This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca and Donnie discuss their predictions and hopes for tomorrow’s Pokémon Presents direct for Pokémon Day. They also talk about the Microsoft x Nintendo 10-year partnership to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo consoles, Nintendo’s statement that they won’t be attending E3 this year, recent Switch releases such as Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe and Metroid Prime Remastered, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what the essenti...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 38 min
The Nintendo Shack 263 - Remaster vs. Remake On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca and Donnie chat about Super Nintendo World’s grand opening in Universal Studios Hollywood, the patch coming to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and some big releases on the Switch from the past week. As always, they answer listener questions, such as when the next new Castlevania game might be, which Nintendo characters would make great Valentines, and how Tears of the Kingdom can top Breath o...
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca and Donnie talk all about this week’s Nintendo Direct presentation and their favorite announcements, such as Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime Remastered, GB/GBA games on NSO, and more. They also briefly discuss the latest Nintendo financial report sales numbers and what the console’s momentum looks like. Finally, they answer listener questions, such as what they think of Tears of the Kingdom’s $70 price point and what other GB/GBA gam...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 52 min
The Nintendo Shack returns and is rebooted as a new era with Donnie returning as a regular host alongside Rebecca. In this inaugural episode of the new era, Rebecca and Donnie discuss the latest happenings in the world of Nintendo, such as the company’s decision to skip E3 2023, the result of the Joy-Con drift class action lawsuit, and the latest on the Super Mario Bros. Movie. They dive into the latest rumors about a February Nintendo Direct and talk about what they expect to see and hope will ...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 36 min
On Garret’s final regular episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, he and Rebecca discuss Fire Emblem Engage first week impressions before moving onto this week in Nintendo news. Topics discussed include Goldeneye 007 on Nintendo Switch Online, the next Splatfest in Splatoon 3, SteamWorld Build, and more. As usual, an array of listener questions are answered, such as favorite Nintendo Shack moments across the years and what Garret has planned for the future. Finally, Rebecca gives a tease on what ...
Jan 28, 2023•1 hr 55 min
On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca talk about Fire Emblem Engage’s launch, including a discussion about the game’s Divine Edition special bundle. They go on to discuss recent rumors, such as Nintendo reportedly increasing Switch console production in 2023, a new patent that suggests a Nintendogs mobile game is in the works, and a potential remake of Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which indie...
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Donnie, the podfather, joins Garret and talks about the latest Nintendo news! They discuss Splatfest results, new Kirby game content, new and unending amiibo collection, Jack’s obsession with classic Pokemon, and Ubisoft’s disappointment with Sparks of Hope sales. They also take some questions from the audience, including the most disappointing Nintendo games of all time, going back to discussing Nintendo’s new hardware, metroidvanias, and the Friday the 13th series. Also, the 3DS is DOPE! Remem...
Jan 14, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The Nintendo Shack makes its 2023 debut as Garret and Rebecca return to the mic to catch up on the past few weeks and look forward to the year ahead. They begin by talking about what they’ve been playing before jumping into a discussion about Fire Emblem Engage previews and the disappointing release of Sports Story. They also talk about Game Freak’s Pocket Card Jockey coming to Apple Arcade and the ongoing Splatoon 3 Splatfest of Team Spicy vs. Sweet vs. Sour. Finally, they take some time to loo...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 24 min
On this episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, a new challenger approaches!! Garret is joined by his RPG Cave partner in crime, the weatherman on the moose, Mr. Ryan Turford from Carpool Gaming. The two talk about the new splatfest announcement, new Fire Emblem Engage information, the new NSO genesis games, and… where is Sports Story?? The two also answer listener’s questions, including 2023 Nintendo Switch special editions, favorite things about Christmas, top gaming purchases for 2023, and pos...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min
On this episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca dive into the winners and announcements from this year’s the Game Awards show, including their thoughts on Fire Emblem Engage DLC, Bayonetta Origins, Hades 2, and more. They then discuss Phil Spencer’s statement about a 10-year agreement to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo platforms following the tentative merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard and what that deal might look like. They also touch on other Nintendo news from the ...
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca and Garret are joined by streamer JoAfterWork. They chat about Garret’s new Steam Deck and how it compares to the Switch before moving onto the week’s Nintendo news. They discuss more Pokémon Scarlet/Violet impressions (including Nintendo’s acknowledgment of its issues), the Splatoon 3 Chill Season update, the newest trailer for the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what Nintendo franchise would ...
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 25 min
On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca talk about their extended impressions of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet after having played more of the game as well as its record-breaking sales after the first three days. They also discuss other Nintendo news from the week, such as the latest Fire Emblem Engage trailer, the next Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass wave, and the golf update that is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Sports. As always, they answer listene...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 5 min
It’s Pokemon Scarlet/Violet release week, so Rebecca and Garret discuss their first impressions of the game, including the good, the bad, and the ugly details. Before diving into the news, Rebecca tells the sad story of her inability to secure Taylor Swift concert tickets this week. Other news that Garret and Rebecca discuss include the latest Fire Emblem Engage trailer, Splatoon 3’s upcoming update, a surprising scandal involving the creator of Sonic, and more. As always, they answer listener q...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 15 min
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca go over everything that was announced during the recent Indie World Showcase, including the long-awaited announcement of Sports Story’s release date. They also discuss the ongoing Splatfest in Splatoon 3, the mega leak of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet (no spoilers in the show), and some quotes from Miyamoto regarding the latest Nintendo financial report. As always, they answer listener questions, such as how much time is enough to talk f...
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 27 min
On this 250th episode of the Nintendo Shack podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss the latest news about Splatoon 3, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope DLC waves, and Harvestella. As always, they answer listener questions, such as favorite Spice Girl and what games they are most looking forward to in 2023. Remember you can follow us @ShackLife on Twitter Catch the live show Fridays at 7:15 pm PT / 10:15 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/psvg Visit our discord at https://psvg.bl...
Nov 05, 2022•58 min
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss Bayonetta 3’s release including the latest news on the voice actress controversy. They also talk about Greavard, the newest Pokemon that was unveiled this week, and chat about their favorite dog Pokemon. Finally, they reminisce about Super Mario Odyssey for its 5th anniversary and speculate about future Mario games. As always, they answer listener questions, such as the best Halloween prank they’ve pulled. Remember you can follo...
Oct 29, 2022•1 hr 21 min
On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca talk about Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope that just finally released, as well as the recent Bayonetta 3 voice actress controversy and other Nintendo news from the week. As always, they answer listener questions, such as which handheld console Switch rival is best: Steam Deck or Logitech G Cloud. Remember you can follow us @ShackLife on Twitter Catch the live show Fridays at 7:15 pm PT / 10:15 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/...
Oct 23, 2022•53 min
Dr. Garret Bland returns to the Nintendo Shack Podcast after a few weeks again on a European vacation. He and Rebecca discuss the news from this week in Nintendo with headlines including Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s DLC, the new Pokemon Scarlet/Violet gym leader Iono and her frog Pokemon Bellibolt, and lots more. As always, they answer excellent listener questions, such as what their favorite Pokemon game is, and what they think the deeper meaning behind the SNES game Phalanx box art is. Remember yo...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Mary Stowe from Destructoid and Zelda Universe joins Rebecca this week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast. They discuss their mixed feelings about the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer premiere, including Chris Pratt's voiceover for Mario. They also talk about other Nintendo news from the week, such as the latest Pokemon trailer with the new Pokemon Farigiraf, the next Splatoon 3 Splatfest announcement, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as if they think there will be a sequel to...
Oct 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Rebecca is joined by Steven while Garret is away. They talk about Team Gear's victory in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest and discussed the event's reduction of Tricolor Turf War battles. They also dive into some other news topics from the week, such as a new Pokemon called Wiglett that was revealed, Skyrim Anniversary Edition's sudden appearance on the Nintendo eShop, E3 2023 dates announced, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what is t...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Donnie returns to the show to fill in for Garret while he is away. Rebecca and Donnie chat about their experiences so far with Splatoon 3 and the first official Splatfest (Team Gear vs. Grub vs. Fun). They discuss other Nintendo news for the week, such as Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope going gold, an upcoming teaser for the Super Mario Movie, and the status of the Switch game Detective Pikachu 2. As always they answer listener questions, such as what woul...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min
This week brought a new Nintendo Direct, and the Nintendo Shack crew sat down to do a deep dive discussion about it. They go through all of the games announced and include their thoughts and analysis on each title including Fire Emblem Engage, It Takes Two, Octopath Traveler II, Pikmin 4, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more. They touch on some additional news, such as Splatoon 3 breaking the record of fastest selling game of all time in Japan, and as always, end with a few more l...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 52 min
On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca celebrate Splatoon 3’s launch day by discussing Rebecca’s experience with the game thus far and sharing in Garret’s misery of not yet having the game in his possession. They briefly chat about rumored changes to the rumored Nintendo Direct before diving into a discussion about the latest Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trailer. They touch on a few other news stories before answering listener questions about the difficulty leve...
Sep 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Greeeetings, Koopalings! This week on the Nintendo Shack podcast, Rebecca and Garret are joined by the one and only Jeff Grubb to talk to him about his statements regarding an upcoming Nintendo Direct for the month of September and what it might involve. He shares information that he discussed on his own podcast, Last of the Nintendogs, earlier in the week. After the Nintendo Direct talk, the three talk about the new Pokemon Grafaifai that was revealed, Live A Live's sales numbers, and an intere...
Sep 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min
On this week's episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca recap the Splatoon 3 Treehouse Live and Gamescom presentations, discussing what was shown in each event. They also talk about Sakurai's new YouTube channel project, some surprising facts about the Pokemon series development, how the Live A Live remake actually managed to exist, and more. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what would Nintendo's strategy be for putting their games on PC and what they think nex...
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 39 min
This week’s Nintendo Shack Podcast features special guest Steven, who joins Garret and Rebecca for the episode. Garret presents a deep dive of information on the theoretical Nintendo Switch Pro model and how it would compare spec-wise with the original Switch model and Valve’s Steam Deck. After the deep dive, the three discuss some recent Switch game launches and release date announcements. As always, they answer listener questions, such as how they think Pokemon that wear clothing got their clo...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 33 min
This week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast primarily covers the Splatoon 3 Direct, including a summary of all of the news as well as Garret and Rebecca’s thoughts on what was showcased. They discuss each aspect of what was announced and answer listener questions about what was shown. The two also briefly talk about an interesting discovery about an SNES game that was hidden for 28 years until this week. As always, they answer listener questions, such as what they would buy with 2,000 Wii ...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 33 min
This week on the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca discuss their polarizing thoughts on the Scarlet & Violet portion of the Pokemon Presents showcase. They briefly go over Nintendo's quarterly financial report with some intriguing data on Switch growth before moving on to a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe datamine that may have revealed future DLC tracks. They end the news segment by talking about a game coming later this year that was just announced by Square Enix. As always, they answer liste...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 26 min
On this week’s episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast, Garret and Rebecca do a review round-up of the highly anticipated Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which at the time of recording was mere hours from releasing. They discuss the courses that were announced for the second wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass. Finally, Garret leads Rebecca through a mid-year Nintendo year round-up, recalling the games that released so far in 2022 and the games that are to come in the next few months. As a...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 45 min
This week's episode of the Nintendo Shack Podcast might have been a few days late, but eventually, Garret and Rebecca sat down to discuss the previous week of Nintendo news. They talked about Mario Strikers: Battle League's first free update and the quality of the game as a whole. They also discussed topics such as Xenoblade Chronicle 3 copies out in the wild a week early, new classic games added to Nintendo Switch Online, an interesting Pokemon collaboration, a curious update to Camelot's offic...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min
