Episode 186 - Close To You: Nintendo Flexes Animation Chops With Mysterious Short Film

In this episode...
--> The internet is buzzing over Nintendo's mysterious new Pikmin-focused short film, "Close To You."
--> A new report says that "hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players" are keeping the games industry afloat.
-->  Sonic the Hedgehog will lend his super speed to the Olympic Games in 2026 and beyond thanks to a new partnership between SEGA and The International Olympic Committee.
--> The voice behind Mortal Kombat's "Toasty!" is retiring.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, retrogamebrews
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro
Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

Chapters

• 9:12 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 10:58 Patron shout-outs
• 16:33 Headlines
• 44:57 Top 3 New Releases
• 53:52 Very Important Poll