WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TONY BAKER AND JB! Recent rumors and reports seem to indicate that Switch 2 might be coming in April 2025 at the EARLIEST - but do we buy that? These things have been wrong many times in the past and Nintendo has proven impossible to reliably predict. When is this thing actually coming out?! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on…

PlayStation has a great new 3D platformer in Astro Bot - and by all accounts, it's fantastic! But people seem hellbent on comparing the game to Mario. Should these two games be compared at all? Is there anything that Nintendo and Mario can learn from Astro Bot? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join …

Nintendo held a DOUBLE DIRECT this week: Indie World immediately followed by a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. This is pretty unprecedented... but were they any good? Let's talk about it. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► G…

WITH SPECIAL GUEST CWAGGY! Nintendo properly unveiled the Nintendo Museum this week with a special Direct presentation, complete with Shiggy's adorable and somehow also intimidating energy. It looks like it may be worth the trip to Kyoto... ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord c…

Nintendo gave us a deeper look at the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom... and good grief, y'all. Does it look good. We're getting even more excited and September 26th can't get here soon enough. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/in…

Look, I know we've meme'd on Amanda's rage-inducing playthrough of Celeste before, but now she gets it. That game has real things to say and lessons to teach you about life in general. Video games are amazing, huh. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.…

With Echoes of Wisdom coming soon and Zelda finally getting her own game, we can't help but wonder. What if the Triforce was completed? What if GANON was next up to get his own game? What would that even look like? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.…

It's no Waffles vs. Pancakes vs. French Toast... but Nintendo has sent us into a real spiral with this upcoming Splatfest for Splatoon 3. The Battle of the Carbs. How can we possibly choose?! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ►…

Nintendo is teasing some mysterious, M-rated horror game that they simply refer to as "Emio"... WHAT EXACTLY IS GOING ON HERE?!★ LINKS ★► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/► Check us…

Has there ever been a game that you were too harsh on when you first played it? Something that you went back to months or years later and said "...you know what"? Maybe your tastes changed, maybe you saw something there that you didn't see before, but whatever it is, it made you do a total 180. That's what we're gonna talk about this week on the sh…

This week on the show, we're talking about our proudest accomplishments playing video games. None of us are teenage cyborgs anymore, but why not preen our feathers a bit and talk about those times where we were unironically *amazing* at video games? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing …

That Nintendo Direct was... a lot! What were our favorite announcements? How did this Direct tee up the Nintendo Switch for the rest of the year? How did our predictions stack up? Spoilers: not well ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qc…

The GameBoy Advance turned 23 this week and despite what Blink-182 says... plenty of people still like you when you're 23! So let's celebrate this awesome era in Nintendo's history and shout out some of our favorite GBA games! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: http…

This week on the show, the crew is peering into their crystal ball and telling you everything that will absolutely 100% happen at this month's mysterious, upcoming Nintendo Direct. The only thing we can know for sure? #TheLightsWillDim ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord commun…

The crew assembles to predict what they think we'll see during Friday's Summer Game Fest 2024 kickoff event! Be sure to watch the event live with us on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/CarpoolGamingLive ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq…

With the recent remaster/remake/re-whatever of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, veterans and newcomers alike are able to either experience this GameCube classic again or for the very first time. But does the game still hold up 20 years later? Also, there's gonna be some chat about the 2013 3DS hit, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Wh…

This week, for no reason in particular, we want to celebrate the Nintendo 3DS. Remember that thing? It was awesome! This one's for you, glasses-free 3D. We salute you, StreetPass. Requiescat in pace, dual screen dedicated handheld gaming. We'll always love you. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join …

What makes an indie game a masterpiece? Which games rise above the rest? The answer to that question will certainly be different for everybody that it's asked to. This week, it's been asked of us. So let's dig into it. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://disc…

Well, they finally did it. Nintendo has finally, officially made mention of the Switch 2 - as well as confirmed a Nintendo Direct in June. The Internet is on fire. Guess we'd better talk about it, huh? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR…

There's been a lot of talk about controllers lately. Is the Switch 2 gonna have, like, MAGNETS in the dang controllers? Who knows, dude! But what do we even *want* in a controller anyways? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Ge…

This week, we're getting nostalgic. Let's dig deep into our backstories and talk about the precious momes of our first introductions to Nintendo and video games. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch…

There's a new Indie World happening tomorrow - but what do we expect to see there? We dare not say it. Is it finally time? Grab your clown makeup, friends. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: http…

This week on the show, we're talking about the best hidden gems that you might not know you can play on NSO! Everyone loves the Super Mario 64s and Ocarina of Times of the world - which NSO games need to be on your radar? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://d…

This week, we need the help of our live studio audience to determine the BEST Nintendo box art from eight mysteriously chosen entries! Which box art will reign supreme?! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gami…

The Nintendo Drive welcomes BOWSAH back to the show! She joins Lockleth to discuss Princess Peach Showtime! Also, Sean is here. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Che…

This is for all the marbles. No more BS. What are our top 3 favorite Nintendo games EVER? (okay probably still some BS) ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us ou…

After the sad passing of Akira Toriyama last week, we wanted to spend a little time talking about his immense influence on basically everything we love - including and *especially* Nintendo. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► …

MAR10 Day is that special time of year we can all celebrate the capitalist stranglehold that Nintendo and their iconic plumber has over all of our time and money - and what's not to love about that? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qc…

There was a Pokémon Presents earlier today and they, uh... announced a new Pokémon Legends game? Set in Kalos? It's called "Z-A"? Nothing makes any sense at all? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch…

We had our first Nintendo Direct of 2024 earlier today - and while it was "just" a Partner Showcase... it was kinda great? Let's talk about it! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolg…

On this special Valentine's Day GIRLS' ROOM episode, why not focus on what matters most: the Nintendo characters that should totally smooch. With special guests Bowsah and Fi from The Xbox Drive! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq…

The Nintendo Drive got a new coat of paint! We're very excited about it! NEW FRIENDS! NEW ART! NEW MERCH! CAPITAL LETTERS! EXCLAMATIONS! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.c…

This week, we're keeping it simple. Forget the discourse, forget the drama, forget the speculation and the leaks and the rumors. Just for tonight, let's talk about our favorite Nintendo music. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n …

With the crazy success of Palworld over the past week or so, Nintendo fans are wondering if it's taking a little *too* much inspiration from Pokémon. Should Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sue? Is Palworld creatively bankrupt or using AI? Should we be furious about this?! Let's talk about it. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://…

Who needs new games in 2024? After last year, the backlogs that have been amassed are easily enough to carry us through the next year. We're sure this is a great idea. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming…

We're finally back and we're here to ABSOLUTELY CORRECTLY PREDICT Nintendo's 2024! Is this the year of Switch 2? New Animal Crossing? Kid Icarus Uprising Returns? Probably not, but let's have some fun! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR…

2023 is coming to a close and the entire Carpool Gaming crew has come together to talk about our favorite games we played in 2023! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► …

In our final episode of 2023, we look back at how Nintendo settled into what was arguably the greatest year in video game history. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► …

Amiibo have been around since 2014 and have covered hundreds of Nintendo characters at this point. But who hasn't yet been cast in plastic? What would our ULTIMATE Amiibo be? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool…

Seth is BACK, he's SICKLY and DECREPIT and he's here to COMPETE with Sean, Lockleth and Amanda to see who can build the ultimate Nintendo Switch holiday gift basket! Who put together the best one? YOU BE THE JUDGE! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.…

Sean, Lockleth, and Amanda are head-over-heels with Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Sure, Super Mario RPG came out last week but that hasn't distracted these three from living that XenoBabe life. Be sure to pick up your Limited Edition XenoBabe Merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/en-cad/products/limited-xenobabe-tee ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patre…

BEHOLD! The time of the XenoBabe is here. Let us all celebrate Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and how it will shape the future of Carpool Gaming. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.…

The dust has settled on Extra Life 2023. The team has made it back to their homes safely. And the post-Extra Life blues is already settling in. Thank god we'll always have Chewsday. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your …

This week on The Nintendo Drive, Sean, Seth and Amanda gather in Rome New York for a very special in person episode of The Nintendo Drive! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJq9n ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming…

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is finally here... and we've played it! A bunch of it! Sean and Seth are here to provide you some impressions of the game -- and let's be honest, we're gonna talk about Suika Game a whole lot too. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://d…

Many consider 2023 to be one of the best years in gaming history and it's hard to dispute that. But, with us approaching the Switch's sunset years, we think it's time to ask: which year has been its BEST? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite…

There are a ton of amazing Nintendo Switch games coming out in the near future -- and the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers are absolutely the best way to get a good deal on them. But which games are the BEST to spend those vouchers on? LET THEM FIGHT! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing D…

Seth and Amanda assemble tonight for the love of the Nintendo GameCube! What are some of our favorite games on the system? Why has our love for Nintendo's little purple lunchbox never waned after all this time? ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/…

This week, Sean and Seth have been given the boot. It's probably for the best. The show may, perhaps, be listenable and coherent. Because Lockleth and Amanda are taking over: it's THE GIRLS' ROOM! ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/WR3qcXJ…

Listen, I'm sure we'll talk about all sorts of things on this episode. We always do. But, if you only take away one thing, let it be that Trombone Champ is some of the most raw FUN you can have on your Switch. ★ LINKS ★ ► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.com/i…