This week we're taking your questions for an extended Question Block segment, as well as talking to Giles Goddard of Chuhai Labs, who you might know better as one of the original developers of Star Fox for the Super Nintendo. Which Star Fox character is based on Shigeru Miyamoto? You'll just have to watch the episode to find out. Join hosts Reb Valentine, Jeffrey Vega, Tom Marks and Seth Macy for a nice time with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2023•58 min•Ep. 650
The past week has been REALLY good for game reviews. In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, we have back to back talk about our latest reviews for Octopath Traveler 2 and Metroid Prime: Remastered! It's a good time to be a Switch owner! Sam Claiborn and longtime NVC fav Tom Marks make a return to the show and share with you what they've been up to with their game time. Seth also shares his thoughts on what he thinks Nintendo's plans are with Metroid Prime 4 as well as Jeffrey giving us the low-...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 649
In our Nintendo Voice Chat post-show for the huge February 2023 Nintendo Direct, the NVC cast goes bonkers over all the new reveals! With everything from Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom getting a new trailer, to a totally unexpected shadow drop of Metroid Prime: Remastered, there was something for everyone in this week's Direct. What were our favorite reveals of the show? How close was Rebekah to predicting some of what would drop? Join Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Jeffrey Vega, and Brian...
Feb 10, 2023•48 min•Ep. 648
Well, Nintendo won't be on the E3 showfloor this year. And neither will Xbox. Or Sony. That kind of blows! We talk about Industry Legend Kat Bailey's excellent scoop on E3 2023, share our thoughts on the future of E3 and E3's past, and since it's February, we talk about the credibility of Nintendo Direct rumors. Are they rumors, or are they real? Well, we won't know until it's confirmed, I guess. Join Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy for another reference-filled episode of...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 647
In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the NVC crew got together to talk about release of GoldenEye 007 finally coming to Switch Online! But more importantly, Jeffrey Vega had a chance to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood and filled us in on all the cool sights and sounds he experienced there along with ranking some of his favorite food there! We can't wait to send the rest of the NVC crew there. *sigh* Also, Reb's been playing a great new indie game that got her to ugly...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 646
Fire Emblem Engage reviews are out and they are positive… but some are more positive than others. Why is that? Well it's because different people have different tastes, obviously, but do those tastes jibe with our panel of Nintendo enthusiasts? Join Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2023•56 min•Ep. 645
We talk enough about the possibility of the existence of Nintendo's Switch successor, but we never talk about what we want to realistically see in the follow-up to the most successful Nintendo home console of all time. Join Peer Schneider, Reb Valentine, Brian Altano and Seth Macy as they talk Nintendo's next console and hear your thoughts. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:40 - What Do We Wanna See in Nintendo’s Next Console? 00:45:23 - Reb’s Adventures in The Legend’s Cookbook 00:55:00 - NVC MiiVerse: Wh...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 644
Timecodes00:00:00 Intro 00:02:07 NVC Mouse Update 00:04:17 Fire Emblem Engage Discussion 00:18:07 Super Nintendo World Opens in Los Angeles 00:22:03 Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe Arrives on Switch 00:26:51 The Super Mario Bros. Movie Will Beat The Lion King 00:34:18 The Pitfalls of Reviewing Video Games ***** 00:51:29 Will Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Be the Biggest Game of 2023? 01:06:46 Reb Recommends Awesome Games Done Quick 01:12:34 Question Block and Outro Learn more about your ad choic...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 643
Twas the week before Christmas, and we pre-recorded a very special holiday episode to run ahead of time since everyone is taking time off to enjoy the final weeks of 2022. Join Seth Macy, Reb Valentine and special guest, Tik Tok star Jeffrey Vega as we reminisce about Nintendo Christmas past. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:50 - The Ghost of Nintendo Christmas Past 00:36:58 - Our Nintendo Game of the Year & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 642
It's the end of the year (almost), which means we can forget all about 2022 and point our gaze at what the future holds. With Tears of the Kingdom, the return of E3, and no sign of Metroid Prime 4 so far, could 2023 be the best the Nintendo Switch has ever had? We take your Nintendo predictions 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:06 - Our 2023 Nintendo Predictions 00:29:56 - Tears of the Kingdom Is 2023's Game of the Year 00:34:43 - NVC MiiVerse: Holiday Gaming Plans? 00:47:50 - Question Block & Outro Le...
Dec 15, 2022•59 min•Ep. 641
The Game Awards have come and gone, and Nintendo had a decent enough showing, right? Sure, we didn't see all our Nintendo dreams come true, but what did you expect? It's the Game Awards, not a Nintendo Direct. We did get to see a new Bayonetta game, Fire Emblem DLC and a wonderful new clip from the Super Mario movie, which was nice. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:58 - The Game Awards Reactions 00:49:18 - Reb’s Cooking Corner 00:54:14 - NVC MiiVerse: Splatoon 3 Memes? 01:01:00 - Bring Bionic Commando: Re...
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 640
Nintendo surprised us with a new look at the Super Mario Movie this week, and it actually got us all more excited than the previous reveal. That's just good marketing, friends. We also talk about the glaring performance problems with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and how some of our favorite games haven't always had the best, or even good, performance. On top of that Seth makes a compelling case for Sonic Frontiers as Game of the Year. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:30 - Super Mario Movie Direct Trailer R...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 639
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reviews are here, and we’re joined by Polygon’s Nicole Carpenter and returning trainers Reb Valentine and Casey Defreitas to dive into all of the details about the latest generation! Here’s what we think of its tech issues, its latest gimmicks, and whether it stands out from other generations. Plus, Harvestella, the new Fire Emblem Engage trailer, Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Game of the Year chances, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Review ...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 638
Sonic Frontiers is a good 3D sonic game, and we have the review and the reviewer to prove it. We're also going to dive into everyone's favorite subject: Nintendo financial numbers! Specifically, how many Nintendo Switch consoles have been sold? It's a lot. We also take your questions and just have a nice time, but first… gonna check in with the panel and see what's new. 00:00:00 - Intro & Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase 00:09:15 - Marvel Snap Rules! 00:13:32 - Sega Genesis Mini 2 Impressions...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 637
This week we're wondering about a few things. Like, does Nintendo need an achievement system? How about Nintendo VR? We also premiere a new segment called RAPID RANK, answer your questions in Question Block, but most of all, have fun. 00:00:00 - Intro & What We’ve Been Playing 00:31:06 - Nintendo VR When? 00:48:28 - Wiibate: Does Nintendo Need Achievements? 01:04:38 - Rapid Rank: Top 5 Sonic Friends Who Are Not Tails or Knuckles 01:14:18 - Question Block & Outro Learn more about your ad ...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 636
This week, Kat and Seth are joined by Mitchell Saltzman and Logan Plant to talk about Bayonetta 3 and Mitchell's shining review, where it shines and were it comes off a little dull. We also play everyone's favorite NVC game, "Wii Game or Something I Just Made Up?" plus we talk Sonic Frontiers and take your questions in Question Block. It's a real good time, is what I'm saying. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:54 - Persona 5 Royal is here! 00:20:00 - Bayonetta 3 Review Deep Dive 00:38:27 - Sonic Frontiers ...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 635
Hey Super Ninfriendos! This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, Casey DeFreitas shares her hands-on impressions of Pokemon Scarlet! Dan Stapleton also joins the crew to talk about his review of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. We’re getting tons of new ports including Nier: Automata, No Man’s Sky, and Persona 5 Royal finally coming to the Nintendo Switch and we’re excited for them all! Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about Bayonetta 3. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:06 - Bayonetta Voice Actress Wants to Boyc...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 634
It's been a week since the Mario Movie trailer was released, and we finally have answers to the question "What if Mario from the hit video games sounded like Chris Pratt from the hit dinosaur movies?" We reflect on this watershed moment in voice casting, as well as discuss what games caught our attention this week and answer your question block questions. 00:00:00 - Intro & What We’re Playing 00:24:56 - Super Mario Movie Trailer Impressions 00:47:50 - Bayonetta 3 is Almost Here! 00:56:50 - Q...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 633
Join IGN live as Nintendo reveals the first trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Movie, starring Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy. Ahead of the reveal, we’ll be discussing our hopes and dreams from the movie as well as breaking down the previously announced cast. Stick around after the trailer reveal for live reactions from us and you, the viewer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 632
October is more than just the spookiest month: it's chock-full of games for Nintendo Switch owners, too. Reb Valentine, Kat Bailey, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy talk upcoming games, Kat's trip to Japan, a giant TV that appeared in Seth's basement, and an exciting new announcement from Reb about LIFE?!? Great show this week, you're going to like it. 00:00:00 - Intro & Kat’s TGS Impressions 00:10:10 - Reb’s Life Updates & What We’re Playing 00:31:59 - Mario & Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Pr...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 631
Is the Wii a vintage console? As much as the olds don't want to admit it, it certainly seems that way. We take a trip down memor-Wii lane to talk about Nintendo's interesting experiment that took the video game world by storm and went so far as to push Microsoft and Sony to come up with their own, much worse, motion-control systems. 00:00:00 - Intro & What We’re Playing 00:21:21 - Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope 00:25:37 - The Wii is Now a Retro Console 00:40:07 - The Nintendo Wii Quiz! 00:5...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 630
We got the thing, the "thing" in this case being a fall Nintendo Direct, and what a roughly 40 minutes that was, am I right? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a real game YOU can play this May. Join Brian Altano, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine and Seth Macy as we talk Nintendo Direct, Splatoon 3, and just a whole lot of Nintendo chatter for you to enjoy. 00:00:00 - Outtakes, Intro & News! 00:02:30 - New Everything from the Nintendo Direct! 00:20:59 - Pikmin 4 is Finally Here 0...
Sep 13, 2022•58 min•Ep. 629
It's almost The Holiday Season, whether you want to admit it or not. Can you smell that? In the air? It's pumpkin spice mixed with Nintendo Switch's holiday line-up, which we discuss. Join Kat Bailey, Peer Schneider, Seth Macy and guest Tom Marks as we talk Pokemon, Splatoon 3, Bayonetta 3, and more, as well as answer YOUR questions in an extended Question Block. 00:00:00 - Intro & News 00:12:12 - Nintendo Switch Fall and Winter 2022 Games 00:52:22 - Question Block! 01:14:00 - Play Tinykin! ...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 628
We did it! We officially unofficially ranked every major, and even minor, Nintendo franchise into one neat and tidy tier list that is legally binding. Imran Khan joins us again, as well as Jon Cartright, to get down to business. And we also talk about TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection, answer your questions on question block, and have an all-around nice time. 00:00:00 - Intro & News 00:06:14 - TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is here! 00:30:22 - Question Block! 00:51:06 - NVC Tiermaker for Ninten...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 627
With Splatoon 3 almost here, it’s time to take stock of the biggest Nintendo franchises. We use Tiermaker to build a ranking of Zelda, Mario, Fire Emblem, and more. Where do they stand? Find out! Plus, Gamescom headlines, Question Block, and more. 00:00:00 - Intro & News 00:01:10 - Here are the Nintendo Headlines 00:09:30 - Gamescom Announcements 00:21:17 - Splatoon 3 and Harvestella footage 00:42:32- NVC Tiermaker for Nintendo Franchises 01:05:49 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 626
00:00:00 - Intro & News 00:01:48 - More Serious Kotaku Report About Sexual Harrassment 00:12:07 - Wave Race 64 00:20:14 - Should Nintendo _____? 00:46:40 - The Time Zach Heard About the Time Miyamoto Met Kayne 00:55:44 - What We’re Playing & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 625
00:00:00 - Intro & News 00:08:10 - Splatoon 3 Direct Reactions! 00:23:21 - Super Punch Out Has a Secret 2P Mode??? 00:34:03 - Question Block 00:59:34 - What We’re Playing & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 624
On this week's NVC we're diving into the latest Pokemon Presents reveals and asking, "When Will Pokemon Get its Breath of the Wild Moment?" Also, how cute is Fidough? Should Lechonk worry? And what would happen if the Nintendo Switch didn't change for another two years? Find out in our latest Kat Take! Of course, we can't forget squeezing in even more Xenoblade Chronicles 3 chat in our latest Question Block. Have at it, Super Ninfriendos! 00:00:00 - Intro & News 00:03:23 - Are Amiibo Still C...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 623
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is here at last and we’re joined by Digital Foundry producer John Linneman, IGN contributor Travis Northup, and Axe of the Blood God co-host Nadia Oxford to break down the Nintendo Switch’s massive new RPG! Plus, we discuss Nintendo Switch’s tech in Year 5, ponder what happened to Digimon Survive, and discuss the release of Wave 2 of Mario Kart’s Booster Courses! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:57 - Mario Kart 8 Booster Pass Wave 2 is Here! 00:08:02 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review ...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 622
Live A Live makes its way to us for the first time in glorious HD2D this week and Nintendo is at San Diego Comic Con (sort of). Plus, Super Mario Strikers gets a content update, but will it be enough to pull fans back to the stadium? Finally, a ton of retro game praise and discussion. Join Rebekah Valentine, Peer Schneider, Samuel Claiborn, and Casey DeFreitas this week on Nintendo Voice Chat for hands-on impressions of Live-a-Live and a deep-dive into the now especially robust Nintendo Switch O...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 621
