N-Focus - A Nintendo Podcast

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A regular natter about all things Nintendo

Episodes

  • N-Focus #282 – We Made You A Mixtape

    N-Focus podcast episode #282 covers Nintendo news and discussions including Star Fox Direct, Bignotto, Nintendo coffins, and Pokénational Geographic. It also features listener-submitted mixtapes.

  • N-Focus #281 – The Triple I’s Have It

    N-Focus #281 discusses the Triple I Initiative, Splatoon, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and Resident Evil Zero, with insights from panelists Hylke and Seskra.

  • N-Focus #280 – Resident Evil Galaxy

    N-Focus #280 discusses Nintendo Switch 2 game pricing patents in the US, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Resident Evil Requiem. The episode features panelists Hylke and Rosalie.

  • N-Focus #279 – A Utopia For Pokémon

    N-Focus #279 covers Nintendo news and game discussions, including handheld mode, the 25th anniversary of Game Boy Advance, and Pokémon, featuring Pokopia and Minishoot’ Adventures.

  • N-Focus #278 – The News Never Stops

    In episode 278 of N-Focus, the panel discusses recent Nintendo news and games. Topics include the Pokémon Presents, Indie World Showcase, Super Mario Galaxy, Movie Direct, and a Pokémon 30th anniversary quiz.

  • N-Focus #277 – Nintendo didn’t celebrate Zelda’s 40th anniversary?

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: DMCA notices to Switch emulators Trainer Court card store Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse first impressions Legend of Zelda 40th ann…

  • N-Focus #276 – The First Partner Direct Of 2026

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: New NSO Games Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Demo Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turb…

  • N-Focus #275 – New Horizons for the Virtual Boy

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Virtual Boy NSO launch library The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition Pokémon Legends: Z-A C…

  • N-Focus #274 – No Discounty On Pokémon LEGO

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Navinosuke: The Yo-kai Buster Awesome Games Done Quick Pokémon LEGO Discounty Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosalie – @Little…

  • N-Focus #273 – 2025 End-Of-Year Wrap-up

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Games of the year 2025 new stories quiz Kirby Air Riders The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo A…

  • N-Focus #272 – At The Movies in Luigi’s Mansion

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct The Live-Action Legend of Zelda Movie Luigi’s Mansion Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride Credits: Pan…

  • N-Focus #271 – Legends of Lumiose City

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Luigi’s Mansion on NSO Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosalie – @LittleRecordGi…

  • N-Focus #270 – Hawlucha Libre

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: New NSO games CMLL x Pokémon Mega Hawlucha show Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Outlaws Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Ses…

  • N-Focus #269 – Crossing Stars To Mario’s 40th Anniversary Party

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Genki lawsuit settlement Nintendo’s new patents Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Star-Crossed World Mario 40th anniversary quiz Credits: Pa…

  • N-Focus #268 – Kirby Air Rides The Sun God

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Kirby Air Riders Direct Chibi-Robo! Ōkami HD Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosalie – @LittleRecordGirl Edited by: Hylke Langh…

  • N-Focus #267 – Double Direct Delight

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Indie World Showcase Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosalie – @LittleRecordGirl Edited by: Hy…

  • N-Focus #266 – Marketing A Hit with Playstack’s Wout van Halderen

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: How PR works Marketing Balatro The importance of Nintendo’s audience for Balatro How the crossovers came about Credits: Panelists: Hylke…

  • N-Focus #265 – Oooh, Banana

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: GameStop stapler auction Discontinuing of the Game Voucher program The passing of James Carter Cathcart Donkey Kong Bananza Credits: Pan…

  • N-Focus #264 – A Bananza of Fun

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Super Mario Strikers Harbour Masters’ unofficial Mario Kart 64 PC port Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Deltarune Credits: Panelists: Hylke –…

  • N-Focus #263 – The New World of Mario Kart

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Splatoon Raiders announcement Samantha Kelly being recast Switch 2 first impressions Mario Kart World Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear1…

  • N-Focus #262 – Oh God, The Switch 2 Is Out Next Week

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: New NSO games Free game updates for Switch 2 New info on Switch 2 mouse controls Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Pass 2 Credits: Pane…

  • N-Focus #261 – Dreaming In The Highlands

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Nintendo’s lawsuit against Genki A Highland Song Pokémon Shield Disney Dreamlight Valley Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosali…

  • N-Focus #260 – Mario Kart: Cyber Sleuth

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: New NSO Games Switch 2 news updates Mario Kart World Direct Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosalie…

  • N-Focus #259 – Switch It Up Like Nintendo

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: March 27th Nintendo Direct Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosalie – @LittleRecordGirl Edited by: Hylk…

  • N-Focus #258 – The Calm Before The Storm

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: The ESA Accessible Games Initiative Pokémon LEGO United Videogame Workers-CWA Our three favorite Switch games Credits: Panelists: Hylke…

  • N-Focus #257 – Pokémon Presents: A Delicious SandWitch

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: NSO updates Switch 2 FCC filings Pokémon Presents Caravan SandWitch Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosalie – @LittleRecordGirl…

  • N-Focus #256 – Mickey’s Epic Gold Point Heist

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Xbox Indie Showcase The end of Nintendo Gold Points Niantic’s rumored sale of their gaming division Epic Mickey Rebrushed Credits: Panel…

  • N-Focus #255 – Double Treble

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Video Game History Foundation Library Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con patents Noord Nederlands Orkest video game orchestral show Life is Stran…

  • N-Focus #254 – Credit Your Damn Developers

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: New NSO games Pocketpair and Surgent Studios publishing partnership Donkey Kong Country Returns HD lacking proper credits Super Metroid…

  • N-Focus #253 – New Year, New Me, New Switch

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Switch 2 reveal trailer Mighty No. 9 3DS Catly Our favorite games of 2024 Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosalie – @LittleReco…

  • N-Focus #252 – Fine, I Guess We’ll Cover The Game Awards

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: New NSO games Switch 2 Joy-Con leaks The Game Awards End-of-year news stories quiz Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12Turbo Rosalie – @L…

  • N-Focus #251 – The Wisdom of the Minish

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Nintendo Music Pokémon TCG Pocket The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap 20th anniversary quiz The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Credit…

  • N-Focus #250 – Edward Crow’s Magical Fun Explosion Hour

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Ubisoft Montpellier’s apparent restructuring Corpse Party Metroid Fusion Crow Country Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12_Turbo Rosalie…

  • N-Focus #249 – Palworld Patent Perturbation

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: New Switch 2 leaks Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo Ryujinx emulator Nintendo’s patent suit against Pocketpair Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @…

  • N-Focus #248 – Normal Monster Hunter Has Stories, Too

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Nintendo of Europe corporate restructuring Pokémon Platinum Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Save Room Credits: Panelists: Hylke…

  • N-Focus #247 – Triple The Direct, Triple The Fun

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: The Nintendo Museum Direct Auction sale of a Nintendo PlayStation controller Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp ending online services The Aug…

  • N-Focus #246 – Thank Goodness You’re Listening To N-Focus!

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Rachael Lillis Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl…

  • N-Focus #245 – That Door Is Like A Thousand Years Old

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: New NSO games Joy-Con Charging Dock Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Splatoon 3 World Champions getting their win revoked…

  • N-Focus #244 – The Prime Directive

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Nintendo’s lawsuit against Modded Hardware The June Nintendo Direct Pokémon Y Randomizer Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12_Turbo Rosal…

  • N-Focus #243 – Summer Game Fest Happened To All Of Us

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: New Mega Man games on Switch Online LEGO Great Deku Tree The Pokéverse convention Highlights from Summer Game Fest LEGO Star Wars: The S…

  • N-Focus #242 – The Switch 2 Rumors Will Continue Until Morale Improves

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Super Mario Land, Baseball, and Alleyway being added to NSO Switch 2 hardware leaks from Mobapad Nintendo World Championships: NES Editi…

  • N-Focus #241 – The Game Boy Is Older Than I Am

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: The Delta emulator for iOS New games for Switch Online Nintendo’s DMCA takedowns of Garry’s Mod mods The Game Boy’s 35th anniversary wit…

  • N-Focus #240 – The Indigo Podcast

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: More on the Super Mario Maker shutdown The shutting down of Pokémon TV The DMCA against Pokémon fan game site The Relic Castle Pokémon S…

  • N-Focus #239 – Oh No Mario Day Was Over A Week Ago

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Super Metroid’s Anniversary Pokémon’s new Build-A-Bear plush Mario Day Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards Super Mario Maker Princess Peach Show…

  • N-Focus #238 – Sonic’s Going To Kalos

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Pokémon Presents More Switch 2 rumors Nintendo’s lawsuit against Yuzu and Citra A Sonic quiz Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12_Turbo R…

  • N-Focus #237 – Directly Raiding Tombs

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: February Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Tomb Raider I–III Remastered first impressions Credits: Panelists: Hylke – @Gear12_Turbo Rosal…

  • N-Focus #236 – A Matter of Time

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Online services for Wii U and 3DS ending New trailer and Joy-Cons for Princess Peach: Showtime! An update to the Van Gogh Museum Pokémon…

  • N-Focus #235 – New year catch-up!

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Dark Age come to the Switch Online expansion pass YouTube creates his own Nintendo PlayStation 13-year-ol…

  • N-Focus #234 – Awards, Monsters, and Valleys

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: WaruPeachi The Game Awards Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Demo Disney Dreamlight Valley Rift in Time DLC Death Trick: Double Bli…

  • N-Focus #233 – Wonderous

    We’re back with another dose of Nintendo news, game impressions and discussion! Join us as we discuss: Jet Force Gemini and Goldeneye 007 coming to the Nintendo Switch Online library November’s Indie World Showcase Super Mario Wonder Credi…