The All Things Nintendo Podcast

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Fadel, AKA GamesCage, to chat about Sonic Frontiers. But first, they break down all the latest news from the world of Nintendo, including the recent Indie World Presentation, the Twitter account verification fiasco, and the last blip of pre-launch Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), GamesCage (@OnTheDownLoTho) You can also find GamesCage on YouTube and Twitch. The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:32 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:06:14 – New Pokémon Trailer/Leaks Are Out There 00:14:15 – Updated List of Best-Selling Switch Games 00:18:09 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Demo Released 00:23:10 – Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Season Pass Detailed 00:27:21 – Nintendo Indie World Presentation 00:37:52 – Twitter Fiasco Results in Fake Nintendo Account 00:43:57 – Sonic Frontiers Review 01:14:04 – Definitive Ranking: 3D Sonic Games 01:24:30 – eShop Gem of the Week: Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian welcomes Charles Harte back on the show to talk about the latest news from the world of Nintendo. Then, Marcus Stewart joins the program to celebrate five years of Super Mario Odyssey. The two look back at the development, legacy, and gameplay of the 2017 modern classic. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:35 – Puma x Pokémon Collaboration 00:04:20 –Mario Party Dice Rolls Are Predetermined 00:07:51 – Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Release Date 00:12:11 – Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence Released 00:13:37 – Sonic Prime Release Date 00:16:51 – Overwatch 2 Launch Woes Continue 00:21:40 – Super Mario Odyssey's 5th Anniversary 01:07:30 – Definitive Ranking: Super Mario Odyssey Captures 01:13:57 – eShop Gem of the Week: Astral Chain If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian is returning from his trip overseas, ready to catch up on all the news that hit over the last two weeks. He's joined by new Game Informer editor Charles Harte to do just that. Then, Blake Hester comes on to give his verdict on Bayonetta 3. Finally, Alex Van Aken joins the show as he and Brian talk about their recent trip to Osaka, Japan, where they visited Super Nintendo World. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Charles Harte (@chuckduck365), Blake Hester (@metallicaisrad) , Alex Van Aken (@ItsVanAken). The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:10 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:08:04 – New Pokémon Revealed for Scarlet and Violet 00:17:05 – The Scariest Pokédex Entries 00:27:20 – Masahiro Sakurai Shows Super Bros. Bros. Prototype Dragon King 00:31:52 – Alan Wake Remastered Comes to Switch 00:34:00 – Persona 3 and 4 Switch Release Date 00:38:01 – Mario Party and Mario Party 2 Arrive on Switch 00:40:35 – Bayonetta 3 Voice Actor Controversy 00:55:36 – eShop Gem of the Week: Ikenfell 00:59:31 – Bayonetta 3 Review 01:24:36 – Visiting Japan and Super Nintendo World 01:53:27 – Definitive Ranking: Super Nintendo World Attractions If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian is still away on his trip, so we have another pre-recorded episode on All Things Nintendo this week. But don't worry: We have plenty to talk about. Marcus Stewart talks about his thoughts on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Wesley LeBlanc talks about his hands-on session with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Brian gives his early impressions of Persona 5 Royal on Switch. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:01 – Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Hands-On Preview 00:41:35 – Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Impressions 01:05:18 – Persona 5 Royal on Switch Impressions If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 host Alex Van Aken, 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 invites one of his best friends and former games journalist, Keith Mathias, to chat about his experience as a brand new Switch owner 5 and a half years into the system's lifecycle. Brian also gives his impressions of two new games on Switch, No Man's Sky and Lego Bricktales. The two also answer some community questions. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Keith Mathias (@KWMathias) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:10 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:06:53 – Pokémon-Themed Splatoon 3 Splatfest 00:07:21 – No Man's Sky Impressions 00:12:20 – Lego Bricktales Impressions 00:17:55 – Super Mario Movie Discussion 00:21:28 – Listener Q&A: Zelda Movie 00:25:53 – Listener Q&A: Virtual Console 00:36:20 – Listener Q&A: Nintendo Game Informer Cover Stories 00:40:02 – Listener Q&A: Double Dipping on Games 00:48:32 – What Took Keith so Long to Get a Switch 01:00:02 – Keith's Thoughts on Breath of the Wild 01:06:31 – New Switch Owner Recommendations 01:44:14 – Definitive Ranking: Franchises Keith is Excited to Have Access To Again 01:51:09 – eShop Gem of the Week: Death's Door If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 host Alex Van Aken, 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 welcomes Game Informer's Marcus Stewart to react in real-time to the Super Mario movie trailer. The two also break down the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer and chat about Marcus' recent trip to Nintendo of America's headquarters for the Bayonetta 3 cover story. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:29 – Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Trailer Breakdown 00:24:30 – Garbage Pail Kids Game Coming to Switch and NES 00:27:40 – Dead Cells Boss Rush Update 00:29:21 – Sonic Adventure 2 Soap Shoes in Sonic Frontiers 00:34:08 – Bayonetta 3 Game Informer Cover Story 00:36:05 – Visiting Nintendo of America's HQ 00:39:01 – Bayonetta 3 Hands-On Preview 00:57:06 – Super Mario Bros. Movie Live Reaction 01:17:08 – Definitive Ranking: Best Video Game Movies 01:29:01 – eShop Gem of the Week: Love 3 If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 host Alex Van Aken, 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 go light on news and heavy on impressions and reviews. First, Wesley LeBlanc joins the show to chat about some quick news items and give his review of Shovel Knight Dig. Following that, Marcus Stewart joins Brian as the two cover a ton of games, including Overwatch 2, Nier: Automata, Railgrade, Dorfromantik, Tinykin, Let's Build a Zoo, Tunic, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Marcus Stewart (@MarcusStewart7) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:03 – Wiglett Announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 00:04:57 – Harvestella Info Dump 00:08:43 – Dragon Quest Treasures Gangs 00:10:39 – Shovel Knight Dig Review 00:19.40 – Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Preview 00:27:21 – Overwatch 2 Review-in-Progress 00:59:14 – Dorfromantik Review 01:07:28 – Railgrade Impressions 01:11:57 – Let's Build a Zoo Impressions 01:18:33 – Tunic Review 01:23:46 – Nier: Automata Impressions 01:29:32 – Tinykin Review 01:38:04 – Definitive Ranking: Spin-off Games 01:48:03 – eShop Gem of the Week: Lumines Remastered If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can email AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 host Alex Van Aken, 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 is joined by the New York Post's mixed-martial arts reporter, co-host of the Ground & Pwned podcast, and former games journalist Scott Fontana to preview the upcoming holiday gaming season. The two go month by month, breaking down the most exciting releases on the horizon on Nintendo Switch, starting with the first week of October. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Scott Fontana (@Scott_Fontana) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:46 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:17:40 – Holiday 2022 Primer: Intro 00:18:57 – Holiday 2022 Primer: October 00:47:24 – Holiday 2022 Primer: November 00:58:11 – Holiday 2022 Primer: December 01:03:15 – Holiday 2022 Primer: TBA Release Dates/Most Anticipated 01:07:52 – eShop Gem of the Week: Broforce If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weeks like this are why All Things Nintendo exists. Not only do we have a huge Nintendo Direct to recap, but also news out of Tokyo Game Show, D23, Ubisoft Forward, and more. In the main segment, Brian is joined by gaming podcast legend Danny Peña to talk about his career and how it got made into a children's book. The show ends with Game Informer's outgoing editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner sharing some of his favorite memories from his three decades covering the industry at Game Informer. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Danny Peña (@godfree), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes), Andrew Reiner (@andrew_reiner) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:11 – Pokémon Fossil Collaboration 00:06:23 – Disney's Illusion Island Announced 00:09:09 – Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Boss Battle/DLC 00:12:28 – Splatoon 3 Early Sales Numbers 00:14:04 – Nintendo Direct Intro 00:15:03 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 00:20:35 – Fire Emblem Engage 00:22:45 – It Takes Two 00:25:02 – Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse 00:26:41 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC 00:27:32 – SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake 00:29:09 – Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star 00:29:22 – Oddballers 00:29:33 – Tunic 00:30:12 – Front Mission Remakes 00:31:09 – So Many Farming Games 00:32:03 – Various Daylife 00:33:40 – Octopath Traveler II 00:35:29 – Theatrhythm Final Bar Line 00:38:47 – Splatoon 3 Splatfest 00:40:02 – Nintendo Switch Online N64 Catalog 00:48:34 – Mario Strikers: Battle League Free Update 00:49:20 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 00:51:23 – Nintendo Switch Sports Golf Update 00:53:59 – Pikmin 4 00:55:34 – Bayonetta 3 00:56:02 – Resident Evil Cloud Versions 00:59:06 – Sifu 01:00:30 – Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion 01:01:58 – Tales of Symphonia Remastered 01:02:03 – Radiant Silvergun 01:02:07 – Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe 01:03:37 – Nintendo Direct Recap 01:10:10 – Danny Peña Interview 01:54:37 – Definitive Ranking: Andrew Reiner's Most Memorable Stories at GI If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 host Alex Van Aken, 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 and fellow Game Informer staffer Wesley LeBlanc break down their final verdicts on Splatoon 3, the first major fall 2022 release for Nintendo. Before that, Marcus Stewart joins the show to talk about the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer, Dragon Quest Treasures' new information, and give his verdict on Ooblets. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Marcus Stewart (@marcusstewart7), Wesley LeBlanc (@LeBlancWes) The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can 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, and Google Podcasts. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:11 – Pokémon Switch OLED Model Announced 00:06:04 – New Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Trailer 00:23:03 – New Dragon Quest Treasures Details 00:27:57 – Ooblets Review 00:48:16 – Splatoon 3 Review 01:21:19 – Definitive Ranking: Fall/Holiday Switch Games 01:35:44 – eShop Gem of the Week: Mixolumia If you'd like to get in touch with the All Things Nintendo podcast, you can do so by emailing AllThingsNintendo@GameInformer.com, tweeting to Brian (@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 more Game Informer podcasts, be sure to check out The Game Informer Show with host Alex Van Aken, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and From Panel to Podcast from host Andrew Reiner, covering everything from the world of comic books, including the shows, movies, and games that spawn from them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices