037 - Switch 2, Capcom Chaos & Kojima's Wild Ride – Summer Games Fest 2025 Recap
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This week on Unskippable Dialogue, your favourite Irish gaming podcast duo, Pearse and Conor, unpack the biggest reveals, controversies, and chaotic moments from Summer Games Fest 2025.
🔥 We kick things off with the blazing hot sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 – but it's not all smooth sailing. From ghosting screens to a paper-thin launch lineup (where are the games, Nintendo?), we break down why fans are hyped and hesitant.
🏁 Then it's pedal to the metal with Mario Kart World Online – the new mechanics are bold, but the internet's not thrilled with the online changes. Is it the future of karting, or just a crash course in subscriptions?
🧟♂️ Next, we deep dive into Capcom's showcase: Resident Evil 9: Requiem surprise drop The long-lost return of Pragmata Fresh faces in Street Fighter 6 Year 3 🚶 And of course, it wouldn't be summer without a bit of Kojima madness. Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has landed, complete with whales, monorails, and metaphysical mail carriers. But is it a masterpiece or a bizarre delivery sim?
This episode is packed with banter, bold takes, and the best of gaming podcast chat. If you're into retro games, video game news, or want a good laugh while catching up on the latest in gaming, hit play and don't skip this dialogue. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation – it's unskippable. UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming.
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