The All Things Nintendo Podcast

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Beware of Darkness vocalist and guitarist Kyle Nicolaides. After talking about Kyle's band, mental health advocacy, and upcoming book, the two jump into the news from the week and a quick look back at the year Nintendo has had so far. Note: This episode contains discussion around sensitive topics such as depression, drug use, and a brief reference to suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kyle Nicolaides (@kynicolai) You can also find Beware of Darkness on Bandcamp here and on Patreon here. 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 00:01:19 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:11:25 – Kyle's Music, Book, and Mental Health Advocacy 00:40:15 – Nintendo Switch Sports Overview 00:42:19 – Mario Golf Coming to Nintendo Switch Online N64 Library 00:47:47 – Hyper Light Breaker Announced 00:48:50 – Two Point Campus Delayed 00:51:07 – Sonic the Hedgehog Game Rankings/Sonic Origins 00:57:08 – The Games of Nintendo's First Quarter of the Year 01:13:55 – The News of Nintendo's First Quarter of the Year 01:20:49 – Definitive Ranking: Games to Play on the Road 01:28:52 – eShop Gem of the Week: Ori and the Will of the Wisps 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's sequel received another delay, this time pushing it out of 2022, so for this week's All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Jill Grodt to run down the series' long history with delays. After discussing some quick news items, the two dive into the series' delays of the past, stretching all the way back to an article from 1988. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jill Grodt (@Finruin) 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 00:00:46 – GDC 2022/In-Person Events 00:18:24 – Bloodstained/Child of Light Crossover 00:21:31 – Early Kirby and the Forgotten Land Sales 00:23:49 – Fortnite "Zero Build" Mode 00:26:19 – Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Release Date 00:28:40 – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Spoiler-Free Movie Talk 00:34:57 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel Delayed 00:39:01 – Zelda's History with Delays 01:24:38 – Tunic: A Zelda Spiritual Successor That Was Also Delayed A Lot 01:28:55 – Definitive Ranking: Zelda Items 01:36:04 – eShop Gem of the Week: Overboard! 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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

This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is centered on the newest major Nintendo release: Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Game Informer's John Carson joins Brian to talk about his review of the newest Kirby game. However, before they can get to that, the two chat about the biggest Nintendo news from the past week and wrap up with a fun Definitive Ranking and the latest eShop Gem of the Week. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), John Carson (@John_Carson) 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 00:01:53 – Super Rare Pokémon Card Sold at Auction 00:04:55 – Mythical Pokémon In Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl 00:08:27 – Nintendo Switch Adds Folders 00:11:51 – New Genesis Games Added to Switch Online Catalog 00:14:04 – Triangle Strategy's Strong Sales 00:15:50 – Monster Hunter Rise Release Date, Amiibo, New Locations 00:21:50 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Impressions 00:35:14 – Masahiro Sakurai is Back from his Break 00:38:17 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land Review 01:09:07 – Definitive Ranking: Powers Your Steal From Enemies 01:16:14 – eShop Gem of the Week: The Cruel King and the Great Hero 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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

This week, Brian is away on vacation, so he digs into the inbox for this episode of All Things Nintendo. Joining him is Game Informer creative director Jeff Akervik. The two answer questions surrounding topics of Zelda, Mario, Smash Bros., Pokémon, and plenty more! They wrap up the show with a controller-focused Definitive Ranking, followed by an appropriate eShop Gem of the Week. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Jeff Akervik (@JeffAkervik) 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 00:01:47 – Dream Game Boy/GameCube Classic Consoles 00:18:49 – Surprising Breath of the Wild Gameplay Moments 00:27:03 – What We Want from Breath of the Wild Sequel 00:38:05 – What Other Characters Do You Want in Smash Bros.? 00:44:40 – Our Second-Most Anticipated Switch Game 00:48:33 – Nintendo Not Making Old Games Easy to Play 01:05:11 – Would Nintendo Make a Retro-Style Mario Game? 01:10:39 – What We Want for Next 3D Mario Game 01:15:35 – What Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Could Take from Legends: Arceus 01:18:09 – Is Pokémon Giving Us Too Much Too Fast? 01:24:24 – Let's Give Brian About Not Playing Majora's Mask! 01:29:06 – Long Games to Play in Short Bursts 01:32:40 – Pokémon Ranger Shoutout 01:33:59 – Kind Words/Listener First Nintendo Game Entry 01:38:06 – Definitive Ranking: Nintendo Controllers 01:48:00 – eShop Gem of the Week: Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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

On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to run down all the latest news in the world of Nintendo – and there is a lot this week! Then, Game Informer's Kimberley Wallace subs in for the final two segments to give her in-depth thoughts about Triangle Strategy, the new tactical RPG from Square Enix, and her picks for Definitive Ranking and eShop Gem of the Week. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), John Carson (@John_Carson), Kimberley Wallace (@kstar1785) 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 – Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Impressions 00:10:33 – Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pokémon Go Expansion 00:13:09 – The House of the Dead: Remake 00:15:19 – Glover Coming to PC 00:17:24 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection 00:21:39 – Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga DLC Announced 00:23:24 – New Mario Lego Sets 00:25:55 – Overwatch 2 00:32:13 – F-Zero X Now in Switch N64 Library 00:35:28 – Community Concerns Over Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC 00:36:37 – Nintendo's Official Response to the Ukraine Crisis 00:42:37 – Triangle Strategy Review 01:13:29 – Definitive Ranking: Tactics Games 01:23:42 – eShop Gem of the Week: Valkyria Chronicles 01:25:15 – Closing Thoughts on Triangle Strategy 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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

This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is mostly about the massive news coming out of Pokémon Day 2022. After Brian and his guest Yami Avendaño run down the Nintendo news from the last two weeks, the two chat all about the announcements coming out of The Pokémon Company's big stream from last weekend, including the reveal of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Yami Avendaño (@idsanty) 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 00:11:12 – Yami's Journey Into and Out of the Games Industry 00:21:58 – Early Triangle Strategy Reviews 00:26:19 – Street Fighter VI and Capcom Fighting Collection 00:30:34 – Canceled F-Zero Virtual Boy Spin-Off 00:35:49 – Min Min Amiibo Release Date/Minecraft Amiibo Delay 00:36:36 – Knockout City Going Free-to-Play 00:40:11 – Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Patch 00:44:12 – Soul Hackers 2 Announced For Every Platform But Switch 00:46:27 – Nintendo Acquires SRD Co. LTD 00:48:04 – Nintendo Switch Online Missions and Rewards 00:51:02 – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Title Update 00:55:12 – Pokémon Day 00:57:51 – Pokémon Go/Brian & Yami Miami Stories 01:04:02 – Pokémon Masters EX 01:05:47 – Pokémon Café Remix 01:07:13 – Pokémon Unite/That Time Brian's Pokémon Card Was Stolen 01:12:42 – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 01:13:23 – Pokémon Legends: Arceus/Brian's Pokémon Injuries 01:19:55 – Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 01:37:40 – Definitive Ranking: Pokémon Starters 01:44:05 – eShop Gem of the Week: Kuukiyomi: Consider It! 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Marcus Stewart, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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

This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about celebrating the first five years of the Nintendo Switch. The anniversary is right around the corner, so Brian invites Game Informer online content director Ben Reeves back to talk about the biggest milestones of the Switch's first half-decade, as well as share some stories from the last five years covering the system. Note: Brian is out on assignment this week, so this episode was recorded a week early. If any noteworthy news hit over the last week, All Things Nintendo will cover it next week. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Ben Reeves (@benjaminreeves) 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 00:04:57 – Five Years of Switch: Pre-Launch 00:17:31 – Five Years of Switch: 2017 00:26:31 – Five Years of Switch: 2018 00:38:14 – Five Years of Switch: 2019 00:50:50 – Five Years of Switch: 2020 00:57:00 – Five Years of Switch: 2021 01:02:41 – Why is the Switch So Successful? 01:09:52 – Top Five Selling Games of Switch 01:12:28 – Definitive Ranking: Switch Games So Far 01:20:34 – eShop Gem of the Week: Owlboy 01:24:15 – Personal News from Ben 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Ben Reeves, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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

Before the internet was in every house and on every phone, video game players had few options when they got stuck in a game. While many opted to buy a strategy guide or ask a friend for help, Nintendo gave players the option to seek the assistance of professionals through the Nintendo Power Hotline. This week, Brian is joined by Game Informer senior associate editor Blake Hester to talk about his recent article digging into what it was like working at the Nintendo Power Hotline, and what Nintendo of America was like in the 1990s. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Blake Hester (@metallicaisrad) 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 00:02:57 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:13:15 – Nintendo Hacker Sentenced/Wii U and 3DS eShops Closing 00:21:43 – Sonic Movie and TV Show 00:30:42 – The Nintendo Power Hotline 00:59:34 – Definitive Ranking: Games We Wish We Had A Gameplay Counselor's Help 01:08:04 – eShop Gem of the Week: OlliOlli World 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Ben Reeves, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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

Nintendo Directs are among the most exciting times for Nintendo fans, and we were lucky enough to get the first one of 2022 this week. Brian is joined by Ben Reeves on this very news-heavy episode of All Things Nintendo. Join them as they talk about all the big announcements both in and out of the Direct. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Ben Reeves (@benjaminreeves) 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 00:01:53 – Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World Anniversary 00:06:32 – Mario Kart 64 Anniversary 00:09:59 – Sonic Adventure 2: Battle Anniversary 00:13:35 – Wii Play Anniversary 00:16:47 – Pokémon Legends: Arceus Sales Numbers/Mystery Gift 00:19:50 – Pokémon Go Valentine's Event 00:21:44 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Character Reveal 00:23:51 – Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent 00:26:43 – Nintendo Direct Intro 00:27:10 – Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes 00:29:55 – Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp 00:31:46 – No Man's Sky 00:33:45 – Mario Strikers: Battle League 00:36:46 – Splatoon 3 00:40:30 – Front Mission Remakes 00:42:14 – Disney Speedstorm 00:44:22 – Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 00:46:45 – Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection 00:47:19 – SD Gundam Battle Alliance 00:47:51 – Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition 00:49:13 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land 00:52:29 – MLB The Show 22 00:53:29 – Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series 00:54:00 – Portal: Companion Collection 00:55:46 – Live A Live 00:56:59 – Nintendo Switch Sports 01:01:45 – Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival 01:02:39 – Triangle Strategy Demo 01:04:06 – Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course 01:05: 26 – Metroid Dread Title Update 01:08:52 – Earthbound Games Coming To Switch Online Catalogs 01:09:11 – Third-Party Games Sizzle Reel 01:09:56 – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC 01:14:45 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 01:17:46 – eShop Gem of the Week: Into the Breach 01:20:38 – Kit & Krysta Podcast Announcement 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Ben Reeves, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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

The Nintendo Minute was never a minute, and neither is this week's episode of All Things Nintendo! This week, Brian is joined by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, the two former hosts of Nintendo Minute, Nintendo's in-house YouTube show. However, their time at Nintendo extends far beyond simply hosting that show. In fact, when you combine how long Kit and Krysta worked at Nintendo, it's almost three decades of experience. On this special episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian chats with the two former Nintendo employees about their long-running show, what it's like working at the company, and hints of what could be next for them. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kit Ellis (@kitosan), Krysta Yang (@breath0air) 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 00:03:07 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:11:32 – Pokémon Legends: Arceus Thoughts 00:16:53 – Switch is Nintendo's Best-Selling Console Ever 00:23:29 – Nintendo Not Interested in Studio Acquisitions 00:29:03 – Yacht Club Games' New Project: Mina the Hollower 00:32:37 – Fire Emblem Heroes Five-Year Anniversary 00:34:02 – What is Your Favorite Nintendo Mobile Game? 00:37:19 – What it's Like Working at Nintendo 00:49:45 – The Early Days of Nintendo Direct 00:55:44 – Looking Back at Nintendo Minute 01:17:53 – Hints of What's Next for Kit and Krysta 01:24:18 – Definitive Ranking: Games Kit and Krysta Worked on at Nintendo 01:31:50 – eShop Gem of the Week: Art of Balance 01:33:23 – eShop Gem of the Week: Wytchwood 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, which covers the weekly happenings of the video game industry, and Video Gameography with host Ben Reeves, which explores the history of video games – one series at a time! We also have 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