The Nintendo Game Boy turned 35 years old on April 21, first releasing way back in 1989, the same year as Tim Burton's Batman, Back to the Future II and of course, Super Mario Bros. 3 (in Japan). And in a lot of ways, that underpowered, 1-bit handheld defined what Nintendo was for the next 35 years. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nintendovc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 708
Fallout is a great show, it's hard to deny. In fact, it's so good it got us thinking about which Nintendo franchises could carry an episodic series with the same faithfulness as the Fallout series does. We also talk about the Silksong that wasn't in the Indie World showcase as well as take your Nintendo questions. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nintendovc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 707
The 3DS and Wii U servers are done, and it prompted us to ask if the preservation of video games as a medium is in danger as we move toward an all-digital future. Plus we give our picks for the Top 3 Must-Play Nintendo Switch Indie games, talk about review scores, and there's even a little discussion about the Sun and Moon, but the real ones and not the Pokemon ones. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nintendovc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about ...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 706
The 3DS and Wii U online servers shut down next week, which marks the official end of Nintendo’s last generation of hardware. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Kat Bailey as they highlight some of the best games from the 3DS and Wii U, and talk about charming features we miss like StreetPass, Miiverse, and themes. Then, we shout out some of the best third-party games on Nintendo Switch, and answer your questions in Question Block. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nintendovc Try it ...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 705
The crew has assembled, mostly, and returned from PAX and GDC to talk about the three all-time must-play games on the Nintendo Switch. It's going to be a recurring segment, and you'll be able to help determine the definitive list in the future! We also talk about how rad PAX and GDC were, which Nintendo character should get their own "year of," and take your questions. Join Brian Altano, Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin and Seth Macy for another exciting episode of your favorite Nintendo podcast. Lea...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 704
It’s Showtime! Princess Peach’s first solo outing in nearly two decades is upon us, but is it any good? Join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider as Logan breaks down his review of Nintendo’s newest Switch game. Then, Super Mario Maker player Thabeast721 joins the show to talk all about Team 0%’s mission to beat every single level in the Wii U game, and the one pesky level no one in the world has managed to clear. All this and more on this week’s episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Follow our guest and Te...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 703
Hey again Super Ninfriendos, welcome to a Mario-packed episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Mario Day is behind us but the future looks bright for everyone's favorite fictional Italian plumber-man, with new LEGO sets, release date announcements and the sequel to the original Super Mario Movie announced for 2026. Well, we have lots of nice Mario things to say, so please join us for another exciting and action-packed episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 702
This week, we're breaking down a major lawsuit that's been the talk of the gaming community. Nintendo has settled a lawsuit for $2.4 million against Tropic Haze over the Yuzu Emulator, which used third-party tools to crack Switch encryption, a clear violation of the DMCA. Get all the details on this landmark case here: https://www.ign.com/articles/yuzu-emulator-lawsuit-settled-for-24-million-between-nintendo-and-tropic-haze. But it's not all courtroom drama; we're also diving into the world of U...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 701
The Pokemon Company has an "exciting" announcement to share for Pokemom Day 2024. In a short teaser on their Twitter page, the Pokemon Company gave us a quick look at the date and time alongside some very familiar music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2024•54 min•Ep. 700
Join the NVC crew as we talk about some of the best (and just okay) game reveals at Nintendo's February 2024 Partner Showcase. With everything from awesome Xbox Studios games like Pentiment making its way to Switch along with Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and 3DS classics like Monster Hunter Stories getting ported over, there's tons here to talk about! Which are you looking forward to the most? Make sure to tune into IGN’s Fan Fest beginning February 19th for exclusive interviews, trailers, ga...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 699
Hello Ninfriendos, and welcome to the very best Nintendo podcast of them all, Nintendo Voice Chat. This week it's another triple threat, with Logan Plant, Peer Schneider and Seth Macy discussing the completion of the Nintendo Smash Bros. amiibo line, finally, after all these years. We also learned of some new transformations for Princess Peach in the upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime, in which Princess Peach is the titular character. Plus our Mario vs. Donkey Kong review is up, and it's good! Al...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 698
Is there a future where we're playing our favorite Xbox franchises on Nintendo Switch? Well, sure, if you subscribe to the idea of multiverses, but if that's the case then anything is possible. This week we talk about Xbox franchises we'd love to play on our Nintendo Switch, Logan talks about fun financial facts, and we admit to which games we think we could have turned pro playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 697
Wow, what an exciting and truly incredible Nintendo podcast we have for you this week. Are you, like us, wishing you could relive your youth without the need of a time-machine or sorcery? Well, if that's so, you're going to love our discussion of the Nintendo DS and Wii games we want to see ported to Nintendo Switch. On top of that, Logan Plant builds a compelling case for a Nintendo February Direct down to a speculated time and date. And we also answer your questions, which is a nice touch. Joi...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 696
Join us in episode 695 of NVC as we delve into the hot debate sparked by Palworld – a game that's turning heads and raising questions about the future of 3D Pokémon games. In this exciting episode, Peer and Logan dive deep into the controversy. We discuss the Pokémon Company's recent statement on Palworld (read more here: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-pokemon-company-makes-an-official-statement-on-palworld) and debate whether the technical issues in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are affecting th...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 695
Well hello there, and welcome to another fantastic episode of the best Nintendo podcast on the planet, Nintendo Voice Chat. We're looking forward this week with a blast from the past: former NVC regular and legend Zach Ryan joins us to talk about Prince of Persia and the third-party games coming to Switch we know about. There are some good ones and some games we're not completely sure about. So join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, special guest Zach Ryan and Seth Macy for this excellent podcast expe...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 694
As we wait for Nintendo to say anything about its next generation hardware plans, it’s important to not believe everything you see on the internet. This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and Kat Bailey as they reflect on the madness of the 2016 NX hype cycle, as well as other notable Nintendo rumors that never actually happened. Plus, the panel pitches their dream Nintendo third-party collaborations, and talks about what’s up with Hi-Fi Rush on Nintendo Switch. Learn more ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 693
It's a new year, and that means a whole lot for Nintendo. Well, at least potentially. Analysts are predicting we're going to get the Nintendo Switch follow-up this year, which, yeah everyone thinks that. But what will it mean? What do we know about Nintendo's 2024 other than "precious little?" Gear up for an in-depth exploration of Nintendo's 2024 lineup with Seth, Kat, Logan, and Jada on the latest episode of our podcast. As the gaming world buzzes with anticipation, we dissect the rumors and p...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 692
Tis the season for the Nintendo Voice Chat Crew to gift us all with yet another NVC Holiday Special! This week we talk about the coziest games of 2023. What are the best Nintendo games to play during the holidays? Something something cactus smooching? Better believe Jada is running through all the Final Fantasy games over the holiday break! What were/are your personal favs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023•47 min•Ep. 691
Join the NVC crew as we unveil our much-awaited Nintendo Game of the Year for 2023! Dive into a celebration of Nintendo's finest with our latest video, where each member of the team shares their personal favorites. We cover a spectrum of unforgettable Nintendo experiences. Don't miss our special shoutouts to hidden gems and, of course, we can't forget the crown jewel of the year, Everybody 1-2 Switch – NVC's unanimous Game of the Year? That can't be right.... Anyway, hear Jada's unique take on i...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 690
What's happening, Ninfriendos? What a busy week in the world of video games: GTA6 trailer dropped and the Game Awards are a thing that also happened. But GTA6 sure isn't coming to Nintendo Switch, which is fine because we have GTA6 at home! We offer suggestions for alternatives to GTA on the Nintendo Switch, as well as talk about our 2024 Nintendo predictions, what announcements we're excited about from the Game Awards, and read your predictions and questions. Join Reb Valentine, Logan Plant and...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 689
Hey, Super Ninfriendos! In this week's episode, Seth & the NVC crew unpack all the year's biggest surprises and disappointments coming from Nintendo. With everything from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, to even more Tears of the Kingdom talk, and even putting you onto to some hidden gems like In Stars and Time, we're on our way to wrapping up our 2023 in a big way. We also get into our favorite things from Super Mario RPG! What an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 688
Before the NVC crew gets full of turkey and pumpkin pie for the holidays, we wanted to give thanks to Super Mario RPG being everything we hoped it would be. We also take a look back at Nintendo's 2023 and discuss the great games that have released so far. This is a FULLY stuffed NVC Pre-Thanksgiving special with more guests than you can shake a turkey leg at! As a bonus, we travel back nearly 15 years and unpack IGN's very own live-action Legend of Zelda April Fool's trailer. This is an episode ...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 688
Nintendo announced its going to make a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie and we're all… well, it's hard to know how to feel. Sure, the Super Mario Bros. movie was a huge success, but can Nintendo replicate it when the stakes are arguably higher? Regardless, Nintendo is a money-making machine and we also discuss its financial report, which was extremely rosy, and take your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 686
What an incredible show we have for you this week. All of IGN and all of Kinda Funny are teaming up for a big charity stream, and to get the competitive spirits flowing, we've invited the most excellent Tim Gettys of Kinda Funny onto NVC. We talk about Mario Wonder, Tim airs his grievances about our Tier lists, and there is more Donkey Kong in this episode than in any other podcast you will listen to this week probably. So join Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy and special guest Tim Gettys fo...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 685
In this week's episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew puts together the definitive, one and only acceptable tier list of the 3D Mario games from 64 up to Odyssey. 00:03:18 Previously on NVC... 00:04:12 Super Mario 64 00:09:03 Super Mario Sunshine 00:15:07 Super Mario 64 DS 00:17:59 Super Mario Galaxy/Galaxy 2 00:26:41 Super Mario 3D Land 00:32:14 Super Mario 3D World/Bowser's Fury 00:36:26 Super Mario Odyssey 00:43:34 Let's talk Super Mario Bros. Wonder 00:58:55 What's Going On Between Nintend...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 684
We are joined by Ryan McCaffrey to talk about Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a game he not only reviewed, but enjoyed immensely. We also argue about which is the superior Mario format: 2D or 3D. Which one comes out on top? You'll have to listen to the episode. On top of that, we read some of YOUR favorite Mario games, and dive deep into reviews during Question Block. Join Kat Bailey, Jada Griffin, Seth Macy and special guest Ryan McCaffrey for the best Nintendo podcast of all time, Nintendo Voice Cha...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 683
With the release of Super Mario Wonder fast approaching, we sat down to decide, once and for all, the tiered rankings of every mainline 2D Mario game. Join The People's Champion Reb Valentine, Industry Legend Kat Bailey, Podcast Mainstay Jada Griffin and Seth Macy for another episode of the world's number-1 best of all-time Nintendo podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2023•58 min•Ep. 682
What are the games on Switch you absolutely need to play? Beyond the obvious ones, I mean. Well, we've assembled a crack team of Switch game recommenders to tell you about some of the best Switch games you may have missed, and why you should definitely go and check them out sooner rather than later. Join Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin, the return of Tom Marks, and Seth Macy for an episode of pure Nintendo Switch game recommendations. Got any of your own? Hit the comments and let us know. Learn more...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 681
This week we take a trip down memory lane to talk about everyone's favorite 64-bit Nintendo console, the Nintendo 64. Originally launched September 26, 1996, we reminisce about our own experiences and hear from listeners. On top of that, "The Peoples' Champion" Reb Valentine brought snacks! Join Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, Brian Altano and Jada Griffin for a nostalgia-soaked episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 680
With bad graphics, weird glitches, and a $70 price tag, the Nintendo Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 has the internet abuzz right now with memes and a sense of bafflement. But there's more this week than just the disappointment of a current-gen fighter running on the Switch, including the equally disappointing Pokemon DLC, but also how Microsoft really wants to buy Nintendo. And with the release of F-Zero 99, we take a moment to pitch our OWN 99-style games for Nintendo Switch Online. Learn mo...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 679
