Nintendo Voice Chat

The Switch 2 Preorder Delay, More Hands-on Impressions, and Our Final Direct Thoughts - NVC 756 Apr 11, 2025

It’s been a crazy week for Nintendo news, as the United States and Canada Switch 2 preorder delay is just the latest story in a flurry of muddled marketing from Nintendo. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Jada Griffin as they discuss the delay, Nintendo’s response, and a bunch of quotes from Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser about Switch 2’s price. Then, Logan fields the panel’s questions about his hands-on time with Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Finally, we give our impressions of the Nintendo Direct one week later now that the dust has settled.

This weeks show is Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and is produced by Nick Maillet

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We Spent an Entire Day Playing Nintendo Switch 2! - NVC 755 Apr 07, 2025

The Switch 2 is very real and we’ve played a bunch of it! Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano (who are together in-person!) as they discuss their show floor impressions of the Switch 2 hardware itself, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Drag X Drive, and a lot more. Plus, they share their overall thoughts on the Nintendo Direct and the weird, convoluted messaging surrounding much of this hardware transition, as well as some concerns about the pricing of hardware and software for the average Nintendo consumer.

Please note this bonus episode was recorded on Thursday, April 3 prior to Nintendo delaying preorders in the United States. We’ll talk about that on NVC 756 this upcoming Friday!

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Better Than We Could Have Imagined - NVC 754 Apr 02, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been revealed! Nintendo’s April 2nd Direct delivered a wave of surprises, from fresh footage of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza to big reveals like Kirby Air Riders and the new IP, Duskbloods. Join Seth Macy, Jada Griffin, Tom Marks, and Nicholas Limon as they unpack every major Switch 2 detail, including GameChat, 4K support, HDR, and Joy-Con mouse controls.

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Nintendo’s Final Switch 1 Direct Was Full of Surprises - NVC 753 Mar 27, 2025

With one week to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, there’s no way Nintendo would announce a bunch of new Switch 1 games, right? Wrong! Nintendo dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct that revealed a brand new look at Metroid Prime 4, and exciting weird reveals like Rhythm Heaven: Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they break down all the big announcements, including Nintendo’s new smartphone app and their brand new approach to digital game sharing. Then, as it’s also the final show until the Switch 2 Direct, the panel does three rapid fire rounds of Nintendo Switch 2 Direct predictions.

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Nintendo Switch 2: Can Lightning Strike Twice? - NVC 752 Mar 21, 2025

With 12 days to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the NVC panel is discussing how successful the sequel console will likely end up being. Nintendo Switch is on track to be the best-selling Nintendo console ever, so how will Switch 2 stack up in a rapidly evolving industry? Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they try to answer that question. Plus, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out this week, and we sit down with the author of IGN’s review, George Yang, to talk about why it’s an amazing open world RPG you should check out. Finally, Logan goes on a tangent about the Nintendo logo appearing on the Seattle Mariners’ jerseys, and the panel talks about what the GameCube library might look like on Nintendo Switch Online.

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Which Mario Spinoff Deserves Better on Switch 2? - NVC 751 Mar 14, 2025

We’re less than three weeks away from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct,so the NVC crew has gathered to celebrate Mario Day by discussing the state of Mario spinoffs on Nintendo Switch and what could be improved on Switch 2. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they make their pitches for the next Mario spinoff. Plus, Niantic just sold Pokemon GO and Pikmin Bloom, and we break down what that could mean for the mobile games moving forward. And, we’re revamping the Question Block segment, so send in your best questions to NVC@IGN.com for a chance to be featured on the show!

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NVC All-Stars Pick the Top 10 Nintendo Switch Games of the Generation - NVC 750 Mar 07, 2025

To celebrate 750 episodes of Nintendo Voice Chat and eight years of Nintendo Switch, we’ve assembled an all-star crew of NVC panelists from throughout the Switch generation to create a list of the 10 defining games on the console. Join Logan Plant and a ton of familiar faces as they each make their case for which game belongs on the list. From IGN Game of the Year award winners like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to surprise revivals like Metroid Dread, it’s time to celebrate the incredible library of games we’ve loved talking about over the last eight years of NVC. Thank you so much for supporting the show – let’s do 750 more!

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Pokemon Legends Z-A is a Step in the Right Direction, But it’s Not Everything We Hoped For - NVC 749 Feb 27, 2025

The Pokemon Company finally shared more footage of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and while it looks like a step in the right direction compared to Scarlet & Violet, it’s still not the big upgrade we were hoping for. This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Miranda Sanchez, and Nick Limon as they react to the Pokemon Presents for Pokemon Day 2025 immediately after it aired. They talk about everything in the Legends Z-A footage, why Pokemon Champions is a big deal for Pokemon Home users, the lack of classic games on Nintendo Switch, and what they want from the franchise as we move toward the Switch 2 generation.

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We Flew to Japan to Learn Everything About Okami 2 - NVC 748 Feb 21, 2025

Reb Valentine is back this week on Nintendo Voice Chat to talk about IGN’s exclusive interview with Capcom and the team behind the highly-anticipated Okami sequel. Plus, she talks about all the cool Nintendo merchandise she bought while she was visiting Japan! Then, Logan, Jada, Seth, and Reb talk about why Wario Land 4 is an essential Nintendo platformer that you need to play now that it’s available on Nintendo Switch Online. Speaking of Switch Online, Nintendo is ending the gold points promotion, and the panel discusses when we might see a replacement rewards program. Finally, it’s your listener questions answered in Question Block.

This week’s show is Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, Seth Macy, and is produced by Tayo Oyekan

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What Mario Kart 9 Needs to Stand Out - NVC 747 Feb 14, 2025

Seth Macy returns to Nintendo Voice Chat this week, and he has a big announcement about the future of the podcast. Then, Logan, Seth, and Jada discuss Nintendo’s new Switch patents that hint at a ton of new functionality for the Joy-Con and the console itself, including the potential to rotate it upside down. We’re also talking Mario Kart this week, with a full series retrospective from Super Mario Kart on SNES all the way to what Mario Kart 9 needs to do to race ahead of the pack. Finally, hear Jada’s impressions of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and Seth’s thoughts on the Switch port of Civilization 7.

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Which Dead Nintendo Franchise Would You Revive? - NVC 746 Feb 07, 2025

Nintendo has brought back some long-lost franchises on Switch, but which ones still deserve a comeback on Switch 2? This week on NVC, Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Peer Schneider each pick a Nintendo franchise to revive from the grave—will it be Star Fox, Wave Race, or EarthBound? Plus, the crew celebrates the 20th anniversary of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, one of Nintendo’s weirdest games ever, and discuss how the team behind Super Mario Galaxy got its start with bongos. Finally, we break down the latest Nintendo financials and what it’ll take for the Switch to surpass the PlayStation 2’s sales record.

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What We Want From Nintendo’s Biggest Franchises on Switch 2 - NVC 745 Jan 31, 2025

It’s no secret that the Switch generation was filled with some of the greatest Nintendo games of all time. So how should Nintendo follow hits like Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid Dread, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2? This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they work to answer that question. Should the next Zelda keep the Breath of the Wild style? Should Nintendo remake Super Metroid? Which is better: New Horizons or New Leaf? What does Pokemon need to do to get back on track? We’ll tackle these topics and more this week on NVC.

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Nintendo Switch 2: Our Biggest Unanswered Questions - NVC 744 Jan 24, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer gave us our first look at the console, but it actually raised more questions than answers. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss the biggest unanswered Switch 2 questions, including its price, release date, launch lineup, backwards compatibility concerns, and more. Then, Switch 1 isn’t quite dead yet, so the panel predicts what software Nintendo could still have to announce before Switch 2 takes the spotlight, including another debate on if Metroid Prime 4 will receive a dedicated Switch 2 version. Finally, Reb shares her experience playing through the SNES classic Super Metroid for the very first time.

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Nintendo Switch 2's Secrets Revealed at Last - NVC 743 Jan 16, 2025

It’s here and it’s real! After years of leaks, rumors, and speculation, the Switch 2 hardware has officially been revealed by Nintendo and our crew has every little detail you might have missed, plus a ton of theories about what we’ll know next. And there’s even a brand new Mario Kart game! Tune in for everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 so far!

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Mockups, Mice, and Motherboards: Switch 2 Leaks Are Out of Control! - NVC 742 Jan 10, 2025

It’s 2025, and what better way to kick off the year than an hour of Switch 2 speculation? Leaks and rumors are reaching critical mass, and Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano are here to discuss all of it, from the Switch 2 mockup Genki brought to CES to the potential of mouse-like functionality in the new Joy-Con. And, the panel discusses how powerful the Switch 2 might be, and if they’re concerned it’s not powerful enough… or maybe even too powerful? Finally, a conversation around if the Switch 2 leaks are diminishing any hype levels for Nintendo’s official announcement.

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The Nintendo DS Turns 20: A Celebration of Its Iconic Legacy - NVC 741 Dec 26, 2024

The Nintendo DS revolutionized handheld gaming when it launched 20 years ago, becoming the second best-selling gaming system of all time. Join the NVC crew as we celebrate the DS’s groundbreaking innovations, incredible game library, and unforgettable moments in gaming history. From Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. to hidden gems like Elite Beat Agents and The World Ends With You, we’re diving deep into what made this dual-screen wonder a true classic. Plus, we look back at its hardware revisions, from the DS Lite to the DSi XL. Let’s celebrate the handheld that changed it all!

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NVC’s 2024 Nintendo Switch Game of the Year Is… - NVC 740 Dec 19, 2024

What was your favorite Nintendo game of 2024? This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano as they discuss IGN’s pick for the Best Nintendo Game of 2024 and share their own personal favorite Switch games of the year. Plus, the recent batch of Switch 2 leaks and rumors may actually be worth paying attention to, and the panel breaks down all of the Switch announcements from last week, including a divisive conversation about the new edgy Pac-Man game.

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The Biggest Stories of Nintendo’s 2024 - NVC 739 Dec 12, 2024

Before we turn the page to 2025, it’s time to look back on the biggest storylines from Nintendo’s 2024. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, and Jada Griffin as they discuss the weirdest Nintendo announcements of the year like Alarmo and the Nintendo Music App, the lack of a proper Switch 2 reveal despite nonstop rumors, Nintendo’s emerging pattern of not telling us crucial information about its games, and a lot more. Plus, the panel recommends the best local multiplayer Switch games to try out this holiday season, and Logan and Jada tackle your listener questions in Question Block.

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Why Can’t Metroid Crawl? - NVC 738 Dec 06, 2024

This week, Nintendo added Echoes of Wisdom to the Zelda timeline… But do any of us really care? Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano as they dive into Hyrule’s complicated history. And, Metroid fans are getting an incredible new book, so we’re looking ahead to Metroid Prime 4 and answering your burning Metroid questions, including the direction we think Prime 4 will take and if Super Metroid needs a remake. Plus, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble’s latest update makes one of the best Switch games of 2024 even better, and we’ve got Peer’s early thoughts on Mario & Luigi Brothership and Logan’s impressions of Balatro.

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The Waluigi Power Hour - NVC 737 Nov 28, 2024

Waluigi has been Mario's unsung antihero for decades, but does he finally deserve his moment in the spotlight? From his debut in Mario Tennis on the N64 to his iconic appearances in Mario Kart and Mario Party, Waluigi has cultivated a cult following. In this episode, we dive deep into all things Waluigi: his best moments, whether he deserves a spot in Smash Bros., and what a Waluigi game could look like (Waluigi Pinball RPG, anyone?). Plus, we answer your burning Waluigi questions. Join us for the ultimate Waluigi Power Hour!

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November 21 is the Greatest Date in Nintendo History - NVC 736 Nov 24, 2024

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat episode 736. I am your host and future Street Beefs hall of famer Seth Macy and this week we're talking about Black Friday, Game of the Year, and why November 21, which is today by the way, is such a significant date in the history of Nintendo. Also, your questions. I am joined by my good friends and favorite people Reb Logan Jada

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What Was Nintendo Missing in 2024? - NVC 735 Nov 15, 2024

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we’re reacting to Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong Country expansion and theorizing about what the next Donkey Kong game should look like. Plus, thoughts on Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, and we ask the question: What was Nintendo missing in 2024?

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Why Mario & Luigi: Brothership Is a Disappointing Return - NVC 734 Nov 08, 2024

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat: Logan reviewed Mario & Luigi Brothership and the internet was normal about it, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, and tantalizing new official details about the Nintendo Switch successor were revealed by Nintendo itself on its corporate Twitter account. All this plus your questions.

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Our Scariest Switch 2 Fears - NVC 733 Nov 01, 2024

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, Nintendo has revealed a ton of stuff this week, including its own version of Spotify and two first-party games, including a long-awaited Switch port from one of its most important studios. Plus, we’re diving into our nightmares this Halloween to share our scariest Switch 2 fears. All this and more, straight ahead on NVC.

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Sonic X Shadow Generations Is IGN's Sonic Redemption Arc - NVC 732 Oct 25, 2024

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, Jada reviewed Sonic X Shadow Generations and declared it's amazing. That's a '9' on the IGN scale by the way. Logan is in the Nintendo playtest but unlike the other 29,999 people, he's not talking about the stuff he's not supposed to talk about. Reb's Switch is still broken, and the Analogue 3D might be the best way to play Donkey Kong 64 in the history of humanity. Ninfriendos… it's NVC time.

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Ain't No Party Like a Mario Party - NVC 731 Oct 18, 2024

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we're waking up to Alarmo, Logan got into a playtest no one knows anything about, Reb is back, and of course, there's a new Mario Party and it's a Jamboree.

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The Future of 2D Zelda Is Bright - Echoes of NVC | NVC 730 Oct 11, 2024

We’re wrapping up our Echoes of Wisdom miniseries with a spoilercast that dives deep into the highs and lows of the latest Zelda adventure! Join us as we discuss our favorite (and least favorite) dungeons, the intense final boss, and our thoughts on that ending. We’re also chatting about treasures, side quests, and hilarious moments like the lazy fish kid and the Goron meat quest. Plus, what’s up with the Prime Energy Triforce? And did anyone catch Reggie’s tweet about a possible tribute to him and Iwata?

This week’s show is packed with all things Echoes of Wisdom, and we’re excited to hear your thoughts as well. For all your Zelda needs, don’t forget to check out our IGN guide and the awesome Zelda merch on the IGN store. And don’t worry—next week, NVC returns to our regular programming!

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The Best and Worst of Echoes of Wisdom - NVC 729 Oct 04, 2024

The crew dives into all the wild and powerful things we’ve done with Echoes of Wisdom so far! From our favorite Echo combinations to hilarious glitches and silly puzzles, we’re here to share all the chaos. Logan also gives us a hands-on look at the new Zelda Switch Lite. Spoilercast coming next week, so send in your questions! And don’t forget to check out IGN's guide and Zelda merch in the store!

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Why We Think Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Is Amazing - Echoes of NVC | NVC 728 Sep 25, 2024

Welcome to the first episode of Nintendo Voice Chat's miniseries: Echoes of NVC! For the next three weeks, the Nintendo Voice Chat crew will be discussing all things The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! This week, Tom Marks joins us for a deep dive discussion of his review of the game going over the best and worst of his adventures, with everything from gameplay, nostalgia, and game performance. Join Brian Altano, Seth Macy, Logan Plant, and Tom Marks in this packed special episode!

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There Will Be Discussion of the Switch Successor During This Presentation - NVC 727 Sep 20, 2024

On this weeks episode of NVC, Host Seth’s excitement is over 9000 and brought along his saiyan friends Logan, Jada, and Brian to talk about the latest batch of Switch 2 rumors based on some images of renders out in the wild that happen to look basically identical to a current Switch. They also discuss both Nintendo winning 15 million dollars based off the use of Pokémon characters in another companies mobile game and their newest legal action against Palworld developer Pocket Pair. Following that they jump off book to talk about Logan’s review of the Plucky Squire and ended with the Miiverse and the NVC community’s favorite section Question Block. Tune in next week for more episodes of NVC!

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Can Mario Learn Anything From Astro Bot? - NVC 726 Sep 13, 2024

In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew debates whether Mario could take a few cues from Astro Bot to stay ahead in 3D platforming. Jada and Logan, who’ve both Platinumed Astro Bot, discuss how the next Mario game could evolve. Plus, Logan shares his hands-on experience with Super Mario Party Jamboree and answers some fan questions. Finally, the team wraps up with a roundtable on standout indie games from last month’s Indie World. And yes, we promise not to talk about Balatro as much as we did two episodes ago! Maybe.

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We’ve Played Echoes of Wisdom, and It Blew Us Away - NVC 725 Sep 04, 2024

In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew dives into their hands-on impressions of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, with Brian and Logan sharing their experiences after playing over an hour of the game. From new puzzle mechanics to Zelda's Swordfighter form, there's a lot to unpack! Plus, Reb and Logan discuss their thoughts on Emio: The Smiling Man from Famicom Detective Club. Join Seth, Reb, Brian, and Logan for an exciting episode filled with Zelda hype and more!

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NVC Double Dashes Through a Nintendo Double Direct - NVC 724 Aug 30, 2024

In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew dives deep into reactions from two major Nintendo Directs. From the standout indie titles like Pizza Tower and Plucky Squire to big reveals in the Partner Direct, including Yakuza Kiwami and Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster, we cover all the hits and misses. Join Reb, Jada, Jeffrey, and Peer as they share their favorites and discuss what these announcements mean for Nintendo fans.

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Nintendo Museum and a Very Nontendo Gamescom - NVC 723 Aug 23, 2024

It's another quiet week here at the Nintendo Voice Chat world headquarters. Nintendo did show off its new museum in a Direct, and it was as charming and interesting as you'd expect. Gamescom is also happening this week and there's actually nothing Nintendo to report. They didn't even go this year. However, August 23, 1991 does mark the anniversary of the Super NES North American release, and there are always plenty of questions to answer. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine and Seth Macy for another wonderful episode of your favorite Nintendo podcast.

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Genesis Was What Nintendwasn't - NVC 722 Aug 16, 2024

OK, sure, we can all agree Nintendo did it better in the end, but there was a time there when being a Nintendo kid was tough thanks to the genius marketing and 2-year head-start SEGA had in the 16-bit gaming space. The SEGA Genesis was a really excellent console, and put up a valiant fight against the Super NES during the darkest days of the console wars of the early 1990s. It had a CD-ROM! It had an expansion so you could play 32-bit games! But perhaps most importantly, it had a plucky blue fellow by the name of Sonic. Join Jada Griffin, Seth Macy and special guests Khalilah Alston and Jared Petty as we take a walk down memory lane.

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Is Top Down Tears of the Kingdom - NVC 721 Aug 09, 2024

Nintendo dropped a new Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer, and it looks even bigger and better than we expected! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Reb Valentine as they react to all the new details, like Zelda’s wild Bind power, horses, and what Echoes of Wisdom’s dungeons and dark world may look like. Then, the panel breaks down Nintendo’s latest financial results, including initial sales for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and why we may never see another Advance Wars. Finally, Logan talks about Aero GPX, the F-Zero spiritual successor you need to play, and we tackle your Nintendo questions in Question Block.

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We Miss Dedicated Nintendo Handhelds - NVC 720 Aug 02, 2024

This week we're joined by Peer Schneider to talk about the halcyon days of Nintendo's dual-console strategy past. We start way back with the Game & Watch and make our way all the way to the 3DS, stopping along the way to admire Peer's collection of Nintendo handhelds on display. We also take your questions and talk about Flight Simulator just enough to be frustrating.

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Nintendo World Championships: NVC Edition - NVC 719 Jul 19, 2024

Welcome Ninfriendos to another excellent episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, your favorite Nintendo podcast. This week sees the return of Sam Claiborn to talk about his review of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, the fast collection of mini-games based on and around original NES games. Is it a winner or does it fail to qualify? Well, chances are you already read the Nintendo World Championships review and already know the answer, but tune in to hear why Sam settled on the score. We also pitch games for a future Super NES Championship, and also we know who Emio is now, which is nice. Join Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy and special guest Sam Claiborn for another exciting installment of Nintendo Voice Chat.

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Nintendo's Smiling Man, Emio, Had Us All Scratching Our Heads - NVC 718 Jul 12, 2024

Join us on this week's episode of NVC as we dive into the enigmatic teaser from Nintendo about Emio the Smiling Man. What's behind Nintendo's unusual step into age-restricted content and a dedicated webpage? We'll explore the possibilities and what this could mean. Plus, don't miss an exciting update on Puzzle Swap!

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Are Nintendo's Remasters Too Expensive? - NVC 717 Jul 04, 2024

Well to save you some time I'm just going to say that value is wholly subjective and what may seem like too much for one person to pay isn't too much for another. It's all a matter of opinion. So this week we're giving our opinions on the matter. The internet has spoken, so now it's our turn. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Kat Bailey and Seth Macy for another episode of the best Nintendo podcast around.

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The Nintendo Switch Games You Should be Playing This Summer - NVC 716 Jun 28, 2024

This week we're joined by Ryan McCaffrey to talk about his experience with the upcoming Nintendo World Championships, as well as our own thoughts on what upcoming, current, and past games make for great summer play. Since the Switch is portable, you can play games and go outside at the same time, making it the perfect solution for summer. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin and Seth Macy for another exciting episode of the best Nintendo podcast in the world, NVC.

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Nintendo Won E3 2024 - NVC 715 Jun 21, 2024

We had what is likely the final "Big" Nintendo Direct of the Switch era, and what a way to go out. Not only was the Direct full of legitimately pleasant surprises, there was enough crammed into its over-40 minutes of length so all but the most curmudgeonly and cynical of Nintendo fans could find something to love. From Mario and Luigi: Brothership, to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, to the final big "thought we'd never see it" gameplay reveal of Metroid Prime 4, this really was an amazing event.

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Nintendo Direct June 2024: Our Favorite Reveals - IGN Summer of Gaming Jun 18, 2024

Nintendo's June 2024 Direct was a wild ride! Join IGN's Brian Altano, Nick Limon, and Matt Kim for a break down all of the biggest new reveals, updates, and trailers of some of our favorite games shown. With everything from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, to The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics , 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.

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The Best Switch Reveals of the Summer (So Far) - NVC 714 Jun 14, 2024

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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The NVC Question Block Special Part III Jun 11, 2024

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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Who Made the Cut? NVC Ranks the Top 10 Nintendo Characters of All Time! - NVC | IGN Live 2024 Jun 09, 2024

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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The NVC Question Block Special Part II May 28, 2024

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!