Donkey Kong Country, DS, and Amiibo Anniversaries w/ Josh Broadwell

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by freelance writer Josh Broadwell to celebrate milestone anniversaries for Nintendo. First, they recap the lifecycle of Nintendo's most successful gaming platform to date, the Nintendo DS, on its 20th anniversary. Next, they celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nintendo's Amiibo line, before finally diving deep into the development history of Donkey Kong Country on its 30th anniversary. They then wrap up the show by running down the best sales during the eShop's Black Friday sale.

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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 – Black Friday Promotion

00:00:57 – Introduction

00:02:28 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game

00:10:56 – Nintendo DS 20th Anniversary

00:31:49 – Amiibo 10th Anniversary

00:45:03 – Donkey Kong Country 30th Anniversary

01:28:45 – Definitive Ranking: Nintendo DS Games

01:35:45 – eShop Gem of the Week: Strange Horticulture

01:37:22 – Best eShop Black Friday Sales

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