The Game is Fun: A Nintendo News & History Podcast

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The Game is Fun covers all things Nintendo and the surrounding bubbles. Every other week, Matt & Karl delve into the latest news, reviews, and general rumors buzzing about while taking listener's questions with a retro game club as well. Off weeks featu

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    • Jun 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    6.0 Who Directs the Nintendo Directs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 71:11


    Our first E3 has come and gone and Karl is not here? Yeah, he's MIA, but will be back in two episodes from now. Luckily, Matt has friend of the show, Edwin Castillo joining him to discuss what went down at the latest Nintendo event! ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Literally all E3 stuff and Matt has played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart The Game is Fun: is A Nintendo Podcast made for people who aren't complete corporate apologists. Every other Tuesday, we'll bring you the news along with other discussion of games from Nintendo's storied history. I'm sure this little project will warp as we move into the future. Call it "art in motion," or starting without a clear game plan. I like the former better tbh. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR DISCORD CHECK OUT EDWIN'S SHOW ON SPOTIFY HERE ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter for updates & to inflate our egos! Matt Borjes (@MattBorjes) Matt's Twitch Karl Soriano (@sorrypiano1) Karl's Twitch -------------------------------------------------------------- Intro for the show created by Craig Johnson Check him out here! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3pm6Hw9 Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2OAl7fc

    5.0 Pokemon (I'm Gonna) Snap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 62:25


    Wow. Our second big release show and it's a sequel to one of the most unique games from Nintendo's catalog. Matt has played New Pokemon Snap and is here to share his impressions. Is it worth $60? We spent our own money so you'll get the rawest take available. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Karl has played Catherine, Super Mario Party randomly gets an online update, new Switch sales records in Japan, more sales data for games, and Karl mentally scarred young children during our softball practice. The Game is Fun: is A Nintendo Podcast made for people who aren't complete corporate apologists. Every other Tuesday, we'll bring you the news along with other discussion of games from Nintendo's storied history. I'm sure this little project will warp as we move into the future. Call it "art in motion," or starting without a clear game plan. I like the former better tbh. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR DISCORD ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter for updates & to inflate our egos! Matt Borjes (@MattBorjes) Matt's Twitch Karl Soriano (@sorrypiano1) Karl's Twitch -------------------------------------------------------------- Intro for the show created by Craig Johnson Check him out here! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3pm6Hw9 Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2OAl7fc

    4.0: Soft Reboot / The Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 45:43


    My b about the last two months, but the boys are back. We missed a lot of news and we cover it ALL in this scatter-brained, tangent heavy episode. TOPICS INCLUDE: NINTENDO DIRECT FROM TWO MONTHS AGO NINTENDO INDIE WORLD INTERNALIZED GAMER-PHOBIA WHY LEONARDO IS THE BORING NINJA TURTLE The Game is Fun: is A Nintendo Podcast made for people who aren't complete corporate apologists. Every other Tuesday, we'll bring you the news along with other discussion of games from Nintendo's storied history. I'm sure this little project will warp as we move into the future. Call it "art in motion," or starting without a clear game plan. I like the former better tbh. ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter for updates & to inflate our egos! Matt Borjes (@MattBorjes) Matt's Twitch Karl Soriano (@sorrypiano1) Karl's Prank Video Karl's Twitch -------------------------------------------------------------- Intro for the show created by Craig Johnson Check him out here! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3pm6Hw9 Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2OAl7fc

    3.0: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Spoilercast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 56:46


    Our first big game launch is here and Matt is ready to tell you all about it! Also Karl has an opinion on something. TOPICS INCLUDE: SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD + BOWSER'S FURY SPOILERS THE FUTURE OF E3 GEOFF KEIGHLEY'S FAVORITE DINOSAUR The Game is Fun: is A Nintendo Podcast made for people who aren't complete corporate apologists. Every other Tuesday, we'll bring you the news along with other discussion of games from Nintendo's storied history. I'm sure this little project will warp as we move into the future. Call it "art in motion," or starting without a clear game plan. I like the former better tbh. ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter for updates & to inflate our egos! Matt Borjes (@MattBorjes) Karl Soriano (@sorrypiano1) -------------------------------------------------------------- Intro for the show created by Craig Johnson Check him out here! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3pm6Hw9 Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2OAl7fc

    2.0: The Weakest Link

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 52:21


    Karl has finally played his first game on the switch and it's a never ending Odyssey ;) Other topics this episode this week: MASSIVE Switch Sales Data The EU is going to pwn the sh*t out of Nintendo for Joycon Drift Mario 3D World & Monster Hunter Rise are rapidly approaching. Neopets vs. Webkinz The Game is Fun: is A Nintendo Podcast made for people who aren't complete corporate apologists. Every other Tuesday, we'll bring you the news along with other discussion of games from Nintendo's storied history. I'm sure this little project will warp as we move into the future. Call it "art in motion," or starting without a clear game plan. I like the former better tbh. ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter for updates & to inflate our egos! Matt Borjes (@MattBorjes) Karl Soriano (@sorrypiano1)

    1.0: This Machine Kills Fanboys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 40:40


    Howdy. This is it. It's real. A real podcast. Also I'm Matt. One of your hosts alongside my friend, Karl. Welcome to the first episode of The Game is Fun: A Nintendo Podcast made for people who aren't complete corporate apologists. Every other Tuesday, we'll bring you the news along with other discussion of games from Nintendo's storied history. I'm sure this little project will warp as we move into the future. Call it "art in motion," or starting without a clear game plan. I like the former better tbh. ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter for updates & to inflate our egos! Matt Borjes (@MattBorjes) Karl Soriano (@sorrypiano1)

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