Best Western Devs Podcasts (2025)

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Water - #304 1:36:53

4d ago1:36:53

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Comedian Garrett Buss joins the podcast this week to talk all about water in video games. From level 2-2 in Super Mario Bros. to realistic water physics in Red Dead Redemption 2, we break down how water is a fundamental part of game design. We also cover the Nintendo news and rumors like our experience with the Switch 2 preorder system (it was madn…

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Is Nintendo Fumbling the Switch 2 Rollout? (ft. Jared from Devolver) - #303 1:38:13

10d ago1:38:13

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We're joined by Jared Stults of Devolver Digital this week to talk about the PR rollout for the Nintendo Switch 2. Between fans chanting "drop the price," tariff woes, and Shuhei Yoshida claiming Nintendo's lost the sauce, we break down their announcement strategy and if it will have any effect on console sales. We also cover the Nintendo news and …

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Marathon Reboot: Bungie’s Bold Sci-Fi Return or Just Another Trend? 12:39

13d ago12:39

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Bungie is back with a bold reboot of Marathon—but this time, it's a PvPvE extraction shooter with a neon-soaked sci-fi twist.In this video, I share my thoughts as a game dev and longtime Marathon fan:Is this a true rebirth of the classic Mac shooter?What makes the new Marathon visually stunning and unique?Why themes like AI, consciousness, and iden…

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AI, Robotics, and Existential Dread: Qualia Dev Interview - #302 1:44:30

18d ago1:44:30

1:44:30

This week Sydney (aka allsee) from CMY2K joins to talk about her solo indie game qualia. Covering themes on artificial intelligence, existentialism, and yearning, we break down the writing process and what it's like to ship your first game. We also cover the Nintendo and gaming news such as the Switch 2's ongoing tariff situation, pricing controver…

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BossKey: Is Nintendo LOSING Players Over High Prices? 10:47

20d ago10:47

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Nintendo Talks about Variable Pricing $90 games. Did they just throw away their Good Hype? What does this mean for gamers and Nintendo?Kit & Krystal • What Nintendo ACTUALLY Just Told Us A... Nintendo is all about the Fun: • Nintendo Direct is all about Fun Swit... 🟨 👉 FOLLOW:Blog: https://blog.cg-boss.comNewsletter: https://cgboss.beehiiv.comSUPPO…

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The Trump Tariffs and the Switch 2: An Economist Explains - #301 1:44:13

25d ago1:44:13

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This week we are joined by economics professor Dustin Rumbaugh to get to the bottom of the Trump Tariffs and how they will potentially affect Nintendo following the delay of pre-orders in the US for the Nintendo Switch 2. Will we see a delay in release or a bump in the already controversial price? We also cover the gaming and Nintendo news, includi…

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Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Dev React: Fun, Function, and an Indie Revolution? 11:21

26d ago11:21

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🎮 The Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be more than just a hardware upgrade—it could be a game changer for indie developers. In this video, I break down the recent Nintendo Direct news and share my thoughts as a game developer: Why fun + function is the winning formula again What the new PC-like features (mouse support, more powerful chipset) mea…

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Why Game Developers Need to STOP Following Western Trends? 4:53

26d ago4:53

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🎮 Should Asian game devs stop chasing Western trends? Masahiro Sakurai tells in an interview Devs (Japan) should try and not follow western trends in game development. In this video, I break down Sakurai’s recent comments on why Japanese—and Asian—developers should focus on making the games they love, instead of following global trends.🧠 Why are so…

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40 Steam on Xbox? Microsoft’s Big Plan for 1 Billion Devices - BossKey Recap 4:34

27d ago4:34

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BossKey 40 Recap: 🚀 Is Microsoft turning Xbox into a Steam-powered Windows ecosystem?The rumors around Xbox Prime, the upcoming Xbox handheld, and a potential Steam integration have the internet buzzing—and as a game dev, I think this direction makes a lot of sense.In this video, I break down:The real meaning behind the “Xbox Prime” leaksWhy Micros…

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The Super Switch Headz 300th Episode Spectacular... LIVE! - #300 2:55:06

1M ago2:55:06

2:55:06

This week the whole gang (INCLUDING MATT!) is back to celebrate 300 episodes of the Super Switch Headz Podcast and break down the TWO recent directs for both the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. Originally streamed as a live show on April 2nd, this special episode finds us breaking down everything we loved about the Switch 2 reveal, the c…

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Switch 2 (and Switch 1!) Nintendo Direct Predictions - #299 1:35:24

1M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

We’re joined by Jay Rios this week to talk about both the upcoming Switch 2 Nintendo Direct on April 2 AND the Switch 1 Direct happening THIS WEEK. What format will the presentations take? What surprises might Nintendo have in store? Which games will they show off? Of course we cover the rest of the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including the new …

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Now That's What I Call Video Game Music! Vol. 2 - #298 1:58:53

2M ago1:58:53

1:58:53

We’re joined by Molly Phoenix (AKA Numbra) this week to bring back our "Now That's What I Call Video Game Music" series, which debuted all the way back in episode 36! We discuss music’s interaction with tone and gameplay, some of our own personal experiences with video game music, and of course share some of our favorite music from games in a speci…

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BossKey ReCap 39 Patapon as Ratatan, AI Coded Games, Xbox Winning 5:58

2M ago5:58

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🎮 Game News – Ratatan, the spiritual successor to Patapon, is making waves. Will it capture the magic of the original? 📱 Social Post – The rise of AI in game development—game-changer or overhyped trend? 🔎 Interesting Finds – Why starting at the core of game design matters, and is Xbox quietly making a comeback? Read Post: https://cgboss.beehiiv.com…

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Objectively Ranking the 2D Metroid Games - #297 1:48:12

2M ago1:48:12

1:48:12

With Metroid Prime: Beyond just around the corner, this week we’re reviewing the 2D Metroid games and putting them in the official Super Switch Headz ranking from worst to best. Will your favorite come out on top? We also cover the gaming and Nintendo news, including more Switch 2 details from FCC filings, game publisher Acclaim coming back from th…

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Shorts: Warner Bros' IP Potential & Movie Struggles // BossKey ReCap Short #gaming 0:38

2M ago0:38

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Warner Bros has IP movie potential for games and streaming. I feel its a miss opportunity with the games.🟨 👉 FOLLOW:Blog: https://blog.cg-boss.comNewsletter: https://cgboss.beehiiv.comSUPPORT:🔶 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cgbossLINK Bios:CG BOSS : https://beacons.ai/cgbossAkiraman // Weiqing : https://beacons.ai/weiqing…

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#80 BossKey Recap 38 Warner Bros Shutdown Various Game Studios 10:42

2M ago10:42

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Bosskey 38 Warner Bros Shutdown Various Game Studios Cancelled Wonder Woman Game, Studio Closure Player First Games, Monolith Software & WD San Diego🎮Game news: WB Games Restructure Multiversus and Wonder Woman Game Cancelled, Shutdowns Player First Games Monolith Software and WD San Diego 📱 Social Post: 100 million wasted on cancelled Wonder Woman…

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Switch Headz Ladies Night: What Makes a "Girly Game?" - #296 1:31:22

2M ago1:31:22

1:31:22

In honor of Women's History Month, Summer ditched the boys and invited a panel of the ladies of Super Switch Headz (Vanessa Fernandez, Emma Brockway, Rachel Kane, and games writer Adanna) to talk about historically girly gamer things like friendship, fashion, and who they'd like to kiss the most in Final Fantasy VII. Additionally, we discuss the ga…

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Clip: NetEase Claims Jap Devs Lazy and Woke? 1:27

2M ago1:27

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Listen to the Full Episode on BossKey Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fFcUYLfJF8ghwReclGXmf?si=OmwvDr5NSnOQ-dOAutt7gA YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd_D7ZqXCbQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd_D7ZqXCbQ

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#79 BossKey 37 - Gaming Investment throttle down NetEase Layoff marvel rivals 12:10

2M ago12:10

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NetEase layoff Marvel Rivals Western team Microsoft looking for the AI Muse and Meta Horizon is a thing for creators? 🎮Game news: NetEase layoffs Marvel Rivals Western Teams 📱 Social Post: Microsoft Creates an AI MUSE for Game Development 🔎Interesting Finds: Meta launches $50 million Creator Fund for Horizon Platform --- Subscribe to BossKey newsle…

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Nintendo's Western Studios (ft. GVG's Brandon Miracle) - #295 1:48:40

2M ago1:48:40

1:48:40

We’re joined by Brandon Miracle of Good Vibes Gaming this week to talk about Nintendo’s development studios outside of Japan. We review the studios owned by Nintendo, as well as the ones that regularly work for them, in the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. We also cover the gaming and Nintendo news, including the removal of gold points, changes t…

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Should You Go to a University to Make Video Games? - #294 1:42:53

2M ago1:42:53

1:42:53

Our guest this week is professor Stephen O’Bent who shares with us all about his experience teaching at Digipen, the game development university. We talk about pursuing an education in game design and what that entails, the general Digipen experience, teaching music courses at a specialized academy, and the reasons one might enroll. We also cover a…

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Tabletop Games Based on Video Games (and Vice Versa!) - #293 1:48:56

3M ago1:48:56

1:48:56

This week game designer Jeff Fillion joins and we discuss the relationship and interplay between board games and video games. How have tabletop games influenced video games? What are some of the best board games based on video games? We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, including the latest Nintendo financial report, patents verifying mo…

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2025 New Year New Project - #78 2:41

3M ago2:41

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In this short update I share about some thoughts and refelections on the New Year and the Game Project I am working on. ------ FollowCG BOSS Links Follow my⁠Personal links⁠

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Is Xbox Going the Way of SEGA? (ft. Ruleof2Review) - #292 1:45:44

3M ago1:45:44

1:45:44

We’re joined by Rob from Rule of 2 Review this week to talk about the future of Xbox and Microsoft’s gaming division. Forza Horizon 5 was recently announced to be heading to Sony’s PlayStation which leaves everyone wondering if there will be any Xbox exclusives in the future, and if their hardware plans are changing. Is an entirely third party futu…

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1000xRESIST Developer Interview: Crafting a Narrative for Modern Times - #291 1:53:41

3M ago1:53:41

1:53:41

We’re joined by Remy Siu from sunset visitor 斜陽過客 to discuss 1000xRESIST. We cover the inspirations, development, the space between story and gameplay, and the amazing word-of-mouth success of the game. We also discuss the gaming and Nintendo news, including an update to the SNES app on NSO, Xbox supporting Switch 2, the Celeste developer canceling…

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Switch 2 is Finally Revealed.... But is it "Nintendo" Enough? - #290 1:44:54

3M ago1:44:54

1:44:54

We finally got the official Switch 2 reveal! On the same day Donkey Kong Country Returns HD released. This week we give our thoughts and break down the announcement of the Switch 2, but we also share how we’re feeling about the Donkey Kong Country remaster. And that’s not all because we cover the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including Sony cancel…

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How GDQ is Evolving Speedrunning - #289 1:41:39

4M ago1:41:39

1:41:39

We’re joined by Katie Shesko to talk about speedrunning and Games Done Quick! We discuss her experience in learning to speed run Zelda games, attending GDQ, and how the event has evolved and ways it might continue to. We also review all the gaming and Nintendo news, including Switch 2 leaks and rumors, leaked emails showing Nintendo’s thoughts on V…

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Does Nintendo Even Care About Star Fox Anymore? - #288 1:32:11

4M ago1:32:11

1:32:11

Our guest this week is Josh Levin, and our topic is the Star Fox franchise. We discuss what we love about Star Fox, our experiences with the games, and speculate about what Nintendo might do with it in the future. We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, including the abundance of Switch 2 leaks and rumors, rumors about Retro Studios recent …

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2025 Speculation: The Year of the Switch 2 - SPECIAL #28 1:22:04

4M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

In this week’s special episode we discuss Nintendo’s 2025. What games do we know are coming this year? What rumored games will turn out to be true? When will the Switch 2 drop? What games will release as exclusives for the Switch 2? How much support will the original Switch continue to get? We go over these questions and more in our comprehensive e…

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Best of 2024: The 6th Annual Golden Headz - #287 1:56:55

4M ago1:56:55

1:56:55

In this week’s episode we give out our annual awards for our favorite games in various genres and more. Plus we give out the coveted Golden Headz awards for various and unique categories like “NIntendo's Weirdest NSO Move,” and "Biggest AAA Flop." We’ve also got all the Nintendo and gaming news for the week, like the Switch sales in the US surpassi…

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The Art and Artistry of Picross ft. Peer Schneider - #286 1:42:32

5M ago1:42:32

1:42:32

IGN co-founder Peer Schneider joins the podcast this week to gush with David about Picross. We discuss what makes Jupiter’s Picross games so special, how the series has changed over time, and the best entry point for new players. We also cover all the Nintendo and video game news, including the flurry of Switch 2 rumors and leaks, our impressions o…

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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete & Nintendo’s New Mobile Strategy - #285 1:28:23

5M ago1:28:23

1:28:23

We’re joined by Valarie Gold to discuss the release of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. How does this strategy of closing down the online and releasing a full version of the game for a one-time purchase sit with fans? We also cover all the Nintendo and video game news, including a rumor about Kirby: Planet Robobot coming to Switch, alleged Sw…

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Which Dormant Nintendo Franchises Will Return on Switch 2? - #284 1:31:29

5M ago1:31:29

1:31:29

This week comedian Garrett Buss guests and we rank the likelihood of new entries in several Nintendo franchises that haven’t appeared on the Switch in an official tier list. Which dormant Nintendo IP are primed for a return? We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, including a new Metroid Prime book, an alleged Switch 2 Joy-Con leak, the eSh…

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WTF is Going On With Donkey Kong? - #283 1:30:23

5M ago1:30:23

1:30:23

We’re joined by Vanessa Fernandez this week to talk about the slew of Donkey Kong related moves Nintendo has been making, if that points to a new Donkey Kong Country game, and what we think and hope that might look like. We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news too, including Sony working on a handheld, the Pokémon Go AI controversy, new trai…

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A Nintendo Fan’s Travel Guide to Japan - #282 2:19:24

5M ago2:19:24

2:19:24

Are you a gamer interested in traveling to Japan? This week, David shares all his travel tips and stories about retro game shopping, the Nintendo Museum, Super Nintendo World, arcade hopping, and even meeting the developers of Picross. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news, including The Game Awards nominee controversies, Sony purchasing F…

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How Does Mario & Luigi: Brothership Stack Up? - #281 1:46:17

6M ago1:46:17

1:46:17

We give our thoughts this week on the newest Nintendo game, Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Does this new entry live up to the series' legacy? We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, including Switch 2’s backward compatibility, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition coming, the Nintendo Music app, Palworld lawsuit details, and more. As alway…

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The Ecstasy and Order of Tetris (ft. Jon Cartwright) - SPECIAL #27 57:21

6M ago57:21

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This week on a very special episode of the podcast Jon Cartwright (aka JonComms) from Good Vibes Gaming joins to discuss the impact, history, and elegance of Tetris. With the imminent release of the classic collection Tetris Forever, we discuss the franchise as a whole... including some of our favorite versions on the switch, recent records being b…

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UFO 50 is a Once in a Lifetime Masterpiece - SPECIAL #26 1:39:26

6M ago1:39:26

1:39:26

In this week’s special episode Brian Bonnet and Dylan Muss join David to discuss the epic indie game UFO 50. Billed as a collection of 50 games from a fictional 80s video game company called UFO Soft, what the game turned out to be is an overwhelmingly quality compilation of retro styled games that feel modern and fresh, with a dark meta narrative …

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Super Mario Party Jamboree is the Best in the Series - #280 1:29:20

6M ago1:29:20

1:29:20

The latest Mario Party game has dropped on the Switch and we have thoughts. Is this the definitive Mario Party game for the system? We also cover all the other gaming and Nintendo news, too, including leaked info about the NSO Playtest Program, Banjo Tooie coming to the Expansion Pack, the opening date for Super Nintendo World at Universal Orlando,…

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What the Game Freak "Teraleak" Means for Pokémon - #279 1:31:02

7M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

A ton of Pokémon information and data was hacked and leaked in what’s being dubbed the "Teraleak." Vincent Goodwin joins to discuss exactly what happened, some of the information and assets that are public now, and the ethics of following these sorts of leaks. We also cover all the other gaming and Nintendo news, too, including the Alarmo announcem…

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Predicting Switch 2's Nintendo Switch Online - #278 1:39:38

7M ago1:39:38

1:39:38

With a new console seemingly on the horizon, we’re joined by Stephen Swirsky to discuss what Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) might look like on the next Nintendo system. What features should change? What kind of updates and new offerings do we want? We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including another Switch emulator being shut down,…

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Echoes of Wisdom is the Game Zelda Deserves - #277 1:33:33

7M ago1:33:33

1:33:33

We give our thoughts this week on the latest Nintendo release, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, with guest Emma Brockway. Is the game a worthy release for Zelda's first official time in the spotlight? We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including new Nintendo Museum images and information, Miyamoto being interviewed by the Ne…

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The New Golden Age of 3D Platformers - #276 1:43:44

7M ago1:43:44

1:43:44

We’re joined by Miles Luna to talk about the current renaissance of 3D platformers in both AAA games and the Indie space. With the release of Astro Bot on PlayStation, along with the many indies pushing the genre forward, 3D platformers seem to be having a moment. We also go over the gaming and Nintendo news, including the latest Switch 2 manufactu…

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The End of Splatoon 3 & The Power of Community - #275 1:42:59

8M ago1:42:59

1:42:59

Alex Von Kurkendall (AVK) guests this week and we talk about the Grand Festival closing out regular updates for Splatoon 3. We do a retrospective on the game and the impact it has had, and remember our friend and community member Ivy. We also cover the gaming news, including the PS5 Pro reveal, more layoffs, walkouts and turmoil in the industry, an…

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How to draw Ben 10 with Scooter Tidwell (2007) 3:16

8M ago3:16

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Scooter Tidwell, Storyboard Director of Ben 10, teaches how to draw Ben himself! A teaser for the movie Secret of the Omnitrix is at the end of this video.This was "Cartoon Network Podcast 40" on the CN site back in 2007. Uploaded for offline viewing

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Ben 10 behind the scenes interview 2007 2:01

8M ago2:01

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https://youtu.be/rRtiJoWijMM

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The Man of Action Ben 10 4:32

8M ago4:32

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Uploading to watch offline: What's the story with Ben 10 and Man of Action? D.C. Network YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrxUwSzQkoA

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Ben 10 Entire Story in 54 Min 54:24

8M ago54:24

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Uploading to watch offline from Jar Toon YT: https://youtu.be/1w3XhM5e5p4

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Garbanzo Quest Developer SPILLS THE BEANS!! - #274 1:18:45

8M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

We’re joined by game developer Zachary Gardner to discuss the release of Garbanzo Quest! What was it like making this interesting mix of platforming and bullet heck style gameplay, which also acts as a love letter to Super Mario World? We also cover recent Nintendo and gaming news, including previews for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Ma…

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Emio – The Smiling Man Has Us Grinning - #273 1:27:06

8M ago1:27:06

1:27:06

This week, we investigate the newest Nintendo release, Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, with guest Michael Domangue. Are Nintendo fans ready for a M rated visual novel? We give you our impressions! We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including PAX West, the newest The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer, Paulin…

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