Best Virtual Console Podcasts (2025)

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Virtual Boy's Cardboard Comeback 52:23

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28d ago52:23

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This week, gamers bring Xbox mode to the MSI Claw and other Windows handhelds, the DualSense controller gets multi-pairing, AYN shows off the Thor in action, and Nintendo gets even weirder with a Virtual Boy comeback, plus John reviews the Steam Deck Folio cover and the crew discusses the gaming updates to Apple’s Vision Pro. Also available on YouT…

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Budget Android Handhelds Rise as the Xbox Ally X Stumbles 35:18

4h ago35:18

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This week, Steam Deck, Switch 2, and Vision Pro accessory follow up, Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs, Android handhelds break into the budget category, and the ROG Xbox Ally X is a bust. On NPC XL, Apple’s M5 chip promise gaming advances on the iPad, but can it deliver? NPC is also available on YouTube here. Subscribe to NPC XL on Patreon here. Links and Show …

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Episode 307 - Snappy Boy (feat. Hades II, Gunbrella, Undusted & Crypt Custodian) 1:42:04

1h ago1:42:04

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Finally a normal episode 00:09:09 Hades II 00:16:56 Undusted: Letters From The Past 00:30:23 Gunbrella 00:42:10 Crypt Custodian 00:55:33 Refreshing Stale Franchises 01:18:21 Desert Island Games 01:37:26 Outro You can support us on Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thisnintendolife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, remember to send all your correspondence to our…

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952 - 10/12/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Microsoft is committed to consoles, Nintendo sues Reddit mod 51:34

1d ago51:34

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I give my early impressions of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles after revisiting it for the first time in decades. Microsoft has stated that they are still committed to making traditional consoles. Nintendo has sued a moderator of a Switch piracy subreddit. Then we talk to Rob about Tron: Ares and the upcoming final episode of Orange L…

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Halloween 2025: The Pumpkin Show 1:02:04

4d ago1:02:04

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We talk retro pumpkin things, from characters to candy.By RK

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951 - 10/05/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - EA To Go Into $20bil Debt, Xbox Game Pass Price Hikes 58:13

6d ago58:13

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EA is being purchased by private investors in 2027, and will immediately be saddled with $20billion worth of debt when the deal closes. (EA made $7.5billion in revenue in 2025.) There is a vulnerability in all games using the Unity Runtime released since 2017, so all of those games must be patched before some systems will be allowed to run them. Mi…

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Ep 89 – Soul Sucker 1:12:43

7d ago1:12:43

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Jeff travels Stern Pro Circuit Star Wars Fall of the Empire Movie reviews Pinball Expo Pin2dmd (#notsponsored) Pinball streaming versus…. Soul SuckersBy Final Round Pinball Podcast

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Does the AYN Thor Have Handheld of the Year Potential? 45:15

7d ago45:15

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The Latest Portable Gaming News Federico weighs in on the Xiaomi Pad Mini GameHub Lenovo Legion Go 2 Retro Game Corps review AYN Thor reviews and first impressions Joey’s Retro Handhelds review Retro Game Corps impressions video Using the Epilogue GB Operator with the Steam Deck Digital Foundry tests iPhone 17 Pro gaming Mini PCs leap forward GMKte…

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950 - 09/28/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - EA About To Go Private, More Xbox Price Hikes 55:51

9d ago55:51

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We have an update about the game preservation story from last episode with some more context on why this might not be as big of a disaster as we first claimed. EA was rumored to be going private by being purchased by several investors representing Saudi Arabia. (This was confirmed the day after we recorded this episode.) Doug Bowser announced his r…

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Episode 306 - Hottie Spoilers (feat. Hades II & Hollow Knight Silksong) [REUPLOAD] 2:05:18

9d ago2:05:18

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Spotify deleted the original version of this because they are assholes and are too scared of copyright 00:04:14 Hades II 01:13:14 Hollow Knight Silksong (SPOILERS) 02:01:30 Outro You can support us on Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thisnintendolife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, remember to send all your correspondence to our e-mail address: thisnintendolife@gm…

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Halloween 2025: Old Halloween We Want Back 58:31

14d ago58:31

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We pick 10 things from Halloweens of our past to bring back to the current day!By RK

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Anbernic DS and Nose-Bleed Windows Handheld Prices 45:24

14d ago45:24

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Halloween 2025: Childhood Fears 1:05:08

20d ago1:05:08

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It's Halloween time baby! We kick off the 2025 Halloween season by talking about 10 of our Childhood Fears!By RK

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Budget or Power Play: AYANEO and GPD Move in Opposite Directions 36:54

22d ago36:54

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This week, AYANEO introduces it’s most affordable handheld yet, but it’s not part of its budget line of devices. Plus, Qualcomm’s new chips pack a punch and the GDP Win 5 pack a punch, while Sony expands its Pulse line with desktop speakers. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News AYANEO Pocket Air Mini …

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949 - 09/14/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Virtual Boy Returns, Nintendo Gets Pokemon Patents 59:29

23d ago59:29

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The Virtual Boy is making a comeback on Nintendo Switch Online - but you'll have to buy an expensive piece of plastic or cardboard to use it. A devkit and prototype game collection was seized by UK police, and preservationists are fighting to get it back. (There's more to this story that came to light after recording this episode.) Nintendo has bee…

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Forza Horizon 6 is real, and in Japan - All we know so far 14:45

26d ago14:45

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Forza Horizon 6 is officially official in Japan, definitely confirmed. But, what else is there to spot so far? Traxion has sifted through the trailer, spotted locations on Google Maps, read all of the available FAQs, and this is everything we know so far about Forza Horizon 6. Such as, when will the PS5 version launch? What should you expect from t…

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Our Favorite Retro Action Figures 1:01:05

26d ago1:01:05

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We talk about 10 specific action figures from the 80's and 90's we loved when we were growing up in the rad years!By RK

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Episode 305 - Virtual Boys (feat. Nintendo Direct) 1:58:22

29d ago1:58:22

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I know we said we were gonna talk about Silksong on this episode but we were tired ok 00:05:33 Nintendo Direct 00:13:30 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 00:19:27 Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 00:26:42 Mario Tennis Fever 00:31:47 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition 00:36:17 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 00:41:12 Hades II 00:49:12 Dragon Quest VII Reima…

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SNES and Genesis Hidden Gem Games 54:49

1M ago54:49

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RK talks 5 hidden gem games for the Super Nintendo and Squeezer talks 5 for the Sega Genesis.By RK

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Steam Emulation on Android Gets Real 41:38

1M ago41:38

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This week, Brendon emerges from a Silksong fog, Genki settles a lawsuit and sends Federico accessories for the Switch, and Federico and John try emulating Windows on Android handhelds. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Nintendo Switch 2 Genki Lawsuit Settlement Genki Attack Vector Genki Energy Pack…

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948 - 09/07/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Dragon Con Recap, Hollow Knight: Silksong Breaks The Internet 59:30

1M ago59:30

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I'm back from Dragon Con and got to moderate some panels! I also talk about the artist who was kicked out of artist alley for selling AI art and explain exactly why they were kicked out and exactly why (and which) police were involved. Hollow Knight: Silksong released and broke the internet - and maybe makes a great case as for why digital preorder…

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Retro Video Tapes 1:03:42

1M ago1:03:42

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We talk about 10 tapes we owned or rented or made when we were kids. Yes VHS and BETA only kids! Movies, TV Shows, weird huggabunch movies and more.By RK

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New Handhelds, Old Problems: Legion Go 2 and Odin 3 Arrive 49:29

1M ago49:29

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This week, Brendon and John examine the latest handheld announcements Lenovo and AYN that both come with impressive specs and some age-old frustrations. Plus, a new chip is coming to Anbernic’s lineup, and Brendon shares his first impressions of Dbrand’s Nintendo Switch 2 killswitch case. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Lat…

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Episode 304 - Silksong People (feat. Hollow Knight: Silksong) 1:57:50

1M ago1:57:50

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It is in fact a real video game 00:03:47 Hollow Knight: Silksong 01:53:16 Outro You can support us on Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thisnintendolife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, remember to send all your correspondence to our e-mail address: [email protected] & Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/mC8wjBd

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Music Videos from 1995 56:16

2M ago56:16

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in celebration of MTV2 and MTV classics playing music videos again leading up to the VMA's, We go back 30 years to talk about 10 music videos we loved that debuted in 1995.By RK

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Microsoft's Stepping Stone: Xbox Comes to the Ally X 48:13

2M ago48:13

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Returning from summer break, the NPC crew discusses Microsoft and ASUS’s Xbox handheld announcement at Gamescom. They also cover the upcoming release of Silk Song, Nintendo Direct rumors, and growing concerns about Switch 2’s strategy, particularly the lack of third-party dev kits and exclusive titles. The episode closes with an exploration of wild…

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Console Wars: 32X vs. Virtual Boy 1:05:52

2M ago1:05:52

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We defend to crappy systems against each other. Played a lot of crappy games, have a lot of crappy opinions.By RK

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Episode 303 - Gamescoming (feat. Metroid Prime 4 Demo, Hollow Knight Silksong Demo, Kirby Air Riders Demo) 1:46:14

2M ago1:46:14

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Germany giveth 00:07:54 The State of Switch 2 Dev Kits 00:15:03 Hollow Knight: Silksong Demo 00:26:37 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Demo 00:33:12 Kirby Air Riders Demo 00:39:35 Pokemon Legends: Z-A Demo 00:44:49 Elden Ring Demo 00:47:51 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Demo 00:50:29 Donkey Kong Bananza Final Thoughts 00:56:27 Donkey Kong Bananza SPOIL…

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947 - 08/24/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Sony Raises PS5 Price Due To Tariffs, Steam Reviews Based On Spoken Language 55:30

2M ago55:30

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I will be at Dragon Con in Atlanta on Labor Day Weekend, moderating Dragon Con's first ever Speedrun Showcase, speaking with the Dad of Boy himself Christopher Judge, and moderating a panel with the cast of SYFY's The Magicians! (Sadly, the Mortal Kombat panel was dropped from the schedule the day after this was recorded!) Sony has raised the price…

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946 - 08/17/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Gamescom 2025 Is The Biggest One Yet, New Union At Blizzard 53:05

2M ago53:05

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I will be at Dragon Con on Labor Day weekend - and I couldn't talk about my schedule as we were recording, but its out now if you go look. Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team successfully formed a union! Gamescom is bigger than it ever has been before, and it's a model that ESA should have tried with E3. Then we talk more about Dragon C…

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945 - 08/10/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - PS5 Sells 80mil Units, Nintendo Denies Speedrun Marathon 55:45

2M ago55:45

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Sony has announced that the PS5 has sold over 80 million units, which is better than anyone expected. Sony also said that live service games were not going so great, but they are pushing ahead with their plans. Nintendo has denied speedrunning marathon RTA In Japan permission to showcase any Nintendo games. Then we talk to Rob about UFO 50 and Nint…

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Unproduced Toys of the 80's and 90's 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

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We talk about toys and video games from popular lines of the 80's and 90's that were conceptualized but never produced. TMNT, WWF, Real Ghostbusters, Aliens, Jurassic Park and moreBy RK

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Ep 88 – Completely Original 1:23:01

2M ago1:23:01

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Le Mans Ultimate hits consoles and Virtual Series returns! 19:37

2M ago19:37

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Le Mans Ultimate is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, ELMS DLC starts to arrive in September and the Le Mans Virtual Series is set to return, with qualifying starting later this year. That’s a big dump of headline news for LMU drivers, oh and there’s going to be an in-game livery shop. Join John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord as they break down th…

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Weird Retro Guilty Pleasures 55:22

2M ago55:22

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Did you ever eat cream cheese with potato chips? Were you a boy who wanted the first gen Littlest Pet Shop toys? Did you pretend to fly helicopter fair rides strictly off instruments? We talk about 10 things we did or we liked that we considered a weird guilty pleasure back in the 80's 90's and early 2000's.…

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Nintendo Faces Tariffs, But Keeps Switch 2 Pricing Steady 34:11

2M ago34:11

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This week, Brendon and John mind the show while Federico is on vacation, covering Nintendo’s pricing changes, the latest on Retroid’s second screen accessory, the TrinketOS Android front end, Manic EMU for iOS, and more. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Wavelengths 2.0 A Podcast and a Patreon Swit…

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The Current State of Assetto Corsa EVO 15:13

2M ago15:13

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Assetto Corsa EVO’s delayed 0.2 update is here, and while the title is resolutely still in early access, we can’t help but feel that the time needed to hit Version 1.0 will be longer than expected… Here, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord of Traxion talk through their recent Assetto Corsa EVO experiences, and run through the undoubted highlights, …

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Episode 302 - Showcase Season (feat. Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase & Indie World) 1:27:26

2M ago1:27:26

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The real Nintendo Direct was us all along 00:03:55 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 00:28:49 Nintendo Indie World 00:42:16 Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound 01:00:48 and Roger 01:07:56 Loddlenaut 01:18:59 Donkey Kong Bananza 01:24:10 Outro You can support us on Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thisnintendolife⁠⁠⁠, remember to send all your correspondence…

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944 - 08/03/25 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Itch.io Seeking New Payment Processor, Nintendo Raises Some Harware Prices 55:32

2M ago55:32

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We first hear from a viewer about the Microsoft Movies & TV store going away and why they are particularly disappointed in its removal. Itch.io is currently seeking new payment processors to replace the ones who are forcing content guidelines on their service. Itch.io has started to reindex free content that they originally pulled, since you don't …

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Disney Afternoon 57:46

3M ago57:46

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This syndicated part of our childhood meant so much to all of us, and we talk about some of the best episodes, tie-ins and video games from this block of TV from the early 90'sBy RK