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Nintendo Shack 345 - Shack Takes Over PSVG03 Oct 202401:56:25

This week, due to schedules and availability, we decided to have a combined podcast for both Play Some Video Games and Nintendo Shack. So enjoy Donnie, Delvin, and Bex as they go way deep on the vacation from hell, echoes of wisdom, halo battle royale, Tim Sweeney's latest statements on the gaming industry and Nintendo's battle against the net and emulation.

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Nintendo Shack 344 - Nintendo Will Not Be Involved in Any Type of Game War30 Sep 202401:03:44

This week, Delvin and Rebecca team up while Donnie is out, and the duo starts the show by talking about their experiences with Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom so far. They discuss this week’s news stories, such as Nintendo stating they want to be left out of console war debates, the first Pixar characters introduced to Fortnite, an exciting update to the Delta emulator on mobile devices, and information about the Switch version of Life is Strange: Double Exposure. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which Nintendo villain would you take over the world with, and what should Nintendo’s game plan for revealing the Switch 2 be.

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Nintendo Shack 335 - Its Me Lego Super Mario World and Yoshi28 Jul 202401:10:21

Delvin and Rebecca join forces again this week to chat about the latest Nintendo news. They discuss a new LEGO set with a Super Mario World theme, Pokemon games arriving in China for the first time in almost 25 years, and more. As always, they answer a variety of listener questions, such as which Nintendo series would they love to see have a release day game for the Switch 2, when should an actor age-out of voicing a character, and which console company are they loyal to?
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The Nintendo Shack 245 - Victory for Team Gear ft. Steven01 Oct 202201:02:42

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca is joined by Steven while Garret is away. They talk about Team Gear's victory in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest and discussed the event's reduction of Tricolor Turf War battles. They also dive into some other news topics from the week, such as a new Pokemon called Wiglett that was revealed, Skyrim Anniversary Edition's sudden appearance on the Nintendo eShop, E3 2023 dates announced, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what is their proudest gaming moment from youth and what cherished video game memory do they have with a loved one.

The Nintendo Shack 244 - Gear vs Grub(b) vs Fun Ft. Donnie23 Sep 202201:07:59

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Donnie returns to the show to fill in for Garret while he is away. Rebecca and Donnie chat about their experiences so far with Splatoon 3 and the first official Splatfest (Team Gear vs. Grub vs. Fun). They discuss other Nintendo news for the week, such as Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope going gold, an upcoming teaser for the Super Mario Movie, and the status of the Switch game Detective Pikachu 2. As always they answer listener questions, such as what would be the best name for a sequel to ARMS, and what they think Tears of the Kingdom reveals about the game's story.

The Nintendo Shack 243 - Nintendo Direct: Farm Sim Edition reactions!17 Sep 202201:52:13

This week brought a new Nintendo Direct, and the Nintendo Shack crew sat down to do a deep dive discussion about it. They go through all of the games announced and include their thoughts and analysis on each title including Fire Emblem Engage, It Takes Two, Octopath Traveler II, Pikmin 4, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more. They touch on some additional news, such as Splatoon 3 breaking the record of fastest selling game of all time in Japan, and as always, end with a few more listener questions.

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The Nintendo Shack 242 - You Wouldn’t Mod a 3DS10 Sep 202201:05:07

On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca celebrate Splatoon 3’s launch day by discussing Rebecca’s experience with the game thus far and sharing in Garret’s misery of not yet having the game in his possession. They briefly chat about rumored changes to the rumored Nintendo Direct before diving into a discussion about the latest Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trailer. They touch on a few other news stories before answering listener questions about the difficulty level of modding the 3DS. (Spoiler: It’s actually so easy to mod it; anyone can do it!)

Read Rebecca’s review of Splatoon 3 here on Twinfinite: https://twinfinite.net/2022/09/splatoon-3-review/

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The Nintendo Shack 241 - September Direct Hype ft. Jeff Grubb03 Sep 202201:09:26

Greeeetings, Koopalings! This week on the Nintendo Shack podcast, Rebecca and Garret are joined by the one and only Jeff Grubb to talk to him about his statements regarding an upcoming Nintendo Direct for the month of September and what it might involve. He shares information that he discussed on his own podcast, Last of the Nintendogs, earlier in the week. After the Nintendo Direct talk, the three talk about the new Pokemon Grafaifai that was revealed, Live A Live's sales numbers, and an interesting update to Mario Kart Tour. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what Nintendo game runs better than it has any right to, and what is the best video game with a dinosaur in it.

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The Nintendo Shack 240 - Splatoon 3 Treehouse & Gamescom Roundup27 Aug 202201:39:22

On this week's episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca recap the Splatoon 3 Treehouse Live and Gamescom presentations, discussing what was shown in each event. They also talk about Sakurai's new YouTube channel project, some surprising facts about the Pokemon series development, how the Live A Live remake actually managed to exist, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what would Nintendo's strategy be for putting their games on PC and what they think next year's Zelda release schedule may look like.

The Nintendo Shack 239 - Switch Pro 101 with Dr. Bland ft. Steven19 Aug 202201:32:37

This week’s Nintendo Shack Podcast features special guest Steven, who joins Garret and Rebecca for the episode. Garret presents a deep dive of information on the theoretical Nintendo Switch Pro model and how it would compare spec-wise with the original Switch model and Valve’s Steam Deck. After the deep dive, the three discuss some recent Switch game launches and release date announcements. As always, they answer listener questions, such as how they think Pokemon that wear clothing got their clothes.

If you enjoyed Steven’s appearance on this episode, let us know on the PSVG Discord or Shacklife Twitter! You can follow Steven on Twitter right here: https://twitter.com/Zenithay

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The Nintendo Shack 238 - BIG MAN11 Aug 202201:33:02

This week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast primarily covers the Splatoon 3 Direct, including a summary of all of the news as well as Garret and Rebecca’s thoughts on what was showcased. They discuss each aspect of what was announced and answer listener questions about what was shown. The two also briefly talk about an interesting discovery about an SNES game that was hidden for 28 years until this week. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they would buy with 2,000 Wii eShop Points and which Breath of the Wild race/species is their favorite.

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The Nintendo Shack 237 - Pokemon Presents Polarization06 Aug 202201:26:12

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss their polarizing thoughts on the Scarlet & Violet portion of the Pokemon Presents showcase. They briefly go over Nintendo's quarterly financial report with some intriguing data on Switch growth before moving on to a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe datamine that may have revealed future DLC tracks. They end the news segment by talking about a game coming later this year that was just announced by Square Enix. As always, they answer listener questions, such as if they think the Nintendo Switch will surpass the lifetime sales of the Playstation 2 and what memories they have of someone gifting them a game. 


Nintendo Shack 236 - Xenoblade 3 Eve29 Jul 202201:44:46

On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca do a review round-up of the highly anticipated Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which at the time of recording was mere hours from releasing. They discuss the courses that were announced for the second wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass. Finally, Garret leads Rebecca through a mid-year Nintendo year round-up, recalling the games that released so far in 2022 and the games that are to come in the next few months. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what is the limit to the amount of money they’d pay for video games, and what the worst title for the Breath of the Wild’s sequel would be.

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Nintendo Shack 334 - Emio: The Disappointing Man21 Jul 202401:06:27

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Delvin and Rebecca take over in Donnie’s absence to talk about the latest news stories. They discuss new information about Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the Grand Festival announcement for Splatoon 3, and the reveal of Emio and what his game actually is. As always, they answer listener questions, such as how much would they pay for Nintendo Switch Online if it had every single first party Nintendo game from all systems except Switch, and what they think about pinball tables/games.


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The Nintendo Shack 235 - A Delayed Podcast Is Eventually Good25 Jul 202201:19:25

This week's episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast might have been a few days late, but eventually, Garret and Rebecca sat down to discuss the previous week of Nintendo news. They talked about Mario Strikers: Battle League's first free update and the quality of the game as a whole. They also discussed topics such as Xenoblade Chronicle 3 copies out in the wild a week early, new classic games added to Nintendo Switch Online, an interesting Pokemon collaboration, a curious update to Camelot's official website, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what is the best RPG of the year so far and what is the most recognizable sound in gaming.

The Nintendo Shack 234 - Bayonetta’s Dream Buffet15 Jul 202201:25:31

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Donnie returns to join Rebecca in discusses this week’s news and rumors. They talk in depth about the new Bayonetta 3 trailer and release date as well as the surprise announcement of a brand new Kirby eShop game releasing this summer. They dive into some news about Nintendo as a company, such as an interesting company acquisition and an internal memo regarding same-sex marriage benefits. Finally, the two briefly talk about the fact the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is leaking with minor speculatory spoilers involved. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what game could be considered “Moonfall” bad, when they think the Splatoon 3 Testfire is happening, and what the correct way to hang toilet paper is.  - Remember you can follow us

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The Nintendo Shack 233 - Switch Pro Rumors Live To See Another Day08 Jul 202201:17:43

On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss the announcement of the Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition and what it means for the everlasting Switch Pro rumors. They also talk about their experiences with the Live A Live demo, E3’s return with the help of PAX next year, more N64 games coming to NSO, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as whether or not they expect a special edition Breath of the Wild 2 Switch with Joy-Con and a dock.

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Nintendo Shack 232 - The Not 'Real' Direct Impressions01 Jul 202201:20:54

Garret and Rebecca discuss the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase in this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast; they dive into many of the games that were shown, such as Nier Automata, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Dragon Quest Treasures, Persona, and more. They also chat about other Nintendo news from the week, and as always, they answer listener questions, such as which GameCube games they’ve never played but would like to, and whether pineapple belongs on pizza or not (it does).

Nintendo Shack 231 - Xenoblade Direct before the REAL Direct24 Jun 202201:19:56

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca starts by sharing about her new cat Frisk. Then, Rebecca and Garret talk about the Xenoblade Chronicles Direct and some other Nintendo news from the past week. As always, they answer listener questions, such as top three most-played games on the Switch that are not published by Nintendo.

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Nintendo Shack 230 - PB&J17 Jun 202201:31:24

Donnie joins Garret in this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast to talk about Fire Emblem Rumors and Nintendo Direct speculation. They also go into the news from this week in Nintendo, such as TMNT Shredder's Revenge first impressions, new RPG reveals, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what games stood out from the Wholesome showcase and what is the best pb&j? Check it out!

Nintendo Shack 229 - Summer Game Fest Kickoff10 Jun 202201:13:08

Donnie joins Garret and Rebecca in this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast to talk all about day one of Summer Game Fest, including its opening show and the Devolver Digital show. They also go into the news from this week in Nintendo, such as Mario Strikers: Battle League first impressions, the awful 1-2 Switch sequel that Nintendo doesn’t know what to do with, Fire Emblems: Three Hopes demo impressions, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition pre-order failures, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which songs from the Guitar Hero era were their favorites to play.

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Nintendo Shack 228 - The Hot Professors ft. LeChonk03 Jun 202200:59:01

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Elaine, Garret, and Rebecca dive into the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer to pick apart all the new details and share what they are looking forward to about the game. They also discuss an upcoming demo for Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, a new trailer for Sonic: Frontiers, and the development status of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. As always, they answer listener questions, such as their thoughts on the new Mario Kart ride that is coming to Super Nintendo World.

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Nintendo Shack - 227 BUT THE ICE CUBES!27 May 202201:00:00

On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret, Elaine, and Rebecca cover the regular weekly news on topics such as Nintendo Switch Online, an interview with Reggie Fils-Aime, behind the scenes of Nintendo Switch Sports, and more. They also discuss a tease about a sequel to Astral Chain, Saudi Arabia’s investment in Nintendo, and a long-lost canceled N64 project that was uncovered. As always, they answer listener questions, such as why does Atlus hate us? and more.

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Nintendo Shack 226- What's Nintendo Planning?21 May 202201:57:08

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss the week’s happenings such as a Skyrim Anniversary Edition leak, news from developer Nihon Falcom, Fall Guys for Switch (finally), and more. They also take some time to speculate on this year’s “E3” and what Nintendo plans to do for their next game announcements now that there’s no locked-in presentation to expect. As always, they answer fantastic listener questions, such as what a Breath of the Wild 2 special edition bundle would contain, why Nintendo doesn’t face the same outrage that other companies do when a game is delayed, and creative ways that Nintendo could market upcoming games besides through Directs and Twitter drops.

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Nintendo Shack 333 - Retro Shack w/ Jason Lacy14 Jul 202401:33:48

This week Shack rolls the clock all the way back to the beginning as Jason drops in to talk everything nintendo.

  • Who's Emio
  • Starfy NSO Drop
  • Donnie's Boomer-Shooter craze
  • Jason's father-son bonding with Nintendo
  • Switch Lite Hyrule Edition Preorders are up
  • GameCube NSO one day?

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Nintendo Shack 225 - REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD13 May 202201:27:26

Elaine, Garret, and Rebecca are reunited for the first time in weeks on this episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast. The trio chose violence this time and also have several contagious cases of the giggles. They start this week’s news by recapping the Indie World Showcase as well as some of Nintendo’s recent financial report numbers, and they also discuss Nintendo’s statement about its future transition to its next console. They go on to cover some other news about Pokemon, Fall Guys, Monster Hunter Rise, and Nintendo Switch Online. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what their favorite Switch grips are, and which Mario characters should join the Mario Strikers: Battle League roster.

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Nintendo Shack 224 - Reggie's Book is Ready08 May 202200:59:25

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Elaine and Garret talk about the new Mario Strikers Overview trailer, discuss new tidbit information from Reggie’s new book, and Ocarina of Time being inducted into the video game hall of fame. They also talk about what games recently surprised them, what games they wish they could play for the first time again, and Nintendo characters getting down and boogie dancing!

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Nintendo Shack 223 - Nintendo Switch Sports Launch Week29 Apr 202201:42:23

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

Read Rebecca’s review of Nintendo Switch Sports here: https://twinfinite.net/2022/04/nintendo-switch-sports-review/

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A Rushed Game is Eventually Good22 Apr 202201:12:31

Hi All, Elaine is back!! And she joins Garret to talk about all the latest Nintendo news. They talk about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 release date, the GBA/GB emulator rumors for Switch, and a bunch of game release announcements. They also answer listener questions including Japan-only Switch titles, least favorite game genres, and Zelda DS games!

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The Shez Shack15 Apr 202201:17:20

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


Book Shack08 Apr 202201:30:23

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

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Kirby Impressions: Steam Shack Edition02 Apr 202201:43:23

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

The Biggest News of the Week is About Folders25 Mar 202201:20:19

Description: Greeting Koopalings and happy Kirby Day! This time on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca take a look at some of the early reviews for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which is out now. They discuss Nintendo’s decision to randomly add the ability to create folders on Switch in the latest software update, and they also talk about a rumor/datamine for future Mario Kart DLC courses. They touch on Hogwarts Legacy getting announced for Switch and what that could look like. As always, they end the show with listener questions, such as favorite Wind Waker memories, which Nintendo series should get a movie/TV adaptation, and favorite subjects in grade school.

Mario Kart DLC Eve18 Mar 202201:31:11

Greeting Koopalings! This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss the first wave of the imminent Mario Kart 8 Booster Course DLC and what they’re looking forward to with the rest of the waves. They also go over the Monster Hunter Digital Event from this week as well as the three SEGA Genesis games that were added to the NSO + Expansion Pack library. They end the show by answering a ton of great listener questions, such as which previously released Switch game should get new content added and embarrassing video game memories they have. Both Garret and Rebecca share Pop-Tart related stories after a listener asks what Pop-Tart flavor is the best.

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MAR10 Day!11 Mar 202201:07:45

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

Nintendo Shack 332 - Nintendo vs. Scalpers07 Jul 202400:59:01

On this episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca talk about how Nintendo has been going after Switch modders in full force. They also discuss Nintendo’s statement on scalping and how they intent to combat it. They talk about new NES games added to Nintendo Switch Online as well as a speedrunning dog named Peanut Butter. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what are their favorite Nintendo fitness products, and what TV shows have they watched that would make good video games.

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Pokemon Presents and the Switch Pro Lives On04 Mar 202201:19:05

In this week's episode of the Nintendo Shack podcast, Garret and Rebecca talk about the contents of the recent Pokemon Presents broadcast, including the announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and what it means for the future of Pokemon games. They also reveal which of the three new starter Pokemon is the greatest (there is only one right answer). Afterward, they discuss the Nvidia leak and what it means for new Switch hardware. They touch on a few more topics before celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Nintendo Switch by answering some listener questions, such as why they feel the Switch has been so successful and whether Nintendo has drastically changed since the Wii U era or not.

Happy (Almost) Pokémon Day!25 Feb 202201:13:40

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

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Arrrghhh!18 Feb 202201:07:48

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

Shack + Play Some Video Games: The Crossover Episode10 Feb 202202:01:40

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


Switch Outsold the Wii05 Feb 202201:17:34

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


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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Launch Week29 Jan 202201:09:22

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


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Donnie's Back and #JusticeForJack21 Jan 202201:42:09

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


Kirby Actually Looks...Good!14 Jan 202201:13:51

Rebecca and Garret discuss everything from this week in Nintendo. They talk about the latest trailers for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Pokemon Legends: Arceus, both of which surprised them. Other topics this week include an Assassin's Creed collection coming to the Switch, rumors about a certain sequel that could be announced soon, and nostalgia for the 2017 Switch presentation. As always, they answer listener questions, such as if they think the Switch should have an achievement system and words of wisdom for someone who hasn't played a Shin Megami Tensei game in nearly two decades.

Shack Life Season Premiere08 Jan 202201:13:37

In the first Nintendo Shack episode of 2022, Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine look ahead to what games are scheduled to release this year and what they hope might still be announced. They discuss their hopes and fears for the first major release of 2022, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which is only a few weeks away. They also discuss a rumor about a new Mario Kart game and talk about a funny story related to Undertale and...the Pope. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they think Splatoon 3 needs to be able to distinguish itself from the previous game.


See Ya Later, 2021!17 Dec 202101:05:35
In the final Nintendo Shack episode of 2021, Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine recap the recent Indie World Showcase and discuss which indies they’re looking forward to playing. They also give an overview of another recent Pokemon Legends: Arceus trailer and of five new Genesis games coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. They also learn a surprising fact about a famous Olympian who loves video games. As always, they answer listener questions, such as their favorite 2021 gaming memories and New Year traditions. The Nintendo Shack will be taking a break for the holidays over the next two weeks; however, be on the lookout for the Play Some Video Games main feed in late December where Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine will join other PSVG members for a special 2021 GOTY episode.
Nintendo Shack 331 - Introducing Kong Dong30 Jun 202401:12:37

This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Delvin, Donnie, and Rebecca talk about some entertaining headlines such as alternative names considered for Donkey Kong, a Japanese fan who took his hatred of Splatoon 3 too far, and AI entries in the Pokemon card art contest. They also give a quick recap of the Limited Run Games showcase and an upcoming Splatfest. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which menu/system features they want to see on the next Switch, do they think Princess Zelda will pull the Master Sword in Echoes of Wisdom, and most importantly… Where is Silksong???


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The Game Awards Recap11 Dec 202101:23:55
Rebecca and Garret give a recap of The Game Awards in which Nintendo forgot to show up to. They also dive into some other Nintendo news from the week, such as another Hisuian variant for Pokemon Legends: Arceus, the next Nintendo Switch Online N64 game, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they thought could be improved about The Game Awards and which Nintendo franchises still haven’t appeared on the Switch that they’d like to see.
'Tis the Delay Season03 Dec 202101:13:11
Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine discuss the first N64 game to be added to the NSO Expansion Pack, some unfortunate Switch game delays, some JRPGs headed to the Switch, and whether or not they believe that we are at the beginning of a “handheld Renaissance” in gaming. It’s a big week for listener questions, with 10 answered, including the most difficult boss they’ve faced and their favorite winter levels in games.
Dawn of the Last Millennials (Gible Gobble)27 Nov 202101:21:56
Rebecca, Garret, and Elaine discuss their first impressions playing Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and what the games mean for the future of the franchise. They also dive into other Nintendo headlines, such as Mario Golf Super Rush’s final free update, NEO: The World Ends With You and its underperforming expectations, a rumor about a Chrono Cross remake, and a YouTuber’s $10,000 bounty for a very specific Breath of the Wild mod. As always, they answer listener questions, such as favorite Thanksgiving foods, TV recommendations, best sidekick in a video game, and best dinosaur. Read Rebecca’s review of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl here: https://twinfinite.net/2021/11/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-review-a-lackluster-gem/
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