The All Things Nintendo Podcast - Brian Shea

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Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble w/ Kyle Hilliard Jun 28, 2024

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard to trade off reviewing this week's two big Switch exclusives. Before delivering their reviews of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, the two talk about the news of the week. Then, on the tail end, they talk party games and celebrate three milestone anniversaries that happened this week.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:03:33 – Kyle’s Nintendo Direct Thoughts
00:06:25 – Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Price
00:10:36 – Epic Mickey Rebrushed Release Date
00:20:12 – Atari 50 Expanded Edition
00:24:44 – Cattle Country
00:27:53 – New Nendoroids and Figmas
00:31:31 – Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Review
00:40:37 – Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Review
00:50:51 – Definitive Ranking: Party Games
01:03:38 – TMNT NES 35th Anniversary
01:09:07 – Shovel Knight 10th Anniversary
01:10:45 – Super Mario Maker 2 5th Anniversary

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."

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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4, Nintendo Direct Recap w/ Camille Salazar Hadaway Jun 21, 2024

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by host and producer Camille Salazar Hadaway to recap all the news from the Nintendo Direct. This Nintendo Direct brought out some heavy hitters, so when you factor that in, plus all the non-Direct news and other segments, this ended up being the longest episode of All Things Nintendo to date.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Camille on Twitter: @thisiscamco.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:03:31 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:19:06 – Camille’s Hosting Experience
00:33:56 – Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Release Date
00:41:27 – New Shovel Knight Game Coming
00:47:17 – Yars Rising Release Date
00:50:18 – TMNT: Splintered Fate Release Date
00:56:57 – Nintendo Direct Recap
02:58:18 – Everybody Votes: Grading the Nintendo Direct
03:09:41 – Community Reaction to the Nintendo Direct
03:19:42 – eShop Gem of the Week: Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda

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Summer Game Fest 2024 w/ Charles Harte Jun 14, 2024

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer editor and MinnMax video editor Charles Harte to recap their time at Summer Game Fest 2024. The two begin the show by sharing some of the encounters they had while at SGF before transitioning to talking about some of the announcements out of the annual summer show. Then, in the main segment, they discuss the games they actually played while out in Los Angeles.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Charles on Twitter: @chuckduck365.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:41 – Attending Summer Game Fest
00:08:48 – Civilization VII
00:12:10 – Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind
00:17:49 – Volgarr the Viking II
00:20:37 – Cult of the Lamb Adds Co-op
00:22:59 – Wild Bastards
00:26:03 – Yooka-Replaylee
00:29:47 – Mega Man Game Boy Games on Switch Online
00:32:12 –Game Informer SMT V: Vengeance Review
00:33:25 – Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour
00:35:47 – Lego Horizon Adventures
00:42:04 – Sonic X Shadow Generations
00:46:47 – Neva
00:48:04 – SteamWorld Heist II
00:51:18 – Cozy Grove 2
00:54:19 – Lack of Switch Games at Summer Game Fest
00:55:49 – Yars Rising
00:58:46 – Game Informer Reunion Dinner/Closing Thoughts
01:01:25 – Definitive Ranking: Games at Summer Game Fest 2024

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Mario Kart 8 10th Anniversary w/ Dan Ryckert Jun 07, 2024

Show notes

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Giant Bomb Creative Director Dan Ryckert. After discussing Dan's career, they spend the remainder of the episode celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mario Kart 8.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Dan on Instagram @DanRyckert and Twitch at DanRyckert. You can also find Dan's work at Giant Bomb.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:19 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game

00:06:49 – Dan Talks About His Career

00:26:16 – Mario Kart 8 10th Anniversary Retrospective

01:16:14 – Definitive Ranking: Mario Kart Gimmicks

01:20:51 – eShop Gem of the Week: Voxelgram

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Superman 64 25th Anniversary w/ Zachary Pligge May 31, 2024

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show by answering a few listener questions. Then, he welcomes longtime Game Informer community member and Twitch streamer Zachary Pligge to talk about the history of Superman 64 and his special relationship with it.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Zachary on Twitter: @PliggeTheFallen and Twitch: PliggeTheFallen.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:02 – Inbox Q&A
00:16:02 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:30:27 – Nintendo Store Coming to San Francisco
00:34:36 – Lego Announces First Zelda Set
00:39:49 – New No Man’s Sky Update
00:43:38 – Superman 64 10-Year Anniversary
01:10:57 – eShop Gem of the Week: Death and Taxes

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Video Game Movie News May 24, 2024

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and his Game Informer counterpart Kyle Hilliard play catch-up by speedrunning the latest news from the world of Nintendo and video game movies. Then, in the main segment, they give reviews of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Please Fix the Road.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:10 – Nintendo Acquires Shiver Entertainment
00:05:43 – Atari Acquires Intellivision Brand
00:08:01 – Three Games Added to Game Boy Switch Online Catalog
00:11:34 – Square Enix Wants More Multiplatform Releases
00:17:14 – Shin Megami Tensei V Getting Delisted Before Vengeance
00:20:58 – NBA Superstars Coming to Arcades
00:26:24 – TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Collector’s Edition
00:30:52 – Sony Pictures Chairman Talks Zelda Movie
00:34:24 – New Sonic 3 Movie Poster on Display
00:36:19 – Live-Action Street Fighter Logo Shown
00:39:04 – Mortal Kombat 2 Theatrical Release Date
00:40:58 – Danny DeVito Asked About Possibility of Voicing Wario
00:43:15 – Definitive Ranking Lite: Upcoming Game Adaptations
00:46:22 – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review
00:55:01 – Please Fix the Road Review
00:59:12 – Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Review

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Super Smash Bros. 25th Anniversary May 17, 2024

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This week on All Things Nintendo, we celebrate a belated 25th anniversary of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64. Joining Brian for this episode is Suriel Vazquez, former Game Informer editor and current Narrative Lead at Big Blue Sky Games. After sharing the history of Super Smash Bros., the two read some memories from members of the All Things Nintendo free Patreon page and give their top 5 Super Smash Bros. stages.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Suriel on Twitter (@SurielVazquez) and BlueSky (@suriel.bsky.social). You can follow Big Blue Sky Games on YouTube.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:09 – More Second-Half 2024 Nintendo Predictions
00:20:20 – Super Smash Bros. Retrospective
01:05:34 – Listener Smash Bros. Memories
01:14:14 – Definitive Ranking: Super Smash Bros. Stages
01:26:12 – eShop Gem of the Week: A Highland Song

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."

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First Official Switch 2 Details, Xbox Studio Closures, Indie Game Reviews May 10, 2024

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc to cover all the news out of Nintendo's earnings reports, including the first official details of the Switch's successor and its upcoming reveal. Then, Wesley and Brian share their thoughts on three indie releases that hit Switch this week.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:35 – Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Game Announced
00:10:34 – First Official Switch 2 Details and Its Reveal
00:18:07 – What Is Nintendo’s Second Half of 2024?
00:24:46 – Switch Closing In on DS and PS2 Sales Records
00:35:09 – Updated Top 10 Selling Switch Games
00:37:32 – Knuckles Show Sets Paramount+ Record
00:42:49 – Sonic Rumble Announced
00:45:37 – Xbox Closes Several Studios
01:02:14 – Little Kitty, Big City Review
01:10:46 – Animal Well Impressions
01:20:02 – Vampire Survivors Contra Crossover DLC Impressions
01:27:00 – Everybody Votes!: Switch 2 Launch Titles
01:33:43 – Super Mario Bros. Deluxe 25th Anniversary
01:35:58 – Detective Pikachu Movie 5th Anniversary

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."

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Latest Switch 2 Rumors, SMT V: Vengeance Preview, TMNT Arcade Review May 03, 2024

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show answering listener questions before being joined by Spencer Pressly, host of the SMT Network podcast. Together, they talk about the latest news, including a new batch of Switch 2 rumors, before transitioning to a preview of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and a review of TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Spencer and the SMT Network podcast on Twitter: @SMTNetwork.

You can also support the Shin Megami Tensei Network Patreon and find the podcast wherever you're listening to this show.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:02 – Inbox Q&A
00:18:49 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:30:03 – Origins of SMT Network
00:36:36 – Latest Switch 2 Rumor
00:49:07 – More Games Industry Layoffs
01:02:33 – New Vampire Survivors Update
01:07:43 – New Look at Orlando Super Nintendo World
01:16:11 – Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Preview
01:46:35 – TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants Review
01:59:40 – Definitive Ranking: Atlus Games
02:13:01 – eShop Gem of the Week: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."

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Indie Showcase Recap, Knuckles Show Review, Super Monkey Ball Preview, Another Crab's Treasure Review Apr 26, 2024

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by The Indie Informer's Jill Grodt to run down all the news from last week's Indie Showcase. After a lengthy discussion full of indie recommendations, Brian and Jill share their thoughts on Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, Another Crab's Treasure, and the Knuckles Paramount+ show.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Jill on Twitter: @Finruin. You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Informer.

A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:04:44 – Inbox Q&A
00:13:32 – Indie World Showcase Recap
01:08:27 – Keanu Reeves Voicing Shadow the Hedgehog
01:14:16 – Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country Park Delayed
01:17:54 – Nintendo Skipping Gamescom
01:22:11 – Why Nintendo Characters Aren’t in Fortnite
01:28:00 – Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Preview
01:41:55 – Another Crab’s Treasure Review
01:59:49 – Knuckles Paramount+ Show Review
02:15:48 – eShop Gem of the Week: Going Under

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces."

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