The All Things Nintendo Podcast
Brian Shea
The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show focusing on the wonderful world of gaming’s most recognizable name. Join host Brian Shea every Friday as he’s joined by special guests to talk about the latest news, announcements, and games from Nintendo.
Pokémon Day Predictions, Franchises We Want Back on Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, freelance writer and board game creator Ben Bertoli joins the show to discuss the franchises that were once on Nintendo that he and Brian want to come back during the Switch 2 years. They also render their Pokémon Day hopes, dreams, and predictions, and cover the latest news, including the end of My Nintendo Gold Points, an impending Tony Hawk's Pro Skater announcement, and Pokémon Go potentially being sold.NOTE: At the start of the third segment, some technical
Nintendo Launch Lineup Tier List Ranking
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Electric Playground Network's Victor Lucas to discuss and rank Nintendo's various historical launch lineups. They also discuss all the latest news and rank their top five Nintendo launch games of all time.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Victor on Twitter @Victor_Lucas or Bluesky @VictorLucas. You can also subscribe Electric Playground Network on Yo
Super Mario Bros. 3 Retrospective
This week on All Things Nintendo, New York Post sports reporter and former games journalist Scott Fontana joins the show to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. 3. They also rank their top 5 NES games of all time, discuss the latest news out of the Nintendo earnings call, and more!If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Scott on Bluesky @ScottFontana. You can read his work in the New York Post
Inbox Q&A: Switch 2 Gimmicks, Nintendo Memories, Miyamoto Interactions
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian takes the entire episode to answer questions from the All Things Nintendo Patreon, community Discord, and various social media channels. Though there is no other voice on this week's show, the listeners are the unofficial guests of this episode of the podcast!If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea.A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nint
Earthblade Cancellation, Why You Should Care About Citizen Sleeper 2
This week on All Things Nintendo, former Game Informer editor Wesley LeBlanc joins the show to share his love for 2022's Citizen Sleeper ahead of next week's launch of its sequel. Brian and Wesley also discuss the cancellation of Earthblade, a game from the studio behind Celeste, and the updates coming to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Bluesky @WesleyLeblan
Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by former Game Informer director Kyle Hilliard to dive into Nintendo's first official look at the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, freelancer Ben Bertoli joins the show to share his review of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Bluesky @kylehilliard. You can follow Ben on Bluesky @radishgames and Twitter @SuperBentendo. You
Pitching What's Next for Nintendo's Franchises
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian Shea and his former colleague at Game Informer, Marcus Stewart, discuss the big Switch 2 leak coming out of CES to start the show. Then, they transition to a fun game of pitching what could be next for each of Nintendo's biggest franchises.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus on Twitter and Bluesky: @MarcusStewart7.A massive thanks to composer Tee Lop
Predicting Nintendo's 2025
This week on All Things Nintendo, Wicked Good Gaming's Dom Mahoney joins the show to help predict what 2025 holds for Nintendo. After looking at the calendar as it exists at the start of the year and sharing our own predictions, we transition to playing "Buy or Sell?" with listener-submitted prompts.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Dom on Twitter @WGGPapaDom. You can check out his work at Wick
The Best of 2024
This week on All Things Nintendo, it's the fourth annual All Things Nintendo Awards! Logan Plant from IGN and the Toadstool Boardroom podcast joins the show to recap 2024 and celebrate the best Switch gaming had to offer.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Logan on Bluesky @LoganJPlant. You can read his work on IGN and hear him on Nintendo Voice Chat and the Toadstool Boardroom podcast.A massive
Sonic 3 Movie Review, Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Impressions
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Ben Richlin to give a full review of the newest theatrical gaming adaptation, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. But before that, they discuss Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind and the various news items from the last week.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Ben on Twitter: @doctorbenmd.A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the them
An Hour With Diddy Kong Creator Kev Bayliss
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by legendary artist from Rare and Playtonic Games Kev Bayliss. Kev shares stories from his time working on games like Donkey Kong Country, Diddy Kong Racing, and Killer Instinct, and talks about how the leaps in technology and Nintendo's involvement changed the face of the iconic development studio.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Kev on Twitte
Fantasian Neo Dimension, AntonBlast, Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic w/ James Galizio
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes RPGSite senior staff writer James Galizio to give his glowing review of Fantasian Neo Dimension. On top of that, Brian shares his impressions of Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic and AntonBlast, then Brian and James share their top five RPGs on Switch.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow James on Bluesky @theswweet. You can also find his work on RPGSite.
Donkey Kong Country, DS, and Amiibo Anniversaries w/ Josh Broadwell
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by freelance writer Josh Broadwell to celebrate milestone anniversaries for Nintendo. First, they recap the lifecycle of Nintendo's most successful gaming platform to date, the Nintendo DS, on its 20th anniversary. Next, they celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nintendo's Amiibo line, before finally diving deep into the development history of Donkey Kong Country on its 30th anniversary. They then wrap up the show by running down the best sales duri
Atari CEO Wade Rosen on the State of Atari and the Industry
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined in his basement by Atari CEO Wade Rosen for a rare in-person episode of the show. The two chat about everything from the state of Atari to Wade's philosophy on game development and acquisitions. We also field some questions from the All Things Nintendo community Discord.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea or Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea. You can follow Atari on Twitter and Bluesky @atari.A mass
Lego Horizon Adventures, Dragon Quest III HD-2D, Tetris Forever w/ Mark Delaney and Nadia Oxford
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by GameSpot's Mark Delaney to discuss his review of Lego Horizon Adventures, the PlayStation-published, family-friendly retelling of Horizon Zero Dawn. Brian then shares his thoughts on Tetris Forever, the new compilation by Digital Eclipse, then Axe of the Blood God's Nadia Oxford rounds out the show with her review of Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Bluesky @BrianPShea, Instagra
New Switch 2 Info, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Metal Slug Tactics w/ Logan Plant
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by IGN and Nintendo Voice Chat's Logan Plant to discuss his review of Mario & Luigi: Brothership. On top of that, Brian delivers his impressions of Metal Slug Tactics, they discuss the new Switch 2 information, and the two name their favorite Mario spin-offs.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea , Bluesky @BrianPShea, or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Logan on Twitter: @LoganJPlant
Switch 2 Year One Draft, Pokémon TCG Pocket, Nintendo Music w/ Marcus Stewart, Veerender Jubbal, Kyle Hilliard, and Charles Harte
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by a rotating cast of guests! After covering the news with former Game Informer editor Marcus Stewart, he is joined by two other former Game Informer editors, Kyle Hilliard and Charles Harte, to do a fantasy draft for the first year of game releases for Switch 2. Then, finally, freelance games journalist Veerender Jubbal joins to discuss Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket and Nintendo Music.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do
Sonic X Shadow Generations, Slay the Princess, Pokémon Yellow Anniversary w/ Ben Richlin
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes his friend, Doctor Ben Richlin, back to the show to review Sonic X Shadow Generations. But first, they have a ton of news to cover. Then, they wrap up the episode with Brian recommending a game that has finally come to Switch, the duo talking about their favorite Sonic levels of all time, and celebrating anniversaries of Pokémon Yellow and Sonic & Knuckles.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @Brian
Super Mario Party Jamboree Review, Pokémon Leaks w/ Logan Plant
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by IGN's Logan Plant to review Super Mario Party Jamboree. Outside of digging into why Logan calls this the "best Mario Party game ever," the two discuss the new Pokémon leaks, Nobuo Uematsu's confusing retirement video, the Analogue 3D console, and the best uses of motion controls ever.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea , Bluesky @BrianPShea, or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Lo
Community Hot Takes, Alarmo w/ Alex Van Aken
This week on All Things Nintendo, Viewport founder and former Game Informer video editor Alex Van Aken joins Brian to react to various Nintendo-related hot takes from the podcast community. Before that, Brian and Alex run down the week's news, including items involving Alarmo, Green Day, Shinobi, and Tetris. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea , Bluesky @BrianPShea, or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Alex on Twitter: @itsVanAken.Y
Switch 2's First Year, Dormant Franchises, Inbox Q&A
This week, on a solo episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian fields several questions from the community. The topics range from what he expects to see in Switch 2's early library to when the heck we will get a new Star Fox or F-Zero game. Brian also talks about his favorite types of swag and rants about Pokémon still not putting its games in the Nintendo Switch Online catalogs.If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea, Bluesky @BrianPShea, or
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review, Ranking Zelda's Gimmicks w/ Giovanni Colantonio
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Digital Trends' Senior Gaming Editor Giovanni Colantonio to get his full review of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Plus, they talk about how Super Mario Party Jamboree and Sonic X Shadow Generations are shaping up, and rank the best Zelda gimmicks.
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Switch 2 Leaks, Pokémon Lawsuit, Marvel vs. Capcom Collection, The Plucky Squire w/ Jill Grodt
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by The Indie Informer herself, Jill Grodt. Together, they cover the latest indie releases including The Plucky Squire, Wild Bastards, Pizza Tower, and several upcoming games Jill got her hands on at PAX West. This episode also covers Pokémon and Nintendo suing the developers of Palworld, an alleged Switch 2 leak, and the employee walkout at Annapurna Interactive.
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Sega Dreamcast 25th Anniversary w/ Ben Richlin
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes doctor Ben Richlin on the show to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast and recap how this underappreciated console hoped to be Sega's bounce-back hardware, but ultimately ushered them to the realm of third-party publishers.
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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Fantasian Neo Dimension w/ Kate Sánchez
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by But Why Tho? Editor-in-Chief Kate Sánchez to talk about her hands-on experience with games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Fantasian Neo Dimension, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. They also discuss some of the latest news in the world of Nintendo and Kate drops an eShop Gem of the Week before Brian closes out the show with a ... PS5 recommendation???
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Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase & Indie World Recaps, Sonic 3 Movie Trailer w/ Marcus Stewart
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Indie Informer contributor and former Game Informer colleague Marcus Stewart to break down all the news from the two Nintendo presentations that hit this week. They also discuss the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie trailer and Marcus' recent trip to Gamescom.
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Nintendo Museum, Gamescom, The Plucky Squire w/ Alex Van Aken
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by former Game Informer video editor and the founder of Viewport, Alex Van Aken. After catching up on news related to Switch 2, Pokémon, Sonic, and more, they discuss all the new information from this week's Nintendo Direct tour of the upcoming Nintendo Museum.
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Genesis and the '90s Console Wars w/ Blake J. Harris
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by the best-selling author of Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation, Blake J. Harris. The two discuss the history of the Sega Genesis, which just turned 35 years old this week, and how it impacted Nintendo not just in the '90s, but in every era after.
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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom New Details, Japan Storytime w/ Wesley Leblanc
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by his former coworker at Game Informer, Wesley Leblanc, to catch up on how they're doing post-Game Informer. After discussing the news, including a new Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer, the two share some of their favorite moments from their recent trip to Japan.
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Game Informer Closure, SteamWorld Heist 2, Other Indie Games w/ Jill Grodt
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show with an acknowledgment of the news that Game Informer is shutting down. Then, he transitions to the main episode, which was recorded before the closure of the magazine. During the main episode, Brian is joined by Indie Informer's Jill Grodt, who has plenty of recent indie games to chat about.
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Game Boy's Creation and Legacy w/ Bryan Vore
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by former Game Informer editor Bryan Vore to celebrate 35 years of Nintendo's iconic Game Boy handheld device. After tracing the lineage of the beloved system to its predecessors, they look at the launch and library of the Game Boy before talking about their favorite Game Boy games of all time.
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Nintendo World Championships, TMNT: Splintered Fate Reviews w/ Kyle Hilliard
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show solo as he runs down the news and gives an update on the recently launched merch store. Then, he invites Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard back on the show so he can deliver his review of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition while Brian gives his thoughts on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate.
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Mario's Next Moves, Favorite Franchises, Inbox Q&A
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian tackles the episode solo. After covering some of the news from the last week, Brian transitions to answering your questions for more than an hour.
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Nintendo's Year So Far and A Look Ahead w/ Victor Lucas
This week, Brian is joined by longtime host and content creator Victor Lucas to discuss his nearly 30-year career covering the games industry. In the main segment, Brian and Victor look back at Nintendo's 2024 so far and look ahead to what is still to come for Switch owners over the rest of the year.
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Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble w/ Kyle Hilliard
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard to trade off reviewing this week's two big Switch exclusives. Before delivering their reviews of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, the two talk about the news of the week. Then, on the tail end, they talk party games and celebrate three milestone anniversaries that happened this week.
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Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4, Nintendo Direct Recap w/ Camille Salazar Hadaway
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by host and producer Camille Salazar Hadaway to recap all the news from the Nintendo Direct. This Nintendo Direct brought out some heavy hitters, so when you factor that in, plus all the non-Direct news and other segments, this ended up being the longest episode of All Things Nintendo to date.
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Summer Game Fest 2024 w/ Charles Harte
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer editor and MinnMax video editor Charles Harte to recap their time at Summer Game Fest 2024. The two begin the show by sharing some of the encounters they had while at SGF before transitioning to talking about some of the announcements out of the annual summer show. Then, in the main segment, they discuss the games they actually played while out in Los Angeles.
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Mario Kart 8 10th Anniversary w/ Dan Ryckert
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Giant Bomb Creative Director Dan Ryckert. After discussing Dan's career, they spend the remainder of the episode celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mario Kart 8.
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Superman 64 25th Anniversary w/ Zachary Pligge
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show by answering a few listener questions. Then, he welcomes longtime Game Informer community member and Twitch streamer Zachary Pligge to talk about the history of Superman 64 and his special relationship with it.
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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Video Game Movie News
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and his Game Informer counterpart Kyle Hilliard play catch-up by speedrunning the latest news from the world of Nintendo and video game movies. Then, in the main segment, they give reviews of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and Please Fix the Road.
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Super Smash Bros. 25th Anniversary
This week on All Things Nintendo, we celebrate a belated 25th anniversary of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64. Joining Brian for this episode is Suriel Vazquez, former Game Informer editor and current Narrative Lead at Big Blue Sky Games. After sharing the history of Super Smash Bros., the two read some memories from members of the All Things Nintendo free Patreon page and give their top 5 Super Smash Bros. stages.
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First Official Switch 2 Details, Xbox Studio Closures, Indie Game Reviews
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc to cover all the news out of Nintendo's earnings reports, including the first official details of the Switch's successor and its upcoming reveal. Then, Wesley and Brian share their thoughts on three indie releases that hit Switch this week.
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Latest Switch 2 Rumors, SMT V: Vengeance Preview, TMNT Arcade Review
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show answering listener questions before being joined by Spencer Pressly, host of the SMT Network podcast. Together, they talk about the latest news, including a new batch of Switch 2 rumors, before transitioning to a preview of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and a review of TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants.
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Indie Showcase Recap, Knuckles Show Review, Super Monkey Ball Preview, Another Crab's Treasure Review
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by The Indie Informer's Jill Grodt to run down all the news from last week's Indie Showcase. After a lengthy discussion full of indie recommendations, Brian and Jill share their thoughts on Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, Another Crab's Treasure, and the Knuckles Paramount+ show.
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Super Metroid's 30th Anniversary
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts out by answering a couple of listener questions before inviting former Game Informer editor Bryan Vore on the show to break down the 30th anniversary of the legendary Super Metroid. The two talk about the history of the beloved SNES game and its legacy before ending with a discussion of their favorite Metroidvanias of all time.
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Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the episode by answering a few listener questions. Then, he's joined by Twitch streamer and the host of Nintendo Weekly, Trisha Hershberger. Together, they cover the week's news, go on several tangents about their gaming habits, and discuss the history of the Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online.
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Grading Nintendo's First Quarter of 2024
Brian kicks off the show this week on All Things Nintendo by announcing the free Patreon page for All Things Nintendo and answering a listener question about reviewing games. Then, he is joined by Senior Editor at TheDirect.com and the host of Reckless Rebellion and Controller Club, Klein Felt. After doing First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game, the two dive into the news before handing out grades for Nintendo's first quarter of 2024. And since TheDirect.com covers a lot of superhero media,
Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC Impressions, Pepper Grinder Review
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian gives a bit more information about the upcoming transition of the show to its independent format starting next week before Kyle Hilliard joins to cover news surrounding the Zelda movie, the third Sonic movie, and plenty more. Then, the two editors talk about their impressions from playing Splatoon 3: Side Order and Pepper Grinder, then end with a small celebration of the fifth anniversary of Yoshi's Crafted World.
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Princess Peach Showtime Review, Contra: Operation Galuga Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we give our impressions of several recent releases. The headliner of this episode is Kyle Hilliard's review of Princess Peach: Showtime, but Brian also has impressions of Contra: Operation Galuga and qomp2. And, of course, we'll catch up on all the latest news out of the world of Nintendo.
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Our Pitches For The Next Mario Movie | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we dive into all the news from the last week, including the Mario Day announcements. Then, in the main segment, Brian and Wes deliver their pitches for the plot of the newly announced second animated movie set in the world of Super Mario Bros.
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Unicorn Overlord Impressions, Show Update | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show by giving an update about the podcast's future. Then, he's joined by Marcus Stewart to run down the news, including paying tribute to the late Akira Toriyama. Finally, Matt Miller joins the episode to give his impressions of Unicorn Overlord, the latest game from Vanillaware.
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Pokémon Day 2024, Penny’s Big Breakaway Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts by providing an update on the future of All Things Nintendo. Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard then joins him to break down all the news of Pokémon Day 2024 before they round out the show with Brian giving his hands-on impressions of the next game from the Sonic Mania developers, Penny's Big Breakaway.
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Nintendo Direct Recap, Princess Peach: Showtime! Preview | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is first joined by Kyle Hilliard to recap all the news out of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, as well as some news items that happened outside of that livestream. Then, Kyle leaves, and Alex Van Aken joins the episode to deliver his hands-on impressions of Princess Peach: Showtime! and an eShop Gem of the Week.
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Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Review, Xbox Games Coming To Switch? | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Kyle start the show by covering news surrounding Splatoon 3, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Sonic Superstars, Xbox's "business update," and more. Then, Charles joins the show to share his review of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, while Kyle talks about his experience with the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection.
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Mario Party 25th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we have a party for Mario Party! The long-running four-player party series starring everyone's favorite cast from the Mushroom Kingdom turned 25 this week, so Brian and guest Dom Mahoney from Wicked Good Gaming talk about the first game's development and legacy. Before that, the two get caught up on all the latest news from the world of Nintendo.
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong Preview | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Charles Harte to preview Mario vs. Donkey Kong, the new Switch remake of the well-liked Game Boy Advance puzzle platformer. Before that, though, the two editors run down the latest news, and the show wraps up with an eShop Gem of the Week.
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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Hitman: Blood Money – Reprisal | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Charles Harte to talk about a ton of news coming from the Pokémon, Splatoon, and Mario corners of the universe. In the main segment, we get a review of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy and some early impressions of Hitman: Blood Money – Reprisal. Finally, we end the show with a discussion on what the name of the next Nintendo console should be called.
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Another Code: Recollection Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Marcus Stewart, who gives his hands-on impressions of Another Code: Recollection, Nintendo's first published release of 2024. The series got its start on the DS before receiving a Japan and Europe-only sequel on the Wii. Now, both titles are available on Switch. The two also run through the latest news, give an eShop Gem of the Week, and discuss which Zelda game they'd like to see remade.
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Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Review, 2024 Predictions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, the first major game release of 2024 is here, so Brian invites Wesley LeBlanc back on the show to deliver his review of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The two also share their big predictions for this year in the world of Nintendo.
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Most Anticipated Switch Games Of 2024 | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley catch up on all the latest news and talk about what they played over break. Then, in the main segment, it's time for the latest All Things Nintendo Draft! This time, we're picking a set of the five games we're most excited for in 2024. Finally, the episode wraps up with the return of the eShop Gem of the Week segment.
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Inbox Q&A With Brittney Brombacher | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we close out 2023 with a special Inbox Q&A episode featuring Brittney Brombacher from What's Good Games. Brian and Brittney cover everything from the Zelda movie to looking back on Super Mario Bros. Wonder more than two months later. Of course, before we get to that, Brian learns Brittney's history with Nintendo.
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The Best Of 2023 | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Kyle look back at 2023. The two talk about the good and bad the year had to bring the games industry before transitioning into an awards show format for the remainder of the episode.
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Zelda Interview Recap, The Game Awards, E3 Memories | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is back in the office, so as promised, he spends much of the episode catching up on the biggest news items from the world of Nintendo. After that, he and Wesley LeBlanc share E3 memories, recap Brian's recent interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and chat about Brian's recent trips to The Game Awards and Tokyo.
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The eShop Gems Of The Year: 2023 Edition | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Indie Informer's Jill Grodt run down the best indie games that came to Switch over the last calendar year. Brian and Jill chat about their favorite indies and hidden gems of the year, giving you plenty of ideas of games you may have missed and want to check out now that the game release schedule is slowing down.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Spoilercast | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by YouTube and Twitch personality Fadel AKA GamesCage to nerd out about all the little surprises and delights found in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Both Brian and Fadel have 100%'d the game, so be warned that this episode contains full spoilers for any and all portions of the latest 2D Mario platformer.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 25th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, the episode is devoted to celebrating the anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Not only is it one of the most important and influential video games ever made, but it happens to be in both Brian and Kyle's top two games of all time. It's safe to say there is plenty of love for Ocarina of Time in this episode. We also briefly touch on the release of the game's 3DS remake, as well as the anniversaries of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds an
Super Mario RPG Review, Persona 5 Tactica Impressions | All Things Nintendo
The holiday release schedule is starting to slow down, but we still have two high-profile titles out on Switch this week. Brian and Kyle give final thoughts on the Super Mario RPG remake, while Brian gives his early thoughts on Persona 5 Tactica, the new turn-based strategy spin-off of Persona 5.
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Zelda Movie, Recent Games We Missed | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we discuss the blockbuster news that Nintendo is making a live-action Legend of Zelda movie. After talking about the other news of the week, Brian and Wes dive into some recent Switch games they missed when they first came out due to how busy the fall release calendar has been.
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WarioWare: Move It! Review, Super Mario RPG Preview | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian delivers his review of WarioWare: Move It, the latest game in Nintendo and Intelligent Systems' zany microgame compilation series. After that, Kyle gives his early impressions of Super Mario RPG. The show wraps with some more impressions, this time from Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1.
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The Mario And Sonic Rivalry | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Marcus dive into the history of Mario, Sonic, and the rivalry that emerged between the two franchises and their companies. After running down the history of the longstanding rivalry, Brian shares some stories of talking with Nintendo and Sega luminaries about the '90s console wars and how the franchises continued moving forward. The show wraps up with a new ATN Draft.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Wesley LeBlanc joins the show as Brian delivers his review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder after achieving 100 percent completion. Before that, the two chat about the implications of the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft and the Analogue 3D. The show ends with a short discussion about whether or not Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a mainline Mario game or not.
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Sonic Superstars Review, The Revival Of Sonic Interview With Ivo Gerscovich | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, it's a slow news week, so we just jump right into Marcus Stewart's Sonic Superstars review. Following an in-depth discussion, we throw to an interview recorded this past summer with Sonic Team's chief brand and business officer, Ivo Gerscovich. Finally, the show wraps up with a Definitive Ranking featuring 2D platformers and an eShop Gem that came out this week.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Cover Story, Detective Pikachu Returns Review | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian talks with Game Informer editor Wesley LeBlanc about his experience visiting Nintendo and getting extended hands-on sessions with Super Mario Bros. Wonder as part of the latest Game Informer cover story. After that, MinnMax contributor and former Game Informer editor Bryan Vore joins the show to share his review of Detective Pikachu Returns.
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Xbox’s Interest In Nintendo, Pokémon Expansion Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wes catch up on all the news, including an extended discussion on the leaked emails from Xbox regarding Phil Spencer's interest in acquiring Nintendo. After covering a lot of topics, Brian delivers his thoughts after spending a few hours with the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet expansion, The Teal Mask. Finally, the duo wraps up the show by taking part in the inaugural ATN Draft.
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90 Minutes With Atari CEO Wade Rosen | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined (in his dining room) by Atari CEO Wade Rosen. The two chat about the past, present, and future of the legendary gaming company, as well as Wade's lifelong love of video games. Wade sticks around to take part in Definitive Ranking and gives his eShop Gem of the Week. There isn't a video version this week, but we'll be back with the recently introduced video format next week!
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September 2023 Nintendo Direct, Mortal Kombat 1 Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we react to all of the news coming out of this week's Nintendo Direct. We talk Princess Peach: Showtime!, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Super Mario RPG, Splatoon 3: Side Order, and plenty of other announcements. Then, Brian and Kyle end the show talking about Mortal Kombat 1.
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Nintendo Live, Detective Pikachu Returns Preview | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian celebrates his 100th episode of the podcast. He invites Game Informer's Marcus Stewart on to talk about the massive amount of news out of the world of Nintendo this week. They also chat about Brian's recent trip to Seattle to visit PAX West, Nintendo Live, and The Pokémon Company. This episode is also available in video format for the first time!
We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. It's the result of growing pains with the new video platfor
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preview, Sea Of Stars Review | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian delivers his in-depth impressions of his hands-on time with perhaps Nintendo's most highly anticipated release for the rest of the year, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Then, Kyle Hilliard gives his review of the exciting retro-style RPG Sea of Stars, which is out this week. Finally, the show wraps up with some hands-on impressions of the co-op play of Sonic Supestars.
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Persona 5 Tactica, Charles Martinet’s Career, Vampire Survivors | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Game Informer's Brian Shea and Wesley LeBlanc catch up on all the news in and out of Gamescom, then deliver hands-on impressions for several new and upcoming Switch games. Then, the two wrap up the show by celebrating the career of longtime voice actor of Mario, Luigi, and plenty of others, Charles Martinet.
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Blasphemous 2 Review, Sonic Music Interviews With Tee Lopes And Katie Chrzanowski | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian renders his final verdict on Blasphemous 2, the new challenging Metroidvania that takes inspiration from games like Dead Cells and Dark Souls. After that, we have two interviews with folks who are involved with the music of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, but in very different ways. First up, we talk with Katie Chrzanowski, who you may know as the social media manager for the Sonic the Hedgehog brand. However, she's also the producer of the Sonic Symphon
Pokémon Presents News, Zelda: Link’s Awakening 30th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Kyle Hilliard as they run down all the news coming out of this week's Pokémon Presents stream. However, that's not all the news that came out this week, so they'll cover that. Plus, Brian delivers his impressions of the massive new Overwatch 2 season, which launched on Thursday, and they discuss the development of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening to celebrate that game's 30th anniversary.
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What We Want From Nintendo’s Next Console | All Things Nintendo
Following a big report that claims to reveal the first known details about the next Nintendo console, we focus this week's episode of All Things Nintendo on that very topic. Brian, Marcus, and Kyle go over the important details found in the report before transitioning to a community-driven segment discussing what people want in the next Nintendo console.
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Sonic Superstars Cover Story, Disney Illusion Island Review | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Alex drill down into what they learned from their time playing Sonic Superstars and talking to the development team as part of Game Informer's latest cover story. Wesley and Marcus also join the show to give their reviews of Disney Illusion Island and Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, and Brian talks about his time with Mr. Run and Jump.
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Pikmin 4 Review | All Things Nintendo
On this episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Kyle on to render his final verdict on Pikmin 4. The franchise has long remained a favorite of Shigeru Miyamoto's, so does this entry live up to the hype of the legendary creator? Before that, Brian and Marcus talk some Pokémon, some Sonic, and some TMNT.
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2023 Mid-Year Report Card, Oxenfree II Review | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley look back on the first six months of Nintendo's 2023 campaign. After handing out grades for the year, the show transitions to a review of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, the follow-up to the 2016 indie hit. Finally, Brian and Wes end the show with Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week.
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Everybody 1-2-Switch Impressions, Pikmin 4 Preview | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we get caught up on the latest game releases, including Everybody 1-2-Switch and AEW: Fight Forever. We also give our impressions of a few upcoming games, including Pikmin 4, Wild Card Football, and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Bluesky @brianpshea.bsky.social. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard. You can follow Marcus on Twitter: @MarcusStewar
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Spoilercast | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we have a panel of four Game Informer editors to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. All four members – Brian Shea, Matt Miller, Kyle Hilliard, and Charles Harte – have beaten the game and are ready to break down all the biggest gameplay elements and story beats without fear of spoiling the experience. With that in mind, if you haven't finished The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, proceed with caution, as there are plentiful spoilers within
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, June 2023 Nintendo Direct, Sonic Origins Plus | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we spend all three segments talking about the news that emerged from this week. Marcus Stewart joins Brian as they run down everything that came out of the Nintendo Direct, as well as the Sonic Central stream and other news surrounding things like Amiibo figures and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. They wrap up the show by talking about Sonic Origins Plus, which is out today.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea
Overwatch 2 PvE, Disney Illusion Island Previews | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Wesley LeBlanc on to recap their time at Summer Game Fest 2023. After running down some lingering news items, they chat about three games they played while at Summer Game Fest. For the main segment, Brian traveled to Blizzard's headquarters to be the first person to get his hands on a Story Mission from the upcoming Season 6 of Overwatch 2. After that, Brian and Wes chat about what they want to see in a potential summertime Nintendo Direct and end
Ed Boon, Takashi Iizuka, Summer Game Fest 2023 | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we're recording from Los Angeles, California, shortly after the events of Summer Game Fest 2023. We begin the show by chatting about Summer Game Fest news and hands-on previews before transitioning to a couple of interviews with some developers of some of the biggest games at the show.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You follow Jill Grodt on Twitter: @Finruin
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Inbox Q&A, Super Mega Baseball 4 Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Game Informer editor-in-chief Matt Miller on the show for the first time. After talking about Matt's favorite Nintendo experiences, the two chat briefly about Super Mega Baseball 4, which is out today, then transition to answer questions from the All Things Nintendo and Game Informer community.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Matt on Twitter: @MatthewRMiller.
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Nintendo’s Post-Tears Of The Kingdom 2023 | All Things Nintendo
This episode of All Things Nintendo asks a simple yet important question: Now that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a couple of weeks, what does the rest of 2023 look like for Switch owners? Marcus Stewart joins Brian to run down what we know so far. But first, the two catch up on the news from the last week.
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Mortal Kombat 1 Announcement, Tears Of The Kingdom Sales, Overwatch 2 Roadmap | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, it's a news extravaganza! So much news happened that it took up the entire episode. Over the next 100 minutes, we'll talk about Mortal Kombat 1, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon Home, Super Mega Baseball 4, Overwatch 2, and plenty more!
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus on Twitter: @MarcusStewart7.
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The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Spoiler-Free Review | All Things Nintendo
This week, we spend the entire episode reviewing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Both Brian and Kyle have played the game to completion and are here to chop it up with their impressions.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard.
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The Zelda Timeline To This Point | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we take an extended main segment to go over and discuss the canonical timeline of the Legend of Zelda franchise in preparation for Tears of the Kingdom to come out next week. Before that, Brian and Kyle break down the latest news from the world of Nintendo.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard.
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Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Hands-On Preview | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian shares his experience of and thoughts after getting his hands on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Outside of that in-depth discussion of Brian's time with the game, he and Wesley also get caught up on all the latest news, do a Definitive Ranking talking about the games they've been the most hyped for in their lifetimes, and talk about an eShop Gem of the Week that launched this very week.
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Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley catch up on all the latest news out of the worlds of Sonic, Mario, Zelda, and more, then transition to talking about the latest big releases for Nintendo Switch, Advance Wars 1+2: ReBoot Camp and Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series. Then, Kyle joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Labo, which just turned five years old this week.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley
The Final Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Kyle Hilliard to discuss the final pre-launch trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Before that, we play catch-up on all the biggest Nintendo news from the past few weeks.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard.
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Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Seth Rogen Interviews, Super Mario Bros. Movie Review | All Things Nintendo
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is out now, so naturally, this episode of All Things Nintendo is dedicated completely to the first movie to come out of the collaboration between Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures. First, Brian sits down for some quick interviews with actors Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Seth Rogen, before transitioning to a longer interview with the directors of the film, Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. Finally, Krysta Yang of The Kit & Krysta Podcast joins to deliver
BONUS: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gameplay Reaction | All Things Nintendo
We have a bonus mini-episode of All Things Nintendo this week, as Nintendo gave us our first in-depth look at the new gameplay additions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Brian invites fellow Zelda fan Kyle Hilliard on to go over their reactions to the new gameplay demonstration by series producer Eiji Aonuma.
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Zelda: Wind Waker’s 20th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was divisive upon its release, but with each passing year, the game has become more and more recognized for its art style, gameplay, innovations, and design. On this episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Kyle Hilliard to look back at the history of Wind Waker.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard.
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An Hour With Ash Ketchum Voice Actor Sarah Natochenny | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Sarah Natochenny, who has voiced Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon anime for the last 17 years. With the final episode of Ash's two-and-a-half decade run as the series' protagonist airing in Japan today, Brian and Sarah look back at her early days voicing the character and talk about her emotions leading up to the end of this era in both her career and the Pokémon animated series.
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Bayonetta Origins Review, Star Fox’s 30th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Marcus Stewart to talk about his review of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon. Prior to that, the two celebrate 30 years of Star Fox by running down the history of the franchise and talking about where to series could go from here.
You can follow Marcus on Twitter: @MarcusStewart7
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Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania, Final Mario Movie Trailer | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Kyle Hilliard on to talk about the new Return to Castlevania DLC for roguelite smash hit Dead Cells. The two chat about their histories with Castlevania and talk about their favorite crossover games of all time. The show also kicks off with a live reaction to the final Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer.
You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard.
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Pokémon Day 2023 | All Things Nintendo
Pokémon Day 2023 has come and gone, so this week's episode of All Things Nintendo is dedicated to recapping everything that came out of the Pokémon Presents live stream. Wesley LeBlanc joins Brian for that, including a rundown of how they did with their predictions, as well as the news out of this week.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
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Kirby’s Return To Dream Land Deluxe, Metroid Prime Remastered, Pokémon Day Predictions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley give a massive round up of impressions for games like Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Octopath Traveler II, Metroid Prime Remastered, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, and more. Before that, the two speculate what Pokémon Day 2023 might have in store for us, Xbox's new plans for Switch (yes, you read that right), and what the final trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie might have for us.
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Playing Zelda: Majora’s Mask In 2023 | All Things Nintendo
When The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrived on Nintendo 64, it quickly became Brian's favorite video game he ever played. However, due to a series of circumstances and several failed attempts, he never played the direct sequel, Majora's Mask. Now, in preparation for the sequel to his current favorite game of all time, Breath of the Wild, Brian is going back and playing the sequels he missed to his favorite games of all time. The first game on that list? The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
The First Nintendo Direct Of 2023 | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, former Game Informer video producer and founder of MinnMax Ben Hanson joins the program to break down all the massive news to come out of this week's Nintendo Direct presentation. Brian and Ben also chat about the latest Nintendo sales numbers, a Star Fox 64 sequel that never happened, and more.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Ben on Twitter: @yozetty. You can also support MinnMax on Patre
Top 10 Nintendo Remakes, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc as they count down the top 10 remakes in Nintendo history. Prior to that, Brian gets Wesley's impressions of his hands-on time with Theatrhythm Final Bar Line and his full review of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes.
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GoldenEye 007 Retrospective | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we celebrate the launch of GoldenEye 007 on Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack. To do that, Brian is joined by The New York Post's Scott Fontana. The two spend the episode looking back at the development and legacy of one of the most beloved games of the N64.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Scott on Twitter: Scott Fontana (@Scott_Fontana)
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Fire Emblem Engage Review | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we give our final verdicts on several recent Switch titles, but the focus is this week's major release, Fire Emblem Engage. Wes joins Brian to deliver an update on his play session now that he's rolled credits, and Brian gives his final verdict on Sports Story. They also chat about the new Persona ports, Lil Gator Game, and get caught up on the news of the week.
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2023 Lookahead | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Kyle Hilliard on to preview the 2023 release schedule as it exists in January. The two cover everything from Kirby's Dream Land Deluxe to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and all the releases in between. In addition to that, this show signals the return of the news, Definitive Ranking, and eShop Gem of the Week segments.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitt
Fire Emblem Engage, Sports Story | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Wesley LeBlanc on to chat about the first major release of 2023, Fire Emblem Engage. The two break down their time spent with the final game to this point, previewing the various aspects of this highly anticipated turn-based strategy title. Then, in the second segment, Brian and Wesley chat about Sports Story, the successor to Golf Story, which surprise-launched in late December.
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The Best Of 2022 | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard to help him put a bow on 2022. That's right: It's the second annual All Things Nintendo Awards episode! Join Brian and Kyle as they talk about the best games across various categories and send 2022 off in style.
If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram: @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard.
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The eShop Gems Of The Year: 2022 Edition | All Things Nintendo
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)
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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion | All Things Nintendo
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)
Dragon Quest Treasures, The Game Awards | All Things Nintendo
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.
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Mario Movie Trailer, Inscryption, Atari 50, Harvestella, Soccer Story | All Things Nintendo
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.
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The Holiday 2022 Nintendo Gift Guide | All Things Nintendo
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.
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Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Review, Wii U Turns 10 | All Things Nintendo
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.
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Sonic Frontiers Review, Indie World Presentation | All Things Nintendo
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.
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Super Mario Odyssey’s 5th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo
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.
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Visiting Super Nintendo World, Scariest Pokédex Entries, Bayonetta 3 Review | All Things Nintendo
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.
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope, Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Hands-On, Persona 5 Royal On Switch | All Things Nintendo
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.
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New Switch Owner Guide, No Man’s Sky, Lego Bricktales | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites one of his best friends and former games journalist, Keith Mathias, to chat about his experience as a brand new Switch owner 5 and a half years into the system's lifecycle. Brian also gives his impressions of two new games on Switch, No Man's Sky and Lego Bricktales. The two also answer some community questions.
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Super Mario Movie Trailer, Pokémon Scarlet And Violet, Bayonetta 3 | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Game Informer's Marcus Stewart to react in real-time to the Super Mario movie trailer. The two also break down the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer and chat about Marcus' recent trip to Nintendo of America's headquarters for the Bayonetta 3 cover story.
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Overwatch 2, Nier: Automata, Shovel Knight Dig, Railgrade, And More | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we go light on news and heavy on impressions and reviews. First, Wesley LeBlanc joins the show to chat about some quick news items and give his review of Shovel Knight Dig. Following that, Marcus Stewart joins Brian as the two cover a ton of games, including Overwatch 2, Nier: Automata, Railgrade, Dorfromantik, Tinykin, Let's Build a Zoo, Tunic, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.
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Holiday 2022 Primer | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by the New York Post's mixed-martial arts reporter, co-host of the Ground & Pwned podcast, and former games journalist Scott Fontana to preview the upcoming holiday gaming season. The two go month by month, breaking down the most exciting releases on the horizon on Nintendo Switch, starting with the first week of October.
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Nintendo Direct Recap, Danny Peña Interview, Reiner’s Top Stories From GI | All Things Nintendo
Weeks like this are why All Things Nintendo exists. Not only do we have a huge Nintendo Direct to recap, but also news out of Tokyo Game Show, D23, Ubisoft Forward, and more. In the main segment, Brian is joined by gaming podcast legend Danny Peña to talk about his career and how it got made into a children's book. The show ends with Game Informer's outgoing editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner sharing some of his favorite memories from his three decades covering the industry at Game Informer.
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Splatoon 3 Review, New Pokémon Trailer | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and fellow Game Informer staffer Wesley LeBlanc break down their final verdicts on Splatoon 3, the first major fall 2022 release for Nintendo. Before that, Marcus Stewart joins the show to talk about the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer, Dragon Quest Treasures' new information, and give his verdict on Ooblets.
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Mario Kart 30th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites former Game Informer editor and current GameSpot mobile gaming editor, Kyle Hilliard, to talk about the history and importance of the Mario Kart series. Before that, Game Informer associate editor Jason Guisao chats with Brian about the news of the week.
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Splatoon 3 Preview, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Sonic Frontiers | All Things Nintendo
This week of All Things Nintendo, Brian chats with Game Informer's Marcus Stewart about some major anniversaries in the world of Nintendo and the various news items coming out of Gamescom 2022. Brian delivers his final verdict on Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince before giving his hands-on impressions of Splatoon 3. The two also chat about the new Harvestella story and gameplay details coming out of the Nintendo Treehouse live stream.
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Cult of the Lamb, Two Point Campus, Kirby’s Dream Buffet, Blossom Tales 2 | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by a duo of guests to talk about four recently released games for Switch. But first, Brian and Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc run down the news, including games like Wave Race 64, Overwatch 2, and plenty more. Then, stick around for the final segment as Brian is joined by Game Informer's Margaret Andrews for Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week.
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Street Fighter 35th Anniversary, Splatoon 3 Deep Dive | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites fighting game expert and former Game Informer editor Suriel Vazquez to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Street Fighter franchise. The main segment pays homage to the series through a deep dive on the history and impact of the most iconic fighting games, but before that, the two run down the news, including a big breakdown of the Splatoon 3 info dump we got earlier this week.
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Region Reveal, Mario Kart 8 DLC Wave 2 Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites returning Game Informer editor Wesley LeBlanc to chat about the massive info dump on Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. The two also chat about the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, the first major info about AEW: Fight Forever, and Nintendo's latest financial report.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Game Informer associate editor Jason Guisao to break down his review of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the massive role-playing game that hit Nintendo Switch today. Before that, the two get caught up on all the biggest Nintendo news from the last two weeks. The show ends with an RPG-focused Definitive Ranking topic before Jason gives his eShop Gem of the Week.
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Live A Live Review, Inbox Q&A | All Things Nintendo
Brian's on vacation this week, so on this episode of All Things Nintendo, he's joined by editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner to answer listener questions. Then, after the break, Brian gets the final verdict on Live A Live, Square Enix's the new HD-2D remake of the cult favorite RPG. Finally, Jill Grodt joins All Things Nintendo for the final time as a member of the Game Informer staff to give us some indie games to keep our eyes on in the near future.
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Halfway Through 2022 | All Things Nintendo
On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Alex Stadnik on to look at 2022 as it looks now for Nintendo. But first, the two address the reason there was no show last week and discuss the biggest news from the last two weeks. Then, sadly, Alex shares some news about closing this chapter of his career.
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Nintendo Direct Mini, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Sonic Frontiers | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by John Carson as they run down all the big news to come out of the Nintendo Direct Mini that Nintendo put out with its third-party partners this week. But first, Brian gets John's impressions of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the new expansion from the Switch and PC-exclusive Monster Hunter title, and Brian talks about his hours of hands-on time with Sonic Frontiers.
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Tee Lopes Interview, Sonic Origins Review, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct | All Things Nintendo
This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is jam-packed with news, a review, and a fun interview. First up, Brian is joined by Marcus Stewart to discuss news pertaining to games like Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Overwatch 2, Pokémon Snap, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. The two then talk about Sonic Origins to wrap up the segment. Then, renowned Sonic Mania and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge composer Tee Lopes joins the show to talk about his path into the industry.
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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Neon White, Sonic Frontiers | All Things Nintendo
On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by a trio of guests throughout the episode. First, Marcus Stewart joins the show to talk about the best games they played at Summer Game Fest, the news from the last week, and his review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. For the second segment, Blake Hester makes his sophomore appearance on the show to talk about Neon White, which he reviewed and gave the highest score he's ever given. Finally, the show wraps up wi
Summer Game Fest, Mario Strikers: Battle League Review | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we come to you live from Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles, California for the first-ever in-person recording of the show. Brian and Alex Stadnik chop up all the news out of the last week (including Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest), give the final verdict on Mario Strikers: Battle League, and speculate when Nintendo is going to do its annual summer Direct stream.
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s Second Trailer | All Things Nintendo
This episode of All Things Nintendo chats all about the new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer. Brian is joined by Wicked Good Games' and Not Another Gaming Podcast's Dom Mahoney to break down the new features and characters in the trailer, as well as chat about all the news from the week.
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Mario Strikers: Battle League Preview | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer Show host Alex Van Aken to talk about the upcoming Mario Strikers: Battle League. Brian has seen the game in action and is ready to tell longtime series fan, Alex, all about the live gameplay he witnessed.
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How Nintendo Switch Online Stacks Up | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to dig deep on the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. The two start the conversation by comparing the three platform holders' various subscription services before chatting about what Nintendo Switch Online could do to become a better overall service for players.
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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Preview | All Things Nintendo
On this week's episode, Brian invites Game Informer's Marcus Stewart so they can discuss their hands-on impressions of the upcoming retro brawler, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Before that, the duo quickly runs down the news from the week, tries out a new segment, and does the First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game.
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An Hour With Reggie Fils-Aimé | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian sits down with former Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aimé. The two dig into his time at Nintendo, stories from his interactions with the legends of the company, and his new book Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo.
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Kirby’s 30th Anniversary, Nintendo Switch Sports Review | All Things Nintendo
This week, Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor Jason Guisao as the two once again talk about Nintendo Switch Sports, this time getting Jay's final impressions of the game. The two then talk about the latest news in the world of Nintendo before Jason swaps out for Game Informer's Kim Wallace to celebrate 30 years of the Kirby franchise.
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Zelda: A Link To The Past’s 30th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Daniel Tack to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The two talk about its development, its legacy, why the game is considered such a masterpiece, and their own personal experiences with the title. Before that, they break down news including Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Sonic Origins, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, and... Crazy Taxi/Jet Set Radio? The show wraps up with
Nintendo Switch Sports Preview | All Things Nintendo
On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we dig into the upcoming Nintendo Switch Sports. Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor Jason Guisao to break down his hands-on experience with the game at a recent in-person Nintendo event in New York City. The two also chat about the latest news and Jason's unconventional first experiences with Zelda and Mario before ending with a sports-themed Definitive Ranking and the eShop Gem of the Week.
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First Quarter 2022, Beware Of Darkness’ Kyle Nicolaides | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Beware of Darkness vocalist and guitarist Kyle Nicolaides. After talking about Kyle's band, mental health advocacy, and upcoming book, the two jump into the news from the week and a quick look back at the year Nintendo has had so far.
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Zelda’s Long History With Delays, GDC 2022 | All Things Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's sequel received another delay, this time pushing it out of 2022, so for this week's All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Jill Grodt to run down the series' long history with delays. After discussing some quick news items, the two dive into the series' delays of the past, stretching all the way back to an article from 1988.
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Kirby And The Forgotten Land, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC | All Things Nintendo
This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is centered on the newest major Nintendo release: Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Game Informer's John Carson joins Brian to talk about his review of the newest Kirby game. However, before they can get to that, the two chat about the biggest Nintendo news from the past week and wrap up with a fun Definitive Ranking and the latest eShop Gem of the Week.
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Inbox: Breath Of The Wild 2 Wishlist, Pokémon Oversaturation, Dream Classic Consoles | All Things Nintendo
This week, Brian is away on vacation, so he digs into the inbox for this episode of All Things Nintendo. Joining him is Game Informer creative director Jeff Akervik. The two answer questions surrounding topics of Zelda, Mario, Smash Bros., Pokémon, and plenty more! They wrap up the show with a controller-focused Definitive Ranking, followed by an appropriate eShop Gem of the Week.
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Triangle Strategy, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Lots Of News | All Things Nintendo
On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to run down all the latest news in the world of Nintendo – and there is a lot this week! Then, Game Informer's Kimberley Wallace subs in for the final two segments to give her in-depth thoughts about Triangle Strategy, the new tactical RPG from Square Enix, and her picks for Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week.
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Pokémon Day 2022 | All Things Nintendo
This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is mostly about the massive news coming out of Pokémon Day 2022. After Brian and his guest Yami Avendaño run down the Nintendo news from the last two weeks, the two chat all about the announcements coming out of The Pokémon Company's big stream from last weekend, including the reveal of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
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Five Years Of Switch | All Things Nintendo
This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about celebrating the first five years of the Nintendo Switch. The anniversary is right around the corner, so Brian invites Game Informer online content director Ben Reeves back to talk about the biggest milestones of the Switch's first half-decade, as well as share some stories from the last five years covering the system.
Note: Brian is out on assignment this week, so this episode was recorded a week early. If any noteworthy news hit over the l
The Nintendo Power Hotline | All Things Nintendo
Before the internet was in every house and on every phone, video game players had few options when they got stuck in a game. While many opted to buy a strategy guide or ask a friend for help, Nintendo gave players the option to seek the assistance of professionals through the Nintendo Power Hotline. This week, Brian is joined by Game Informer senior associate editor Blake Hester to talk about his recent article digging into what it was like working at the Nintendo Power Hotline, and what Nintend
The First Nintendo Direct Of 2022 | All Things Nintendo
Nintendo Directs are among the most exciting times for Nintendo fans, and we were lucky enough to get the first one of 2022 this week. Brian is joined by Ben Reeves on this very news-heavy episode of All Things Nintendo. Join them as they talk about all the big announcements both in and out of the Direct.
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Kit Ellis And Krysta Yang Talk Nintendo Minute And Working At Nintendo | All Things Nintendo
The Nintendo Minute was never a minute, and neither is this week's episode of All Things Nintendo! This week, Brian is joined by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, the two former hosts of Nintendo Minute, Nintendo's in-house YouTube show. However, their time at Nintendo extends far beyond simply hosting that show. In fact, when you combine how long Kit and Krysta worked at Nintendo, it's almost three decades of experience. On this special episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian chats with the two former N
Pokémon Legends: Arceus | All Things Nintendo
After months of waiting, we finally got our hands on Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Not only has Brian played it, but he's beaten it and is ready to give his final verdict on the title. Brian is joined this week by Game Informer's Alex Stadnik, who has also been playing the latest Game Freak title and is raring to share his thoughts on the first major game release of 2022.
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Looking Back At Banjo-Kazooie | All Things Nintendo
It's a slow week in the world of Nintendo, so we're taking the opportunity to stop and smell the honeycombs. This episode, we're using Banjo-Kazooie coming to the Switch Online Expansion Pack as our excuse to talk about everyone's favorite 64-bit bear-and-bird adventure. Joining Brian this week is Game Informer web designer and programmer Kristin Williams!
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Kirby And The Forgotten Land, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Analogue Pocket | All Things Nintendo
After a slow news week to kick off 2022, the world of Nintendo is firing on all cylinders, so this episode of All Things Nintendo is all about catching up on the new looks at Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Not only that, but Game Informer's Alex Van Aken also came ready to chat about the all-new Analogue Pocket and The Nintendo Tapes, his new collaborative EP of Nintendo remixes (two of which you'll sample during this episode!).
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Wii U Games That Should Come To Switch In 2022 | All Things Nintendo
On this first 2022 episode of All Things Nintendo, we dive into the Wii U wasteland to see what we can possibly still salvage. With 2022 on the horizon, Brian invites former Game Informer editor and current MinnMax co-host and GameMill Entertainment marketer Kyle Hilliard on the show to chat about the biggest Wii U games that still haven't made the jump to Switch.
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Looking Ahead To 2022 | All Things Nintendo
With 2021 officially in the rear-view mirror, this week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about looking ahead to 2022. With the upcoming year looking extremely stacked, Brian invites Game Informer creative director Jeff Akervik to talk about the biggest games scheduled to arrive on Switch in 2022.
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The Best Of 2021 | All Things Nintendo
This episode of All Things Nintendo is devoted to looking back at the best that 2021 had to offer in the world of Nintendo. Join Brian as he runs down the categories, nominees, and winners of the podcast's inaugural awards. Following the announcement of each award winner, Brian invites a colleague of his to chat about why that game deserved to win the award that it did.
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The Evolution And Future Of Mario Games | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer community member Nolan Filter to talk about the Mario series' evolution. After discussing the new Christmas movie, 8-Bit Christmas on HBO Max, and running down all the latest Nintendo-related news, Brian chats with Nolan about his grad-school research paper on the evolution of Mario's gameplay mechanics and about what they would like to see from Nintendo's flagship franchise in the future.
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Nintendo’s Biggest 2021 Anniversaries, The Game Awards | All Things Nintendo
On this week's All Things Nintendo, we've got a super-sized episode for you! Brian is joined by the Video Game History Foundation's Kelsey Lewin to talk about the historical significance of several games that celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2021. The two also chat about Kelsey's work with the Foundation, as well as what it's like running the oldest retro game shop in Seattle. Following that discussion, Brian is joined by Game Informer video editor Alex Stadnik to react to The Game Awards.
The eShop Gems Of The Year: 2021 Edition | All Things Nintendo
As we approach the end of 2021, every podcast and major outlet is starting to reflect on the best the year had to offer. This week, Brian invites Game Informer associate editor Jill Grodt to talk about the best indie games that came to Switch over the course of 2021. The pair runs down a ton of indie games you can find on the eShop, giving you a wide variety of titles to help you potentially find something new that you might have missed earlier in the year.
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The Holiday 2021 Nintendo Gift Guide | All Things Nintendo
With the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving this week, today marks the official start of holiday shopping season. This week, host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner to offer up several great options for the Nintendo fan in your life.
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Pokémon Remakes | All Things Nintendo
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are out now. However, if you listened to episode two of All Things Nintendo, we already extensively covered what these remakes bring to the table. Instead of retreading old ground, this episode shifts the focus to the Pokémon series' long-standing tradition of bringing remade versions of its older games to modern platforms. Host Brian Shea invites fellow Game Informer editor John Carson back to retrace the history of Pokémon remakes before getting some
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 And Happy Home Paradise Impressions | All Things Nintendo
This week on All Things Nintendo, we're diving deep into our impressions of the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 free update and Happy Home Paradise paid expansion. Host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer production director Margaret Andrews to chat about their early impressions of the new additions to the wildly popular game. Unfortunately, this episode was recorded earlier in the week than usual, so we skipped the news portion of the show.
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Shin Megami Tensei V, Delayed Games, Favorite Nintendo RPGs | All Things Nintendo
This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is coming out on time. However, many of the games we discuss will not be doing the same. While this week's big topic is Shin Megami Tensei V (out next week), the theme in our quick-hit news segment is pretty obvious: game delays. Host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer features editor Kimberley Wallace to talk about all the delays and to chat about what this newest entry to the SMT series brings to the table.
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Mario Party Superstars, N64 On Switch, Captain Dangerous | All Things Nintendo
On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we have a surprising amount of topics to chat about. Host Brian Shea is joined by Ky Parker aka Captain Dangerous to talk about her work as a toy photographer and set builder, and what means to be a Nintendo Ambassador. They also chat about all the news coming from the world of Nintendo before Brian gives his review on this week's big release: Mario Party Superstars.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Retrospective | All Things Nintendo
On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we celebrate the conclusion of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's downloadable content by looking back at the wildly ambitious project. Host Brian Shea is joined once again by fellow Game Informer editor Alex Stadnik to discuss the latest news in the world of Nintendo and take a deep dive into the biggest crossover game ever.
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Animal Crossing Updates, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | All Things Nintendo
Last week's debut episode was full of exciting Nintendo news, but this week might be even more jam-packed with big topics! Host Brian Shea is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to chat about all kinds of topics including the recently announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons updates, John's impressions of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and plenty more!
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Sora In Smash, Metroid Dread, Switch OLED, And The Recent Direct | All Things Nintendo
Welcome to the very first episode of the All Things Nintendo podcast! Join host Brian Shea as he welcomes fellow Game Informer editors Alex Stadnik and Ben Reeves to talk about all the latest in the world of Nintendo. The crew kicks off the episode talking about the games that made them a Nintendo fan in the first place before talking about their favorite Nintendo games of all time. From there, they launch into a discussion of the biggest news that came out of the recent Nintendo Direct, plus di
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Nintendo has a special place in the games industry. For many of us, a Nintendo controller was the first we ever held and remains one of our favorites to pick up today. This is not because of the form factor or the visual aesthetics of the controller itself, but rather because of the magic that plays out on-screen when we hold it. For nearly the last 40 years, Nintendo has played a crucial role in our gaming lives and the industry at large, and now we're creating a special place to celebrate that