The All Things Nintendo Podcast

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc to cover all the news out of Nintendo's earnings reports, including the first official details of the Switch's successor and its upcoming reveal. Then, Wesley and Brian share their thoughts on three indie releases that hit Switch this week. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes. A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube. If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show. 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 00:01:35 – Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Game Announced 00:10:34 – First Official Switch 2 Details and Its Reveal 00:18:07 – What Is Nintendo’s Second Half of 2024? 00:24:46 – Switch Closing In on DS and PS2 Sales Records 00:35:09 – Updated Top 10 Selling Switch Games 00:37:32 – Knuckles Show Sets Paramount+ Record 00:42:49 – Sonic Rumble Announced 00:45:37 – Xbox Closes Several Studios 01:02:14 – Little Kitty, Big City Review 01:10:46 – Animal Well Impressions 01:20:02 – Vampire Survivors Contra Crossover DLC Impressions 01:27:00 – Everybody Votes!: Switch 2 Launch Titles 01:33:43 – Super Mario Bros. Deluxe 25th Anniversary 01:35:58 – Detective Pikachu Movie 5th Anniversary If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show answering listener questions before being joined by Spencer Pressly, host of the SMT Network podcast. Together, they talk about the latest news, including a new batch of Switch 2 rumors, before transitioning to a preview of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and a review of TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants.  If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Spencer and the SMT Network podcast on Twitter: @SMTNetwork.  You can also support the Shin Megami Tensei Network Patreon and find the podcast wherever you're listening to this show. A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube. If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show. 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 00:01:02 – Inbox Q&A 00:18:49 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:30:03 – Origins of SMT Network 00:36:36 – Latest Switch 2 Rumor 00:49:07 – More Games Industry Layoffs 01:02:33 – New Vampire Survivors Update 01:07:43 – New Look at Orlando Super Nintendo World 01:16:11 – Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Preview 01:46:35 – TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants Review 01:59:40 – Definitive Ranking: Atlus Games 02:13:01 – eShop Gem of the Week: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by The Indie Informer's Jill Grodt to run down all the news from last week's Indie Showcase. After a lengthy discussion full of indie recommendations, Brian and Jill share their thoughts on Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, Another Crab's Treasure, and the Knuckles Paramount+ show. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Jill on Twitter: @Finruin. You can also find Jill's work at The Indie Informer. A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube. If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show. 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 00:04:44 – Inbox Q&A 00:13:32 – Indie World Showcase Recap 01:08:27 – Keanu Reeves Voicing Shadow the Hedgehog 01:14:16 – Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country Park Delayed 01:17:54 – Nintendo Skipping Gamescom 01:22:11 – Why Nintendo Characters Aren’t in Fortnite 01:28:00 – Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Preview 01:41:55 – Another Crab’s Treasure Review 01:59:49 – Knuckles Paramount+ Show Review 02:15:48 – eShop Gem of the Week: Going Under If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts out by answering a couple of listener questions before inviting former Game Informer editor Bryan Vore on the show to break down the 30th anniversary of the legendary Super Metroid. The two talk about the history of the beloved SNES game and its legacy before ending with a discussion of their favorite Metroidvanias of all time. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Bryan on Twitter @bryan_vore. A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube. If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show. 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 00:00:54 – Inbox Q&A 00:17:14 – Super Metroid 30th  Anniversary 01:23:49 – Definitive Ranking: Metroidvanias 01:36:03 – eShop Gem of the Week: We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the episode by answering a few listener questions. Then, he's joined by Twitch streamer and the host of Nintendo Weekly, Trisha Hershberger. Together, they cover the week's news, go on several tangents about their gaming habits, and discuss the history of the Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online.  If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Trisha on Twitter @thatgrltrish. You can also find her on her official website. A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube. If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show. 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 00:01:15 – Inbox Q&A 00:19:08 – Guest Intro 00:22:56 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:46:59 – Stardew Valley Update 1.6 Patch Console Update 00:58:10 – Sonic 3/Knuckles Streaming Show Details 01:12:53 – The Rogue Prince of Persia, Slay the Spire II, Vampire Survivors DLC, Tchia 01:18:42 – Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Trailer 01:20:40 – History of Virtual Console and Switch Online 01:53:15 – Definitive Ranking: Switch Online Games 02:02:45 – eShop Gem of the Week: Celeste If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can join the All Things Nintendo Patreon page, email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian kicks off the show this week on All Things Nintendo by announcing the free Patreon page for All Things Nintendo and answering a listener question about reviewing games. Then, he is joined by Senior Editor at TheDirect.com and the host of Reckless Rebellion and Controller Club, Klein Felt. After doing First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game, the two dive into the news before handing out grades for Nintendo's first quarter of 2024. And since TheDirect.com covers a lot of superhero media, this week's Definitive Ranking is all about the best superhero games of all time. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Klein on Twitter @TheKleinFelt.  You can also follow Klein's work on TheDirect.com and find Reckless Rebellion and Controller Club wherever you listen to this show! A massive thanks to composer Tee Lopes for providing the theme song for All Things Nintendo! You can check him out at TeeLopesMusic.com or follow him on YouTube. If you want to support All Things Nintendo, be sure to leave a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can also join the Patreon page to find like-minded listeners and submit your questions for the Inbox Q&A portions of the show. 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 00:01:09 – Patreon and Interactivity 00:03:52 – Inbox Q&A: Reviewing Games 00:14:02 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:23:56 – Working at TheDirect.com 00:27:58 – X-Men ’97 Pays Homage to X-Men Arcade 00:36:21 – Hollow Knight Silksong Gets Store Page 00:43:06 – Uniqlo Tears of the Kingdom Collaboration 00:48:09 – Game Informer Bracket Tournament Result 00:54:36 – Nintendo First Quarter 2024 Report Card 01:17:41 – Definitive Ranking: Superhero Games 01:31:26 – eShop Gem of the Week: Backpack Hero If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian gives a bit more information about the upcoming transition of the show to its independent format starting next week before Kyle Hilliard joins to cover news surrounding the Zelda movie, the third Sonic movie, and plenty more. Then, the two editors talk about their impressions from playing Splatoon 3: Side Order and Pepper Grinder, then end with a small celebration of the fifth anniversary of Yoshi's Crafted World. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard. 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! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:08:12 – Game Informer Standalone Subscription 00:13:27 – Layoffs Across Four Companies 00:22:20 – Earthblade Delayed 00:25:43 – Star Ocean: The Second Story R Patch 00:27:35 – Sonic 3 Movie Wraps Filming 00:34:40 – F-Zero Maximum Velocity Added to Switch's GBA Library 00:39:45 – TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Sequel Possible? 00:46:37 – Zelda Movie Director Talks About the Tone 00:55:28 – Splatoon 3: Side Order Impressions 01:01:34 – Pepper Grinder Impressions 01:07:15 – Yoshi's Crafted World 5th Anniversary f you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email Brian@AllThingsNintendo.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." If you'd like to subscribe to the print edition of Game Informer, you can do so from the comfort of your own home right here! Get 10 issues of Game Informer straight from the source at a fraction of the cost of buying the magazines individually! For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, and Kyle Hilliard, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on All Things Nintendo, we give our impressions of several recent releases. The headliner of this episode is Kyle Hilliard's review of Princess Peach: Showtime, but Brian also has impressions of Contra: Operation Galuga and qomp2. And, of course, we'll catch up on all the latest news out of the world of Nintendo. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleMHilliard and BlueSky: @KyleHilliard. 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! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:25 – Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Woes 00:08:19 – Tears of the Kingdom Figma Announced 00:16:30 – Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Wonder GDC Panels 00:27:14 – Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Update from Konami 00:34:33 – GameInformer.com Reader Voted Greatest Game of All Time Update 00:39:04 – Princess Peach: Showtime! Review 01:02:29 – Contra: Operation Galuga Impressions 01:12:22 – qomp2 Impressions If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, messaging Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or by joining the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, and Kyle Hilliard, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on All Things Nintendo, we dive into all the news from the last week, including the Mario Day announcements. Then, in the main segment, Brian and Wes deliver their pitches for the plot of the newly announced second animated movie set in the world of Super Mario Bros. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Wesley on Twitter: @LeBlancWes. 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! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:56 – Mario Day News 00:20:11 – World Video Game Hall of Fame Nominees 00:30:18 – Sea of Stars Adding Three-Player Co-op 00:35:20 – Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Roadmap 00:37:46 – New Emulator Hoping to Avoid Legal Troubles 00:42:33 – Summer Game Fest 2024 Dates Announced 00:49:00 – Pitching Stories for Second Mario Movie If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, message Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or join the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, and Kyle Hilliard, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show by giving an update about the podcast's future. Then, he's joined by Marcus Stewart to run down the news, including paying tribute to the late Akira Toriyama. Finally, Matt Miller joins the episode to give his impressions of Unicorn Overlord, the latest game from Vanillaware. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads @BrianPShea or Twitter @BrianPShea. You can follow Marcus on Twitter: @MarcusStewart7. You can follow Matt on Twitter: @MatthewRMiller. 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! Be sure to subscribe to All Things Nintendo on your favorite podcast platform. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:33 – Update on All Things Nintendo 00:08:52 – News Intro 00:12:56 – Akira Toriyama Passes Away 00:26:15 – TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Announced 00:32:46 – Mario Day Predictions/Rumors 00:40:32 – Princess Peach: Showtime Demo Available 00:48:32 – Warner Bros. Executive Doubles Down on Live-Service 00:59:25 – Tropic Haze Settles with Nintendo Over Emulators 01:06:00 – Temtem's Final Updates 01:10:37 – Toys for Bob Going Independent 01:14:50 – Unicorn Overlord Impressions If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, message Brian on Instagram (@BrianPShea), or join the official Game Informer Discord server. You can do that by linking your Discord account to your Twitch account and subscribing to the Game Informer Twitch channel. From there, find the All Things Nintendo channel under "Community Spaces." For Game Informer's other podcast, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with hosts Alex Van Aken, Marcus Stewart, and Kyle Hilliard, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices