Nintendo's Year So Far and A Look Ahead w/ Victor Lucas

This week, Brian is joined by longtime host and content creator Victor Lucas to discuss his nearly 30-year career covering the games industry. In the main segment, Brian and Victor look back at Nintendo's 2024 so far and look ahead to what is still to come for Switch owners over the rest of the year.

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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
00:02:11 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game
00:30:24 – Victor’s Long History and Career
01:05:43 – Grading Nintendo’s First Half of 2024
01:47:27 – Looking Ahead to Second Half of 2024
01:58:41 – Definitive Ranking: Second Half Games of 2024
02:14:27 – eShop Gem of the Week: The Touryst

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