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Episode Synopsis
Nintendo bricked a fan’s Switch 2 for using a secondhand game—and it sparked a larger conversation about anti-consumer behavior in modern gaming. We break it all down alongside thoughts on Ghost of Yotei’s gameplay reveal, sequel fatigue in franchises like Pokémon and Spider-Man, and the eternal question: why don’t we have a good Superman game yet?We also talk about:Fighting games losing identity to guest charactersMortal Kombat 2’s live-action trailer & adaptation issuesThe strange decline of Dragon Ball and My Hero’s hype🎙 Hosted by Antonius DaGamer, Mykale Smith, and Super SSS Rank💬 Press Start Select is a gaming podcast for millennial gamers, anime fans, and players who never put the controller down.🎮 Timestamps & Topics00:00 – Introduction: Press Start Select Podcast01:13 – Superman in Fortnite & Potential Superman Game16:00 – Secondhand Games & Nintendo's Policies18:20 – Companies Want Secondhand Market Non-Existent26:00 – Discussion on Nintendo Switch 2 Issues30:32 – Nintendo Japan's Key Card Surveys33:30 – Pokémon Direct & Future of the Franchise47:50 – The Bridge Between Generations in Pokémon56:31 – Ghost of Yotei Gameplay & Sequel-itis1:21:25 – Expectations for Sequels & Innovation1:37:21 – Capcom & Mega Man's Future1:48:00 – City Wolves Crossover & Fighting Game Roster Issues2:01:24 – Sagat's Street Fighter 6 Trailer2:18:40 – Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer & Movie Adaptations2:42:40 – Dragon Ball Super Manga Hiatus & Future3:02:15 – Super Dragon Ball Heroes Transformations3:20:13 – Conclusion
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