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The Nintendads
Two Nintendo loving dads. One podcast. A whole lot of opinions. We discuss Nintendo/gaming news, horrible dad jokes, game reviews, upcoming releases and gaming culture. Part of the Capcom Creators. Watch episodes live on Facebook.com/thenintendads or twitch.tv/thenintendads. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/dfhmy6TBZy
We're discussing our favorite video games AND tabletop games that are fun for the whole family with our friends from Avenue Studios! Check them out at https://www.avenuestudios.media/
This Summer is PACKED with indie games, and we're here to talk about it! From Hades II to Another Crab's Treasure, it's gonna be a Hot Indie Summer ð¥µ
You've heard of AAA games, but what about "triple i"? The best and brightest from the world of indie games have put together a showcase, and we're here to watch and talk about it!
We catch up on some long overdue news and talk with our special guest, TTRPG YouTube creator DM Tales!!
On this episode, we're talking about the new open world survival games taking the world by storm: Enshrouded and Palworld!
Should video games be $70? ð€ On this episode we discuss the pros, cons, and controversy of $70 price tag on games that is slowly becoming the standard.
So. Much. Stuff. We're breaking down news on GTA6, new Fortnite modes, Dragon's Dogma 2 (yay release date!), and LOTS more.
We celebrate FOUR YEARS of The Nintendads by going over our favorite games from the past year. Thanks for support us over the last 4 years, we have more awesome things to come!!
We finally got the rumored September Nintendo Direct! F-Zero 99, Splatoon DLC, Princess Peach Showtime, Mario vs Donkey Kong and SO much more.
On this episode it's news, reviews, and more news! Mario Wonder, Starfield, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and MORE!
Roll for initiative! It's our review in progress for the biggest (and maybe best) game of 2023, Baldur's Gate 3!
So many games, so little time! We talk about our LONG list of amazing games come out this year: Baldur's Gate 3, Super Mario Wonder, Starfield, Sonic Superstars, Mortal Kombat 1, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and SO many more.
The latest Nintendo Direct just happened and it was a GREAT one! We got news of the new Super Mario Bros Wonder game, Super Mario RPG remaster, Gloomhaven and the Batman Arkham series coming to Switch just to name some of our favorites. Buckle up, it's an awesome ride!
Happy Fatherâs Day from The Nintendads! Weâre talking about our favorite new releases: Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6 (thank you Capcom!), and allll the news from the Summer Game Fest. We jammed a lot into this episode, so we hope youâll pour yourself a cold one and enjoy!
The Nintendads talk about their early impressions on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!
Our review of Wild Hearts with special guest tsvilla! Big thank you to EA for providing review copies of the game! In this episode we talk about everything from karakuri, to world building, to combat, and explore how Wild Hearts has become it's own force of nature in the hunting genre.
READY? SET. GO! This episode is all about shifting gears and the checkered flag. We discuss all the racing games available on the Switch, arcade racing vs sims, and our recent obsession with Forza Horizon 5 and Need for Speed Heat!
The February Nintendo Direct happened on short notice and brought some news about Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Splatoon 3 DLC, Gameboy and Gameboy Advanced games come to Switch Online, a sneaky METROID PRIME REMASTER release, and a bunch more! Buckle up, this one is a ride.
From Zelda Tears of the Kingdom to Street Fighter 6, we're talking about our most anticipated games for 2023... plus an announcement about thenintendads.com!
We're talking about The Game Awards, drama in the competitive Smash Bros community, and our new partnership with competitive home for Marvel Snap, Snap Clash!
On this episode we set out on a quest to be the very best! Our Pokemon Scarlet and Violet first impression, experiences with the Pokemon TCG Live, Indie World Direct, and a bunch of other news! Sorry this episode is late, we're playing catch up after the holidays! ð
Celebrate 3 years of The Nintendads Podcast!! We're talking our favorite games, episodes, and moments from the past year. There's also some details on what's to come next for The Nintendads!
What's the most important thing in games: Graphics, Story, or Gameplay! Listen to us argue on this episode of The Nintendads!
It's our fresh review of Splatoon 3! From the amazing movement, improved multiplayer, and tons of quality-of-life changes, Splatoon 3 brings a fresh coat of paint to the beloved series.
So. Much. Fluff... with a few nuggets of awesome! This week we talk about the 9/13 Nintendo Direct with news of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Fire Emblem Engage, and GOLDENEYE coming to the Nintendo Online Service with online play! Oh yeah and like a million farming simulators.Â
Splatoon 3 is almost here! We discuss all the need-to-know details and have a LONG overdue discussion about Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Title Update 1!
The Nintendads are actually TOGETHER IN PERSON to discuss the latest news on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and weigh in on the state of Multiversus!
Our full review of Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak! Thank you to Capcom for hooking us up with copies of the game for the review!
Our full review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge! A wonderfully modern take on a totally awesome arcade favorite.
Review copy provided by Tribute Games and Dotemu.
Sorry this episode is a bit late! Summer Game Fest News, Sunbreak Demo, TMNT! Ep. 61 The Nintendads Podcast
We're breaking down the latest Sunbreak news including new Malzeno gameplay, Switch Skills Swap, Magma Almudron, Aurora Somnacanth and the return of Seregios! We also review everything discussed in the recent Nintendo Indie World Direct, Among Us VR, Tiny Tina's DLC and what we're playing.
April Adventures! We discuss our favorite RPGs and a Bag of Holding worth of news! The Nintendads Podcast Ep. 58
D&D in VR is here, and it's awesome. Our review of DEMEO! The Nintendads Podcast Ep. 57
This episode is sponsored by Resolution Games!
We talk about the latest news for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak! And we are now officially part of the Capcom Creators Program! ðð
Discussing Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, No Smash at Evo, Nintendo Switch Sports and MORE! Ep. 54 The Nintendads Podcast
We talk about the latest Nintendo Direct! Mario Strikers, Splatoon 3 Salmon Run, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Nintendo Switch Sports, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and SO. MUCH. MORE.
We get our hands and give first impressions on the new open-world game Pokemon Legends Arceus AND try out the latest game from our friends at Dotemu, Windjammers 2!
Microsoft Acquires Activision/Blizzard! Discussing all the implications on Ep. 51 The Nintendads Podcast.
New Year, New Games, New Things to Come! On this episode we talk about our most anticipated upcoming games and some awesome things to come for The Nintendads!
The  Nintendads do the Metaverse! Join us for a special live VR episode  where we give tips for getting started with the Oculus and go over the  best games in VR!
The Nintendads go unplugged to discuss their analog games! Board games, card games, book and more.
It's fun for the whole family with The Nintendads! On this episode we discuss the best games to play with the entire family! Minecraft Dungeons, Nickelodeon All Star Brawl, Warioware, Clubhouse Games, Jackbox Games, Streets of Rage 4 and more!
Can you believe we're been at it for TWO YEARS?? We talk about our favorite moments from the past year plus our pick for Game of the Year!!
We debate the big question: is the Nintendo Online Expansion worth it?? Is Diablo 2 Remake worth it? Nick All Stars? Metroid Dread? We talk about which new games are worth your time and money!
Special  guest NickYETI returns to discuss one our favorite genre of games,  roguelikes! Learn the difference between a roguelike and a roguelite,  and learn about some of our favorites in this semi-randomized episode.
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Phew this episode is PACKED! We cover all the news from the latest Nintendo Direct: Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak DLC, the FINAL Smash Bros DLC fighter, Live-action Super Mario movie, Splatoon 3 news, Nintendo Online Service Expansion,Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Animal Crossing DLC, and MORE!
So  many games, so little time! We're talking about all the new games like Pokemon Unite, Streets of Rage 4 DLC, Splitgate and Guilty Gear Strive  keeping us busy, and all the upcoming games like Halo Infinite, Metroid  Dread, Diablo 2 Resurrected, Lost Ark, TMNT Shredder's Revenge and  Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl... There's just too many good games!
Come hang out as we talk about our favorite games and what was missing from the August Nintendo Indie World Direct!
Are casual gamers dragging down the quality of games, or helping to grow  the gaming industry? Are mobile gamers even gamers? The Nintendads duke  it out and things get HEATED.
Pure beat 'em up bliss Our full review of Streets of Rage 4 DLC, Mr. X Nightmare!
A HUGE thank you to Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Lizardcube for providing us with copies of the Mr. X Nightmare DLC for review and streaming!! #ad #sponsored
Download Mr. X Nightmare on your preferred platform now- https://bit.ly/MrXNightmare
The  new Nintendo Switch OLED Model has been announced! In this special  episode, we go over all the tech specs and why we are (or aren't!)  picking this up when it releases on October 8th.
-7 inch OLED screen
-New wide kickstand
-Built in Ethernet port
-$350 MSRP
It's TIME Special recorded LIVE Episode talking about E3: Metroid DREAD, BoTW 2, new Smash character, Mario Party, and MORE!
We sit down with Mizzou Esports Valorant player Krinklebein to see what it's like playing high-level collegiate esports and settle the debate: are esports players athletes? Find out on this episode of The Nintendads!
This is one of our biggest episodes yet with special guests Sir Snorklebum and Chamon!  We review Monster Hunter Rise from nose to tail covering mechanics,  monsters, weapons and more! Is Rise too easy? How does it stack up  against World? Palico or Palamute?? You don't want to miss this one.
From  the humble, 2 button days of the square NES controller to the drifting  joycons, we're going through ALL Nintendo's good, bad, and just weird  controllers over the years. Pull up a chair and plug in, it's The  Nintendads!
Which games have we poured the most hours into? In today's episode we're going through our most played games and explaining why or why not they deserve YOUR time.
Raise a glass and a controller! We're talking about our favorite games party games to play while drinking and our favorite games to turn into drinking games. Grab a cold one and enjoy.
We  waited 532 days for a real Nintendo Direct and it's finally here! We  break down everything you need to know from the new Smash fighter, Mario  Golf, Fall Guys, Zelda Skyward Sword HD, and of course... SPLATOON 3!!  Hold on to your butts, it's episode 31 of The Nintendads
We're talking about the best co-op games for couples!
WARNING: WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FIGHTS CAUSED BY THESE GAMES! (looking at you, Overcooked 2). We also touch on games that very unexpectly have romance and dating sim elements. Pucker up, it's episode 30 of The Nintendads!
Let's hunt some monsters! On this episode, we do a full breakdown review of all the beast slaying action of the new Monster Hunter Rise demo on the Nintendo Switch! The good, the bad, and the HUGE boss fights this game has! We also talk about some minor Nintendo news and rumors... ð€«
Did you know that a factory worker invented the Game Boy? Or that Nintendo had a crisis hotline in the 80s? From fun to WTF, we're discussing interesting, and obscure gaming facts that will make you the  smartest / nerdiest person on your next Zoom call!
Cyberscandal 2077? We discuss all the details Cyberpunk 2077's controversial release including the massive 8 million pre-order hype, sketchy review practices, Playstation Store takedown and lawsuits. We also get out hands on Sephiroth in Smash Ultimate: does he make the game worth playing again? Then we wrap up with our favorite games of 2020. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We round up the games, gear and consumables (beer, coffee, whiskey) that  every gamer dad wants this holiday! Use this episode as a shopping  guide, or just to treat yo'self.
From Nintendo's cease & desists that threatens the future of Smash Melee to the top 8 Splatoon 2 teams walking out on Nintendo's North American Open, we're covering the story so far on Nintendo's attempt to kill competitive Melee. #FreeMelee
Bring  you umbrella! We're talking about cloud gaming on the Switch, our  impressions on Hyrule Warrior: Age of Calamity and the  latest from the Nintendo Partner Direct Mini.
The Nintendads Podcast is 1 year old! Celebrate with Presto and Corporal as we talk about our recent birthday stream party and revisit some of our favorite moments from the past year. Thank you SO much to everyone has listened to our show and been a part of our amazing community over the past year!
ALL TRICKS, NO TREATS On this episode we're talking horror games on the Switch from the  scariest games we've ever played, to some less-horrifying kid friendly  titles.
Minecraft Steve in Smash?! Mario battle royale?? Why is Hades so good? Answers to these questions and more with your favorite geeky dads on this episode of The Nintendads.
Fall is here are so are releases and news of new games on the Switch! We recap the latest Direct Mini including Monster Hunter Rise, talk Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, the long awaited "summer" release of Rivals of Aether, and gas up for Rocket League to be FREE on all platforms! Buckle up.
FINALLY some real news from Nintendo! We recap and react all the Mario 35th Anniversary Direct, talk Spellbreak and Minecraft Dungeons Creeping Winter DLC, and share some news about the future of our lovely podcast. Also it's all on video! What?!
FREE FOR ALL! This week we're talking about the best (and worst) of free games on the Switch. We're giving you our top 3 free to play games, and break down the most popular free games for the Switch from each major genre: first person shooters, RPGs, fighting games, MOBAs, battle royale, and games that just don't fit into a category!
On this episode, we're talking about one thing: SEGA! We dive headfirst into the nostalgia of the golden years of Sega, the slow decline of the company as a hardware maker, and how you can play the classics in 2020. If you grew up in the 90s like us (and can HEAR the Sega logo), chances are you're going to love this one.
Summertime is here! We're talking about how we game outside, what we do when we're not gaming, and some unexpected "outside" games coming to the Switch. Grab a drink and gather round the campfire!
Happy Dad's Day! This episode is for all our fellow Nintendads out there! We talk our favorite games to start kiddos off on, our memorable co-op moment, and what daddy plays when everyone is asleep.
We dive deep into one of our favorite games Killer Queen Black with special guest Chris Wallace, one of the devs from Liquid Bit! Chris gives us an inside look at how parts of the game were made, mechanics, design elements, and some details on what's coming next for this awesome title. The Dads also weigh in with our experiences on the game, so enjoy!
This episode we talk Nintendo game LEAKS, upcoming titles we're hype for, and settle the great debate of physical vs digital games.
The good, the bad, and the ERRORS. We give our thoughts on the beta/stress test for the newest free-to-play game coming to the Switch, Ninjala! Lots of great Ninja gameplay action, and LOTS of server issues. Listen in!
This week we're going over all the blocky (and pricey) details of the Mario Lego sets, reliving the hype of our Discord Launch party, and talking about SO many random things from NickYETI's notes.
On this episode, we talk about what the world is playing in lockdown and the recent Nintendo Mini Direct.
On this episode, we're giving you our first impressions with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo, discussing the newly announced Smash World Tour, and talking about our new favorite game that just got a nice price drop, Killer Queen Black.
On this episode we're talking about how we balance our relationships with non-gamer partners, and Nintendo's romance with Microsoft and complicated relationship with competitive gaming.
On this episode, The Nintendads recover from the 8th Fire Emblem character added to Smash Ultimate, break down the details of the new Pokemon Home service and the Pokemon GO league, and we talk about our first gamer crushes.
For the first time in 12 years, all three of The Nintendads sit down  together in the same room to bring you a very special episode! We talk about 3rd party games, crossplay among major consoles, and a Nintendo  practice that leaves a bitter taste in our mouths...
In our last episode of the decade, we're talking all the new indie titles coming to the Switch, SNES/NES games added to the Switch Online Service, and the big winners (and losers!) of the 2019 Game Awards.
On this episode we check out all the best Nintendo black Friday deals, discuss MORE Pokémon Sword and Shield controversy and argue about how/why gaming has become part of mainstream culture in 2019.
This week weâre talking about news out of BlizzCon 2019 focusing on a Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4, and discussing the latest DLC fighter in Smash Bros Ultimate Terry Bogard and the 6.0 patch notes.
The Nintendads jump into episode 2 with their must own titles for the Switch, discuss their hardest boss fights, rant about the Pokémon controversy and... talk about a Zelda dating sim??
The debut of The Nintendads Podcast! Three Nintendo loving dads, one podcast and a whole lot of opinions.