The Koopa Cast: A Nintendo Podcast

Sorry for how late this episode is, I've been a sick boy. But I'm making up for lost time by taking you with me to Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons and sharing my experience at this wonderful concert! Plus, plenty of thoughts on the good video games I've been playing and talking about how weirdly parasocial people are about Nintendo execs! (00:00) Intro & housekeeping (03:50) St...

Matt comes through to break down the 9.12.25 Nintendo Direct with me - aka Baby Waluigi and other, less important things - as well as share our thoughts on Hollow Knight: Silksong! I mean, it's really all we've been playing anyways. (00:00) Intro & housekeeping (03:30) 9.12.25 Nintendo Direct breakdown (1:19:00) Hollow Knight: Silksong (2:01:18) Patron thanks & outro ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

I'm joined by Marcus aka Siactro to chat about his recently released indie 3D platformer, Toree Saturn. Marcus gives us an honest look into the realities of making an indie game in 2025 when, sometimes, simply making something great doesn't guarantee great sales. Y'all should go buy Toree Saturn! Plus - my full thoughts on Kirby and the Forgotten Land's new Star-Crossed World DLC.....

Matt joins me this time around to just kinda gush about Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64! We both love that game and its 25th anniversary was a great chance to hang out and talk about it. Plus, I've got a ton of indie games to catch y'all up on... including UFO 50, which I've been absolutely obsessed with. (00:00) Intro & housekeeping (04:44) Paper Mario's 25th anniversary w/ Ma...

The theme of this episode (if there is one) is, I think, expectation. As I sit down to share my in-depth thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza - one of Nintendo's very best, for my money - I think about the weight of expectation placed upon the game. Will it revive this dormant franchise? Will it make my Nintendo Switch 2 worth the investment? Is it as good as Super Mario Odyssey? As we evaluate thi...

We're taking a brief pause from playing Donkey Kong Bananza to chat with special guest Presto about Mario Kart World! We discuss our evolving thoughts on the game in its current form, talk about the game's future and reveal our top five most wanted Mario universe characters to be added! Plus: in-depth thoughts on Misc. A Tiny Tale, early impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza and more Nintendo...

I'm just gonna say it: Squeakross is the best Picross game I've ever played. I've been locked IN on this game since it released and getting to chat with Alex and Luka from Alblune was an absolute delight. I can't wait for you to hear. Plus: final thoughts on Ruffy and the Riverside! First impressions of Fast Fusion! Talking about price increases and AI and how weird people are being about who's ma...

In this highly experimental episode, I'm joined by Andross to chat about the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, the rest of Nintendo's 2025 and more... recorded ENTIRELY in GameChat! What could possibly go wrong? Plus: more thoughts on Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour and Squeakross: Home Squeak Home! (00:00) Intro & housekeeping (03:04) Donkey Kong Bananza Direct in GameChat w/ Andro...

I got sick over the weekend, so I've recruited Matt to join me in ushering in this new era of Nintendo Switch 2! On this episode, we're giving our first impressions of Switch 2, Mario Kart World and more... but not before spending a little time looking back at the first Nintendo Switch. We've gathered a whole bunch of great community submissions from y'all, sharing your favorite ga...

I've been doing content creation (and specifically Nintendo-focused content creation) full-time for over three years now , if you can believe it. How did I get here? It's a winding journey and involves a lot of sacrifices... so I thought it might be kinda interesting to get into? Plus: thoughts on recent indies like Shotgun Cop Man, Nintendo financial results and more! (00:00) Intro &...

This past weekend, I was lucky enough to attend the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Dallas, Texas. I got to hold the Switch 2! I got to play games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4 and more. I have THOUGHTS and plenty of YOUR questions to answer! (00:00) Intro (03:42) Housekeeping (06:50) Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Dallas (26:30) Mario Kart World (50:18) Pro Controller...

So, uh... a lot has changed over the past couple of weeks! Let's sit down for a little off-the-cuff chat about Nintendo Switch 2, prices, tariffs, pre-orders, Mario Kart World and all of it. Note: I mention this in the episode, but I'm going to a Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on event very soon! If you have any questions about the console, the games or the event itself, leave a comment and I&#39...

Matt has joined me and we've ASSEMBLED to share our raw thoughts on today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! Join us as we hang out and unpack our thoughts on the release date, pricing, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza... and a whole lot more! ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Discord community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support on Patreon for early access⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on...

I was delighted to sit down with Malachi & Nick from the fantastic Star of Providence fancast, Upgrade Terminal! We chat about why the game is so special, but - maybe even more importantly - celebrate the people surrounding it. Hopefully by the end, you'll be interested in checking out this wonderful game for yourself! Plus: early impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, a fu...

With us recently celebrating the first MAR10 Day since the launch of this podcast - as well as 2025 being the 40th anniversary year of the Mario series - I thought it'd be nice to share some Mario memories together! Mario has been a constant in my life my entire life and it turns out y'all feel the same way. Plus: thoughts on fine video games such as Mario's Picross and Sorry We're...

It's a real treat when something genuinely good manages to shine its light through the darkness of the modern Internet. I was thrilled to chat with Austin "Sudofox" Burk about what they've built with Sudomemo and The Flipnote Archive, the preservation of Flipnotes, Nintendo history and the amazing community that has been built around it all. Plus: a full breakdown of this week's Pokémon Presents,...

Love is in the air in this Valentine's Day episode... the love of video games, that is! I've curated a lovely bouquet of the top five indie game love stories on the Nintendo Switch to celebrate. Plus: in-depth thoughts on Afterlove EP, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Tails of Iron 2 and more! A breakdown of Nintendo's Q3 financial results! Even more news! Play Wario Land 4! Ahhhh! (00:00...

The Switch 2 has finally been revealed... so how about we just talk about video games on this one, yeah? Citizen Sleeper 2 was one of my most anticipated games coming into 2025 -- and Jason & Tofr from So Many Games are joining me for an in-depth review discussion. Lots to talk about! Plus: thoughts on stuff like Blade Chimera, Symphonia and Laika: Aged Through Blood! (00:00) Intro (02:21) Hou...

"It's Nintendo being boring, but smart" In a special bonus episode, I'm joined by Drew and Josh from The House of Mario to break down the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its new Mario Kart game. We have a nuanced, in-depth discussion about the reveal, our thoughts on modern Nintendo and speculate about Mario Kart, the launch date, pricing and much more! ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord commu...

Hoo baby, it's Game of the Year time! Matt "Shyguycity" Murray joins the show as we reveal our top five favorite Nintendo Switch games from 2024, as well as bring in YOUR submissions! Plus, we take an in-depth look back at Nintendo's year, look ahead to what's in store for us in 2025... and pray for a better eShop on Switch 2. (00:00) Intro (01:20) Housekeeping ☆ Matt & Seth's Top 5 Nintendo S...

This holiday, I'd like to share a story of finding hope in the dark, oppressive forest of grief. I was lucky enough to chat with Tom and Najati from Made Up Games about how Pine: A Story of Loss was made and why it's worth making a game that isn't "fun" in the traditional sense. Plus - my picks for my top five winter holiday Nintendo Switch games, tidbits from my Nintendo year-in-review, roundups...

1000xRESIST has been my favorite game of 2024 since I played it back in May. It was a total treat to sit down with the game's creative director, Remy Siu, for this episode and learn a bit about how Sunset Visitor made their masterpiece. Plus - a ton of thoughts on recent indie games and a few stray Nintendo news stories! Housekeeping - (2:02) 1000xRESIST with Remy Siu - (7:33) Games - (1:28:56) Ne...

Matt "Shyguycity" Murray of Bit Harmony fame (ever heard of this guy?) joins me this time as we look back at 25 years of Pokémon Gold & Silver through a lens of friendship, nostalgia and criticism. Turns out, we both had a lot to say. Plus - thoughts on Dragon Quest III HD-2D, Nintendo's nominations at The Game Awards 2024... and a whole lot more! Housekeeping - (2:24) 25 Years of Pokémon Gold...

In a busy season of stress, work and travel, Pokémon TCG Pocket has been my steadfast companion. So I was thrilled to invite my friend Phelan onto the show to compare notes on the game - me as a casual player and him as a Pokémon TCG expert. Somehow, digital Pokémon cards have provided a welcome escape to us both. Plus - early thoughts on Mario & Luigi: Brothership and a ton of exciting Ninten...

I'm kinda sick and recovering from a big move, but I still had to make sure we brought some spooky to the show this Halloween season. I've invited Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias from Black Tabby Games for an in-depth chat about Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut, available NOW on the Nintendo Switch. Plus - thoughts on Super Mario Party Jamboree, Crow Country, Hatch Tales, Neva and lots of new...