As the curtain closes on a landmark year for Nintendo and its fans, the latest episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast offers an in-depth reflection on both Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2, capturing 2025’s most significant milestones.
Hosted by the longstanding trio Jemma, Kirk, and Trev, the podcast takes listeners through the highlights of their personal Nintendo experiences while examining impactful industry developments from the past year.
2025 marks the first full calendar year for the Switch 2, Nintendo’s highly anticipated follow-up to the phenomenally successful Nintendo Switch.
With the annual Nintendo year-in-review data now available, gamers have been treated to personalized recaps featuring their most-played games, busiest gaming months, and total play hours.
During the episode, the hosts revealed fascinating statistics from their own gaming sessions, with at least one surpassing the impressive threshold of 1,000 hours played this year.
This level of engagement underscores the continued relevance and appeal of the Nintendo ecosystem. Amid recapping their favorite moments, the trio spotlighted recent Nintendo news, such as the arrival of a cherished GameCube classic on the Switch 2 platform, the release of a highly anticipated demo, and a substantial content update for Animal Crossing, one of Nintendo's flagship franchises.
The podcast also recognized recent accolades awarded to Nintendo and its partners, celebrating critical and commercial successes achieved throughout the year. Kirk’s segment, known as Kirk’s Corner, returned this week with a focus on games to watch in 2026, setting the stage for another promising year for Nintendo fans.
The hosts shared hands-on impressions of current titles, including Fantasy Life i, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and the much-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, reflecting on gameplay innovations and what these releases signal for the future of the platform. This episode encapsulates the vibrant energy surrounding the Nintendo brand as it heads deeper into the Switch 2 era.
Ongoing firmware updates, prolific eShop additions, and continued developer support are keeping the Nintendo community engaged at an unprecedented scale.
As the Pure Nintendo Podcast team emphasized, 2026 holds significant promise—with more exclusives, hardware enhancements, and community-driven features on the horizon.
Listeners are encouraged to stay informed on the latest developments by following Pure Nintendo on social platforms and supporting the upcoming issue of Pure Nintendo Magazine.
With another year of innovation and beloved franchises ahead, both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 reaffirm their positions as essential gaming platforms for industry veterans and newcomers alike.
Hosted by the longstanding trio Jemma, Kirk, and Trev, the podcast takes listeners through the highlights of their personal Nintendo experiences while examining impactful industry developments from the past year.
2025 marks the first full calendar year for the Switch 2, Nintendo’s highly anticipated follow-up to the phenomenally successful Nintendo Switch.
With the annual Nintendo year-in-review data now available, gamers have been treated to personalized recaps featuring their most-played games, busiest gaming months, and total play hours.
During the episode, the hosts revealed fascinating statistics from their own gaming sessions, with at least one surpassing the impressive threshold of 1,000 hours played this year.
This level of engagement underscores the continued relevance and appeal of the Nintendo ecosystem. Amid recapping their favorite moments, the trio spotlighted recent Nintendo news, such as the arrival of a cherished GameCube classic on the Switch 2 platform, the release of a highly anticipated demo, and a substantial content update for Animal Crossing, one of Nintendo's flagship franchises.
The podcast also recognized recent accolades awarded to Nintendo and its partners, celebrating critical and commercial successes achieved throughout the year. Kirk’s segment, known as Kirk’s Corner, returned this week with a focus on games to watch in 2026, setting the stage for another promising year for Nintendo fans.
The hosts shared hands-on impressions of current titles, including Fantasy Life i, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and the much-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, reflecting on gameplay innovations and what these releases signal for the future of the platform. This episode encapsulates the vibrant energy surrounding the Nintendo brand as it heads deeper into the Switch 2 era.
Ongoing firmware updates, prolific eShop additions, and continued developer support are keeping the Nintendo community engaged at an unprecedented scale.
As the Pure Nintendo Podcast team emphasized, 2026 holds significant promise—with more exclusives, hardware enhancements, and community-driven features on the horizon.
Listeners are encouraged to stay informed on the latest developments by following Pure Nintendo on social platforms and supporting the upcoming issue of Pure Nintendo Magazine.
With another year of innovation and beloved franchises ahead, both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 reaffirm their positions as essential gaming platforms for industry veterans and newcomers alike.
