Crazy Gaming, Movie, Marvel, & Anime News! ┃The Game Junction Podcast #80

The Game Junction Podcast

Ever wondered how Kirby's tough persona in the West contrasts with his cute image in Japan? Join us as we explore the fascinating world of gaming art differences, touching on treasures from the Nintendo Switch Online expansion that are sailing to Western shores for the first time. This episode isn't just a nostalgia trip—it's a treasure hunt, where we unearth quirky games like Hibariki and debate the latest updates on the Xbox backwards compatibility saga. Plus, we circle back to our recent musings on Star Wars Outlaws and the Fallout TV show, adding a fresh twist to the discussion. We discuss the upcoming Transformers One film, the BAFTA Awards for video games, Godzilla's differences in Japan and the US, Nintendo Switch 2, Wii U & 3DS officially offline, and our thoughts.
Who would have guessed that Venba would snag the debut game award, or that Baldur's Gate 3 would mesmerize us with its narrative prowess? We're unwrapping the outcomes of a prestigious gaming award show, spotlighting unexpected winners, and dissecting trends shaping the industry. From the enchantment of Ghibli-affiliated animation to pondering whether Spider-Man 2's lead performance compensates for a lack of innovation, we're serving up a feast of insights and op

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Capitole

1. Nintendo Switch Online Games Discussion (00:00:00)

2. Game Awards Winners and Industry Reflection (00:05:14)

3. [Ad] Call Me By Your Game (00:10:02)

4. (Cont.) Game Awards Winners and Industry Reflection (00:10:51)

5. Protein, Gaming, and Nintendo Direct Rumors (00:19:19)

6. Gaming News and Online Exploits (00:24:23)

7. Gaming Industry Trends (00:32:20)

8. Discussing Star Trek Prequel Timelines (00:44:35)

9. Star Trek Series Analysis and Opinion (00:51:33)

10. Deadpool & Wolverine (01:11:00)

11. CGI in Films (01:21:44)

12. Godzilla Discussion (01:26:50)

13. New Planet of the Apes (01:37:56)

14. Nothing Good from Lord of the Rings (01:42:17)

15. Musical from South Park Creators (01:55:37)

16. Cannibal Holocaust (01:57:26)

17. New TMNT Games & Movies (02:01:50)

18. Anime Movies Are Never Canon (02:06:21)

19. Destiny 1 & 2 (02:12:32)

20. Movie Remakes for Trademarks (02:31:11)

21. Analogue Pocket Discussion (02:37:44)

22. Manba One Controller (02:41:17)

23. Stellar Blade Story Time (02:43:30)

24. Bomb Rush CyberFunk (02:49:47)

25. Japanese Pokemon Save Files Sold (02:54:29)

26. Next Final Fantasy VII Part 3? (03:02:45)

27. Sgt. Frog Anime (03:10:24)

28. New Demon Slayer Game (03:15:07)

29. New Sword Art Online Game Coming (03:18:57)

30. Tomb Raider 1-3 Collection Update (03:28:03)

31. Cancelled Nintendo 64 Game Found & Online (03:32:25)

32. Xbox Cloud Gaming Update (03:38:08)

33. Xbox Handheld Coming? (03:39:11)

34. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Leaked (03:43:48)

35. Closing Thoughts (03:45:45)