Nintendo Voice Chat

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

It’s no secret that the Switch generation was filled with some of the greatest Nintendo games of all time. So how should Nintendo follow hits like Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid Dread, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2? This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they work to answer that question. Should the next Zelda keep the Breath of the Wild style? Should Nintendo remake Super Metroid? Which is better: New Horizons or New Leaf? What does Pokemon need to do to get back on track? We’ll tackle these topics and more this week on NVC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer gave us our first look at the console, but it actually raised more questions than answers. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss the biggest unanswered Switch 2 questions, including its price, release date, launch lineup, backwards compatibility concerns, and more. Then, Switch 1 isn’t quite dead yet, so the panel predicts what software Nintendo could still have to announce before Switch 2 takes the spotlight, including another debate on if Metroid Prime 4 will receive a dedicated Switch 2 version. Finally, Reb shares her experience playing through the SNES classic Super Metroid for the very first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s here and it’s real! After years of leaks, rumors, and speculation, the Switch 2 hardware has officially been revealed by Nintendo and our crew has every little detail you might have missed, plus a ton of theories about what we’ll know next. And there’s even a brand new Mario Kart game! Tune in for everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 is buzzing with Switch 2 speculation! The panel dives into exciting leaks, including innovative features like mouse functionality in Joy-Cons. They debate if the console will be powerful enough or perhaps too ambitious. Nostalgia hits with discussions about a Lego Game Boy release, while the hype surrounding Nintendo's next-gen console sparks both excitement and skepticism. Plus, a quirky twist: some gamers are finding googly eyes in their game cases! Tune in for laughter, anticipation, and a dose of gaming nostalgia.

The Nintendo DS revolutionized handheld gaming when it launched 20 years ago, becoming the second best-selling gaming system of all time. Join the NVC crew as we celebrate the DS’s groundbreaking innovations, incredible game library, and unforgettable moments in gaming history. From Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. to hidden gems like Elite Beat Agents and The World Ends With You, we’re diving deep into what made this dual-screen wonder a true classic. Plus, we look back at its hardware revisions, from the DS Lite to the DSi XL. Let’s celebrate the handheld that changed it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The panel dives into their favorite Nintendo games of 2024, highlighting the anticipated winner. Recent leaks about the Switch 2 spark lively discussions about possible features and design upgrades. A heated debate unfolds regarding a new, edgy Pac-Man game, while they humorously share frustrations over meal prep amidst gaming sessions. They reflect on the iconic 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' and other standout titles, wrapping up with excitement for the Game of the Year reveal and the future of Nintendo gaming.

Before we turn the page to 2025, it’s time to look back on the biggest storylines from Nintendo’s 2024. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, and Jada Griffin as they discuss the weirdest Nintendo announcements of the year like Alarmo and the Nintendo Music App, the lack of a proper Switch 2 reveal despite nonstop rumors, Nintendo’s emerging pattern of not telling us crucial information about its games, and a lot more. Plus, the panel recommends the best local multiplayer Switch games to try out this holiday season, and Logan and Jada tackle your listener questions in Question Block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Nintendo added Echoes of Wisdom to the Zelda timeline… But do any of us really care? Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano as they dive into Hyrule’s complicated history. And, Metroid fans are getting an incredible new book, so we’re looking ahead to Metroid Prime 4 and answering your burning Metroid questions, including the direction we think Prime 4 will take and if Super Metroid needs a remake. Plus, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble’s latest update makes one of the best Switch games of 2024 even better, and we’ve got Peer’s early thoughts on Mario & Luigi Brothership and Logan’s impressions of Balatro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices