The Nintendo Direct had TONS of great new reveals to get excited about, and Brian Altano, Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, and Peer Schneider are here to talk about them all! With everything from F-Zero 99, to Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and the reveal of Princess Peach: Showtime gameplay, we're breaking it all down. There were even some great 3rd party reveals, including Unicorn Overlord from Vanillaware, a Trombone Champ port FINALLY coming to Switch, and more on Song of Nunu: A League of Le...
Sep 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 678
Wow, Nintendo had a week, huh? We learned the Tears of the Kingdom crew won't be putting out DLC, but are instead moving on to a whole new game. That kind of rules but also sucks. And it wouldn't be a full episode of the Nintendo Voice Chat podcast without a good discussion about Switch 2 rumors, a rumored Nintendo Direct, and then some actual Nintendo facts via Logan Plant's interview with Doug Bowser. Plus, your questions answered on another episode of the best Nintendo podcast in the universe...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 677
In this very special episode of NVC, not only are we having a Q&A with Ryan McCaffrey about the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preview he had a chance to attend, but we also hang out with Sabotage Studio founder Thierry Boulanger to talk about Sea of Stars! We have a huge stack of questions that need answers, and we're also digging into the grab bag of community questions. There is a ton of information to unpack today, so whether you're anticipating spending all your time in Sea of Stars, or playi...
Aug 31, 2023•58 min•Ep. 676
Everyone's at Gamescom except us and, apparently, Nintendo, so Rebekah, Kat, Brendan, and Travis are holding down the fort talking about Charles Martinet's retirement as the voice of Mario and how Mario Wonder will handle the change, Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3's low Switch framerate, and Travis' time with Palia. 00:00:00 - Intro & Charles Martinet Says Goodbye to Mario 00:15:18 - Pringles Icons 00:23:01 - Metal Gear Solid 2 & 3 Switch Performance Isn't Great 00:34:33 - What Has Nintendo Sh...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 675
A large portion of IGN is en route to Germany this week for gamescom, but a very small portion of IGN is here to record this week's NVC where we look forward to two major events for Nintendo: gamescom, starting next week, and Nintendo Live, at the start of next month. What surprises does the Big N have in store for us in Germany and Seattle? Will we get to go hands on with Super Mario Bros. Wonder (probably not)? We also take YOUR questions for an extended Super Question Block segment. Join Jada...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 674
Welcome to the rootinest, tootinest podcast in the West, Nintendo Voice Chat! This week we talk about Red Ded Redemption coming to Switch. Is $50 too much to ask for a game that originally came out in 2010? Plus there was a whole bunch of Pokemon news that generally left people feeling uninspired, but at least we had our Poke-lives brightened up by an NSFW Pokemon plush. Kat gives her recommendations on the best CRPGs you can play on Switch while everyone else is playing Baldur's Gate 3, and we ...
Aug 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 673
00:00:46 New next-gen Switch rumors are heating up 00:16:24 More features we want to see on the next Switch 00:36:10 You can choose the next IGN Icon 00:38:26 Let's talk numbers 00:49:13 What's next for Super Smash Bros.? 00:57:04 Bet you can't guess what the highest user-rated Nintendo game is on Metacritic 01:05:03 Shout Out of the Week 01:06:25 Question Block 01:16:32 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 672
00:00:08 Intro 00:01:12 Let's talk Pikmin 4 00:25:27 Travis tricks his friends into playing Everybody 1-2 Switch 00:40:11 Rebekah gets the Mother (Earthbound) hype 01:06:44 Question Block 01:17:22 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 671
We're busy for SDCC this week but we put together the full Nintendo Franchise Tier list for you to enjoy! We officially unofficially ranked every major, and even minor, Nintendo franchise into one neat and tidy tier list that is legally binding. Seth and Kat are joined by Imran Khan, Reb Valentine, Alex Stedman, as well as Jon Cartright, to get down to business. Enjoy and we'll be back next week with a new episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2023•55 min
From the highly anticipated Mario Movie to the thrilling Mario Theme Park, Nintendo has been making waves. We'll explore the best games released this year, including Metroid Prime Remastered, Fire Emblem Engage, Advance Wars, and Theatrythm. Join us as we dive into the highlights of 2023 so far, from major announcements to fantastic game releases and updates. There's so much to discuss and so much to look forward to, so join Seth Macy, Kat Bailey, and Peer Schneider in our look back & forwar...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 670
Get ready for an epic finale! It's time for the last episode of Talk of the Kingdom, a special Nintendo Voice Chat miniseries dedicated to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Join host Brian Altano, Peer Schneider, and Rebekah Valentine as they (sky)dive one last time into the world of Tears of the Kingdom. In this spoiler-filled episode, we'll discuss the game's gripping last hour and share our experiences completing Tears of the Kingdom. From the iconic Master Sword to the surprising ad...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 669
Get ready, Nintendo fans, because we're about to dive deep into the world of Pikmin! Pikmin 4 is dropping on July 21st and there's a brand new demo out now. You can power through it in a couple of hours and the best part? All your progress carries over. We're pretty stoked about Pikmin 4 and we bet you are too. But let's not forget our roots. We're taking a trip down memory lane, back to the original Pikmin that hit the GameCube in 2001. We'll revisit the additions of Pikmin 2, like purple Pikmi...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 668
Nintendo's June 2023 Direct was a wild ride! In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Brian Altano, Miranda Sanchez, Peer Schneider and Jada Griffin break down all of the biggest new reveals, updates, and trailers of some of our favorite games shown. With everything from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, to Detective Pikachu Returns, and Super Mario RPG Remake, there's a ton of stuff to cover and you're not gonna wanna miss out. We're on the tail end of IGN's Summer of Gaming and Nintendo didn't pull any...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 667
Ever wondered about Ganon's mysterious horse or how to upgrade your trusty steed? Curious about creatures that are 'horses in disguise' like bears and moose? We've got the lowdown! Join us for a fun chat about our recent adventures and some surprising discoveries. We'll also have a good laugh about those quirky Treasure Hunters and their sniffing dog buddy. Plus, we'll speculate on what comes next. Get ready to venture into 'The Depths', a world within our game filled with strange foes and intri...
Jun 15, 2023•58 min•Ep. 666
Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! This week, host Brian Altano and the crew, Rebekah Valentine, Tom Marks, and Jada Griffin delve deeper into Hyrule. We're checking out Link's crib - how's yours looking, and what's the community up to? We'll also journey into The Depths, discussing the good, bad, and...
Jun 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 665
Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! Host Brian Altano, and co-hosts Rebekah Valentine, Tom Marks, and Jada Griffin share tales of humor, struggles, and epic battles. Tune in as we chat about our favorite moments, toughest fights, and even share a tip about dressing up for the Master Sword! Don't get ca...
Jun 01, 2023•58 min•Ep. 664
The NVC crew is back with another deep dive into the stunning and vast world of Hyrule with Talk of the Kingdom, our Zelda-focused miniseries where we talk, well, nothing but Tears of the Kingdom. This week we want to know: are you a cheater? What constitutes a "cheat" and what's a "cheese?" We also talk about weapon fusions, our favorite shrines, dungeon impressions and make the case for Tears of the Kingdom being one of the most gorgeous games... ever. Join hosts Brian Altano, Kat Bailey, Reb ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 663
Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! This week the Talk of the Kingdom crew goes into some of the best and most insane community creations from across the web! Whether it's a huge bigwheel to traverse Hyrule, or a giant mech capable of destroying anything its path, you'll see them here! Plus, Brendan Gr...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 662
Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! The day has finally come, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is in our hands! In this episode, the steemed Casey DeFreitas makes her return as she and Tom Marks give us a deep dive on their experiences with Tears of the Kingdom. Tom breaks down his review ...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 661
Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! Today, Brian Altano and crew discuss some of the craziest fan theories about Tears of the Kingdom! Is Ganondorf actually on our side? What about Zelda? Is she a playable character this time around? There's so much to discuss and speculate, you won't wanna miss this e...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 660
Hello, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat Presents: Talk of the Kingdom! For the next 6 weeks, IGN's flagship Nintendo show, NVC, is getting a FULL Zelda takeover with our very special NVC: Talk of the Kingdom 6 episode mini-series! We'll be talking all things The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with hands-on coverage and special insight from our guides team and Zelda experts from all across IGN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 659
With the impending release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the horizon, Sam Claiborn, Jada Griffin, and Nick Limon join Seth in a discussion about the best games they're playing before Tears of the Kingdom takes over all our lives. From indie to AAA, there's something out there for almost everyone. Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp, anyone? Jada talks about her review of a long time NVC favorite classic's remake! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023•58 min•Ep. 658
The Nintendo Voice Chat crew laid their eyes on the latest Tears of the Kingdom trailer and we take a deep dive into our favorite parts of it! What does Tears of the Kingdom's trailer tell us about what the story will be about? What new gameplay features does the trailer reveal? There were tons of stuff that got us excited for the next entry in the Legend of Zelda series, so you'll wanna tune into this one. Plus, we've been playing Breath of the Wild to revisit all the magic and discuss whether ...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 657
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is out now, and we've all seen it, and we have opinions! But don't worry, we don't spoil it, unless you consider acknowledging its existence a spoiler. In that case, slow down friendo! It doesn't have to be this way. Seth Macy is joined by Reb Valentine, Jeffrey Vega and Beyond's Jada Griffin to talk about Mario Movie, we pitch our own Nintendo movies, and then things kind of fall apart for a while. It's just a weird time, honestly. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 656
This week we finally got to see tons of gameplay of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom thanks to today's Nintendo Direct! We talk about everything from TotK's Fuse system blowing us away, Kirby being a round boy, and dive into even more Question Block questions from our audience. While Seth's away, the fantastic Rebekah Valentine takes over as host and welcomes Tom Marks, Kat Bailey, and Brian Altano to the panel. It's an episode packed with tons of Zelda talk and you won't want to miss our Z...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 655
This week we're joined by Thunderful Games co-founder Brjann Siguergeirsson to talk about Metroid, Steam World, and more. Brjann gives us a look into just what, exactly, GDC can mean for a game developer, and Seth and Peer agree on two things, a new record! Tom Marks joins the cast this week to be his usual, delightful self. All in all, 10/10 episode. (Like every episode, Seth... -Red) 00:00:10 - Intro 00:03:58 - Which Metroid is the Best Metroid? 00:30:37 - GDC is Happening! Meet Brjann! 00:56:...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 654
The Nintendo Wii U and 3DS eShop is closing! Years of wonderful digital games will soon forever be lost in the ether, so the NVC crew got together to talk about some of their picks for must-buy games in the Wii U and 3DS eShop! Also, was the Wii U underrated? Seth's got some words to say. While we're at it, we're (or just Seth, rather) ranking Nintendo's handhelds! It's a packed episode down nostalgia road! Presented by Have a Nice Death 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:42 - The Wii U and 3DS e-Shops Are ...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 653
We got our final look at the Super Mario Bros. Movie before its April 5 release by way of an easter-egg filled trailer. But while excitement was high and the movie looks completely gorgeous, it was otherwise pretty uneventful until Mr. Miyamoto revealed the BOOTS. But with Super Nintendo World now open and the Super Mario movie poised to make gobs of money, could this be secretly be the Year of Mario. Also, don't miss our BONUS NVC Expansion Pack episode this week as Rebekah Valentine sits down ...
Mar 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 652
In a very special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Rebekah Valentine and Mitchell Saltzman sit down with AEW Superstars Nyla Rose, Athena, and Evil Uno to talk about their favorite Nintendo games of all time! We also test their knowledge of WWF: No Mercy to see which of them can figure out which wrestling moves are real or fake. Also, remember in Final Fantasy VI when Sabin suplexes a train? We talk about that, too! It’s an incredibly fun episode and you don’t wanna miss out on this. Learn more a...
Mar 10, 2023•58 min
There was a lot announced during the Pokemon Day celebration, including new trading card sets, DLC for Scarlet/Violet, Pokemon Unite news and more. But there was something missing… something completely obvious and simple. Kat and Reb argue about Pokemon and it's AWESOME, and we rank the top 5 all-time Nintendo controllers… of all TIME. Join Jeffrey Vega, Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine and Seth Macy for an action-packed episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 651
