802 – Nintendo Sues the Government, Switch 2 Boost Mode, and Pokémon Pokopia Mania

About this episode

The Infendo crew discusses Nintendo's lawsuit against the USA, features of the Switch 2, and the success of Pokémon Pokopia.

We’ve got a blockbuster Episode 802! From legal wars to next-gen hardware leaks, the Infendo crew breaks it all down: ?? Nintendo vs. The USA? Nintendo is reportedly suing over tariffs—we discuss the implications for your wallet. ? Switch 2 "Handheld Boost" Mode: New updates suggest original Switch games will look and run better than ever on the successor. ? Pokémon Pokopia takes over: 2.2 million units in 4 days? We look at the latest phenomenon from The Pokémon Company. ? UI Upgrades: Nintendo adds friend notes and improved gamechat streaming. ? Change the System: – Justin clears Metal Gear Solid, chains Overdrive in Xenoblade X, and shares his massive RayNeo Air 4 Pro / 8Bitdo haul. – Brandon checks out Romeo is a Dead Man and gets nerdy with 3D-printed SSD cases and Retro Pi. – Eugene dives into Overwatch, Imposter Factory, and Resident Evil.

People in this episode

Hosts: Justin, Brandon, Eugene

Topics covered

• Nintendo lawsuit
• Switch 2 features
• Pokémon news
• UI upgrades
• gaming hardware
• video game reviews

Keywords

• Nintendo
• lawsuit
• Switch 2
• Pokémon
• gaming news
• video games
• hardware leaks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nintendo

Products: Switch 2, Pokémon Pokopia, RayNeo Air 4 Pro, 8Bitdo, 3D-printed SSD cases, Retro Pi

Books & works: Metal Gear Solid, Xenoblade X, Romeo is a Dead Man, Overwatch, Imposter Factory, Resident Evil

Places: USA

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