Pure Nintendo Podcast Reacts to Super Mario Sunshine Joining Switch Online Classics
On this week’s Pure Nintendo Podcast, hosts Jemma and Kirk discussed fresh platform news and the week’s releases, with a spotlight on Super Mario Sunshine.
The GameCube classic was originally developed by Nintendo EAD and first launched in Japan on July 19, 2002, before releasing in North America later that year.
Sunshine was later included in the limited-time Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection for Nintendo Switch on September 18, 2020, which Nintendo offered through March 31, 2021.
Podcast highlights and rewritten statements
The hosts conveyed strong enthusiasm for recent news that Super Mario Sunshine will appear in Nintendo Switch Online’s retro offerings this month, saying they were “genuinely excited” to see the GameCube title accessible to a broader Switch audience.
They also summarized a busy news cycle: in addition to the Sunshine update, the episode covered a new special physical release and two current-week game items.
Rephrased for clarity: the hosts walked listeners through the Sunshine announcement, a collector-focused physical edition, and two releases being tracked this week — activity around Final Fantasy XIV and the initial tranche of Pokopia DLC.
Verified context on games and platforms
Final Fantasy XIV is an MMORPG developed and published by Square Enix; the original game launched in 2010 and the successful relaunch as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn arrived in 2013.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2, developed by Monolith Soft, was released for Nintendo Switch in 2017 and remains a notable entry in Monolith’s Xeno series.
The podcast’s segment “Kirk’s Corner” also highlighted a niche visual novel and several Switch-centric play sessions, including ongoing Splatoon activity and retro-style indie titles.
How to listen and community notes
The Pure Nintendo Podcast is available on major platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music — and on YouTube.
The show’s editorial team also promotes a print magazine: the next issue is ready to print, with subscription options (including an Australian-focused Boomerang Tier).
For listeners in Brisbane, Australia, a limited number of print copies are stocked at Comic Book Cafe and Netherworld.
Follow-up
For readers tracking Nintendo Switch library updates, eShop releases, and physical editions, the podcast offers weekly roundups and developer-focused commentary.
Subscribe to Pure Nintendo on YouTube, Instagram, and Blue Sky for ongoing coverage and episode alerts.
On this week’s Pure Nintendo Podcast, hosts Jemma and Kirk discussed fresh platform news and the week’s releases, with a spotlight on Super Mario Sunshine.
The GameCube classic was originally developed by Nintendo EAD and first launched in Japan on July 19, 2002, before releasing in North America later that year.
Sunshine was later included in the limited-time Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection for Nintendo Switch on September 18, 2020, which Nintendo offered through March 31, 2021.
Podcast highlights and rewritten statements
The hosts conveyed strong enthusiasm for recent news that Super Mario Sunshine will appear in Nintendo Switch Online’s retro offerings this month, saying they were “genuinely excited” to see the GameCube title accessible to a broader Switch audience.
They also summarized a busy news cycle: in addition to the Sunshine update, the episode covered a new special physical release and two current-week game items.
Rephrased for clarity: the hosts walked listeners through the Sunshine announcement, a collector-focused physical edition, and two releases being tracked this week — activity around Final Fantasy XIV and the initial tranche of Pokopia DLC.
Verified context on games and platforms
Final Fantasy XIV is an MMORPG developed and published by Square Enix; the original game launched in 2010 and the successful relaunch as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn arrived in 2013.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2, developed by Monolith Soft, was released for Nintendo Switch in 2017 and remains a notable entry in Monolith’s Xeno series.
The podcast’s segment “Kirk’s Corner” also highlighted a niche visual novel and several Switch-centric play sessions, including ongoing Splatoon activity and retro-style indie titles.
How to listen and community notes
The Pure Nintendo Podcast is available on major platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music — and on YouTube.
The show’s editorial team also promotes a print magazine: the next issue is ready to print, with subscription options (including an Australian-focused Boomerang Tier).
For listeners in Brisbane, Australia, a limited number of print copies are stocked at Comic Book Cafe and Netherworld.
Follow-up
For readers tracking Nintendo Switch library updates, eShop releases, and physical editions, the podcast offers weekly roundups and developer-focused commentary.
Subscribe to Pure Nintendo on YouTube, Instagram, and Blue Sky for ongoing coverage and episode alerts.
