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It’s Time for a Super Mega Question Block - NVC 482
November 07, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWelcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, the NVC panel is answering all of your burning Nintendo questions. Join Zach Ryan, Brian Altano, Sam Claiborn, and Jonathon Dornbush for a super-sized edition of Question Block! Before that, the crew dives into the news of the week, including Terry Bogard’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate appearance, the huge Pokemon Sword and Shield leak, Bloodstain’s update on Switch, and more. Timecodes! 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:01:18 Some apologies... 00:04:...
Luigi’s Mansion 3 Spooktacular - NVC 481
October 31, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWelcome to a spooky edition of NVC, IGN’s weekly Nintendo show! This time, join the crew for an in-depth discussion of Luigi’s Mansion 3, including all of the Gooigi goodness you could ever ask for. Then in the news, hear about the PlayStation 4 passing the Wii’s lifetime sales, a Halo artist joining the Metroid Prime 4 team, how Pokemon Sword and Shield won’t support cloud saves, and more. Finally, the panel tackles your questions on a Halloween-themed entry of Question Block.
Both Nintendo Live and Reggie's Cornell Lecture Were Rad - NVC 480
October 24, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBWelcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Casey is back from Nintendo Live in Japan to talk about K.K. Slider’s appearance at the Splatoon concert, her Animal Crossing experience, and more. Then, the panel discusses this week’s news, like Suda and Swery’s strange new collaboration and Diablo 4’s potential leak. Stick around to hear stories from some NVC fans who went to Reggie Fils-Aime’s lecture at Cornell University earlier this week. Finally, the show wraps up with more of your burning questions ...
It's Been a Super Busy Week for the Switch - NVC 479
October 17, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWelcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Tons of games came out this week, and the NVC crew is here to break down IGN's reviews of Ring Fit Adventure, Little Town Hero, and The Witcher 3 on Switch. Plus, hear about recently revealed Pokemon Gigantamax forms in Sword and Shield, a new device that can play any Game Boy game, and more. Finally, what Nintendo character would you choose to investigate a crime? Find out on another edition of Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:03 - Welcome! 00:01:37 ...
What Does “Next-Gen” Mean for Nintendo? - NVC 478
October 10, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWith new consoles on the horizon from Sony and Microsoft, what should Nintendo’s plan be heading into 2020 and beyond? And, is next year the right time for Nintendo to release a Switch Pro? The NVC crew tackles these questions and more on this week’s episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Plus, hear about the recent 24-hour Pokémon Sword and Shield livestream and Doom Eternal’s delay. Finally, the panel has to choose between a futuristic Zelda or a medieval Metroid on Question Block. Timestam...
Is Nintendo’s Mobile Strategy Working? - NVC 477
October 03, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWelcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! After mixed reception for Mario Kart Tour, the NVC crew sits down to discuss if Nintendo’s mobile plan needs to change. Then, stick around to hear about fresh Pokemon Sword and Shield details. Nintendo also announced a new Brain Age game alongside an official Nintendo Switch stylus! Plus, the panel discusses AlphaDream filing for bankruptcy, the Overwatch director’s recent comments about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more. Finally, hear your listener queries...
Goose Game Delights Us - Mario Kart Tour, Not so Much - NVC 476
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThe Goose is finally loose! Join the NVC crew as they discuss their wild, evil adventures in Untitled Goose Game. Then, Mario Kart Tour’s payment plan is pretty suspect, and the panel has some thoughts on the subscription plan that actually costs more than Nintendo Switch Online. Plus, Pokémon master Joshua Yehl joins NVC this week for an extended chat about the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sirfetch’d, Sword and Shield, and more. Finally, hear your listener queries answered on Question Block. ...
Our Link’s Awakening AND Sayonara Wild Hearts Review Discussions and More! - NVC 475
September 19, 2019 22:35 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBWhoo! This week’s episode is ACTION-PACKED. We’ve got review discussions for Link’s Awakening, Nintendo Switch Lite, Sayonara Wild Hearts, an interview with the founder of Larian games, the folks behind Divinity Original Sin 2, and of course, your questions answered! Timecodes! 00:00:01 Welcome! 00:01:20 News time! 00:12:27 What we’ve been playing 00:19:20 Link’s Awakening review discussion 00:32:10 Switch Lite hands-on impressions 00:43:05 Quick Sayonara Wild Hearts talk ...
Our Link’s Awakening AND Sayonara Wild Hearts Review Discussions and More! - NVC 475
September 19, 2019 22:30Whoo! This week’s episode is ACTION-PACKED. We’ve got review discussions for Link’s Awakening, Nintendo Switch Lite, Sayonara Wild Hearts, an interview with the founder of Larian games, the folks behind Divinity Original Sin 2, and of course, your questions answered!
What the Heck is Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure?
September 12, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBNintendo revealed its latest fitness game, Ring Fit Adventure, as well as a new peripheral… The Ring-Con! Join the NVC crew as they discuss Nintendo’s new fitness experiment. Then, stay for gameplay impressions of Link’s Awakening, which comes out next week! Plus, hear about Celeste’s farewell chapter, Pokémon Sword and Shield’s potential autosave feature, new amiibo releases, and more. Finally, the panel takes your questions on Question Block. Timecodes! 00:00:01 Welcome! 00:05:00...
SNES Games, Smash, and More From the Nintendo Direct - NVC 473
September 05, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBWelcome to NVC, IGN’s weekly Nintendo show! Nintendo dropped a ton of news in the Direct this week, and the NVC crew is here to discuss the updates and reveals. Hear a recap of all the big news, like SNES games coming to Switch Online, Overwatch’s confirmed Switch release, new updates on Smash Ultimate DLC, a surprise Xenoblade Chronicles remaster, and more. Plus, hear the panel’s thoughts on Nintendo’s release plan so far for 2020. Timecodes! 00:00:00 Welcome! Super Nintendo games are co...
The Switch Lite Is Literally Pocket-Sized Without Feeling Too Small - NVC 472
August 29, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBWelcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Seth Macy joins the NVC crew to discuss his hands-on time with the Switch Lite. Then, could an Amazon posting for an Overwatch-themed Switch case mean that Blizzard’s popular team shooter is heading to Switch? The panel also discusses Mario Kart Tour’s upcoming release, the classic Lion King and Aladdin remasters, new Shovel Knight details, and more! Finally, hear your burning Nintendo questions answered on Question Block. Also, we're sorry for ...
The Witcher 3, Astral Chain, and More Impressions from Gamescom - NVC 471
August 24, 2019 00:08 - 49 minutes - 114 MBThe NVC crew is at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany! We bring you the usual news this week and question block, but get right into our hands-on impressions of The Witcher 3, Astral Chain, Panzer Dragoon and a ton more. Plus, we discuss our favorite announcements from the Nintendo Indie World livestream earlier this week. Zach also talks about meat sticks a lot and Peer teaches us about German beer. P.S. this episode was recorded in segments to accommodate the live show at Gamescom, ...
Ranking the Fire Emblem: Three Houses Characters by Datability - NVC Special!
August 22, 2019 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBSince Gamescom is this week, traditional NVC is postponed until Friday. But never fear! Here's an NVC Special to hold you over. Casey, Miranda, Brendan, and Just rank every Fire Emblem: Three Houses character (their adult versions) by datability while having a lovely tea party. You can't see the tea party in audio, but know that it is there.
12 SNES Dream Games We Want to See on Nintendo Switch - NVC 470
August 15, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBNintendo may be planning a wireless Super Nintendo controller for Switch… so are SNES games finally on the way to Nintendo Switch Online? The NVC crew discusses the possibility of an expanded retro library, and they share which classic Super Nintendo games they’d like to see on Switch. Then, stay to hear about Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony’s plan for loot boxes, the next Bubble Bobble, and new details on Cooking Mama: Cookstar. Plus, the cast of Nintendo Voice Chat gives a big WELCOME back t...
Are These Games Honoring or Ripping-Off Breath of the Wild? - NVC 469
August 08, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBUpcoming games Genshin Impact and Decay of Logos look very similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild... but are they blatant rip-offs, or loving tributes? Plus, IGN's Emeka Nwosu joins Nintendo Voice Chat this week to discuss Smash Ultimate's appearance at Evo, as well as his custom fight stick. The NVC crew also breaks down the "hangry" Pokemon Sword and Shield trailer, the free trial for Mario Tennis Aces, and the release of the updated Switch model with better battery life. Final...
Smash Ultimate 4.0 - Is The Hero OP? - NVC 468
August 01, 2019 22:05 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBDragon Quest's The Hero joins the fight in Smash Bros. Ultimate! The NVC crew discusses the chaos this character brings to to the table and contemplates: Is he OP? We also cover the other Smash 4.0 update additions,Game Boy's 30th anniversary, the most popular Switch Lite pre-orders, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, EA's lack of Switch support, and more.
NVC 467 - Your Fire Emblem Three Houses Questions, Answered!
July 25, 2019 21:26 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBHey, LISTEN! ... to Nintendo Voice Chat, IGN's Nintendo podcast. This week host Casey is joined by Tom, Brian, and Brendan to discuss the Fire Emblem review (Brendan played for 155 hours. Woof.), our first play session with the mobile Pokemon Masters, and Joy-Con drift issues (that's that annoying thing where your Joy-Con analog sticks move your character when you don't want them to). Here are some topic timecodes for your convenience: 00:00:01 - Welcome / Housekeeping 00:02:00 - Fire ...
Marvel at Our Nintendo-Related Tangents (And Ultimate Alliance Thoughts) - NVC 466
July 18, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBSam and Brendan join the Nintendo Voice Chat crew to discuss the improved Nintendo Switch, Tom's review for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, Splatoon 2's last splat-fest, Luigi Mansion 3's spooky release date, and much, much more. Expect many tangents about Sam's recent trip to the Kyoto, Japan Nintendo offices and more!
Our Delicious Nintendo Switch Lite and Cream Pokemon Thoughts - NVC 465
July 11, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWeeelcooomme to NVC! On this episode of Nintendo Voice Chat, Brian eats a Pokemon, and we dish out every detail we know about the Nintendo Switch Lite, along with what we think about it. Stick around for a discussion on games out this week, including Dr. Mario World, Sol Seraph, Dead in Vinland, and much more. Skip to 13:45 to skip the Pokemon talk, but we promise you won't regret listening to the first few minutes. Or maybe you will, for entirely different reasons.
Our Favorite 2019 Nintendo Switch Games So Far - NVC 464
July 03, 2019 21:47 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBHalf the year is gone, so the NVC cast chats about their favorite games so far, and what games yet to be released could possibly dethrone them. The Pokemon Company responded to the National Dex worries, but is it too little too late? We also go over Splatoon 2’s last Splatfest, how we appreciate Daemon X Machina’s transparent demo feedback trailer, and much more.
Bloodstained is Great, But You May Want to Wait - NVC 463
June 27, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBBloodstained: Ritual of the Night is now out on the Nintendo Switch, but how does it run? We discuss our experiences with it on both the Switch and other consoles, and if you should wait for it to get an upgrade. We also explain why Mario Maker 2 scored a 9.5 (Amazing!), where Brian has been (Florida), how Casey's near-death experience relates to Astral Chain and The Olive Garden, and more! Including: Graveyard Keeper, Dandy Dungeon, My Friend Pedro, Muse Dash, and Slay the Spire.
Fire Emblem and More E3 Games We Missed - NVC 462
June 20, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThe Nintendo Voice Chat cast discusses the E3 games they didn't get to mention last week, which includes a deep-dive into Fire Emblem: Three Houses! Some Pokemon fans are upset about both the tree textures and lack of a National Dex in Sword and Shield, but are we missing the forest for it? Stick around to hear our thoughts on the Switch Mini rumor, the best Switch stand we’ve found, Cadence of Hyrule, and our newest obsession, Slay the Spire.
E3 2019 Nintendo Hands-On Impressions - NVC 461
June 14, 2019 01:14 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Nintendo Voice Chat crew recap Nintendo's biggest announcements and talk about their hands-on impressions of the games they played on the Nintendo Switch at E3 2019.
Edible Pokemon and More Fun Sword and Shield Direct Details - NVC 460
June 06, 2019 22:00 - 58 minutes - 47.4 MBYes, it’s another big week for Pokemon Sword and Shield, so we share our thoughts on everything we learned, from the Legendary Pokemon Zacian and Zamazenta, to new Pokemon like the adorable Wooloo. We’re most excited, however, by the promise of a free-roaming camera! After the Pokemon talk, we move onto June’s Nintendo Switch Online lineup, Persona Q2 and the 3DS, and talk about quitting games right before the final boss.
Pokemon (Go) Home and Sleep: Best Conference Moments - NVC 459
May 30, 2019 20:28 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBNVC talks about their favorite reveals and moments from the Pokemon press conference, including that surprise Godzilla movie plug, the Detective Pikachu sequel, Pokemon Home, Sleep, and more. Things get a little serious talking about how the World Health Organization has defined gaming disorder as a behavioral addiction, but lighten back up to discuss our most wanted game collections for the Nintendo Switch.
What We Want (and Don’t Want) From Nintendo’s Biggest E3 Games - NVC 458
May 23, 2019 22:06 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBNVC breaks down all the details from the Mario Kart Tour beta and discusses exactly what we want and DON’T want from Nintendo’s biggest E3 games, from Link’s Awakening to Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Our Super Mario Maker 2 Hopes and Fears - NVC 457
May 16, 2019 21:56 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBNVC talks Mario Maker 2, Saints Row the 3rd, E3, Detective Pikcahu, and that lovable horseback riding elven boy named Zelda!
Our Nintendo E3 2019 Predictions - NVC Ep. 456
May 09, 2019 21:35 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIt's nearly time! E3 2019 is right around the corner so we're laying down our biggest predictions. We're also playing TWO games this week, not just one. Wow. What a time to be alive, and a Nintendo fan!
Zelda VR Almost Made Us Throw Up - NVC 455
May 02, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBNintendo recently released a financial report, and we discuss how it's looking pretty peachy for our favorite gaming company. However, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in Labo VR is, well, not great. We compare our nauseating experience with the new way to play Zelda to Mario Odyssey's somewhat better VR modes. NVC is once again hit with our late news curse, as Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night's release date trailer launched the day after we recorded! However, we spliced in a segment...
Mortal Kombat 11 Switch Impressions and Crazy Smash Stages - NVC 454
April 25, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBTom fills in (temporarily) as host this week as we talk about SteamWorld Quest, Mortal Kombat 11 on Switch, and some of the craziest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate custom stages we’ve seen so far! We’ll also be taking look at recent news – with a message from the FUTURE! – talking about some games we’ve been playing recently, and taking YOUR questions during Question Block!
Smash Update 3.0 and Our Top Switch Games - NVC 453
April 18, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBThis week we got two fairly substantial updates for both the Nintendo Switch system itself, and for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We're especially excited for the ability to sort our Switch games (!), and, of course, for the arrival of Persona 5's Joker to Smash! IGN's Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games was updated this week as well, and we discuss how we made our decisions, revealing the games we booted to make room for the games we added. Lastly, we answer a doozy of a Question Block question: If ...
Nintendo Labo VR First Impressions and VR Zelda Expectations - NVC 452
April 11, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThe NVC crew welcomes Janet Garcia on today's show, and we've all gotten a chance to play in the VR Plaza with the Nintendo Labo: VR Kit. After going hands-on, we discuss if we're excited to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey with the newest cardboard accessory. We also discuss our first impressions of SteamWorld Quest, the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Stage Builder leak, and answer a bunch of questions for Question Block.
Let's Talk About That Persona 5 "Leak" - NVC Ep. 451
April 04, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWell, looks like a few heavy hitters are listed at Best Buy as forthcoming Nintendo Switch Titles. This week Tom, Brian, and Zach breakdown some of the rumors here, talk about games we played at PAX East, and answer a BUNCH of your questions!
The Nintendo Switch Pro Needs Donkey Kong Bongo Joy-Con - NVC 450
March 28, 2019 21:45 - 59 minutes - 49.9 MBYes, there's another rumor about new Nintendo Switch models, and we get a little creative with our wish-lists. Expect at least three minutes of us repeating "Donkey Bongos." On this episode of NVC, we also discuss IGN's Yoshi's Crafted World review, the Labo VR trailer, if Final Fantasy VII is worth playing after all of these years, The World Next Door, Dragon Marked for Death, and more.
SteamWorld Quest Scoops and Nindies Recap - NVC 449
March 21, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBOn this week's NVC, Brjann Sigurgeirsson of Image & Form, developer of the SteamWorld series, joins us to discuss the upcoming SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech for the Nintendo Switch. Of course, we also spend an ample amount of time weighing in on all the games announced during this week's Nintendo Direct Nindies Showcase, including Cadence of Hyrule and Cuphead, and even reveal our hands-on impressions of Katana ZERO, Creature in the Well, and much, much more.
Our Favorite Mario Memories - NVC 448
March 14, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBCatch up on everything Nintendo! Peer Schneider and Brian Altano were out, so IGN's Casey DeFreitas, Zach Ryan, Tom Marks, and Samuel Claiborn reminisce for Mario Day, give early Yoshi's Crafted World impressions, and more.
Is Nintendo's 3DS Knocking on Death's Door
March 09, 2019 00:16 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIt's the Switch's 2nd birthday and SO much is on it, but does that signal the death of 3DS? Plus, Nintendo wants people to spend less on their mobile games.
Dissecting Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Reveal
March 01, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBWe talk Pokémon day, Reggie, Resident Evil on Switch and much, much more!
Is Zelda's Changing Art Style Good or Bad For The Series? - NVC 445
February 22, 2019 23:00This week on IGN's Nintendo Show, we discuss the many art styles of Zelda and what that can mean for the Link's Awakening remake, the possibility of Scalebound coming to Switch, and a very special game that Tom is EXCITED ABOUT!
Is Zelda's Changing Art Style Good or Bad For The Series? - NVC 445
February 22, 2019 23:00This week on IGN's Nintendo Show, we discuss the many art styles of Zelda and what that can mean for the Link's Awakening remake, the possibility of Scalebound coming to Switch, and a very special game that Tom is EXCITED ABOUT!
The Latest Nintendo Direct Made Me Cry
February 15, 2019 22:56 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBOn this week's episode, we break down every single detail revealed in the Direct, from the new first party games unveiled (Mario Maker 2! Link's Awakening remake!)
What's 2019's Switch Mystery Game? - NVC 443
February 08, 2019 23:21 - 56 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week on the show, we talk about Nintendo's mystery game, when Nintendo will finally count to 9, and the latest breaking news. Apology: for all the stories that broke while we're in here.
Piranha Plant Arrives with Smash 2.0! Did it Break Your Game? - NVC 442
February 01, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe mourn about the death of the Wii Shop Channel, finally get to chat about the big Metroid Prime 4 news, discuss Wargroove with its reviewer, and of course, take a deep dive into the Smash 2.0 update now that Piranha Plant has joined the battle... and taken a bite out of players' save files.
We ALMOST Got A Nintendo Direct This Month - NVC Ep 441
January 25, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBWWWEEEEEELLLLLCOME! We're back at it again. On this week's episode, Zach Ryan, Peer Schneider, Tom Marks, and Casey DeFreitas are talking about some truly insane Nintendo Switch sales figures. Also, we're highlighting some of the awesome games we've been playing this week. Also, also we're gonna jump in and take a look at all of the games announced, released, or talked about in what we're lovingly calling the "Nintendo In-Direct".
Would You Pay More For SNES On Switch? - NVC EP 440
January 18, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBWeeeeeelcooooome to Nintendo Voice Chat Episode 440! On this week's show, Brian Altano, Peer Schneider, Zachary Ryan, and Max Scoville talk about the potential of Super Nintendo games being added to Nintendo's NES Online app as well as their overall online service charge. Long story short, an alleged data mine on Switch points to the possibilities of SNES games coming to Nintendo's wildly successful console/handheld hybrid.
Will Nintendo Stop Making Consoles? - NVC Ep 439
January 10, 2019 22:31 - 1 hour - 30 MBToday on our show: Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something a little scary -- like the president of Nintendo saying Nintendo may not be a console-driven biz in the future. Also, Dragon’s Dogma is coming to Switch and Mario U is back!
The Big Nintendo Switch 2019 Preview - NVC Ep 438
January 04, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBWWWWEEEEEEELLLLLLCOME! It's 2019, folks. That means a whole new year of brand new games for Nintendo Switch. We're getting back into the swing of things by running down the biggest (and hopefully best) 2019 Switch games and giving them a rating based on our excitement level. What a fun game! This week's cast: Zachary Ryan, Peer Schneider, and Casey DeFreitas.
Nintendo's 2018 Year in Review - NVC Ep. 437
December 21, 2018 23:00 - 59 minutes - 28.2 MB2017 was definitely the year of the Switch, but does 2018 even hold a candle? We recap the biggest and best games and news from 2018 and grade the Switch's second year. Today's panel: Zachary Ryan, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and newcomer Alex Osborn!
The Best and Worst of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - NVC Ep. 436
December 14, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBWWWWWWWWEEEEEELLLLLLLLLCOME! We're taking a look back at The Game Awards and all the major announcements that came out of it. But let's be honest, we're mostly talking about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now we've all gotten quite a bit of hands on time with the monster of a game, and we are LOVING it! We talk about the good, the bad (what little there is of it), and of course all those freakin' characters! This week's cast: Zachary Ryan, Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Casey DeFreitas