Nintendo Voice Chat

Nintendo dropped a new Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer, and it looks even bigger and better than we expected! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Reb Valentine as they react to all the new details, like Zelda’s wild Bind power, horses, and what Echoes of Wisdom’s dungeons and dark world may look like. Then, the panel breaks down Nintendo’s latest financial results, including initial sal...

This week we're joined by Peer Schneider to talk about the halcyon days of Nintendo's dual-console strategy past. We start way back with the Game & Watch and make our way all the way to the 3DS, stopping along the way to admire Peer's collection of Nintendo handhelds on display. We also take your questions and talk about Flight Simulator just enough to be frustrating. Learn more about your ad choi...

Welcome Ninfriendos to another excellent episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, your favorite Nintendo podcast. This week sees the return of Sam Claiborn to talk about his review of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, the fast collection of mini-games based on and around original NES games. Is it a winner or does it fail to qualify? Well, chances are you already read the Nintendo World Championshi...

Join us on this week's episode of NVC as we dive into the enigmatic teaser from Nintendo about Emio the Smiling Man. What's behind Nintendo's unusual step into age-restricted content and a dedicated webpage? We'll explore the possibilities and what this could mean. Plus, don't miss an exciting update on Puzzle Swap! Presented by Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Well to save you some time I'm just going to say that value is wholly subjective and what may seem like too much for one person to pay isn't too much for another. It's all a matter of opinion. So this week we're giving our opinions on the matter. The internet has spoken, so now it's our turn. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Kat Bailey and Seth Macy for another episode of the best Nintendo podcast...

This week we're joined by Ryan McCaffrey to talk about his experience with the upcoming Nintendo World Championships, as well as our own thoughts on what upcoming, current, and past games make for great summer play. Since the Switch is portable, you can play games and go outside at the same time, making it the perfect solution for summer. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin and Seth Macy for another ex...

We had what is likely the final "Big" Nintendo Direct of the Switch era, and what a way to go out. Not only was the Direct full of legitimately pleasant surprises, there was enough crammed into its over-40 minutes of length so all but the most curmudgeonly and cynical of Nintendo fans could find something to love. From Mario and Luigi: Brothership, to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, to the...

Nintendo's June 2024 Direct was a wild ride! Join IGN's Brian Altano, Nick Limon, and Matt Kim for a break down all of the biggest new reveals, updates, and trailers of some of our favorite games shown. With everything from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, to The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics , there's a ton of stuff to cover and you're not go...

While we wait for the eventual Nintendo Direct coming sometime this month, we dive into the best Switch reveals we’ve seen at all of the other summer showcases so far. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Peer Schneider as they discuss PlayStation bringing LEGO Horizon Adventures to Switch, excitement for Sonic x Shadow Generations, and why everyone listening still needs to play Prince of Persia: T...

Welcome to another very special edition of NVC! In today’s episode, we’re doing something extra special again. We’re taking a break from our usual format to revisit more highlights from the Question Block and Miiverse! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch the highlights from Nintendo Voice Chat's live event at IGN Live where fans joined forces to rank the Top 10 Nintendo characters! Watch as Seth Macy, Rebekah Valentine, Logan Plant, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and the NVC audience navigate through heated debates and passionate discussions to narrow down the legendary roster of Nintendo characters. Thanks to lively audience participation, t...

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Hello ninfriendos, and welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat, the best Nintendo podcast in the world voted 134 years running. This week we're talking about the pure delight that is Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, as well as some surprising Smash Balancing news, our June Nintendo Direct Dreams and taking your questions. Join us for another week of awesome. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com...

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Dive into the mysterious depths of Animal Well in our latest discussion, where Reb's glowing review scores it a 9! This game is a treasure trove of secrets, so we recommend going in blind to fully enjoy the unraveling mysteries. Is Animal Well one of the best 2D platformers the Nintendo Switch has to offer? We've praised many in past episodes, such as Celeste, Hollow Knight, and Cuphead. Now, we'r...

Hey, Super Ninfriendos! Get ready to rewind time with the newly announced Nintendo World Championship for the Nintendo Switch, hitting shelves on July 18th! This edition is not just any release; it features both digital and physical versions, with the Japanese physical edition being touted as significantly better. Plus, the "NES Edition" subtitle has us buzzing—could this mean more console-themed...

Dive into the latest buzz in the gaming world on today’s episode as we unpack everything from the mysterious new features of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 to Universal Studios' new Donkey Kong Country themed park. We're peeling back the layers on the rumors surrounding the Switch 2—could magnetic Joy-Cons be a game changer, or is it just another piece of wild speculation? As we ponder over what N...

The Nintendo Game Boy turned 35 years old on April 21, first releasing way back in 1989, the same year as Tim Burton's Batman, Back to the Future II and of course, Super Mario Bros. 3 (in Japan). And in a lot of ways, that underpowered, 1-bit handheld defined what Nintendo was for the next 35 years. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nintendovc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-ba...

Fallout is a great show, it's hard to deny. In fact, it's so good it got us thinking about which Nintendo franchises could carry an episodic series with the same faithfulness as the Fallout series does. We also talk about the Silksong that wasn't in the Indie World showcase as well as take your Nintendo questions. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/nintendovc Try it risk-free now with a...

The 3DS and Wii U servers are done, and it prompted us to ask if the preservation of video games as a medium is in danger as we move toward an all-digital future. Plus we give our picks for the Top 3 Must-Play Nintendo Switch Indie games, talk about review scores, and there's even a little discussion about the Sun and Moon, but the real ones and not the Pokemon ones. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https...

The 3DS and Wii U online servers shut down next week, which marks the official end of Nintendo’s last generation of hardware. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, and Kat Bailey as they highlight some of the best games from the 3DS and Wii U, and talk about charming features we miss like StreetPass, Miiverse, and themes. Then, we shout out some of the best third-party games on Nintendo Switch, and answ...

The crew has assembled, mostly, and returned from PAX and GDC to talk about the three all-time must-play games on the Nintendo Switch. It's going to be a recurring segment, and you'll be able to help determine the definitive list in the future! We also talk about how rad PAX and GDC were, which Nintendo character should get their own "year of," and take your questions. Join Brian Altano, Reb Valen...

It’s Showtime! Princess Peach’s first solo outing in nearly two decades is upon us, but is it any good? Join Logan Plant and Peer Schneider as Logan breaks down his review of Nintendo’s newest Switch game. Then, Super Mario Maker player Thabeast721 joins the show to talk all about Team 0%’s mission to beat every single level in the Wii U game, and the one pesky level no one in the world has manage...

Hey again Super Ninfriendos, welcome to a Mario-packed episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Mario Day is behind us but the future looks bright for everyone's favorite fictional Italian plumber-man, with new LEGO sets, release date announcements and the sequel to the original Super Mario Movie announced for 2026. Well, we have lots of nice Mario things to say, so please join us for another exciting and...

This week, we're breaking down a major lawsuit that's been the talk of the gaming community. Nintendo has settled a lawsuit for $2.4 million against Tropic Haze over the Yuzu Emulator, which used third-party tools to crack Switch encryption, a clear violation of the DMCA. Get all the details on this landmark case here: https://www.ign.com/articles/yuzu-emulator-lawsuit-settled-for-24-million-betwe...