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Nintendo Voice Chat

IGN & Geek Media
For over 130 years, Nintendo has been a pioneer in gaming, creating legendary franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Every week, IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat podcast celebrates all things Nintendo—past, present, and future. Join the NVC crew for expert analysis, news, and lively discussions on everything from classic favorites to the latest on Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just jumping in, Nintendo Voice Chat is your go-to Nintendo podcast. Nintendo Voice Chat is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
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Episodes

Nintendo Voice Chat: Simply Smashing

The regular team of host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider are reunited once again this week on Nintendo Voice Chat. The crew deeps dives into Sakurai's recent comments about Ridley in Smash Bros, and Nintendo's quick moves to bring amiibo -- its new toy's-to-life product -- to market. All that plus the Question Block. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 20141 hr 11 minEp. 179

Nintendo Voice Chat: Smash Wii U, Mario Kart 8's DLC, and More

The core NVC team is reunited this week! Host Jose Otero is joined by Brian Altano and Peer Schneider to talk about Xenoblade Chronicles X's massive world, Splatoon single-player mode, Mario Kart 8's November DLC, and preview impressions of Smash Wii U and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. After the break, Jose and Brian dive into reader queries in the Question Block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 20141 hr 10 minEp. 178

Nintendo Voice Chat: Nintendo's Holiday Gamble

Wired GameLife editor Chris Kohler joins the cast of Ninendo Voice Chat! Listen in as Kohler, host Jose Otero, and Peer Schneider discuss Majora's Mask, Code Name S.T.E.A.M., Nintendo's amiibo figure plan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 20141 hr 6 minEp. 177

Nintendo Voice Chat: Eternal Darkness

Chief Creative Office of Quantum Entanglement Entertainment Denis Dyack joins the cast of NVC this week to talk about some of his work as a GameCube developer. Also in this episode, host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider discuss Nintendo's second quarter financial results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 20141 hr 20 minEp. 176

Nintendo Voice Chat: Smash Wii U's Secrets Revealed

This week, host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Marty Sliva, and special guest Daisy, weigh in on Nintendo's 50+ modes and features for Smash Wii U. Then, after the break, the crew discusses the wild, violent world of Bayonetta 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 201457 minEp. 175

Nintendo Voice Chat: Throw Pikachu From a Plane

Mitch Dyer joins host Jose Otero and Brian Altano for the first half of this special epsiode of Nintendo Voice Chat to discuss some recent news including the Smash specific GameCube Controller Adaper, Mario Kart 8's upcoming November DLC, Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Jose's New Nintendo 3DS impressions after a week with an imported system. Then, in the second half, Peer Schneider and special guest Perrin Kaplan jump in to discuss her memories and reflections as former VP of corpo...

Oct 17, 20141 hr 50 minEp. 174

Nintendo Voice Chat: Factor 5's Odyssey to Make Star Wars Games

This week, former Factor 5 president Julian Eggebrecht joins host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider on Nintendo Voice Chat. Tune in for a first-hand account focused on the early days of the studio and hear stories about their journey to make Star Wars games for LucasArts. Eggebrecht also shares stories of Factor 5 work with Nintendo on GameCube including some unreleased Star Wars games that they had to walk away from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 20141 hr 39 minEp. 173

Nintendo Voice Chat: The Metroid Episode

It's been 4 years, 1 month, 2 days since Metroid: Other M's release in North America, and while the galaxy may be at peace, the Nintendo Voice Chat podcast isn't done hoping for a new entry in the series. Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider for a special epsiode where we deep dive into the Metroid games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 20141 hr 39 minEp. 172

Nintendo Voice Chat: New Nintendo 3DS Impressions

Brian Altano re-joins the cast of NVC this week to talk about his adventures in Japan. But that's not all, listen in as he tells host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider all about his hands-on time with New Nintendo 3DS at Tokyo Game Show. There might be a story about an earthqauke too! Then, after the break, listen to some discussion of IGN's verdict on the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 20141 hr 10 minEp. 171

Nintendo Voice Chat: Our Smash Wii U Theories

Host Jose Otero is joined by Peer Schneider and Marty Sliva this week! The crew drops some impressions on Hyrule Warriors and Smash 3DS before they share some theories for the upcoming Wii U version. Later in the show, they tackle the news and some great listener queries on The Question Block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 201457 minEp. 170

Nintendo Voice Chat: Our Smash Bros. 3DS Preview Extravaganza

Respected commentator and Meleeitonme.com contributor Kris "Toph" Aldenderfer joins the cast of Nintendo Voice Chat this week! He joins host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano, as they trade impressions and opinions of the new Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. The crew takes a deep dive into the roster, some modes, the competitive scene, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 20141 hr 4 minEp. 169

Nintendo Voice Chat: Mighty No. 9 and Post PAX Impressions

Host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Marty Sliva are reunited in the podcast studio this week. While Brian Altano is away, the crew gathers to discuss Mighty No. 9, PAX Prime 2014, Bayonetta 2, and community queries on The Question Block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 20141 hr 2 minEp. 168

Nintendo Voice Chat: A New Nintendo 3DS Emerges

PAX is happening this weekend and we have an EXTRA SPECIAL Nintendo Voice Chat just for you! Samuel Claiborn, Peer Schneider, Brendan Graeber, Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and special guest Mark MacDonald. Tune in for impressions of Mario Kart 8 recent update, Layton Vs. Wright, figuring out Nintendo's New 3DS, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 20141 hr 27 minEp. 167

Nintendo Voice Chat: Gunvolt, Splatoon, and Gamescom

Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and guest Marty Sliva for another fun epsiode of Nintendo Voice Chat. This week, the crew discusses Azure Striker: Gunvolt, it's 8-bit cousin Mighty Gunvolt, Marty's recent Splatoon editorial, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 20141 hr 2 minEp. 166

Nintendo Voice Chat: The Question Block Returns

IGN editor Mitch Dyer makes his Nintendo Voice Chat debut this week. He joins host Jose Otero and Brian Altano to particpate in the longest Question Block segment we've ever done. But that's not all you get this week! Tune in for impressions of SteamWorld Dig for Wii U, a spoiler free chat about Hyrule Warriors, and the news of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20141 hr 18 minEp. 165

Nintendo Voice Chat: Digging Through Nintendo's Rarest Artifacts

Respected video game collector Steven Lin joins host Jose Otero and Brian Altano to talk about the departure of Nintendo's Indie boss, Mario Kart 8 Update + DLC, and Bayonetta 2. After the break, the crew dives into some of the rarest Nintendo games ever made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 20141 hr 22 minEp. 164

Nintendo Voice Chat: NES Remix, San Diego Comic-Con, and Game Boy's 25 Birthday in the US

Brian Altano returns to Nintendo Voice Chat with some impressions of games he played at San Diego Comic-Con. Host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian also discuss Nintendo's recent financial numbers, the overload of information about Hyrule Warriors, NES Remix 1+2's retail package, and the 25th anniversary of the Game Boy in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 20141 hr 22 minEp. 163

Nintendo Voice Chat: The Death of Club Nintendo?

This week NVC starts off with a second round of post E3 impressions for Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and Smash Bros. 3DS. Afterwards, the crew switches gears to discuss some recent Nintendo news. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Marty Sliva for another fun episode of IGN's Nintendo podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 20141 hr 8 minEp. 161

Nintendo Voice Chat: Zelda's Next Big Step

The cast of Nintendo Voice Chat is back for a regularly scheduled format this week! Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they share brief final thoughts on Star Fox, The Legend of Zelda's next big step as a vast open world, and another installment of The Question Block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 20141 hr 6 minEp. 160

Nintendo Voice Chat: The Star Fox Episode

The cast of Nintendo Voice Chat shoots for the stars this week! Listen to host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano discuss the Star Fox series. We begin with what made the original Super Nintendo game such a special piece of Nintendo history. But the journey doesn't end there. We also discuss why Star Fox 64 was the pinnacle of the series, the disappointment of Star Fox Adventures, and more. So strap in, do a barrel roll, and get ready for a very special episode. Learn more about your a...

Jul 03, 20141 hr 13 minEp. 159

Nintendo Voice Chat: The Shovel Knight Cometh

Colin Moriarty joins the cast of Nintendo Voice Chat this week to talk about why Shovel Knight is his favorite game of 2014 (so far). Kick back and Colin, host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano, as they trade impressions about the latest games and news from Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 20141 hr 6 minEp. 158

Nintendo Voice Chat: E3 2014 -- Part Two

Part two of Nintendo Voice Chat's E3 2014 extravaganza continues with the return of an extra special guest: IGN's Fran Mirabella makes a return appearance on NVC to talk about his participation in a special Smash Bros. competition during E3. He joins host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Tim Gettys to roundup IGN's E3 2014 coverage. We discuss the E3 lineup, the third-party problem, and what Nintendo didn't show at E3 this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 20141 hr 10 minEp. 157

Nintendo Voice Chat: E3 2014 Special -- Part One

The Nintendo Voice Chat is coming to you live from E3 2014! Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Sam Claiborn for a one-hour discussion about Nintendo's E3 offerings. We'll follow up with anotehr round next week and cover anything we missed then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 20141 hr 4 minEp. 156

Nintendo Voice Chat: E3 2014 Cometh

Mario Kart 8 has a solid sales start, but that's not the only discussion happening on Nintendo Voice Chat this week. E3 is here. And we have major expectations for Nintendo this year. Host Jose Otero is joined by Peer Schneider and Brian Altano, as the trio discuss the things they want to see from Nintendo at E3 (and maybe even some things they don't want to see). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 20141 hr 21 minEp. 155

Nintendo Voice Chat: A New Challenger Approaches

Mario is driving a Mercedes-Benz! The 16-players participating in the Smash Bros. Invitational at E3 have been revealed! But wait, there's more. Nintendo lifted the veil on some other suprises this week. So join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider as they break down some of the bigger news stories of the week. After that, stick around for this week's Question of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 20141 hr 13 minEp. 154

Nintendo Voice Chat: The Story of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

IGN's Nintendo podcast brings you a very special episode this week. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they remember the recently disabled Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection with Todd Northcutt, former General Manager for GameSpy Technology -- the company that built Nintendo's DS and Wii online infrastructure. After that, stick around for the news and a few reader queries in our Question Block segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20141 hr 5 minEp. 153

Nintendo Voice Chat: Nintendo Figurines and a Brief History of Nintendo at E3

IGN's Nintendo vets Samuel Claiborn, Brian Altano, Peer Schneider and Marty Sliva discuss the recently announced Skylanders-like NFC figurines and then take a trip to past Nintendo E3 announcements, five years at a time: 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 201451 minEp. 152

Nintendo Voice Chat: Wii U Woes, Pokemon Remakes, and Mario Kart 8

IGN's Nintendo crew assembles! Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, Peer Schneider, and special guest Greg Miller, as they tour through all the latest Wii U woes, the recent Pokemon remake news, and more Mario Kart 8 impressions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 08, 20141 hr 8 minEp. 151

Nintendo Voice Chat: Get Ready for E3 2014

WELCOOOME to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider focus on all the recent, exciting news: Mario Kart 8's bundle and why its online modes are relevant, plus more GBA games are coming to Wii U's Virtual Console. We also spend a lot of time talking about Nintendo's three-pronged strategy for E3 2014. But that's not all! Will Nintendo unveil some type of new hardware at E3? Tune in and listen to what we've been hearing on the matter. Learn more about your...

May 01, 20141 hr 5 minEp. 150
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