

Nintendo Voice Chat
IGN & Geek Media
For over 130 years, Nintendo has been a pioneer in gaming, creating legendary franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong. Every week, IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat podcast celebrates all things Nintendo—past, present, and future. Join the NVC crew for expert analysis, news, and lively discussions on everything from classic favorites to the latest on Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just jumping in, Nintendo Voice Chat is your go-to Nintendo podcast.Nintendo Voice Chat is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand.Visit Geek.com for more information.
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Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 13min
Nintendo Is Going to Murder Mario, Plus We Talk A Whole Bunch of Monster Hunter Rise - NVC 553
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! It's Monster Hunter Rise launch week, and Seth Macy is joined by Casey DeFreitas, Tom Marks, and Logan Plant to discuss the new entry in Capcom's long-running franchise. Plus, hear about even more Super Nintendo Switch rumors, Mario's impending doom, IGN's Super Nintendo World review, and a whole lot more. Finally, the panel wraps up with another edition of Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! Monster Hunter Rise discussion 00:32:00 Mario's March 31 deadline 00:42:00 More Super Nintendo Switch talk 00:51:30 Super Nintendo World! 00:53:35 Out this week 00:57:00 Question Block!
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Mar 18, 2021 • 1h 12min
Nintendo Predicts Its Best Year Ever, Skyward Sword's Motion Controls Smoothed Over - NVC 552
Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Super Ninfriendo Seth Macy takes a spin in the host chair this week, alongside Zach Ryan, Rebekah Valentine, and Stella Chung. This week, the panel discusses how Nintendo is expecting a record year ahead in 2021. Plus, how Skyward Sword's motion controls are supposedly better on Switch, important March releases throughout Nintendo's history besides Breath of the Wild, and a whole lot more.
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Mar 11, 2021 • 1h 10min
Is Apex Legends Good on Switch? - NVC 551
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Seth Macy, Tom Marks, and Stella Chung to talk about Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch. Hear about how the game runs on Nintendo's hybrid console, a bonus for Apex players who try the game on Switch, and more. Plus, Mario Day was this week, so the panel breaks down all the deals and everything leaving Switch on March 31. Stick around for news on Monster Hunter Stories 2, a new Ninja Turtles game, and more! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! Apex Legends discussion 00:09:46 Mario Day! 00:22:05 More news 00:43:10 Games out this week 00:49:18 What we're playing 01:01:13 Question Block!
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Mar 4, 2021 • 1h 10min
We Could Be Closer to Nintendo's Next Console Than you Think - NVC 550
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Tom Marks to celebrate four years of everyone's favorite console-handheld hybrid, the Nintendo Switch. The panel discusses why Breath of the Wild is still the top Switch game four years later, and the outlook for the rest of the system's lifespan. Plus, yet another Switch Pro rumor is swirling around the internet. Stick around to hear about Pyra and Mythra's presentation, Mario items in Animal Crossing, and a whole lot more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Happy Birthday, Switch! 00:23:30 The new Switch rumors 00:45:30 More news 00:51:04 Games out this week 00:57:52 What we're playing 01:06:06 Question Block!
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Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 12min
Legendary Pokemon News and Bravely Default 2 - NVC 549
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Just a week after the Nintendo Direct, The Pokemon Company announced Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Diamond and Pearl remakes in a presentation of their own. Join Casey DeFreitas, Rebekah Valentine, Miranda Sanchez, Seth Macy, and Mitchell Saltzman as they react to these and the other games shown off in Friday's presentation. Plus, the panel discusses Bravely Default II and Curse of the Dead Gods, which are now available on Nintendo Switch. Finally, hear your listener questions answered on another round of Question Block. Time Codes: 00:00:00 An Announcement! 00:00:30 Pokemon with Miranda Sanchez! 00:25:10 Bravely Default 2 Review Discussion 00:41:00 More News! Monster Hunter Rise, Pyra/Mythra presentation 00:47:00 What we’re playing: Curse of the Dead Gods 00:53:00 What we’re playing: Ghosts ‘n Goblins: Resurrection + more 01:01:00 Question Block!
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Feb 18, 2021 • 1h 14min
Nintendo’s February Direct: Will there Be More Zelda News in 2021? - NVC 548
A wild Nintendo Direct appeared! For the first time in over a year, Nintendo dropped a full-length Nintendo Direct presentation. Join Casey DeFreitas, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Zach Ryan as they react to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 characters joining Smash, the surprise Splatoon 3 announcement, Mario Golf on Switch and more. Plus, after Skyward Sword HD's announcement and no new information on Breath of the Wild's sequel, the panel discusses why Nintendo needs more Zelda in its 2021 master plan. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Nintendo Direct reactions 00:24:34 Zelda discussion 00:45:15 More news 00:48:00 What we're playing 01:04:44 Question Block!
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Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 14min
The New Mario Anniversary Pins Make Us Bowser's Fury(ous) - NVC 547
Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Tom Marks, Brendan Graeber, and IGN newcomer Rebekah Valentine to talk about all things Nintendo. This week, hear about IGN's reviews for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, and Persona 5 Strikers. Then, the panel discusses how difficult it is to get your hands on the latest set of Super Mario 35th Anniversary pins. Plus, McDonald's and Burger King are introducing Nintendo-related toys, Nintendo Switch Online got a curious selection of new games, and there's a new Nintendo concierge service! Hear about all this and more, this week on NVC. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! Lots of games! 00:21:00 News 00:47:27 Games out this week 00:51:40 What we're playing 01:04:21 Question Block!
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Feb 4, 2021 • 1h 14min
Nintendo Switch Outsells the 3DS - NVC 546
The podcast discusses Nintendo's sales success with the Switch, cancellation of a Zelda Netflix project, and new details about Monster Hunter Rise. They also mention Hideki Kamiya's comments on Bayonetta 3 and share their gaming experiences and nostalgia.

Jan 28, 2021 • 53min
Bowser's Fury Preview and Mario Rabbids Rumors - NVC 545
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Casey DeFreitas returns to the host seat this week, and she's joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks to talk about Bowser's Fury, the new Monster Hunter Rise Switch, and more. Plus, stick around for discussion on the Nintendo 64's long-lost feature, and games the panel is playing this week. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! Bowser's Fury preview 00:08:50 Mario Rabbids rumors 00:12:17 More news, including the Monster Hunter Switch! 00:35:10 The N64's long-lost feature 00:43:35 What we're playing
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Jan 21, 2021 • 1h 13min
Is a Switch Pro Coming in 2021? - NVC 544
Welcome to NVC, Super Ninfriendos! This week, Seth Macy is joined by Brian Altano, special guest Lily Zaldivar, and… wait for it… Casey DeFreitas! Join the panel as they react to what industry analysts are saying about the likelihood of a new Switch model in 2021. Plus, hear about the extremely limited gold Monster Hunter Rise amiibo, a big name retiring from Nintendo, and a whole lot more. This episode marks the peaceful transfer of power from permanent temporary host Seth Macy, back to NVC host Casey DeFreitas, who we're thrilled to have back. Please, go congratulate @sethmacy on Twitter on his great run!
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