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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.

Episodes

Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Review, Xbox Games Coming To Switch? | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Kyle start the show by covering news surrounding Splatoon 3, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Sonic Superstars, Xbox's "business update," and more. Then, Charles joins the show to share his review of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, while Kyle talks about his experience with the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitte...

Feb 16, 20241 hr

Mario Party 25th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we have a party for Mario Party! The long-running four-player party series starring everyone's favorite cast from the Mushroom Kingdom turned 25 this week, so Brian and guest Dom Mahoney from Wicked Good Gaming talk about the first game's development and legacy. Before that, the two get caught up on all the latest news from the world of Nintendo. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on Instagram/Threads( @BrianPShea) or Twitter (@BrianPSh...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 21 min

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Preview | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Charles Harte to preview Mario vs. Donkey Kong, the new Switch remake of the well-liked Game Boy Advance puzzle platformer. Before that, though, the two editors run down the latest news, and the show wraps up with an eShop Gem of the Week. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on Instagram/Threads( @BrianPShea) or Twitter (@BrianPShea). You can also follow Charles on Twitter (@chuckduck365). The All Thing...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 6 min

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Hitman: Blood Money – Reprisal | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Charles Harte to talk about a ton of news coming from the Pokémon, Splatoon, and Mario corners of the universe. In the main segment, we get a review of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy and some early impressions of Hitman: Blood Money – Reprisal. Finally, we end the show with a discussion on what the name of the next Nintendo console should be called. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @Br...

Jan 26, 20241 hr 24 min

Another Code: Recollection Impressions | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Marcus Stewart, who gives his hands-on impressions of Another Code: Recollection, Nintendo's first published release of 2024. The series got its start on the DS before receiving a Japan and Europe-only sequel on the Wii. Now, both titles are available on Switch. The two also run through the latest news, give an eShop Gem of the Week, and discuss which Zelda game they'd like to see remade. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can ...

Jan 19, 20241 hr 8 min

Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Review, 2024 Predictions | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, the first major game release of 2024 is here, so Brian invites Wesley LeBlanc back on the show to deliver his review of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The two also share their big predictions for this year in the world of Nintendo. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we cele...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 27 min

Most Anticipated Switch Games Of 2024 | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wesley catch up on all the latest news and talk about what they played over break. Then, in the main segment, it's time for the latest All Things Nintendo Draft! This time, we're picking a set of the five games we're most excited for in 2024. Finally, the episode wraps up with the return of the eShop Gem of the Week segment. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 6 min

Inbox Q&A With Brittney Brombacher | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we close out 2023 with a special Inbox Q&A episode featuring Brittney Brombacher from What's Good Games. Brian and Brittney cover everything from the Zelda movie to looking back on Super Mario Bros. Wonder more than two months later. Of course, before we get to that, Brian learns Brittney's history with Nintendo. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Brittney on Tw...

Dec 29, 20232 hr 38 min

The Best Of 2023 | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Kyle look back at 2023. The two talk about the good and bad the year had to bring the games industry before transitioning into an awards show format for the remainder of the episode. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss...

Dec 22, 20232 hr 32 min

Zelda Interview Recap, The Game Awards, E3 Memories | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is back in the office, so as promised, he spends much of the episode catching up on the biggest news items from the world of Nintendo. After that, he and Wesley LeBlanc share E3 memories, recap Brian's recent interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and chat about Brian's recent trips to The Game Awards and Tokyo. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can fo...

Dec 15, 20232 hr 53 min

The eShop Gems Of The Year: 2023 Edition | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Indie Informer's Jill Grodt run down the best indie games that came to Switch over the last calendar year. Brian and Jill chat about their favorite indies and hidden gems of the year, giving you plenty of ideas of games you may have missed and want to check out now that the game release schedule is slowing down. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Jill ...

Dec 08, 20232 hr 45 min

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Spoilercast | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by YouTube and Twitch personality Fadel AKA GamesCage to nerd out about all the little surprises and delights found in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Both Brian and Fadel have 100%'d the game, so be warned that this episode contains full spoilers for any and all portions of the latest 2D Mario platformer. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Fadel on Tw...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 8 min

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 25th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, the episode is devoted to celebrating the anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Not only is it one of the most important and influential video games ever made, but it happens to be in both Brian and Kyle's top two games of all time. It's safe to say there is plenty of love for Ocarina of Time in this episode. We also briefly touch on the release of the game's 3DS remake, as well as the anniversaries of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds an...

Nov 24, 20231 hr 13 min

Super Mario RPG Review, Persona 5 Tactica Impressions | All Things Nintendo

The holiday release schedule is starting to slow down, but we still have two high-profile titles out on Switch this week. Brian and Kyle give final thoughts on the Super Mario RPG remake, while Brian gives his early thoughts on Persona 5 Tactica, the new turn-based strategy spin-off of Persona 5. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard. The A...

Nov 17, 202353 min

Zelda Movie, Recent Games We Missed | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we discuss the blockbuster news that Nintendo is making a live-action Legend of Zelda movie. After talking about the other news of the week, Brian and Wes dive into some recent Switch games they missed when they first came out due to how busy the fall release calendar has been. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes. The All Things Nin...

Nov 10, 20231 hr 25 min

WarioWare: Move It! Review, Super Mario RPG Preview | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian delivers his review of WarioWare: Move It, the latest game in Nintendo and Intelligent Systems' zany microgame compilation series. After that, Kyle gives his early impressions of Super Mario RPG. The show wraps with some more impressions, this time from Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHil...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 15 min

The Mario And Sonic Rivalry | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Marcus dive into the history of Mario, Sonic, and the rivalry that emerged between the two franchises and their companies. After running down the history of the longstanding rivalry, Brian shares some stories of talking with Nintendo and Sega luminaries about the '90s console wars and how the franchises continued moving forward. The show wraps up with a new ATN Draft. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads...

Oct 27, 20231 hr 27 min

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Wesley LeBlanc joins the show as Brian delivers his review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder after achieving 100 percent completion. Before that, the two chat about the implications of the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft and the Analogue 3D. The show ends with a short discussion about whether or not Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a mainline Mario game or not. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @Br...

Oct 20, 20231 hr 26 min

Sonic Superstars Review, The Revival Of Sonic Interview With Ivo Gerscovich | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, it's a slow news week, so we just jump right into Marcus Stewart's Sonic Superstars review. Following an in-depth discussion, we throw to an interview recorded this past summer with Sonic Team's chief brand and business officer, Ivo Gerscovich. Finally, the show wraps up with a Definitive Ranking featuring 2D platformers and an eShop Gem that came out this week. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or ...

Oct 13, 20232 hr 34 min

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Cover Story, Detective Pikachu Returns Review | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian talks with Game Informer editor Wesley LeBlanc about his experience visiting Nintendo and getting extended hands-on sessions with Super Mario Bros. Wonder as part of the latest Game Informer cover story. After that, MinnMax contributor and former Game Informer editor Bryan Vore joins the show to share his review of Detective Pikachu Returns. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianP...

Oct 06, 20232 hr 33 min

Xbox’s Interest In Nintendo, Pokémon Expansion Impressions | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Wes catch up on all the news, including an extended discussion on the leaked emails from Xbox regarding Phil Spencer's interest in acquiring Nintendo. After covering a lot of topics, Brian delivers his thoughts after spending a few hours with the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet expansion, The Teal Mask. Finally, the duo wraps up the show by taking part in the inaugural ATN Draft. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Th...

Sep 29, 20231 hr 17 min

90 Minutes With Atari CEO Wade Rosen | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined (in his dining room) by Atari CEO Wade Rosen. The two chat about the past, present, and future of the legendary gaming company, as well as Wade's lifelong love of video games. Wade sticks around to take part in Definitive Ranking and gives his eShop Gem of the Week. There isn't a video version this week, but we'll be back with the recently introduced video format next week! If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Insta...

Sep 22, 20232 hr 32 min

September 2023 Nintendo Direct, Mortal Kombat 1 Impressions | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, we react to all of the news coming out of this week's Nintendo Direct. We talk Princess Peach: Showtime!, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Super Mario RPG, Splatoon 3: Side Order, and plenty of other announcements. Then, Brian and Kyle end the show talking about Mortal Kombat 1. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: ...

Sep 15, 20232 hr 31 min

Nintendo Live, Detective Pikachu Returns Preview | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian celebrates his 100th episode of the podcast. He invites Game Informer's Marcus Stewart on to talk about the massive amount of news out of the world of Nintendo this week. They also chat about Brian's recent trip to Seattle to visit PAX West, Nintendo Live, and The Pokémon Company. This episode is also available in video format for the first time! We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. It's the result of growing pains with the new video platfor...

Sep 08, 20232 hr 37 min

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preview, Sea Of Stars Review | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian delivers his in-depth impressions of his hands-on time with perhaps Nintendo's most highly anticipated release for the rest of the year, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Then, Kyle Hilliard gives his review of the exciting retro-style RPG Sea of Stars, which is out this week. Finally, the show wraps up with some hands-on impressions of the co-op play of Sonic Supestars. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPS...

Sep 01, 202353 min

Persona 5 Tactica, Charles Martinet’s Career, Vampire Survivors | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Game Informer's Brian Shea and Wesley LeBlanc catch up on all the news in and out of Gamescom, then deliver hands-on impressions for several new and upcoming Switch games. Then, the two wrap up the show by celebrating the career of longtime voice actor of Mario, Luigi, and plenty of others, Charles Martinet. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: ...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 25 min

Blasphemous 2 Review, Sonic Music Interviews With Tee Lopes And Katie Chrzanowski | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian renders his final verdict on Blasphemous 2, the new challenging Metroidvania that takes inspiration from games like Dead Cells and Dark Souls. After that, we have two interviews with folks who are involved with the music of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, but in very different ways. First up, we talk with Katie Chrzanowski, who you may know as the social media manager for the Sonic the Hedgehog brand. However, she's also the producer of the Sonic Symphon...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 13 min

Pokémon Presents News, Zelda: Link’s Awakening 30th Anniversary | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Kyle Hilliard as they run down all the news coming out of this week's Pokémon Presents stream. However, that's not all the news that came out this week, so they'll cover that. Plus, Brian delivers his impressions of the massive new Overwatch 2 season, which launched on Thursday, and they discuss the development of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening to celebrate that game's 30th anniversary. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you...

Aug 11, 20232 hr 31 min

What We Want From Nintendo’s Next Console | All Things Nintendo

Following a big report that claims to reveal the first known details about the next Nintendo console, we focus this week's episode of All Things Nintendo on that very topic. Brian, Marcus, and Kyle go over the important details found in the report before transitioning to a community-driven segment discussing what people want in the next Nintendo console. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus...

Aug 04, 20231 hr 15 min

Sonic Superstars Cover Story, Disney Illusion Island Review | All Things Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian and Alex drill down into what they learned from their time playing Sonic Superstars and talking to the development team as part of Game Informer's latest cover story. Wesley and Marcus also join the show to give their reviews of Disney Illusion Island and Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, and Brian talks about his time with Mr. Run and Jump. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitte...

Jul 28, 20232 hr 49 min