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143K to 485K
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Nintendo is COOKING
Sep 10, 2026
3h 00m 56s
Did the Next Direct Just Get Leaked?
Sep 3, 2026
2h 27m 25s
We played The Duskbloods! What do we think?
Aug 27, 2026
1h 57m 00s
Kingdom Hearts IV Looks INCREDIBLE!
Aug 20, 2026
1h 56m 19s
These ZELDA Casting and Hardware Leaks Look Good!
Aug 13, 2026
2h 07m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/26 | Nintendo is COOKING | This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and a standalone Nintendo Direct, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:36:13 - Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct1:10:37 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword is already a hit1:11:47 - We’re gonna get more Final Fantasy VII1:15:38 - Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Out Now1:20:17 - What We’re Playing1:43:51 - Capcom focusing on reactivating IPs1:46:33 - Huge Steam DB Leak1:51:58 - Nintendo Direct2:37:11 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 3h 00m 56s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | Did the Next Direct Just Get Leaked? | This week the Punching Up crew discuss more Switch 2 ports, Capcom spotlight announcement, Grand Theft Auto 6, and the next Direct date possibly getting leaked!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:35:05 - Nintendo Direct Date Possibly Leaked0:44:16 - Capcom Spotlight Announcement0:53:06 - Witcher 3 Specs for Switch 20:53:40 - The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu teaser trailer0:54:55 - Pikmin 3 Deluxe gets Switch 2 update0:59:05 - What We’re Playing1:19:41 - Metaphor: ReFantazio Releasing Soon on Switch 21:23:20 - LEGO Harry Potter Collection Coming to Switch 21:29:25 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword out this week1:34:04 - GTA 6 Thoughts1:40:20 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 27m 25s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | We played The Duskbloods! What do we think? | This week the Punching Up crew goes over the recent Gamescom news, The Pokemon series possibly moving away from turn-based battles, new Switch 2 bundles, and Brad shares his experience with The Duskbloods Network test. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro22:46 - Quick Gamescom Opening Night Live30:36 - Witcher 4 Targeting 2028 and Witcher 3 Coming to Switch 2 with new updates37:30 - The Pokémon series may change its battle system43:29 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta46:07 - What We’re Playing1:05:47 - Castlevania getting a reboot1:12:07 - Story Of Seasons Teaser1:14:29 - Terranigma is coming back1:19:07 - Switch 2 getting new bundles1:22:32 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 57m 00s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | Kingdom Hearts IV Looks INCREDIBLE! | This week the Punching Up crew discusses the Kingdom Hearts blowout at D23, The Simpsons Hit & Run possibly coming back, Pokémon Bank shutting down, and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00 - Intro29:44 - Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date and Other Information48:04 - The New Fortnite Season Has a Ton of Gaming Stuff52:12 - The Simpsons Hit & Run Might Be Coming Back55:39 - What We’re Playing1:06:17 - Collectible Card Set for Completing DK Challenges1:09:48 - (Rumor) Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Ports Planned for Switch1:12:48 - Pokemon Bank Shutting Down1:19:48 - The Duskbloods Network Test Info1:23:44 - Closing Questions1:37:54 - Cosmo Write-ins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 56m 19s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 | These ZELDA Casting and Hardware Leaks Look Good! | This week the Punching Up crew goes over all the recent Zelda movie casting leaks as well as the leaked Zelda themed Switch 2 and Pro Controller, and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro0:30:26 - Zelda Casting Updates0:39:43 - Leaked Zelda Switch 2 and Pro Controller0:47:09 - Nintendo Financials1:06:38 - What We're Playing1:21:25 - Team Atsuno is Aware of Octopath Traveler 3 Expectations1:25:29 - Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition Shadowdropped1:27:19 - P-Studio Producer Wants Persona 1 and 2 Remakes to Happen1:31:48 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 07m 24s | ||||||
| 8/6/26 | Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is looking GOOD! | This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave Direct, Super Mario Sunshine Coming to NSO, Splatoon Raiders and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro0:17:50 - EA Announces Completion of Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners0:25:52 - Fire Emblem Direct0:40:48 - Pokemon Teams up with Krispy Kreme0:46:32 - What We’re Playing1:31:27 - Super Mario Sunshine Coming to NSO1:40:17 - Cancelled Virtual Boy Games now on NSO1:43:35 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could come to Switch 2, but it’ll be a challenge.1:51:09 - Crazy Taxi: World Tour Trailer1:55:18 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 32m 02s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 | Splatoon Raiders is here! What do we think? | This week the Punching Up crew discusses the new Zelda figures from Hasbro, Facial recognition for Pokémon Cards, Link's actor on Breath of the Wild and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00 - Intro21:15 - Hasbro Zelda Figures/Donkey Kong LEGO39:43 - Facial Recognition for Pokémon Cards50:16 - What We’re Playing1:23:17 - Capcom Wants Resident Evil to Be a Yearly Franchise1:31:25 - Double Fine Layoffs1:37:34 - Pokémon Pokopia DLC Launching Soon1:41:26 - Link Actor on Breath of the Wild1:46:27 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 27m 12s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | The Duskbloods is Coming Soon... | This week the Punching Up crew discusses the upcoming Network test for The Duskbloods, more Fallout games getting announced, Nintendo in court, and more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro30:23 - The Duskbloods Network Test32:29 - New Fallout Games Announced54:25 - Stellar Blade Rated Coming Soon to Switch 256:02 - What We’re Playing1:20:43 - Nintendo Says It Has No Legal Duty to Pass Its Tariff Refunds on to Customers1:26:58 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta1:28:09 - Splatoon Raiders Reviews Are Here!1:29:43 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 00m 31s | ||||||
| 7/16/26 | Switch 2Nintendo news+4 | — | Switch 2 OLEDOctopath Traveler 2+7 | — | Switch 2OLED leaks+4 | — | 2h 48m 06s | ||
| 7/9/26 | Nintendophysical games+4 | Gene | Switch 2Yoshi+4 | — | Nintendophysical games+6 | — | 3h 08m 06s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Splatoon Raiderslive-action shows+4 | — | Splatoon RaidersSwitch 2+4 | — | Splatoon RaidersNetflix+5 | — | 2h 18m 46s | ||
| 6/25/26 | Nintendo 64 anniversarySonic's birthday+3 | — | Steam MachineNintendo+3 | — | Nintendo 64Sonic+4 | — | 2h 15m 41s | ||
| 6/18/26 | Nintendo hackingOcarina of Time remake+3 | — | NintendoNintendo Direct+2 | — | NintendoOcarina of Time+3 | — | 2h 13m 48s | ||
| 6/11/26 | Nintendo DirectSummer Game Fest+3 | — | Mina the HollowerFFVII+6 | — | Nintendo DirectSummer Game Fest+5 | — | 2h 19m 59s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Nintendo Direct predictionsWitcher 3 DLC+5 | — | Witcher 3 DLCDragon Quest XII+7 | — | Nintendo DirectWitcher 3+5 | — | 2h 19m 00s | ||
| 5/28/26 | Middle-earth gameDragon Quest Direct+3 | — | Middle-earthDragon Quest+6 | — | Middle-earthWarhorse+6 | — | 2h 04m 25s | ||
| 5/21/26 | Nintendo mobile gamesNintendo Direct rumors+4 | — | PictonicoNintendo+2 | Nintendo HQJapan | NintendoPictonico+5 | — | 2h 13m 57s | ||
| 5/14/26 | Switch 2 price increaseDragon Quest game+3 | — | SquareNintendo+6 | — | Switch 2price hike+7 | — | 2h 11m 41s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Star FoxNintendo Direct+4 | — | Star FoxSwitch 2+6 | — | Star FoxNintendo+5 | — | 2h 17m 34s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Nintendo moviesFinal Fantasy XIV+3 | — | Final Fantasy XIVSwitch 2+6 | — | Nintendo moviesFinal Fantasy XIV+3 | — | 2h 44m 22s | ||
| 4/23/26 | Tomodachi LifeAssassins Creed+3 | Micah | UbisoftToei+6 | — | Tomodachi LifeAssassins Creed+5 | — | 2h 15m 03s | ||
| 4/16/26 | Nintendo newsfake leaks+3 | — | 007Overwatch+6 | — | Nintendofake leaks+5 | — | 2h 05m 15s | ||
| 4/9/26 | Super Mario Galaxy MovieNintendo movies+4 | — | Super Mario Galaxy MovieTomodachi Life+2 | London | Super Mario GalaxyNintendo+5 | — | 2h 15m 41s | ||
| 4/2/26 | Nintendo leaksSwitch 2 ports+3 | Gene | Switch 2Mario Kart+6 | — | NintendoSwitch 2+5 | — | 2h 40m 39s | ||
| 3/26/26 | Switch 2 salesCapcom and generative AI+3 | — | Switch 2Dragon Quest X+6 | North AmericaEU+1 | Switch 2Capcom+5 | — | 2h 20m 42s | ||
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Chart history for Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast
Peaked at #16 in Mexico, currently #16 in Mexico.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Sweden | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| South Korea | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| AT | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| Mexico | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| South Africa | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| Finland | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| CZ | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| United States | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #89 | #89 | — |
| SG | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| PT | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| Denmark | — | #136 | #136 | — |
| Japan | — | #137 | #137 | — |
| Italy | — | #140 | #140 | — |
| IL | — | #150 | #150 | — |
| CH | — | #160 | #160 | — |
| NG | — | #184 | #184 | — |
Chart Positions
23 placements across 22 markets.
Chart Positions
23 placements across 22 markets.