The All Things Nintendo Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 Twitter @kev_bayliss, Bluesky @kevbayliss, and Twitch @kev_bayliss. A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube. If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like Discord access, early and ad-free episodes, and an entire bonus podcast. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo or All Things Gamers merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:07 – First Nintendo Game Favorite Nintendo Game 00:05:44 – History with Rare 00:44:19 – Current Work at Playtonic If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea.  A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon: Aaron Smith Abdulla Adam Scott Alana R Alex Stadnik Andy Junkins Avri Rosen-Zvi Ben Richlin Brett Thomas Miro Chad Timblin ChainWhippin ChapsMyAss Charles Clift Chris Cali Colton Bredlau Dan Noorman Derek Sigmund Desmond Thomas Dusty Beaman IanTClark  Jackal James D Jason Thompson Jawarhello  JHerb Jill Grodt Johnny 5 Jordan Sloat Jose Villalobos Joseph Joseph Jury Joshua Duperoy Justin Childress Katie Cross Knobby Buckles (Dave) Kody Gipson Kreaper207 kristiana Lindsey Harts Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala) Marshall Thompson Matthew  Matthew Magurany Matthew Schwickerath Megan S. Michael Anderson Michael Ogden nintendo101. Nolan Filter Paige Pam Sandor Paul (@DrunkonMako) Phillip G. Cox Prattable Rachel Atkins Rob McCann (BobbyMac265) Robert Sousa Roger Reichardt Russell Sayer Ryan Baldwin Scott Matthews Sir Phobos Smithypoo TuxDC WamBamSamTheGamingMan Zach Marcus Zachary Pligge Zech (threeswordssama) Zeriquinn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.net.  A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube. If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like Discord access, early and ad-free episodes, and an entire bonus podcast. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo or All Things Gamers merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:01 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:07:12 – Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Un-Delayed 00:14:22 – TMNT: Tactical Takedown Announced 00:20:24 – New Games Added to Switch Online 00:22:49 – Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Available Now 00:29:07 – Ubisoft Closing Studios and Laying Off Employees 00:36:23 – Fantasian Neo Dimension Review 00:56:15 – Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic Impressions 01:06:19 – AntonBlast Impressions 01:14:06 – Definitive Ranking: RPGs on Switch 01:30:52 – eShop Gem of the Week: Drainus If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, or message Brian on social media @BrianPShea.  A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon: Aaron Smith Abdulla Adam Scott Alana R Alec Aquinino Alex Stadnik Andy Junkins Avri Rosen-Zvi Ben Richlin Brett Thomas Miro Chad Timblin ChainWhippin ChapsMyAss Charles Clift Chris Cali Colton Bredlau Dan Noorman Derek Sigmund Desmond Thomas Dusty Beaman IanTClark  Jackal James D Jason Thompson Jawarhello  JHerb Jill Grodt Johnny 5 Jordan Sloat Jose Villalobos Joseph Joseph Jury Joshua Duperoy Justin Childress Katie Cross Knobby Buckles (Dave) Kody Gipson Kreaper207 kristiana Lindsey Harts Mad Genie (Konfuzed Koala) Marshall Thompson Matthew  Matthew Magurany Matthew Schwickerath Megan S. Michael Anderson Michael Ogden nintendo101. Nolan Filter Paige Pam Sandor Paul (@DrunkonMako) Phillip G. Cox Prattable Rachel Atkins Rob McCann (BobbyMac265) Robert Sousa Roger Reichardt Russell Sayer Ryan Baldwin Scott Matthews Sir Phobos Smithypoo TuxDC WamBamSamTheGamingMan Zach Marcus Zachary Pligge Zech (threeswordssama) Zeriquinn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Twitter @BrianPShea.  A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube. If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to gain access to bonuses like Discord access, early and ad-free episodes, and an entire bonus podcast. If you're interested in All Things Nintendo or All Things Gamers merchandise, you can find t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and more in the All Things Nintendo shop on TeePublic.com. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! 00:01:11 – Two F-Zero Games Coming to Switch Online 00:01:56 – TMNT Shredder’s Revenge Ultimate Edition 00:05:47 – Inbox Q&A If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, or message Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea).  A huge thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon: Aaron Smith Abdulla Alana R Alec Aquinino Alex Stadnik Andy Junkins Avri Rosen-Zvi Ben Richlin Brett Thomas Miro Brooke Obscura Chad Timblin ChapsMyAss Charles Clift cheesyluigi Chris Cali Colton Bredlau Dan Noorman Derek Sigmund Desmond Thomas Dusty Beaman IanTClark  Jackal Jacob Nahin James Jason Thompson Jawarhello  Jeff Akervik Jill Grodt Joey Alesia Johnny 5 Jordan Sloat Jose Villalobos Joseph Joseph Jury Justin Childress Knobby Buckles (Dave) Kody Gipson kristiana Lindsey Harts Marshall Thompson Matthew  Matthew Magurany Megan S. Michael Anderson Michael Ogden nintendo101. Nolan Filter Paige Pam Sandor Pat Roberts Paul (@DrunkonMako) Prattable rachael hoover Rachel Atkins Rob McCann (BobbyMac265) Roger Reichardt Russell Sayer Ryan Baldwin Sarah McCarthy Scott Matthews Smithypoo TuxDC WamBamSamTheGamingMan Zach Marcus Zachary Pligge Zack Bencal Zechariah Rogers Zeriquinn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:18 – Top-Selling Games of 2022 00:05:30 – Title Updates for Three 2022 Games 00:14:08 – Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania 00:18:24 – Super Nintendo World Hollywood Downgrades 00:25:58 – Fire Emblem Engage Review 00:42:04 – Sports Story Review 00:53:45 – Lil Gator Game Review 00:57:59 – Persona 3 Portable/Persona 4 Golden Impressions 01:07:02 – Definitive Ranking: Series We Wish We Played Sooner 01:22:38 – eShop Gem of the Week: Infernax If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Twitter: @KyleMHilliard The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:22 – Pokémon Celebrates All 1,008 Pokémon 00:05:28 – Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Abilities 00:07:51 – Toy Soldiers HD Now on Switch 00:09:43 – Ubisoft's Underperformance/Cancellations 00:16:02 – New Wavebird-Style Wireless Switch Controller 00:20:33 – Looking Ahead to 2023 01:15:45 – Definitive Ranking: 2023 Games We're Excited For 01:32:01 – eShop Gem of the Week: Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:06 – Fire Emblem Engage Preview 00:28:26 – Sports Story Impressions If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:05:22 – Best Action Game 00:09:08 – Best RPG 00:15:27 – Best Sports or Racing Game 00:20:06 – Best Indie Game 00:24:05 – Best Multiplayer 00:27:57 – Best Compilation 00:32:36 – Best Remake or Remaster 00:36:10 – Best Content Updates 00:40:12 – The "Better Late Than Never" Award 00:45:22 – Most Wanted Game for Switch 00:52:47 – Best Third-Party Game 00:54:41 – Best Nintendo Game 00:59:56 – Definitive Ranking 01:08:00 – eShop Gem of the Week: Switch 'N' Shoot If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Informer. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:33 – The eShop Gems of the Year 02:18:10 – Definitive Ranking: Indie Games on the Horizon If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:12 – Pokémon Trading Card Game Changes 00:05:55 – Super Nintendo World Hollywood Opening 00:09:19 – New Amiibo Release Dates 00:12:02 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Free Update 00:14:56 – Bayonetta Might Never End 00:16:45 – Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Rated for Switch 00:19:19 – Nintendo Players' Year-in-Review 00:23:36 – Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Review 00:49:52 – Definitive Ranking: Handheld Games We Want on Console 01:09:54 – eShop Gem of the Week: Super Kiwi 64 If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:23 – Call of Duty Potentially Returning to Nintendo 00:13:41 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Item Select Added 00:19:33 – Atari Announces Akka Arrh 00:25:31 – Dragon Quest Treasures 00:41:39 – The Game Awards Recap 00:44:22 – Hades II Announced 00:47:41 – The Game Awards Sale Happening Now 00:48:21 – Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon 00:52:02 – Fire Emblem Engage DLC 00:58:08 – Awards Nintendo Took Home 01:00:20 – New Mario Movie Clip If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices