Nintendo Therapy

Welcome to episode 143 of Nintendo Therapy — the show where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and retro memories, all while celebrating the games that keep us coming back. This week we deep dive into Luigi’s Mansion — just in time for spooky season. We talk about what makes the ghost-hunting series feel more like a classic PC adventure than a Mario spin-off, rank our favorite entries,...

🎙️ Nintendo Therapy – Episode 142: Great Googly Moogely, That Leak is Juicy! Welcome to Episode 142 of Nintendo Therapy , the show where we talk Nintendo news, rumors, and the games that shaped us. This week, Kevin, Harrison, and Shawn are back for an Edenland episode packed with leaks, legends, and a little survival. First up, Kevin breaks down some funky news from outer space : a new ToeJam &amp...

Kevin’s back from a Wi-Fi-free getaway and diving into some fall gaming nostalgia with Super Mario 64 ’s Big Boo’s Haunt — maybe the perfect Halloween level — and Super Mario Galaxy 2 , reflecting on why stars feel more rewarding than Odyssey’s moons. The crew also covers three new SNES NSO additions ( Mario & Wario , Bubsy , and Fatal Fury Special ), Nintendo’s mysterious new short film “Clos...

Mario blasts back in this week’s Nintendo Therapy ! We share first impressions of Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 on Switch 2, debate controls vs. nostalgia, play “One’s Gotta Go,” and we once again postpone our spotlight of Brawl Brothers & The Peacekeepers . Plus, a look ahead at 2025–2026’s biggest Nintendo releases! #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch2 #MarioGalaxy #SuperMario #RetroGaming #SNES #Ninte...

Welcome to Episode 139 of Nintendo Therapy — the podcast where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and celebrate everything in the world of Nintendo! This week Kevin and Harrison cover a packed episode featuring: 🎮 Game Boy Advance updates Klonoa: Empire of Dreams finally arrives on Nintendo Switch Online Mr. Driller 2 gets some long-overdue attention Thoughts on the Virtual Boy librar...

Welcome to episode 138 of Nintendo Therapy ! Kevin kicks things off with his hands-on impressions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Star Cross Worlds — a $20 expansion with 12 new levels, 120 hidden “staries,” a new boss, boss rush, transformations, and collectibles. Is it worth it? Kevin breaks it down from the perspective of someone who already 100% completed the base game. Then we dive into a ma...

🎙️ Welcome to episode 137 of Nintendo Therapy — where we talk the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and celebrate all things Nintendo! This week, Kevin and the crew dive into a packed episode: Why Kirby might just be better than Donkey Kong 🍓🐵 Forsaken 64 joins the Nintendo Classics lineup — and what that leak could mean for Donkey Kong 64 , Super Smash Bros. 64 , and more 🎮 The surprising comeback...

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy , the show where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and retro deep cuts. This week, Kevin and Harrison go full Japan-exclusive with an episode packed with speculation and nostalgia: 🎮 NEW SEGMENT: Guess That Game – can you figure it out before we do? 🧝 Zelda 40th Anniversary Tier List – Could Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment kick off the celebrati...

Welcome to episode 135 of Nintendo Therapy ! 🎮 This week Kevin and Harrison dive into Kirby’s big return with Kirby Air Riders and why Nintendo thinks $70 is the new normal. We also break down the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong release date, the state of third-party games on Switch 2, and spotlight one of Rare’s strangest cult classics on N64— Blast Corps . Plus, a look at the Mortal Kombat...

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy , the podcast where we dive into the latest Nintendo news, rumors, and of course, celebrate all things Big N! This week, Kevin kicks things off with a look at Chibi-Robo , now available on NSO—a quirky, heartfelt adventure about a tiny household robot who makes people happy by cleaning, problem-solving, and exploring the world from a miniature perspective. Harrison...

Welcome to Episode 133 of Nintendo Therapy! 🎮This week, Kevin, Harrison, and Shawn, are back on Funcotron to talk those pesky humans, the latest Nintendo news, and some classic retro goodness. We’re locking in our Metroid Prime 4 release predictions (will it really drop in 2025?), reacting to Nintendo’s new Switch price points (NOT ALARMO! 😱), and digging into the rumor of a New Super Mario Bros...

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy , your weekly session for dissecting the latest Nintendo news, spotlighting beloved classics, and occasionally asking the big questions—like whether Mario and Peach are just friends or if you’ve really beaten a game if you don’t remember why you’re opening a chest. In Episode 132, Kevin revisits A Link to the Past and unpacks why it might be the greatest video game...

In this special bonus episode, I share my early thoughts on Donkey Kong Bonanza , Nintendo’s newest open-world platformer. It’s packed with familiar gameplay elements — from Mario Odyssey’s exploration to Tears of the Kingdom’s world design — but still feels fresh, nostalgic, and just plain fun. I talk Amiibo functionality, skill trees, outfit abilities, and why this could be the game that finally...

In this week’s episode of Nintendo Therapy, we put our credibility to the test with a rapid-fire This or That showdown! From choosing between Wario or Waluigi, to debating whether we’d rather be stuck with ice levels or water levels, we cover the most iconic, nostalgic, and downright ridiculous Nintendo dilemmas. Would you stick to turn-based combat forever, or dive headfirst into real-time battle...

🎮 2025 Game Tier List – Every Game Kevin Has Finished (So Far!) 🎮 Kevin is back with a full breakdown of every single game he’s finished in 2025 so far — and he’s not pulling punches. From JRPG epics to forgotten gems, it's all getting ranked in this brutally honest tier list. 👻 Yes, the 2009 Ghostbusters game makes an appearance... 🧙‍♂️ Yes, there's some Final Fantasy magic (and maybe...

Welcome back to Nintendo Therapy , the weekly hangout where we unpack the latest Nintendo news, dive into retro gems, and celebrate all things Nintendo. This week, your host Kevin is joined by Harrison to absorb some powers and reflect on the 128-bit era in honor of episode 128 ! 🟣 We kick off with a nostalgic GameCube shoutout: Pikmin, Billy Hatcher, and more. Remember when Sega went third-party...

This week on Nintendo Therapy , Kevin and Harrison dive into the chaotic charm of Kirby & the Amazing Mirror — a Metroidvania twist on the classic series with multiple Kirbys, a corrupted mirror world, and some surprisingly deep speedrunning cred. We explore its unique development history, visual flair, and whether Missile Kirby is just a little too OP. Plus: Did Sakurai try to negotiate Kirby...

Welcome to Episode 126 of Nintendo Therapy — your weekly dose of Nintendo news, rumors, and nostalgia, with a healthy side of Smash attacks and Amiibo addictions. This week, Kevin, Harrison, and Shawn dive deep into the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct , a presentation that may go down as one of Nintendo’s finest. From skill trees and transformations to mouse support and Amiibo upgrades , the team break...

Nintendo Therapy Episode 125 – “Delays, Ninjas, and the Future of Switch” In this packed episode, Kevin and the crew dive deep into Metroid, Splatoon, and the classic era of NES ninja games, all while reflecting on Nintendo’s current trajectory. 🧠 Main Topics: Metroid Prime Book Delay & Prime 4 Speculation Kevin reacts to the official delay of the Metroid Prime Retrospective book to October 2...

Kevin got a Switch 2! In this episode, we dive into our first reactions to Nintendo's brand-new console — what we love, what surprised us, and what it means for the future of gaming. Then we each pitch a dream game we want to see on the Switch 2 (and one might get weird in the best way possible). 🎮 Spotlight Review : Alisia Dragoon (Sega Genesis) This overlooked gem is a side-scrolling fantas...

It’s the end of an era… and the beginning of something new! 🎉 In Episode 123 of the Nintendo Therapy Podcast , we take a joy-filled (and slightly emotional) trip down memory lane as we each share our favorite games on the Nintendo Switch — from iconic classics to hidden gems. 💬 What made the Switch era so special? Which games defined it for us personally? And what are we most excited for with th...

In this episode, we dive into our personal backlogs as we prepare for the eventual launch of the Nintendo Switch 2—what games are we trying to finish first, and what indie gems are we loving most right now? Then we take a nostalgic trip back to the golden era of puzzle games with a spotlight on some timeless classics: 🧱 Tetris (NES) – The definitive console port of the iconic puzzle game that bro...

In Episode 121, we reveal our Top 10 Most Played Nintendo Switch Games and what those picks say about us as gamers. From iconic titles to comfort games, it’s a fun peek behind the Joy-Cons! Then, we dig into the past with a spotlight review of Wario Land 4 for the Game Boy Advance. This offbeat platformer brings Wario’s chaotic charm to life with clever level design, crazy transformations, and a w...

In Episode 120 of Nintendo Therapy, we break down the latest Nintendo Switch trailers , play a chaotic round of "Wrong Answers Only" , and put the spotlight on a classic gem: Super Fantasy Zone for the Mega Drive! 🕹️ Super Fantasy Zone is a vibrant, side-scrolling shoot-‘em-up where you control the flying hero Opa-Opa on a colorful quest to avenge his father. With unique economic mechani...

Get ready for a fun-filled bracket challenge as we rank and debate the best Nintendo sidekicks of all time! From iconic companions to underrated heroes, who will come out on top? Then, we dive deep into retro RPG territory with a spotlight review of Mother (NES) and Mother 2: Earthbound (SNES) . 🕹️ Mother (1989) – A quirky and emotional RPG originally released only in Japan for the Famicom. Join y...