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Nintendo Direct: We’re Ravenous for Metroid - NVC 829 Sep 09, 2026

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Metroid Ravenous is real, and it looks incredible! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Nick Limon as they react to all the big announcements from the September 2026 Nintendo Direct. The star of the show was Metroid Ravenous: the next 2D Metroid that looks like an incredible sequel to Metroid Dread. Plus, the biggest 3D Kirby game ever was just revealed, with our first look at Kirby and the World Beyond. Plenty of Nintendo games are getting updates, too, including Pikmin 4, Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity, Star Fox, and Mario Kart World. Plus, we’re kind of obsessed with exploring Wuhu Island in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. Third-party highlights include Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4, Professor Layton finally getting a release date, and more. Finally, we end the show talking even more about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Gameplay Reactions - NVC 828 Sep 08, 2026

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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct aired this morning, and the NVC crew spent an hour breaking it down. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they react to first gameplay for the Ocarina of Time remake from Eiji Aonuma. They discuss the new art style, big gameplay updates to the original, and how they feel about it being a faithful remake instead of a grander reimagining. Then, they discuss the rest of the Zelda Direct, including a tease for the movie, new merchandise like amiibo, LEGOs, and even a real Ocarina, and Logan gives a look at the new Breath of the Wild vinyl box set. Finally, the crew wraps up with some brief predictions about tomorrow’s second Nintendo Direct.

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The Nintendo Games That Define Us - NVC 827 Aug 25, 2026

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It’s a Question Block takeover this week, as Logan Plant and Brian Altano sift through all of your Nintendo questions! They talk about the Nintendo game they haven’t finished that keeps them up at night, the five Nintendo games that define them, Nintendo’s likelihood of creating a new IP that stands alongside its classic characters, a character creator in the next Zelda game, and a lot more. In the middle of the show, Logan and Casey DeFreitas are joined by Nick Salazar from The Pokemon Company International to talk about this weekend’s upcoming events in San Francisco: The Pokemon World Championships and the Pokemon XP fan convention. Plus, we ask if any teases for the future of Pokemon are in store for the weekend.

#pokemon #nintendo #gaming

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We Played The Duskbloods and Interviewed Hidetaka Miyazaki - NVC 826 Aug 21, 2026

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There has been so much mystery surrounding The Duskbloods, FromSoftware and Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer action game. But now, we have answers, as IGN’s Michael Higham flew to Japan to play eight hours of The Duskbloods and interview FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki. Michael makes his NVC debut this week, joining Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Tom Marks, as Michael breaks down how a match of The Duskbloods actually works, how the Nintendo partnership impacted development in one key way, and a lot more. Then, with Elden Ring just a week away from hitting Switch 2, the panel breaks down what newcomers can expect from the massive open world RPG. Stick around for thoughts on the DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch Online, the cooperative sensation Big Walk, and more.

00:00:00 - The Duskbloods and FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki

00:31:28 - The Nintendo Fan’s Guide to FromSoftware

00:43:22 - DK Challenge

00:52:11 - Big Walk

01:01:58 - Splatoon Raiders bottomless buffet 01:03:13 - Super Mario Jersey Day coming to Seattle & Outro

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Zelda’s 40th Anniversary: Everything We Know (and Want) - NVC 825 Aug 14, 2026

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Zelda’s 40th anniversary is starting to heat up, so it’s time to discuss everything we know Zelda fans can expect over the next several months, along with a few surprises we hope happen. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Brian Altano, and Brendan Graeber as they break down a potential release date for the Ocarina of Time remake, a leak for a special edition Switch 2 and pro controller, more reports about the cast for the live-action Zelda movie, and a lot more. Then, 15 years after it originally launched, Brian has finally finished The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the very first time, and he shares his thoughts on the flawed Zelda adventure. Brendan has played several hours of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and he discusses how it improves on Three Houses in a few key ways.

00:00:00 - Zelda’s 40th Anniversary Is Heating Up

00:08:28 - Zelda Leaks!

00:13:15 - Zelda Movie Casting

00:23:37 - What We Know About Zelda's 40th Anniversary

00:29:10 - Skyward Sword 15 Years Later

00:49:56 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Preview

01:07:44 - Question Block: Parenting Gamers

01:16:37 - Question Block: IGN Takesover Nintendo Franchises& Outro

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How Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Turns Three Houses Upside Down - NVC 824 Aug 07, 2026

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Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 The Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct showed us a ton about the upcoming strategy RPG, and it also teased a huge twist about its setup. Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Nick Limon as they react to what we saw of the combat, dungeons, characters, and upgrade systems surrounding the Heroic Games. Then, hear our theory about how the “true protagonist” Eshmel plays into things, and how Fortune’s Weave could be borrowing from Breath of the Wild in one key way. In the news, the panel discusses Pokemon Pokopia’s DLC, the Zelda movie’s casting news, and three new NSO games, including Mario Sunshine and an awesome pair of unreleased Virtual Boy games. It’s also everyone’s favorite time of the quarter, as Nintendo’s latest financial report reveals new information about Switch 2’s sales figures, as well as updates on numbers for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and a huge debut for Tomodachi Life. Finally, Peer and Nick share their impressions of Splatoon Raiders, and Logan talks about his deep dive into the endgame.

00:00:00 - Intro & Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

00:17:25 - Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass

00:20:37 - Virtual Boy: Zero Racers and D-Hopper 00:34:20 - Super Mario Sunshine 00:39:33 - Zelda Movie Casting 00:42:45 - Quarterly Financials 01:01:59 - SPOILERS: Splatoon Raiders Discussion

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Splatoon Raiders Almost Looked Entirely Different - NVC 823 Jul 29, 2026

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Splatoon Raiders is one of the best Switch 2 games yet, but it started out as a completely different project. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Jada Griffin as they react to the recent Ask the Developer, which reveals the original water park concept for Splatoon Raiders, as well as its origins as a tower defense game. Plus, hear Jada’s impressions of Raiders so far, thoughts on Nintendo Switch Sports Resort from San Diego Comic Con, and hands-on with the new Zelda toys and Donkey Kong arcade LEGO set. And, stick around for a discussion on Shigeru Miyamoto’s recent interview with Famitsu and Nintendo’s response to a lawsuit about the tariffs that impacted Switch 2’s launch window.

00:00:00 - Intro & Splatoon Raiders

00:20:39 - New Zelda toys from Hasbro & Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO Set

00:30:36 - Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

00:38:11 - Shigeru Miyamoto Famitsu interview

01:01:44 - Switch 2 Tariff Refunds

01:12:10 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 & Outro

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Splatoon Raiders Review Discussion: Why it Scored a 9/10 - NVC 822 Jul 21, 2026

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Splatoon Raiders is here, and it’s amazing! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Brendan Graeber as Logan breaks down his 9/10 review for the new Switch 2 exclusive. From its finely-tuned action RPG loop, to its wonderful new gadgets that let you break the game in satisfying ways, to its seamlessly integrated multiplayer, this is the best Splatoon campaign yet and the perfect Splatoon game to start with if you’ve never tried the series before. Then, the panel talks about the rise of Splatoon, and how this became a mega hit for Nintendo rising from the ashes of Wii U.

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Ocarina of Time: 10 Moments We Can’t Wait to See in the Remake - NVC 821 Jul 17, 2026

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We’re still anxiously waiting for more information on the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, so this week, we’re breaking down the iconic moments we can’t wait to see reborn in 2026. Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano as they talk about Link’s introduction to the Great Deku Tree, pulling the Master Sword, stepping into Hyrule Field for the first time, and every other big moment they’re excited about, including discussions on how they could be reworked in the remake. Stick around to hear about new indie release Heave Ho 2, and our first information on the upcoming network test for FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods.
00:00:00 - Intro & Best Ocarina of Time Moments
00:47:37 - Duskbloods Network Test, Heave Ho 2, & Outro

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Nintendo Wins By Doing Absolutely Nothing - NVC 820 Jul 10, 2026

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As the rest of the video game industry undergoes massive changes – Sony’s move away from physical games, Xbox’s waves of layoffs and restructuring – where does that leave Nintendo? Join Logan Plant, Tom Marks, Casey DeFreitas, and Seth Macy as they talk about where Nintendo stands in the marketplace, how they can succeed throughout the Switch 2 generation, and where their video game business might be in the next 20 years. Plus, they talk about their favorite physical game covers of all time, why Mina the Hollower stands out from other Zelda-like games, and Casey shares her impressions of a bunch of upcoming Switch 2 games including Orbitals, Out of Words, Turok, and more.

00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo's Future

00:21:40 - Future of Console Hardware

00:35:14 - Switch 2 Year One Review

00:47:58 - Favorite Game Box Cover

00:59:45 - Mina The Hollower

01:11:09 - Orbitals

01:15:33 - Out of Words

01:17:38 - Turok: Origins

01:20:41 - Among Us Story: On Guard

01:21:43 - My Time at Evershine

01:24:35 - Order of the Sinking Star & Outro

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