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    #237: A First!

    July 25th, 2019 · 73 minutes

    Today we discuss the Joy-Con drift issues that have increasingly become an issue with the Nintendo Switch, and Simone eats crow. Then, it's … APPLE RUMOR KLAXON TIME! Then, it's all the trailers Simone didn't watch at Comic-Con. Sorry, guys.

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    Links and Show Notes

    The Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con drift problem, explained - The Verge
    Joy-Con Drift Is Becoming A Real Problem On The Switch
    Nintendo will reportedly fix Joy-Con drift for free, even out of warranty - The Verge
    Joy-Con drift leads to class-action lawsuit against Nintendo - Polygon
    Baba Is You review: one of the best puzzle games in years - Polygon
    Mario Maker 2 is the perfect game for the age of YouTube and Twitch - Polygon
    Apple to release three 'iPhone 11' models this fall- 9to5Mac
    This year’s iPhone should be the last with Lightning - The Verge
    Daring Fireball: Third-Party USB-C to Lightning Cables Might Come in Mid-2019 (Which Is Good, Because I Still Don’t Think iPhone Is Ever Going to Switch to USB-C)