New video game remakes come out every year, and some of them are truly great experiences in their own right! This week on Podcasting With Power, we break down the remakes we think truly nail it, what makes a remake worth doing in the first place, and which classic games we believe absolutely deserve a modern revival. From faithful recreations to full reimaginings, we debate where the line should be drawn and whether nostalgia helps (or hurts) our industry.

We also cover the biggest Nintendo news of the week, including the reveal of brand-new LEGO Pokémon sets, Nintendo’s official 2025 Year in Review, an industry-wide move to make gaming safer, and the impact of GameStop closing nearly 300 store locations.

Whether you’re craving a remake of a forgotten classic or tired of seeing the same games brought back again and again, this episode is for you. Let us know in the comments which game you want to see remade next!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:09:22 First Look at Pokemon Lego Sets

00:17:01 Nintendo 2025 Year in Review Available Now

00:23:16 Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox Unite to Make Gaming Safer

00:29:23 GameStop Closes Our Childhood Store

00:38:19 Out This Week

00:40:03 Our Favorite Video Game Remakes

01:00:14 Games We Think Need Remakes

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Nintendo already has a packed 2026 lineup, and this week on Podcasting With Power we break down every confirmed Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game with a 2026 release date or window.

From the biggest AAA releases to indie darlings, we go title by title and highlight the games we think look particularly special along the way. Whether you’re tracking release dates, planning your backlog, or just want to know what Nintendo has cooking for 2026, this episode has you covered.

We've also got the latest details on Mario Tennis Fever, new Joy Con 2 colors, Switch 2 holiday sales, and more!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:07:59 Mario Tennis Fever Overview Trailer Details

00:12:05 Joy Con 2 Get Their First New Color Options

00:15:30 Switch 2's Holiday Sales Slump

00:19:33 First Look at GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron

00:22:49 Out This Week

00:24:52 Every Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Game Coming in 2026

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Another year of Nintendo is in the books, and we’re breaking it all down. In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we look back at everything that defined Nintendo in 2025, from the release of the Switch 2 and plenty of Nintendo Directs announcements to our personal Game of the Year picks and how we got there.

We also take a look at some of the biggest news stories we missed over the holidays, including peeking at anniversary logos for Pokémon, Dragon Quest, and Persona, analyzing comments from Square Enix’s Yoshi-P about the possibility of Final Fantasy XIV coming to Switch 2, and mourning the loss of industry veteran Vince Zampella.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:02:18 Pokemon 30th Anniversary Logo Reveal

00:04:17 Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Logo and Hints at New Games

00:07:43 Persona 30th Anniversary Trailer and Incoming Info

00:10:09 Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Teases Switch Releases

00:12:28 Remembering Vince Zampella

00:15:08 Nintendo 2025 Recap: Releases, Directs, and More

00:35:20 The Games We DIDN'T Get To Play in 2025

00:45:53 Zachary's Game of the Year Picks

00:54:46 Jordan's Game of the Year Picks

What were YOUR Game of the Year picks? Let us know in the comments!

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