
The Kit & Krysta Podcast
The Kit & Krysta Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, who previously worked for Nintendo of America for over 10 years each and hosted the hit web show Nintendo Minute. Join us every Thursday for insider behind the scenes stories about what it's like to work for Nintendo, our analysis of breaking news from around the industry and lively discussion of all the great games we've been playing.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 3min
Switch 2 Nintendo Direct PREDICTIONS
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Hello!! It's finally almost time for the big Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct and we are having the best time sharing in the excitement with our wonderful community. We've been looking forward to this video for so long so here it is, our MEGA Nintendo Switch 2 Direct predictions. It's a lot so settle in and get comfy. What are you hoping to see?
0:00 - HYPE TRAIN LET'S GOOOOOO
2:18 - General predictions/what is the vibe of this Direct
13:24 - Hardware and system software
35:08 - Switch 2 games
54:56 - Launch details (price, date, SKUs, pre-orders)
58:07 - What happens next?
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Mar 29, 2025 • 24min
Why We’re So Optimistic About Third Party Games on Nintendo Switch 2
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Hi, the countdown to the big Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct continues and we're just getting more and more excited. Today we wanted to talk about why we're very optimistic that Switch 2 will have an unprecedented amount of high quality third-party games. We think this is going to be a huge thing on the new hardware and we're so here for it! What is your dream third party game for Switch 2?
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Mar 28, 2025 • 2h 11min
163: The 10 Questions Nintendo MUST Answer in the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct
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Hello! Welcome to episode 163 of the Kit & Krysta Podcast. We are getting so close to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and things are heating up. Today we want to talk about 10 questions Nintendo MUST answer for us to feel satisfied after this Switch 2 Direct. They haven't confirmed very much about the system so they need to clearly communicate a lot of things to us in this Direct. We will have a separate predictions video that you can look forward to next week as well and of course our big reactions on April 2. Also in this episode, we're playing Xenoblade Chronicles X! Does this game hold up 10 years later? There's also some news we want to talk about including the official timeline for Sonic. Does Sonic need a timeline? We wrap it up with questions from our lovely Patreon subscribers. All this and so much more is coming right up!
0:00 - Switch 2 Direct HYPEEEE
12:07 - Questions Nintendo MUST answer in the Switch 2 Direct
1:00:00 - Games we are playing (Xenoblade Chronicles X, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Hotel Barcelona)
1:31:25 - News news news (Switch 2 rumors, Sonic Timeline)
1:43:44 - Questions from our Patreon subscribers
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Mar 20, 2025 • 2h 17min
162: Drafting Our Perfect Switch 2 Launch Lineup ft. MinnMax
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Hello! Welcome to another episode of the Kit & Krysta Podcast. This week we're joined by some very special guests from MinnMax - Ben, Sarah and Haley. We're going to doing a really fun activity of drafting our ideal Switch 2 launch line-up. We also have a ton of fun stories to share since Sarah worked on the localization for Xenoblade Chronicles X which is coming to Nintendo Switch this week. Also in this episode, we talk about all the games we're playing including our early thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows. And of course, we go through the latest video game news. It was so much fun to have the MinnMax crew with us. Let's get into it!
0:00 - Welcome MinnMax
7:49 - MinnMax + Kit & Krysta stories (Nintendo's resistance to working with media, Sarah's work on Xenoblade Chronicle X localization)
53:46 - Drafting our ideal Switch 2 launch line-up
1:27:07 - Games we are playing (Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Broforce, Monster Hunter Wilds, Star of Providence, Kingdom Come Deliverance)
1:47:13 - News news news
Patreon Shout-outs!
- All Hail the Final Boss - Aaron Hash
- Ben Eichorn, MaruMayhem, Eigenverse, KissMyFlapjack, Mike Chin, Roy Eschke, Switchingitup_, vgmlife, Link The Hero of Winds, Angela Bycroft and her pig Molly, Thomas O’Rourke, Kyle LeBoeuf, Roberto Nieves, Fredrik Ulf Konradsson, Andrew Youhas, Chilly, Simon, krashuri, Master Discord, Ash, Ajay Kundlas, Fortygig, Travis Torline, EchoLadair, That’sSoOLANELL, MSMPokegamer
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Mar 13, 2025 • 2h 10min
161: Former Nintendo Social Media Lead on Life After Leaving the Company
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Hello! Welcome to another episode of the Kit & Krysta Podcast. Today, we're joined by a special guest - Joe! We worked with Joe at Nintendo and now he's at Capcom doing some incredible stuff. We dive into some really funny inside Nintendo stories and talk about the differences between Capcom and Nintendo. Also in this episode, we go deep into Monster Hunter Wilds since Joe's working on this game and can share his expertise with us. In our news section, we react to the newly revealed Lego Mario Kart and how we feel about these new FCC filings for Switch 2. We wrap it all up with questions from our incredible Patreon community. All this and more is coming right up!
0:00 - Welcome Joe!
6:00 - Nintendo storytime with Joe (What it's like doing social media for games. Why Nintendo Direct just works. Animal Crossing and the pandemic)
1:05:40 - Games we're playing (Joe shares his expertise on Monster Hunter Wilds, Split Fiction, Castlevania Symphony of the Night)
1:30:11 - News news news
1:43:01 - Questions from our Patreon subscribers
Patreon Shout-outs!
- All Hail the Final Boss - Aaron Hash
- Ben Eichorn, MaruMayhem, Eigenverse, KissMyFlapjack, Mike Chin, Roy Eschke, Switchingitup_, vgmlife, Link The Hero of Winds, Angela Bycroft and her pig Molly, Thomas O’Rourke, Kyle LeBoeuf, Roberto Nieves, Fredrik Ulf Konradsson, Andrew Youhas, Chilly, Simon, krashuri, Master Discord, Ash, Ajay Kudlass, Fortygig, Travis Torline, EchoLadair, That’sSoOLANELL
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Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 58min
160: How Will Nintendo Celebrate Mario’s 40th Anniversary?
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Hello and welcome to episode 160 of the Kit & Krysta Podcast! Mario Day draws near and this year is Mario's 40th anniversary so we're going to talk about what we think Nintendo will do and how they will celebrate this milestone. This is a big year for Nintendo overall so we do think they'll do something to commemorate the occasion. Also in this episode, we rank the best Mario games by decade. We also talk about some games we are deep into right now and react to Nintendo removing a game on NSO in our news segment. We wrap it up with questions from our amazing Patreon community. All this and more is coming right up!
0:00 - Its-a me!
13:41 - How Nintendo will celebrate Mario's 40th anniversary and Mario Day!
42:11 - Ranking the best Mario games by decade
50:20 - Games we are playing (Monster Hunter Wilds, Yakuza Pirates in Hawaii, TMNT Tactical Takedown, Avowed)
1:16:54 - News news news
1:30:10 - Questions from our Patreon subscribers
Patreon shout-outs!
- All Hail the Final Boss - Aaron Hash
- Ben Eichorn, MaruMayhem, Eigenverse, KissMyFlapjack, Mike Chin, Roy Eschke, Switchingitup_, vgmlife, Link The Hero of Winds, Angela Bycroft and her pig Molly, Thomas O’Rourke, Kyle LeBoeuf, Roberto Nieves, Fredrik Ulf Konradsson, Andrew Youhas, Chilly, Simon, krashuri, Master Discord, Ash, Ajay Kudlass, Fortygig, Travis Torline, EchoLadair, That’sSoOLANELL, MSMPokeGamer
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Mar 4, 2025 • 32min
Making Sense of the Outrage Over Pokemon Legends Z-A's Graphics
Hi, over the last few days we've seen some frustration and outrage over the graphics of Pokemon Legends Z-A since it was shown off in the Pokemon presents as part of Pokemon Day. Let's dig into here and talk about why this keeps happening with Pokemon games and whether it even matters. This isn't this week's big Kit & Krysta Podcast which is still coming Thursday, but wanted to share our thoughts on this topic with you here and now.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 2h 24min
159: The Untold Origin Story of Pokemon Day
Discover the fascinating origin story of Pokemon Day, which started in 2016 and has grown immensely over the years. The hosts reminisce about their personal encounters with Pokemon and share community memories. Dive into their gaming adventures, featuring thrilling titles like Monster Hunter Wilds and Elden Ring. They also discuss recent changes to the My Nintendo Gold Points system and the evolving relationship between the Pokemon Company and Nintendo. Get ready for nostalgic tales and exciting insights into the beloved franchise!

Feb 20, 2025 • 2h 17min
158: Nintendo Retail Expert Answers All Your Switch 2 Pre-Order Questions
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Hello and welcome to episode 158 of the Kit & Krysta Podcast! We're super excited today to have a very special guest who used to work on the retail team at Nintendo. Sean's here to drop some truth bombs about how Nintendo is ACTUALLY going to be working with retailers for the launch of Switch 2 and answer your burning questions about how pre-orders will work, whether they have enough stock, when the system will be out and how much it will cost. Also in this episode, we're playing some great new games like Like A Dragon Yakuza Pirates in Hawaii and a really great new indie 3D platformer. In our news segment, we react to State of Play and share our thoughts about what we think of Elden Ring Nightreign. We wrap it all up with questions from our awesome Patreon community. All this and more is coming right up!
0:00 - Truth bombs incoming!
12:11 - Welcome Sean - answering all your questions about Switch 2 pre-orders and MORE
1:06:33 - Games we're playing (Like A Dragon Yakuza Pirates in Hawaii, Demon Tides, Super Metroid, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree)
1:29:56 - News news news (State of Play Reaction)
1:44:37 - Questions from our Patreon subscribers
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Feb 13, 2025 • 2h 14min
157: What Nintendo is Doing NOW to Prepare for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct
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Hello and welcome to episode 157 of the Kit & Krysta Podcast! Today, we'll be talking about what is happening inside Nintendo right now as they prepare for the big Switch 2 Nintendo Direct. This is the height of the crunch time for everyone there, and there is a lot at stake and a lot of potential risks so let's discuss. Also in this episode, we've been playing some new games including Monster Hunter Wilds which comes out in a few short weeks. We also discuss the latest Switch 2 patents and Nintendo's latest comments on Switch 2 pricing in our news segment and wrap it up with some great questions from our Patreon community! All this and more is coming right up.
0:00 - Happy 3 year anniversary to us!
14:14 - What is happening inside Nintendo right now as they prep for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct
1:12:20 - Game we are playing (Monster Hunter Wilds, Super Metroid and more!)
1:39:41 - News news news (Switch 2 patents, Furukawa's statement on Switch 2 pricing, PSN outage)
1:52:31 - Questions from our Patreon subscribers
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