Pure Nintendo Podcast returned this week with an on-the-ground report from PAX Australia 2023, where host Jemma shared impressions from the Melbourne show floor.
PAX Australia ran October 6–8, 2023, and the Pure Nintendo team used the episode to recap Nintendo Switch presentations, playable demos and notable indie showcases they encountered during the weekend.
Among the high-profile titles Jemma highlighted were Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros.
Wonder and Sega’s Sonic Superstars, both of which arrived on platforms in October 2023 (Super Mario Bros.
Wonder released October 20, 2023; Sonic Superstars released October 17, 2023) and were prominent at many booths.
The episode also touched on a range of other playable experiences present at PAX Aus, including Fae Farm, Star Ocean and Detective Pikachu, alongside a strong indie presence.
Jemma described PAX Australia as an ideal debut convention experience, noting she spent time with major publisher booths and took the opportunity to meet independent developers.
In journalistic terms: the host characterized the trip as a productive introduction to live events, praising both triple-A showcases and smaller studios for the variety of playable content on display.
She singled out indie teams Hojo Studio, Prideful Sloth, Vivink Studios and Hungry Sky as memorable meetings from the show floor.
The episode also moves beyond expo coverage.
Co-host Kirk opened a seasonal horror series to kick off a Halloween countdown, and the hosts discussed current play sessions including Fate/Samurai Remnant and The Making of Karateka.
The podcast closes with an invitation for listener feedback — the hosts said they packed a lot into the episode and encouraged viewers to leave comments on the YouTube video and reviews on streaming platforms.
Pure Nintendo Podcast remains available across major services: Spotify, Apple and Amazon, with a bi-monthly magazine and subscriber perks hosted at patreon.com/PureNintendo and social updates at twitter.com/PureNintendo.
New episodes are published on the Pure Nintendo schedule, and the show routinely covers Nintendo Switch news, eShop releases and developer interviews for an audience that follows the platform and industry closely.
PAX Australia ran October 6–8, 2023, and the Pure Nintendo team used the episode to recap Nintendo Switch presentations, playable demos and notable indie showcases they encountered during the weekend.
Among the high-profile titles Jemma highlighted were Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros.
Wonder and Sega’s Sonic Superstars, both of which arrived on platforms in October 2023 (Super Mario Bros.
Wonder released October 20, 2023; Sonic Superstars released October 17, 2023) and were prominent at many booths.
The episode also touched on a range of other playable experiences present at PAX Aus, including Fae Farm, Star Ocean and Detective Pikachu, alongside a strong indie presence.
Jemma described PAX Australia as an ideal debut convention experience, noting she spent time with major publisher booths and took the opportunity to meet independent developers.
In journalistic terms: the host characterized the trip as a productive introduction to live events, praising both triple-A showcases and smaller studios for the variety of playable content on display.
She singled out indie teams Hojo Studio, Prideful Sloth, Vivink Studios and Hungry Sky as memorable meetings from the show floor.
The episode also moves beyond expo coverage.
Co-host Kirk opened a seasonal horror series to kick off a Halloween countdown, and the hosts discussed current play sessions including Fate/Samurai Remnant and The Making of Karateka.
The podcast closes with an invitation for listener feedback — the hosts said they packed a lot into the episode and encouraged viewers to leave comments on the YouTube video and reviews on streaming platforms.
Pure Nintendo Podcast remains available across major services: Spotify, Apple and Amazon, with a bi-monthly magazine and subscriber perks hosted at patreon.com/PureNintendo and social updates at twitter.com/PureNintendo.
New episodes are published on the Pure Nintendo schedule, and the show routinely covers Nintendo Switch news, eShop releases and developer interviews for an audience that follows the platform and industry closely.
