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Nintendo may be planting fake leaks to root out insider sources, and it could have major implications for those Star Fox and Ocarina of Time rumors. Patrick and Mark dig into the intrigue. Plus, Rhythm Heaven Groove has a release date and a surprise budget price, 007 First Light gets delayed on Switch 2, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Official PEGI ratings appearing for Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition pre-orders going live at $80.
Updates from Level-5's "Vision 2026" showcase, including a new look at Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie crossing $629 million globally, and whether it can hang with this year's competition.

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With rumors that a new Star Fox game could be announced at any moment, Patrick and Mark raid the full series catalog to pull one thing from each previous game that they'd want to see in a brand new entry. Yes, even something worth salvaging from Star Fox Guard.

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Nintendo has revealed a new Super Mario Galaxy Switch 2 deal/bundle/thing, and all this talk of the Galaxy games has Patrick and Mark wondering what the "forever" 3D Mario games are. Plus, could Nintendo have better capitalized on the Star Fox hype, Shigeru Miyamoto wants Pikmin everywhere, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Mark’s progress in Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Patrick’s first couple of hours with Pokemon LeafGreen and impressions of the new single-player content in Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Switch 2 Edition.
10 months since Splatoon Raiders was announced and when we might hear more.
New details on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's Switch 2 upgrades.
Level-5 announcing a “Vision 2026” presentation.

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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Drew Mackie to discuss the Super Mario Galaxy movie. Don’t worry, they’ll let you know when spoiler talk begins.

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A new Star Fox? An Ocarina of Time remake?! Patrick and Mark examine the latest rumors surrounding Nintendo’s 2026 plans and try to make sense of it all. Plus, Nintendo promises cheaper digital game prices in the U.S., but what does "cheaper" actually mean? And more.

The guys also talk about:

Patrick's first impressions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition.
Mark getting started on Pizza Island in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo.
Nintendo surprises everyone by revealing Fox McCloud is in the Super Mario Galaxy movie (and voiced by Glen Powell).
Playstation prices on the rise and if Nintendo might be forced to follow suit.
Reports that Nintendo has cut Switch 2 production amid slow U.S. holiday sales.
A release date and new details for Pokemon Champions.
Bob-omb Blast added to Battle Mode in Mario Kart World.

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