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Switch it Up

171 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Nintendo fanboys and lifelong best friends Tyler and Kolby bring you all the Nintendo news and more on the Switch it Up podcast. Tune in for casual episodes about games we love...or don't, mini-series's, collaborations with good friends, plenty of laughs, and more! This is our passion project and we hope you enjoy! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/switchitup/support

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Episodes

Season 5 Episode 1: "What If's" in Video Games

January 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Switch it Up is back and we brought Season 5 with us! Join us in our return as we catch you up on what we’ve been up to and then dive into Video Game “What If’s”, ranging from the topics of “What If Microsoft bought Nintendo?”, “What If Nintendo released Pokemon on NSO?”, and more! also we (I, Kolby) managed to sneak some FFVII Rebirth talk in there as well ;) Please enjoy! We are elated to be back!! 0:00 - We Are So Back 2:10 - Where We’ve Been and What We’ve Been Up To 11:05 - Show Fo...

Season 4 Episode 18: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Deep Dive Part 3

July 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

Ladies and gentlemen….four years ago, the then sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was revealed to be in development. An idea between two best friends was born, and the rest is history. Today, we are releasing part 2.5/3 of our The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deep dive. DISCLAIMER: The original file is over four hours long and was intended to be released as such. However, due to difficulties converting the file, we broke it down so you’ll get two parts of our second…...

Season 4 Episode 17: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Deep Dive Part 2...2.2? (read ep description)

July 14, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 157 MB

Ladies and gentlemen….four years ago, the then sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was revealed to be in development. An idea between two best friends was born, and the rest is history. Today, we are releasing part two of our The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deep dive. DISCLAIMER: The original file is over four hours long and was intended to be released as such. However, due to difficulties converting the file, we broke it down so you’ll get two parts of our second…pa...

Season 4 Episode 16: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Deep Dive Part 1

June 12, 2023 04:07 - 3 hours - 275 MB

Ladies and gentlemen….four years ago, the then sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was revealed to be in development. An idea between two best friends was born, and the rest is history. Today, we are releasing part one of our The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deep dive. The biggest game we have ever covered, and we will do our best to do it justice. No need for guests..we love y’all, but we got this. Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 6:12 - Right and Wro...

Season 4 Episode 16: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Deep Dive Part One

June 12, 2023 04:07 - 3 hours - 275 MB

Ladies and gentlemen….four years ago, the then sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was revealed to be in development. An idea between two best friends was born, and the rest is history. Today, we are releasing part one of our The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deep dive. The biggest game we have ever covered, and we will do our best to do it justice. No need for guests..we love y’all, but we got this. Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 6:12 - Right and Wro...

Bonus Episode: Reaction to FFVII Rebirth and Ever Crisis at Summer Gamesfest 2023

June 09, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

Kolby reacts and theory crafts based on the latest from Square Enix on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Ever Crisis! Podcast Information: Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Instagram: @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Feeling Generous? Leave the show a tip! (Never expected, always appreciated :D) https://ko-fi.com/switchitup Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/switchitup/support

Season 4 Episode 15: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Preview

May 01, 2023 04:00 - 3 hours - 262 MB

“Do not look away. For you’d miss the return of a podcast, and the birth of their newest banger.” - Ganondorf The time has come. The biggest release of the year is less than two weeks away, probably the amount of time you’ll need to digest this episode. Join the boys and two of their good friends as they deep dive all the way into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom theories! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mega Boast Timestamps 12:20: Opening...

Season 4 Episode 14: Alive and Well

April 17, 2023 04:04 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

After a very long hiatus, the boys return to the airwaves to catch you up on what has been going on in each of their lives, as well as the mega episode that is to come! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction Podcast Information: Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Instagram: @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Feeling Generous? Leave the show a tip! (Never expected, always appreciated :D) https://ko-fi.com/switchitup Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif...

Season 4 Episode 13-2: Sonic Frontiers: The Definitive Review, Is It Worth Your Time? W/Brock from the Outcasts Podcast!

February 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 215 MB

BONUS EPISODE! This episode got recorded a while back when Kolby was unavailable one week and was intended to be the true 13th episode of season 4, but now that the actual episode 13 is out, consider this one episode 13-2! On this episode, Tyler once again recruits the help of the biggest blue blur enthusiast on the airwaves, Brock of the Outcasts Podcast, to help him definitively and finally review Sonic Frontiers. Did SEGA finally get the win they desperately needed, or does Frontiers fail...

Season 4 Episode 13: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Review w/AussieMapleLeaf

February 09, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 234 MB

“Embrace your dreams, and, whatever happens, protect your honor, as SOLDIER! Come and get it!” Welcome to the program ladies and gents, where on today's episode we embrace our dreams and talk Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion! To sweeten the pot, we were joined by AussieMapleLeaf, a variety streamer and content creator and just a joy of a person. We had a lot of fun with this one and hope you do as well! (Apologies for audio quality, had trouble converting!) Timestamps: 0:00 - Introd...

Season 4 Episode 12: The 2022 Recap!

January 06, 2023 16:22 - 3 hours - 272 MB

Here it is: The Switch it Up 2022 Recap! Thank you all for a great year, and to thank you, we gave you A N O T H E R three hour episode! Thank you to everyone who helped with the episode and sent in questions via Twitter. Here is to an amazing 2023 :D Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 7:32 - Thank You and the 10k Milestone 9:00 - Commencing Ceremony of the 2nd Annual Switch it Up Awards/2022 Recap 10:08 - Best Nintendo Direct Moment of 2022 12:18 - 2022 Year in Review 21:28 - Best Track...

Season 4 Episode 10-2: Xenoblade Chronicles 3.....Hours w/Eric of The Unlockables

December 26, 2022 05:00 - 3 hours - 260 MB

"Fight to live....live to fight. That's the way of our world...Aionios." Here it is: The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 episode. To say this game left a mark on us is an understatement. Huge thank you to our pal Eric for joining us on this emotional yet super fun episode! This game is just remarkable, you'll come to find that out quickly in this episode. Please sit back, relax, break it into chunks (please), and enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction + Guest Feature 5:54 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Revi...

Season 4 Episode 10-2: Xenoblade Chronicles 3.....Hours

December 26, 2022 05:00 - 3 hours - 260 MB

"Fight to live....live to fight. That's the way of our world...Aionios." Here it is: The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 episode. To say this game left a mark on us is an understatement. Huge thank you to our pal Eric for joining us on this emotional yet super fun episode! This game is just remarkable, you'll come to find that out quickly in this episode. Please sit back, relax, break it into chunks (please), and enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction + Guest Feature 5:54 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Revi...

Season 4 Episode 10-1: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet w/Jared of PlayAlongPodcast

December 20, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 227 MB

We are back! We say that often these days and we apologize for it (left this in from last episode description because it obviously applies). WE ARE BACK AGAIN! AND WE BROUGHT A FRIEND TOO! Tyler and, well hardly Kolby for this episode anyway, are joined by friend of the program Jared from PlayAlongPodcast to talk all things Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. And that’s pretty much the whole 160 somethings minutes! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction + Guest Feature! Rest of Show - Pokemon Scarlet and Vi...

Season 4 Episode 9: Catching Up Ft: Game Award Nominations and Pokemon Week

November 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

We are back! We say that often these days and we apologize for it, but we return today to catch you up on what we’ve been up to and discuss Game Awards nominations, including why we believe Xenoblade Chronicles 3 got snubbed for Best Narrative and who will win the battle between Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Catch Up 13:36 - 2022 Game Awards Nominations and Categories Discussion 55:27 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Preview Podcast Information: Twitter:...

Season 4 Episode 8: Discussing the Bayonetta 3 Voice Acting Controversy, With Help!

October 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Brock of The Outcasts Podcast makes his triumphant return to Switch it Up's newest season to offer up his voice acting knowledge to help Tyler discuss the ins and outs of the Bayonetta 3 VA drama that recently shook up the industry! The boys cover everything from the timing of the first Twitter video on the subject, the call for a boycott of the game, and if and how they think this will affect the game after its release. Drama and controversy aren't usually this podcast's forte, so as a palet...

Season 4 Episode 7: A Little Bit of Everything with Benito of IGPC (PKMN, Mario Movie, Overwatch 2)

October 13, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 177 MB

*BENITO JOINS THE BATTLE!* Tyler and Kolby welcome the first guest of Season 4 onto the program: Morgan Remington! Taking a break from piloting the pinecone, Benito joins to discuss all the latest on Pokemon Scarlet/Violet (it’s so much), the Super Mario Bros movie trailer, and the disastrous launch of Overwatch 2 and the state of Blizzard. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction/One Question With Morgan 16:14 - Pokemon News 1:30:30 - Super Mario Movie Trailer 1:41:19 - Overwatch 2 and Blizzard Debac...

Season 4 Episode 7: A Little Bit of Everything with Morgan Remington (PKMN, Mario Movie, Overwatch 2)

October 13, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 177 MB

*MORGAN JOINS THE BATTLE!* Tyler and Kolby welcome the first guest of Season 4 onto the program: Morgan Remington! Taking a break from piloting the pinecone, Morgan joins to discuss all the latest on Pokemon Scarlet/Violet (it’s so much), the Super Mario Bros movie trailer, and the disastrous launch of Overwatch 2 and the state of Blizzard. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction/One Question With Morgan 16:14 - Pokemon News 1:30:30 - Super Mario Movie Trailer 1:41:19 - Overwatch 2 and Blizzard...

The Final Fantasy 7 Remake Docu Series Part 2: The Destruction of Mako Reactor 1 - Mad Dash

October 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

"Like this train, I suppose... There's only one way it can go...." Welcome back ladies and gentlemen to the FFVIIR Docu Series, episode two! This series will take us through how we got here, what exactly happened, and where we are going from here. I am very excited to begin this process and I hope you are too! Tune in as Kolby gives in depth breakdowns on everything from chapter 1 all the way to chapter 4, including lore bits, character breakdowns, and more! Podcast Information: Twitter: @Sw...

Season 4 Episode 6: Tears of the Kingdom, Crisis Core FFVII, and Everything Else

September 23, 2022 15:35 - 1 hour - 132 MB

After legally settling podcasting rights with Slo and Bro, Tyler and Kolby return to the airwaves for a morning recording to discuss all things The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Well, at the end they do. They being with discussing the remainder of the 9/13 Nintendo Direct including of course Fire Emblem: Engage and Splatoon 3. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 7:41 - Nintendo Direct Recap 30:10 - Kolbys Thoughts on Crisis Core: Final Fantasy V...

Season 4 Episode 5: A Beginners Guide to Splatoon 3

September 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

Are you itching to cut through the “fake news” and get the scoops that other reporters are too scared to dive into? Well thankfully on todays episode, Slo and Bro tell you all you need to know about Splatoon 3 and the history that ravaged these lands. Buckle up Inklings for the debut of “On the Down Low”! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 8:31 - The History Of Splatoon (Lore overview of Splatoon 1 & 2, Predictions for 3) Podcast Information: Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Instagram: @Switch_it_Up_Podcas...

The Final Fantasy 7 Remake Deep Dive Part 1: "For They Are Coming Back"

September 01, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

“At last…the promise has been made.” Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the first ever docu-series on Switch it Up!: The Final Fantasy 7 Remake Deep Dive! This series will take us through how we got here, what exactly happened, and where we are going from here. I am very excited to begin this process and I hope you are too! Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to the Series 3:58 - Kolbys Experience With FF7 and Why It Means So Much 9:06 - Beginning of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake T...

The Final Fantasy 7 Remake Docu Series Part 1: "For They Are Coming Back"

September 01, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

“At last…the promise has been made.” Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the first ever docu-series on Switch it Up!: The Final Fantasy 7 Remake Deep Dive! This series will take us through how we got here, what exactly happened, and where we are going from here. I am very excited to begin this process and I hope you are too! Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to the Series 3:58 - Kolbys Experience With FF7 and Why It Means So Much 9:06 - Beginning of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Timeline...

Season 4 Episode 4: Top Ten Favorite Games of All Time Retrospective Volume 1

August 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 160 MB

To celebrate the three year anniversary of Switch it Up, the boys revisit the Favorite Games of All Time List (shoutout ListOff) from the Season 2 Finale/Episode 100. They look at their top ten from then and compare it to now to see what has changed and what hasn’t! Thank you for all the support over the years! We appreciate each and every listen and we look forward to many more wonderful memories in the future! Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction/Celebrating Three Years of Switch i...

Season 4 Episode 3: Splatoon 3 Direct and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Opening Impressions

August 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

S P L A T A T T A C K ! Splatoon 3 got a thirty minute presentation this past week and the boys break down all the new, returning, and B I G content! Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is very very good and very very long, Tyler has a doctorate in Monster Hunter, coffee >, and more!! Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:11 - Kolbys Opening Thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (No Spoilers) 9:21 - Mariokart 8 Deluxe Booster Pass Wave 2 14:00 - Pokemon Masters Update 19:31 - Monster Hunter Rise Su...

Season 4 Episode 2: Pokemon Presents the Paldea Region!

August 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Pokeman decided to host a Presents on the day we were recording, so naturally we talked for over an hour about it! Scarlet and Violet is trying some new things and we discuss what that could mean for casual and competitive players. Xenoblade 3 is crushing charts and Splatoon 3 and Bayonetta 3 (The year of trilogies right?) are right around the corner. Great time to be a gamer! Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:26 - 08/03 Pokemon Presents Reaction (PKMN Masters, New Pokemon Scarl...

Season 4 Episode 1: Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Scarlet Blaze Review

July 11, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 232 MB

We. Are. B A C K! We catch you up on some housekeeping notes for the show going forward and then go back to where it all started: Fire Emblem: Three Houses content. Today we talk all things Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes the Scarlet Blaze route! It’s a long one, so bookmark it, or listen all at once! Please enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction/Housekeeping Notes Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Scarlet Blaze Review *Full Spoilers* 8:50 - Beat by Beat Prologue Breakdown (Demo Content) 53...

Season 3 Finale: The Intermission

June 09, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

We apologize for it being unexpected and unannounced, but as of this episode, Season 3 has concluded and we will be taking a mini break. Thank you so much for all the support, and be on the look out for Season 4 and maybe some new content stuff! Podcast Information: Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Instagram: @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal Accounts: Kolby: @Kolby_Moyer on Twitter and Instagram @Kolbster17Gaming on Twitch Tyler: @T_Samps on Twitter @TSampsell11 on Instagram Friends of the Sho...

Season 3 Episode 41: New Pokemon, New Sonic, New Hog!

June 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB

The news comes and goes and this episode…..it showed up. We have lots to unpack with the center of it being Pokemon and Sonic, two of the most diverse IPs as far as reception in recent memory. Can you guess which one we liked? Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land Review 10:56 - Monster Hunter DLC Footage 13:18 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet new trailer Reaction 50:21 - Sonic Frontiers new gameplay Reaction Podcast Information: Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Insta...

Season 3 Episode 40: More Approachable Console: Switch or Wii?, Three Hopes Character Design Thoughts!

May 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Which Nintendo console is more approachable: The Wii or The Switch? Tyler and Kolby give healthy arguments to each side, as well as discuss Three Hopes character designs and for the last 16 or so minutes, we kinda go off the rails. Also, we got a serious bump in listens, and assuming it’s legit or not, we just wanted to say THANK YOU AS ALWAYS FOR THE SUPPORT! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:22 - MH Rise Sunbreak News 12:39 - Gaming Backlogs 16:04 - FE Warriors: Three Hopes Character...

S3EP39: Tiering Swords and Dungeons and Dragons!

May 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Swords were tiered. Not just here no, but on Brocks podcast. Unsurprisingly, people were in a tizzy, so we invited him on to assist him in making the ultimate non-debatable Swords tier list! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 8:13 - Tiering of the Swords 1:05:15 - D&D Recap W/ Tyler and Brock! Songs Used: One Winged Angel Rebirth (Final Fantasy 7 Remake) Podcast Information: Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Instagram: @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal Accounts: Kolby: @Kolby_Moyer on Twitter and I...

S3EP38: Gaming News, Doctor Strange MoM talk, and Elden Ring Deep Dive!

May 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 150 MB

The boys are back and return with a longer episode then usual! Tyler and Kolby catch you up on their lives then transition into gaming, reviewing the latest Marvel movie, and close with Tyler becoming the Elden Lord. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 7:25 - Gaming News Indieworld! GACHA News Monster Hunter Rise Digital Event 39:40 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness *44:51 begins Spoiler talk* 1:18:20 - Elden Ring Review/Discussion Podcast Information: Twitter: @SwitchUpPo...

S3EP37: The Boys Own Next Gen Consoles, FF7R and Elden Ring, Xenoblade 3/Splatoon 3 News!

April 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

It finally happened…both of your hosts own next generation consoles. Tune to hear about how Kolby obtained a Playstation 5 and how Tyler is enjoying the Xbox Series X (he is becoming the Elden Lord). Despite this, we are still pumped for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (which got moved….up??) and Splatoon 3 and cover those as well! (I let the introduction song run a bit longer…let me have my moment of triumph) Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction/WE Are Next Gen Console Owners 7:18: Tylers Quick Rant ...

S3 EP36: Shez, Chez, Rhez, Don't Matter, Byleth in 4

April 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

After a much needed week off for real life affairs, the boys come back with a vengeance and some rust as they spend north of a half hour discussing three minutes of new content for Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Afterwards, they discuss a variety of Disney content including Doctor Strange, Thor, Obi-Wan Kenobi! Also, MORBIUS MANIA! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction/Catch-Up 8:38 - Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes new look 44:24 - Game Boy Advance datamine for NSO 46:43 - Cinema Boys...

Season 3 Episode 35: Live From Waddle Dee Town with Listener Questions

April 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Kirby is still sweeping Nintendo Nation, Tyler is officially a certified gym leader and beat one opponent six straight times. No mercy. We also answered some Q&A questions, so shoutout to all the lovely people who sent us some! :) Also, quick question for all of you...How does Meta Knight, a cosmic being trained in the art of the sword since the time of his existence ALWAYS lose to Kirby, a pink loveable blob who only ever picks up a sword to duel Meta Knight??? How does this work?? Timest...

Season 3 Episode 34: Breaking Down the 15 New Seconds of Breath of the Wild 2 News (And Kirby!)

March 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Everything was going well in the world. Kirby was being enjoyed by all, Will Smith was apologizing for giving Chris Rock all five fingers, then BAM. Eiji Aonuma delays the Breath of the Wild sequel. Oh well, the Kirby being enjoyed part is still true. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:08 - Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed 17:05 - Pokemon Masters EX News (Also some Batman meme talk) 27:20 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land First Impressions 51:05 - Oscars talk + Tylers Rants About Ads 1:02:17 ...

Season 3 Episode 33: Forgotten Land Demo > Kirby Star Allies

March 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

It is Kirbo week gamers! That’s right, a new era of Kirby is upon us, and the boys discuss what the games aim should be and predict the impact it will have! MK8D Booster Pack wave one is a slam dunk, and Tyler has hit a crossroads in Dying Light 2. He had a lot to get off his chest. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:36 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land Talk 14:15 - MK8D Booster Pack Wave 1 Review 28:06 - Fitness Talk and Randomness lol 34:21 - Tyler and Dying Light 2 = Pain TAKE THE SEAS...

Season 3 Episode 32: Nintendo Newsroom Volume 3

March 16, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MB

Shorter one this week as the boys tighten things up episode wise and try to be more “professional”. Tyler had the road trip from hell creep up on him and it hindered all his gaming plans, but fear not! We catch you up on the latest news, including MHR Sunbreak and Sonic Movie 2! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 8:58 - What We’re Playing 15:32 - Latest Gaming News - Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Presentation 27:45 - MK8D Booster Pack this week! 31:37  - Sonic Movie 2 44:00 - Dying Light...

Season 3 Episode 31: Planet Popstar Might Be Hell on Video Game Earth

March 09, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

We kinda bounced all over the place here. Kolby played the new Kirbo demo and it feels and plays incredible. Could be the turning point for that series. Tyler ruined everyone's life in the Dying Light 2 world. He messed up so bad, he is rectifying his failure as soon as he gets back from vacation. “The Batman” is so so good and you should all go see it, and if you find yourself at Penn State in the first weekend of April, play the PSPC. Tell em Switch it Up sent yah. Timestamps: 0:00 - Int...

Season 3 Episode 30: "Bienvenido al Mundo de Pokemon" (We tried some Spanish)

March 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Samps is finally finishing up Arceus and Kolby can finally review a game on the show! Tune in for final thoughts from Arceus and it’s latest update, Pokemon Presents thoughts, a skit starring Professor Mahogany and Professor Eucalyptus on Gen 9, and other stuff such as reviewing Ori and the Will of the Wisps and looking forward to some games we plan to buy! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Wrapping Up Legends: Arceus + Tylers Shiny Gold Mine 31:00 - Pokemon Presents Recap 51:50 - ...

Season 3 Episode 29: We Talked Games

February 23, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Switch it Up was bested both individually and team wise last Saturday night in the Indie Podcast Mariokart Tournament. Pain. We discuss the night as a whole and how awesome it was to collaborate with so many cool podcasters. Afterwords, Kolby FINALLY can talk about a game he’s playing and the Twitter wars he’s been lately, and we close with Tyler's journey through Arceus and bounce some improvement ideas off of each other for another game in that style.  Timestamps: 0:00 - The Boys Wild Two...

Season 3 Episode 28: An In-Depth Look at Pokemon Legends: Arceus

February 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Tyler gives you the pitch for why you should buy Pokemon Legends: Arceus. He makes some good cases and is very fair I must say. After an hour of that, he then dives into early impressions for Dying Light 2. Kolby kinda took a backseat on this one, which is good because Tyler is the knowledgeable one. The boys are also getting back into competition on Saturday, 02/19, when they join the Big Drink Energy podcast and others to compete in a Mariokart 8 Deluxe tournament! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introd...

Season 3 Episode 27: 2/9 Nintendo Direct AKA BANGER

February 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

NINTENDO DIRECT EPISODE AND HOLY MOLY! Best early year Direct ever? I think so!! FIRE EMBLEM THREE HOUSES UNIVERSE IS BACK AT THE COST OF A PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:15 - Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes 27:52 - Mario Strikers: Battle League 32:20 - Splatoon 3 36:19 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land (he ate a damn car) 44:20 - Nintendo Switch Sports! 48:30 - Triangle Strategy 49:45 - Cuphead: The Delicious Last Cour...

Season 3 Episode 26: A New Era of Pokemon is Here

February 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Pokemon Legends: Arceus has graced shelves and EShops worldwide and we finally have answers to our long awaited question: Is it good? We get into first impressions, the formula for future Pokemon games, and a whole lot more. Plus, we discuss Sony v Microsoft in “The Battle of the Billions….of Dollars” and finish with volume two of the three word game! Timestamps:  0:00 - Introduction + Rambling  4:30 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus First Impressions  33:40 - Sony vs Microsoft  49:00 - Brock Fi...

Season 3 Episode 25: Three Word Game

January 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

Oh hey we did another 90 minutes. That just happens after you do this for two and a half years. But yeah, Legends Arceus is coming out this week and it caused Tyler to delete Twitter. We somehow got twenty minutes out of a very dry time in mobile games, Kolby yelled at the country of Italy for allowing Tifa Lockhart to be shed in a rated R light, and we describe some of our favorite and non-favorite games using three words. For example, I would describe Season 3 Episode 25 “This episode rocks...

Season 3 Episode 24: Kirbo Revamping and World Ends With You Review

January 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

We are going to keep track of the games we review for the year of 2022, and today we add “The World Ends With You: Final Mix”! Tune in to hear Tylers thoughts on the game, and to also hear our top four characters in gaming via a Twitter trend and for our thoughts on Legends Arceus and Kirby and the Forgotten Land! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction + Rambling 10:20 - Arceus and Kirby updates 27:00 - The World Ends With You Final Remix Review 44:30 - Xbox Buys Activision/Blizzard and My Her...

Season 3 Episode 23: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

January 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Love. Such a complicated concept in real life, but more importantly in video games! We dive into Halo Infinites campaign, which motivated Tyler to bring up the role of romance in video games. Can it hold the plot together? Where does it shine? And of course, why Breath of the Wild 2 should absolutely make “ZeLink” a thing. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction + Rambling Rest of Episode - Halo Infinite, Romance in Video Games, Mariokart 9 rumors! Songs Used: Reverie (Halo Infinite) Podcast Informat...

Season 3 Episode 22: Lets Go Review Pokemon Lets Go

January 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Pokemon Lets Go is the best Switch Pokemon game. Yes, you heard that right. We discuss why and we look back at the first entry into the Switch family. Then, we plot out a Lets Go Johto game and lay the groundwork for why we need to abandon the “faithfulness” in remakes. Also, more rumors for Nintendo in 2022, yay! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction + Kolby has COVID 7:42 - Looking back at Pokemon Lets Go 35:50 - Where does Lets Go rank vs other Switch Pokemon games? 46:39 - Lets Go Johto roadmap...

Season 3 Episode 21: Dawn of the First Day -72 Hours Remain- (Until the New Year)

December 29, 2021 03:51 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

The holidays have passed, now all that remains is the dawn of the new year approaching fast. This episode sees Kolby and Tyler discuss their holiday endeavors and the games they are most excited for that are (allegedly) coming out in 2022. The two also include some predictions they have for the future of some specific franchises in the new year. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro + Holiday Gossip 23:46 - 2022 Gaming Speculation and Anticipation 56:30 - Mario in 2022? 1:05:34 - Fire Emblem in 2022? 1:...

Season 3 Episode 20: GACHA Gamers and Cinema Connoisseurs

December 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Twas the week of Christmas, and we have little gaming news to present to you all. However, after we feed you the scraps of news from GACHA and Legends Arceus, we dive into other media such as breaking down The Witcher Season 2 and all things Spiderman: No Way Home. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction/Rambling 13:48 - GACHA News 35:23 - Latest in Legends Arceus 47:15 - The Witcher Season 2 54:20 - Spiderman: No Way Home SPOILERS Songs Used: The White Wolf (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt) Podcas...

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