This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by former Game Informer director Kyle Hilliard to dive into Nintendo's first official look at the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, freelancer Ben Bertoli joins the show to share his review of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:19 – Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal
00:35:01 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:48:25 – Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review
01:10:27 – Definitive Ranking: Donkey Kong Gimmicks
01:24:15 – eShop Gem of the Week: Lil Gator Game
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Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review w/ Kyle Hilliard & Ben Bertoli | The All Things Nintendo Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
