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Join Rebecca, Elaine & Garret each week in the Nintendo Shack. A weekly Nintendo podcast on the PSVG podcast network covering all things Nintendo. Follow us on Twitter at @ShackLife & watch the live show every Thursday night twitch.tv/psvg.

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United States

Description:

Join Rebecca, Elaine & Garret each week in the Nintendo Shack. A weekly Nintendo podcast on the PSVG podcast network covering all things Nintendo. Follow us on Twitter at @ShackLife & watch the live show every Thursday night twitch.tv/psvg.

Twitter:

@ShackLife

Language:

English


Episodes
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Nintendo Shack 223 - Nintendo Switch Sports Launch Week

4/29/2022
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret joins Rebecca as she discusses her time at PAX East 2022 and her impressions of Nintendo Switch Sports, which releases this weekend. They also talk about the Mario Movie getting delayed, an upcoming from Disney, Kirby’s 30th anniversary, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as how Star Fox could be revived and what Nintendo would call a potential achievement system if they were to implement one. Read Rebecca’s review of...

Duration:01:42:19

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A Rushed Game is Eventually Good

4/22/2022
Hi All, Elaine is back!! And she joins Garret to talk about all the latest Nintendo news. They talk about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 release date, the GBA/GB emulator rumors for Switch, and a bunch of game release announcements. They also answer listener questions including Japan-only Switch titles, least favorite game genres, and Zelda DS games! @ShackLife https://www.twitch.tv/psvg https://psvg.blog/discord MERCH now available at https://teespring.com/stores/psvg

Duration:01:12:28

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The Shez Shack

4/15/2022
On this week's episode of the Nintendo Shack podcast, Garret fills listeners in on the latest Fire Emblem Three Hopes news. Rebecca and Garret discuss possible 3D action games that Bandai Namco could be remastering, a lucky Advance Wars fan's once-in-a-lifetime experience, and other Nintendo news from the week. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what genre spin-off game should Fire Emblem get, whether or not Splatoon 2 is worth purchasing today with Splatoon 3 on the horizon,...

Duration:01:17:17

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Book Shack

4/8/2022
This week on the Nintendo Shack podcast, Rebecca discusses her Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition playthrough and impressions with Garret. The two talk about games coming to the Switch next week as well as some new news for Splatoon 3 and Metroid Dread. Garret and Rebecca also spend some time chatting about the games they are expecting to buy and play in the coming months. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what kind of impact video games have had on their life and...

Duration:01:30:20

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Kirby Impressions: Steam Shack Edition

4/2/2022
This week on the Nintendo Shack podcast, Donnie returns to talk with Garret and Rebecca about his playthrough of Kirby and the Forgotten Land (spoiler-free). They also discuss the news of Breath of the Wild sequel’s delay, E3’s cancellation, some NES/SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, and more. They also answer listener questions, such as what game they would make each co-host play as a form of punishment. @ShackLife https://www.twitch.tv/psvg https://psvg.blog/discord...

Duration:01:43:18

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The Biggest News of the Week is About Folders

3/25/2022
Description: Greeting Koopalings and happy Kirby Day! This time on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca take a look at some of the early reviews for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which is out now. They discuss Nintendo’s decision to randomly add the ability to create folders on Switch in the latest software update, and they also talk about a rumor/datamine for future Mario Kart DLC courses. They touch on Hogwarts Legacy getting announced for Switch and what that could look like. As...

Duration:01:20:14

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Mario Kart DLC Eve

3/18/2022
Greeting Koopalings! This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss the first wave of the imminent Mario Kart 8 Booster Course DLC and what they’re looking forward to with the rest of the waves. They also go over the Monster Hunter Digital Event from this week as well as the three SEGA Genesis games that were added to the NSO + Expansion Pack library. They end the show by answering a ton of great listener questions, such as which previously released Switch game should...

Duration:01:31:08

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MAR10 Day!

3/11/2022
Happy MAR10 Day, Koopalings! This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca celebrate the greatness that is Mario, including discussing the announcement of Super Nintendo World opening at Universal Hollywood Studios. They also dive into some other news from the past week, such as the TMNT Cowabunga Collection announcement, the Advance Wars 1+2: ReBoot Camp delay, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what game franchise they enjoy that would surprise...

Duration:01:07:43

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Pokemon Presents and the Switch Pro Lives On

3/4/2022
In this week's episode of the Nintendo Shack podcast, Garret and Rebecca talk about the contents of the recent Pokemon Presents broadcast, including the announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and what it means for the future of Pokemon games. They also reveal which of the three new starter Pokemon is the greatest (there is only one right answer). Afterward, they discuss the Nvidia leak and what it means for new Switch hardware. They touch on a few more topics before celebrating the 5th...

Duration:01:19:02

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Happy (Almost) Pokémon Day!

2/25/2022
This week, Garret and Rebecca make predictions about what the upcoming Pokémon Presents will be about. They discuss what announcements are most likely and what they’d like to see the most. Additionally, they briefly discuss a company acquisition by Nintendo, and they chat about which characters deserved to get an amiibo figure. Finally, they end the show by imagining which games would work best in the HD-2D art style that has recently been growing in popularity. @ShackLife...

Duration:01:13:37

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Arrrghhh!

2/18/2022
This week, Garret and Rebecca discuss Nintendo's announcement of the approaching Wii U / 3DS eShop closures. They talk about what it means for game discoverability and preservation as well as how it closes the door to legal purchases and opens the door to emulation. The two also share some Wii U and 3DS memories. Afterward, they chat about Retro Studios teasing Metroid Prime 4 in a unique way, a creator of Super Mario RPG expressing interest in a new game, and more. As always, they answer...

Duration:01:05:34

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Shack + Play Some Video Games: The Crossover Episode

2/10/2022
This week, the Nintendo Shack invades the Play Some Video Games podcast on the heels of the Nintendo Direct presentation. Garret and Rebecca join Devin and Donnie - they start off by talking about Dying Light 2's strong start before diving into the Direct recap. They go over the highlights and "other stuff" announced and their thoughts on each of them. It's a great show with lots of laughs and strong opinions. Be sure to hit us up on Discord/Twitter letting us know your thoughts on the...

Duration:02:01:33

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Switch Outsold the Wii

2/5/2022
Rebecca, Elaine, and Garret get back together to talk about more Pokémon Legends: Arceus impressions! They also go through the latest Nintendo sales including... the Switch outselling the Wii and PS1. They also discuss the rumors of a direct which may or may not include some speculative titles. Lastly, they talk about Yacht Club Game's announcement of their latest project: Mina, the Hollower. As always, they go through listener questions, such as their childhood games, Splatoon adopting a...

Duration:01:17:32

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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Launch Week

1/29/2022
Rebecca, Elaine, and Dr. Garret reunite to chat about their first impressions of Pokemon Legends: Arceus after playing the first part of the game. They discuss their thoughts about how the new gameplay style might impact the future of the series. (Note that the episode of the podcast will contain spoilers for the first hour or so of Pokemon Legends: Arceus.) As always, they answer listener questions, such as what game they can relate to a specific event in their life and what they think the...

Duration:01:09:20

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Donnie's Back and #JusticeForJack

1/21/2022
Dr. Garret is out this week, so Donnie returns to the Nintendo Shack to fill in. He, Rebecca, and Elaine talk about their general thoughts on the Pokemon Legends: Arceus leak (no spoilers discussed), the success of the Pokemon franchise vs its lack of ambition, how Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard affects Nintendo, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as release date predictions for the major confirmed titles of...

Duration:01:42:06

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Kirby Actually Looks...Good!

1/14/2022
Rebecca and Garret discuss everything from this week in Nintendo. They talk about the latest trailers for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Pokemon Legends: Arceus, both of which surprised them. Other topics this week include an Assassin's Creed collection coming to the Switch, rumors about a certain sequel that could be announced soon, and nostalgia for the 2017 Switch presentation. As always, they answer listener questions, such as if they think the Switch should have an achievement system...

Duration:01:13:50

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Shack Life Season Premiere

1/8/2022
In the first Nintendo Shack episode of 2022, Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine look ahead to what games are scheduled to release this year and what they hope might still be announced. They discuss their hopes and fears for the first major release of 2022, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which is only a few weeks away. They also discuss a rumor about a new Mario Kart game and talk about a funny story related to Undertale and...the Pope. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they think...

Duration:01:13:35

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See Ya Later, 2021!

12/17/2021
In the final Nintendo Shack episode of 2021, Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine recap the recent Indie World Showcase and discuss which indies they’re looking forward to playing. They also give an overview of another recent Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer and of five new Genesis games coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. They also learn a surprising fact about a famous Olympian who loves video games. As always, they answer listener questions, such as their favorite 2021 gaming...

Duration:01:05:35

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The Game Awards Recap

12/11/2021
Rebecca and Garret give a recap of The Game Awards in which Nintendo forgot to show up to. They also dive into some other Nintendo news from the week, such as another Hisuian variant for Pokemon Legends: Arceus, the next Nintendo Switch Online N64 game, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they thought could be improved about The Game Awards and which Nintendo franchises still haven’t appeared on the Switch that they’d like to see.

Duration:01:23:55

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'Tis the Delay Season

12/3/2021
Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine discuss the first N64 game to be added to the NSO Expansion Pack, some unfortunate Switch game delays, some JRPGs headed to the Switch, and whether or not they believe that we are at the beginning of a “handheld Renaissance” in gaming. It’s a big week for listener questions, with 10 answered, including the most difficult boss they’ve faced and their favorite winter levels in games.

Duration:01:13:11