Nintendo Voice Chat

While we wait for the eventual Nintendo Direct coming sometime this month, we dive into the best Switch reveals we’ve seen at all of the other summer showcases so far. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Peer Schneider as they discuss PlayStation bringing LEGO Horizon Adventures to Switch, excitement for Sonic x Shadow Generations, and why everyone listening still needs to play Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Plus, they discuss the 10th anniversary of Nintendo’s 2014 E3 Digital Event, which included our first looks at Breath of the Wild, amiibo, Splatoon, and more.

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Welcome to another very special edition of NVC! In today’s episode, we’re doing something extra special again. We’re taking a break from our usual format to revisit more highlights from the Question Block and Miiverse!

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Catch the highlights from Nintendo Voice Chat's live event at IGN Live where fans joined forces to rank the Top 10 Nintendo characters! Watch as Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and the NVC audience navigate through heated debates and passionate discussions to narrow down the legendary roster of Nintendo characters. Thanks to lively audience participation, the final list is in. Discover who climbed to the top and who surprised us all in this showdown. Whether your favorites made the list or not, relive the excitement and see how fan votes shaped the ultimate Nintendo character rankings!

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Welcome to another very special edition of NVC! In today’s episode, we’re doing something extra special again. We’re taking a break from our usual format to revisit more highlights from the Question Block and Miiverse!

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Hello ninfriendos, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat, the best Nintendo podcast in the world voted 134 years running. This week we're talking about the pure delight that is Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, as well as some surprising Smash Balancing news, our June Nintendo Direct Dreams and taking your questions. Join us for another week of awesome.

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In today’s episode, we’re doing something extra special. We’re breaking away from our usual format to revisit some of the highlights from the Question Block and Miiverse!

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Dive into the mysterious depths of Animal Well in our latest discussion, where Reb's glowing review scores it a 9! This game is a treasure trove of secrets, so we recommend going in blind to fully enjoy the unraveling mysteries.

Is Animal Well one of the best 2D platformers the Nintendo Switch has to offer? We've praised many in past episodes, such as Celeste, Hollow Knight, and Cuphead. Now, we're adding a few more must-plays to the list. Whether you're a seasoned platformer enthusiast or just looking for your next challenge, these picks are sure to add some bounce to your step.

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Hey, Super Ninfriendos! Get ready to rewind time with the newly announced Nintendo World Championship for the Nintendo Switch, hitting shelves on July 18th! This edition is not just any release; it features both digital and physical versions, with the Japanese physical edition being touted as significantly better. Plus, the "NES Edition" subtitle has us buzzing—could this mean more console-themed editions are on the horizon? Meanwhile, Nintendo's latest investor meeting spilled some intriguing beans: Switch sales aren't slowing down as much as feared. Also, it's the first anniversary of Tears of the Kingdom—time flies, right? Join Seth Macy, Brian Altano, Logan Plant, and Peer Schneider in yet another awesome episode of the only awesome Nintendo podcast across the entirety of the internet that's all Nintendo, all the time... Nintendo Voice Chat!

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Dive into the latest buzz in the gaming world on today’s episode as we unpack everything from the mysterious new features of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 to Universal Studios' new Donkey Kong Country themed park. We're peeling back the layers on the rumors surrounding the Switch 2—could magnetic Joy-Cons be a game changer, or is it just another piece of wild speculation? As we ponder over what Nintendo might be keeping under wraps, brace yourself for a flood of inevitable fake leaks that might stir the pot even more.

We've got a review discussion for the new Endless Ocean: Luminous game, which unfortunately didn't manage to impress, scoring a lowly 4 out of 10 in our review. What went wrong, and what could this mean for future titles? We also touch on some lighter notes with our Miiverse updates—Reb is on a secret gaming adventure and a scavenger hunt, while Logan and Seth dive into their latest gaming exploits, ranging from Knuckles to Manor Lords. 

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The Nintendo Game Boy turned 35 years old on April 21, first releasing way back in 1989, the same year as Tim Burton's Batman, Back to the Future II and of course, Super Mario Bros. 3 (in Japan). And in a lot of ways, that underpowered, 1-bit handheld defined what Nintendo was for the next 35 years.

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Fallout is a great show, it's hard to deny. In fact, it's so good it got us thinking about which Nintendo franchises could carry an episodic series with the same faithfulness as the Fallout series does. We also talk about the Silksong that wasn't in the Indie World showcase as well as take your Nintendo questions.

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The 3DS and Wii U servers are done, and it prompted us to ask if the preservation of video games as a medium is in danger as we move toward an all-digital future. Plus we give our picks for the Top 3 Must-Play Nintendo Switch Indie games, talk about review scores, and there's even a little discussion about the Sun and Moon, but the real ones and not the Pokemon ones.

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The 3DS and Wii U online servers shut down next week, which marks the official end of Nintendo’s last generation of hardware. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Kat Bailey as they highlight some of the best games from the 3DS and Wii U, and talk about charming features we miss like StreetPass, Miiverse, and themes. Then, we shout out some of the best third-party games on Nintendo Switch, and answer your questions in Question Block.  

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The crew has assembled, mostly, and returned from PAX and GDC to talk about the three all-time must-play games on the Nintendo Switch. It's going to be a recurring segment, and you'll be able to help determine the definitive list in the future! We also talk about how rad PAX and GDC were, which Nintendo character should get their own "year of," and take your questions. Join Brian Altano, Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin and Seth Macy for another exciting episode of your favorite Nintendo podcast.

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It’s Showtime! Princess Peach’s first solo outing in nearly two decades is upon us, but is it any good? Join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider as Logan breaks down his review of Nintendo’s newest Switch game. Then, Super Mario Maker player Thabeast721 joins the show to talk all about Team 0%’s mission to beat every single level in the Wii U game, and the one pesky level no one in the world has managed to clear. All this and more on this week’s episode of Nintendo Voice Chat.

Follow our guest and Team 0%’s mission to clear Super Mario Maker!

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Hey again Super Ninfriendos, welcome to a Mario-packed episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Mario Day is behind us but the future looks bright for everyone's favorite fictional Italian plumber-man, with new LEGO sets, release date announcements and the sequel to the original Super Mario Movie announced for 2026. Well, we have lots of nice Mario things to say, so please join us for another exciting and action-packed episode of Nintendo Voice Chat.

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This week, we're breaking down a major lawsuit that's been the talk of the gaming community. Nintendo has settled a lawsuit for $2.4 million against Tropic Haze over the Yuzu Emulator, which used third-party tools to crack Switch encryption, a clear violation of the DMCA. Get all the details on this landmark case here: https://www.ign.com/articles/yuzu-emulator-lawsuit-settled-for-24-million-between-nintendo-and-tropic-haze.

But it's not all courtroom drama; we're also diving into the world of Unicorn Overlord! Kat and Jada share their experiences with the game and discuss why it earned a glowing 9 in our review. Plus, Logan and Jada give us the scoop on the Princess Peach Demo. Is it as fun as it sounds, or do performance issues hold it back?

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The Pokemon Company has an "exciting" announcement to share for Pokemom Day 2024. In a short teaser on their Twitter page, the Pokemon Company gave us a quick look at the date and time alongside some very familiar music.

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Join the NVC crew as we talk about some of the best (and just okay) game reveals at Nintendo's February 2024 Partner Showcase. With everything from awesome Xbox Studios games like Pentiment making its way to Switch along with Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and 3DS classics like Monster Hunter Stories getting ported over, there's tons here to talk about! Which are you looking forward to the most?

Make sure to tune into IGN’s Fan Fest beginning February 19th for exclusive interviews, trailers, gameplay and more from the biggest names in games and entertainment. Including Dune Part 2 and Netflix’s Avatar The Last Airbender, to Anime such as Oshi no Ko and Solo Leveling, to game exclusives from WWE 2K24 and Street Fighter 6, along with reveals from Marvel Comics, Spawn Rat City, and more! We’ll also be streaming live on all of IGN’s platforms for the main event on February 23rd and 24th, with even more reveals and surprises from fan-favorite shows, movies, comics, and games.  

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Hello Ninfriendos, and welcome to the very best Nintendo podcast of them all, Nintendo Voice Chat. This week it's another triple threat, with Logan Plant, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy discussing the completion of the Nintendo Smash Bros. amiibo line, finally, after all these years. We also learned of some new transformations for Princess Peach in the upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime, in which Princess Peach is the titular character. Plus our Mario vs. Donkey Kong review is up, and it's good! All that plus your questions this week on Nintendo podcast with the best audience of them all.

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Is there a future where we're playing our favorite Xbox franchises on Nintendo Switch? Well, sure, if you subscribe to the idea of multiverses, but if that's the case then anything is possible. This week we talk about Xbox franchises we'd love to play on our Nintendo Switch, Logan talks about fun financial facts, and we admit to which games we think we could have turned pro playing.

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Wow, what an exciting and truly incredible Nintendo podcast we have for you this week. Are you, like us, wishing you could relive your youth without the need of a time-machine or sorcery? Well, if that's so, you're going to love our discussion of the Nintendo DS and Wii games we want to see ported to Nintendo Switch. On top of that, Logan Plant builds a compelling case for a Nintendo February Direct down to a speculated time and date. And we also answer your questions, which is a nice touch. Join Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin, Logan Plant and Seth Macy for another exciting episode of the best Nintendo podcast of them all, Nintendo Voice Chat.

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Join us in episode 695 of NVC as we delve into the hot debate sparked by Palworld – a game that's turning heads and raising questions about the future of 3D Pokémon games. In this exciting episode, Peer and Logan dive deep into the controversy. We discuss the Pokémon Company's recent statement on Palworld (read more here: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-pokemon-company-makes-an-official-statement-on-palworld) and debate whether the technical issues in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are affecting their overall reception. Is Palworld a wake-up call for Pokémon developers, or are there other factors at play? Plus, we're not just stuck on Pokémon; we've got the latest on the new Princess Peach Trailer and other thrilling updates, including Splatoon 3 DLC news and much more!

But that's not all - our hosts also share their current gaming experiences, with Peer getting into 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown' and Seth revisiting 'Golden Sun'. 

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Well hello there, and welcome to another fantastic episode of the best Nintendo podcast on the planet, Nintendo Voice Chat. We're looking forward this week with a blast from the past: former NVC regular and legend Zach Ryan joins us to talk about Prince of Persia and the third-party games coming to Switch we know about. There are some good ones and some games we're not completely sure about. So join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, special guest Zach Ryan and Seth Macy for this excellent podcast experience.

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As we wait for Nintendo to say anything about its next generation hardware plans, it’s important to not believe everything you see on the internet. This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and Kat Bailey as they reflect on the madness of the 2016 NX hype cycle, as well as other notable Nintendo rumors that never actually happened. Plus, the panel pitches their dream Nintendo third-party collaborations, and talks about what’s up with Hi-Fi Rush on Nintendo Switch.

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It's a new year, and that means a whole lot for Nintendo. Well, at least potentially. Analysts are predicting we're going to get the Nintendo Switch follow-up this year, which, yeah everyone thinks that. But what will it mean? What do we know about Nintendo's 2024 other than "precious little?" Gear up for an in-depth exploration of Nintendo's 2024 lineup with Seth, Kat, Logan, and Jada on the latest episode of our podcast. As the gaming world buzzes with anticipation, we dissect the rumors and predictions surrounding the next iteration of the Nintendo Switch. Will this year finally bring the long-awaited successor to the beloved console? We dive into the potential impacts and what it means for gamers worldwide.

In addition to console chatter, we're also shining a spotlight on some of the most anticipated game releases. Get the scoop on 'Another Code Recollection', 'Mario VS Donkey Kong', 'Princess Peach Showtime', and the HD remake of 'Luigi’s Mansion 2'. Not to mention, we discuss what's in store for 'Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door' and the upcoming 'Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC'.

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Tis the season for the Nintendo Voice Chat Crew to gift us all with yet another NVC Holiday Special! This week we talk about the coziest games of 2023. What are the best Nintendo games to play during the holidays? Something something cactus smooching? Better believe Jada is running through all the Final Fantasy games over the holiday break! What were/are your personal favs?

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Join the NVC crew as we unveil our much-awaited Nintendo Game of the Year for 2023! Dive into a celebration of Nintendo's finest with our latest video, where each member of the team shares their personal favorites. We cover a spectrum of unforgettable Nintendo experiences. Don't miss our special shoutouts to hidden gems and, of course, we can't forget the crown jewel of the year, Everybody 1-2 Switch – NVC's unanimous Game of the Year? That can't be right.... Anyway, hear Jada's unique take on it and get an exclusive scoop as Kat Bailey shares insights from her interview with the legendary Eiji Aonuma. This video is a must-watch for every Nintendo fan, offering a comprehensive look at the best Nintendo had to offer in 2023!

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What's happening, Ninfriendos? What a busy week in the world of video games: GTA6 trailer dropped and the Game Awards are a thing that also happened. But GTA6 sure isn't coming to Nintendo Switch, which is fine because we have GTA6 at home! We offer suggestions for alternatives to GTA on the Nintendo Switch, as well as talk about our 2024 Nintendo predictions, what announcements we're excited about from the Game Awards, and read your predictions and questions. Join Reb Valentine, Logan Plant and Seth Macy on USS Friendship for another exciting episode of NVC.

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Hey, Super Ninfriendos! In this week's episode, Seth & the NVC crew unpack all the year's biggest surprises and disappointments coming from Nintendo. With everything from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, to even more Tears of the Kingdom talk, and even putting you onto to some hidden gems like In Stars and Time, we're on our way to wrapping up our 2023 in a big way. We also get into our favorite things from Super Mario RPG! What an episode!

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Before the NVC crew gets full of turkey and pumpkin pie for the holidays, we wanted to give thanks to Super Mario RPG being everything we hoped it would be. We also take a look back at Nintendo's 2023 and discuss the great games that have released so far. This is a FULLY stuffed NVC Pre-Thanksgiving special with more guests than you can shake a turkey leg at! As a bonus, we travel back nearly 15 years and unpack IGN's very own live-action Legend of Zelda April Fool's trailer. This is an episode you shouldn't miss.

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Nintendo announced its going to make a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie and we're all… well, it's hard to know how to feel. Sure, the Super Mario Bros. movie was a huge success, but can Nintendo replicate it when the stakes are arguably higher? Regardless, Nintendo is a money-making machine and we also discuss its financial report, which was extremely rosy, and take your questions.

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What an incredible show we have for you this week. All of IGN and all of Kinda Funny are teaming up for a big charity stream, and to get the competitive spirits flowing, we've invited the most excellent Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny onto NVC. We talk about Mario Wonder, Tim airs his grievances about our Tier lists, and there is more Donkey Kong in this episode than in any other podcast you will listen to this week probably. So join Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy and special guest Tim Gettys for another episode of the best Nintendo podcast there is, NVC. Join us, and don't forget to go to humblebundle.com and pick up the IGN Editor's Choice Bundle, the proceeds of which benefit the Extra Life children's charity!

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In this week's episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew puts together the definitive, one and only acceptable tier list of the 3D Mario games from 64 up to Odyssey. 

00:03:18 Previously on NVC...

00:04:12 Super Mario 64

00:09:03 Super Mario Sunshine

00:15:07 Super Mario 64 DS

00:17:59 Super Mario Galaxy/Galaxy 2

00:26:41 Super Mario 3D Land

00:32:14 Super Mario 3D World/Bowser's Fury

00:36:26 Super Mario Odyssey

00:43:34 Let's talk Super Mario Bros. Wonder

00:58:55 What's Going On Between Nintendo and the Smash Bros. Community?

01:05:28 Miiverse

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We are joined by Ryan McCaffrey to talk about Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a game he not only reviewed, but enjoyed immensely. We also argue about which is the superior Mario format: 2D or 3D. Which one comes out on top? You'll have to listen to the episode. On top of that, we read some of YOUR favorite Mario games, and dive deep into reviews during Question Block. Join Kat Bailey, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy and special guest Ryan McCaffrey for the best Nintendo podcast of all time, Nintendo Voice Chat.

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With the release of Super Mario Wonder fast approaching, we sat down to decide, once and for all, the tiered rankings of every mainline 2D Mario game. Join The People's Champion Reb Valentine, Industry Legend Kat Bailey, Podcast Mainstay Jada Griffin and Seth Macy for another episode of the world's number-1 best of all-time Nintendo podcast. 

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What are the games on Switch you absolutely need to play? Beyond the obvious ones, I mean. Well, we've assembled a crack team of Switch game recommenders to tell you about some of the best Switch games you may have missed, and why you should definitely go and check them out sooner rather than later. Join Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin, the return of Tom Marks, and Seth Macy for an episode of pure Nintendo Switch game recommendations. Got any of your own? Hit the comments and let us know.

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This week we take a trip down memory lane to talk about everyone's favorite 64-bit Nintendo console, the Nintendo 64. Originally launched September 26, 1996, we reminisce about our own experiences and hear from listeners. On top of that, "The Peoples' Champion" Reb Valentine brought snacks! Join Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, Brian Altano and Jada Griffin for a nostalgia-soaked episode of Nintendo Voice Chat.

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With bad graphics, weird glitches, and a $70 price tag, the Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 has the internet abuzz right now with memes and a sense of bafflement. But there's more this week than just the disappointment of a current-gen fighter running on the Switch, including the equally disappointing Pokemon DLC, but also how Microsoft really wants to buy Nintendo. And with the release of F-Zero 99, we take a moment to pitch our OWN 99-style games for Nintendo Switch Online.

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The Nintendo Direct had TONS of great new reveals to get excited about, and Brian Altano, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Peer Schneider are here to talk about them all! With everything from F-Zero 99, to Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and the reveal of Princess Peach: Showtime gameplay, we're breaking it all down. There were even some great 3rd party reveals, including Unicorn Overlord from Vanillaware, a Trombone Champ port FINALLY coming to Switch, and more on Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story. There's a lot to talk about, so let's jump in! 
 

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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.

Also don't forget to check out the IGN Store for some awesome Nintendo merch, from apparel to collectibles: https://store.ign.com/collections/video-games?gf_90335=fandom+%3A+Nintendo

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

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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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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

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