Punching Up, Episode 3 | Is Zelda Nintendo's Next Movie? (Patreon)

Nintendo is riding high on the massive success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Who wouldn't be thrilled after making billions of dollars? But, as with any triumph, the next question on everyone's mind is, what's next? The rumors are already swirling about a potential Legend of Zelda film. Unfortunately, these rumors suggest another collaboration with Illumination, the same team behind the Mario Movie and other popular animated children's films like Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets. Will they be able to handle the serious tone of Zelda, or are we in for a predictable children's film with cheesy jokes and slow-motion gags? The Punching Up team dives into these thoughts, along with a bunch of other Nintendo news and questions from the audience. How excited are we for the upcoming release of Pikmin 4? Why is Nintendo quietly releasing Everybody 1-2 Switch? And what are our fondest memories of Nintendo? It's all here, so hit play and enjoy!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:06:56 - Is this a pro physical games podcast?

0:15:29 - A Zapper is used in a robbery

0:18:25 - Nintendo Hot Takes

0:30:48 - What have we been playing?

0:55:31 - A new trailer for Pikmin 4 has dropped

1:02:33 - Could a Zelda movie be incoming?

1:26:05 - Everybody 1-2 Switch is coming June 30th

1:38:36 - More game have been announced for Nintendo Switch Online

1:41:42 - QUICKIES

1:46:27 - Is there a Nintendo bump?

1:56:06 - How should you introduce kids to games?

2:05:49 - What is our favorite Nintendo-related memory?