Level 30 Games Podcast

June was place to be with a Playstation State of Play, XBOX Showcase, and Nintendo Direct and we dissect our favorites from all the shows. Switch 2 gets our year-one report card after 365 days on the market. We discuss the 6th greatest Zelda game of all time, and Joe kills trivia.

In a very musical episode Tom, Dan, and Drew, (Joe tried) discuss a video game soundtrack that resonated with them when they were younger. We also reveal our 7th best Zelda game of all time, and play a musically themed trivia game. (Joe really tried. There were technical difficulties so if things sound a little wonky it's because sadly he had to be edited out while the rest of the show went on aro...

If not fairly credible, at the very least reported on leaks within Nintendo that forecast some returning franchises, some new remakes of old classics, and other surprises. We discuss our 8th best Zelda game of all time, and Drew attempts to defeat us at trivia.

Level 30 Games Podcast Episode 403 (March 2026) The gang is finally back in full force and talks Microsoft's Project Helix, the announcement of Pokemon Winds and Waves, and lastly, the panels collective choice for the 9th best Zelda game of all time.

In a happy 40th to Zelda (and Mario) the Level 30 Games team start their year long discussion after rank their top 10 Zelda games of all time. In this episode we reveal and chat about what Zelda game is ranked 10th, as well as discus the highs and lows of the February Nintendo Partner Direct

For a Mario Galaxy movie there sure isn't a ton of Galaxy to be found huh? We talk reactions and thoughts on the second Mario Galaxy movie trailer while pointing out easter eggs, potential story elements, and more.

One last episode of the year discussing the IGN Top 100 Nintendo Games of all Time list. What's too high, what's too low, what should be taken out and put in its place? We also debate the #1 and #2 spot pretty heavily.

We discuss Valve's recent hardware announcement and what it means for the notion of "home consoles" while we talk the Game Award Nominations while lamenting what the Game Awards have become.

We chat how Microsoft is dropping the ball with the Xbox brand, go shopping for games through the years, and talk about which Wii games we'd like to see refreshed for the Switch/2

Nintendo dropped a big Direct in September and we break it down, talk our favorite Mario games, and partake in some pretty challenging Mario themed trivia

Partners, Pokemon, and Kirby oh my! Lot's of Nintendo Directs this month and we touch on all of them...kinda. Plus, Drew gets fired up about loading screens, and Dan gives the panel some gifts.

Back this time with a non Nintendo focused show as we open with whatever the heck Microsoft is doing after cancelling several games and laying off thousands. We do chat Donkey Kong Bonanza impressions, and Drew and Tom talk about their recent trip to Japan showcase all the gaming goodness they found over there.

We've all (almost) had about three weeks of time since the Switch 2 launched to sink our teeth into the hardware. We share thoughts an impressions as well as improvements we'd like to see. PLUS, was Mario Kart World all it lived up to be?

We share what we think are our best console launch line-ups of all time, the Xbox 360 turns 20, Switch 2 Game Key-Cards are kind of lame, and Joe brings on the Arcade themed trivia.

Switch 2 is revealed, thoughts are shared, and hearts are broken...when it comes to pre-ordering (well, most of us) The gang gives their thoughts on Mario Kart World, the highs and lows of the Switch 2 Direct, and Drew gives us some Mario Kart trivia.

Listen to our absolute best episode yet as we take a trip down memory lane revisiting the launch of the Nintendo Switch, while also discussing the game that defined the Switch generation. Lastly, our panel looks to beat Tom in a trivia game of Nintendo goodness.

Tom, Joe, and Drew are joined by their first "wildcard" guest Dan who helps chime in on some small Switch 2 Rumors, the career and playstation of it all in Shuhei Yoshida, and we collectively play list swap based on the Nintendo Life article "8 Games That Defined The Switch Generation"

Weeeeeeee're Baaaaaack! Tom, Joe, and Drew, are back with a slightly new look, new format, and hopefully, new and consistent release schedule. In the first episode back discus the Switch 2 teaser trailer, and recap gaming highs and lows of 2024.

In an earnest conversation between Tom and Joe they discuss the changing landscape in portable gaming the Switch 2 could be facing, what the heck Microsoft is doing, and how important console exclusives are.

The second half to the last episode of the season! We go through our own custom ceremony and award games we played this year, and trivia back throughout time to see what games have taken top honors over the last 25 years.

Part 1 of our two part season finale! In the first half Tom, Joe, and Drew go through the calendar of releases and discuss what we liked, didn't liked, made fun of, etc. Make sure to catch up on Part 2 soon!

In this very special episode Joe and Tom are joined by Level 30 Friend and companion Drew to discuss the announcement of the Zelda movie, some thoughts on Super Mario Wonder, and also play a little SNES Audio Challenge.

Ada is back and she joins Tom and Joe while they discuss the recent departure of voice actor Charles Martinet. Collectively we tackle making our mainline Mario game tier list, and Joe and Ada are put through the wringer with some Mushroom Kingdom Trivia.

July's episode is coming in a little late I know, but we have a mega episode to share with you. Joe and Tom discuss the recent headlines of Nintendo's successor to the Switch coming as early next next year, video games that are being turned into TV shows, and of course, our monthly Tear of the Kingdom play through stories. If it's games and trivia your into, we test Joe with an NES onl...

After Nintendo deluged many of it's 2023 announcements for the end of year, Tom and Joe dissect the direct, give updates on their Tears of the Kingdom Progress, and play a little game of Splat-Quest! Previous Episodes: 203 Tears of the Kingdom Impressions: https://youtu.be/gOw7-t8MkGw 202: One Hit Wonders: https://youtu.be/syW14Cj2kYw 201: Nintendo Direct Reactions: https://youtu.be/F-UrDqA2xt...