Nintendo Voice Chat

Nintendo has brought back some long-lost franchises on Switch, but which ones still deserve a comeback on Switch 2? This week on NVC, Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Peer Schneider each pick a Nintendo franchise to revive from the grave—will it be Star Fox, Wave Race, or EarthBound? Plus, the crew celebrates the 20th anniversary of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, one of Nintendo’s weirdest games ever, and...

It’s no secret that the Switch generation was filled with some of the greatest Nintendo games of all time. So how should Nintendo follow hits like Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid Dread, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2? This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Rebekah Valentine, and Brian Altano as they work to answer that question. Should the n...

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer gave us our first look at the console, but it actually raised more questions than answers. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Brian Altano as they discuss the biggest unanswered Switch 2 questions, including its price, release date, launch lineup, backwards compatibility concerns, and more. Then, Switch 1 isn’t quite dead yet, so the panel predi...

It’s here and it’s real! After years of leaks, rumors, and speculation, the Switch 2 hardware has officially been revealed by Nintendo and our crew has every little detail you might have missed, plus a ton of theories about what we’ll know next. And there’s even a brand new Mario Kart game! Tune in for everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

It’s 2025, and what better way to kick off the year than an hour of Switch 2 speculation? Leaks and rumors are reaching critical mass, and Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Brian Altano are here to discuss all of it, from the Switch 2 mockup Genki brought to CES to the potential of mouse-like functionality in the new Joy-Con. And, the panel discusses how powerful the Switch 2 might be, an...

The Nintendo DS revolutionized handheld gaming when it launched 20 years ago, becoming the second best-selling gaming system of all time. Join the NVC crew as we celebrate the DS’s groundbreaking innovations, incredible game library, and unforgettable moments in gaming history. From Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. to hidden gems like Elite Beat Agents and The World Ends With You, we’re div...

What was your favorite Nintendo game of 2024? This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano as they discuss IGN’s pick for the Best Nintendo Game of 2024 and share their own personal favorite Switch games of the year. Plus, the recent batch of Switch 2 leaks and rumors may actually be worth paying attention to, and the panel breaks down all of th...

Before we turn the page to 2025, it’s time to look back on the biggest storylines from Nintendo’s 2024. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, and Jada Griffin as they discuss the weirdest Nintendo announcements of the year like Alarmo and the Nintendo Music App, the lack of a proper Switch 2 reveal despite nonstop rumors, Nintendo’s emerging pattern of not telling us crucial information about its games...

This week, Nintendo added Echoes of Wisdom to the Zelda timeline… But do any of us really care? Join Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Jada Griffin, and Brian Altano as they dive into Hyrule’s complicated history. And, Metroid fans are getting an incredible new book, so we’re looking ahead to Metroid Prime 4 and answering your burning Metroid questions, including the direction we think Prime 4 will tak...

Waluigi has been Mario's unsung antihero for decades, but does he finally deserve his moment in the spotlight? From his debut in Mario Tennis on the N64 to his iconic appearances in Mario Kart and Mario Party, Waluigi has cultivated a cult following. In this episode, we dive deep into all things Waluigi: his best moments, whether he deserves a spot in Smash Bros., and what a Waluigi game could loo...

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat episode 736. I am your host and future Street Beefs hall of famer Seth Macy and this week we're talking about Black Friday, Game of the Year, and why November 21, which is today by the way, is such a significant date in the history of Nintendo. Also, your questions. I am joined by my good friends and favorite people Reb Logan Jada Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we’re reacting to Super Nintendo World’s Donkey Kong Country expansion and theorizing about what the next Donkey Kong game should look like. Plus, thoughts on Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, and we ask the question: What was Nintendo missing in 2024? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat: Logan reviewed Mario & Luigi Brothership and the internet was normal about it, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, and tantalizing new official details about the Nintendo Switch successor were revealed by Nintendo itself on its corporate Twitter account. All this plus your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, Nintendo has revealed a ton of stuff this week, including its own version of Spotify and two first-party games, including a long-awaited Switch port from one of its most important studios. Plus, we’re diving into our nightmares this Halloween to share our scariest Switch 2 fears. All this and more, straight ahead on NVC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, Jada reviewed Sonic X Shadow Generations and declared it's amazing. That's a '9' on the IGN scale by the way. Logan is in the Nintendo playtest but unlike the other 29,999 people, he's not talking about the stuff he's not supposed to talk about. Reb's Switch is still broken, and the Analogue 3D might be the best way to play Donkey Kong 64 in the history of humanit...

This week on Nintendo Voice Chat, we're waking up to Alarmo, Logan got into a playtest no one knows anything about, Reb is back, and of course, there's a new Mario Party and it's a Jamboree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re wrapping up our Echoes of Wisdom miniseries with a spoilercast that dives deep into the highs and lows of the latest Zelda adventure! Join us as we discuss our favorite (and least favorite) dungeons, the intense final boss, and our thoughts on that ending. We’re also chatting about treasures, side quests, and hilarious moments like the lazy fish kid and the Goron meat quest. Plus, what’s up...

The crew dives into all the wild and powerful things we’ve done with Echoes of Wisdom so far! From our favorite Echo combinations to hilarious glitches and silly puzzles, we’re here to share all the chaos. Logan also gives us a hands-on look at the new Zelda Switch Lite. Spoilercast coming next week, so send in your questions! And don’t forget to check out IGN's guide and Zelda merch in the store!...

Welcome to the first episode of Nintendo Voice Chat's miniseries: Echoes of NVC! For the next three weeks, the Nintendo Voice Chat crew will be discussing all things The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! This week, Tom Marks joins us for a deep dive discussion of his review of the game going over the best and worst of his adventures, with everything from gameplay, nostalgia, and game performance....

On this weeks episode of NVC, Host Seth’s excitement is over 9000 and brought along his saiyan friends Logan, Jada, and Brian to talk about the latest batch of Switch 2 rumors based on some images of renders out in the wild that happen to look basically identical to a current Switch. They also discuss both Nintendo winning 15 million dollars based off the use of Pokémon characters in another compa...

In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew debates whether Mario could take a few cues from Astro Bot to stay ahead in 3D platforming. Jada and Logan, who’ve both Platinumed Astro Bot, discuss how the next Mario game could evolve. Plus, Logan shares his hands-on experience with Super Mario Party Jamboree and answers some fan questions. Finally, the team wraps up with a roundtable on standout...

In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew dives into their hands-on impressions of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, with Brian and Logan sharing their experiences after playing over an hour of the game. From new puzzle mechanics to Zelda's Swordfighter form, there's a lot to unpack! Plus, Reb and Logan discuss their thoughts on Emio: The Smiling Man from Famicom Detective Club. Join Seth, Reb, Bria...

In this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, the crew dives deep into reactions from two major Nintendo Directs. From the standout indie titles like Pizza Tower and Plucky Squire to big reveals in the Partner Direct, including Yakuza Kiwami and Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster, we cover all the hits and misses. Join Reb, Jada, Jeffrey, and Peer as they share their favorites and discuss what these announcem...

It's another quiet week here at the Nintendo Voice Chat world headquarters. Nintendo did show off its new museum in a Direct, and it was as charming and interesting as you'd expect. Gamescom is also happening this week and there's actually nothing Nintendo to report. They didn't even go this year. However, August 23, 1991 does mark the anniversary of the Super NES North American release, and there...

OK, sure, we can all agree Nintendo did it better in the end, but there was a time there when being a Nintendo kid was tough thanks to the genius marketing and 2-year head-start SEGA had in the 16-bit gaming space. The SEGA Genesis was a really excellent console, and put up a valiant fight against the Super NES during the darkest days of the console wars of the early 1990s. It had a CD-ROM! It had...