The All Things Nintendo Podcast Pokémon Legends: Z-A, The State of Pokémon w/ Ben Richlin
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Ben Richlin to discuss the July 2025 Pokémon Presents stream. After breaking down the latest news for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, and the new PokéPark Kanto theme park, Brian and Ben share their top five dream announcements for the Pokémon franchise.
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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:21 – Are We On Nintendo Direct Watch?
00:12:03 – Ben’s Switch 2 Impressions
00:16:20 – Ben’s Reaction to Zelda Casting
00:22:01 – Pokémon Presents Recap
01:09:28 – The State of Pokémon in 2025
01:16:47 – Definitive Ranking: Dream Pokémon Announcements
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