The All Things Nintendo Podcast

After months of waiting, we finally got our hands on Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Not only has Brian played it, but he's beaten it and is ready to give his final verdict on the title. Brian is joined this week by Game Informer's Alex Stadnik, who has also been playing the latest Game Freak title and is raring to share his thoughts on the first major game release of 2022. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Alex Stadnik (@Studnik76) 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 – The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Coming to Switch 00:10:14 – Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Release Date 00:14:17 – New Rabbids Movie Coming to Netflix 00:16:34 – Sol Cresta Release Date 00:17:10 – Suda51 Spoke with Marvel About Making Games 00:18:29 – Spoiler-Free Pokémon Legends: Arceus Review 01:07:24 – Definitive Ranking: Pokémon Spin-Off Games 01:22:51 – eShop Gem of the Week: Chicory: A Colorful Tale 01:25:42 – Replies: Which Pokémon Would We Be? 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a slow week in the world of Nintendo, so we're taking the opportunity to stop and smell the honeycombs. This episode, we're using Banjo-Kazooie coming to the Switch Online Expansion Pack as our excuse to talk about everyone's favorite 64-bit bear-and-bird adventure. Joining Brian this week is Game Informer web designer and programmer Kristin Williams! If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kristin Williams (@kistasaurus) 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 00:00:49 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:05:52 – Kristin's Work Behind-the-Scenes at Game Informer 00:10:56 – Spoiler-Free Warning About Pokémon Legends: Arceus Leaks 00:13:35 – New Eevee Skateboard Collaboration 00:15:12 – Dying Light 2 Delayed on Switch 00:16:46 – Banjo-Kazooie Now Available on Nintendo Switch Online 00:19:07 – Looking Back at Banjo-Kazooie 00:58:01 – Definitive Ranking: Platforming Mascots 01:01:00 – Who Is More Recognizable Today: Pikachu or Mario? 01:03:29 – eShop Gem of the Week: Untitled Goose Game 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a slow news week to kick off 2022, the world of Nintendo is firing on all cylinders, so this episode of All Things Nintendo is all about catching up on the new looks at Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Not only that, but Game Informer's Alex Van Aken also came ready to chat about the all-new Analogue Pocket and The Nintendo Tapes, his new collaborative EP of Nintendo remixes (two of which you'll sample during this episode!). If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), 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 00:01:34 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:14:02 – Hosting the Game Informer Show 00:15:52 – The Nintendo Tapes 00:19:25 – Alex's Culinary Training 00:23:18 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land Preview 00:32:31 – Teases of 30th Anniversary Activities For Kirby 00:33:29 – NES Classic Switch Controllers Restock/Price Drop 00:36:39 – Pokémon Legends: Arceus Preview 00:47:41 – Pokémon Converse Collaboration 00:51:50 – Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Free to Play This Week 00:53:48 – Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection Coming to Switch 00:56:42 – E3 Going Virtual... Again/Nintendo E3 Memories 01:03:04 – Analogue Pocket Review 01:29:52 – Definitive Ranking: Nintendo Handheld Form Factors 01:36:19 – eShop Gem of the Week: A Short Hike 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this first 2022 episode of All Things Nintendo, we dive into the Wii U wasteland to see what we can possibly still salvage. With 2022 on the horizon, Brian invites former Game Informer editor and current MinnMax co-host and GameMill Entertainment marketer Kyle Hilliard on the show to chat about the biggest Wii U games that still haven't made the jump to Switch. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kyle Hilliard (@KyleMHilliard) 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 00:01:33 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:09:42 – Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity/Shin Megami Tensei V Sales 00:12:43 – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Mystery Gift Event 00:13:40 – New Features and Content Coming to Cruis'n Blast? 00:16:17 – Switch N64 Controller 00:19:15 – Five Genesis Games Added to Switch Online Catalog 00:22:54 – Sonic Frontiers Original Release Plans 00:29:55 – When Will the First 2022 Nintendo Direct Be? 00:33:05 – The End of The Nintendo Minute 00:35:36 – Wii U Games That Wouldn't Make Sense on Switch 00:46:04 – Wii U Games We Want on Switch in 2022 01:04:55 – Definitive Ranking: Old Nintendo Games We Want on Switch 01:13:13 – eShop Gem of the Week: Iconoclasts 01:14:44 – Replies: Game History, Persona, and Mario Kart: Double Dash 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 2021 officially in the rear-view mirror, this week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about looking ahead to 2022. With the upcoming year looking extremely stacked, Brian invites Game Informer creative director Jeff Akervik to talk about the biggest games scheduled to arrive on Switch in 2022. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: 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 00:02:01 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:23:47 – Working in Game Informer's Creative and Design Department 00:36:35 – The Most Anticipated Games of 2022 00:37:16 – Pokémon Legends: Arceus 00:43:38 – Dying Light 2: Stay Human 00:46:32 – OlliOlli World 00:48:05 – Triangle Strategy 00:50:02 – Chocobo GP 00:51:31 – Persona 4 Arena Ultimax 00:52:10 – Advance Wars 1+2: ReBoot Camp 00:55:13 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land 00:58:41 – Bayonetta 3 01:00:33 – Splatoon 3 01:04:02 – Card Shark 01:04:30 – Marvel's Midnight Suns 01:06:04 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel 01:12:38 – Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 01:13:44 – TemTem 01:13:57 – Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout 01:14:33 – Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope 01:17:20 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge 01:19:27 – Two Point Campus 01:19:59 – Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince 01:20:30 – Metal Slug Tactics 01:20:52 – What About Metroid Prime 4 and Overwatch 2? 01:24:18 – What About Mario? 01:26:43 – Definitive Ranking: Switch Games of 2021 01:39:22 – eShop Gem of the Week: Gris 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of All Things Nintendo is devoted to looking back at the best that 2021 had to offer in the world of Nintendo. Join Brian as he runs down the categories, nominees, and winners of the podcast's inaugural awards. Following the announcement of each award winner, Brian invites a colleague of his to chat about why that game deserved to win the award that it did. If you'd like to follow Brian on Twitter, you can do so at @BrianPShea. 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 00:01:57 – Best Action Game 00:05:33 – Best RPG 00:09:46 – Best Platforming Game 00:14:26 – Best Sports Game 00:19:05 – Best Indie Game 00:23:12 – Best Multiplayer Game 00:27:41 – Best Remake or Remaster 00:31:44 – Best Content Updates 00:37:58 – Most Wanted Game for Switch 00:42:28 – Best Third-Party Game 00:48:56 – Best Nintendo Game 00:53:49 – Definitive Ranking 01:00:03 – eShop Gem of the Week: BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer community member Nolan Filter to talk about the Mario series' evolution. After discussing the new Christmas movie, 8-Bit Christmas on HBO Max, and running down all the latest Nintendo-related news, Brian chats with Nolan about his grad-school research paper on the evolution of Mario's gameplay mechanics and about what they would like to see from Nintendo's flagship franchise in the future. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Nolan Filter (@NolanFilter), Nolan's upcoming game, Silly Seance (@SillySeance) 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 00:01:38 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:12:20 – Airing of Grievance/Pro Travel Tip for Switch 00:16:00 – 8-Bit Christmas Spoiler-Free Review 00:25:23 – Switch and Shin Megami Tensei V Sales Numbers 00:26:47 – New Pokémon Legends: Arceus Trailer and Info 00:32:18 – Nintendo Indie World Presentation 00:38:09 – Switch End-of-Year Player Stats 00:40:27 – The Evolution of Mario's Mechanics 01:00:33 – What Could Be Next for Mario? 01:13:58 – Super Mario Run's 5th Anniversary 01:17:15 – Definitive Ranking: Mario Bosses 01:28:00 – eShop Gem of the Week: Sumer 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's All Things Nintendo, we've got a super-sized episode for you! Brian is joined by the Video Game History Foundation's Kelsey Lewin to talk about the historical significance of several games that celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2021. The two also chat about Kelsey's work with the Foundation, as well as what it's like running the oldest retro game shop in Seattle. Following that discussion, Brian is joined by Game Informer video editor Alex Stadnik to react to The Game Awards. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Kelsey Lewin (@kelslewin), Alex Stadnik (@studnik76) You can also follow Pink Gorilla Games (@PinkGorillaLLC) and the Video Game History Foundation (@GameHistoryOrg) 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 00:01:20 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:12:01 – Kelsey's Journey to the Games Industry 00:15:55 – Video Game History Foundation and Pink Gorilla Games 00:39:24 – The Retro Game Boom 00:45:45 – The Biggest Nintendo Anniversaries of 2021 00:46:33 – Donkey Kong for Arcade/Nintendo's Origins in Gaming 00:59:40 – The Legend of Zelda Franchise 01:06:52 – Pokémon Go 01:17:23 – Pokémon Franchise 01:25:15 – Wii 01:36:43 – Nintendo 64 01:42:21 – Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega, and the Console War 01:46:15 – Paper Mario Now on Switch 01:47:13 – Ocarina of Time Fan Remake in Unreal Engine 5 01:49:13 – Definitive Ranking: Classic Games on Switch 01:55:11 – eShop Gem of the Week: Moon 01:58:41 – The Game Awards Reaction 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we approach the end of 2021, every podcast and major outlet is starting to reflect on the best the year had to offer. This week, Brian invites Game Informer associate editor Jill Grodt to talk about the best indie games that came to Switch over the course of 2021. The pair runs down a ton of indie games you can find on the eShop, giving you a wide variety of titles to help you potentially find something new that you might have missed earlier in the year. 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 00:01:36 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:06:53 – Why Are Indie Games Rarely "Favorite Games of All Time"? 00:15:02 – Jill Grodt's "Fall for Indies" Column 00:18:43 – The eShop Gems of the Year 00:20:22 – Blue Fire 00:21:58 – Unpacking 00:26:48 – Death's Door 00:29:40 – Unsighted 00:31:50 – Toem 00:36:07 – Lost in Random 00:41:14 – Dodgeball Academia 00:43:31 – Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion 00:45:43 – The Forgotten City 00:50:10 – The Binding of Isaac: Repentance 00:53:29 – Hoa 00:56:31 – Griftlands 00:57:55 – Dreamscaper 01:01:57 – Eastward 01:04:11 – Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights 01:05:28 – Loop Hero 01:09:18 – Tails of Iron 01:11:06 – Olija 01:12:31 – Wytchwood 01:18:12 – Definitive Ranking: Upcoming Indie Games 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving this week, today marks the official start of holiday shopping season. This week, host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner to offer up several great options for the Nintendo fan in your life. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), 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 00:01:56 – First Nintendo Game/Favorite Nintendo Game 00:14:30 – Pokémon Go Ed Sheeran Concert 00:16:46 – Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition Problems 00:19:18 – Analogue Pocket Release Update 00:26:12 – Gift Guide: Which Switch Console is Right for You? 00:30:11 – Gift Guide: Family-Friendly Games 00:44:37 – Gift Guide: More Serious/Long-Term Games 00:56:06 – Gift Guide: Nintendo Merchandise and Peripherals 01:12:53 – Definitive Ranking: Gaming Gifts We've Received 01:21:21 – eShop Gems of the Week: Golf Story & Goblin Sword 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices