Gamers Week Podcast

Episode 160 - Nintendo Responds To Switch 2 Pricing Backlash

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April 11, 2025 3:00am

1h 14m

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In this episode...
--> Following an uproar after last week's Direct, Nintendo execs have acknowledged the cost of its upcoming Switch 2 console and games and explained the reason behind the higher price point.
--> A Minecraft Movie is shattering expectations at the box office.
--> Microsoft has created a playable "interactive space inspired" by Quake II using AI, and pretty much everyone hates it.
--> GoldenEye 007 for the N64 has inspired the next colorway of Nike's retro-modded Air Max 1 sneakers.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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