This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is first joined by Kyle Hilliard to recap all the news out of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, as well as some news items that happened outside of that livestream. Then, Kyle leaves, and Alex Van Aken joins the episode to deliver his hands-on impressions of Princess Peach: Showtime! and an eShop Gem of the Week.

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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:45 – New Reports of Switch 2 Release Window
00:06:28 – Pokémon Presents Announced
00:11:47 – New Pokémon Concierge Episodes Coming
00:12:34 – Time Magazine Pokémon Covers
00:14:05 – Spirit Airlines Super Nintendo World Plane
00:16:18 – Mother 3 Coming to Japan Nintendo Switch Online
00:21:13 – Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Recap
00:54:37 – Listener Email About Epic Universe Theme Park
00:59:59 – Princess Peach: Showtime Preview
01:24:09 – eShop Gem of the Week: Balatro

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