#289: Famicom Fathers - a podcast by Nintendo Dads Podcast

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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

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