Nintendo Voice Chat

Nintendo’s latest Partner Showcase included updates on a ton of third-party games, including a trio of Bethesda games heading to Switch 2, confirmation of a Leon Kennedy amiibo for Resident Evil Requiem, some fun Switch 2 exclusives like the co-op platformer Orbitals, and a lot more. Join Logan Plant and Seth Macy as they break everything down. Then, stick around to hear Logan’s impressions of Mario Tennis Fever, Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, Virtual Boy, and more from a recent Switch 2 preview event. Finally, Logan and Seth dive into their thoughts of the fantastic Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct. Go to https://surfshark.com/nvc or use code NVC at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly a decade of coverage, it’s time to close the book on Metroid Prime 4. Join Logan Plant and Peer Scheider as they break down everything that worked and everything that didn’t in Prime 4: Beyond. We’re talking full spoilers, so that includes details on the ending, our favorite bosses and moments, final thoughts on controversial elements like the desert and the NPCs, and more. And it’s all contextualized by some fascinating stories from the development of Prime 4 straight from folks at Nintendo and Retro Studios. FInally, we wrap up the show discussing where the Metroid series goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where is 3D Mario?? A lot of Nintendo fans are wondering, so the NVC crew is here to debate if we’re expecting to see the next 3D Mario this year. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they build a case for and against 3D Mario in 2026. From Mario’s 40th anniversary to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Donkey Kong Bananza, there is a lot of evidence on both sides of the argument. Then, the crew talks about Final Fantasy VII Remake’s excellent Switch 2 port and an oddly-timed but very welcome update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. Then, in the second half of the show, we reflect on Nintendo Voice Chat’s 20th anniversary by looking back at Nintendo’s buildup to the Wii’s reveal and launch 20 years ago, reading your emails about your favorite NVC memories, and reflecting on what the show has meant to us. Thank you so much for listening to 20 years of Nintendo Voice Chat! 00:00:00 - Intro & When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? 00:29:14 - Final Fantasy VII Remake’s excellent Switch 2 port 00:48:27 - Looking back at Nintendo’s buildup to the Wii’s reveal 01:17:02 - Favorite NVC Memories & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Animal Crossing: New Horizons got a huge update on Switch 1 as well as a Switch 2 Edition, and it’s time to talk all about it! Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, and Peer Schneider as they share impressions of the new features like a hotel to decorate and Nintendo items to display, and some big quality of life updates to crafting and decorating. But the big question is, is this enough to bring people back? Then, the panel kicks off NVC’s celebration of Zelda’s 40th anniversary by looking back at Ocarina of Time. In the news, hear about Switch 2’s struggles over the holiday season, Mario Tennis Fever’s big overview trailer, new Joy-Con 2 colors, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 00:26:09 - The Hyrule Times: Ocarina of Time Retrospective 00:58:07 - Switch 2 comparatively struggled over its first Christmas 01:09:26 - Mario Tennis Fever 01:15:57 - Light Purple/Light Green Joy-Con 2 revealed 01:20:20 - My Mario is coming to the West next month 01:22:59 - LEGO Pokemon & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nintendo Voice Chat is back for 2026, and it’s time to preview everything we know is coming to Switch 2 and Switch this year. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss Switch 2 updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, new Switch 2 exclusives like Mario Tennis Fever and Pokemon Pokopia, and a lot more. Then, in the predictions segment, we guess everything we think is coming this year, from Pokemon’s 30th anniversary, to Zelda’s 40th, and a lot more. 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Nintendo in 2026: What We Know 34:27 - How are we feeling about the lineup? 45:40 - Nintendo 2026 Predictions This weeks show is hosted by Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and is produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise! We’re back with a special episode as a holiday gift to all our wonderful listeners. But there’s a twist: no Nintendo talk allowed! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they talk about their favorite video games that didn’t make it to Nintendo consoles in 2025. From Clair Obscur taking the world by storm, to other hits like Ghost of Yotei, and deep cuts like Revenge of the Savage Planet, here are our favorite Nontendo games of the year. Plus, they discuss the best TV shows of the year, and a lot more. Happy holidays, Super Ninfriendos! 00:00:00 - Intro & Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:12:42 - Blue Prince 00:16:22 - Ghost of Yotei 00:22:12 - Oblivion Remastered, Revenge of the Savage Planet, Baby Steps 00:33:30 - Severance & The Rehearsal 00:39:09 - Sinners & The Pitt 00:42:16 - The Chair Company 00:45:53 - What did we miss? & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We only have two episodes left in 2025, so it’s time to start looking back at Nintendo’s big year. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they reflect on Switch 2’s debut, from its tease in January, to the reveal in April, to its eventual launch in June. Plus, their feelings on the new console now that it’s been out for six months. They also discuss Nintendo’s other big moves this year, like theme parks, movies, stores, and a lot more. 00:01:19 - Seth and Jada’s Metroid Prime 4 Takes 00:35:26 - The Game Awards 2025 00:37:40 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Generation 01:00:37 - The Biggest Stories of Nintendo’s Wild 2025 01:09:44 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re not dreaming: Metroid Prime 4 is here, and it is great. After eight years of waiting, we can’t wait to tell you all about what we think of Samus Aran’s latest adventure. Join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they dive into Logan and Brendan’s in-depth thoughts of Prime 4. From its amazing dedicated areas, to its not-so-great open world desert, to the mixed implementation of the companions, there’s a ton to get to from the planet Viewros. Then, stick around for Seth’s glowing impressions of Kirby Air Riders, a bizarre Mario Kart World update, thoughts on a pair of indie games from Reb, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review Discussion 00:49:35 - Kirby Air Riders 00:56:22 - Mario Kart Wrold 01:01:48 - Stray Children & Indika 01:12:15 - Analogue 3d 01:15:58 - Nintendo Acquires Bandai Namco Singapore 01:19:18 - Ball x Pit Free Update 01:22:18 - Drag x Drive & Outro #MetroidPrime4 #Nintendo #Gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Pokemon 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 - Pokemon 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 01:30:38 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices