What are the most under-the-radar games coming to Switch in 2022? Find out on this week's NVC, where Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and special guest Dan Ryckert talk TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Metal Slug Tactics, Triangle Strategy, and other upcoming titles they're looking forward to. Plus, the crew dives into the latest Mario Kart rumors, the new Kirby and the Forbidden Land release date news, and more.

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• 00:00:00 - Welcoooome!
• 00:00:41 - Mario Kart rumors
• 00:08:29 - The secret best Switch games of 2022
• 00:36:37- Kirby release date news
• 00:44:48 - News rundown
• 00:49:07 - Kat Take
• 00:57:27 - Best wrestling games
• 01:03:54 - What we’re playing

Welcoooome to 2022! This year could be a big one for Nintendo, and the NVC crew is back to preview the exciting months ahead. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Casey DeFreitas as they break down the most exciting games scheduled for Switch this year. From Pokemon Legends: Arceus, to the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, tune in to hear the panel's thoughts on 2022's lineup.

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• 00:00:00 - Welcome!
• 00:02:10 - Pokemon Legends Arceus
• 00:15:21 - Splatoon 3
• 00:22:12 - Bayonetta 3
• 00:25:21 - Bayonetta’s Makeup… Evolution…?
• 00:30:23 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land
• 00:35:10 - Thoughts on Breath of the Wild 2
• 00:44:19 - Predictions for Nintendo in 2022
• 01:00:20 - What We’re Playing & Outro

Happy Holidays! This week’s episode, everyone’s here! In what can only be considered the most ambitious crossover event in podcast history (maybe?), all of your favorite IGN podcast hosts have come together for a very special end of year episode talking some of the best moments of the 2021 across the Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo gaming universes. Join Daemon Hatfield – host of IGN’s Game Scoop! podcast, Ryan McCaffrey – host of Podcast Unlocked, Jonathan Dornbush – host of Podcast Beyond, and Seth Macy – host of Nintendo Voice Chat, as we look back at the best games of 2021 as well as looking forward to 2022. 

From Halo: Infinite, to Returnal, to Metroid Dread and beyond, you’ll find it here. Let’s ring in 2022 the only way we know how: talking about the best video games of the year!

Welcome to the final Nintendo Voice Chat for 2021! Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Brian Altano as they look at their most-played Switch games of 2021. Plus, a recap of the Indie World presentation, the new Analogue Pocket handheld, Breath of the Wild 2 gameplay hints, and more. We'll see you back here in 2022!

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• 00:00:00 - Welcome!
• 00:00:55 - Tribute to NES Designer Masayuki Uemura
• 00:08:22 - Nintendo Indie World Recap
• 00:15:49 - Analogue Pocket Talk!
• 00:28:15 - Nintendo Switch Year In Review: Our Stats!
• 00:40:15 - Nintendo News Rundown
• 00:56:40 - Kat Take
• 01:05:00 - What We’ve Been Playing
• 01:15:10 - Question Block

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Seth Macy is joined by Rebekah Valentine and Tom Marks to discuss the lack of Nintendo news at The Game Awards. It's not all doom and gloom, though, because some Switch games did show up at the big show, including Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, Sonic Frontiers, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, and more.

We're just a week away from The Game Awards, and some Super Ninfriendos are hopeful we might get a glimpse of Breath of the Wild 2 at the big show. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, and Kat Bailey this week on NVC, as the panel shares what they want to see from Nintendo at The Game Awards. Plus, discussions on the most underrated Switch games of 2021, which dormant Nintendo series should be revived next in the wake of Metroid Dread, and a whole lot more.

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• 00:00:05 - The Game Awards Wish List
• 00:16:14 - Most Underrated Games of 2021
• 00:29:04 - Kat Takes
• 00:38:28 - Top 100 Games: Super Metroid
• 00:48:29 - What Nintendo Series Should Get its “Dread”
• 01:01:29 - December Games
• 01:02:40 - What We’ve Been Playing
• 01:16:45 - Question Block & Outro

Welcooome to a special Thanksgiving edition of NVC! This week, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, and Kat Bailey, as they grade Nintendo's holiday lineup, from Metroid Dread to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Then, it's a Mega Question Block, as the NVC crew answers a cornucopia of your questions.

• 00:00:00 - Rating the Switch’s Holiday Season
• 00:26:07 - Top Nintendo Games: Mario 3 & Super Mario World
• 00:37:36 - Mega Thanksgiving Question Block!

Another new Smash Bros.-like is joining the fray, but it's not coming to Switch! Hear the panel discuss WB's MultiVersus and why it's not coming to Nintendo's platform. Plus, it's been an up and down week for remakes and remasters, and the NVC crew talks about the merits and faults of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, as well as the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy remasters. Stick around for your questions answered on another round of Question Block!

• 00:00:00 - Why Isn't MultiVersus On Switch?
• 00:08:11 - Legend of Zelda Game & Watch Review
• 00:15:38 - Thoughts on Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 
• 00:27:00 - Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Remaster Discussion
• 00:35:50 - Seth Takes: Transferring Saves on the Switch
• 00:43:41 - Top Nintendo Games: Earthbound & Pokemon Yellow
• 00:53:03 - News Blast: Nintendo Wii U Anniversary Chat
• 01:01:09 - Question Block!

Grand Theft Auto games are finally on Switch, but the result is less than grand. This week on NVC, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Reb Valentine as they break down the ports of the classic PS2 GTA trilogy. On a more positive note, Animal Crossing's DLC is great, and the panel shares their impressions. Plus, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have leaked, we may see a new direction for 3D Mario, and a whole lot more.

• 00:00:00 - GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition Chat
• 00:16:56 - Discussing Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Leaks
• 00:27:29 - Thoughts on ACNH: Happy Home Paradise 
• 00:42:20 - Kat Takes
• 00:53:52 - Top 100 Games: Final Fantasy VI
• 01:01:45 - News Blast
• 01:05:55 - What We’ve Been Playing
• 01:12:24 - Question Block!

Nintendo dropped the new Animal Crossing update early, and we have impressions of the new features in New Horizons. And, with the rumor that Seth Rogen will star in a solo Donkey Kong animated film, we match other Nintendo characters with the Hollywood stars that should play them. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Michael Swaim this week on Nintendo Voice Chat. 

• 00:00:00 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons v2.0 Chat
• 00:12:29 - Donkey Kong Movie & Fan Casting Nintendo Characters
• 00:29:25 - Shin Megami Tensei V Thoughts 
• 00:34:39 - Top Nintendo Games: A Link to the Past 
• 00:41:25 - Kat Takes
• 00:45:41 - News Blast
• 00:50:34 - What We’re Playing
• 00:57:34 - Question Block

It's a packed episode this week on Nintendo Voice Chat! First up, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is out, and there's some frustration over how the N64 games run on Switch. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and our old Ninfriendo Zach Ryan as they hash it all out. Plus, hear about IGN's Mario Party Superstars review, the new Pikmin AR game, and more. Stick around to hear some spoilery thoughts on Metroid Dread.

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• 00:00:00 - N64 Expansion Pack chat
• 00:29:25 - Is Mario Party Superstars the best Mario Party?
• 00:33:32 - The new Pikmin AR game
• 00:37:51 - Top Nintendo Games #43: Metroid Prime 
• 00:48:25 - Why Nintendo's history deserves better
• 00:55:10 - Metroid Dread SPOILERCAST

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! After the recent news that next month's Animal Crossing update will be the final major content drop for the game, we're wondering if Nintendo stops supporting their games too soon. Join Seth Macy, Kat Bailey, Reb Valentine, and special guest Eric Van Allen as they discuss Nintendo's DLC philosophy. Plus, it's been five years since the Switch's reveal trailer, and the panel reflects on the big unveiling. 

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• 00:00:00 - Animal Crossing and Nintendo's DLC strategy
• 00:18:25 - Nintendo Switch Reveal 5th Anniversary
• 00:36:57 - Shin Megami Tensei V discussion
• 00:50:10 - What we’re playing
• 01:13:20 - Question Block!

A ton of new content is on the way to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, including a huge DLC expansion. While the NVC crew is excited about the updates, they're less excited about the pricing news for Nintendo Switch Online that came bundled in with the announcement. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Taylor Lyles as they react to all of today's big announcements. Plus, impressions of the Pokemon Gen 4 remakes, a new segment, and more!

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• 00:00:00 - Welcome!
• 00:02:11 - Nintendo Switch Online's wild new pricing
• 00:16:18 - Animal Crossing Direct!
• 00:27:24 - Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Preview
• 00:36:47 - Kat's Take
• 00:50:05 - Question Block & Outro

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Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Your new host Seth Macy is joined by Sam Claiborn, Kat Bailey, and Kate MacPherson to talk about a huge week for Nintendo! First up, the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate character is Sora from Kingdom Hearts, and the panel reacts to the final trailer, and Ultimate as a whole. Then, Metroid Dread is out this week, and it's amazing! Hear all about IGN's Metroid Dread review, and how happy we are to have a new 2D Metroid after all these years. Plus, hear about the Switch OLED, which launches alongside Metroid Dread this week.

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• 00:00:02 - Intro 
• 00:01:42 - Sora Comes to Smash
• 00:16:02 - Metroid Dread Review
• 00:29:39 - Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct 
• 00:36:50 - What We’ve Been Playing
• 00:46:34 - Question Block
• 00:52:10 - Outro

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! The Nintendo 64 (and IGN!) turned 25 years old this week, so we've assembled a panel of N64 superfans to talk about Nintendo's wacky 64-bit machine. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Seth Macy, and special guest Jared Petty to hear about everything from the unforgettable controller, to the best games on the system. Plus, Hear brief updates on Monster Hunter Rise, what we're playing, and an important announcement!

Welcoooome to a special episode of NVC! Kat Bailey got to go hands-on with the Nintendo Switch OLED model, and she joins Casey DeFreitas and Seth Macy to share impressions of the newest entry into the Switch family. Plus, Kat played the first 90 minutes of Metroid Dread, which launches alongside the Switch OLED on October 8th.

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Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! On this live Nintendo Direct post show, the NVC crew breaks down the craziest reveals from this week's Nintendo Direct, including the wild Mario movie cast. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they discuss Bayonetta 3's long-awaited reveal, the new 3D Kirby game, Chris Pratt, and a whole lot more.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Super Ninfriendo Seth Macy takes a spin in the hosting chair, and he's joined by Brian Altano, Rebekah Valentine, and Kat Bailey to chat all things Nintendo. After four and a half long years, Bluetooth support is finally on Switch. But is it any good? Plus, the GameCube just turned 20 years old, and the panel discusses their favorite memories with Nintendo's little purple box.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! A brand new WarioWare hits store shelves this week, and Casey DeFreitas is joined by Tom Marks, Taylor Lyles, and Rebekah Valentine to talk all about Wario's latest wacky game. Plus, hear about IGN's reviews for Life Is Strange: True Colors and Baldo: The Guardian Owls. And, a new interview is shedding light on Nintendo's involvement with Retro Studios during the development of Metroid Prime. All that and more, this week on NVC!

Check out the interview from Kiwi Talkz for even more tidbits about Metroid Prime and Retro Studios.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Sonic takes center stage this week, as the panel discusses IGN's Sonic Colors Ultimate review, as well as the best 3D Sonic games in the series. Join host Casey DeFreitas, reviewer Mitchell Saltzman, Sonic superfan Logan Plant, and the wonderful Brian Altano, as they take a look at some of the Blue Blur's most divisive outings. Plus, it's the start of a new recurring segment on NVC! The Nintendo 64 turns 25 this month, so we're putting together a lineup of the games we'd want to see on a theoretical N64 Classic Edition. Plus, stick around to hear about the first new GBA game in 13 years, more impressions of No More Heroes 3, and more.

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• 00:00:00 Sonic Colors Ultimate discussion
• 00:22:22 Big Brain Academy is back
• 00:29:35 Picking the N64 Classic lineup 
• 00:41:15 More news
• 00:59:17 What we're playing

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week marked the 30th anniversary of the Super Nintendo's launch, and we've got a special episode of NVC to celebrate the occasion. Join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Sam Claiborn, and Kat Bailey as they discuss their best memories with Nintendo's 16-bit powerhouse. Plus, hear the verdict on No More Heroes 3, impressions of the WarioWare demo on Switch, and more.

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! The Pokemon Company has pulled back the curtain on Pokemon Legends: Arceus, as well as the Diamond and Pearl remakes, and the NVC crew is here to talk about all of the newly-revealed gameplay and features. Join Pokefans Casey DeFreitas, Joshua Yehl, Reb Valentine, and David Walker as they react to the next evolution for the series. Plus, Nintendo Switch games just keep selling, to the point where the Big N has set a record in Japan. All that, and more, on this week's episode of NVC!

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Pokemon Legends Discussion
• 00:36:17 Diamond and Pearl Remakes
• 00:51:45 More news
• 01:05:12 What we've been playing

From the surprise release of Axiom Verge 2, to the announcement Loop Hero is coming to Switch later this year, the list of great-looking games coming to Switch is longer than ever. Join Seth Macy, Reb Valentine, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider for this week's episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. 

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Metroid turns 35 years old in Japan, and Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Kat Bailey, and Logan Plant are here to discuss their favorite games in the franchise. Plus, The Nintendo Switch just keeps on selling, and the crew breaks down the latest financial numbers. Stick around to hear Peer and Logan's thoughts on The Great Ace Attorney, and much more.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Seth Macy and Rebekah Valentine to discuss NEO: The World Ends With You, the long-awaited sequel that's out now on Nintendo Switch. Plus, hear about new updates for New Pokemon Snap and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo shutting down Dr. Mario World, and a whole lot more.

YouTuber OJ - Player Essence joins our weekly Nintendo podcast, NVC, for a discussion of how our experiences playing Skyward Sword on Switch now differ from how we experienced it on Wii in 2011. What's changed? What hasn't? Plus, did Skyward Sword have a lasting impact on the Zelda series? How's Switch selling? What was up with Nintendo's recent rumor debunking comment? Plus, impressions of Cotton Reboot, Pokemon Unite, Boomerang X, and more.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Mitchell Saltzman to talk about Valve's new handheld gaming system, the Steam Deck, and how it compares to the Nintendo Switch. And, Tom got to go hands-on with the new Nintendo Switch OLED model, and he shares his thoughts on the new and improved screen. Plus, Skyward Sword HD launches this week, and the panel talks about impressions of Nintendo's latest HD remaster.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat: OLED Edition! Nintendo has finally unveiled the next member of the Nintendo Switch Family, featuring a larger, OLED screen and a redesigned dock. But, it's missing the highly-rumored 4K support that some fans were hoping for. So, what do we think? This week on NVC, join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Seth Macy, and special guest Jools Watsham as they break down their thoughts on Nintendo's newest console. Plus, hear about our Monster Hunter Stories 2 review, some special amiibo news, and Pictooi, Jools' new game!

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Let's talk Switch OLED
• 00:37:35 Monster Hunter Stories 2 discussion
• 00:53:07 Monster Hunter amiibo Sweepstakes
• 00:55:47 Talking Pictooi with Jools!

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Seth Macy, and Tom Marks to look back on the best Switch releases throughout the first half of 2021. They also look ahead to the most highly anticipated games still to come this year! Plus, hear discussions about Star Fox 64's anniversary, Kazuya in Smash, and a whole lot more.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Zach Ryan takes a final spin in the hosting chair. He's joined by Miranda Sanchez and Simon Cardy to talk about IGN's review of Mario Golf Super Rush. Plus, this week, the NVC panel is joined by Dan Salvato, creator of Doki Doki Literature Club, to talk about the visual novel's release on Nintendo Switch. And, final thoughts on the E3 Nintendo Direct, a quick celebration of the N64's 25th anniversary, and a whole lot more.

We love you, Zach! You'll be missed!

Welcoooome to a special E3 edition of Nintendo Voice Chat! First, it's our live post-show reactions to the E3 2021 Nintendo Direct, including the new Breath of the Wild 2 trailer, Metroid Dread, and more! Then, stick around for our interview with Nintendo's Bill Trinen & Nate Bihldorff about time travel in Zelda and where Samus goes from here.

It's the final show before E3! This week on NVC, guest host Kat Bailey and the rest of the NVC panel discuss the highly-rumored Switch Pro announcement that has not yet come to fruition. Plus, hear about Nintendo's recent firmware update that was abruptly pulled down, our thoughts on Game Builder Garage, and a whole lot more.

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo hasn't pulled the curtain back on the highly-rumored Switch Pro, but the company did finally reveal its plans for E3 2021! Join Casey DeFreitas, Seth Macy, Logan Plant, and NVC newcomer Jada Griffin as they lay out expectations and hopes for the 40-minute Nintendo Direct that's less than two weeks away. Plus, after a recent lawsuit, the panel discusses the place ROMs hold in video games. Stick around for WarioWare, Knockout City, and Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! First, a quick discussion on some fresh Switch Pro rumors that suggest an announcement is coming very soon. Then, the NVC panel turns their attention to a few pre-E3 presentations, including news about Dragon Quest and Sonic the Hedgehog. Stick around to hear about the new Switch Online games, Monster Hunter Rise's latest update, and more!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Just when you thought amiibo were on their way out the door, Nintendo came back and announced a new figurine to launch alongside The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. But… there's a catch. This week, join Casey DeFreitas, Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Kat Bailey as they dive into the controversy. Plus, hear about the new Mario Golf trailer, Hollow Knight: Silksong's absence at E3, and more.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Mario Golf discussion
• 00:13:21 The Skyward Sword amiibo controversy
• 00:29:56 More news!
• 00:48:01 Games out this week
• 00:56:21 What we're playing
• 01:07:51 Question Block!

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo's beloved purple box was revealed at E3 two decades ago, and the NVC crew is here this week to reflect on the reveal, as well as how E3 has changed over the last 20 years. Join host Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and IGN cofounder and NVC alum Matt Casamassina for that discussion, as well as conversations about Nintendo failing to keep up with Switch demand, Capcom breaking sales records, and a whole lot more.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! 20 years since GameCube's introduction
• 00:41:27 News!
• 00:52:00 Games out this week
• 00:54:58 What we're playing
• 01:06:30 Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo just had its most profitable year ever, which has the NVC crew wondering if the Switch could become the best-selling console of all time. Join guest host Seth Macy and his panel of Ninfriendos for a discussion about the Big N's record-breaking year. Plus, Nintendo just announced a new game, Game Builder Garage, which looks like Super Mario Maker meets Dreams. And, stick around to hear some tidbits of Nintendo news that's coming out of the trial between Epic and Apple. It's a packed week here on NVC!

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! After two decades, Pokemon Snap is finally getting a sequel with New Pokemon Snap on Nintendo Switch. Join host Casey DeFreitas, reviewer Rebekah Valentine, Pokemaniac Miranda Sanchez, and bow tie-wearing Tom Marks as they discuss the surprise sequel. Plus, hear about Super Mario Party's online multiplayer update, new content in Monster Hunter Rise, and a lot more.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! New Pokemon Snap!
• 00:26:18 Super Mario Party's surprise update
• 00:39:45 More news!
• 00:59:45 What we're playing
• 01:02:58 Question Block

Welcome to NVC! After Takaya Imamura's recent comments on the state of the F-Zero franchise, host Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Logan Plant to discuss what a potential F-Zero revival could look like. Plus, hear about the recent Great Ace Attorney announcement, some new-fangled technology that lets you print your Nintendo Switch screenshots, and the panel's thoughts on the recently-released Ask Iwata book.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! F-Zero discussion
• 00:32:25 The Great Ace Attorney heads west
• 00:39:45 More news!
• 01:00:00 What we're... reading!

Welcooooome to NVC! This week, fill-in host Zach Ryan is joined by Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and Rebekah Valentine to talk about all things Nintendo. First up, Nintendo announced a new Switch Lite color this week, and the internet can't decide if it's blue or purple. Then, hear about the panel's favorite games from the recent Indie World showcase, including Oxenfree 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and more. Stick around to hear about the Ask Iwata book, more New Pokemon Snap details, and another round of Question Block.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Is the new Switch blue or purple?
• 00:09:30 Indie World discussion
• 00:32:50 Ask Iwata book
• 00:37:45 New New Pokemon Snap details
• 00:46:00 What we're playing
• 00:55:35 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo is back on the books for E3 2021, and Casey DeFreitas, Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine are here to discuss what they think the Big N will have at the show. Plus, hear about Pac-Man 99, the best Nintendo controllers of all time, and more. 

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Nintendo goofs from last week
• 00:12:40 Nintendo at E3 2021
• 00:37:50 Pac-Man 99
• 00:46:00 Animal Crossing Build-a-Bears
• 00:52:07 Favorite Nintendo controllers
• 00:56:00 What we're playing
• 01:06:35 Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Off the heels of some underwhelming Nintendo Switch releases, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Rebekah Valentine share some disappointing Nintendo games throughout the years. And, to add some positivity into the mix, the panel also discusses some games that they love! Next, hear about Monster Hunter Rise's monstrous launch, why analysts think digital games will soon dominate over physical releases, and more. 

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Disappointing games, and games we love
• 00:35:30 Monster Hunter Rise had a huge launch
• 00:38:55 Digital and physical games discussion
• 00:49:35 Games out this week
• 00:51:51 What we're playing

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! It's Monster Hunter Rise launch week, and Seth Macy is joined by Casey DeFreitas, Tom Marks, and Logan Plant to discuss the new entry in Capcom's long-running franchise. Plus, hear about even more Super Nintendo Switch rumors, Mario's impending doom, IGN's Super Nintendo World review, and a whole lot more. Finally, the panel wraps up with another edition of Question Block.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Monster Hunter Rise discussion
• 00:32:00 Mario's March 31 deadline
• 00:42:00 More Super Nintendo Switch talk
• 00:51:30 Super Nintendo World!
• 00:53:35 Out this week
• 00:57:00 Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Super Ninfriendo Seth Macy takes a spin in the host chair this week, alongside Zach Ryan, Rebekah Valentine, and Stella Chung. This week, the panel discusses how Nintendo is expecting a record year ahead in 2021. Plus, how Skyward Sword's motion controls are supposedly better on Switch, important March releases throughout Nintendo's history besides Breath of the Wild, and a whole lot more.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Seth Macy, Tom Marks, and Stella Chung to talk about Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch. Hear about how the game runs on Nintendo's hybrid console, a bonus for Apex players who try the game on Switch, and more. Plus, Mario Day was this week, so the panel breaks down all the deals and everything leaving Switch on March 31. Stick around for news on Monster Hunter Stories 2, a new Ninja Turtles game, and more!

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Apex Legends discussion
• 00:09:46 Mario Day!
• 00:22:05 More news
• 00:43:10 Games out this week
• 00:49:18 What we're playing
• 01:01:13 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Tom Marks to celebrate four years of everyone's favorite console-handheld hybrid, the Nintendo Switch. The panel discusses why Breath of the Wild is still the top Switch game four years later, and the outlook for the rest of the system's lifespan. Plus, yet another Switch Pro rumor is swirling around the internet. Stick around to hear about Pyra and Mythra's presentation, Mario items in Animal Crossing, and a whole lot more.

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• 00:00:00 Happy Birthday, Switch!
• 00:23:30 The new Switch rumors
• 00:45:30 More news
• 00:51:04 Games out this week
• 00:57:52 What we're playing
• 01:06:06 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Just a week after the Nintendo Direct, The Pokemon Company announced Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Diamond and Pearl remakes in a presentation of their own. Join Casey DeFreitas, Rebekah Valentine, Miranda Sanchez, Seth Macy, and Mitchell Saltzman as they react to these and the other games shown off in Friday's presentation. Plus, the panel discusses Bravely Default II and Curse of the Dead Gods, which are now available on Nintendo Switch. Finally, hear your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block.

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00:00:00 An Announcement! 

00:00:30 Pokemon with Miranda Sanchez! 

00:25:10 Bravely Default 2 Review Discussion

00:41:00 More News! Monster Hunter Rise, Pyra/Mythra presentation

00:47:00 What we’re playing: Curse of the Dead Gods

00:53:00 What we’re playing: Ghosts ‘n Goblins: Resurrection + more

01:01:00 Question Block!

A wild Nintendo Direct appeared! For the first time in over a year, Nintendo dropped a full-length Nintendo Direct presentation. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Zach Ryan as they react to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 characters joining Smash, the surprise Splatoon 3 announcement, Mario Golf on Switch and more. Plus, after Skyward Sword HD's announcement and no new information on Breath of the Wild's sequel, the panel discusses why Nintendo needs more Zelda in its 2021 master plan.

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• 00:00:00 Nintendo Direct reactions
• 00:24:34 Zelda discussion
• 00:45:15 More news
• 00:48:00 What we're playing
• 01:04:44 Question Block!

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Tom Marks, Brendan Graeber, and IGN newcomer Rebekah Valentine to talk about all things Nintendo. This week, hear about IGN's reviews for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, and Persona 5 Strikers. Then, the panel discusses how difficult it is to get your hands on the latest set of Super Mario 35th Anniversary pins. Plus, McDonald's and Burger King are introducing Nintendo-related toys, Nintendo Switch Online got a curious selection of new games, and there's a new Nintendo concierge service! Hear about all this and more, this week on NVC.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Lots of games!
• 00:21:00 News
• 00:47:27 Games out this week
• 00:51:40 What we're playing
• 01:04:21 Question Block!

The Nintendo Switch continues to sell like the greatest thing since sliced bread, passing the beloved Nintendo 3DS. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy as they recap Nintendo's crazy sales numbers from the last quarter. Plus, the panel discusses Nintendo reportedly canceling a Netflix Zelda project, new Monster Hunter Rise details, and what Hideki Kamiya is saying about Bayonetta 3. All that, and more, this week on Nintendo Voice Chat! 

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Crazy Nintendo Switch numbers
• 00:11:55 Nintendo's rumored Netflix projects
• 00:23:00 More news!
• 00:40:45 Games out this week
• 00:44:40 What we're playing
• 00:58:44 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Casey DeFreitas returns to the host seat this week, and she's joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks to talk about Bowser's Fury, the new Monster Hunter Rise Switch, and more. Plus, stick around for discussion on the Nintendo 64's long-lost feature, and games the panel is playing this week.

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• 00:00:00 Welcome! Bowser's Fury preview
• 00:08:50 Mario Rabbids rumors
• 00:12:17 More news, including the Monster Hunter Switch!
• 00:35:10 The N64's long-lost feature
• 00:43:35 What we're playing

Welcome to NVC, Super Ninfriendos! This week, Seth Macy is joined by Brian Altano, special guest Lily Zaldivar, and… wait for it… Casey DeFreitas! Join the panel as they react to what industry analysts are saying about the likelihood of a new Switch model in 2021. Plus, hear about the extremely limited gold Monster Hunter Rise amiibo, a big name retiring from Nintendo, and a whole lot more. 

This episode marks the peaceful transfer of power from permanent temporary host Seth Macy, back to NVC host Casey DeFreitas, who we're thrilled to have back. Please, go congratulate @sethmacy on Twitter on his great run! 

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo finally pulled back the curtain on Bowser's Fury, and the NVC panel is here to react to the Koopa King's sweet new look. Plus, New Pokemon Snap's release date was revealed this week, along with a brand new trailer! Join your permanent temporary host Seth Macy, along with Brian Altano and Tom Marks for another fun episode of NVC.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, your permanent temporary host Seth Macy is joined by Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Logan Plant to share their best predictions for what Nintendo will do this year. Hear predictions involving Breath of the Wild 2, the Virtual Boy, and… a potential heist at Super Nintendo World? Plus, hear all about today's Monster Hunter Rise presentation, as well as early impressions of the new demo. Finally, we wrap up with another round of Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome! Nintendo buys Next Level Games
• 00:05:00 Monster Hunter Rise & other news
• 00:27:30 2021 Nintendo Predictions!
• 00:48:10 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! For the final episode of 2020, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks as they look ahead to what's in store for Nintendo's 2021.

Thank you for supporting NVC in 2020! We'll see you next year! And as always, get the thing!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! For this Holiday Break edition of NVC, join Seth Macy, Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Tom Marks as they reflect on Nintendo in the year of 2020, and discuss the best game of the year. From Animal Crossing to Hades, this is where you'll hear about the top games that came out on Switch over the last 12 months.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Seth Macy is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Tom Marks to discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments from Nintendo in 2020. Join in as the NVC crew recaps some of the major Nintendo happenings this year, including the Nintendo Switch shortage and Super Mario's 35th anniversary. Plus, hear reactions to this week's Indie World presentation, the new NES and SNES Switch Online games, and much more. Finally, we wrap up with another round of Question Block.

Welcome to NVC! This week, your new fill-in host Seth Macy is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks to discuss Nintendo's presence at The Game Awards. Hear about the one-winged angel, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, coming to Super Smash Bros., our thoughts on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, recent Switch sales numbers, and more.

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! The Game Awards are next week, and Daemon Hatfield, Zach Ryan, Janet Garcia, and Seth Macy are here to predict what Nintendo will reveal at the big show. Plus, hear about the new Switch update, Super Nintendo World's opening date in Japan, Doom Eternal's Switch release date, and a whole lot more.

Audio Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:00:51 Nintendo's Game Awards reveal
• 00:18:49 The new Switch update
• 00:25:34 More news
• 00:37:36 Games out this week
• 00:41:50 What we're playing
• 00:51:51 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack, $49.99
• Immortals Fenyx Rising, $59.99
• Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, 12/04, $5.99
• Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm and Exercise, 12/04, $49.99

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, join Janet Garcia, Brian Altano, Tom R. Marks, and Brendan Graeber for a super-sized edition of Question Block. We answer tons of your Nintendo questions, and some non-Nintendo questions! Will the "R." in Tom R. Marks finally be revealed? You can only find out right here on NVC. 

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:57 Super quick news
• 00:03:03 Mega Question Block!
• 00:48:50 Out this week
• 00:53:03 What we're playing
• 00:59:06 What we're thankful for

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, join Janet Garcia, Peer Schneider, Brendan Graeber, and Seth Macy as they evaluate the main Nintendo Switch nominees for the 2020 Game Awards. Plus, impressions on the recently released Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch, as well as our predictions for what wacky Nintendo product we could see next. Stick around to hear about the seasonal Animal Crossing update, Picross S5, and more.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome! Quick Age of Calamity discussion
• 00:05:00 Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Discussion
• 00:26:25 Nintendo at the Game Awards
• 00:42:50 More news
• 00:50:33 What we're playing
• 00:57:42 Question Block!

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launched this week, and the NVC panel is here to discuss the battle ahead in the ninth console generation. Join Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, Seth Macy, and special guest Alanah Pearce, as they discuss Nintendo's strategy for hardware, third-party support, and more. Plus, the crew goes over some of the best Switch Black Friday deals, and answers your listener queries on the Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:45 Nintendo Switch VS Next-Gen
• 00:37:07 The best Switch Black Friday deals
• 00:45:02 More news
• 00:48:52 What we're playing
• 00:51:00 Games out this week
• 00:57:25 Question Block!

Games out this week

• Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin - $39.99
• Fuser - $59.99
• Just Dance 2021 - $49.99
• Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory - $59.99
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered - $39.99

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Metroid Prime 4 was announced almost three and a half years ago, and there's still no launch window in sight for the long-awaited sequel. This week, join Zach Ryan, Tom Marks, Janet Garcia, and Seth Macy as they recount Metroid Prime 4's history to this point, and give their best guesses for when the game will actually release. Plus, reactions to Nintendo's latest sales numbers, an update to IGN's Top 25 Switch Games list, and more!

Casey DeFreitas is on temporary leave from IGN, recovering from an injury she's been dealing with this year. We wish her the very best in her recovery, and look forward to her return! You can read her full statement on Twitter.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:35 An update from Casey
• 00:03:30 Metroid Prime 4 discussion
• 00:30:27 Nintendo's latest sales numbers
• 00:33:15 More news
• 00:49:35 What we're playing
• 00:57:19 Question Block!

Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the final Partner Showcase Direct, and Majora's Mask are the highlights of this week's Nintendo Voice Chat. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and special guest O'Dell Harmon Jr. for this week's ride through the world of Nintendo. First, it's Majora's Mask's 20th anniversary, and the panel shares their favorite moments from this spooky Zelda adventure. Speaking of spooky, we discuss the first time a video game ever truly scared us. Plus, a discussion of IGN's Pikmin 3 Deluxe Review, and a look at No More Heroes, Age of Calamity, and more from the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase.

Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia Giveaway: One winner will receive a Nintendo Switch System, a Bakugan Switch skin, and a digital code for Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia. 10 other winners will receive Bakugan skins. This is only open to United States residents, sorry!  Subscribe to Nintendo Voice Chat on YouTube and then email us at nvc@ign.com with the subject line Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia Nintendo Switch Sweepstakes to enter. You have until Nov 4 at 12am PT to send us that email!

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:02:17 Majora's Mask retrospective
• 00:11:48 The first video game that scared us
• 00:29:48 Pikmin 3 Deluxe review discussion
• 00:39:36 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
• 01:00:53 Games out this week
• 01:03:05 What we're playing

Games out this week:

• Carto - 10/27, $20
• Dungreed - 10/27, $15
• Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty - 10/27, $30
• Pikmin 3 Deluxe - 10/30, $60
• Pixel Puzzle Makeout League - 10/30, $15

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light -- the original Fire Emblem -- is getting a surprise translated release on Nintendo Switch this December. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks as they react to the announcement. Plus, the Nintendo Switch hits a new milestone, as the best-selling console in the U.S. for 22 months in a row. Stick around for discussions on Nintendo's AR experiments, Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC, Stardew Valley's split-screen multiplayer mode, and more.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:45 A new, old Fire Emblem on Switch
• 00:10:45 Nintendo Switch sales record
• 00:19:02 What's next for Nintendo AR games?
• 00:37:47 More news!
• 00:53:14 Games out this week
• 00:58:50 What we're playing
• 01:04:03 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• ScourgeBringer, $16.99
• Torchlight 3, $39.99
• GONNER 2, $12.99
• Disc Room, $15
• The Red Lantern, $25

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we're talking all things Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit! Casey DeFreitas is out this week, but we still have a great episode for you to enjoy. Join Janet Garcia, Tom Marks, Brendan Graeber, and Mitchell Saltzman as they discuss the Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit review, Nintendo's decision to reduce the price of a single Joy-Con controller, and first impressions of Minecraft Steve in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Plus, we answer your questions on another round of Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:50 Single Joy-Con price drop in Japan
• 00:09:50 Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit discussion
• 00:32:31 Impressions of Minecraft Steve in Smash 
• 00:47:14 Games out this week
• 00:47:57 What we're playing
• 00:53:20 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - 10/16, $99.99
• Overwatch Game Trial - 10/13-10/20, Free for NSO members
• Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! - 10/14, $19.99
• Shantae: Risk’s Revenge Director’s Cut - 10/15, $9.99
• Roki - 10/15, $19.99
• Alpaca Ball: Allstars - 10/15, $19.99 
• The Jackbox Party Pack 7 - 10/15, $29.99

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we're talking about… Nintendo Voice Chat! That's right -- this week it was confirmed that Monster Hunter Rise does not include integrated voice chat, so the NVC panel is here to discuss if this is an issue Nintendo needs to improve upon moving forward for all Switch games. Plus, hear about recent news updates for Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and the Minecraft DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:00 Updates from the Nintendo Treehouse
• 00:14:43 Minecraft Smash DLC details
• 00:22:25 Nintendo Switch voice chat discussion
• 00:34:05 More news!
• 00:44:30 Games out this week
• 00:50:00 What we're playing
• 00:56:45 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Ikenfell - 10/8, $20
• Falcon Age - 10/8, $20
• Filament - 10/8, $17
• Ghost of a Tale - 10/8, $25
• I Am Dead - 10/8, $20
• Aery - Sky Castle - 10/8, $10
• FIFA 21 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition - 10/9, $50
• The Survivalists - 10/9, $25

What we're playing:

• Peer: Pikmin 3, Fight Crab, Kirby Fighters 2
• Zach: Hades
• Tom: Pikmin 3, Hades, Ikenfell, A Monster's Expedition

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo made a huge splash this week, announcing Steve from Minecraft as the next DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Join Casey DeFreitas, Brendan Graeber, Janet Garcia, and Colin Stevens as they react to the news. Plus, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and Monster Hunter Rise each got hefty gameplay showcases at TGS last weekend, and the panel breaks down all the new details. Stick around for more news on the Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC, first impressions of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and much more. 

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:04 Minecraft comes to Smash Bros.
• 00:10:51 TGS: Hyrule Warriors and Monster Hunter Rise
• 00:19:35 Pokemon DLC news
• 00:30:00 Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit impressions
• 00:43:16 Your responses to Nintendo's hypothetical E3
• 00:53:00 Games out this week

Games out this week:

• Joker and Hero amiibo come out Friday!
• Alwa’s Legacy - 9/29, $18
• Rogue Company - 9/30, F2P
• Ys Origin - 10/1, $20
• Super Mario Bros. 35 - 10/1, Free for Nintendo Switch Online members
• Warsaw - 10/1, $20

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Just hours after last week's episode was recorded, Nintendo dropped a ton of news in the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. Hear Casey's reactions to Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2, plus discussion on all the other big announcements from the Direct, including why we're loving Hades on Switch. Then, Nintendo ended production on the 3DS, so to honor the end of Nintendo's beloved handheld, the panel picks their top three 3DS games.

This episode was recorded before Nintendo dropped Kirby Fighters 2 on the Switch eShop.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:20 Monster Hunter and the Nintendo Direct Mini
• 00:24:30 Remembering the 3DS
  
• 00:38:30 More news!
• 00:53:47 Games out this week
• 00:57:05 What we're playing
• 01:05:10 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Unrailed! - 9/23, $20
• RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition - 9/24, $30
• Rivals of Aether - 9/24, $30
• Going Under - 9/24, $20
• Lost Ember - 9/24, $30

What we're playing:

• Casey: Nexomon: Extinction
• Brian: Super Mario 64, Hades
• Zach: Super Mario Sunshine, Hades
• Tom: Hades, Inertial Drift

Welcome to a Mario-filled episode of Nintendo Voice Chat! Super Mario 3D All-Stars releases this week, and Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Ryan McCaffrey to discuss the new collection on Switch. Plus, Super Mario's official 35th anniversary happened over the weekend, and to celebrate, the panel shares their picks for the best Super Mario game of all time. Plus, hear about the new Nintendo Switch Online games, and more.

Note: This episode was recorded before the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase that aired Thursday morning. Rest assured -- Casey is very excited about Monster Hunter!

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:17 Super Mario 3D All-Stars discussion
• 00:22:34 Super Mario's 35th Anniversary
• 00:29:05 What is the best Mario game?
• 00:41:33 More news!
• 00:50:43 What we're playing
• 00:54:10 Question Block

Nintendo did it again, dropping another huge surprise announcement on us this week! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a new Warriors game that takes place 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild, and the NVC crew is here to share their reactions to this reveal. Plus, hear what Eiji Aonuma had to say about Breath of the Wild 2's development. Then, the panel discusses the limited availability of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a Nintendo patent that hints at a new Joy-Con, and much more.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:00:53 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity discussion
• 00:21:30 The limited release for Super Mario 3D All-Stars
• 00:36:29 More news!
• 00:43:08 (Brief) Games out this week
• 00:43:57 What we're playing
• 00:53:47 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This episode was recorded before the huge Mario news dropped -- for more on Nintendo's 35th anniversary plans for Super Mario, check out episode 524.5 of Nintendo Voice Chat! 

On this episode of NVC, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider and Zach Ryan to talk about all of the Switch announcements from Gamescom 2020. Plus, the panel each picks something they want to change about the Switch, and they take a listen to your submissions about what you want to see Nintendo change.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome! Gamescom news
• 00:14:00 What we would change about the Switch
• 00:28:30 Nintendo Direct drought…
• 00:38:37 Games out this week
• 00:43:18 What we're playing
• 00:51:38 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Ary and the Secret of Seasons - 9/1, $40
• Good Pizza, Great Pizza - 9/3, $8
• Spinch - 9/3, $15
• Paradise Killer - 9/4, $20
• NBA 2K21 - 9/4, $60
• Lair of the Clockwork God - 9/4, $20
• Here be Dragons - 9/3 - $17.99

It has finally happened! Nintendo revealed the long-rumored Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection for Nintendo Switch. Join Zach Ryan, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano for some in-depth reactions to the surprise Mario Nintendo Direct. Hear about Super Mario 3D World coming to Switch, the new AR Mario Kart game, the Super Mario Bros. Battle Royale, and much more!

For even more Nintendo Voice Chat, check out this week's episode we recorded before the huge Mario news, NVC 524. That episode drops on 9/3 at 3 p.m. Pacific Time. Get the thing!

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:02:20 The Mario Game & Watch
• 00:07:50 Super Mario 3D World is back!
• 00:14:20 Super Mario 35 is a battle royale
• 00:18:43 Mario Kart Live Home Circuit
• 00:25:15 Super Mario 3D All-Stars is real!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! In this week's audio-only episode, Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, and Seth Macy dive into Nintendo's Mini Direct from this week. Then, the panel discusses yet another new Switch rumor that recently surfaced. Plus, hear about why Seth was disappointed with Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered.

We're audio-only due to Gamescom, but we'll be back to video soon!

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase discussion
• 00:09:40 A New Switch rumor!
• 00:21:45 Games out this week, Crystal Chronicles discussion
• 00:33:45 What we're playing
• 00:37:45 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Zach Ryan, and Janet Garcia to discuss the last week of Nintendo news. First, hear the panel's reaction to all the announcements made in the Indie World presentation this week. Then, the panel dives into a discussion about the best sleeper hits on the Nintendo Switch. Plus, hear about the Sports Story delay, more Metroid Prime 4 job openings, and more.

Note: This week's episode is audio only, but we will be back to our normal video shows soon!

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:03:25 The Indie World Presentation
• 00:36:09 Our Switch Sleeper Hits
• 00:48:03 More news!
• 00:57:54 What we're playing
• 01:03:25 Question Block

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brendan Graeber, and Terri Schwartz to discuss the last week of Nintendo news. First, the panel discusses the insane Animal Crossing sales numbers, as well as the overall profits for Nintendo so far in 2020. Then, as the Paper Mario series celebrates its 20th anniversary, the crew shares their picks for the best Paper Mario game, and listens to some of your picks for the best game in the franchise. Plus, hear about Crash 4 potentially coming to Switch, some possible amiibo reprints, and Question Block!

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:02:41 Animal Crossing's crazy sales numbers
• 00:13:10 Picking the best Paper Mario game
• 00:34:28 More news!
• 00:40:27 Games out this week
• 00:44:00 What we're playing
• 00:56:22 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Volta-X - 8/12, $20
• Faeria - 8/13, $20
• Boomerang Fu - 8/13, $15
• Double Kick Heroes - 8/13, $22

What we're playing:

• Peer: Paper Mario: The Origami King, Picross S4
• Terri: Final Fantasy IX, Paper Mario: The Origami King
• Brendan: Banjo Kazooie and the Jiggies of Time, Fall Guys

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Logan Plant to talk about Nintendo's announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch. The panel discusses the port's features, how the original Pikmin 3 was pulled from the Wii U eShop, and more. Then, the crew shares their Nintendo backlogs they want to get through over the next few months, and listens to some Yap responses about your own Nintendo backlogs. Plus, hear about Brian's experience building the Lego NES, the surprise Super Smash Bros. update, and more.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:23 Pikmin 3 Deluxe is coming to Switch
• 00:17:14 Our Nintendo backlogs
• 00:34:30 Cool Nintendo stuff!
• 00:48:03 News time!
• 00:57:45 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Skully - 8/4, $30
• Swimsanity! - 8/6, $25
• Aery - Broken Memories - 8/6, $15

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brain Altano, and Zach Ryan to talk about the last week of Nintendo. First up, the crew talks about Nintendo franchises we haven't seen in a while. Did you know it's been 16 years since the last F-Zero game? Then, the panel discusses the huge Nintendo Gigaleak that has revealed a ton of new information about old Nintendo games. Plus, hear about Persona 5 Scramble finally getting confirmed for the west and Animal Crossing's save backup services. Finally, we wrap up with one of your listener questions on Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:19 Nintendo franchise release gaps
• 00:19:28 The Nintendo Gigaleak
• 00:35:50 Audience Yaps
• 00:44:22 More news!
• 00:48:30 What we're playing
• 01:00:00 Question Block

Games out this week:

• Sagrada, $14.99, Out now
• They Breathe, $3.99, Out now
• Heroes of Hammerwatch: Ultimate Edition, $19.99, Out now
• Kingdom Rush, $9.99, Out now
• Nowhere Prophet, $24.99, Out now

What we're playing:

• Peer: Paper Mario, Carrion, Crysis
• Brian: Carrion, Panzer Paladin
• Zach: Paper Mario, Carrion, EarthBound

Welcome to a surprise episode of Nintendo Voice Chat! We thought we were taking this week off-- but apparently Nintendo had other plans. Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and Janet Garcia to react to the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase from earlier this week. Plus, hear about the best-selling games of the year so far, another Splatfest announcement, and more. Finally, it's your listener questions answered on the Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:03:30 Mini Nintendo Direct impressions
• 00:16:56 The top-downloaded games in Japan
• 00:24:35 News time!
• 00:40:30 Games out this week
• 00:46:10 What we're playing
• 01:03:05 Question Block!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Sam Claiborn, and Seth Macy to discuss their picks for the most disappointing Nintendo announcement. Then, the crew listens and reacts to some of your most disappointing moments that you submitted to the show! Plus, hear discussions on WayForward’s Switch announcement, the Lego NES set, and more. Finally, it’s your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block. 

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:00:40 WayForward’s new Switch game, and our biggest Nintendo disappointments
• 00:18:30 Your biggest Nintendo disappointments!
• 00:29:29 News!
• 00:44:20 Games out this week
• 00:47:50 What we’re playing
• 00:58:04 Question Block!

What we’re playing:

• Casey: Clubhouse Games
• Peer: CrossCode
• Sam: Ghost of Tsushima
• Seth: Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario World

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! On this episode, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Zach Ryan, Tom Marks, and Seth Macy to talk about the last week of Nintendo. First up, the panel discusses their favorite Nintendo games that remind them of summer. Then, it's a deep-dive into Zach's impressions of Paper Mario: The Origami King. Stick around to hear about The World Ends with You anime, Breath of the Wild 2, and the new Switch Online games for July. Finally, the panel tackles your listener questions on Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:19 The Best Summer Games on Switch
• 00:13:20 Paper Mario: The Origami King discussion
• 00:23:51 News time!
• 00:34:37 Games out this week
• 00:46:00 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Superliminal - 7/7, $20
• Catherine: Full Body - 7/7, $50
• CrossCode - 7/9, $20
• Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 - 7/10, $15
• Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise - 7/10, $50

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Zach Ryan, and special guest PlayerEssence to talk about a ton of Smash! The crew kicks off with their impressions of Min Min, the latest character to join the fight, and then the panel ranks all of the DLC characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Then, stick around to hear discussions on Nintendo's formal apology regarding Joy-Con drift, the delayed opening of Super Nintendo World in Japan, and more. Finally, hear your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block. 

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:02:02 Min Min impressions and ranking the Smash DLC
• 00:26:56 Nintendo apologizes for Joy-Con drift
• 00:34:01 More news!
• 00:44:26 Games out this week
• 00:49:08 What we're playing
• 01:01:32 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Yes, Your Grace - 6/26 $20
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III - 6/30, $60
• Biped - 7/2, $15

What we're playing:

• OJ: Smash, Xenoblade
• Brian: Clubhouse Games
• Zach:  Mr. Driller Drill Land!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brain Altano, and Tom Marks to talk about all of the Nintendo news from the last week. First, the crew shares their thoughts on Min Min from Arms joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Then, hear discussions about Nintendo stepping away from mobile games, the surprising announcement of Pokemon Unite, Apex Legends coming to Switch, and more. Finally, hear your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:00:26 A message from Peer
• 00:03:30 Min Min joins Smash!
• 00:15:20 Nintendo is reportedly stepping away from mobile games
• 00:29:30 Pokemon Unite's surprising reveal
• 00:35:38 More news!
• 00:38:30 Games out this week
• 00:48:15 What we're playing
• 00:59:05 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
• Ninjala
• Blair Witch
• Star Wars Episode I: Racer
• Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia
• Ruiner

What we're playing:

• Casey: Pokemon Cafe Mix
• Peer: Summer in Mara, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
• Brian: Jump Rope Challenge, Goblin Sword
• Tom: Pokemon Cafe Mix

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey and the rest of the panel have a ton of Pokemon news to break down, including the reveal of New Pokemon Snap, a new mobile game about brushing your teeth, and more. Plus, Nintendo dropped an info-packed trailer for Paper Mario: The Origami King, and the NVC crew has some thoughts about all of the new details. Then, stick around to hear about Nintendo's new jump rope game, the Kingdom Hearts rhythm game, and more. Finally, hear your questions answered on another round of Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:26 Everything from the Pokemon presentation
• 00:25:08 New details on Paper Mario: The Origami King
• 00:31:10 More news!
• 00:39:24 Games out this week
• 00:42:28 What we're playing
• 00:48:30 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Invisible Inc. - 6/15, $20
• Ruiner - 6/18, $20
• Namco Museum Archives Vol 1 & 2 - 6/18, $20 each
• Burnout Paradise Remastered - 6/19, $50
• Railway Empire - 6/19, $40
• Jump Rope Challenge - 6/15, Free
• Summer in Mara - 6/16, $25
• Colt Canyon - 6/16, $15
• Best Friend Forever - 6/18

What we're playing:

• Casey - Pokemon DLC
• Tom: Persona 5 Royal
• Joshua - Pokemon DLC
• Logan - Clubhouse Games, Mario Kart 8

Summer of Gaming Switch Games!

• And lots more!!!

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Since there's no E3 happening this year, the NVC crew is here to take a trip down memory lane to discuss Nintendo's E3 booths from the last decade. Then, hear the best picks from the huge Switch eShop sale that's happening now. Plus, stick around to hear about more Nintendo accounts getting hacked, Zach's updated thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and more. Finally, it's your questions answered on another round of Question Block.

Timecodes!

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:42 Nintendo's best E3 booth from the last decade
• 00:15:00 The summer eShop sale!
• 00:24:44 More news
• 00:30:35 Games out this week
• 00:34:10 What we're playing
• 00:48:35 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Knight Squad, out now, $14.99
• Ancestors Legacy, 6/11, $39.99
• Project Warlock, 6/11, $14.99
• House Flipper, 6/12, $24.99

What we're playing:

• Casey: DDR
• Peer: Xenoblade Chronicles, Clubhouse Games, Bioshock
• Zach: Xenoblade Chronicles
• Tom: Persona 5 Royal

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Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, the NVC crew is joined by O'Dell Harmon Jr. to discuss the last week of Nintendo news. First, the panel reads Nintendo's response to recent events in the United States, and shares a few words of their own. 

Then, the panel dives into everything shown in the recent Pokemon expansion pass trailer, including the newly-revealed Galarian Slowbro. Plus, hear about the new release date for the Crystal Chronicles remake, Animal Crossing's wedding season, what the panel thinks about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and more. Finally, it's your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block.

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Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:34 Nintendo and IGN's comments on recent events
• 00:07:12 Pokemon expansion news
• 00:24:45 More news! 
• 00:30:20 Games out this week
• 00:38:10 Games we're playing, including Xenoblade!
• 00:49:49 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics - 6/5, $40
• The Outer Worlds - 6/5, $60

What we're playing:

• Casey: DDR
• Peer: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, The Outer Worlds
• Zach: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
• O'Dell: Pokemon, Final Fantasy VII Remake

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Brendan Graeber to talk about the fifth anniversary of the Splatoon franchise. The crew shares their favorite parts about Nintendo's ink-splattering franchise, and looks ahead to what the series could do next. Then, stick around for conversations about Minecraft Dungeons and Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Plus, hear about all of the 2K games launching on Switch this week, and more. Finally, we'll wrap things up with another round of Question Block!

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:15 Splatoon's 5th anniversary discussion
• 00:16:47 News: BlizzCon cancelled, Dead Cells update, and more
• 00:25:45 Games out this week
• 00:41:53 What we're playing
• 00:47:00 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Minecraft Dungeons - 5/26, $20
• Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - 5/29, $60
• XCOM 2 Collection - 5/29, $50
• BioShock: The Collection - 5/29, $50
• Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition - 5/29, $30
• Borderlands: The Handsome Collection - 5/29, $40
• Borderlands Legendary Collection - 5/29. $50
• Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling - 5/28, $25
• Shantae and the Seven Sirens - 5/28, $30
• Atomicrops - 5/28, $15
• Turmoil - 5/28, $15

Games we're playing:

• Brian: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Seth: Minecraft Dungeons
• Brendan: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Maneater

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, the NVC crew is here to discuss new information for two upcoming Switch games. Hear new details about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and the panel's thoughts on the latest trailer for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. Before all of that, hear a discussion about if limited time events in games are fun or stressful. Finally, hear another round of your listener questions on Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:00 Are limited time events in games fun or stressful?
• 00:16:00 More info on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
• 00:21:20 More news: Clubhouse Games, and more!
• 00:30:50 Games out this week
• 00:42:34 What we're playing
• 00:49:52 Question Block!

Games out this week

• Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix - 5/15, $39
• The Wonderful 101 Remastered - 5/19, $40
• Golf With Your Friends - 5/19, $20
• What the Golf? - 5/21, $20
• realMyst: Masterpiece Edition - 5/21, $20
• Monster Prom: XXL - 5/21, $16

What we're playing:

• Casey: DDR
• Peer: Travel Mosaics 3, Golf With Your Friends
• Zach: Indivisible
• Tom: Golf With Your Friends

The NVC crew assembles for a short, standalone episode to discuss the surprise announcement of Paper Mario: The Origami King.

Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Tom Marks, Seth Macy, and Janet Garcia to discuss the last week of Nintendo news. First, the crew discusses Joy-Con drift, and why it's still a huge problem three years after the Switch's launch. Then, hear the panel's thoughts on Retro's cancelled Mario and Zelda spinoffs, the new Harvest Moon game recently announced for Switch, and more. Finally, it's your listener questions answered on another installment of Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:24 Joy-Con drift is still a huge problem
• 00:23:07 Retro's cancelled Nintendo spinoffs
• 00:28:06 More news!
• 00:33:14 Games out this week
• 00:38:06 What we're playing
• 00:48:57 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Jet Lancer - 5/12, $15
• Huntdown - 5/12, $20
• Super Mega Baseball 3 - 5/13, $45
• Ion Fury - 5/14, $25
• Dungeon of the Endless - 5/15, $16

What we're playing:

• Tom: Jet Lancer, The Wonderful 101
• Seth: Picross S4
• Janet: Animal Crossing, Ring Fit Adventure, Picross S3, Bioshock

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, the NVC crew discusses EA's plan to release more games on the Nintendo Switch. Plus, hear about a recent fan-made Animal Crossing Direct, Nintendo reportedly postponing its June Direct, EVO's cancellation, and more. Then, after hearing what the panel has been playing this week, stick around to hear your questions answered on another installment of Question Block.

Timecodes: 

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:00:40 More EA games coming to Switch
• 00:14:04 The fan-made Animal Crossing Direct
• 00:19:40 Nintendo is reportedly delaying its June Direct
• 00:30:30 Games out this week
• 00:33:50 What we're playing
• 00:46:40 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Lonely Mountains: Downhill - 5/7, $20
• Void Bastards - 5/7, $30
• SuperMash - 5/8, $20

What we're playing:

• Peer: Picross S4, Cooking Mama: Cookstar, Good Job
• Brian: Moving Out, Streets of Rage 4
• Tom: Animal Crossing

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! First up this week, around 160,000 Nintendo Network IDs have been hacked, and Nintendo is asking users to update their passwords and enable two-step authentication on their accounts. Hear this week's panel react to that, as well as the possibility of a dual screen Nintendo Switch. Plus, Nintendo has slashed the Animal Crossing bank's interest rate, and the NVC panel is here to discuss how Nintendo is dealing with potential New Horizons exploits. Finally, we'll wrap up with another round of Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:00:55 160,000 Nintendo Network IDs have been hacked
• 00:06:08 A rumor about a new Switch model… with two screens?
• 00:12:42 Nintendo is adjusting the Animal Crossing economy
• 00:18:54 Our rapid-fire Majora's Mask memories
• 00:24:39 Games out this week
• 00:37:07 What we're playing
• 00:42:00 Question Block

Games out this week:

• Moving Out - 4/28, $25
• Indivisible - 4/28, $30
• Telling Lies - 4/28, $20
• Streets of Rage 4 - 4/30, $25
• Book of Demons - 4/30, $25
• Levelhead - 4/30, $20
• Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Demo - 4/30

What we're playing:

• Casey: Good Job
• Seth: Picross S4, Tales of Vesperia, Trials of Mana
• Zach: Indivisible, Streets of Rage 4, Animal Crossing
• Logan: Super Mario Maker 2, Animal Crossing

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, our friend Stealth (@Stealth40k on Twitter) joins the NVC crew to discuss the best JRPGs on the Nintendo Switch. Before that discussion, hear about new updates for two of Nintendo's biggest Switch titles. Super Mario Maker 2 just got its final major content update, which includes a World Map mode, new items, enemies, and more. Plus, hear about the latest Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, which adds Nature Day, new merchants, and a new wing in the museum. Finally, we'll wrap up with another round of Question Block!

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome, Stealth!
• 00:00:34 Mario Maker 2's big, new update
• 00:06:43 The Animal Crossing Spring update
• 00:18:27 The best JRPGs on Nintendo Switch
• 00:31:25 Games out this week
• 00:38:32 What we're playing
• 00:39:56 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Trials of Mana - 4/24, $50
• ITTA - 4/22, $15
• Picross S4 - 4/23, $10
• Sunless Sea: Zubmariner Edition - 4/23, $20
• Broken Lines - 4/23, $25

What we're playing:

• Casey: Nontendo!
• Zach: Animal Crossing
• Tom: Animal Crossing
• Stealth: Animal Crossing

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Casey DeFreitas is back, and she's joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy to talk about how the latest Nintendo Switch update adds some great accessibility features. Then, in the news, hear about IGN's review of Cooking Mama: Cookstar, which Nintendo character won IGN's face-off to determine the best video game character of all time, and more. Plus, another round of show and tell, what we've been playing, and another round of Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:01:00 Nintendo Switch's new update
• 00:08:54 News time!
• 00:27:47 Show and tell
• 00:36:22 Games out this week
• 00:36:58 What we're playing
• 00:46:44 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Double Dragon Ⅱ: The Revenge, 4/16, $4.99
• Theme Park Simulator, 4/17, $14.99

What we're playing:

• Casey: Slay the Spire
• Peer: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Brian: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Seth: Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This time, Tom Marks is joined by Zach Ryan, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy to talk about the Nintendo news of the week. First up, the panel discusses the crazy news cycle surrounding Cooking Mama: Cookstar, including its appearance and disappearance from the Nintendo Switch eShop, early reports of bitcoin mining within the game, and a whole lot more.

Then, they move on to talk about Nintendo reducing the number of eggs you'll find in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and news about LEGO Mario's release date and pricing. After hearing about the panel's recommendations from the eShop Spring Sale, stick around to hear your questions answered on another round of Question Block.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 Welcome to the great Cooking Mama conspiracy!
• 00:13:35 More news! Bunny Day and Lego Super Mario
• 00:32:12 Our favorite eShop deals
• 00:36:15 Show and Tell!
• 00:42:14 Games out this week
• 00:45:44 What we're playing
• 00:57:24 Question Block!

Games out this week:

• Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories - 4/7, $60
• Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1 Edition - 4/8, $12.49
• Tharsis - 4/11, $12

What we're playing:

• Tom: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Brian: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Zach: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Seth: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Final Fantasy IX

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Some huge Mario rumors came out this week, with multiple reports that Nintendo is planning to release most of Mario's 3D catalog, as well as a new Paper Mario game. Tune in to hear the NVC crew's thoughts on Nintendo's potential 2020 news. Then, The Outer Worlds and Minecraft Dungeons both got release dates on Switch, and the panel has some thoughts on what might happen with upcoming game releases during the COVID-19 outbreak. 

After a round of at-home show-and-tell, the panel talks about their continuing experiences with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, including their first impressions of Bunny Day. Finally, hear your listener questions answered on Question Block. Plus, dogs!

Timecodes!

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:00:53 Let's talk about those crazy Mario rumors
• 00:15:53 A couple of new release dates!
• 00:25:46 Show and tell!
• 00:33:52 How is your Animal Crossing island?
• 00:47:30 What we've been playing
• 00:54:38 Question Block!
• 01:05:23 Wrap up!

What we're playing:

• Zach: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Brian: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Seth: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Bravely Default II Demo
• Peer: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Good Job, In Other Waters

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo dropped a Mini Direct this week, and Tom Marks, Brian Altano, Zach Ryan, and Seth Macy are here to talk about all of the announcements. Hear about the latest Smash Bros. DLC tease, new footage of Bravely Default II, and much more.

Then, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Zach Ryan, and Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen to talk about their early experiences with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. All this, and more, on the latest episode of NVC.

Timecodes:

• 00:00:00 A quick update from Tom!
• 00:01:17 Welcome! Breaking down the Nintendo Direct Mini
• 00:35:04 Talking Animal Crossing with Nintendo's Bill Trinen

Casey, Zach, Brian, Peer and Tom are here to answer YOUR questions in this special edition of NVC! Tune in to see Nintendo’s Bill Trinen answer audience submitted questions, hear who won two copies of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and have a fun afternoon chatting about Nintendo with us.

This week, host Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Zach Ryan, and Peer Schneider to share some important updates and discuss their favorite indie games shown during Nintendo's Indie World Showcase (a pseudo-Nintendo Direct!) - including Baldo, The Last Campfire, Moving Out, and more.

Then, they move on to discuss some changes in GameStop, Pokemon Go, and physical game orders due to recent events, a big Square Enix sale, a wholesome Animal Crossing: New Horizons story. Finally, they chat about games out this week and what they've been playing and watching being stuck at home.

Time Codes:

• 00:00:00 Why we’re all at home recording this ~ 
• 00:04:35 Our favorites from the Indie World Showcase
• 00:17:30 Square Enix eShop Sale & Trials of Mana Demo
• 00:22:00 How COVID-19 is Affecting GameStop, other stores, game sales
• 00:27:30 Pokemon Go’s recent changes to make playing easier
• 00:31:55 Wholesome Animal Crossing News
• 00:33:00 Games Out This week: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Exit the Gungeon, Doom 64, Travel Mosaics 2: Roman Holiday
• 00:42:00 We’re playing (and watching): Ring Fit Adventure, Last of Us, SMITE, something secret, and more. 
• 00:54:00 Question Block! 

Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, host Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano and Zach Ryan to discuss what E3's cancellation means for Nintendo's 2020 plans. Then, the crew celebrates MAR10 day by discussing the new Mario Levi collection and the Lego Super Mario collaboration. Plus, hear about Reggie joining GameStop's board of directors, and more. Finally, it's your listener questions answered on another edition of Question Block.

Timecodes!

• 00:00:00 Welcome!
• 00:06:26 What does E3's cancellation mean for Nintendo?
• 00:16:26 Happy Belated MAR10 Day!
• 00:28:45 Reggie teams up with GameStop
• 00:36:52 Games out this week
• 00:41:20 What we're playing
• 00:46:27 Question Block!

Games out this week:

Trancelation - 3/13 for $6.99

Buy it and get four games for free:

• Freecell Solitaire DX
• Pizza Bar Tycoon
• 2038 Battles
• Flowlines VS

My Hero One's Justice 2 - 3/13 for $59.99

Yoga Master - 3/13 for $24.99 (Launch sale at $19.99)

Half Past Fate - 3/12 for $19.99 (Launch sale at $15.99)

What we're playing:

• Casey: Murder by Numbers
• Zach: Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
• Brian: Kunai