The All Things Nintendo Podcast

This week, Brian is away on vacation, so he digs into the inbox for this episode of All Things Nintendo. Joining him is Game Informer creative director Jeff Akervik. The two answer questions surrounding topics of Zelda, Mario, Smash Bros., Pokémon, and plenty more! They wrap up the show with a controller-focused Definitive Ranking, followed by an appropriate eShop Gem of the Week. If you'd like to...

On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to run down all the latest news in the world of Nintendo – and there is a lot this week! Then, Game Informer's Kimberley Wallace subs in for the final two segments to give her in-depth thoughts about Triangle Strategy, the new tactical RPG from Square Enix, and her picks for Definitive Ranking...

This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is mostly about the massive news coming out of Pokémon Day 2022. After Brian and his guest Yami Avendaño run down the Nintendo news from the last two weeks, the two chat all about the announcements coming out of The Pokémon Company's big stream from last weekend, including the reveal of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. If you'd like to follow the people from thi...

This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about celebrating the first five years of the Nintendo Switch. The anniversary is right around the corner, so Brian invites Game Informer online content director Ben Reeves back to talk about the biggest milestones of the Switch's first half-decade, as well as share some stories from the last five years covering the system. Note: Brian is out on as...

Before the internet was in every house and on every phone, video game players had few options when they got stuck in a game. While many opted to buy a strategy guide or ask a friend for help, Nintendo gave players the option to seek the assistance of professionals through the Nintendo Power Hotline. This week, Brian is joined by Game Informer senior associate editor Blake Hester to talk about his...

Nintendo Directs are among the most exciting times for Nintendo fans, and we were lucky enough to get the first one of 2022 this week. Brian is joined by Ben Reeves on this very news-heavy episode of All Things Nintendo. Join them as they talk about all the big announcements both in and out of the Direct. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Be...

The Nintendo Minute was never a minute, and neither is this week's episode of All Things Nintendo! This week, Brian is joined by Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, the two former hosts of Nintendo Minute, Nintendo's in-house YouTube show. However, their time at Nintendo extends far beyond simply hosting that show. In fact, when you combine how long Kit and Krysta worked at Nintendo, it's almost three deca...

After months of waiting, we finally got our hands on Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Not only has Brian played it, but he's beaten it and is ready to give his final verdict on the title. Brian is joined this week by Game Informer's Alex Stadnik, who has also been playing the latest Game Freak title and is raring to share his thoughts on the first major game release of 2022. If you'd like to follow the pe...

It's a slow week in the world of Nintendo, so we're taking the opportunity to stop and smell the honeycombs. This episode, we're using Banjo-Kazooie coming to the Switch Online Expansion Pack as our excuse to talk about everyone's favorite 64-bit bear-and-bird adventure. Joining Brian this week is Game Informer web designer and programmer Kristin Williams! If you'd like to follow the people from t...

After a slow news week to kick off 2022, the world of Nintendo is firing on all cylinders, so this episode of All Things Nintendo is all about catching up on the new looks at Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Not only that, but Game Informer's Alex Van Aken also came ready to chat about the all-new Analogue Pocket and The Nintendo Tapes, his new collaborative EP of Nintendo...

On this first 2022 episode of All Things Nintendo, we dive into the Wii U wasteland to see what we can possibly still salvage. With 2022 on the horizon, Brian invites former Game Informer editor and current MinnMax co-host and GameMill Entertainment marketer Kyle Hilliard on the show to chat about the biggest Wii U games that still haven't made the jump to Switch. If you'd like to follow the peopl...

With 2021 officially in the rear-view mirror, this week's episode of All Things Nintendo is all about looking ahead to 2022. With the upcoming year looking extremely stacked, Brian invites Game Informer creative director Jeff Akervik to talk about the biggest games scheduled to arrive on Switch in 2022. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian...

This episode of All Things Nintendo is devoted to looking back at the best that 2021 had to offer in the world of Nintendo. Join Brian as he runs down the categories, nominees, and winners of the podcast's inaugural awards. Following the announcement of each award winner, Brian invites a colleague of his to chat about why that game deserved to win the award that it did. If you'd like to follow Bri...

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian is joined by Game Informer community member Nolan Filter to talk about the Mario series' evolution. After discussing the new Christmas movie, 8-Bit Christmas on HBO Max, and running down all the latest Nintendo-related news, Brian chats with Nolan about his grad-school research paper on the evolution of Mario's gameplay mechanics and about what they would li...

On this week's All Things Nintendo, we've got a super-sized episode for you! Brian is joined by the Video Game History Foundation's Kelsey Lewin to talk about the historical significance of several games that celebrated milestone anniversaries in 2021. The two also chat about Kelsey's work with the Foundation, as well as what it's like running the oldest retro game shop in Seattle. Following that...

As we approach the end of 2021, every podcast and major outlet is starting to reflect on the best the year had to offer. This week, Brian invites Game Informer associate editor Jill Grodt to talk about the best indie games that came to Switch over the course of 2021. The pair runs down a ton of indie games you can find on the eShop, giving you a wide variety of titles to help you potentially find...

With the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving this week, today marks the official start of holiday shopping season. This week, host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer editor-in-chief Andrew Reiner to offer up several great options for the Nintendo fan in your life. If you'd like to follow the people from this episode on Twitter, hit the following links: Brian Shea (@brianpshea), Andrew Reiner (@Andrew...

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are out now. However, if you listened to episode two of All Things Nintendo, we already extensively covered what these remakes bring to the table. Instead of retreading old ground, this episode shifts the focus to the Pokémon series' long-standing tradition of bringing remade versions of its older games to modern platforms. Host Brian Shea invites fellow...

This week on All Things Nintendo, we're diving deep into our impressions of the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 free update and Happy Home Paradise paid expansion. Host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer production director Margaret Andrews to chat about their early impressions of the new additions to the wildly popular game. Unfortunately, this episode was recorded earlier in the week th...

This week's episode of All Things Nintendo is coming out on time. However, many of the games we discuss will not be doing the same. While this week's big topic is Shin Megami Tensei V (out next week), the theme in our quick-hit news segment is pretty obvious: game delays. Host Brian Shea is joined by Game Informer features editor Kimberley Wallace to talk about all the delays and to chat about wha...

On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we have a surprising amount of topics to chat about. Host Brian Shea is joined by Ky Parker aka Captain Dangerous to talk about her work as a toy photographer and set builder, and what means to be a Nintendo Ambassador. They also chat about all the news coming from the world of Nintendo before Brian gives his review on this week's big release: Mario P...

On this week's episode of All Things Nintendo, we celebrate the conclusion of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's downloadable content by looking back at the wildly ambitious project. Host Brian Shea is joined once again by fellow Game Informer editor Alex Stadnik to discuss the latest news in the world of Nintendo and take a deep dive into the biggest crossover game ever. If you'd like to follow the peo...

Last week's debut episode was full of exciting Nintendo news, but this week might be even more jam-packed with big topics! Host Brian Shea is joined by fellow Game Informer editor John Carson to chat about all kinds of topics including the recently announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons updates, John's impressions of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and plent...

Welcome to the very first episode of the All Things Nintendo podcast! Join host Brian Shea as he welcomes fellow Game Informer editors Alex Stadnik and Ben Reeves to talk about all the latest in the world of Nintendo. The crew kicks off the episode talking about the games that made them a Nintendo fan in the first place before talking about their favorite Nintendo games of all time. From there, th...

Nintendo has a special place in the games industry. For many of us, a Nintendo controller was the first we ever held and remains one of our favorites to pick up today. This is not because of the form factor or the visual aesthetics of the controller itself, but rather because of the magic that plays out on-screen when we hold it. For nearly the last 40 years, Nintendo has played a crucial role in...