In its latest episode, the Pure Nintendo Podcast hosted by Jemma and Kirk turns attention to The Adventures of Elliot from Square Enix while recapping the slate of recent industry announcements.
Pure Nintendo — the outlet and podcast dedicated to Nintendo news, reviews and features — frames the episode as a post-Nintendo Direct follow-up, pairing analysis of major reveals with a look at what the hosts are playing now.
The hosts summarized last week’s Nintendo Direct coverage as an expansive presentation that delivered a wide range of announcements across first- and third-party lines.
In journalistic terms, the podcast described the showcase as “a standout presentation,” noting the breadth of titles discussed during their segment.
Episode highlights
- The Adventures of Elliot (Square Enix): Jemma and Kirk devote time to Square Enix’s new title, discussing its placement among recent releases.
Square Enix is a Tokyo-based developer and publisher known for long-running franchises such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
- Franchise and third-party updates: The episode also touches on legacy franchises and ports, including Tomb Raider, The Wolf Among Us, Crazy Taxi, and Spyro — all of which retain active communities on Nintendo platforms through past releases and re-releases.
- Xenoblade Chronicles discussion: The hosts referenced a version of Xenoblade Chronicles aimed at next-generation Nintendo hardware, describing it on the show as a “Switch 2 edition” in the context of news and community discussion.
- Kirk’s Corner and games being played: Kirk highlighted an upcoming shooter in his regular segment, while Jemma confirmed she has finally tried Shovel Knight, the 2D action-platformer first released in 2014 by Yacht Club Games.
How to listen and support
The Pure Nintendo Podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
The hosts encouraged listeners to support the site’s editorial work by subscribing to Pure Nintendo Magazine; the current issue is available now, and Pure Nintendo recently introduced a Boomerang Tier for Australian subscribers.
For local distribution, the team said copies of the magazine can be found in Brisbane at the Comic Book Cafe and at Netherworld.
Stay connected
Pure Nintendo directs readers and listeners to follow its social channels on Blue Sky and Instagram for ongoing news and review updates.
The episode offers a measured mix of news recap, developer and franchise context, and personal play impressions aimed at Nintendo-focused audiences and industry observers alike.
Pure Nintendo — the outlet and podcast dedicated to Nintendo news, reviews and features — frames the episode as a post-Nintendo Direct follow-up, pairing analysis of major reveals with a look at what the hosts are playing now.
The hosts summarized last week’s Nintendo Direct coverage as an expansive presentation that delivered a wide range of announcements across first- and third-party lines.
In journalistic terms, the podcast described the showcase as “a standout presentation,” noting the breadth of titles discussed during their segment.
Episode highlights
- The Adventures of Elliot (Square Enix): Jemma and Kirk devote time to Square Enix’s new title, discussing its placement among recent releases.
Square Enix is a Tokyo-based developer and publisher known for long-running franchises such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
- Franchise and third-party updates: The episode also touches on legacy franchises and ports, including Tomb Raider, The Wolf Among Us, Crazy Taxi, and Spyro — all of which retain active communities on Nintendo platforms through past releases and re-releases.
- Xenoblade Chronicles discussion: The hosts referenced a version of Xenoblade Chronicles aimed at next-generation Nintendo hardware, describing it on the show as a “Switch 2 edition” in the context of news and community discussion.
- Kirk’s Corner and games being played: Kirk highlighted an upcoming shooter in his regular segment, while Jemma confirmed she has finally tried Shovel Knight, the 2D action-platformer first released in 2014 by Yacht Club Games.
How to listen and support
The Pure Nintendo Podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
The hosts encouraged listeners to support the site’s editorial work by subscribing to Pure Nintendo Magazine; the current issue is available now, and Pure Nintendo recently introduced a Boomerang Tier for Australian subscribers.
For local distribution, the team said copies of the magazine can be found in Brisbane at the Comic Book Cafe and at Netherworld.
Stay connected
Pure Nintendo directs readers and listeners to follow its social channels on Blue Sky and Instagram for ongoing news and review updates.
The episode offers a measured mix of news recap, developer and franchise context, and personal play impressions aimed at Nintendo-focused audiences and industry observers alike.
