Almost two weeks after its release, Tyler finally gives his non-spoiler review of Metroid Dread and why it's his current pick for Game of the Year. The boys also discuss their first impressions of Sora now that he has finally been added to Smash before covering all of the content shown in the Animal Crossing New Horizons Direct last Friday. Tyler ends the episode by nerding out about the upcoming season of Apex Legends, as well as sharing a certain Pokémon-related escapade he experienced over the past weekend. You won't want to miss it! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:57 - Metroid Dread Non-Spoiler Review 28:39 - Sora in Smash: First Impressions 40:02 - Animal Crossing New Horizon's Direct Recap + Switch Online Expansion 1:10:10 - Pokémon Evolutions Foreshadowing and Speculation 1:13:50 - Apex Legends Season 11 News 1:20:38 - Pokémon at PSU 1:43:37 - Outro Songs Used:  Samus Aran's Appearance (Super Metroid) Theme of Super Metroid (Super Metroid) Victory Against the Champion! (Pokémon Black & White) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Instagram: @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal Accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter @T_Samps on Twitter, @tsampsell11 on Instagram

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Season 3 Episode 11: A Space Adventure, Interior Design, and Pokémon!

Metroid Dread is being emulated and hasn’t sold one copy since! In a last ditch effort to save the company, Tyler and Kolby are joined by Brock and Mason to draft an 8 man Smash Brothers roster! Then, we talked Pokemon Evolutions. We had some very strong opinions on it. *Timestamps* 0:00 - Nintendo Losing Money Due to Emulation Skit 4:37 - 8 Man Smash Brothers Roster Draft 1:09:15 - Pokemon Evolutions: The Visionary recap Songs Used: Hollow Bastion (KINGDOM HEARTS 1.5 REMIX) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram Guests: Mason: ARandomGamersCo Podcast, Twitter - @MrMTGrizz Brock: The Outcasts Podcast, Twitter - @BrockMatthews31 Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 3 Episode 10: The Eight Man Roster Smash Brothers Draft

The end of an era. Sora is finally in Super Smash Brothers, and it couldn’t be more fitting. 89 fighters, 116 stages, 1,100 songs, 1,500+ pieces of artwork, 450 games referenced, and 2,200 characters featured. Thank you Mr. Sakurai. *Timestamps* 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Sora is in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate 15:40 - #ThankYouSakurai and the Legacy of Smash Ultimate 28:40 - How Smash Ultimate Was Sakurai’s Final Mission 40:50 - Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 47:30 - Metroid Dread Release Week 54:00 - Switch OLED 4k 60FPS?? 59:30 - Sonic Colors Ultimate Switch Review Songs Used: Night of Fate (KINGDOM HEARTS) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 3 Episode 9: Thank You Sakurai

After much speculation of a Nintendo Direct this month, it finally arrived. And it arrived in the only way it knew how: with controversy. We cover the entirety of the awesome, action packed, and strange Nintendo Direct we were handed. Before that, we delve into the Pokemon waters to discuss Evolutions Episode 2, Masters, and the latest from our precious Gen 4 remakes and Legends: Arceus. It’s a long, but great episode so we hope you enjoy! *Timestamps* 0:00 - Introduction   2:45: POKEMON NEWS   3:00: Pokemon Evolutions Episode 2   16:35: Pokemon Masters   32:15: Latest on Gen 4 Remakes and Legends Arceus 52:25: NINTENDO DIRECT   52:26: Monster Hunter Rise DLC   56:35: Kirby and the Forgotten Land   59:40: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity DLC Pack 2   1:04:57: Final Smash Character Reveal Date Announced   1:08:45: Animal Crossing Direct is Coming in October   1:10:50: Dying Light 2 to Switch   1:14:00: Triangle Strategy   1:15:45: Metroid Dread Final Look   1:17:55: Nintendo Switch Online New Features   1:19:45: DeltaRune/Castlevania Collection   1:21:10: Mario Movie Cast List………   1:38:55: Splatoon 3   1:49:03: Bayonetta 3 is ALIVE! 1:55:50: Donkey Kong Expansion to Super Nintendo World Songs Used: The Great Cave Offensive (Super Smash Brother Ultimate Version) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 3 Episode 8: The Nintendo Newsroom Episode Part 2

Brock from the Outcasts Podcast makes his Switch it Up return as he gets all of the gaming thoughts that have been plaguing him off his chest, as well as joining Kolby and Tyler in a hypothetical scenario of becoming CEO's of Nintendo. The boys also discuss the first episode of Pokémon Evolutions since they forgot to last week (oops). This episode is packed to the brim with content folks, we hope you enjoy! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:57 - Brock's Blue Blur Bonanza (and BOTW too) 41:02 - Gacha Updates ft. The Ashen Wolves 47:27 - Did Pokémon Evolutions Episode 1 Deliver? 56:35 - Gaming Company CEO Hypothetical: What projects would we give the green light? 2:19:07 - Outro Songs Used: The Shackled Wolves (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) Ending Theme (Pokémon Heartgold/Soulsilver) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Instagram: @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal Accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter @T_Samps on Twitter, @tsampsell11 on Instagram The Outcasts Podcast Information: Twitter: @Theeoutcastspod Discord: The OutCastspod Gmail: theeoutcasts31@gmail.com Brock's Twitter: @BrockMatthews31, @lethalboii Brock's Instagram: @brock_matthews31, @Lethalboi Brock's Twitch: twitch.tv/Lethalboii

Season 3 Episode 7: Three Guys Pretend to be CEO's of Gaming Companies

Nintendo refuses to release any news so we went in a different direction. Tune in to hear the boys discuss Sony's State of Play, answer some listener questions, and create the two greatest animes of all time! *Timestamps* 0:00 - Introduction 6:55 - GACHA 27:00 - Sony State of Play 34:45 - Other News 59:30: Listener Questions 1:12:57: We Create Our Own Anime Songs Used: One Of A Kind (Bayonetta) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 3 Episode 6: Create Your Own Anime Podcast!

Sonic Colors Ultimate was supposed to be an easy win for SEGA. It wasn’t. We dive into what on earth happened and what will continue to happen with the SEGA boys. Then, we transition into happier topics like Pokemon Evolutions and Shang Chi: and the Legend of the Ten Rings! *Timestamps* 0:00 - Introduction 3:45 - Sonic Colors Ultimate Switch Disaster 20:25 - Kolby’s Impairment Mariokart Experience 27:30 - Pokemon Evolutions preview/hype 1:03:05: Shang Chi non-spoiler review Songs Used: Kalos Region Theme (Pokemon X and Y) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 3 Episode 5: "SEGA up for the layup!..OH Blocked by James!"

Hello gamers, I forgot to write down the timestamps! With that said, we discussed a totally legit article from GameRant that confirms Metroid Prime 5 is in development. Then, we hit you with Gacha updates, the likelihood of a Direct this month, and close with Volume 3 of GF in the Wild! We hope you enjoy! Songs Used: Title (Metroid) (Super Smash Brothers: Ultimate) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 3 Episode 4: Metroid Prime 5 and Celebrating Nintendo Direct Month

What’s up gamers and gametes? Kolby makes his triumphant return to the show to give his thoughts on the Pokemon Presents. Then, they dive into some non-gaming talk with the Spiderman: No Way Home trailer, and close with bringing Tylers girlfriend back on to update us on her Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild journey! *Timestamps* 0:00 - Introduction/Catch-Up 10:00 - Pokemon News 54:00 - Spiderman Trailer 1:09:25 - Faith in the Wild Vol. 2 Songs Used: Distortion World (Pokemon Platinum), Game Start (Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 3 Episode 3: The Pokemon X Spiderman Crossover Episode!

A new Pokémon Presents covering Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends Arceus has finally arrived gamers! Join Tyler as he recruits Mason from the Random Gamer's Corner Podcast to help him break down and discuss every last bit of content the presentation was able to give regarding these upcoming titles, as well as propose many MANY theories about them along the way. We hope you enjoy! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Advertisement 2:04 - Intro + Mason's History With Pokémon 6:54 - Pokémon Unite News 13:47 - Pokémon Café Remix 14:35 - Pokémon Masters 2 Year Anniversary News 19:53 - Pokémon GO Updates 21:54 - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Breakdown and Discussion 43:45 - Pokémon Legends Arceus Breakdown and Discussion 1:32:06 - Closing Thoughts and General Gen 4 Hype 1:45:03 - Outro Songs Used: Wii Shop Channel Theme (Nintendo) Opening Demo (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl) Victory Against Gym Leader! (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Instagram: @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal Accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter @T_Samps on Twitter, @tsampsell11 on Instagram A Random Gamer's Corner Information: Twitter: @ARandomGamersCo Instagram: arandomgamerscorner Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/arandomgamerscorner/message Discord: https://discord.gg/UW3C3H9S Personal Accounts: @AleOrtRay on Twitter (Alex) @MrMTGrizz on Twitter (Mason) Twitch: https://twitch.tv/risefortheemblem Ratings and Reviews are always appreciated, Thank you!

Season 3 Episode 2: Pokémon Presents Time! Has the Hype Been Preserved?

With Kolby unable to make it to record the first episode of Season 3, Tyler calls on his brother and his childhood friend to fill the void as special guests in this Switch it Up Season Premiere! Nintendo news, a gamer's origin story, and much more await you in this milestone episode, we hope you enjoy! (This was also Tyler's first time editing an episode, so please leave a review telling him if he did a good job or not!) Timestamps: 0:00 - Advertisement 1:16 - Intro + Special Guest Introductions 3:26 - Indie World Showcase Announcement + Updated Switch Games Sales Numbers 7:46 - Mario and Sonic Movies News? The Rivalry Continues! 14:02 - The Story of Jacob, AKA: DeathDarksider 1:11:55 - The Next Generation of Gamers 1:24:35 - Fortnite Talk + Ryan's News Corner 1:45:08 - Closing Thoughts Songs Used:  Wii Shop Channel Theme (Nintendo) Pride of a Nameless Hunter (Monster Hunter: World) Cornerstone of the New World ~ Astera (Monster Hunter: World) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @SwitchUpPod Instagram: @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal Accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter @T_Samps on Twitter, @tsampsell11 on Instagram Ratings and Reviews are always appreciated, Thank you!

Season 3 Episode 1: Two Special Guests Approaching!

We tried not having any real structure for this episode. Here’s how it went! *Timestamps* 0:00 - Introduction 2:52 - GACHA 17:00 - Pokemon Unite and Live Action 39:26 - The Olympics and Video Game Music 41:58 - MHS2 48:35 - FE3H Anniversary 57:28 - APEX 1:03:03 - Faith in the Wild: Part 1 Songs Used: Intro Stage (Kirby and the Amazing Mirror) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram  Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Switch it Up Episode Intermission: P2W Pokemon and We Might Need a Third Mic

Season 2 finale and Episode 100. Need we say more?  Thank you guys so much for your continued support and for listening to the show. Almost two full years down and already two fifty episode seasons down. It’s gone by in a flash and we can’t express how thankful we are.  Apologies for different types of shows and longer shows in the past weeks, but we both wanted to enjoy this and soak it all in. Not sure yet what changes will be made for Season 3, but we will do our best to make the show the best it can be. Thanks again, and we’ll see you then. *Timestamps*  0:00 - Thank you  5:20 - Dying Light Platinum Edition to Switch  8:50 - Monster Hunter Stories 2 non-spoiler Review  35:10 - Kolby Live Summons a Unit He Wants, GACHA  46:15 - Top 5 Favorite Games of All Time  *5* - 47:47  *4* - 1:03:54  *3* - 1:21:31  *2* - 1:39:45  *1* - 2:03:27  2:28:50- Season 3 and Thank You  Songs Used: Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) Podcast Information:  Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram  Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 2 Episode 50 AKA Episode 100

An OLED? What on earth is an OLED?? *Timestamps* 0:00 - Advertisement/Introduction 7:48 - OLED Switch Model Revealed 20:40 - Favorite Games of All Time 10-6 *10 - 21:25 *9 - 37:55 *8 - 58:35 *7 - 1:18:44 *6 - 1:45:40 Songs Used: Final Destination (Super Smash Brothers Ultimate) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 2 Episode 49: "I'd Like The Nintendo Switch OLED Please!" + 10-6 Favorite Games

Welcome to the countdown of not only our Top 15 Games of All Time, but the celebration of 100 episodes! These lists have been edited, thought over, and switched up many many times, and we’re excited to bring it to you! We hope you all enjoy and celebrate with us! None of this is possible without you guys! *Timestamps* 0:00 - Advertisement/Introduction 3:20 - Gacha Updates 27:40 - Countdown No. 15-11 *28:30* - #15 *37:50* - #14 *48:00* - #13 *55:55* - #12 *1:05:30* - #11 Songs Used: Elite 4 Marshall Remix (Pokemon Masters) Podcast Information: Gmail: switchitupodcast@gmail.com, Twitter - @SwitchUpPod, Instagram - @Switch_it_Up_Podcast Personal accounts: @Kolby_Moyer on Instagram and Twitter, @T_Samps on Twitter, @T_Sampsell11 on Instagram  Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! Thank you!

Season 2 Episode 48: Kicking Off Our Favorite Games of All Time List!

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to a new kind of gaming podcast: Switch it Up! Join Tyler and Kolby as they talk about Nintendo, gaming experiences, and sometimes even our own life experiences. We hope you enjoy the show and tag along for the ride!

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