DMG Gaming Podcast

Episode 94: Nintendo Turns to the Dark Side + SPECIAL GUEST Joins the Show

• Grant Roland & Ed Phillips • Season 1 • Episode 94

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🎮 Has Nintendo finally crossed a line? In Episode 94 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive into why some fans believe Nintendo is turning to the dark side—whether it’s anti-consumer practices, questionable business decisions, or something more insidious brewing behind the scenes.

PLUS—we’re joined by a special guest who brings a fresh, fiery perspective to the gaming conversation!

In This Episode:

  • 🕹️ Why fans are saying Nintendo’s lost its way
  • đź’¸ Pricing, remakes, and service models—where Nintendo might be going too far
  • 🔥 Our special guest joins to drop hot takes and insights
  • đź§  Is Nintendo still the “good guy” of the gaming world, or just another corporation?

Highlights:

  • Examining recent decisions by Nintendo that have divided the fanbase
  • The guest's unique take on modern Nintendo vs. classic Nintendo
  • Predictions on how Nintendo may pivot with the Switch 2 and beyond
  • Honest, humorous, and heated discussion as always from the DMG crew

📢 Join the conversation! Do you still trust Nintendo? What’s your take on the latest moves? And did our guest say what you’re thinking? Like, comment, and subscribe for another episode full of laughs, rants, and real talk.