Nintendo Voice Chat

Doug Bowser is retiring from Nintendo of America, with Devon Pritchard set to take over starting next year. This week on NVC, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss Bowser’s legacy and what to expect from NoA as we move into a new era. Then, speaking of Nintendo of America, friend of the show Bill Trinen stops by to talk about Splatoon 3’s upcoming North American league tournament and how you can get involved. Then, Reb shares hands-on impressions of Resident Evil Requiem and more third-party Switch 2 games she saw at Tokyo Game Show, and we end the show by debating which is better: Mario Kart World or Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:21 - Doug Bowser Retires 00:28:49 - Bill Trinen & Splatoon 3’s North American League Tournament 00:43:58 - Reb Played Resident Evil Requiem 00:50:59 - Professor Layton and the New World of Steam on Switch 2 00:54:29 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2 00:58:01 - Stray Children & Reb Went to TGS 01:02:56 - Mario Kart World vs Sonic Racing CrossWorlds 01:20:45 - Outro & Humble Bundle Choice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s show is packed with news, sequels, and Switch goodness. First, we dive into some major headlines: Borderlands 4 delayed indefinitely, a big update for Mario Kart World, a mysterious new Fire Emblem: Shadows tease, and the surprising news that Doug Bowser will exit as President of Nintendo of America at the end of 2025.cThen we celebrate what has truly been the year of indie sequels. With Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Monster Train 2, Deltarune, Slime Rancher 2, and more. Finally, we share what we’ve been playing on Switch and Switch 2, including Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:07 - Borderlands 4 Delayed & Mario Kart World Update 00:08:31 - Fire Emblem Shadows & Doug Bowser Exits 00:16:59 - Hades II 00:29:15 - Cadence of Hyrule 00:32:42 - Deltarune & SteamWorld Dig 2 00:39:30 - Celeste, Castle Crashers, Geometry Wars, & Tunic 00:47:14 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 00:53:50 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A 01:01:51 - Hyrule Warriors 01:08:59 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollow Knight Silksong has been in the wild for a couple weeks now, and it’s finally time to answer the question: was it worth the wait? This week, join Logan Plant, Rebekah Valentine, Brian Altano, and IGN’s Silksong reviewer Tom Marks as they dive deep into the metroidvania sequel. But we’re far from done after that – stick around for discussion surrounding Nintendo’s recent pricing announcements from last week’s Nintendo Directs, more thoughts on announcements like Pokemon Pokopia and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, our review of Donkey Kong Bananza’s DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & IGN Fan Fest Returns! 00:03:14 - Was Silksong Worth the Wait? 00:29:31- It’s Expensive Being a Nintendo Fan in 2025 00:57:50 - DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC 01:09:14 - Reb’s take on Pokemon Pokopia 01:13:12 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 01:16:23 - A Theory on Metroid Prime 4 01:35:04 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 01:37:41 - Is The Switch 2 off to a good start? 01:46:21 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got an hour-long Nintendo Direct today, and there’s so much to dive into! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Nick Limon, and Seth Macy as they react to the biggest reveals from the show, including Super Mario Galaxy 2 finally coming to Nintendo Switch, other big reveals for Mario’s 40th anniversary like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and more. Plus, thoughts on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, the swappable Kirby Air Riders amiibo, and the craziest drop of the direct: Virtual Boy is back. Then, stick around as Sam Claiborn joins the show to share his impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza’s new DK Isle and Emerald Rush DLC, which is available today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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