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24 Jan 2017

2017 Preview: Nintendo

Video Games

This week, it’s Nintendo’s turn to show off and they’re showing off in the biggest way possible: the launch of the Nintendo Switch! In this special preview episode, not only do we discuss all of the upcoming content announced so far for the new console, but Luke and Rachel also got a chance to actually play the Nintendo Switch at a special hands-on event last weekend in Melbourne! Hear their thoughts on the console, the functionality and the portability, along with their opinions on the launch line-up! Resident Nintendo fanboy Kev and the fabulous Viv are along for the ride too as we talk about what is going to make or break 2017 for the big N.

Games featured this week include:

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• 1-2 Switch
• Splatoon 2
• Super Mario Odyssey
• Xenoblade Switch
• Fire Emblem Warriors
• …and more!

Also this week, the news including a massive Fire Emblem direct and Dylan brings us our first review of the year with his verdict on the zany Yakuza 0! It’s all here on another episode of your favourite gaming show!

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