Post-Nintendo Direct Roundup (News from 6/25/24)

Patrick and Mark roundup all of the news and speculation following last week's Nintendo Direct, including discussion on why Nintendo keeps its development partners under wraps, the lack of pre-orders available in the USA, and more.
They also talk about:
Earthbound's target audience.
Their excitement levels for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD.
Splatoon 3 + Expansion Pass getting a physical release in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
The how and why of the original Monster Hunter Stories being ported to Switch.
An F-Zero 99-themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup.
Splatoon 3's latest Splatfest.
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