Holy moly, what a week! Not only did we see a bunch of new games and hardware specs for the Switch 2, but we also had to break down the price for the new console, it's games, Switch 2 Upgrades, and Nintendo deciding to delay pre-orders in the states due to Trump's new tariffs. This is a meaty episode!

Discussion Topics:

• Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
• Games (Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, The Duskbloods, Metroid Prime 4, Hollow Knight Silksong and more!)
• Console and Game Pricing
• US Pre-Order Delay due to Trump Tariffs
• Virtual Game Cartridges and Game Keys
• Did Nintendo Land It?

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It's been a minute, good to have you with us. <3

In this episode, Jeremy gushes over there finally being a good new piece of Indiana Jones media, Kerry is loving being in the Wilds of Monster Hunter, and we discuss what Nintendo needs to make the Switch 2 not just a success, but an all-timer.

Discussion Topics:

• Monster Hunter Wild
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• Nintendo Switch 2 and 2025

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Bonus! Bonus! Bonus! Jeremy saw two films recently that he won't be able to not talk about the next time he gets in front of a microphone, so why not give them their own dedicated space! In this episode, Jeremy shares his thoughts and feelings about Megalopolis and Trap, both from 2024.

This is a little bit of a newer area, so we appreciate you listening, we apologies for any roughness around the edges, and let us know any feedback you might have!

Movies:

• Megalopolis (2024)
• Trap (2024)

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Short one this week, as Kerry is recovering from illness. In this episode, Jeremy takes us through the bizarre two weeks PlayStation has had, from Concord to Astro Bot to the PS5 Pro. So strange!

Discussion Topics:

• Concord
• Astro Bot
• PlayStation 5 Pro

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

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You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

We return to bring you another episode! In this one, Kerry falls in love with Monster Hunter Worlds, and Jeremy explains why things feel so bad now for games media at large.

Thanks for sticking with us! We came back to record this one because we missed it!

Discussion Topics:

• Why Games Media is in a world of pain, and who is responsible
• Monster Hunter: Worlds

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

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You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

In this episode, Jeremy returns to The Game Expo for 2024 and Kerry FINALLY finishes Tears of the Kingdom.

Discussion Topics:

• The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
• The Game Expo 2024

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

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What a stacked cast this episode has! This week features the return of Kerry for the first time this year, and a very special guest: Award Nominated Freelance Writer, Jam Walker! This week we discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Star Wars Dark Forces Remastered, WWE 2k24, Balatro, and a touch of Star Wars Unlimited (the card game!). Thanks so much for coming on, Jam!

You can find some of Jam's work below.

Star Wars Unlimited Review for Gameshub - Star Wars Dark Forces Review for Kotaku Au - Jam's Twitter @Jamwa

Discussion Topics:

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Star Wars Dark Forces Remastered
• WWE 2K24
• Balatro
• Star Wars Unlimited

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

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You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook

A great deal of this episode is dedicated to talking about the recent layoffs in the games industry over the past two weeks. From Sony to EA to ZA/UM, the crash of the video game industry continues.

Discussion Topics:

• February's Games Industry Layoffs
• Spelunky 2
• FOAMSTARS

Make sure you head to MiniMap.com.au to watch this episode in video form, to check out all the fun new gags we can do on video!

This Episode of the MiniMapCast was streamed LIVE on Twitch! To catch more MiniMap Streams, you can head to Twitch.tv/MiniMapAu

If you want to support us, make sure to head to patreon.com/MiniMapAu

You can follow us on Twitter here: @MiniMapAu@obiwanjezz@jun_ess@KJPalmer_24

Special thanks to Shook for allowing us to use their music on our podcast. You can find them at shook.bandcamp.com and twitter.com/iamshook