Nintendo Voice Chat

We went to PAX West in Seattle and played a ton of Nintendo Switch 2 games coming this fall, including Kirby Air Riders, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Hollow Knight Silksong, and a lot more. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they share impressions of Nintendo’s holiday lineup. Plus, we finally share thoughts on Drag x Drive, and Reb gives a deep dive on UFO 50. 00:00:00 - Intro & Humble Bundle Choice 00:04:51 - Hollow Knight Silksong Is Out Now 00:20:49 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A 00:32:54 - Kirby Air Riders 00:41:30 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition 00:51:51 - Serenity Forge, Gametank, & Star Wars Outlaws 00:59:46 - Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake , Octopath Traveler 0, & Mina the Hollower 01:04:5 3 - How Strong Is Switch 2’s Fall 2025 Lineup? 01:12:28 - PAX West Recap, Jamboree gets an HD Update & UFO 50 01:23:30 - Drag X Drive Impressions & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is all about the pink puffball, as Tom Marks joins Logan Plant and Rebekah Valentine to share his review of Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, including if it’s worth picking up the $80 version if you’ve never played it before, or the $20 upgrade if you already own the Switch 1 game. Then, the trio dives into Masahiro Sakurai’s 47-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct, breaking down our best look yet at the Switch 2’s first big November game. They discuss how it looks like an iterative GameCube sequel 20 years later, Sakurai’s amazing attention to detail, some concerns about the longevity of the City Trial mode, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a very special gamescom 2025 episode of NVC, live from beautiful Cologne, Germany. A city known for giving the world delicious beer, breathtaking views of the Dom Cathedral, and a guy named Peer Schneider. From Hollow Knight: Silksong, to Kirby Air Rider, to Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, join us as we breakdown Nintendo's massive presence at gamescom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re peeling the banana on Donkey Kong Bananza with a full spoilercast! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss absolutely everything in DK Bananza, nothing is off the table! So if you haven’t finished it yet, go back, beat the game, and return to listen to this in-depth conversation on the Switch 2 masterpiece. Topics include a full breakdown of the epic finale, our favorite layers and mechanics, the best small details we noticed, and our final overall thoughts on the game. Oh, Banana!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re reacting to Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase, from UFO 50 to the reveal of Mina the Hollower’s there’s a lot to cover. Plus, we break down the biggest headlines from Nintendo’s Q1 FY2025 earnings report, discuss the Zelda movie casting, and more! 00:00:00 - Intro & Donkey Kong Bananza Spoilercast Update 00:05:03 - Indie World Showcase Reactions: UFO 50 00:12:26 - Mina the Hollower 00:24:25 - Neverway 00:29:39 - Ball X Pit & Glaciered 00:30:51 - DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO 00:37:10 - Nintendo’s Q1 2025 01:12:31 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land & Mario Paint on Switch 2 01:23:27 - Zelda Movie Casting & LEGO Gameboy 01:31:54 - Nintendo Playtest Program & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week in a Mega Mushroom-sized episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, it’s time to break down all the biggest announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct, including The Adventures of Elliot, Octopath Traveler 0, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and more. Join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Seth Macy as they share lukewarm impressions of the Direct and talk about the current third-party strategy on Nintendo Switch 2. Then, Logan breaks down his review of Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, sharing why it’s kind of a baffling release that doesn’t live up to its $80 price tag. Plus, the panel’s first impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza, belated thoughts on last week’s Pokemon Presents, a discussion on the strange rollout of Drag X Drive, Mario Kart World’s VS Race update, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the hosts dive into their adventures on the Nintendo Switch 2, reflecting on favorites like Fantasy Life and Bravely Default. They passionately debate whether Mario games have become too easy, contrasting modern titles with nostalgic classics. A trip down memory lane highlights the legacy of Donkey Kong Jr., discussing his overshadowed status in the franchise. They also share amusing takes on gaming in bed and personal gaming habits, blending humor with heartfelt stories. Nostalgia fuels a rich conversation about the evolving landscape of gaming.

Donkey Kong Bananza is finally here, and it’s a masterpiece! This week, join Logan Plant, Brendan Graeber, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano for their spoiler-free discussion about Logan’s 10/10 review for the new Nintendo Switch 2 platformer. Hear about DK’s incredible moveset, Bananza’s impressive world and destruction mechanics, and how it all comes together to create a truly groundbreaking adventure. Plus, they dive into Rebekah’s interview with the Bananza developers, where we learned about how Bananza came together in the early stages of development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 years ago today, on July 11, 2015, the world lost a legend with the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. This week, join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider – who had the opportunity to interview Mr. Iwata multiple times – for a special episode of Nintendo Voice Chat where they look back at the man who boldly led Nintendo for more than a decade, and discuss how his legacy is still impacting Nintendo today. From stories of Mr. Iwata saving EarthBound from a troubled development, to his most charming, memorable Nintendo Direct moments, come celebrate the man who meant so much to Nintendo fans across the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitchell Saltzman, a Nintendo expert and reviewer, shares his excitement after a two-hour preview of the upcoming Donkey Kong Bonanza. He breaks down DK's moveset, the innovative challenge rooms, and the buzz surrounding the developers behind Super Mario Odyssey taking part in this new adventure. The hosts also express community frustrations regarding the new Mario Kart World update that complicates online racing. Expect lively banter and insights on the evolving landscape of Nintendo games, filled with nostalgia and anticipation.