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Wow, Nintendo had a week, huh? We learned the Tears of the Kingdom crew won't be putting out DLC, but are instead moving on to a whole new game. That kind of rules but also sucks. And it wouldn't be a full episode of the Nintendo Voice Chat podcast without a good discussion about Switch 2 rumors, a rumored Nintendo Direct, and then some actual Nintendo facts via Logan Plant's interview with Doug Bowser. Plus, your questions answered on another episode of the best Nintendo podcast in the universe.

00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors

00:17:26 - Are We Getting ANOTHER Nintendo Direct?

00:35:12 - No Tears of the Kingdom DLC?!

00:56:00 - NVC Shoutouts

01:01:15 - Question Block & Outro

In this very special episode of NVC, not only are we having a Q&A with Ryan McCaffrey about the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preview he had a chance to attend, but we also hang out with Sabotage Studio founder Thierry Boulanger to talk about Sea of Stars! We have a huge stack of questions that need answers, and we're also digging into the grab bag of community questions. There is a ton of information to unpack today, so whether you're anticipating spending all your time in Sea of Stars, or playing with all the new powerups in Mario Bros. Wonder (or both!), we've got a jam packed episode full of new reveals on IGN's Nintendo Voice Chat podcast!

Everyone's at Gamescom except us and, apparently, Nintendo, so Rebekah, Kat, Brendan, and Travis are holding down the fort talking about Charles Martinet's retirement as the voice of Mario and how Mario Wonder will handle the change, Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3's low Switch framerate, and Travis' time with Palia.
00:00:00 - Intro & Charles Martinet Says Goodbye to Mario

00:15:18 - Pringles Icons

00:23:01 - Metal Gear Solid 2 & 3 Switch Performance Isn't Great

00:34:33 - What Has Nintendo Shown at gamescom So Far?

00:50:08 - NVC MiiVerse

01:10:46 - Question Block & Outro

A large portion of IGN is en route to Germany this week for gamescom, but a very small portion of IGN is here to record this week's NVC where we look forward to two major events for Nintendo: gamescom, starting next week, and Nintendo Live, at the start of next month. What surprises does the Big N have in store for us in Germany and Seattle? Will we get to go hands on with Super Mario Bros. Wonder (probably not)? We also take YOUR questions for an extended Super Question Block segment. Join Jada Griffin, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey and Seth Macy for this week's Nintendo Voice Chat.

00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo at gamescom and Nintendo Live?

00:26:45 - Shout-out of the Week

00:40:02 - SUPER Question Block & Outro

Welcome to the rootinest, tootinest podcast in the West, Nintendo Voice Chat! This week we talk about Red Ded Redemption coming to Switch. Is $50 too much to ask for a game that originally came out in 2010? Plus there was a whole bunch of Pokemon news that generally left people feeling uninspired, but at least we had our Poke-lives brightened up by an NSFW Pokemon plush. Kat gives her recommendations on the best CRPGs you can play on Switch while everyone else is playing Baldur's Gate 3, and we take your questions in Question Block.

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00:00:00 - Intro & Red Dead Redemption Comes to Switch

00:14:39 - Pokemon Presents News!

00:35:08 - The Best RPGs to Play for Baldur's Gate 3 FOMO

00:44:34 - Question Block & Outro

00:00:46 New next-gen Switch rumors are heating up

00:16:24 More features we want to see on the next Switch

00:36:10 You can choose the next IGN Icon

00:38:26 Let's talk numbers

00:49:13 What's next for Super Smash Bros.?

00:57:04 Bet you can't guess what the highest user-rated Nintendo game is on Metacritic

01:05:03 Shout Out of the Week

01:06:25 Question Block

01:16:32 Outro

00:00:08 Intro

00:01:12 Let's talk Pikmin 4

00:25:27 Travis tricks his friends into playing Everybody 1-2 Switch

00:40:11 Rebekah gets the Mother (Earthbound) hype

01:06:44 Question Block

01:17:22 Outro

We're busy for SDCC this week but we put together the full Nintendo Franchise Tier list for you to enjoy! We officially unofficially ranked every major, and even minor, Nintendo franchise into one neat and tidy tier list that is legally binding. Seth and Kat are joined by Imran Khan, Reb Valentine, Alex Stedman, as well as Jon Cartright, to get down to business. Enjoy and we'll be back next week with a new episode!

From the highly anticipated Mario Movie to the thrilling Mario Theme Park, Nintendo has been making waves. We'll explore the best games released this year, including Metroid Prime Remastered, Fire Emblem Engage, Advance Wars, and Theatrythm. Join us as we dive into the highlights of 2023 so far, from major announcements to fantastic game releases and updates. There's so much to discuss and so much to look forward to, so join Seth Macy, Kat Bailey, and Peer Schneider in our look back & forward on Nintendo's 2023!

Get ready for an epic finale! It's time for the last episode of Talk of the Kingdom, a special Nintendo Voice Chat miniseries dedicated to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Join host Brian Altano, Peer Schneider, and Rebekah Valentine as they (sky)dive one last time into the world of Tears of the Kingdom.

In this spoiler-filled episode, we'll discuss the game's gripping last hour and share our experiences completing Tears of the Kingdom. From the iconic Master Sword to the surprising addition of Link's trusty [REDACTED] companion, we'll explore the standout moments that made this game unforgettable. Plus, we can't wait to talk about Zelda's mysterious vanishing act during the [REDACTED] - it's seriously cool!

But it's not all rainbows and Koroks. We'll also address some nitpicks and grievances about Tears of the Kingdom as a whole. We're keeping it real, folks!

00:00:00 - Intro & the Epic Final Hours

00:24:31 - Finding the Master Sword

00:29:57 - A Sage Surprise

00:43:36 - Thoughts on TotK's Story

01:12:26 - NVC Question Block & Outro

Get ready, Nintendo fans, because we're about to dive deep into the world of Pikmin! Pikmin 4 is dropping on July 21st and there's a brand new demo out now. You can power through it in a couple of hours and the best part? All your progress carries over. We're pretty stoked about Pikmin 4 and we bet you are too. But let's not forget our roots. We're taking a trip down memory lane, back to the original Pikmin that hit the GameCube in 2001. We'll revisit the additions of Pikmin 2, like purple Pikmin, underground areas, and multiple playable characters. And we certainly can't ignore the new features of Pikmin 3 and the sidescrolling adventure, Hey Pikmin. Fast forward to today and we're on the brink of Pikmin 4 – how exciting is that? Switching gears, we're diving into Super Mario Wonder. With the New Super Mario series officially wrapped up, we're taking a look back at its epic run. So stick around, it's going to be a fun ride!

Nintendo's June 2023 Direct was a wild ride! In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Brian Altano, Miranda Sanchez, Peer Schneider and Jada Griffin break down all of the biggest new reveals, updates, and trailers of some of our favorite games shown. With everything from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, to Detective Pikachu Returns, and Super Mario RPG Remake, there's a ton of stuff to cover and you're not gonna wanna miss out. We're on the tail end of IGN's Summer of Gaming and Nintendo didn't pull any punches.

Ever wondered about Ganon's mysterious horse or how to upgrade your trusty steed? Curious about creatures that are 'horses in disguise' like bears and moose? We've got the lowdown! Join us for a fun chat about our recent adventures and some surprising discoveries. We'll also have a good laugh about those quirky Treasure Hunters and their sniffing dog buddy. Plus, we'll speculate on what comes next. Get ready to venture into 'The Depths', a world within our game filled with strange foes and intriguing finds. Grab a snack, sit back, and let's explore together!

Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series!

This week, host Brian Altano and the crew, Rebekah Valentine, Tom Marks, and Jada Griffin delve deeper into Hyrule. We're checking out Link's crib - how's yours looking, and what's the community up to? We'll also journey into The Depths, discussing the good, bad, and downright ugly. A spoiler warning is in order - the Yiga clan is making waves, and we can't ignore it. Plus, we talk about the intriguing journalism side quest and share our expectations for the road ahead, including potential DLC and quality of life updates. Whether you're already obsessed with the game or just beginning your adventure, join us for fun chats and handy tips each week.

Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! Host Brian Altano, and co-hosts Rebekah Valentine, Tom Marks, and Jada Griffin share tales of humor, struggles, and epic battles. Tune in as we chat about our favorite moments, toughest fights, and even share a tip about dressing up for the Master Sword! Don't get caught doing what Brian did. You're gonna wanna listen to Jada's struggles if you don't wanna ramp up the game's difficulty too soon!

The NVC crew is back with another deep dive into the stunning and vast world of Hyrule with Talk of the Kingdom, our Zelda-focused miniseries where we talk, well, nothing but Tears of the Kingdom. This week we want to know: are you a cheater? What constitutes a "cheat" and what's a "cheese?" We also talk about weapon fusions, our favorite shrines, dungeon impressions and make the case for Tears of the Kingdom being one of the most gorgeous games... ever. Join hosts Brian Altano, Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine, Casey Defrietas, and Seth Macy for another adventure-filled Talk of the Kingdom.

Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! This week the Talk of the Kingdom crew goes into some of the best and most insane community creations from across the web! Whether it's a huge bigwheel to traverse Hyrule, or a giant mech capable of destroying anything its path, you'll see them here! Plus, Brendan Graeber joins us to fill us in on some of the most useful sidequests you shouldn't miss! He also goes on about his exploits in Korok kidnappings. This is yet another Nintendo Voice Chat episode you can't miss!

Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series!

The day has finally come, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is in our hands! In this episode, the steemed Casey DeFreitas makes her return as she and Tom Marks give us a deep dive on their experiences with Tears of the Kingdom. Tom breaks down his review and expands on his favorite things about the game, and Casey tells you about 10 things to do as soon as you jump back into Link's adventure in Hyrule! There is SO MUCH to talk about and we can't possibly cram them all into one episode, so be sure to join us again next week for even more Talk of the Kingdom.

Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! Today, Brian Altano and crew discuss some of the craziest fan theories about Tears of the Kingdom! Is Ganondorf actually on our side? What about Zelda? Is she a playable character this time around? There's so much to discuss and speculate, you won't wanna miss this episode!

Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! We'll be talking all things The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with hands-on coverage and special insight from our guides team and Zelda experts from all across IGN.

With the impending release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the horizon, Sam Claiborn, Jada Griffin, and Nick Limon join Seth in a discussion about the best games they're playing before Tears of the Kingdom takes over all our lives. From indie to AAA, there's something out there for almost everyone. Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp, anyone? Jada talks about her review of a long time NVC favorite classic's remake!

The Nintendo Voice Chat crew laid their eyes on the latest Tears of the Kingdom trailer and we take a deep dive into our favorite parts of it! What does Tears of the Kingdom's trailer tell us about what the story will be about? What new gameplay features does the trailer reveal? There were tons of stuff that got us excited for the next entry in the Legend of Zelda series, so you'll wanna tune into this one. Plus, we've been playing Breath of the Wild to revisit all the magic and discuss whether or not it still holds up today.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is out now, and we've all seen it, and we have opinions! But don't worry, we don't spoil it, unless you consider acknowledging its existence a spoiler. In that case, slow down friendo! It doesn't have to be this way. Seth Macy is joined by Reb Valentine, Jeffrey Vega and Beyond's Jada Griffin to talk about Mario Movie, we pitch our own Nintendo movies, and then things kind of fall apart for a while. It's just a weird time, honestly.

This week we finally got to see tons of gameplay of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom thanks to today's Nintendo Direct! We talk about everything from TotK's Fuse system blowing us away, Kirby being a round boy, and dive into even more Question Block questions from our audience. While Seth's away, the fantastic Rebekah Valentine takes over as host and welcomes Tom Marks, Kat Bailey, and Brian Altano to the panel. It's an episode packed with tons of Zelda talk and you won't want to miss our Zelda Direct reactions!

00:00:10 - Intro

00:01:41 - New Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay!

00:27:02 - Kat Takes: Weapon Durability

00:51:25 - The Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch Looks Great

00:57:37 - Insights from GDC: Developing Kirby and the Forgotten Land

01:09:15 - Question Block & Outro

The Nintendo Wii U and 3DS eShop is closing! Years of wonderful digital games will soon forever be lost in the ether, so the NVC crew got together to talk about some of their picks for must-buy games in the Wii U and 3DS eShop! Also, was the Wii U underrated? Seth's got some words to say. While we're at it, we're (or just Seth, rather) ranking Nintendo's handhelds! It's a packed episode down nostalgia road!

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:42 - The Wii U and 3DS e-Shops Are Closing!

00:02:53 - Our Must-Buy Picks on the e-Shop

00:25:24 - The Wii U Was Underrated

00:43:00 - Seth Ranks Nintendo’s Handhelds

00:54:45 - MiiVerse - What We’re Playing

01:06:28 - Question Block & Outro

In a very special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Rebekah Valentine and Mitchell Saltzman sit down with AEW Superstars Nyla Rose, Athena, and Evil Uno to talk about their favorite Nintendo games of all time! We also test their knowledge of WWF: No Mercy to see which of them can figure out which wrestling moves are real or fake. Also, remember in Final Fantasy VI when Sabin suplexes a train? We talk about that, too! It’s an incredibly fun episode and you don’t wanna miss out on this.

There was a lot announced during the Pokemon Day celebration, including new trading card sets, DLC for Scarlet/Violet, Pokemon Unite news and more. But there was something missing… something completely obvious and simple. Kat and Reb argue about Pokemon and it's AWESOME, and we rank the top 5 all-time Nintendo controllers… of all TIME. Join Jeffrey Vega, Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine and Seth Macy for an action-packed episode of Nintendo Voice Chat.

This week we're taking your questions for an extended Question Block segment, as well as talking to Giles Goddard of Chuhai Labs, who you might know better as one of the original developers of Star Fox for the Super Nintendo. Which Star Fox character is based on Shigeru Miyamoto? You'll just have to watch the episode to find out. Join hosts Reb Valentine, Jeffrey Vega, Tom Marks and Seth Macy for a nice time with friends.

The past week has been REALLY good for game reviews. In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, we have back to back talk about our latest reviews for Octopath Traveler 2 and Metroid Prime: Remastered! It's a good time to be a Switch owner! Sam Claiborn and longtime NVC fav Tom Marks make a return to the show and share with you what they've been up to with their game time. Seth also shares his thoughts on what he thinks Nintendo's plans are with Metroid Prime 4 as well as Jeffrey giving us the low-down on the Super Nintendo World red carpet event at Universal Studios Hollywood! It's a jam packed episode on THE Nintendo podcast to listen to, so you're not gonna want to miss this.

00:00:00 - Intro & Metroid Prime Remastered Review Talk!

00:09:12 - Octopath Traveler 2 Review

00:30:50 - Jeffrey Went to the Super Nintendo World Red Carpet Event!

00:43:05 - Seth & Metroid Prime 4

00:53:59 - MiiVerse & Outro

In our Nintendo Voice Chat post-show for the huge February 2023 Nintendo Direct, the NVC cast goes bonkers over all the new reveals! With everything from Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom getting a new trailer, to a totally unexpected shadow drop of Metroid Prime: Remastered, there was something for everyone in this week's Direct. What were our favorite reveals of the show? How close was Rebekah to predicting some of what would drop? Join Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Jeffrey Vega, and Brian Altano in this jam packed episode!

Well, Nintendo won't be on the E3 showfloor this year. And neither will Xbox. Or Sony. That kind of blows! We talk about Industry Legend Kat Bailey's excellent scoop on E3 2023, share our thoughts on the future of E3 and E3's past, and since it's February, we talk about the credibility of Nintendo Direct rumors. Are they rumors, or are they real? Well, we won't know until it's confirmed, I guess. Join Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy for another reference-filled episode of Nintendo Voice Chat.

In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the NVC crew got together to talk about release of GoldenEye 007 finally coming to Switch Online! But more importantly, Jeffrey Vega had a chance to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood and filled us in on all the cool sights and sounds he experienced there along with ranking some of his favorite food there! We can't wait to send the rest of the NVC crew there. sigh

Also, Reb's been playing a great new indie game that got her to ugly cry while playing through it. Which could it be? Tune in to today's episode of Nintendo Voice Chat and find out!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:42 - Jeffrey Went to Super Nintendo World!

00:25:44 - Kat Take: Super Nintendo World / The Last of Us are the new blue ocean

00:37:49 - GoldenEye 007 Finally Comes to the Switch

00:53:36 - MiiVerse - What We’re Playing

01:10:19 - Question Block & Outro

Fire Emblem Engage reviews are out and they are positive… but some are more positive than others. Why is that? Well it's because different people have different tastes, obviously, but do those tastes jibe with our panel of Nintendo enthusiasts? Join Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy.

We talk enough about the possibility of the existence of Nintendo's Switch successor, but we never talk about what we want to realistically see in the follow-up to the most successful Nintendo home console of all time. Join Peer Schneider, Reb Valentine, Brian Altano and Seth Macy as they talk Nintendo's next console and hear your thoughts.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:40 - What Do We Wanna See in Nintendo’s Next Console?

00:45:23 - Reb’s Adventures in The Legend’s Cookbook

00:55:00 - NVC MiiVerse: What’ve We Been Playing ?

01:16:48 - Outro

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:07 NVC Mouse Update

00:04:17 Fire Emblem Engage Discussion

00:18:07 Super Nintendo World Opens in Los Angeles

00:22:03 Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe Arrives on Switch

00:26:51 The Super Mario Bros. Movie Will Beat The Lion King

00:34:18 The Pitfalls of Reviewing Video Games *

00:51:29 Will Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Be the Biggest Game of 2023?

01:06:46 Reb Recommends Awesome Games Done Quick

01:12:34 Question Block and Outro

Twas the week before Christmas, and we pre-recorded a very special holiday episode to run ahead of time since everyone is taking time off to enjoy the final weeks of 2022. Join Seth Macy, Reb Valentine and special guest, Tik Tok star Jeffrey Vega as we reminisce about Nintendo Christmas past.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:50 - The Ghost of Nintendo Christmas Past

00:36:58 - Our Nintendo Game of the Year & Outro

It's the end of the year (almost), which means we can forget all about 2022 and point our gaze at what the future holds. With Tears of the Kingdom, the return of E3, and no sign of Metroid Prime 4 so far, could 2023 be the best the Nintendo Switch has ever had? We take your Nintendo predictions

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:06 - Our 2023 Nintendo Predictions

00:29:56 - Tears of the Kingdom Is 2023's Game of the Year

00:34:43 - NVC MiiVerse: Holiday Gaming Plans?

00:47:50 - Question Block & Outro

The Game Awards have come and gone, and Nintendo had a decent enough showing, right? Sure, we didn't see all our Nintendo dreams come true, but what did you expect? It's the Game Awards, not a Nintendo Direct. We did get to see a new Bayonetta game, Fire Emblem DLC and a wonderful new clip from the Super Mario movie, which was nice.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:58 - The Game Awards Reactions

00:49:18 - Reb’s Cooking Corner

00:54:14 - NVC MiiVerse: Splatoon 3 Memes?

01:01:00 - Bring Bionic Commando: ReArmed to the Switch!

01:07:10 - Question Block & Outro

Nintendo surprised us with a new look at the Super Mario Movie this week, and it actually got us all more excited than the previous reveal. That's just good marketing, friends. We also talk about the glaring performance problems with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and how some of our favorite games haven't always had the best, or even good, performance. On top of that Seth makes a compelling case for Sonic Frontiers as Game of the Year.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:30 - Super Mario Movie Direct Trailer Reactions

00:17:49 - Reb Was Right: Pokemon Has Major Perfomance Issues

00:38:08 - "You'll Love it, Very Fun, Runs Like Ass"

00:48:45 - NVC MiiVerse: What Are We Playing?

01:00:11 - Seth’s GOTY

01:06:35 - Question Block & Outro

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reviews are here, and we’re joined by Polygon’s Nicole Carpenter and returning trainers Reb Valentine and Casey Defreitas to dive into all of the details about the latest generation! Here’s what we think of its tech issues, its latest gimmicks, and whether it stands out from other generations. Plus, Harvestella, the new Fire Emblem Engage trailer, Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Game of the Year chances, and more!

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:24 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Review Roundtable!

00:37:34 - Wiibate: Do you name your Pokemon?

00:43:00 - What Else Has Our Attention? Xenoblade Chronicles 3 GOTY nomination, Harvestella, and more

01:08:06 - Question Block & Outro

Sonic Frontiers is a good 3D sonic game, and we have the review and the reviewer to prove it. We're also going to dive into everyone's favorite subject: Nintendo financial numbers! Specifically, how many Nintendo Switch consoles have been sold? It's a lot. We also take your questions and just have a nice time, but first… gonna check in with the panel and see what's new.

00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase

00:09:15 - Marvel Snap Rules!

00:13:32 - Sega Genesis Mini 2 Impressions

00:20:12 - Sonic Frontiers Review Deep Dive

00:33:11 - Nintendo’s Sold How Many Switches??

00:51:19 - Question Block

01:17:13 - Outro

This week we're wondering about a few things. Like, does Nintendo need an achievement system? How about Nintendo VR? We also premiere a new segment called RAPID RANK, answer your questions in Question Block, but most of all, have fun.

00:00:00 - Intro & What We’ve Been Playing

00:31:06 - Nintendo VR When?

00:48:28 - Wiibate: Does Nintendo Need Achievements?

01:04:38 - Rapid Rank: Top 5 Sonic Friends Who Are Not Tails or Knuckles

01:14:18 - Question Block & Outro

This week, Kat and Seth are joined by Mitchell Saltzman and Logan Plant to talk about Bayonetta 3 and Mitchell's shining review, where it shines and were it comes off a little dull. We also play everyone's favorite NVC game, "Wii Game or Something I Just Made Up?" plus we talk Sonic Frontiers and take your questions in Question Block. It's a real good time, is what I'm saying.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:54 - Persona 5 Royal is here!

00:20:00 - Bayonetta 3 Review Deep Dive

00:38:27 - Sonic Frontiers Preview Chat

00:48:49 - Wii Game or Something I Made Up?

01:03:12 - Question Block & Outro

Hey Super Ninfriendos! This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, Casey DeFreitas shares her hands-on impressions of Pokemon Scarlet! Dan Stapleton also joins the crew to talk about his review of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. We’re getting tons of new ports including Nier: Automata, No Man’s Sky, and Persona 5 Royal finally coming to the Nintendo Switch and we’re excited for them all! Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about Bayonetta 3.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:06 - Bayonetta Voice Actress Wants to Boycott Bayonetta 3

00:13:25 - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Review Talk!

00:31:13 - Casey’s Pokemon Scarlet Impressions

00:56:07 - Nintendo Switch’s Impossible Ports!

01:08:00 - Question Block & Outro

It's been a week since the Mario Movie trailer was released, and we finally have answers to the question "What if Mario from the hit video games sounded like Chris Pratt from the hit dinosaur movies?" We reflect on this watershed moment in voice casting, as well as discuss what games caught our attention this week and answer your question block questions.

00:00:00 - Intro & What We’re Playing

00:24:56 - Super Mario Movie Trailer Impressions

00:47:50 - Bayonetta 3 is Almost Here!

00:56:50 - Question Block & Outro

Join IGN live as Nintendo reveals the first trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Movie, starring Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy. Ahead of the reveal, we’ll be discussing our hopes and dreams from the movie as well as breaking down the previously announced cast. Stick around after the trailer reveal for live reactions from us and you, the viewer.

October is more than just the spookiest month: it's chock-full of games for Nintendo Switch owners, too. Reb Valentine, Kat Bailey, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy talk upcoming games, Kat's trip to Japan, a giant TV that appeared in Seth's basement, and an exciting new announcement from Reb about LIFE?!? Great show this week, you're going to like it.

00:00:00 - Intro & Kat’s TGS Impressions

00:10:10 - Reb’s Life Updates & What We’re Playing

00:31:59 - Mario & Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Preview Impressions

00:42:48 - Upcoming Games for October

01:07:17 - Question Block & Outro

Is the Wii a vintage console? As much as the olds don't want to admit it, it certainly seems that way. We take a trip down memor-Wii lane to talk about Nintendo's interesting experiment that took the video game world by storm and went so far as to push Microsoft and Sony to come up with their own, much worse, motion-control systems.

00:00:00 - Intro & What We’re Playing

00:21:21 - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope

00:25:37 - The Wii is Now a Retro Console

00:40:07 - The Nintendo Wii Quiz!

00:55:37 - Question Block & Outro

Is the Wii a vintage console? As much as the olds don't want to admit it, it certainly seems that way. We take a trip down memor-Wii lane to talk about Nintendo's interesting experiment that took the video game world by storm and went so far as to push Microsoft and Sony to come up with their own, much worse, motion-control systems.

00:00:00 - Outtakes, Intro & News!

00:02:30 - New Everything from the Nintendo Direct!

00:20:59 - Pikmin 4 is Finally Here

00:30:51 - “LoZ: Tears of the Kingdom” & Seth’s Theory

00:41:58 - Splatoon 3 Review & Outro

00:00:00 - Intro & News

00:12:12 - Nintendo Switch Fall and Winter 2022 Games

00:52:22 - Question Block!

01:14:00 - Play Tinykin! & Outro

We did it! We officially unofficially ranked every major, and even minor, Nintendo franchise into one neat and tidy tier list that is legally binding. Imran Khan joins us again, as well as Jon Cartright, to get down to business. And we also talk about TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection, answer your questions on question block, and have an all-around nice time.

With Splatoon 3 almost here, it’s time to take stock of the biggest Nintendo franchises. We use Tiermaker to build a ranking of Zelda, Mario, Fire Emblem, and more. Where do they stand? Find out! Plus, Gamescom headlines, Question Block, and more.

00:00:00 - Intro & News
00:01:10 - Here are the Nintendo Headlines
00:09:30 - Gamescom Announcements
00:21:17 - Splatoon 3 and Harvestella footage
00:42:32- NVC Tiermaker for Nintendo Franchises
01:05:49 - Outro

We posed the question to our community: Nintendo should… what? And after a difficult narrowing down process, we picked some of the best and people have ideas. This week Kat, Seth and Peer are joined by fan-favorite Zach Ryan, so you're not actually listening to an old episode by accident. Completely intentional guest appearance.

00:00:00 - Intro & News
00:01:48 - Serious Kotaku Report About Sexual
Harassment
00:12:07 - Wave Race 64
00:20:14 - Should Nintendo _____?
00:46:40 - The Time Zach Heard About the Time Miyamoto Met Kayne
00:55:44 - What We’re Playing & Outro

It's another episode of the greatest Nintendo podcast ever, Nintendo Voice Chat! This week Kat and Seth are joined once again by Reb Valentine as well as Steve Bowling making his NVC debut. We had thirty minutes of Splatoon 3 goodness to go over, but that's not all that happened this week in the wonderful world of Nintendo. So ink up, friends, and get ready to splatter.

On this week's NVC we're diving into the latest Pokemon Presents reveals and asking, "When Will Pokemon Get its Breath of the Wild Moment?" Also, how cute is Fidough? Should Lechonk worry? And what would happen if the Nintendo Switch didn't change for another two years? Find out in our latest Kat Take! Of course, we can't forget squeezing in even more Xenoblade Chronicles 3 chat in our latest Question Block. Have at it, Super Ninfriendos!

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is here at last and we’re joined by Digital Foundry producer John Linneman, IGN contributor Travis Northup, and Axe of the Blood God co-host Nadia Oxford to break down the Nintendo Switch’s massive new RPG! Plus, we discuss Nintendo Switch’s tech in Year 5, ponder what happened to Digimon Survive, and discuss the release of Wave 2 of Mario Kart’s Booster Courses!

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:57 - Mario Kart 8 Booster Pass Wave 2 is Here!
00:08:02 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review Roundtable
00:37:19 - Nintendo Switch’s Tech After 5 Years
00:56:25 - Question Block!
01:06:32 - What We’ve Been Playing & Outro

Live A Live makes its way to us for the first time in glorious HD2D this week and Nintendo is at San Diego Comic Con (sort of). Plus, Super Mario Strikers gets a content update, but will it be enough to pull fans back to the stadium? Finally, a ton of retro game praise and discussion. Join Rebekah Valentine, Peer Schneider, Samuel Claiborn, and Casey DeFreitas this week on Nintendo Voice Chat for hands-on impressions of Live-a-Live and a deep-dive into the now especially robust Nintendo Switch Online library.

Kirby's Dream Buffet and Bayonetta 3's release date announcement makes it seem like maybe we won't be getting a Nintendo Direct after all, and that's fine! We're all so tired. Join Kat Bailey, Peer Schneider, Tom Marks and Seth Macy this week on Nintendo Voice Chat to discuss Bayonetta, Kirby, and some of that Monster Hunter Goodness. Oh, and an extended Question Block segment, where we answer YOUR questions.

00:00:00 - Intro & Bayonetta 3 Gets a Release Date!

00:15:50 - Kirby’s Dream Buffet is NOT Kirby Fall Guys

00:24:20 - Question Block? THIS Early in the Podcast?

01:05:58 - What We’ve Been Playing & Outro

It's official: E3 2023 is a thing, a thing which is going to happen in the second week of June next year. This is tremendously exciting news, but it's so far away, so we also talk about more recent news. For example, Live A Live preview embargoes have lifted, there's rumors of a new Nintendo Direct (evergreen statement), and we talk about why the GameCube's colorful shell makes it worthy of our love.

Nintendo and its partners brought us some pretty generous news considering this was a "Mini-Direct." We talk about the surprises like Persona finally coming to Switch later this year, Portal and Portal 2 coming to Switch today, and we also talk about the surprising games we weren't shown during Nintendo's 25 minute June presentation.

This week, Good Vibes Gaming's Derrick Bitner joins the show to talk all things Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Plus, hear the verdict on Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes, and why we absolutely need to see a Mario Warriors game on Switch. Plus, discussions on Sonic Origins, and if we're going to get a Nintendo Direct anytime soon.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:00 - Xenoblade 3
00:24:38 - Nintendo Direct Watch: Are we going to get one for Christ??
00:33:42 - Fire Emblem: Three Hopes Does KOEI Tecmo deserve more respect?
00:40:38 - Sonic Origins Reviews
00:47:09 - Kat Take: Turn Based Combat ISN'T DEAD
00:56:20 - Reason for Loving The GameCube
00:59:19 - What We've Been Playing and Outro

Join Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy, four radical post-teens, for this week's Nintendo Voice Chat as we talk Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, which is just the best possible game going right now. We also discuss the Fire Emblem leak, Persona coming to Switch (actually, not coming to Switch) and we learn about a game called Monkey Donkey, which is a rip-off of a Nintendo property from back in the days before Nintendo was able to stop such blatant copying. Seriously, it's the same game, but with gross colors.

Nintendo is the Squidward glaring down on Sony and Xbox’s Patrick and Spongebob right now, but Kat, Reb, Alex, and Peer still have a few announcements to break down from Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest. Meanwhile, Nintendo Direct rumors continue to swirl, Mario Strikers Battle League reviews are out, we’ve been playing the new Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo, and we take your Question Blocks in the latest Nintendo Voice Chat!

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:41 - Summer Games Fest Reactions!
00:21:40 - Is a Nintendo Direct Coming Soon?
00:44:18 - Kat Takes!
00:51:06 - Mario Strikers Review
00:58:58 - Why We Love the Nintendo Gamecube
01:03:30 - Question Block and Outro

If you want to be the very best, like no one ever was, then this episode is for you. Casey DeFreitas and Tom Marks return to lend us their vast Poke-knowledge as we talk about Lechonk, those new professors, the Scarlet and Violet legendaries, and the multi-player stuff they kind of glossed over in the trailer. Kat has returned from her adventures to fill us with KNOWLEDGE. There's other Nintendo stuff, too, but you mostly want to hear about Pokemon, don't you?

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:20 - Sonic Frontiers
00:11:22 - New Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Trailer!
00:35:03 - Some Monster Hunter News!
00:52:00 - Reasons We Love The Nintendo GameCube
00:56:00 - What We’re Playing
01:08:04 - Question Block & Outro

Welcome to another exciting episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the only Nintendo podcast on Earth that we're aware of at this moment. This week Seth Macy and Peer Schneider are joined by the amazing Casey DeFreitas and Samuel Claiborn to talk about Rogue Jam's audience choice award winner, Mysplaced, and how it plays to its inspirations maybe a little too much. Is that bad thing? What games have perfected the homage and are there any notable games that have taken it too far?

00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:15 - No Man’s Sky Coming Soon!
00:14:05 - E3 Returns 2023
00:31:25 - When Does a Game Stop Being an Homage?
00:49:05 - Reasons We Love The Nintendo GameCube
00:55:24 - What We’re Playing
01:07:10 - Question Block & Outro

We're about to hit Event Season, which used to mean E3, but we all know how that's going this year (spoiler: it isn't). What it does mean is plenty of exciting rumors and speculation about what Nintendo has up its sleeve for June and beyond. When will we get that next Nintendo Direct? Is there really a new Fire Emblem? It's all the schoolyard Nintendo gossip of your youth, but with 4 adults sitting in their houses across the country from one another.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:58 - Our Wii U and 3DS eShop Recommendations!
00:16:41 - Let's Talk About Nintendo Rumors
00:41:55 - Seth’s Soapbox
00:47:44 - Reasons We Love The Nintendo GameCube
00:55:42 - What We’re Playing
01:10:50 - Question Block & Outro

This week we go over Nintendo's recently reported sales numbers and ask what everyone wants to know: Is Metroid Dread a big ol' flop? Well… 2.9 million copies sure seems like a success, but in the pantheon of Nintendo Switch tentpole releases, kind of a bummer. Join Kat Bailey, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy and special guest Imran Khan as we talk about all the Nintendos.

This week we go over Nintendo's recently reported sales numbers and ask what everyone wants to know: Is Metroid Dread a big ol' flop? Well… 2.9 million copies sure seems like a success, but in the pantheon of Nintendo Switch tentpole releases, kind of a bummer. Join Kat Bailey, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy and special guest Imran Khan as we talk about all the Nintendos.

Reggie Fils-Aime's book Disrupting the Game is available everywhere and we learned some pretty cool stuff from it. On the flip side, Kat put together a report about what it's like to be a contractor working for Nintendo, and it isn't quite the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory we might have imagined. Join hosts Kat Bailey, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy for another exciting episode of NVC.

In this very special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Seth Macy, Kat Bailey, and Peer Schneider sit down with Reggie Fils-Aimé, former President of Nintendo of America. We talk about his new book “Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo”, Reggie’s fondest memories at Nintendo, thoughts about the latest workplace news at Nintendo, and MUCH more!

Balan Wonderworld was a famously bad game, but did you ever … wonder… why? Well, former director Yuji Naka took to Twitter to tell us his side of the story. We also talk about Nintendo Switch Sports and how it might get your mom and dad to play video games again. Join hosts Seth Macy, Kat Bailey, Peer Schneider and special guest Mitchell Saltzman for another Nintacular episode of Nintendo Voice Chat.

00:00:00 - Intro & Housekeeping
00:01:08 - Balan Wonderworld Lawsuit
00:12:25 - Nintendo Switch Sports Review!
00:27:28 - NSO Gets 3 New (Great) Genesis Games
00:33:21 - Kirby Turns 30!
00:41:26 - Seth’s Soapbox
00:48:18 - What We’re Playing
01:03:06 - Question Block & Outro

It's a pre-PAX East episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, just in time to completely gloss over the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 release date announcement. Just kidding! We're talking about it, as well as deliciously tantalizing new rumors about Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service. Are the dataminers to be believed? Only time will tell.

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00:00:00 - Intro & Housekeeping
00:01:20 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is Coming Sooner!
00:16:35 - Rumors & GBA on the Switch
00:31:30 - GBA Games We Want on the Switch
00:40:43 - Kat Takes!
00:44:46- New Game Announcements
00:56:08 - What We’re Playing
00:57:29 - What We've Been Playing & Outro

This week we talk about the best Zelda game of all time: A Link to the Past… or is it Breath of the Wild? That's kind of what we're getting at here, pitting the two against each other in a winner-take-all bloodbath. We also talk about Switch Sports and how Kat almost destroyed a TV with a powerful kick. Join Kat Bailey, Jada Griffin and Sam Claiborn for another awesome NVC.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Rogue Jam!
00:01:50 - Switch Sports
00:17:09 - Link to the Past vs. Breath of the Wild
00:46:57 - Nintendo Switch Quarterly Review
00:52:00- Bandai Namco Working on a 3D Remaster for Nintendo
00:55:42 - Preview NVC at PAX East Wii U
00:57:29 - What We've Been Playing
01:05:07 - Question Block!
01:11:38 - Outro

Come on, step it up with another blazing fast episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 opens in theaters and we take a look back at a time when video game movies were bad and Sonic and Mario were bitter enemies. Who could forget the console wars of the 1990s, other than those of us for whom the memories of that war are too horrible to revisit (which are memories of most of the Sonic games post-Genesis).

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:37 - Sonic Talk!
00:31:45 - Nintendo Japan Quietly Added New Splatoon 3 Screenshots
00:40:12 - Out this Week
00:49:20: - Mario Golf Hitting N64 Expansion Next Week
00:51:38 - Kat Take
00:57:36 - What We've Been Playing
01:04:58 - Question Block!
01:10:51 - Outro

Tom Petty once sang "The waiting is the hardest part," and little did he know at the time he was singing about the still-unnamed Breath of the Wild sequel, officially delayed to Spring 2023. No one is even mad, Nintendo. Take your time! Join Kat Bailey, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano and Seth Macy as we talk about what this delay could mean for the future of the franchise and the future of the Nintendo Switch.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land comes to Nintendo Switch tomorrow and Tom Marks is here to talk about it, his review, and why it's so damn charming. We also talk about the Ocarina of Time PC port, the arrival of folders on Nintendo Switch, and we learn all about European salted licorice. It's Nintendo Voice Chat!

Casey DeFreitas and Jada Griffin join Kat Bailey and Seth Macy to talk about Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's first batch of DLC tracks, as well as an extended talk about Monster Hunter's June expansion, Sunbreak, some new additions to Pokemon BDSP and we actually answer more than one question block question this week.

00:00:00 - Intro & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC chat
00:10:07 - New Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak reveals!
00:30:35 - What is Pokemon's Global Wonder Station?
00:38:27 - What We've Been Playing
00:46:05 - Question Block
00:49:13 - How to Break Into Games Journalism
01:07:45 - More Question Block & Outro

What's old is new again, and this week is jam-packed with Nintendo oldies but goodies. OK, technically Triangle Strategy is a new game, but it's got a slick retro aesthetic and who doesn't like that? There's also F-Zero news for the first time in years, as well as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles announcement by way of the Cowabunga Collection.

00:00:00 - Intro & F-Zero Chat!
00:17:50 - Triangle Strategy Impressions
00:32:28 - TMNT Cowabunga Collection is Coming
00:51:32 - Nintendo Pants Chat
00:57:23 - What We’ve Been Playing
01:10:13 - Question Block & Outro

Serebii.net's own Joe Merrick joins Casey, Kat and Seth on this Pokemon-packed panel to discuss the 9th generation reveal of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, as well as talk about Arceus one month later, can the Steam Deck unseat the Switch (nope) and more Nintendo goodness.

00:00:00 - Intro & Pokemon Gen 9 is Here!
00:12:08 - Pokemon Legends Arceus Chat
00:29:20 - Is the Steam Deck the Nintendo Switch Killer?
00:38:58 - Triangle Strategy is Getting Great Reviews
00:44:28 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land Demo is Here!
00:48:16 - Kat Takes
00:56:54 - NVC’s Best Console Ever!
01:02:25 - What We’ve Been Playing
01:06:07 - Question Block & Outro

There's a new open-world fantasy game that has everyone buzzing but it's not a Zelda game. At all. Is Nintendo's masterpiece at risk of losing the title of "best open world game, ever" to Elden Ring? Seth is joined by Casey DeFreitas, Brian Altano and Sam Claiborn to talk about all things Nintendo on this, episode 600 of the best Nintendo podcast on Earth made by humans.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:57 - 24 Hours Remain
00:18:29 - Show and Tell
00:31:00 - Elden Ring is the Soulsborne Breath of the Wild
00:48:45 - Seth's Soapbox
00:50:19 - NVC Best Ever Console Remaining Four
00:56:30 - What We've Been Playing
01:05:49 Question Block

This week Kat and Seth are joined once again by Jon Cartwright and Jared Petty. Jon will walk us through his 'WaddleDeeKnows' rumor account experiment, while both Jon and Jared will join us to talk about the 3DS and WiiU eShop closures and what that means for game preservation (it's not good).

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:22 - Say Goodbye to the Wii U and 3DS eShops
00:22:24 - WaddleDeeKnows: The Inside Insider Scoop!
00:37:50 - Kat Take!
00:45:29 - NVC Best Ever Console Tournament Update
00:53:52 - News Updates
00:55:12 - What We've Been Playing
01:09:15 Question Block
01:12:07 Outro

This week Kat, Peer and Seth are joined by Brian Altano to talk about Nintendo Direct, Mario Kart's 48 new DLC tracks, Xenoblade 3 and what we got and what we didn't get from the February 9 Nintendo Direct.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:30 - Mario Kart Nein
00:13:00 - New Games Announced!
00:52:38 - Kat Take!
00:55:53 - NVC Best Ever Console Tournament Update
01:09:58 - Question Block
01:18:00 - Outro

This week Kat, Peer and Seth are joined by Jon Cartright to talk about Nintendo's earnings report, Pokemon Arceus and when we think we'll be getting another Direct. We also have an interview with Krysta Yang and Kit Ellis, formerly of The Nintendo Minute, on what it was like working for Nintendo and what they have in store for the future.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:05 - So Where Exactly Is The Nintendo Direct?
00:09:19 - Nintendo Earnings!
00:24:04 - Krysta and Kit Interview
00:44:42 - Let's Talk Pokemon Legends Arceus
00:55:20 - Kat Take!
01:01:55 -What We've Been Playin
01:10:44 - Question Block
01:14:16 - Outro

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat, Pokemon fans! This week, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Rebekah Valentine as they discuss IGN's thoughts on Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Hear everything you need to know about the next evolution for the Pokemon series, including why we're torn on the game. Plus, an update to IGN's top 25 Switch games, why Shigeru Miyamoto hates Ocarina of Time's Navi, and more.

00:00:00 - Welcome!
00:00:50 - Pokemon Legends Arceus
00:26:06 - Top 25 Nintendo Switch Game List Update
00:35:50 - Shigeru Miyamoto Hated Navi
00:41:55 - Kat Take
00:47:58 - News Rundown
00:54:15 -What We've Been Playing
01:01:30 - Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Kat Bailey is joined by Peer Schneider, Rebekah Valentine, and special guest Imran Khan to talk about how Xbox's huge Activision acquisition impacts Nintendo moving forward. Hear the panel discuss the potential fate of franchises like Overwatch and Crash Bandicoot on Switch, and the crazy scenario where Microsoft tried to go after Nintendo 20 years ago. Plus, some quick Nintendo sales news, Banjo-Kazooie coming to Nintendo Switch online, and a whole lot more.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:09 - Activision Blizzard impact on Nintendo
00:24:29 - Nintendo sales numbers
00:39:52 - Banjo-Kazooie on Switch
00:51:00 - News undown
00:56:04 - Kat Take
01:06:15 - What we’ve been playing
01:14:15 - Question Block
01:19:23 - Outro

What are the most under-the-radar games coming to Switch in 2022? Find out on this week's NVC, where Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and special guest Dan Ryckert talk TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Metal Slug Tactics, Triangle Strategy, and other upcoming titles they're looking forward to. Plus, the crew dives into the latest Mario Kart rumors, the new Kirby and the Forbidden Land release date news, and more.

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00:00:00 - Welcoooome!
00:00:41 - Mario Kart rumors
00:08:29 - The secret best Switch games of 2022
00:36:37- Kirby release date news
00:44:48 - News rundown
00:49:07 - Kat Take
00:57:27 - Best wrestling games
01:03:54 - What we’re playing

Welcoooome to 2022! This year could be a big one for Nintendo, and the NVC crew is back to preview the exciting months ahead. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Casey DeFreitas as they break down the most exciting games scheduled for Switch this year. From Pokemon Legends: Arceus, to the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, tune in to hear the panel's thoughts on 2022's lineup.

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00:00:00 - Welcome!
00:02:10 - Pokemon Legends Arceus
00:15:21 - Splatoon 3
00:22:12 - Bayonetta 3
00:25:21 - Bayonetta’s Makeup… Evolution…?
00:30:23 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land
00:35:10 - Thoughts on Breath of the Wild 2
00:44:19 - Predictions for Nintendo in 2022
01:00:20 - What We’re Playing & Outro

Happy Holidays! This week’s episode, everyone’s here! In what can only be considered the most ambitious crossover event in podcast history (maybe?), all of your favorite IGN podcast hosts have come together for a very special end of year episode talking some of the best moments of the 2021 across the Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo gaming universes. Join Daemon Hatfield – host of IGN’s Game Scoop! podcast, Ryan McCaffrey – host of Podcast Unlocked, Jonathan Dornbush – host of Podcast Beyond, and Seth Macy – host of Nintendo Voice Chat, as we look back at the best games of 2021 as well as looking forward to 2022.

From Halo: Infinite, to Returnal, to Metroid Dread and beyond, you’ll find it here. Let’s ring in 2022 the only way we know how: talking about the best video games of the year!

Welcome to the final Nintendo Voice Chat for 2021! Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Brian Altano as they look at their most-played Switch games of 2021. Plus, a recap of the Indie World presentation, the new Analogue Pocket handheld, Breath of the Wild 2 gameplay hints, and more. We'll see you back here in 2022!

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00:00:00 - Welcome!
00:00:55 - Tribute to NES Designer Masayuki Uemura
00:08:22 - Nintendo Indie World Recap
00:15:49 - Analogue Pocket Talk!
00:28:15 - Nintendo Switch Year In Review: Our Stats!
00:40:15 - Nintendo News Rundown
00:56:40 - Kat Take
01:05:00 - What We’ve Been Playing
01:15:10 - Question Block

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Seth Macy is joined by Rebekah Valentine and Tom Marks to discuss the lack of Nintendo news at The Game Awards. It's not all doom and gloom, though, because some Switch games did show up at the big show, including Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, Sonic Frontiers, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, and more.

We're just a week away from The Game Awards, and some Super Ninfriendos are hopeful we might get a glimpse of Breath of the Wild 2 at the big show. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, and Kat Bailey this week on NVC, as the panel shares what they want to see from Nintendo at The Game Awards. Plus, discussions on the most underrated Switch games of 2021, which dormant Nintendo series should be revived next in the wake of Metroid Dread, and a whole lot more.

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00:00:05 - The Game Awards Wish List
00:16:14 - Most Underrated Games of 2021
00:29:04 - Kat Takes
00:38:28 - Top 100 Games: Super Metroid
00:48:29 - What Nintendo Series Should Get its “Dread”
01:01:29 - December Games
01:02:40 - What We’ve Been Playing
01:16:45 - Question Block & Outro

Welcooome to a special Thanksgiving edition of NVC! This week, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, and Kat Bailey, as they grade Nintendo's holiday lineup, from Metroid Dread to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Then, it's a Mega Question Block, as the NVC crew answers a cornucopia of your questions.

00:00:00 - Rating the Switch’s Holiday Season
00:26:07 - Top Nintendo Games: Mario 3 & Super Mario World
00:37:36 - Mega Thanksgiving Question Block!

Another new Smash Bros.-like is joining the fray, but it's not coming to Switch! Hear the panel discuss WB's MultiVersus and why it's not coming to Nintendo's platform. Plus, it's been an up and down week for remakes and remasters, and the NVC crew talks about the merits and faults of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, as well as the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy remasters. Stick around for your questions answered on another round of Question Block!

00:00:00 - Why Isn't MultiVersus On Switch?
00:08:11 - Legend of Zelda Game & Watch Review
00:15:38 - Thoughts on Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
00:27:00 - Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Remaster Discussion
00:35:50 - Seth Takes: Transferring Saves on the Switch
00:43:41 - Top Nintendo Games: Earthbound & Pokemon Yellow
00:53:03 - News Blast: Nintendo Wii U Anniversary Chat
01:01:09 - Question Block!

Grand Theft Auto games are finally on Switch, but the result is less than grand. This week on NVC, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Reb Valentine as they break down the ports of the classic PS2 GTA trilogy. On a more positive note, Animal Crossing's DLC is great, and the panel shares their impressions. Plus, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have leaked, we may see a new direction for 3D Mario, and a whole lot more.

00:00:00 - GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition Chat
00:16:56 - Discussing Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Leaks
00:27:29 - Thoughts on ACNH: Happy Home Paradise
00:42:20 - Kat Takes
00:53:52 - Top 100 Games: Final Fantasy VI
01:01:45 - News Blast
01:05:55 - What We’ve Been Playing
01:12:24 - Question Block!

Nintendo dropped the new Animal Crossing update early, and we have impressions of the new features in New Horizons. And, with the rumor that Seth Rogen will star in a solo Donkey Kong animated film, we match other Nintendo characters with the Hollywood stars that should play them. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Michael Swaim this week on Nintendo Voice Chat.

00:00:00 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons v2.0 Chat
00:12:29 - Donkey Kong Movie & Fan Casting Nintendo Characters
00:29:25 - Shin Megami Tensei V Thoughts
00:34:39 - Top Nintendo Games: A Link to the Past
00:41:25 - Kat Takes
00:45:41 - News Blast
00:50:34 - What We’re Playing
00:57:34 - Question Block

It's a packed episode this week on Nintendo Voice Chat! First up, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is out, and there's some frustration over how the N64 games run on Switch. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and our old Ninfriendo Zach Ryan as they hash it all out. Plus, hear about IGN's Mario Party Superstars review, the new Pikmin AR game, and more. Stick around to hear some spoilery thoughts on Metroid Dread.

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00:00:00 - N64 Expansion Pack chat
00:29:25 - Is Mario Party Superstars the best Mario Party?
00:33:32 - The new Pikmin AR game
00:37:51 - Top Nintendo Games #43: Metroid Prime
00:48:25 - Why Nintendo's history deserves better
00:55:10 - Metroid Dread SPOILERCAST

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! After the recent news that next month's Animal Crossing update will be the final major content drop for the game, we're wondering if Nintendo stops supporting their games too soon. Join Seth Macy, Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine, and special guest Eric Van Allen as they discuss Nintendo's DLC philosophy. Plus, it's been five years since the Switch's reveal trailer, and the panel reflects on the big unveiling.

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00:00:00 - Animal Crossing and Nintendo's DLC strategy
00:18:25 - Nintendo Switch Reveal 5th Anniversary
00:36:57 - Shin Megami Tensei V discussion
00:50:10 - What we’re playing
01:13:20 - Question Block!

A ton of new content is on the way to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, including a huge DLC expansion. While the NVC crew is excited about the updates, they're less excited about the pricing news for Nintendo Switch Online that came bundled in with the announcement. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Taylor Lyles as they react to all of today's big announcements. Plus, impressions of the Pokemon Gen 4 remakes, a new segment, and more!

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00:00:00 - Welcome!
00:02:11 - Nintendo Switch Online's wild new pricing
00:16:18 - Animal Crossing Direct!
00:27:24 - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Preview
00:36:47 - Kat's Take
00:50:05 - Question Block & Outro

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Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Your new host Seth Macy is joined by Sam Claiborn, Kat Bailey, and Kate MacPherson to talk about a huge week for Nintendo! First up, the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character is Sora from Kingdom Hearts, and the panel reacts to the final trailer, and Ultimate as a whole. Then, Metroid Dread is out this week, and it's amazing! Hear all about IGN's Metroid Dread review, and how happy we are to have a new 2D Metroid after all these years. Plus, hear about the Switch OLED, which launches alongside Metroid Dread this week.

Timecodes!

00:00:02 - Intro
00:01:42 - Sora Comes to Smash
00:16:02 - Metroid Dread Review
00:29:39 - Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct
00:36:50 - What We’ve Been Playing
00:46:34 - Question Block
00:52:10 - Outro

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! The Nintendo 64 (and IGN!) turned 25 years old this week, so we've assembled a panel of N64 superfans to talk about Nintendo's wacky 64-bit machine. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Seth Macy, and special guest Jared Petty to hear about everything from the unforgettable controller, to the best games on the system. Plus, Hear brief updates on Monster Hunter Rise, what we're playing, and an important announcement!

Welcoooome to a special episode of NVC! Kat Bailey got to go hands-on with the Nintendo Switch OLED model, and she joins Casey DeFreitas and Seth Macy to share impressions of the newest entry into the Switch family. Plus, Kat played the first 90 minutes of Metroid Dread, which launches alongside the Switch OLED on October 8th.

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Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! On this live Nintendo Direct post show, the NVC crew breaks down the craziest reveals from this week's Nintendo Direct, including the wild Mario movie cast. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they discuss Bayonetta 3's long-awaited reveal, the new 3D Kirby game, Chris Pratt, and a whole lot more.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Super Ninfriendo Seth Macy takes a spin in the hosting chair, and he's joined by Brian Altano, Rebekah Valentine, and Kat Bailey to chat all things Nintendo. After four and a half long years, Bluetooth support is finally on Switch. But is it any good? Plus, the GameCube just turned 20 years old, and the panel discusses their favorite memories with Nintendo's little purple box.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! A brand new WarioWare hits store shelves this week, and Casey DeFreitas is joined by Tom Marks, Taylor Lyles, and Rebekah Valentine to talk all about Wario's latest wacky game. Plus, hear about IGN's reviews for Life Is Strange: True Colors and Baldo: The Guardian Owls. And, a new interview is shedding light on Nintendo's involvement with Retro Studios during the development of Metroid Prime. All that and more, this week on NVC!

Check out the interview from Kiwi Talkz for even more tidbits about Metroid Prime and Retro Studios.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Sonic takes center stage this week, as the panel discusses IGN's Sonic Colors Ultimate review, as well as the best 3D Sonic games in the series. Join host Casey DeFreitas, reviewer Mitchell Saltzman, Sonic superfan Logan Plant, and the wonderful Brian Altano, as they take a look at some of the Blue Blur's most divisive outings. Plus, it's the start of a new recurring segment on NVC! The Nintendo 64 turns 25 this month, so we're putting together a lineup of the games we'd want to see on a theoretical N64 Classic Edition. Plus, stick around to hear about the first new GBA game in 13 years, more impressions of No More Heroes 3, and more.

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00:00:00 Sonic Colors Ultimate discussion
00:22:22 Big Brain Academy is back
00:29:35 Picking the N64 Classic lineup
00:41:15 More news
00:59:17 What we're playing

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week marked the 30th anniversary of the Super Nintendo's launch, and we've got a special episode of NVC to celebrate the occasion. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Sam Claiborn, and Kat Bailey as they discuss their best memories with Nintendo's 16-bit powerhouse. Plus, hear the verdict on No More Heroes 3, impressions of the WarioWare demo on Switch, and more.

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! The Pokemon Company has pulled back the curtain on Pokemon Legends: Arceus, as well as the Diamond and Pearl remakes, and the NVC crew is here to talk about all of the newly-revealed gameplay and features. Join Pokefans Casey DeFreitas, Joshua Yehl, Reb Valentine, and David Walker as they react to the next evolution for the series. Plus, Nintendo Switch games just keep selling, to the point where the Big N has set a record in Japan. All that, and more, on this week's episode of NVC!

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00:00:00 Welcome! Pokemon Legends Discussion
00:36:17 Diamond and Pearl Remakes
00:51:45 More news
01:05:12 What we've been playing

From the surprise release of Axiom Verge 2, to the announcement Loop Hero is coming to Switch later this year, the list of great-looking games coming to Switch is longer than ever. Join Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider for this week's episode of Nintendo Voice Chat.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Metroid turns 35 years old in Japan, and Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Logan Plant are here to discuss their favorite games in the franchise. Plus, The Nintendo Switch just keeps on selling, and the crew breaks down the latest financial numbers. Stick around to hear Peer and Logan's thoughts on The Great Ace Attorney, and much more.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Seth Macy and Rebekah Valentine to discuss NEO: The World Ends With You, the long-awaited sequel that's out now on Nintendo Switch. Plus, hear about new updates for New Pokemon Snap and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo shutting down Dr. Mario World, and a whole lot more.

YouTuber OJ - Player Essence joins our weekly Nintendo podcast, NVC, for a discussion of how our experiences playing Skyward Sword on Switch now differ from how we experienced it on Wii in 2011. What's changed? What hasn't? Plus, did Skyward Sword have a lasting impact on the Zelda series? How's Switch selling? What was up with Nintendo's recent rumor debunking comment? Plus, impressions of Cotton Reboot, Pokemon Unite, Boomerang X, and more.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Mitchell Saltzman to talk about Valve's new handheld gaming system, the Steam Deck, and how it compares to the Nintendo Switch. And, Tom got to go hands-on with the new Nintendo Switch OLED model, and he shares his thoughts on the new and improved screen. Plus, Skyward Sword HD launches this week, and the panel talks about impressions of Nintendo's latest HD remaster.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat: OLED Edition! Nintendo has finally unveiled the next member of the Nintendo Switch Family, featuring a larger, OLED screen and a redesigned dock. But, it's missing the highly-rumored 4K support that some fans were hoping for. So, what do we think? This week on NVC, join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Seth Macy, and special guest Jools Watsham as they break down their thoughts on Nintendo's newest console. Plus, hear about our Monster Hunter Stories 2 review, some special amiibo news, and Pictooi, Jools' new game!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome! Let's talk Switch OLED
00:37:35 Monster Hunter Stories 2 discussion
00:53:07 Monster Hunter amiibo Sweepstakes
00:55:47 Talking Pictooi with Jools!

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Seth Macy, and Tom Marks to look back on the best Switch releases throughout the first half of 2021. They also look ahead to the most highly anticipated games still to come this year! Plus, hear discussions about Star Fox 64's anniversary, Kazuya in Smash, and a whole lot more.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Zach Ryan takes a final spin in the hosting chair. He's joined by Miranda Sanchez and Simon Cardy to talk about IGN's review of Mario Golf Super Rush. Plus, this week, the NVC panel is joined by Dan Salvato, creator of Doki Doki Literature Club, to talk about the visual novel's release on Nintendo Switch. And, final thoughts on the E3 Nintendo Direct, a quick celebration of the N64's 25th anniversary, and a whole lot more.

We love you, Zach! You'll be missed!

Welcoooome to a special E3 edition of Nintendo Voice Chat! First, it's our live post-show reactions to the E3 2021 Nintendo Direct, including the new Breath of the Wild 2 trailer, Metroid Dread, and more! Then, stick around for our interview with Nintendo's Bill Trinen & Nate Bihldorff about time travel in Zelda and where Samus goes from here.

It's the final show before E3! This week on NVC, guest host Kat Bailey and the rest of the NVC panel discuss the highly-rumored Switch Pro announcement that has not yet come to fruition. Plus, hear about Nintendo's recent firmware update that was abruptly pulled down, our thoughts on Game Builder Garage, and a whole lot more.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo hasn't pulled the curtain back on the highly-rumored Switch Pro, but the company did finally reveal its plans for E3 2021! Join Casey DeFreitas, Seth Macy, Logan Plant, and NVC newcomer Jada Griffin as they lay out expectations and hopes for the 40-minute Nintendo Direct that's less than two weeks away. Plus, after a recent lawsuit, the panel discusses the place ROMs hold in video games. Stick around for WarioWare, Knockout City, and Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! First, a quick discussion on some fresh Switch Pro rumors that suggest an announcement is coming very soon. Then, the NVC panel turns their attention to a few pre-E3 presentations, including news about Dragon Quest and Sonic the Hedgehog. Stick around to hear about the new Switch Online games, Monster Hunter Rise's latest update, and more!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Just when you thought amiibo were on their way out the door, Nintendo came back and announced a new figurine to launch alongside The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. But… there's a catch. This week, join Casey DeFreitas, Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Kat Bailey as they dive into the controversy. Plus, hear about the new Mario Golf trailer, Hollow Knight: Silksong's absence at E3, and more.

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00:00:00 Welcome! Mario Golf discussion
00:13:21 The Skyward Sword amiibo controversy
00:29:56 More news!
00:48:01 Games out this week
00:56:21 What we're playing
01:07:51 Question Block!

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo's beloved purple box was revealed at E3 two decades ago, and the NVC crew is here this week to reflect on the reveal, as well as how E3 has changed over the last 20 years. Join host Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and IGN cofounder and NVC alum Matt Casamassina for that discussion, as well as conversations about Nintendo failing to keep up with Switch demand, Capcom breaking sales records, and a whole lot more.

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00:00:00 Welcome! 20 years since GameCube's introduction
00:41:27 News!
00:52:00 Games out this week
00:54:58 What we're playing
01:06:30 Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo just had its most profitable year ever, which has the NVC crew wondering if the Switch could become the best-selling console of all time. Join guest host Seth Macy and his panel of Ninfriendos for a discussion about the Big N's record-breaking year. Plus, Nintendo just announced a new game, Game Builder Garage, which looks like Super Mario Maker meets Dreams. And, stick around to hear some tidbits of Nintendo news that's coming out of the trial between Epic and Apple. It's a packed week here on NVC!

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! After two decades, Pokemon Snap is finally getting a sequel with New Pokemon Snap on Nintendo Switch. Join host Casey DeFreitas, reviewer Rebekah Valentine, Pokemaniac Miranda Sanchez, and bow tie-wearing Tom Marks as they discuss the surprise sequel. Plus, hear about Super Mario Party's online multiplayer update, new content in Monster Hunter Rise, and a lot more.

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00:00:00 Welcome! New Pokemon Snap!
00:26:18 Super Mario Party's surprise update
00:39:45 More news!
00:59:45 What we're playing
01:02:58 Question Block

Welcome to NVC! After Takaya Imamura's recent comments on the state of the F-Zero franchise, host Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Logan Plant to discuss what a potential F-Zero revival could look like. Plus, hear about the recent Great Ace Attorney announcement, some new-fangled technology that lets you print your Nintendo Switch screenshots, and the panel's thoughts on the recently-released Ask Iwata book.

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00:00:00 Welcome! F-Zero discussion
00:32:25 The Great Ace Attorney heads west
00:39:45 More news!
01:00:00 What we're... reading!

Welcooooome to NVC! This week, fill-in host Zach Ryan is joined by Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and Rebekah Valentine to talk about all things Nintendo. First up, Nintendo announced a new Switch Lite color this week, and the internet can't decide if it's blue or purple. Then, hear about the panel's favorite games from the recent Indie World showcase, including Oxenfree 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and more. Stick around to hear about the Ask Iwata book, more New Pokemon Snap details, and another round of Question Block.

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00:00:00 Welcome! Is the new Switch blue or purple?
00:09:30 Indie World discussion
00:32:50 Ask Iwata book
00:37:45 New New Pokemon Snap details
00:46:00 What we're playing
00:55:35 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo is back on the books for E3 2021, and Casey DeFreitas, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine are here to discuss what they think the Big N will have at the show. Plus, hear about Pac-Man 99, the best Nintendo controllers of all time, and more.

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00:00:00 Welcome! Nintendo goofs from last week
00:12:40 Nintendo at E3 2021
00:37:50 Pac-Man 99
00:46:00 Animal Crossing Build-a-Bears
00:52:07 Favorite Nintendo controllers
00:56:00 What we're playing
01:06:35 Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Off the heels of some underwhelming Nintendo Switch releases, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Rebekah Valentine share some disappointing Nintendo games throughout the years. And, to add some positivity into the mix, the panel also discusses some games that they love! Next, hear about Monster Hunter Rise's monstrous launch, why analysts think digital games will soon dominate over physical releases, and more.

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00:00:00 Welcome! Disappointing games, and games we love
00:35:30 Monster Hunter Rise had a huge launch
00:38:55 Digital and physical games discussion
00:49:35 Games out this week
00:51:51 What we're playing

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! It's Monster Hunter Rise launch week, and Seth Macy is joined by Casey DeFreitas, Tom Marks, and Logan Plant to discuss the new entry in Capcom's long-running franchise. Plus, hear about even more Super Nintendo Switch rumors, Mario's impending doom, IGN's Super Nintendo World review, and a whole lot more. Finally, the panel wraps up with another edition of Question Block.

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00:00:00 Welcome! Monster Hunter Rise discussion
00:32:00 Mario's March 31 deadline
00:42:00 More Super Nintendo Switch talk
00:51:30 Super Nintendo World!
00:53:35 Out this week
00:57:00 Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Super Ninfriendo Seth Macy takes a spin in the host chair this week, alongside Zach Ryan, Rebekah Valentine, and Stella Chung. This week, the panel discusses how Nintendo is expecting a record year ahead in 2021. Plus, how Skyward Sword's motion controls are supposedly better on Switch, important March releases throughout Nintendo's history besides Breath of the Wild, and a whole lot more.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Seth Macy, Tom Marks, and Stella Chung to talk about Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch. Hear about how the game runs on Nintendo's hybrid console, a bonus for Apex players who try the game on Switch, and more. Plus, Mario Day was this week, so the panel breaks down all the deals and everything leaving Switch on March 31. Stick around for news on Monster Hunter Stories 2, a new Ninja Turtles game, and more!

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00:00:00 Welcome! Apex Legends discussion
00:09:46 Mario Day!
00:22:05 More news
00:43:10 Games out this week
00:49:18 What we're playing
01:01:13 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Tom Marks to celebrate four years of everyone's favorite console-handheld hybrid, the Nintendo Switch. The panel discusses why Breath of the Wild is still the top Switch game four years later, and the outlook for the rest of the system's lifespan. Plus, yet another Switch Pro rumor is swirling around the internet. Stick around to hear about Pyra and Mythra's presentation, Mario items in Animal Crossing, and a whole lot more.

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00:00:00 Happy Birthday, Switch!
00:23:30 The new Switch rumors
00:45:30 More news
00:51:04 Games out this week
00:57:52 What we're playing
01:06:06 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Just a week after the Nintendo Direct, The Pokemon Company announced Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Diamond and Pearl remakes in a presentation of their own. Join Casey DeFreitas, Rebekah Valentine, Miranda Sanchez, Seth Macy, and Mitchell Saltzman as they react to these and the other games shown off in Friday's presentation. Plus, the panel discusses Bravely Default II and Curse of the Dead Gods, which are now available on Nintendo Switch. Finally, hear your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block.

Time Codes:

00:00:00 An Announcement!

00:00:30 Pokemon with Miranda Sanchez!

00:25:10 Bravely Default 2 Review Discussion

00:41:00 More News! Monster Hunter Rise, Pyra/Mythra presentation

00:47:00 What we’re playing: Curse of the Dead Gods

00:53:00 What we’re playing: Ghosts ‘n Goblins: Resurrection + more

01:01:00 Question Block!

A wild Nintendo Direct appeared! For the first time in over a year, Nintendo dropped a full-length Nintendo Direct presentation. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Zach Ryan as they react to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 characters joining Smash, the surprise Splatoon 3 announcement, Mario Golf on Switch and more. Plus, after Skyward Sword HD's announcement and no new information on Breath of the Wild's sequel, the panel discusses why Nintendo needs more Zelda in its 2021 master plan.

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00:00:00 Nintendo Direct reactions
00:24:34 Zelda discussion
00:45:15 More news
00:48:00 What we're playing
01:04:44 Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Tom Marks, Brendan Graeber, and IGN newcomer Rebekah Valentine to talk about all things Nintendo. This week, hear about IGN's reviews for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, and Persona 5 Strikers. Then, the panel discusses how difficult it is to get your hands on the latest set of Super Mario 35th Anniversary pins. Plus, McDonald's and Burger King are introducing Nintendo-related toys, Nintendo Switch Online got a curious selection of new games, and there's a new Nintendo concierge service! Hear about all this and more, this week on NVC.

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00:00:00 Welcome! Lots of games!
00:21:00 News
00:47:27 Games out this week
00:51:40 What we're playing
01:04:21 Question Block!

The Nintendo Switch continues to sell like the greatest thing since sliced bread, passing the beloved Nintendo 3DS. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they recap Nintendo's crazy sales numbers from the last quarter. Plus, the panel discusses Nintendo reportedly canceling a Netflix Zelda project, new Monster Hunter Rise details, and what Hideki Kamiya is saying about Bayonetta 3. All that, and more, this week on Nintendo Voice Chat!

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00:00:00 Welcome! Crazy Nintendo Switch numbers
00:11:55 Nintendo's rumored Netflix projects
00:23:00 More news!
00:40:45 Games out this week
00:44:40 What we're playing
00:58:44 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Casey DeFreitas returns to the host seat this week, and she's joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks to talk about Bowser's Fury, the new Monster Hunter Rise Switch, and more. Plus, stick around for discussion on the Nintendo 64's long-lost feature, and games the panel is playing this week.

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00:00:00 Welcome! Bowser's Fury preview
00:08:50 Mario Rabbids rumors
00:12:17 More news, including the Monster Hunter Switch!
00:35:10 The N64's long-lost feature
00:43:35 What we're playing

Welcome to NVC, Super Ninfriendos! This week, Seth Macy is joined by Brian Altano, special guest Lily Zaldivar, and… wait for it… Casey DeFreitas! Join the panel as they react to what industry analysts are saying about the likelihood of a new Switch model in 2021. Plus, hear about the extremely limited gold Monster Hunter Rise amiibo, a big name retiring from Nintendo, and a whole lot more.

This episode marks the peaceful transfer of power from permanent temporary host Seth Macy, back to NVC host Casey DeFreitas, who we're thrilled to have back. Please, go congratulate @sethmacy on Twitter on his great run!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo finally pulled back the curtain on Bowser's Fury, and the NVC panel is here to react to the Koopa King's sweet new look. Plus, New Pokemon Snap's release date was revealed this week, along with a brand new trailer! Join your permanent temporary host Seth Macy, along with Brian Altano and Tom Marks for another fun episode of NVC.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, your permanent temporary host Seth Macy is joined by Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Logan Plant to share their best predictions for what Nintendo will do this year. Hear predictions involving Breath of the Wild 2, the Virtual Boy, and… a potential heist at Super Nintendo World? Plus, hear all about today's Monster Hunter Rise presentation, as well as early impressions of the new demo. Finally, we wrap up with another round of Question Block.

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00:00:00 Welcome! Nintendo buys Next Level Games
00:05:00 Monster Hunter Rise & other news
00:27:30 2021 Nintendo Predictions!
00:48:10 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! For the final episode of 2020, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks as they look ahead to what's in store for Nintendo's 2021.

Thank you for supporting NVC in 2020! We'll see you next year! And as always, get the thing!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! For this Holiday Break edition of NVC, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Tom Marks as they reflect on Nintendo in the year of 2020, and discuss the best game of the year. From Animal Crossing to Hades, this is where you'll hear about the top games that came out on Switch over the last 12 months.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Seth Macy is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Tom Marks to discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments from Nintendo in 2020. Join in as the NVC crew recaps some of the major Nintendo happenings this year, including the Nintendo Switch shortage and Super Mario's 35th anniversary. Plus, hear reactions to this week's Indie World presentation, the new NES and SNES Switch Online games, and much more. Finally, we wrap up with another round of Question Block.

Welcome to NVC! This week, your new fill-in host Seth Macy is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks to discuss Nintendo's presence at The Game Awards. Hear about the one-winged angel, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, coming to Super Smash Bros., our thoughts on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, recent Switch sales numbers, and more.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! The Game Awards are next week, and Daemon Hatfield, Zach Ryan, Janet Garcia, and Seth Macy are here to predict what Nintendo will reveal at the big show. Plus, hear about the new Switch update, Super Nintendo World's opening date in Japan, Doom Eternal's Switch release date, and a whole lot more.

Audio Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:00:51 Nintendo's Game Awards reveal
00:18:49 The new Switch update
00:25:34 More news
00:37:36 Games out this week
00:41:50 What we're playing
00:51:51 Question Block!

Games out this week:

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack, $49.99
Immortals Fenyx Rising, $59.99
Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, 12/04, $5.99
Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm and Exercise, 12/04, $49.99

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, join Janet Garcia, Brian Altano, Tom R. Marks, and Brendan Graeber for a super-sized edition of Question Block. We answer tons of your Nintendo questions, and some non-Nintendo questions! Will the "R." in Tom R. Marks finally be revealed? You can only find out right here on NVC.

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00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:57 Super quick news
00:03:03 Mega Question Block!
00:48:50 Out this week
00:53:03 What we're playing
00:59:06 What we're thankful for

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, join Janet Garcia, Peer Schneider, Brendan Graeber, and Seth Macy as they evaluate the main Nintendo Switch nominees for the 2020 Game Awards. Plus, impressions on the recently released Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch, as well as our predictions for what wacky Nintendo product we could see next. Stick around to hear about the seasonal Animal Crossing update, Picross S5, and more.

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00:00:00 Welcome! Quick Age of Calamity discussion
00:05:00 Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Discussion
00:26:25 Nintendo at the Game Awards
00:42:50 More news
00:50:33 What we're playing
00:57:42 Question Block!

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launched this week, and the NVC panel is here to discuss the battle ahead in the ninth console generation. Join Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, Seth Macy, and special guest Alanah Pearce, as they discuss Nintendo's strategy for hardware, third-party support, and more. Plus, the crew goes over some of the best Switch Black Friday deals, and answers your listener queries on the Question Block.

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00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:45 Nintendo Switch VS Next-Gen
00:37:07 The best Switch Black Friday deals
00:45:02 More news
00:48:52 What we're playing
00:51:00 Games out this week
00:57:25 Question Block!

Games out this week

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin - $39.99
Fuser - $59.99
Just Dance 2021 - $49.99
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory - $59.99
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered - $39.99

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Metroid Prime 4 was announced almost three and a half years ago, and there's still no launch window in sight for the long-awaited sequel. This week, join Zach Ryan, Tom Marks, Janet Garcia, and Seth Macy as they recount Metroid Prime 4's history to this point, and give their best guesses for when the game will actually release. Plus, reactions to Nintendo's latest sales numbers, an update to IGN's Top 25 Switch Games list, and more!

Casey DeFreitas is on temporary leave from IGN, recovering from an injury she's been dealing with this year. We wish her the very best in her recovery, and look forward to her return! You can read her full statement on Twitter.

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00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:35 An update from Casey
00:03:30 Metroid Prime 4 discussion
00:30:27 Nintendo's latest sales numbers
00:33:15 More news
00:49:35 What we're playing
00:57:19 Question Block!

Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the final Partner Showcase Direct, and Majora's Mask are the highlights of this week's Nintendo Voice Chat. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and special guest O'Dell Harmon Jr. for this week's ride through the world of Nintendo. First, it's Majora's Mask's 20th anniversary, and the panel shares their favorite moments from this spooky Zelda adventure. Speaking of spooky, we discuss the first time a video game ever truly scared us. Plus, a discussion of IGN's Pikmin 3 Deluxe Review, and a look at No More Heroes, Age of Calamity, and more from the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase.

Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia Giveaway: One winner will receive a Nintendo Switch System, a Bakugan Switch skin, and a digital code for Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia. 10 other winners will receive Bakugan skins. This is only open to United States residents, sorry! Subscribe to Nintendo Voice Chat on YouTube and then email us at nvc@ign.com with the subject line Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia Nintendo Switch Sweepstakes to enter. You have until Nov 4 at 12am PT to send us that email!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:02:17 Majora's Mask retrospective
00:11:48 The first video game that scared us
00:29:48 Pikmin 3 Deluxe review discussion
00:39:36 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
01:00:53 Games out this week
01:03:05 What we're playing

Games out this week:

Carto - 10/27, $20
Dungreed - 10/27, $15
Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty - 10/27, $30
Pikmin 3 Deluxe - 10/30, $60
Pixel Puzzle Makeout League - 10/30, $15

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light -- the original Fire Emblem -- is getting a surprise translated release on Nintendo Switch this December. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks as they react to the announcement. Plus, the Nintendo Switch hits a new milestone, as the best-selling console in the U.S. for 22 months in a row. Stick around for discussions on Nintendo's AR experiments, Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC, Stardew Valley's split-screen multiplayer mode, and more.

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00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:45 A new, old Fire Emblem on Switch
00:10:45 Nintendo Switch sales record
00:19:02 What's next for Nintendo AR games?
00:37:47 More news!
00:53:14 Games out this week
00:58:50 What we're playing
01:04:03 Question Block!

Games out this week:

ScourgeBringer, $16.99
Torchlight 3, $39.99
GONNER 2, $12.99
Disc Room, $15
The Red Lantern, $25

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we're talking all things Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit! Casey DeFreitas is out this week, but we still have a great episode for you to enjoy. Join Janet Garcia, Tom Marks, Brendan Graeber, and Mitchell Saltzman as they discuss the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit review, Nintendo's decision to reduce the price of a single Joy-Con controller, and first impressions of Minecraft Steve in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Plus, we answer your questions on another round of Question Block.

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00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:50 Single Joy-Con price drop in Japan
00:09:50 Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit discussion
00:32:31 Impressions of Minecraft Steve in Smash
00:47:14 Games out this week
00:47:57 What we're playing
00:53:20 Question Block!

Games out this week:

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - 10/16, $99.99
Overwatch Game Trial - 10/13-10/20, Free for NSO members
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! - 10/14, $19.99
Shantae: Risk’s Revenge Director’s Cut - 10/15, $9.99
Roki - 10/15, $19.99
Alpaca Ball: Allstars - 10/15, $19.99
The Jackbox Party Pack 7 - 10/15, $29.99

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we're talking about… Nintendo Voice Chat! That's right -- this week it was confirmed that Monster Hunter Rise does not include integrated voice chat, so the NVC panel is here to discuss if this is an issue Nintendo needs to improve upon moving forward for all Switch games. Plus, hear about recent news updates for Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and the Minecraft DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:00 Updates from the Nintendo Treehouse
00:14:43 Minecraft Smash DLC details
00:22:25 Nintendo Switch voice chat discussion
00:34:05 More news!
00:44:30 Games out this week
00:50:00 What we're playing
00:56:45 Question Block!

Games out this week:

Ikenfell - 10/8, $20
Falcon Age - 10/8, $20
Filament - 10/8, $17
Ghost of a Tale - 10/8, $25
I Am Dead - 10/8, $20
Aery - Sky Castle - 10/8, $10
FIFA 21 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition - 10/9, $50
The Survivalists - 10/9, $25

What we're playing:

Peer: Pikmin 3, Fight Crab, Kirby Fighters 2
Zach: Hades
Tom: Pikmin 3, Hades, Ikenfell, A Monster's Expedition

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo made a huge splash this week, announcing Steve from Minecraft as the next DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Join Casey DeFreitas, Brendan Graeber, Janet Garcia, and Colin Stevens as they react to the news. Plus, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and Monster Hunter Rise each got hefty gameplay showcases at TGS last weekend, and the panel breaks down all the new details. Stick around for more news on the Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC, first impressions of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and much more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:04 Minecraft comes to Smash Bros.
00:10:51 TGS: Hyrule Warriors and Monster Hunter Rise
00:19:35 Pokemon DLC news
00:30:00 Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit impressions
00:43:16 Your responses to Nintendo's hypothetical E3
00:53:00 Games out this week

Games out this week:

Joker and Hero amiibo come out Friday!
Alwa’s Legacy - 9/29, $18
Rogue Company - 9/30, F2P
Ys Origin - 10/1, $20
Super Mario Bros. 35 - 10/1, Free for Nintendo Switch Online members
Warsaw - 10/1, $20

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Just hours after last week's episode was recorded, Nintendo dropped a ton of news in the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. Hear Casey's reactions to Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2, plus discussion on all the other big announcements from the Direct, including why we're loving Hades on Switch. Then, Nintendo ended production on the 3DS, so to honor the end of Nintendo's beloved handheld, the panel picks their top three 3DS games.

This episode was recorded before Nintendo dropped Kirby Fighters 2 on the Switch eShop.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:20 Monster Hunter and the Nintendo Direct Mini
00:24:30 Remembering the 3DS
00:38:30 More news!
00:53:47 Games out this week
00:57:05 What we're playing
01:05:10 Question Block!

Games out this week:

Unrailed! - 9/23, $20
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition - 9/24, $30
Rivals of Aether - 9/24, $30
Going Under - 9/24, $20
Lost Ember - 9/24, $30

What we're playing:

Casey: Nexomon: Extinction
Brian: Super Mario 64, Hades
Zach: Super Mario Sunshine, Hades
Tom: Hades, Inertial Drift

Welcome to a Mario-filled episode of Nintendo Voice Chat! Super Mario 3D All-Stars releases this week, and Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Ryan McCaffrey to discuss the new collection on Switch. Plus, Super Mario's official 35th anniversary happened over the weekend, and to celebrate, the panel shares their picks for the best Super Mario game of all time. Plus, hear about the new Nintendo Switch Online games, and more.

Note: This episode was recorded before the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase that aired Thursday morning. Rest assured -- Casey is very excited about Monster Hunter!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:17 Super Mario 3D All-Stars discussion
00:22:34 Super Mario's 35th Anniversary
00:29:05 What is the best Mario game?
00:41:33 More news!
00:50:43 What we're playing
00:54:10 Question Block

Nintendo did it again, dropping another huge surprise announcement on us this week! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a new Warriors game that takes place 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, and the NVC crew is here to share their reactions to this reveal. Plus, hear what Eiji Aonuma had to say about Breath of the Wild 2's development. Then, the panel discusses the limited availability of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a Nintendo patent that hints at a new Joy-Con, and much more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:00:53 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity discussion
00:21:30 The limited release for Super Mario 3D All-Stars
00:36:29 More news!
00:43:08 (Brief) Games out this week
00:43:57 What we're playing
00:53:47 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This episode was recorded before the huge Mario news dropped -- for more on Nintendo's 35th anniversary plans for Super Mario, check out episode 524.5 of Nintendo Voice Chat!

On this episode of NVC, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider and Zach Ryan to talk about all of the Switch announcements from Gamescom 2020. Plus, the panel each picks something they want to change about the Switch, and they take a listen to your submissions about what you want to see Nintendo change.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome! Gamescom news
00:14:00 What we would change about the Switch
00:28:30 Nintendo Direct drought…
00:38:37 Games out this week
00:43:18 What we're playing
00:51:38 Question Block!

Games out this week:

Ary and the Secret of Seasons - 9/1, $40
Good Pizza, Great Pizza - 9/3, $8
Spinch - 9/3, $15
Paradise Killer - 9/4, $20
NBA 2K21 - 9/4, $60
Lair of the Clockwork God - 9/4, $20
Here be Dragons - 9/3 - $17.99

It has finally happened! Nintendo revealed the long-rumored Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection for Nintendo Switch. Join Zach Ryan, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano for some in-depth reactions to the surprise Mario Nintendo Direct. Hear about Super Mario 3D World coming to Switch, the new AR Mario Kart game, the Super Mario Bros. Battle Royale, and much more!

For even more Nintendo Voice Chat, check out this week's episode we recorded before the huge Mario news, NVC 524. That episode drops on 9/3 at 3 p.m. Pacific Time. Get the thing!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:02:20 The Mario Game & Watch
00:07:50 Super Mario 3D World is back!
00:14:20 Super Mario 35 is a battle royale
00:18:43 Mario Kart Live Home Circuit
00:25:15 Super Mario 3D All-Stars is real!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! In this week's audio-only episode, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, and Seth Macy dive into Nintendo's Mini Direct from this week. Then, the panel discusses yet another new Switch rumor that recently surfaced. Plus, hear about why Seth was disappointed with Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered.

We're audio-only due to Gamescom, but we'll be back to video soon!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase discussion
00:09:40 A New Switch rumor!
00:21:45 Games out this week, Crystal Chronicles discussion
00:33:45 What we're playing
00:37:45 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Janet Garcia to discuss the last week of Nintendo news. First, hear the panel's reaction to all the announcements made in the Indie World presentation this week. Then, the panel dives into a discussion about the best sleeper hits on the Nintendo Switch. Plus, hear about the Sports Story delay, more Metroid Prime 4 job openings, and more.

Note: This week's episode is audio only, but we will be back to our normal video shows soon!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:03:25 The Indie World Presentation
00:36:09 Our Switch Sleeper Hits
00:48:03 More news!
00:57:54 What we're playing
01:03:25 Question Block

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brendan Graeber, and Terri Schwartz to discuss the last week of Nintendo news. First, the panel discusses the insane Animal Crossing sales numbers, as well as the overall profits for Nintendo so far in 2020. Then, as the Paper Mario series celebrates its 20th anniversary, the crew shares their picks for the best Paper Mario game, and listens to some of your picks for the best game in the franchise. Plus, hear about Crash 4 potentially coming to Switch, some possible amiibo reprints, and Question Block!

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:02:41 Animal Crossing's crazy sales numbers
00:13:10 Picking the best Paper Mario game
00:34:28 More news!
00:40:27 Games out this week
00:44:00 What we're playing
00:56:22 Question Block!

Games out this week:

Volta-X - 8/12, $20
Faeria - 8/13, $20
Boomerang Fu - 8/13, $15
Double Kick Heroes - 8/13, $22

What we're playing:

Peer: Paper Mario: The Origami King, Picross S4
Terri: Final Fantasy IX, Paper Mario: The Origami King
Brendan: Banjo Kazooie and the Jiggies of Time, Fall Guys

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Logan Plant to talk about Nintendo's announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch. The panel discusses the port's features, how the original Pikmin 3 was pulled from the Wii U eShop, and more. Then, the crew shares their Nintendo backlogs they want to get through over the next few months, and listens to some Yap responses about your own Nintendo backlogs. Plus, hear about Brian's experience building the Lego NES, the surprise Super Smash Bros. update, and more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:23 Pikmin 3 Deluxe is coming to Switch
00:17:14 Our Nintendo backlogs
00:34:30 Cool Nintendo stuff!
00:48:03 News time!
00:57:45 Question Block!

Games out this week:

Skully - 8/4, $30
Swimsanity! - 8/6, $25
Aery - Broken Memories - 8/6, $15

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brain Altano, and Zach Ryan to talk about the last week of Nintendo. First up, the crew talks about Nintendo franchises we haven't seen in a while. Did you know it's been 16 years since the last F-Zero game? Then, the panel discusses the huge Nintendo Gigaleak that has revealed a ton of new information about old Nintendo games. Plus, hear about Persona 5 Scramble finally getting confirmed for the west and Animal Crossing's save backup services. Finally, we wrap up with one of your listener questions on Question Block.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:19 Nintendo franchise release gaps
00:19:28 The Nintendo Gigaleak
00:35:50 Audience Yaps
00:44:22 More news!
00:48:30 What we're playing
01:00:00 Question Block

Games out this week:

Sagrada, $14.99, Out now
They Breathe, $3.99, Out now
Heroes of Hammerwatch: Ultimate Edition, $19.99, Out now
Kingdom Rush, $9.99, Out now
Nowhere Prophet, $24.99, Out now

What we're playing:

Peer: Paper Mario, Carrion, Crysis
Brian: Carrion, Panzer Paladin
Zach: Paper Mario, Carrion, EarthBound

Welcome to a surprise episode of Nintendo Voice Chat! We thought we were taking this week off-- but apparently Nintendo had other plans. Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and Janet Garcia to react to the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase from earlier this week. Plus, hear about the best-selling games of the year so far, another Splatfest announcement, and more. Finally, it's your listener questions answered on the Question Block.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:03:30 Mini Nintendo Direct impressions
00:16:56 The top-downloaded games in Japan
00:24:35 News time!
00:40:30 Games out this week
00:46:10 What we're playing
01:03:05 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Sam Claiborn, and Seth Macy to discuss their picks for the most disappointing Nintendo announcement. Then, the crew listens and reacts to some of your most disappointing moments that you submitted to the show! Plus, hear discussions on WayForward’s Switch announcement, the Lego NES set, and more. Finally, it’s your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:00:40 WayForward’s new Switch game, and our biggest Nintendo disappointments
00:18:30 Your biggest Nintendo disappointments!
00:29:29 News!
00:44:20 Games out this week
00:47:50 What we’re playing
00:58:04 Question Block!

What we’re playing:

Casey: Clubhouse Games
Peer: CrossCode
Sam: Ghost of Tsushima
Seth: Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario World

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! On this episode, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Zach Ryan, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy to talk about the last week of Nintendo. First up, the panel discusses their favorite Nintendo games that remind them of summer. Then, it's a deep-dive into Zach's impressions of Paper Mario: The Origami King. Stick around to hear about The World Ends with You anime, Breath of the Wild 2, and the new Switch Online games for July. Finally, the panel tackles your listener questions on Question Block.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:01:19 The Best Summer Games on Switch
00:13:20 Paper Mario: The Origami King discussion
00:23:51 News time!
00:34:37 Games out this week
00:46:00 Question Block!

Games out this week:

Superliminal - 7/7, $20
Catherine: Full Body - 7/7, $50
CrossCode - 7/9, $20
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 - 7/10, $15
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise - 7/10, $50

This week, host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider kick off the show with Fire Emblem If impressions, one of the games from Nintendo Game Seminar 2014. Then, the crew discussed Nintendo's criticsm of Metroid Federation Force's negative reception, our interview with Zelda: Tri Force Heroes director Hiromasa Shikata, the great Miiverse redesign, and the problem with amiibo retail exclusives.

Nintendo Voice Chat returns! This week, host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Kallie Plaggie round up their final thoughts on E3 before switching gears to discuss Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus (aka the new Rhythm Heaven game on 3DS in Japan). Afterwards, we finsih off the podcast with a brief news segment. We also answer one burning question about Smash Bros. DLC pricing on The Question Block.

IGN's Nintendo show is coming to you live from E3 2015 in Los Angeles. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano for thier opinions of what Nintendo showed at E3 this year.

A few months ago, the crew of Nintendo Voice Chat dropped some E3 2015 predictions. But host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano are NOT done. Now it’s time to take a look at what Nintendo has on the horizon. We look back at last year's Digital Event and analyze what we think they’ll show during the presentation on Tuesday, June 16 at 9:00 AM PT. Make sure you keep up with all of our coverage on IGN's E3 2015 hub page.

Brian Altano rejoins host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider this week to talk about his adventures in Europe, Splatoon, and the Android NX rumor that could change everything.

This week, IGN's Nintendo Voice Chat gets a little more intimate. Host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider read your Codename NX predictions and discuss amiibo, Splatoon, and E3.

Wired.com's Chris Kohler joins the cast of NVC to talk about his first book, titled "Power Up: How Japanese Video Games Gave the World An Extra Life." He joins host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Sam Claiborn for a fun episode where the crew discusses Splatoon and Nintendo's E3 plans.

This week, host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brendan Graeber kick off this epsiode with impressions of Splatoon. Then, after the break artist David Hellman and writer Tevis Thompson join us to talk about Second Quest, a graphic novel that draws interesting inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Find out more about Second Quest at http://www.secondquestcomic.com/

Special guest Ryan Payton, a designer at developer Camouflaj, joins host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, Peer Schneider to talk about Xenoblade X, Splatoon’s post-launch plans, and a bunch of news that broke at the Nintendo Investor’s Meeting.

After the break, we play a special guessing game regarding Nintendo’s next console. Want to play along? Email us at nvc@ign.com and fill out the following categories (along with a brief description for each category).

Hardware Spec: _________________________
Controller: _________________________
Unique Feature #1: _________________________

IGN's Nintendo show is back, and we've got a slightly off the rails episode this week. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano for discussions about:

New Mario Maker footage from Game Center CX
The spiritual successor to Banjo Kazooie
...and more listener questions on The Question Block
- Special thanks to listeners Josiah, Bryce, Paul (the one from England), Charlie Gadson, and Robby for emailing us.

This week, Nintendo Voice Chat is running... a little late, but that doesn't mean you're getting an inferior show. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano for another fun filled epsiode. Peer gives his impressions of the StreetPass games (Ultimate Angler and Battleground Z), and Brian unveils his 5 Nintendo E3 2015 predictions. The crew also jumps into another exciting edition of The Question Block.

Host Jose Otero is joined by Peer Schneider and Marty Sliva for a special E3 2015 predictions show you don't want to miss. What is Nintendo cooking up for E3? Who knows. But this three-person cast brings their best guesses to the table. Then, after the break, the crew dives into YOUR questions onThe Question Block.

IGN's Nintendo Show makes up for last week's shorter episode this week! And there's plenty left to talk about from April's Nintendo Direct. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and guest Kallie Plagge as they discuss:

Why Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer looks cool
Our impressions of amiibo Tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits
Shin Megami Tensai X Fire Emblem and Fatal Frame Wii U's reveal
Level 5's Yo-Kai Watch is coming to the West
Why BoxBoy! is a must play Nintendo 3DS game
Pokemon's Free-to-Play experiments
Affordable Space Adventures and Nintendo's Indie lineup

Nintendo Voice Chat starts off with a huge bummer. Last week, Nintendo delayed The Legend of Zelda Wii U, and the Japanese game maker made the decision to not show the game at E3 2015. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano, as they commiserate over the news. Then, the crew switches gears to talk about April's Nintendo Direct. But you're only getting half the story this week. Tune in next week for part two of our Nintendo Direct recap.

Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and special guest Andrew Goldfarb join host Jose Otero for another exciting edition of Nintendo Voice Chat. The crew dives a little deeper into last week's discussion about the deal between DeNA and Nintendo. Also on this epsiode: Brian tells the story of his recent visit to NoA HQ, Jose talks about Splatoon, and more.

Host Jose Otero is joined this week by IGN editor Mitch Dyer and mobile app developer Francisco Velazquez for a deep dive into the recent partnership between Nintendo and DeNA, the games they'd like to see adapted for smart devices, and speculation about NX, the new dedicated gaming system based on a brand new concept, and if we'll really hear more about it in 2016. All that, and a special question of the week in this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat.

IGN's Nintendo show kicks off this week with a discussion about the 20th anniversary of Chrono Trigger, one of the greatest JRPGs in history. Then, the crew of host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Marty Sliva talk about IGN's Code Name STEAM review and some Mario Party 10 impressions. And, finally, we tackle a few news stories at the end of the show.

Special guest Mark MacDonald rejoins the cast of Nintendo Voice Chat to talk about the challenging process of translating Japanese games for the West. Host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Mark trade impressions of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars and Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Then, after the break, the crew tackles some of your queries once again on the Question Block.

IGN opened it's door to the community on February 26, 2015 and hosted a live show for your favorite Nintendo podcast. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Sam Claiborn get together for a special epsiode. This week, the crew builds a list of the Top 10 3DS games with the help of the audience. But wait there's more! You can win a New Nintendo 3DS of a Monster Hunter statue by listening to this epsiode. Tune in for details.

IGN UK Editor Daniel Krupa joins the regular cast of Nintendo Voice Chat (Jose, Peer, and Brian) to discuss New 3DS transfer stories, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Nintendo's presence in Europe and the UK, and the live-action Netflix series the WSJ revealed last week.

Sam Claiborn picks up hosting duties on Nintendo Voice Chat this week. He is joined by Peer Schneider and Fran Mirabella to discuss amiibo, the lack of voice chat in Splatoon. Then the crew looks back on the original review of Majora's Mask for Nintendo 64.

This week, the Question Block segment returns to your favorite Nintendo podcast! But this episode isn't just about Q&A. Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider, as they share hands-on impressions of New Nintendo 3DS XL, what they think of Code Name S.T.E.A.M.'s new demo, and the analysis of the recent numbers from Nintendo released to its investors.

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider bid farewell to Club Nintendo, as the customer loyalty program rides off into the sunset in 2015. But that's not all! We also wrap up last week's Nintendo Direct news with discussions about Splatoon, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Project Treasure, and hands-on impressions of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D.

This week on Nintendo Vocie Chat, the regular crew of Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano tackle the tough questions about New Nintendo 3DS and this week's Nintendo Direct. Why no AC Adapter? Is the smaller model coming to the US? Should you buy a system on day one? What's going on with crossbuy in 2015? Near the end of the show, we talk about the announcement of a new Fire Emblem for 3DS. Stay tuned next week for everything else we missed!

Nintendo Voice Chat returns in 2015! Welcome back. This week, host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider are back from holiday break. We close out our discussion of Nintendo in 2014 and list our most most anticipated game for the coming year.

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The season finale of Nintendo Voice Chat is here! Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider for part one of our special 2014 year in review. This week, we start the show with more painful tales from our quest to hunt down amiibo at US retailers. Then, after the break, the crew discusses a lot of the big games that came out in 2014. Thank you for supporting the podcast! We'll kick off 2015 with the second part of our year in review special.

This week, the crew of Nintendo Voice Chat spends nearly 30-minutes discussing Zelda Wii U. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano, for a deep conversation on the merits and mistakes of Nintendo's latest Zelda footage. Then, after the break, the crew talks about Nintendo's recent holiday sales numbers, the uncertain fate of 3DS, and their personal struggles with amiibo-fever.

IGN's Nintendo podcast brings you a special episode focused on two big games. Up first, host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, Marty Sliva, and special guest Kallie Plagge have a deep discussion about Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, our review, and some feedback on where we'd like the series to go. Then, after the break, Marty kicks off a discussion about Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and his review.

The regular team of host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider are reunited once again this week on Nintendo Voice Chat. The crew deeps dives into Sakurai's recent comments about Ridley in Smash Bros, and Nintendo's quick moves to bring amiibo -- its new toy's-to-life product -- to market. All that plus the Question Block. Check it out!

The core NVC team is reunited this week! Host Jose Otero is joined by Brian Altano and Peer Schneider to talk about Xenoblade Chronicles X's massive world, Splatoon single-player mode, Mario Kart 8's November DLC, and preview impressions of Smash Wii U and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. After the break, Jose and Brian dive into reader queries in the Question Block.

Wired GameLife editor Chris Kohler joins the cast of Ninendo Voice Chat! Listen in as Kohler, host Jose Otero, and Peer Schneider discuss Majora's Mask, Code Name S.T.E.A.M., Nintendo's amiibo figure plan, and more.

Chief Creative Office of Quantum Entanglement Entertainment Denis Dyack joins the cast of NVC this week to talk about some of his work as a GameCube developer. Also in this episode, host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider discuss Nintendo's second quarter financial results.

This week, host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Marty Sliva, and special guest Daisy, weigh in on Nintendo's 50+ modes and features for Smash Wii U. Then, after the break, the crew discusses the wild, violent world of Bayonetta 2.

Mitch Dyer joins host Jose Otero and Brian Altano for the first half of this special epsiode of Nintendo Voice Chat to discuss some recent news including the Smash specific GameCube Controller Adaper, Mario Kart 8's upcoming November DLC, Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Jose's New Nintendo 3DS impressions after a week with an imported system. Then, in the second half, Peer Schneider and special guest Perrin Kaplan jump in to discuss her memories and reflections as former VP of corporate communications for Nintendo.

This week, former Factor 5 president Julian Eggebrecht joins host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider on Nintendo Voice Chat. Tune in for a first-hand account focused on the early days of the studio and hear stories about their journey to make Star Wars games for LucasArts. Eggebrecht also shares stories of Factor 5 work with Nintendo on GameCube including some unreleased Star Wars games that they had to walk away from.

It's been 4 years, 1 month, 2 days since Metroid: Other M's release in North America, and while the galaxy may be at peace, the Nintendo Voice Chat podcast isn't done hoping for a new entry in the series. Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider for a special epsiode where we deep dive into the Metroid games.

Brian Altano re-joins the cast of NVC this week to talk about his adventures in Japan. But that's not all, listen in as he tells host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider all about his hands-on time with New Nintendo 3DS at Tokyo Game Show. There might be a story about an earthqauke too! Then, after the break, listen to some discussion of IGN's verdict on the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Host Jose Otero is joined by Peer Schneider and Marty Sliva this week! The crew drops some impressions on Hyrule Warriors and Smash 3DS before they share some theories for the upcoming Wii U version. Later in the show, they tackle the news and some great listener queries on The Question Block.

Respected commentator and Meleeitonme.com contributor Kris "Toph" Aldenderfer joins the cast of Nintendo Voice Chat this week! He joins host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano, as they trade impressions and opinions of the new Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. The crew takes a deep dive into the roster, some modes, the competitive scene, and a lot more.

Host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Marty Sliva are reunited in the podcast studio this week. While Brian Altano is away, the crew gathers to discuss Mighty No. 9, PAX Prime 2014, Bayonetta 2, and community queries on The Question Block.

PAX is happening this weekend and we have an EXTRA SPECIAL Nintendo Voice Chat just for you! Samuel Claiborn, Peer Schneider, Brendan Graeber, Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and special guest Mark MacDonald. Tune in for impressions of Mario Kart 8 recent update, Layton Vs. Wright, figuring out Nintendo's New 3DS, and more.

Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and guest Marty Sliva for another fun epsiode of Nintendo Voice Chat. This week, the crew discusses Azure Striker: Gunvolt, it's 8-bit cousin Mighty Gunvolt, Marty's recent Splatoon editorial, and more.

IGN editor Mitch Dyer makes his Nintendo Voice Chat debut this week. He joins host Jose Otero and Brian Altano to particpate in the longest Question Block segment we've ever done. But that's not all you get this week! Tune in for impressions of SteamWorld Dig for Wii U, a spoiler free chat about Hyrule Warriors, and the news of the week.

Respected video game collector Steven Lin joins host Jose Otero and Brian Altano to talk about the departure of Nintendo's Indie boss, Mario Kart 8 Update + DLC, and Bayonetta 2. After the break, the crew dives into some of the rarest Nintendo games ever made.

Brian Altano returns to Nintendo Voice Chat with some impressions of games he played at San Diego Comic-Con. Host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian also discuss Nintendo's recent financial numbers, the overload of information about Hyrule Warriors, NES Remix 1+2's retail package, and the 25th anniversary of the Game Boy in the US.

This week on NVC, host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider talk about our most prized Nintendo-related items with developer Mike Mika.

This week NVC starts off with a second round of post E3 impressions for Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and Smash Bros. 3DS. Afterwards, the crew switches gears to discuss some recent Nintendo news. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Marty Sliva for another fun episode of IGN's Nintendo podcast.

The cast of Nintendo Voice Chat is back for a regularly scheduled format this week! Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they share brief final thoughts on Star Fox, The Legend of Zelda's next big step as a vast open world, and another installment of The Question Block.

The cast of Nintendo Voice Chat shoots for the stars this week! Listen to host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano discuss the Star Fox series. We begin with what made the original Super Nintendo game such a special piece of Nintendo history. But the journey doesn't end there. We also discuss why Star Fox 64 was the pinnacle of the series, the disappointment of Star Fox Adventures, and more. So strap in, do a barrel roll, and get ready for a very special episode.

Colin Moriarty joins the cast of Nintendo Voice Chat this week to talk about why Shovel Knight is his favorite game of 2014 (so far). Kick back and Colin, host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano, as they trade impressions about the latest games and news from Nintendo.

Part two of Nintendo Voice Chat's E3 2014 extravaganza continues with the return of an extra special guest: IGN's Fran Mirabella makes a return appearance on NVC to talk about his participation in a special Smash Bros. competition during E3. He joins host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Tim Gettys to roundup IGN's E3 2014 coverage. We discuss the E3 lineup, the third-party problem, and what Nintendo didn't show at E3 this year.

The Nintendo Voice Chat is coming to you live from E3 2014! Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Sam Claiborn for a one-hour discussion about Nintendo's E3 offerings. We'll follow up with anotehr round next week and cover anything we missed then.

Mario is driving a Mercedes-Benz! The 16-players participating in the Smash Bros. Invitational at E3 have been revealed! But wait, there's more. Nintendo lifted the veil on some other suprises this week. So join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider as they break down some of the bigger news stories of the week. After that, stick around for this week's Question of the Week.

IGN's Nintendo podcast brings you a very special episode this week. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they remember the recently disabled Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with Todd Northcutt, former General Manager for GameSpy Technology -- the company that built Nintendo's DS and Wii online infrastructure. After that, stick around for the news and a few reader queries in our Question Block segment.

IGN's Nintendo vets Samuel Claiborn, Brian Altano, Peer Schneider and Marty Sliva discuss the recently announced Skylanders-like NFC figurines and then take a trip to past Nintendo E3 announcements, five years at a time: 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994.

Thanks to the effort of our awesome listeners, the new segment on Nintendo Voice Chat has a name! But there's more news to talk about than just that. Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, Marty Sliva, and Tim Gettys, as we discuss Nintendo (and Sony) at PAX East, the grim future of the Yoshi's Island series, and more.

Special thanks to podcast listener beyondthestars_scr and everyone else that sent in questions and name suggestions for this podcast segment.

The annual Game Developers Conference comes to San Francisco! Host Jose Otero is joined by Peer Schneider and Sam Claiborn to talk about Nintendo's recent indie offerings.

This week, NVC #LetTimHost. Join Tim Gettys, Brian Altano, Peer Schneider, and Greg Miller as they talk about the challenging platforming of Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, the weird world of Twitch Plays Pokemon, and the Shutdown of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

IGN gathers to talk about the future of Nintendo. Join Jose Otero, Brian Altano, Marty Sliva, and Peer Schneider as they trade opinions and theories about Nintendo's recent investor meeting.

Welcome to our first official show of 2014! Join Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano, as they discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments from Nintendo in 2013.

So you thought NVC was done with 2013, well it turns out Nintendo wasn’t done with us. Host Jose Otero is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Marty Sliva for a spirited discussion focused on the Nintendo Direct that happened on 12/18. We hit a new record of three f-bombs in this episode, so please put the kids to bed before listening. Check out what we think about Hyrule Warriors, Kirby Triple Delux, Chibi Robo, NES Remix, Rosalina in Smash Bros, and more. Happy holidays and see you next year!

Season’s greetings NVC listeners! Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano for our final episode of 2013. This week, we discuss which item should be dropped from future Zeldas, Nintendo’s low Wii U sales, the brilliance of Sega’s 3D Classics, and Miiverse on 3DS. Also, you should be warned that there’s a pretty big Zelda: A Link Between Worlds spoiler tucked away at the end of the show.

NVC's Zelda: A Link Between Worlds spoilercast is here! Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and special guest Greg Miller get together to talk about Link's adventure through Hyrule, Lorule, and everything in between.

Marty Sliva joins host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider to answer your listener emails. Happy holidays!

Hey! Listen! Keza MacDonald joins the cast of NVC this week (Jose, Brian, and Peer) to participate in a spoiler-free discussion of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and we trade some more stories of multiplayer mayhem in Super Mario 3D World.

Learn more about the 4th Annual Nintendo World Report Child's Play Telethon here.

IGN news editor Andrew Goldfarb joins the regular cats of NVC (Jose, Peer, and Brian) to talk about art in The Legend of Zelda and his recent Pokemon Y adventures. The crew also chats about your Question of the Week responses and the recent Nintendo Direct from Novemeber 13th.

Host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano are joined by IGN's newly crowned King of Fitness, Brian Albert, to talk about Wii Fit U, Wii Sports Club, Super Mario 3D World, and more.

Sonic takes center stage this week on NVC. Host Jose Otero is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Vince Ingenito to talk about the divisive Sonic Lost World, Brian's Pokemon Adventures, and your responses to our previous question of the week.

NVC is back! Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Meghan Sullivan, and special guest Francesco Dagostino, as they trade impressions on Nintendo 2DS, Pokemon, Rune Factory 4, and talk about the latest Zelda news from NY Comic-Com.

Speedrunner extraordinaire Cosmo Wright joins host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano for a special episode dedicated to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD.

This week on NVC, host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider are joined by a pair of special guests: IGN Video editor extraordinaire Brendan Graeber and Managing Editor Chuck "Built Like a Machamp" Osborn. The foursome gather together to discuss Phoenix Wright 5, Scribblenauts Unmasked, Japanese Candy, and this week's news.

Nintendo Voice Chat returns! And this week, we talk about everyone's favorite thing: the dreaded top ten list! Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, Peer Schneider, and Sam Claiborne, as they discuss this week's controversial IGN feature about the top 25 Nintendo 3DS games. They also chat about Jose's upcoming trip to Japan, Monster Hunter 4, and this week's eShop releases.

This week, host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, Peer Schneider are joined by erstwhile IGN video dude extraordinaire Brian Malkiewicz, as they chat about The Wonderful 101, Rayman Legends, eShop releases, Kickstarter projects and more. Shoutout to Peer for pulling this program together at the last minute.

During last week's podcast, we wondered what Nintendo would do as they entered the Fall season. Well, it looks like they responded. There's a new addition to the Nintendo 3DS family, a Wii U price cut, and a bunch of other announcements.

Join host Jose Otero, Brain Altano, Sam Claiborne and the return of former IGN editor Craig Harris, as they dissect all Nintendo's latest moves for the crucial holiday season.

USGamer's Jeremy Parish joins IGN's Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider to discuss a recent editorial he wrote regarding the current state of Nintendo. It's no secret that Wii U sales have stalled, but what's Nintendo's next move?

Afterwards, Jose and Jeremy trade impressions on The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD, which they both played earlier this week at Nintendo.

This week Nintendo Voice Chat says goodbye to Richard George, as he heads off onto new challenges and endeavors. But where is Rich going, you ask? Listen in, and join Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider as they bid farewell to an IGN all-star.

Even though goodbyes are always hard, the show must go on. Marty Sliva joins us in the second segment to talk about The Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3, and the surpring eShop release SteamWorld Dig.

IGN editors team up to dissect August 7th's Nintendo Direct. Host Jose Otero is joined by Brian Altano, Richard George, and Sam Claiborne, as the crew spends a long amount of talking about Zelda and other announcements. Also, get ready for NVC's first question of the week segement. Submit an email to ign_nvc@ign.com with your answer for Altano's question and we might read your response on the show.

Back by popular demand, the Nintendo Video Chat podcast returns this week! Join host Jose Otero with special guests Brian Altano, Brendan Graeber, and the retun of the mighty Richard George. We tackle your Pikmin 3 questions for this episode. Please leave us feedback on IGN or iTunes and let us know how we're doing.

Everyone's favorite Nintendo podcast re-emerges this week, but with a few surprises. IGN's Jose Otero takes over hosting duties for a special NVC mini-episode with guests Brian Altano, Andrew Goldfarb, and Marty Sliva. The crew gathers to talk about last week's major Wii U Virtual Console release, Earthbound.

It took 19 years for Earthbound to slip out of the Nintendo vault. Thankfully, you won't have to wait as long for the next episode of this podcast. Leave us feedback and let us know what you think.

Metroid Prime turned ten on November 18, 2012. IGN's original reviewer and old-school Nintendo crew celebrate Retro Studios' masterpiece with a trip back to Talon IV.

With two weeks of Wii U and sooooo much Pilgrim food under our belts, the Nintendo Video Chat Team is back to discuss our favorite new Nintendo console, the Wii U. (Sorry, Wii Mini!).

This week IGN's Nintendo-leaning professionals, Samuel Claiborn, Richard George, Brian Altano and Audrey Drake discuss New Super Mario Bros. U. Spoilers: We love it! And also there are some actual spoilers in this episode. Mainly about what you unlock when you beat Bowser.

IGN discusses the Wii U hardware and reviews for Ninja Gaiden, New Super Mario Bros. U and Nintendo Land.

We play the Wii U launch game and discuss Zelda, Mario and Metroid minigames.

The NVC crew plays Super Mario Kart for its 20th anniversary.

The IGN staff discusses what we'll be playing on Wii U launch day.

This week the NVC crew remembers Nintendo Power and plays DuckTales.

This week on NVC we play New SMB2 and talk about a new Zelda... It's a book GASP!

The NVC crew gathers to replay Mario Sunshine, talk Nintendo news, and answer your burning questions.

We finally have our greedy hands on the 3DS XL and New Super Mario Bros. 2. Here's what we think of both...

Rich and Audrey discuss the importance (irrelevance?) of graphical power, Iwata's Wii U/3DS XL comments, Smash Bros. and more.

The NVC crew joins forces to answer all your burning questions.

The NVC crew joins forces to discuss Pokemon Black 2/White 2, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro, and more!

The NVC crew joins forces to discuss all the news from last night's Nintendo Direct broadcast.

The NVC crew joins to reflect on the wild, wild ride we call E3 2012.

Rich and Audrey share their thoughts on the Big N's big show.

The Nintendo Voice Chatters talk the GamePad, Pro Controller, Mii Universe, Monday's conferences and 3DS rumors.

The NVC crew grabbed all the IGN editors we could get a hold of for our biggest recording yet. Don't miss it!

The NVC crew joins forces once more to discuss Mario Tennis Open, E3, Pokemon Conquest and more!

The crew once again joins forces to talk Wii U, Smash Bros., digital downloads, PlayStation ripoffs and more!

IGN's Nintendo team discusses all the Nintendo Direct news and tackles reader questions. Listen now!

The NVC crew goes low tech to chat about all the latest Nintendo news for your listening pleasure.

The NVC discusses all the badass 3DS games headed our way in the coming months, Wii U rumors and more.

The Nintendo Voice Chat crew joins once again to finally open up on all things Icarus.

The Nintendo Voice Chat crew joins once more to discuss Pit's latest adventure, randomness in multiplayer games and more!

A Pokemon sequel? The Last Story coming to North America? What's going on?!

The NVC crew discusses the new PlayStation handheld.

The chatters break down all the news that's broken since they last gathered. Also... Audrey's hosting?!

The NVC crew gathers to discuss two of the hottest games coming to 3DS this year.

The crew discusses Nintendo's new console and answers your burning questions.

Celebrate the new year with a healthy dose of NVC podcasting goodness.

Join the NVC crew for the final podcast of 2011.

Join the Chatters for your weekly dose of NVC goodness.

Join the NVC crew for a special live, video edition in which we'll talk all things Skyward Sword.

We discuss Zelda, Zelda reviews and what it's like to play Zelda.

After the world's longest hiatus, the NVC crew is back, and chattier than ever!

We've played a lot of Zelda and now we're going to tell you about it.

A full cast discusses the state of the 3DS after Nintendo's wacky press conference.

We gather to discuss all the hot topics from this year's TGS.

We're doing it live to celebrate the SNES's anniversary.

We discuss the botched 3DS launch, Skyward Sword's release date and a new Wii.

We're kickin' ass and takin' calls for IGN's first live podcast.

Some big 3DS news arrived today, and we're here to chat about it.

We mourn the loss of the two big Mega Man games that will never be.

An old friend joins in on our celebration of this awesome Nintendo handheld.

We talk Kirby and dig out from beneath a pile of reader mail.

The IGN Nintendo crew discusses The Last Story, Pandora's Tower and Xenoblade. "Operation Rainfall" is here.

As many eyes turn toward Wii U, Rich and his team look back on Wii.

Recording on a Friday leads to madness. You have been warned.

Our full podcast will hit later in the week, but here's some Rich and Audrey chatter to hold you over.

Still hyped about Nintendo's announcements? So is the NVC crew.

It's the final NVC before E3. What do we think will happen?

More E3 discussion as the big show approaches.

This podcast is the dog's bollocks, apparently.

The launch of the GameCube. The debut of Zelda's new style. The arrival of the Nintendo DS. A lot has happened at E3 for Nintendo.

Nintendo reacts to poor Wii sales while the NVC crew loses their minds. Plus reader Q&A!

Plus all the latest Wii 2/Project Cafe, Wii and 3DS news.

Last week we focused on Zelda. This week we focus on Nintendo's successor for Wii.

All things Zelda, especially Ocarina of Time for the 3DS.

The 3DS and Pokemon. Seriously there's not much else to talk about these days.

A new Nintendo system is here, plus the NVC crew welcomes a new member.

It's all 3DS all the time. Can the launch be here already?

We have the Nintendo 3DS, we played Okamiden, and we discuss the moral ramifications of Pokemon.

About five million things happened last week. It was a good week.

We have Pokemon in the office, but we can't tell you how rad it is yet, so we'll just go crazy instead.

The most electrifying podcast in all of gaming.

What do we think of Mario Sports Mix? Plus, Star Fox!

Frozen Codebase stops by to talk about their new WiiWare game, Jam City Rollergirls!

We chat about the 3DS launch lineup, the price, and how much our hands hurt.

Rich and his team talk about the 3DS, Zelda and answer reader questions.

Rich takes control of IGN's Nintendo podcast world. The best of 2010, the anticipated of 2011 and reader Q&A are on the agenda.

Craig says his farewell, also Goldeneye, Donkey Kong, Golden Sun.

Donkey Kong Country Returns, Goldeneye, and some sweet Bucker & Garcia tunes.

How Kirby is the new Kirby? Who hates Goldeneye? Why does Mario have a gun?!

Jack didn't screw up this week, so the podcast isn't 3 hours long!

Did we mention we're still REALLY excited for the 3DS?

Send us booze, get on the podcast!

The Pikachu sound effect is back, you all know what that means.

Sam hosts one last time

We're endorsed by Mario himself!

This week's topics include the Nintendo holiday lineup, a new Wii peripheral and a very special birthday.

Not quite "sixty-fouuuuuuuur" bits of awesome. But this NES talk is still awesome.

We're a day late, but we're still freaking awesome.

Back from Comic Con and heading to Classic Gaming Expo!

It's '80s week on NVC!

Did you know "Nintendo Fan Art" is an anagram for "A Fondant Intern" which is what we call Anthony!

We're still excited about the 3DS, except for Daemon who has broken eyeballs.

It's our E3 special, one week after the show.

Special guest Levi come on to discuss our E3 predictions.

We talk about, surprise: Super Mario Galaxy 2. But there are other goodies within.

Peer is back, and we talk about Galaxy 2 (finally!).

Craig returns from vacation but hasn't got a clue. Also, some reader mail makes the second half better than the first.

When the Craig is away, we 'Craigway' anyway!

The return of Daemon!

We've got Chobot and an autotuner, what could possibly go wrong?

The crew's back in a brand new room. We talk about the 3DS!

This is the worst episode ever.

Craig and his cohorts jump into the recording booth for some Nintendo (Sony) chat.

Sexy Levi Buchanan lends his voice for this week's episode.

A special edition of our weekly podcast covering the Nintendo Media Summit.

Nintendo's media summit's coming up! What can we expect? And other goodies.

An editor gets his final word before riding off into the sunset.

Talkin' about the Nintendo Sixty-Fooooooooooour!!!

We sit around chatting about Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, No More Heroes 2, NBA Jam and more.

Two in a row. Let's keep this party going.