The hosts share firsthand impressions of the much-anticipated Switch 2, diving into gameplay experiences with Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. They discuss the console's innovative features, like magnetic Joy-Con controllers, while expressing concerns about pricing and third-party developer relationships. The nostalgia factor in classic games is explored, alongside skepticism about the new title Dragon Drive. Fans can look forward to upcoming releases like Metroid Prime 4, blending cherished elements with new innovations.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been revealed! Nintendo’s April 2nd Direct delivered a wave of surprises, from fresh footage of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza to big reveals like Kirby Air Riders and the new IP, Duskbloods. Join Seth Macy, Jada Griffin, Tom Marks, and Nicholas Limon as they unpack every major Switch 2 detail, including GameChat, 4K support, HDR, and Joy-Con mouse controls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With one week to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, there’s no way Nintendo would announce a bunch of new Switch 1 games, right? Wrong! Nintendo dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct that revealed a brand new look at Metroid Prime 4, and exciting weird reveals like Rhythm Heaven: Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they break down all the big announcements, including Nintendo’s new smartphone app and their brand new approach to digital game sharing. Then, as it’s also the final show until the Switch 2 Direct, the panel does three rapid fire rounds of Nintendo Switch 2 Direct predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 12 days to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the NVC panel is discussing how successful the sequel console will likely end up being. Nintendo Switch is on track to be the best-selling Nintendo console ever, so how will Switch 2 stack up in a rapidly evolving industry? Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Seth Macy as they try to answer that question. Plus, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out this week, and we sit down with the author of IGN’s review, George Yang, to talk about why it’s an amazing open world RPG you should check out. Finally, Logan goes on a tangent about the Nintendo logo appearing on the Seattle Mariners’ jerseys, and the panel talks about what the GameCube library might look like on Nintendo Switch Online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew celebrates Mario Day by discussing which Mario spinoffs deserve more love on the next-gen console. They reveal ideas for new games featuring beloved characters like Peach and innovative mechanics. Game advances are also on the table, like potential fixes for Joy-Con drift! The conversation shifts to recent news, including Niantic's sale of Pokémon GO, prompting questions about the future of mobile gaming. With exciting merchandise and nostalgic reminiscing, the hosts spark creativity for the next wave of Mario adventures.

To celebrate 750 episodes of Nintendo Voice Chat and eight years of Nintendo Switch, we’ve assembled an all-star crew of NVC panelists from throughout the Switch generation to create a list of the 10 defining games on the console. Join Logan Plant and a ton of familiar faces as they each make their case for which game belongs on the list. From IGN Game of the Year award winners like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to surprise revivals like Metroid Dread, it’s time to celebrate the incredible library of games we’ve loved talking about over the last eight years of NVC. Thank you so much for supporting the show – let’s do 750 more!Eat smart with Factor. Get started at factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pokemon Company finally shared more footage of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and while it looks like a step in the right direction compared to Scarlet & Violet, it’s still not the big upgrade we were hoping for. This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Miranda Sanchez, and Nick Limon as they react to the Pokemon Presents for Pokemon Day 2025 immediately after it aired. They talk about everything in the Legends Z-A footage, why Pokemon Champions is a big deal for Pokemon Home users, the lack of classic games on Nintendo Switch, and what they want from the franchise as we move toward the Switch 2 generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reb Valentine is back this week on Nintendo Voice Chat to talk about IGN’s exclusive interview with Capcom and the team behind the highly-anticipated Okami sequel. Plus, she talks about all the cool Nintendo merchandise she bought while she was visiting Japan! Then, Logan, Jada, Seth, and Reb talk about why Wario Land 4 is an essential Nintendo platformer that you need to play now that it’s available on Nintendo Switch Online. Speaking of Switch Online, Nintendo is ending the gold points promotion, and the panel discusses when we might see a replacement rewards program. Finally, it’s your listener questions answered in Question Block.This week’s show is Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, Seth Macy, and is produced by Tayo OyekanNVC is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Macy returns to Nintendo Voice Chat this week, and he has a big announcement about the future of the podcast. Then, Logan, Seth, and Jada discuss Nintendo’s new Switch patents that hint at a ton of new functionality for the Joy-Con and the console itself, including the potential to rotate it upside down. We’re also talking Mario Kart this week, with a full series retrospective from Super Mario Kart on SNES all the way to what Mario Kart 9 needs to do to race ahead of the pack. Finally, hear Jada’s impressions of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds and Seth’s thoughts on the Switch port of Civilization 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nintendo has brought back some long-lost franchises on Switch, but which ones still deserve a comeback on Switch 2? This week on NVC, Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Peer Schneider each pick a Nintendo franchise to revive from the grave—will it be Star Fox, Wave Race, or EarthBound? Plus, the crew celebrates the 20th anniversary of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, one of Nintendo’s weirdest games ever, and discuss how the team behind Super Mario Galaxy got its start with bongos. Finally, we break down the latest Nintendo financials and what it’ll take for the Switch to surpass the PlayStation 2’s sales record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices