Nintendo Voice Chat

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is out now, and we’ve all seen it! This week, join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, and Brian Altano as they dive into their spoiler-free impressions of the second (or third, technically?) Mario movie. Is it better than the first? How are Yoshi and Rosalina? And what about Fox McCloud’s crazy inclusion? Then, the trio dives into their full spoiler impressions. Plus, hear about Brian’s trip to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto and his interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, more thoughts on Mario Wonder’s Switch 2 expansion, and our pitches for a Star Fox comeback following recent rumors of a series revival. 00:00:00 - Intro & Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review 00:22:00 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie (SPOILERS) 00:37:32 - Shigeru Miyamoto Interview & The Nintendo Museum 00:59:35 - The Nintendo Leaks and the Future of Star Fox 01:14:19 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park Impressions 01:21:57 - Zelda Tears of the Kingdom art book coming to the West 01:22:30 - Tomodachi Life & Outro #supermariogalaxymovie #nintendo #gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is here, and it’s the best one yet! This week, Logan Plant and Rebekah Valentine break down Logan’s review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, which has great co-op multiplayer challenges, fantastic Koopaling boss fights, and a lot more. Then, two big new overview trailers for upcoming Switch games: Pokemon Champions and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Logan has played a few hours of Tomodachi Life, and he shares quirky stories from his island so far. Finally, a couple big Nintendo news stories: physical Switch 2 games are getting a price increase in the U.S., and Nintendo is reportedly slowing down Switch 2 production. This weeks show is hosted by Logan Plant and Rebekah Valentine, and is produced by Nick Maillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Double Dash the worst Mario Kart? Is Nintendo out of ideas for Zelda games? Are $80 games actually a reason to like Nintendo? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Rebekah Valentine as they react to your Nintendo hot takes! There are so many we aren’t able to get to, but thank you so much to all the Super Ninfriendos who took the time to write in. Plus, the new Switch 2 update is a game changer for backwards compatibility in handheld mode, Reb interviewed the developers of Donkey Kong Bananza at GDC, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Mario Kart Double Dash is the Worst Mario Kart 00:06:20 - Mario Sunshine is the best 3D Mario 00:12:14 - Star Fox 64 00:16:05 - Nintendo Online Prices are Fair 00:27:08 - Pokemon battle gimmicks need to stop. 00:33:58 - Nintendo President Should Not Be a Mascot 00:35:18 - Zelda Open World Games Vs. Traditional 00:49:39 - Super Mario Galaxy vs. Oddessey 00:53:24 - Donkey Kong Old Look vs New 00:54:46 - Mario 3D vs 2D 01:02:11 - Switch New Online Update Details 01:13:09 - Reb's Donkey Kong Bananza GDC Interview 01:18:16 - Hot Take: Old Gen Pokemon Should be Retrired 01:24:54 - Hot Take: Nintendo Does Not Need An Online Service Similar to Xbox 01:28:29 - GDC Games (Elden Ring, Kena, HOA 2, Mouse P.I. For Hire) 01:31:50 - Mina The Hollower, Colorbound, Toem 2, Jigrift & Outro #nintendo #gaming #ign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Zelda be gritty and mature? Is the Switch the most important console of all time? And why is everyone always talking about the next Nintendo Direct? This week, join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano as they share their Nintendo hot takes and judge each other for them. Next week, we’ll be talking about YOUR Nintendo hot takes, so be sure to email them to [email protected] to be a part of the show. After things cool down, the guys discuss the wonders of Pokemon Pokopia and why it’s one of the best Switch 2 exclusives so far, and the new trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. 00:00:00 - Intro & Mario Movie is Ruining Nintendo's Legacy 00:13:07 - Nintendo Directs vs. Nintendo at E3 00:21:31 - Nintendo Direct Discourse Sucks 00:28:50 - Nintendo Does Not Need a Online Ecosystem Similar to Xbox 00:34:09 - Majora's Mask isn't a very good game 00:41:13 - Animal Crossing Now is a Different Genre to the Original 00:49:16 - Pokémon Pokopia Impressions 01:10:41:38 - Yosh and the Mysterious Book & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pokemon Pokopia is here, and it’s amazing! Join Logan Plant, Brian Altano, Rebekah Valentine, and Seth Macy as Reb talks about her 60+ hours in Pokopia so far and why it’s a must-have Switch 2 game. From the excellent building and customization to the fun, cozy loop of finding new Pokemon and creating homes for them, we break down everything that makes Pokopia a special Pokemon spinoff. Then, Brian and Logan talk about the horrors of Resident Evil Requiem, and the panel breaks down the best games from the Indie World showcase, including Minishoot Adventures, Blue Prince, and Rotwood. 00:00:00 - Intro & Pokemon Pokopia Review Discussion 00:20:30 - Pokemon Pokopia Story Discussion (Spoilers) 00:30:24 - Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves 00:40:30 - Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen 00:45:49 - Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Edition 00:57:47 - Indie World ShowCase: Minishoot Adventures 01:08:33 - Blue Prince 01:13:57 - Rotwood 01:15:16 - Nintendo announces its Mario Day plans 01:20:50 - New Amiibos & Outro #nintendo #pokemonpokopia #gaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pokemon Winds and Waves are the new games for Pokemon’s 10th generation, officially revealed as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration. This week on NVC, join Logan Plant, Casey DeFreitas, Miranda Sanchez, and Nick Limon as they react to the first trailer for the pair of Switch 2 exclusive games. From the new region, to the trio of starter Pokemon, there’s a lot to break down! Plus, they talk about everything else from the Pokemon Presents, including FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Pokopia coming to Switch 2 next week, and a lot more. 00:00:00 - Intro & Pokemon Winds and Waves 00:16:23 - FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch 00:26:46 - Pokemon Pokopia 00:33:13 - Game Boy Jukebox 00:40:17 - Gale of Darkness 00:47:35 - Pokemon Worlds in SF & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary this week, so we’re turning our attention to where the next big 3D entry should go following Tears of the Kingdom. Join Logan Plant, Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, and Sam Claiborn as they discuss what they want from the next open world Zelda, including a refreshed art style, a new take on the light world/dark world mechanic, and ideas for twists on the classic good vs. evil tale. But before they get into all that, the Virtual Boy library is now available on Nintendo Switch Online, and we’re so excited that we can finally play this long lost library of Nintendo games. Sam shows off his original Virtual Boy console and game library, and Logan and Seth talk about jumping in for the very first time in 2026. Later, we talk about Sam’s hands-on time with the new Pokemon pinball machine, Reb’s huge Stardew Valley interview, Seth’s thoughts on Mario Tennis Fever, and the shadowdrop of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. 00:00:00 - Intro & Virtual Boy 00:22:59 - The Legend of Zelda’s 40th Anniversary 00:48:30 - Pokemon Pinball & Stardew Valley 01:10:08 - Mario Tennis Fever 01:19:45 - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Tennis Fever is a fun, solid Mario sports game, but it doesn’t live up to Nintendo’s promise of “variable pricing” for its games. This week, join Logan Plant and Brian Altano as Logan shares his thoughts on Fever, which leads into a wider discussion about Nintendo’s pricing strategy this generation. Then, Logan played Pokemon Pokopia at a preview event, and he’s super impressed with everything he saw! Stick around to hear Brian’s impressions of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and all the juicy details from Nintendo’s latest quarterly financial report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices