#289: Famicom Fathers

On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News • Don't forget to update the firmware in the Joy-Con! • Nintendo Direct Mini announcements • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition will not have local multiplayer • Jackbox Party Pack games get stand-alone releases • Intellivision Amico Special Event scheduled for August 4, 2020 • What does the average Nintendo employee look like? • Many Nintendo-themed items releasing on August 1, 2020. Is there another announcement coming? Let's Discuss • Does Nintendo have anything to worry about regarding online sales and streaming services from other companies? • Metacritic announces a 72-hour delay after a game launches before user ratings can be entered. Is it enough? Events • Splatoon 2 will have more Splatfests in the next year • Pokkén Tournament will be free to play for Nintendo Switch Online members from July 29 through August 4 • Pokémon GO Fest 2020 is this weekend Games we've been playing • Lost Wing • Animal Crossing: New Horizons • CARRION • Paper Mario: The Origami King • Ghost of Tsushima • Rainswept • Cross Code • Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Community Spotlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices