Nintendo Power Podcast

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We Play Mario Strikers: Battle League and Trade Tips! Jun 08, 2022

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After an excruciatingly long off season, Strike players are finally about to return to the pitch with the release of the Mario Strikers™: Battle League game! Chris got in a few games with Ruth from Nintendo Treehouse and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America, and in this episode, the three of them talk about their time with the title and even trade a few tips. The group also gabs about other recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games, recommends some of their favorites and takes a special version of the Warp Zone quiz in honor of the show’s 50th episode!

0:42 – Mario Strikers: Battle League

36:26 – Player’s Pulse Polls

36:54 – Game Club: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

40:08 – Game Club: Mario Party Superstars

42:13 – Game Club: TowerFall

46:29 – Warp Zone Quiz

50:47 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Mario Strikers: Battle League.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.

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We take the field with Nintendo Switch Sports! Apr 28, 2022

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With fond Wii Sports™ memories in mind, the Nintendo Power Podcast team challenged each other to a full set of Nintendo Switch™ Sports events and had a blast! Now, Chris is joined by Damiano from Nintendo Treehouse and Anthony from the social media team at Nintendo of America to talk about their glorious victories and crushing defeats, and to share insights and tips with new Nintendo Switch Sports players. The trio also talk about other recent and upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games, recommend some of their favorites and take the Warp Zone quiz!

00:45 – Nintendo Switch Sports

35:03 – Player’s Pulse Polls

41:02 – Game Club: Don’t Starve Together

44:05 – Game Club: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

48:52 – Game Club: Dr. Mario

51:09 – Warp Zone Quiz

55:21 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Nintendo Switch Sports.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land: We Play Kirby’s First 3D Adventure! Mar 23, 2022

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We’re just days away from the release of Kirby’s first 3D adventure with the Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land game, and all Chris can talk about are new Copy Abilities, Beast Pack bosses and hunting for hidden Waddle Dees! Luckily, he’s found two guests who are just as excited to share their experiences playing the full game: Theresa from Nintendo Treehouse and Camille from the Communications team at Nintendo of America. The trio also talk about upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games, recommend some of their favorites and take the Warp Zone quiz!

00:46 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land

33:15 – Game Club: Pokémon Legends: Arceus

39:02 – Game Club: Spiritfarer

44:51 – Game Club: Infernax

49:01 – Warp Zone Quiz

56:20 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE 17+ by the ESRB.

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Nintendo Switch 2022 Preview Special! Feb 10, 2022

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Nintendo Power Podcast returns for its first episode of 2022, and it’s a doozey! Following the big announcements from the February Nintendo Direct, Chris and guests Anthony and Jayson from the Communications team at Nintendo of America discuss many of the big, new games coming to Nintendo Switch™ this year! The gang gabs about Xenoblade Chronicles™ 3, Nintendo Switch Sports, Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land, Advance Wars™ 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Splatoon™ 3, Mario Strikers™: Battle League, the Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass* and much more!

01:29 – EarthBound / EarthBound Beginnings

02:13 – TRIANGLE STRATEGY

04:50 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass

08:38 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land

14:09 – CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION

17:38 – Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp

20:23 – Nintendo Switch Sports

25:51 – Metroid Dread Updates

28:57 – Mario Strikers: Battle League

32:13 – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

35:43 – Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

39:37 – KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series

42:19 – Live A Live

46:43 – Splatoon 3

48:14 – No Man’s Sky

52:34 – Disney Speedstorm

53:38 – Front Mission 1st: Remake

54:39 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Ending music is from Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Games discussed have been rated RATING PENDING to TEEN by the ESRB.

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*Full version of game required to use DLC. Sold separately.

Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer play. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.

Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to free access Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pack. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

Nintendo Switch Fan-Favorite Games of 2021 Revealed! Dec 20, 2021

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Whether you’re searching for games to get or gift this holiday season, look no further than our Nintendo Switch™ Fan-Favorite Games of 2021! From intense action to relaxing recreation, from solo story-driven adventures to frantic multiplayer fun, there’s something for everyone here among the year’s best, chosen by fans. Join Chris and guests Kit and Krysta from Nintendo Minute as they reveal the top vote-getters in this special year-end episode of Nintendo Power Podcast.

02:00 – Merry Multiplayer

04:56 – Intense Action

07:29 – Spiffy Indie

11:24 – Great Graphics

14:34 – Super Soundtrack

18:16 – Sooo Relaxing

23:09 – What a Story!

27:38 – Tough Challenge

33:33 – Rad Revival

37:24 – Players’ Game of the Year

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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35 Years of The Legend of Zelda – Top Games & More! Dec 08, 2021

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Whether your Legend of Zelda™ journey began with an 8-bit adventure or a modern epic, this episode has something for every kind of fan! Together with Ethan and Audrey from Nintendo Treehouse, Chris covers 35 years of Legend of Zelda goodness in this special look at the series. The trio also spotlight The Legend of Zelda™ for Nintendo Entertainment System™, take a Warp Zone Quiz inspired by The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™, and name the new Nintendo Switch™ games they’re looking forward to most. Put on your pointy cap and join the fun!

00:40 - 35 Years of The Legend of Zelda

32:15 - Player’s Pulse

39:20 - Nintendo Power Game Club

54:49 - Warp Zone Quiz

58:22 - Game Forecast

Ending music is from The Legend of Zelda.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Our Favorite Reveals, Fighters & More! Oct 29, 2021

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With the release of the fan-favorite Sora character, the Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate roster is finally set! To celebrate, Chris is joined by Bill from Nintendo Treehouse and Michael from the social media team at Nintendo of America to share their favorite reveals, characters, stages, memories and more! The group also recommends fun and spooky games to enjoy on Halloween, they take the Warp Zone Quiz, and they pick their most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch™ games.

00:40 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

18:03 - Player’s Pulse

27:33 - Nintendo Power Game Club

38:02 - Warp Zone Quiz

44:17 - Game Forecast

Ending music is from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Metroid Dread: Hands-on Impressions & Series Retrospective! Sep 29, 2021

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Power up your Charge Beam and get ready for a major Metroid™ milestone! After 35 years and a series of unforgettable adventures, the saga that started with the Metroid game on the Nintendo Entertainment System™ is about to reach its thrilling conclusion with the Metroid Dread game for the Nintendo Switch™ system. To dig deep into the new game and share hands-on experiences, Chris is joined by Metroid series veteran Nate from Nintendo Treehouse and series newcomer Anthony from the Social Media team at Nintendo of America. The trio also take on the Warp Zone quiz, share the results of fun Metroid fan polls and pick their most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch games.

01:10 – Super NES

43:58 – Player’s Pulse

48:45 – Warp Zone Quiz

52:49 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Metroid Dread.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Super NES 30th Anniversary: Our Favorite Games, Memories & More! Aug 27, 2021

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The Super Nintendo Entertainment System™ burst onto the scene in North America 30 years ago this month, sparking a new era of classic Nintendo experiences like the Super Mario World™, Super Metroid™ and The Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past™ games. In honor of the occasion, Chris is joined by Sam from Nintendo Treehouse and David from the Communications team at Nintendo of America to share their favorite Super NES™ games and memories.

Also, the group gives extra attention to Super Mario World in Nintendo Power Game Club, discusses the results of Super NES fan polls, takes a Super NES quiz, and picks their most anticipated upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

Now you’re playing with power…SUPER power!

00:40 – Super NES

50:41 – Player’s Pulse

54:33 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Super Mario World

1:08:10 – Warp Zone Quiz

1:12:29 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from Super Mario World.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

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Soaring Through The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Jul 28, 2021

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This episode, Chris and guests Ethan from Nintendo Treehouse and Joe from the social media team at Nintendo of America take flight on their Loftwings to soar through the Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword HD game. The trio shares their hands-on impressions of the game’s new features and improvements, discusses its legacy in the Legend of Zelda series, and more!

The group also digs into Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King in Nintendo Power Game Club, which is a fun find for any fan of the classic Legend of Zelda™: A Link to the Past game for the Super NES™ system. There’s also a series of silly Legend of Zelda fan polls and a special Legend of Zelda edition of the Warp Zone quiz, plus the group picks their most anticipated upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

00:42 – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

31:45 – Player’s Pulse

36:31 – Nintendo Power Game Club: Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King

48:36 – Warp Zone Quiz

53:51 – Game Forecast

Ending music is from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.

Games discussed have been rated EVERYONE to MATURE by the ESRB.

If you would like to share any feedback or ideas for the podcast, or submit a question to possibly be answered in a future episode, please email us at NintendoPowerPodcast@noa.nintendo.com.

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