

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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Feb 27, 2020 • 1h 4min
The Nintendo Switch Is (Almost) Three Years Old - NVC 496
Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks to talk about all things Nintendo. First up, the Nintendo Switch is almost three years old, and the panel reflects on the system's launch, some of Nintendo's wacky experiments on Switch, and their biggest surprises and disappointments so far. Then, in the news, hear about Platinum's recently announced project, a new Samurai Jack game headed to Switch, details from the Yacht Club Games livestream, and a whole lot more. Finally, hear another round of questions on this week's Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:02:16 Reflecting on the first three years of Nintendo Switch 00:24:00 News time! Yacht Club Games, Platinum, and more 00:31:20 Games out this week 00:42:10 What we're playing 00:51:24 Question Block! Games out this week: - Rune Factory 4 Special - 2/25, $40 - Samurai Shodown - 2/25, $50 - Two Point Hospital - 2/25, $40 - Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection - 2/25, $30 - Metro 2033 Redux & Metro: Last Light Redux - 2/28, $25 each What we're playing: Casey: Rune Factory 4 Special Peer: Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC, Darksiders: Genesis, Broken Lines Brian: Voxelgram, Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Tom: Something he can't talk about… Finally, NVC shirts and sweatshirts are now available at the IGN Store! Use the code nvc10 to get 10% off your purchase of NVC clothes. Multiple colors and styles are available.
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Feb 21, 2020 • 1h 15min
Our Hype and Fears for Animal Crossing: New Horizons - NVC 495
Welcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Nintendo finally delivered a ton of Animal Crossing details with this week's New Horizons Direct, and the NVC crew is here to talk about everything we learned during the presentation. Plus, hear about Untitled Goose Game's recent honors at the D.I.C.E. Awards, why fans shouldn't give up hope on Persona 5 coming to Switch, and much more. Then, the panel tackles another round of questions on Question Block. We're celebrating NVC's 500th episode with a live show in San Francisco on March 20! Tickets are limited so grab them here while you can. Also, NVC shirts and sweatshirts are now available at the IGN Store! Use the code nvc10 to get 10% off your purchase of NVC clothes. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! A couple quick announcements! 00:05:12 Animal Crossing Direct discussion 00:22:12 Goose Game wins big, and more from the D.I.C.E Awards 00:28:50 News time! 00:46:40 Games out this week 00:49:08 What we're playing 01:02:39 Question Block! 01:12:44 Wrap up!
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Feb 13, 2020 • 59min
Debunking Nintendo Direct and E3 Rumors - NVC 494
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! First up this week, the Nintendo UK eShop had an update on the save transfer situation in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and the NVC crew is here to give their thoughts on the matter. Then, after Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said next-gen won't have a significant impact on Nintendo's business, the panel discusses how Nintendo will fit in as new consoles come out later this year. Plus, hear about the Nintendo Direct drought, rumors about Nintendo's presence at E3, the best games to play with your partner, and another edition of everyone's favorite game, Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:05 Welcome! 00:00:53 Animal Crossing save data update 00:08:17 How will Nintendo fit in with next-gen consoles? 00:21:28 Nintendo Direct and E3 rumors 00:29:03 The best Valentine's Day games 00:36:02 Games out this week 00:41:55 What we're playing 00:49:50 Question Block!
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Feb 6, 2020 • 1h 10min
The Nintendo Switch has Outsold the Xbox One and More ‘Wonderful’ News - NVC 493
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Host Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Zach Ryan to talk about the Nintendo Switch's new sales milestone. Then, the NVC crew discusses Shigeru Miyamoto's hopes for more Nintendo movies and Platinum's Kickstarter campaign for The Wonderful 101 remaster. Plus, hear reactions to the new Animal Crossing Switch, and more! Finally, it's time for your listener queries on Question Block. Timecodes! 00:00:05 Welcome! 00:13:27 Miyamoto wants more Nintendo movies 00:24:40 The Wonderful 101 Kickstarter campaign! 00:36:11 Quick news! Saints Row, Animal Crossing Switch, and more 00:44:11 Games out this week 00:50:28 What we're playing 00:52:53 Question Block time!
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Jan 30, 2020 • 1h 7min
Is Pokemon Home Premium Worth it? - NVC 492
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Pricing details for Pokemon Home have finally been revealed, and the NVC crew is here to discuss if the service is worth the cost. Plus, hear about Byleth officially joining the fray in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the latest on Nintendo's mobile revenue, and more. Lastly, it's time to tackle your questions on another installment of Question Block. Timecodes! 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:00:39 Quick news time! 00:10:27 Is Pokemon Home worth it? 00:22:55 Byleth joins Smash! 00:31:30 Games out this week 00:45:34 What we're playing 00:54:25 Question Block 01:05:09 Wrap up!
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Jan 23, 2020 • 1h 16min
Revisiting Smash Bros. and Tokyo Mirage Sessions - NVC 491
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! First up, learn about Nintendo's new patent for a Joy-Con stylus attachment for Nintendo Switch. Then, the NVC crew is playing lots of Tokyo Mirage Sessions on Switch, and some of the panel has fallen back in love with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Finally, the panel tackles your listener questions on a supersized edition of Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! Quick news time 00:09:55 Games out this week 00:20:51 We're playing Tokyo Mirage Sessions and Smash! 00:41:45 Mega Question Block! 01:12:50 Wrap up
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Jan 16, 2020 • 1h 9min
Even MORE Fire Emblem in Smash? - NVC 490
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! New DLC for a handful of first-party Switch titles is on the way, and the NVC crew is here to break it all down. First, in the news, the fourth wave of Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC is coming next month, and it adds a secret fourth house into the mix. Then, the panel discusses Byleth joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well as the announcement of Fighters Pass Volume 2. Then, instead of a new retail version, Pokemon Sword and Shield is receiving DLC, as two major content updates are set to release this year. Find out what the panel thinks of Pokemon's new strategy. Finally, hear your listener questions tackled on Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:05 Welcome! 00:00:35 News time! 00:08:55 Smash Ultimate DLC discussion 00:23:51 Pokemon's new content strategy 00:41:39 Games out this week 00:54:11 What we're playing 01:02:17 Question Block 01:07:45 Wrap up!
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Jan 9, 2020 • 1h 9min
The Big Nintendo 2020 Preview - NVC 489
Welcome to a new year of Nintendo Voice Chat! To kick the year off right, the NVC crew is here to preview what Nintendo games we can expect to come out in 2020, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the updated version of Tokyo Mirage Sessions, and more. Plus, there's another Switch Pro rumor floating around… is this the year Nintendo releases a significant Switch upgrade? Finally, the crew discusses Starlink's insane holiday sale price on Question Block. Timecodes! 00:00:05 Welcome to 2020! 00:01:09 Quick news! Is a Switch Pro on the horizon? 00:13:55 Looking at Nintendo's 2020 schedule 01:02:40 Games out this week 01:03:45 Question Block! 01:06:20 Wrap it up!
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Dec 19, 2019 • 1h 8min
Nintendo 2019 Year in Review - NVC 488
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! First, in the news, the panel talks about Nintendo's announcements at The Game Awards, including Bravely Default 2, more Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 DLC details, and a new trailer for No More Heroes 3. Then, as 2019 comes to a close, the NVC crew is here to recap the year. Join them as they discuss the biggest releases, announcements, delays, and surprises from Nintendo's last twelve months. Finally, they answer your 2019-related listener questions on Question Block. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Welcome! 00:01:09 - A quick news breakdown from The Game Awards and more. 00:08:34 - Discussing the biggest news and releases for the Switch (and 3DS) in 2019. 00:44:20 - Our picks for the highlights and disappointments of Nintendo's 2019, and our overall scores for the year. 00:58:22 - An end of 2019 Question Block! 01:04:48 - That’s all for 2019, folks!
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Dec 11, 2019 • 54min
The Highlights from Nintendo's Latest Indie Presentation - NVC 487
Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! The show kicks off this week with a discussion about IGN's Game of the Year awards, including the winner for best Switch game. Then, hear the crew's thoughts on the latest Indie World showcase from Nintendo, which gave us a look at a bunch of upcoming Switch games, including Sports Story, Axiom Verge 2, Streets of Rage 4, and much more. In the news, the panel discusses Shovel Knight's final expansion, the recent talk about MLB The Show, and more. Then, on Question Block, the panel decides if Nintendo should give Kid Icarus another shot. Timecodes! 00:00:00 Welcome! Our Game of the Year discussion 00:11:26 Nintendo's Indie World showcase 00:25:00 News! Switch Grips, Shovel Knight, and more 00:36:28 Games out this week 00:37:45 What we've been playing 00:43:57 Question Block! 00:49:00 Wrap it up!
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