The All Things Nintendo Podcast

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show focusing on the wonderful world of gaming’s most recognizable name. Join host Brian Shea every Friday as he’s joined by special guests to talk about the latest news, announcements, and games from Nintendo.

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The Evolution And Future Of Mario Games | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer community member Nolan Filter to talk about the Mario series' evolution. After discussing the new Christmas movie, 8-Bit Christmas on HBO Max, and running down all the latest Nintendo-related news, Brian chats with Nolan about his grad-school research paper on the evolution of Mario's gameplay mechanics and about what they would like to see from Nintendo's flagship franchise in the future. If you'd like to follow the people from ...

Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 34 min

Nintendo’s Biggest 2021 Anniversaries, The Game Awards | All Things Nintendo

On this week's All Things Nintendo, we've got a super-sized episode for you! Brian is joined by the Video Game History Foundation's Kelsey Lewin to talk about the historical significance of several games that celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2021. The two also chat about Kelsey's work with the Foundation, as well as what it's like running the oldest retro game shop in Seattle. Following that discussion, Brian is joined by Game Informer video editor Alex Stadnik to react to The Game Awards. ...

Dec 10, 2021•2 hr 12 min

The eShop Gems Of The Year: 2021 Edition | All Things Nintendo

As we approach the end of 2021, every podcast and major outlet is starting to reflect on the best the year had to offer. This week, Brian invites Game Informer associate editor Jill Grodt to talk about the best indie games that came to Switch over the course of 2021. The pair runs down a ton of indie games you can find on the eShop, giving you a wide variety of titles to help you potentially find something new that you might have missed earlier in the year. If you'd like to follow the people fro...

Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 37 min

The Holiday 2021 Nintendo Gift Guide | All Things Nintendo

With the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving this week, today marks the official start of holiday shopping season. This week, host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner to offer up several great options for the Nintendo fan in your life. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Andrew Reiner (@Andrew_Reiner) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break...

Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 28 min

Pokémon Remakes | All Things Nintendo

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are out now. However, if you listened to episode two of All Things Nintendo, we already extensively covered what these remakes bring to the table. Instead of retreading old ground, this episode shifts the focus to the Pokémon series' long-standing tradition of bringing remade versions of its older games to modern platforms. Host Brian Shea invites fellow Game Informer editor John Carson back to retrace the history of Pokémon remakes before getting some...

Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 17 min

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 And Happy Home Paradise Impressions | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we're diving deep into our impressions of the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 free update and Happy Home Paradise paid expansion. Host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer production director Margaret Andrews to chat about their early impressions of the new additions to the wildly popular game. Unfortunately, this episode was recorded earlier in the week than usual, so we skipped the news portion of the show. If you'd like to follow the people from this e...

Nov 12, 2021•1 hr

Shin Megami Tensei V, Delayed Games, Favorite Nintendo RPGs | All Things Nintendo

This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is coming out on time. However, many of the games we discuss will not be doing the same. While this week's big topic is Shin Megami Tensei V (out next week), the theme in our quick-hit news segment is pretty obvious: game delays. Host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer features editor Kimberley Wallace to talk about all the delays and to chat about what this newest entry to the SMT series brings to the table. If you'd like to follow the people from t...

Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 37 min

Mario Party Superstars, N64 On Switch, Captain Dangerous | All Things Nintendo

On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we have a surprising amount of topics to chat about. Host Brian Shea is joined by Ky Parker aka Captain Dangerous to talk about her work as a toy photographer and set builder, and what means to be a Nintendo Ambassador. They also chat about all the news coming from the world of Nintendo before Brian gives his review on this week's big release: Mario Party Superstars. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brian...

Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 35 min

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Retrospective | All Things Nintendo

On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we celebrate the conclusion of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's downloadable content by looking back at the wildly ambitious project. Host Brian Shea is joined once again by fellow Game Informer editor Alex Stadnik to discuss the latest news in the world of Nintendo and take a deep dive into the biggest crossover game ever. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Alex Stadnik (@Studnik76) The All Things...

Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 20 min

Animal Crossing Updates, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | All Things Nintendo

Last week's debut episode was full of exciting Nintendo news, but this week might be even more jam-packed with big topics! Host Brian Shea is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to chat about all kinds of topics including the recently announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons updates, John's impressions of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and plenty more! If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Br...

Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 39 min

Sora In Smash, Metroid Dread, Switch OLED, And The Recent Direct | All Things Nintendo

Welcome to the very first episode of the All Things Nintendo podcast! Join host Brian Shea as he welcomes fellow Game Informer editors Alex Stadnik and Ben Reeves to talk about all the latest in the world of Nintendo. The crew kicks off the episode talking about the games that made them a Nintendo fan in the first place before talking about their favorite Nintendo games of all time. From there, they launch into a discussion of the biggest news that came out of the recent Nintendo Direct, plus di...

Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 20 min

Introducing All Things Nintendo – A New Podcast From Game Informer!

Nintendo has a special place in the games industry. For many of us, a Nintendo controller was the first we ever held and remains one of our favorites to pick up today. This is not because of the form factor or the visual aesthetics of the controller itself, but rather because of the magic that plays out on-screen when we hold it. For nearly the last 40 years, Nintendo has played a crucial role in our gaming lives and the industry at large, and now we're creating a special place to celebrate that...

Oct 06, 2021•3 min

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