In this special 53rd episode of our show, Evan and Professor Noctis dive deep into the magic of Nintendo and the release of the Switch 2. From first impressions and hardware design to childhood nostalgia, Joy-Con drift, and digital ownership—we’re unpacking why Nintendo continues to capture our imaginations... and when it lets us down.

🎮 Topics Include:

Is the Switch 2 worth it?

What makes Nintendo games feel magical?

Joy-Con drift, pricing, and why Nintendo often gets a pass

The role of fun in adult gaming

Tracing Mario on your CRT TV (yes, really)

-Reclaiming wonder in gaming as grown-ups

#nintendo #nintendoswitch2 #nintendoswitch
Featuring stories, laughter, and reflection on what it means to play, this episode marks 1 year of our weekly show—thank you for being part of the journey.

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Picked up the Final Fantasy Starter Decks in Magic: The Gathering and don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. This video is for you!

In this video, a 30-year MTG veteran, Nick Smith, and I (Professor Noctis) are going to dive into the Cloud (Red/White Aggro) and Sephiroth (Blue/Black Control) Starter Decks. We’ll walk you through:

-How to play these decks with key strategies for each
-When to mulligan and what to look for
-How to use "mana dorks," equipment synergy, and sweepers
-Lore-rich commentary on iconic Final Fantasy characters
-The surprising power of cards like Freya and Sephiroth’s Intervention

Whether you’re building your first deck or trying to figure out why your Dwarven Castle Guard keeps dying (and that's a good thing!), this guide blends beginner-friendly MTG strategy with all the Final Fantasy you expect from this channel!

0:00 -- Intro
1:36 -- Cloud Deck
44:00 -- Special Edition Tutorial Playmat (Buy here: www.profnoctis.com/playmat)
44:30 -- Sephiroth Deck

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It was my first Summer Game Fest 2025 and it blew me away. In this episode of The ProfNoctis Weekly Show, we're breaking down everything I played at the event!

From Capcom’s incredible showcase to surprise indie gems, I’ll walk you through 12 hands-on demos—featuring deep dives into all the games I played. Plus, I'll discuss Death Stranding 2 and Capcom's big three: Pragmata, Resident Evil 9: Requiem, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

0:00 — Prof went to Summer Game Fest!
6:16 — Mistfall Hunter
10:24- Lego Party
13:49 - Nectarmancer
16:31 — Voyagers of Nera
20:36 — Codevein 2
23:51 - Demon Slayer 2
28:13 - Spine
30:55 — Norse: Oath of Blood
34:20 — Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
38:39 — Pragmata
44:35 — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
50:33 — Resident Evil: Requiem
58:02 — Onimusha: Way of the Sword
1:02:28 — Final Thoughts on SGF / Word to the Devs

Huge thanks to ​⁠the devs and publishers that allowed us access to see and experience their games at Summer Game Fest. Give them a sub! :
Bellring Games(Mistfall), ‪@CapcomUSA‬ ​⁠‪@505games‬ ‪@thebeautycult‬
‪@officialtreehousegames‬ ‪@playspine‬ ‪@tripwireinteractive‬ ‪@BandaiNamcoAmerica‬ ‪@SEGA‬ ‪@fictionsinc‬ ‪@KOJIMAPRODUCTIONS‬

#SGF #summergamefest #capcom #residentevil #onimusha #pragmata #mistfallhunter #legoparty #demonslayer2 #wuchang #spine #deathstranding #voyagersofnera #nectarmancer #norseoathofblood
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