Nintendo Voice Chat

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is just one week away, so we’re celebrating by looking back on the entire Metroid Prime Trilogy. Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider in a special prerecorded episode where they talk about Metroid Prime’s impact when it launched on GameCube, Prime 2: Echoes’ divisive dark world that has aged gracefully, and Prime 3: Corruption’s epic setpieces and Wii-era motion controls. Then, Brian shows off highlights from the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book, and the panel shares their final hopes and expectations for Prime 4. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:05 - Metroid Prime 1 00:17:15 - Metroid Prime 2 00:37:21 - Metroid Prime 3 00:45:05 - Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective Artbook 00:51:00 - Federation Force, Hunters, & Pinball 00:54:29 - Metroid Prime 4 Hopes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Kirby Air Riders is out tomorrow on Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re here to break down the IGN review! Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine as Reb and Seth ask Logan all about his 30 hours in Kirby Air Riders. Hear why this is a fantastic return for Masahiro Sakurai, why Air Riders feels like jumping straight from Smash 64 to Ultimate, and why the limited control scheme occasionally holds it back. Then, Seth talks all about the Analogue 3D, a brand new way to play N64 games on your 4K television. Stick around for breakdowns of our latest looks at Pokemon Pokopia, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and The Legend of Zelda movie. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Kirby Air Riders Review Discussion 00:27:56 - Analogue 3D 00:37:27 - Pokemon Pokopia 00:50:05 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 00:57:01 - The Legend Of Zelda Movie Set Pics 01:04:21 - Game Deals & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

IGN and Nintendo Life have fully revealed the top 100 Nintendo games of all time, so it’s time to break down the top 25! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Rebekah Valentine, and Nintendo Life’s Alex Olney as they talk about every entry from 25 to 1, including the debate between the top two entries on the list. Then, stick around, because Logan played nearly 90 minutes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch 2, and he has so many thoughts to share, from the gorgeous art direction and performance, to the classic Metroid Prime gameplay, to the chatty, annoying sidekick that dragged the whole thing down. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:47 Super Mario 64 / The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask / Super Mario Galaxy 00:07:18 Donkey Kong Bananza / The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds / Resident Evil 4 00:11:11 Final Fantasy 6 / Fire Emblem: Awakening / Animal Crossing: New Horizons 00:17:30 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker / Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver / Super Mario Galaxy 2 00:24:05 Metroid Prime (+ Remastered) / Super Mario Bros. 3 / Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 00:29:34 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe / The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past / Super Metroid 00:46:31 Chrono Trigger / The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time / Tetris 00:56:51 Super Mario Odyssey & Super Mario World 01:14:15 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild & The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 01:32:35 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preview 01:59:33 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer is here, and the NVC crew is blasting off to share their reactions! Join us, as we break down everything we saw from Nintendo’s next big animated adventure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

We’re starting the countdown to IGN’s Top 100 Nintendo games of all time! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, and special guest Alex Olney from Nintendo Life as they each shoutout a pair of games that made our upcoming list that are specifically meaningful to them. Then, Logan and Seth dive into the IGN review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons update that came out of nowhere, our most exciting look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond yet, and more. And finally, it’s time for Nintendo’s quarterly financial report, and we’ve got a very special surprise from an NVC fan to kick it off. 00:00:00 - Intro & IGN's Top 100 Nintendo Games 00:03:53 - Banjo-Kazooie 00:09:15 - Secret of Mana 00:14:26 - The World Ends With You 00:18:26 - Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze 00:26:15 - Metroid Dread 00:35:59 - Mega Man 2 00:43:19 - Pikmin 4 00:48:40 - Twilight Princess 00:56:49 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review Discussion 01:10:04 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Breakdown 01:18:49 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer Impressions 01:21:28 - Resident Evil: Requiem Pro Controller + Amiibo 01:29:11 - Quarterly Financial Report & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Luigi’s Mansion arrives on Nintendo Switch Online today, so we’re looking back at our fond memories of the GameCube classic. This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they talk about what made Luigi’s Mansion so unique when it hit the GameCube on launch day back in 2001, and how the series evolved in Dark Moon and Luigi’s Mansion 3. Then, they discuss what they want to see from the future of the series. Stick around to hear more impressions of Hollow Knight Silksong, Dragon Quest 1&2 HD-2D Remake, and Powerwash Simulator 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

The Nintendo Entertainment System just turned 40 years old in North America… Kind of? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they dive into the strange, muddled history of the NES console launch in the United States and share their favorite NES games and memories. Then, they dive into the 60-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct from Masahiro Sakurai, more impressions of Pokémon Legends Z-A, and the news headlines of the week, including a ton of third-party announcements for Switch 2. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:28:51 - Kirby Air Riders Direct 00:49:35 - Pokémon Legends Z-A Review Roundtable 01:10:19 - Ball X Pit 01:22:47 - Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Update 01:24:05 - AC Shadows 01:26:47 - Fallout 4, System Shock Remake, Persona 3: Reloaded 01:28:31 - Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush 01:29:02 - Nintendo Today Adds Share Button & Luigi's Mansion Update 01:30:38 - Outro #Nintendo #Gaming #KirbyAirRiders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

Pokemon Legends Z-A is out now on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and we’ve assembled a panel of Pokemon experts to tell you all about it. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Casey DeFreitas as Reb, Casey, and Jada share in-depth thoughts on their adventures in Lumiose City. From the revamped action battle system, to the return of Mega Evolutions, to answers surrounding Z-A’s graphics and performance, there’s so much to discuss surrounding Switch 2’s first Pokemon game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 are out on Nintendo Switch, and we’re having a blast revisiting two of the best platformers Nintendo has ever made. This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they talk about what holds up well, what hasn’t aged super gracefully, the quality of the Switch port, and if Galaxy 2 is still a masterpiece. Then, the panel dives into the weird saga of Nintendo’s new Pikmin animated short that’s been unfolding over the last few days. They also chat about Mina the Hollower’s delay, Hyrule Warriors’ latest story details, and what they’re playing on Switch, including Hades 2, Zelda: Wind Waker, LEGO Voyagers, and more. This weeks show is Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, Brian Altano, and is produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

Doug Bowser is retiring from Nintendo of America, with Devon Pritchard set to take over starting next year. This week on NVC, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss Bowser’s legacy and what to expect from NoA as we move into a new era. Then, speaking of Nintendo of America, friend of the show Bill Trinen stops by to talk about Splatoon 3’s upcoming North American league tournament and how you can get involved. Then, Reb shares hands-on impressions of Resident Evil Requiem and more third-party Switch 2 games she saw at Tokyo Game Show, and we end the show by debating which is better: Mario Kart World or Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:21 - Doug Bowser Retires 00:28:49 - Bill Trinen & Splatoon 3’s North American League Tournament 00:43:58 - Reb Played Resident Evil Requiem 00:50:59 - Professor Layton and the New World of Steam on Switch 2 00:54:29 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2 00:58:01 - Stray Children & Reb Went to TGS 01:02:56 - Mario Kart World vs Sonic Racing CrossWorlds 01:20:45 - Outro & Humble Bundle Choice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

This week’s show is packed with news, sequels, and Switch goodness. First, we dive into some major headlines: Borderlands 4 delayed indefinitely, a big update for Mario Kart World, a mysterious new Fire Emblem: Shadows tease, and the surprising news that Doug Bowser will exit as President of Nintendo of America at the end of 2025.cThen we celebrate what has truly been the year of indie sequels. With Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Monster Train 2, Deltarune, Slime Rancher 2, and more. Finally, we share what we’ve been playing on Switch and Switch 2, including Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:07 - Borderlands 4 Delayed & Mario Kart World Update 00:08:31 - Fire Emblem Shadows & Doug Bowser Exits 00:16:59 - Hades II 00:29:15 - Cadence of Hyrule 00:32:42 - Deltarune & SteamWorld Dig 2 00:39:30 - Celeste, Castle Crashers, Geometry Wars, & Tunic 00:47:14 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 00:53:50 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A 01:01:51 - Hyrule Warriors 01:08:59 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2025

Hollow Knight Silksong has been in the wild for a couple weeks now, and it’s finally time to answer the question: was it worth the wait? This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and IGN’s Silksong reviewer Tom Marks as they dive deep into the metroidvania sequel. But we’re far from done after that – stick around for discussion surrounding Nintendo’s recent pricing announcements from last week’s Nintendo Directs, more thoughts on announcements like Pokemon Pokopia and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, our review of Donkey Kong Bananza’s DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & IGN Fan Fest Returns! 00:03:14 - Was Silksong Worth the Wait? 00:29:31- It’s Expensive Being a Nintendo Fan in 2025 00:57:50 - DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC 01:09:14 - Reb’s take on Pokemon Pokopia 01:13:12 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 01:16:23 - A Theory on Metroid Prime 4 01:35:04 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 01:37:41 - Is The Switch 2 off to a good start? 01:46:21 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2025

We got an hour-long Nintendo Direct today, and there’s so much to dive into! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Nick Limon, and Seth Macy as they react to the biggest reveals from the show, including Super Mario Galaxy 2 finally coming to Nintendo Switch, other big reveals for Mario’s 40th anniversary like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and more. Plus, thoughts on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, the swappable Kirby Air Riders amiibo, and the craziest drop of the direct: Virtual Boy is back. Then, stick around as Sam Claiborn joins the show to share his impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza’s new DK Isle and Emerald Rush DLC, which is available today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025

We went to PAX West in Seattle and played a ton of Nintendo Switch 2 games coming this fall, including Kirby Air Riders, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Hollow Knight Silksong, and a lot more. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they share impressions of Nintendo’s holiday lineup. Plus, we finally share thoughts on Drag x Drive, and Reb gives a deep dive on UFO 50. 00:00:00 - Intro & Humble Bundle Choice 00:04:51 - Hollow Knight Silksong Is Out Now 00:20:49 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A 00:32:54 - Kirby Air Riders 00:41:30 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition 00:51:51 - Serenity Forge, Gametank, & Star Wars Outlaws 00:59:46 - Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake , Octopath Traveler 0, & Mina the Hollower 01:04:5 3 - How Strong Is Switch 2’s Fall 2025 Lineup? 01:12:28 - PAX West Recap, Jamboree gets an HD Update & UFO 50 01:23:30 - Drag X Drive Impressions & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2025

This week is all about the pink puffball, as Tom Marks joins Logan Plant and Rebekah Valentine to share his review of Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, including if it’s worth picking up the $80 version if you’ve never played it before, or the $20 upgrade if you already own the Switch 1 game. Then, the trio dives into Masahiro Sakurai’s 47-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct, breaking down our best look yet at the Switch 2’s first big November game. They discuss how it looks like an iterative GameCube sequel 20 years later, Sakurai’s amazing attention to detail, some concerns about the longevity of the City Trial mode, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Welcome to a very special gamescom 2025 episode of NVC, live from beautiful Cologne, Germany. A city known for giving the world delicious beer, breathtaking views of the Dom Cathedral, and a guy named Peer Schneider. From Hollow Knight: Silksong, to Kirby Air Rider, to Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, join us as we breakdown Nintendo's massive presence at gamescom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2025

This week, we’re peeling the banana on Donkey Kong Bananza with a full spoilercast! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss absolutely everything in DK Bananza, nothing is off the table! So if you haven’t finished it yet, go back, beat the game, and return to listen to this in-depth conversation on the Switch 2 masterpiece. Topics include a full breakdown of the epic finale, our favorite layers and mechanics, the best small details we noticed, and our final overall thoughts on the game. Oh, Banana!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

We’re reacting to Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase, from UFO 50 to the reveal of Mina the Hollower’s there’s a lot to cover. Plus, we break down the biggest headlines from Nintendo’s Q1 FY2025 earnings report, discuss the Zelda movie casting, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & Donkey Kong Bananza Spoilercast Update 00:05:03 - Indie World Showcase Reactions: UFO 50 00:12:26 - Mina the Hollower 00:24:25 - Neverway 00:29:39 - Ball X Pit & Glaciered 00:30:51 - DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO 00:37:10 - Nintendo’s Q1 2025 01:12:31 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land & Mario Paint on Switch 2 01:23:27 - Zelda Movie Casting & LEGO Gameboy 01:31:54 - Nintendo Playtest Program & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

This week in a Mega Mushroom-sized episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, it’s time to break down all the biggest announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct, including The Adventures of Elliot, Octopath Traveler 0, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and more. Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they share lukewarm impressions of the Direct and talk about the current third-party strategy on Nintendo Switch 2. Then, Logan breaks down his review of Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, sharing why it’s kind of a baffling release that doesn’t live up to its $80 price tag. Plus, the panel’s first impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza, belated thoughts on last week’s Pokemon Presents, a discussion on the strange rollout of Drag X Drive, Mario Kart World’s VS Race update, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

This week, in a prerecorded episode shot on July 14, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Rebekah Valentine for a chill episode of NVC where they talk about what they’ve been playing on Nintendo Switch 2, including Fantasy Life, F-Zero, and Bravely Default. They also look back on a long-lost Nintendo character: Donkey Kong Jr. Finally, they hit the question block, and answer one listener question that asks if Mario games have gotten too easy over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

Donkey Kong Bananza is finally here, and it’s a masterpiece! This week, join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano for their spoiler-free discussion about Logan’s 10/10 review for the new Nintendo Switch 2 platformer. Hear about DK’s incredible moveset, Bananza’s impressive world and destruction mechanics, and how it all comes together to create a truly groundbreaking adventure. Plus, they dive into Rebekah’s interview with the Bananza developers, where we learned about how Bananza came together in the early stages of development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

10 years ago today, on July 11, 2015, the world lost a legend with the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. This week, join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider – who had the opportunity to interview Mr. Iwata multiple times – for a special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat where they look back at the man who boldly led Nintendo for more than a decade, and discuss how his legacy is still impacting Nintendo today. From stories of Mr. Iwata saving EarthBound from a troubled development, to his most charming, memorable Nintendo Direct moments, come celebrate the man who meant so much to Nintendo fans across the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Our final Donkey Kong Bananza preview is here, and we’re totally in love with what we’ve played of the upcoming 3D platformer. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Mitchell Saltzman as they dive into Mitchell’s Bananza preview, including thoughts on DK’s moveset, the challenge rooms, the Bananza transformations, and the confirmation that the team behind Super Mario Odyssey is working on Bananza. Plus, many Nintendo fans aren’t happy with the new Mario Kart World update that makes it almost impossible to guarantee a three-lap race online, and we talk about World’s shortcomings as an online game. This weeks show is Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Mitchell Saltzman, and is produced by Nick Maillet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 has been here for a couple of weeks now, and we’re starting to get a better idea of what we love about Nintendo’s new console and what we’d change. This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Reb Valentine as they break down their favorite features, like the new Pro Controller, backwards compatibility, and GameChat, and some big hangups, like poor invite implementation and some potential issues with the screen. Then, they hit the news, including discussion on Drag X Drive’s release date, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s incorrect “out now” banner, and more. This week’s show is Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and is produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

The NVC crew dives deep into the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, breaking down all the wild reveal from Oddrock’s Pauline transformation and DK’s expansive moveset (complete with Turf Surfing and Bananza transformations) to the Splatoon-esque bosses. Plus, uncover hidden details like amiibo support, skill upgrades, and minecart throwbacks! Then, the gang shifts gears to Mario Kart World, sharing multiplayer stories, track secrets, and why its interconnected world and HD rumble make it a standout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and there’s so much to talk about! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they share their early thoughts on the new hardware, Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and a lot more, including thoughts on GameCube games on Switch Online, Bravely Default’s remaster, Civ 7’s mouse controls, and the surprise reveal of Switch 2’s first Splatoon game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Happy Nintendo Switch 2 launch week! In this special IGN Live episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Logan Plant is joined by Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Jada Griffin to share their first three days with the brand-new Nintendo system. From hands-on impressions of Mario Kart World and Zelda to on-stage chaos with Knockout Tour (yes, someone gets pied in the face). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2025

As we approach the next generation of Nintendo, Brian Altano sits down with IGN co-founder Peer Schneider to look back at his decades-long journey covering Nintendo, from the early days to the dawn of the Switch 2. From launch events to iconic IGN moments (yes, that meme), this 1-on-1 dives into what it's like building the world’s biggest gaming site as a lifelong Nintendo fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Brian Altano interviewed the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto at Super Nintendo World in Florida, and he’s here this week to tell us every detail about his conversation with the creator of Mario. Hear Brian’s take on the new theme park, the Donkey Kong roller coaster, and our thoughts on how Nintendo has managed to successfully transition to a younger generation of talent over the last few years. Then, we discuss all the new details from the Mario Kart World Ask the Developer interview series, including the origin of the iconic Cow, and why we’re more excited than ever for open world Mario Kart. Finally, Logan, Jada, and Seth take one last look back at the Nintendo Switch generation, discussing the successes, shortcomings, and their favorite memories from Nintendo’s iconic hybrid console. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Nintendo is opening a brand new retail store in San Francisco, and we toured it! This week, join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Ryan McCaffrey as they break down their visit to the store and show off some of the cool merch you can find. Before that, we have an important update to share regarding the timing of our Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World reviews. Stick around to hear us dive into Logan’s interview with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser, Seth’s first hands-on experience with Nintendo Switch 2, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Masahiro Sakurai is returning to the Kirby franchise on Switch 2 after more than 20 years away, and we’re so excited about it! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Tom Marks, and Brian Altano as they talk about why they love the original Kirby Air Ride, and how Kirby Air Riders could build upon the GameCube cult classic. Then, Nintendo’s latest financial report is in, and it includes the first projections for Nintendo Switch 2 sales – and they’re pretty huge. There are a few smaller Switch 2 headlines to discuss this week as well, including preorders going live at the My Nintendo Store and if Nintendo’s policy to monitor Game Chat is a big deal or not. Finally in the Question Block, we share our favorite Nintendo console launch memories and the first time we remember being disappointed in a Nintendo game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Nintendo Switch got a big update this week that’s laying the groundwork for the Switch 2’s June launch, and it includes the new Virtual Game Cards feature that some Nintendo fans are finding a bit convoluted. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they break down the new feature and how it impacts you across one or multiple Switch consoles. But before all that, Peer Schneider joins the show to give his hands-on impressions of Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and more. Stick around to hear us answer your listener emails on Question Block, including some adorable fan art from a young Nintendo fan. Id & Friends Humble Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/o4okaO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live in the United States, and it was super chaotic! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss the preorder situation and Nintendo’s price increases to accessories and amiibo. Then, Brian Altano interviewed Paul Rudd on IGN about his new Switch 2 commercial, and the panel is still puzzled about why so much of Nintendo’s marketing campaign is centered around Game Chat. As we look ahead to Switch 2’s long-awaited GameCube library, we’re starting a new segment this week where a panelist pitches which GameCube classic should get added to the service. Finally, we tackle your questions in Question Block, including an update on Reb’s wild googly eye saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Nintendo showed off 15 minutes of Mario Kart World, sharing more details about Free Roam, Battle Mode, and more new features coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 launch game. But we still have some questions about how open world exploration will work and what rewards and unlockables are in store. This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Nick Limon, and Brian Altano as they break down all the big news from the presentation. Plus, Nick went hands-on with Switch 2, and he shares his thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza and the hardware itself. Finally, former PlayStation president Shuhei Yoshida said he thinks Nintendo is losing its identity, and the panel gets into a big discussion about if they agree or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

It’s been a crazy week for Nintendo news, as the United States and Canada Switch 2 preorder delay is just the latest story in a flurry of muddled marketing from Nintendo. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Jada Griffin as they discuss the delay, Nintendo’s response, and a bunch of quotes from Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser about Switch 2’s price. Then, Logan fields the panel’s questions about his hands-on time with Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Finally, we give our impressions of the Nintendo Direct one week later now that the dust has settled. This weeks show is Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and is produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

The Switch 2 is very real and we’ve played a bunch of it! Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano (who are together in-person!) as they discuss their show floor impressions of the Switch 2 hardware itself, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Drag X Drive, and a lot more. Plus, they share their overall thoughts on the Nintendo Direct and the weird, convoluted messaging surrounding much of this hardware transition, as well as some concerns about the pricing of hardware and software for the average Nintendo consumer. Please note this bonus episode was recorded on Thursday, April 3 prior to Nintendo delaying preorders in the United States. We’ll talk about that on NVC 756 this upcoming Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been revealed! Nintendo’s April 2nd Direct delivered a wave of surprises, from fresh footage of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza to big reveals like Kirby Air Riders and the new IP, Duskbloods. Join Seth Macy, Jada Griffin, Tom Marks, and Nicholas Limon as they unpack every major Switch 2 detail, including GameChat, 4K support, HDR, and Joy-Con mouse controls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

With one week to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, there’s no way Nintendo would announce a bunch of new Switch 1 games, right? Wrong! Nintendo dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct that revealed a brand new look at Metroid Prime 4, and exciting weird reveals like Rhythm Heaven: Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they break down all the big announcements, including Nintendo’s new smartphone app and their brand new approach to digital game sharing. Then, as it’s also the final show until the Switch 2 Direct, the panel does three rapid fire rounds of Nintendo Switch 2 Direct predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

With 12 days to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the NVC panel is discussing how successful the sequel console will likely end up being. Nintendo Switch is on track to be the best-selling Nintendo console ever, so how will Switch 2 stack up in a rapidly evolving industry? Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they try to answer that question. Plus, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out this week, and we sit down with the author of IGN’s review, George Yang, to talk about why it’s an amazing open world RPG you should check out. Finally, Logan goes on a tangent about the Nintendo logo appearing on the Seattle Mariners’ jerseys, and the panel talks about what the GameCube library might look like on Nintendo Switch Online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

We’re less than three weeks away from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct,so the NVC crew has gathered to celebrate Mario Day by discussing the state of Mario spinoffs on Nintendo Switch and what could be improved on Switch 2. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they make their pitches for the next Mario spinoff. Plus, Niantic just sold Pokemon GO and Pikmin Bloom, and we break down what that could mean for the mobile games moving forward. And, we’re revamping the Question Block segment, so send in your best questions to [email protected] for a chance to be featured on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

To celebrate 750 episodes of Nintendo Voice Chat and eight years of Nintendo Switch, we’ve assembled an all-star crew of NVC panelists from throughout the Switch generation to create a list of the 10 defining games on the console. Join Logan Plant and a ton of familiar faces as they each make their case for which game belongs on the list. From IGN Game of the Year award winners like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to surprise revivals like Metroid Dread, it’s time to celebrate the incredible library of games we’ve loved talking about over the last eight years of NVC. Thank you so much for supporting the show – let’s do 750 more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

The Pokemon Company finally shared more footage of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and while it looks like a step in the right direction compared to Scarlet & Violet, it’s still not the big upgrade we were hoping for. This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Miranda Sanchez, and Nick Limon as they react to the Pokemon Presents for Pokemon Day 2025 immediately after it aired. They talk about everything in the Legends Z-A footage, why Pokemon Champions is a big deal for Pokemon Home users, the lack of classic games on Nintendo Switch, and what they want from the franchise as we move toward the Switch 2 generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Reb Valentine is back this week on Nintendo Voice Chat to talk about IGN’s exclusive interview with Capcom and the team behind the highly-anticipated Okami sequel. Plus, she talks about all the cool Nintendo merchandise she bought while she was visiting Japan! Then, Logan, Jada, Seth, and Reb talk about why Wario Land 4 is an essential Nintendo platformer that you need to play now that it’s available on Nintendo Switch Online. Speaking of Switch Online, Nintendo is ending the gold points promotion, and the panel discusses when we might see a replacement rewards program. Finally, it’s your listener questions answered in Question Block. This week’s show is Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, Seth Macy, and is produced by Tayo Oyekan NVC is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

Seth Macy returns to Nintendo Voice Chat this week, and he has a big announcement about the future of the podcast. Then, Logan, Seth, and Jada discuss Nintendo’s new Switch patents that hint at a ton of new functionality for the Joy-Con and the console itself, including the potential to rotate it upside down. We’re also talking Mario Kart this week, with a full series retrospective from Super Mario Kart on SNES all the way to what Mario Kart 9 needs to do to race ahead of the pack. Finally, hear Jada’s impressions of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and Seth’s thoughts on the Switch port of Civilization 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

Nintendo has brought back some long-lost franchises on Switch, but which ones still deserve a comeback on Switch 2? This week on NVC, Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Peer Schneider each pick a Nintendo franchise to revive from the grave—will it be Star Fox, Wave Race, or EarthBound? Plus, the crew celebrates the 20th anniversary of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, one of Nintendo’s weirdest games ever, and discuss how the team behind Super Mario Galaxy got its start with bongos. Finally, we break down the latest Nintendo financials and what it’ll take for the Switch to surpass the PlayStation 2’s sales record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

It’s no secret that the Switch generation was filled with some of the greatest Nintendo games of all time. So how should Nintendo follow hits like Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid Dread, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2? This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they work to answer that question. Should the next Zelda keep the Breath of the Wild style? Should Nintendo remake Super Metroid? Which is better: New Horizons or New Leaf? What does Pokemon need to do to get back on track? We’ll tackle these topics and more this week on NVC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer gave us our first look at the console, but it actually raised more questions than answers. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss the biggest unanswered Switch 2 questions, including its price, release date, launch lineup, backwards compatibility concerns, and more. Then, Switch 1 isn’t quite dead yet, so the panel predicts what software Nintendo could still have to announce before Switch 2 takes the spotlight, including another debate on if Metroid Prime 4 will receive a dedicated Switch 2 version. Finally, Reb shares her experience playing through the SNES classic Super Metroid for the very first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

It’s here and it’s real! After years of leaks, rumors, and speculation, the Switch 2 hardware has officially been revealed by Nintendo and our crew has every little detail you might have missed, plus a ton of theories about what we’ll know next. And there’s even a brand new Mario Kart game! Tune in for everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

It’s 2025, and what better way to kick off the year than an hour of Switch 2 speculation? Leaks and rumors are reaching critical mass, and Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano are here to discuss all of it, from the Switch 2 mockup Genki brought to CES to the potential of mouse-like functionality in the new Joy-Con. And, the panel discusses how powerful the Switch 2 might be, and if they’re concerned it’s not powerful enough… or maybe even too powerful? Finally, a conversation around if the Switch 2 leaks are diminishing any hype levels for Nintendo’s official announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

The Nintendo DS revolutionized handheld gaming when it launched 20 years ago, becoming the second best-selling gaming system of all time. Join the NVC crew as we celebrate the DS’s groundbreaking innovations, incredible game library, and unforgettable moments in gaming history. From Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. to hidden gems like Elite Beat Agents and The World Ends With You, we’re diving deep into what made this dual-screen wonder a true classic. Plus, we look back at its hardware revisions, from the DS Lite to the DSi XL. Let’s celebrate the handheld that changed it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024