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Nintendo 2022 Year In Review | TSBR 27 Dec 08, 2022

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Logan, O’Dell, and Chris step into the Boardroom one last time for the year to talk about how well Nintendo did in 2022. From Pokemon Legends Arceus, to Splatoon 3, to the Mario Movie, hear about all of Nintendo’s wins and losses.

Plus, it’s sadly O’Dell’s final episode in the Boardroom! Join us as we say goodbye to our favorite Chairman.

Why Pokemon’s Open World Needs Level Scaling | TSBR 26 Dec 01, 2022

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Logan and O’Dell are still having a lot of fun in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but the cracks in Paldea’s open world design are starting to show. Join them as they discuss how the game should use level scaling, and if Pokemon really needs an open world at all. Plus, reactions to the second Mario movie trailer, Splatoon 3 Chill Season impressions, Switch Sports Golf, and more.

Are Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Good? It’s Complicated | TSBR 25 Nov 24, 2022

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Pokemon’s first true open world adventures have arrived, and Scarlet and Violet are already the fastest-selling games in Nintendo history. But, are they good? Join Logan, O’Dell, and Chris as they discuss the performance, open world design, and changes to the Pokemon formula. Plus, Mario Kart 8 DLC, Switch Sports, Kid Icarus: Uprising, and more.

Celebrating 10 Years of the Wii U | TSBR 24 Nov 17, 2022

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The Nintendo Wii U turns ten years old this week, and Logan, O’Dell, and Chris are feeling nostalgic. Join the Boardroom as they discuss what worked and what didn’t about the Wii U’s hardware and software lineup. Plus, they reflect on all of the experiments and risks Nintendo took during the Wii U era, and the failed console’s legacy. Finally, a countdown of the top ten games on Wii U.

Sonic Frontiers: The Best Okay Game Ever | TSBR 23 Nov 10, 2022

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Sonic Frontiers is here, and Logan has impressions after the first 12 hours of the game. Plus, Nintendo’s latest financial results are here, and the numbers reignite the Boardroom’s great Animal Crossing debate. Also, why the Switch eShop needs a revamp, a potential price increase for the Switch, and our favorite games shown in this week’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase.

Aero GPX: Meet the Dev Behind F-Zero’s Spiritual Successor | TSBR 22 Nov 03, 2022

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Indie developer Aaron McDevitt joins Logan and Chris in the Boardroom this week to talk all about his upcoming spiritual successor to F-Zero, Aero GPX. Plus, the panel reminisces on how fantastic F-Zero X and GX still are to this day.

Follow Aaron on Twitter @aaronmac64 and check out his Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aaronmac64/aero-gpx

Super Mario Odyssey: Five Years Later | TSBR 21 Oct 27, 2022

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One of the best Nintendo Switch games turns five years old today: Super Mario Odyssey! Join Logan and O’Dell as they talk about their favorite moments in the game, their memories from launch, and more. Plus, in the news, Pokemon’s newest ghost puppy Pokemon, Fire Emblem Engage’s latest announcement, Bayonetta 3 reviews, and more. And, O’Dell shares his early impressions of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.

Will Animal Crossing Continue to Be One of Nintendo’s Biggest Franchises? | TSBR 20 Oct 20, 2022

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This week in the Boardroom, Logan, O’Dell, and Chris discuss the Bayonetta 3 voice actor dispute that’s been going on since last weekend. Plus, they talk about Mario + Rabbids and Persona 5 on Switch, the new Nintendo Osaka store opening, the Nintendo Switch reveal trailer’s sixth anniversary, and whether or not the next Animal Crossing will be a smash hit like New Horizons.

Should Mario Just Not Talk in the Mario Movie? | TSBR 19 Oct 13, 2022

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The first trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie is here, and the Boardroom is wondering if Mario just shouldn’t talk at all. Plus, hear our thoughts on the lengthy Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer, our team picks for the Splatoon x Pokemon Splatfest, Link’s awesome new Tears of the Kingdom statue, and more.

The Top 25 Nintendo GameCube Games | TSBR 18 Oct 06, 2022

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This week Logan, O'Dell, and Chris answer listener questions and rank their Top 25 GameCube games. Did your favorite make the cut? Let us know in the comments or by emailing toadstoolboardroom@gmail.com and tell us your favorite GameCube titles and memories.

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