the latest, greatest, and frequently saddest from the games and tech industry. In today’s episode, we…

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The Nintendo Shack 313 - Partner Direct 2024 1:31:38

5M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

The Shack crew is joined by a guest this week: Anthony aka GamerChex! He, along with Donnie, Delvin, and Rebecca, dive into everything announced during the recent Nintendo Partner Direct. They share what’s coming to the Switch and their thoughts on it all. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what are some lesser-known great gaming so…

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Shack Together 003 - Random Horse Games, feat. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review, Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions 2:03:58

5M ago2:03:58

2:03:58

Join us on this week's episode of Shack Together as we dive into the industry’s latest gaming news, reviews, and goings on. From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2 predictions, we've got all the latest insights from our host Asif Khan, our esteemed guest Greg Burke, and of course myself, Joe Stasio. John couldn’t make this episode’s rec…

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Nintendo Shack 312 - Direct & Switch 2 Delay? 1:16:21

5M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Donnie, Delvin, and Rebecca once again discuss Switch 2 and Direct rumors, this time regarding the delay of both. However, this time, there is more concrete discussion around what the rest of the Switch’s life could look like. They also talk about the release of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, the Splatoon 3 Side Ord…

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Shack Together 002 - Tegra X1 Power Hour feat. Xbox Exclusivity, David Craddock’s Perfect Run, Open AI Sora 1:46:33

5M ago1:46:33

1:46:33

On this, the sophomore episode of Shack Together, we have an exciting lineup for you. Asif Khan is joined by cohost John Benyamine, myself, and Shacknews Long Reads Editor, David Craddock. We discuss the games we’re playing lately, including F-Zero 99, Prince of Persia, Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon, Animal Crossing, and more. But the real reason you…

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Nintendo Shack 311 - Nintendo makin bells 1:39:07

5M ago1:39:07

1:39:07

With even more rumors of a Nintendo Direct and Switch 2 reveal looming, Rebecca, Donnie, and Delvin discuss the company’s quarterly financial report and what’s ahead. They spend some time talking about the state of AAA games and the industry as a whole, including Nintendo’s place in it all. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what vi…

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Shack Together 001 - Apple Vision Pro, Yakuza Remorse, Disney & Epic Unite 1:34:00

5M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

Hey listeners, Joe here, producer of Shack Together. Today, our host Asif and cohost John dive deep into the spatial wonder of Apple Vision Pro to find out if it's indeed the future of computing. They’ll be sharing their overall experience, remarking on the headset's fidelity, sharing a few pros and more than a few cons. Next we've got the world’s …

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Shack Together Trailer 1:12

6M ago1:12

1:12

This is Shack Together, a brand-new podcast from Shacknews about coming together in the name of our very first love: games. Tune in for commentary from me, Asif Khan, my cohost John Benyamine, our producer Joe Stasio, and a pool of rotating guests covering the latest in gaming, technology, their respective industries, and more. Join us every Friday…

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The Nintendo Shack 310 - Direct Watch 1:35:07

5M ago1:35:07

1:35:07

With Delvin off this week, Donnie and Rebecca cover some light news and speculate on when the inevitable Nintendo Direct could happen. They make some predictions before moving onto the week’s listener questions. They answer questions from a variety of topics, including what’s next for Pokemon this year, what’s next for Donkey Kong, what third party…

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The Nintendo Shack 309 - A little late, but just as good. 1:40:21

6M ago1:40:21

1:40:21

Better late than never, the crew joins after Donnie’s hectic weekend of work and Rebecca’s Magfest adventures. They spend some time catching up before diving into some light news about—you guessed it—Switch 2 rumors and other quick topics. They spend the rest of the time answering some thought-provoking listener questions, enjoying the conversation…

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