Nintendo Voice Chat

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Sephiroth Joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - NVC 538 Dec 11, 2020

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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.

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What Will Nintendo Announce at The Game Awards? - NVC 537 Dec 03, 2020

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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.

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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

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We Answer Your Nintendo Questions! - NVC 536 Nov 26, 2020

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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

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Judging Nintendo's Game Awards Nominees - NVC 535 Nov 19, 2020

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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!

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How Will Nintendo Switch Hold Up Against PS5 and Xbox Series X? - NVC 534 Nov 12, 2020

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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

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When Is Metroid Prime 4 Coming Out? - NVC 533 Nov 05, 2020

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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!

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Pikmin 3 Deluxe Review Discussion and Majora's Mask's Anniversary - NVC 532 Oct 29, 2020

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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!

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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

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Nintendo Switch's Sales Record and Fire Emblem's Surprise Localization - NVC 531 Oct 22, 2020

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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

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Dissecting Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Steve in Smash, and More! - NVC 530 Oct 15, 2020

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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

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Does Nintendo Switch Need Better Voice Chat? - NVC 529 Oct 08, 2020

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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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