The Switch is home to some of the greatest Nintendo games of all time, but not all series have been treated equal. Logan, Justin, and Chris sit down to discuss what franchises deserve better entries on the next generation of Nintendo hardware. Plus, conversations about the final wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass and Nintendo's attitiude towards its competitive communities.
Super Mario Wonder is here, and it's amazing! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they dive into their adventures in the Flower Kingdom. Hear about the Wonder Effects, level design, power ups, and a lot more in this hour-long discussion about the latest 2D Mario.
Welcome to Toadstool Boardroom 64! This week, Logan, Justin, and Chris gather to discuss and rank the ten best Nintendo 64 games ever made -- Toadstool Scramble style! From Mario 64 to Zelda: Ocarina of Time, come see where your favorite polygonal classics rank. Plus, the Boardroom reads your emails where you contributed to the starting list.
In the Nontendo world, Sony announced the new PlayStation 5 redesign, and the Boardroom is... Not impressed. So, Logan, Justin, and Chris take a moment to share their favorite Nintendo console designs over the years. Plus, our favorite 2D and 3D Mario games ahead of Mario Wonder, thoughts on the newly-revealed Animal Crossing LEGO sets, and more.
Logan and Chris mourn the end of online play for 3DS and Wii U, and they shoutout some of the best online games you should try and check out before the servers turn off. Plus, we share the games we want to see ported to Nintendo Switch the most, and we chat about Detective Pikachu Returns reviews and WarioWare Move It previews.
What's the best first-party Switch game that no one is talking about? Join Logan and Justin in the Boardroom as they share their picks for the most underrated Nintendo games of the last few years. Plus, they answer your listener questions, like what to do when you're in a gaming rut, which Nintendo franchise they'd sacrifice in order to bring back another, the best Super Nintendo games, and more.
Phil Spencer wants Microsoft to buy Nintendo. It's not surprising -- nor is it going to happen anytime soon -- but it's still worth talking about! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris in the Boardroom as they discuss why Nintendo's independence is vital for innovation and competition in the video game industry. Plus, final thoughts on last week's Nintendo Direct, Shriver's impressions of F-Zero 99, and our dream Nintendo crossover pitches.
Diddy Kong is FINALLY in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and the Boardroom couldn't be happier. Join Logan, Justin, and Chris as they break down everything from the September 2023 Nintendo Direct. Hear our first impressions of F-Zero 99, how we think Princess Peach: Showtime is shaping up, and why a couple of Nintendo's announcements left us scratching our heads.
The boardroom is back from Nintendo Live, and we’ve got a ton to talk about! Logan and Justin played Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Logan played Detective Pikachu Returns and talked to Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser! Justin cried at the Zelda Symphony! We’ve got so much to dig into on this packed edition of Toadstool Boardroom.
Recording ahead of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct, Logan and Justin take a break from the news cycle to talk about their favorite game on every Nintendo console, from NES to now. From obvious picks from big series like Mario and Zelda, to obscure games you may have never heard of before, these are the games that made us.
Legendary voice actor Charles Martinet is stepping back from playing Mario and friends, and Logan, Justin, and Chris gather to share their thoughts on the end of an era. Plus, with September right around the corner, the guys share their predictions for the inevitable September Nintendo Direct.
Logan and Justin return to the land of Hyrule one more time for the rest of our Tears of the Kingdom spoilercast. Hear about our favorite side adventures, the best locations in Hyrule, and our overall takeaways from this masterpiece.
Logan and Justin break down all the big Nintendo news from the last two weeks, including VGC's report about the Switch successor, Sakurai's comments on the future of Smash Bros., Red Dead Redemption coming to Nintendo Switch, and a lot more.
Logan and Justin go FULL SPOILERS on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, talking about the fantastic ending sequence, the dungeon design, and a lot more.
Chris returns to the Boardroom (As a father!) to talk all about Pikmin 4. He and Logan talk about why Nintendo's latest game is a wonderful followup to Tears of the Kingdom, and how it stacks up against the rest of the Pikmin franchise.
The reviews are in for Pikmin 4, and they are stellar! Join Logan and Justin in the Boardroom this week as they talk about the praise for the latest first-party Switch game, as well as the outstanding developer interview series happening over on Nintendo’s website. Then, the panel shares their picks for the best games that feel like Nintendo games, but weren’t actually published by Nintendo. Finally we answer another round of E. Gadd’s Emails.
For our 50th episode, Logan and Justin pit the seven 3D Marios and seven 3D Zeldas against each other. Which franchise will reign supreme? And, hear Logan’s impressions of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5, what we want to see in Tears of the Kingdom DLC, and our wishes for Nintendo merch.
Everybody 1-2-Switch is here, and it’s not bad! Join Logan and Justin in the Boardroom this week as they share their experiences playing the 1-2-Switch sequel with friends and family. Plus, our in-depth impressions of the Pikmin 4 demo, which is out now on the Nintendo Switch eShop. And, hear why it was a bad week for Logan’s favorite hidden gems, how much Nintendo’s top employees make, and more adventures from Tears of the Kingdom.
The next-gen rumor mill is starting to heat up for Nintendo, but what should the Switch successor actually include? This week in the Boardroom, Logan and Justin share their top hopes for Nintendo’s new hardware. Plus, they also look ahead to where the Zelda series should go next following Tears of the Kingdom.
We got the June Nintendo Direct we were waiting for! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris in the Boardroom as they react to all the big announcements, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 4, WarioWare Move It, and more. Plus, how we’re feeling about the 2023 first-party lineup, and what the heck was up with the Princess Peach and Luigi’s Mansion announcements?
Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild completely reinvented the Zelda series. So is it worth it to play the old games after experiencing these open world adventures? This week in the Boardroom, Logan and Justin discuss how to revisit classic Zelda games in a post-TotK world. Plus, hear about the biggest Nintendo announcements at Summer Game Fest, the latest Pikmin 4 trailer, and more.
Logan and Justin kick off the show with the weirdest breaking news in a while: Everybody 1-2 Switch is real, and it’s out this month! Then, the Chairmen discuss if we’ll hear from Nintendo this month with a June Nintendo Direct. Plus, more thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom, and what we’d ask the Zelda developers if we had a chance to interview them.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has dungeons! But are they classic 3D Zelda dungeons like we wanted? This week in the Boardroom, Logan and Justin break down their spoiler-free thoughts on dungeon design in the latest Zelda game, and talk about another HUGE segment of the game Nintendo hid from us before launch.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally here! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris in the Boardroom as they share their general, spoiler-light impressions of Nintendo’s latest masterpiece. Hear about the beginning moments of the game, if Hyrule has changed enough from Breath of the Wild, and how Link’s new abilities have fostered the most creative Nintendo puzzles… Maybe ever? Plus, Logan shares all of his Nintendo-related adventures from his trip to Japan.
It all comes down to this! What are the top 15 best Nintendo games of all time? Join Logan, Justin, and Chris in the Boardroom this week as the gloves come off in the fight to determine what games will come out on top. Things get heated as last-minute swaps and additions determine the podcast’s final list. From Animal Crossing to Zelda, NES to Switch, everything’s on the table. What do you think of our list? What’s your favorite Nintendo game of all time? Let us know at toadstoolboardroom@gmail....
Step into the Boardroom this week as we begin our journey to rank the top 15 Nintendo games of all time. This week, it’s our selection show, and Logan, Justin, and Chris create a preliminary list of the 15 best Nintendo games ever before they tear it all to shreds in next week’s Part 2. From modern classics like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to old school favorites like Super Mario Bros., anything is fair game on this list. Will your favorite make the cut? What do you think of our list...
Logan, Chris, and special guest Mitchell Saltzman jump into the Boardroom this week to talk all about THAT Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer. From hints at new gameplay mechanics, to a ton of story teases, the trailer was absolutely packed with stuff to talk about. Plus, the panel talks about Xenoblade 3 DLC and amiibo, the future of Advance Wars, and this week’s Indie World Showcase.
We recorded this episode the day before the final trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, so you’ll have to wait a week to hear our reactions to that. Instead, this week Logan and Chris focus on an upcoming Nintendo game that shouldn’t be overlooked: Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp. Plus, Chris’ reactions to the Mario movie, our excitement surrounding Nintendo’s upcoming Nintendo Live event in Seattle, and your listener questions answered!
Logan and Justin have seen The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and there's a lot to talk about! Join them in the Boardroom as they discuss the gorgeous visuals, amazing soundtrack, and outstanding nods to Nintendo history. Plus, their thoughts on the celebrity voice cast, barebones story, and overall experience. If you haven't seen the movie yet, we kick it off with a spoiler free segment before diving full-on into spoilers. What did you think of the movie? Let us know at toadstoolboardroom@gmail.com....
We finally got The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay straight from the source: Eiji Aonuma himself! Join Logan, Justin, and Chris in the Boardroom this week as they react to Link's new Fuse, Ultrahand, Recall, and Ascend abilities. Plus, reactions to the Sky Islands, Zonai lore implications, and a lot more! Stick around to hear Chris' final thoughts on Metroid Prime Remastered, and Logan's experience playing a remake of a different GameCube classic: Resident Evil 4....
