

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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Dec 19, 2014 • 1h 24min
Nintendo Voice Chat: The 2014 Year in Review Special -- Part One
The season finale of Nintendo Voice Chat is here! Join host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider for part one of our special 2014 year in review. This week, we start the show with more painful tales from our quest to hunt down amiibo at US retailers. Then, after the break, the crew discusses a lot of the big games that came out in 2014. Thank you for supporting the podcast! We'll kick off 2015 with the second part of our year in review special.
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Dec 12, 2014 • 54min
Nintendo Voice Chat: Some Concerns About Zelda Wii U's Open World
This week, the crew of Nintendo Voice Chat spends nearly 30-minutes discussing Zelda Wii U. Join host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano, for a deep conversation on the merits and mistakes of Nintendo's latest Zelda footage. Then, after the break, the crew talks about Nintendo's recent holiday sales numbers, the uncertain fate of 3DS, and their personal struggles with amiibo-fever.
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Dec 6, 2014 • 1h 11min
Nintendo Voice Chat: Too Much Water?!
IGN's Nintendo podcast brings you a special episode focused on two big games. Up first, host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, Marty Sliva, and special guest Kallie Plagge have a deep discussion about Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, our review, and some feedback on where we'd like the series to go. Then, after the break, Marty kicks off a discussion about Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and his review.
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Nov 21, 2014 • 1h 11min
Nintendo Voice Chat: Simply Smashing
The regular team of host Jose Otero, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider are reunited once again this week on Nintendo Voice Chat. The crew deeps dives into Sakurai's recent comments about Ridley in Smash Bros, and Nintendo's quick moves to bring amiibo -- its new toy's-to-life product -- to market. All that plus the Question Block. Check it out!
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Nov 15, 2014 • 1h 10min
Nintendo Voice Chat: Smash Wii U, Mario Kart 8's DLC, and More
The core NVC team is reunited this week! Host Jose Otero is joined by Brian Altano and Peer Schneider to talk about Xenoblade Chronicles X's massive world, Splatoon single-player mode, Mario Kart 8's November DLC, and preview impressions of Smash Wii U and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. After the break, Jose and Brian dive into reader queries in the Question Block.
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Nov 8, 2014 • 1h 6min
Nintendo Voice Chat: Nintendo's Holiday Gamble
Wired GameLife editor Chris Kohler joins the cast of Ninendo Voice Chat! Listen in as Kohler, host Jose Otero, and Peer Schneider discuss Majora's Mask, Code Name S.T.E.A.M., Nintendo's amiibo figure plan, and more.
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Oct 31, 2014 • 1h 20min
Nintendo Voice Chat: Eternal Darkness
Chief Creative Office of Quantum Entanglement Entertainment Denis Dyack joins the cast of NVC this week to talk about some of his work as a GameCube developer. Also in this episode, host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider discuss Nintendo's second quarter financial results.
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Oct 27, 2014 • 57min
Nintendo Voice Chat: Smash Wii U's Secrets Revealed
This week, host Jose Otero, Peer Schneider, Marty Sliva, and special guest Daisy, weigh in on Nintendo's 50+ modes and features for Smash Wii U. Then, after the break, the crew discusses the wild, violent world of Bayonetta 2.
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Oct 17, 2014 • 1h 50min
Nintendo Voice Chat: Throw Pikachu From a Plane
Mitch Dyer joins host Jose Otero and Brian Altano for the first half of this special epsiode of Nintendo Voice Chat to discuss some recent news including the Smash specific GameCube Controller Adaper, Mario Kart 8's upcoming November DLC, Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Jose's New Nintendo 3DS impressions after a week with an imported system. Then, in the second half, Peer Schneider and special guest Perrin Kaplan jump in to discuss her memories and reflections as former VP of corporate communications for Nintendo.
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Oct 10, 2014 • 1h 39min
Nintendo Voice Chat: Factor 5's Odyssey to Make Star Wars Games
This week, former Factor 5 president Julian Eggebrecht joins host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider on Nintendo Voice Chat. Tune in for a first-hand account focused on the early days of the studio and hear stories about their journey to make Star Wars games for LucasArts. Eggebrecht also shares stories of Factor 5 work with Nintendo on GameCube including some unreleased Star Wars games that they had to walk away from.
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