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NES to Switch 2: 40 Years of Nintendo with IGN's Co-Founder - NVC Special

NES to Switch 2: 40 Years of Nintendo with IGN's Co-Founder - NVC Special

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May 30, 20251h 47m

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Show Notes

As we approach the next generation of Nintendo, Brian Altano sits down with IGN co-founder Peer Schneider to look back at his decades-long journey covering Nintendo, from the early days to the dawn of the Switch 2. From launch events to iconic IGN moments (yes,  that meme), this 1-on-1 dives into what it's like building the world’s biggest gaming site as a lifelong Nintendo fan. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:47 - The Early Days 00:16:35 - The Big Leap of the Nintendo 64 00:26:05 - Reviewing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 00:36:04 - The Gamecube Era 00:43:00 - Covering The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker 00:52:48 - Becoming The Reaction Guys 00:59:35 - The Wii and the Nintendo DS 01:03:16 - Experiencing the Nintendo 3DS 01:09:19 - Wii U: The Dark Ages 01:15:30 - The Launch of Amiibo 01:18:20 - The Nintendo 2DS 01:22:05 - The Success of the Nintendo Switch 01:29:18 - The Dawn of the Nintendo Switch 2 & What's Next 01:43:25 - Outro

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