Punching Up, Episode 18 | Is Xbox Making the Switch? (Video) (Patreon)

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Console exclusives have been the standard for decades. Purchasing a console granted you access to each manufacturer's lineup of exclusive games that you can't play anywhere else. Nintendo has adhered to this strategy since the very beginning and has maintained a firm grip on one of its most valuable assets. While Nintendo won't be changing its approach anytime soon, what about its competitors? A recent rumor and leaked rating approval indicate that some select Xbox games may be making the switch to other platforms. What could this mean? Are games like Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves just a test run, or is this just the beginning? Additionally, Nintendo is celebrating 30 years of Earthbound! Is Nintendo planning to bring back the IP in a big way, or are they keeping it at arm's length? Hit play and enjoy the first episode of Punching Up for 2024! Get early access to Punching up at https://www.patreon.com/LastStandMedia Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Introduction 00:18:45 - Nintendo in 2024 00:35:40 - Are Xbox games coming to Switch? 00:55:16 - Earthbound is turning 30! 01:10:54 - What We've Been Playing 01:36:52 - Probing our Switch Life02:08:04 - Is Amiibo dead?