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#574: Walk the Dinosaur with Yoshi

·1 hr 24 min·5 clips
Justin says the Mario Galaxy movie feels like an Easter egg hunt with too much nostalgia, leaving him unsatisfied.
The episode opens with a parody ad for The Devil Wears Prada 2 before transitioning to the hosts' introductions and casual check-ins about their weeks. They dive into the news, highlighting the Super Mario Galaxy movie's record-breaking opening of $438 million worldwide. Justin provides a detailed review, calling the movie 'mid' and criticizing its overstuffed plot and excessive nostalgia references, though he praises specific scenes like Yoshi's hypnotize moment and the Star Fox anime vignette. Other hosts share similar critiques about advertising spoilers and lack of character depth. The discussion shifts to Nintendo offering a 20% discount on a Switch 2 bundle with Mario Galaxy, alongside criticism of the My Nintendo rewards program. Rumors are mentioned about a Star Fox game being revealed sooner due to the movie's reception and the Zelda movie filming in Australia. Release updates include Pokemon Champions, NSO Classics games, and upcoming titles like Tomodachi Life. The hosts share personal gaming experiences, with Justin playing Planet of Lana 2, Tim on Poker Night at the Inventory, and Jesse on Dragon Quest chapters. A community spotlight covers Extra Life fundraising, and the episode concludes with thanks to patrons and sponsors.

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A loose, practical Nintendo chat that connects Mario Galaxy news with a stronger case for better rewards.

Episode 574 frames Nintendo's recent dealmaking and rewards chatter as a grounded look at where players may actually put their money. The conversation moves from the Super Mario Galaxy movie to Nintendo's 20% off Switch 2 offer tied to Mario Galaxy and Mario Galaxy 2, then…

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You want Mario Galaxy chatter, Nintendo savings, and a rewards-program gripe session in one easy hangout.

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