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

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), 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 00:00:52 – Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Sales 00:06:08 – Scarlet and Violet Charizard Event 00:07:42 – Nintendo Acknowledges Scarlet and Violet Tech Problems 00:14:25 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Third Wave of DLC 00:17:37 – Sonic Frontiers 2023 Content Roadmap 00:20:55 – Nintendo Switch Sports Golf Update Available Now 00:22:31 – Overwatch 2 Season 2/Battle Pass Rant 00:27:33 – Harvestella Review 00:51:48 – Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Impressions 01:04:42 – The Knight Witch Impressions 01:11:04 – Soccer Story Impressions 01:18:56 – Inscryption on Switch Impressions 01:25:54 – Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer 2 Reaction 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'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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Margaret Andrews (@sopheava) 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 00:01:33 – Buying a Nintendo Switch 00:04:52 – Switch Games 00:36:49 – Nintendo Merchandise 00:55:07 – Non-Nintendo Recommendations If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweet to Brian (@BrianPShea), or join 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

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365) 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 00:02:11 – Wii U's 10th Anniversary 00:18:21 – Pokémon TCG Live Available Now 00:24:36 – Ash Ketchum Finally Becomes World Champion 00:28:58 – New Stage in Splatoon 3 00:30:55 – Nintendo Power Archives Available Online 00:34:10 – Shigeru Miyamoto Turns 70 00:40:39 – Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review 01:21:21 – Definitive Ranking: Wii U Games 01:39:59 – eShop Gem of the Week: Save Room 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 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. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Giovanni on Twitter: @MarioPrime. You can find Giovanni's work on DigitalTrends.com. 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 00:02:07 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:10:06 – Super Mario Party Jamboree Overview 00:19:11 – Sonic Movie DLC Coming to Generations 00:35:47 – Lego Horizon and Fantasian Release Dates 00:39:19 – TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge DLC 00:43:52 – Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review 01:21:47 – Definitive Ranking: Zelda Gimmicks 01:27:57 – eShop Gem of the Week: Arcade Paradise 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 Alana R Alec Aquinino Alex Stadnik Andy Junkins Avri Rosen-Zvi Ben Richlin Brett Thomas Miro Brooke Obscura Chad Timblin ChapsMyAss cheesyluigi Chris Cali Colton Bredlau Dan Noorman Derek Sigmund Desmond Thomas 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, 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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), GamesCage (@OnTheDownLoTho) You can also find GamesCage on YouTube and Twitch. 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 00:01:32 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:06:14 – New Pokémon Trailer/Leaks Are Out There 00:14:15 – Updated List of Best-Selling Switch Games 00:18:09 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Demo Released 00:23:10 – Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Season Pass Detailed 00:27:21 – Nintendo Indie World Presentation 00:37:52 – Twitter Fiasco Results in Fake Nintendo Account 00:43:57 – Sonic Frontiers Review 01:14:04 – Definitive Ranking: 3D Sonic Games 01:24:30 – eShop Gem of the Week: Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack 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

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) 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 00:01:35 – Puma x Pokémon Collaboration 00:04:20 –Mario Party Dice Rolls Are Predetermined 00:07:51 – Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Release Date 00:12:11 – Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence Released 00:13:37 – Sonic Prime Release Date 00:16:51 – Overwatch 2 Launch Woes Continue 00:21:40 – Super Mario Odyssey's 5th Anniversary 01:07:30 – Definitive Ranking: Super Mario Odyssey Captures 01:13:57 – eShop Gem of the Week: Astral Chain 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

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Blake Hester (@metallicaisrad) , Alex Van Aken (@ItsVanAken). 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 00:01:10 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:08:04 – New Pokémon Revealed for Scarlet and Violet 00:17:05 – The Scariest Pokédex Entries 00:27:20 – Masahiro Sakurai Shows Super Bros. Bros. Prototype Dragon King 00:31:52 – Alan Wake Remastered Comes to Switch 00:34:00 – Persona 3 and 4 Switch Release Date 00:38:01 – Mario Party and Mario Party 2 Arrive on Switch 00:40:35 – Bayonetta 3 Voice Actor Controversy 00:55:36 – eShop Gem of the Week: Ikenfell 00:59:31 – Bayonetta 3 Review 01:24:36 – Visiting Japan and Super Nintendo World 01:53:27 – Definitive Ranking: Super Nintendo World Attractions 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

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) 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 00:01:01 – Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Hands-On Preview 00:41:35 – Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Impressions 01:05:18 – Persona 5 Royal on Switch Impressions 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 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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Keith Mathias (@KWMathias) 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 00:01:10 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:06:53 – Pokémon-Themed Splatoon 3 Splatfest 00:07:21 – No Man's Sky Impressions 00:12:20 – Lego Bricktales Impressions 00:17:55 – Super Mario Movie Discussion 00:21:28 – Listener Q&A: Zelda Movie 00:25:53 – Listener Q&A: Virtual Console 00:36:20 – Listener Q&A: Nintendo Game Informer Cover Stories 00:40:02 – Listener Q&A: Double Dipping on Games 00:48:32 – What Took Keith so Long to Get a Switch 01:00:02 – Keith's Thoughts on Breath of the Wild 01:06:31 – New Switch Owner Recommendations 01:44:14 – Definitive Ranking: Franchises Keith is Excited to Have Access To Again 01:51:09 – eShop Gem of the Week: Death's Door 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 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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) 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 00:01:29 – Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Trailer Breakdown 00:24:30 – Garbage Pail Kids Game Coming to Switch and NES 00:27:40 – Dead Cells Boss Rush Update 00:29:21 – Sonic Adventure 2 Soap Shoes in Sonic Frontiers 00:34:08 – Bayonetta 3 Game Informer Cover Story 00:36:05 – Visiting Nintendo of America's HQ 00:39:01 – Bayonetta 3 Hands-On Preview 00:57:06 – Super Mario Bros. Movie Live Reaction 01:17:08 – Definitive Ranking: Best Video Game Movies 01:29:01 – eShop Gem of the Week: Love 3 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, 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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) 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 00:02:03 – Wiglett Announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 00:04:57 – Harvestella Info Dump 00:08:43 – Dragon Quest Treasures Gangs 00:10:39 – Shovel Knight Dig Review 00:19.40 – Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Preview 00:27:21 – Overwatch 2 Review-in-Progress 00:59:14 – Dorfromantik Review 01:07:28 – Railgrade Impressions 01:11:57 – Let's Build a Zoo Impressions 01:18:33 – Tunic Review 01:23:46 – Nier: Automata Impressions 01:29:32 – Tinykin Review 01:38:04 – Definitive Ranking: Spin-off Games 01:48:03 – eShop Gem of the Week: Lumines Remastered 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 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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Scott Fontana (@Scott_Fontana) 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 00:01:46 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:17:40 – Holiday 2022 Primer: Intro 00:18:57 – Holiday 2022 Primer: October 00:47:24 – Holiday 2022 Primer: November 00:58:11 – Holiday 2022 Primer: December 01:03:15 – Holiday 2022 Primer: TBA Release Dates/Most Anticipated 01:07:52 – eShop Gem of the Week: Broforce If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Danny Peña (@godfree), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Andrew Reiner (@andrew_reiner) 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 00:02:11 – Pokémon Fossil Collaboration 00:06:23 – Disney's Illusion Island Announced 00:09:09 – Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Boss Battle/DLC 00:12:28 – Splatoon 3 Early Sales Numbers 00:14:04 – Nintendo Direct Intro 00:15:03 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 00:20:35 – Fire Emblem Engage 00:22:45 – It Takes Two 00:25:02 – Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse 00:26:41 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC 00:27:32 – SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake 00:29:09 – Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star 00:29:22 – Oddballers 00:29:33 – Tunic 00:30:12 – Front Mission Remakes 00:31:09 – So Many Farming Games 00:32:03 – Various Daylife 00:33:40 – Octopath Traveler II 00:35:29 – Theatrhythm Final Bar Line 00:38:47 – Splatoon 3 Splatfest 00:40:02 – Nintendo Switch Online N64 Catalog 00:48:34 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Free Update 00:49:20 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 00:51:23 – Nintendo Switch Sports Golf Update 00:53:59 – Pikmin 4 00:55:34 – Bayonetta 3 00:56:02 – Resident Evil Cloud Versions 00:59:06 – Sifu 01:00:30 – Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion 01:01:58 – Tales of Symphonia Remastered 01:02:03 – Radiant Silvergun 01:02:07 – Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 01:03:37 – Nintendo Direct Recap 01:10:10 – Danny Peña Interview 01:54:37 – Definitive Ranking: Andrew Reiner's Most Memorable Stories at GI If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@marcusstewart7), 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 00:01:11 – Pokémon Switch OLED Model Announced 00:06:04 – New Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Trailer 00:23:03 – New Dragon Quest Treasures Details 00:27:57 – Ooblets Review 00:48:16 – Splatoon 3 Review 01:21:19 – Definitive Ranking: Fall/Holiday Switch Games 01:35:44 – eShop Gem of the Week: Mixolumia If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Jill on Twitter: @Finruin. You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Informer. 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 00:03:56 – Pokémon Sues Palworld 00:15:15 – Alleged Switch 2 Design Leak 00:21:36 – New SNES Games in Switch Online 00:23:31 – New Super Mario Party Jamboree Details 00:28:14 – Sonic Team Wants to Remaster Sonic Advance 00:32:42 – Tony Hawk Hints at News Coming Soon 00:35:22 – Annapurna Interactive Staff Resigns 00:49:34 – The Plucky Squire Review 01:03:20 – Wild Bastards Impressions 01:09:30 – Pizza Tower Impressions 01:13:43 – Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Impressions 01:23:20 – PAX West Indie Report 01:48:03 – Listener Dreamcast Stories 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 Alana R Alec Aquinino Alex Stadnik Andy Junkins Avri Rosen-Zvi Ben Richlin Brett Thomas Miro Brooke Obscura Chad Timblin ChapsMyAss cheesyluigi Chris Cali Colton Bredlau Dan Noorman Derek Sigmund Desmond Thomas IanTClark  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, 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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jason Guisao (@Jason_Guisao), 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 00:01:04 – New Characters in Pokémon Unite 00:03:56 – New Pokémon Revealed for Scarlet & Violet 00:06:45 – Where Does Pokémon Rank in Most Anticipated? 00:09:09 – Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Delayed 00:10:49 – Bear and Breakfast Release Date 00:11:31 – Shovel Knight Dig Release Date 00:12:20 – TMNT: Cowabunga Collection Impressions 00:17:29 – Personal News from Jason 00:22:29 – Gaming/Parenting Stories/Other Anniversaries 00:28:15 – Mario Kart's 30th Anniversary 01:41:43 – Definitive Ranking: Mario Kart Courses 01:47:28 – eShop Gem of the Week: Tinykin If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) 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 00:01:14 – The Legend of Zelda 35th Anniversary 00:05:38 – GoldenEye 007 25th Anniversary 00:12:42 – Super Monkey Ball 2 20th Anniversary 00:16:04 – Super Mario Sunshine 20th Anniversary 00:23:21 – New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trailer 00:36:59 – Pokémon Concept Car From Mini 00:40:35 – Sonic Frontiers Release Date and Trailer 00:48:08 – Knockout City Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crossover 00:50:28 – Dorfromantik Coming to Switch 00:52:23 – Railgrade Release Date 00:52:57 – New Tales from the Borderlands Officially Announced 00:53:34 – Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince Review 00:56:15 – Splatoon 3 Hands-On Preview 01:15:11 – New Harvestella Details 01:21:15 – Definitive Ranking: Nintendo Weapons 01:29:53 – eShop Gem of the Week: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel 01:37:14 – News About Videogameography If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Margaret Andrews (@sopheava) 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 00:01:26 – Wave Race 64 Now on Switch Online 00:04:16 – Metal Slug Tactics Delayed 00:10:58 – Arcade1Up Announces NFL Blitz Cabinet 00:17:21 – Overwatch 2 Cross-Progression Details 00:21:34 – New Tales from the Borderlands Leaks 00:25:40 – TMNT: Turtles in Time 30th Anniversary 00:31:33 – Two Point Campus Review 00:43:41 – Cult of the Lamb Review 00:56:37 – Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince Impressions 01:00:22 – Kirby's Dream Buffet Impressions 01:08:26 – Definitive Ranking: Management-Sim Games 01:23:27 – eShop Gem of the Week: Nobody Saves the World If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Suriel Vazquez (@SurielVazquez) 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 00:01:38 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:15:21 – Pokémon Anime Special Coming to Netflix 00:18:32 – New Super Punch-Out!! Cheat Code Discovered 00:22:56 – Kirby's Dream Buffet Details and Release Date 00:25:44 – Fall Guys Sonic Event 00:28:01 – Dragon Ball Fortnite Tease 00:29:56 – Sonic 3 Theatrical Release Date 00:32:11 – Sonic Origins Patches Out Worst Glitch 00:33:33 – Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Arcade1Up Cabinet 00:39:24 – Splatoon 3 Deep Dive 00:56:49 – Street Fighter Franchise Retrospective 02:02:26 – Definitive Ranking: Street Fighter Characters 02:09:35 – eShop Gem of the Week: Treachery in Beatdown City If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), 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. 00:00:33 – Introduction 00:01:46 – Wesley's Return to Game Informer 00:05:45 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:11:34 – Top 10 Selling Switch Games 00:16:10 – Nintendo Financial Report 00:19:56 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Wave 2 Impressions 00:25:02 – AEW: Fight Forever Details 00:28:46 – Most-Requested Atlus Remake Revealed 00:31:58 – Minecraft Amiibo Release Date 00:37:00 – Pokémon Mobile Game Updates 00:42:52 – Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Info Dump 01:10:38 – Definitive Ranking: Pokémon Regions 01:19:17 – eShop Gem of the Week: Blue Fire If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jason Guisao (@Jason_Guisao) 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 – First Mario Strikers: Battle League Characters 00:04:00 – New NES and SNES Games for Switch Online 00:14:25 – Nintendo Switch Sports Free Update 00:19:18 – TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Release Date 00:22:44 – New Mario Kart 8: Deluxe DLC Courses 00:28:11 – New Pokémon Orchestral Version Released 00:29:10 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review 00:53:50 – Definitive Ranking: RPGs on Switch 01:01:41 – eShop Gem of the Week: Ape Out If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Andrew Reiner (@Andrew_Reiner), Jill Grodt (@finruin) 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 00:02:27 – Why Doesn't Nintendo Have Trophies? 00:07:30 – Will Success Cause Nintendo to Play it Safe? 00:13:16 – What Nintendo Games Need More Power? 00:16:55 – Non-Pokémon Game Freak Games 00:21:16 – What Would Be Your Pokémon Party? 00:24:43 – What Characters Should Come to Mario Strikers? 00:31:45 – Future of Top-Down Zelda Games 00:36:58 – Under the Radar Nintendo Games 00:39:41 – Our Musical Tastes 00:44:14 – Will We Get a New Star Fox or F-Zero First? 00:48:42 – Live A Live Review 01:02:10 – Personal News from Jill 01:03:27 – Definitive Ranking: Jill's Indie Games on the Horizon 01:18:37 – eShop Gem of the Week: Apico If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Alex Stadnik (@Studnik76) 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! 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 00:00:41 – The Layoffs at Game Informer 00:05:50 – Spoiler-Free Thor: Love & Thunder Thoughts 00:08:39 – Sea of Stars Delayed 00:12:54 – Steam Deck vs. Switch Handheld 00:16:22 – New Cult of the Lamb Trailer 00:19:06 – New Splatoon 3 Switch OLED Model 00:21:34 – Genesis Mini 2 Announced... Kind Of? 00:26:53 – Kirby's Dream Buffet Announced 00:30:27 – Pokémon Puzzle League Comes to N64 Switch Catalog 00:32:50 – Bayonetta 3 Release Date 00:36:30 – Nintendo's 2022 So Far 01:16:38 – Nintendo's 2022 Still to Come 01:47:00 – Personal News from Alex If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), John Carson (@John_Carson) 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 00:01:07 – Sonic Frontiers Hands-On Preview 00:17:20 – Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Review and Roadmap 00:43:12 – Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection 00:45:46 – Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration 00:47:38 – Nier: Automata 00:48:53 – Lorelei and the Laser Eyes 00:49:45 – Super Bomberman R 2 00:51:58 – Pac-Man World: Re-Pac 00:52:44 – Blanc 00:54:37 – Return to Monkey Island 00:55:24 – Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope 00:58:31 – Little Noah: Scion of Paradise 01:00:24 – Railgrade 01:01:08 – RPG Time: The Legend of Wright 01:01:35 – Disney Dreamlight Valley 01:01:54 – Live A Live 01:02:52 – Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom 01:03:06 – Minecraft Legends 01:03:24 – Dragon Quest Treasures 01:05:55 – Portal: Companion Collection 01:07:39 – Harvestella 01:09:11 – Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal 01:13:12 – Definitive Ranking: Games We Still Want on Switch 01:20:54 – eShop Gem of the Week: Elec Head If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Tee Lopes (@TeeLopes) 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! 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 00:01:05 – Pokémon Snap Comes to Switch Online Expansion Pack 00:04:56 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct Info Dump 00:12:56 – Overwatch 2 Release Method Detailed 00:20:57 – Tony Hawk Gives Sad Update on Future of Series 00:29:17 – No Man's Sky Gets Switch Release Date 00:34:30 – Sonic Origins Review 00:52:33 – Tee Lopes Interview If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Ben on Twitter: @doctorbenmd. 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 00:01:52 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:11:18 – Sega Dreamcast Retrospective 01:32:21 – Definitive Ranking: Dreamcast Games 01:39:17 – eShop Gem of the Week: Cassette Beasts 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 massive thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon: Aaron Smith Alana R Alec Aquinino Alex Stadnik Andy Junkins Avri Rosen-Zvi Ben Richlin BornOrpheus Brett Thomas Miro Brooke Obscura Chad Timblin ChapsMyAss cheesyluigi Colton Bredlau Derek Sigmund Desmond Thomas IanTClark  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 mmmtoad 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

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 with Kimberley Wallace for 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), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7), Blake Hester (@metallicaisrad), Kimberley Wallace (@kstar1785) 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! 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 00:03:19 – Sonic Frontiers Hands-On Impressions 00:17:23 – The Indie Games of Summer Game Fest 00:35:20 – Hollow Knight: Silksong Reemerges 00:38:07 – Persona Coming to Other Platforms, What About Switch? 00:40:49 – Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo Out Now 00:42:00 – Cult of the Lamb Release Date 00:45:11 – TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Review 01:05:28 – Neon White Review 01:32:10 – News from Kim 01:34:15 – Definitive Ranking: Kim's Favorite Nintendo Franchises 01:45.36 – eShop Gem of the Week: The Centennial Case If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Alex Stadnik (@Studnik76) 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! 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 00:01:58 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Review 00:25:09 – Pokémon Go/Trading Card Game Crossovers 00:28:41 – Neon White Release Date 00:30:58 – Marvel's Midnight Suns Trailer and Release Date... Kind of 00:35:56 – TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Trailer and Release Date 00:41:07 – Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Preview 00:47:08 – Blossom Tales 2 Release Date 00:49:09 – Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Huge Update 00:52:35 – Sonic Central News 00:59:37 – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Preview 01:04:49 – When Will Nintendo Have Its Direct? If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Dom Mahoney (@WGGPapaDom) 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! 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 00:02:53 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:18:14 – Star Wars Celebration/Jedi: Survivor 00:20:03 – Final Fantasy X's Blitzball is Now Star Wars Canon 00:21:10 – Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II on Switch 00:27:24 – Knockout City is Now Free-to-Play 00:29:41 – Nintendo Releases Splatoon 3 Soundtrack Preview 00:33:53 – Summer Game Fest Publishers Announced 00:35:40 – Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Footage 00:46:04 – Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 01:14:53 – Definitive Ranking: Legendary Pokémon 01:27:35 – eShop Gem of the Week: Yes, Your Grace If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken) 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! 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 – Temtem Gets 1.0 Release Date 00:09:37 – 3DS and Wii U eShop's Remove Payment Options 00:11:44 – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie Hits Paramount Plus 00:13:53 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Post-Launch Content Confirmed 00:20:24 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Impressions 00:43:24 – Definitive Ranking: Mario Sports Games 00:51:19 – eShop Gem of the Week: Lofi Ping Pong If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), John Carson (@John_Carson) 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! 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 00:01:42 – New Pokémon Animated Web Series 00:04:43 – Marvel's Midnight Suns Release Date Coming Soon? 00:08:30 – Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl DLC Announced 00:12:06 – Alan Wake Remastered Coming to Switch 00:19:00 – Fall Guys Coming to Switch 00:22:46 – Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Comes to Switch Online 00:23:47 – Everybody Votes: What Do You Want on Nintendo Switch Online? 00:29:02 – How Does Switch Online Compare to PS Plus and Game Pass? 01:03:17 – Definitive Ranking: Classic Games on Nintendo Switch Online 01:10:55 – eShop Gem of the Week: Arcade Archives Mario Bros. 01:13:20 – eShop Gem of the Week BONUS: Mini Motorways If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) 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 00:01:18 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:09:36 – Pokémon Merchandise: Build-a-Bear and Converse 00:15:45 – Nintendo Earning Call News 00:22:12 – Nintendo Indie World Rundown 00:30:22 – Everybody Votes: Mario Kart's Banana Peel 00:34:41 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Preview 01:09:26 – Definitive Ranking: TMNT Games 01:12:58 – eShop Gem of the Week: Tangle Tower If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Reggie Fils-Aimé (@Reggie) 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 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:05:17 – Reggie's Pre-Nintendo Career 00:07:40 – Reggie's Famous E3 2004 Debut 00:18:03 – Reggie's Memorable First Meeting with Shigeru Miyamoto 00:24:47 – The Impact of Satoru Iwata 00:34:02 – The Success of the Wii 00:35:59 – Reggie's Leadership Lessons in Disrupting the Game 00:42:14 – Embracing the Failure of the Wii U 00:46:23 – The Success of the Switch and Reggie's Retirement 00:49:30 – Reggie's First Idea for the Book/Recording the Audiobook If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@BrianPShea), or 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jason Guisao (@Jason_Guisao), Kimberley Wallace (@kstar1785) 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 00:00:54 – Nintendo Switch Sports Review 00:09:13 – Splatoon 3 Release Date 00:14:08 – New Genesis Games on Switch Online 00:17:18 – Classic Sonic Games Getting Delisted 00:20:41 – Changes to Pokémon Go Mega Evolutions 00:22:43 – Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Go Expansion 00:23:55 – Mario Movie Delayed to 2023 00:29:16 – Celebrating 30 Years of Kirby 01:26:34 – Definitive Ranking: Kirby Games 01:30:53 – eShop Gem of the Week: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a huge Definitive Ranking topic and Dan's eShop Gem of the Week, as well as some personal news from Dan. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Daniel Tack (@dantack) 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 00:00:57 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:04:33 – Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Anniversary 00:05:40 – Dan's Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Scarlet & Violet Thoughts 00:09:13 – NLRB Complaint Filed Against Nintendo of America 00:11:43 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 New Release Date 00:17:22 – Shin Megami Tensei V Sells 1 Million Copies 00:20:51 – Sega Reportedly Rebooting Dreamcast Series 00:24:15 – Sonic Origins Details and Release Date 00:26:04 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection Special Edition 00:30:08 – Zelda: A Link to the Past Retrospective 01:09:39 – Definitive Ranking: SNES Games 01:20:56 – eShop Gem of the Week: Dungeon Encounters 01:24:49 – Personal News from Dan If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Stadnik and Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with hosts Marcus Stewart and John Carson, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jason Guisao (@Jason_Guisao) 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 00:01:11 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:22:18 – Anniversaries 00:24:33 – Sonic 2's Impressive Box Office Numbers 00:27:14 – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Trailer 00:31:10 – Metroid Dread Boss Rush Update 00:36:04 – Kingdom Hearts IV Announced 00:41:57 – Bugsnax Coming to Switch 00:44:22 – Nintendo Switch Sports Preview 01:17:16 – Definitive Ranking: Sports Games 01:29:01 – eShop Gem of the Week: Night in the Woods If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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??? If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kate on Twitter: @OhMyMithrandir. You can find Kate's work on ButWhyTho.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 00:01:39 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:08:42 – Leadership Changes at Nintendo of Europe 00:14:44 – Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom 00:20:34 – Takaya Imamura Talks Working with Miyamoto 00:27:38 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Social Media Update 00:31:30 – Attending PAX West 2024 00:35:43 – The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 00:50:11 – Mario & Luigi: Brothership 00:51:35 – Super Mario Party Jamboree 00:54:22 – Fantasian Neo Dimension 01:00:24 – Hello Kitty Island Adventure 01:04:18 – Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake 01:06:29 – eShop Gem of the Week: Arco 01:11:00 – Astro Bot Impressions 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 massive thanks to the paying members of the All Things Nintendo Patreon: Aaron Smith Alana R Alec Aquinino Alex Stadnik Andy Junkins Avri Rosen-Zvi Ben Richlin BornOrpheus Brett Thomas Miro Brooke Obscura Chad Timblin ChapsMyAss cheesyluigi Colton Bredlau Derek Sigmund Desmond Thomas IanTClark  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 mmmtoad 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, 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. Note: This episode contains discussion around sensitive topics such as depression, drug use, and a brief reference to suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kyle Nicolaides (@kynicolai) You can also find Beware of Darkness on Bandcamp here and on Patreon here. 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 00:01:19 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:11:25 – Kyle's Music, Book, and Mental Health Advocacy 00:40:15 – Nintendo Switch Sports Overview 00:42:19 – Mario Golf Coming to Nintendo Switch Online N64 Library 00:47:47 – Hyper Light Breaker Announced 00:48:50 – Two Point Campus Delayed 00:51:07 – Sonic the Hedgehog Game Rankings/Sonic Origins 00:57:08 – The Games of Nintendo's First Quarter of the Year 01:13:55 – The News of Nintendo's First Quarter of the Year 01:20:49 – Definitive Ranking: Games to Play on the Road 01:28:52 – eShop Gem of the Week: Ori and the Will of the Wisps If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jill Grodt (@Finruin) 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 00:00:46 – GDC 2022/In-Person Events 00:18:24 – Bloodstained/Child of Light Crossover 00:21:31 – Early Kirby and the Forgotten Land Sales 00:23:49 – Fortnite "Zero Build" Mode 00:26:19 – Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Release Date 00:28:40 – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Spoiler-Free Movie Talk 00:34:57 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel Delayed 00:39:01 – Zelda's History with Delays 01:24:38 – Tunic: A Zelda Spiritual Successor That Was Also Delayed A Lot 01:28:55 – Definitive Ranking: Zelda Items 01:36:04 – eShop Gem of the Week: Overboard! If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), John Carson (@John_Carson) 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 00:01:53 – Super Rare Pokémon Card Sold at Auction 00:04:55 – Mythical Pokémon In Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl 00:08:27 – Nintendo Switch Adds Folders 00:11:51 – New Genesis Games Added to Switch Online Catalog 00:14:04 – Triangle Strategy's Strong Sales 00:15:50 – Monster Hunter Rise Release Date, Amiibo, New Locations 00:21:50 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Impressions 00:35:14 – Masahiro Sakurai is Back from his Break 00:38:17 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land Review 01:09:07 – Definitive Ranking: Powers Your Steal From Enemies 01:16:14 – eShop Gem of the Week: The Cruel King and the Great Hero If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing 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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices