Breath of Fire, Switch 2 Impressions, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza

We're back in the hotseat and sizzling up some summer treats. Daniel grills fresh takes on Nintendo Switch 2's debut with Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza while Mark cools off with the refreshing retro charm of Breath of Fire. We also discuss some recent controversy around representation in games and the broader role of cultural consultancy.Topics DiscussedCGE apology re: Harry Potter Codenames, Devir apology re: Ace of Spades, ‘Ghibli inspired' games, Breath of Fire, Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Donkey Kong Country, Gokurakugai (manga), Legend (1985 film)TimestampsStart: 0:00:00Appetizer:  0:01:29Breath of Fire:  0:21:33Switch 2 Impressions, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza:  0:37:59Dessert 1, Gokurakugai (manga):  1:04:19Dessert 2, Legend (1985 film):  1:12:30Outro:  1:17:06LinksBlock Collective⁠https://bsky.app/profile/blockcollectives.bsky.social⁠CGE statementhttps://www.wargamer.com/codenames/harry-potter-charityAce of Spades recallhttps://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/08/08/devir-to-recall-all-copies-of-new-release-ace-of-spades-after-backlash-over-slavery-depictions-in-artwork-apologises-for-causing-harm/Tabletop Game Designers Associationhttps://www.ttgda.org/‘Why "Ghibli-ness" is not an excuse for Orientalist appropriation of Japanese culture'https://kashi-info.carrd.co/Watch on Youtube⁠https://youtu.be/wc6PHmD7v5o⁠Get updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com.