The All Things Nintendo Podcast - Brian Shea

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The eShop Gems Of The Year: 2022 Edition | All Things Nintendo Dec 23, 2022

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This week on All Things Nintendo, former Game Informer editor and current Indie Informer Jill Grodt returns to run down the list of the best indie games that came to Switch in 2022. Brian and Jill cover everything from the most critically acclaimed and talked-about indies of the year to some you probably haven't even heard about.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jill Grodt (@Finruin)

You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Informer.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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!

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:33 – The eShop Gems of the Year
02:18:10 – Definitive Ranking: Indie Games on the Horizon

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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."

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion | All Things Nintendo Dec 16, 2022

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard joins Brian to chat about a wide array of news stories related to Pokémon Trading Card Game, Super Nintendo World, Amiibo figures, and more. Then, the two chat about Kyle's review of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion before the return of Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard)

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:12 – Pokémon Trading Card Game Changes
00:05:55 – Super Nintendo World Hollywood Opening
00:09:19 – New Amiibo Release Dates
00:12:02 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Free Update
00:14:56 – Bayonetta Might Never End
00:16:45 – Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Rated for Switch
00:19:19 – Nintendo Players' Year-in-Review
00:23:36 – Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Review
00:49:52 – Definitive Ranking: Handheld Games We Want on Console
01:09:54 – eShop Gem of the Week: Super Kiwi 64

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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Dragon Quest Treasures, The Game Awards | All Things Nintendo Dec 09, 2022

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by a rotating cast of Game Informer guests to break down the news of the week. First, Marcus Stewart joins him to cover news surrounding Call of Duty, Mario Kart 8, and Atari. In the main segment, Charles Harte joins the episode to talk about his time with Dragon Quest Treasures. Finally, Wesley LeBlanc joins the show to break down everything coming out of The Game Awards.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes)

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:23 – Call of Duty Potentially Returning to Nintendo
00:13:41 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Item Select Added
00:19:33 – Atari Announces Akka Arrh
00:25:31 – Dragon Quest Treasures
00:41:39 – The Game Awards Recap
00:44:22 – Hades II Announced
00:47:41 – The Game Awards Sale Happening Now
00:48:21 – Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
00:52:02 – Fire Emblem Engage DLC
00:58:08 – Awards Nintendo Took Home
01:00:20 – New Mario Movie Clip

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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Mario Movie Trailer, Inscryption, Atari 50, Harvestella, Soccer Story | All Things Nintendo Dec 02, 2022

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley catch up on all the news from the past couple of weeks, including some updates for games like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Sonic Frontiers, Nintendo Switch Sports, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Overwatch 2. Then, Marcus joins the show to chat about several recent games that have come to Switch. Finally, Brian, Kyle, and Marcus give their instant and after-the-fact reactions to the second Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard)

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:52 – Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Sales
00:06:08 – Scarlet and Violet Charizard Event
00:07:42 – Nintendo Acknowledges Scarlet and Violet Tech Problems
00:14:25 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Third Wave of DLC
00:17:37 – Sonic Frontiers 2023 Content Roadmap
00:20:55 – Nintendo Switch Sports Golf Update Available Now
00:22:31 – Overwatch 2 Season 2/Battle Pass Rant
00:27:33 – Harvestella Review
00:51:48 – Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Impressions
01:04:42 – The Knight Witch Impressions
01:11:04 – Soccer Story Impressions
01:18:56 – Inscryption on Switch Impressions
01:25:54 – Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer 2 Reaction

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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The Holiday 2022 Nintendo Gift Guide | All Things Nintendo Nov 25, 2022

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This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about getting into the giving mood. That's right: With this episode of the show landing on Black Friday, Brian invites Game Informer production director Margaret Andrews to give a ton of ideas for crossing off the Nintendo fan on your holiday shopping list.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Margaret Andrews (@sopheava)

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:33 – Buying a Nintendo Switch
00:04:52 – Switch Games
00:36:49 – Nintendo Merchandise
00:55:07 – Non-Nintendo Recommendations

If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweet to Brian (@BrianPShea), or join 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."

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Review, Wii U Turns 10 | All Things Nintendo Nov 18, 2022

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On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, it's Pokémon launch day! Brian is joined by associate editor Charles Harte to chat all about their time playing Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Before that, Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard joins the show to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Nintendo Wii U and talk about the week's news.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:11 – Wii U's 10th Anniversary
00:18:21 – Pokémon TCG Live Available Now
00:24:36 – Ash Ketchum Finally Becomes World Champion
00:28:58 – New Stage in Splatoon 3
00:30:55 – Nintendo Power Archives Available Online
00:34:10 – Shigeru Miyamoto Turns 70
00:40:39 – Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review
01:21:21 – Definitive Ranking: Wii U Games
01:39:59 – eShop Gem of the Week: Save Room

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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Sonic Frontiers Review, Indie World Presentation | All Things Nintendo Nov 11, 2022

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Fadel, AKA GamesCage, to chat about Sonic Frontiers. But first, they break down all the latest news from the world of Nintendo, including the recent Indie World Presentation, the Twitter account verification fiasco, and the last blip of pre-launch Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), GamesCage (@OnTheDownLoTho)

You can also find GamesCage on YouTube and Twitch.

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:32 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:06:14 – New Pokémon Trailer/Leaks Are Out There
00:14:15 – Updated List of Best-Selling Switch Games
00:18:09 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Demo Released
00:23:10 – Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Season Pass Detailed
00:27:21 – Nintendo Indie World Presentation
00:37:52 – Twitter Fiasco Results in Fake Nintendo Account
00:43:57 – Sonic Frontiers Review
01:14:04 – Definitive Ranking: 3D Sonic Games
01:24:30 – eShop Gem of the Week: Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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Super Mario Odyssey’s 5th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo Nov 04, 2022

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On this episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Charles Harte back on the show to talk about the latest news from the world of Nintendo. Then, Marcus Stewart joins the program to celebrate five years of Super Mario Odyssey. The two look back at the development, legacy, and gameplay of the 2017 modern classic.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:35 – Puma x Pokémon Collaboration
00:04:20 –Mario Party Dice Rolls Are Predetermined
00:07:51 – Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Release Date
00:12:11 – Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence Released
00:13:37 – Sonic Prime Release Date
00:16:51 – Overwatch 2 Launch Woes Continue
00:21:40 – Super Mario Odyssey's 5th Anniversary
01:07:30 – Definitive Ranking: Super Mario Odyssey Captures
01:13:57 – eShop Gem of the Week: Astral Chain

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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Visiting Super Nintendo World, Scariest Pokédex Entries, Bayonetta 3 Review | All Things Nintendo Oct 28, 2022

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Brian is returning from his trip overseas, ready to catch up on all the news that hit over the last two weeks. He's joined by new Game Informer editor Charles Harte to do just that. Then, Blake Hester comes on to give his verdict on Bayonetta 3. Finally, Alex Van Aken joins the show as he and Brian talk about their recent trip to Osaka, Japan, where they visited Super Nintendo World.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Blake Hester (@metallicaisrad) , Alex Van Aken (@ItsVanAken).

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:10 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:08:04 – New Pokémon Revealed for Scarlet and Violet
00:17:05 – The Scariest Pokédex Entries
00:27:20 – Masahiro Sakurai Shows Super Bros. Bros. Prototype Dragon King
00:31:52 – Alan Wake Remastered Comes to Switch
00:34:00 – Persona 3 and 4 Switch Release Date
00:38:01 – Mario Party and Mario Party 2 Arrive on Switch
00:40:35 – Bayonetta 3 Voice Actor Controversy
00:55:36 – eShop Gem of the Week: Ikenfell
00:59:31 – Bayonetta 3 Review
01:24:36 – Visiting Japan and Super Nintendo World
01:53:27 – Definitive Ranking: Super Nintendo World Attractions

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope, Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Hands-On, Persona 5 Royal On Switch | All Things Nintendo Oct 21, 2022

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Brian is still away on his trip, so we have another pre-recorded episode on All Things Nintendo this week. But don't worry: We have plenty to talk about. Marcus Stewart talks about his thoughts on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Wesley LeBlanc talks about his hands-on session with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Brian gives his early impressions of Persona 5 Royal on Switch.

If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7)

Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:01 – Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Hands-On Preview
00:41:35 – Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Impressions
01:05:18 – Persona 5 Royal on Switch Impressions

For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry!

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