The All Things Nintendo Podcast The Best Games of 2025 w/ Tim Gettys
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Kinda Funny's Tim Gettys for the fifth annual All Things Nintendo Awards! They talk about the year that Nintendo had and hand out awards to the best video games on Switch and Switch 2 in 2025.
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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
00:04:16 – 2025 Lookback
00:34:18 – Best Simulation/Strategy
00:37:20 – Best Action Game
00:39:58 – Best RPG
00:42:44 – Best Platforming Game
00:46:51 – Best Fighting Game
00:49:37 – Best Racing Game
00:58:16 – Best Indie Game
01:01:21 – Best Multiplayer
01:04:10 – Best Compilation
01:06:26 – Best Remake/Remaster
01:10:12 – Best Switch 2 Update
01:13:44 – Best Game That Should Have Been a Free Tutorial
01:15:18 – Better Late Than Never
01:18:27 – Most Wanted Game for Switch
01:22:40 – Best Third-Party Game
01:25:23 – Best Nintendo Game
01:30:26 – Grading 2025
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