Nintendo Partner Direct + THQ Nordic 2025 – What Stood Out?

Dylan and Ashley discuss the THQ Nordic Showcase and the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, both of which aired in the last week, delivering new updates and game reveals.
Show Dot Points
The hosts share their excitement for upcoming video game showcases.
PAX preparations are discussed, highlighting early planning and travel logistics.
THQ Nordic's showcase featured a variety of new game announcements and trailers.
The Nintendo Direct was perceived as underwhelming compared to THQ Nordic's showcase.
Battlefield 6's multiplayer reveal sparked cautious optimism among fans.
The PAX 2025 Indie Showcase winners showcased a diverse range of innovative games.
Trivia Deal stood out as a unique concept among the indie games.
The hosts reflect on the nostalgia factor in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Plus 4.
The importance of community and social interaction in gaming is emphasised.
The episode wraps up with a call to action for listener engagement.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Episode Timecodes
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:15 - This Week On The Show00:03:50 - THQ Nordic Showcase Recap00:23:45 - Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase Recap00:33:00 - Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal00:39:30 - PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2025 Winners00:47:15 - Goodbye
Resources
Everything Announced at the THQ Nordic 2025 Showcase - Explosion Network
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: All Trailers & Announcements - Explosion Network
Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal Highlights Return of Classic Class System & Destruction - Explosion Network
PAX AUS 2025 Indie Showcase Winners Announced - Explosion Network
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Review - Explosion Network
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Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
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Star Wars Outlaws Review & Deadlock Impressions

We discuss Star Wars Outlaws and Deadlock, the newest game from Valve!
Show Dot Points
Deadlock is praised for its MOBA elements and character variety
Star Wars: Outlaws receives criticism for its lackluster narrative and repetitive missions
The hosts express disappointment with Star Wars: Outlaws and rate it around 5.5 out of 10 Star Wars: Hunters has frustrating mechanics, including inconsistent enemy AI and confusing level design.
The Nintendo Direct announcements include a variety of upcoming game releases and updates.
The new trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 generates excitement and showcases the interplay between Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. The Sonic 2 spoiler cast on What Do Want To Watch was the most donated episode last month.
The updated Zelda timeline places Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on separate timelines, which has sparked debate among fans.
The Nintendo Live event had some logistical issues, but attendees still had a good time.
Annapurna has acquired the film and TV rights for Control and Alan Wake in a partnership with Remedy Entertainment.
Emio the Smiling Man is a visual novel game on the Switch that features a creepy villain and engaging gameplay.
Arco is a pixel art isometric game set in Latin America in the late 1800s, where players control indigenous characters fighting against bandits.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo
Resources
Star Wars Outlaws players told to restart game offered cosmetic ship trinket by Ubisoft as apology | Eurogamer.net
Everything Announced At The August Double Nintendo Direct
The First Sonic 3 Movie Trailer Shows Off Keanu Reeves As Shadow And Double The Jim Carrey
A New Zelda Timeline Confirms That BOTW And TOTK Exist On A Different Timeline To The Rest Of The Games
Alan Wake and Control film and television rights acquired by Annapurna | Eurogamer.net
Arcade Couch Credits:
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
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