Can Metroid Be Weird Again? (News from 10/6/26)

<p>With Nintendo renewing the trademarks for Metroid Prime: Federation Force and Blast Ball (among others), Patrick and Mark discuss when we might see a Metroid spin-off again, or if the realities of modern game development mean that era has passed. Plus, the guys recount trying to buy their Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert tickets, a Halloween-themed Pokemon Pokopia event, and more.</p><p><br>The guys also talk about:<br></p><p>Their continuing adventures in Fire Emblem: Fortune&#39;s Weave.<br>A surprise gift for players who completed the DK Challenges on Nintendo Switch Online.<br>Donkey Kong Bananza&#39;s Emerald Rush events going into reruns.<br>Why aren&#39;t more Pokemon games available on Switch?<br>Capcom&#39;s tech presentation about the RE Engine sparks discussion about game development in the age of AI.<br></p><p>SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety<br></p><p>FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2<br>Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137<br>Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050</p>