#289: Famicom Fathers

<p>On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast:</p><p><br></p><p>News</p><p>• Don't forget to update the firmware in the Joy-Con!</p><p>• Nintendo Direct Mini announcements</p><p>• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition will not have local multiplayer</p><p>• Jackbox Party Pack games get stand-alone releases</p><p>• Intellivision Amico Special Event scheduled for August 4, 2020</p><p>• What does the average Nintendo employee look like?</p><p>• Many Nintendo-themed items releasing on August 1, 2020.&nbsp;Is there another announcement coming?</p><p><br></p><p>Let's Discuss</p><p>• Does Nintendo have anything to worry about regarding online sales and streaming services from other companies?</p><p>• Metacritic announces a 72-hour delay after a game launches before user ratings can be entered.&nbsp;Is it enough?</p><p><br></p><p>Events</p><p>• Splatoon 2 will have more Splatfests in the next year</p><p>• Pokkén Tournament will be free to play for Nintendo Switch Online members from July 29 through August 4</p><p>• Pokémon GO Fest 2020 is this weekend</p><p><br></p><p>Games we've been playing</p><p>• Lost Wing</p><p>• Animal Crossing: New Horizons</p><p>• CARRION</p><p>• Paper Mario: The Origami King</p><p>• Ghost of Tsushima</p><p>• Rainswept</p><p>• Cross Code</p><p>• Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics</p><p><br></p><p>Community Spotlight</p>