Podcasting With Power: A Nintendo Podcast

One year ago, we launched Podcasting With Power with one simple goal: create the kind of Nintendo podcast we wanted to watch ourselves. Fifty-two weeks later, we've covered Nintendo Directs, Switch 2 games and hardware, industry shakeups ,and more while also publishing game reviews, predictions, and countless debates. We've learned a lot along the way, and it's changed the way we look...

Physical games media has been on the decline for some time, but PlayStation announcing the end of production is a major blow for collectors. With Xbox reportedly following suit, we examine what this means for digital ownership, what will happen to video game retail spaces, and how we think Nintendo will proceed when it comes to keeping physical games alive or not. We also look into a possible leak...

Gaming has always been an expensive hobby, but it feels like a bubble is about to burst. The Steam Machine pricing is giving us some serious sticker shock, Nintendo is charging a premium for physical games, and Grand Theft Auto VI's $80 price tag has us wondering if that will soon be the norm across the industry. In this week's Deep Dive, we look at the recent price increases of the Switch...

In this week's Nintendo News Recap, an unlikely source has Nintendo fans rethinking the Game-Key Card controversy: Grand Theft Auto VI. Now that the physical release of GTA 6 is confirmed to be a code in a box, gamers are starting to realize that a physical cartridge you can lend or resell, even without any actual game data, might not be so bad after all. Does the argument hold any water, or a...

What elements make Nintendo games so special? Instead of trying to rank Nintendo's greatest games overall, we're taking a different approach. We picked 15 different gameplay categories and crowned the single Nintendo game we think does each one better than every other game the company has ever made. From stealth and storytelling to collectibles, progression, music, puzzles, world design, a...

Xbox is (once again) struggling, withe reports of layoffs and studio closures coming in the near future. In this Nintendo News Recap, we discuss how we think they got there, what that says about the industry as a whole, and why Nintendo always seems to avoid these kinds of situations. We also look at data suggesting that Nintendo's June Direct was the most-watched summer showcase, even beating...

The rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has finally been confirmed, so this week we're asking a simple question: if Nintendo fis remaking one of the most beloved games of all time, what should actually change? We debate whether an Ocarina of Time remake should surprise longtime fans with new content, redesigned areas, and unexpected twists, or if staying faithful to the orig...

Summer showcase season is over, and Nintendo Switch 2 fans have a lot to talk about. This week, we're recapping the biggest announcements from the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Games Showcase to see just how strong the Switch 2 lineup is becoming. From The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, Xenoblade Genesis, and Switch Sports Resort to third-party heavy hitte...

As we near the long-awaited return of Star Fox in just a few weeks, we wanted to examine why that wait has been so long in the first place? The series started strong in the 90s, but hasn't really held its ground since. What went wrong with Star Fox? In this deep dive, we explore the complete history of the Star Fox series, breaking the franchise into distinct eras and examining every major rel...

We've been Toy Story fans just about as long as we've been Nintendo fans. This week, those worlds collided with the announcements of the Toy Story: Retro Roundup! collection and Toy Story 3: Complete Edition coming to Switch and Switch 2 later this year! We break down why these games have such a special place in our hearts, and which we're most excited to revisit. We'll also discus...

We've finally both gotten our hands on The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and we're both sold! In this preview discussion, Jordan and Zachary break down their experiences with the Prologue Demo, covering everything from the gorgeous HD-2D visuals and soundtrack to the game's combat, exploration, and overall feel. We also discuss how the game compares to classic 2D Zelda ad...

We were... less than enthused about Tomodatchi Life: Living the Dream leading up to its release, but it got its hooks in one of us anyway! On this episode of Podcasting With Power, Jordan gives his review and impressions on Nintendo's wacky new life sim! Having not played the game, Zachary has plenty of questions about the gameplay loop, shaping your island, and giving your Mii residents uniqu...

Call of Duty is officially returning to Nintendo platforms with Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2, ending a drought that has lasted more than a decade. On this episode of Podcasting With Power, we break down the announcement trailer, when we can get our hands on the game, and whether Switch 2 can become a true home for the biggest first-person shooter around. Our Nintendo News Recap continues with news...

Last week, Jordan revisited Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and remembered something important: even incredible games can have ROUGH openings! This week’s Deep Dive explores the best and worst video game openings we've experienced. We break down what makes an intro unforgettable, why some games lose players before they even begin, and the design choices that separate a perfect hook from a...

Nintendo just announced Pictonico!, a bizarre new mobile game that creates playable minigames using your real-life photos! On this week's Nintendo News Recap, we take a look at Nintendo latest mobile effort, and decide whether or not we think this has legs, or if this is just another weird experiment. We also cover the latest teases and leaks from Nintendo's ongoing collaboration with LEGO...

With new entries constantly arriving in long-running franchises, many players feel pressure to “catch up” before jumping into the latest release. But should you actually have to play older games first? From Zelda and Splatoon to the broader culture of gaming backlog anxiety, this episode explores the growing feeling that playing games can sometimes start to feel like homework. We ponder whether or...

After months of speculation, Nintendo has finally announced a price increase for Switch 2. On this week's Nintendo News Recap, we detail what this means for fans and when they'll see this new price tag on store shelves. We also take a lot at Nintendo's 2026 financial data and discuss how this increase impact the second year of Switch 2. Before that takes effect though, we'll tell y...

For this week's Deep Dive, we *finally* break down Resident Evil Requiem after spending months with the game on both Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. We discuss our overall impressions, where Requiem ranks among the best Resident Evil games, and why its characters, performances, atmosphere, and gameplay left such a strong impression on us. We also compare our experiences across platforms, with Jordan...

On this week’s Nintendo News Recap, we break down everything revealed during the massive Star Fox Direct for Switch 2! From the game’s gorgeous new visual style and redesigned cast of characters to brand-new Challenge and Battle modes, we analyze what Nintendo showed off and discuss why this remake of Star Fox 64 could be one of the biggest surprises of the summer. We also dive into the expanded s...

Final Fantasy is not slowing down on Switch 2! In this week's Nintendo News Recap from Podcasting With Power, we dissect the long-awaited announcement of Final Fantasy XIV on a Nintendo platform. We also get to look at the new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo and read some previews from around the web! Nintendo also seems to be making moves in the movie space, with the announcement of a new, unt...

This week on Podcasting With Power, we take a deep dive into the infamous live-action Super Mario Bros. movie from the nineties! Does this movie deserve to stay in the shadows, or should Nintendo do more to celebrate it? We welcome special guest Nick Dumitrescu (from the WASD and Beyond and It Came From Screambox podcasts) for our special rewatch (or in Jordan's case, a first-time watch!) of t...

Nintendo’s summer 2026 lineup is starting to take shape, and this week we finally got a big one: the long-awaited Splatoon Raiders! On this Nintendo News Recap edition of Podcasting With Power, we break down everything revealed so far, including gameplay details, how the single-player campaign works, what co-op looks like, and the characters you’ll be teaming up with. Plus, we’ve got a confirmed J...

What were the Nintendo rumors YOU believed growing up? This week on Podcasting With Power, we’re diving deep into the wildest Nintendo myths we heard on the playground, long before we could Google the truth for ourselves. From finding Mew under the truck in Pokémon Red and Blue to unlocking Luigi in Super Mario 64, we break down what we heard, why we believed it, and whether any of it was actually...

Nintendo and it's partners may be gearing up for some big reveals... but ratings board around the world have other plans! This week on Podcasting With Power, we take a look at a number of listings that have popped up for unannounced Switch 2 ports like Diablo IV, Starfield, and more. Is a Partner Direct right around the corner? We also look at a report that Microsoft may be considering tighten...

Every generation, we pick a platform to be our gaming home. On this week's Podcasting With Power, we explore what it takes to be our "main" console. From our early favorites to our modern go-to systems, we explore how our preferences evolved and what really matters when choosing where to play. A lot of factors go into these decisions, and we discuss them all: software libraries, uniq...